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Mancini (The Ted Hughes and BBS thread)

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:54 pm
by Original Dub
I can't say he's impressed me that much.

I don't like his nefgative style of football, but its bearable when we scrape wins like against the mighty blackpool.

How many goals is that we've leaked now in the last four or five games?

I'd like him to leave soon IF this brand of football continues.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:56 pm
by Lee_R
Yes sack him, get Hughes back because he won today.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:58 pm
by Steve
Lee_R wrote:Yes sack him, get Hughes back because he won today.


There have been worse ideas

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:00 pm
by bluej
I'm not advocating sacking him but that was terrible to watch. I can understand playing like that if you're going to be tight defensively, but those two goals were soft beyond believe. It was like watching us defend under hughes, but without trying to play it forward.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:01 pm
by Original Dub
Lee_R wrote:Yes sack him, get Hughes back because he won today.


No, I think that would be a bit stupid given what happened last time, but I would like to see someone better. And I think there's a few that are...

You see, we're the richest club in world football and we play pretty dire stuff most of the time...

Anyway, I did say IF his "blend" of football continues. You might be confident and entertained watching us play, but I'm not and haven't been for a while now.

This makes me quite sad, given our resources.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:02 pm
by Moonchesteri
After we've beat Poznan, WBA, rags and Brum the tone will be different.

Of course that's if we beat them... but why couldn't we?!

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:05 pm
by Tokyo Blue
Original Dub wrote:I would like to see someone better. And I think there's a few that are...

Any names?

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:09 pm
by viking the Odd
Tokyo Blue wrote:
Original Dub wrote:I would like to see someone better. And I think there's a few that are...

Any names?

I think right now, I'd take anybody rather than him.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:09 pm
by s1ty m
Original Dub wrote:I can't say he's impressed me that much.

I don't like his nefgative style of football, but its bearable when we scrape wins like against the mighty blackpool.

How many goals is that we've leaked now in the last four or five games?

I'd like him to leave soon IF this brand of football continues.


I can't argue with that, at all. Generally, the tactics are baffling, he picks the wrong players, buys crap (boateng, come on, you can all see it...), plays predictable boring stuff most of the time, makes odd tactical changes in many games, has no idea of set piece theory, either in defence or attack and on todays evidence, apparently is unable to motivate players. No way does he leave though, I just cannot see it. Would I want it, dunno. A poll might be a laugh...mods? But Mancini and the very expensive players he has in his squad need to reflect hard on this. Either they transform themselves or we finish 6th or below. The transformation part is much harder though.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:10 pm
by gaudy
Moonchesteri wrote:After we've beat Poznan, WBA, rags and Brum the tone will be different.

Of course that's if we beat them... but why couldn't we?!



coz that would be consistent

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:10 pm
by Tokyo Blue
viking the Odd wrote:
Tokyo Blue wrote:
Original Dub wrote:I would like to see someone better. And I think there's a few that are...

Any names?

I think right now, I'd take anybody rather than him.

I'm sure original dub is available.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:10 pm
by s1ty m
Tokyo Blue wrote:
Original Dub wrote:I would like to see someone better. And I think there's a few that are...

Any names?


No idea.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:11 pm
by Original Dub
Tokyo Blue wrote:
Original Dub wrote:I would like to see someone better. And I think there's a few that are...

Any names?


Wenger was always top of my list. Offer him whatever it takes.

I also wouldn't mind Redknapp, he's not too shabby either. Bit of a cunt but hey ho, I'm not exactly in awe of Roberto either.

I could be way off the mark here, but I don't think he understands the premier league all that well and I've only seen two prem games this season where I've felt comfortable about our performance throughout.

Also, I think this time last season we had more points. Again, I could be wide of the mark there.

What about you, you happy enough with how we play most of the time?

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:13 pm
by Steve
How many games had Hughes lost at this stage last season? Was it one, away at the rags in the 97th minutes?

I'm not a Hughes lover by any stretch. But at least that team scored goals, and looked like scoring them.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:15 pm
by Original Dub
Steve wrote:How many games had Hughes lost at this stage last season? Was it one, away at the rags in the 97th minutes?

