FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

[Hazy2]

Are we Sat or Sunday ?

[london blue 2]

I know a guy that loves playing on Wembley

That fucking goal!

[South Stand Balti]

Are we Sat or Sunday ?

We don't know but the tv companies will decide, hopefully over the next couple of days. Given we are the only supporters that have any significant travel, then it's a no brainier we will be in Saturday. The authorities seem to hate us tho so I'm guessing it's 5.30 on Sunday for us.

[Justified logic]

We beat them already with Bravo in goal? Whats the problem? Let the media concentrate on having a go at one of our own and we get on with winning matches and enjoying the football we have on show.

Yes we did. They had one shot on target and they, er, scored one goal. All well and good if we can limit them to fewer scoring chances than goals we score, but is that really the best way to go about winning the FA Cup?

As I wrote before, we could easily have conceded - would have conceded - on two occasions against Boro if it were not for our defenders clearing balls off the line. And that wasn't the first game that our defenders have had to be there to back up Bravo. He made no saves during that game. What sort of goalie is it that needs defenders playing behind him to prevent opponents scoring?! One who is regularly and easily beaten.

[Foreverinbluedreams]

We beat them already with Bravo in goal? Whats the problem? Let the media concentrate on having a go at one of our own and we get on with winning matches and enjoying the football we have on show.

Yes we did. They had one shot on target and they, er, scored one goal. All well and good if we can limit them to fewer scoring chances than goals we score, but is that really the best way to go about winning the FA Cup?

As I wrote before, we could easily have conceded - would have conceded - on two occasions against Boro if it were not for our defenders clearing balls off the line. And that wasn't the first game that our defenders have had to be there to back up Bravo. He made no saves during that game. What sort of goalie is it that needs defenders playing behind him to prevent opponents scoring?! One who is regularly and easily beaten.

On Stones clearance, can you please inform me as to what Bravo did wrong? If anything he should be getting credit for getting a hand to Fabio's point blank header which slowed the ball enough to enable Stones to clear.

[Foreverinbluedreams]

On the upside, Bravo did quite well the last time he played at Wembley.

https://youtu.be/e36WnEbSrBU

[s1ty m]

That goal from Yaya is timelessly wonderful.

[PeterParker]

I know a guy that loves playing on Wembley

That fucking goal!

Have you seen the ones he scored with Arsenal in the semi and Chelsea in the final?

[london blue 2]

I know a guy that loves playing on Wembley

That fucking goal!

Have you seen the ones he scored with Arsenal in the semi and Chelsea in the final?

Not sure we will see another goal like that from his boot.

Please work

[Sparklehorse]

I know a guy that loves playing on Wembley

That fucking goal!

Have you seen the ones he scored with Arsenal in the semi and Chelsea in the final?

Not sure we will see another goal like that from his boot.

I wouldn't bet on it

Please work

[Justified logic]

We beat them already with Bravo in goal? Whats the problem? Let the media concentrate on having a go at one of our own and we get on with winning matches and enjoying the football we have on show.

Yes we did. They had one shot on target and they, er, scored one goal. All well and good if we can limit them to fewer scoring chances than goals we score, but is that really the best way to go about winning the FA Cup?

As I wrote before, we could easily have conceded - would have conceded - on two occasions against Boro if it were not for our defenders clearing balls off the line. And that wasn't the first game that our defenders have had to be there to back up Bravo. He made no saves during that game. What sort of goalie is it that needs defenders playing behind him to prevent opponents scoring?! One who is regularly and easily beaten.

On Stones clearance, can you please inform me as to what Bravo did wrong? If anything he should be getting credit for getting a hand to Fabio's point blank header which slowed the ball enough to enable Stones to clear.

Did he? I couldn't make that out.

[freshie]

The question is, if Bravo is going to be in goal is it worth trying to get a ticket?

The question should be "is your dislike of Bravo stronger than your love for City?"

