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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:15:21 PM

Title: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:15:21 PM
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Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:15:54 PM
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Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: LukeJames on April 03, 2024, 07:16:23 PM
WTF is that?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 03, 2024, 07:16:26 PM
Pau on the bench. Fucking hell.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on April 03, 2024, 07:16:35 PM
Bit weak?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: markeeeebeeee2005 on April 03, 2024, 07:16:51 PM
Paaaaauuuuuu?!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Drummond on April 03, 2024, 07:17:08 PM
This is weird!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: markeeeebeeee2005 on April 03, 2024, 07:17:17 PM
I was happy with just the one arsehole.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: LukeJames on April 03, 2024, 07:17:25 PM
April Fools?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave P on April 03, 2024, 07:17:30 PM
Well that line up suggests we’ve written this game off doesn’t it?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 03, 2024, 07:17:33 PM
That’s the weirdest lineup ever

Are we throwing this fixture?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Drummond on April 03, 2024, 07:18:05 PM

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Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on April 03, 2024, 07:18:17 PM
Seems like it doesn't it.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: markeeeebeeee2005 on April 03, 2024, 07:18:26 PM
Are we sitting this one out?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on April 03, 2024, 07:18:28 PM
So now it's a question of goal difference, which I feel we have blown.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on April 03, 2024, 07:18:55 PM
That’s the weirdest lineup ever

Are we throwing this fixture?

Essentially, yes.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PhilVill on April 03, 2024, 07:19:05 PM
That's screams 'Saturday is far more important' .
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: WarszaVillan on April 03, 2024, 07:19:51 PM
How odd?!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Astnor on April 03, 2024, 07:20:06 PM
Also Man City goes starts with first eleven players on the bench. Most suprise line ups ever.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 07:20:17 PM
Yep seems to me unais happy to take a hit and rest the players like pau and bailey for saturday as a more winnable game.

Ill be stunned if that team gets anything tonight
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 03, 2024, 07:20:34 PM
Well we better win on Saturday.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 03, 2024, 07:20:41 PM
Gulp
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:22:06 PM
We should smash them.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: charleeco7 on April 03, 2024, 07:23:04 PM
Maybe he just thinks the squad is that thin he can’t afford to lose certain players. Pau being one.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: enigma on April 03, 2024, 07:23:33 PM

Weird line ups from both teams. Pau on the bench?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on April 03, 2024, 07:24:01 PM
Are we sitting this one out?

Looks like it. Might come out afterwards that players are carrying knocks or illness. I'm assuming this is Tim's first league start for us?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on April 03, 2024, 07:24:13 PM
Well, I hope all the "free hit" people are satisfied with that line up!

I'm quite excited to see how it goes.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 07:24:55 PM
No Pau, Bailey or Tielemans. Yikes, I hope to be proved wrong but I fear Unai has overthought this.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on April 03, 2024, 07:25:51 PM
Three games in seven days folks.

I wouldn't want to be in the trenches with some here FFS
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Astnor on April 03, 2024, 07:26:04 PM
Can be interesting match though, Zaniolo up against Givardiol can be some encounters.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:26:27 PM
Maybe there's a minor knock or two. I bet the makeshift Man City defence aren't looking forward to facing that lot. It's either going to be beautiful chaos or disasterous chaos. Forza chaos!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on April 03, 2024, 07:26:39 PM
It's not just Sat, we play in Europe next week and I'm sure he has an eye on that. Woolwich are doing the same but then they are up against Luton.

Missing my gig in London because of the shit at Euston so I shall watch it all unfold....

Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on April 03, 2024, 07:26:47 PM
Points to 5 at the back. Wrong tactics in my view. Let’s hope we don’t go down by more than 2 goals. Citeh need to stop their run of not winning against the other top 5 teams….ladies and gentlemen..  I give you Aston Villa!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on April 03, 2024, 07:27:13 PM
And now Emi is out too…
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 03, 2024, 07:27:45 PM
Three games in seven days folks.

I wouldn't want to be in the trenches with some here FFS


Can I be excused from the trenches altogether? I've got asthma and I'm not much use with a shovel.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:27:59 PM
Update: Robin Olsen will start in goal for Aston Villa. Emi Martínez misses out through illness.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on April 03, 2024, 07:28:11 PM
I wonder if it's a case of Emery knowing Duran can't play the way Watkins does, so he's made wholesale changes to try to better suit his style of play? Zaniolo and Duran are quite physical players, maybe we're just going to bash them off the ball for 90 minutes.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:28:21 PM
Ok, now i'm less confident.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 03, 2024, 07:28:32 PM
FFS.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 07:28:36 PM
Update: Robin Olsen will start in goal for Aston Villa. Emi Martínez misses out through illness.

This is going to be a loooooong night.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Astnor on April 03, 2024, 07:29:07 PM
Emi out, thats it then
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 03, 2024, 07:29:09 PM
This is going to be biblical.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: trinityoap on April 03, 2024, 07:29:20 PM
We would be saying that was a decent line up if we were at home to Aldershot in the cup.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave on April 03, 2024, 07:29:27 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't start v Man City as much as he could start as he's not the only option, because it all rests on Emery's tactics as much as confidence in having an inexperienced , temperamental but brilliant striker occupying their defence. Zaniolo, Rogers, and Diaby might all be ahead of him in the Watkins position and would suit the game plan of counter attack and transition. It's two of the four plus Bailey. If Bailey does not start while the other four do, I am not pleased.

I nearly replied to this post along the lines of "that would be nuts, there is literally no chance that those four start and Bailey be the one to miss out. Don't be so silly".

But, "insight" I guess.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on April 03, 2024, 07:29:41 PM
Oh good God almighty.....
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on April 03, 2024, 07:29:48 PM
Reserving judgement until about 10pm…
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:29:49 PM
Come on the Chaos Crew!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 03, 2024, 07:30:50 PM
Didn’t fcuking Olsen throw in three against these when we were 2 up previously?!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 07:31:37 PM
Well, I hope all the "free hit" people are satisfied with that line up!

I'm quite excited to see how it goes.

Yeah we are ecstatic 😒
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on April 03, 2024, 07:31:39 PM
I don't like this.

I don't like this at all.

Looking forward to it all week and then this.

I don't feel optimistic.

Good grief.

Prove me wrong Villa.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PhilVill on April 03, 2024, 07:32:12 PM
Wise move by Emi. The old chewed up digestives spat into the loo routine, saved me many a cross country run at school...
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2024, 07:33:44 PM
Oh dear Lord 😩
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: frank black on April 03, 2024, 07:33:59 PM
We are getting battered IMO

Hope I’m wrong
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: coreyfeldman on April 03, 2024, 07:34:29 PM
Well, guess it's a free hit now so fuck it. See what happens
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on April 03, 2024, 07:34:52 PM
I do love the idea that it's all a clever ploy to mess with Pep. No way he prepared for that line up.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave P on April 03, 2024, 07:35:18 PM
If / when we get battered, I just take solace that the spurs battering didn’t affect us.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 03, 2024, 07:35:46 PM
This is the team that should of started against Ajax  >:(
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 03, 2024, 07:36:01 PM
The goal difference...won't somebody think of the goal difference?!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 07:36:31 PM
Just hope if we lose we lose with pride not another 4-0 or worse.

Just hope chelsea can do us a favour tomorrow night
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 03, 2024, 07:36:58 PM
This is going to be biblical.

Man City are 9/4 to score 4 tonight
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on April 03, 2024, 07:37:47 PM
Definitely took me a second read to digest that lineup.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Si on April 03, 2024, 07:40:06 PM
Tnt saying Olsen in goal...martinez sick
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:40:43 PM
Emi pre-match

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Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on April 03, 2024, 07:40:49 PM
That's screams 'Saturday is far more important' .

But, but Moscow.......
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 07:41:30 PM
Didn’t fcuking Olsen throw in three against these when we were 2 up previously?!

I was just about ok with the line up and thought maybe it’s a good idea keeping a few players out of this one.

I hadn’t noticed Olsen in goal though!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on April 03, 2024, 07:41:31 PM
Emi's a clever boy, saw the CB pairing and thought he'd have the day off.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on April 03, 2024, 07:42:03 PM
I kind of get the midfield set up. There was only Tielemans left he could have put in and I wonder if the game might have passed him by with no-one to play any through balls to.

Emi being out has made my bottom a tad squeakier mind.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on April 03, 2024, 07:42:18 PM
Not so much of a free hit as a free loss!! If I were Unai, I’d suggest he goes one better and ask the ref if we can just concede the match by a 0-2 score line.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 03, 2024, 07:43:08 PM
We'll either lose (as many expected), or Unai will confirm what a managerial genius he is. Losing Emi's a big blow though.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on April 03, 2024, 07:43:42 PM
In all seriousness, I think we're going to enjoy this more than we all think.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on April 03, 2024, 07:44:33 PM
The only thing I'd question in that line-up is not starting with Tielemans.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 07:44:56 PM
I’ve just read Emi is ill, which explains that one.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on April 03, 2024, 07:45:08 PM
Update: Robin Olsen will start in goal for Aston Villa. Emi Martínez misses out through illness.

April Fool ?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 03, 2024, 07:45:30 PM
Just tuned in to TNT to see the pair of cnuts that are Ferdinand and the Klingon

Just when I thought it could not get any worse after the team sheet.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on April 03, 2024, 07:46:29 PM
I'm assuming they're going to play long ...
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on April 03, 2024, 07:46:43 PM
I get it…but the defeatism I’m reading is awful.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:46:50 PM
Doug is captain now that Emi is out.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 07:46:54 PM
how many on here got that team right ?


I thought Zaniolo would strart but in place of Rogers .

Tielmans benched another weird one.  Is he not 100 % fit neither?

oh well . .   just watch the goal difference Villa.

Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on April 03, 2024, 07:47:24 PM
In all seriousness, I think we're going to enjoy this more than we all think.

I was genuinely kind of excited to see such an odd line up, but the lack of Martinez has tempered that a bit.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 07:47:36 PM
Emi out, thats it then
That's it. I'm going for the draw now.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:47:43 PM
I'm assuming they're going to play long ...

Hope not, Shane always scores against us, i'd rather they play Haaland.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DerbyVillian on April 03, 2024, 07:47:54 PM
Wish there was a sofa, I could hide behind.  ;) ;)

This is either going to be fabulous or a huge car crash.

Buckle in Villans; enjoy the ride.

😁😁😁

Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 07:47:55 PM
I didnt even notice emi was out !! Bloody hell olsen ?? This is gonna be a long night

I mean why not give gauci a start ?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Small Rodent on April 03, 2024, 07:48:14 PM
I was okay with the lineup until the Martinez news.

Was watching the game to see how Duran and Zaniolo do, so my main focus has not changed.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: London Villan on April 03, 2024, 07:48:55 PM
I wonder if Spurs had won last night, whether Unai would’ve gone so weak?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on April 03, 2024, 07:49:27 PM
I've been thinking I'd be happy with a draw, now I'm thinking I might be happy with us keeping the defeat down to just a couple of goals. Haaland and De Bruyne on the bench and despite Pep's tirade at him after Sunday's match, Grealish starts.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 07:49:27 PM
Unai is smarter than I, Unai is smarter than I, Unai is smarter than I..

I was excited for this one, but now I'm just nervous. If we can scrap a point here I'll fry my shoe and eat it.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DerbyVillian on April 03, 2024, 07:50:19 PM
 Still showing EMI in goal in the stadium.

I’m clutching at straws🤣🤣
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:50:52 PM
Still showing EMI in goal in the stadium.

