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Yep definitely have missed that. He cleared one away from a corner with his head in the semi final & I was thinking we’ve missed that a lot this year. Was very good at it.

Yeah wasn't great at pressing, but think a lot of that was down to mobility. Still feel like he often put his all in. Agree to disagree I suppose.

I think we should stop mucking about with playing players out of their best positions unless we absolutely have to, even then it should only be those that wouldn't normally play that come in. Kalas is one of our better CB's. Leave him there.

I think it's because aside from the last few months of his career here, he was a 100%er. Might not have had the best touch, or have been the quickest player, but very often left everything out there. Didn't he win POTS the summer before? Had we gone down last season, I don't think he'd be getting the same respect but we didn't. His goals in games last season actually won us quite a few points. Late ones against Wycombe, Derby and Blackburn certainly getting us 9 points. Half the team those final few months didn't seem like they were trying & with their contracts running out it didn't surprise me much.

Haha yeah I just meant somehow getting through a tournament whilst looking very poor attacking wise. Shows all styles have their place still. IIRC the Portuguese finished 3rd in their group & only won one game in normal time. Fair play to Senegal. Really happy for big Fam.

Yeah crazy that Senegal did just that and won because of it ?

Reminds me of Portugal winning the Euros playing shit football.

What is Ian’s name on here? Does anybody know? I think it’s one poster but not too sure. I actually quite enjoy listening to him because I disagree with so much of what he says it cracks me up. Good to hear a different view point from time to time. Will have a listen to this tomorrow.

well yeah because it’s like playing with 10 men. We played better stuff when he wasn’t in the side.

We'll get less money for Bentley if he's out of the team than we will if he is in it. A squad player will go for less than a starting one no? Doesn't make sense for him to be out of the squad due to a possible transfer situation, especially with a keeper - a position where you rarely see injuries. Bentley is better than Max. We should play our best players in every game until we are mathematically safe.

23 shots on target since Max has been in goal, we've conceded 14 of them.

16 goals conceded in 5 games so far for Max this season. Still 15 mins to play here as well.

@Roger Red Hat @Numero Uno I didn’t realise that was the case. Fair enough!

I thought we were a bit of a soft touch yesterday giving Pack towels to dry the football before his long throws.

Was going to mention how good Bentley was distribution wise when at Brentford but @Davefevs beat me to it. I’m sure he can play that way if instructed. A lot of people conveniently forgetting us playing out also coincided with Martin being out of the side. Not so easy to just go long and hope to win the header then, sort of forces you to play a different way. Bentley should play in goal.

Bentley. Feels like we regularly concede 2 a game whenever Max plays. Bentley is one of the best in the division, it’s crazy that he isn’t playing.

Maguire is good for England. Not bothered about a few players club form when they consistently do it for England. For years we had players at club level struggle for the international side. A lot of people didn’t want Sterling or Pickford anywhere near the side last summer. Two of our better players! That said, Webster should be given a chance, I think he’d be perfect for Southgate in a back 3.

Other than 18/19 which seems to be the odd season out statistic wise (even that’s not great) he’s been pretty poor let’s be honest. Could probably sign two players with his wages in the summer & they’ll be equally as effective if given the same minutes.

Perhaps those of you who want the full 90s uploaded should reply to this. I’ve just saw @Harry has already requested it. But more people requesting it can only help.

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We've looked better without Martin on the pitch.

Bryan was a big part of the double winning side, most of that team will always have my respect. Cunningham can get f***** Reid had one good season then left & went to our rivals at the end of it, not really arsed about him too much. Didn't boo him last time he played at the gate though, but won't cry because people did either. Albert got booed when he came over to take a corner the other week, I know everyone that does get's the same regardless, but I didn't take part in that one. Probably in my top 3 favourite City players OAT.

You’re not missing much these past couple of years mate.