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cityboi wrote:I don't know what game half of you were watching, as De Jong had a huge say in us not conceding more. His passing radar may have been off, but he did exactly what you want of a DM against a team like Arsenal, and stopped them from making as much of an impact as they are capable of in their final 3rd. Had Nige not played, we'd have conceded more.

cityboi wrote:I don't know what game half of you were watching, as De Jong had a huge say in us not conceding more. His passing radar may have been off, but he did exactly what you want of a DM against a team like Arsenal, and stopped them from making as much of an impact as they are capable of in their final 3rd. Had Nige not played, we'd have conceded more.

linwood wrote:Looks like the mong's on this site have identified another boo boy in De Jong.

Beefymcfc wrote:Why have people got a shitty on with the Schlong? I thought he had a very good game even though he did make a few mistakes. It looked to me that he was always there when needed, getting a foot in or backing up other players; he's like a terrier, not wanting to let go of the ball! Considering that this was his first real run-out, I thought he did a sterling job!

ross.mcfc wrote:Given - 8. Brillant when called upon. One of the main differences between us and Arsenal
Richards - 9. Where are the boo boys now? Scored one, set up one. A rock at the back
Bridge 8. Wonderful work rate, great on the ball. The real Wayne Bridge
Toure 8. Fantastic to see a centre half who is happy with the ball at his feet. Calmness personified.
Lescott 7. Will be disapointed with the first goal but an otherwise flawless performence.
SWP 6. He scored and set up one but was poor throughout the game. Clichy really had him in his pocket
Ireland 5. Not at the races. Needs to adapt to this team. Everything cant go through him.
Barry - 9. Signing of the summer. Does everything you could ask from a midfielder.
De Jong - 9. A wonderful performence, his best in a city shirt. Broke down so many Arsenal attacks.
Bellamy 9. Amazing workrate. Made all the right runs at all the right times. So pleased he got on the score sheet.
Adebayor 9 - I must admit that I thought he was an iffy signing. Im so happy to be wrong. He is awesome.

Slim wrote:

Beefymcfc wrote:Why have people got a shitty on with the Schlong? I thought he had a very good game even though he did make a few mistakes. It looked to me that he was always there when needed, getting a foot in or backing up other players; he's like a terrier, not wanting to let go of the ball! Considering that this was his first real run-out, I thought he did a sterling job!

He gave the ball to Arsenal 10 times.

He has the amazing ability to two foot clatter tackle and still let them have the ball.

He has a stupid nickname that people think is clever...hehehe, it's a wee wee....morons.

Slim wrote:

linwood wrote:Looks like the mong's on this site have identified another boo boy in De Jong.

I think you will find the 'mongs' on this site already have their boo boy in Richards and they are being very quiet seeing as he had a good game today. I have seen the game twice now, currently watching it again and there are some positives in de Jong's play, but the overwhelming negatives cannot be ignored.

Could let stats do the talking here, as I understand it, De Jong's job is to protect the back 4 and break up play to stop attacks from developing right?

Arsenal had 20 shots and 53% of the game was spent in City's defensive third. We let in 2 goals whereas in 4 games prior we had let in none. (I realise at this point people will point out that RVP, Cesc etc are better than anyone we have faced.) Of course the answer is simple, De Jong, Barry, Ireland midfield is SUPPOSED to be more defensive to counter the increase in quality opposition. We didn't need to be as defensive against Wolves, Pompey and Blackburn so we put in SWP, Ireland and Barry and it was the right level of defensive midfield qualities. Today Hughes put in Barry, Ireland and De Jong in order to bolster us. We were unable to cover the defensive requirements of the game.

Which of course means either De Jong didn't do his job right OR Hughes got it tactically wrong. I will let you choose.

Richard wrote:

Slim wrote:

Beefymcfc wrote:Why have people got a shitty on with the Schlong? I thought he had a very good game even though he did make a few mistakes. It looked to me that he was always there when needed, getting a foot in or backing up other players; he's like a terrier, not wanting to let go of the ball! Considering that this was his first real run-out, I thought he did a sterling job!

He gave the ball to Arsenal 10 times.

He has the amazing ability to two foot clatter tackle and still let them have the ball.

He has a stupid nickname that people think is clever...hehehe, it's a wee wee....morons.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/chalkboards/create

Nigel = 6 unsuccesful passes today from 36 passes.
Barry = 7 unsuccesful passes from 29 passes.

They are the facts from todays game.

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:Slim ,you seem to have one person agreeing with you but the rest don't seem to have watched the same game!

Slim wrote:

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:Slim ,you seem to have one person agreeing with you but the rest don't seem to have watched the same game!

I believe Carl, Grob and Edge are in varying degrees of agreement here. Personally I am upset that even one person is agreeing with me. In six months time when I am proven right YET AGAIN I won't be able to say "all you fuckers" with any sort of conviction. Sell Ireland? Elano is a god? Ship Nedum? Dunne is a rock, not a liability? Richards is useless as a fullback? (jury still out on that one.) Gelson Fernandes is a wonderkid? Pearce should have a 10 year contract? Kasper is an awesome keeper who isn't riding his luck flapping at balls coming across his six yard box.

I will wait six months, you will all catch up and then you will hear venomous hatred for the player and not from me. Of course, you will all claim that you never said any of the things you did and that you all had the same opinion, it's okay. I have learnt to live with my place in the world.

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:Hahaha what an excellent post!! I have this wonderful image of you now ranting away on a rooftop somewhere but with nobody listening. I reckon when the film is made your part will be played by Christopher Lloyd.

Slim wrote:

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:Slim ,you seem to have one person agreeing with you but the rest don't seem to have watched the same game!

I believe Carl, Grob and Edge are in varying degrees of agreement here. Personally I am upset that even one person is agreeing with me. In six months time when I am proven right YET AGAIN I won't be able to say "all you fuckers" with any sort of conviction. Sell Ireland? Elano is a god? Ship Nedum? Dunne is a rock, not a liability? Richards is useless as a fullback? (jury still out on that one.) Gelson Fernandes is a wonderkid? Pearce should have a 10 year contract? Kasper is an awesome keeper who isn't riding his luck flapping at balls coming across his six yard box.

I will wait six months, you will all catch up and then you will hear venomous hatred for the player and not from me. Of course, you will all claim that you never said any of the things you did and that you all had the same opinion, it's okay. I have learnt to live with my place in the world.