I’m clutching at straws🤣🤣

The club have stated he's out.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ez on April 03, 2024, 07:52:02 PM
I expect we will copy arsenal and go for the draw.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Marton on April 03, 2024, 07:52:38 PM
Didnt Konsa say we are playing 9 Cup Finals ....which cup is this one again?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on April 03, 2024, 07:52:42 PM
We beat Bayern Munich with our reserve keeper .......

Not that I'm saying Olsen compares to Spinksy but I just saw a straw floating by and thought a clutch was in order
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on April 03, 2024, 07:53:01 PM
I get it…but the defeatism I’m reading is awful.


Its realism rather than defeatism
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 03, 2024, 07:54:23 PM
Only have 8 on the bench. Don't we usually take extra players?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on April 03, 2024, 07:55:06 PM
Haaland and KDB on the bench for City? Are we both trying to throw the game?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Astnor on April 03, 2024, 07:55:12 PM
Olsen was in goal for Sweden a couple of weeks ago and kept a clean sheet at home against Albania. Reason to be optimistic. 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 03, 2024, 07:55:21 PM
I mean why not give gauci a start ?

He got in huff when Unai said to Emi, "What's-a matter you?"
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: frank black on April 03, 2024, 07:55:31 PM
I just wish I could bring myself to accept defeat and watch something else on catch-up. But I’ll be watching (it’s the hope that kills ya)
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: passport1 on April 03, 2024, 07:55:36 PM
I'll assume tonight's line up is part of the bigger picture our only our genius manager can see. Onwards and upwards.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 07:55:43 PM
suprised Unai's  son isnt on the bench.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:55:48 PM
We're missing 8 first teamers with Emi out. We haven't named a deliberately weak side, only real surprise for me is Pau, and for all I know he may not be 100%.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: wolfman999 on April 03, 2024, 07:55:53 PM
After seeing that line up, I suspect Emi won't be the only one spending a lot of the evening on the toilet.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on April 03, 2024, 07:56:18 PM
Fooked - could see logic if Pau was in back 4 and now without Martinez we need an even freaker result than the freaky freakster
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on April 03, 2024, 07:56:54 PM
We're missing 8 first teamers with Emi out. We haven't named a deliberately side, only real surprise for me is Pau, and for all I know he may not be 100%.

If Martinez is a last minute withdrawal maybe there is a bug or something doing the rounds.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave on April 03, 2024, 07:57:09 PM
Olsen was in goal for Sweden a couple of weeks ago and kept a clean sheet at home against Albania. Reason to be optimistic. 

No mugs either, Albania. Topped their qualification group for the Euros. Olsen to have his one Nyland-vs-Leicester performance in a Villa shirt.

Nailed on.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 07:57:20 PM
Rumours are of stomach bug going around team.

Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DB on April 03, 2024, 07:57:26 PM
Let me know when it’s over.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on April 03, 2024, 07:57:33 PM
I already said I'm watching until the 3rd goal goes in.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on April 03, 2024, 07:58:07 PM
I already said I'm watching until the 3rd goal goes in.

Why? We might get a 4th.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on April 03, 2024, 07:58:19 PM
Didn’t fcuking Olsen throw in three against these when we were 2 up previously?!

Yeah in the space of about 5 minutes as well. Emi can waste that much time taking a couple of goal kicks.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 07:58:29 PM
I already said I'm watching until the 3rd goal goes in.

I'll stick around for our 4th and 5th to complete the twatting.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on April 03, 2024, 07:59:53 PM
If you were playing a crucial game against the best side in the world, I'm not sure this is the team or circumstances you'd choose.  But, well, fuck it really.  UTV
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on April 03, 2024, 08:00:24 PM
Im sensing Escape to victory kind of vibes, someone put Durans arm in a sling will ya
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PhilVill on April 03, 2024, 08:00:29 PM
Rumours are of stomach bug going around team.

That sounds feasible looking at the line up.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:02:25 PM
Olsen looking good in the warm up

(https://media1.tenor.com/m/AP-euSz9zcMAAAAC/soccer-robot.gif)
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 03, 2024, 08:02:32 PM
Diaby, Rogers, Zaniolo and Duran are all players whose form has shown a fairly dramatic upturn of late. Leaving Tielemans out, meh. I don't think he's any good at DM. Pau not playing is worrying as he's only just been eased back in, and I'm more inclined to think that for one reason or another he's not fully fit.

Still, should win this.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on April 03, 2024, 08:03:44 PM
Olsen looking good in the warm up

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Haha!  Obviously a deep fake, Olsen would be slower getting down to that one. 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 08:03:51 PM
Olsen starting now, Martinez suffering with sickness. We're fucked.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Legion on April 03, 2024, 08:03:54 PM
Oh. Well, you never know...
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on April 03, 2024, 08:04:03 PM
HELP!!!!! (In huge letters in jagged font)
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on April 03, 2024, 08:04:30 PM
Pau not playing is worrying as he's only just been eased back in, and I'm more inclined to think that for one reason or another he's not fully fit.

I would agree, except on Saturday he wasn't wearing the tape on his thigh that he had in previous games.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 03, 2024, 08:04:46 PM
A big chance for Olsen to prove his doubters wrong.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Woody17 on April 03, 2024, 08:05:51 PM
In all seriousness, I think we're going to enjoy this more than we all think.
I’ll have what you’re drinking please.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Holy Trinity on April 03, 2024, 08:05:58 PM
Nothing expected here. Just don't ship a ton of goals and ruin our goal difference.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ger Regan on April 03, 2024, 08:06:08 PM
Right, let's get this fucking over with.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on April 03, 2024, 08:07:25 PM
A big chance for Olsen to prove his doubters wrong.

Playing behind Lenglet and Carlos he'll certainly have plenty of chances to prove how good a shotstopper he is
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hillbilly on April 03, 2024, 08:07:42 PM
Just seen the team. I’m wondering whether to go back to bed.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 08:09:19 PM
This is going to be like the 6-1 home defeat I'm afraid. Fucking hell, that's the GD bollocksed.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on April 03, 2024, 08:09:42 PM
A mate in our whattsapp group has heard summat about there being a sickness bug in the camp.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:09:45 PM
Just seen the team. I’m wondering whether to go back to bed.

Im sure the decision will be made for you 10 mins in 😂
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Richard on April 03, 2024, 08:09:55 PM
Incredible to think that only 4 of tonight's line up started in the home game v these.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 03, 2024, 08:11:20 PM
A mate in our whattsapp group has heard summat about there being a sickness bug in the camp.


I can't see it being anything else.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:12:25 PM
I wonder if Spurs had won last night, whether Unai would’ve gone so weak?

was just saying that to my toffees mate and he agreed
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 08:12:59 PM
Right come on Villa. Give it your best shot. IEWT.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on April 03, 2024, 08:13:32 PM
Not well enough to go out to the pub so it's Extreme Score Avoidance until now and Match of the Day. "Internet" what's that..

..wish I"d held off my 10-5 bet till just now, odds must've shot up...
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on April 03, 2024, 08:14:37 PM
I'm already frustrated with the commentary on the channel I'm watching.  It's gonna be a long night!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 03, 2024, 08:14:43 PM
Not well enough to go out to the pub so it's Extreme Score Avoidance until now and Match of the Day. "Internet" what's that..

..wish I"d held off my 10-5 bet till just now, odds must've shot up...

We're 13/1 to win now, they're 1/6.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on April 03, 2024, 08:15:18 PM
From the team that started in the home match against Man City, only Carlos, Konsa, Digne and Luiz are starting tonight, which says it all.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on April 03, 2024, 08:15:29 PM
Fuck me, that's a scary lineup.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on April 03, 2024, 08:15:38 PM
A big chance for Olsen to prove his doubters wrong.

Playing behind Lenglet and Carlos he'll certainly have plenty of chances to prove how good a shotstopper he is

😂 I think Alvarez is a clever selection by Guardiola. Fear his movement will destroy Carlos.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:15:52 PM
Come on you chaos boys!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Steve67 on April 03, 2024, 08:15:56 PM
This is a free hit, as long as we don't get hammered.  Very brave line-up even though they too, have some massive quality not starting. 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:16:00 PM
A mate in our whattsapp group has heard summat about there being a sickness bug in the camp.

Could be true as they just said martinez is out with illness
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 08:16:18 PM
Oh well. Here goes… Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc is the wine of choice tonight…
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on April 03, 2024, 08:16:42 PM
Mccoist is fucking me off already
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 03, 2024, 08:17:38 PM
Oh well. Here goes… Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc is the wine of choice tonight…

Your selection tonight will probably prove better than Unai's.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on April 03, 2024, 08:17:44 PM
Fuck, Ally McCoist!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 08:18:22 PM
Oh well. Here goes… Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc is the wine of choice tonight…

Your selection will probably prove better than Unai's.

I hope so - especially as Sophie chose this tonight!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:18:25 PM
Nice move citeh.

Great pass by grealish
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on April 03, 2024, 08:18:25 PM
Oh well. Here goes… Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc is the wine of choice tonight…

I hope you've got a whole case.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on April 03, 2024, 08:19:01 PM
Illness makes sense.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 08:19:09 PM
Oh well. Here goes… Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc is the wine of choice tonight…

I hope you've got a whole case.

Just started bidding on one through the bidding server. Think my bids will go up by the end of the night.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:19:10 PM
Ref not giving us a free for that?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:19:15 PM
Rumours are of stomach bug going around team.

That sounds feasible looking at the line up.

I had a dodgy kebab from Moss Side once after I went to see Villa and HAcienda after.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:19:26 PM
God its like a villa home game 😂
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:19:52 PM
Arsenal 2 up, pressure on Man City.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 08:19:57 PM
Booing Grealish will only make him try harder.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 08:20:07 PM
God its like a villa home game 😂

Our fans sound unbelievable, don't they!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:20:54 PM
Duran down now
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on April 03, 2024, 08:21:01 PM
Ok, thanks ref, seen enough so final whistle now would be just fine. Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:22:35 PM
I got Savage last night and now this twat.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:22:50 PM
Well done Olsen
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 08:24:06 PM
The Cloudy Bay Te Koko lasted 8 minutes into the game.

Sophie has gone to the cellar and pulled out a Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc now.

I think Sophie is feeling this game more than I am.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:24:18 PM
that was a sweaty bum moment
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave P on April 03, 2024, 08:24:48 PM
God its like a villa home game 😂

Our fans sound unbelievable, don't they!

“Robin Olsen, the worlds number 2” lol
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 08:24:48 PM
Good catch Olsen, well done man.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 08:25:04 PM
God its like a villa home game 😂

Our fans sound unbelievable, don't they!

“Robin Olsen, the worlds number 2” lol

Haha excellent!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:25:10 PM
Some sloppy defending there
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:25:37 PM
1-0 to the bad guys
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:25:54 PM
1 0  ffs
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 08:25:58 PM
1-0 to the bad guys

Damn.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:26:07 PM
Of courss and its been coming we look a mess

Game over
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 08:26:11 PM
This is going to be a long night.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:26:25 PM
Of courss and its been coming we look a mess

Game over
Harsh
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on April 03, 2024, 08:26:36 PM
Can we be allowed a goal if we can get over the halfway line?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:26:37 PM
Come on VAR!!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 08:26:45 PM
Oh well, We lasted 10 minutes.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:26:49 PM
Off?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: jon collett on April 03, 2024, 08:26:52 PM
Surely offside?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 08:26:57 PM
Doku off surely?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 03, 2024, 08:27:00 PM
Var. offside
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:27:03 PM
couild be off
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on April 03, 2024, 08:27:13 PM
Back to YouTube documentaries I go
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:27:13 PM
Goal stands.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 03, 2024, 08:27:13 PM
Nope,  given.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:27:19 PM
lets see the lines then???
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stu on April 03, 2024, 08:27:30 PM
This is going to be a long night.

