I'm 21 and it's time for a quick look back

By Micah Richards | 24 June 09| Filed In: | 31 Comments

Happy 21st Birthday Micah

It feels like yesterday that I made my debut for City and I can remember the nerves as I warmed up before coming on.

It’s strange as well in that you think, when you’re just starting out, that those nerves will go away as you find your feet in the first-team, but actually you still get them.

I can’t complain about the way things have gone in these four years since breaking into the senior squad, and I’ve been really lucky to have the opportunity to get as much experience as I have already.

My celebrations will be kept to a minimum as we’re training intensively ready for the massive clash on Friday, but I’m sure the lads will try and make me do something embarrassing!

I’ll have a meal with family and friends when I get back to England too, but obviously I’m keeping all eyes on the tournament as we’ve got a great chance of winning it.

I was on the bench for the game against Germany due to a slight knock I picked up in the previous game, but all being well I will shake that off and play my part against Sweden.

They’ve looked impressive so far in the competition and it will be a tough match, but we’re full of confidence and truly believe we can beat anybody on our day.

On a personal level this tournament has been great as began to find my feet towards the end of the season with City and have been able to continue that, and I’m now gearing up for what I hope will be my biggest and best season for the club.

That’s all for now as I have to head to training, but keep checking back for match reports and opinions from the games, and continue to send in all your questions and I’ll do my best to answer them.

Best wishes,

Micah

Comment

  1. happy birthday micah, hadda agree with you a while back bout being allowed to wear your earrings! hope u get some new ones 4 the bday!lol

    tommyla - Jun 25, 09:40 PM -

  2. Happy Birthday!!!

    Lauren Owen - Jun 25, 04:06 PM -

  3. Yess mic’s
    Happy bday family
    Hope u enjoy urself
    and keep doing ur ting…Frm Mealy, Mut and Sebastian

    Mealy, Mut and Sebastian - Jun 25, 03:02 PM -

  4. happy bithday richards

    Emmanuel - Jun 25, 10:28 AM -

  5. Happy 21st Micah , be alive and healthy and let this year bring you much happiness and luck.

    Niki cholakov - Jun 25, 10:02 AM -

  6. wow 21 happy birthday good luck for the semi use that MR power!

    whimpy - Jun 25, 09:18 AM -

  7. Happy Birthday Mic’s . . . From Lecky, Ez, And Tori . . . take it easy

    Lecky - Jun 24, 10:09 PM -

  8. Happy Birthday mate hope you had a good one!

    Guy Jones - Jun 24, 09:40 PM -

  9. Whaappen Kabusi!! Happy Birthday :oD Party Hard!

    Sare - Jun 24, 09:13 PM -

  10. Hey Micah,

    Happy 21st birthday, we wish you all the best for the future, Love Louise, Fab & Ramai xx

    Louise - Jun 24, 08:37 PM -

  11. Happy 21st Micah,kick arse and bring the cup home!

    Uncle Joons - Jun 24, 06:34 PM -

  12. Hey Micah hunny! Happy 21st! Wow, its the big one finally and you already achieved so much! keep it up meeeeyn! We’re all proud of ya! Lots of love Nkem x

    Nkem Emenike - Jun 24, 06:21 PM -

  13. Happy 21st Mike have a good one

    Uncle Brian - Jun 24, 05:57 PM -

  14. Yo blud, the big 21, bout time!!!!
    Enjoy ya day B B BBBBBBBBBB!!!!
    :)

    Fatty!!!!! - Jun 24, 05:11 PM -

  15. HAPPY 21ST BDAY MICAH..HOPE U HAD A GOOD DAY. LUV NICOLETTE XXX

    Nicolette - Jun 24, 04:25 PM -

  16. Happy birthday Micah! reading your looking back blog is surreal! We remember when u were two and still had plaits! Just look at Rhons cheeky lil bro now…hope you have a fabulous birthday love, keep looking forward and upwards, God Bless and nuf love from Shirleecia and Sophina!!!!!

    shirleecia ward - Jun 24, 03:47 PM -

  17. Happy birthday micah, I remember it was just the other day when we was at school enjoying the stress free days lol! Uve come far good on u. Hope u have a good day from Rochelle, Sharni & annette x x x

    Rochelle,shani,annette - Jun 24, 03:40 PM -

  18. Happy birthday Micah, 21st has final come….have a good day what ever you decide to do.x

    Ancilla - Jun 24, 03:26 PM -

  19. Happy 21st b’day Micah ,hope u have a gud one xxx

    Elisha - Jun 24, 03:07 PM -

  20. Hi Micah
    Happy Birthday and very best wishes from Gordon Taylor and all at the PFA. Good luck against Sweden on Friday – let’s hope it is a double ‘21’ celebration.

    Dave Smith - Jun 24, 02:58 PM -

  21. Happy birthday MIcah!!!!!!!! 21. now n look where u r, god is gud!! jus lookin back at school days wen us lot use ta crack jokes on da L60..lol me n ma locks..lolol. Its been a while since ive seen ya but i know dat ur doin well n infact u couldnt have asked for a better blessin than what u have achieved in such a short period n a young man with soo so much talent. Im happy for ya n proud n hope that as the years go by god will continue to make you go further n further.JAH BLESS. XDESHY

    kadesh anderson - Jun 24, 02:14 PM -

  22. Happy birthday Micah

    cheers for all the pleasure you’ve given us

    Garry

    Garry Betts - Jun 24, 02:08 PM -

  23. Hey baby
    Happy 21st Birthday!
    its a shame were all not
    there to celebrate with you :(
    we will when you get back!
    Have a good day,
    im sure the lads will make sure of that!
    I love you
    xxxxxxx

    Sophie :) - Jun 24, 02:02 PM -

  24. Happy 21st Birthday Micah, have a wonderfull day ……. your catching up lad!!! xx

    Michelle - Jun 24, 01:53 PM -

  25. Easy micah Happy 21st Birthday fella, i hope u have a good one bud…

    Westen - Jun 24, 01:51 PM -

  26. easy mic happy bday all the best n keep reppin for the richards. Jah bless.

    fab - Jun 24, 01:33 PM -

  27. Happy 21st Micah…hope u have an amazin day!!Luv Nina xx

    Nina - Jun 24, 01:29 PM -

  28. yes mikes happy bday enjoy yourself… big goal for england uva week aswell keep doin ya thing!

    melly - Jun 24, 01:25 PM -

  29. heyyy hun hope u have a wicked 21st luv mercs xx

    Mercedes xx - Jun 24, 01:22 PM -

  30. Happy Birthday Micah…
    Hav a good 1.xxx

    Natalie - Jun 24, 01:22 PM -

  31. happy 21st b’day mike…enjoy ur day!!! xx

    rhon - Jun 24, 01:13 PM -

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