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Mark Hughes on 2009
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Little needs to be said of the first half of the season in-which the club rarely showed a consistent high level of play. However all that is behind Man City now as Mark Hughes can look forward to an improved squad in the second half of the campaign and taking the challenge head-on.
In looking forward [...]
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“I want to be king of Manchester City”
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Since coming over from Real Madrid, Robinho has become a ground favourite of Eastlands. However the Brazilian international is far from satisfied from his performance noting his desire to “king of Manchester City.”
While not pleased with his performance he questions whether the air-lift of new players has players worried of their position, resulting in poor [...]
Category: Team Newsthe secret to Stephen Ireland’s success
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While last year Stephen Ireland showed glimpses of brilliance, for the most part he was most known for some questionable behaviour. However this campaign, the twenty-two year-old has completely reversed his direction and exhibited a more mature professional approach whilst continuously being a spark-plug on the pitch. The secret of this success, per Mark Hughes, [...]
Category: Team NewsWayne Bridge could be the first
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As the Footballing world gets ready for Mark Hughes’ shopping spree, reputedly in the £60m range, most believe one of the first men on the wish-list is Chelsea’s Wayne Bridge. The veteran left-back, capped thirty two times for England, would provide the club the stalwart read-guard that has been missing. Along with Blackburn’s Roque Santa [...]
Category: Team NewsNedum Onuoha to miss Nottingham Forest match
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Looking towards this weekends FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest, Mark Hughes is likely without the services of Nedum Onuoha. The twenty-two year-old centre back has fared well during the recent matches against Hull City and href=”http://blackburn.theoffside.com”>Blackburn, splitting time with Micah Richards. However the workload has proved to be a problem as he is having [...]
Category: Team NewsShaun Wright-Phillips is tough
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Since returning from Chelsea, Shaun Wright-Phillips has consistently been one the bright spots of the club and flourished within Mark Hughes system. However the English international has also felt the wrath of opposition defenders not shy of rough play:
“I do get kicked a lot – but I take that as a compliment and just [...]
Category: Team NewsOne player who won’t be going
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With all the talk of air-lift at Man City, a number of players have been concerned about maintaining their position with the club. and considering moving-on. This has rightfully posed a problem with the club, particularly as it tries to find a balance between bringing in high profile players with its academy program. This is [...]
Category: Team Newsthis might make more time than you think
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Venturing towards the transfer window, Mark Hughes is being loud and clear that Man City’s rich coffers won’t be taken advantage of as he will maintain a value-minded approach:
“We’re aware of this assumption about the level of finance that we’ll throw at the project in January, but we still have realistic market values. There is [...]
Category: Team NewsTransfer window creaking open
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The moment all Manchester City fans have been waiting to happen is just hours away as the transfer window is ready to open. While the first-half of the campaign has been less than satisfying, its time to rip the rear view window down and push forward.
Much talk has been made and while Mark Hughes is [...]
Category: Team NewsReview – Man City ‘v’ Everton
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Result: Man City 0 – 1 Everton
The Toffees left a bitter taste in the mouth after a last-minute winner from Tim Cahill gave the visitors all three points and left City chewing over another defeat and looking nervously over their shoulders towards the relegation zone.
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