*** City v Juve - Official Match Thread ***

[phips]

Do we know if it's a sell out? Really need that atmosphere going tonight.

why is it such a struggle to sell out for a big match this? and is the atmosphere typically shit?
I've read a handful of things online predicting that the atmosphere will be bad. im curious why that is...

[Scatman]

Do we know if it's a sell out? Really need that atmosphere going tonight.

why is it such a struggle to sell out for a big match this? and is the atmosphere typically shit?
I've read a handful of things online predicting that the atmosphere will be bad. im curious why that is...

Because it's the Champions League and it's a bloody fix

[Hazy2]

Do we know if it's a sell out? Really need that atmosphere going tonight.

why is it such a struggle to sell out for a big match this? and is the atmosphere typically shit?
I've read a handful of things online predicting that the atmosphere will be bad. im curious why that is...

Because it's the Champions League and it's a bloody fix

Should be sell out £20 for 18-21 Juve at home crazy if not sold out.

[Mase]

I haven't watched the match yet as it hasn't kicked off but I thought Nasri had a poor game.

[Wonderwall]

I haven't watched the match yet as it hasn't kicked off but I thought Nasri had a poor game.

What about kolarov 10/10 too. Ha ha fair play Mase.

[Scatman]

Do we know if it's a sell out? Really need that atmosphere going tonight.

why is it such a struggle to sell out for a big match this? and is the atmosphere typically shit?
I've read a handful of things online predicting that the atmosphere will be bad. im curious why that is...

Because it's the Champions League and it's a bloody fix

Should be sell out £20 for 18-21 Juve at home crazy if not sold out.

If it wasn't a fix it would sell out at £40

[ruralblue]

I haven't watched the match yet as it hasn't kicked off but I thought Nasri had a poor game.

What about kolarov 10/10 too. Ha ha fair play Mase.

A hat trick of perfect timed free kicks from Kolarov was a joy to watch!, especially the one he scored from the edge of our own box.

Shame Nasri didn't get off the bench.

[Scatman]

I haven't watched the match yet as it hasn't kicked off but I thought Nasri had a poor game.

What about kolarov 10/10 too. Ha ha fair play Mase.

A hat trick of perfect timed free kicks from Kolarov was a joy to watch!, especially the one he scored from the edge of our own box.

Shame Nasri didn't get off the bench.

It would have been a different game completely if he hadn't let the Sweep lookalike steal his boots during the warmup

[PrezIke]

Do we know if it's a sell out? Really need that atmosphere going tonight.

why is it such a struggle to sell out for a big match this? and is the atmosphere typically shit?
I've read a handful of things online predicting that the atmosphere will be bad. im curious why that is...

Because it's the Champions League and it's a bloody fix

I do think our fans come into CL with that attitude for good reason so there is a risk today of atmosphere dying if we fall behind early, start to feel the ref is a cheat, do not look like we will score, or miss too many clear chances.

On the tele, at least, it also seems to me some of our fans get frustrated fairly quickly when we are not creating chances as we believe our squad should or the team does not show intensity on the pitch.

You could hear the frustration over the TV a bit it in the Watford match, as the songs and atmosphere seemed to dissipate after 30 minutes or so of failing to score when we perhaps thought we should have. The tempo of the game was also slower than the first few matches so perhaps that bothered some as well.

Hopefully the players come out strong, which I expect them to, as our fans do have good reason to feel some frustration given the way we feel treated by UEFA, the quality of the squad we have, and what we are capable of.

An early goal would be a massive boost to the fans and players, but we must be careful to not concede early or immediately after if we do manage to get one early.

[iwasthere2012]

Do we know if it's a sell out? Really need that atmosphere going tonight.

why is it such a struggle to sell out for a big match this? and is the atmosphere typically shit?
I've read a handful of things online predicting that the atmosphere will be bad. im curious why that is...

I'm curious too. Why you've read these things online predicting the atmosphere will be shit.
Start reading something else. I've never been on your case Phips, but when you load a question like that I can see why you get so much grief.

[john@staustell]

For good reason many of us have a bad taste in the mouth from anything UEFA. Not only that but the rags used to bang on about it so much it will take some years for full enthusiasm to kick in

[Mase]

I haven't watched the match yet as it hasn't kicked off but I thought Nasri had a poor game.

What about kolarov 10/10 too. Ha ha fair play Mase.

His third goal was just a tap in but overall he was probably man of the match...again.

[Mark Garrett]

Champions League anthem has been booed the last 3 home games in Europe - v CSKA, v Bayern and v Barcelona. I would presume the same will happen again tonight.

Ground capacity will be about a 1000 or so lower than normal as usual for Europe because of the advertising boards etc etc. Happens at every ground. In terms of the attendance, really doesn't matter too much if it sells out or not. If the gate of 48,49,000 plus what does it matter if it isn't 53,000 capacity.

[Im_Spartacus]

Can someone PM me a link to a site that does half decent Joans. I can rarely find any that are good quality

PM sent

[sheblue]

kev will get his first tonight in a 2-0 win, hard fought though, dont expect anything too easy with that lot and their tactics and antics.

[roblues]

By far the hardest adjustment moving to Canada has been working during these evening kickoffs (and no, I'm not forgetting the -40 winter temperatures in Ottawa). Going to try to avoid the result completely until 8pm/1am when I can watch the recording.

I wonder whether those in Australia/East Asia can confirm what Mase said about Nasri, having already seen the game?

[Im_Spartacus]

By far the hardest adjustment moving to Canada has been working during these evening kickoffs (and no, I'm not forgetting the -40 winter temperatures in Ottawa). Going to try to avoid the result completely until 8pm/1am when I can watch the recording.

I wonder whether those in Australia/East Asia can confirm what Mase said about Nasri, having already seen the game?

Well, being only 15 minutes to kick off in Dubai, I can confirm that Ian Nacho starts up front

[john@staustell]

Champions League anthem has been booed the last 3 home games in Europe - v CSKA, v Bayern and v Barcelona. I would presume the same will happen again tonight.

Ground capacity will be about a 1000 or so lower than normal as usual for Europe because of the advertising boards etc etc. Happens at every ground. In terms of the attendance, really doesn't matter too much if it sells out or not. If the gate of 48,49,000 plus what does it matter if it isn't 53,000 capacity.

Very good point. Our CL gates increase year on year, that's all that's needed

[gaudy]

Can someone PM me a link to a site that does half decent Joans. I can rarely find any that are good quality

PM sent

Could I get this too please

Thanks

[trueblue64]

Kun on the bench for tonight, yes get in.