jw1739 Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 They'll sell off the football side within 10 years. Mansour has lost interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 28 minutes ago, jw1739 said: They'll sell off the football side within 10 years. Mansour has lost interest. Do you and him write often? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjake1234 Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 17 hours ago, jw1739 said: They'll sell off the football side within 10 years. Mansour has lost interest. And yet.... Manchester City's parent company, City Football Group (CFG), has agreed a deal to buy a majority stake in Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 It doesn't mean much to us as we are already rock bottom in order. The reason is we are very small soccer market. Initially, there were some glorious ideas about us taking Asia market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 2 hours ago, mjake1234 said: And yet.... Manchester City's parent company, City Football Group (CFG), has agreed a deal to buy a majority stake in Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC. Interesting. Will they change the emblem and colours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 19 hours ago, IssySG said: Do you and him write often? Oh, yes, we go way back. Worked on an oil rig together. Wait a minute - might have been a different Mansour... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Looks like James Johnson will become FFA CEO guess can rename the thread CFG owners of FFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 5 hours ago, HughJass said: Looks like James Johnson will become FFA CEO guess can rename the thread CFG owners of FFA Looking forward to the new FFA colours and new emblem! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 5 hours ago, HughJass said: Looks like James Johnson will become FFA CEO guess can rename the thread CFG owners of FFA Looking forward to the new FFA colours and new emblem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 It'll undoubtedly be light blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 What happened? Have we been instantly promoted to the Premiers? Will we play first 5 rounds in Victoria next season? Oh, we already did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuggetsMcGreggor Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Interestingly I no longer support the separation of the FFA and HAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Kalacs: "MELBOURNE CITY made me lose my love of football" Kalac is known to be a bit of an idiot. But it got me wondering as a discussion point, do the players feel part of a football club when they come to play with us and genuinely want to strive for the club. Or is there a certain hollowness about them playing for us? Could this be linked with the inconsistencies and perceived haphazard approach to some games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 The Joyce era took away my love for football too, I know just what Kalac means 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 10 hours ago, n i k o said: Kalacs: "MELBOURNE CITY made me lose my love of football" Kalac is known to be a bit of an idiot. But it got me wondering as a discussion point, do the players feel part of a football club when they come to play with us and genuinely want to strive for the club. Or is there a certain hollowness about them playing for us? Could this be linked with the inconsistencies and perceived haphazard approach to some games? I don't think it's just us mate - we're an easy target because we seem 'manufactured'. But I think most players would feel that way playing for any club in the HAL at the moment. As for Kalac, i reckon he's just looking for a scapegoat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, rass said: I don't think it's just us mate - we're an easy target because we seem 'manufactured'. But I think most players would feel that way playing for any club in the HAL at the moment. As for Kalac, i reckon he's just looking for a scapegoat. Mirror mirror on the wall....who’s the most plastic club of them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) Although Kalac's criticism of Warren the other month was well warranted, from what I've heard he was a pretty toxic presence himself. Edited December 24, 2019 by Embee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, Embee said: Although Kalac's criticism of Warren the other month was well warranted, from what I've heard he was a pretty toxic presence himself. I’ve heard the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 35 minutes ago, Embee said: Although Kalac's criticism of Warren the other month was well warranted, from what I've heard he was a pretty toxic presence himself. He’s just not a very nice man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 5 hours ago, belaguttman said: The Joyce era took away my love for football too, I know just what Kalac means All the talk about crowds and members but it’s a miracle we get even one person to games after what Joyce did to this club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 50 minutes ago, Embee said: Although Kalac's criticism of Warren the other month was well warranted, from what I've heard he was a pretty toxic presence himself. The race to the bottom of the toxic barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 34 minutes ago, Shahanga said: All the talk about crowds and members but it’s a miracle we get even one person to games after what Joyce did to this club. Surely we can’t be that naive to think that it’s solely Joyce to blame. The real decision makers in marketing, scouting and recruitment are still sitting comfortable in their seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 I don't know anything about how kalac is a person, but fuck that cunt for almost costing us a spot in the knockout rounds in the 06 world cup. What a deadset shit cunt. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Mr MO said: Surely we can’t be that naive to think that it’s solely Joyce to blame. The real decision makers in marketing, scouting and recruitment are still sitting comfortable in their seats. And so are all the line managers sitting above Joyce in the hierarchy. I don't blame Joyce at all. You don't blame the sergeant for losing the battle, you blame the generals. Joyce had Petrillo and Munn above him out at Latrobe, and then the Board of Melbourne City, and then CFG above, or parallel with, them, plus others such as Marwood giving input to what was happening. The number of changes of personnel, on and off the field, we have seen at City is astonishing. All right, I've had a beer on an empty stomach, but the club is a fucking shambles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, jw1739 said: And so are all the line managers sitting above Joyce in the hierarchy. I don't blame Joyce at all. You don't blame the sergeant for losing the battle, you blame the generals. Joyce had Petrillo and Munn above him out at Latrobe, and then the Board of Melbourne City, and then CFG above, or parallel with, them, plus others such as Marwood giving input to what was happening. The number of changes of personnel, on and off the field, we have seen at City is astonishing. All right, I've had a beer on an empty stomach, but the club is a fucking shambles. Been a full on year for you JW, get stuck into that beer mate, you deserve it. Merry Christmas everyone!