by Beefymcfc » Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:29 pm
I've seen David Silva debating and berating the ref.
I've seen Mario argue and wave his arms at the ref.
I've seen James Milner non-stop after he's given something against him.
I seen the team surround the ref (OK, not quite Rag'esque) when Vinnie got sent off.
I seen the team give it the ref when Jones handballed in the area.
But what I didn't see was an almighty uproar when Johnson flew in against Lescott. It's not that we don't question the ref, we don't take it to far because we know that we ain't going to get anything from him, the last one just shows how we've give up on them.
We falsely believed that our free-flowing intricate passing high scoring games would somehow give us some sort of sway or advantage, however it's just helped them to make an increased effort into slowing and pulling back our play.
Just to add, I think we'll change our mentality soon, forcing the ref to take action. It may be Silva falling over at te slightest touch or Barry squaring up to the ref because he hasn't given us something. Bob will fight fire with fire and don't be surprised if you see a few Nani and Tranny type falling over soon.
In the words of my Old Man, "Life will never be the same without Man City, so get it in while you can".
The Future's Bright, The Future's Blue!!!