Luckily I'm already a few beers deep, so bedtime soon
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:27:47 PM
Nah, he was off.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 03, 2024, 08:27:51 PM
Fucking shit from the start and fully expected given the line up
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:27:53 PM
That looked onside to me
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on April 03, 2024, 08:27:58 PM
Commentators wanking pretty hard over a fairly average goal.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave on April 03, 2024, 08:28:07 PM
Of courss and its been coming we look a mess

Game over
Harsh

Given his track record from last night it's now given me a massive burst of confidence that we'll hammer them.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 08:28:17 PM
Are Torres and Bailey both ill as well then?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on April 03, 2024, 08:28:26 PM
If we're not up against it enough....
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on April 03, 2024, 08:28:39 PM
Looked tight, would've liked to see the lines though.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 08:28:43 PM
man, I can't stomach this.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 03, 2024, 08:28:51 PM
hopefully they'll declare now like the disgrace of gijon
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: OzVilla on April 03, 2024, 08:28:57 PM
Where were the lines?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on April 03, 2024, 08:29:14 PM
2 x CMs not communicating allowing a free run into box by Rodri. This is going to be a long night.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:29:20 PM
Decent
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:30:02 PM
Their defence is no shakes, we just need to get at them.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:30:09 PM
Looked tight, would've liked to see the lines though.
[/quotonly lines If Villa had scored
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:30:13 PM
Duran off but better
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on April 03, 2024, 08:30:38 PM
It is what it is tonight, dont see Bailey, Tielemans and Torres on the bench unless they’re not 100%
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 08:30:48 PM
That was a great effort by Duran.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on April 03, 2024, 08:31:05 PM
Hate these more than any other club by far.

If Blues played them in the cup I'd supoort Blues.

I dream of the day MC fold.

Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:31:09 PM
Where were the lines?

Villa didnt score
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 08:31:20 PM
Sigh. I'm sick of us turning up to these games believing we're beaten before it even kicks off.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: maidstonevillain on April 03, 2024, 08:31:44 PM
I don't think that was off.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 08:32:01 PM
Where were the lines?
It looked very close and deserved much more scrutiny than the cursory glance it got.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 08:32:06 PM
I had lines on my broadcast..?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on April 03, 2024, 08:32:19 PM
Sigh. I'm sick of us turning up to these games believing we're beaten before it even kicks off.
it's more likely due to the fact we have 4 starters from our last meeting in the team. 7 out.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: alanclare on April 03, 2024, 08:32:27 PM
Why do some people feel that it’s necessary to boo a player, just because he used to play for Villa - and played very well?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on April 03, 2024, 08:32:38 PM
I had lines on my broadcast..?
me too.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on April 03, 2024, 08:33:04 PM
Hate these more than any other club by far.

If Blues played them in the cup I'd supoort Blues.

I dream of the day MC fold.

Yeah, they are like 90s Man Ure, 00s Chelski and 80s Liverpool all rolled into one. I absolutely despise them
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on April 03, 2024, 08:33:09 PM
If I ever hear anybody commiserating with Spurs or Liverpool or anyone else about their "injury problems", I'm going to hunt them down and be sick in their pocket.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 08:33:40 PM
I'm also fucking sick to the back teeth of Rodri. He can fuck off.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on April 03, 2024, 08:33:40 PM
Why do some people feel that it’s necessary to boo a player, just because he used to play for Villa - and played very well?

That's not why he gets booed.

Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 08:33:59 PM
Booking surely for shirt pulling. Oh but no it's them.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:34:13 PM
I'm also fucking sick to the back teeth of Rodri. He can fuck off.

Top player tbf
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:34:22 PM
SCORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRCHIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 03, 2024, 08:34:29 PM
Digne and Zaniolo linking well.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:34:46 PM
CHAOS CREW STRIKE!!!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:34:47 PM
durannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 08:34:52 PM
SCORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRCHIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Things I love to see
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 08:35:01 PM
SCORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRCHIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

You are kidding!??!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hillbilly on April 03, 2024, 08:35:16 PM
Wtf!!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:35:17 PM
Yesssssss duran !!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 03, 2024, 08:35:23 PM
Get the fuck in.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 08:35:24 PM
Blimey! Lovely goal if it stands
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:35:25 PM
That's fucking beautiful
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 08:35:29 PM
Well bugger me!!!!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on April 03, 2024, 08:35:31 PM
Get in!!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on April 03, 2024, 08:35:35 PM
What a fecking goal
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:35:35 PM
SCORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRCHIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

You are kidding!??!

I never fake it.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dazvillain on April 03, 2024, 08:35:40 PM
The chaos crew are in town
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:35:51 PM
VAR check
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:35:54 PM
fuck off VAR
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 03, 2024, 08:36:12 PM
Amazing. Maybe we needed that kick in the bollocks to get us going.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:36:14 PM
and now the lines for Villa
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 08:36:25 PM
SCORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRCHIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

You are kidding!??!

I never fake it.

Haha! Top man, I love it! Get the fuck in! I LOVE Zani's dummy, brilliant!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:36:27 PM
Hw miles on
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:36:28 PM
Close? You having a laugh
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on April 03, 2024, 08:36:29 PM
Fucking hell! Hahaha
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:36:29 PM
Goal stands
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:36:38 PM
how long they spending on our goal
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 08:36:47 PM
No way that's off.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 08:36:56 PM
Goal stands

More things I love to see
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave P on April 03, 2024, 08:37:03 PM
That was so far onside you have to question why they are checking?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:37:03 PM
While the fucks that going var its not even close
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:37:05 PM
Great finish Duran

city come undone there
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 08:37:09 PM
how long they spending on our goal
unreal - that they even needed to check
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 08:37:18 PM
Well fuck my old boots.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:37:19 PM
They wanted to disallow it SO much
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on April 03, 2024, 08:37:32 PM
Superb goal big man.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 08:37:37 PM
lol, VAR check for what..?

Duran take a bow, son. He's got so much promise.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on April 03, 2024, 08:37:39 PM
how long they spending on our goal
unreal - that they even needed to check

It was considerably longer and much more obviously onside.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:37:47 PM
Duran with a unbelievable finish

What a move that was
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 03, 2024, 08:37:57 PM
Brilliant goal, well done Duran.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:38:26 PM
Duran goal

https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1775608651123691943
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:38:31 PM
Thank God for our fans, otherwise it'd be as much atmosphere as the moon
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:38:39 PM
Well done olsen!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 08:38:41 PM
Zaniolo was a bit like Mcginn on the goalkeeper for freekicks there - just pure distraction tactics. I love it.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 08:39:10 PM
Can only hear our fans. Theirs are just silent, the emptyhad lives up to its name.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hillbilly on April 03, 2024, 08:39:22 PM
That was never a throw.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:39:58 PM
That was never a throw.
Agreed
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on April 03, 2024, 08:40:23 PM
Duran is great when he’s pissed off
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 08:40:38 PM
Of courss and its been coming we look a mess

Game over
Are you going to give it a rest now?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on April 03, 2024, 08:40:50 PM
Bit strange but when we scored, McCoist sounded like... Well, like someone had just been sick in his pocket.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 08:41:13 PM
Bit strange but when we scored, McCoist sounded like... Well, like someone had just been sick in his pocket.

Rumours are that it was Emi and half our first team.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave on April 03, 2024, 08:41:16 PM
Zaniolo was a bit like Mcginn on the goalkeeper for freekicks there - just pure distraction tactics. I love it.

Considering how excitable and "run at every ball he can see" he usually is, he was remarkably level-headed in just leaving it.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 08:41:29 PM
Bit strange but when we scored, McCoist sounded like... Well, like someone had just been sick in his pocket.

A post dripping in guilt.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on April 03, 2024, 08:41:52 PM
Bit strange but when we scored, McCoist sounded like... Well, like someone had just been sick in his pocket.
Thought the same
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:41:56 PM
Bit strange but when we scored, McCoist sounded like... Well, like someone had just been sick in his pocket.
Yeah,another "Big 4" apologist
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 08:42:16 PM
Of courss and its been coming we look a mess

Game over
Are you going to give it a rest now?

he jinxed Spurs yesterday. Flin5tone 2.0
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 08:42:18 PM
Zaniolo was a bit like Mcginn on the goalkeeper for freekicks there - just pure distraction tactics. I love it.

Considering how excitable and "run at every ball he can see" he usually is, he was remarkably level-headed in just leaving it.

Mm, agreed. He does have a sophistication to his play, it just hasn't quite come off. I'm glad he's growing into things now.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 03, 2024, 08:42:57 PM
Bit strange but when we scored, McCoist sounded like... Well, like someone had just been sick in his pocket.
Yeah,another "Big 4" apologist

We are in the big 4
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:43:50 PM
Bit strange but when we scored, McCoist sounded like... Well, like someone had just been sick in his pocket.
Yeah,another "Big 4" apologist

We are in the big 4
Not a/c to the meeja
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 03, 2024, 08:44:10 PM
Duran goal

https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1775608651123691943

Not available in my location but this is. https://twitter.com/AVFCchats/status/1775609000110788691

Great ball by Rogers, and finish by Big Bad Jhon.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on April 03, 2024, 08:44:48 PM
Bit strange but when we scored, McCoist sounded like... Well, like someone had just been sick in his pocket.
Yeah,another "Big 4" apologist

Sectarian abuse apologist as well, 'till he quickly backtracked today.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:45:57 PM
fuck off ref

cant we get stuck in no more
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 08:46:02 PM
Zaniolo is doing well on the ball today.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:46:17 PM
Fuck off Grealish
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:46:27 PM
Bit strange but when we scored, McCoist sounded like... Well, like someone had just been sick in his pocket.
Yeah,another "Big 4" apologist

Sectarian abuse apologist as well, 'till he quickly backtracked today.
What was that then?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:46:43 PM
And he's booked
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 08:47:55 PM
Joe booked. Love it, the gobby little shit.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 08:48:07 PM
How the fuck did that gormless twat Carson end up at Man City?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:48:14 PM
Of courss and its been coming we look a mess

Game over
Are you going to give it a rest now?

You are abit late.

Nope ill post what i like thanks
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on April 03, 2024, 08:48:40 PM
Switched McCoist off, and switched Beglin off now.

Watching in silence. Except for my heart beating ten to the dozen
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 08:48:55 PM
How the fuck did that gormless twat Carson end up at Man City?

I wondered that too.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on April 03, 2024, 08:49:52 PM
How the fuck did that gormless twat Carson end up at Man City?
Gormless  yes but earning money for nothing. Clever chap.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:50:11 PM
wtf ref
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:50:53 PM
Hows that not a foul ??
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 08:51:05 PM
wtf ref

seriously.. wtf?

and waves to get up, what a prat!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:51:20 PM
Ref nailing his colours to the mast ,I see
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:51:30 PM
Well saved Olsen!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on April 03, 2024, 08:51:34 PM
Kick Joe to fuck now, get him riled and sent off.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 08:51:42 PM
Ref watching a different game there
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:51:43 PM
Olsen great save
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 03, 2024, 08:51:48 PM
ffs that was gbh on duran they were all having a pop
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 08:52:20 PM
Great save Olsen, well done son.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 08:52:22 PM
Good save Olsen.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Threadgrea
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:52:26 PM
Great save olsen !!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:52:27 PM
Doug booked
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:53:13 PM
Disgrace by Greasy
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on April 03, 2024, 08:53:22 PM
Doug booked
Is that him out for Saturday?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:53:24 PM
This is the 5th season Carson has been there as 3rd choice. Apparently he's highly regarded on the coaching side.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 08:53:31 PM
the level of excitement from the commentators when the oil boys get into the box is wild. wish it went both ways..
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 08:53:39 PM
Get up you greasy diving c***.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:53:40 PM
Thats gotta be one booking for dougie i think until a 2 game ban
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave P on April 03, 2024, 08:54:03 PM
Doug booked
Is that him out for Saturday?

