ant london wrote:Glad that the shitting my pants at Mancini's team selection was misplaced.
Thought we were solid, actually better than that and if anyone had had their shooting boots on then we would have strolled that.
Was great to see Zabba get a start in the league. Micah has been in fantastic form but Pablo very very rarely looks out of place when he comes in and he seems to have a great understanding with our more creative players and, despite the fact he doesn't bomb forward with as much power or pace as Micah, there have been many occasions when his movement into/towards the box has been superbly timed and he seems to anticipate passes and space very well when he gets forward.
Nigel was solid last night, also good to see him looking like he's getting back into form. Would like to see him with Yaya when the brothers are back and rested so we can give Barry a bit of a break and keep him fresh for the run in. Thought GazBaz was great last night though. Milner wasn't really at the races last night, a few bits of uncharacteristically shocking control and wayward distribution from him...as quite a perfectionist I bet he was pretty unhappy with his performance.
Sergio showed flashes and worked his arse off but his shooting is a bit all over the shop at present.
I thought Silva looked at his silky best last night.....he's just such a quality player to watch, still can't believe he plays for us.
Joleon was excellent, even without the goal. Kolarov not terrifying and the ball he whipped across the box first half really did deserve someone busting a gut to get a toe on it.
Adam Johnson I thought had quite a good game, first half better than second but he worked last night and he was unlucky with that effort hitting the post (it still baffles me, however, that opposition defences still seem happy to back off him when he's on his left foot at that corner area of the 18 yard box....bloody suicidal and I'm sure we ALL know what he's going to do when they do that so not quite sure why they can't figure it/deal with it...ah well).
I never remotely thought we were coming away empty handed from the 1st minute last night, we could have slaughtered them but I was very happy with a tight 1-0
Oh...and Joe Hart.....pure class
Great post, mate! Sums up my thoughts as well, even though I think we invited them into the game by giving up the possession after we scored.
