***Official City v Notts County match thread***

[LookMumImOnMCF.net]

Zab just kick it out ffs. That could've been very costly.

[The Original Special One]

Paddy owed us that one based on his performance so far

I was wondering before the game what odds Paddy to concede three needless penalties in a row?
Of course, it could still happen!!!

[Crossie]

Listen to Beglin he is almost crying on air about his precious little lower league club getting bullied all over the park now.

didums are the big premier league boys playing well now??? awwww WELL TAKE YOUR MICROPHONE AND FUCK OFF BEGORE I MUTE YOU

[CTID Hants]

What was the point in that eh Balo?

[guv111]

Balotelli: "Now if I do that again, I should get another holiday. Not long now."

[DoomMerchant]

One of the most useless, careless and reckless fouls from balo. Then he takes a really shit crack at goal on the other end?

Haul him off. He could put ut out of the FA Cup on his own based on the last two mins.

What's wrong with him?

[french_tony]

That was so fucking childish, why do it?? Hes now a red card waiting to happen and we will have to bring on a sub sometime in the second half

[everyonehatesus]

Balotelli: "Now if I do that again, I should get another holiday. Not long now."

I dont get it with this kid, just a total prick.

[bluej]

TBF to Balotelli, it was a soft booking, the lad went down like he'd done his knees.

He's a bit mental though isn't he?

[paddyblue]

mancini must take him off, he wont play another half without a card

[The Original Special One]

Disgraceful ITV bias, even by the anchor:
"City below par, but somehow ahead!"
SOMEHOW??????
We've had your (temporarily) beloved Notts County on the rack for the past 20 minutes, and we took a deserved lead after a period of sustained pressure, you arsehole!!!!!
Thats how, somehow!!!

[Douglas Higginbottom]

What a fun first half.At least the corners have been a bit better.They must have learned from the ladies team!
Really seem to be lacking ideas,touch and drive.2nd half could be even more fun.

[guv111]

Balotelli: "Now if I do that again, I should get another holiday. Not long now."

I dont get it with this kid, just a total prick.

It seems the longer he doesn't play, the better he gets in some people's minds. Some have even started calling him a character, rather than a spoilt mardarse. He's obviously talented and his scoring ratio for us is excellent, but every time he plays he's on the verge of getting sent off. He typifies, for me, the wasted millions spent by Hughes and Mancini.

[Dameerto]

Nice header from Paddy to be fair - I still havent forgiven him for his last match though.

[Tokyo Blue]

mancini must take him off, he wont play another half without a card

I agree. I'd give Nimely the second half. You can't behave like that. Well done Kolarov for giving him a bollocking.

[LookMumImOnMCF.net]

I thought Ballo was the best player to have ever lived?

Also: ITV are always going to support the underdog, they did yesterday too. We never had them "on the rack for 20 mins"

[Tru_Blu]

I hate to say this as he is my favorite but Yaya needs get it together. For the last few games he has played he has been playing at 40% at best. His one run in that half showed what we are missing from midfield. He needs to get conditioned and play his bloody part.

[Original Dub]

So the UTV summary before they cut to break:

"City well below par, but somehow they're ahead"

Hmmm...

Also, Balo is a fucking lunatic and he needs to score in every single game to make it worthwhile having him in the balance of things.

Vieira??

I never wanted him here in the first place. Apparently he was brought in for some kind of unofficial coaching or "pep talks" in the dressing room. Ask my bollox.

[dazby]

I'll take that. There are sprinklings of good play across the park. I've enjoyed some of the passing up front. I expect us to run away with it in the last 20.

[kennyboy]

Vieira?!? FFS. When will Mancini let go of him?

Good post.