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Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:43 pm
by Sparklehorse
I live in Swansea and would dearly like to watch this game with some fellow City fans. Does anyone know of anywhere local where I could do this ?

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:28 pm
by Mase
A few posts flying around that Mahrez is going to be starting the final….

Pep brain fart here we goooooo…

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:33 pm
by salford city
Mase wrote:A few posts flying around that Mahrez is going to be starting the final….

Pep brain fart here we goooooo…


As fly goalie

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:41 pm
by salford city
Sparklehorse wrote:I live in Swansea and would dearly like to watch this game with some fellow City fans. Does anyone know of anywhere local where I could do this ?


I take it you don't have a local supporters branch sparkle? Cannot help you mate but the local boozers must have it on? Always a great trip swansea away loads of boozers to chose from near the station

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:31 pm
by carl_feedthegoat
Foden should start over grealish , based on the last few games IMO .

Bernardo should 100% play and I have no idea how your going to fit mahrez in .

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:59 pm
by Sparklehorse
salford city wrote:
Sparklehorse wrote:I live in Swansea and would dearly like to watch this game with some fellow City fans. Does anyone know of anywhere local where I could do this ?


I take it you don't have a local supporters branch sparkle? Cannot help you mate but the local boozers must have it on? Always a great trip swansea away loads of boozers to chose from near the station


Aye it’s a grand place alright, I’ll try Walkabout in town, I normally watch matches at home on my own, usually too nervous to have company. This one is special though and I fancy sharing the moment.

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:26 pm
by gmercer1
Mase wrote:A few posts flying around that Mahrez is going to be starting the final….

Pep brain fart here we goooooo…

Arsenal fan at work time me this yesterday!
Is this the brain fart we are dreading?

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:30 pm
by Mase
gmercer1 wrote:
Mase wrote:A few posts flying around that Mahrez is going to be starting the final….

Pep brain fart here we goooooo…

Arsenal fan at work time me this yesterday!
Is this the brain fart we are dreading?


It will be on par with Sterling starting against Chelsea in the final.

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:37 pm
by john@staustell
Who knows? When Mahrez is brilliant it's all the Algerian prince stuff. Pretty fair bet that Inter will sit back so, if it is true, maybe he might think it's a better option.

Just as Grealish is the best option on the left - assuming he's not still on the piss

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:56 pm
by Mase
john@staustell wrote:Who knows? When Mahrez is brilliant it's all the Algerian prince stuff. Pretty fair bet that Inter will sit back so, if it is true, maybe he might think it's a better option.

Just as Grealish is the best option on the left - assuming he's not still on the piss


Best option is the team that’s played against Bayern and Madrid second leg. We play our game not Inter’s. When we start changing our team to suit the opposition this is usually where we fuck up.

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:19 pm
by Bluemoon4610
Mase wrote:
john@staustell wrote:Who knows? When Mahrez is brilliant it's all the Algerian prince stuff. Pretty fair bet that Inter will sit back so, if it is true, maybe he might think it's a better option.

Just as Grealish is the best option on the left - assuming he's not still on the piss


Best option is the team that’s played against Bayern and Madrid second leg. We play our game not Inter’s. When we start changing our team to suit the opposition this is usually where we fuck up.

Absolutely this! Play our game, not theirs.

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:32 pm
by ruralblue
The big question probably is...... Will Pep play Foden at Left Back, push Gomez onto the left wing and experiment with Phillips over Rodri?

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:07 pm
by sheblue
Can see why he might think of mahrez. Inter are going to sit deep and he might feel mahrez is better at unlocking their defence.
Same case for Foden.

Everyone expects the same team that beat Madrid. Wouldn't be surprised if he changed it, as long as he doesn't over do it.

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:33 pm
by Mase
sheblue wrote:Can see why he might think of mahrez. Inter are going to sit deep and he might feel mahrez is better at unlocking their defence.
Same case for Foden.

Everyone expects the same team that beat Madrid. Wouldn't be surprised if he changed it, as long as he doesn't over do it.


If we need Mahrez to unlock a defensive because Haaland, Grealish, Bernardo, Gundo, Kev can’t do it we’re in fuckin trouble!!

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:32 pm
by sheblue
Mase wrote:
sheblue wrote:Can see why he might think of mahrez. Inter are going to sit deep and he might feel mahrez is better at unlocking their defence.
Same case for Foden.

Everyone expects the same team that beat Madrid. Wouldn't be surprised if he changed it, as long as he doesn't over do it.


If we need Mahrez to unlock a defensive because Haaland, Grealish, Bernardo, Gundo, Kev can’t do it we’re in fuckin trouble!!


Let's hope it doesn't come to that.

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:04 am
by Tokyo Blue
Those of you going, keep yourselves safe and enjoy the day.

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:40 pm
by Chinners
Now on BBC5Live (from 8.30pm BST) an hour special on 'How Pep has changed football'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live: ... _five_live

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:00 pm
by zuricity
Chinners wrote:Now on BBC5Live (from 8.30pm BST) an hour special on 'How Pep has changed football'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live: ... _five_live


Er. Can we expect some more Bollox on Saturday and Sunday when the Media goes into a tailspin because of City ?

Wow , Too much power is dangerous !

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:09 pm
by Chinners
You never know Zuri . . . you never know

Re: Chumps League build up thread

PostPosted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:04 pm
by dazby
I've just listened to the Totally Football Show podcast.

It sounds like Inter are our kryptonite re playing style.

Bricking it now.