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Old 14-08-2016, 09:53
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Love Man City going back to that old badge. Is it for a particular reason or just a permanent change?
Permanent change, looks a lot smarter than the old one.
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Old 14-08-2016, 09:56
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No...still after a keeper, Stekelenburg only brought in as a back up, and Robles will not be seen as a first choice either.
Fair enough, it would be a bit if step down for him though, as with respect, I cannot see Everton fighting for either the title, or a Champions League place anytime soon.

Still if it is first team football that he wants, there are not exactly lots of other options in the Premier League available for a goalkeeper.

Boxer shorts for Gary tonight then!
Bit of a kop out really, not that I am exactly wanting to see more of his skin though!

He did well with what little he had on though.

Love Man City going back to that old badge. Is it for a particular reason or just a permanent change?
Getting rid of the two stars I think was a good idea, as generally they are for clubs I think that have won the major trophies, something City have yet to do, so they never really earned those stars, it was more of an cosmetic thing with them it seemed.
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Old 14-08-2016, 10:00
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Permanent change, looks a lot smarter than the old one.
Must admit I really like it. Very old school.
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Old 14-08-2016, 10:11
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lol typical david moyes sub. Take off the only striker that can score you goals and put on a defender that only joined the club a couple days ago.

Ill never understand how he was giving the united job.
Fergie's mate.
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Old 14-08-2016, 10:38
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Getting rid of the two stars I think was a good idea, as generally they are for clubs I think that have won the major trophies, something City have yet to do, so they never really earned those stars, it was more of an cosmetic thing with them it seemed.
Clubs in England went through a phase of putting stars above or under their badges when they'd done nothing to earn them. I think Ipswich was another one. For me to put a star on your shirt, you need to have won the European Cup/Champions League or like in Italy where you put one star on your shirt for every 10 league titles.
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Old 14-08-2016, 10:59
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Clubs in England went through a phase of putting stars above or under their badges when they'd done nothing to earn them. I think Ipswich was another one. For me to put a star on your shirt, you need to have won the European Cup/Champions League or like in Italy where you put one star on your shirt for every 10 league titles.
Yes that was what I meant, City have done nothing of any significance in Europe, so them having those stars was just a tad bit out of place.

So I am glad that they have gone.
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Old 14-08-2016, 11:23
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Rio Ferdinand talking about how Pep wouldn't have to deal with that where he comes from, Germany and Spain. We're going to have to listen to the Pep's left two pub leagues to join the biggest baddest league in the world nonsense all throughout the season. Can't wait.
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Old 14-08-2016, 11:25
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Rio Ferdinand talking about how Pep wouldn't have to deal with that where he comes from, Germany and Spain. We're going to have to listen to the Pep's left two pub leagues to join the biggest baddest league in the world nonsense all throughout the season. Can't wait.
It tells you everything you need to know about ferdinand and his insight.
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Old 14-08-2016, 11:58
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Getting rid of the two stars I think was a good idea, as generally they are for clubs I think that have won the major trophies, something City have yet to do, so they never really earned those stars, it was more of an cosmetic thing with them it seemed.
I wasn't trying to prompt a dig at the club.
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Old 14-08-2016, 12:00
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I wasn't trying to prompt a dig at the club.
Fair enough, neither was I.
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Old 14-08-2016, 12:06
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Of course, perish the thought.
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Old 14-08-2016, 12:19
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Of course, perish the thought.
Am I not even allowed to comment on the design of a club badge without even having aspersions passed upon me??
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Old 14-08-2016, 12:25
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You are too paranoid. I agree that it was an innocent post about your rivals, you'd need to have a history of such posts for me to think otherwise so please accept my humblest and most sincere apologies for any aspersions you feel may have been cast, rather than passed.
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Old 14-08-2016, 12:25
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Am I not even allowed to comment on the design of a club badge without even having aspersions passed upon me??
you didnt comment on the design of a club badge, you specifically and very transparently, made a dig about not being worthy of the two stars. Everyone else just said, i like the design.
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Old 14-08-2016, 12:35
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you didnt comment on the design of a club badge, you specifically and very transparently, made a dig about not being worthy of the two stars. Everyone else just said, i like the design.
The stars were part of the badge, they removed them, hence my comments regarding the their badge, that was all it was, there was no dig in there.
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Old 14-08-2016, 12:47
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I agree that Manchester City should have removed the stars. Stars are for GOOD clubs with a history of winning things in Europe like all the GOOD team have, and City have never won in Europe like all the GOOD team so they're not GOOD enough to have stars underneath their badge, like all the GOOD teams do. They need to win in Europe like all the other GOOD teams first otherwise the stars shouldn't be there like they're there for all the other GOOD teams in Europe that have won a European competition, which City have not.
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Old 14-08-2016, 12:48
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The stars were part of the badge, they removed them, hence my comments regarding the their badge, that was all it was, there was no dig in there.
I agree. Pointing out how they didn't earn their cosmetic design choice couldn't be misconstrued as anything but a question of aesthetics.
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Old 14-08-2016, 13:25
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It tells you everything you need to know about ferdinand and his insight.
Let it go.
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Old 14-08-2016, 13:30
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I agree that Manchester City should have removed the stars. Stars are for GOOD clubs with a history of winning things in Europe like all the GOOD team have, and City have never won in Europe like all the GOOD team so they're not GOOD enough to have stars underneath their badge, like all the GOOD teams do. They need to win in Europe like all the other GOOD teams first otherwise the stars shouldn't be there like they're there for all the other GOOD teams in Europe that have won a European competition, which City have not.
I agree. Pointing out how they didn't earn their cosmetic design choice couldn't be misconstrued as anything but a question of aesthetics.
I think you said it best Nin.
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Old 14-08-2016, 13:53
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Not the most of exciting 1st quarters at Dean Court

Dont think there's been an attempt at goal yet
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Old 14-08-2016, 13:56
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Is Fellaini playing because everyone else is injured , or does Mourinho rate him ?
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Old 14-08-2016, 14:02
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Early days but can't see any difference in the man united playing style so far compared to last season
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Old 14-08-2016, 14:03
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Its the same every year, we build up opening day for weeks beforehand, we are filled with excitement and expectations. But more often then not, the first weekend is always a bit "meh".
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Old 14-08-2016, 14:10
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Is Fellaini playing because everyone else is injured , or does Mourinho rate him ?
all that money spent and they start with fellaini !
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Old 14-08-2016, 14:10
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Its the same every year, we build up opening day for weeks beforehand, we are filled with excitement and expectations. But more often then not, the first weekend is always a bit "meh".


Most of the live game and highlights have been a bit meh.

My only early concen is the defensive football of the euros filters into the premier league
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