Friday, March 29, 2024

Manchester City should sell former-star striker

According to media reports Premier League Manchester City are open to selling former-Togo international striker Emmanuel Adebayor in the January transfer window.

The gangly striker is currently out of favour at Eastlands and has stated he would welcome a move.

A few months ago I wrote an article about him saying too much in the press and not doing much on the pitch.

He clearly mustn’t read my editorials because he still hasn’t done a lot for City on the pitch and is still talking in the press!

Season

When he joined Arsenal he was being touted as Thierry Henry’s long-term replacement but his relationship with Arsenal turned sour toward the end of his Gunners career as he demanded a move to AC Milan. He attracted the interest of the Serie A giants by having one superb season, which to date was his best.

When Milan’s dropped their interest in him Adebayor sulked and ended up moving to Manchester City for £25million. Gunner’s fans have since brand him a traitor and a majority of them were glad to see the back of him.

Trouble

Every club he has been at he’s caused trouble. At Arsenal he put the cat amongst the pigeons by declaring he wanted to move to Milan and then basically demanded a move. Now he’s at Manchester City he has thrown his dummy out of his pram and guess what he has again asked for a move yet again.

Move

It now looks likely that the 26 year-old will leave the club in January. He told Belgian Sport/Foot Magazine of his intentions to move in January saying: I don’t know what I did wrong to Roberto Mancini, but he never makes me play. I’m going to change air during the transfer window in January.

“And I can tell you that City has already reached an agreement with Juventus for a loan. I therefore expect to be able to leave in December.”

He is a player who shines in his early career at clubs before becoming bored or disillusioned with life at that particular club. If Juve can secure him on a loan deal until the end of the season he may have a decent spell for them, he probably won’t be there long enough to get bored.

Money

Adebayor seems to go from big payday to big payday. He has been labelled a mercenary by some fans because after awhile at a club he moves on and picks up another big pay packet and signing on-fee at another club.

I think that’s slightly harsh to say he is only moving for money but I’m sure he doesn’t lose any sleep about collecting his massive wages.

Substitute

Emmanuel Adebayor has become a very expensive benchwarmer at Manchester City. Some would say they can afford to pay him not to play, but the current situation isn’t good for anybody. With City playing with a lone striker in recent months Adebayor has struggled to get into the first eleven.

Current first choice for that lone striker role is Argentinian international Carlos Tevez. He gives the team far more than the ex-Monaco striker. He scores goals and works hard for the team.

I don’t think anybody could say that Adebayor is a tireless worker but Tevez definitely is. If I was the City manager there wouldn’t even be a decision to make if it was a choice between Tevez and Adebayor for that lone striker role. Tevez would win every time and it seems that’s how City boss Roberto Mancini feels.

I don’t believe Adebayor leaving would be a big loss to the City squad. He is bad for the dressing room atmosphere and isn’t good enough to be in the team. When he leaves it will be for the good of everybody.

Should Manchester City sell Emmanuel Adebayor?

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David Nugent


David is a freelance football writer with nearly a decade of experience writing about the beautiful game. The experienced writer has written for over a dozen websites and also an international soccer magazine offline.
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  • Emma kalu

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    It will be too costly for man city to keep adebayor beyond january.he should be sold quickly.

  • the_real_deal

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    @ope paul…. its good to see that u have so much confidence in your team.

    We need teams to have the same faith when they go onto the filed so we can see teams like Gjon blowing away Madrid or Barca.

    Bcoz it has happened before and it can , if teams believe they can. Ipswich Town are in the Crling Cup semi and UTD/L’Pool/Chelsea are not.

  • Brad

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    @the real deal. Good point, so maybe we shouldn’t overload. If we did, then it would mean that we were just as dumb as City and Madrid.

  • ope paul

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    arsenai is the best

  • the_real_deal

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    @BradI….t would be menacing front line although we could have big egos getting in the way like Madrid when they had Raul, Owen, Ronaldo.

