Impressive but was very poor last night and has never taken a big CL game by the scruff of the neck from what I can remember?
Shaven-headed David Silva
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Very difficult to blame him for last night. It was the midfield as a whole who needed to be at it last night. As it was, Pep messed up, left Sané and Jesus badly isolated and thus we lost the game because of it.
Essentially, Silva had one out ball all night due to a big tactical error. Liverpool congested the central area after the goals and as the game advanced, City were forced further and further wide.
Thats fair. I was being a bit harsh but last night did make me think of when he or any great City player really stepped up in Europe. Aguero, Kompany the same.
One of the best midfielders this country has ever seen.
He's stepped up countlessly in domestic big games but I can't really remember many in Europe. We've never really had a set up that's suited European football until the past 2 seasons though, meaning the team as a whole has badly underperformed.
I'll take being flat track domestic bullies this season as Kiev was always going to be a nightmare to get to! Madrid next year though
He's brilliant no doubt. Just find it surprising he's never stepped up in the CL.
Seriously poor last night. Most United midfieders would be slaughtered on here for such a performance.
Likewise Aguero, really.
Both excellent domestic players - two of the best, in fact - but never really showed it in the CL. I suppose for City a shame; arguably at their highest point now but both of these players are now [slowly] on their way down.
Angered me greatly that we never bought him. City had little appeal outside of money when he signed for them. And we let him slip by.
Absolutely....
The summer of 09 (even though he moved the next summer) was an opportunity to build SAF's last great team.
Should've went for Aguero, Silva/Sneijder and Robben.
Really frustrating how we failed to strengthen our CL teams, the summer of 99 was absolutely shocking. We weakened instead of strengthening.
I thought Silva was alright last night, most of the match he was played in the final third, and he definitely tried.
Yes, it was so obvious. Still painful
In fairness to Fergie, he had to fight (and lost) to get a goalkeeper in. Edwards wanted Bosnich because he was a free transfer. Our board seemed to take advantage of Ferguson's ability to get the best out of lesser players for about 2 decades.
Missing over the two legs, ineffective. He won’t receive any criticism and his performances will be forgotten about, then when he has a good game in the league people will ask why he’s so underrated etc
Was watching him tonight. Gorgeous footballer. The way he changes direction with the ball close to his feet is incredible. To top it up, his passing and weight of passing is excellent.
Wish we had someone even close to him.
Wish we had someone even close to him.
His play linking with Iniesta in particular was great.
Seems to be experiencing a reverse Samson.
Still getting over the injury I think, none of himself, Aguero and KDB are back in full swing yet.
He was crap today but gotta say, that's a pretty good hair transplant.
He was not effective tonight, the rest of the team was intense. They gave Livers nothing.
Maybe his hair medication is having a bad impact. Can feck with your hormones by all accounts.
Would be interesting to know if he's taking it actually as transplants are often considered pretty useless if you aren't as yeah you get the transplant section but the rest just keeps falling out. I reckon he is.
Would be interesting to know if he's taking it actually as transplants are often considered pretty useless if you aren't as yeah you get the transplant section but the rest just keeps falling out. I reckon he is.
I thought it was Lenny from The Simpsons.
He scores his chance today against us like always.
Always in demon mode against us.
Always in demon mode against us.
The poorest I have ever seen him play for them.
Playing for Growth Hormone FC has its perks...
I think hair is the problem... He even looked better without it.