Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Here is the place to talk about all things city and football!

Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby Nigels Tackle » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:59 am

Have assumed that Ade and Kolo will have to join up with their national squads a couple of weeks before the tournament kicks off so (if they both make the final) these are the games they'll be missing....

Saturday, 26 December 2009
Man City v Stoke, 15:00
Monday, 28 December 2009
Wolverhampton v Man City, 15:00
Saturday, 9 January 2010
Man City v Blackburn, 15:00
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Everton v Man City, 15:00
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Stoke v Man City, 19:45
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Man City v Portsmouth, 15:00

Nothing too scary there IMHO....
ARMCHAIR FAN
Nigels Tackle
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Alan Oakes' 668 Games
 
Posts: 17606
Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:57 pm
Location: here, there, every fucking where
Supporter of: man love
My favourite player is: riyad meh!rez

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby Dameerto » Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:09 pm

I hope Santa is fit to play by then. Im looking forward to seeing him in action once he is upto speed. I noticed McGivern's loan is only until The new year as well - so I would expect him to be used as cover.

(Actually forget the McGivern thing, he's on loan 'til the end of January so will miss them all.)
Last edited by Dameerto on Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:14 pm, edited 1 time in total.
VIVA EL CITIES

"The adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee ... has banned Mr Joseph S. Blatter ... for eight years and Mr Michel Platini ... for eight years from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) on a national and international level. The bans come into force immediately." - 21/12/2015
User avatar
Dameerto
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Allison's Big Fat Cigar
 
Posts: 18703
Joined: Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:08 pm
Supporter of: El City
My favourite player is: Sergio Forwardo

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby razor400 » Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:13 pm

Hughesthedaddy wrote:Have assumed that Ade and Kolo will have to join up with their national squads a couple of weeks before the tournament kicks off so (if they both make the final) these are the games they'll be missing....

Saturday, 26 December 2009
Man City v Stoke, 15:00
Monday, 28 December 2009
Wolverhampton v Man City, 15:00
Saturday, 9 January 2010
Man City v Blackburn, 15:00
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Everton v Man City, 15:00
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Stoke v Man City, 19:45
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Man City v Portsmouth, 15:00

Nothing too scary there IMHO....



None of those should be classed a tough fixtures (maybe Everton) so nothing to panic about.
Image
[/border][/b]
[/color]
User avatar
razor400
Rosler's Grandad Bombed The Swamp
 
Posts: 3749
Joined: Mon May 07, 2007 10:58 am
Location: Sunny Plymouth
Supporter of: Champions
My favourite player is: Zabba

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby Ted Hughes » Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:38 pm

We really could use Kolo's mental strength v Everton imo. RSC should be adequate cover for Ade v those lot though.

In fact he's ideal to help defend v Stoke's rugby tactics.
The pissartist formerly known as Ted

VIVA EL CITY !!!

Some take the bible for what it's worth.. when they say that the rags shall inherit the Earth...
Well I heard that the Sheikh... bought Carlos Tevez this week...& you fuckers aint gettin' nothin..
Ted Hughes
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Colin Bell's Football Brain
 
Posts: 28488
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:28 pm
Supporter of: Bill Turnbull
My favourite player is: Bill Turnbull

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby ronk » Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:55 pm

razor400 wrote:
None of those should be classed a tough fixtures (maybe Everton) so nothing to panic about.


It's 6 matches (+FA Cup) that could account for a vital 14-18 points at a tough part of the season where our South Americans mightn't be at their best.

It's not going to be easy to play Wolves away on a Monday, 2 days after Stoke, it's not going to be easy to play in Stoke on a Tuesday night in January.

What we will have is the option to buy cover if we're having problems with injuries when Toure and Adebayor leave.
“Do onto others — then run!”
B. Hill
User avatar
ronk
Shaun Goater's 103 Goals
 
Posts: 7501
Joined: Thu May 18, 2006 12:23 am
Location: Dublin

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby DoomMerchant » Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:58 pm

ronk wrote:
razor400 wrote:
None of those should be classed a tough fixtures (maybe Everton) so nothing to panic about.


