And, we're off.....2016/17

[Lord Tyrion]

Wayne Shaw is being investigated by the Gambling Commission for eating a pie.

More fool the betting company. Actually they got publicity out of it so maybe they are happy as well. Reading what he said, the subs were all on, he knew the offer was on and he thought a few fans would get their ticket money back in winnings. He got nothing out of it. Idiot betting company.

 

[fundy]

Wayne Shaw is being investigated by the Gambling Commission for eating a pie.

whilst they are happy to allow people to lay dead horses on betfair and people bet on some of the current cricket coming out of asia that even uri geller couldnt bend as much

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Looking at all the empty seats at City, anyone have any idea why their fans don't seem to be attracted to European games like other clubs fans

 

[Fish]

Looking at all the empty seats at City, anyone have any idea why their fans don't seem to be attracted to European games like other clubs fans

Ticket Costs, Manure fans can afford theirs as southern wages are much higher than those in Manchester😜

 

[Deleted member 16999]

City keeper wants off!

 

[Deleted member 16999]

That's one of did Aquero go looking for a pen, for me, great decision by the Ref, just wish more were strong enough to book the player looking for the pen.

 

[Beezerk]

My god, are Man City playing their 3rd string defence or summat? Shocking.

 

[Papas1982]

My god, are Man City playing their 3rd string defence or summat? Shocking.

At Barca and Bayern Pep could get away with anyone in defence such was the quaility of their midfield and front line. They had so much attacking possession teams were terrified to go forward.

City cant retain the ball in attack. Seem to pass sideways and backwards across back line. Then lose ball up front and are way too open.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

My god, are Man City playing their 3rd string defence or summat? Shocking.

Got to give a lot of credit to Monaco - Falcao looks the finisher he was before he went to Man Utd.

Monaco superb going forward

The penalty decision is certainly a talking point. The GK clearly made contact so is it a dive ? But then is it a penalty ?

 

[pokerjoke]

Did anyone see it coming?City trying to play out of defence.

I said to the wife they will get caught out,if I can see it how can a manager on stupid money with so much experience not see it.
And if he can see it because he would be stupid not to why the hell didn't he stop it.

City and Pep got what they deserved and imo plain stupidity caused it.

 

[Papas1982]

Did anyone see it coming?City trying to play out of defence.

I said to the wife they will get caught out,if I can see it how can a manager on stupid money with so much experience not see it.
And if he can see it because he would be stupid not to why the hell didn't he stop it.

City and Pep got what they deserved and imo plain stupidity caused it.

Hes always said he will play it his way. Takes the responsibility and blame off the players.

He is too pig headed to accept that a plan b can be required on occasion. Whilst it's clear that the prem doesn't necessarily have the best teams in the world it is the most competitive and city won't dominate inferior competition like Bayern n Barca could do. therefor they can't perfect his style and develop for it to work in Europe.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Did anyone see it coming?City trying to play out of defence.

I said to the wife they will get caught out,if I can see it how can a manager on stupid money with so much experience not see it.
And if he can see it because he would be stupid not to why the hell didn't he stop it.

City and Pep got what they deserved and imo plain stupidity caused it.

Apparently Pep is the bees knees.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Yep that's not a dive and should have been a penalty - poor from the ref

Can certainly see more goals coming

 

[Beezerk]

The penalty decision is certainly a talking point. The GK clearly made contact so is it a dive ? But then is it a penalty ?

Just seen the replay, Aguero made contact with the keeper (on purpose) not the other way around. Aguero was diving half an hour before the keeper slid in.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Hes always said he will play it his way. Takes the responsibility and blame off the players.

He is too pig headed to accept that a plan b can be required on occasion. Whilst it's clear that the prem doesn't necessarily have the best teams in the world it is the most competitive and city won't dominate inferior competition like Bayern n Barca could do. therefor they can't perfect his style and develop for it to work in Europe.

Pep will get there - i expect he didn't think he would just walk into a winning team - will strengthen again in the summer especially at the back. The Prem as you say is different and certain styles take a bit longer to adjust. The more defensive minded coaches adjust quicker

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Some finish that from Falcao

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Great game, maybe not for Tashy 😂

 

[shewy]

How much did Stones cost? City defence like a pub team

 

[Papas1982]

Pep will get there - i expect he didn't think he would just walk into a winning team - will strengthen again in the summer especially at the back. The Prem as you say is different and certain styles take a bit longer to adjust. The more defensive minded coaches adjust quicker

That's key for me, how many teams win the league or have done playing his style, Liverpool this year and under BR played it and unfortunately it lends itself to the odd slip up, arsenal have probably played the prettiest football in last decade, but still fails.

I imagine he will win the league of he stays for 3/4 years, but I don't expect him to build a team anywhere near as good a season Barca or Bayern. Both already had great players he tweaked. He's spent how much on stones Andy he seems to have all that's required except the six inches between his ears.
Already had to sack a keeper who was good enough in la Lisa also.
In in English football there is always a need for a big hoof into the stands, he's refusal to accept that will Be his downfall imo.

 

[shewy]

Mental game