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

d22ontour · 13-03-2012 5:32pm

You would think there was 10 points in it the way some of you are talking.. 1 point in it with 10 games to go means nothing.

folan · 13-03-2012 5:36pm

d22ontour wrote: »

You would think there was 10 points in it the way some of you are talking.. 1 point in it with 10 games to go means nothing.

oh theres plenty of time for loads to happen, but its the city fans in us from back in Maine Road days that has us worried.

karma_ · 13-03-2012 6:59pm

folan wrote: »

oh theres plenty of time for loads to happen, but its the city fans in us from back in Maine Road days that has us worried.

Ah now lads, we are sitting comfortable in second, and not likely to finish lower than that, pint to anyone who can tell me the last time we were in that position!

Typical City days are gone, no longer is a successful season one where we aren't relegated. Still in this one too.

ironbluedun · 13-03-2012 11:14pm

d22ontour wrote: »

You would think there was 10 points in it the way some of you are talking.. 1 point in it with 10 games to go means nothing.

if this form continues it wont be too long before it is ten points.

Xavi6 · 14-03-2012 12:34am

karma_ wrote: »

Ah now lads, we are sitting comfortable in second, and not likely to finish lower than that, pint to anyone who can tell me the last time we were in that position!

Typical City days are gone, no longer is a successful season one where we aren't relegated. Still in this one too.

This squad should be ten points clear at this stage. We had crap players for the past 20 years in comparison to what we have now so of course we didn't finish second.

Put it this way, I don't think that second plus no trophies will be good enough for the sheikhs as it's a poor return on investment. Rightly so as well.

POKERKING · 14-03-2012 10:13am

Xavi6 wrote: »

This squad should be ten points clear at this stage. We had crap players for the past 20 years in comparison to what we have now so of course we didn't finish second.

Put it this way, I don't think that second plus no trophies will be good enough for the sheikhs as it's a poor return on investment. Rightly so as well.

Half agree, its not end of world though and we are showing progression. Any thoughts of sacking mancini for anyone other than Jose would be crazy.

We were unlucky with the fa cup league cup and charity shield so its unfortunate to potentially end season empty handed but we still have uefa cup and hopefully the rags will mess up and leave us going into the derby with it in our own hands.

Lord TSC · 14-03-2012 10:34am

Xavi6 wrote: »

karma_ wrote: »

Piss poor? Yes.

Wrong team selection? Yes.

Season ending? No.

Do you see United dropping more points than us between now and the end of the season and if so who will they drop them to?

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...

Xavi6 · 14-03-2012 10:42am

POKERKING wrote: »

Half agree, its not end of world though and we are showing progression. Any thoughts of sacking mancini for anyone other than Jose would be crazy.

We were unlucky with the fa cup league cup and charity shield so its unfortunate to potentially end season empty handed but we still have uefa cup and hopefully the rags will mess up and leave us going into the derby with it in our own hands.

We were not unlucky with the League Cup, we didn't turn up when it mattered in a competition that was there to win. Massive fuck up by everyone involved.

I don't see 'unfortunate' cutting it as an excuse with the top brass, especially when at this stage we shouldn't need to be relying on another club to screw up. If Mancini fails to win a trophy I think he'll be out, rightly or wrongly.

karma_ · 14-03-2012 1:45pm

POKERKING wrote: »

Half agree, its not end of world though and we are showing progression. Any thoughts of sacking mancini for anyone other than Jose would be crazy.

We were unlucky with the fa cup league cup and charity shield so its unfortunate to potentially end season empty handed but we still have uefa cup and hopefully the rags will mess up and leave us going into the derby with it in our own hands.

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.

ironbluedun · 14-03-2012 3:44pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

If Mancini fails to win a trophy I think he'll be out, rightly or wrongly.

I don't think so, i think they will give him one more season, at least, to deliver the PL. While he has made errors i would not like to see him sacked.
Have they said that he must win the league this season and his job is dependent on that?
Yes he has made mistakes, and he has acknowledged them, everybody makes mistakes, they will make him better.
The team are making progress year on year. With one or two additions in the summer (centre back + tevez replacement) they will be better placed to win it.

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

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