Post Match EPL Man City (H) 1-2 Sunday February 8th
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Is there another roundtable this week?
Backslappers and shutters club (old British ref!)
Still better that watching the league table.
I'm not upset by this result.
I expected us at best to draw, so the free kick (unreal) got me all excited and then a tough equalizer to concede (dom isn't a RB) and then a penalty. It's tough to not be negative when you see the Mancs and Chelsea starting to churn results. We deserved at worst a point today, but that's footy.
* I don't get why Modo could predict our subs. Why does he wait till the very last minute before making a change? Tbf, Klopp had this issue too but it's more pronounced with Slot because a) He doesn't trust most of his players (Morton's interview today just confirms his problematic approach to management) b) I just don't believe he's able to change games - the first 5 games of the season were just luck, throwing on non-stop attacking options and it working out. I think he set up the team properly today, they clearly are playing for him (or themselves), yes he's won the league, yes JOta's loss has fucked this season up whether I can fully acknowledge it or not, but I feel he's not the right manager.
* I don't get why Gakpo had to play 70+ minutes. The first half, I felt he was in possession twice and with the option to really open up the game and he cocked both opportunities up by Curtis Jones'ing on the ball. Yes, he scores some goals, he tracks back ok etc but he's just not first 11 material when we're basically Hugo + 2. Hugo's not ready to carry the front line like this despite his talent.
* Salah seemed to have a bit extra today but as we can tell by his shot output vs shots on target, he's just not able to consistently do what we need from him. I know he's a legend, I know what he's done but he's just a good player nowadays, who rarely contributes defensively and rarely contributes in the front 3rd either. One thing I'd like to say is that it's still fucking ridiculous how often he's fouled with ZERO protection from the refs. It's fucking ridiculous.
* Kerkez had a good game but the last 10 minutes of regulation time kinda pissed me off. Hoofing non-stop, giving the lads no time to just breathe and tire Man City out a bit. I guess that will come with experience, but other than that, he's a very good LB and will only get better.
* Dom's burst which set up Salah's freekick was great. Hopefully we see it next year in the middle of the pitch more frequently. What a free kick too ... wow, fucking wow. He should be taking all free kicks and corners ...
* Gravy still seems 'off' this season - maybe he's knackered. Dunno.
* Macca is also still 'off', but it seems he's improving every week. Maybe we'll have last season's Macca for kick off next season?
* overall, the defense played well.
* Bernardo Silva is a cunt. Important to always state this when we play. Utter cunt.
* It pains me to say this but I still want City to beat Arsenal to the title. Fucking hate both teams, but hate Arsenal more.
I expected us at best to draw, so the free kick (unreal) got me all excited and then a tough equalizer to concede (dom isn't a RB) and then a penalty. It's tough to not be negative when you see the Mancs and Chelsea starting to churn results. We deserved at worst a point today, but that's footy.
* I don't get why Modo could predict our subs. Why does he wait till the very last minute before making a change? Tbf, Klopp had this issue too but it's more pronounced with Slot because a) He doesn't trust most of his players (Morton's interview today just confirms his problematic approach to management) b) I just don't believe he's able to change games - the first 5 games of the season were just luck, throwing on non-stop attacking options and it working out. I think he set up the team properly today, they clearly are playing for him (or themselves), yes he's won the league, yes JOta's loss has fucked this season up whether I can fully acknowledge it or not, but I feel he's not the right manager.
* I don't get why Gakpo had to play 70+ minutes. The first half, I felt he was in possession twice and with the option to really open up the game and he cocked both opportunities up by Curtis Jones'ing on the ball. Yes, he scores some goals, he tracks back ok etc but he's just not first 11 material when we're basically Hugo + 2. Hugo's not ready to carry the front line like this despite his talent.
* Salah seemed to have a bit extra today but as we can tell by his shot output vs shots on target, he's just not able to consistently do what we need from him. I know he's a legend, I know what he's done but he's just a good player nowadays, who rarely contributes defensively and rarely contributes in the front 3rd either. One thing I'd like to say is that it's still fucking ridiculous how often he's fouled with ZERO protection from the refs. It's fucking ridiculous.
* Kerkez had a good game but the last 10 minutes of regulation time kinda pissed me off. Hoofing non-stop, giving the lads no time to just breathe and tire Man City out a bit. I guess that will come with experience, but other than that, he's a very good LB and will only get better.
* Dom's burst which set up Salah's freekick was great. Hopefully we see it next year in the middle of the pitch more frequently. What a free kick too ... wow, fucking wow. He should be taking all free kicks and corners ...
* Gravy still seems 'off' this season - maybe he's knackered. Dunno.
* Macca is also still 'off', but it seems he's improving every week. Maybe we'll have last season's Macca for kick off next season?
* overall, the defense played well.
* Bernardo Silva is a cunt. Important to always state this when we play. Utter cunt.
* It pains me to say this but I still want City to beat Arsenal to the title. Fucking hate both teams, but hate Arsenal more.
It would've done months ago when we had the chance. Probably too late now. Well done FSG.
Just look at how many injuries we have.
Wirtz and Gravy held onto the ball too long. Wirtz ruins so many move by not passing it or waiting too long to pass it.
Gakpo is a waste of skin. We need to stick one of those fluorescent dog collars on Kirkez so that Gakpo might stand half a chance of seeing him.
Gakpo is a waste of skin. We need to stick one of those fluorescent dog collars on Kirkez so that Gakpo might stand half a chance of seeing him.
I hope all the negative voices in here are prepared for Kopred's wrath by the way.
His posts make me pine for Dreamy.
Equal on points and goal difference with Brentford. Brentford. The same side who lost their two top goalscorers, their goalkeeper, their manager, their captain, appointed a set piece coach in charge...
But yeah, everything is fine.
His posts make me pine for Dreamy.
Equal on points and goal difference with Brentford. Brentford. The same side who lost their two top goalscorers, their goalkeeper, their manager, their captain, appointed a set piece coach in charge...
But yeah, everything is fine.
I am not amused. The result was fair. We were absolutely fucking awful first half. Much improved after the break but still City looked a threat. The last few minutes with no left back and Virge playing CF because Tekkers was fucked at 70 mins (as usual). To cap it off Allison playing as an outfielder for the last two minutes is pure school playground shit
I mean seriously, what sort of management is that?
I mean seriously, what sort of management is that?
That last incident puts me in mind of the Garcia ghost goal. Should have been a penalty and a red card for Cech, instead of which the ref allowed the goal and kept it 11 v 11.
Which is what should have happened here. Dom was stupid but VAR really are fun sponges.
Which is what should have happened here. Dom was stupid but VAR really are fun sponges.
I’d add our old back up keeper, 19th choice CB and our pensionable ex captain
Small man still sore over the being schooled in the last thread like 5 mins ago? LOL.
You are my Dreamy as well. 🤣
Actually the ref did us a favour disallowing the goal. This way we get to stay ahead of the mighty Brentford on goals scored or some other bullshit.
Schooled!? Bahahahahaha
Super fan who goes to the games and tells people he goes to the games.
I'm not worthy.
Why on earth can't we play the first half like the 46-75 mins?! We were excellent for nearly 30 mins there, so we can do it.
Then we had a terrible bit of luck again, the cross that the rat scored from was at best going into Ali's arms or even out of play, until the deflection from Kerkez's block ended up as the perfect cross.
Then Ali's moment of utter madness. His second of the day. FFS.
Then we had a terrible bit of luck again, the cross that the rat scored from was at best going into Ali's arms or even out of play, until the deflection from Kerkez's block ended up as the perfect cross.
Then Ali's moment of utter madness. His second of the day. FFS.
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