
Daily Mail Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany hailed the FA Cup semi-final defeat of Chelsea as another great day for the club.
Chelsea April 14, 2013Bitter and Blue Rafa Benitez insisted that Chelsea should have been awarded a penalty during their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City, feeling that had it been given it would have had 'big consequences'. The incident, which occurred with just over ten minutes remaining saw Torres and City's Vincent Kompany challenging a long ball, and Kompany appeared to grab hold of Torres's shirt in the process. If given, it could have brought Chelsea level and saw City possibly reduced to ten men with Benitez feeling that a red card could also have been given. Although Benitez conceded Chelsea were up against a go...
Manchester City April 14, 2013The Guardian • City's captain allegedly abused while giving interview• Manchester police made aware of footage on Sky TVGreater Manchester police are studying TV footage of a post-match interview after Monday's Manchester derby following claims that the Manchester City captain, Vincent Kompany, was racially abused.The comments under investigation could be heard while Kompany and his team-mate James Milner were being interviewed on Sky Sports following their 2-1 victory at Old Trafford."Greater Manchester police have not received a complaint about racist abuse directed towards any players following last nig...
Manchester City April 9, 2013
The Busby Babe Full coverage of your Manchester derby needs. In a dramatic turn of events, both Manchester United and Manchester City's skippers provided their views on the Derby game on Monday. I've always liked Vincent Kompany, especially since it's wicked that he spells it with a K - I've found him to be quite similar to Nemanja Vidic with his no-nonsense tackling, leadership and aerial prowess. However, Vinnie K seemed quite the deluded kid next to the Serbanator at his press conference... "A derby is a derby. I don't think we could care less about the league in that game. It is about who is goi...
Manchester United April 7, 2013
Daily Mail Barcelona are preparing to launch a big-money summer move for Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany. Read the headlines from the national newspapers.
West Ham United April 6, 2013
The Busby Babe In a dramatic turn of events, both Manchester United and Manchester City's skippers provided their views on the Derby game on Monday. I've always liked Vincent Kompany, especially since it's wicked that he spells it with a K - I've found him to be quite similar to Nemanja Vidic with his no-nonsense tackling, leadership and aerial prowess. However, Vinnie K seemed quite the deluded kid next to the Serbanator at his press conference... "A derby is a derby. I don't think we could care less about the league in that game. It is about who is going to be champions of Manchester." Wait. ......
Manchester United April 4, 2013The Guardian • Victory over Manchester United would spur City on• Manchester City captain says derby very importantVincent Kompany wants Manchester City to beat Manchester United on Monday at Old Trafford to be the "champions of Manchester". Despite his side being 15 points behind Sir Alex Ferguson's team, the defender is intent on victory against them and in the FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea the following weekend to ensure a strong finish to the campaign."It would be nice to challenge them [United] on their turf again," Kompany, the City captain, said. "A derby is a derby. I don't think we could care les...
Manchester City April 3, 2013The Guardian Vincent Kompany and Roberto Mancini will both pray the Manchester City captain emerges from this game unscathed. For Kompany any set-back following his return from a lingering calf problem would be a personal disaster given his manager's plea not to play for Belgium. For Mancini, City's chances of finishing second and winning the FA Cup recede if Kompany goes down. If he should, expect Mancini to explode, and it may just be in public. So keep an eye out for post-game interviews following the Newcastle's visit. Jamie JacksonVenue Etihad Stadium, Saturday 3pmTickets Sold outLast season Man City ...
Manchester City March 29, 2013Shields Gazette MANCHESTER City captain Vincent Kompany appears to have declared himself fit to return to action against Newcastle United this weekend.
Newcastle United March 29, 2013The Guardian • City captain played for Belgium against manager's wishes • Kompany has not played for club since 26 JanuaryRoberto Mancini said he was disappointed with Vincent Kompany after the Manchester City captain decided, against his manager's express wishes, to play for Belgium in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Macedonia.Kompany had not played competitive football since injuring a calf in an FA Cup tie at Stoke City on 26 January. This was the third injury to the muscle in less than a year and City were intent on ensuring Kompany had recovered properly and wanted as long a break as possible be...
Manchester City March 28, 2013The Guardian Roberto Mancini, determined to cut the points deficit ahead of next month's derby against Manchester United, will seek to change a dismal record against Everton. Mancini, who will again be without his injured captain Vincent Kompany, said: "We hope we can play [next month's Manchester] derby with nine, seven points, maybe 10. Less than 12 would be better." David Moyes will challenge his team to bounce back from the painful FA Cup defeat by Wigan. Tim Howard is still recovering from a back injury so Jan Mucha continues in goal. Tom ClarkeVenue Goodison Park, Saturday 12.45pmTickets £35 (0871 66...
Manchester City March 15, 2013The Guardian • Jack Rodwell and Sergio Agüero also out against Barnsley• Javi García believes Premier League can still be wonRoberto Mancini could be without Vincent Kompany for Manchester City's FA Cup quarter-final against Barnsley on Saturday with Sergio Agüero and Jack Rodwell already ruled out of the tie. There is hope that Kompany may be available though given his calf problem is the third in less than a year, he will probably not be risked.The captain has not featured since suffering the latest injury playing at Stoke City in the fourth round of the Cup on 26 January. With David Platt, the assistant...
Manchester City March 5, 2013The Guardian • Belgian defender unlikely to be fit to face Aston Villa• Roberto Mancini urges players to carry on fight for titleVincent Kompany is a major doubt to face Aston Villa on Monday evening due to the recurring calf injury that has ruled the Manchester City captain out for more than a month.This is the third problem with the muscle Kompany has suffered over the past year and after the recurrence in the first half of City's 1-0 win at Stoke City in an FA Cup fourth-round tie on 26 January, and David Platt, the assistant manager, admitted there is concern at the club regarding the injury.Roberto Ma...
Manchester City March 1, 2013The Guardian • Captain suffered calf injury on 26 January• City have made initial move to sign Neymar from SantosManchester City's Vincent Kompany is set to return for Sunday's league visit of Chelsea. The captain has been out with a calf injury since 26 January, since when the club have not won a league game and have dropped seven points.City have been cautious with Kompany's recovery as it was the third calf problem he has suffered in less than a year. But he has taken a full part in training this week and Roberto Mancini is keen to select him to face Rafael Benítez's side if the central defender suffers...
Manchester City February 19, 2013The Guardian Manchester City will be hoping to make a significant dent in their cross-city rivals' lead at the top of Premier League by the end of this weekend. United have the distraction of the midweek meeting with Real Madrid and are likely to rest players, while by the same logic City should be far stronger than in recent weeks, with Vincent Kompany and Yaya Touré decent bets to start against Southampton. Mauricio Pochettino has injury concerns over his full-backs but could hand Adam Lallana a first start since December. James CallowVenue St Mary's, 5.30pm SaturdayTickets £38-48 (02381 780780)Last seas...
Manchester City February 8, 2013