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7:12am Wednesday 11th June 2008 in
Stuart McCall says watching Euro 2008 has reinforced his belief that fitness is more paramount than ever in modern-day football.
The City boss reckons his players need look no further than Dutch star Giovanni van Bronckhorst for inspiration ahead of their return to pre-season training.
"The Holland v Italy match was the one game I definitely wanted to watch during the tournament and I really enjoyed it," he said.
"But the main aspect it pressed on me was just how important fitness levels really are. Van Bronckhorst cleared off his own line one second and then the next was in the opposition box setting up a goal.
"It was an amazing passage but it's no surprise looking at the top sides that they seem to be fitter both physically and mentally and that's why they are where they are.
"The energy of the Dutch was wonderful and that's what we want out of our players.
"People may say we've got people like Joe Colbeck and Omar Daley who can break away like that but they need to be able to do it in the last ten minutes as well as the first. Van Brockenhurst just kept going.
"Stats show it's the five minutes prior to half-time and ten minutes before the end that most goals are scored and, interestingly, the same goes for injuries being suffered. It all points towards fitness.
"It's something I've been discussing with Steve Bollen, from Yorkshire Clinic, who might be involved with us in some new things next season."
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tyker
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tyker
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tyker
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Mr T
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Mr T
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Bantam Forever
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Bantam Forever
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Waynus
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10:07am Wed 11 Jun 08
Bantam Forever wrote:For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts.
Germany all the way !
Waynus
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10:07am Wed 11 Jun 08
Bantam Forever wrote:For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts.
Germany all the way !
Waynus
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10:07am Wed 11 Jun 08
Bantam Forever wrote:For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts.
Germany all the way !
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tyker
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tyker
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tyker
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JM
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12:15pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?
Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
JM
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12:15pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?
Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
JM
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12:15pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?
Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
CTID
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Luke
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tyker wrote:The German squad may not be teenagers but they are still quite young. One of you're examples of their aging squad Podolski, he about 23 I think?
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
Luke
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1:57pm Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker wrote:The German squad may not be teenagers but they are still quite young. One of you're examples of their aging squad Podolski, he about 23 I think?
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
Luke
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1:57pm Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker wrote:The German squad may not be teenagers but they are still quite young. One of you're examples of their aging squad Podolski, he about 23 I think?
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
Mr T
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1:57pm Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker wrote:Your right, some are very old, but not all and i thought podolski was 23 or 24. I want holland to win it as i think theyve produced the best football so far
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
Mr T
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1:57pm Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker wrote:Your right, some are very old, but not all and i thought podolski was 23 or 24. I want holland to win it as i think theyve produced the best football so far
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
Mr T
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1:57pm Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker wrote:Your right, some are very old, but not all and i thought podolski was 23 or 24. I want holland to win it as i think theyve produced the best football so far
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
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cj
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richard
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Mr Sensible wrote:Don,t think so but if he was i doubt he could find yours
Nice to see the postings talking about Europe and proper football. I do not think it needed a lot to work out that fitness is important. I see they are thinking of getting Steve Bollen to help city out - Is he a Brain Surgeon?
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4:25pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Don,t think so but if he was i doubt he could find yours
Nice to see the postings talking about Europe and proper football. I do not think it needed a lot to work out that fitness is important. I see they are thinking of getting Steve Bollen to help city out - Is he a Brain Surgeon?
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flowerbean
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steve torpeys haircut wrote:yeah just got it.
Anyone got the new Wedding Present album yet???
flowerbean
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4:43pm Wed 11 Jun 08
steve torpeys haircut wrote:yeah just got it.
Anyone got the new Wedding Present album yet???
Waynus
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4:58pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too.
Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
Waynus
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4:58pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too.
Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
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shawzy..idle supporters
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Mr Sensible wrote:iv just been reading your last rights. your a complete tit. bet your one of these who bought a season ticket at huds for 100 quid tight fisted tw*T....
Just been reading the definition of GULLIBLE. Someone who supports Bradford City.
shawzy..idle supporters
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6:14pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible wrote:iv just been reading your last rights. your a complete tit. bet your one of these who bought a season ticket at huds for 100 quid tight fisted tw*T....
Just been reading the definition of GULLIBLE. Someone who supports Bradford City.
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shawzy..idle supporters
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6:21pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Waynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any comments
JM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
shawzy..idle supporters
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6:21pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Waynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any comments
JM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
shawzy..idle supporters
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6:25pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible wrote:FUnny arnt you, let me tell you i bought mine months ago im a true city fan and nothing will change that. you cant even change your underpants without moaning so go back on the y,e,p pages and coment on the l**ds pages your not wanted here or down at vp.
