***City v BMG official match day thread ***

[Wonderwall]

I was moved into 115 for the game last night as my normal 3rd tier SS seat wasn't available for this game (it's not available for Celtic either but it is for Barca?). I was in the middle of the 1894 lot and it was a very good atmosphere. Not too sure about the drum though. The 10 minute rendition of "Never felt more like singing the blues" was great, but I was glad when it stopped as my arms were killing me.

[Wonderwall]

On the Booing, Pep wasn't here when we were getting shafted by UEFA. I think he should do a bit of research on the reasons why before he tries to advise on stopping. UEFA need to ensure booed as long as they continue their shenanigans and that looks set to continue into 2018 at least.

I think Pep will see a proper unified chorus of booing and whistling when Barca come to town.

[carl_feedthegoat]

On the Booing, Pep wasn't here when we were getting shafted by UEFA. I think he should do a bit of research on the reasons why before he tries to advise on stopping. UEFA need to ensure booed as long as they continue their shenanigans and that looks set to continue into 2018 at least.

I think Pep will see a proper unified chorus of booing and whistling when Barca come to town.

Spot on

I hate being told what to do or think by any City staff when it comes to watching my club play.
I'm sure he's asked the club already and he shouldn't mention it again imo.

[South Stand Balti]

There's no MOM thread so I just thought I'd mention Sterling last night. That's the best I've seen him play in a city shirt.

[Nigels Tackle]

There's no MOM thread so I just thought I'd mention Sterling last night. That's the best I've seen him play in a city shirt.

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[South Stand Balti]

There's no MOM thread so I just thought I'd mention Sterling last night. That's the best I've seen him play in a city shirt.

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Ah, yes apart from that. Ta.

[DoomMerchant]

On the Booing, Pep wasn't here when we were getting shafted by UEFA. I think he should do a bit of research on the reasons why before he tries to advise on stopping. UEFA need to ensure booed as long as they continue their shenanigans and that looks set to continue into 2018 at least.

I think Pep will see a proper unified chorus of booing and whistling when Barca come to town.

Spot on

I hate being told what to do or think by any City staff when it comes to watching my club play.
I'm sure he's asked the club already and he shouldn't mention it again imo.

I was fine with what Pep said. He's actually right in many ways. We understand why and the background for the boos but we're basically playing the best football of any team in the world right now. Focus on the new story moving forward. Our booing isn't going to do anything to help us win. It just makes us look small i feel.

I'm sure Phips agrees.

The cunts will continue trying to fuck with us. Let's rise above and smash them.

I took his message in a positive way. He just wants a positive atmosphere. Nowt wrong with expressing that imho.

Cheers

[Sister of fu]

On the Booing, Pep wasn't here when we were getting shafted by UEFA. I think he should do a bit of research on the reasons why before he tries to advise on stopping. UEFA need to ensure booed as long as they continue their shenanigans and that looks set to continue into 2018 at least.

I think Pep will see a proper unified chorus of booing and whistling when Barca come to town.

Spot on

I hate being told what to do or think by any City staff when it comes to watching my club play.
I'm sure he's asked the club already and he shouldn't mention it again imo.

I was fine with what Pep said. He's actually right in many ways. We understand why and the background for the boos but we're basically playing the best football of any team in the world right now. Focus on the new story moving forward. Our booing isn't going to do anything to help us win. It just makes us look small i feel.

I'm sure Phips agrees.

The cunts will continue trying to fuck with us. Let's rise above and smash them.

I took his message in a positive way. He just wants a positive atmosphere. Nowt wrong with expressing that imho.

Cheers

We should just do the Poznan then. Always looks amazing when the whole stadium is doing it. We have Barca next so the lads will needs us behind them from the start.

[Peter Doherty (AGAIG)]

On the Booing, Pep wasn't here when we were getting shafted by UEFA. I think he should do a bit of research on the reasons why before he tries to advise on stopping. UEFA need to ensure booed as long as they continue their shenanigans and that looks set to continue into 2018 at least.

