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I'm worried we won't see him again, but hey, who cares about what I want. Can't wait till most of the national team are full of city products

Part-owned. Singaporean businessman Peter Lim owns 50%, the ex-Manchester United players the other 50% between them. They're certainly rocking the boat. But they're actually doing nothing more than other mega-rich owners are doing further up the football tree. Let's face it, UAE-owned Manchester City is doing precisely the same thing - buying EPL championships.

As the resident (only?) Bolton fan of the forum I can tell you that they largely put out the Girona B team with a few senior players (Marc Muniesa, for one) scattered in. If I had to guess then they'll likely put out more first teamers in India.

Anyone been through instagram recently? The Indians are more passionate about our team than we are. Getting star treatment as if we're Man City.

He is killing it. Hopefully this is a breakout season for him.

For many people, India is excellent preparation for the toilet seat...

I am not sure where people get the idea about Metcalfe being a Rb/Lb. He has only played that position once with the A league on debut to fill in for Atkinson. Joyce even said he was playing out of position and did a good job. In all the Youth Games and NYL he is a solid 8/10. Najjarine on the other hand always plays on the wing. I suppose Joyce will throw them in wherever he wants depending on the first team situation, injuries and so forth. We definitely need to test these youth prospects out through India games and FFA cup etc so that they have at least some confidence and experience when out first team is inevitably decimated through injuries. As far as prep for the FFA cup, yes i agree we seem to have cut our pre- season short compared to others. I get the feeling FFA cup is an optional for Joyce this season wheras the Toilet seat and a ACL berth is not.

Perfect signing, probably one of the best genuine defensive midfielders the competition has seen. Breaks up play, passes well and is a massive aerial threat. Can absolutely forget about signing a #10 now, looks like McGree and Caceres will be battling over the other midfield position alongside Brattan and Griffiths.

Absolutely. A bloody good interview - best I've seen and heard for a while. Got away from the standard CFG bullshit and was refreshingly honest. I like the guy already.

I see him as major upgrade on Malik. Vidosic was about the only one left at the end of last year who could header a ball. This guy will be a definite aerial threat for us, something Malik wasn't. Tough as nails too. Not sure why peeps on here can't see how this signing will help us.

That's a really good interview.