No. If he’s booked on Saturday he’ll get a 2 game ban.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:54:14 PM
Doug booked
Is that him out for Saturday?

I think a booking in the next league game takes him to 10 and a 2 match ban. After that game he's good.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 08:55:04 PM
He’s got to make it through tonight yet!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on April 03, 2024, 08:55:09 PM
Would never want Greadish back
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 08:55:33 PM
Zaniolo back to falling over and giving it away constantly.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 08:55:49 PM
Zaniolo losing ball too cheaply
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 08:56:24 PM
They're getting on top a touch
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on April 03, 2024, 08:56:41 PM
Doug booked
Is that him out for Saturday?

I think a booking in the next league game takes him to 10 and a 2 match ban. After that game he's good.
Cheers
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on April 03, 2024, 08:56:53 PM
Why do our players just seem to bounce off theirs?  Rodri is a big fucker, but the rest of them are average.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 08:57:47 PM
this ref is manc fan then
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 08:58:01 PM
We're not helping ourselves with our clearances quite often.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 08:58:47 PM
Why do our players just seem to bounce off theirs?  Rodri is a big fucker, but the rest of them are average.

Doku looks solid enough
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 08:58:54 PM
Dirty tricks by Rodri
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on April 03, 2024, 08:58:57 PM
BBC live text doing a Duran Duran punathon.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: jon collett on April 03, 2024, 08:59:13 PM
I’ve just been watching the clock all half!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 08:59:45 PM
We've got to get Diaby involved on the break. We're going left every time out.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:00:02 PM
4 mins extra?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:00:26 PM
another Dougie foul
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:00:31 PM
4 mins added time
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:00:46 PM
Doug needs to be careful
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:01:20 PM
2-1 ffs
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on April 03, 2024, 09:01:20 PM
Some of these players will be blowing through their arseholes in the second half - not used to playing these minutes especially without the ball like this.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:01:32 PM
2 1    foden
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:01:35 PM
Beglin needs shooting into the sun
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:01:38 PM
Yep you just knew it right before HT

Lame
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 09:01:48 PM
Grealish asking for a second yellow for Dougie. Carry on booing boys. Twat.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 09:01:51 PM
DAMN
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:02:14 PM
the wall was shite
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on April 03, 2024, 09:02:29 PM
Shit wall
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on April 03, 2024, 09:02:31 PM
Grealish asking for a second yellow for Dougie. Carry on booing boys. Twat.

I think the word you're thinking of is actually C.U.N.T.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:02:36 PM
Mild applause from the home fans
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 03, 2024, 09:02:44 PM
Zaniolo jumped out the way
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on April 03, 2024, 09:02:45 PM
Emery's going to fuming with that defending.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 09:02:48 PM
That’ll be the game sadly, they’ll run through us in the second. Doug probably needs to get hooked.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:02:52 PM
should never have scored that



Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 09:02:52 PM
Amateur hour with that wall there
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 09:02:56 PM
Shit free kick tbh - just awful wall
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:03:03 PM
Twat Zaniolo. Get him off, shit again.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on April 03, 2024, 09:03:06 PM
Slide on your knees you absolute twats. 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 09:03:09 PM
Went through the wall FFS. Can't afford cock ups like that.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 03, 2024, 09:03:19 PM
That's no wall!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on April 03, 2024, 09:03:24 PM
Zaniolo jumping out the way.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:03:26 PM
What a poor wall.

Can you even call that a wall? Move like a fence thats getting blown over
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 09:03:34 PM
The so called wall was fucking pathetic.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on April 03, 2024, 09:03:40 PM
Think Luiz needs to come off. He’s doing his best to give City the advantage and has now succeeded. Also, my bet is he’ll get sent off if he doesn’t get substituted.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 09:03:43 PM
Man, giving away that free kick, the wall. Frustrating from us, after a decent half.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:03:46 PM
we had done ok up to then but giving free kicks outside the box with 2 mins to go ,, its going to happen with a wall like blancmange
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 03, 2024, 09:03:51 PM
zaniola turned his back. just take one in the nut sack >:(
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hillbilly on April 03, 2024, 09:03:56 PM
Why has Fido got Tim’s number 47 tattooed on his neck?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on April 03, 2024, 09:03:58 PM
Fucking disgraceful defending.
Crap defending in the build up.
Pathetic free kick to give away.
And absolutely fucking criminal behaviour from the wall
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: steamer on April 03, 2024, 09:04:14 PM
Rubbish from zavinola
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 03, 2024, 09:04:26 PM
Stand there. That's all you've got to do, fucking stand there.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on April 03, 2024, 09:04:31 PM
Twat Zaniolo. Get him off, shit again.

Eh? He's been good apart from that.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:04:33 PM
Well done lenglet
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on April 03, 2024, 09:04:46 PM
What a shit goal to concede.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:04:47 PM
The way their fans celebrated you'd think it was a 90th minute goal to make it 7-0 v Aldershot in the LC 3rd round, not a vital goal in a title challenge right before HT.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:05:02 PM
Well done Olsen
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on April 03, 2024, 09:05:03 PM
I would genuinely fine Zaniolo 2 weeks wages for that. Fucking coward
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on April 03, 2024, 09:05:19 PM
Zaniolo proving he isn't worth the oxygen he is stealing.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:05:27 PM
HT
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:05:42 PM
Zaniolo proving he isn't worth the oxygen he is stealing.
Not having that
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 03, 2024, 09:05:45 PM
Zaniolo is a fkin disgrace
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on April 03, 2024, 09:05:49 PM
The way their fans celebrated you'd think it was a 90th minute goal to make it 7-0 v Aldershot in the LC 3rd round, not a vital goal in a title challenge right before HT.

Despise them
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 09:05:52 PM
Another good save Olsen.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 09:06:22 PM
some of the comments on here about our own players, you'd think this is a spurs forum. my god, we're playing away at the Etihad with our reserves. I think we've done well for the most part and surely giving it a better go, with fewer resources, than Arsenal did.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:06:40 PM
Twat Zaniolo. Get him off, shit again.

Eh? He's been good apart from that.

No point being good if you do what he done. That was awful for him and totally avoidable goal
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 09:06:53 PM
I think they're going to have to peel the commentators off their seats. I counted 12 times they creamed their pants over City.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on April 03, 2024, 09:06:54 PM
What a gutter that is. Luiz doing his best to get sent off.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 09:06:59 PM
I didn't think Zaniolo has been that bad today. Weak in the wall, of course, but tidy otherwise. Seen more of him that Diaby or Rodgers for instance.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:07:01 PM
Did well overall, should be going in level.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 09:07:11 PM
We’re still in it, we can create something out of nothing. I’d be tempted to bring on Bailey for Diably and be tempted to bring on Tielemans for Zaniola.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Small Rodent on April 03, 2024, 09:07:22 PM
Villa should keep their heads up. Yes, everything from the gifted freekick to the walk was crap, but we’ve played quite decently in parts as an away team.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on April 03, 2024, 09:07:34 PM
Zaniolo proving he isn't worth the oxygen he is stealing.

Rescued two critical points for us this season to keep us in the top 4. A tad harsh!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Steve67 on April 03, 2024, 09:07:52 PM
Take one in the face if you have to, but don't pull away from the other players in the wall, or turn your back.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 09:07:59 PM
Considering the absentees, we've done so well.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 09:08:03 PM
Villa should keep their heads up. Yes, everything from the gifted freekick to the walk was crap, but we’ve played quite decently in parts as an away team.

Definitely, I agree.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on April 03, 2024, 09:08:07 PM
You never, ever see shots going through a wall like that.
Not in any level of football.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:08:13 PM
We can definitely score more against this lot second half.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on April 03, 2024, 09:08:21 PM
What a gutter that is. Luiz doing his best to get sent off.

Nope.  'Villa fan' Grealish doing his best to get him sent off.  That ****** has gone even further down in my opinions tonight.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 03, 2024, 09:08:24 PM
Not a bad performance all things considered, really soft goal to concede.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 03, 2024, 09:09:00 PM
I would genuinely fine Zaniolo 2 weeks wages for that. Fucking coward

Dress him up like a little girl for 2 weeks. Pathetic.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 09:09:12 PM
We've done well - the CB and CM haven't done well enough keeping the ball - shame that the wall was so poor for that. 

I would be tempted to take Morgan off for Bailey seems over his head. 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on April 03, 2024, 09:09:18 PM
Shame to concede just before HT, especially when they've got Haaland and KDB on their bench.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: frank black on April 03, 2024, 09:09:19 PM
Zani oh no! What was he thinking
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 03, 2024, 09:09:21 PM
The Liverpool fans watching think Luiz was fortunate enough not to get sent off, and should be hooked before he is.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on April 03, 2024, 09:09:27 PM
Zaniolo was very poor in the wall, Konsa wasn't great, Luiz is reckless giving free kicks away, it was not good all round.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on April 03, 2024, 09:09:30 PM
I’d take a 2-1 defeat right now. They look like scoring every time they go forward. Diaby May as well not be on the pitch but Duran’s working his socks off.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:09:35 PM
Tim and Olsen deserve a mention, both done well so far.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on April 03, 2024, 09:09:40 PM
Poor second goal to give away but we are far from out of this at the moment.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villa_cads on April 03, 2024, 09:09:54 PM
Overall, broken wall aside, thought we were good value at 1-1. Room for optimism second half, expect Bailey and Tielemans around 60 mins.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on April 03, 2024, 09:10:12 PM
Luiz is an idiot for getting booked and I'd be tempted to take him off but without him our midfield is paper and ribbons. Tielemans doesn't have Luiz's ability and energy off the ball.

The atmosphere sounds shite from the tv. Twice I could pick-out a scowly Shaun Ryder Manc twat swearing and blinding.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:10:13 PM
Tim has looked likeweight at times .  Get Bailey and Youri on now and give it a go.

Dougie needs to be careful .    Gave away possession too easy at times and ref has gave them most stuff.

Grealish is an absolute toss pot .   I remember him diving against us and getting a pen , no idea why the  c n u t  wants to do that and get Doug sent off too.  C n u t .

Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: john2710 on April 03, 2024, 09:10:30 PM
Zaniolo will currently be getting a round of fucks for that. Otherwise all things considered that's about as good as it could be.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villa_cads on April 03, 2024, 09:10:34 PM
Tim and Olsen deserve a mention, both done well so far.

Agreed, Olsen especially has been excellent.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on April 03, 2024, 09:10:54 PM
That line up has played better than it has any right to in all fairness. Was frustrating City and looking a threat in transition.

To concede a goal like that is so fucking triggering
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on April 03, 2024, 09:11:01 PM
Twat Zaniolo. Get him off, shit again.

Eh? He's been good apart from that.

Yeah been very good but that's Sunday league stuff. Carlos and Duran is giving Dias a fair old battle. Rogers and Diaby nice touches at times.

