Manchester City Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2011/2012

ironbluedun · 14-03-2012 3:51pm

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

I know you guys might not value a United fan's thoughts in here that much but I wanted to reply to this; United could drop points anywhere between now and the end. United have not been playing brilliantly this year. Complatency has beem rife and we've only barely won alot of "easy" gamea. The Norwich match recently is an example of that.

Neither United nor City are garunteed perfection in the final weeks. Both will drop points here and there. I disagreed when people said City had already won at Xmas and I will disagree now when people say United have won it now. Until, mathematically, the winner is crowned, neither team have won anything...

we listen to everyone's thoughts as long as they are logical...yes nothing is over yet, but utd are in the driving seat with a larger squad and i cant see utd dropping more points than city. city have stoke aresnal and newcastle away, on current form 3 wins in those games highly unlikely.

POKERKING · 15-03-2012 12:14pm

karma_ wrote: »

I don't want Mourinho anywhere near our club, we should keep faith in Mancini, even if we don't win the title this year. Stability will bring success, personally I've been patient for over 20 years as a fan of this club, so what's another year.

I would love Jose no doubt. We will win the league with him guaranteed imo.

Gillington · 15-03-2012 1:46pm

No way,Jose

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 15-03-2012 8:20pm

Gotta agree that although its only one point a gap, its not looking good. If City win away to Norwich, Arsenal, Stoke and Newcastle they are in with a great shout but I see them dropping points in at least 50% of these games and the gap widening.

Granted United will drop points too, just not enough I am afraid.

Bit of a gutless way to end it all if this does come to pass, top for 5 months and now this. Gonna have to put up with all sorts of abuse about choking and that over the summer and possibly beyond.

I have to say watching United against decent teams in Europe like Bilbao tonight I can't believe we have let them back into it. We really should be leading healthily and for the first time all season I am going to have to lay some blame at Mancini in that respect. I have defended him to the hilt all year and think he has handled certain situations brilliantly but the buck has to stop with him. Away form is shocking, it needs to be sorted immediately or that is it. A run of 3-4 wins on the trot will put the pressure back on United.

MD1990 · 15-03-2012 8:55pm

what channell is the game on apart from ESPN

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 15-03-2012 8:56pm

MD1990 wrote: »

what channell is the game on apart from ESPN

Setanta.

MD1990 · 15-03-2012 8:57pm

niallo24 wrote: »

Setanta.

don't have it
is it on Channel 5 or ITV?

Hank Scorpio · 15-03-2012 9:40pm

Great freekick, madness by Balotelli!

Xavi6 · 15-03-2012 9:41pm

Pathetic first half hour, you'd swear we had the tie wrapped up. Ridiculous foul from Mario as well for the goal.

Deserve that for being so bloody pedestrian.

applehunter · 15-03-2012 9:43pm

This is kind of performance they put in when they got knocked out last season.

applehunter · 15-03-2012 9:47pm

Thats just awful defending.

Xavi6 · 15-03-2012 9:48pm

"Some people are on the pitch..."

applehunter · 15-03-2012 9:51pm

Hear you man in the crowd.

"get yer ****ing finger out!"

folan · 16-03-2012 11:38am

disappointing night, but now its one competition. which puts more pressure on, but takes out some of the strain.

the performances have to return to that of the early season. there cant be any excuse for it now. Mancini has to get his tactics right in every game, every player will have to play to their potential.

Weve all seen eough to see the potential of this City team, and god damn it, they should be playing to it. theres precious little time left this season and Utd are in one less competition too, so we will have to see who can capatilise.

the last while of last night was what we need for the rest of the season.

shadowcomplex · 18-03-2012 8:56pm

Things very quiet in here, pressure now on ye big time :rolleyes:

monkey9 · 18-03-2012 9:22pm

Mancini over at the Lillle - Valenciennes match at the moment. Presumably looking at Hazard, who's just put Lille one up!

Xavi6 · 19-03-2012 2:10am

shadowcomplex wrote: »

Things very quiet in here, pressure now on ye big time :rolleyes:

Valuable contribution as always Captain Obvious :rolleyes:

greendom · 19-03-2012 12:22pm

i'd put money on Hazard being a City player by the start of next season.

RasTa · 19-03-2012 12:27pm

They have enough midfielders.

greendom · 19-03-2012 12:32pm

RasTa wrote: »

They have enough midfielders.

