If you’re a fan
of a team in the English Premier League then this is, indeed, an exciting time. I personally like
to ‘switch off’ as much as possible during ‘close season’; something that’s not
always possible in a World Cup or Euros year.
But as England waved goodbye to Brazil
However, as
much as I’m looking forward to all things City (and domestic footy in general) there
are, inevitably, things that are gonna get right up my nose in the season
ahead. Here, then, a quick look at both the exciting and annoying things that
lie ahead…
Things to look forward to
2014/2015
Seeing
an even-more solid-looking City team following the introduction of an additional,
class goalkeeper; a well-sort-after central defender, a top right-back, a very good, coveted defensive midfielder and, in general, just far better
quality and more competition for defensive places. We now have a squad that
could easily field two VERY good teams!
Similarly,
seeing an even BETTER Pablo Zabaleta this season…now with added ‘can have a (deserved) rest from time
to time’.
A
stronger push in the Champions League. With the improved squad, better ranking and added experience in
this competition we SHOULD be able to push on a little better than last season
very creditable effort. We’re still a little way off the likes of Barca, Bayern and Real but we’re getting there…
Seeing the completion of the Academy site.
Seeing
us lift another trophy this season. Not sure which one but I’m confident again of
some silverware in 2014/15.
Seeing
how the likes of Leicester and Burnley cope in
the Premier League. I personally hope they both survive. As for QPR, I hope
they go crashing right back down (after taking points from Arsenal, Chelsea , Liverpool and Manyoo of course).
Watching
Butt Head, Slapped Arse and Whinger take pot-shots at each other
while ‘The Engineer’ sits back cool as a cucumber.
Things NOT to look forward to
2014/2015
Hoping
we don’t regret our decision not to bring in a quality left-back. Clichy LOOKS to be back in for –
with a good pre-season – and so here’s hoping…
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| "He's a good boy; he's a good-good boy..." |
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| "Everyone listen to me!" |
Manyoo being far better than they
were last season.
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| Er...whatever. |
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| Yeaahh...o-kayy |
Harry
Redknapp (again).
Hearing
and seeing the words “King Louis” over and over and over and over again.
Having
to listen to Van Gaal speak. His robot-version impression of Sean Connery is already starting to irritate
me a little.
Joey
Barton (again).
Regretting
my decision to drop out of, for the first ever time, the League & F.A. Cup schemes. Something had to give ‘cash wise’ and I’ve
chosen to follow a cup that we’ve not yet won. But it will be difficult sitting
at home knowing there’s a home game being played just down the road…
Putting
TOO much effort and emphasis on the Champions League; so much so that it badly
damages our Premier League defence.
Seeing
both Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany almost inevitably ‘pull up’
in pain from time to time.
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| Home? |
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| Arsenal / Manyoo |
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| Ball boy |
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| Yaba-yaba-yaba - more coffee please - yaba-yaba... |
He barely said a word for YEARS but now…you just can’t shut him up! Paul Scholes‘ dulcet tones will be “gracing” BT Sport this season…as well as him being a columnist for The Independent. Wonderful – another one to swell the ranks of the already jam-packed contingent of either Trafford or Merseyside reds; giving us their ‘wise words’ on Radio, TV or in the newspaper whether we want them or not. When not at the game it’s gonna be another season of watching the TV with the sound turned down whilst listing to Radio Manchester. Don’t forget to pause your radio for that 7-second, DAB time-lag if you want to do the same and ‘synchronise’ during the 90 minutes…
Whatever
the joys and irritations of the season ahead, I’m sure it’ll be a good one over all.
ENJOY!
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