BrettNUFC Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 And yet he gets booked for diving in against players too quick for him, caught upfield because he is slow to get back, and done for pace fairly regularly. That doesn't sound like one of the best RBs in the league (which he is). I had my doubts over him during the summer, even after City first game of the season, however I couldn't have dreamt of the progress he's made since then, outstanding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 And yet he gets booked for diving in against players too quick for him, caught upfield because he is slow to get back, and done for pace fairly regularly. He get's paced a bit agreed but he's such a bullish and aggressive player it's a weakness he gets the better of. Never gives up. Honestly think he would p*ss the other leagues a lot easier than he's managed in the prem. He looked iffy at the back end of last season but the finger pointing was harsh imo and he showed how good he is this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 And yet he gets booked for diving in against players too quick for him, caught upfield because he is slow to get back, and done for pace fairly regularly. That doesn't sound like one of the best RBs in the league (which he is). I had my doubts over him during the summer, even after City first game of the season, however I couldn't have dreamt of the progress he's made since then, outstanding. Is 'best right back in the league' the new 'international player' on here as a faux claim to greatness? There's a total lack of great RBs about at the moment. The best one barely even plays there. Even decent ones like Zabaleta aren't up too much when you look at the full back greats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The only right-back in the Premier League I've seen that comes close to "great", was Gary Neville. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The only right-back in the Premier League I've seen that comes close to "great", was Gary Neville. Yup. Right-back position in the PFA Team of the Year: 2013-14 Seamus Coleman (Everton) 2012–13 Pablo Zabaleta (Man City) 2011–12 Kyle Walker (Tottenham) 2010–11 Bacary Sagna (Arsenal) 2009–10 Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea) 2008–09 Glen Johnson (Portsmouth) 2007–08 Bacary Sagna (Arsenal) 2006–07 Gary Neville (Man Utd) 2005–06 Pascal Chimbonda (Wigan) 2004–05 Gary Neville (Man Utd) 2003–04 Lauren (Arsenal) 2002–03 Stephen Carr (Tottenham) 2001–02 Steve Finnan (Fulham) 2000–01 Stephen Carr (Tottenham) 1999–00 Gary Kelly (Leeds) 1998–99 Gary Neville (Man Utd) 1997–98 Gary Neville (Man Utd) 1996–97 Gary Neville (Man Utd) 1995–96 Gary Neville (Man Utd) 1994–95 Rob Jones (Liverpool) 1993–94 Gary Kelly (Leeds) 1992–93 David Bardsley (QPR) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 A good coach might consider giving Santon some time as RB to see if he could put that right foot to better use. Just in case Debuchy does attract a buyer during the WC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Stephen Carr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Honestly thought Sagna had been in more than that. He's just seemed to be the generic pick for right-back for the last 6 years or however long he's been here when it comes to a lot of people's Premier League XIs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 And yet he gets booked for diving in against players too quick for him, caught upfield because he is slow to get back, and done for pace fairly regularly. That doesn't sound like one of the best RBs in the league (which he is). I had my doubts over him during the summer, even after City first game of the season, however I couldn't have dreamt of the progress he's made since then, outstanding. Is 'best right back in the league' the new 'international player' on here as a faux claim to greatness? There's a total lack of great RBs about at the moment. The best one barely even plays there. Even decent ones like Zabaleta aren't up too much when you look at the full back greats. Nobody mentioned 'greatness'. He's just improved and adapted into a top right back in the PL and baffles me why yourself or others are looking to have a pop at him and point out any weaknesses he may have when he was one of the best players in our side during the season and comfortably the most improved. Even if the RB standard isn't all up to that much, it's still good to have one of the strongest in the league in that particular position. Love the bloke and hope he's here to stay for years to come although this seems highly unlikely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 You stated best RB in the league, I countered that moniker sounds better than it actually is due to the crop of RBs currently playing. Why are our better players immune from criticism? If he was the comfortably the most improved how come Mike Williamson comfortably won The Mag award for this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 You stated best RB in the league, I countered that moniker sounds better than it actually is due to the crop of RBs currently playing. Why are our better players immune from criticism? If he was the comfortably the most improved how come Mike Williamson comfortably won The Mag award for this? I stated one of the best in the league, which I think he is. Only one i'd personally swap is Coleman. Not immune from criticism but I believe your criticism to be harsh on him, think he's improved drastically, weaknesses pointed were glaring last season, not so much this season imo. Wasn't aware Williamson did win that in The Mag. Don't agree with it, think Williamson did improve and became a lot more steady but nowhere near the improvement of Debuchy. Debuchy looked merely a slight upgrade on Simpson last season, looking back at it now, it's embarrassing he was mentioned in the same breath. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Zabaleta imo, one of the best RBs in the league and has to be in discussion for in the world? Unless I'm missing someone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Zabaleta imo, one of the best RBs in the league and has to be in discussion for in the world? Unless I'm missing someone? Zabaleta is rather average comparing to the RBs we've had in the world in the past. It's the fact the world is lacking in talent that he's considered one of the best rather than his own talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I'm easy to impress then, I see him and I think he's fucking outstanding Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Zabaleta's not flashy but he's good at everything. The City fans I know rave about him, which probably tells its own story given the players they have in midfield and attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 http://img2u.info/img/gef20b69f.jpg ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 RB is definitely the weak position in any all-time premier league, but Zabaleta must be up there. I think he's better than Neville was, without the longevity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 http://img2u.info/img/gef20b69f.jpg ... Their bromance is a tad suspicious. Has anyone on here been so close (not meaning gay!) to another man? Unless it's a French thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 http://img2u.info/img/gef20b69f.jpg ... Their bromance is a tad suspicious. Has anyone on here been so close (not meaning gay!) to another man? Unless it's a French thing. Aye I'm canny gay with my mates to be fair. Not as hot as the dreamboat mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 They have the same face. Different lips. Manlove. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 From .com: Departure?: Debuchy in demand A hoped-for reunion for Mathieu Debuchy with Yohan Cabaye at Paris Saint-Germain next season is now rated as unlikely by those apparently in the know - but the French full back may still make a return to Ligue 1. Having lost the title by nine points to PSG, runners-up Monaco have discarded their coach Claudio Ranieri and are set to embark on an overhaul of their squad - with Debuchy among those sought by a club who can offer Champions League football and eye-catching salaries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 From .com: Departure?: Debuchy in demand A hoped-for reunion for Mathieu Debuchy with Yohan Cabaye at Paris Saint-Germain next season is now rated as unlikely by those apparently in the know - but the French full back may still make a return to Ligue 1. Having lost the title by nine points to PSG, runners-up Monaco have discarded their coach Claudio Ranieri and are set to embark on an overhaul of their squad - with Debuchy among those sought by a club who can offer Champions League football and eye-catching salaries. From brothers in each others arms, to crossing swords. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Monaco you say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Sovrins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Sovrins. Can't compete with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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