Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 07:15:31 PM
I'd like to think we can give these pricks a good beating for trying to break away, but then reality hits. Ollie will be very lonely all night by the looks of things.
Post by: Monty on April 21, 2021, 07:16:46 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 21, 2021, 07:18:32 PM
Ramsay wide left I guess? Well, go for it, make yer mark son.
Yep, I guess so. Maybe McGinn though?
Post by: colin69 on April 21, 2021, 07:18:35 PM
Post by: Richard on April 21, 2021, 07:18:57 PM
Post by: Dave on April 21, 2021, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: Richard on April 21, 2021, 07:20:11 PM
Oh dear....
Given the injuries what's the alternative?
Post by: villadelph on April 21, 2021, 07:20:49 PM
Solid looking midfield which is needed for this game.
I agree. I'm not sure how anyone else would've lined up given the circumstances. The only thing that worries me is Traore's work rate and ability to get back.
I'm not expecting anything so hopefully we give them a decent game, and there isn't any VAR controversy.
Post by: SaddVillan on April 21, 2021, 07:21:37 PM
Hope he gets on at some stage.
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 07:22:00 PM
Be nice if Chukwuemeka gets a few minutes when we're 4-0 with quarter of an hour to go.
4-0 up or down?
Post by: NorthYvillan on April 21, 2021, 07:22:05 PM
Solid looking midfield which is needed for this game.
I'm not expecting anything so hopefully we give them a decent game, and there isn't any VAR controversy.
Or if there is it works for us :)
Post by: colin69 on April 21, 2021, 07:22:18 PM
Oh dear....
Given the injuries what's the alternative?
I wanted Davis to start...something different. Anyway come on lads give it everything.
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 21, 2021, 07:22:23 PM
Cash konsa mings targett
Marvellous
Traore luiz mcginn Ramsay
Watkins
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 07:24:04 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 07:24:32 PM
Surprised he even made the bench.
Post by: Matt C on April 21, 2021, 07:24:37 PM
Post by: Dave on April 21, 2021, 07:25:08 PM
Be nice if Chukwuemeka gets a few minutes when we're 4-0 with quarter of an hour to go.
4-0 up or down?
Up, of course.
But he might as well get a runout in either situation.
Post by: Drummond on April 21, 2021, 07:26:35 PM
That looks a bit of a dog's arse of a team to be honest.
That's the spirit! 😉
Post by: PaulTheVillan on April 21, 2021, 07:27:23 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 07:27:56 PM
Ederson, Walker, Dias, Stones, Zinchenko, Rodrigo, Gündogan, Bernardo, Foden, Mahrez, Jesus.
Subs: Steffen, Aké, Laporte, Èric, Mendy, Cancelo, Fernandinho, Torres, Sterling.
Post by: ez on April 21, 2021, 07:28:40 PM
Post by: Monty on April 21, 2021, 07:28:51 PM
That looks a bit of a dog's arse of a team to be honest.
That's the spirit! 😉
Yeah tonight's a hard L, let's be real, but that's not the point. The hope is the point.
Post by: nick harper on April 21, 2021, 07:29:04 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on April 21, 2021, 07:29:21 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 07:29:57 PM
I would’ve played Davis, and Watkins wide. He’d occupy the centre halves a bit and at least help the ball stick up there. With no Jack it’s hard to see how we are going to get up the pitch.Hoooooooof !
Post by: Mister E on April 21, 2021, 07:31:09 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 21, 2021, 07:32:28 PM
Just the eight changes for Man City from the cup game
Ederson, Walker, Dias, Stones, Zinchenko, Rodrigo, Gündogan, Bernardo, Foden, Mahrez, Jesus.
Subs: Steffen, Aké, Laporte, Èric, Mendy, Cancelo, Fernandinho, Torres, Sterling.
Bloody hell! Might be worth putting a few quid on Spurs for the League Cup. Kick the shit out of them, Villa!
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 07:34:07 PM
Is Sanson still injured?Yes...knee....out for a while according to smith....which means 6 months probably
Post by: PaulTheVillan on April 21, 2021, 07:35:19 PM
probably never play for us again then.Is Sanson still injured?Yes...knee....out for a while according to smith....which means 6 months probably
Post by: Villa Lew on April 21, 2021, 07:37:49 PM
Post by: Skerra on April 21, 2021, 07:41:12 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 21, 2021, 07:43:17 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 21, 2021, 07:43:30 PM
Chucky on the bench.
Hope he gets on at some stage.
Chucky a lá!
Team looks as good as expected, we'll still win 2-0.
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 21, 2021, 07:44:50 PM
Post by: ez on April 21, 2021, 07:45:31 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on April 21, 2021, 07:45:54 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 07:46:01 PM
Post by: Bad English on April 21, 2021, 07:46:01 PM
Post by: Holte132 on April 21, 2021, 07:50:04 PM
That's a strong City side, not particularly looking forward to us, but you never know, how much game time will Davis get this time I'm going for 7 mins.
So you're assuming 6 minutes added on then?
Post by: clash city rocker on April 21, 2021, 07:51:34 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on April 21, 2021, 07:52:03 PM
Ah well.Beat me to it! :)
Post by: manic-road on April 21, 2021, 07:54:10 PM
Another great opportunity to go 4-4-2 missed. As we will only get no more than 25% possession, what’s the point of playing Traore who is hopeless at defending?
Man City is the last opposition to suddenly change formation against, we need to fill the midfield because we will spend most of the game chasing the ball.
Post by: eamonn on April 21, 2021, 07:54:34 PM
Chucky on the bench.
Hope he gets on at some stage.
Chucky a lá!
Team looks as good as expected, we'll still win 2-0.
Fuck the Ra.
El Ghazi must be well-miffed that Ramsey is ahead of him in the queue. Probably can have few complaints. Barkley even less so.
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 21, 2021, 07:59:03 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 21, 2021, 08:06:27 PM
Chucky on the bench.
Hope he gets on at some stage.
Chucky a lá!
Team looks as good as expected, we'll still win 2-0.
Fuck the Ra.
Trez and Sawiris might not be impressed if they read that.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 21, 2021, 08:08:37 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 21, 2021, 08:12:08 PM
Post by: baddowvillans on April 21, 2021, 08:13:23 PM
Post by: Woody17 on April 21, 2021, 08:15:50 PM
Post by: Legion on April 21, 2021, 08:16:05 PM
Tonight's action
We've got two former Super League sides in action tonight, Tottenham and Manchester City. We've also got an ex-European champion playing, but it's neither of the aforementioned sides. Odd that.
We'll get to Man City's trip to 1982 European Cup winners Aston Villa in due course.
