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| Author: | Chorlton [ Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:59 pm ] |
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I apologise if this has already been covered as this is a few days old, but the last few lines of this article are a little concerning: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11679_5874803,00.html Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed his interest in AC Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini and Fernando Gago of Real Madrid. Flamini was strongly linked with a loan switch to Eastlands earlier in the week but the Serie A side claimed they were yet to receive an official offer. The former Arsenal player has slipped down the pecking order under coach Leonardo and is keen to feature regularly in the coming months to ensure he features in France's World Cup squad. Although primarily a defensive midfielder, Flamini has also been operating at right-back for the San Siro side and could be brought in by City to bolster their backline. Real's Argentina international midfielder Gago has found regular action limited with the Spanish giants and has been linked with a January switch. Coach Manuel Pellegrini insisted earlier this month that he did not want to see the 23-year-old move on and believes he can make a contribution to the Santiago Bernabeu cause. Test Mancini has brought in defensive midfielder Patrick Vieira for the remainder of the season from Inter Milan, but the France international is still to feature due to a calf injury. The Italian believes the former Arsenal ace could return for the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester United next Wednesday, but is keen to further bolster his squad as the Eastlands outfit chase a top-four finish in the Premier League. Mancini told Gazzetta dello Sport: "I need players. I hope that Vieira is fit for the return. "Perhaps Real Madrid will give me Gago, maybe Milan (gives me) Flamini..." Despite the vast financial resources available to City, Vieira's arrival and the proposed moves for Flamini and Gago would not involve a transfer fee. Mancini, brought in to replace Mark Hughes in December, has no problem with the approach being taken by the club's hierarchy. He added: "I think they are putting me to the test. I won't disappoint them." Does this mean that the owners are not allowing Mancini to spend any money during this transfer window? |
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| Author: | Miggs [ Sat Jan 23, 2010 2:50 am ] |
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accelerated transfer strategy in the summer window means less activity in the winter window id presume. |
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| Author: | I'm With Stupid [ Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:58 am ] |
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In other words, there's no point buying players now if you think there'll be better ones available in the summer. But nothing wrong with getting a loan before buying. Quite sensible really. |
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| Author: | JoeCity [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:41 am ] |
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Try Before You Buy. |
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| Author: | Timpblue [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:45 am ] |
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carlos puyol and iniesta have apparently advised pep gaurdiola against loaning robinho in january as they are concerned on the brazilians attitude (BBC) |
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| Author: | Danny's Studs [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:13 am ] |
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sounds as ridiculous a thing to make up as any given week in a sports journalist's life. |
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| Author: | Kubrick [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:40 pm ] |
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Timpblue wrote: carlos puyol and iniesta have apparently advised pep gaurdiola against loaning robinho in january as they are concerned on the brazilians attitude (BBC)
Iniesta? Fuck that little cnut. |
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| Author: | davidfitz22 [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:31 pm ] |
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any update on Motta? |
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| Author: | Gallagheresque [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:36 pm ] |
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I don't know what to go off tbh, but Gago seems a name that has cropped up a fair bit. Real Madrid are on at 9 to so i hope i get to see what he can do. |
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| Author: | hogeymack [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:23 pm ] |
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Gago ---> overrated |
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| Author: | Gallagheresque [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:38 pm ] |
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Gago isn't even in the 18 tonight.Neither is Flamini for AC. Probabaly nothing but yer never know. |
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| Author: | Zephyr [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:02 pm ] |
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We've been linked with Marco Motta from Roma today. Two words. FUCK YES. Defensively sound, dynamic going forwards and last year was probably one of the best RB's in Italy. Fallen massively out of favour under Ranieri though. Here's hoping. |
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| Author: | Gallagheresque [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:56 pm ] |
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Just been told that Gago is to link up with us next week. |
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| Author: | Squidge [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:57 pm ] |
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Gallagheresque wrote: Just been told that Gago is to link up with us next week.
By? |
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| Author: | hogeymack [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:57 pm ] |
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Not gago! |
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| Author: | Gallagheresque [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:00 pm ] |
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My Aunty who watched the Madrid game tonight said the commentators said it was a done deal. |
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| Author: | Gallagheresque [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:02 pm ] |
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Take back them 2 posts. My Aunty who phoned me said the commentators said that it was strongly rumoured that Gago will be at Eastlands sometime next week. |
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| Author: | blueduck [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:10 pm ] |
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Really do not want him. He can barely handle La Liga. |
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| Author: | hogeymack [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:17 pm ] |
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"oooh I'm gago, oooh I play defensive midfield, i'm so great" fuck off gago LADY GAGO!!! |
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| Author: | hesherehesthere [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:22 pm ] |
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hogeymack wrote: Not gago!
What? Why, he's quality. |
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