19 Apr 2026 16:50:25
Ed1 do u still rate ryan cheerkie lesser than "generational talent" wirtz?? I remember u saying he was no where near wirtz???
{Ed001's Note - no, I said he was similar in talent but Cherki was lazy.}
19 Apr 2026 17:37:39
You think if Wirtz was in that City team he wouldn't produce similar to KDB?
The quicker, more attacking that we play, the better he looks, and most others too.
Not sure any of our players suit walking slow football, which is why they all look like rubbish.. bar the odd game here and there... well I say game.. 30 or 40 minutes now and then.
19 Apr 2026 17:44:58
Wirtz's talent is not under question, he's an absolute baller. Sadly we've only seen a glimpse of that in about 7-8 games this season before he got his injury.
I think a lot is down to 2 things.
1) He needs to adapt to pace of English football.
2) He's playing with tactics which probably produce the slowest football in the league and doesn't give him a chance to shine.
Let's be honest though, it's been an extremely underwhelming signing so far and we'd be laughing our heads off if one of our rivals paid that price tag for that output.
Like I said, the talent is there so I'm desperate for him to show it!
19 Apr 2026 18:02:40
Couldn't agree more on that, Changingofthegvardiol.
19 Apr 2026 18:05:55
I hope his former manager will be able to unlock his talent next season.
On current showing, Cherki is the better buy (based purely on stats and performances, but that is how he is being played).
Even if Wirtz can show his full game next season, I'm not sure he's 4 times the player that Cherki is (comparative prices).
We do need to stop buying Newcastle strikers though! I hope Isak comes good next season, and can get up to fitness, but the Toon constantly fleece us!!
19 Apr 2026 17:49:00
I still don't know know, not gona judge any player this season as its boss who's to blame! But sure ed1 at start of season laughed at people on here stating cherkie being a fraction of wirtz price but claiming money will spent over cherkie as wirtz was the generational talent??? Still hope he is..but not looking like we got the better deal
{Ed001's Note - what? This is just gibberish. Cherki has great ability but is lazy and very loose in possession as he often tries to do too much. Put Wirtz in that team instead and he would have been brilliant, but instead he is working with Slot and has no movement to pick out. Wirtz must rue choosing us over Citeh.}
19 Apr 2026 18:20:00
Imagine telling Wirtz to adapt to the pace of the PL whilst playing for the slowest tactics...
19 Apr 2026 18:38:36
Agree with your post, Changingofthegvardiol. Needs massive improvement next season.
19 Apr 2026 18:42:40
Agreed Ed. Our off the ball movement is absolutely shocking. The one thing I find myself shouting at the telly more than anything on match day is "Will yous f@£k1&g move!" whilst staring in disbelief at a bunch of "elite professionals" glued to the spot. It infuriates me to no end. It's schoolboy basics. Slot's walk-pass-repeat is killing Wirtz's game.
{Ed001's Note - it reminds me of the quote Juve fans made about Ian Rush when he was with them, as it works for Wirtz. They said having him was like having a Ferrari with no engine. There were a number of times he was looking round for a pass today and lost the ball because there just wasn't anyone to pick out as no one gave him anything.}
19 Apr 2026 18:58:01
I'm tired of fans dumping on Wirtz and Isak, we bought two Rolls Royce and use them as Morris Minors. They'll be poor until we play to their style, the style which would suit the majority of the players, funnily enough. Slot has to go.
19 Apr 2026 18:57:56
Na you did laugh ed1 saying we had the generational talent. Anyway still hope your correct ed1 lol
{Ed001's Note - what's your point? Do you actually have anything of interest to add? I mean what is the point of your post?}
19 Apr 2026 19:37:15
Don't hurt him Ed! He's not worth it!
19 Apr 2026 19:40:07
Maybe not interesting ed1 just wanted to ask if u still stand by what u said back then? By the way i agree with most what you say slot out and all that. I blame him for everything and everyone's poor season. Just saying that city kid looks good and can only hope next season florian looks as good!
{Ed001's Note - OK.}
19 Apr 2026 19:52:32
My man ed1;)
19 Apr 2026 20:58:11
Rsanchez69, City wanted Wirtz as first choice for a reason. Cherki was their sloppy seconds even tho he is massively talented.
As the OP said, you put Wirtz in City's team and it's over, plain and simple. The kid sees things before they happen and since we have players walking around him rather than running under the manager's instructions, people don't notice as much.
For me re: Wirtz, the fact that he has been showing some good stuff overall even under horrendous tactics by this manager, shows how great of a talent he is.
The sky is the limit for him, provided we get the manager to get the best out of him and the other players.