Mario Balotelli

[realisticfan]

This lad's star is shining brightly in the Euro Under 21.

I was watching the game he played against Serbia and i was amazed at the way he played. The number of step-overs he did at that game confused the defender so badly that he had a free shot at goal which the keeper did well to keep out. His constant running & physic is his greatest asset.

In the game against Sweden, the way he scored the goal was stunning but the downside is he got send off for the game.

His agressive nature reminds me of Keano. He however has an attitude problem and that is why he will fit into United. United players all have a feisty spirit in them and watching this lad play, i see this nature in him.

He needs a fatherly figure to guide him and who else can do a better job than Fergie. If he signs for United, i am sure he will be a hit and idea player. The best part is due to his attitude problem, the Special One wants to offload him from Inter. Maybe this could be a sign!

[dlan4327]

To be fair to Balotelli he is working on his attitude problem. He has a ways to go yet, if he wants to be respected.

I've seen him play real dirty and rough up the opposition, throw sulks & have fits of rage. He's young, he'll learn.

[JJtheRed]

looks like he's got all the tools... can smell his attitude from here though, and its not pleasant!

SAF's tamed bigger egos in the past, which is why i'd like to see him at OT

[NoxiousD]

Buy someone who sulks worse than Ronaldo?

No thanks

[JJtheRed]

because he has the potential to become one of the best players in the world....

according to some guy called Jose Mourinho....

[NoxiousD]

because he has the potential to become one of the best players in the world....

according to some guy called Jose Mourinho....

Who also said Deco would take the EPL by storm...

[JJtheRed]

Contrary to apparently popular belief - football managers aren't actually psychic.... they do get it wrong from time to time....

[NoxiousD]

Contrary to apparently popular belief - football managers aren't actually psychic.... they do get it wrong from time to time....

Which is you proving your own argument is void...

[fadi_18]

it prove what did you said

[realisticfan]

This lad does sulk but his shooting and workrate is great.

[JJtheRed]

Which is you proving your own argument is void...

belief and prediction are two separate things

[TheManc]

He's an absolute prick, to be fair.

[JJtheRed]

He's an absolute prick, to be fair.

Nobody's disputing that... think people are trying to weigh up if his talent/potential makes it worth putting up with him...

[R_9-Ronaldo]

Mario's sister knows best, she's pretty glamour too.



Mario is great on the left wing, very similar player to Cristiano just abit worse in every department except speed/vision/long shots, But that's no insult he's still world-class and would light the premier league up, under fergusson it wouldn't take too many years for him to be considered the best.

Christina speaks out on the racism
The Canadian Press: In punishing black football star, Italian league sends wrong message on racism

Why don't we solve this problem for him.....

[R_9-Ronaldo]

BBC SPORT | Football | African | Zoro suffers more racist abuse

my advice to any African or to a lesser degree any black players to leave the Serie A wnad their primitive way of thinking

[R_9-Ronaldo]

"you get used to it after a while" Inter's Adriano on Italian racism

[RedForceRising]

it's too early for the term "world class", but I am really appreciate this guy.
I discovered him while managing Portsmouth in FM08 and he was awesome.

Naturally I thought he would be shit in real life, but then I saw him play and the guy has amazing attributes! He's quick, has very good ball control, creative, very strong, can head the ball, can finish and is calm on the ball.
A very good prospect.

The problem as I see it is his petulance and temper, but that's something he can get rid of with maturity. Everytime I see him play or in Serie A highlights he always seems to have a little tantrum, so he obviously is still a bit immature, but what a prospect.

BTW, his style of play is more suited to a striker I'd say...

[Carlo]

Super Mario!
If we could get him at a decent price, why not? I haven't seen much of him TBH, only bits and pieces but he looks like he could be a good solution to our left wing.

[R_9-Ronaldo]

it's too early for the term "world class", but I am really appreciate this guy.
I discovered him while managing Portsmouth in FM08 and he was awesome.

Naturally I thought he would be shit in real life, but then I saw him play and the guy has amazing attributes! He's quick, has very good ball control, creative, very strong, can head the ball, can finish and is calm on the ball.
A very good prospect.

The problem as I see it is his petulance and temper, but that's something he can get rid of with maturity. Everytime I see him play or in Serie A highlights he always seems to have a little tantrum, so he obviously is still a bit immature, but what a prospect.

BTW, his style of play is more suited to a striker I'd say...

You don't remember that game in the champions league where he played left wing a few months ago where he scored 2 then set eto up for 2

[RedForceRising]

You don't remember that game in the champions league where he played left wing a few months ago where he scored 2 then set eto up for 2

I'm not saying he can't play well in that position. I'm saying I think he could be far more effective as a striker.
A great goal-scorer is a rare commodity.

Why put him on the wings? A lot of sacrifces will have to be made like United had to do with Ronaldo around. He's so strong, just pair him with Rooney and then drool