It's 6 matches (+FA Cup) that could account for a vital 14-18 points at a tough part of the season where our South Americans mightn't be at their best.

It's not going to be easy to play Wolves away on a Monday, 2 days after Stoke, it's not going to be easy to play in Stoke on a Tuesday night in January.

What we will have is the option to buy cover if we're having problems with injuries when Toure and Adebayor leave.


i agree with that assessment. that will be a key stretch of the season where the points collected will be required and not nice to have. No room for error in those matches.
viVa el ciTy!

"All things considered, there's absolutely no escape from this hellish situation. I'm prepared to take the coward's way out if you are. It's reincarnation or nothing." -- Gideon Stargrave

Image
User avatar
DoomMerchant
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Pellegrini's Hoodie
 
Posts: 22332
Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:46 pm
Location: Orlando, FL
Supporter of: MCFC. OK.
My favourite player is: The Game

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby CITYTILLIDIE11 » Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:17 pm

We should be at least 15 points clear at the top by then, so I am not stressing.

I am more concerned that RSC will have to compete in 6 matches on the trot, that’s like one and a half seasons games for him ( poor cnut ) .
User avatar
CITYTILLIDIE11
pot noodle style supporter
Richard Edghill Whipping Boy
 
Posts: 478
Joined: Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:15 pm

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby Florida Blue » Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:35 pm

Imagine if Nedum decides to go ahead and play for Nigeria?

Does that mean Richards or McGivern are the only cover options for Kompany (assuming he is fit) and Lescott?
I've come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I am all out of bubblegum.
User avatar
Florida Blue
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Rosler's Grandad Bombed The Swamp
 
Posts: 3292
Joined: Fri May 12, 2006 12:48 pm
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby gillie » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:00 pm

Florida Blue wrote:Imagine if Nedum decides to go ahead and play for Nigeria?

Does that mean Richards or McGivern are the only cover options for Kompany (assuming he is fit) and Lescott?

I dont think Ned can play for Nigeria now can he?.
User avatar
gillie
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Pablo Zabaleta's Manc Accent
 
Posts: 13889
Joined: Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:55 pm
Location: our house
Supporter of: Manchester City
My favourite player is: Colin Bell

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby bluej » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:59 pm

gillie wrote:
Florida Blue wrote:Imagine if Nedum decides to go ahead and play for Nigeria?

Does that mean Richards or McGivern are the only cover options for Kompany (assuming he is fit) and Lescott?

I dont think Ned can play for Nigeria now can he?.


I think he still can, as he hasn't represented England at senior level, and you can play for another country at any age now, providing you've not played at senior level.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 083006.stm

Can't see Ned doing it though, him and Hart are future England internationals imo.
bluej
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Kinky's Mazy Dribbles
 
Posts: 2654
Joined: Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:11 am
Supporter of: MCFC

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby gillie » Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:14 pm

bluej wrote:
gillie wrote:
Florida Blue wrote:Imagine if Nedum decides to go ahead and play for Nigeria?

Does that mean Richards or McGivern are the only cover options for Kompany (assuming he is fit) and Lescott?

I dont think Ned can play for Nigeria now can he?.


I think he still can, as he hasn't represented England at senior level, and you can play for another country at any age now, providing you've not played at senior level.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 083006.stm

Can't see Ned doing it though, him and Hart are future England internationals imo.

Thanks for that Bluej.
User avatar
gillie
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Pablo Zabaleta's Manc Accent
 
Posts: 13889
Joined: Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:55 pm
Location: our house
Supporter of: Manchester City
My favourite player is: Colin Bell

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby Florida Blue » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:38 am

bluej wrote:
gillie wrote:
Florida Blue wrote:Imagine if Nedum decides to go ahead and play for Nigeria?

