***fa cup whu v pep's city official match thread***

[Cocacolajojo]

All I have to say is how throughoutly entertained I was. Nice 90 minutes of football. Well done.

Same here. Hats off to Pep and the team, they certainly did not look lost today. Like we played today is more or less how I expected us to play under Pep.

[phips]

5-0 and all that but I won't dizzy myself with a single positive

whats the point? there were 16 pages of comments on here already. im sure you'll find all of the positive that you need.
would it really have been that much better if i had said "great 5-0 win" or "silva eviscerated the hammers"? that stuff is obvious; theres no point in stating it. its like walking about in the morning, "hey its morning guys".

[bigblue]

5-0 and all that but I won't dizzy myself with a single positive

whats the point?there were 16 pages of comments on here already. im sure you'll find all of the positive that you need.
would it really have been that much better if i had said "great 5-0 win" or "silva eviscerated the hammers"? that stuff is obvious; theres no point in stating it. its like walking about in the morning, "hey its morning guys".

You should ask yourself that anytime you get an urge to post... then get up and walk away from the computer

[zuricity]

5-0 and all that but I won't dizzy myself with a single positive

whats the point? there were 16 pages of comments on here already. im sure you'll find all of the positive that you need.
would it really have been that much better if i had said "great 5-0 win" or "silva eviscerated the hammers"? that stuff is obvious; theres no point in stating it. its like walking about in the morning, "hey its morning guys".

Ah a well balanced answer ! You seem to have a chip on both shoulders.

[Beefymcfc]

Looking back at the game I have to say a big fucking well done to Pep. He's weathered the storm and I actually think he's got them playing how he wants. Easy to say I suppose after a 5-0 win but it wasn't just the score. The movement, the interchange, and most of all, the confidence they showed in the pass and move, everybody wanting the ball.

The biggest thing for me was Sergio. We didn't see him sat up front, excluded from the game, he was everywhere. Left, right, tracking back, building the move. In some ways it was Messi'esque in the way he came from deep and was helping the play from midfield, trusting the likes of Silva, Sterling and even Zabs to take his space while he moved into a more retracted position.

Pep said in his aftermath that he was really pleased, not just by the score but how the team showed confidence in the formation and tactics. If we continue in the same vein, I for one will have every confidence that we can challenge on all fronts.

The challenge is definitely not over.

[Peter Doherty (AGAIG)]

Looking back at the game I have to say a big fucking well done to Pep. He's weathered the storm and I actually think he's got them playing how he wants. Easy to say I suppose after a 5-0 win but it wasn't just the score. The movement, the interchange, and most of all, the confidence they showed in the pass and move, everybody wanting the ball.

The biggest thing for me was Sergio. We didn't see him sat up front, excluded from the game, he was everywhere. Left, right, tracking back, building the move. In some ways it was Messi'esque in the way he came from deep and was helping the play from midfield, trusting the likes of Silva, Sterling and even Zabs to take his space while he moved into a more retracted position.

Pep said in his aftermath that he was really pleased, not just by the score but how the team showed confidence in the formation and tactics. If we continue in the same vein, I for one will have every confidence that we can challenge on all fronts.

The challenge is definitely not over.

For the second goal Aguero delayed the pass to Sagna beautifully.

[Beefymcfc]

Looking back at the game I have to say a big fucking well done to Pep. He's weathered the storm and I actually think he's got them playing how he wants. Easy to say I suppose after a 5-0 win but it wasn't just the score. The movement, the interchange, and most of all, the confidence they showed in the pass and move, everybody wanting the ball.

The biggest thing for me was Sergio. We didn't see him sat up front, excluded from the game, he was everywhere. Left, right, tracking back, building the move. In some ways it was Messi'esque in the way he came from deep and was helping the play from midfield, trusting the likes of Silva, Sterling and even Zabs to take his space while he moved into a more retracted position.

Pep said in his aftermath that he was really pleased, not just by the score but how the team showed confidence in the formation and tactics. If we continue in the same vein, I for one will have every confidence that we can challenge on all fronts.

