***City v Southampton FA Semifinal Official Match Thread***

[Mase]

Happy we won. Some players showed they don't deserve to be at this fantastic football club any longer. Onto another final

[Kippax Sean]

It was always going to be tough with all the changes and we've a few players that believe their own hype to add to it. But to come back late on and win like that is exhilarating. Better than plodding to a 3-0 boring win. A great day out for all that made it with drama and entertainment as a bonus

[branny]

Do we now have to rearrange another match because of the premier league wanting to be the end of the season?

Bournemouth should have been cup final weekend. Will probably be brought forward to midweek. Uefa are arsey about games being played while UCL ties are being played.

[mr_nool]

Some very glass half full people in this thread.
I quite enjoyed the game and would not have felt robbed if I'd payed dearly to travel to London to watch it

Yep saw nothing wrong with the tactics. Always felt we could pull out a screamer to win it.
I would have liked it to go to extra time so some of our normal bench warmers could get more game time.
Southampton were capable of holding us for 60 percent of the game because we were not functioning.
Cameras focusing on sleeping fans at half time in both ends a bit insulting i thought

Spring sun, five 'o clock kick off, and a day on the booze.

[salford city]

Again, there's a fair few who failed to take their chance. Poor first half and we were forced to change it. Happy that we have won but Pep knows who to trust. Great strike for their goal and bettered by Nico - happy for him. Back at the bar and breathe.

[Wonderwall]

We were by far the better team, but we always have a brainfart in our armoury, Southampton had a good game plan of containment, and executed it quite well.

We made a lot of changes and you can see that the 2nd string are not match sharp at all. Foden and Marmoush were not good. But to be fair to Kovacic, he looked half decent, considering the massive amount of football he has missed.

Telling that pep made all those changes, but Savinho still could not make the starting 11?!!!

We really turned the screw in the second half and were all over them, and then they scored against the run of play. However, I was pretty confident we would score to take it to extra time, as a minimum, but Nico decided to score a thunderbastard!!! What a goal!

All in all, Pep has kept with the same team for quite a few games, he changed it more than I would have liked but we got away with it, and now have rested players and an FA Cup Final to look forward to.

Arse won but only by 1 and only 1 goal scored so that's the best we could have hoped for, as Newcastle have been shite and are a dead rubber for any team as they have nothing to play for.

Come on city, we can do this

[Harry Dowd scored]

We were by far the better team, but we always have a brainfart in our armoury, Southampton had a good game plan of containment, and executed it quite well.

We made a lot of changes and you can see that the 2nd string are not match sharp at all. Foden and Marmoush were not good. But to be fair to Kovacic, he looked half decent, considering the massive amount of football he has missed.

Telling that pep made all those changes, but Savinho still could not make the starting 11?!!!

We really turned the screw in the second half and were all over them, and then they scored against the run of play. However, I was pretty confident we would score to take it to extra time, as a minimum, but Nico decided to score a thunderbastard!!! What a goal!

All in all, Pep has kept with the same team for quite a few games, he changed it more than I would have liked but we got away with it, and now have rested players and an FA Cup Final to look forward to.

Arse won but only by 1 and only 1 goal scored so that's the best we could have hoped for, as Newcastle have been shite and are a dead rubber for any team as they have nothing to play for.

Come on city, we can do this

What could have and should have been an easy game was turned into a very close fought game because of the ridiculous team selection. We do not play again until a week on Monday. Players who are either rusty or out of form were picked against a team who had knocked out Arsenal. Absolutely ridiculous. Tired players my arse, they are professional athletes for gods sake. Poor management from a very poor man manager.

[Wonderwall]

We were by far the better team, but we always have a brainfart in our armoury, Southampton had a good game plan of containment, and executed it quite well.

We made a lot of changes and you can see that the 2nd string are not match sharp at all. Foden and Marmoush were not good. But to be fair to Kovacic, he looked half decent, considering the massive amount of football he has missed.

Telling that pep made all those changes, but Savinho still could not make the starting 11?!!!

We really turned the screw in the second half and were all over them, and then they scored against the run of play. However, I was pretty confident we would score to take it to extra time, as a minimum, but Nico decided to score a thunderbastard!!! What a goal!

All in all, Pep has kept with the same team for quite a few games, he changed it more than I would have liked but we got away with it, and now have rested players and an FA Cup Final to look forward to.

Arse won but only by 1 and only 1 goal scored so that's the best we could have hoped for, as Newcastle have been shite and are a dead rubber for any team as they have nothing to play for.

Come on city, we can do this

What could have and should have been an easy game was turned into a very close fought game because of the ridiculous team selection. We do not play again until a week on Monday. Players who are either rusty or out of form were picked against a team who had knocked out Arsenal. Absolutely ridiculous. Tired players my arse, they are professional athletes for gods sake. Poor management from a very poor man manager.

