Manchester City Forums

This is a discussion forum for Manchester City Football Club fans
It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:53 pm

All times are UTC




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 273 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 14  Next
Author Message
 Post subject: Patrick Vieira
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:18 am 
Offline
Junior Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun May 04, 2008 3:34 am
Posts: 4937
Location: Toronto, Canada
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1187955_vieira_in_onloan_city_link

Quote:
[SIZE="4"]Vieira in on-loan City link[/SIZE]

Stuart Brennan

January 04, 2010

CITY have lined up a new midfielder - and the player could join them in time to face United in Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final first leg.

Unconfirmed reports from Italy suggest that Roberto Mancini's first signing as City manager will be Patrick Vieira, on loan until the end of the season.

City, who were handed a trip to Scunthorpe in the draw for fourth round of the FA Cup, are keeping their cards close to their chest, but Vieira is keen on a move away from Inter Milan to boost his chances of being first-choice for France in next summer's World Cup.

The former Arsenal star, 33, has spent much of the season on the Inter bench, playing only four games.

Inter are still in the Champions League - they face Chelsea next month - but Vieira has only played 15 minutes in the competition.

He was taken to Inter from Juventus by Mancini in 2006 and became a key figure in their three consecutive Serie A titles. Mancini, who is also in the market for a defender, would only confirm that a signing could be imminent.

Asked if there could be any signings ahead of Wednesday's Eastlands showdown, Mancini said: "It is possible something will happen before then."

The manager has already ruled out moves for Juventus stopper Giorgio Chiellini, Inter striker Mario Balotelli, Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano or Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso.

Said Mancini: "Chiellini is the pivot of the Juve defence so it seems difficult for them to let him go. To apply the same argument, Balotelli is a great player, can become a great champion and is still young and I don't think Inter intend to let him go."

He used the same argument about Gattuso, and ruled out Cassano as City already have five or six players who can play a similar role up front.

"We will do something because we have had many accidents, especially in defence. We will do something in those areas of the field," he added.

City may also be bolstered for Wednesday's first leg by the returns of the injured Shaun Wright-Phillips, Nedum Onuoha, Robinho, Micah Richards and Roque Santa Cruz.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:30 am 
Offline
Junior Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:08 pm
Posts: 542
Location: Madrid
Good player but now De Jong is better.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:36 am 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Mon May 05, 2008 1:38 am
Posts: 11713
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Nige>>>>>Pat

_________________
Posting Bi-Monthly These Days

I was born with "
methemoglobinemia"


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:37 am 
Offline
Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu May 15, 2008 7:42 am
Posts: 5801
maybe not too bad a thing.

I agree I prefer De Jong, but Vieira's ability and experience can be no bad thing

_________________
[color="Silver"]Bring back the 8 Ball![/color]


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:41 am 
Offline
Junior Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun May 04, 2008 3:34 am
Posts: 4937
Location: Toronto, Canada
cooder wrote:
maybe not too bad a thing.

I agree I prefer De Jong, but Vieira's ability and experience can be no bad thing


Spot on.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:41 am 
Offline
Junior Member
User avatar

Joined: Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:08 am
Posts: 29
Location: turin (italy)
it's old and shit. if yuo want it, it's yours :D and I'll take I walk:D

_________________
Mancini for ever :D

Sorry for my english:whistle:

you must buy cassano!!! :D


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:41 am 
Offline
Junior Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed May 07, 2008 9:04 am
Posts: 1936
Location: Dukinfield
cooder wrote:
maybe not too bad a thing.

I agree I prefer De Jong, but Vieira's ability and experience can be no bad thing


We need Kompany for cover at centre half and De Jong will be suspended soon for 1 game and if he is out injured for any length of time we will need quality cover. I agree that his signing would be a good thing.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:41 am 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Mon May 05, 2008 1:38 am
Posts: 11713
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Aslong as he doesnt replace de jong in the starting line up it will be a good move

_________________
Posting Bi-Monthly These Days

I was born with "
methemoglobinemia"


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:43 am 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri May 02, 2008 3:31 pm
Posts: 11033
Location: Mancunia
as long as it's back up only

replacing de jong now would be silly

_________________
'Fabio, the round thing there is the ball'

Aguero


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:55 pm 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu May 08, 2008 11:33 am
Posts: 17443
Location: Merseyside UK
I wouldn't Mind Viera actually, bit on the oldish side but for a loan he could do a job.

_________________
Keep Calm and follow Jesus Navas


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:56 pm 
Good move if true.


Top
  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 1:15 pm 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu May 01, 2008 12:51 pm
Posts: 14495
Location: Heaven
Great player in his day but I'm not sure about him coming in. I thought the days of signing ancient players were gone.

However, Sylvinho has been a decent addition.

_________________
And put on that wig I bought you. No, no, no, no. The reddish-brown one.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 1:19 pm 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu May 08, 2008 11:33 am
Posts: 17443
Location: Merseyside UK
slart wrote:
Great player in his day but I'm not sure about him coming in. I thought the days of signing ancient players were gone.

However, Sylvinho has been a decent addition.


Talking of Sylvinho, what position did he play against Boro??? As Garrido played who is a LB and Petrov and Weiss were on the wings.

_________________
Keep Calm and follow Jesus Navas


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 1:23 pm 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:49 am
Posts: 19610
Location: Kent
Gallagheresque wrote:
Talking of Sylvinho, what position did he play against Boro??? As Garrido played who is a LB and Petrov and Weiss were on the wings.


Sylinho played left back and Garrido played a bit further forward... not entirely sure where, kinda left central midfield I think.

If we can sign Viera before Wednesday to start on the scummers in the tunnel pre match I reckon we should do it, otherwise I don't see signing him being neccessary.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:12 pm 
Offline
Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu May 15, 2008 7:42 am
Posts: 5801
South East Citizen wrote:
Sylinho played left back and Garrido played a bit further forward... not entirely sure where, kinda left central midfield I think.

If we can sign Viera before Wednesday to start on the scummers in the tunnel pre match I reckon we should do it, otherwise I don't see signing him being neccessary.


I think Garrido went left. Looked to me like Petrov had a freeish role supporting Benjani

_________________
[color="Silver"]Bring back the 8 Ball![/color]


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:15 pm 
Offline
Junior Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:08 pm
Posts: 1649
Location: North West
Adding a bit of quality experience is never a bad thing. I think Viera was one of the best players to ever grace the premiership in his prime. He also hates keane :approve:. Good stuff

_________________
[color="SlateGray"]Surperbia in Proelia[/color]


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:15 pm 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:49 am
Posts: 19610
Location: Kent
cooder wrote:
I think Garrido went left. Looked to me like Petrov had a freeish role supporting Benjani


Think you're right.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:16 pm 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri May 02, 2008 7:50 pm
Posts: 24256
Location: Australia
Sylvinho went in the middle, Garrido on left, Petrov roamed. FACT.

_________________
KYPU


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:32 pm 
Offline
Junior Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri May 02, 2008 8:35 pm
Posts: 3078
Location: augsburg
good cover for nigel. also a boost for him. his sub will be vieira

_________________
shimmer; "the old boot"

http://waitforthewhistle.blogspot.com


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:35 pm 
Offline
Junior Member
User avatar

Joined: Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:48 pm
Posts: 17
Location: Milan
That would be a good move for Inter as Vieira salary's 1 mln Gbp / month
This summer we tried to sell him free, unsuccessfully.
He's slow, too slow now....

Bad move for City


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 273 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 14  Next

All times are UTC


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group