First up, we've got 1961 First Division champions Tottenham's game against Southampton and here is the team news...
Post by: Bad English on April 21, 2021, 08:16:18 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 08:16:21 PM
Andy Hinchcliffe Co commentating tonight on Sky. How long before he makes a twat of himself tonight I wonder?
It won't go more than 5 minutes
Post by: ez on April 21, 2021, 08:16:29 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 21, 2021, 08:17:23 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 21, 2021, 08:17:37 PM
Post by: Ger Regan on April 21, 2021, 08:17:55 PM
Post by: ez on April 21, 2021, 08:18:43 PM
Post by: Legion on April 21, 2021, 08:19:03 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:19:27 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 21, 2021, 08:19:28 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 21, 2021, 08:19:42 PM
Post by: The Edge on April 21, 2021, 08:19:49 PM
Post by: puppyfeat on April 21, 2021, 08:20:06 PM
Post by: SamTheMouse on April 21, 2021, 08:20:59 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 21, 2021, 08:21:11 PM
Is that the quickest goal we've ever scored?
Shaun Teale's own goal against Forest was quicker...
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:21:19 PM
Is that the quickest goal we've ever scored?
The one against Cov was quicker?
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 08:21:25 PM
Post by: Woody17 on April 21, 2021, 08:22:14 PM
Is that the quickest goal we've ever scored?We scored straight from the KO at Coventry in the mid 90’s didn’t we?......Unsure if it was that quick though.
Post by: nigel on April 21, 2021, 08:22:35 PM
Post by: Richard E on April 21, 2021, 08:23:29 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:24:46 PM
Is that the quickest goal we've ever scored?We scored straight from the KO at Coventry in the mid 90’s didn’t we?......Unsure if it was that quick though.
Yes, it was about 14 seconds.
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 08:25:20 PM
I have to say this is the most lack lustre celebration of a goal on here, ever 😂
We are all still in shock and fully expect Man City to bang in 7
Post by: Woody17 on April 21, 2021, 08:25:33 PM
22 seconds? What they fucking about at?About the same amount of time City lasted in the Super league.
Post by: Legion on April 21, 2021, 08:25:46 PM
Post by: Diablo on April 21, 2021, 08:26:14 PM
From the BBC:I love this
Tonight's action
We've got two former Super League sides in action tonight, Tottenham and Manchester City. We've also got an ex-European champion playing, but it's neither of the aforementioned sides. Odd that.
We'll get to Man City's trip to 1982 European Cup winners Aston Villa in due course.
First up, we've got 1961 First Division champions Tottenham's game against Southampton and here is the team news...
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 21, 2021, 08:29:31 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 21, 2021, 08:29:40 PM
Post by: Malandro on April 21, 2021, 08:31:28 PM
From the BBC:I love this
Tonight's action
We've got two former Super League sides in action tonight, Tottenham and Manchester City. We've also got an ex-European champion playing, but it's neither of the aforementioned sides. Odd that.
We'll get to Man City's trip to 1982 European Cup winners Aston Villa in due course.
First up, we've got 1961 First Division champions Tottenham's game against Southampton and here is the team news...
That is quality
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:32:06 PM
Post by: NorthYvillan on April 21, 2021, 08:32:22 PM
Post by: Monty on April 21, 2021, 08:33:09 PM
A touch of the ball would be nice.
Look at who we're against, this is normal.
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on April 21, 2021, 08:33:21 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 21, 2021, 08:34:05 PM
From the BBC:I love this
Tonight's action
We've got two former Super League sides in action tonight, Tottenham and Manchester City. We've also got an ex-European champion playing, but it's neither of the aforementioned sides. Odd that.
We'll get to Man City's trip to 1982 European Cup winners Aston Villa in due course.
First up, we've got 1961 First Division champions Tottenham's game against Southampton and here is the team news...
Yes brilliant, like our start.
Post by: Dave on April 21, 2021, 08:36:14 PM
Dwight against Cov, weren't it?
Wasn't it Savo?
Edit- no.
Post by: Bad English on April 21, 2021, 08:37:00 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 08:37:16 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 08:37:34 PM
From our throw in in their half we play the ball all the way back and set them up in our half again.
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 21, 2021, 08:38:02 PM
Post by: ez on April 21, 2021, 08:38:05 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 08:38:07 PM
A touch of the ball would be nice.
Look at who we're against, this is normal.
In the Leicester game the other day I think they kept the ball for something like 6 minutes straight. Crazy how they do it. What they are doing to us is just what they do and they’ve done it to way better sides all across Europe.
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 21, 2021, 08:38:21 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 08:38:23 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:38:27 PM
Post by: CT on April 21, 2021, 08:38:30 PM
Gonna be a long night!
Post by: devilla on April 21, 2021, 08:38:59 PM
From the BBC:I love this
Tonight's action
We've got two former Super League sides in action tonight, Tottenham and Manchester City. We've also got an ex-European champion playing, but it's neither of the aforementioned sides. Odd that.
We'll get to Man City's trip to 1982 European Cup winners Aston Villa in due course.
First up, we've got 1961 First Division champions Tottenham's game against Southampton and here is the team news...
Yes great stuff.
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 08:39:15 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 21, 2021, 08:39:17 PM
Post by: German James on April 21, 2021, 08:40:22 PM
It is... But for the commentary team it's business as usual.From the BBC:I love this
Tonight's action
We've got two former Super League sides in action tonight, Tottenham and Manchester City. We've also got an ex-European champion playing, but it's neither of the aforementioned sides. Odd that.
We'll get to Man City's trip to 1982 European Cup winners Aston Villa in due course.
First up, we've got 1961 First Division champions Tottenham's game against Southampton and here is the team news...
Yes great stuff.
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:40:25 PM
Post by: Skerra on April 21, 2021, 08:40:30 PM
Post by: john e on April 21, 2021, 08:40:35 PM
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on April 21, 2021, 08:40:51 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 08:41:02 PM
Post by: mrfuse on April 21, 2021, 08:41:20 PM
A touch of the ball would be nice.
Look at who we're against, this is normal.
In the Leicester game the other day I think they kept the ball for something like 6 minutes straight. Crazy how they do it. What they are doing to us is just what they do and they’ve done it to way better sides all across Europe.
Might sound a ridiculous comment but I still find them boring to watch.
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 08:41:29 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:41:54 PM
Man City are playing very, very well.
Our midfield is making it very easy for them.
Post by: German James on April 21, 2021, 08:42:01 PM
Very informative match thread chaps. Who scored for us?John McGinn
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 08:42:38 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 08:43:37 PM
Post by: NorthYvillan on April 21, 2021, 08:43:42 PM
Walker just bundling into Ramsey.
