Manchester City vs. Manchester United

Smores · 8th January 2012, 15:18

The same people who were moaning we had no chance in this match are now moaning we didn't beat them more convincingly!!

We've just knocked our opponents out of the cup, take one day off moaning and appreciate the victory the team just gave us ffs!

#07 · 8th January 2012, 15:19

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Originally Posted by cheesy

What did he say exactly?

Unhappy with the second half. Felt United gain nothing in the title race from a careless performance in which we made City look better by our sloppiness. Also not happy with the press and their coverage of Rooney.

devilish · 8th January 2012, 15:24

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Originally Posted by gooDevil

I don't think anyone expected a clean sheet. And I certainly give credit to City for playing so well with 10 men. With 11 v 11 they had more of the ball, but we were more dangerous.

And their two goals didn't come from their brilliant attacking, the free kick wasn't a foul for me, and the 2nd was a mistake and a bad save, hardly City tearing us apart.

But City are a fine team and gets lots of possession. Kudos to them, and their money. I'm sure they'll get someone new and exciting in this summer as well, best of luck.

Shitty started very well, then we hit them on a counter, they got confused, we dominated, that caused them more frustration which resulted with Kompany seeing red. We dominated the first half after that but not the second half, which, considering that we had an extra player and 3 goals to spare should had been made quite easily.

Im not really entertained about Shitty. They've got some great players but their defense is nowhere near to ours (when its fully fit) and their lack of experience may bite their arses. However Shitty weakness should be our strength. We should have the experience to close the game and yet we allowed them to dominate the game for too much (in the second half)

There is many positives in this game. Rooney showed that he still wants to be a United player, Welbeck showed that he's a future great etc. However there are negatives too. The fact that we couldn't knock Shitty down when they were on one knee is one of them.

SAF himself said that we're lucky to ended up victorious. I agree with him

pauldyson1uk · 8th January 2012, 15:25

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Originally Posted by cheesy

Some of this stuff is shocking. Some people not feeling great despite the fact we won. We've just beaten top of the league. Every single fan should be over the moon.

We made the second half very hard work , that why I said I feel deflated.
We were nearly made to pay in the second half for taking our foot off the gas pedal.

But I am happy we beat City and cup holder , too fucking right I am , just not happy about the second half

Neo_Mufc · 8th January 2012, 15:32

Dissapointed with the second half performance. Fergie was right to knock em down a bit regarding that half. Excellent first half despite some huge luck with the red card !
In the 4th round!!! Get in.

Sean_RedDevil · 8th January 2012, 15:33

Darren Fletcher + Ashley Young standing among United fans at City game today

Sean_RedDevil · 8th January 2012, 16:04

There's a lot of trouble outside the ground right now!!!!!!

Sean_RedDevil · 8th January 2012, 17:21

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

Darren Fletcher + Ashley Young standing among United fans at City game today

Cleverley and the Keane brothers were there too.

Commadus · 8th January 2012, 18:01

Mancini showed good subs and tactics in the second half. They had nothing to lose. United for whatever reason were never composed in the second half - there was an air of inevitability. A lot of this has to do with not having a captain who dictates our rhythm or gives a bollocking when the team switches off.

evra · 8th January 2012, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

There's a lot of trouble outside the ground right now!!!!!!

What's going on?

Grunge · 8th January 2012, 18:11

Hmmm quick summary; Brilliant Rooney goal after 10 minutes of citeh pressure ... justified red card for a two legged challenge from citeh's key player which in turn means citeh are short another "top" player for 4 games (to go along with the Toure's etc) ... and more good news; Nani still has two legs. Downside to first half; Ref is trying to "even things up" and Jonesy is proving he's probably a better midfielder than defender at this stage in his career. Fantastic confidence builder for Danny W ... best of him still to come I believe; clear penalty results in another Rooney header ;-) 3 - 0 ... as it should be!
All this followed by more refereeing madness. Never a free kick but once, a terrific shot catches Lindegarde giving too much space and gives cited hope. A second clear free kick, probably a penalty gets nothing from a ref who is having a shocker then one mistake later and it gets edgy.
This game should never have been close after the red card but one must remember it was a derby cup match, it was, not surprisingly, chucking to down in Manchester and it was, not the first time, a perfect chance for United made things difficult for themselves.
But there again, "There's Only One United! :-)

Sir Matt · 8th January 2012, 23:57

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Originally Posted by Sir Matt

6-0. Can't see us scoring this time.

