Training Friday 27/11

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Just a quickie as it was all going on behind the iron curtain today. A lone photographer was wandering round the far side still able to get long distance shots but that option will be gone soon as the final fencing will close the one pitch entirely.

Everyone seemed to be out there today including Tevez back from his tennis and Petrov with the full training group for the first time sice his injury. Nobody came over so nothing is sorted yet but I live in hope. Not a bad thing as the weather was disgusting.

[london blue 2]

Cheers DH but seriously do you not have a job or is it something City related?

[john@staustell]

Unfortunate they haven't managed to get you a pass yet.

But there are clear reasons for keeping foreign spies away. In this case no-one knows whether Robinho will start or not, or whether we will play 451(433) or 442. This is good, and the hapless Phil Brown, who has enough problems planning for games anyway, wont know where to start.

If only we can take advantage of that!

[Original Dub]

Cheers DH but seriously do you not have a job or is it something City related?

Mate he's retired...

But not only should he be getting a pass, he should be getting a few bob for his efforts IMO!

[Blue Blood]

Totally sucks they have nearly finished putting the fencing up! Your training reports are one of the highlights of this site. I live in hope just like you mate that the club sees sense and sorts something out for ya.

Come on city, get doug a pass!

[Wonderwall]

thanks for making the effort Doug, much appreciated. I will keep my fingers crossed for a couple of weeks before we march on the club reception.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Totally sucks they have nearly finished putting the fencing up! Your training reports are one of the highlights of this site. I live in hope just like you mate that the club sees sense and sorts something out for ya.

Come on city, get doug a pass!

What confuses me is that they are moving slowly to get the fencing up and it still doesn't like it will be there for all pitches.In which case I will be able to see at least 1 if not 2 sessions per week as they won't use the same pitch all the time.That does mean the photographers get plenty of opportunities to get the pictures they want. I don't think they are after anything that could be deemed of tactical value but more the sort which might create a story ( like a fight!) Maybe the fencing will be more widespread but if that is the plan they are moving in slow motion.

[Biamp]

Cheers Doug, hopefully you will get your pass as soon as possible.

[Dubciteh]

thanks for making the effort Doug, much appreciated. I will keep my fingers crossed for a couple of weeks before we march on the club reception.

my thoughts too much appreciated

[shawzy]

Would be an injustice if you don't get a pass Doug.Lets hope the coaches come to some arrangement and let you watch and report for the site.Your threads are awesome m8.

[Twobob]

Cheers DH but seriously do you not have a job or is it something City related?

Mate he's retired...

But not only should he be getting a pass, he should be getting a few bob for his efforts IMO!

Eh? ;-)
Cheers doug! Good try but perhaps theres a method to thier madnes, but they should tell you so you dont make a wasted trip.

[Dunne's Half-Time Pint]

Let's just get him a pass. It's not hard City.

[dazlebluefrog]

thanks for your reports doug as has been mentioned they are a highlight on this site,have you asked if you write your report on paper then ask one of the offical staff if its alright to post what you've wrote maybe it could work ,i wonder if any banners will be at todays game "ALL WE ARE SAYING IS GIVE DOUG A PASS"

[Douglas Higginbottom]

thanks for your reports doug as has been mentioned they are a highlight on this site,have you asked if you write your report on paper then ask one of the offical staff if its alright to post what you've wrote maybe it could work ,i wonder if any banners will be at todays game "ALL WE ARE SAYING IS GIVE DOUG A PASS"

I have been told more than once that the training reports are no the issue at all .They know I don't and wouldn't post anything contraversial but I wouldnt go for the idea that they could/should be able to censure what I say either.