I think Pep will see a proper unified chorus of booing and whistling when Barca come to town.

Spot on

I hate being told what to do or think by any City staff when it comes to watching my club play.
I'm sure he's asked the club already and he shouldn't mention it again imo.

I was fine with what Pep said. He's actually right in many ways. We understand why and the background for the boos but we're basically playing the best football of any team in the world right now. Focus on the new story moving forward. Our booing isn't going to do anything to help us win. It just makes us look small i feel.

I'm sure Phips agrees.

The cunts will continue trying to fuck with us. Let's rise above and smash them.

I took his message in a positive way. He just wants a positive atmosphere. Nowt wrong with expressing that imho.

Cheers

We should just do the Poznan then. Always looks amazing when the whole stadium is doing it. We have Barca next so the lads will needs us behind them from the start.

Funnily enough, the Barca fans will be booing the anthem themselves.

[DoomMerchant]

On the Booing, Pep wasn't here when we were getting shafted by UEFA. I think he should do a bit of research on the reasons why before he tries to advise on stopping. UEFA need to ensure booed as long as they continue their shenanigans and that looks set to continue into 2018 at least.

I think Pep will see a proper unified chorus of booing and whistling when Barca come to town.

Spot on

I hate being told what to do or think by any City staff when it comes to watching my club play.
I'm sure he's asked the club already and he shouldn't mention it again imo.

I was fine with what Pep said. He's actually right in many ways. We understand why and the background for the boos but we're basically playing the best football of any team in the world right now. Focus on the new story moving forward. Our booing isn't going to do anything to help us win. It just makes us look small i feel.

I'm sure Phips agrees.

The cunts will continue trying to fuck with us. Let's rise above and smash them.

I took his message in a positive way. He just wants a positive atmosphere. Nowt wrong with expressing that imho.

Cheers

We should just do the Poznan then. Always looks amazing when the whole stadium is doing it. We have Barca next so the lads will needs us behind them from the start.

Funnily enough, the Barca fans will be booing the anthem themselves.

Maybe we should just agree to boo the theme song together and then call it a draw and go get shitfaced together?

Cheers

[South Stand Balti]

On the Booing, Pep wasn't here when we were getting shafted by UEFA. I think he should do a bit of research on the reasons why before he tries to advise on stopping. UEFA need to ensure booed as long as they continue their shenanigans and that looks set to continue into 2018 at least.

I think Pep will see a proper unified chorus of booing and whistling when Barca come to town.

Spot on

I hate being told what to do or think by any City staff when it comes to watching my club play.
I'm sure he's asked the club already and he shouldn't mention it again imo.

I was fine with what Pep said. He's actually right in many ways. We understand why and the background for the boos but we're basically playing the best football of any team in the world right now. Focus on the new story moving forward. Our booing isn't going to do anything to help us win. It just makes us look small i feel.

I'm sure Phips agrees.

The cunts will continue trying to fuck with us. Let's rise above and smash them.

I took his message in a positive way. He just wants a positive atmosphere. Nowt wrong with expressing that imho.

Cheers

I agree with all that Doomie. It's time the booing was put aside. The negativity has not helped the attendance and it does make us look small when you put it all together. We are seriously classy now and will get better. I'm up for doing the Poznan or drowning out the anthem with blue moon etc. His Pepness wants us to stop and that's good enough for me.

[carl_feedthegoat]

On the Booing, Pep wasn't here when we were getting shafted by UEFA. I think he should do a bit of research on the reasons why before he tries to advise on stopping. UEFA need to ensure booed as long as they continue their shenanigans and that looks set to continue into 2018 at least.

I think Pep will see a proper unified chorus of booing and whistling when Barca come to town.

Spot on

I hate being told what to do or think by any City staff when it comes to watching my club play.
I'm sure he's asked the club already and he shouldn't mention it again imo.

I was fine with what Pep said. He's actually right in many ways. We understand why and the background for the boos but we're basically playing the best football of any team in the world right now. Focus on the new story moving forward. Our booing isn't going to do anything to help us win. It just makes us look small i feel.