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 I’ve got a question but not sure where else to ask it me and my partner have city blue memberships but we wanna sit in active next game. Can we use our membership or do we need to buy tickets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSTEP123 Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, citypool said: I’ve got a question but not sure where else to ask it me and my partner have city blue memberships but we wanna sit in active next game. Can we use our membership or do we need to buy tickets? Word on the street is just to sneak in at an advantaegous moment. Security is generally lax. Perhaps enter from the corner and make your way across. Be careful not to sit in anyones seat! Edited January 14, 2020 by JMSTEP123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 7 hours ago, JMSTEP123 said: Word on the street is just to sneak in at an advantaegous moment. Security is generally lax. Perhaps enter from the corner and make your way across. Be careful not to sit in anyones seat! Thanks man I’m taking some Englishmen and I really wanna show off our culture hopefully get the win as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Club Atletico Torque (just promoted up from the Uruguayan second division, but also part of the City Football Group) are apparently signing this fella : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_Allende Tidy little player, wouldn't have thought his resume would have looked too out of place playing for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, Tommykins said: Club Atletico Torque (just promoted up from the Uruguayan second division, but also part of the City Football Group) are apparently signing this fella : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_Allende Tidy little player, wouldn't have thought his resume would have looked too out of place playing for us. "Little" being the operative word. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 3cm shorter than Fernando Brandan, which should benefit him in contributing to rat style activities. If there's evidence of him booting pitch side advertising hoardings I say sign him up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Fuck I miss Fernando. What a rat. Who cares if he loves a dart, bring him back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 CFG can you have look at the club next door please? Mainly to learn how a top club operates in improving player quality and ruthlessness with underperformers including staff. We look like a government institution keeping Joyce and players like Berenguer way too long. Those type of positions can be substituted without having any effect on the cap - we know that right? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 27 minutes ago, Mr MO said: CFG can you have look at the club next door please? Mainly to learn how a top club operates in improving player quality and ruthlessness with underperformers including staff. We look like a government institution keeping Joyce and players like Berenguer way too long. Those type of positions can be substituted without having any effect on the cap - we know that right? Yep they didn’t like Dobras and he’s gone this window. We just put our heads in the sand when we all know he’s gone in May. Could free up a marquee now so we have 2 visas and can chase the title but nope. Too much ambition for this club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Yep they didn’t like Dobras and he’s gone this window. We just put our heads in the sand when we all know he’s gone in May. Could free up a marquee now so we have 2 visas and can chase the title but nope. Too much ambition for this club They also just pissed off Kurz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Just now, rass said: They also just pissed off Kurz. Yes that’s why I mentioned “staff” in my post too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 27 minutes ago, Mr MO said: CFG can you have look at the club next door please? Mainly to learn how a top club operates in improving player quality and ruthlessness with underperformers including staff. We look like a government institution keeping Joyce and players like Berenguer way too long. Those type of positions can be substituted without having any effect on the cap - we know that right? Yep they didn’t like Dobras and he’s gone this window. We just put our heads in the sand when we all know he’s gone in May. Could free up a marquee now so we have 2 visas and can chase the title but nope. Too much ambition for this club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Mr MO said: CFG can you have look at the club next door please? Mainly to learn how a top club operates in improving player quality and ruthlessness with underperformers including staff. We look like a government institution keeping Joyce and players like Berenguer way too long. Those type of positions can be substituted without having any effect on the cap - we know that right? I know it's unpopular to 'look next door' but this is 100% true. Our problem under CFG is that our owners have no affinity with Australia, Melbourne or our team. The whole exercise is 'sports washing' and each team in the stable is simply a 'trophy' with Manchester being the prize. At least with Di Pietro he is 'invested' in his team and will not sit idly by while things turn to shit. That's the difference between Tard management and us - Wazza in charge for 2 years is proof. Should have been shown the door after one season. Edited January 15, 2020 by HEARTinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Yeah, we all know that but they're the owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 27 minutes ago, HEARTinator said: I know it's unpopular to 'look next door' but this is 100% true. Our problem under CFG is that our owners have no affinity with Australia, Melbourne or our team. The whole exercise is 'sports washing' and each team in the stable is simply a 'trophy' with Manchester being the prize. At least with Di Pietro he is 'invested' in his team and will not sit idly by while things turn to shit. That's the difference between Tard management and us - Wazza in charge for 2 years is proof. Should have been shown the door after one season. I dislike Joyce as much as anyone, but in his first season we finished third (our highest ever finish) and were a VAR fuck-up from making our first Asian Champions League. No other club in this league is a sacking a manager after he takes them to their highest ever finish and gets them within a bees dick of their inaugural Asian campaign. He should have been removed early during his second season IMO. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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