The challenge is definitely not over.

For the second goal Aguero delayed the pass to Sagna beautifully.

A joy to watch, as were a few others.

All forgotten now after the Rags and Shrek beat Barca.

[Justified logic]

Looking back at the game I have to say a big fucking well done to Pep. He's weathered the storm and I actually think he's got them playing how he wants. Easy to say I suppose after a 5-0 win but it wasn't just the score. The movement, the interchange, and most of all, the confidence they showed in the pass and move, everybody wanting the ball.

The biggest thing for me was Sergio. We didn't see him sat up front, excluded from the game, he was everywhere. Left, right, tracking back, building the move. In some ways it was Messi'esque in the way he came from deep and was helping the play from midfield, trusting the likes of Silva, Sterling and even Zabs to take his space while he moved into a more retracted position.

Pep said in his aftermath that he was really pleased, not just by the score but how the team showed confidence in the formation and tactics. If we continue in the same vein, I for one will have every confidence that we can challenge on all fronts.

The challenge is definitely not over.

For the second goal Aguero delayed the pass to Sagna beautifully.

A joy to watch, as were a few others.

All forgotten now after the Rags and Shrek beat Barca.

Am I reading that right?

[Mikhail Chigorin]

Looking back at the game I have to say a big fucking well done to Pep. He's weathered the storm and I actually think he's got them playing how he wants. Easy to say I suppose after a 5-0 win but it wasn't just the score. The movement, the interchange, and most of all, the confidence they showed in the pass and move, everybody wanting the ball.

The biggest thing for me was Sergio. We didn't see him sat up front, excluded from the game, he was everywhere. Left, right, tracking back, building the move. In some ways it was Messi'esque in the way he came from deep and was helping the play from midfield, trusting the likes of Silva, Sterling and even Zabs to take his space while he moved into a more retracted position.

Pep said in his aftermath that he was really pleased, not just by the score but how the team showed confidence in the formation and tactics. If we continue in the same vein, I for one will have every confidence that we can challenge on all fronts.

The challenge is definitely not over.

For the second goal Aguero delayed the pass to Sagna beautifully.

He certainly did PD and this was complemented by Sagna's ball into the box, which was a real 'killer' - a great move altogether.

Just as an aside, when the ball went into the net and it looked as though Sterling had scored it himself, one of the commentators started saying that the ball came off his (Sterling's) thigh, as though to denigrate the goal somehow.

However, did I hear this or did I only imagine it, but did the other commentator just start to say it went in off Sterling's hand, as though to start questioning the legality of the goal and only when the two muppets realised it was an own goal, they both disappointedly shut up.

As I say, did I imagine that initial handball claim or did it actually occur....or have I got agenda airwaves buzzing around in my head ????

[Peter Doherty (AGAIG)]

Looking back at the game I have to say a big fucking well done to Pep. He's weathered the storm and I actually think he's got them playing how he wants. Easy to say I suppose after a 5-0 win but it wasn't just the score. The movement, the interchange, and most of all, the confidence they showed in the pass and move, everybody wanting the ball.

The biggest thing for me was Sergio. We didn't see him sat up front, excluded from the game, he was everywhere. Left, right, tracking back, building the move. In some ways it was Messi'esque in the way he came from deep and was helping the play from midfield, trusting the likes of Silva, Sterling and even Zabs to take his space while he moved into a more retracted position.

Pep said in his aftermath that he was really pleased, not just by the score but how the team showed confidence in the formation and tactics. If we continue in the same vein, I for one will have every confidence that we can challenge on all fronts.

The challenge is definitely not over.

For the second goal Aguero delayed the pass to Sagna beautifully.

He certainly did PD and this was complemented by Sagna's ball into the box, which was a real 'killer' - a great move altogether.

Just as an aside, when the ball went into the net and it looked as though Sterling had scored it himself, one of the commentators started saying that the ball came off his (Sterling's) thigh, as though to denigrate the goal somehow.

