* Official Match Thread: Scunthorpe Away *

[Somerset Blue]

"City leading Scunthorpe 2-1, perhaps undeservedly so". Absolutely right, it should be 2-0 BECAUSE IT WAS FUCKING OFFSIDE! The linesman who failed to give the off-side, by the way, isn't coming out for the second half!

[carl_feedthegoat]

Presumably that linesman was struck blind just before their goal! No dodgy decisions in our favour in this half unfortunately

Ironically he's ill and has been replaced.

HE SAW THE REPLAY OF THEIR GOAL AND IMMEDIATLY THREW UP KNOWING THAT HE IS GOING TO RELEGATED TO THE SPASTIC DIVISION.

[KinkyKinkladze]

I think you're all being a bit harsh on Robinho. He's trying his nuts off, just that nothing's coming off for him. It's like he's trying too hard, trying to prove something before he's supposedly off.

He's putting himself about and trying to link up when we're going forward. He's just a classic Brazilian though, knows nothing about team play and his endeavours ultimately are costing us.

He is trying though.

then again, if the rumours about Santos loan deal are true, he will NEVER again play for us so it doesn't really matter anymore either way.

To be honest, I'm not sure about him NEVER playing for us again. This move smacks of the Brazilian FA's pre-world cup tactics of having players play within themselves so they're fresh for the World Cup. I have the impression he's going to Santos to play some familiar football in preperation for SA. Once the WC's over, I wouldn't be surprised to see Robbie back with us.

He's not had a great time with us, but he's not a dick, he knows we've loved having him, even if he has been anonymous at times. It wouldn't surprise me if he's trying to give us something to remind us of what he can do.

But meh, I don't know, it's all conjecture.

[irblinx]

Seriously, WTF are you lot smoking, Robbie has been more in the game than for around 12 months, lots of nice touches, two or three weakly pushed off the ball and lots of total lack of confidence in shooting. So pretty much what we've come to expect from him, if you expect him to battle then you really have missed the point, he just isn't that type of player, and we know from experience that he struggles to score when low on confidence, he needs a tap in and then would be transformed

Stevie had a really quiet spell, looking rusty but getting into the game as the half went on, a pass like that will boost his confidence too.

Ibrahim is still a little bit raw but has definitely deserved his place so far.

Hopefully a rocket up them to raise the tempo and we'll get a couple more goals, we REALLY need to not need Bellers in this game, we need him 100% ready for midweek

I agree. He's even been putting himself into some meaty challenges. He's not shirking anything. As I said, I'm seeing him trying but things aren't working for him. But to deny his efforts today suggests a myopic agenda.

Stevie's doing alright. He's never really been a midfielder for holding the line and tackling. Whenever he's had the ball he's spread it about and opened up roads quite nicely.

Yeah Stevie just needs to loosen up a bit, just more of the same.

De Jong will obviously be a big loss, hope it isn't an injury. So is that 30 for the Academy now?

[Somerset Blue]

Cunningham on.

[dikdik]

Well pleased with the academy lads Boyata and Ibrahim.
Not well pleased with Taylor.
Ireland slow start. Now starting to motor.
Sorry guys but Robinho doesn't look the part to me.

[rick1894citizen]

Good to see Nige get abit of a rest (hope it is just a rest) would be nice to get through this with a few kids blooded as the bonus.

Linesman was replaced due to illness, benji could of done with him.

[CITYSTEVEDON]

COMON CITY WETS GET AT THEM

[KinkyKinkladze]

I missed half time, what's happened to De Jong and the bent linesman?

[hyper]

How the fuck was that a yellow!!!?!?!?!??!

[hyper]

I missed half time, what's happened to De Jong and the bent linesman?

De Jong ate the linesman, now too full to play. End of.

[mr_nool]

How the fuck was that a yellow!!!?!?!?!??!

Agreed. Very strange decision.

[CITYSTEVEDON]

cummingham was watching the bloody ball

[Michael Brookes]

What worries me with Robinho is hat he no longer seems capable of running at someone and beating them.

Robbie please improve, please!

[carl_feedthegoat]

GREAT PLAY BY ROBHINO.

[Mark (Blue Army)]

What a save!!!!

[ashton287]

I think you're all being a bit harsh on Robinho. He's trying his nuts off, just that nothing's coming off for him. It's like he's trying too hard, trying to prove something before he's supposedly off.

He's putting himself about and trying to link up when we're going forward. He's just a classic Brazilian though, knows nothing about team play and his endeavours ultimately are costing us.

He is trying though.

then again, if the rumours about Santos loan deal are true, he will NEVER again play for us so it doesn't really matter anymore either way.

To be honest, I'm not sure about him NEVER playing for us again. This move smacks of the Brazilian FA's pre-world cup tactics of having players play within themselves so they're fresh for the World Cup. I have the impression he's going to Santos to play some familiar football in preperation for SA. Once the WC's over, I wouldn't be surprised to see Robbie back with us.

He's not had a great time with us, but he's not a dick, he knows we've loved having him, even if he has been anonymous at times. It wouldn't surprise me if he's trying to give us something to remind us of what he can do.

But meh, I don't know, it's all conjecture.

i think he's going there till the end of the season, and after he shows up for the world cup, and actually bothers playing we will get a better price for him and recover a bit of the money we payed

[Sister of fu]

Great save Taylor

[sharkey]

good save

[The Man In Blue]

what a save taylor