He would improve their squad majorly. The midfielders they have weren't good enough to get them to the knock-out stages of the Champions League

RasTa · 19-03-2012 12:36pm

greendom wrote: »

He would improve their squad majorly. The midfielders they have weren't good enough to get them to the knock-out stages of the Champions League

Just the midfield?

greendom · 19-03-2012 12:45pm

RasTa wrote: »

Just the midfield?

i'm sure there are other areas they can improve on too

G.K. · 19-03-2012 7:15pm

RasTa wrote: »

They have enough midfielders.

http://www.lifesapitch.co.uk/opinions/man-city-need-more-creativity-from-deep-to-conquer-europe/

karma_ · 21-03-2012 10:48pm

Delighted with the win tonight, the manner of the win is as important, showed great determination to get the 2 goals we deserved.

nlgbbbblth · 21-03-2012 10:54pm

Stoke match is vital. A win would certainly help to swing things in their favour (even slightly), They'll have to stay focused and avoid the mind games. The pattern for the remainder of the season is fairly predictable - if City fail to win a game they'll be accused of "bottling it" whereas United will not be written off until it's mathematically out of their hands.

ironbluedun · 21-03-2012 11:28pm

yes great win, should provide some confidance, but we must win next 3 games, and stoke away is never easy.
one game at a time now.

Xavi6 · 22-03-2012 1:56am

What a fookin win, absolutely buzzing when Nasri scored. He was brilliant, my MOM just ahead of Mad Zab and Micah, though it's about time he put in a shift like that.

Couldn't bring myself to celebrate Tevez's assist though, and there were some embarrassing displays of 'Welcome Back' flags and t-shirts. He's part of the squad and I'll be happy in general if his goals get us the title but any man love I had for the guy is long gone.

Win against Chelsea, lose at Stoke anyone?! :pac:

KittyeeTrix · 22-03-2012 8:55am

For obvious reasons I have no man love for Tevez but I hopped round the sittingroom when he slotted that ball thru for Nasri

Great stuff!!!!!!

Jelle1880 · 22-03-2012 9:29am

KittyeeTrix wrote: »

For obvious reasons I have no man love for Tevez but I hopped round the sittingroom when he slotted that ball thru for Nasri

Great stuff!!!!!!

I'd rather celebrate Nasri's good finish, but I really can't understand how any City fan can still be happy for Tevez.

ironbluedun · 22-03-2012 9:46am

Jelle1880 wrote: »

I'd rather celebrate Nasri's good finish, but I really can't understand how any City fan can still be happy for Tevez.

Because things move on thats why.....not 'happy' about the whole thing myself but there were mistakes made on both sides, tevez made big mistakes and mancini made equally big mistakes, everybody gets things wrong now and again....time to move on.

Loosing at stoke is not an option, its just about winning and getting results now, battle by battle.

SEPT 23 1989 · 22-03-2012 11:20am

Great result last night Nasri was superb if we did not win that i felt it was curtains

Xavi6 · 23-03-2012 8:25am

Such a huge game on Sunday and Vinny may be back for it but do you change a winning team? Thought Micah and Mad Zab were superb so for me they deserve to start again. Probably would bring Kompany in for Kolo if he's pretty much right.

Then what do you do with Mario? Away to a physical Stoke with a hostile crowd I think he could have a brain fart and do something stupid. I'd probably go with Dzeko as a starter.

Resting Silva also crossed my mind so something like this -

Hart

Zabaleta

Richards

Kompany

Clichy

De Jong----Milner

Nasri

Yaya

Aguero

Dzeko

Subs: Pantillimon, Kolo, Kolarov, Tevez, Silva/Johnson, Balotelli, Barry.

SEPT 23 1989 · 23-03-2012 9:37am

Xavi6 wrote: »

Such a huge game on Sunday and Vinny may be back for it but do you change a winning team? Thought Micah and Mad Zab were superb so for me they deserve to start again. Probably would bring Kompany in for Kolo if he's pretty much right.

Then what do you do with Mario? Away to a physical Stoke with a hostile crowd I think he could have a brain fart and do something stupid. I'd probably go with Dzeko as a starter.

Resting Silva also crossed my mind so something like this -
Hart

Zabaleta
Richards
Kompany
Clichy
De Jong----Milner

Nasri
Yaya
Aguero
Dzeko

Subs: Pantillimon, Kolo, Kolarov, Tevez, Silva/Johnson, Balotelli, Barry.

I thought Dzeko ran around like a headless chicken
against Chelsea so i would let Mario start and see what happens

You are right about Silva

KittyeeTrix · 23-03-2012 9:55am

Jelle1880 wrote: »

I'd rather celebrate Nasri's good finish, but I really can't understand how any City fan can still be happy for Tevez.