I'm not a Hughes lover by any stretch. But at least that team scored goals, and looked like scoring them.


It was exciting stuff alright and we powered forward. Although we had a run of draws and didn't look great at the back. Trajectory of points and all that...

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:16 pm
by Swales4ever
Why oh why can anyone steal this guy his 5 minutes' joy - so long coveted???

Come on we do live in democracy....












I told You earlier, You just need to invest Tour own money... then You'll be entitled to ruin the Club as You like. Neither little Stevie was paid off for arranging riots through the web...


Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:16 pm
by s1ty m
Original Dub wrote:
Tokyo Blue wrote:
Original Dub wrote:I would like to see someone better. And I think there's a few that are...

Any names?


Wenger was always top of my list. Offer him whatever it takes.

I also wouldn't mind Redknapp, he's not too shabby either. Bit of a cunt but hey ho, I'm not exactly in awe of Roberto either.

I could be way off the mark here, but I don't think he understands the premier league all that well and I've only seen two prem games this season where I've felt comfortable about our performance throughout.

Also, I think this time last season we had more points. Again, I could be wide of the mark there.

What about you, you happy enough with how we play most of the time?


We had more points and less defeats, iirc. We looked better too. Then we started to draw. Shit, I don't know what to say. It's going pear-shaped. This won't end well.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:17 pm
by Steve
Original Dub wrote:
Steve wrote:How many games had Hughes lost at this stage last season? Was it one, away at the rags in the 97th minutes?

I'm not a Hughes lover by any stretch. But at least that team scored goals, and looked like scoring them.


It was exciting stuff alright and we powered forward. Although we had a run of draws and didn't look great at the back. Trajectory of points and all that...


I think we're at pretty much the same place under Mancini as we were with Hughes. If we're going to be in the same position, then I'd rather be the attacking team that scored goals, and conceded them. Much more enjoyable to watch.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:18 pm
by MaineRoadMemories
My "half-term" report on Mancini so far...

Spurs - Got battered - and we got lucky to get a draw

Liverpool - We had 3 shots on goal and 3 goals. Good result but I doubt we could do that again

Sunderland - Lost 1 nil and never got going in the second half at all

Blackburn - Drew good saves from Robinson but we never pushed hard enough for the win

Wigan - Won 2 nil and was in complete control of the game. Made a nice change for once

Chelsea - Great result, good game, well done

Newcastle - Rode our luck and got the win. Unconvincing

Blackpool - Very lucky with a couple of goals that really should not of being and they had a good goal ruled out.

Arsenal - Game over after Boyata dived in. Should of started with a more experienced defender

Wolves - Depressing. :-( Think I'll go to St. Andrews and hang out with some students and get smashed this weekend.

Overall half-term grade: C: Roberto must try harder in class. He is a naturally lucky boy who is very popular in class but his application of late has been lazy. He has potential but is not displaying it at present.

Re: Mancini

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:21 pm
by s1ty m
MaineRoadMemories wrote:My "half-term" report on Mancini so far...

Spurs - Got battered - and we got lucky to get a draw

Liverpool - We had 3 shots on goal and 3 goals. Good result but I doubt we could do that again

Sunderland - Lost 1 nil and never got going in the second half at all

Blackburn - Drew good saves from Robinson but we never pushed hard enough for the win

Wigan - Won 2 nil and was in complete control of the game. Made a nice change for once

Chelsea - Great result, good game, well done

Newcastle - Rode our luck and got the win. Unconvincing

Blackpool - Very lucky with a couple of goals that really should not of being and they had a good goal ruled out.

Arsenal - Game over after Boyata dived in. Should of started with a more experienced defender

Wolves - Depressing. :-( Think I'll go to St. Andrews and hang out with some students and get smashed this weekend.

Overall half-term grade: C: Roberto must try harder in class. He is a naturally lucky boy who is very popular in class but his application of late has been lazy. He has potential but is not displaying it at present.


A tad generous. He gets a D- from me.