I'm sure Phips agrees.

The cunts will continue trying to fuck with us. Let's rise above and smash them.

I took his message in a positive way. He just wants a positive atmosphere. Nowt wrong with expressing that imho.

Cheers

I agree with all that Doomie. It's time the booing was put aside. The negativity has not helped the attendance and it does make us look small when you put it all together. We are seriously classy now and will get better. I'm up for doing the Poznan or drowning out the anthem with blue moon etc. His Pepness wants us to stop and that's good enough for me.

Your both fucking wrong Imo - it makes us look fucking intelligent as we understand what these cunts are doing to fuck,not only us up ,but all the Leicesters out there up and until they stop being cunts they deserve to be booed.

Anyway , we only boo the fucking anthem , don't know what pep is whinging about , I reckon he's more pissed off at the attendance rather than the booing - and he has a point.

[iwasthere2012]

On the Booing, Pep wasn't here when we were getting shafted by UEFA. I think he should do a bit of research on the reasons why before he tries to advise on stopping. UEFA need to ensure booed as long as they continue their shenanigans and that looks set to continue into 2018 at least.

I think Pep will see a proper unified chorus of booing and whistling when Barca come to town.

Spot on

I hate being told what to do or think by any City staff when it comes to watching my club play.
I'm sure he's asked the club already and he shouldn't mention it again imo.

I was fine with what Pep said. He's actually right in many ways. We understand why and the background for the boos but we're basically playing the best football of any team in the world right now. Focus on the new story moving forward. Our booing isn't going to do anything to help us win. It just makes us look small i feel.

I'm sure Phips agrees.

The cunts will continue trying to fuck with us. Let's rise above and smash them.

I took his message in a positive way. He just wants a positive atmosphere. Nowt wrong with expressing that imho.

Cheers

I agree with all that Doomie. It's time the booing was put aside. The negativity has not helped the attendance and it does make us look small when you put it all together. We are seriously classy now and will get better. I'm up for doing the Poznan or drowning out the anthem with blue moon etc. His Pepness wants us to stop and that's good enough for me.

Your both fucking wrong Imo - it makes us look fucking intelligent as we understand what these cunts are doing to fuck,not only us up ,but all the Leicesters out there up and until they stop being cunts they deserve to be booed.

Anyway , we only boo the fucking anthem , don't know what pep is whinging about , I reckon he's more pissed off at the attendance rather than the booing - and he has a point.

And if you're right about what Pep is really pissed about then I think he's even more wrong. Last night wasn't the night to bitch about the attendance. No. I figure this is coming from the hierarchy and himself and is definitely a big hint to the fans to be more positive for the team.

Personally I think the booing has really hit a nerve with uefa. If the club are asking for the protest to stop I think they are wrong. If they are asking the fans to simply generate s more positive atmosphere then I think if something better for both club and fans can be found then we should discuss viable alternatives.
The club are evolving in every way. We as fans have to keep up or call it a day.

[Mikhail Chigorin]

Booing is so direct and strident and can have a great sonic impact; much more so than other continental practices such as whistling, or waving white handkerchiefs etc. Moreover, it's the traditional way in which football supporters in this country, vent their feelings and their outrage.

Anything different to this, no matter how subtle or more 'appropriate', might be construed by some/most as a bit of a climb down. It also seems, anecdotally, that UEFA don't like it, as it can prove to be quite pointed and it's possibly getting under their skins.

If that is the case, it might even be argued that there's almost a moral imperative for City supporters to continue to boo loudly and long, given the rampant corruption which continues to be unveiled (and is seemingly and specifically directed at our Club).

On that basis, I don't think anyone could reasonably criticise any supporters who might wish to continue booing UEFA's dubious anthem.


Furthermore - and I'm just musing now, but I wonder if Pep's comments have emanated from some sort of contact, with the Club, by UEFA. They might have intimated their displeasure at this prospect and suggested that it would be in our best interests, if City supporters were to tone down their opposition and animosity to the said body.

As I say, I'm just musing re this latter comment.

