Clear-out begins at Manchester City - goalkeeper and defender leave
by stresster on July 3rd, 2008
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And let’s face it, neither will be missed at Eastlands next season. Setanta reports that Andreas Isaksson’s short-lived career at Manchester City is over, with the Swedish keeper signing for PSV Eindhoven. It had been thought that the shot-stopper would firmly establish himself in the team after being drafted in by Sven-Goran Eriksson, yet a mixture of injury and mystery kept him out of the team.
Meanwhile, Sun Jihai is an affable fellow, yet he didn’t exactly shine in a City shirt and has dropped down a division to join Sheffield United (who have also picked up Greg Halford from Sunderland). The Times report that Kevin Blackwell has recruited the Chinese defender, who had been with his former club for six years, despite being nothing more than a squad player.
Who else will be leaving Man City before the season starts? After all, there are likely to be plenty of imports over the next few weeks.
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Tagged Under: Andreas Isaksson, man city, Manchester City FC, mark hughes, Sheffield United FC, sun jihai
Gibbons the hoop - July 3rd, 2008 at 12:38 pm
What mass exodus? all I can see leaving are Rolando Bianchi (almost def), Corradi (may aswell already left), Stephen Ireland (Possible if Celtic fork out 3m), Samaras (Leaving to Celtic, Lazio or Werder), Richy Dunne (looking more and more unlikely) and I would expect two others two leave. 9 players? Not that much for a manager looking for about 8 signings and one already joined ( Jo) and Ronaldinho who they are in advanced talks with.
Anonymous - July 3rd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
fuck off
Cobwebcat - July 3rd, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Yep I can see 8 more…
Schmichel
D Mills
M Mills
Castillo
Bianchu
Vassell
Corrardi
Samaras
Codswallop - July 3rd, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Did Eriksson draft in Isakkson? i’m pretty sure that Pearce brought him in…
M9lad - July 3rd, 2008 at 1:38 pm
So much for using City as a stepping stone to a much larger club. It was Pearce who brought him in by the way. I expect most of the players listed by Gibbons plus the Mills sisters, Giovanni , Mpenza and possibly Johnson and Bojinov if the right offers come in . Much depends on who we can attract. Top of my list would be Joe Cole if he could be convinced Scolari intends to use him more as a squaddie. Failing that I’d have Sweep back in a heartbeat. Bridge at Left back, and I cant really make my mind up for a midfild hardcase as the 2 that stick out , Senna and Gattuso , though excellent, are a bit long in the tooth and would both be a bit pricey as a short term fix.
Cobwebcat - July 3rd, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Impenza Sun Giovanni Dickov have already gone
Anonymous - July 3rd, 2008 at 2:47 pm
dunne isnt going! and ireland wont go for 3million!!
samaras and corradi obviously will, i thought M.Mills had already gone too?? or did his move fall through? mpenza, geovanni, dickov already released
no fucker wants D.Mills unfortunately
bianchi probably on loan again, hope bojinov doesnt go after we got him fit again i want to see what he can do
hope schmeichel stays too but understandable if he goes, tho he is still very young
other than that we have a thread bare squad, top heavy with shit strikers, so cannot see anyone else leaving
Ousmane Dabo - July 3rd, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Cant see the spanish left back being around for long (cant even remember his name).
Noods - August 7th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Irelands house has just gone on the market. Thank god because it’s turned into destination chav. Now if you know a blind person (decor BAD) who wants to live in Warrington and has 900k to share - point them in this direction!
Paul Johnson P.A.F.C Fan - September 3rd, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Can’t Believe we got IMPENZA! Fcukin brillaint!