Verminous Vickery

[johnny crossan]

On Talksport yesterday - apparently an unnamed City coach told him the club regards Zabba as untalented - listen for yourself

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[Wonderwall]

On Talksport yesterday - apparently an unnamed City coach told him the club regards Zabba as untalented - listen for yourself

Watch on youtube.com

TOSSER!

I agree he is not Lionel Messi, but you show me a right back who is? he does what is required of a right back and doe it well you NOBHEAD

[Scatman]

He might be untalented but he is the best right back in the best team in England so he must have something going for him.

[john@staustell]

This the guy that said Paulinho was a far better buy than Fernandinho last year?

Did Paulinho play for Spurs at all, other than anonymously? Love these 'experts'.

[Blue In Bolton]

Nail hit on the head there with the previous two posts. Vickery must mean "Fuckwit" in some language somewhere.

[Dameerto]

City's previous player of the season and currently short-listed again - on a long term contract and one of the first names on the team sheet - obviously City don't rate him. So who is your source Vickery, HP or Heinz Ketchup?

[Beefymcfc]

I don't think it was a slight at Zab's, more him using a 'source' to back-up his arguement that Zab wasn't the most talented. I'm just trying to think what he wants him to do though, be Lionel Messi, Francesco Totti, Franco Baresi and Marco van Baston rolled all up in one?

Why can't he just be Mad Frank, the Zabaleta that we all know and love.

PS. Where does he say 'City Don't Rate Him'?

[nottsblue]

Just another dickhead who is trying to make a few quid. Nothing worthwhile to say so makes up bullshit

[Dubciteh]

Hmmmm strange, vickery one of the better journalists out there. Surprised at him, he's all south America maybe he hasn't seen enough of zaba?

[Hazy2]

One of the coaching staff at City agreed with him , B.S, Timothy..

[zuricity]

Hmmmm strange, vickery one of the better journalists out there. Surprised at him, he's all south America maybe he hasn't seen enough of zaba?

sorry but i disagree, this is a guy who will say anything, as long as he is making a buck.

His opinion is worthless. Yes , i know ! mine is too.

[WhyAlwaysMe?]

Vickery is not worth reading or listening to. In fact, the quality of BBC Sports reporting has gotten progressively worse.

On the other hand, Everton manager, Roberto Martinez has also been a commentator for the World Cup. During the most recent Argentina match, Roberto Martinez said that Pablo Zabaleta is one of the very best right backs in England and also, definitely one of the best in the world! Roberto Martinez has both played and managed at a top level, so I'd say that Roberto's praise for Pablo is far more meaningful and accurate than any criticism from Tim Vickery, who has never played professionally! Vickery has lived in Brazil since the 90's and like many residents of Brazil, he is very biased against and resentful towards the Argentinian footballers!

[City64]

What a fucking gobshite ! Someone tell this jumped up prick Zabba is idolised at the champions of England and he is a fucking man ;-)

[Hutch's Shoulder]

When he says that to Zaba's face in a football field he will have my respect. Till then he can do one

[Nigels Tackle]

I don't think it was a slight at Zab's, more him using a 'source' to back-up his arguement that Zab wasn't the most talented. I'm just trying to think what he wants him to do though, be Lionel Messi, Francesco Totti, Franco Baresi and Marco van Baston rolled all up in one?

Why can't he just be Mad Frank, the Zabaleta that we all know and love.

PS. Where does he say 'City Don't Rate Him'?

I heard the same as you beefster

[Paul68]

Complete twat, his source is probably the same as Alan fucking Brazils, some pissed cunt down the pub. Zabs would get in any team in the world. But he's already in the best so this fuckwit can piss off and do one.

[Goaters 103]

When I saw "on Talksport" all credibility of any information that followed went out of the window.

[Wonderwall]

Vickery is not worth reading or listening to. In fact, the quality of BBC Sports reporting has gotten progressively worse.

On the other hand, Everton manager, Roberto Martinez has also been a commentator for the World Cup. During the most recent Argentina match, Roberto Martinez said that Pablo Zabaleta is one of the very best right backs in England and also, definitely one of the best in the world! Roberto Martinez has both played and managed at a top level, so I'd say that Roberto's praise for Pablo is far more meaningful and accurate than any criticism from Tim Vickery, who has never played professionally! Vickery has lived in Brazil since the 90's and like many residents of Brazil, he is very biased against and resentful towards the Argentinian footballers!

Roberto Martinez never says a bad thing about anyone though

[WhyAlwaysMe?]

Wonderwall, actually Roberto Martinez has been very critical of many teams, during his World Cup comments, so far. However, he's also a wonderful diplomat, who has been the most even-handed and he assesses both teams very fairly.

While all of Roberto's fellow pundits were obsessing over Lionel Messi's influence, Roberto Martinez made a point of singling Pablo Zabaleta out for praise, as they were reviewing Argentina's defensive capabilities.

[dazby]

You do know that the majority of posters on here rated Micah as the better right back in Zabba's first season. Zabs first season wasn't that awesome. It's entirely plausible that he wasn't rated.