Manchester City

[Bender]

Rob Harris @RobHarris 6m
Man City chairman: "We have zero debt we don't pay a penny to service any debt. for me, that is a sustainable model." Not referencing Man U

[Norbs]

Having worked for the BBC, I can assure you no-one shook my hand on my birthday. I too, left.

It had very little to do with my colleagues actions on my birthday though.

That's why Cragi_H turned nasty too. A lesson to us all

[Norbs]

Because i'm Jesus

Bender on a bike

Joke

[fidget]

He just doesn't like being the Arab's hired help. There could be a racist/subservient undertone going on at the club?

That's my thinking too.
The players are like racehorses or hunting birds - possessions.

[Sarb]

Rob Harris @RobHarris 6m
Man City chairman: "We have zero debt we don't pay a penny to service any debt. for me, that is a sustainable model." Not referencing Man U

Its not sustainable if owners pull out though is it

[Bender]

Its not sustainable if owners pull out though is it

Are you asking me or telling me ?

[kev776]

My bosses didn't get me a car or wish me **** all. What a whingebag Ya Ya is

[G]

I can't believe its about his birthday,that would be incredibly petty.

He just doesn't like being the Arab's hired help. There could be a racist/subservient undertone going on at the club?

That could be possible alright.

[Sarb]

Are you asking me or telling me ?

No was just a general point in relation to their Chairman's comment. He probably is saying it isnt debt because owners gave the money. If they sold, they would want that cash back. They would want it back eventually.

[Norbs]

Jeez, I looked in here expecting to find out City had been linked with Suarez

[Mr Darko]

Surely this whole fuss is just a cheap way to bump up a new contract for him at City, isn't he on about £300K a week - IMHO he and his agent just bluffing themselves so he can get an extra 25/50K a week - doubt he has any real intention to leave. He knows how important he is to them, probably the 2nd best player in the league this season (after Suarez)...

[Muddled]

The agent of Carlos, Paulo Teixeira, told BBC World Service he did not know why Seluk had chosen to refer to the £800,000 Bugatti Veyron that the former Brazil defender received as a gift for his 38th birthday in 2011.

"I don't see why this is coming out," Teixeira said. "It's nothing to do with the contract of the player. Toure has got enough money to buy 10 or 20 Bugattis. This is about egos.

"If Yaya's agent comes out with this, it's because he understands his player, what his player needs and maybe he's trying to make the management of the club do something for the player. But I don't know why they're picking up on this, it's almost to the limit of being ridiculous."

Seluk is adamant he is not looking to negotiate an improved contract for Toure, saying: "No. Money is not important. He has enough money.

"The most important thing is a human relationship and maybe this is his opportunity for Yaya to find that. If City don't respect him, then, easy, Yaya will leave. No problem.

"It is more important he plays for a club that respects him more than having a few thousand pounds added to his salary."

"I have spoken to him about leaving and we will see what happens, but, at the moment, Yaya is really upset."

It is not the first time either Toure - who named his second child after Seluk - or the agent have claimed the player does not get the respect he deserves.

In a recent interview for the BBC, Toure said he felt he was not regarded as one of the best players in the world because he is from Africa.
"Proper recognition has only come from the fans," he said. "I don't want to be hard and I don't want to be negative, but I want to be honest."

[danperkins]

Haha what a story! Maybe he fancies going back to Barca.

There is no other player out there like Yaya.. if he leaves it is a massive blow for City..regardless of whom they get in.

[DannyMan2006]

Haha what a story! Maybe he fancies going back to Barca.

There is no other player out there like Yaya.. if he leaves it is a massive blow for City..regardless of whom they get in.

Agreed. Beast of a player. You can get players of his power and height, players with his skill & players who score goals from midfield. But all three combined who turns up for the biggest games? Not likely.

[Mr Darko]

Anyone know what denomination of islam he and Kolo are? Genuinely interested as I have several friends who are muslim and have previously worked with several others and none of them celebrate their birthday...