We have battled well considering everything. Look dangerous when we break and scored a cracking goal. Terrible defending for both goals. Worried about Luiz, fortunate not to get a second yellow before half time and Grealish will ensure he gets one.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:11:11 PM
Yes they fuck about with the ball for eons, but the most incisive move of the half was for our goal.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: coreyfeldman on April 03, 2024, 09:11:12 PM
The most classic villa thing you could imagine that was. Played really well considering who's out there. The players will be fuming with Zaniolo
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on April 03, 2024, 09:11:25 PM
I didn't think Zaniolo has been that bad today. Weak in the wall, of course, but tidy otherwise. Seen more of him that Diaby or Rodgers for instance.

He's struggled defensively all half.  Surprised they haven't targeted him more.  What a poor goal to concede after we'd had an OKish half really.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on April 03, 2024, 09:11:47 PM
Being in the wall is literally the only skill I could offer. Stand there and let it hit you ....no goal. He should be getting pelters in the dressing room the lily.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 09:11:58 PM
Zaniolo was very poor in the wall, Konsa wasn't great, Luiz is reckless giving free kicks away, it was not good all round.

Yeah, proper daft from all three of them really.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Le Lapin on April 03, 2024, 09:11:59 PM
Luiz should not be giving away that free kick where he did, shit yellow as well. Zaniola has been doing reasonably well apart from avoiding the free kick.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:12:19 PM
Zaniolo's given the ball away loads, and just falls over when crowded out. Rubbish.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: frank black on April 03, 2024, 09:12:26 PM
Poor second goal to give away but we are far from out of this at the moment.

I reckon if we were a couple up with 10 mins left, their bench could come on and win it.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Small Rodent on April 03, 2024, 09:12:31 PM
That line up has played better than it has any right to in all fairness. Was frustrating City and looking a threat in transition.

To concede a goal like that is so fucking triggering

Yes, that’s the sort of lineup that has struggled against some crap in Europe.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 03, 2024, 09:12:38 PM
One mistake by Zaniolo, and everyone's on his back again 😡. Great fans, eh?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on April 03, 2024, 09:12:45 PM
We were in it up until Luiz and Zaniolo gave them a gift of a goal. They look vulnerable to the counter, but we really needed to get to HT on level terms. We'll be lucky to get a point now.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on April 03, 2024, 09:13:07 PM
Doug probably needs to be replaced, but we can't do without his physicality. Loving Morgan right now and Jhon's goal was a great team effort. We're still in this. UTV
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on April 03, 2024, 09:13:28 PM
Zaniolo's given the ball away loads, and just falls over when crowded out. Rubbish.

Mate, you've just got rage covering your eyes. He's been fine. Better than Diaby for instance.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: frank black on April 03, 2024, 09:13:36 PM
Luiz should not be giving away that free kick where he did, shit yellow as well. Zaniola has been doing reasonably well apart from avoiding the free kick.

Luckily didn’t get sent off, I wonder if Unai will drag him off
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on April 03, 2024, 09:13:42 PM
Zaniolo can't tackle, time a pass or beat a man...how is saying he's a waste of oxygen unfair?  That's without his diving away from a freekick being even taken into account.  Thought Rogers has looked decent in comparison.  Bailey for Zaniolo at halftime, please.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Small Rodent on April 03, 2024, 09:13:50 PM
One mistake by Zaniolo, and everyone's on his back again 😡. Great fans, eh?

It’s just the game.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on April 03, 2024, 09:13:58 PM
Worked hard against largely one way traffic from the fraudsters . Lovely goal by Duran .
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Steve67 on April 03, 2024, 09:14:02 PM
Zaniolo is very poorly defensively full stop.  Does one good thing every three times he gets the ball.  We need more because he could be a really decent player.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on April 03, 2024, 09:14:24 PM
One mistake by Zaniolo, and everyone's on his back again 😡. Great fans, eh?

Its not a mere "mistake" though. It was fucking pathetic and borderline cowardly. Paid an absolute fortune and thinks he's above putting his body in the way of the ball
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on April 03, 2024, 09:15:14 PM
One mistake by Zaniolo, and everyone's on his back again 😡. Great fans, eh?

Its not a mere "mistake" though. It was fucking pathetic and borderline cowardly. Paid an absolute fortune and thinks he's above putting his body in the way of the ball

Yep, kids in the playground will take one in the knackers to save a goal.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 03, 2024, 09:15:18 PM
Calm down!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 03, 2024, 09:15:29 PM
One mistake by Zaniolo, and everyone's on his back again 😡. Great fans, eh?
Mistake?
Cowardice.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 09:15:30 PM
We've done well - the CB and CM haven't done well enough keeping the ball - shame that the wall was so poor for that. 

I would be tempted to take Morgan off for Bailey seems over his head. 

Roger’s looked good I thought, like him a lot.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Small Rodent on April 03, 2024, 09:15:35 PM
Zaniolo can't tackle, time a pass or beat a man...how is saying he's a waste of oxygen unfair?  That's without his diving away from a freekick being even taken into account.  Thought Rogers has looked decent in comparison.  Bailey for Zaniolo at halftime, please.

He didn’t dive, he twisted around.

He was a big part of the goal.

Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on April 03, 2024, 09:16:34 PM
Zaniolo can't tackle, time a pass or beat a man...how is saying he's a waste of oxygen unfair?  That's without his diving away from a freekick being even taken into account.  Thought Rogers has looked decent in comparison.  Bailey for Zaniolo at halftime, please.

He didn’t dive, he twisted around.

He was a big part of the goal.



That's semantics buddy.  He should have stayed where the keeper told him to be.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 09:16:34 PM
Let’s get Bailey on and give them a go.

I’d love nothing better than to get some sort of results against these total c…..
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:16:46 PM
Zaniolo's given the ball away loads, and just falls over when crowded out. Rubbish.

Mate, you've just got rage covering your eyes. He's been fine. Better than Diaby for instance.

He's been dispossessed three times, the most of anybody on the pitch. He's just a liability.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:16:52 PM
One mistake by Zaniolo, and everyone's on his back again 😡. Great fans, eh?

What you expect our fans to applaud him for that ? Rightly getting criticised as it was his fault that went in. Hopwfully hw can make up for it 2nd half
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Astnor on April 03, 2024, 09:17:11 PM
Yes proud of the team given the circumstances. Emerys influence feel of. Rogers very good, also Zaniolo I think. Diaby with all his potential fails to deliver to often. Sorry to say this but Tim is not filling in as he should, way to slow to react and to run just jogging around - Douglases problems seems to be down to hin being alone in DM and Tim not being there ish (see especially the happenings before Douglas s yellow - is he banned for next game?). Get Tielemans and Leon on for Tim and Diaby. And of course in my eyes Emi would have saved those two  given by Olsen.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on April 03, 2024, 09:17:32 PM
I think Zaniolo has been decent apart from the free kick. I wouldnt take him off, Id send him out there knowing he owes us one.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: malckennedy on April 03, 2024, 09:17:46 PM
One mistake by Zaniolo, and everyone's on his back again 😡. Great fans, eh?

It’s just the game.

Not really a mistake. He chickened out of blocking the free kick. That’s a choice.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:17:49 PM
Their 2nd, red sea didn't part as much as that wall

https://twitter.com/CorineG11855/status/1775614950242763054
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ads on April 03, 2024, 09:17:55 PM
Yuri for Dougie and Bailey for Zaniolo. Grealish to get a booking and walk.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on April 03, 2024, 09:18:22 PM
Zaniolo can't tackle, time a pass or beat a man...how is saying he's a waste of oxygen unfair?  That's without his diving away from a freekick being even taken into account.  Thought Rogers has looked decent in comparison.  Bailey for Zaniolo at halftime, please.

We haven't got anyone who can play the 'Ramsey' role well.in his absence. 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 09:19:02 PM
Yep he bottled it in that wall. No two ways about it.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 03, 2024, 09:19:09 PM
Their 2nd, red sea didn't part as much as that wall

https://twitter.com/CorineG11855/status/1775614950242763054
Jumps out the way of the ball, pathetic.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 03, 2024, 09:19:17 PM
Zaniolo proving he isn't worth the oxygen he is stealing.

A bit harsh that. I think he's played well.

Still think we can get something out of this.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: yammers on April 03, 2024, 09:19:22 PM
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Grealish replaced at or soon after half time.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on April 03, 2024, 09:19:35 PM
We are in a timeline where a largely second string villa team can go to the Emptyhad and compete, feeling aggrieved to be behind.

Things aren't that bad!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on April 03, 2024, 09:19:42 PM
Also re : Zaniolo everybody says he does well for Italy, no goals or assists for over 4 years...just saying.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on April 03, 2024, 09:20:45 PM
Zaniolo clearly at fault for the goal, but it was a needless free kick given away by Doug, there was also another one earlier he made, which fortunately went over the bar. I love the bloke, he's had a great season, but more than any other player this season, he given free kicks away on the edge of our box.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:20:49 PM
Zaniolo can't tackle, time a pass or beat a man...how is saying he's a waste of oxygen unfair?  That's without his diving away from a freekick being even taken into account.  Thought Rogers has looked decent in comparison.  Bailey for Zaniolo at halftime, please.
Cos it's nasty and mean spirited
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on April 03, 2024, 09:21:02 PM
All that said...Come on lads lets go and show what we are made of in the second half. 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:21:07 PM
City only have 500m worth of talent to get off the bench
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on April 03, 2024, 09:21:18 PM
It’s always the same isn’t it.
It’s rarely a moment of brilliance that beats us in these games.
It’s always something that is utterly fucking preventable.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 09:21:25 PM
Having watched the replay I'm even more pissed off with their second goal. That free kick was piss poor. Any half decent U16's team would have kept that out.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on April 03, 2024, 09:21:45 PM
Also re : Zaniolo everybody says he does well for Italy, no goals or assists for over 4 years...just saying.

Rescued two vital points for us against Sheff Utd and West Ham, the two points that are keeping us above Spurs in fourth. He was an emergency loan really after Buendia got injured but does everything have to be so black and white?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:22:01 PM
No changes
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 09:22:42 PM
Come on Villa. Just make us proud.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 09:22:58 PM
is this twitter.. the bickering and nasty nature of match threads on H&V has been unbelievable this season. Our best campaign in decades - what is going on?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 03, 2024, 09:23:11 PM
keep it as is for the next 10mins at least
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on April 03, 2024, 09:23:26 PM
Having watched the replay I'm even more pissed off with their second goal. That free kick was piss poor. Any half decent U16's team would have kept that out.

Also fuming as Foden hardly had a kick first half. Shit free kick and he scores.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TelfordVilla on April 03, 2024, 09:23:28 PM
No changes
I'll say it now. Luiz should have been hooked
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 03, 2024, 09:24:20 PM
Come on Villa. Just make us proud.

They have done thus far. 7 players out and not at all outclassed.

Shout out for Olsen, had a great game. Same for Lenglet.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:25:21 PM
olsen another save
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:25:25 PM
Olsen doing well again
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:25:52 PM
Diaby needs to get into the game
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:26:02 PM
Olsen done excellently
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 09:26:10 PM
Another great save by Olsen.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:26:52 PM
Great run Diaby, then a terrible final ball
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 09:27:11 PM
Dibay had to do better there - great run but needed to keep it up there end
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 09:27:14 PM
I’m only just tuning in for the 2nd half, but my god… their ground. It’s soulless.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:27:15 PM
Diaby needs to get into the game

great run , shite final ball
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:27:18 PM
Diaby with a surging run but nobody up with him
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 03, 2024, 09:28:30 PM
Bailey will come on and score.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:28:43 PM
Rodri dive
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on April 03, 2024, 09:29:16 PM
The ref is an utter wanker where Duran is concerned.
Blows up for any little thing Duran does, yet offers him no protection whatsoever
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on April 03, 2024, 09:29:31 PM
Diaby with a surging run but nobody up with him

Actually Digne was up with him
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:29:35 PM
Judging by the lack of atmosphere you'd think the Man City fans were watching UB40 rather than a vital game in the title race.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:29:55 PM
I like Rodri. But man is he a sneaky get
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Steve67 on April 03, 2024, 09:30:31 PM
I like Rodri. But man is he a sneaky get

He is what we lack. 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 09:30:42 PM
I hope to god that we never become as dreadfully soulless and industrial as this bunch of dicks are.