A foul any day of the week - apart from against Man City it would seem
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 21, 2021, 08:44:08 PM
Post by: mrfuse on April 21, 2021, 08:44:22 PM
Walker just bundling into Ramsey.
How was that not a foul he even looked at Ramsey and then fouled him.
Post by: tomd2103 on April 21, 2021, 08:44:57 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 21, 2021, 08:45:16 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 21, 2021, 08:45:24 PM
Walker just bundling into Ramsey.
How was that not a foul he even looked at Ramsey and then fouled him.
And that’s exactly why it’s a foul.
Post by: Goldenballs on April 21, 2021, 08:46:00 PM
Post by: Rory on April 21, 2021, 08:46:49 PM
Great start with a decent goal, but it has been do one sided since and we have looked like a lower league side at times.
We can't compete with these Super League sides.
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 08:46:54 PM
We finally get the ball in their half, and Traore gives Watkins a hospital pass.
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 08:47:09 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 21, 2021, 08:47:20 PM
Man City are playing very, very well.
Our midfield is making it very easy for them.
Nakamba is there to disrupt he has to be better at doing his job.
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 08:47:21 PM
But the midfield don't quite know when to step out and press, as Foden keeps slipping into space. Lengthen the game with the long ball.
That said I've not seen a side move the ball as quickly as this.
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 08:47:33 PM
Just listening to it makes me feel horrifically sick.
Post by: wolfman999 on April 21, 2021, 08:47:40 PM
Great start with a decent goal, but it has been do one sided since and we have looked like a lower league side at times.
We can't compete with these Super League sides.
Former super league sides!
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 08:47:52 PM
Post by: brontebilly on April 21, 2021, 08:48:32 PM
Man City are playing very, very well.
Our midfield is making it very easy for them.
Nakamba is there to disrupt he has to be better at doing his job.
He's completely out of his depth. Offering nothing with and without the ball.
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 08:48:47 PM
Be nice if one of our midfielders put a tackle inOr a nice reducer 😂
Post by: Goldenballs on April 21, 2021, 08:50:05 PM
We've done well to stop shots on goal, as they've actually not created much, despite looking so menacing.
But the midfield don't quite know when to step out and press, as Foden keeps slipping into space. Lengthen the game with the long ball.
That said I've not seen a side move the ball as quickly as this.
Was thinking the same about Foden, he's between the lines every time. Nakamba needs to get on him.
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 08:50:27 PM
But we have to show a little bit of quality when we actually get the ball.
Post by: brontebilly on April 21, 2021, 08:50:55 PM
We've done well to stop shots on goal, as they've actually not created much, despite looking so menacing.
But the midfield don't quite know when to step out and press, as Foden keeps slipping into space. Lengthen the game with the long ball.
That said I've not seen a side move the ball as quickly as this.
Our midfield set up is a mess though. Luiz left of Nakamba for some bizarre reason and too far ahead of the ball.
Post by: Dave on April 21, 2021, 08:51:02 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 08:51:11 PM
We all know how good man city are.Doulas luiz being a prime fucking example there.
But we have to show a little bit of quality when we actually get the ball.
Post by: German James on April 21, 2021, 08:51:13 PM
We all know how good man city are.I think we have!
But we have to show a little bit of quality when we actually get the ball.
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:51:44 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on April 21, 2021, 08:51:54 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 08:52:29 PM
Post by: German James on April 21, 2021, 08:52:41 PM
My commentary is just horrifically biased.Pathetic, isn't it?
Just listening to it makes me feel horrifically sick.
Post by: mrfuse on April 21, 2021, 08:52:43 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 08:52:49 PM
Post by: baddowvillans on April 21, 2021, 08:52:49 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:52:59 PM
Post by: Uknowthescore on April 21, 2021, 08:53:05 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 21, 2021, 08:53:10 PM
Post by: Small Rodent on April 21, 2021, 08:53:21 PM
I can’t stand hearing the commentators talking about one of the Scab6 as though nothing has happened.
Post by: Holte132 on April 21, 2021, 08:53:27 PM
Post by: CT on April 21, 2021, 08:53:34 PM
Post by: Goldenballs on April 21, 2021, 08:53:39 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 08:53:54 PM
Post by: mrfuse on April 21, 2021, 08:54:25 PM
I’ve switched off.
I think the whole team has.
Post by: manic-road on April 21, 2021, 08:54:25 PM
Post by: Bad English on April 21, 2021, 08:54:32 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 08:54:33 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 08:54:35 PM
Post by: ez on April 21, 2021, 08:54:42 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 08:54:43 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 21, 2021, 08:54:58 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:55:06 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 08:55:16 PM
Post by: CT on April 21, 2021, 08:55:24 PM
We’re offering nothing bar setting up camp in our box.
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 08:55:29 PM
Post by: richtheholtender on April 21, 2021, 08:55:32 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 08:55:40 PM
Post by: Bad English on April 21, 2021, 08:55:49 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 21, 2021, 08:56:09 PM
Foden is also one of best English talents in last 30 years, no question.
Post by: Rory on April 21, 2021, 08:56:16 PM
Great start with a decent goal, but it has been do one sided since and we have looked like a lower league side at times.
We can't compete with these Super League sides.
Former super league sides!
Sorry, yes.
You can take the team out of the Super League, but you can't take the Super League out of the team.
Particularly when that team has injected enough financial steroids since 2008 to put Lance Armstrong's shrivelled nut to shame. (Not that there's any shame in having one ball, I just couldn't think of a more infamous abuser of steroids.)
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 08:56:29 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 08:56:35 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:56:49 PM
Post by: manic-road on April 21, 2021, 08:56:51 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 08:56:55 PM
Post by: Goldenballs on April 21, 2021, 08:57:01 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 08:57:04 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 21, 2021, 08:57:08 PM
Let’s be honest. We are playing a side that is going to walk away with the title and likely be in another 2 cup finals. To think our team devoid of Jack can stay with this lot is asking a lot. So if you think we look shit well yes we probably do. But they have done this to way better sides. I don’t see the reason to keep pointing that out tonight. Different when it’s against Fulham or Brighton or the like.
Sunday will be a better gauge. Win that and we can still be top half again.
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 08:57:10 PM
Post by: CT on April 21, 2021, 08:57:14 PM
Post by: mrfuse on April 21, 2021, 08:57:25 PM
Let’s be honest. We are playing a side that is going to walk away with the title and likely be in another 2 cup finals. To think our team devoid of Jack can stay with this lot is asking a lot. So if you think we look shit well yes we probably do. But they have done this to way better sides. I don’t see the reason to keep pointing that out tonight. Different when it’s against Fulham or Brighton or the like.
