Mancini

[Hazy2]

crack no, hard task-master he has his 15/16 players nailed down,the rest know they squad players. He does need the squad to share the load, which some are not doing, Dzeko, AJ, Nasri, look off the pace, unhappy with squad places ?, sub role. Go to players when it's tough are thin on the ground, Zab needs to be used more.

That's debatable mate, I personally feel that Mancini hasn't rotated the squad well atall. Knowing Yaya was going away should've brought a rotation with Nige possibly getting more game time with either Barry dropping or on occassion, Yaya. Adding Dzeko to the frontline more often knowing that we would have needed him if injuries occured, then he may have kept some of his match fitness and form. Then look at the fullbacks, constantly rotating to keep them fit/rest them then you'll probably see that these squad players aren't actually that, they are all part of the 1st team.

the Silva return makes the difference,, Deko AJ and Nasri need to show more.

[Crossie]

He is taking pressure off the players and also distracting from "tired" comments after all those games we've had to play.

Its better to put pressure on Mancini, old enough and wise enough to take it. Rather than piling pressure on what the fuck was wrong with Balotelli against Liverpool.

[john68]

Crack?...My arse. Bob's bin around far too long and knows the score. There'snowt thatis happening over here that hasn't happened in Italy. He has thrived on pressure all his football life.

Frustrated?...Id go salong with that. Just a couple of pieces away from completing the jigsaw and he cant get them in. Like Da Vinci running out of paint when he has only the toenail of a single angel to paint.

Angry?...I guess he's fucking livid at what has gone on recently. Bob and his team have worked their nuts off planning, training, strategising and fine tuning this squad. Acknowledged as the best team in the League, he must be raving fucking furious that it is being put at risk by some narrowgutted twat with a fuckin whistle and the full backing of the FA to be a cnut.

I just can't wait to see the grin on his face when the finsal whistle of the Eastlsnds derby blows and the World becomes aware that the rags are too far behind after losing to catch us. It would be a lovely ending to the season if Taggart was chosen to present us with the trophy.

Mancini crack???....MY ARSE.

[Dunnylad]

He won't crack - he was sacked by Inter for not winning the CL despite being league champions - I hope & think our owners are not of that calibre as cup football can be a lottery & we're a bit away from getting a decent hand.

What worries me more is the frustration Bob might have with the FFP rules as it makes every manager's job, who has spent decent money, that much harder - until the market decreases in value or the young players start coming through. Other than QPR I doubt anyone will spend big this January & it may just rankle with Bob that he can't spend any of the vast resources the owner has unless he finds someone willing to take the likes of Bridge & Tevez off our hands permanently & that looks neither likely or quickly

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

well, Sunday Supplement have been banging on about.

The trouble is that if he gets a reputation for being flakey then other managers/players/media etc, will spend more time trying to wind him up. Stay cool Bob

They did seem to make a big issue of it.
And it has become accepted fact that Spurs play the most attractive football in the league... Hmmm
They were a bit tough on us yesterday.

[phips]

I don't know if he's about to crack but he needs to shut up and stop whining like Wenger. Its embarrassing for the club.
Everyone deals with injuries, yes it sucks, but theres no need to whine every day.

[Blue2]

Just interviewed Booby on Sky, ddin't look his usual self. Tired,? Stressed?, who knows. Nothing that a couple of wins wouldn't sort.

[CityGer]

Just interviewed Booby on Sky, ddin't look his usual self. Tired,? Stressed?, who knows. Nothing that a couple of wins wouldn't sort.

His Fruit Pastille intake is at an all time high, that's for sure.

[Original Dub]

Just interviewed Booby on Sky, ddin't look his usual self. Tired,? Stressed?, who knows. Nothing that a couple of wins wouldn't sort.

I love booby.

[LeanneIsABlue..x]

I love booby.

I've just been sat laughing to myself for about 2 minutes. Ohh that was funny :)

[Whassat]

I love booby.

Me two.

[Beefymcfc]

Well, I thought he'd picked a decent team until I saw the formation. What's he playing at?

[Chinners]

I thought it was a poor team selection but as someone pointed out it still should have been good enough to win ... the unfamilar formation is what did us, not the players picked imo

[Ted Hughes]

He's arsing about in these games.

He did it last season mind, & we still won the cup, but he didn't take liberties with the rags or Stoke. This season, he's not taken the rags or Liverpool 100% seriously . Hopefully his arsing in the last few cup games has taught him about certain players though. Then at least we get something from it.

[shawzy]

I thought it was a poor team selection but as someone pointed out it still should have been good enough to win ... the unfamilar formation is what did us, not the players picked imo

Got it wrong for me to.
It was frustrating watchin that tonight but i still have plenty of faith in the bloke and wouldn't want any other manager at present.

[Hazy2]

I think RM he is in need of a good talk with Brian Kidd, He needs to be made aware of the SEASON STARTS HERE, BK has won it and knows that the Rags inside out, how they see it through and I hate saying it we need that menatality now. Starting at Everton, RM and Platt have nothing to fall back on in dealing with the pressure here not Italy or as a player. Kidd is the one who will be crucial to MCFC now use him he has the T shirt. Last night has gone, Everton 3pts is all that matters.

[lets all have a disco]

Anyone who says Bobby isnt feeling the pressure is seriously deluded he hasnt been himself for a few months now and January has been enough to push anyone close to the brink.
He knows that unless he brings the league trophy in then he is getting replaced by Jose in the summer.

[Mike J]

there were a few clips of him during the game last night. he seems to be getting more animated every single game. he is definately feeling the heat.

[Beefymcfc]

He's definately under the weather at the moment. Anyone notice how he didn't celebrate the Balotelli penalty? His whole demeanour had changed and the usual upbeat and smiling Roberto has become more of a miserable hard done to look.

I'm putting it down to the continous ridiculous decisions and assuming that he is thinking the same as me. 'What ever we do to win it, they're gonna do more to ensure we lose it'. With that in your mind it's got to be unsettling.

[Hazy2]

He's definately under the weather at the moment. Anyone notice how he didn't celebrate the Balotelli penalty? His whole demeanour had changed and the usual upbeat and smiling Roberto has become more of a miserable hard done to look.

I'm putting it down to the continous ridiculous decisions and assuming that he is thinking the same as me. 'What ever we do to win it, they're gonna do more to ensure we lose it'. With that in your mind it's got to be unsettling.

I think he is under pressure, the players seem to me to have "No off the cuff moments" Almost rigid tactics to counter attack, We conceded the goal last night from marking space both Agger and Skirtel stood still and either could have had a shot.