Much is being made in the press of Stephen Ireland’s future, however the player himself has stated his desire to stay till Christmas and see how it goes.
Articles tagged ‘Robinho’
City transfer talk: 8 July part 2
8th July 2010
As clubs start to get down to serious transfer business it’s been a busy day for City stories. Here’s a quick round-up.
City transfer talk: 8 July
8th July 2010
With the World Cup coverage winding down, journalists are turning their attention back to the transfer window and today sees some fanciful stories in amongst the more interesting ones.
Yaya Toure set for medical after World Cup
23rd June 2010
Todays Sport.es reports that Yaya Toure will complete his signing for City following a medical due to take place after the Ivory Coast’s World Cup exit. Sven’s side are likely to bow out on Friday unless Portugal lose to Brazil and the Ivorians score a hatful of goals against North Korea.
Transfer talk: Yaya’s agent now favours Arsenal while Robinho’s people like Barca
8th June 2010
Disappointing news from Spain last night where Yaya Toure’s agent Dimitri Seluk was once again speaking to Catalan radio station RAC-1.
Why City shouldn’t be in a hurry to loan out Robinho
26th January 2010
While many people in the media and elsewhere are busy ushering Robinho out of the country, there are legitimate questions over whether his departure is the right thing for City in this crucial season.
Is Mark Hughes the man to make City a top four team and win trophies? (part two)
17th November 2009
oncerns about Mark Hughes:
Man management – One thing we quickly learnt last year was Hughes didn’t have the samba style to win over our Brazilian contingent. A pre-season boot camp (which was noticably less rigorously enforced this year) is his preferred method for bonding. In fairness, he does inspire loyalty from some, notably Ireland and Bellamy, and respect from others. Bellamy in particular has always played his best football under his fellow Welshman.
Robinho still a couple of weeks away
22nd October 2009
In the Fulham pre-match press conference, Mark Hughes said Robinho’s stress fracture has still not healed sufficiently and he wouldn’t be ready for 10-14 days. Transfer speculation surrounding the Brazilian was once again rebuffed, along with that around Michah Richards, who “has a big future here”.
Hughes on Robinho:
“Robi is 10-14 days away because his stress fracture has not healed as anticipated.
“Any rumours linking him with a move away are a non-story. He will be back soon and I expect him …