Some of that is true but Im fed up of teams rolling over for Man city. I honestly don't rate them that much.
Post by: German James on April 21, 2021, 08:57:33 PM
Post by: murgsy on April 21, 2021, 08:57:43 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 08:57:44 PM
Post by: paul_e on April 21, 2021, 08:57:45 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 08:57:45 PM
We to the pub for the first in about 6 months and came home to
switch on at 1.0
Sorry guys should have stayed outside in the cold.
Post by: ez on April 21, 2021, 08:58:12 PM
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 21, 2021, 08:58:32 PM
Post by: Skerra on April 21, 2021, 08:58:36 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 08:58:53 PM
Post by: Nunkin1965 on April 21, 2021, 08:58:57 PM
Post by: Bad English on April 21, 2021, 08:58:59 PM
Post by: paul_e on April 21, 2021, 08:59:17 PM
Post by: CT on April 21, 2021, 08:59:21 PM
Post by: puppyfeat on April 21, 2021, 08:59:30 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on April 21, 2021, 08:59:37 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:59:39 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 21, 2021, 08:59:40 PM
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 21, 2021, 08:59:53 PM
But what I hate more is how starstruck we are when we play them. It's like those celebrity pro-am games where the pros take it easy with the celebs and let them do their thing, that's how we seem when we play them.
I wish we'd press them more, and get more physical. It's well established that Kloppball beats Pepball, we should try at least and swamp their defenders with the press now and again.
Davis on at HT for the physicality.
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 21, 2021, 08:59:57 PM
More likely Man. City get another 2 goals.
Must get Davis on at half time just to get it to stick upfront now, don't really understand why Ollie is just drifting around the halfway line. This type of game he needs to be about 20 yards inside his own half offering himself whenever we get the ball on edge of the box to get the moves going.
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 08:59:58 PM
Post by: Edvard Remberg on April 21, 2021, 09:00:02 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:00:22 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 21, 2021, 09:00:30 PM
Post by: paul_e on April 21, 2021, 09:00:35 PM
Post by: ez on April 21, 2021, 09:00:37 PM
Post by: Goldenballs on April 21, 2021, 09:00:41 PM
Post by: Richard E on April 21, 2021, 09:00:44 PM
Post by: wolfman999 on April 21, 2021, 09:00:54 PM
Great start with a decent goal, but it has been do one sided since and we have looked like a lower league side at times.
We can't compete with these Super League sides.
Former super league sides!
Sorry, yes.
You can take the team out of the Super League, but you can't take the Super League out of the team.
Particularly when that team has injected enough financial steroids since 2008 to put Lance Armstrong's shrivelled nut to shame. (Not that there's any shame in having one ball, I just couldn't think of a more infamous abuser of steroids.)
:)
Post by: CT on April 21, 2021, 09:01:12 PM
Post by: Bad English on April 21, 2021, 09:01:19 PM
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 21, 2021, 09:01:33 PM
Post by: mrfuse on April 21, 2021, 09:01:48 PM
I fucking hate Man City and always have.
But what I hate more is how starstruck we are when we play them. It's like those celebrity pro-am games where the pros take it easy with the celebs and let them do their thing, that's how we seem when we play them.
I wish we'd press them more, and get more physical. It's well established that Kloppball beats Pepball, we should try at least and swamp their defenders with the press now and again.
Davis on at HT for the physicality.
I totally agree.
Post by: Nev on April 21, 2021, 09:01:58 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:02:10 PM
Post by: Baldy on April 21, 2021, 09:02:31 PM
Fuck off Baldy
Charming :)
Post by: Ducksworthy on April 21, 2021, 09:02:33 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 09:02:40 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:03:34 PM
We can beat 10 men.
Villa, villa, Villa !!!
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:03:35 PM
Not you ,BaldyFuck off Baldy
Charming :)
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 09:03:37 PM
Post by: mrfuse on April 21, 2021, 09:03:40 PM
Post by: baddowvillans on April 21, 2021, 09:03:46 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 21, 2021, 09:04:17 PM
Post by: manic-road on April 21, 2021, 09:05:03 PM
Post by: Goldenballs on April 21, 2021, 09:05:08 PM
How many player would they have to lose before we could compete.
Another 2 should even it up.
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 09:05:28 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 09:06:00 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:06:22 PM
2nd half hook Bert, Davis onLuiz surely
Post by: AV82EC on April 21, 2021, 09:07:00 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 09:07:14 PM
You'd have to be mental to take Traore off when we're playing against ten men.
He's been hopeless.
Post by: BC Villain on April 21, 2021, 09:07:14 PM
Post by: bilsim on April 21, 2021, 09:07:28 PM
Post by: john e on April 21, 2021, 09:07:36 PM
But I’ve seen plenty of teams do more with the ball against them then we have
Rabbits in headlights for most of that first half
Post by: eamonn on April 21, 2021, 09:07:40 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 09:07:56 PM
Post by: darren woolley on April 21, 2021, 09:08:30 PM
Post by: Steve67 on April 21, 2021, 09:08:40 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 09:08:54 PM
You'd have to be mental to take Traore off when we're playing against ten men.
He's been hopeless.
Hasn't been great, still our most likely player to stretch them and make something happen.
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 09:09:11 PM
How many player would they have to lose before we could compete.Well, they did give us a head start
Post by: Nev on April 21, 2021, 09:09:15 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 21, 2021, 09:10:08 PM
Post by: Skerra on April 21, 2021, 09:10:56 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 09:11:36 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 21, 2021, 09:11:53 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:12:10 PM
If luiz commits to a tackle, they don’t score that second goal?
Post by: Monty on April 21, 2021, 09:12:16 PM
Post by: enigma on April 21, 2021, 09:12:23 PM
Post by: Rory on April 21, 2021, 09:13:26 PM
Great to have good old football back.
Yep, oh for the days when all you had to do was spend £2b on players and pay them £10m a week in wages and you'd become decent. The Super League killed the romanticism of football 😥
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:13:38 PM
Post by: devilla on April 21, 2021, 09:14:00 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 09:14:02 PM
The corner is knocked away, it drops between luiz and a Man City player...luiz with a half arsed challenge, ball played wide, cross, goal.If luiz commits to a tackle, they don’t score that second goal?
Post by: baddowvillans on April 21, 2021, 09:14:31 PM
I'm with you. It was a half hearted challenge for a ball that he was favourite for. We still have too many players bottling it or being wasteful with the ball.
Post by: Nev on April 21, 2021, 09:14:43 PM
Fuck off, just fuck off.