Does that mean Richards or McGivern are the only cover options for Kompany (assuming he is fit) and Lescott?

I dont think Ned can play for Nigeria now can he?.


I think he still can, as he hasn't represented England at senior level, and you can play for another country at any age now, providing you've not played at senior level.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 083006.stm

Can't see Ned doing it though, him and Hart are future England internationals imo.



This discusses Ned directly
http://goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2009/08/30/1470084/manchester-city-defender-nedum-onuoha-considers-nigeria-approach-
User avatar
Florida Blue
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Rosler's Grandad Bombed The Swamp
 
Posts: 3292
Joined: Fri May 12, 2006 12:48 pm
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby ant london » Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:40 am

IMO there is absolutely zero chance of Nedum electing to play for Nigeria at this stage in his career.

He has a genuine shout of being a full England international and you only have to listen to him talk when on England U21 duty to see that he feels truly English (irrespective of where he was born, he has lived his whole life more or less in the UK).

Different for lads like the Etuhus who, let's face it, didn't have anywhere near the necessary quality to get near full England colours. Nedum on the other hand has the talent to do so, is at the right club for the profile AND has his own personal cheerleader (Pearce) in the coaching set-up.

If he'd still not been capped come the qualifiers for the world cup in 2014 then maybe he'd consider it as he's a bright, ambitious lad. But the chances of him electing to play at this stage for the Super Eagles....well, there's more chance of it snowing here in Cairo
Image
User avatar
ant london
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Neil Young's FA Cup Winning Goal
 
Posts: 11505
Joined: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:01 pm
Location: Almaty
Supporter of: Cityski
My favourite player is: Mario Balotelli

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby Piccsnumberoneblue » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:30 pm

Don't forget the Carling Cup Semis are in January too!
City and sniffing knickers.
Come on Blues.
Piccsnumberoneblue
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Pablo Zabaleta's Manc Accent
 
Posts: 13353
Joined: Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:09 pm
Location: Weirdosville.
Supporter of: Us

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby Florida Blue » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:44 pm

ant london wrote:IMO there is absolutely zero chance of Nedum electing to play for Nigeria at this stage in his career.

He has a genuine shout of being a full England international and you only have to listen to him talk when on England U21 duty to see that he feels truly English (irrespective of where he was born, he has lived his whole life more or less in the UK).

Different for lads like the Etuhus who, let's face it, didn't have anywhere near the necessary quality to get near full England colours. Nedum on the other hand has the talent to do so, is at the right club for the profile AND has his own personal cheerleader (Pearce) in the coaching set-up.

If he'd still not been capped come the qualifiers for the world cup in 2014 then maybe he'd consider it as he's a bright, ambitious lad. But the chances of him electing to play at this stage for the Super Eagles....well, there's more chance of it snowing here in Cairo


Ant, he does not have that long to wait, the choice must be made while his 21, since he played youth levels for the England National Team. So it is now or never for the Super Eagles.
I've come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I am all out of bubblegum.
User avatar
Florida Blue
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Rosler's Grandad Bombed The Swamp
 
Posts: 3292
Joined: Fri May 12, 2006 12:48 pm
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby ronk » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:49 pm

Florida Blue wrote:
ant london wrote:IMO there is absolutely zero chance of Nedum electing to play for Nigeria at this stage in his career.

He has a genuine shout of being a full England international and you only have to listen to him talk when on England U21 duty to see that he feels truly English (irrespective of where he was born, he has lived his whole life more or less in the UK).

Different for lads like the Etuhus who, let's face it, didn't have anywhere near the necessary quality to get near full England colours. Nedum on the other hand has the talent to do so, is at the right club for the profile AND has his own personal cheerleader (Pearce) in the coaching set-up.

