5th In The League; Semi-Final Of Carling Cup; Only 3 Defeats

[Vhero]

I wasn't going into yesterdays game with much expectation to be honest we still have half our first team out also which a lot of people seem to forget. Sure Mancini was getting the best out of Petrov, Benjani and Garrido. But we miss Bridge, Ade and SWP and hopefully Mancini can make them 3 even better players.

[david yearsley]

I'm relatively happy. But I have lower expectation than our board.

A few more performances like that which were in the class of last years away form and we will be looking for a new manager in the summer.

At the beginning of the season I said a semi final and top six was a realistic and achievable goal and that this would suffice - then hey presto the bar´s been raised and expectation level has gone up a notch - fickle fuclers aren´t we us footie fans?! ;0

[viking the Odd]

I thought we would finish 6-7th,that's still on, but all is still to play for, we are going to loose a few more games I'm affraid.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I'm not going to let today's performance get me too down.

On the first of November we were 4th with a game in hand and in the Quarter final of the Carling Cup (which we won). Only 1 defeat.
Ten days later Cook stated that we were "exactly on target".
When did he first talk to Roberto?
I wouldn't be feeling too chipper if I was on the playing or coaching staff

WUM Artist. You know he's been drinking.

cheers

That's not really artistic performance. Quite clumsy effort actually. Bit disappointed in that sense. I know he can do better than that.

[wolfcity]

We'll be 6th if Villa beat West Ham 2-0 this afternoon.

Nice post to cheer you all up!

[Hinch's 5 Fingered Salute]

Yes but they didn't. Thankfully Spuds, Bin Dippers and Villa all wobbled. Could have been worse!

[ant london]

I have to say that, after having mulled over the defeat for a day or so, I am never happy when we lose (especially in that manner). But in terms of timing and ensuring that the team go into this match tomorrow after having been chastened by the coaching staff and should hopefully be fully psyched up to take the game and ram it down the scum throats

[Alex Sapphire]

I have to say that, after having mulled over the defeat for a day or so, I am never happy when we lose (especially in that manner). But in terms of timing and ensuring that the team go into this match tomorrow after having been chastened by the coaching staff and should hopefully be fully psyched up to take the game and ram it down the scum throats

on the other hand there will also have been a significant change in the thinking of the Scum squad (and especially its make weights) that if you get amongst us you can come out on top. Another win would have had them dreading stepping over the white line.

[ant london]

I have to say that, after having mulled over the defeat for a day or so, I am never happy when we lose (especially in that manner). But in terms of timing and ensuring that the team go into this match tomorrow after having been chastened by the coaching staff and should hopefully be fully psyched up to take the game and ram it down the scum throats

on the other hand there will also have been a significant change in the thinking of the Scum squad (and especially its make weights) that if you get amongst us you can come out on top. Another win would have had them dreading stepping over the white line.

Yep, I agree with that analysis. But my analysis is the only real positive I can take from the shitshow we were served up against the Toffees.

[Fish111]

I have to say that, after having mulled over the defeat for a day or so, I am never happy when we lose (especially in that manner). But in terms of timing and ensuring that the team go into this match tomorrow after having been chastened by the coaching staff and should hopefully be fully psyched up to take the game and ram it down the scum throats

Agree Ant, if i had the choice i'd rather lose to Everton and get a performance like that out of the way than play like that against the scum.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I have to say that, after having mulled over the defeat for a day or so, I am never happy when we lose (especially in that manner). But in terms of timing and ensuring that the team go into this match tomorrow after having been chastened by the coaching staff and should hopefully be fully psyched up to take the game and ram it down the scum throats

Agree Ant, if i had the choice i'd rather lose to Everton and get a performance like that out of the way than play like that against the scum.

That's more or less what I said on an another topic earlier but I do also agree with what Wonderwall said in same topic, I'd prefer them turn up for every game.

[ant london]

That's more or less what I said on an another topic earlier but I do also agree with what Wonderwall said in same topic, I'd prefer them turn up for every game.

Mate I don't think you'd get any people disagreeing with you there.

However, I'd also like Rihanna to come blow me after work every day....but that too is not a very realistic expectation

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

That's more or less what I said on an another topic earlier but I do also agree with what Wonderwall said in same topic, I'd prefer them turn up for every game.

Mate I don't think you'd get any people disagreeing with you there.