And I hope the gods of FFP relegate them so far that they never recover
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 09:30:58 PM
I like Rodri. But man is he a sneaky get
I don't like anyone that plays for Man City - mercenaries the lot of them
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 03, 2024, 09:31:32 PM
More I see of Rodgers, more I think he will be a great signing.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:31:39 PM
Close! Good move
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:31:47 PM
Id get bailey on for zaniolo soon tbh if baileys fit
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on April 03, 2024, 09:32:01 PM
Great move Villa
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on April 03, 2024, 09:32:08 PM
Shot to easy for keeper.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:32:11 PM
great break from Vila

started by Zaniolo
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:32:18 PM
Close again
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:32:27 PM
Lovely counter
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:32:32 PM
twice close Villa
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 09:32:34 PM
Ooh, nice play there. Perhaps could have done better
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 03, 2024, 09:32:41 PM
Great ball from Zaniolo.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 09:32:47 PM
Luiz should have done better there - great move
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 09:32:49 PM
Lovely move there, Dougie unlucky.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:32:52 PM
More I see of Rodgers, more I think he will be a great signing.
Rogers
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 03, 2024, 09:33:33 PM
More I see of Rodgers, more I think he will be a great signing.
Rogers

sorry
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TelfordVilla on April 03, 2024, 09:34:02 PM
More I see of Rodgers, more I think he will be a great signing.
Rogers
They're both good prospects
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:35:30 PM
honey monster warming up
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 03, 2024, 09:35:38 PM
Still think we can get a goal back, playing well here.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:36:36 PM
Oh Zani
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 09:36:40 PM
This feels like they’ll sucker us with a third
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on April 03, 2024, 09:36:44 PM
Wrong option there
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 09:36:47 PM
I think we can get another here. Get Bailey on… push them back
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Threadgpd
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:37:16 PM
God zaniolo 🤦‍♂️
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:37:21 PM
FFS.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on April 03, 2024, 09:37:25 PM
I think we can get another here. Get Bailey on… push them back

Get everyone on who isn't sick.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 09:37:43 PM
Zaniolo, pass the ball!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 09:37:50 PM
Ok maybe Rogers is having a good game.  He looks like he is blowing though.

Zanilio has been ok bar the wall
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:37:53 PM
Dignes crossing been shite tonight
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:38:18 PM
Get Bailey on, take off Doug and go full chaos!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:38:28 PM
3-1
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:38:37 PM
Rogers has been great.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:38:40 PM
3  1 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 09:38:41 PM
Cock it
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on April 03, 2024, 09:38:45 PM
FFS
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on April 03, 2024, 09:38:45 PM
Shite
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 03, 2024, 09:38:50 PM
So has it been confirmed all these key players are sick tonight?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:39:00 PM
goal difference same as spurs now
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 09:39:16 PM
FFS
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 09:39:18 PM
Bollocks
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on April 03, 2024, 09:39:27 PM
I worry the floodgates are about to open
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:39:29 PM
diaby weak as fuck
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:39:33 PM
Game over

Subs too late unai -ill done for night now. Good night all
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave P on April 03, 2024, 09:39:44 PM
Rodri and Foden are unbelievable
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 09:39:50 PM
Fuck off Foden. And McCoist shoots his load again.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 09:39:53 PM
And there it is. This’ll go on to be 4/5, very bloody annoying.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 03, 2024, 09:40:11 PM
Plenty of time to get two back.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 09:40:14 PM
Bastard Foden been superb, the bastard twat
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:40:15 PM
Diaby just gave up then.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on April 03, 2024, 09:40:18 PM
Diaby might as well not be on the pitch awful tonight.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:40:33 PM
Konsa captain now Doug is off
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:40:51 PM
Diaby might as well not be on the pitch awful tonight.

Agreed, utter shite.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on April 03, 2024, 09:40:55 PM
diaby weak as fuck

Really poor effort there.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 09:41:00 PM
Weird subs
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 09:41:18 PM
Well beating these c*nts 3-4 will feel amazing
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 09:41:28 PM
Diaby might as well not be on the pitch awful tonight.

Ah well, without him we wouldn’t have won on Saturday.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 03, 2024, 09:41:35 PM
diaby weak as fuck
He has been poor tonight with his use of the ball and then put the red carpet out for Rodri.
Game over.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 03, 2024, 09:41:38 PM
well we've had two decent breakaways and not capitalised. Then we get punished.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:41:50 PM
Diaby might as well not be on the pitch awful tonight.


yeah very poor tonight


should have been 4 then
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on April 03, 2024, 09:42:06 PM
I’ll take 3-2 right now.

Bearing in mind what the hell we have going on behind the scenes, this is a good performance.

Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:42:30 PM
That shit fucking free kick has cost us this. Go in 1-1 and it's very different.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hillbilly on April 03, 2024, 09:42:43 PM
We’ve pretty much played our reserve team in this match.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ez on April 03, 2024, 09:42:45 PM
Damage limitation now.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 09:42:50 PM
This could become brutal.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 03, 2024, 09:42:55 PM
Good to see Zaniolo still on the pitch.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on April 03, 2024, 09:43:13 PM
Bastard Foden been superb, the bastard twat
And he'll probably do sod all in the Euros for England now!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 03, 2024, 09:43:26 PM
Who went off? Luiz, Iroegbunam and who else?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on April 03, 2024, 09:43:41 PM
I'd take full time now.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:43:52 PM
I just hope we don't collapse now. This hasn't been a performance that deserves a pasting.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hillbilly on April 03, 2024, 09:43:58 PM
Where’s the booking for Lewis there??!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 09:44:02 PM
Who went off? Luiz, Iroegbunam and who else?

diaby
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on April 03, 2024, 09:44:03 PM
Bastard Foden been superb, the bastard twat

He's been like he always is. He's an above average winger in the Harlem fucking Globetrotters. First goal?  Gift. That one, slightly better.  But fuck me, it's these games he gets his undeserved rep from.  I honestly don't see it with him at all.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TelfordVilla on April 03, 2024, 09:44:28 PM
Who went off? Luiz, Iroegbunam and who else?
Diary for bailey
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:44:37 PM
konsa what you doing ...
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave P on April 03, 2024, 09:44:45 PM
I’m already looking forward to funeralling Brentford on Saturday
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Didier Five on April 03, 2024, 09:45:02 PM
I’ll take 3-2 right now.

Bearing in mind what the hell we have going on behind the scenes, this is a good performance.

I'd take 3-3.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: steamer on April 03, 2024, 09:45:08 PM
Not laying a glove on them last 10 mins
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2024, 09:45:10 PM
Game over

Subs too late unai -ill done for night now. Good night all

You said that after 11 minutes.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 09:45:16 PM
Who went off? Luiz, Iroegbunam and who else?
Diaby
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:45:56 PM
why they winning all the 50/50 's
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:46:13 PM
4-1 Foden
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on April 03, 2024, 09:46:16 PM
Fucking chambers ….wanker
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:46:20 PM
mccoist will spunk now  4  1 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on April 03, 2024, 09:46:26 PM
Oh fuck off!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on April 03, 2024, 09:46:38 PM
4-1 Foden

Damn. When we lose, it's never by fine margins!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 03, 2024, 09:46:39 PM
Please don’t let that chavvy little runt Foden get a third. I couldn’t bear the media jizz fest.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on April 03, 2024, 09:46:55 PM
He's good, isn't he?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 09:46:55 PM
I'm a bit ticked off that this has been another sit back and watch them pass the ball around game. We're better than that.

And for fuck's sake, what was that?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on April 03, 2024, 09:46:56 PM
Bastard Foden been superb, the bastard twat

He's been like he always is. He's an above average winger in the Harlem fucking Globetrotters. First goal?  Gift. That one, slightly better.  But fuck me, it's these games he gets his undeserved rep from.  I honestly don't see it with him at all.

You were saying?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:47:01 PM
fucking chamberss,    what a joke
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:47:07 PM
Please don’t let that chavvy little runt Foden get a third. I couldn’t bear the media jizz fest.

Got some bads news there Jon…
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 03, 2024, 09:47:12 PM
Please don’t let that chavvy little runt Foden get a third. I couldn’t bear the media jizz fest.

Oh dear Jon.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 03, 2024, 09:47:13 PM
Please don’t let that chavvy little runt Foden get a third. I couldn’t bear the media jizz fest.

FFS
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on April 03, 2024, 09:47:19 PM
Fuck off Chambers.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:47:23 PM
Try not gifting them so many goal eh Villa. Moreno on for Duran.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 09:47:27 PM
FFS - so our reserves arent as good as a team with 115 FFP charges.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 09:47:33 PM
They'll need the cleaners in to clear up the jizz in the commentary box.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 03, 2024, 09:47:51 PM
We’ve thrown this game.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:47:52 PM
However bad things are, why is Chambers on the pitch?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 09:47:53 PM
He's good, isn't he?

He’s been different class.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 09:48:02 PM
We’re folding like a deck of cards here.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: markeeeebeeee2005 on April 03, 2024, 09:48:03 PM
This is about what I expected after seeing the starting line up. Maybe what Unai expected to?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 09:48:04 PM
Fucking chambers ….wanker

So many times we've had the ball and just walked it  right into their possession.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on April 03, 2024, 09:48:07 PM
Cameraman pans to the "Polish Blues" scarf in the crowd, ha what a joke club. Hardly anyone on their feet.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on April 03, 2024, 09:48:14 PM
Damage limitation now. Turning off, the Foden jizzfest is too much.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:48:24 PM
We’ve thrown this game.

Yep. Think Emery had written off it like the cup games.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 03, 2024, 09:48:27 PM
This is gonna be a proper decoration job.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on April 03, 2024, 09:48:34 PM
mccoist will spunk now  4  1
Richard Wilford on WM will too,  the Bluenose ****!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on April 03, 2024, 09:48:39 PM
Must be great being financially doped.

Foden would be playing for Liverpool or Chelsea had MC not won the lottery.

I can't wait until they're found guilty.

Lance Armstrong FC.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stu on April 03, 2024, 09:48:46 PM
Is it 4-1 now? Oh man, I never expected this.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:48:47 PM
We’ve thrown this game.
Did you think that at 1-1?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: A|C on April 03, 2024, 09:48:48 PM
Is there any chance Olsen can move when they have a shot?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 09:48:53 PM
4 1 up and the FFP cheats fans have woken up. What a bunch of twats.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on April 03, 2024, 09:48:53 PM
I'm a bit ticked off that this has been another sit back and watch them pass the ball around game. We're better than that.

And for fuck's sake, what was that?
Spurs was unacceptable but we have 7 players out compared to our 1-0 win at home.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: BC Villain on April 03, 2024, 09:49:04 PM
We’ve thrown this game.

This has MON in Moscow vibes about it now.  Granted we've got players out, but the attitude has been totally wrong from manager and players
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on April 03, 2024, 09:49:12 PM
Oh well. At least I'll win some money on this game now
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Taylor on April 03, 2024, 09:49:22 PM
FO with that poxy gun celebration too. Totally inappropriate. T••t.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:49:39 PM
some fucker take the chav out at least




rogers just hit it
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on April 03, 2024, 09:49:49 PM
Bastard Foden been superb, the bastard twat

He's been like he always is. He's an above average winger in the Harlem fucking Globetrotters. First goal?  Gift. That one, slightly better.  But fuck me, it's these games he gets his undeserved rep from.  I honestly don't see it with him at all.