Post by: brontebilly on April 21, 2021, 09:14:55 PM
You'd have to be mental to take Traore off when we're playing against ten men.
Leaving him on and we are effectively playing with 10....maybe with more space he might get into the game but it's a fair old risk. Our midfield set up is tactically naive. Luiz left of Nakamba and too far ahead of the ball. We simply have to play with two 6s. Nakamba is nowhere near good enough to be taking the ball from the back. A complete mess of Smiths own making.
The gulf in quality between both teams is huge. But that red gives us a sniff of a chance. Would like to see us have a proper go. Nakamba is totally lost and didn't track Fodens run for the first. Terrible decision for Martinez for the second.
Great goal from McGinn. Let's get Davis on, shift Watkins left and take their defence on second half.
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 21, 2021, 09:15:34 PM
I fully expect them to dominate even with ten men. We're not very good in possession at all.
I agree, that pass Doug did just before the second summed it up.
He gets the ball on the edge of the box, looks up to see Cash and makes it obvious he's going to pass towards him. Cash just stands and waits for the ball to come to him and Zinchenko just nips in and wins the free kick on edge of the box.
Man. City just levels above, instant first time passing and players moving into the space where they know where the ball is going. Not just 100ms worth of talent but relentlessly drilled on the training pitch.
Post by: CT on April 21, 2021, 09:16:15 PM
Post by: nick harper on April 21, 2021, 09:17:34 PM
I fucking hate Man City and always have.
But what I hate more is how starstruck we are when we play them. It's like those celebrity pro-am games where the pros take it easy with the celebs and let them do their thing, that's how we seem when we play them.
I wish we'd press them more, and get more physical. It's well established that Kloppball beats Pepball, we should try at least and swamp their defenders with the press now and again.
Davis on at HT for the physicality.
I totally agree.
Drives me mad as well. They have so much space around the area - we just don’t close down well enough for all Smith talks about it. Leeds made it much harder for them last week, even with 10 men.
Post by: Des Little on April 21, 2021, 09:18:18 PM
Post by: Mister E on April 21, 2021, 09:18:19 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 09:18:29 PM
Blind optimism... just have a feeling in my waters
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:19:11 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:19:16 PM
Yes.
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 21, 2021, 09:19:19 PM
At least we've done something instead of waiting for hour mark and 1-3 down.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 09:19:38 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 09:20:21 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 09:20:24 PM
Post by: devilla on April 21, 2021, 09:20:29 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:20:29 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:21:04 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 21, 2021, 09:21:23 PM
Post by: wolfman999 on April 21, 2021, 09:22:05 PM
Southgate telling Jack how good foden is.
Probably Mason Mount.
Post by: villabear on April 21, 2021, 09:22:34 PM
Southgate telling Jack how good foden is.
And asking him about that shit coat he’s got on. “IT’S CHANEL”
Post by: Diablo on April 21, 2021, 09:22:53 PM
For some reason, I want to put £5 on Keinan to score the winner tonight.Do it! The odds must be pretty good!?
Blind optimism... just have a feeling in my waters
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 09:23:20 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:24:01 PM
Post by: baddowvillans on April 21, 2021, 09:24:14 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 09:25:31 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 09:25:43 PM
Post by: olaftab on April 21, 2021, 09:26:30 PM
Laporte on for Jesus for them. Thank christ for that....So they will play with a very false number 9.
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:26:41 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 21, 2021, 09:27:01 PM
Come on Villa, we can do these.
(just try and retain some possession please and cut out the sloppy passing)
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:27:18 PM
Post by: enigma on April 21, 2021, 09:27:33 PM
Worth remembering that Leeds beat these when down to ten men themselves so not impossible I suppose. Thing is though they're the one team that are as well drilled as Man City and with a clearly defined style. I just can't see what our style is supposed to be these days.I fully expect them to dominate even with ten men. We're not very good in possession at all.
I agree, that pass Doug did just before the second summed it up.
He gets the ball on the edge of the box, looks up to see Cash and makes it obvious he's going to pass towards him. Cash just stands and waits for the ball to come to him and Zinchenko just nips in and wins the free kick on edge of the box.
Man. City just levels above, instant first time passing and players moving into the space where they know where the ball is going. Not just 100ms worth of talent but relentlessly drilled on the training pitch.
Post by: Steve67 on April 21, 2021, 09:27:44 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:28:06 PM
Post by: olaftab on April 21, 2021, 09:28:29 PM
God Nakamba is so deeply hopeless. He looks like a 12 year old playing grown up football.Can’t believe Smith chose Ramsey to be subbed.
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:28:34 PM
Post by: Diablo on April 21, 2021, 09:29:31 PM
It doesn't help that Jack is outWorth remembering that Leeds beat these when down to ten men themselves so not impossible I suppose. Thing is though they're the one team that are as well drilled as Man City and with a clearly defined style. I just can't see what our style is supposed to be these days.I fully expect them to dominate even with ten men. We're not very good in possession at all.
I agree, that pass Doug did just before the second summed it up.
He gets the ball on the edge of the box, looks up to see Cash and makes it obvious he's going to pass towards him. Cash just stands and waits for the ball to come to him and Zinchenko just nips in and wins the free kick on edge of the box.
Man. City just levels above, instant first time passing and players moving into the space where they know where the ball is going. Not just 100ms worth of talent but relentlessly drilled on the training pitch.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:29:46 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on April 21, 2021, 09:31:30 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:31:36 PM
Post by: Goldenballs on April 21, 2021, 09:31:48 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:32:14 PM
Post by: enigma on April 21, 2021, 09:32:18 PM
Losing a player like that will obviously hurt but we've had long enough to try to adapt. We're so reliant on one player it's becoming a bit embarrassing.It doesn't help that Jack is outWorth remembering that Leeds beat these when down to ten men themselves so not impossible I suppose. Thing is though they're the one team that are as well drilled as Man City and with a clearly defined style. I just can't see what our style is supposed to be these days.I fully expect them to dominate even with ten men. We're not very good in possession at all.
I agree, that pass Doug did just before the second summed it up.
He gets the ball on the edge of the box, looks up to see Cash and makes it obvious he's going to pass towards him. Cash just stands and waits for the ball to come to him and Zinchenko just nips in and wins the free kick on edge of the box.
Man. City just levels above, instant first time passing and players moving into the space where they know where the ball is going. Not just 100ms worth of talent but relentlessly drilled on the training pitch.
That said we've started fairly well this half.