  • Brad

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    You ain’t the only one. haha. . . . Having Rooney, LF, Ade, and Berbatov (especially if he keeps up the scoring, Ade and Fabiano gel with the team and each other, and Rooney gets his playing and scoring boots back on) up front would be hell on earth for everyone else. In fact, my school team uses this formation. Loads of fond memories for me. . . . haha.

  • Chelsea FC Fan

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    @Brad….I love that 4-2-4 formation…I use it all the time in FIFA…

  • Chelsea FC Fan

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    @geordie boi…..good golly geordie boiiiii!! That is an amazing thought! What a partnership (if they could make it work)…twin towering bad boyz…it could be exactly what Ade needs to inspire him…a TWIN!

  • Brad

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    @the real deal, Luis Fabiano would make another fine addition.
    @geordi boi, as long as he keeps his temper in check!
    but if Ade AND Luis Fabiano were to join United, should we revert to the old 4-2-4 formation, as leaving any of the four guys who would be up front for us (Rooney-once he’s fit and scoring- Berbatov- FIVE goals in ONE match? wtf- Ade, and LF) would be a waste of talent and money. Basically what City have been doing. . . . .

  • geordie boi

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    i would love to see him at newcastle his pace and him being able to hold the ball would be great for carroll

  • the_real_deal

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    Not Ade, maybe a certain Luis Fabiano.

  • Brad

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    Agreed with Man Utd Fan. Ferguson has proved over and over again he can tame the beasts of football. (cough cough, Cantona)

  • Man Utd Fan

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    Well, Man utd could interest him as a 3rd stinger, or like a way to commentators say “Rooney, to Adebayor back to Rooney, it’s a goal.” or vice versa

  • Chelsea FC Fan

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    @Brad…re: all-star game – I would miss a day (or two) without pay to watch that! Maybe it’s best played at the end of the season too…just the thought of an EPL all-star game makes me smirk! Drogba and Rooney AND Ade??? goddaaaaaaaaaaammmm!

    Anyway, back to the topic…I can see why he’s not the most sought after striker, but the guy has talent you cannot deny…someone out there has to be able to tame ‘the beast’…

  • Rafa Ruins Teams

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    OH MY GOODNESS! Everytime I see Adebayor sit on the bench it pisses me off. I’ve been telling my mates all season that he would be amazing at Anfield, simply because he’s an amazing striker that should be playing week in and week out. Torres and Adebayor would be a nasty duo.

  • Brad

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    An All-Star game? That’s a brilliant idea! A 4-3-3 with Ade, Drogba, and Rooney (when he’s fit and scoring) up front would be a nightmare for all who oppose.

    But I think he should just leave England. His little incident against Arsenal has ensure he’ll never walk the streets of North London without God Himself as an escort. I don’t want the sulker at Old Trafford, sure SAF doesn’t either, and I’m kinda tired of the City’s spending. To hear they actually sell will be a shock. City selling a player. . . . an oxymoron if there ever was one.

  • Chelsea FC Fan

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    I really would…although, I do admit his mind is unsettled and could be a problem…but i’m thinking we have some players that would make Ade take this game more seriously and settle him a bit…

    He reminds of a certain Sulk that couldn’t find a home…

    Ade’s towering size with DD’s brute force would be incredible to watch…

    I wish the EPL had an all-star game…

  • Chelsea FC Fan

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    I wish to see him paired up with Drogba!

    • David Nugent

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      Would you really want him at Stamford Bridge?

  • Chelsea FC Fan

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    I wish to see him paired up with Drogba!

    • David Nugent

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      Would you really want him at Stamford Bridge?

