LondonBristolian Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 If someone knew nothing of Man City or Bristol City but picked the best team from the two clubs based wholly on what they saw across the two legs, how many of our players do you think would be included? For me, Bryan outshone Zivchenko at left back and I think one of our keepers - probably Fielding, although Steele made at least one great save. Anyone else? Baker or Flint maybe? Perhaps both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I’ll suggest a combined XI, in a 4-5-1 formation Bravo Walker - Otamendi - Flint - Bryan Sane - De Bruyne - Silva - Pack - Brownhill Aguero Possibly being slightly generous to Bristol City but I think it’s hard to argue for Stones or Mangala at CB, and as you say I think Bryan shades Zinchenko. B. Silva was poor I thought. I’ve also included all goalscorers except for Reid - and there’d be a fair argument to include him for Brownhill. I just thought that overall Brownhill was excellent last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathandao Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I think Brownhill should be somewhere in there. Let’s not forget he was responsible for our only goal in the first leg and absolutely ran his socks off for the entire 180+ minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, Nathandao said: I think Brownhill should be somewhere in there. Let’s not forget he was responsible for our only goal in the first leg and absolutely ran his socks off for the entire 180+ minutes. Agree, I actually think he has grown into the right midfield role he's been playing. I debated whether to include him or Fernandinho. As Brownhill was great over 180 minutes and Fernandinho only over 90, I went for Brownhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathandao Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Agree, I actually think he has grown into the right midfield role he's been playing. I debated whether to include him or Fernandinho. As Brownhill was great over 180 minutes and Fernandinho only over 90, I went for Brownhill. The right choice imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Brownhill looked totally comfortable around some of the best players in Europe. He's a premier league player in waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 11 minutes ago, Wanderingred said: Brownhill looked totally comfortable around some of the best players in Europe. He's a premier league player in waiting. His run in the first half was immense. Him and Bryan both looked more than ready to handle Premier league opposition. Some players maybe raised their game but those two looked like that was their level... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 17 minutes ago, Wanderingred said: Brownhill looked totally comfortable around some of the best players in Europe. He's a premier league player in waiting. Totally agree. Thought he showed patches of his potential last season but he has really grown this year. Naturally skilful, he has added some real grit and strength to his game. Premiership, and better than that La Liga quality without doubt. Bryan and Reid can make it at the next level too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 One of our keepers over Bravo, apart from his pass to de Bruyne at their place I wasn't convinced by him where our keepers pulled off a number of good saves to keep us in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Fernandinho......that guy is a machine!! Nothing fancy, job done every single time without fuss. Manager’s dream of a CDM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Fernandinho......that guy is a machine!! Nothing fancy, job done every single time without fuss. Manager’s dream of a CDM. Yep, just cleaned up all those loose balls and snuffed out our attacks before they got going. Tenacity and talent is a dangerous combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Flint and Bryan - but we knew that already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 22 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Fernandinho......that guy is a machine!! Nothing fancy, job done every single time without fuss. Manager’s dream of a CDM. Was absolutely superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryans Left Peg Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Fielding Walker - Otamendi - Flint - Bryan Brownhill - Silva - Fernandinho - Sane De Bruyne Aguero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Rose tinted delusions Pep wouldn't want any of our players in the real world If we overhype our players we risk disappointment. Let's just wait and see how this season plays out first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 7 hours ago, Ivorguy said: Rose tinted delusions Pep wouldn't want any of our players in the real world If we overhype our players we risk disappointment. Let's just wait and see how this season plays out first It's just based off this one game. Certainly think Flint had a better game than Stones, and Bryan did better than Zinchenko at left back. If we're talking about sustained performances though, can't imagine he'd swap any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 7 hours ago, Ivorguy said: Rose tinted delusions Pep wouldn't want any of our players in the real world If we overhype our players we risk disappointment. Let's just wait and see how this season plays out first Just talking about both the games we all know not one of our players would make the man city team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted January 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 34 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: It's just based off this one game. Certainly think Flint had a better game than Stones, and Bryan did better than Zinchenko at left back. If we're talking about sustained performances though, can't imagine he'd swap any of them. Precisely this and what @Super said. I certainly didn't start the thread meaning to imply any of our players would get into the Man City team on a regular basis. It was merely about who stood out more over two legs. And I think, over two legs, there are three or four players you could make a case for as playing better than their Man City counterparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCFC Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Brownhill absolutely has to be in it, he's a Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, MCFC said: Brownhill absolutely has to be in it, he's a Blue Not in this city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullmoan Tone Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 12 hours ago, Bryans Left Peg said: Fielding Walker - Otamendi - Flint - Bryan Brownhill - Silva - Fernandinho - Sane De Bruyne Aguero It's close but I would have Korey over Brownhill he made a ridiculous amount of interceptions over 180 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Flint made WhoScored.coms combined team of the semi finals. £6m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 17 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Flint made WhoScored.coms combined team of the semi finals. £6m Derisory bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Flint. Paterson. Maybe Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meryl Goodrum Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 On 24/01/2018 at 09:27, Nathandao said: I think Brownhill should be somewhere in there. Let’s not forget he was responsible for our only goal in the first leg and absolutely ran his socks off for the entire 180+ minutes. True. I'd pick Flinty every time for sheer persistence and effort too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 It's ridiculous to argue that any of our midfielders can be in there due to the status of their 3 CMs in the 2nd leg. All 3 are stellar world class players. Flinty gets in there . SImilarly Bryan over Xinchenko though looking at it that was possibly the weakest position overall.. Sterling was good in the first leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 On 25/01/2018 at 02:10, Bryans Left Peg said: Fielding Walker - Otamendi - Flint - Bryan Brownhill - Silva - Fernandinho - Sane De Bruyne Aguero Bakes in for Otamendi otherwise this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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