Rafa - Had a problem with the way the club was run.

Hodgson - No problem just happy to be here.

The board wanted a yes man to keep things ticking over while the club and its best players are sold.

Live TV Games confirmed till November (on Sky Sports unless stated)

AUGUST
Sat 14 Tottenham vs Man City 12.45pm
Sat 14 Chelsea v West Brom 5:30pm (ESPN)
Sun 15 Liverpool vs Arsenal 4pm
Mon 16 Man United vs Newcastle 8pm

Sat 21 Wigan vs Chelsea 5.15pm
Sun 22 Newcastle v Aston Villa 1:30pm (ESPN)
Sun 22 Fulham vs Man United 4pm
Mon 23 Man City vs Liverpool 8pm

Sat 28 Blackburn vs Arsenal 12.45pm
Sat 28 Manchester United v West Ham United 5:30pm (ESPN)
Sun 29 Bolton vs Birmingham 1.30pm
Sun 29 Aston Villa vs Everton 4pm

SEPTEMBER
Sun 12 Everton vs Man United 1.30pm
Sun 12 Birmingham vs Liverpool 4pm
Mon 13 Stoke vs Aston Villa 8pm

Sat 18 Stoke vs West Ham 12.45pm
Sat 18 Sunderland v Arsenal 5:30pm (ESPN)
Sun 19 Man United vs Liverpool 1.30pm
Sun 19 Chelsea vs Blackpool 4pm

Sat 25 Man City vs Chelsea 12.45pm
Sun 26 Bolton v Man United 12noon (ESPN)
Sun 26 Wolves vs Aston Villa 2:05pm
Sun 26 Newcastle vs Stoke 4.10pm

OCTOBER
Sun 3 Man City v Newcastle 1:30pm (ESPN)
Sun 3 Chelsea vs Arsenal 4pm
Mon 4 Wigan vs Wolves 8pm

Sat 16 Aston Villa v Chelsea 5:30pm (ESPN)
Sun 17 Everton vs Liverpool 1.30pm
Sun 17 Blackpool vs Man City 4pm
Mon 18 Blackburn vs Sunderland 8pm

Sat 23 Tottenham vs Everton 12.45pm
Sat 23 West Ham vs Newcastle 5.30pm
Sun 24 Stoke vs Man United 1.30pm
Sun 24 Man City vs Arsenal 4pm

Sat 30 Manchester United v Tottenham 5:30pm (ESPN)
Sun 31 Bolton vs Liverpool 1.30pm
Sun 31 Newcastle vs Sunderland 4pm

NOVEMBER
Mon 1 Blackpool vs West Brom 8pm

Sat 6 Bolton vs Spurs 12.45pm
Sun 7 Arsenal vs Newcastle 1.30pm
Sun 7 Liverpool vs Chelsea 4pm

Tue 9 West Ham vs West Brom 8pm
Wed 10 Man City vs Man United 8pm

Sat 13 Aston Villa vs Man United 12.45pm
Sat 13 Stoke v Liverpool 5:30pm (ESPN)
Sun 14 Everton vs Arsenal 2pm
Sun 14 Chelsea vs Sunderland 4.10pm

Sat 20 Liverpool v West Ham 5:30pm (ESPN)
Sun 21 Arsenal vs Tottenham 1.30pm
Sun 21 Fulham vs Man City 4pm
Mon 22 Sunderland vs Everton 8pm

Sat 27 Aston Villa vs Arsenal 12.45pm
Sun 28 Newcastle vs Chelsea 1.30pm
Sun 28 Tottenham vs Liverpool 4pm

Perch isn't a very inspiring signing but now looks like we are getting Tom Cleverley in on loan, another player that has never played top-flight football in his life.

Relegate us now, save the misery.

Regardless of whether he's played top-flight football or not, he's very talented and would be a good addition to our squad.

Is that mistake about Gosling really true?

Mon 4 Wigan vs Wolves 8pm

If last years game is anything to go by then I suggest people watch Corrie that night.

Oh dear, lol.

Quote ="Robbie Rotten"Is that mistake about Gosling really true? '" Could one elaborate a little mate? EDIT....ive found it now www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... -deal.html Not really a mistake on Everton's part really if he decided to start dictating terms to them.

Quote ="Robbie Rotten"Is that mistake about Gosling really true? '" Could one elaborate a little mate? EDIT....ive found it now www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... -deal.html Not really a mistake on Everton's part really if he decided to start dictating terms to them.