  • Chelsea FC Fan

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    I really would…although, I do admit his mind is unsettled and could be a problem…but i’m thinking we have some players that would make Ade take this game more seriously and settle him a bit…

    He reminds of a certain Sulk that couldn’t find a home…

    Ade’s towering size with DD’s brute force would be incredible to watch…

    I wish the EPL had an all-star game…

  • Brad

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    An All-Star game? That’s a brilliant idea! A 4-3-3 with Ade, Drogba, and Rooney (when he’s fit and scoring) up front would be a nightmare for all who oppose.

    But I think he should just leave England. His little incident against Arsenal has ensure he’ll never walk the streets of North London without God Himself as an escort. I don’t want the sulker at Old Trafford, sure SAF doesn’t either, and I’m kinda tired of the City’s spending. To hear they actually sell will be a shock. City selling a player. . . . an oxymoron if there ever was one.

  • Rafa Ruins Teams

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    OH MY GOODNESS! Everytime I see Adebayor sit on the bench it pisses me off. I’ve been telling my mates all season that he would be amazing at Anfield, simply because he’s an amazing striker that should be playing week in and week out. Torres and Adebayor would be a nasty duo.

  • Chelsea FC Fan

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    @Brad…re: all-star game – I would miss a day (or two) without pay to watch that! Maybe it’s best played at the end of the season too…just the thought of an EPL all-star game makes me smirk! Drogba and Rooney AND Ade??? goddaaaaaaaaaaammmm!

    Anyway, back to the topic…I can see why he’s not the most sought after striker, but the guy has talent you cannot deny…someone out there has to be able to tame ‘the beast’…

  • Man Utd Fan

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    Well, Man utd could interest him as a 3rd stinger, or like a way to commentators say “Rooney, to Adebayor back to Rooney, it’s a goal.” or vice versa

  • Brad

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    Agreed with Man Utd Fan. Ferguson has proved over and over again he can tame the beasts of football. (cough cough, Cantona)

  • the_real_deal

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    Not Ade, maybe a certain Luis Fabiano.

  • geordie boi

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    i would love to see him at newcastle his pace and him being able to hold the ball would be great for carroll

  • Brad

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    @the real deal, Luis Fabiano would make another fine addition.
    @geordi boi, as long as he keeps his temper in check!
    but if Ade AND Luis Fabiano were to join United, should we revert to the old 4-2-4 formation, as leaving any of the four guys who would be up front for us (Rooney-once he’s fit and scoring- Berbatov- FIVE goals in ONE match? wtf- Ade, and LF) would be a waste of talent and money. Basically what City have been doing. . . . .

  • Chelsea FC Fan

    0 0

    @geordie boi…..good golly geordie boiiiii!! That is an amazing thought! What a partnership (if they could make it work)…twin towering bad boyz…it could be exactly what Ade needs to inspire him…a TWIN!

  • Chelsea FC Fan

    0 0

    @Brad….I love that 4-2-4 formation…I use it all the time in FIFA…

  • Brad

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    You ain’t the only one. haha. . . . Having Rooney, LF, Ade, and Berbatov (especially if he keeps up the scoring, Ade and Fabiano gel with the team and each other, and Rooney gets his playing and scoring boots back on) up front would be hell on earth for everyone else. In fact, my school team uses this formation. Loads of fond memories for me. . . . haha.

  • the_real_deal

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    @BradI….t would be menacing front line although we could have big egos getting in the way like Madrid when they had Raul, Owen, Ronaldo.

  • ope paul

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    arsenai is the best

  • Brad

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    @the real deal. Good point, so maybe we shouldn’t overload. If we did, then it would mean that we were just as dumb as City and Madrid.

  • the_real_deal

    0 0

    @ope paul…. its good to see that u have so much confidence in your team.

    We need teams to have the same faith when they go onto the filed so we can see teams like Gjon blowing away Madrid or Barca.

    Bcoz it has happened before and it can , if teams believe they can. Ipswich Town are in the Crling Cup semi and UTD/L’Pool/Chelsea are not.

  • Emma kalu

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    It will be too costly for man city to keep adebayor beyond january.he should be sold quickly.

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