Training Tuesday 1/9

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Very few players around as expected but no let up for the ones who were there. Nedum ,Garrido,Silvinho and Zabba. With RSC and Johnson continuing their work on their own. It sill sounds promising re them both. RSC has got the go ahead to up his training work and Johnson has had no set backs either. MJ is slightly ahead in terms of being ready for selection.

Warm up routines followed by a very competitive game of head tennis ( won I think by Ned and Silvinho) and then some quick one two work ending in a cross to a striker. Best crosser I would say a toss up between Garrido and Silvinho and best finisher between Garrido and Zabba. But a special prize to Nedum for some really bad finishing. To be fair it was very windy and the ball was swirling all over the place but he simply couldnt get it right. Sorry Ned but you were laughing as well!

The camp is buzzing after the start but very clear that is all it is a good start. MB was saying Stevie was lucky not to be injured worse than he actually is the way Brown was laying into him with no protection. Happily his injuries are not bad and ,as with Micah, he will be back in training this week. Very pleased with the result and effort on Sunday and the game stats confirm the great workrate but better still to come.

I asked re Bentley and of course I got the " I couldnt possibly confirm" routine . They are aware that Bentley has a lot to prove but that of course is seen as a positive and it's not just a BBurn connection with him. Eddie N worked directly with him at Arsenal and knows exactly what kind of footballer and character we would be getting.

I passed on everyone's congratulations that we have now scored directly from 2 corners in 2 games. You did want me to do that right? The reality is that we have been getting better delivery ( basically Barry) and have a different make up of players in the box with better desire to get onto a cross, Toure/Lescott and Ade and with that desire, influence and movement , others pick up on it and the threat is so much greater.

Looking forward to the next game and crossed fingers that we don't get injured players back.

[BmoreBlue]

Cheers Doug always a pleasure

[10.Goater_Legend]

Nice one Doug.

[Twobob]

As allways - Thanks DH :-)

Glad to hear that Stevie will be fine and Micha too!

Feels strange that we actually have a threat at corners now - normally the opposition team get more advantage than us!

[Ted Hughes]

Thanks Doug. Although the threat of Adebayor & delivery from Barry at set pieces is obvious, I don't think it's a coincedence that we've scored 2 since Lescott arived. He's pulling defenders all over the place & his attacking of dangerous areas of the box is encouraging some of the other players to be more active. Whether it's a natural thing or something that Sgt Moyes has drilled into him I don't know but it works.

Dunne (bless him) was useless & ambled in to the back post with barely any threat whatsoever, often giving away free kicks or 'heading' the ball for a goalkick, often with his face.


A bloke on Bluemoon who'd been in City's dressing room before the game, posted a picture which showed a perfect diagram of that corner pinned on the wall so they definitely did work on it!

[AlpsMaster]

Thanks as usual.

[craigmcfc]

Cheers Doug, at least you will no longer have to report back on yet another strong tackle by TBH thats left one of our squad hobbling off

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Cheers Doug, at least you will no longer have to report back on yet another strong tackle by TBH thats left one of our squad hobbling off

True enough. I didn't mention the other week a funny moment during one of the warm ups when players around the outside of the circle were feeding players in the middle for control and one touch stuff. TBH came towards SWP who took a look and said I am not giving it you I don't like you. It was 100% said as a joke and it was very funny in keeping with the general fun atmosphere.

[Mark (Blue Army)]

Cheers Doug :)

[shawzy]

Thanks Doug. Although the threat of Adebayor & delivery from Barry at set pieces is obvious, I don't think it's a coincedence that we've scored 2 since Lescott arived. He's pulling defenders all over the place & his attacking of dangerous areas of the box is encouraging some of the other players to be more active. Whether it's a natural thing or something that Sgt Moyes has drilled into him I don't know but it works.

Dunne (bless him) was useless & ambled in to the back post with barely any threat whatsoever, often giving away free kicks or 'heading' the ball for a goalkick, often with his face.


A bloke on Bluemoon who'd been in City's dressing room before the game, posted a picture which showed a perfect diagram of that corner pinned on the wall so they definitely did work on it!

Your right Ted..Lescott in the portsmouth game took 2 defenders with him to the near post and made it a touch easier for Ade to score.It was ver clever stuff from Lescott.
Thanx for the report DH..Get ya long johns on for the next trainig sesh..Its gonna be cold this week :-)#

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Thanks Doug. Although the threat of Adebayor & delivery from Barry at set pieces is obvious, I don't think it's a coincedence that we've scored 2 since Lescott arived. He's pulling defenders all over the place & his attacking of dangerous areas of the box is encouraging some of the other players to be more active. Whether it's a natural thing or something that Sgt Moyes has drilled into him I don't know but it works.

Dunne (bless him) was useless & ambled in to the back post with barely any threat whatsoever, often giving away free kicks or 'heading' the ball for a goalkick, often with his face.


A bloke on Bluemoon who'd been in City's dressing room before the game, posted a picture which showed a perfect diagram of that corner pinned on the wall so they definitely did work on it!

