Manchester City Football Club

[jrb]

Originally Posted by apologiesforthedelay

Alright bertie. Calm down.

0.5.

You forgot to add Massive, Stockport, Ciddy, 34 years(arf!), 3 stars, Curly Watts, 3007, Bitters, Blue Nose, Kicking a Blue, Noisy Neighbours, etc.

If you're going to do it, at least do it properly! Have I missed anything else out?

[jrb]

The Fly.

Come on, Red or Blue, we all know what the Fly is about.(just ask Kurt, etc)

I can hear you screaming at your monitors....."Don't do it jrb, he's not worth it!"

It's safe to say one by one we've all tried to engage and enlighten the Fly, Red and Blue. But we've all come to the same conclusion, there is absolutely no point.

[jrb]

Kurt.

Strange one.

I actually like Kurt. In the cyber sense that is. At least he's got something between those ears, unlike......

However.

A while back him and the Fly had a *massive*(stop it) fall out. So much so that they stopped (let's be kind) communicating with each other on SSC. Subsequently the United thread died a death. (part from spats nobody posted anything of worth or interest, unlike.....) Apparently it was something to do with football, the Glazers, Fergie, money, FFPR, and Manchester United in general.(I stand corrected)

Regardless of the outcome between Kurt and the Fly, Kurt stopped posting about United and football in general.

Anyway. Over the last few weeks Kurt's appetite for football and Manchester United has been rekindled for no apparent reason.(I can't find one) He's now in the full throws of...........

Originally Posted by LNGCats

Out of interest, given JRB banging on about Manchester and City fans blah blah blah.

Did we ever get any comment about the events of Monday?

You know when (according to GMP) 100k reds were in town compared to the massive 60k for City's massivest parade ever that got 60k (according to GMP)?

Surely there are not nearly twice as many United fans in Manchester compared to City fans

Or maybe there just are.

Let me reciprocate. Perhaps I might even be able to enlighten you?

The 60,000-70,000 was for the FA Cup Trophy parade, which included 30,000 fans in the stadium. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....-times-3003108

A figure of over 100,000 turned out for the PL Trophy parade. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....mpions-1217280

You were saying Kurt?

A few things of note. Off the top of my head.

According to United they have 651mill fans around the world. 100,000 fans isn't a great turn out when you consider those numbers. I appreciate all those fans couldn't get to Manchester for the parade. However, the backup should always be those United fans who don't come from Manchester, but live in the UK. No excuse not to make the effort considering....

Even worse was United's 2011 trophy parade, when a mere *12,000* hardy souls turning out for the parade.



http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....-times-3003108 You do the maths.

Perhaps it was a Bank Holiday? Perhaps it was the rain? Perhaps it was the defeat by Barcelona in the CL final? Whatever the reason, it's was a........(fill in as appropriate) turnout.

Apparently Sir stated the 2013 parade was bigger and better than the 1999 treble winning parade. Hmmm. If my memory serves me well a million United fans turned up for that parade, if you believe the stories? Something doesn't ring true then. Sir must be.........

RVP. title winner. The difference.

'It sounded a bit weird. I have to adjust him(De Jong) on that now and say it is definitely not true.
'It is at least 50-50, or, after last Monday, maybe it is 80-20.'

50, then 20, in one breath.

In every sense of the word RVP has *arrived* at Manchester United. The United PR machine and the sheep will take to him even more. A true United legend.

It's been fun Kurt, Altfish, the Fly, and apologiesforthedelay.

However, my two loves are calling me. Natalie and Manchester City Football Club.

Have a nice day my United friends.

[Uomo Senza Nome]

Originally Posted by jrb

A while back him and the Fly had a *massive*(stop it) fall out. So much so that they stopped (let's be kind) communicating with each other on SSC. Subsequently the United thread died a death. (part from spats nobody posted anything of worth or interest, unlike.....) Apparently it was something to do with football, the Glazers, Fergie, money, FFPR, and Manchester United in general.(I stand corrected)

Regardless of the outcome between Kurt and the Fly, Kurt stopped posting about United and football in general.

What happened was United's finances got so healthy (see Andersred Blog) that everyone agreed TheFly was right all along, just as he said he was.

He was also right about City and their new era of dominance being 12months. Shall I find the post and your response from last year for you?

Re-Mancini, whatever your thoughts on his success/failures/attitude/arrogance the advert was a nice touch and I wish him well.

[apologiesforthedelay]

Originally Posted by jrb

I always preferred the photoshop of that picture.

"JOIN CITY YOU'RE SHIT"

[LNGCats]

60k + 30k = 90k

90k < 100k

End.of.

[jrb]

It's time you 3 moved on. I've made my point.

On to more important matters.

If anyone would like to donate to the Mancini La Gazzetta Dello Sport ad proposal via Pay Pal, the link is below. £3750 raised so far.

GrazieManciniFund@gmail.com

Organized via Blue Moon posters. http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/vi...p?f=1&t=284158

[Uomo Senza Nome]

You've been robbed!

Lineage advert will cost £30

[jrb]

Originally Posted by Uomo Senza Nome

You've been robbed!

Lineage advert will cost £30

We'll do it properly or not at all.

[heatonparkincakes]

Originally Posted by jrb

0.5.

You forgot to add Massive, Stockport, Ciddy, 34 years(arf!), 3 stars, Curly Watts, 3007, Bitters, Blue Nose, Kicking a Blue, Noisy Neighbours, etc.

If you're going to do it, at least do it properly! Have I missed anything else out?

Yeah David Pleat dancing in the pitch.

We were both there.

KC and the sunshine band. City are staying up.

Raddy Antic.

Gob smacked.

Personally Jrb, I am more concerned about the future.