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 09:32:29 PM
All because your first touch is shit
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 09:32:42 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:33:18 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:33:21 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 09:33:23 PM
Post by: Bad English on April 21, 2021, 09:33:25 PM
Post by: jwarry on April 21, 2021, 09:33:33 PM
Post by: AV82EC on April 21, 2021, 09:33:33 PM
Post by: Goldenballs on April 21, 2021, 09:33:38 PM
Post by: baddowvillans on April 21, 2021, 09:33:43 PM
Post by: enigma on April 21, 2021, 09:33:43 PM
Post by: Diablo on April 21, 2021, 09:33:48 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:33:49 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:33:53 PM
Cash you fucking twat.
All because your first touch is shit
Agreed, dismal play.
Post by: Bobby Boy on April 21, 2021, 09:33:58 PM
Post by: manic-road on April 21, 2021, 09:33:59 PM
Post by: Monty on April 21, 2021, 09:34:14 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 21, 2021, 09:34:17 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 09:34:24 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on April 21, 2021, 09:34:32 PM
Post by: LukeJames on April 21, 2021, 09:34:38 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 21, 2021, 09:34:38 PM
Post by: CT on April 21, 2021, 09:34:41 PM
Post by: Diablo on April 21, 2021, 09:34:51 PM
JinxLosing a player like that will obviously hurt but we've had long enough to try to adapt. We're so reliant on one player it's becoming a bit embarrassing.It doesn't help that Jack is outWorth remembering that Leeds beat these when down to ten men themselves so not impossible I suppose. Thing is though they're the one team that are as well drilled as Man City and with a clearly defined style. I just can't see what our style is supposed to be these days.I fully expect them to dominate even with ten men. We're not very good in possession at all.
I agree, that pass Doug did just before the second summed it up.
He gets the ball on the edge of the box, looks up to see Cash and makes it obvious he's going to pass towards him. Cash just stands and waits for the ball to come to him and Zinchenko just nips in and wins the free kick on edge of the box.
Man. City just levels above, instant first time passing and players moving into the space where they know where the ball is going. Not just 100ms worth of talent but relentlessly drilled on the training pitch.
That said we've started fairly well this half.
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:34:56 PM
To make it 9
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 09:34:58 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 09:35:04 PM
Can we get a fucking grip of this season and not piss it up the wall.
Too late
Post by: TopDeck113 on April 21, 2021, 09:35:10 PM
Post by: DrGonzo on April 21, 2021, 09:35:35 PM
Post by: brontebilly on April 21, 2021, 09:35:41 PM
Post by: The Edge on April 21, 2021, 09:35:52 PM
Post by: Rudy65 on April 21, 2021, 09:36:07 PM
Nakamba is a waste of space, looks like a kid chasing everyone around. Sell him in the Summer for magic beans, he's garbage.
Always have been from day 1
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:36:08 PM
Post by: baddowvillans on April 21, 2021, 09:36:16 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 21, 2021, 09:36:20 PM
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 21, 2021, 09:36:23 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:36:33 PM
Post by: CT on April 21, 2021, 09:37:23 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 09:37:23 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 09:37:35 PM
But why can’t we just do the simple things right ?
Simple passes,keep a bit a possession, stay on our feet ?
As much as they are beating us, we aren’t helping ourselves.
Post by: jimmygreen on April 21, 2021, 09:37:43 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 09:37:57 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 09:38:03 PM
Is it too late to change my mind about the Super League?
Matty Cash made a Super League tackle, in fairness. Albeit, the Wigan Warriors variety.
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 09:38:07 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:38:20 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:38:24 PM
Post by: manic-road on April 21, 2021, 09:38:31 PM
Here comes Ross!!!!
Can he do any worse than Nakamba?
Post by: devilla on April 21, 2021, 09:38:36 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:38:38 PM
Let’s hope he has his head together as he could be useful.
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 21, 2021, 09:38:41 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:38:53 PM
What is the fucking point of Traore?
Literally no idea.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on April 21, 2021, 09:39:10 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 09:39:11 PM
Post by: Monty on April 21, 2021, 09:39:20 PM
Post by: clash city rocker on April 21, 2021, 09:39:27 PM
Post by: Skerra on April 21, 2021, 09:39:31 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on April 21, 2021, 09:39:40 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:39:53 PM
Post by: mrfuse on April 21, 2021, 09:40:10 PM
Oh good. Barkley’s getting ready.
He has opened up the defence quite a few times in his more recent games, unfortunately its been our own.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 09:40:20 PM
Here comes Ross!!!!
Can he do any worse than Nakamba?
Challenge accepted!
(https://i.ibb.co/x35RBLt/Ej-J2-Yfj-Wo-AE00-N2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x35RBLt)
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 09:40:22 PM
Luiz can go back to Man City. The physical presence of a fart.
I don’t know about that. Some of mine can be quite potent!
Post by: Villan82 on April 21, 2021, 09:40:27 PM
Post by: CT on April 21, 2021, 09:40:55 PM
Here comes Ross!!!!
Can he do any worse than Nakamba?
Challenge accepted!
(https://i.ibb.co/x35RBLt/Ej-J2-Yfj-Wo-AE00-N2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x35RBLt)
Good start to be fair. Set up a City attack and trotted back.
Post by: caster troy on April 21, 2021, 09:41:31 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 21, 2021, 09:41:42 PM
First touch, gives it away. Jesus.
Post by: johnc on April 21, 2021, 09:42:08 PM
Ah. Le grand DrossBe like we are down to 9 players
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 09:42:41 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on April 21, 2021, 09:42:54 PM
Cash is good, but he is prone to all kinds of brainstorms, of which that was a perfect example. Cut that out and he'll be fine.
For heaven's sake, he's a total liability, whilst giving the appearance of giving it all he's got.
Post by: Steve67 on April 21, 2021, 09:43:03 PM
Should have been Chukwuemeka instead of Barkley.
Good shout sir! Same old Dean, same old subs.
Post by: Drummond on April 21, 2021, 09:43:05 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 21, 2021, 09:43:27 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 09:43:39 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:43:41 PM
Post by: baddowvillans on April 21, 2021, 09:43:57 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 09:44:20 PM
Cash is good, but he is prone to all kinds of brainstorms, of which that was a perfect example. Cut that out and he'll be fine.
For heaven's sake, he's a total liability, whilst giving the appearance of giving it all he's got.
He’s not at all. He’s a young full back still learning the game at the top level. He’s had a brilliant first season. He’s made mistakes along the way. It happens.
Post by: Holte132 on April 21, 2021, 09:44:31 PM
Why the hell is Smith persevering with Barkley?
He's banking on him coming good soon
Post by: NorthYvillan on April 21, 2021, 09:45:08 PM
How is that not a penalty against Silva?
Konsa isn't Harry Kane/Jesus........
