Silvio Dante Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 41 minutes ago, CiderJar said: I thought that five years ago, but the reality was, it was great to see him play. Agree, he was fantastic. When Flint made it 2-2 on the night it was almost like he took it as a personal affront and grabbed hold of the game to put them straight back in front. It was like he could bend the entire game to his Will through sheer “want”, a la Keane Vs Juventus. Just a phenomenal, phenomenal player 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, mozo said: Is it too early to talk tactics? I wonder if we go back to a makeshift back 3, which will mostly be a back 5? I admire your optimism. Or put it another way, what difference does it make who we pick, when the game will be decided by who they pick? If they rest a load, we have a squeak. If they rest a load but pick Haaland, we're in trouble. If they pick a half decent team, it'll be like shooting fish in a barrel and won't matter a jot what formation we line up in. Anyway, COYR! Edited February 21, 2023 by Merrick's Marvels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Merrick's Marvels said: I admire your optimism. Or put it another way, what difference does it make who we pick, when the game will be decided by who they pick? If they rest a load, we have a squeak. If they rest a load but pick Haaland, we're in trouble. If they pick a half decent team, it'll be like shooting fish in a barrel and won't matter a jot what formation we line up in. Anyway, COYR! I’ve no doubt Man City will field some of their stars - they usually take the domestic cup tournaments seriously. Even if they pick some squad players, the likes of Rico Lewis and Cole Palmer are brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 5 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: Agree, he was fantastic. When Flint made it 2-2 on the night it was almost like he took it as a personal affront and grabbed hold of the game to put them straight back in front. It was like he could bend the entire game to his Will through sheer “want”, a la Keane Vs Juventus. Just a phenomenal, phenomenal player He is severely underhyped for some reason. Yet for me he is one of the best midfielders I have ever seen. At Ashton Gate he covered every single blade of grass and was one of the most complete performances I've ever seen live. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 6 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: He is severely underhyped for some reason. Yet for me he is one of the best midfielders I have ever seen. At Ashton Gate he covered every single blade of grass and was one of the most complete performances I've ever seen live. KDB underhyped really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 25 minutes ago, Super said: KDB underhyped really? He is respected etc but not hyped as some other players. I guess he doesn’t need hyping, he’s the real deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Super said: KDB underhyped really? Yes. Not underrated, underhyped. He doesn't receive the same hype as Gerrard had for example. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Yes. Not underrated, underhyped. He doesn't receive the same hype as Gerrard had for example. In fairness KDB is in a team full of stars, Gerrard had to do a lot on his own in pretty poor Liverpool teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 15 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: Agree, he was fantastic. When Flint made it 2-2 on the night it was almost like he took it as a personal affront and grabbed hold of the game to put them straight back in front. It was like he could bend the entire game to his Will through sheer “want”, a la Keane Vs Juventus. Just a phenomenal, phenomenal player Although I am sure I remember Brownhill on the right at 2-2 near their box...better ball in and who knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Although I am sure I remember Brownhill on the right at 2-2 near their box...better ball in and who knows! Yes. Very late in the game - 92nd minute or something - ball into the box and we would have forced extra time had someone nodded it in. They then went up the other end with us having committed everyone forward, and sealed the tie with a winner. Always thought City did incredibly well to keep that tie competitive over two legs, right up to the final kick of the game. We were never truly out of it, until we were! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNQ Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Half time in tonight’s CL game… a “masterclass of passing and moving..” Bloody hell… HT: RB Leipzig 0-1 Man City Remember, this is a RB Leipzig side full of talent that has lost just one of their last 20 games. They're very good but simply haven't been allowed to play. Article Reactions 96 likes96 22 dislikes22 Article share tools ShareView more share options Share this post Copy this link Read more about these links. Posted at 6:526:52 Post update HT: RB Leipzig 0-1 Man City Matthew Upson Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live It's just been an amazing performance. Maybe Pep will feel like this is a perfect 45 minutes of football in the first half of a Champions League game away from home. It's just been a masterclass of passing and moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I hope we're not as passive as Leipzig have been tonight. In fact I'm sure we won't be. Man C looking good mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 21/02/2023 at 13:43, Merrick's Marvels said: I admire your optimism. Or put it another way, what difference does it make who we pick, when the game will be decided by who they pick? If they rest a load, we have a squeak. If they rest a load but pick