No, it is "Is our ability to score against Arsenal (the 'weakest' opponent we could have in the semis) greater or less than the liability of having Bravo leaking shots on target?" He was beaten twice on Saturday and only saved by Zaba and then Stones on the goal-line, and the other on-target shot was straight at his body yet he failed to hold that immediately. If I'm going to pay the not insubstantial cost of going to Wembley I want to know we are at least giving ourselves the best chance of winning and Caballero is a better shot stopper and, very importantly, a proven penalty saver and gives the team the confidence to play its full game that Bravo doesn't.

So you only go to games that you think we have a chance of winning? What did you do pre-2008? It's a trip to Wembley - I'd go if we had no keeper. These are moments to be treasured - you never know when it night be your last one

[freshie]

The question is, if Bravo is going to be in goal is it worth trying to get a ticket?

The question should be "is your dislike of Bravo stronger than your love for City?"

Surely not possible

Not for me

[freshie]

We beat them already with Bravo in goal? Whats the problem? Let the media concentrate on having a go at one of our own and we get on with winning matches and enjoying the football we have on show.

Yes we did. They had one shot on target and they, er, scored one goal. All well and good if we can limit them to fewer scoring chances than goals we score, but is that really the best way to go about winning the FA Cup?

As I wrote before, we could easily have conceded - would have conceded - on two occasions against Boro if it were not for our defenders clearing balls off the line. And that wasn't the first game that our defenders have had to be there to back up Bravo. He made no saves during that game. What sort of goalie is it that needs defenders playing behind him to prevent opponents scoring?! One who is regularly and easily beaten.

Don't fucking go then. We could do without any negativity in such a big game. There you go, I've answered your question. Goodnight

[City64]

The moaning and negativity on this site lately is off the fucking scale ???

FA cup semi final at Wembley , on the brink of CL QF and the only English club left in the NICHE` competition , on a fantastic run in the PL with huge games coming up , rags struggling like fuck and wheels about to come off and almost every fucker on here is moaning about some shit ???

I might look in after the Monaco game nite nite .

[freshie]

The moaning and negativity on this site lately is off the fucking scale ???

FA cup semi final at Wembley , on the brink of CL QF and the only English club left in the NICHE` competition , on a fantastic run in the PL with huge games coming up , rags struggling like fuck and wheels about to come off and almost every fucker on here is moaning about some shit ???

I might look in after the Monaco game nite nite .

Unbelievable isn't it? I'm buzzing at the prospect of going to Wembley - I always look forward to games there

[freshie]

Are we Sat or Sunday ?

We don't know but the tv companies will decide, hopefully over the next couple of days. Given we are the only supporters that have any significant travel, then it's a no brainier we will be in Saturday. The authorities seem to hate us tho so I'm guessing it's 5.30 on Sunday for us.

Think we'll find out tomorrow. Heard on the radio today that both games will kick off at 17.15. What's the betting that we end up playing on the Sunday?

[Beefymcfc]

Is this our biggest challenge in a semi since beating the Rags? Arsenal are a very good side on their day and anything could happen. They are, of course, one of the poorer performers at the moment and with our style of play we're bound to get chances.

Very much looking forward to this and am relishing watching the Tarquins squeal. Obviously if we win, mind you

[freshie]

Is this our biggest challenge in a semi since beating the Rags? Arsenal are a very good side on their day and anything could happen. They are, of course, one of the poorer performers at the moment and with our style of play we're bound to get chances.

Very much looking forward to this and am relishing watching the Tarquins squeal. Obviously if we win, mind you

I thought Chelsea in 2013 was a big challenge, possibly bigger than Arsenal, however I would discount Arsenal's current form with regard to the semi final. Anything can happen in a one-off cup game. Can't wait though - I'd love to beat the Goners!

[Beefymcfc]

Is this our biggest challenge in a semi since beating the Rags? Arsenal are a very good side on their day and anything could happen. They are, of course, one of the poorer performers at the moment and with our style of play we're bound to get chances.

Very much looking forward to this and am relishing watching the Tarquins squeal. Obviously if we win, mind you

I thought Chelsea in 2013 was a big challenge, possibly bigger than Arsenal, however I would discount Arsenal's current form with regard to the semi final. Anything can happen in a one-off cup game. Can't wait though - I'd love to beat the Goners!

Soon I'd like to be calling them the Gurners!