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stuartmmcfc said:
You have to remember City have effectively started from scratch. Youth players at this point aren’t always about 1st team development, there’s a financial element as well. As time goes on I can see more Academy players making the step up, there’s several on the cusp at the moment and have played in cup games.
Until very recently, top youth players wanted to go to the likes of Utd , a big London club or Liverpool etc because of the opportunities, the money on offer, the standard and their history. The facilities and opportunities are making City a top choice these days.
Also the games changed in the last decade. It’s not just City who want success now not later. Back in Fergie's day the majority of the team were English. It’s not uncommon for teams to start a match with a majority of foreign players these days.
In short, I really don’t think there’s any value in comparing what used to happen to what happens these days
In City's 1968 championship winning side every single player was English.Until very recently, top youth players wanted to go to the likes of Utd , a big London club or Liverpool etc because of the opportunities, the money on offer, the standard and their history. The facilities and opportunities are making City a top choice these days.
Also the games changed in the last decade. It’s not just City who want success now not later. Back in Fergie's day the majority of the team were English. It’s not uncommon for teams to start a match with a majority of foreign players these days.
In short, I really don’t think there’s any value in comparing what used to happen to what happens these days
Dowd/Mulhearn, Book, Pardoe, Doyle, Heslop, Oakes, Summerbee, Bell, Lee, Young, Coleman, Sub Dave Connor.
Pity it's not the same now, but that's the way it is.
The days of United's class of '92 are probably in the past unfortunately, and fans probably like to see world class players from all over the world these days.
Yidwann said:
Maybe because I have been paying less attention as I think football is a bit of a damp squib without fans, but, the stealth of this run you guys have put together seems to be quite staggering, its just like it happened without anyone really noticing. Probably aided by everyone paying more attention to the hilarious implosion of the "Dynasty"
Same as your league position. Managed to drop down the table without anyone noticing too thanks to us.Wacky Racer said:
In City's 1968 championship winning side every single player was English.
Dowd/Mulhearn, Book, Pardoe, Doyle, Heslop, Oakes, Summerbee, Bell, Lee, Young, Coleman, Sub Dave Connor.
Pity it's not the same now, but that's the way it is.
The days of United's class of '92 are probably in the past unfortunately, and fans probably like to see world class players from all over the world these days.
Burnley started with 10 English players at the weekend...Dowd/Mulhearn, Book, Pardoe, Doyle, Heslop, Oakes, Summerbee, Bell, Lee, Young, Coleman, Sub Dave Connor.
Pity it's not the same now, but that's the way it is.
The days of United's class of '92 are probably in the past unfortunately, and fans probably like to see world class players from all over the world these days.
TEKNOPUG said:
Wacky Racer said:
In City's 1968 championship winning side every single player was English.
Dowd/Mulhearn, Book, Pardoe, Doyle, Heslop, Oakes, Summerbee, Bell, Lee, Young, Coleman, Sub Dave Connor.
Pity it's not the same now, but that's the way it is.
The days of United's class of '92 are probably in the past unfortunately, and fans probably like to see world class players from all over the world these days.
Burnley started with 10 English players at the weekend...Dowd/Mulhearn, Book, Pardoe, Doyle, Heslop, Oakes, Summerbee, Bell, Lee, Young, Coleman, Sub Dave Connor.
Pity it's not the same now, but that's the way it is.
The days of United's class of '92 are probably in the past unfortunately, and fans probably like to see world class players from all over the world these days.
Wacky Racer said:
Good for them, I have a soft spot for Burnley, always have a good solid fan base (excluding the suicide squad)
To be fair they're pretty solid (The SS).Proper small town really and the fact they've been in the EPL for a few years is a fantastic achievement.
I see United dropped points, Man City genuinely need about 4 wins (including one against United at the weekend) and it's over.
Leicester Loyal said:
Wacky Racer said:
Good for them, I have a soft spot for Burnley, always have a good solid fan base (excluding the suicide squad)
To be fair they're pretty solid (The SS).Proper small town really and the fact they've been in the EPL for a few years is a fantastic achievement.
I see United dropped points, Man City genuinely need about 4 wins (including one against United at the weekend) and it's over.
stuartmmcfc said:
Could be quite a dull game today,
Ole only knows one tactic against better teams. Frustrate at the back and hope to catch on the break.
One goal in it IMO, but if went 2 infront I’d expect more.
Gone for 2-0 but yes if they have 10 men back and have a couple with pace to break away. Hopefully Stones & Dias will sort it. Keep Ederson within 18 yards of his goal Ole only knows one tactic against better teams. Frustrate at the back and hope to catch on the break.
One goal in it IMO, but if went 2 infront I’d expect more.
k, 6-1 is on again 
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