SteveJ · 9th January 2012, 04:18

Maciek · 9th January 2012, 19:56

Tunnel Cam: Man City Website

ArmchairCritic · 9th January 2012, 20:19

Looking at that Maciek I find it baffling Rooney said he only found out in the dressing room about Scholes' return didn't he think 'why the fuck is Scholesy on the team bus in a suit?'

ArmchairCritic · 9th January 2012, 20:32

Gibson and Pogba were with the squad by that video.

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8th January 2012, 15:18	#2041 (permalink)
Smores First Team Sub Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dark side of the moon Posts: 6,446	The same people who were moaning we had no chance in this match are now moaning we didn't beat them more convincingly!! We've just knocked our opponents out of the cup, take one day off moaning and appreciate the victory the team just gave us ffs!

8th January 2012, 15:32	#2045 (permalink)
Neo_Mufc First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Matrix Posts: 6,481	Dissapointed with the second half performance. Fergie was right to knock em down a bit regarding that half. Excellent first half despite some huge luck with the red card ! In the 4th round!!! Get in.

8th January 2012, 15:33	#2046 (permalink)
Sean_RedDevil Twitter bot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham + Londinium Posts: 9,977	Darren Fletcher + Ashley Young standing among United fans at City game today

8th January 2012, 16:04	#2047 (permalink)
Sean_RedDevil Twitter bot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham + Londinium Posts: 9,977	There's a lot of trouble outside the ground right now!!!!!!

8th January 2012, 18:01	#2049 (permalink)
Commadus First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,792	Mancini showed good subs and tactics in the second half. They had nothing to lose. United for whatever reason were never composed in the second half - there was an air of inevitability. A lot of this has to do with not having a captain who dictates our rhythm or gives a bollocking when the team switches off.

8th January 2012, 18:11	#2051 (permalink)
Grunge Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Now in the idyllic Okaganan, British Columbia Posts: 1,484	Hmmm quick summary; Brilliant Rooney goal after 10 minutes of citeh pressure ... justified red card for a two legged challenge from citeh's key player which in turn means citeh are short another "top" player for 4 games (to go along with the Toure's etc) ... and more good news; Nani still has two legs. Downside to first half; Ref is trying to "even things up" and Jonesy is proving he's probably a better midfielder than defender at this stage in his career. Fantastic confidence builder for Danny W ... best of him still to come I believe; clear penalty results in another Rooney header ;-) 3 - 0 ... as it should be! All this followed by more refereeing madness. Never a free kick but once, a terrific shot catches Lindegarde giving too much space and gives cited hope. A second clear free kick, probably a penalty gets nothing from a ref who is having a shocker then one mistake later and it gets edgy. This game should never have been close after the red card but one must remember it was a derby cup match, it was, not surprisingly, chucking to down in Manchester and it was, not the first time, a perfect chance for United made things difficult for themselves. But there again, "There's Only One United! :-)

9th January 2012, 04:18	#2053 (permalink)
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ArmchairCritic First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I am not a liberator. Liberators do not exist. The people liberate themselves. Posts: 6,389	Looking at that Maciek I find it baffling Rooney said he only found out in the dressing room about Scholes' return didn't he think 'why the fuck is Scholesy on the team bus in a suit?'

9th January 2012, 20:32	#2056 (permalink)
ArmchairCritic First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I am not a liberator. Liberators do not exist. The people liberate themselves. Posts: 6,389	Gibson and Pogba were with the squad by that video.