Silver linings thread

[The Original Special One]

My silver lining was that the players really gave a shit last night, apart from Balotelli of course.

Especially after he got sent off, the players appeared to switch it up another gear.

Some big hearts out there last night, AJ looked WELL up for it, Kolarov probably had his best game yet. Silva was sublime and Tevez was working his arse off, even covering for the fullbacks at times. Wish he would just score a goal again soon.

Taking lots of positives from last night to be honest, it was the best performance I have seen from City in MONTHS, Dzeko looked good as well especially when he controlled that last ball with his chest on the turn, absolutely brilliant.

AJ struggled to get into the game, to be fair.
But the main think he's shaken off a few cobwebs before the Chelsea game, which I don't think he's ready to start.

Milner seems an honest wholehearted player but the problem is that although central midfield is clearly not his best position, Mancini seems willing only to play him on the wing.

[Dubaimancityfan]

I wonder if it's wrong to call Gareth Bale or Lee Evans 'Monkey Boyyyy'?

Oh, and in no way do I think Rene was being as described.

ok mate, i guess we may as well leave the debate there. i personally don't think it's reflects well (or is in any way acceptable) to have fans call black players monkeys.

and if you don't know the difference between that and calling gareth bale "donkey kong" then there's little point continuing.

It was a serious question mate, I just wonder where we draw the line.

However, I'm sure M4E has said worse when being misunderstood yet Rene's getting tarred before he's given the chance to explain.

Someone should send him a PM to find out.

what's the point in getting his side? it's nailed on that he a racist....

that's bollocks and you know it. hence the "hope it's lost in translation" and several other people saying that they hope/reckon it was just poor choice of words.

i'll say it one last time, i don't think that calling a black player a monkey is acceptable, especially one that has been called a monkey and been subjected to monkey chants by his own fans whilst playing for his national team (the same country as the guy who posted the comments....)

are people seriously arguing otherwise?

You make a good argument Arjan and I think the evidence (albeit speculative at this stage) are stacked against him. So where is Renato and why is he maintianing radio silence ??