***** Official match day thread MCFC v Melbourne city *****

[Dubaimancityfan]

CITY XI: Caballero, Maffeo, Kompany (C), Humphreys, Clichy, Fernando, Toure, Barker, Navas, Nasri, Garcia #cityvcity #cityontour

When did we buy back Garcia !!

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Yaya looking like 2 years ago with a great freekick to hit the bar

[Beefymcfc]

Yaya's still a great player. His touch on the ball is phenomenal and that freekick, which spins off the crossbar, is wonderful, the way he got it up and down from so close.

He's gonna be a big part of our season, glad he's still here.

[Dubaimancityfan]

Even shitty rivers are fucked

This stream is decent.

http://firstrows.org/soccer/melbourne-v ... -frs11027g

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Sad fucking scousers showing up at a Man City vs Melbourne City game to boo Sterling.

Melbourne look a great team to play in preseason. Lots of passing and some ok players on the ball, good for fitness and mental sharpness

And not suprising at all, but Yaya best player on the field by far. Good omen for the new year

[Moonchesteri]

Shame for Barker he has to play in a wrong position today.
Maffeo Garcia and Humphreys have done their bit quietly so far

[Dipstick]

OS is back (and streaming)

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really well worked for Nasri to get the shot off

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OS is back (and streaming)

cheers, just started working for me! you just have to register and you're good to go with HQ stream and no anti-city fuckers on commentary

[Cocacolajojo1]

Strange to see Navas using his left foot.

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The shirt looks like a 90's wet look number.

[South Stand Balti]

Yaya and Navas showing up well. It's a pity Bony is not on the trip, we could do with a striker today.

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

Business as usual. A bucket full of chances squandered and vulnerable on the break.
You could argue we should be five up but at the same time should be one down. Remarkable miss

[Moonchesteri]

Yaya and Navas showing up well. It's a pity Bony is not on the trip, we could do with a striker today.

Where is he btw?

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The shirt looks like a 90's wet look number.

I'm a big fan of the new shirt. Looks proper with the throwback collar and all

[johnny99]

Even shitty rivers are fucked

Download the sky sports app. It's only a fiver a month.

What a fucking numpty I have the app but didn't bother to look if it was on sky
Thanks

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Of the kids I thought Maffeo was excellent. Initially a bit nervy up against their best player, but he had him after that. Such a tough little bastard, and a really natural defender too. Body positioning is perfect. Garcia looked really comfortable too. Just dead composed and comfortable, totally at ease receiving the ball anywhere.

Really felt for Barker. Utter waste being played through the middle. So, so negates from his main strengths. Humphreys had very little to do, but looked nice and calm as ever.

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Garcia had a really good showing in the 1st half

Commentators on the OS/Fox Sports: "I wonder if Pellegrini will regert picking his willy over his heart"

[South Stand Balti]

Yaya and Navas showing up well. It's a pity Bony is not on the trip, we could do with a striker today.

Where is he btw?

He is in Manchester. He was unwell so did not travel. It's possible he could join up later but they don't want him to pass the bug on

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Good play by barker just before he was subbed off. will be interesting to see the young turk