Thursday Links: England trains
by Chris Burton on Sep 2, 2010 11:00 AM BST
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- In his tenure at City, was Robinho actually a...success? [EPL Talk]
- Gareth Barry hopes England can get off to a winning start against Bulgaria. [Telegraph (video)]
- A full list of City's under-21 players. [Daily Mail]
- A good assessment of all the Premier League's deadline moves. [We Ain't Got No History]
- Tottenham have completed the signing of Dutch international and former Real Madrid player Rafael van der Vaart, at a price which is quite the coup. [Guardian, WAGNH]
Manchester City name 25 man squad for Premier League selection
by Chris Burton on Sep 1, 2010 6:22 PM BST
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Roberto Mancini has confirmed his 25 man squad today, meaning that these 25 players are eligible for selection in English Premier League matches. Also available are any players under the age of 21 (they did not have to be included on the squad), such as Mario Balotelli and Dedryck Boyata. There are no restrictions on FA Cup or Carling Cup squad selections.
The team, per the club's official website:
Keepers: Shay Given, Joe Hart, Stuart Taylor.
Defenders: Jerome Boateng, Wayne Bridge, Aleksander Kolarov, Vincent Kompany, Joleon Lescott, Shaleum Logan, Micah Richards, Kolo Toure, Pablo Zabaleta.
Midfielders: Gareth Barry, Nigel de Jong, Adam Johnson, Michael Johnson, James Milner, David Silva, Yaya Toure, Patrick Vieira, Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Forwards: Emmanuel Adebayor, Jo, Roque Santa Cruz, Carlos Tevez.
Wednesday Links: Santa Cruz stays
by Chris Burton on Sep 1, 2010 3:02 PM BST
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- Wayne Bridge looks to return against Blackburn. [Daily Mail]
- Roque Santa Cruz wants a second chance, and it appears he'll get it. [Sport]
- Robinho's move has given RSC a lifeline, so to speak. [Evening News]
- Recapping Robinho's tenure at City. [Evening News]
Felipe Caicedo has completed a transfer deadline day move to Spanish side Levante on a season-long loan.
The 27-times capped Ecuadorian striker spent last season on loan with Portuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon and then joined La Liga club Malaga for the remainder of the 2009/10 campaign after finding first-team opportunities with the Blues limited.
The 21-year-old, who joined City in 2008, has made 27 appearances for the Blues, scoring four goals.
Robinho reflections
by Danny Pugsley on Aug 31, 2010 9:28 PM BST
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A strange sense of timing perhaps that all but two years to the day that Robson de Souza arrived at the club in a blaze of publicity that capped a frenzied day, all flashing smiles and full of promise, he departed in somewhat less high profile circumstances with the anticipated move to Milan confirmed this afternoon.
The manner of his departure in comparison to his arrival of course indicates quite how far his stock fell during his time at the club. It is difficult though to overestimate quite the impact his signing had at the time - backing up the ambition that the new owners had.
The criticisms quickly followed though; with accusations that City had put the roof on before putting the foundations in place. And to an extent this was true, the side was still in transition with the ADUG money having not yet fully impacted, but how could the opportunity be rejected?
Here was a chance to sign one of the most talented footballers in the world.
Leeds today agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign England Under-20 international midfielder Adam Clayton on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old Manchester-born player initially signed on loan for United on Friday, August 6, and made his debut for the club 24 hours later against Derby County at Elland Road on the opening day of the season.
Official: Robinho sold to AC Milan
by Chris Burton on Aug 31, 2010 5:37 PM BST
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After all the speculation, the deal is finally complete. Manchester City have sold wayward striker Robinho to Serie A club AC Milan. The transfer fee was not revealed. Per The Telegraph:
A statement from AC Milan read: "AC Milan announces it has acquired player Robinho on a permanent deal from Manchester City.
"The Brazilian player has signed a four-year contract with the Rossoneri club."
The Italian club did not reveal the transfer fee for the 26-year-old.
Deadline day thread
by Danny Pugsley on Aug 31, 2010 9:34 AM BST
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Although Shay Given has opted to remain at the club, there is plenty of speculation surrounding other possible departures - notably Robinho, Emnanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz..
Could there even be a late deal to bring someone to the club before todays 6pm GMT deadline?
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