Shawzy.. idle. I was obviously correct, at least in respect of your good self. Get down and buy them season tickets before they are all gone.
shawzy..idle supporters
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6:25pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible wrote:FUnny arnt you, let me tell you i bought mine months ago im a true city fan and nothing will change that. you cant even change your underpants without moaning so go back on the y,e,p pages and coment on the l**ds pages your not wanted here or down at vp.
Shawzy.. idle. I was obviously correct, at least in respect of your good self. Get down and buy them season tickets before they are all gone.
JM
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7:47pm Wed 11 Jun 08
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester).
Waynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
JM
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7:47pm Wed 11 Jun 08
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester).
Waynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
Dylan
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Dylan
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hattrickhero
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hattrickhero
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Luke
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Luke
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shawzy..idle supporters
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JM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
shawzy..idle supporters
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8:45pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
ricky76
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9:30pm Wed 11 Jun 08
ricky76
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9:30pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM
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10:24pm Wed 11 Jun 08
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:WHAT PLAYERS??!! i'm sorry but you are talking complete rubbish. no one sorts thier summer signings out on June 11 and there is no need to panic that we still have players to sign,. barely any clubs have signed players yet, certainly not sorted the full squad out.
JM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
JM
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10:24pm Wed 11 Jun 08
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:WHAT PLAYERS??!! i'm sorry but you are talking complete rubbish. no one sorts thier summer signings out on June 11 and there is no need to panic that we still have players to sign,. barely any clubs have signed players yet, certainly not sorted the full squad out.
JM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
shawzy..idle supporters
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11:22pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM wrote:iv been suporting city 25 years,and im not saying they should sign them all now im saying get them while we can he knows who he wants so why the wait?? he has to bring in at least 5 or 6 new players and you say theres 8 weeks to the new season how do you expect them to bond and gel in that amount of time not possible, so if sm is trueto his word and says he knows what he wants and he knows what hes doing then sm should be fireing on all cylinders and should of at least bagged two or three, the likes of brandon who hes got, forrester who hes intrested in, and also theres beckett so now you see why we wonder what the hell is going on, and this is proberbly the thoughts of the so called 3000 fans who still have not bought there season tickets because there waighting to see who we get.
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:WHAT PLAYERS??!! i'm sorry but you are talking complete rubbish. no one sorts thier summer signings out on June 11 and there is no need to panic that we still have players to sign,. barely any clubs have signed players yet, certainly not sorted the full squad out. sorry but I stand by my statement that you're stupid. have you only just started supporting city? i;ve followed them for many years and have never known all the players to be signed up at this stage in the summer, and never been worried about it eitherJM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
shawzy..idle supporters
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11:22pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM wrote:iv been suporting city 25 years,and im not saying they should sign them all now im saying get them while we can he knows who he wants so why the wait?? he has to bring in at least 5 or 6 new players and you say theres 8 weeks to the new season how do you expect them to bond and gel in that amount of time not possible, so if sm is trueto his word and says he knows what he wants and he knows what hes doing then sm should be fireing on all cylinders and should of at least bagged two or three, the likes of brandon who hes got, forrester who hes intrested in, and also theres beckett so now you see why we wonder what the hell is going on, and this is proberbly the thoughts of the so called 3000 fans who still have not bought there season tickets because there waighting to see who we get.
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:WHAT PLAYERS??!! i'm sorry but you are talking complete rubbish. no one sorts thier summer signings out on June 11 and there is no need to panic that we still have players to sign,. barely any clubs have signed players yet, certainly not sorted the full squad out. sorry but I stand by my statement that you're stupid. have you only just started supporting city? i;ve followed them for many years and have never known all the players to be signed up at this stage in the summer, and never been worried about it eitherJM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
Waynus
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11:39am Thu 12 Jun 08
ricky76 wrote:Apparently, he retired from football a few yars back and Rotherham gave him the chance to get back into the game. As such, he favours a move back to them. His words, not mine.
regarding boulding why would he sign for rotherham starting on minus points no proper ground well(don valley)aint a football ground so for a player who has stated he is after success why his he signing for them seems strange to me.
Waynus
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11:39am Thu 12 Jun 08
ricky76 wrote:Apparently, he retired from football a few yars back and Rotherham gave him the chance to get back into the game. As such, he favours a move back to them. His words, not mine.
regarding boulding why would he sign for rotherham starting on minus points no proper ground well(don valley)aint a football ground so for a player who has stated he is after success why his he signing for them seems strange to me.
Waynus
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2:52pm Thu 12 Jun 08
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