***Official: Blackburn v City Match Thread***

[Slim]

Team announced on fb

Hart
Zaba komps lescott kolarov
Milner yaya
Silva aj
Ball aguero

I thought we released David Ball.

[steveo_88]

Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Kolarov, Toure, Milner, Johnson, Silva, Balotelli, Aguero.

Not too keen on Kolarov being in there (but who else can play there after Clichy?) but Milner is playing well and Barry (or Yaya) definately needs a rest. I don't think Dzeko has been dropped because of his paddy just due to the fact the last two outtings his touch has been scratchy and Mario has been in the goals.

There's enough in that line up to comfortably win against Blackburn.

[Pretty Boy Lee]

I thought we released David Ball.

Me too but Facebook don't lie buddy.

[steveo_88]

The constant swapping of the fullbacks really baffles me. Micah & Clichy have both been excellent whenever they'd played, I just don't get it.

They will play all of the big games down to the end of the season. It's just making sure they're not worn out before we get there if we go all the way in one or more cup competitions.

[CityGer]

The constant swapping of the fullbacks really baffles me. Micah & Clichy have both been excellent whenever they'd played, I just don't get it.

Agreed.

I understand the need to rotate but it's September. Also, Micah thrives on football and is a confidence player, this isn't doing him any good.

[Blue Toy]

Subs: Pantilimon, Savic, Clichy, Barry, Nasri, De Jong, Dzeko

[Slim]

Subs: Pantilimon, Savic, Clichy, Barry, Nasri, De Jong, Dzeko

Where the fuck is Polly?

[CityGer]

Anyone know what radio station is doing the game? Cant be arsed putting up with a shitty stream today.

[CityGer]

Where the fuck is Polly?

Brewing up.

[Blue Toy]

BBC Manc with Cheesy.

[Pretty Boy Lee]

Let's roast these bastards. (pun intended)

[Tokyo Blue]

Subs: Pantilimon, Savic, Clichy, Barry, Nasri, De Jong, Dzeko

Where the fuck is Polly?

Here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04z1VIAP ... re=related

[steveo_88]

S1ty M, stay up for the Yankees game?

[Wonderwall]

No Richards in the squad either, has he picked up a knock?

[steveo_88]

No Richards in the squad either, has he picked up a knock?

Wasn't he having problems with a tight hamstring?

[Feed The Goat]

On the bus home from work hopefully I'll get a decent Joan when I get in

[Ted Hughes]

On paper that's a pretty good side if it 'gells' apart from; it's a hot day, so Bob has something to keep his eye on in midfield.

[steveo_88]

Norwich to play in yellow and green, rags to play in green and yellow.

[steveo_88]

On paper that's a pretty good side if it 'gells' apart from; [highlight]it's a hot day[/highlight], so Bob has something to keep his eye on in midfield.

Good reason to take one of Barry and Yaya out.

[Dameerto]

The constant swapping of the fullbacks really baffles me. Micah & Clichy have both been excellent whenever they'd played, I just don't get it.

They will play all of the big games down to the end of the season. It's just making sure they're not worn out before we get there if we go all the way in one or more cup competitions.

We play them basically as wingers who track back, so they tend to do more of the lung busting short sprints than our other players. It's not too surprising they get rotated the most.