Champions League Semi Final Build up

[sheblue]

Ifits a level palying field, I think we will do them. Feeling positive about tonight, but a bit worried about the 'fairness' of the officals.

[dave watson's perm]

Ifits a level palying field, I think we will do them. Feeling positive about tonight, but a bit worried about the 'fairness' of the officals.

It's always a worry when playing the so-called "European royalty" - let's face it UEFA do not want a City v Atletico final

[CTID Hants]

I presume it'll be on Fox Sports 1 or 2. I refuse to watch BT Sport. Does anyone have a list of the channels it is on?

http://m.livesoccertv.com/match/1938312 ... al-madrid/

Cheers for that.

Excellent!

I'm with you DWP, i will be watching FSP1 too, not only does it mean i don't have to listen to the bile they spout on BT but the picture quality tends be much better too.

Just have to put up with the "nil all" etc's LOL

[CTID Hants]

Ifits a level palying field, I think we will do them. Feeling positive about tonight, but a bit worried about the 'fairness' of the officals.

It's always a worry when playing the so-called "European royalty" - let's face it UEFA do not want a City v Atletico final

He has reffed 27 games 15/16 season to date and has issued 10 red cards & 127 yellows

Of the 10 reds 1 was in CL (Malmo player vs RM), 3 internationals & 6 domestic in the kebab league.

[dave watson's perm]

I presume it'll be on Fox Sports 1 or 2. I refuse to watch BT Sport. Does anyone have a list of the channels it is on?

http://m.livesoccertv.com/match/1938312 ... al-madrid/

Cheers for that.

Excellent!

I'm with you DWP, i will be watching FSP1 too, not only does it mean i don't have to listen to the bile they spout on BT but the picture quality tends be much better too.

Just have to put up with the "nil all" etc's LOL

I always find FS1 and FS2 excellent quality whereas BT streams can be very hit and miss - I suppose more people try to get them (can't think why!!)

[bigblue]

Excellent!

I'm with you DWP, i will be watching FSP1 too, not only does it mean i don't have to listen to the bile they spout on BT but the picture quality tends be much better too.

Just have to put up with the "nil all" etc's LOL

Jokes on you then.

Before PSG Brad Friedel, Stuart Holden, and MLS 'superstar' Kyle Martino was going on for the entire pregame about how much we spent over the last 5 years (did they happen to check who we're playing??) and our massive lack of any quality players. You have to be a Robbie Savage/Danny Mills type level cunt to criticize players 10x better than you'll ever be so harshly.

They even managed to confidently declare that out of all our players, only KDB would have started for PSG! Was funny to see how fast they could backtrack after the game though. And this was without Alexi Lalas even there who is usually worse than all the above.

Granted they never stooped down to the level of criticizing our fans minutes after a historic win though, so maybe they are a whisker above BT

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

On the bus to Hudds to catch the train.
Little old City in the European Cup Semi? Who'd have thunk it :)?

[bigblue]

On the bus to Hudds to catch the train.
Little old City in the European Cup Semi? Who'd have thunk it :)?

Is crazy to think about, buzzing since yesterday morning! Another performance like the last game vs PSG and I won't have any complaints

Come on City!

[michaelcityfan]

Drove up from bpurnemouth this morning good ride up so far hope it's an omen maybe the referree will show tranny a red card for being an ex rag! You never know COME ON CITY

[dave watson's perm]

Excellent!

I'm with you DWP, i will be watching FSP1 too, not only does it mean i don't have to listen to the bile they spout on BT but the picture quality tends be much better too.

Just have to put up with the "nil all" etc's LOL

Jokes on you then.

Before PSG Brad Friedel, Stuart Holden, and MLS 'superstar' Kyle Martino was going on for the entire pregame about how much we spent over the last 5 years (did they happen to check who we're playing??) and our massive lack of any quality players. You have to be a Robbie Savage/Danny Mills type level cunt to criticize players 10x better than you'll ever be so harshly.

They even managed to confidently declare that out of all our players, only KDB would have started for PSG! Was funny to see how fast they could backtrack after the game though. And this was without Alexi Lalas even there who is usually worse than all the above.

Granted they never stooped down to the level of criticizing our fans minutes after a historic win though, so maybe they are a whisker above BT

I never watch the pre game shows anyway. Turn on for kick off and off at full time

[nottsblue]

Ifits a level palying field, I think we will do them. Feeling positive about tonight, but a bit worried about the 'fairness' of the officals.