However, did I hear this or did I only imagine it, but did the other commentator just start to say it went in off Sterling's hand, as though to start questioning the legality of the goal and only when the two muppets realised it was an own goal, they both disappointedly shut up.

As I say, did I imagine that initial handball claim or did it actually occur....or have I got agenda airwaves buzzing around in my head ???? :o :o :o :o

I didn't hear that, but you're probably right.

[Beefymcfc]

Looking back at the game I have to say a big fucking well done to Pep. He's weathered the storm and I actually think he's got them playing how he wants. Easy to say I suppose after a 5-0 win but it wasn't just the score. The movement, the interchange, and most of all, the confidence they showed in the pass and move, everybody wanting the ball.

The biggest thing for me was Sergio. We didn't see him sat up front, excluded from the game, he was everywhere. Left, right, tracking back, building the move. In some ways it was Messi'esque in the way he came from deep and was helping the play from midfield, trusting the likes of Silva, Sterling and even Zabs to take his space while he moved into a more retracted position.

Pep said in his aftermath that he was really pleased, not just by the score but how the team showed confidence in the formation and tactics. If we continue in the same vein, I for one will have every confidence that we can challenge on all fronts.

The challenge is definitely not over.

For the second goal Aguero delayed the pass to Sagna beautifully.

A joy to watch, as were a few others.

All forgotten now after the Rags and Shrek beat Barca.

Am I reading that right?

Sorry, typo mate. How this pad changes Reading to Barca I'll never know

[freshie]

Shearer's making me fucking fume - clear penalty all day long.

He's had too much cosmetic work. Looked like an off-stage drag queen last night

[freshie]

Looking back at the game I have to say a big fucking well done to Pep. He's weathered the storm and I actually think he's got them playing how he wants. Easy to say I suppose after a 5-0 win but it wasn't just the score. The movement, the interchange, and most of all, the confidence they showed in the pass and move, everybody wanting the ball.

The biggest thing for me was Sergio. We didn't see him sat up front, excluded from the game, he was everywhere. Left, right, tracking back, building the move. In some ways it was Messi'esque in the way he came from deep and was helping the play from midfield, trusting the likes of Silva, Sterling and even Zabs to take his space while he moved into a more retracted position.

Pep said in his aftermath that he was really pleased, not just by the score but how the team showed confidence in the formation and tactics. If we continue in the same vein, I for one will have every confidence that we can challenge on all fronts.

The challenge is definitely not over.

My thoughts exactly - that was one of his best performances for us. I like this new version of Sergio and hope he maintains this way of playing

[Beefymcfc]

Looking back at the game I have to say a big fucking well done to Pep. He's weathered the storm and I actually think he's got them playing how he wants. Easy to say I suppose after a 5-0 win but it wasn't just the score. The movement, the interchange, and most of all, the confidence they showed in the pass and move, everybody wanting the ball.

The biggest thing for me was Sergio. We didn't see him sat up front, excluded from the game, he was everywhere. Left, right, tracking back, building the move. In some ways it was Messi'esque in the way he came from deep and was helping the play from midfield, trusting the likes of Silva, Sterling and even Zabs to take his space while he moved into a more retracted position.

Pep said in his aftermath that he was really pleased, not just by the score but how the team showed confidence in the formation and tactics. If we continue in the same vein, I for one will have every confidence that we can challenge on all fronts.

The challenge is definitely not over.

My thoughts exactly - that was one of his best performances for us. I like this new version of Sergio and hope he maintains this way of playing

Me too mate, and you could see that Sergio enjoyed it as well.

[carl_feedthegoat]

Funny..

Watch on youtube.com

[Beefymcfc]

Funny..

Watch on youtube.com

Ha ha ha, that's what happened. No wonder the commentators were laughing.

[freshie]

Caballero has made more saves in one match than that fuckign midget has in 19 matches.

Sad but so true. If bravo had played on Friday we wouldn't have kept a clean sheet. The fucker just doesn't make saves. Might as well put yaya in net if we want a keeper with good passing ability