london blue 2 wrote:Each game on its own merits should suffice. We should have enough to beat Burnley, basel, and Bristol so Liverpool is the only proper test. And it's not the end of the world (although it would fucking piss me off) if we drop points there.
I'd take a loss at anfailed if it meant winning more silverware in the long run.
Dunne's Half-Time Pint wrote:We've got a decent cushion in the league so ordinarily I'd want us to go after both cups, then maybe relax a bit against Liverpool. However, an unbeaten league season is history/legacy stuff - our form won't last forever but as it is, we've got the chance to set an unbreakable record.
I'd go after that at the expense of the FA cup for sure. League Cup is set fair as we shouldn't need to go full pelt to beat Bristol over 2 legs - the kids who performed in the last round should all be recalled.
Summary: Throw everything at an unbeaten league season with a record points total - aim to be the most dominant champions ever.
nottsblue wrote:The PL is all but won. At the start of the season that would have been number one prority.
Next on the list are the three cup competitions. The CL would naturally take priority here. Whether the LC or the FA cup is the next priority probably comes down to the individual fixtures of whom we are playing and when.
We are in the semi finals of the LC with lower league opposition the only obstacle to a Wembley final. As such, surely this competition takes priority over the FA cup?
Thats not to say we disregard the FA cup fixture this weekend. As mentioned, the PL is all but in the bag barring an unheard of collapse. The next fixture is away at the dippers. I'd argue to go full strength in the cup on Saturday and the first leg of the semi. If a weakened team is to be played then surely its in a competition we are already miles in front?
Bear60 wrote:Our owners priority is Champions league always has been its been a long well organised build up to this ever since the takeover and this season we have a very good chance of achieving this . I think the club at this present time is capable of three if not four trophies this season I personally would be happy with premier league and champions league which we are well capable of achieving.
Bear60 wrote:Bear60 wrote:Our owners priority is Champions league always has been its been a long well organised build up to this ever since the takeover and this season we have a very good chance of achieving this . I think the club at this present time is capable of three if not four trophies this season I personally would be happy with premier league and champions league which we are well capable of achieving.
Can't believe I have just made a statement like that after following City all of my life but this is where we are right now it's bloody great
Bear60 wrote:Bear60 wrote:Our owners priority is Champions league always has been its been a long well organised build up to this ever since the takeover and this season we have a very good chance of achieving this . I think the club at this present time is capable of three if not four trophies this season I personally would be happy with premier league and champions league which we are well capable of achieving.
Can't believe I have just made a statement like that after following City all of my life but this is where we are right now it's bloody great
Kippax Sean wrote:Very close to two pieces of silverware, but anything can happen. It's gonna be a real juggling act...... Think pep will want the treble with the fa cup taking a back seat.
City64 wrote:Dyche reportedly saying he is rotating his team for the FA Cup on Saturday due to intense Christmas schedule !
City64 wrote:Dyche reportedly saying he is rotating his team for the FA Cup on Saturday due to intense Christmas schedule !
zuricity wrote:City64 wrote:Dyche reportedly saying he is rotating his team for the FA Cup on Saturday due to intense Christmas schedule !
All the more reason for you to get down Market street earlier on Saturday to get the lay of the land in the pubs , any gossip or latest news on Dyche’s late changes to plans, C64.
zuricity wrote:Kippax Sean wrote:Very close to two pieces of silverware, but anything can happen. It's gonna be a real juggling act...... Think pep will want the treble with the fa cup taking a back seat.
Well the FA cup is quite big too, but the CL trophy will take up all of the passenger seat .
City64 wrote:zuricity wrote:City64 wrote:Dyche reportedly saying he is rotating his team for the FA Cup on Saturday due to intense Christmas schedule !
All the more reason for you to get down Market street earlier on Saturday to get the lay of the land in the pubs , any gossip or latest news on Dyche’s late changes to plans, C64.
Im not going Saturday Zurich pal , weekend off for me feet up on my armchair !
Mikhail Chigorin wrote:I wouldn't mind winning the CL, on the proviso that when the trophy was presented, the players placed it on the pitch, formed a circle around it and then collectively urinated on the shoddy, UEFA piece of detritus.
Kippax Sean wrote:Very close to two pieces of silverware, but anything can happen. It's gonna be a real juggling act...... Think pep will want the treble with the fa cup taking a back seat.
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