It's always a worry when playing the so-called "European royalty" - let's face it UEFA do not want a City v Atletico final

But a City v Bayern final would be very interesting

[bigblue]

I never watch the pre game shows anyway. Turn on for kick off and off at full time

My dream broadcast would be just a bunch of cameras, no commentary. Have some microphones setup around the pitch, near the benches, and near the vocal supporters section so you can just take in the atmosphere and maybe hear a player or two. Pregame would just be watching the stadium fill up, seeing the players warm up, and a camera in the back tunnel as they prepare to go on the pitch.

Maybe even show groups of supporters getting pissed up in some of the larger pubs with some quick questions for each team's fans, and a fanzone option during the game if you need to hear someone talk.

Would be a great way to take in the game without all the talking head nonsense. Put the focus back on the players and fans, just like if you were there.

[dave watson's perm]

I never watch the pre game shows anyway. Turn on for kick off and off at full time

My dream broadcast would be just a bunch of cameras, no commentary. Have some microphones setup around the pitch, near the benches, and near the vocal supporters section so you can just take in the atmosphere and maybe hear a player or two. Pregame would just be watching the stadium fill up, seeing the players warm up, and a camera in the back tunnel as they prepare to go on the pitch.

Maybe even show groups of supporters getting pissed up in some of the larger pubs with some quick questions for each team's fans, and a fanzone option during the game if you need to hear someone talk.

Would be a great way to take in the game without all the talking head nonsense. Put the focus back on the players and fans, just like if you were there.

I'm nearly sure that back in the early days of Sky there was an option for no commentary via the remote?

[phips]

Ifits a level palying field, I think we will do them. Feeling positive about tonight, but a bit worried about the 'fairness' of the officals.

It's always a worry when playing the so-called "European royalty" - let's face it UEFA do not want a City v Atletico final

He has reffed 27 games 15/16 season to date and has issued 10 red cards & 127 yellows

Of the 10 reds 1 was in CL (Malmo player vs RM), 3 internationals & 6 domestic in the kebab league.

oh boy. lots of yellows. Real will be diving all over the place. i wonder how many times Ramos and Marcelo will suffer horrific facial injuries that they somehow--god bless them--miraculously recover from.

[Peter Doherty (AGAIG)]

I never watch the pre game shows anyway. Turn on for kick off and off at full time

My dream broadcast would be just a bunch of cameras, no commentary. Have some microphones setup around the pitch, near the benches, and near the vocal supporters section so you can just take in the atmosphere and maybe hear a player or two. Pregame would just be watching the stadium fill up, seeing the players warm up, and a camera in the back tunnel as they prepare to go on the pitch.

Maybe even show groups of supporters getting pissed up in some of the larger pubs with some quick questions for each team's fans, and a fanzone option during the game if you need to hear someone talk.

Would be a great way to take in the game without all the talking head nonsense. Put the focus back on the players and fans, just like if you were there.

I'm nearly sure that back in the early days of Sky there was an option for no commentary via the remote?

Yes, the was. Too many people using it so it got binned.

[Wonderwall]

I reckon the team picks itself tonight apart from two question marks
1. Does vinny return?
2. Navas or Sterling?

Hart

Sagna kompany Mangala Clichy

Fernandinho Fernando

Navas KDB Silva

Aguero

This would be my starting 11

Subs
Willy
Sterling
Iheanacho
Otamendi
Zaba
Delph
Bony/kolarov

[sheblue]

Vinny will return and Sterling will be on the bench.

[nottsblue]

Vinny will return and Sterling will be on the bench.

Also think that will be the case.

[iwasthere2012]

I reckon the team picks itself tonight apart from two question marks
1. Does vinny return?
2. Navas or Sterling?

Hart

Sagna kompany Mangala Clichy

Fernandinho Fernando

Navas KDB Silva

Aguero

This would be my starting 11

Subs
Willy
Sterling
Iheanacho
Otamendi
Zaba
Delph
Bony/kolarov

I reckon you're right WW, although I'm hoping putting Vinny in isn't too much of a gamble. I don't think he can drop Navas.

In the airport now waiting. Starting to feel the nerves. C'mon City.

[london blue 2]

Didn't know there was a game on as I've not seen anything covered in the media