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[Jordi Culé]

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That's a take on Man City that's surprised me butt.

You're taking the piiss and I've chomped at it.

[splott parker]

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That's a take on Man City that's surprised me butt.

Why’s that? They were a basket case of a club, not unlike the majority of also rans. Down in the 3rd tier but unlike other also rans they kept a decent fan base, 28,000 average. Those who went then deserve the times they’re having now. Much the same as our 3000 odd diehards who deserved 2nd tier football for a while, a bit of Premier League football, cup finals etc. We spent our way out of it mind, ridiculous fees for the 3rd tier at the time for some players, perhaps they’d be ridiculous fees even now for that level.

Yes, I think it’s good for the game that they ruffled the feathers of the, at the time, untouchable football royalty, certainly the ones who regarded them as just noisy neighbours. Of course they’ve created a lot of jealousy, mistakenly assuming they’ve spent millions more than near rivals, they haven’t. Their owners have rejuvenated a run down part of Manchester, creating many jobs as well.

As for the accusations against them, let him without sin cast the first stone. We don’t have to look far to witness skullduggery at a football club. They’ve given their loyal fans great times and memories, even sweeter given the previous dominance of their neighbours.

[Jordi Culé]

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Why’s that? They were a basket case of a club, not unlike the majority of also rans. Down in the 3rd tier but unlike other also rans they kept a decent fan base, 28,000 average. Those who went then deserve the times they’re having now. Much the same as our 3000 odd diehards who deserved 2nd tier football for a while, a bit of Premier League football, cup finals etc. We spent our way out of it mind, ridiculous fees for the 3rd tier at the time for some players, perhaps they’d be ridiculous fees even now for that level.

Yes, I think it’s good for the game that they ruffled the feathers of the, at the time, untouchable football royalty, certainly the ones who regarded them as just noisy neighbours. Of course they’ve created a lot of jealousy, mistakenly assuming they’ve spent millions more than near rivals, they haven’t. Their owners have rejuvenated a run down part of Manchester, creating many jobs as well.

As for the accusations against them, let him without sin cast the first stone. We don’t have to look far to witness skullduggery at a football club. They’ve given their loyal fans great times and memories, even sweeter given the previous dominance of their neighbours.

I see your point but 1999 version of Man City under Franny Lee is far removed from the version of Man City since 2008.

Being owned by consecutive political tyrants will always be questionable and I suppose the accusations of financial doping, political oppression and modern day slavery need to be considered before damning them?

You’re right about them tarting up East Manchester, money can buy love it seems.

Guardiola is a great coach, his moral compass seems a bit off for me though, he happily supports independence for Catalonia but is a bit quiet on human rights in United Arab Emirates, can’t think why?

I see this week Man City fans protesting about being priced out of watching their team. The irony here is Man City are becoming everything they hated about their neighbours.

[splott parker]

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I see your point but 1999 version of Man City under Franny Lee is far removed from the version of Man City since 2008.

Being owned by consecutive political tyrants will always be questionable and I suppose the accusations of financial doping, political oppression and modern day slavery need to be considered before damning them?

You’re right about them tarting up East Manchester, money can buy love it seems.

Guardiola is a great coach, his moral compass seems a bit off for me though, he happily supports independence for Catalonia but is a bit quiet on human rights in United Arab Emirates, can’t think why?

I see this week Man City fans protesting about being priced out of watching their team. The irony here is Man City are becoming everything they hated about their neighbours.

My initial reply was to Coyote’s statement that Man City had ruined the sport for everyone. I don’t think they have, some of the football we’ve witnessed has been a joy to watch, the Aguero winner, for instance, was an all time memorable sporting moment, their city rivals on the pitch at Sunderland assuming they’d won the league………. Far from ruining the sport, it was a reminder to us all what great sporting moments are all about.

As for dodgy buggers running/owning clubs, that’s been the case since time immemorial. As the game in our country has grown it’s attracted all sorts of investors from all over. The finger pointed at Man City could equally be pointed at a few clubs, so I think the statement that they’ve ruined the sport is unfair.

You’re correct about their fans protesting at prices and I know that long standing fans do sneer at the new breed of ‘tourist fans’ that the club’s success has attracted but that’s not just a Man City thing.

Is Coyote a closet Man U/Liverpool fan, they seem the ones with the chip on their shoulder over Man City’s revival

[Jordi Culé]

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My initial reply was to Coyote’s statement that Man City had ruined the sport for everyone. I don’t think they have, some of the football we’ve witnessed has been a joy to watch, the Aguero winner, for instance, was an all time memorable sporting moment, their city rivals on the pitch at Sunderland assuming they’d won the league………. Far from ruining the sport, it was a reminder to us all what great sporting moments are all about.

As for dodgy buggers running/owning clubs, that’s been the case since time immemorial. As the game in our country has grown it’s attracted all sorts of investors from all over. The finger pointed at Man City could equally be pointed at a few , so I think the statement that they’ve ruined the sport is unfair.

You’re correct about their fans protesting at prices and I know that long standing fans do sneer at the new breed of ‘tourist fans’ that the club’s success has attracted but that’s not just a Man City thing.