You were saying?


I was saying what I was saying.  Overrated.   But whatever. 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: markeeeebeeee2005 on April 03, 2024, 09:49:53 PM
Grealish is a tosser really.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:50:07 PM
We were maybe 3 players off the strongest 11 we could, but we have no idea how fit they are with the rumours of illness in the team. We did not throw it.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 03, 2024, 09:50:13 PM
We’ve thrown this game.

So the missing players was a conscious choice and not forced? I’m at work so trying to work out why he picked the team he did.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 03, 2024, 09:50:31 PM
We’ve thrown this game.

This has MON in Moscow vibes about it now.  Granted we've got players out, but the attitude has been totally wrong from manager and players


Hang on 20 minutes ago we were unlucky to be behind?!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:50:42 PM
Grealish is a tosser really.

he can go visit McCoist after , he will do it for him.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 03, 2024, 09:50:48 PM
if foden left city where every pass is into stride he'd be the next steven ireland. remember agbonlahor looked good surrounded by decent players.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stu on April 03, 2024, 09:50:50 PM
Grealish is a tosser really.

Yep, major shitbag.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on April 03, 2024, 09:50:56 PM
We've gifted them this.  They haven't had to play that well really.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on April 03, 2024, 09:50:57 PM
Is there any chance Olsen can move when they have a shot?

I think he's shit but no keeper in the world is saving those last 2 from Foden. He's done OK today so far.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Didier Five on April 03, 2024, 09:51:07 PM
Bastard Foden been superb, the bastard twat

He's been like he always is. He's an above average winger in the Harlem fucking Globetrotters. First goal?  Gift. That one, slightly better.  But fuck me, it's these games he gets his undeserved rep from.  I honestly don't see it with him at all.

You don't see it? Bloody hell let me know when you see a decent player.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on April 03, 2024, 09:51:21 PM
So it's ok to slag off some incredibly good players because they play for another team...glad to know the rules
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:51:29 PM
So, no forwards then. Might as well have just put all the U21s in Unai.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on April 03, 2024, 09:51:34 PM
Their second was the killer
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on April 03, 2024, 09:51:45 PM
Bastard Foden been superb, the bastard twat

He's been like he always is. He's an above average winger in the Harlem fucking Globetrotters. First goal?  Gift. That one, slightly better.  But fuck me, it's these games he gets his undeserved rep from.  I honestly don't see it with him at all.

You don't see it? Bloody hell let me know when you see a decent player.

Will do.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: steamer on April 03, 2024, 09:51:56 PM
Chambers ?
Where the fuck did that come from
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 09:52:03 PM
You don’t see it from Foden? Really?!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 09:52:04 PM
Battered as expected
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: markeeeebeeee2005 on April 03, 2024, 09:52:11 PM
So it's ok to slag off some incredibly good players because they play for another team...glad to know the rules

Yeah but Grealish is a simpering prick.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on April 03, 2024, 09:52:20 PM
We should have just called in sick and conceded the 3 points. At least the goal difference wouldn't have taken such a hit.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 09:52:25 PM
FO with that poxy gun celebration too. Totally inappropriate. T••t.

Is the correct answer.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:52:36 PM
we need a 4 0 against Brentford .  Ill forget about this quick
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on April 03, 2024, 09:53:00 PM
We’ve thrown this game.

This has MON in Moscow vibes about it now.  Granted we've got players out, but the attitude has been totally wrong from manager and players
You love to re surface,
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 09:53:05 PM
Bastard Foden been superb, the bastard twat

He's been like he always is. He's an above average winger in the Harlem fucking Globetrotters. First goal?  Gift. That one, slightly better.  But fuck me, it's these games he gets his undeserved rep from.  I honestly don't see it with him at all.

You don't see it? Bloody hell let me know when you see a decent player.

Not happy about it at all but he’s excellent.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:53:14 PM
Another injury, what a shock.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on April 03, 2024, 09:53:21 PM
There must be some sort of outbreak in the team. Only explanation of the weird line-up stuff and Chambers coming on.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on April 03, 2024, 09:53:23 PM
So it's ok to slag off some incredibly good players because they play for another team...glad to know the rules

Good evening Kevan.  8)
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on April 03, 2024, 09:53:24 PM
You don’t see it from Foden? Really?!

Obviously everyone is entitled to their own opinion but its quite a staggering one isn't it
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on April 03, 2024, 09:53:40 PM
we need a 4 0 against Brentford .  Ill forget about this quick

Any type of win against Brentford and I'll let them off this one.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 03, 2024, 09:53:51 PM
FO with that poxy gun celebration too. Totally inappropriate. T••t.
He most likely lives in Moss Side.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 03, 2024, 09:54:03 PM
So it's ok to slag off some incredibly good players because they play for another team...glad to know the rules
They are incredibly good players but they play for a club who don't play by the rules.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:54:12 PM
kOnsa was coming off

Zaniolo injured
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:54:28 PM
Kellyman makes his league debut
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: markeeeebeeee2005 on April 03, 2024, 09:54:46 PM
Ally McCoist can get te fuck too. Such a blubbery wind bag.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 09:54:56 PM
Not quite sure of our lineup anymore
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:55:12 PM
Ive seen them giving for that




probably not but ive seen them
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:55:33 PM
City would have had a pen
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stu on April 03, 2024, 09:55:45 PM
We should have just called in sick and conceded the 3 points. At least the goal difference wouldn't have taken such a hit.

Hm, yes. We would have conceded three goals automatically, I see your thinking. Damage limitation.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 03, 2024, 09:55:48 PM
This has MON in Moscow vibes about it now.  Granted we've got players out, but the attitude has been totally wrong from manager and players

You love to re surface,

He would have been on earlier, but he was tired after the UB40 gig.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 09:55:52 PM
We’ve thrown this game.

This has MON in Moscow vibes about it now.  Granted we've got players out, but the attitude has been totally wrong from manager and players
We have a totally depleted team due ti injury, illnesses and a suspension. This is a patched up team up against a team bankrolled by an oil state. O'Neill chose to play a weakened team. There's a big difference.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 09:55:56 PM
Not quite sure of our lineup anymore

If they have a pulse and don't have the squits they're on the pitch.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 03, 2024, 09:56:07 PM
looked stone wall to me
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:56:17 PM
City would have had a pen

or chelsea



tottenham


manure


Liverpool






Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 09:56:42 PM
Is this illness rumour actually a thing (beyond Emi obviously)?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on April 03, 2024, 09:56:43 PM
You don’t see it from Foden? Really?!

Nope.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 03, 2024, 09:56:53 PM
Their second was the killer
Exactly we needed to get to half time and then Zaniolo threw it in the net.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 03, 2024, 09:57:03 PM
Plenty of positives to take from that. We played well at times and 4-1 is harsh.

Rogers played well. Duran played well. Iroegbunam did well. They will take a lot from that.

The much maligned Olsen, Lenglet and Zaniolo all did OK.

We will win the next two games comfortably.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stu on April 03, 2024, 09:57:15 PM
Ally McCoist can get te fuck too. Such a blubbery wind bag.

I thought he was on holiday instead of looking forward to singing about being up to his knees in fenian blood
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:57:25 PM
Did the ref just give Foden a hand shake?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Small Rodent on April 03, 2024, 09:57:48 PM
Their second was the killer
Exactly we needed to get to half time and then Zaniolo threw it in the net.

It was two players parting not the one.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 09:57:55 PM
Thank fuck Foden has gone off. He turned into vintage Georgie Best tonight.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:57:59 PM
why they even mentioning Manure
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hillbilly on April 03, 2024, 09:58:05 PM
Fucking bullshit double standard refereeing.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 09:58:09 PM
Plenty of positives to take from that. We played well at times and 4-1 is harsh.

Rogers played well. Duran played well. Iroegbunam did well. They will take a lot from that.

The much maligned Olsen, Lenglet and Zaniolo all did OK.

We will win the next two games comfortably.
It's over ?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 03, 2024, 09:58:39 PM
Plenty of positives to take from that. We played well at times and 4-1 is harsh.

Rogers played well. Duran played well. Iroegbunam did well. They will take a lot from that.

The much maligned Olsen, Lenglet and Zaniolo all did OK.

We will win the next two games comfortably.
It's over ?

Well I don't think we will win it from here!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 09:58:40 PM
It sounds obvious, but they got their second and third at exactly the right times. The third especially, thought we had a couple of decent counters at 1-2 and the subs were about to freshen it up, and then they got the third
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 09:58:49 PM
Fucking bullshit double standard refereeing.

yep
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 09:58:52 PM
Why didn’t Bailey and Tielemans start? What’s up with Torres?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on April 03, 2024, 09:59:00 PM
Men against boys this second half. I know it’s a weakened team we’ve put but, our tackling has been half hearted. I’d take the 4-1 just now.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 09:59:04 PM
We’ve thrown this game.

This has MON in Moscow vibes about it now.  Granted we've got players out, but the attitude has been totally wrong from manager and players
We have a totally depleted team due ti injury, illnesses and a suspension. This is a patched up team up against a team bankrolled by an oil state [With 115 charges against them for Financial doping that if found guilty should see them playing in league 2 and there countless honours removed]. O'Neill chose to play a weakened team. There's a big difference.
FTFY
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: markeeeebeeee2005 on April 03, 2024, 09:59:17 PM
Did the ref just give Foden a hand shake?

He wanted to give him more.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on April 03, 2024, 09:59:23 PM
Positives to take from the performance for much of the first half considering the lineup we went into the game with.

2nd half has been a bit of a surrender. Foden is clearly one hell of a footballer
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: steamer on April 03, 2024, 09:59:54 PM
Probably gave him a quick wank
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 10:00:11 PM
Did the ref just give Foden a hand shake?

He wanted to give him more.


McCoist will , in the shower, dont worry.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 03, 2024, 10:00:18 PM
Their second was the killer
Exactly we needed to get to half time and then Zaniolo threw it in the net.

It was two players parting not the one.
Only one jumps out the way.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 10:00:28 PM
Fucking typical, I get the most solid and stable stream of the season and we’re being battered this half.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Didier Five on April 03, 2024, 10:00:34 PM
Why didn’t Bailey and Tielemans start? What’s up with Torres?

No good asking on here, ask Unai.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Le Lapin on April 03, 2024, 10:00:37 PM
Ooooh Matron.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stu on April 03, 2024, 10:00:38 PM
It sounds obvious, but they got their second and third at exactly the right times. The third especially, thought we had a couple of decent counters at 1-2 and the subs were about to freshen it up, and then they got the third

They got 3bn quid to spend at the right time, I know that.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on April 03, 2024, 10:01:02 PM
Why didn’t Bailey and Tielemans start? What’s up with Torres?

Squad suffering from a bug seems to be the rumour. We have completely emptied since half time.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 10:01:12 PM
We were doing fine until we decided to start gifting them goals.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 10:01:18 PM
Grealish , you ARE a fucking wanker
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on April 03, 2024, 10:01:22 PM
Fucking typical, I get the most solid and stable stream of the season and we’re being battered this half.

The opposite for me, made a phone call instead which was far more enjoyable.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2024, 10:01:36 PM
Not sure you can blame Olsen for this
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on April 03, 2024, 10:01:49 PM
One thing I will say - in the home game - we were better then they have been tonight against a far stronger team.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 03, 2024, 10:02:28 PM
Not sure you can blame Olsen for this
No, Olsen has played well.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 10:02:51 PM
If we miss out on top4/Champions League on goal difference Unai might regret this line up.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 10:03:03 PM
Fucking typical, I get the most solid and stable stream of the season and we’re being battered this half.

