*****Man City V Spurs*****official Match Thread

[Tokyo Blue]

Not a right lot on the bench. Where is Balotelli?

[Esky]

I would like to see Garcia/Razak playing more so Yaya can be pushed forward.

[ant london]

Fuck all on the bench. Want Sinclair to start getting some minutes when Edin is on the park. Otherwise not much point in him being on the bench at all.

[Mase]

I can see Kola getting the winner today!

[Moonchesteri]

Not feeling confident at all.

We need Big performances from our top players today! Come on City!!

[Esky]

Adebayor is starting ahead of Defoe.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Not a right lot on the bench. Where is Balotelli?

Like Nasri he missed the last days training but as City weren't mentioning it I didn't either.He was out but not doing the full contact training with the rest but just 1 to 1 stuff with a physio.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Adebayor is starting ahead of Defoe.

We all know Ade at his very best can be superb.I thought he didn't look interested in the midweek Euro game but AVB has given him a chance today to show what he is capable of and given it's against City what more incentive could he have.

Hopefully he will be in Vinnie pocket but I am more concerned that we play with some intensity and get it right going forward and score at least 3.

[Tokyo Blue]

Not a right lot on the bench. Where is Balotelli?

Like Nasri he missed the last days training but as City weren't mentioning it I didn't either.He was out but not doing the full contact training with the rest but just 1 to 1 stuff with a physio.

Nice one Doug, both for letting us know now and for not saying anything to anyone before. All falls into place.

I am pleased that players who are not fit are not playing. There was a time not so long ago when Vincent Kompany played for months with a broken toe.

[sheblue]

Adebayor is starting ahead of Defoe.

Interesting.

[Tokyo Blue]

Adebayor is starting ahead of Defoe.

Interesting.

I agree. Not what I'd have done.

[Dameerto]

Hi ho Silva lining, everywhere we go.... it's a

[Dameerto]

Someone punch Hoddle. And Redknapp while we're at it.

[Swales4ever]

mmhh... almost caught in the counter.
Clearly Bob is integrally about bringing back the passing and move back from last season start. instead of going to exploit the Spuds' hyper leaking back four, with pace width and bombing in the box targeting Dzeko.

Not very much arguing, just hoping that Silva can last enough to make it effective. Early scores seems to be a must, coz if David is going to naturally fade along the game, there not seems to be personnel right up to back him up on this game plan.

What's happened to Mario not even on the bench, btw? jailed for kidnapping or raping a child or what?

[Dameerto]

everyone's stood with their arms round each other's shoulders except Tevez, the big lump. I bet he wonders what the heck is going on.

[Swales4ever]

Adebayor is starting ahead of Defoe.

Interesting.

I agree. Not what I'd have done.

but clearly what I hoped. for us

[Swales4ever]

Btw... did Mancini, or someone on his behalf, checked if Sergio has the right studs on?

[phips]

I really like Mancinis team selection today. Nasri hasn't been that great as of late and he's been dropped for it.

I hope Silva gets back to his old self after having a month off

[Swales4ever]

as it stands from the early beginning, it seems that Carl's call to arms on the OP has been listened by the Lads.
very energetic efforts and good moving.

[Swales4ever]

what's happened to Gael, this season??????????????????????????????????????????