Delighted it was Nasri who got the goal if I'm honest and happy too that Carlos had a part in it.
I have changed my tune since before Xmas and feck it, I don't care. He played a part (a big part) in our win the last night and that means more to me than any half hearted, PR scripted apology meted out in the past:)

We need to win this season to keep Mancini safe, keep the investors happy, shut Man Utd fans up but most importantly put a more optimistic head on Xavi6:D

jcf · 27-03-2012 9:38am

How do you lads feel now that it looks like Unireh will win another league
based on another team f*cking up ?

~Rebel~ · 27-03-2012 9:47am

jcf wrote: »

How do you lads feel now that it looks like Unireh will win another league
based on another team f*cking up ?

?

3 points difference, 8 games to go, and the two teams still have to play each other at the City of Manchester stadium...

jaykay74 · 27-03-2012 10:56am

jcf wrote: »

yeah but ..... c'mon lets be honest here :

Unireh have won der league...

Even if Utd manage to win this year, city will spend big again in the Summer. city will win it soon no question.

You sound a bit bitter yourself and looking for others to join in

DoctorGonzo08 · 27-03-2012 11:46am

jcf wrote: »

How do you lads feel now that it looks like Unireh will win another league
based on another team f*cking up ?

Not nearly as awsome as you must feel! What an ispiring and thought provoking contribution to the soccer forum you are.

But I do admire your (obviously season long) optimisim with 8 games to go. But then again who am I to think Utd won't get all 24 points including beating City at Eastlands.

POKERKING · 27-03-2012 12:28pm

The Mancini in/out thread makes interesting reading, so much wrong posted in it i don't no where to start to put things straight! im not a fan of other peoples opinions of city as most of the time they are ill informed, rather talk about city to other blues makes life much easier!

DoctorGonzo08 · 27-03-2012 12:30pm

POKERKING wrote: »

The Mancini in/out thread makes interesting reading, so much wrong posted in it i don't no where to start to put things straight! im not a fan of other peoples opinions of city as most of the time they are ill informed, rather talk about city to other blues makes life much easier!

Unfortunatley you can't even avoid it in here with idiots trolling through.

Xavi6 · 27-03-2012 1:15pm

DoctorGonzo08 wrote: »

POKERKING wrote: »

The Mancini in/out thread makes interesting reading, so much wrong posted in it i don't no where to start to put things straight! im not a fan of other peoples opinions of city as most of the time they are ill informed, rather talk about city to other blues makes life much easier!

Unfortunatley you can't even avoid it in here with idiots trolling through.

Wouldn't worry about it, it's only the big and relevant clubs (Liverpool

) that attract trolls so it's a compliment.

amiable · 27-03-2012 1:57pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPc7kmfeNac

monkey9 · 30-03-2012 9:01am

This should be more motivation for your lot

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2012/0330/1224314096785.html

Xavi6 · 30-03-2012 9:03am

Funny thing is that the retards who printed it think that a '2' looks like an 'I' :rolleyes:

Pighead · 30-03-2012 9:44am

Xavi6 wrote: »

Funny thing is that the retards who printed it think that a '2' looks like an 'I' :rolleyes:

Th2s.

Sgt Pepper 64 · 30-03-2012 12:06pm

Pighead wrote: »

Th2s.

SSN - Aquergo OUT of tomorrows match, didnt say why

Darkglasses · 30-03-2012 12:14pm

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

SSN - Aquergo OUT of tomorrows match, didnt say why

Sounds like an embarrassing injury.

karma_ · 30-03-2012 12:26pm

POKERKING wrote: »

The Mancini in/out thread makes interesting reading, so much wrong posted in it i don't no where to start to put things straight! im not a fan of other peoples opinions of city as most of the time they are ill informed, rather talk about city to other blues makes life much easier!

I gave that car crash of a thread a wide berth.

Sgt Pepper 64 · 30-03-2012 1:07pm

karma_ wrote: »

I gave that car crash of a thread a wide berth.

I actually started it! As a fan of "the original richmans plaything club"
I am very interested to see just how patient City's owners are.
Obviously Roman famously isnt it

GavRedKing · 30-03-2012 2:09pm

So, Aguero has a stupid foot injury thats ruled him out for tomorrows game?

Any idea what it is? Any of ye hear anything?

Maybe a Canizares moment?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/spain/newsid_1994000/1994707.stm

Manchester City Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2011/2012

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