04 Feb 2015 09:03:13
So it looks like sagna will be left out of man city's champions league squad
Got me thinking who has left our great club and gone on to bigger and better things and a first team regular. I can think of plenty that haven't
Adebayor
Nasri
Kolo toure
Rvp (1 good season)
Hleb
Fabregas
Song
Clichy
Overmars
Petit

Ashley cole is the only one I can think of that really kicked on and I regret going

If I were coquelin I would get that contract signed. Grass usually isn't greener on the other side - just the pay cheques are fatter

{Ed025's Note - i would take cesc out of that list suffolk, but the others i agree on mate..

1.) 04 Feb 2015
04 Feb 2015 09:18:46
Not sure on cesc ed. He ended up bombed out of barca but has been v good for Chelsea to be fair. If he'd stayed in the first place he would be our captain and I'm still not convinced he looks happy where he is

{Ed025's Note - to play regular for barca and then star for chelsea can only be seen as a success suffolk, but i see only him from that list mate..

2.) 04 Feb 2015
04 Feb 2015 09:33:47
I would remove Cesc from that list and replace him with Henry (although he did ok).

3.) 04 Feb 2015
Cesc is off the list, and Viera can go on it.

4.) 04 Feb 2015
How many league winners medal's does that list contain?
The proof they made a mistake leaving would be us winning the title and until that happens that will always be their answer and its a difficult one to beat if you talk fact not feelings

5.) 04 Feb 2015
To be fair, Clichy will argue that he is regularly in the starting 11 for the current champions. Adebayor will point to his time at Real Madrid but no, he definitely belongs on that list.

Now to see if Bendtner and Pod can break that curse.

6.) 04 Feb 2015
Agreed RR, viera needs to go on the list

7.) 04 Feb 2015
04 Feb 2015 11:16:34
G62 has hit the nail on the head here.

8.) 04 Feb 2015
Yep well done G69

9.) 04 Feb 2015
Thanks Rosie and 73, I wish it wasn't true but it is, many on that list (not all) have gone on to have much more successful careers else where and their medal cabinet are healthier because of it.
That's for us and this generation of players to put right and make sure that any players who leave now look back in years to come and think BIG MISTAKE, HUGE!

10.) 04 Feb 2015
ADEBAYOR biggest waste in football. guys a clown

cesc i'd leave off. henry left when he was over the hill.

clichy he's not done amazing or rubbish. he was what 7mill solid signing for them.

håvard nordtveit I always liked this player.

11.) 04 Feb 2015
04 Feb 2015 12:54:43
Agree with G62 - medals count.
RVP - yes, only one good season, but that season wasnt he golden boot, and won the PL - exactly the reason he stated as wanted to leave us, as felt he wouldn't achieve it with us.
Im sure he'll look at the move as a success unfortunately.

12.) 04 Feb 2015
04 Feb 2015 13:39:52
Add Anelka also

13.) 04 Feb 2015
Anelka has had a solid career. glad he went we got henry.

14.) 04 Feb 2015
I don't think many in the list have that many regrets. i'm sure they sllep wellmat night and their trophy cabinets and bank balances speak volumes.

15.) 04 Feb 2015
That's a great shout SY4, Anelka fits the bill for me.

In a way, Vela? Also, Wiltord had a great time at Lyon. Clutching at straws here now I know.

And yes, ultimately you are obviously right Steve killjoy r. Except David Bentley who left Arsenal, went to Spurs, became depressed and took an early retirement.