Manchester City at home FA Cup 5th round match thread

[Malago]

Still in it, in theory.  Not disgraced ourselves.

[RUSSEL85]

Scott is truly Premier League, £30m now please 

[AirlieBeachRed]

Considering the opposition i think we can hold our heads high so far.

Yep Scott is a special talent.

[bexhill reds]

Just now, Loco Rojo said:

 

As I have been reliably informed by others.  Very much looking forward to the endeavours of Alexander Scott in the 2nd half…

[The Fat Controller]

7 minutes ago, marcofisher said:

He’s got nobody near him to pass to. Tanner is a mile away and nobody is free in midfield.

Absolutely. They give him the ball and then all **** off, not his fault at all.

[NewquayRed]

Scott simply majestic, some talent this lad 

[Notbarrymanc]

13 minutes ago, TomF said:

We need to continue feeding it down left, we’re getting some success down it 

Mehmeti would be having an absolute field day with the amount of space on the left

[Porto Red]

Well, that was a breathless first half and very impressive from City. Which of our players has not been immense? A joy to watch, current scoreline be damned

[And Its Smith]

Extremely happy with that half 

[Peter1450]

Great half from our boy’s,just hope they can keep their leg’s for the next 45 . We look better than a lot of the lower premiership sides I’ve seen this season with a team put together on a shoestring compared to most.

[Lanterne Rouge]

Just now, Tafkarmlf said:

Am I the only one thinking were unlucky at the moment.

 

We've played really well and could have equalised 

Man City aren't all that at this point cracking game

 

 

Foden`s the difference - he just looks like he has the beating of everyone. George has done well up to now keeping a lid on him.

[Fordy62]

We’re playing at a high pace. We might pay the price later on. 

Excellent display though. Doesn’t Sam Bell look dangerous?

I suspect any clubs already not aware of Alex Scott will be now. 

[Dan Robin]

Great performance so far. Good attacking play (despite not much end product(, energetic and solid both in midfield and defence. Not much to blame for their goal, shame about the penalty appeal (not stonewall, but could have been given).

 

[BigTone]

Just now, Lanterne Rouge said:

Not too shabby, we`re holding our own and creating a fair bit. Happy with that.

Exactly.  I'm well impressed with the performance thus far.  Good to see the young lads playing without feeling outclassed in any way.  Can see this ending 1 all TBH.  Either way win or lose it bodes well for the future of BCFC.

[Midred]

Would that penalty call have been given at the other end?

[old_eastender]

1 minute ago, Malago said:

Still in it, in theory.  Not disgraced ourselves.

Yep, pretty pleased with that. Kalas and Pring both been first class, as well as Scott of course.

Sam Bell least impressive, had two good runs but picked wrong options and badly at fault for their goal, where he just switched off.

[Vidal]

5 minutes ago, The Journalist said:

They’re playing against De Bruyne and Phillips, to be fair.

Not sure Phillips is particularly mobile.

[JackofromSanJavier]

2 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said:

Scott is truly Premier League, £30m now please 

There's an opportunity for a discret handshake between the cubs tonight, giving first dbs on Alex to Man City!..........at a price, mind

[BLRed]

Things to improve:

williams passing.

olearys kicking.

get the ball to Scott’s feet more and let him dictate our forward play

[Super]

MC are cruising now. We have done ok though. Atmosphere has died since goal.

[bexhill reds]

Just now, Fordy62 said:

We’re playing at a high pace. We might pay the price later on. 

Excellent display though. Doesn’t Sam Bell look dangerous?

I suspect any clubs already not aware of Alex Scott will be now. 

Scott’s summer fee currently is like a taxi meter running.

[nebristolred]

7 minutes ago, bexhill reds said:

Maybe my dislike of ITV sports coverage is clouding my ability to be reasonable. Cameron Pring just doesn’t sound right as the commentator has said it again after the back of a great tackle.

Fair enough. At least they're saying nice things about Alexander Scott.

[Open End Numb Legs]

Was the cross for the goal keepers ball?

[Lrrr]

Amazes me how little blame Tanner seems to be getting for their goal, Vyner can take whichever the player is between them, Foden is arriving back post with no one watching/tracking him which should be Tanner's job. Bell getting the blame for switching off and not tracking Mahrez, Tanner switches off just as badly.

[Northern Red]

Do some of you not realise who we're up against? Your whining might be justified in a league game, it isn't tonight.

[old_eastender]

2 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said:

Was the cross for the goal keepers ball?

No

[Vidal]

If Sykes doesn’t do an Olympic dive he might’ve got a shot off.

[RUSSEL85]

Just now, Northern Red said:

Do some of you not realise who we're up against? Your whining might be justified in a league game, it isn't tonight.

I know, they put top 4 Prem teams to the sword. We are playing against the best or one of the best teams in world football. I’m proud of the boys.

[And Its Smith]

1 minute ago, Northern Red said:

Do some of you not realise who we're up against? Your whining might be justified in a league game, it isn't tonight.

Can’t believe anyone’s moaning after that half. Actually it is OTIB!

[RedRock]

6 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

Foden`s the difference - he just looks like he has the beating of everyone. George has done well up to now keeping a lid on him.

..and we’re getting overloaded on the left. Lad’s done well.