The opposite for me, made a phone call instead which was far more enjoyable.

The Talking clock would have been more fun.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 10:03:18 PM
Not sure you can blame Olsen for this
No, Olsen has played well.

He has, even Emi wasn't stopping any of those goals.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2024, 10:03:46 PM
"Try and get on track" at the weekend against Brentford apparently. Jesus TNT are even worse than Sky.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 03, 2024, 10:03:59 PM
20 minutes left.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TelfordVilla on April 03, 2024, 10:04:24 PM
Not Olsens fault, but his record of conceding goals must be appalling. Almost 4 goals a game I guess
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 10:04:39 PM
Plenty insisted in the Sheff Utd thread that GD wasn't important when some were saying we should have gone to town on them rather then settle for 5.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 10:04:47 PM
What a fucking ball from Rogers to Bailey. Brilliant.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 03, 2024, 10:04:52 PM
20 minutes left.
?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 03, 2024, 10:05:06 PM
Lovely ball there from Rogers. He does look a prospect
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 10:05:23 PM
Not sure you can blame Olsen for this
No, Olsen has played well.
He has. One of the only positives to take from tonight.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 03, 2024, 10:05:26 PM
We've taken a circuitous route to get there, with even a little hope sprinkled in to fool us, but we've ended up with the tonking we all anticipated when we saw the team.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 03, 2024, 10:05:45 PM
Plenty insisted in the Sheff Utd thread that GD wasn't important when some were saying we should have gone to town on them rather then settle for 5.

Well they were wrong.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ducksworthy on April 03, 2024, 10:05:51 PM
Not Olsens fault, but his record of conceding goals must be appalling. Almost 4 goals a game I guess

Yes, unfortunate as he’s made some very good saves tonight.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 03, 2024, 10:05:58 PM
On occasion Rogers' movement reminds me of Stan Collymore.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 10:06:07 PM
At least there's some positives from tonight. Some negatives as well of course but there's a few who have done very well.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 10:06:08 PM
What a fucking ball from Rogers to Bailey. Brilliant.

One big positive from tonight, he’s had a good game and another 90 minutes at this level for him.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on April 03, 2024, 10:06:12 PM
if we could just nick another consolation from somewhere just for the GD to piss off spurs
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2024, 10:06:16 PM
Not Olsens fault, but his record of conceding goals must be appalling. Almost 4 goals a game I guess

Oh completely, but it's not his fault for this defeat (which is what I was trying to quote in my initial post but obviously failed!)
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 10:06:31 PM
well done OLsen
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on April 03, 2024, 10:06:48 PM
Would be nice if Emery could give us some insight as to why so many players didn’t start tonight.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TelfordVilla on April 03, 2024, 10:06:54 PM
Goal difference won't matter at the end of the season. We will be well clear of spuds in 4th place. No worries
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on April 03, 2024, 10:07:35 PM
Plenty of positives to take from that. We played well at times and 4-1 is harsh.

Rogers played well. Duran played well. Iroegbunam did well. They will take a lot from that.

The much maligned Olsen, Lenglet and Zaniolo all did OK.

We will win the next two games comfortably.

Rogers, Duran, Iroegbunam hardly had a kick second half. Zaniolo and Diaby too.

Luiz had that great chance at 2-1, Diaby could have done better with a run or two but that aside we have barely strung a few passes together since half time. Onto Brentford now
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 03, 2024, 10:07:35 PM
Not sure we can blame anyone for this, not sure we know the whole story re this illness suggestion, our injuries are unbelievable and of course no McGinn. The comparison to Moscow is laughable on every level.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2024, 10:07:53 PM
All you can hear is our lot singing
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 10:07:53 PM
That was a swinger!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 10:08:15 PM
Morennnoooo    oh .. no 
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 03, 2024, 10:08:27 PM
On occasion Rogers' movement reminds me of Stan Collymore.

Collymore was shit for us so I hope it's the Forest version you're talking about
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on April 03, 2024, 10:08:30 PM
"Try and get on track" at the weekend against Brentford apparently. Jesus TNT are even worse than Sky.
The commentators and pundits are the same regardless of channel.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on April 03, 2024, 10:08:50 PM
Lovely ball there from Rogers. He does look a prospect

Has a lovely weight of pass on him. Needs to get a hell of a lot fitter for next season and trim some bulk.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on April 03, 2024, 10:08:51 PM
Oh Moreno, handsome lad but deeply rubbish this season.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on April 03, 2024, 10:09:16 PM
I really, really want the TalkSport commentators to have to say, well played, Aston Villa.

It doesn’t look as if it’s tonight, but God, I hope it may be in the future.



Can I just say Foden is a self serving goal scoring pile of crap.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 10:09:18 PM
Phew
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2024, 10:09:30 PM
On occasion Rogers' movement reminds me of Stan Collymore.

Collymore was shit for us so I hope it's the Forest version you're talking about

Yeh, he never scored any important goals for us.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 10:09:34 PM
kellymen very poor last few touches
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ducksworthy on April 03, 2024, 10:09:45 PM
I can’t explain why, but I find Oscar Bobb a very annoying name
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 10:09:57 PM
Why did they bother coming out 2nd half? Just pure shite that 2nd half
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on April 03, 2024, 10:10:18 PM
Not sure we can blame anyone for this, not sure we know the whole story re this illness suggestion, our injuries are unbelievable and of course no McGinn. The comparison to Moscow is laughable on every level.

Correct
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 03, 2024, 10:10:29 PM
fuck off commentator
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on April 03, 2024, 10:10:35 PM
If we miss out on top4/Champions League on goal difference Unai might regret this line up.

Just as well it was a "free hit" and not a game that actually matters.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Holte132 on April 03, 2024, 10:10:40 PM
I can’t explain why, but I find Oscar Bobb a very annoying name

Always makes me think of Sideshow Bob from the Simpsons
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on April 03, 2024, 10:10:46 PM
I’d much rather hear their fans singing with us being 4-1 up.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: rougegorge on April 03, 2024, 10:10:50 PM
Whilst we've been outplayed, a lot of this has been self-inflicted after a decent performance in the first half
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: coreyfeldman on April 03, 2024, 10:10:55 PM
We've given the ball away in that central area far too many times today, especially second half and has lead to all their goals
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 03, 2024, 10:11:15 PM
And that's that
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on April 03, 2024, 10:11:28 PM
Winning 4-1 and in a great place to win the title. You can hear a pin drop at the Emptihad. Jeez I hope we never get to that state.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 03, 2024, 10:11:38 PM
On occasion Rogers' movement reminds me of Stan Collymore.

Collymore was shit for us so I hope it's the Forest version you're talking about

Yeh, he never scored any important goals for us.
Just the way he moves when with the ball nothing beyond that.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on April 03, 2024, 10:12:03 PM
Not sure we can blame anyone for this, not sure we know the whole story re this illness suggestion, our injuries are unbelievable and of course no McGinn. The comparison to Moscow is laughable on every level.

Correct

We’ve been stretched prior to this illness and did alright first half. If only we didn’t give away that freekick, might have had a game second half.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jane on April 03, 2024, 10:12:05 PM
Why did they bother coming out 2nd half? Just pure shite that 2nd half

Thought you'd gone to bed!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on April 03, 2024, 10:12:17 PM
Why did they bother coming out 2nd half? Just pure shite that 2nd half

We shouldn’t have bothered and left the forum to you  :D :)
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on April 03, 2024, 10:13:15 PM
Shoulder to shoulder on greasy but a foul is given and a yellow? The same against Konsa in the box but no pen given.

What a twat this referee is.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hillbilly on April 03, 2024, 10:13:28 PM
That Chambers shoulder barge was exactly the same as Dan Burn’s at the weekend in the Newcastle box which was ‘fair’. I just don’t know any more.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris Harte on April 03, 2024, 10:14:05 PM
Never a 4-1.

That wank wall and Chambers trying to dribble out of defence were the difference between a narrow defeat and what will look like a tonking to the casual observer.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 10:14:19 PM
Why did they bother coming out 2nd half? Just pure shite that 2nd half

Thought you'd gone to bed!

Villas given me insomnia tonight 😂
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 03, 2024, 10:15:40 PM
We’ve thrown this game.
Did you think that at 1-1?

Not necessarily. And I’m not altogether sure it was the wrong thing to do anyway. Was it 3-1 when I posted?
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: stubbsyandy on April 03, 2024, 10:16:18 PM
If we miss out on top4/Champions League on goal difference Unai might regret this line up.

On what basis, we have no idea what options he had with important games coming fast…honestly get real, 4th in April?!! We want more but come on Unai Emery has been brilliant
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on April 03, 2024, 10:17:09 PM
And I can’t post what ManC are.

There will be a time when they are somewhat less than now. Unai Emery will ensure that happens. It comes to them all.

Well played, our Villa lads!!
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: dorsetvillian on April 03, 2024, 10:17:22 PM
Decent until the 3rd city goal. Their goal keeper had made two very good saves just before the 3rd and we looked very dangerous on the break...
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on April 03, 2024, 10:18:45 PM
Expected a loss was hoping it wouldnt be heavy but we failed on that.

Just need to ensure we beat brentford now. We were never winning tonight with that team out
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Paul.S on April 03, 2024, 10:19:08 PM
If there’s a bug going round and with the injuries and McGinn’s  suspension we’ve got then what more can be expected from a depleted squad?
I know the national press won’t say anything about it but it’s a fact. Sometimes coaches have to make very tough decisions and Emery has done that tonight. It’s all about 38 games and he knows where we are with the state of the squad.
To get us to where we are with the injuries we’ve had has been unbelievable. With our full squad this game would’ve been a proper contest and that’s what’s called improvement.
A big plus point has been Rogers, he looked decent on Saturday and has carried that on tonight, he looks a very good prospect.
We’ll be back on it on Saturday.

UTV
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: passport1 on April 03, 2024, 10:25:20 PM
A blip. No more than that. Onwards and Upwards.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on April 03, 2024, 10:48:33 PM
When the 3rd went in that was enough for me , took the dog a walk. We allowed them too much possession, nobody dealt with Rodri all game and therefore the end result was inevitable. Win Saturday and all is forgiven.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pablo_picasso on April 04, 2024, 12:43:29 PM
Never a 4-1.

That wank wall and Chambers trying to dribble out of defence were the difference between a narrow defeat and what will look like a tonking to the casual observer.

Yep. I have already had some moron tell me that Villa don't deserve 4th if we can get tonked by ManC 4-1.

He admits to only watching us twice, the other being Liverpool, but it shows the level of attention span & intelligence of the modern day fan.

Once I explained to him how many first teamers were missing, he simply replied that Luton gave them a decent game so why couldn't we be organised like they were?

I again mentioned the 9 missing players & asked how much organisation can we get when there are 9 first teamers missing, so any organisation training would be more focused on the 9 first team players missing, as opposed to having three days training with half of their replacements.

Added to the fact that any squad building that we can do to counter the massive amount of missing players is stopped by that FFP/PSR farce.

He just looked at me with a confused blank face like I had just been discussing quantum mechanics with him & added that he will have to watch more of us in the future.

Its not like he hasn't had three quarters of a season already.

Fuckwit.
Title: Re: Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on April 04, 2024, 12:58:28 PM
How do Spurs deserve 4th if they lost 3-0 at Fulham? We beat Fulham, therefore we deserve it.

I've met this kind of 'footy fan' before. They have arithmetic issues.
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