Vidyoyo
The bad "V"
Biggest take from this is Scott Carson plays for City
Must be an easy life being a third choice GK.
Must be an easy life being a third choice GK.
The centre back partnership's total age is 35 and only the two Silvas remained in the starting eleven compared to the weekend. Were you expecting anything else?Just seen the City team against PNE
Pep going all out for the quad
The forwards are all first team (I count Jesus as first team). I expected the Silvas not to play and same with Sterling despite not playing at the weekend. They didn't need that much fire power.The centre back partnership's total age is 35 and only the two Silvas remained in the starting eleven compared to the weekend. Were you expecting anything else?
That makes zero sense though. You pay shitloads of money to your senior squad members just to play a game every second week? Also, you don't want them to get out of rhytm. I agree that playing David Silva seems a bit of an overkill though. But the first eleven still has 4 club trained youth players in it, which by City means is no bad...The forwards are all first team (I count Jesus as first team). I expected the Silvas not to play and same with Sterling despite not playing at the weekend. They didn't need that much fire power.
One would think they might have some youth to run out with that famous set up there.
3 academy players starting tonight, if we played 7 or 8 theres a chance we'd lose. No u21 team has won the EFL Trophy as of yet and even Cities youth get beaten by League 2/1 opposition quite often.The forwards are all first team (I count Jesus as first team). I expected the Silvas not to play and same with Sterling despite not playing at the weekend. They didn't need that much fire power.
One would think they might have some youth to run out with that famous set up there.
Dude it makes absolute sense to play a weakened front line and give others a chance. At least for most clubs anyway.That makes zero sense though. You pay shitloads of money to your senior squad members just to play a game every second week? Also, you don't want them to get out of rhytm. I agree that playing David Silva seems a bit of an overkill though. But the first eleven still has 4 club trained youth players in it, which by City means is no bad...
The attack is heavy. You must see that?3 academy players starting tonight, if we played 7 or 8 theres a chance we'd lose. No u21 team has won the EFL Trophy as of yet and even Cities youth get beaten by League 2/1 opposition quite often.
Yup its very heavy but tbh we played a stronger team vs Burton last season. I'd like Bernabe have come on sooner maybe at half timeDude it makes absolute sense to play a weakened front line and give others a chance. At least for most clubs anyway.
The attack is heavy. You must see that?
Don't think they give a shit. They have a big squad and rotating players around to keep them fresh. It's just very good management. They've also been able to give Garcia and BEllis some game time knowing that if they do make a mistake they have the firepower on the pitch to cover it up.The attack is heavy. You must see that?
I suppose it's ruthless management. Not long term management which isn't exactly Pep's bag.Don't think they give a shit. They have a big squad and rotating players around to keep them fresh. It's just very good management. They've also been able to give Garcia and BEllis some game time knowing that if they do make a mistake they have the firepower on the pitch to cover it up.
- I'd say the below is fine for a cup game?I suppose it's ruthless management. Not long term management which isn't exactly Pep's bag.
Talking about the forwards though. It was second string/young at the back and the other half full on, which didn't seem necessary to me.- I'd say the below is fine for a cup game?
Phil Foden - 19 years old - 90mins
Eric Garcia - 18 years old - 90mins
Taylor Harwood-Bellis - 17 years old - 90mins
Adrián Bernabé - 18 years old - 27mins
Who cares, maybe they have shit young forwards?Talking about the forwards though. It was second string/young at the back and the other half full on, which didn't seem necessary to me.
If United were decent I'd have expected one or two first choice for fitness/quality and that's it. Doesn't matter anyway.
I didn't say I cared man. Just saying I wouldn't have expected all big hitters up top in this game. It's hard work just saying something on here these days.Who cares, maybe they have shit young forwards?
I edited the post above to show the other top teams. Everton in particular is woeful. City are basically on par with Arsenal, except for Arsenal its all attacking talent.
Yeah, but the issue is more like that you are kind of talking out of your arse. Of course that players that aren't overplayed anyway are playing. Strong squad, yes, but that's the way it is.I didn't say I cared man. Just saying I wouldn't have expected all big hitters up top in this game. It's hard work just saying something on here these days.
If you count in Angelino, then four actually.3 academy players starting tonight, if we played 7 or 8 theres a chance we'd lose. No u21 team has won the EFL Trophy as of yet and even Cities youth get beaten by League 2/1 opposition quite often.
Calm down lad. Jesus Christ this place at the mo.Yeah, but the issue is more like that you are kind of talking out of your arse. Of course that players that aren't overplayed anyway are playing.
I think you simply underestime the standard of their squad is all. The only player I was semi surprised to see starting was Sterling. But he was benched at the weekend so its just decent squad rotation is all.I didn't say I cared man. Just saying I wouldn't have expected all big hitters up top in this game. It's hard work just saying something on here these days.
Yup, but he's too old to be a current academy player, the other 3 all can still represent us at youth level, the CB's were very good today though had little to do. Garcia looks immense on the ball for a CB, I worry a little about his height but lad is much cooler and better in possession than Otamendi for example.Yeah, but the issue is more like that you are kind of talking out of your arse. Of course that players that aren't overplayed anyway are playing. Strong squad, yes, but that's the way it is.
If you count in Angelino, then four actually.
Its fecking horrible alright.Being forced to support this City team wasn't hard enough for us good United folks, apparently, so they went and painted their kit yellow and fecking peach to rub it in some more.
Scandalous.
You should find a lot of those for 25£ in that classic kits shop (Barton Arcade) in a few months. Can't see them trying to sell them for more than that. Horrible.Being forced to support this City team wasn't hard enough for us good United folks, apparently, so they went and painted their kit yellow and fecking peach to rub it in some more.
Scandalous.
Abomination of a kit. I've heard people call pink or florescent yellow terrible choices but this one takes the cake. Yellow fading into peach. Ew.Being forced to support this City team wasn't hard enough for us good United folks, apparently, so they went and painted their kit yellow and fecking peach to rub it in some more.
Scandalous.
MuppetsHas anyone seen what these saps do before the game to drum up some pashun? They have a 'big' crowd round the entrance and announce the players coming off a bus like it's a big event. A bus at their own ground.
I only know because a girl I know DJs at it. Yeah, they have a DJ as well. Every home game seemingly.
I remember seeing clips during certain big games. Didn't realise it was for every single game.Has anyone seen what these saps do before the game to drum up some pashun? They have a 'big' crowd round the entrance and announce the players coming off a bus like it's a big event. A bus at their own ground.
I only know because a girl I know DJs at it. Yeah, they have a DJ as well. Every home game seemingly.
It must be if they're doing it today, and I've seen her posting it on her story fairly regularly. Funny guys.I remember seeing clips during certain big games. Didn't realise it was for every single game.
Pep said he's a bit down and not himself a few days ago.Why isn’t Bernardo playing? He was one of the beat players in the league last season, is this because of all that nonsense with Mendy?
Ffs Scousers are going to win it.
In fairness if he was to play Garcia, he'd be playing instead of Otamendi as opposed to Fernandinho.1 fit CB and he still won't play Garcia? Cmon Pep