Manchester City are the heroes for the 07/08 season
As much as it feels awkward to say, everything I’m seeing and reading points to Manchester City being the media darlings this season.
From their new manager looking for redemption, to the dozen or so foreigners who’ve landed unannounced on English soil and lit up the Premier League with their technical ability, to the owner accused of corruption to the heroic defending of Dunne and Richards and even down to the complete turnaround in morale and capabilities of a club that stank up the place last season with its problems.
It’s a bitter pill to swallow for a Manchester United fan, especially considering how my club has fared in the opening fixtures.
No other team has players that have such potential to be heroes. Richard Dunne, captain and no-nonsense center-back who is perhaps one of the most under-rated defenders in the Premier League today. Micah Richards, boy wonder, marauding right-back and the best defender to come out of England for a long, long time. Kasper Schmeichel, son of the most famous goalkeeper in the Premier League era, perhaps too short to be a goal keeper but with such an amazing attitude and commitment that you can’t help but admire him (Craig Gordon, please take notes). Bianchi, Petrov, Elano, Geovanni and Johnson - just 5 more names who are expected to shine brightly over the course of the season.
Of course, I can’t deny my United nature for too long. Manchester City still has it’s share of cunts and their luck seemed to run out finally against Arsenal, so I don’t see them staying near the top of the table for too long. I’m still not convinced about them going forward nor am I convinced of Eriksson’s ability to compete with the top four, but one thing is for certain - Manchester City are genuine contenders for a Uefa Cup spot this season, their manager is better than almost all his peers and City are one of the few teams with the genuine attacking ability to rip the other team to shreds. Unfortunately for them, they don’t have the midfield to make it work, and for my money they will stumble a lot this season especially against the Readings and Boltons.
Oh, and Arsenal fans? One thing Manchester City has better than Arsenal: they can play a more direct brand of technical football, which kind of proves what we’ve been saying all along - Arsenal waste too much time passing the ball around.
I must go wash my mouth and drink a gallon of whiskey to wash out this icky feeling inside. And then I’ll find out a way to get Schmeichel and Richards into my fantasy football team.
PS - I’m still looking forward to Eriksson being massacred in the press - not sure if it’ll happen while McClaren is still such an obvious target though 
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Well, I was suprised Arsenal beat them, After drawing at Ewood and all, But we did dominate.
It is nice too see City do well, they have been utter shite for pretty much the whole time the Premiership has been around..When they beat United, that was awesome!
McClaren should be sacked right here right now, You can’t have a Boro manager being in charge of England.
Well well well, i have to say a compliment from a United fan is pretty much no compliment atall, i agree with you on the Arsenal passing way to much though i wont be saying ty for your so called politeness you pass City, just shows we are not the bitter side, its you lot that are the bitter side with all your wash your mouth out etc etc etc.
“Manchester City still has it’s share of cunts”. Such eloquence from a happy clappy manyoo fan.Did you have Didi Hamman in mind, whose from this eason has been sensational or Nedum Onouha, Joe Hart or Michael Johnson all representing their country at under 21 level last week and all successful products of the country besy Academy by a country mile. Or Stephen Ireland another Academy product who represents Ireland at senior level.
Maybe Sheleum Logan and Sturridge tow more players about to be unveiled off the production line. Now just remind me who sits in the relegation zone as I write? Just how much has Ferguson spent on getting that “team” together? Something in the region of £200million for a team who attempted to quick City off the park last weekend but failed.
Now remind me who the cunts are?
A pretty well written and insightful piece let down badly by your gratuitous use of the ‘C-word’. I think editing yourself better would be helpful to your readership!
It’s his first year, does any one really expect Eriksson to challenge the top of the table in his first year? Let’s face it, he’s already attracted players to the club who would usually never been seen there and produced and better start to the season than City could have dreamed for. Consider some of the talented youngsters he’s got at the club. If they become as good as they can be City will either have the makings of a quality side or, if they can’t keep the players there, reap a profitable transfer fee. Either way I think Sven is paying for his wages (which I imagine are quite a bit).
Mirror on ’shameless’ sven- http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/sport/football/2007/08/26/wenger-s-class-is-a-lesson-for-shameless-sven-98487-19688982/ a bit harsh in my books.
Damning with faint praise, an old trick used a lot by Sir Alex, usually when he is on the back foot, as you must be today. One day, it will be you lot looking in through the window, you know! It will happen!
Lose the C-word please. Your article should have been moderated before publication
Well, you are right about the midfield. But recall Sven operates according to the “Bus Transfer Theory” - you wait for half an hour than they all come around the corner at the same time.
I dont recognise you without your blinkers Ahmed….
You admit to being a rags fan with the shame you deserve, at least the futile pretence is over.
Feel better ?
We dont really give a shit what you think.
The Manchester Club is on the rise and your debt ridden ex champions with 4 goals in 10 games are on the slide.
Guess your childish opinion on MCFC is the only way you can gain attention.
Concentrate on the buffoons you actually support we have enough half witted mis informed opinions as it is .
A bitter pill to swallow? You better get used to it mate.
City are back.
Manchester City has it’s fair share of c***s? ManYoo must have more than it’s fair share then - in fact I would say without doubt, Man.Utd is the world’s biggest c**t producer - you included.
The tide is turning - Tick, Tock….
What’s wrong with Craig Gordon BILAL!
From what i’ve seen of the young guy whilst still plying his trade (Kasper ie), this kid will be one scray mofo.
Always helps that you were taught by one of the best goalkeepers the EPL has ever seen.
Re KyleAusGooner,
Correction. City did NOT drew at Ewood, they lost.