If we have a poor manager, what do the other teams have.

One cup won
League title is ours to go for but will be tough
Fa cup final

You have high standards harry, who do you think can do a better job?

[Nickyboy]

We were by far the better team, but we always have a brainfart in our armoury, Southampton had a good game plan of containment, and executed it quite well.

We made a lot of changes and you can see that the 2nd string are not match sharp at all. Foden and Marmoush were not good. But to be fair to Kovacic, he looked half decent, considering the massive amount of football he has missed.

Telling that pep made all those changes, but Savinho still could not make the starting 11?!!!

We really turned the screw in the second half and were all over them, and then they scored against the run of play. However, I was pretty confident we would score to take it to extra time, as a minimum, but Nico decided to score a thunderbastard!!! What a goal!

All in all, Pep has kept with the same team for quite a few games, he changed it more than I would have liked but we got away with it, and now have rested players and an FA Cup Final to look forward to.

Arse won but only by 1 and only 1 goal scored so that's the best we could have hoped for, as Newcastle have been shite and are a dead rubber for any team as they have nothing to play for.

Come on city, we can do this

What could have and should have been an easy game was turned into a very close fought game because of the ridiculous team selection. We do not play again until a week on Monday. Players who are either rusty or out of form were picked against a team who had knocked out Arsenal. Absolutely ridiculous. Tired players my arse, they are professional athletes for gods sake. Poor management from a very poor man manager.

Give it a fucking rest, your negative drivel is so fucking tiresome

[Harry Dowd scored]

We were by far the better team, but we always have a brainfart in our armoury, Southampton had a good game plan of containment, and executed it quite well.

We made a lot of changes and you can see that the 2nd string are not match sharp at all. Foden and Marmoush were not good. But to be fair to Kovacic, he looked half decent, considering the massive amount of football he has missed.

Telling that pep made all those changes, but Savinho still could not make the starting 11?!!!

We really turned the screw in the second half and were all over them, and then they scored against the run of play. However, I was pretty confident we would score to take it to extra time, as a minimum, but Nico decided to score a thunderbastard!!! What a goal!

All in all, Pep has kept with the same team for quite a few games, he changed it more than I would have liked but we got away with it, and now have rested players and an FA Cup Final to look forward to.

Arse won but only by 1 and only 1 goal scored so that's the best we could have hoped for, as Newcastle have been shite and are a dead rubber for any team as they have nothing to play for.

Come on city, we can do this

What could have and should have been an easy game was turned into a very close fought game because of the ridiculous team selection. We do not play again until a week on Monday. Players who are either rusty or out of form were picked against a team who had knocked out Arsenal. Absolutely ridiculous. Tired players my arse, they are professional athletes for gods sake. Poor management from a very poor man manager.

Give it a fucking rest, your negative drivel is so fucking tiresome

Fuck you, I am entitled to my opinion, I realise that is not allowed these days, but some people say it like it is I will not be bullied by Pep sycophants

[Kippax Sean]

We used to slag off the rags and all belonging to them for being entitled. Nothing is a given in football. We've achieved unbelievable success under Pep and I've been a critic at times. We can all have a moan but we have to enjoy the highs ffs. Pep's not going to be here forever but his achievements for our club will.

[Harry Dowd scored]

We used to slag off the rags and all belonging to them for being entitled. Nothing is a given in football. We've achieved unbelievable success under Pep and I've been a critic at times. We can all have a moan but we have to enjoy the highs ffs. Pep's not going to be here forever but his achievements for our club will.

Can I please point out that I detest Pep as a person, I think he is a self entitled elitist twat. I will celebrate when this excuse for a human being has left our country. I detest his views & his inappropriate behaviour. That is what I believe. I have supported City since 1964 but have standards. This person is not a fit & proper person to represent City. End of.

[Kippax Sean]

We used to slag off the rags and all belonging to them for being entitled. Nothing is a given in football. We've achieved unbelievable success under Pep and I've been a critic at times. We can all have a moan but we have to enjoy the highs ffs. Pep's not going to be here forever but his achievements for our club will.

Can I please point out that I detest Pep as a person, I think he is a self entitled elitist twat. I will celebrate when this excuse for a human being has left our country. I detest his views & his inappropriate behaviour. That is what I believe. I have supported City since 1964 but have standards. This person is not a fit & proper person to represent City. End of.

Fair point I'm not his biggest fan either. But he's only part of the club. You can still enjoy all the success. The club is bigger than Pep. He shouldn't be overshadowing your enjoyment of our success even if you hate him. He might not agree with some of your views either.