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:45:24 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2021, 09:45:24 PM
Why the hell is Smith persevering with Barkley?
I do wonder had we had a player like Bellingham would we ever have done what Dortmund have done and thrown him in at the highest level? I very much doubt we would have.
Post by: Goldenballs on April 21, 2021, 09:45:43 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 21, 2021, 09:45:59 PM
Should have been Chukwuemeka instead of Barkley.
Good shout sir! Same old Dean, same old subs.
Eh?
Davis on at half time for a midfielder. Then we go down to 10 men, losing a defender so he puts on an attacking player for a defensive one.
Post by: Edvard Remberg on April 21, 2021, 09:46:05 PM
Lost his head a few times this season. Need better mentality. Will learnCash is good, but he is prone to all kinds of brainstorms, of which that was a perfect example. Cut that out and he'll be fine.
For heaven's sake, he's a total liability, whilst giving the appearance of giving it all he's got.
He’s not at all. He’s a young full back still learning the game at the top level. He’s had a brilliant first season. He’s made mistakes along the way. It happens.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:46:35 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on April 21, 2021, 09:46:59 PM
Post by: Edvard Remberg on April 21, 2021, 09:47:04 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 09:47:23 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:47:28 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:48:06 PM
4 wins in 18. Very, very poor.
Relegation form. We need better.
Post by: brontebilly on April 21, 2021, 09:48:14 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:48:21 PM
It’s 60Chukwuemeka time. !!!
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 09:48:27 PM
We keep hold of it for 2 or 3 seconds.
Post by: Edvard Remberg on April 21, 2021, 09:48:31 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:48:37 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 09:48:42 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on April 21, 2021, 09:48:53 PM
Post by: caster troy on April 21, 2021, 09:49:03 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 21, 2021, 09:49:12 PM
Cash is good, but he is prone to all kinds of brainstorms, of which that was a perfect example. Cut that out and he'll be fine.
For heaven's sake, he's a total liability, whilst giving the appearance of giving it all he's got.
He’s not at all. He’s a young full back still learning the game at the top level. He’s had a brilliant first season. He’s made mistakes along the way. It happens.
Quite. He's trying really hard, is young and developing.
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 21, 2021, 09:49:15 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:49:38 PM
Fuck it’s el GhaziFfs
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:50:22 PM
Post by: baddowvillans on April 21, 2021, 09:50:38 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 09:50:42 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 21, 2021, 09:51:00 PM
Fuck it’s el GhaziBut at least it’s Traore off
Post by: Drummond on April 21, 2021, 09:51:00 PM
No, no he didn't.
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 09:51:18 PM
Post by: Bobby Boy on April 21, 2021, 09:51:28 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on April 21, 2021, 09:51:42 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 21, 2021, 09:52:41 PM
Post by: Rudy65 on April 21, 2021, 09:52:46 PM
In other news,is McGinn playing?
Last seen playing in the championship league play off final
Post by: BC Villain on April 21, 2021, 09:52:51 PM
Cash is good, but he is prone to all kinds of brainstorms, of which that was a perfect example. Cut that out and he'll be fine.
For heaven's sake, he's a total liability, whilst giving the appearance of giving it all he's got.
He’s not at all. He’s a young full back still learning the game at the top level. He’s had a brilliant first season. He’s made mistakes along the way. It happens.
He's done well, but that was inexcusable tonight I'm afraid. Smith ought to haul him over the coals for that
Post by: olaftab on April 21, 2021, 09:53:26 PM
At least with only 10 men we can't playCorrected for you.4-3-3.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 21, 2021, 09:53:28 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 09:53:30 PM
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 21, 2021, 09:53:31 PM
I am beginning to believe there is no attention paid to ball retention in training as it would not be possible to work on that and still give the ball away as much as we do.
The square balls annoy the hell out me. We are losing, we should be passing forwards not square. And never, ever blind square passes 40yds from our own goal, Mr McGinn!
Post by: Holte132 on April 21, 2021, 09:54:00 PM
In other news,is McGinn playing?
Last seen playing in the championship league play off final
Last seen scoring after 20 seconds tonight
Post by: paul_e on April 21, 2021, 09:54:15 PM
No way a foul by Doug !
agreed, some of the free kicks they've been given have been soft as shit.
Post by: Steve67 on April 21, 2021, 09:54:27 PM
Barkley chased that down well there.
No, no he didn't.
Attacking player? My arse!!
Post by: Goldenballs on April 21, 2021, 09:54:31 PM
Post by: jwarry on April 21, 2021, 09:54:35 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on April 21, 2021, 09:54:51 PM
Post by: Diablo on April 21, 2021, 09:55:03 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:55:22 PM
That doesn't give him a free passIn other news,is McGinn playing?
Last seen playing in the championship league play off final
Last seen scoring after 20 seconds tonight
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 09:55:47 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 09:55:55 PM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 21, 2021, 09:56:04 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 09:56:07 PM
Post by: Holte132 on April 21, 2021, 09:56:34 PM
That doesn't give him a free passIn other news,is McGinn playing?
Last seen playing in the championship league play off final
Last seen scoring after 20 seconds tonight
That's sort of what I was meaning to imply - he scored but done nothing much since
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 09:56:34 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 09:56:47 PM
Post by: mrfuse on April 21, 2021, 09:57:23 PM
I hope PSG beat these ******* I'd hate for them to win a treble
Agreed, I know we aren't exciting to watch but with all the money they have have you would think they could win and entertain.
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 09:57:28 PM
Post by: The Edge on April 21, 2021, 09:58:02 PM
Post by: ez on April 21, 2021, 09:58:14 PM
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 09:59:42 PM
All it takes is a poor midfield to make the whole team look poor.Or one man to make them look like world beaters.
Post by: Bryan on April 21, 2021, 10:00:14 PM
Who is the commentator on Sky? He seems to have had an endless stream of negative stats about us tonight.
Andy Hinchcliffe (born Manchester, 100+ games for Man City)
Not sure who the “main” commentator is. Some sky rent a gob.
Post by: CT on April 21, 2021, 10:00:16 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 10:00:20 PM
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 10:00:52 PM
Who is the commentator on Sky? He seems to have had an endless stream of negative stats about us tonight.
We’ve been shit for months, so to be expected.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 10:01:01 PM
Post by: mrfuse on April 21, 2021, 10:01:13 PM
Is that humming noise in the background the generators?Grealish snoring.
Post by: Diablo on April 21, 2021, 10:01:29 PM
Who is the commentator on Sky? He seems to have had an endless stream of negative stats about us tonight.Is it Russell Osman?
