Hart to start

[Sideshow Bob]

I don't like the decision at all. As well as being a smack in the face for Pantilmon, it smacks of a manager not having faith in anyone but his first team and seeking advantages through star players rather than managerial ability.

agreed. unless there's more to the story.

[xavi6]

God help us if Hart drops a clanger...

[ruralblue]

The guy was stupid in the run up in the game to announce he was starting and then in same interview state he was most likely off at the end if the season. That is probably why he's lost the place, should have kept his trap shut.
Joe is a main stay of the team and no matter that he has made a few silly mistakes this season, he is our number one!!!!

[guv111]

I don't like the decision at all. As well as being a smack in the face for Pantilmon, it smacks of a manager not having faith in anyone but his first team and seeking advantages through star players rather than managerial ability.

agreed. unless there's more to the story.

Looking back at the thread it seems there could be, but it still makes the idea of Pellegrini a bit less of a blow. I guess I'm just fickle :)

God help us if Hart drops a clanger...

And that is as likely to happen as not, unfortunately.

[MilnersJaw]

who gives a fuck if panti said he wanted to leave, he should be playing in net. joe has been shocking this season and pant has played all the cup games, still deserves it. he is a good keeper and if he wants first team football, he has a right to say he wants to leave, he is good enough to start.

[Florida Blue]

Apparently Mancini isn't take any risks and needs to pad his CV for his next job and is using his better keeper. In fairness Mancini has always been a man of his word, so we can excuse him this time. It's not like he said "Tevez will never play for this club again." Oh wait, never mind.

Not happy with what Costel said but he earned this. Typical Mancini!

[kennyboy]

This does not make us look good as a club. Well now time to warm up for the match. Chers

[phips]

How can that be a misunderstanding?

- "Hi, source. Who's starting in goal tomorrow?"

* "Costel Pantilimon"

- "Joe Hart? Okay, great. Thanks."

Be honest. You were hedging your bets to make it look like you knew what you were on about.

Looks like he was right

[PeterParker]

If he is using Hart because Lemmons talked in the press this week, then he should be sacked tonight.

Remember all the fuck ups Mario had and did and this didn't happend. This is what is holding Bobby back to be stellar, this stubborness and idiotic concept that he has.

[zuricity]

You reckon he hit his head on the roof?

let you know at half time. after you've found that wum Maxxi

[Sideshow Bob]

unless there's more to the story re: panti's interview or an injury, this is a shite, cowardly decision from bob.

[chips]

You reckon he hit his head on the roof?

A plane probably flew into his head.

[Dameerto]

IF Lemons made comments about looking to move then he shot himself in the foot and doesn't deserve to start. No idea if he made any comments personally because I haven't had much time to go looking.

[MilnersJaw]

IF Lemons made comments about looking to move then he shot himself in the foot and doesn't deserve to start. No idea if he made any comments personally because I haven't had much time to go looking.

Utter bollox. If he was our first team keeper then fair enough but he is the back up and if he wants to play, he needs a team where he starts. Not all players want to collect money for nothing.

[Dameerto]

IF Lemons made comments about looking to move then he shot himself in the foot and doesn't deserve to start. No idea if he made any comments personally because I haven't had much time to go looking.

Utter bollox. If he was our first team keeper then fair enough but he is the back up and if he wants to play, he needs a team where he starts. Not all players want to collect money for nothing.

So I would do the decent thing and wait until league/cup places were decided before making my comments instead of putting myself before my team IN THE WEEK BEFORE A MAJOR CUP FINAL (if reports are to be believed). Now go and wobble your head.

[avoidconfusion]

I bet Panti would have saved that header without even jumping up.

[kennyboy]

Idiot call from the italian.

[guv111]

I bet Panti would have saved that header without even jumping up.

And not given away the ball EVERY time he got it.

[maxxi]

You reckon he hit his head on the roof?

let you know at half time. after you've found that wum Maxxi

how's that going for you?

[zuricity]

You reckon he hit his head on the roof?

let you know at half time. after you've found that wum Maxxi

how's that going for you?

Why are you still here ?