Is Coyote a closet Man U/Liverpool fan, they seem the ones with the chip on their shoulder over Man City’s revival

It’s unfair on Man City in some respects as being labelled with ‘ruining football’ because everyone seems to have forgotten about Putins butty Abramovich at Chelsea and the host of chancers who have owned clubs over the years. Makes you question the powers that be ‘fit and proper’ rules really but that’s another discussion all together.

[blue matt]

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I see this week Man City fans protesting about being priced out of watching their team. The irony here is Man City are becoming everything they hated about their neighbours.

Personally, I think they have surpassed Utd in everything they hated about them, they do it so much better with a swagger of entitlement due to the money

[A Quiet Monkfish]

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Are they trying to make it impossible for teams to climb the footballing ladder now? ****ing disgraceful, it's bad enough the Premiership is basically impregnable, but now the Championship is going to see teams get jettisoned down on their first season up now.

Man City has ruined this sport for everyone.

I'd agree with you to a certain degree insomuch as Guardiola may be considered the worst manger in football history. It's certainly my opinion.

[Jordi Culé]

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Personally, I think they have surpassed Utd in everything they hated about them, they do it so much better with a swagger of entitlement due to the money

I visit Manchestuh quite a bit via work and other things. It's interesting to see United & City fans complaining of the same issues.

Man City did some really good work attracting kids to their games in the past but appear to be going down the same path as their neighbours in starting to price kids out by raising prices to attract 'out of towners'.

Man United fans are up in arms about Jim Ratcliffe whose gone from saviour to Tory cuunt in the space of a year by cutting staff, raising prices and putting on a list of demands on season ticket holders . Not sure what they expected though as he's always been a Tory cuunt.

I think both sets of supporters feel like they're getting pushed around/out to cater for corporate and day tripper markets, they're right.

[North Cardiff Blue]

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Teams confirmed:
Us
Bolton
Blackpool
Huddersfield
Lincoln
Barnsley
Exeter
Rotherham
Stevenage
Wigan
Peterborough
Northampton
Mansfield
Doncaster
Port Vale

Almost certainly Plymouth
(And almost certainly not Bristol Rovers)

Plus we have to play in the Vertu Trophy, against Premier League academy teams, and enter the FA Cup in the first round.

OK if you live up North!

[North Cardiff Blue]

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Rank Club Approximate Driving Distance to Cardiff City Stadium
1 Exeter City 107 miles
2 Northampton Town 131 miles
3 Peterborough United 147 miles
4 Wigan Athletic 145 miles
5 Mansfield Town 167 miles
6 Stevenage 157 miles
7 Bolton Wanderers 177 miles
8 Rotherham United 186 miles
9 Huddersfield Town 195 miles
10 Doncaster Rovers 195 miles
11 Barnsley 199 miles
12 Blackpool 205 miles
13 Port Vale 196 miles

According to chatGBT haven't sense checked

[jon1959]

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Rank Club Approximate Driving Distance to Cardiff City Stadium
1 Exeter City 107 miles
2 Northampton Town 131 miles
3 Peterborough United 147 miles
4 Wigan Athletic 145 miles
5 Mansfield Town 167 miles
6 Stevenage 157 miles
7 Bolton Wanderers 177 miles
8 Rotherham United 186 miles
9 Huddersfield Town 195 miles
10 Doncaster Rovers 195 miles
11 Barnsley 199 miles
12 Blackpool 205 miles
13 Port Vale 196 miles

According to chatGBT haven't sense checked

Port Vale can’t be right, can it?

[poc]

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Port Vale can’t be right, can it?

no its not

[jon1959]

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no its not

Maybe it’s the scenic route via Harlech and Prestatyn?

[North Cardiff Blue]

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Maybe it’s the scenic route via Harlech and Prestatyn?

Aye

Here's Gemini's attempt again not sense checked

shortest to longest:

Exeter: 107 miles (2 hours, 6 minutes) - Directions
Northampton: 145 miles (3 hours, 4 minutes) - Directions
Port Vale: 149 miles (2 hours, 57 minutes) - Directions
Stevenage: 171 miles (3 hours, 22 minutes) - Directions
Mansfield: 172 miles (3 hours, 25 minutes) - Directions
Wigan: 191 miles (3 hours, 45 minutes) - Directions
Peterborough: 190 miles (3 hours, 36 minutes) - Directions
Rotherham: 194 miles (3 hours, 32 minutes) - Directions
Bolton: 197 miles (3 hours, 53 minutes) - Directions
Lincoln: 202 miles (3 hours, 52 minutes) - Directions
Doncaster: 202 miles (3 hours, 41 minutes) - Directions
Barnsley: 207 miles (3 hours, 47 minutes) - Directions
Huddersfield: 221 miles (4 hours, 16 minutes) - Directions
Blackpool: 225 miles (4 hours, 15 minutes) - Directions

[Rjk]

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Rank Club Approximate Driving Distance to Cardiff City Stadium
1 Exeter City 107 miles
2 Northampton Town 131 miles
3 Peterborough United 147 miles
4 Wigan Athletic 145 miles
5 Mansfield Town 167 miles
6 Stevenage 157 miles
7 Bolton Wanderers 177 miles
8 Rotherham United 186 miles
9 Huddersfield Town 195 miles
10 Doncaster Rovers 195 miles
11 Barnsley 199 miles
12 Blackpool 205 miles
13 Port Vale 196 miles

According to chatGBT haven't sense checked

there is no way Wigan is closer than Mansfield