Post by: baddowvillans on April 21, 2021, 10:01:37 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 21, 2021, 10:02:12 PM
Post by: Villan82 on April 21, 2021, 10:02:21 PM
Who is the commentator on Sky? He seems to have had an endless stream of negative stats about us tonight.
We’ve been shit for months, so to be expected.
So grateful for our blistering start in the first four games.
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 10:02:29 PM
It's sadly not just the quality that's missing our workrate is way behind City's. Davis quiting on that ball then another example and everything Ross Barkley has done since he came onYes. Walker wasn’t giving up on that.
Levels.
Post by: paul_e on April 21, 2021, 10:02:36 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 21, 2021, 10:02:43 PM
It's sadly not just the quality that's missing our workrate is way behind City's. Davis quiting on that ball then another example and everything Ross Barkley has done since he came onExactly this.Allied to the worst passing I can ever remember.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 10:02:51 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 10:03:11 PM
Post by: baddowvillans on April 21, 2021, 10:03:12 PM
Who is the commentator on Sky? He seems to have had an endless stream of negative stats about us tonight.Is it Russell Osman?
Andy Hinchcliffe (ex City) is the co commentator and so biased. All we have is Bent who is hardly a Villa fanatic
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 21, 2021, 10:03:15 PM
Post by: balloubaby on April 21, 2021, 10:03:26 PM
Post by: Smirker on April 21, 2021, 10:03:30 PM
4 wins in 18. Very, very poor.
Is that our league form? That's relegation form wtf.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 21, 2021, 10:03:44 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 10:03:48 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 21, 2021, 10:03:52 PM
But equally, we’re not creating many chances. We’re not having many shots. That has been part of the drop off in the New Year.
A learning curve this season. With the right investment - which I’m sure will be forthcoming - we’ll be better next season.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 10:05:01 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on April 21, 2021, 10:05:10 PM
Who is the commentator on Sky? He seems to have had an endless stream of negative stats about us tonight.
Andy Hinchcliffe (born Manchester, 100+ games for Man City)
Not sure who the “main” commentator is. Some sky rent a gob.
Equally bad on Radio 5 - Michael Brown - ex City.
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 10:06:04 PM
Post by: Goldenballs on April 21, 2021, 10:06:20 PM
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 10:06:23 PM
Post by: Holte132 on April 21, 2021, 10:06:53 PM
Who is the commentator on Sky? He seems to have had an endless stream of negative stats about us tonight.
Andy Hinchcliffe (born Manchester, 100+ games for Man City)
Not sure who the “main” commentator is. Some sky rent a gob.
Equally bad on Radio 5 - Michael Brown - ex City.
Michael Brown's opinion of the Stones sending off
VAR see the contact on the slow motion - John Stones comes across and hesitates and then goes to play the ball. Yes, he catches him it's a yellow it's not one where he's below the knee and the leg's planted where you can seriously injure someone, it's really high. The referees need to understand the difference in contact, at this point the referees don't understand that.
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 10:07:01 PM
Would love Davis to nick a goal
Nurse!
Post by: jwarry on April 21, 2021, 10:07:39 PM
Would love Davis to nick a goal
For that he’d have to touch the ball!
Post by: paul_e on April 21, 2021, 10:07:50 PM
It's sadly not just the quality that's missing our workrate is way behind City's. Davis quiting on that ball then another example and everything Ross Barkley has done since he came on
I disagree, I think we've worked rally hard, the problem is that when you defend for long periods it's a lot more tiring (mentally as much as physically) and it's taken it out of us. In the first half of the season we worked as hard as anyone. We need more of the ball, the passing is comfortably the biggest weakness for us in the last few months.
Post by: TonyD on April 21, 2021, 10:08:16 PM
Doctor more like ha haWould love Davis to nick a goal
Nurse!
Post by: Skerra on April 21, 2021, 10:08:22 PM
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 10:08:33 PM
Post by: brontebilly on April 21, 2021, 10:09:02 PM
Who is the commentator on Sky? He seems to have had an endless stream of negative stats about us tonight.
Andy Hinchcliffe (born Manchester, 100+ games for Man City)
Not sure who the “main” commentator is. Some sky rent a gob.
Equally bad on Radio 5 - Michael Brown - ex City.
Michael Brown's opinion of the Stones sending off
VAR see the contact on the slow motion - John Stones comes across and hesitates and then goes to play the ball. Yes, he catches him it's a yellow it's not one where he's below the knee and the leg's planted where you can seriously injure someone, it's really high. The referees need to understand the difference in contact, at this point the referees don't understand that.
Michael Brown (if I'm thinking of the right guy) was a complete thug on the pitch
Post by: andyh on April 21, 2021, 10:09:07 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 10:09:16 PM
Post by: mrfuse on April 21, 2021, 10:09:39 PM
It's sadly not just the quality that's missing our workrate is way behind City's. Davis quiting on that ball then another example and everything Ross Barkley has done since he came on
I disagree, I think we've worked rally hard, the problem is that when you defend for long periods it's a lot more tiring (mentally as much as physically) and it's taken it out of us. In the first half of the season we worked as hard as anyone. We need more of the ball, the passing is comfortably the biggest weakness for us in the last few months.
Well I must be watching a different game. We've worked really hard?
Post by: Pete3206 on April 21, 2021, 10:09:50 PM
Post by: clash city rocker on April 21, 2021, 10:09:56 PM
Doctor more like ha haWould love Davis to nick a goal
Nurse!
He couldn't nick bog roll from Tesco's.
Post by: Steve67 on April 21, 2021, 10:10:53 PM
A significant improvement on last season at least.
Well, maybe the first half a dozen games.
Post by: Ads on April 21, 2021, 10:11:04 PM
Oh well. Best side in Europe and half of my least favourite fixture of the season.
Post by: Risso on April 21, 2021, 10:11:37 PM
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 21, 2021, 10:11:56 PM
Very poor form without Grealish, as always. Smith has no clue what to do without him.
Post by: paul_e on April 21, 2021, 10:12:03 PM
It's sadly not just the quality that's missing our workrate is way behind City's. Davis quiting on that ball then another example and everything Ross Barkley has done since he came on
I disagree, I think we've worked rally hard, the problem is that when you defend for long periods it's a lot more tiring (mentally as much as physically) and it's taken it out of us. In the first half of the season we worked as hard as anyone. We need more of the ball, the passing is comfortably the biggest weakness for us in the last few months.
Well I must be watching a different game. We've worked really hard?
You must be, we've been chasing shadows for about 80 minutes and look like it had got to us. That's no excuse for Barkley though who barely broke a sweat.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 21, 2021, 10:12:53 PM
Post by: deanl123 on April 21, 2021, 10:16:54 PM