City 'will need to hit the ground running'

“I think a loan to the right club will be good for Schlupp-to be honest, the fuss created about him has not yet shown any real results- he is a promising youngster- that's all

I saw Gradel a few times at Bournemouth- it was obvious that he was a great talent- need to do same , perhaps a decent L1 club.

Harry- maybe needs more time at the Academy?”

“Agree with you Foxeerod. BUT, Schlupp is young and has had two knee-ops. He needs games for fitness and confidence at a lower level. Waghorn ditto with his hamstrings. In the early fixture rush, City could do with an 'old head' to back up Nugent, Vardy, and if he stays, Beckford. Kyle wants out. Short-term he'd be ideal. Spend our money on the best midfield general we can get.”

“And regarding Wellens Kapero, these are real people with real lives, you know. His attitude didn't 'stink' last season. Older players often carry injuries and 'do a job' for the boss, whereas younger players are rested. Wellens mistake was to tell it like it is, and sure enough it became a serious injury. Older, regular first teamers don't train like youngsters, out to impress. Mr.Wellens was a key player for Nigel and has done superbly for City. As recently as eighteen months ago, Premiership sides wanted him. He chose to stay here. Now a 'veteran', unlikely to feature regularly again, he deserves your respect. And thanks. While here, his experience will be invaluable teaching our youngsters.”

“Regarding Gallagher, Dobranich. No manager would 'get rid' (awful phrase) of a contracted player who'd experienced such a disaster in his home-life. He probably won't be a first-choice as Nigel's team grows, but when first-choices are injured or we need someone with a touch of real class to win or save a game, I believe Nigel will play him. I love watching him. On-the-ball we have no one who can shoot, cross or take free-kicks like him. His low 'assist' score reflects more on chances missed (mostly Beckford) as his accuracy is remarkable. Without the ball he's poor. So was Guppy. One of the first names on MON's team-sheet. I hope to see him as a squad player next season. Ten goals from the wing isn't to be sniffed at. Someone will sign him, but not yet.”

“geoff , i hope the lafferty rumours are just rumours, i have never rated him and he certainly wont score us many goals , 1 in 3 in the scottish premier relates to about 1 in 6 in the harder and more competitive championship”

“Wouldn't it be nice to get up on a Saturday morning and realise that the City are playing. We would look forward to the game knowing that once at the match we would be energised by the buzz outside and inside the stadium. We would enter the arena and as we walked up the stairway our hairs would stand up on the back of the neck as the noise met our ears. The crowd would all know that it was their job to be vocal and join in as one in song and chant of an acceptable type of course!
The players would feel this energy and grow an extra foot taller and play for the club, fans and themselves to a level of passion that brought us more wins than not.
And during those periods of the games when the ball wasn't rolling kindly for the player, we, the crowd would sing louder and prouder to let the players know that we are behind them through thick and thin.

Oh well, I can dream can't I..............”

“Appreciate the insults, Norman09. Wonder what you'll be like if things go really badly. So far Nigel has signed a 23yr.old Belgian International, good enough for six games in Man. Utd.'s first team and a couple of others. He got in quick while Hull had manager trouble. He's so far sold Bamba for a half-million profit and freed several now too old or not good enough. The real transfer season begins on July 1st. Stop panicking and wait. We know we need more. Do you think Nigel doesn't? Latest gossip (Daily Record) is Kyle Lafferty will join City on a free when he walks out on Rangers. But Nigel doesn't gossip. I expect a strong midfield 'enforcer', winger and right back will arrive. I haven't a clue who our centre backs will be. I have patience because I saw what he did at Hull on a fraction of his budget here.”

“makrbb - Apologies to everyone else first. You and I are destined to see things from opposite perspectives.

Regards this thread. You pick me up for making sweeping statements. I explain, you move onto something else.

You pick me up for critisising Wellens. I explain, based on facts. You move onto something else because you cannot contradict the facts.

I figure, what i said about NP's popularity is based on fact. You allude to his appointments within the game, all as a stand in, a saviour. But not enough respect to appoint him long term.

That said, i wouldn't have it any other way. And i don't think you would either. If you ever fancy a beer pre-match, i think we could chink glasses and beg to differ!”

“The difference between me and You Kapero, is that my opinion is formed after consideration of all the facts available. You seek out an isolated incident that fits with your pre-existing opinion.

For example:

Pearson was a team Captain for much of his career. He has never been out of work as a coach or manager. As well as managing us and Hull. He's also been put in temporary charge of England U21s, Newcastle, WBA, Southampton.

Assessment of ALL the facts leads me to conclude that he is well-respected within the game at large.

You don't seem to want to acknowledge his previous career and standing in the game, and focus on a single incident: his exit from Hull which them disappointed and questioning his integrity. You talk of this incident as if it was unusual, even though it is fairly common for managers to walk out of smaller clubs to go to bigger ones.

Your assessment of this single incident leads you to ponder if "his exit from Hull has alienated him from others within the game"

It's the same as basing your opinion of Matt Mills on a single run of 4 clean sheets that he was part of, and ignoring the rest of the season as if it isn't relevant.

Lurch, lurch, lurch. :D”

“And regards Wellens...the very fact that he admitted early doors his part time training regime suggests that his attitude did stink all season (if he were 35 or 36 i could possibly accept it). I saw at least 10 games where he moaned constantly at colleagues. Several games where he refused to shake the subs hands.

Worst of all, his post match interview after the Peterborough debacle. He had the audacity, after being asked why such a poor team performance, to say 'well i think i had a good game'. Theres backing up your mates. Me, me, me.

Sorry, but one good performance all season from your playmaker, with....wait for it...only 5 assists...not good enough.”