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UEFA Cup competition first qualifying round sees the Blues playing EB/Streymur (Faroe Islands - 250 miles North of Scotland) at the Vio Margair on 17th July. City are in good shape then - no. The team are only just arriving at the training ground (Carrington) and no doubt, still feel the effects of losing the last manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson (SGE) under stressful circumstances and adjusting to the new manager, Mark Hughes and his backroom team (all change again - a re-run of the 2007/2008 season!).
What team will Mark send on the 'island hopping' trip, ones with sea legs I hope? Joking aside: Richard Dunne (captain, Player of the Year for the last four years and stalwart of the team) is expected to sign a new contract with City (it's been a, will he won't he few weeks - sign it Dunnie, just sign it!). Portsmouth, Tottenham and Newcastle have all shown interest, with Portsmouth being the most resilient; due to injuries early in the season, a few first team players didn't really get a chance to show us what they could do, so Mark may be keen to give them try out; then there's the young guns from the City Academy (not least of all those players that won the 2007/2008 FA Youth Cup); and any new signings, there's been plenty of rumours ie João Alves de Assis Silva alias Jo and Ronaldinho being the most mentioned. Man City should be making an imminent announcement about Jo's signing, Ronaldinho, who knows what's happening. I wouldn't be surprised if we had other new signings before the season starts. But, everyone will be watching this first game, of what could turn-out to be, the many different teams of our beloved Blues. Mark can't waste time getting the team to gel, our owner wants to see results now or else it's goodbye Mark, hello???
So, you see, it's plain sailing (pardon the pun). Welcome to another typical Blues start to the season and an adventure into the great unknown. Where's the blood pressure pills?
City: setting sail for the Faroe Islands this July.
Image details: Coastal settlement faroe islands served by picapp.com
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