Haaland, we're in trouble. If they pick a half decent team, it'll be like shooting fish in a barrel and won't matter a jot what formation we line up in. Anyway, COYR! That’s the spirit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) There we are 1/1 Edited February 22, 2023 by REDOXO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 03/02/2023 at 21:30, Magger1 said: Look it’s like I said earlier if you can show me west end show or a top live band where the tickets are under £50 let alone watching the English champions the let I know , people choose their seats because it’s the best they can afford well if your centre of lansdown and it’s £35 a game to watch Rotherham then surely you expect to pay £15 more for Manchester City it’s a bit like watching the Wurzels or oasis ? why would you look at waterhole in the Deseret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Once again they failed to win. We got a chance. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 55 minutes ago, REDOXO said: That’s the spirit! Indeed. Let's hope they go easy on us and pick some of their bench fillers - you know, like England's Kalvin Phillips and Phil Foden, plus the kid who started at centre forward for Argentina in the World Cup Final. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Pep very shitty in his post match interview. "Lots of games in 10 days" shitting his pants about next Tuesday, and so he should be. I know it's been said many times before but he's a weird, weird bloke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I love clutching at straws, so here's some historical synergy - I hope. In the 1972/73 season, First Division Manchester City were beaten in the FA Cup 5th Round by a Second Division team that went on to lift the cup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Strange they never made one substitution tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 They are wasteful at the moment but somebody will get a beating soon that team is too good. Hopefully it's Bournemouth at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Indeed. Let's hope they go easy on us and pick some of their bench fillers - you know, like England's Kalvin Phillips and Phil Foden, plus the kid who started at centre forward for Argentina in the World Cup Final. They weren’t great second half today. I am a Bristol City fundamentalist and always think we can win. In this case maybe 90/10 against but they were the same odds not so many years ago against Utd and we gave City quite a scare. Im coming a long way to take up my seat for this one and wouldn’t be if I thought it was going to be fish in a barrel. See you there! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 8 hours ago, Super said: They are wasteful at the moment but somebody will get a beating soon that team is too good. Hopefully it's Bournemouth at the weekend They beat Arsenal and Villa 3-1 back to back last week so they're not doing that bad. I just hope they struggle to get motivated for us and get a bit sloppy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 9 hours ago, REDOXO said: They weren’t great second half today. I am a Bristol City fundamentalist and always think we can win. In this case maybe 90/10 against but they were the same odds not so many years ago against Utd and we gave City quite a scare. Im coming a long way to take up my seat for this one and wouldn’t be if I thought it was going to be fish in a barrel. See you there! We have a 900% chance of winning?? I’ll take that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 I'm not expecting us to win but I'd like to at least give it a go…especially after some of the damp squib performances in cup games of yesteryear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 10 hours ago, REDOXO said: I am a Bristol City fundamentalist and always think we can win. In this case maybe 90/10 against but they were the same odds not so many years ago against Utd and we gave City quite a scare. Im coming a long way to take up my seat for this one and wouldn’t be if I thought it was going to be fish in a barrel. See you there! Not sure I agree they were the same odds 5 years ago - our team was way better back then, while Man City have hardly deteriorated. But yes, I'll see you there and we shall cheer our team on together 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnowleUtd City Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Bizarrely I've got the same feeling about this game as I did for the first leg against Forest in 88 when we went up there. Gonna get absolutely peppered, and every minute we can hold out will be an achievement. Let's pray that someone can be our Paul Mardon on the one occasion we venture in to their half COYR! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 minute ago, KnowleUtd City said: Bizarrely I've got the same feeling about this game as I did for the first leg against Forest in 88 when we went up there. Gonna get absolutely peppered, and every minute we can hold out will be an achievement. Let's pray that someone can be our Paul Mardon on the one occasion we venture in to their half COYR! I love those games where the crowd cheer every tackle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamdon Mart Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) The referee for Tuesday night's tie is Andre Marriner with his assistants being Adam Nunn and Sam Lewis. Fourthie is James Linington. Edited February 23, 2023 by Hamdon Mart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Hamdon Mart said: The referee for Tuesday night's tie is Andre Marriner with his assistants being Adam Nunn and Sam Lewis. Fourthie is James Linington. Dre!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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