If he'd still not been capped come the qualifiers for the world cup in 2014 then maybe he'd consider it as he's a bright, ambitious lad. But the chances of him electing to play at this stage for the Super Eagles....well, there's more chance of it snowing here in Cairo


Ant, he does not have that long to wait, the choice must be made while his 21, since he played youth levels for the England National Team. So it is now or never for the Super Eagles.


They've changed that rule this summer.
“Do onto others — then run!”
B. Hill
User avatar
ronk
Shaun Goater's 103 Goals
 
Posts: 7501
Joined: Thu May 18, 2006 12:23 am
Location: Dublin

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby john@staustell » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:58 pm

Florida Blue wrote:Imagine if Nedum decides to go ahead and play for Nigeria?

Does that mean Richards or McGivern are the only cover options for Kompany (assuming he is fit) and Lescott?


Or Ben Mee, or Gareth Barry.

IMO we should have enough of a squad to deal with those fixtures during the Africa thingy.
“I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly.”
User avatar
john@staustell
Allison's Big Fat Cigar
 
Posts: 18748
Joined: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:35 am
Location: St Austell
Supporter of: City

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby MaineRoadMemories » Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:36 pm

We'll be without Toure for a while but not Adebayor.

Have Togo even qualifed for the tourny?

I vaguely remember something about the World Cup groups been used as the same groups for qualification to ACoN.
User avatar
MaineRoadMemories
Donated to the site
Donated to the site
Joe Hart's 29 Clean Sheets
 
Posts: 5740
Joined: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:11 pm
Location: Crewe
Supporter of: THE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!
My favourite player is: VINCENT KOMPANY

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby rick1894citizen » Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:46 pm

MaineRoadMemories wrote:We'll be without Toure for a while but not Adebayor.

Have Togo even qualifed for the tourny?

I vaguely remember something about the World Cup groups been used as the same groups for qualification to ACoN.


True enough, can't see Togo going far (if qualified) but Ivory Coast have a shout of going all way, although my knowledge of African football is looking at the results and watching the teams that make the World Cup.

This is another reason why we should have a winter break imo.
Image
User avatar
rick1894citizen
Kinky's Mazy Dribbles
 
Posts: 2238
Joined: Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:09 pm
Location: Urmston
Supporter of: MCFC

Re: Fixtures during the African Cup of Nations

Postby ronk » Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:11 pm

DoomMerchant wrote:
ronk wrote:
razor400 wrote:
None of those should be classed a tough fixtures (maybe Everton) so nothing to panic about.


It's 6 matches (+FA Cup) that could account for a vital 14-18 points at a tough part of the season where our South Americans mightn't be at their best.

It's not going to be easy to play Wolves away on a Monday, 2 days after Stoke, it's not going to be easy to play in Stoke on a Tuesday night in January.

What we will have is the option to buy cover if we're having problems with injuries when Toure and Adebayor leave.


i agree with that assessment. that will be a key stretch of the season where the points collected will be required and not nice to have. No room for error in those matches.


Possibly just as important will be the 2 matches after they get back. Hull away and Bolton home (midweek immediately after Hull).

Looking at last year it's easy to see the damage done to our campaign around February. We lost to Stoke, beat Middlesbrough and lost Portsmouth before managing a draw Liverpool and then losing to West Ham. We almost went out of the UEFA Cup against Copenhagen too.

Change those 3 losses into wins (not unrealistic) and we'd have been 12 points better off going into the end of the season, that would have been enough for one point behind Everton and ahead of Villa on goal difference.

There are other places the points could have been made up but it's easy to target a few spells last year that did a huge amount of damage to our campaign. Most importantly, they don't seen like all that difficult targets in terms of ambition.
“Do onto others — then run!”
B. Hill
User avatar
ronk
Shaun Goater's 103 Goals
 
Posts: 7501
Joined: Thu May 18, 2006 12:23 am
Location: Dublin


Return to The Maine Football forum

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: BlueinBosnia, carolina-blue, CTID Hants, Indianablue, rosbif cuisson 'bleu' and 256 guests