[Harry Dowd scored]

We used to slag off the rags and all belonging to them for being entitled. Nothing is a given in football. We've achieved unbelievable success under Pep and I've been a critic at times. We can all have a moan but we have to enjoy the highs ffs. Pep's not going to be here forever but his achievements for our club will.

Can I please point out that I detest Pep as a person, I think he is a self entitled elitist twat. I will celebrate when this excuse for a human being has left our country. I detest his views & his inappropriate behaviour. That is what I believe. I have supported City since 1964 but have standards. This person is not a fit & proper person to represent City. End of.

Fair point I'm not his biggest fan either. But he's only part of the club. You can still enjoy all the success. The club is bigger than Pep. He shouldn't be overshadowing your enjoyment of our success even if you hate him. He might not agree with some of your views either.

Very balanced view thanks for that

[Wonderwall]

We used to slag off the rags and all belonging to them for being entitled. Nothing is a given in football. We've achieved unbelievable success under Pep and I've been a critic at times. We can all have a moan but we have to enjoy the highs ffs. Pep's not going to be here forever but his achievements for our club will.

Can I please point out that I detest Pep as a person, I think he is a self entitled elitist twat. I will celebrate when this excuse for a human being has left our country. I detest his views & his inappropriate behaviour. That is what I believe. I have supported City since 1964 but have standards. This person is not a fit & proper person to represent City. End of.

But that has nothing to do with team selection, tactics, etc..

[Slim]

We used to slag off the rags and all belonging to them for being entitled. Nothing is a given in football. We've achieved unbelievable success under Pep and I've been a critic at times. We can all have a moan but we have to enjoy the highs ffs. Pep's not going to be here forever but his achievements for our club will.

Can I please point out that I detest Pep as a person, I think he is a self entitled elitist twat. I will celebrate when this excuse for a human being has left our country. I detest his views & his inappropriate behaviour. That is what I believe. I have supported City since 1964 but have standards. This person is not a fit & proper person to represent City. End of.

But that has nothing to do with team selection, tactics, etc..

Hey hey! Haven't you heard...Harry has standards.

He won't put up with an elitist twat and he should know, he has been supporting City since 1964.

[Harry Dowd scored]

We used to slag off the rags and all belonging to them for being entitled. Nothing is a given in football. We've achieved unbelievable success under Pep and I've been a critic at times. We can all have a moan but we have to enjoy the highs ffs. Pep's not going to be here forever but his achievements for our club will.

Can I please point out that I detest Pep as a person, I think he is a self entitled elitist twat. I will celebrate when this excuse for a human being has left our country. I detest his views & his inappropriate behaviour. That is what I believe. I have supported City since 1964 but have standards. This person is not a fit & proper person to represent City. End of.

But that has nothing to do with team selection, tactics, etc..

Hey hey! Haven't you heard...Harry has standards.

He won't put up with an elitist twat and he should know, he has been supporting City since 1964.

I actually feel sorry for you

[Slim]

We used to slag off the rags and all belonging to them for being entitled. Nothing is a given in football. We've achieved unbelievable success under Pep and I've been a critic at times. We can all have a moan but we have to enjoy the highs ffs. Pep's not going to be here forever but his achievements for our club will.

Can I please point out that I detest Pep as a person, I think he is a self entitled elitist twat. I will celebrate when this excuse for a human being has left our country. I detest his views & his inappropriate behaviour. That is what I believe. I have supported City since 1964 but have standards. This person is not a fit & proper person to represent City. End of.

But that has nothing to do with team selection, tactics, etc..

Hey hey! Haven't you heard...Harry has standards.

He won't put up with an elitist twat and he should know, he has been supporting City since 1964.

I actually feel sorry for you

Oh no!

I don't know how but I will have to learn to live with that, one day at a time I guess.

[Indianablue]

Good to come out on top but the first half was just wasted effort. Second half better because we upped the pace and Doku and Savinho enabled us to get behind them . Happy to get to another final but Pep nearly fucked that one up. Just seen a post match interview with him, he was asked about most memorable finals. He starts off by mentioning Barca's first Champions league. Not what's required.
Lets hope he can rest these players.
Nice to see Nico get a great goal. Thought Kovacic did well , few others impressed . Foden was very poor, seems weak and lost out there today

[zuricity]

Today was all about the result. We were the much better team and deserved it.

But it’s further evidence we cannot rotate players in the run-in. Our back-up players are generally not good enough.

Fantastic achievement to get a 4th FA Cup Final in a row. We’re due a win in one of these finals!

There are no more words for Savinho. How the man is a professional footballer, never mind playing for one of the best teams in the world, I’ll never know.

We have a nice break now before Everton. Hopefully everyone gets a rest a we’re rating to go on Monday week.

Well summed up there !

Much better than the pathetic , usual complaints about individual players or the manager. Particularly the point about the run in and squad players