As I wholly expect Salford to be (again) miserably beaten by the plastic Skaus from Widnes this
Sunday, remind me.

What's the beer situation at the ground these days?

[Irish Blood English Heart]

Manchester City are setting up an MLS team to start in 2015 called New York City, along with the New York Yankees. Be interesting to see how this affects Man City themselves.

[Uomo Senza Nome]

Interesting, no idea what benefit City will get out of this, long-term if US interest goes up but if this was a Rio club I would be more alarmed/impressed/interested?

Tampa Bay United next up then!

[jrb]

Originally Posted by heatonparkincakes

Yeah David Pleat dancing in the pitch.

We were both there.

KC and the sunshine band. City are staying up.

Raddy Antic.

Gob smacked.

Personally Jrb, I am more concerned about the future.

As I wholly expect Salford to be (again) miserably beaten by the plastic Skaus from Widnes this
Sunday, remind me.

What's the beer situation at the ground these days?

Was it really 30 years ago Mr Parks? It still feels like yesterday.

15 years old and my only care in the World was City staying up that day. Oh to be 15 again.



The Beer. Bog standard fayre I'm afraid.

John Smiths, Heineken, Fosters, Strongbow.(I stand corrected on that one)

The Steak and Ale pies are worth a try from the Pie Factory.(Pie Factory?)

Enjoy the day.

[heatonparkincakes]

Cheers Jrb.

Like a sturdy 80s midfield destroyer without the unnecessary Umbro skin tight polyester shorts, you always deliver.

A swift Belgian beer in town and then some pretend Dutch beers then.

[jrb]

Originally Posted by heatonparkincakes

Cheers Jrb.

Like a sturdy 80s midfield destroyer without the unnecessary Umbro skin tight polyester shorts, you always deliver.

A swift Belgian beer in town and then some pretend Dutch beers then.

If only I could convince her in doors of that.

I, best top up on the good stuff first. It won't matter later on.

[jrb]

From the OS.

Manchester City Football Club are proud to announce, in partnership with the New York Yankees, the acquisition of the Major League Soccer’s 20th expansion club.

The new team will be named New York City Football Club (NYCFC) and expects to begin play in 2015.

“We proudly welcome two of the most prestigious professional global sports organizations to Major League Soccer,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber.


This is a transformational development that will elevate the league to new heights in this country. The New York area is home to more than 19 million people*, and we look forward to an intense crosstown rivalry between New York City Football Club and the New York Red Bulls that will captivate this great city.”



“New York is a legendary sports town, as well as a thriving global city with a rapidly expanding soccer fan-base,” said Ferran Soriano, CEO of Manchester City Football Club, who will oversee the process of filling top New York City FC leadership positions in the weeks to come.

“We are thrilled to contribute to the energy and growth of New York City Soccer. In the Yankees, we have found the absolute best partner for developing a world-class sports organization and a winning team that will carry the New York City Football Club name with pride.”

Manchester City will be the majority owner of the new Club. As an investor, the Yankees will be an active member of the ownership group. The New York Yankees and Manchester City Football Club have an existing commercial relationship through Legends Hospitality, LLC, an international entertainment, hospitality and marketing organization.

Yankee Stadium is pleased to be hosting Manchester City on Saturday, May 25 for a “friendly” match against Chelsea FC, giving New York area fans a rare opportunity to see two outstanding English Premier League clubs up close.

“We are pleased to be associated with this major move by MLS to increase its presence in the New York market and to enhance the opportunity for New York soccer fans to enjoy high-level play in their own city. We look forward to the opportunity to work with Manchester City to create something very special for the soccer fans of New York -- and to bringing another terrific team to this city for all sports fans to enjoy,” said Hal Steinbrenner, managing general partner of the New York Yankees.

"Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, will be the point person in leading the effort to launch and establish the team on behalf of the organization,” Mr Steinbrenner added.

With millions of residents watching soccer every week and nearly two million people actively playing the game, the New York/New Jersey area is one of North America’s most vibrant and proud soccer communities. The region has filled stadiums for countless marquee soccer events including the 1994 FIFA Men’s World Cup, the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, three MLS All-Star Games and numerous international exhibition matches. NYCFC becomes the first MLS club whose home will be located within the five boroughs, joining the Red Bulls as the second MLS club in the metropolitan area.

“Soccer is one of the world’s most exciting and popular sports, and it should be played on the world’s biggest stage -- in New York City,” said Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. “New Yorkers are the greatest sports fans in the world, and they will welcome a Major League Soccer franchise with the full-throated and loyal support they are famous for. Manchester City has a great reputation for both winning teams and serious community investment, and that will help them fit in well with the excellent leadership of New York City’s other professional sports teams. Increasingly, sports events and activities -- from the NHL playoffs to the MLB All-Star game to the SuperBowl -- are spurring economic growth, as our investments in new arenas and infrastructure are paying off.”

Future: A Home Field for NYC’s Newest Team

New York City FC is committed to seeking a new permanent stadium in New York. Until that time, the new team is arranging to play in an interim home beginning in its inaugural MLS season in 2015. Over the past year, MLS began discussions with the City of New York and other stakeholders about the possibility of constructing a new stadium in Flushing Meadows Corona Park (FMCP) in Queens. The Club’s new management will continue these discussions with local government officials, community residents and businesses, soccer leagues, and MLS. The Club will continue to review other potential sites as well.

“New York City FC will have a permanent home in the City in the great traditions of New York sports and world soccer -- a home that must be a sports, commercial and civic success,” Soriano said.

“But in considering any stadium site, we will listen first. This is what we have always done in Manchester and what we will do in New York. Only in this way, can the Club truly represent the City whose name it will carry.”

MLS was advised by Joe Ravitch and the Raine Group on this transaction.