Your right Ted..Lescott in the portsmouth game took 2 defenders with him to the near post and made it a touch easier for Ade to score.It was ver clever stuff from Lescott.
Thanx for the report DH..Get ya long johns on for the next trainig sesh..Its gonna be cold this week :-)#

Twas very cold tonight watching the reserves

[gillie]

Cheers Doug your commitment is something that should be applauded loudly and wholeheartedly.Top report as usual.

[jonrambo]

Any news of when we can see johnno and rocky in action?

[shawzy]

Thanks Doug. Although the threat of Adebayor & delivery from Barry at set pieces is obvious, I don't think it's a coincedence that we've scored 2 since Lescott arived. He's pulling defenders all over the place & his attacking of dangerous areas of the box is encouraging some of the other players to be more active. Whether it's a natural thing or something that Sgt Moyes has drilled into him I don't know but it works.

Dunne (bless him) was useless & ambled in to the back post with barely any threat whatsoever, often giving away free kicks or 'heading' the ball for a goalkick, often with his face.


A bloke on Bluemoon who'd been in City's dressing room before the game, posted a picture which showed a perfect diagram of that corner pinned on the wall so they definitely did work on it!

Your right Ted..Lescott in the portsmouth game took 2 defenders with him to the near post and made it a touch easier for Ade to score.It was ver clever stuff from Lescott.
Thanx for the report DH..Get ya long johns on for the next trainig sesh..Its gonna be cold this week :-)#

Twas very cold tonight watching the reserves

Was a good win against Everton..Glad to hear Vidal was back on song..I really thought he had fooked his knee up in the African Nations Cup.

[irblinx]

Thanks Doug. Although the threat of Adebayor & delivery from Barry at set pieces is obvious, I don't think it's a coincedence that we've scored 2 since Lescott arived. He's pulling defenders all over the place & his attacking of dangerous areas of the box is encouraging some of the other players to be more active. Whether it's a natural thing or something that Sgt Moyes has drilled into him I don't know but it works.

Dunne (bless him) was useless & ambled in to the back post with barely any threat whatsoever, often giving away free kicks or 'heading' the ball for a goalkick, often with his face.


A bloke on Bluemoon who'd been in City's dressing room before the game, posted a picture which showed a perfect diagram of that corner pinned on the wall so they definitely did work on it!

Your right Ted..Lescott in the portsmouth game took 2 defenders with him to the near post and made it a touch easier for Ade to score.It was ver clever stuff from Lescott.
Thanx for the report DH..Get ya long johns on for the next trainig sesh..Its gonna be cold this week :-)#

Twas very cold tonight watching the reserves

It always is at mini coms, no protection from the elements and loads of empty seats so no body warmth generation, brrr

[Slim]

Very glad to hear about Stevie, seeing it on replay just looked worse and worse. Neddy doesn't have to worry, cause the moment we rely on him for goals I think we are in serious trouble.

Lescott is proving to be the right move already, even though we overpaid for him he does a job at both end. So I guess he is really only half the price.

[ross.mcfc]

Very glad to hear about Stevie, seeing it on replay just looked worse and worse. Neddy doesn't have to worry, cause the moment we rely on him for goals I think we are in serious trouble.

Lescott is proving to be the right move already, even though we overpaid for him he does a job at both end. So I guess he is really only half the price.

Regarding the Lescott price. Does anyone ever mention the amount that Ferdinand cost united over 6 years ago now? If we get 3/4 good years out of Lescott and I have no reason to think we wont be getting a centre half in his prime then the price will seem irrelevant.

[Slim]

Very glad to hear about Stevie, seeing it on replay just looked worse and worse. Neddy doesn't have to worry, cause the moment we rely on him for goals I think we are in serious trouble.

Lescott is proving to be the right move already, even though we overpaid for him he does a job at both end. So I guess he is really only half the price.

Regarding the Lescott price. Does anyone ever mention the amount that Ferdinand cost U***d over 6 years ago now? If we get 3/4 good years out of Lescott and I have no reason to think we wont be getting a centre half in his prime then the price will seem irrelevant.

Oh why? I know how this one turns out and who really wants to defend the camel?

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Any news of when we can see johnno and rocky in action?

Not 100% sure but I think we are talking at least 3 weeks yet

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Thanks Doug. Although the threat of Adebayor & delivery from Barry at set pieces is obvious, I don't think it's a coincedence that we've scored 2 since Lescott arived. He's pulling defenders all over the place & his attacking of dangerous areas of the box is encouraging some of the other players to be more active. Whether it's a natural thing or something that Sgt Moyes has drilled into him I don't know but it works.

Dunne (bless him) was useless & ambled in to the back post with barely any threat whatsoever, often giving away free kicks or 'heading' the ball for a goalkick, often with his face.


A bloke on Bluemoon who'd been in City's dressing room before the game, posted a picture which showed a perfect diagram of that corner pinned on the wall so they definitely did work on it!

Your right Ted..Lescott in the portsmouth game took 2 defenders with him to the near post and made it a touch easier for Ade to score.It was ver clever stuff from Lescott.
Thanx for the report DH..Get ya long johns on for the next trainig sesh..Its gonna be cold this week :-)#

Twas very cold tonight watching the reserves

It always is at mini coms, no protection from the elements and loads of empty seats so no body warmth generation, brrr

The reserves played in the main stadium last night