Blue n White Rover Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 Much bigger than just naming rights. 10 year naming rights, extended shirt sponsorship - £150m vs Arsenal 15 year £90m deal They are also building the Etihad Campus & also a new training ground next to the stadium which in total its going to be worth about £400m to City.... Interesting that Etihad in Arabic has a meaning or Unity or United - therefore its more or less called the United Airways Stadium Very shrewd bit of business by City. Sheikh Mansour owns/has a big stake in Etihaad. By having naming rights on the stadium, he is basically pumping his own money into the club via a 3rd party. That means City will have £x million income from sponsorship, which will help them when the new FIFA regulations come into place. They have not disclosed the figure they are receiving from Etihaad, I wonder why? Great business.
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tcj_jones Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 Pretty old news, but I'm a bit gutted that Di Matteo went to Chelsea. He was one of few young up-and-coming maagers who could have landed another managerial role at a top Championship, or maybe Premier League club, and I can't help but feel his career will take a big step back by going back to being an assistant.
thenodrog Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 Pretty old news, but I'm a bit gutted that Di Matteo went to Chelsea. He was one of few young up-and-coming maagers who could have landed another managerial role at a top Championship, or maybe Premier League club, and I can't help but feel his career will take a big step back by going back to being an assistant. Dunno about that. He failed dismally in the Prem with WBA. Hodgsons no Alf Ramsey but the turnaround that he achieved suggested that something was way wrong with RDM's management skills.
philipl Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 I see India doesn't count on that map. Perhaps we are not going?
Hughesy Posted July 15, 2011 Author Posted July 15, 2011 Probably because we havent announced an official game or something. Interesting that only 1 club is in South Africa and just us in India
tcj_jones Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 Dunno about that. He failed dismally in the Prem with WBA. Hodgsons no Alf Ramsey but the turnaround that he achieved suggested that something was way wrong with RDM's management skills. I don't agree with that at all. He got MK Dons to third in League One, and got West Brom promoted in his first season - fantastics achievements. He only got half a season in the Premier League. The campaign started off well, but they went through a bad run of form that saw him sacked. It was an incredibly harsh decision to sack him seeing as WBA were always going to be fighting relegation and be finishing in the bottom half. Appointing Roy turned out to be a good decision, and he did a great job, but that doesn't make Di Matteo a failure. Given the factt hat Hodgson came in at the start of a very easy run of games, I'd suggest that Di Matteo could definitely have turned it around.
Stuart Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 It's also worth pointing out that Hodgson didn't do all that well during the first half of the 2010/11 season either!
roversnick Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 nicko story on tevez http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-prepare-for-Carlos-Tevez-exit-with-Sergio-Aguero-prepared-to-take-a-pay-cut-to-move-from-Atletico-Madrid-article771673.html
Miker Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Is it just me or does Wenger have some sand in his vagina? He seems very irritable at the moment, cracking it at everyone from Xavi to Mancini. Guy needs to take a chill pill.
thenodrog Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 nicko story on tevez http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-prepare-for-Carlos-Tevez-exit-with-Sergio-Aguero-prepared-to-take-a-pay-cut-to-move-from-Atletico-Madrid-article771673.html Is it just me or does anybody else find it a sick reflection on football when some disgruntled little Argy who will never be heard of again in another 5 years is worth twice the entire value of BRFC? My disenchantment deepens.
tony gale's mic Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Is it just me or does anybody else find it a sick reflection on football when some disgruntled little Argy who will never be heard of again in another 5 years is worth twice the entire value of BRFC? My disenchantment deepens. Maybe, but it's all about market value. Besides, you ask, for example, Mourinho at Real Madrid: "Would you rather have the entire playing squad of Blackburn Rovers at your disposal, or Carlos Tevez?" and I suspect the answer would be Carlos Tevez.
Stuart Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Maybe, but it's all about market value. Besides, you ask, for example, Mourinho at Real Madrid: "Would you rather have the entire playing squad of Blackburn Rovers at your disposal, or Carlos Tevez?" and I suspect the answer would be Carlos Tevez. But it's not just the squad, it's everything. Ewood Park, Brockhall, Players, player's new sports bras... everything.
Neil Weaver Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Is it just me or does anybody else find it a sick reflection on football when some disgruntled little Argy who will never be heard of again in another 5 years is worth twice the entire value of BRFC? My disenchantment deepens. And on a different scale, do you think Acc Stanley fans are thinking 'is that centre back that Rovers have just sold to United really worth 4 or 5 times more than our club?'. Same answer as your question I'd think.
Commondore Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 At least our players are doing a better job of presenting a unified front the people at Newcastle... http://www.teamtalk.com/news/2483/7060162/Enrique-mauls-Magpies-policy Is it just me, or does this smell of lads sticking up for their friends? Newcastle has brought in three players of undoubted class this window and cashed in on a player who has his best seasons behind him. Also, I would be hugely surprised if Andy Carroll ever lives up to his transfer fee.
Backroom Tom Posted July 24, 2011 Backroom Posted July 24, 2011 Anyone see Balotelli today? Went through on goal and then stopped, turned and tamely backheeled it wide, Mancini then dragged him off and the two had a row. I love that guy, comedy genius! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3EddZSCOds
thenodrog Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Anyone see Balotelli today? Went through on goal and then stopped, turned and tamely backheeled it wide, Mancini then dragged him off and the two had a row. I love that guy, comedy genius! It is only a nothing match but I'd say it's a job for his team mates to sort in the next few days rather than his manager opening a further rift. Dzjeko looked well miffed and rightly so.
Miker Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Anyone see Balotelli today? Went through on goal and then stopped, turned and tamely backheeled it wide, Mancini then dragged him off and the two had a row. I love that guy, comedy genius! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3EddZSCOds Lol classic. I'm convinced he actually sees himself as a professional clown first, and a professional footballer second.
bennyboyt11 Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 When you watch the other clips, it almost seems Balotelli thought he heard the whistle blow and assumed offside/foul, hence the very tame backheel and nonchalent walk.
speeeeeeedie Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 It looks like City are signing Aguero for silly money. It's frightening to see the what they can use up front; Tevez, Bellamy, Adebayor, Dzeko, Balotelli, Santa Cruz, Jo(?). This points out one of the many things wrong with the game of footall. In times gone by they'd be lucky to have 3 strikers, with the rest spread out. If 4 left, they'd still be well off. I reckon any one of those would seriously strengthen us. Arguements about Jo and RSC's effectiveness will be taken on board. Wonder if Rooney's asked for his money back yet...? You'll have to elaborate on that one Jisty. Or will it come out soon?
Amo Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 It looks like City are signing Aguero for silly money. It's frightening to see the what they can use up front; Tevez, Bellamy, Adebayor, Dzeko, Balotelli, Santa Cruz, Jo(?). £40m, and £200,000 p/week for the man himself. Enough to make you puke.
CheeseOnToast Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 It looks like City are signing Aguero for silly money. It's frightening to see the what they can use up front; Tevez, Bellamy, Adebayor, Dzeko, Balotelli, Santa Cruz, Jo(?). From what I've heard, Jo is gone back to Brazil, City are really trying to offload Adebayor on Real Madrid, Bellamy wants to leave and I've got to think Tevez is gone as well (he's certainly done his best to be sold). I almost expected some sort of swap deal for Aguero. BUT EVEN THEN, that's an impressive strike force.
alexanders Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Breaking News: Bolton have completed the signings of Burnley duo Chris Eagles and Tyrone Mears on three-year contracts. More to follow.
67splitscreen Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Lee out for nine months double fracture, good thing they have signed Eagles. Oh and Kalinic scored twice for them against Newport.
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