***Official Wolves v City Match Thread***

[Ted Hughes]

Been some great stuff going forward, reminiscent of Hughes' team at it's best. Unfortunately the defending is also reminiscent of Hughes' team. The ref is doing my fucking head in though, really giving every 50/50 decision to Wolves.

If we get through this with 3 points Mancini's decision to play Boateng at left back may go unnoticed because Wolves' best player is on the other side & Boateng is up against nothing but the bloke is doing EVERYTHING wrong. Some of his positional play is like watching a 14 year old kid or Gelson Fernandes. If he's going to play 2nd half, Mancini needs to really work with him at half time or otherwise the danger being caused by Jarvis will lead to us concentrating on him & forgetting Boateng's side & Wolves will score from Boateng being out of position or ball watching.

[s1ty m]

mancini needs to think again about defending set pieces; if you plant everyone in the box, any clearance is coming back immediately. and it has in this half too.

anyone else have a growing sense of fear about boateng? too early too tell yet?

[halnone]

bring Johnson on... We can't afford to drop points in this game

[Moonchesteri]

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[aaron bond]

Is it just me or is Yaya Toure completely invisible?

Balotelli off imho and bring Johnson on.

Yaya has been shit all season. He's played like this in every match so far. Constantly looks tired, shows little desire to get back or forward and generally adds nothing to the game.

Admittedly he needs time to get used to the Prem, but it's amazed me that he's got so much praise this season from many supporters because I've seen sod-all from him so far. I'm not sure what I've missed!

We're still in this game. If we step up a gear and start knocking the ball around like we did in the first 20 minutes we'll find another goal soon enough. I'd give it 10 mins or so in the 2nd half then perhaps look to bring Johnson on and move Milner into the centre, probably for Yaya unless he improves.

[Original Dub]

Been some great stuff going forward, reminiscent of Hughes' team at it's best. Unfortunately the defending is also reminiscent of Hughes' team. The ref is doing my fucking head in though, really giving every 50/50 decision to Wolves.

If we get through this with 3 points Mancini's decision to play Boateng at left back may go unnoticed because Wolves' best player is on the other side & Boateng is up against nothing but the bloke is doing EVERYTHING wrong. Some of his positional play is like watching a 14 year old kid or Gelson Fernandes. If he's going to play 2nd half, Mancini needs to really work with him at half time or otherwise the danger being caused by Jarvis will lead to us concentrating on him & forgetting Boateng's side & Wolves will score from Boateng being out of position or ball watching.

Sums it up perfectly. Boetang worries me and Balo needs to come off.

[Craig B]

Mad commentary but good quality river

this is an extremely high quality stream for anyone still looking!

Extremely high quality stream ?

You must've watched some real shite streams previously then.

Yep.. it's just about watchable.. I tried the 'fullscreen' option for a minute.. Woah!!.. Absolute no-go!

[s1ty m]

Is it just me or is Yaya Toure completely invisible?

Balotelli off imho and bring Johnson on.

Yaya has been shit all season. He's played like this in every match so far. Constantly looks tired, shows little desire to get back or forward and generally adds nothing to the game.

Admittedly he needs time to get used to the Prem, but it's amazed me that he's got so much praise this season from many supporters because I've seen sod-all from him so far. I'm not sure what I've missed!

We're still in this game. If we step up a gear and start knocking the ball around like we did in the first 20 minutes we'll find another goal soon enough. I'd give it 10 mins or so in the 2nd half then perhaps look to bring Johnson on and move Milner into the centre, probably for Yaya unless he improves.

he was fantastic against scouse 1 and chelski. other than that, so-so.

[Ted Hughes]

mancini needs to think again about defending set pieces; if you plant everyone in the box, any clearance is coming back immediately. and it has in this half too.

anyone else have a growing sense of fear about boateng? too early too tell yet?

I'm not worried about him long term, just now.

[Moonchesteri]

anyone else have a growing sense of fear about boateng? too early too tell yet?

Depends on your expectations of him.

I definitely did not expect him even to be a definite starter this season. If you thought he'd be one of the first names of the back four on team sheet you have a reason to worry imo.
But imho he has not been any better or worse than what I saw in WC.

[halnone]

Is it just me or is Yaya Toure completely invisible?

Balotelli off imho and bring Johnson on.

Yaya has been shit all season. He's played like this in every match so far. Constantly looks tired, shows little desire to get back or forward and generally adds nothing to the game.

Admittedly he needs time to get used to the Prem, but it's amazed me that he's got so much praise this season from many supporters because I've seen sod-all from him so far. I'm not sure what I've missed!

We're still in this game. If we step up a gear and start knocking the ball around like we did in the first 20 minutes we'll find another goal soon enough. I'd give it 10 mins or so in the 2nd half then perhaps look to bring Johnson on and move Milner into the centre, probably for Yaya unless he improves.

He's had some decent games for us. I don't understand how you can make that statement.

[brite blu sky]

AJ was probably planned to come on anywAy seciond half so i shouldn't worry about that too much.
Yaya is struggling imo. and generally we are trying to learn to cope without deJong's back up

[Moonchesteri]

Is it just me or is Yaya Toure completely invisible?

Balotelli off imho and bring Johnson on.

Yaya has been shit all season. He's played like this in every match so far. Constantly looks tired, shows little desire to get back or forward and generally adds nothing to the game.

Admittedly he needs time to get used to the Prem, but it's amazed me that he's got so much praise this season from many supporters because I've seen sod-all from him so far. I'm not sure what I've missed!

We're still in this game. If we step up a gear and start knocking the ball around like we did in the first 20 minutes we'll find another goal soon enough. I'd give it 10 mins or so in the 2nd half then perhaps look to bring Johnson on and move Milner into the centre, probably for Yaya unless he improves.

He's had some decent games for us. I don't understand how you can make that statement.

I'm with you Halnone.
He hasn't been consistent but he hasn't been shit all season, no way.

[CityGer]

i would bring Zabba on for Yaya.. surprisingly. help out Micah more and also push up.

Im not too worried about this in a way as i figured we would need to get used to missing what deJong does.

Good aspect is we are cutting into their area quiet easily.. only a matter of time for one of those chances to go in.

Normally speaking I'd say that was madness but after watching that first half I reckon that is good shout. Yaya offering absolutelty nothing. He looks lost, completely outpaced and seems to be content with just jogging around and observing play.

[bluej]

This stream is mad, its showing highlights from 08/09 season and last seasons F1!

[Brad]

Take yaya off bring on aj switch milner and silver too behind Ade, put mario on the left and aj on the right.

[brite blu sky]

Good game of football so far but unfortunately that also means it could go iether way!

[bluej]

Mancini doesn't look impressed!

[Ted Hughes]

We really miss DeJong picking up loose balls.

[Mark (Blue Army)]

Mancini doesn't look impressed!

Was just thinking that