However, I'd also like Rihanna to come blow me after work every day....but that too is not a very realistic expectation

That's pretty much what I replied to Wonderwall in said thread.

[ant london]

That's more or less what I said on an another topic earlier but I do also agree with what Wonderwall said in same topic, I'd prefer them turn up for every game.

Mate I don't think you'd get any people disagreeing with you there.

However, I'd also like Rihanna to come blow me after work every day....but that too is not a very realistic expectation

That's pretty much what I replied to Wonderwall in said thread.

What I would LOVE though....is for City to stop having these shitty off days against SPURS and fucking EVERTON. I hate both teams....anyone but these shysters would be much less painful

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

That's more or less what I said on an another topic earlier but I do also agree with what Wonderwall said in same topic, I'd prefer them turn up for every game.

Mate I don't think you'd get any people disagreeing with you there.

However, I'd also like Rihanna to come blow me after work every day....but that too is not a very realistic expectation

That's pretty much what I replied to Wonderwall in said thread.

What I would LOVE though....is for City to stop having these shitty off days against SPURS and fucking EVERTON. I hate both teams....anyone but these shysters would be much less painful

Again, we are full agreement.

[Wonderwall]

That's more or less what I said on an another topic earlier but I do also agree with what Wonderwall said in same topic, I'd prefer them turn up for every game.

Mate I don't think you'd get any people disagreeing with you there.

However, I'd also like Rihanna to come blow me after work every day....but that too is not a very realistic expectation

That's pretty much what I replied to Wonderwall in said thread.

What I would LOVE though....is for City to stop having these shitty off days against SPURS and fucking EVERTON. I hate both teams....anyone but these shysters would be much less painful

i can stomach 1 or 2 not turning up and getting subbed, but we cannot sub 8 or 9 players until they change the rules

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

That's more or less what I said on an another topic earlier but I do also agree with what Wonderwall said in same topic, I'd prefer them turn up for every game.

Mate I don't think you'd get any people disagreeing with you there.

However, I'd also like Rihanna to come blow me after work every day....but that too is not a very realistic expectation

That's pretty much what I replied to Wonderwall in said thread.

What I would LOVE though....is for City to stop having these shitty off days against SPURS and fucking EVERTON. I hate both teams....anyone but these shysters would be much less painful

i can stomach 1 or 2 not turning up and getting subbed, but we cannot sub 8 or 9 players until they change the rules

This injury/players being away on international duty, is hitting us hard though as well. I looked at our bench and there weren't too many options. I'm sure Mancini knew that what we needed was to change one the central midfielders and get some aggression on the pitch, but who could he throw in there?

[Wonderwall]

This injury/players being away on international duty, is hitting us hard though as well. I looked at our bench and there weren't too many options. I'm sure Mancini knew that what we needed was to change one the central midfielders and get some aggression on the pitch, but who could he throw in there?

hindsight is a wonderful thing, but bringing boyata in and pushing Kompany into midfield might have worked?

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

This injury/players being away on international duty, is hitting us hard though as well. I looked at our bench and there weren't too many options. I'm sure Mancini knew that what we needed was to change one the central midfielders and get some aggression on the pitch, but who could he throw in there?

hindsight is a wonderful thing, but bringing boyata in and pushing Kompany into midfield might have worked?

Or Nedum. It did cross my mind. That said, if Nedum isn't fully fit it might have turned into disaster. I wouldn't have thrown Boyata in though. Too rough game for a youngster imo. Cahill would've eaten him alive with those late runs and nasty kicking and elbowing.

[Wonderwall]

This injury/players being away on international duty, is hitting us hard though as well. I looked at our bench and there weren't too many options. I'm sure Mancini knew that what we needed was to change one the central midfielders and get some aggression on the pitch, but who could he throw in there?

hindsight is a wonderful thing, but bringing boyata in and pushing Kompany into midfield might have worked?

Or Nedum. It did cross my mind. That said, if Nedum isn't fully fit it might have turned into disaster. I wouldn't have thrown Boyata in though. Too rough game for a youngster imo. Cahill would've eaten him alive with those late runs and nasty kicking and elbowing.

true :-(

Also, I noticed how everton were very good at countering the Zonal system. They took the corner with pace and landed it on the 6 yard line knowing given doesnt like to come out and catch. This meant everton stole the march on us and attacked the ball with a run at it, where we were just static?! Time to mix things up Roberto.