Quote ="Ordsall Quays Red"Could one elaborate a little mate? EDIT....ive found it now www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... -deal.html Not really a mistake on Everton's part really if he decided to start dictating terms to them.'" Well he doesn't lack self-belief if he thinks he deserves a starting spot. A bit delusional, though.

Quote ="Ordsall Quays Red"Could one elaborate a little mate? EDIT....ive found it now www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... -deal.html Not really a mistake on Everton's part really if he decided to start dictating terms to them.'" Well he doesn't lack self-belief if he thinks he deserves a starting spot. A bit delusional, though.

Quote ="Ordsall Quays Red"Could one elaborate a little mate? EDIT....ive found it now www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... -deal.html Not really a mistake on Everton's part really if he decided to start dictating terms to them.'" Well it is, in the fact that even if he had rejected their contract offer all they had to do was make sure they put it in writing - and they'd have been entitled to a fee for him when he signs for someone else. Because they didn't do that they won't get a penny in compensation, so an admin error could potentially end up with losing them a couple of million quid.

Quote ="Ordsall Quays Red"Could one elaborate a little mate? EDIT....ive found it now www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... -deal.html Not really a mistake on Everton's part really if he decided to start dictating terms to them.'" Well it is, in the fact that even if he had rejected their contract offer all they had to do was make sure they put it in writing - and they'd have been entitled to a fee for him when he signs for someone else. Because they didn't do that they won't get a penny in compensation, so an admin error could potentially end up with losing them a couple of million quid.

Not that fussed seeing him go, if he does of course. If he wants to go and play for Sunderland or Newcastle let him. We'll miss out on a few quid compo but he won't be missed.

Think this news story shows how obsessed city fans are with MUFC: menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... ue_colours Long may it continue.

Think this news story shows how obsessed city fans are with MUFC: menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... ue_colours Long may it continue.

Quote ="Karlos13"Think this news story shows how obsessed city fans are with MUFC: menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... ue_colours Long may it continue. '" Some City fans are obsessed with United, although I dont think this particular article shows that. Some utd fans seem obsessed with the idea of City fans being obsessed with United.

Quote ="Karlos13"Think this news story shows how obsessed city fans are with MUFC: menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... ue_colours Long may it continue. '" Some City fans are obsessed with United, although I dont think this particular article shows that. Some utd fans seem obsessed with the idea of City fans being obsessed with United.

Campaigning to get the MEN website changed from being red becuase it is the shirt colour MUFC wear is rather obsessive.

Also do city still have blue tomato ketchup?

news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 797183.stm

news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 797183.stm

The purveyors of all good in football?

The model every club should aspire to?

Surely it can't be, it's only disgraceful evil clubs like Real Madrid who borrow money isn't it?

Yeah, it's getting boring now.

Anyone seen much of Ballotelli at Inter, seems a bidding war might be on the cards but I am not sure I have ever seen him play.

On the few occasions I've seen him he seemed to fit into the "enormously talented but self centred and inconsistent" category comparable to say Adebayor & Berbatov, which is quite strange considering the clubs supposedly in the bidding war.

Seen him a few times. Never really stood out too much when I watched him play.

From the press reports he seems a complete nutter.

Immensely gifted player. I remember watching him in his first few games for Inter as a 16/17 year old, he looked as good a player at that age that I've seen. Has good pace when he wants to, very strong, tall, excellent touch, great shooting and passing, great set piece taker and can play left, right, up front with a partner or on his own up front. His attitude his borderline disgraceful, but I think his problem has just escalated in Italy to the point where he doesn't even care anymore. If City sign him, he could easily become a superstar of the league, Serie A doesn't really suit him, especially when they play him as a winger, but he would suit England really well if he could just add work rate to his game.

He could really be a top player, one of the world's best, but he needs to dedicate himself and he needs dedication from a club. Could become a player of Henry's level in England with the nal of attributes he has at his disposal, and I don't think it will be too hard to tap into his potential, especially as Mancini and Mario have a great relationship, at least I thought they did.

Interesting, Utd rumoured to be ready to offer £28m for him with City turning to Dzeko or Torres. All I remember ws him storming down the tunnel when Jose was in charge.

I thought you were after that Dembele? Haven't his club just left him out of their Europa league squad with a view to him signing for you?

Forget the World Cup - this is what really matters .................

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