Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini knows Adam Johnson can make life difficult for his side as he returns to the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
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Friday, 5 October 2012
Sunday, 4 December 2011
RVP: Santos like Roberto Carlos
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie said team-mate Andre Santos reminds him of former Brazil left-back Roberto Carlos.
The 28-year-old full-back joined the Gunners towards the end of the summer transfer window from Fenerbahce to replace Gael Clichy.
Van Persie, who has been in unstoppable form this season, believes Santos has plenty in common with the iconic Brazilian defender.
The Dutch striker told the club’s official website: “When he first arrived I remember him saying he’d need five or six games to get his fitness up before things would really kick off for him.”
“It was true – he’s grown stronger and fitter in every single game, and what I really like about him is his confidence on the ball.”
“He’s firstly a left-back, but he’s so much more than that – he gets the ball to his feet, plays one-twos, looks after the ball with style and plays a bit like Roberto Carlos.”
“He knows how to choose between holding his defensive position and going forward – and when he goes, he is committed. I love his play.”
“I remember a couple of weeks ago playing not just a one-two but a one-two-three-four with him, and that’s the kind of thing you enjoy. It’s a joy to play with him because he loves football, loves finding solutions, and I don’t really see full-backs as confident as Andre in other teams.”
“We all feel that when he has the ball he will do something useful with it. You know that, even if he is faced with a couple of guys, he’ll choose the right thing.”
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Roberto Mancini Confident Mario Balotelli can Improve On and Off the Pitch
Roberto Mancini has praised Mario Balotelli following his team’s crushing 5-0 victory over Sunderland. The wayward striker failed to get on the scoresheet, but his performance impressed the City boss who hopes it is a sign of things to come.
‘Mario was perfect today,’ Mancini told reporters. ‘It wasn’t important he didn’t score today. He worked for the team, he ran all day, he was perfect. He must continue this.’
There have been strains on the relationship between the two as a result of the erratic behaviour of the Italian striker who has made headlines for all the wrong reasons since his arrival at Eastlands.
Recent controversies have included a fine for lobbing darts at a youth team player, an incident in which Balotelli’s sports car was smashed in and a red card in the Europa League last 16-clash with Dinamo Kiev.
Mancini has admitted that Balotelli’s behaviour has been unacceptable since his
Monday, 4 April 2011
Caption Competition #4: Roberto Mancini and Mario Balotelli Discuss Life
15 comments by Mad Dog and Glory on April 4th, 2011
What are the Man City boss and his troubled Italian striker thinking/saying? Over to you.
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Comment on Ref calls draw Fergie ire by Roberto Carlos Alvarez-Galloso
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Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Roberto Carlos begins Russian adventure
Former Real Madrid full-back Roberto Carlos has arrived in Grozny ahead of his first game for new Russian club, Anzhi Makhachkala.
The 37-year-old Brazilian signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Dagestan club, worth an estimated 6 million pounds.
World Cup winner Carlos ended his contract with Brazilian side Corinthians last month, after he and his former team-mates were abused by fans following the team’s shock early exit from the Copa Libertadores.
His new club are currently ranked 11th in the Russian league and are bankrolled by billionaire Suleiman Kerimov.
Reports have suggested that the club have also targeted AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso and three time FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldo, to join their star recruit.
Carlos will make his debut on Tuesday, when Anzhi face Zenit St Petersburg in their last-16 tie in the Russian Cup.
Tue 1 March, 2011Roberto Carlos begins Russian adventure
Former Real Madrid full-back Roberto Carlos has arrived in Grozny ahead of his first game for new Russian club, Anzhi Makhachkala.
The 37-year-old Brazilian signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Dagestan club, worth an estimated 6 million pounds.
World Cup winner Carlos ended his contract with Brazilian side Corinthians last month, after he and his former team-mates were abused by fans following the team’s shock early exit from the Copa Libertadores.
His new club are currently ranked 11th in the Russian league and are bankrolled by billionaire Suleiman Kerimov.
Reports have suggested that the club have also targeted AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso and three time FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldo, to join their star recruit.
Carlos will make his debut on Tuesday, when Anzhi face Zenit St Petersburg in their last-16 tie in the Russian Cup.
Tue 1 March, 2011Sunday, 6 February 2011
West Brom Sack Manager Roberto Di Matteo
7 comments by Mr Neutral on February 6th, 2011
Hawthorns boss axed. The World has gone mad!
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Thursday, 2 December 2010
Saturday, 30 October 2010
Manchester City Boss Roberto Mancini Once Again Slams English Drinking Culture
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Monday, 20 September 2010
Roberto Mancini Says He Will Allow Shay Given To Leave Manchester City
5 comments by I Believe I Can Fry on September 20th, 2010
The Manchester City boss has stated that he will let goalkeeper Shay Given leave if he wishes to do so.
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