richards a toffee??

[Ted Hughes]

He's stook mate. He wants an improved contract and it's just not happening. He cannot accept a contract like the regular players and will lose money if he doesn't play the required games.

Who can blame him, City have changed and by just being English he can try and force the issue, On this one though, he won't win, he'll have to compromise or move on.

I just think he's decided to go. It would need the manager to persuade him he is going to be part of the setup & I don't think that's in the plan after all his injuries.

It's really sad what's happened with him imo.

I agree, but only from an a point of nostalgia. We Blues love nostalgia.

It's not nostalgia for me, it's just another academy kid who could have been something special, who has fallen off the bus.

But how many are still here? Sweep was our star and we had a few before and after but reality bites, Shaun was the star.

The thought that our Academy could have gone on and produced bigger and better players, that's a different debate, but our staff moved on, it was a massive change.

We produced hardly any quality footballers at all in those years & I'm glad it was torn apart & started again, it was crap, but the few good players we did produce have not ended up having anything like the career they should have had.

Only Sturridge has the chance to actually reach the level SWP, Ireland, Weiss & Richards should have been at.

One top 4 regular player in all those years. What an absolute waste of time. Micah would have been the ONLY City success story from that system.

[Foreverinbluedreams]

Well he is clearly going so it will be the end of a his chapter at our club. I am a tad jealous of all those with such cherished memories of his outstanding potential and examples of brilliant CB and RB displays. Whilst I can remember of very narrow period of good performances, my memories are much more loaded with examples where he demonstrates that he is not possibly a candidate for CB because he shows no evidence of having a football brain - which is needed to play there - he would IMO be a total liability.

But mostly I just remember the numerous times I was screaming at him to get his arse the fuck back towards our RB position where other players were making effort to cover after he had stupidly lost the ball - but all he did was jog and look on from afar.

Just out of interest, do you scream at Kolarov for doing the very same thing now?

[nottsblue]

I can see him staying at least until January. If our price tag is £5m that will put most suitors off. Might not be a bad idea to have him around. He has a lot of support from the fans, he hasn't disrespected the club and he appears to be liked by the rest of the squad. Maybe he will get a chance due to injury or suspension and maybe he will take it, maybe not. I for one wouldn't be sad to see him here for a bit longer. Yes he has been poor for a while but there are reasons for that but I reckon he's earned some time for that. Equally, if he goes then do be it and I'll wish him all the best and hope it works out for him wherever he goes. A blue is a blue for life

[phips]

I can see him staying at least until January.

at this point in the window I'm probably going to agree with you

[mcfc1632]

Well he is clearly going so it will be the end of a his chapter at our club. I am a tad jealous of all those with such cherished memories of his outstanding potential and examples of brilliant CB and RB displays. Whilst I can remember of very narrow period of good performances, my memories are much more loaded with examples where he demonstrates that he is not possibly a candidate for CB because he shows no evidence of having a football brain - which is needed to play there - he would IMO be a total liability.

But mostly I just remember the numerous times I was screaming at him to get his arse the fuck back towards our RB position where other players were making effort to cover after he had stupidly lost the ball - but all he did was jog and look on from afar.

Just out of interest, do you scream at Kolarov for doing the very same thing now?

Well actually yes I do

That said I admit I make allowances because:

A) he actually at least gets back in time for a 2nd or 3rd play - so if his team mates have sorted out the first break he can contribute rather than spectate

b) Kolorov does not have great pace in the first place so his lack of getting back is due generally to not being quick enough rather than seemingly (IMO) not being arsed

c) Kolorov at least has a football brain and can read the play - so whilst still disappointingly slow makes fewer utterly stupid mistakes

But most of all I make allowances because:

e) when he gets up front he is one of the best crosses of a ball I have ever seen - and can also offer a threat from shots - rather than a bit of a bumbling idiot (yes I know that is harsh but perhaps it needs saying) - falling over and doing embarrassing dives etc.

IMO Micah had (simply put) no or terrible end product - so I only saw downsides after the first moths of potential - flattered to deceive for me

[Foreverinbluedreams]

Well he is clearly going so it will be the end of a his chapter at our club. I am a tad jealous of all those with such cherished memories of his outstanding potential and examples of brilliant CB and RB displays. Whilst I can remember of very narrow period of good performances, my memories are much more loaded with examples where he demonstrates that he is not possibly a candidate for CB because he shows no evidence of having a football brain - which is needed to play there - he would IMO be a total liability.

But mostly I just remember the numerous times I was screaming at him to get his arse the fuck back towards our RB position where other players were making effort to cover after he had stupidly lost the ball - but all he did was jog and look on from afar.

Just out of interest, do you scream at Kolarov for doing the very same thing now?

Well actually yes I do

That said I admit I make allowances because:

A) he actually at least gets back in time for a 2nd or 3rd play - so if his team mates have sorted out the first break he can contribute rather than spectate

b) Kolorov does not have great pace in the first place so his lack of getting back is due generally to not being quick enough rather than seemingly (IMO) not being arsed

c) Kolorov at least has a football brain and can read the play - so whilst still disappointingly slow makes fewer utterly stupid mistakes

But most of all I make allowances because:

e) when he gets up front he is one of the best crosses of a ball I have ever seen - and can also offer a threat from shots - rather than a bit of a bumbling idiot (yes I know that is harsh but perhaps it needs saying) - falling over and doing embarrassing dives etc.

IMO Micah had (simply put) no or terrible end product - so I only saw downsides after the first moths of potential - flattered to deceive for me

b) is bollox imo.

What do you make of Zaba's end product?

[nottsblue]

Thank you Micah. Good luck at Fiorentina. Meet up with Savic again. Imagine if they played Savic and Micah together at CB!

All the best kid

[Herb]

Well he is clearly going so it will be the end of a his chapter at our club. I am a tad jealous of all those with such cherished memories of his outstanding potential and examples of brilliant CB and RB displays. Whilst I can remember of very narrow period of good performances, my memories are much more loaded with examples where he demonstrates that he is not possibly a candidate for CB because he shows no evidence of having a football brain - which is needed to play there - he would IMO be a total liability.

But mostly I just remember the numerous times I was screaming at him to get his arse the fuck back towards our RB position where other players were making effort to cover after he had stupidly lost the ball - but all he did was jog and look on from afar.

Just out of interest, do you scream at Kolarov for doing the very same thing now?

Oi foreverupjoesarse, can't you just accept that not everyone shares your buttock lust praising opinion of obviously average players?

MCFC1632, A good point well made Sir and a valid opinion in a forum designed for that so no need to explain yourself to the gimp.