Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted January 5, 2021 Subscriber Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) R.I.P. Colin Quote Colin Bell: Manchester City great dies aged 74 Manchester City legend Colin Bell has died aged 74 after a short illness, the Premier League club has announced. The former England midfielder made 492 appearances for City between 1966 and 1979, scoring 152 goals. He won 48 caps for his country. "Few players have left such an indelible mark on City," said a club statement on Tuesday. In 2004, Manchester City fans voted to name one of the stands at Etihad Stadium in Bell's honour. "Colin Bell will always be remembered as one of Manchester City's greatest players and the very sad news today of his passing will affect everybody connected to our club," said City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak. FULL REPORT Edited January 5, 2021 by CaaC (John) 1 Quote
SchalkeUK Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 Perhaps some Man City fan should start a thread on the latest sad piece of news today. Colin Bell was one of City's greatest players - often overlooked when praise was given out for team performances he was always there - over 500 games for the club and apart from his footballing ability his personality was very special. I was lucky enough to have interviewed him twice for local Radio - once with his mate Mike Summerbee - and I always thought of one word that summed up the guy. His fringe, his feet, his words, his manner and his life all were fully described in whatever way you believe the word means - Colin was decent! So sad that he has gone so early - too early! Quote
Happy Blue Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 R.I.P Colin I dont think we have ever had a bad defence, under Mancini & Pell it was the best in England, now Pep has reverted back to a more balanced system even Stones looks good again ..the problem has been when your going all out attack and using the fullbacks as wingers it leaves you open to a sucker punch! Quote
MUFC Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 On 03/01/2021 at 11:56, Stan said: I'm a right cunt to be honest. Tried to take down as many masts as possible but they keep putting them back up so quickly. Amy pics? Quote
DeadLinesman Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 3 hours ago, MUFC said: Amy pics? Don’t think Amy will be getting her fluff out anytime soon if I’m honest. 1 Quote
Happy Blue Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 1 hour ago, DeadLinesman said: Don’t think Amy will be getting her fluff out anytime soon if I’m honest. Does she still come on here? (keep it clean) Quote
DeadLinesman Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Happy Blue said: Does she still come on here? (keep it clean) Not that Ameh! She’s a lovely lady and I’d never speak of her in those terms! 1 Quote
Mpache Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 Kluiverth Aguilar travelling to the UK next month and not in June like planned. Hope he goes to Girona to be honest, but my best guess is Lommel SK will be the first step for him. Quote
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ Posted January 17, 2021 Subscriber Posted January 17, 2021 Dias seems to have turned City into a force again. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted January 17, 2021 Administrator Posted January 17, 2021 1 minute ago, JoshBRFC said: Dias seems to have turned City into a force again. Looks to have helped Stones get back in to form too. Quote
Storts Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 They’ve definitely turned a corner from earlier in the season - this is a different city team to what we are used to seeing from Pep too Quote
Danny Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 35 minutes ago, JoshBRFC said: Dias seems to have turned City into a force again. Dias has been absolute class every time I’ve seen him play, a rock at the back. Kompany’s replacement Quote
The Artful Dodger Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 13 hours ago, Storts said: They’ve definitely turned a corner from earlier in the season - this is a different city team to what we are used to seeing from Pep too Yep, deserves a lot of credit really. He's not totally abandoned his normal tactics but there's definitely been a more pragmatic approach to games this season. This season is unpredictable but it's hard to see beyond them. Quote
Rick Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 Title will be going back to the Etihad if we don’t have a fit senior centre back alongside Fabinho for the rest of the season, be it Matip staying fit (ha) or a new signing. Can’t see past City otherwise. Quote
Happy Blue Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 We are not even at the half point yet, anything can and will happen 4 teams in the mix right now ...it's good we are scoring again, still need a strong world class striker to replace Aguero now in my opinion, could cost us the title if we wait till summer Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 On 18/01/2021 at 08:34, Happy Blue said: We are not even at the half point yet, anything can and will happen 4 teams in the mix right now ...it's good we are scoring again, still need a strong world class striker to replace Aguero now in my opinion, could cost us the title if we wait till summer I don’t think we’ve really been in the mix for a while, tbh. I’m not sure if it’s impressive from our players we’re still in contention or if it just means the league is more shit than we think. Quote
Happy Blue Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 26 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: I don’t think we’ve really been in the mix for a while, tbh. I’m not sure if it’s impressive from our players we’re still in contention or if it just means the league is more shit than we think. Things can change fast, wasn't long ago people was saying we wouldn't even make top 4 Quote
Lucas Posted January 21, 2021 Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Looks like last night has come at a price for City. It will be interesting to see how they break down sides without KDB now for a couple weeks. They never look the same without him. You look at the fixtures he'll miss and granted, they are soft fixtures but they are all low block sides as well so City might find it tough without his passing/delivery. Lot's of pressure on Sterling to produce now. Edited January 21, 2021 by Lucas Quote
The Artful Dodger Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55769661 Could be big. Quote
Cicero Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 20 hours ago, Lucas said: It will be interesting to see how they break down sides without KDB now for a couple weeks. They never look the same without him. They did win the league without him in 2019. Although you do have a point. City have looked incredibly reliant on him this year. No Silva, Augero, or an inform Bernardo to steer the ship. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted January 22, 2021 Administrator Posted January 22, 2021 That is a big miss for them. Just as Pep sorts out the defence as well. They missed Silva earlier in the season, don't have a proper striker to rely on, wonder how their other attacking players will play without KDB supplying them... Six weeks takes to first weekend in March so could miss the following games: West Brom away Sheff Utd home Burnley away Liverpool away Tottenham home Arsenal away Gladbach away West Ham home Man Utd at home on 6th March could be first game back. Quote
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