[Peter Doherty (AGAIG)]

Spot on

I hate being told what to do or think by any City staff when it comes to watching my club play.
I'm sure he's asked the club already and he shouldn't mention it again imo.

I was fine with what Pep said. He's actually right in many ways. We understand why and the background for the boos but we're basically playing the best football of any team in the world right now. Focus on the new story moving forward. Our booing isn't going to do anything to help us win. It just makes us look small i feel.

I'm sure Phips agrees.

The cunts will continue trying to fuck with us. Let's rise above and smash them.

I took his message in a positive way. He just wants a positive atmosphere. Nowt wrong with expressing that imho.

Cheers

We should just do the Poznan then. Always looks amazing when the whole stadium is doing it. We have Barca next so the lads will needs us behind them from the start.

Funnily enough, the Barca fans will be booing the anthem themselves.

Maybe we should just agree to boo the theme song together and then call it a draw and go get shitfaced together?

Cheers

Sounds like a plan. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[iwasthere2012]

Booing is so direct and strident and can have a great sonic impact; much more so than other continental practices such as whistling, or waving white handkerchiefs etc. Moreover, it's the traditional way in which football supporters in this country, vent their feelings and their outrage.

Anything different to this, no matter how subtle or more 'appropriate', might be construed by some/most as a bit of a climb down. It also seems, anecdotally, that UEFA don't like it, as it can prove to be quite pointed and it's possibly getting under their skins.

If that is the case, it might even be argued that there's almost a moral imperative for City supporters to continue to boo loudly and long, given the rampant corruption which continues to be unveiled (and is seemingly and specifically directed at our Club).

On that basis, I don't think anyone could reasonably criticise any supporters who might wish to continue booing UEFA's dubious anthem.


Furthermore - and I'm just musing now, but I wonder if Pep's comments have emanated from some sort of contact, with the Club, by UEFA. They might have intimated their displeasure at this prospect and suggested that it would be in our best interests, if City supporters were to tone down their opposition and animosity to the said body.

As I say, I'm just musing re this latter comment.

Well I'm not adverse to change Mik., but there is s lot in what you say and also Carl's previous content that I think is very accurate.
I really think something is going on behind the scenes and it's not simply Pep saying stop booing.
I think other teams supporters joining in the booing and the prospect of us and Celtic or us and Barca jointly booing may be getting to them.
Why Pep has come out with saying what he did now is anybody's guess.
I do think it has s lot to do with the perception of the atmosphere generated. I think the atmosphere generated by the 30k or so that were there sounded great on TV.

If the booing is to continue and Im currently in the go for it camp, I do think it should be followed even more vociferously by something that can leave both the team and the media in no doubt that we are behind team/manager/ club.

Maybe the timing of Pep's comments are off, but maybe Csrl is right about the real gripe.
I think Pep wants the place rocking. Keep playing football like we are and it shouldn't be a problem.

[Tokyo Blue]

... it might even be argued that there's almost a moral imperative for City supporters to continue to boo loudly and long, given the rampant corruption which continues to be unveiled (and is seemingly and specifically directed at our Club).

On that basis, I don't think anyone could reasonably criticise any supporters who might wish to continue booing UEFA's dubious anthem.

If the manager does openly criticise it, he can toddle off to Switzerland and join them. He already has dodgy Bayern connections, beckenbung etc. Maybe he has got his own little agenda going.

Furthermore - and I'm just musing now, but I wonder if Pep's comments have emanated from some sort of contact, with the Club, by UEFA. They might have intimated their displeasure at this prospect and suggested that it would be in our best interests, if City supporters were to tone down their opposition and animosity to the said body.

As I say, I'm just musing re this latter comment.

Interesting thought, and if true would be all the more reason to boo the bent bastards and their shithouse anthem. Let's face it, they've been shafting us from the moment we qualified for the bloody thing, What have we got to lose? The whole thing is, as Carl and others have said, much bigger than just City though.

[Beefymcfc]

Boo the fucking fuck out of the fucking scum!