Manchester City

[jellydog]

An encouraging response today from City. Ordinarily after frittering away a 2-0 lead on the road they would have found a way to drop points. But Pellegrini's two earliest subs scored a goal a piece and City won going away.

Not much to really complain about today, though Clichy struggled mightily as a RB. Another decent performance from Demichelis who seems intent on being Kompany's partner. It would have been a clean sheet for Joe save for the own fluke goal by Kompany and Clichy's problems leading to a goal Joe had no chance to save.

[JacknDanny]

An encouraging response today from City. Ordinarily after frittering away a 2-0 lead on the road they would have found a way to drop points. But Pellegrini's two earliest subs scored a goal a piece and City won going away.

Not much to really complain about today, though Clichy struggled mightily as a RB. Another decent performance from Demichelis who seems intent on being Kompany's partner. It would have been a clean sheet for Joe save for the own fluke goal by Kompany and Clichy's problems leading to a goal Joe had no chance to save.

Not so sure about Pellegrinis new set up of 2-6-2 .

Makes for exciting stuff, but when we are 3-2 up, and I see Vinnie on the edge of our opponents area during the course of normal play, it kind of worries me!!

The ease with which Fulham carved us open at times, is worrying for the visit of Liverpool. On the plus side, Liverpool look average in defense also, so lots of goals on Boxing Day. I see no problem in us scoring 5, just hope we dont let in 6.

[mrbojangles]

Up in the boonies at the moment and the internet is painfully slow, so didn't get to watch the game. Had to wait for the BBC scores to update. At 0-2 I thought job done but oh no, not City. Can make things easy can we? Still, after Fulham drawing level I was glad to see the BBC score update to get one and then two in front. Back in Patters for the Liverpool game so I'll be able to watch that. Can't fathom why people want to live in the boonies full time, it really isn't the life for me but at least I am kept busy doing work on the house.

[MrRed]

Up in the boonies at the moment and the internet is painfully slow, so didn't get to watch the game. Had to wait for the BBC scores to update. At 0-2 I thought job done but oh no, not City. Can make things easy can we? Still, after Fulham drawing level I was glad to see the BBC score update to get one and then two in front. Back in Patters for the Liverpool game so I'll be able to watch that. Can't fathom why people want to live in the boonies full time, it really isn't the life for me but at least I am kept busy doing work on the house.

It takes time mate to live in the boonies, but to be close to a big city with all the mod cons is also needed if you have a car and you need to have somethings going on to keep you occupied...i thought you would of had CTH installed for the family

Saying that i really don't know how anyone can live in a city full of whores and thieves especially for a lengthy period of time.

[mrbojangles]

Up in the boonies at the moment and the internet is painfully slow, so didn't get to watch the game. Had to wait for the BBC scores to update. At 0-2 I thought job done but oh no, not City. Can make things easy can we? Still, after Fulham drawing level I was glad to see the BBC score update to get one and then two in front. Back in Patters for the Liverpool game so I'll be able to watch that. Can't fathom why people want to live in the boonies full time, it really isn't the life for me but at least I am kept busy doing work on the house.

It takes time mate to live in the boonies, but to be close to a big city with all the mod cons is also needed if you have a car and you need to have somethings going on to keep you occupied...i thought you would of had CTH installed for the family

Saying that i really don't know how anyone can live in a city full of whores and thieves especially for a lengthy period of time.

I only bought the telly this week so haven't got CTH yet. Plus, as I'm not back there till july/aug, not much point for the footy. I got quite a nice 51" flat screen and they were all round watching it. However, I have put a PIN code on it, so when they go to turn it on there'll be just a blank screen asking for the PIN I'm waiting to see how long before the wife gets a phone call.

As for Patters. I quite like it and it has loads for the daughter to do, Nong Nooch, Ocean World, Crocodile Farm etc but yeah, no way could I live here full time. I am however, thinking about living in Bang Saray.

[sumrit]

As for Patters. I quite like it and it has loads for the daughter to do, Nong Nooch, Ocean World, Crocodile Farm etc but yeah, no way could I live here full time. I am however, thinking about living in Bang Saray.

I'm glad you tried to qualify that statement

[mrbojangles]

As for Patters. I quite like it and it has loads for the daughter to do, Nong Nooch, Ocean World, Crocodile Farm etc but yeah, no way could I live here full time. I am however, thinking about living in Bang Saray.

I'm glad you tried to qualify that statement

Your welcome...........I think !! No, forget that, I don't understand what point you are trying to make

[sumrit]

As for Patters. I quite like it and it has loads for the daughter to do, Nong Nooch, Ocean World, Crocodile Farm etc but yeah, no way could I live here full time. I am however, thinking about living in Bang Saray.

I'm glad you tried to qualify that statement

Your welcome...........I think !! No, forget that, I don't understand what point you are trying to make

Not trying to make any point. I'm not having a go or having a dig, I just read it as you wrote it.................you like Pattaya because there's plenty for a girl to do. Then thankfully, because you were talking about your daughter you qualified the activities you were talking about. Appologies if you took it the wrong way.

[mrbojangles]

As for Patters. I quite like it and it has loads for the daughter to do, Nong Nooch, Ocean World, Crocodile Farm etc but yeah, no way could I live here full time. I am however, thinking about living in Bang Saray.

I'm glad you tried to qualify that statement

Your welcome...........I think !! No, forget that, I don't understand what point you are trying to make

Not trying to make any point. I'm not having a go or having a dig, I just read it as you wrote it.................you like Pattaya because there's plenty for a girl to do. Then thankfully, because you were talking about your daughter you qualified the activities you were talking about. Appologies if you took it the wrong way.

Nay worries but I did say "I like it AND it has loads to do for my daughter". I was loving Patters long before my 5 year old was born Although I dtest Walking St and haven't been there for years.

[BangrakBob]

[JacknDanny]

Merry Christmas to all.

Hopefully the New Year will bring our fantastic club joy and trophies .

I found an old quote, which I wanted to post in reply to something Chicoq put on the United thread. But this typifies the City fans and is the reason I shed a tear or two when we won the FA cup in 2011, and more than a tear or two when we won the League

"Then there are the City supporters, many of whom have developed ulcers and who have grown prematurely grey for the cause. I have seen them at Plymouth and Newcastle, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough year after year, 'like Patience on a monument smiling at grief'. They have cursed, applauded, demanded, cajoled, laughed and wept. They have sworn never again to take out season tickets, never again to support their team. And always they have come back, generation after generation. As Mr Mercer put it on Saturday: 'I'm as pleased for our supporters as I am for anyone. Like the players they deserve to have their perseverance rewarded.'"

1968/2012 same same

[smokie36]

Merry Xmas....but you're not a great club....just better than Salford Utd.

[Chicog]

"Then there are the City supporters, many of whom" should really read "Then there are the City supporters, both of whom"...

Romantic nonsense.

[jellydog]

Joe's back.

[mrbojangles]

Good game that was and happy to get the three points. I thought Suarez should have had a penalty but then again Skrtel had been yanking Komapny's shirt all through the match and could have been given a couple of penalties. Some absolute sublime passing by both sides and I thought we really missed Aguero who would have put some of those chances away.

[MrRed]

Odd that having a Manchester ref in charge of the game

Is he on your pay roll if not he should be!

[JacknDanny]

Odd that having a Manchester ref in charge of the game

Is he on your pay roll if not he should be!

From Bolton, educated in Liverpool.

Already on Uniteds pay roll...... he was the guy who sent off the QPR player after Youngs dive

[MrRed]

Looks like you have a new employee doesn't it and his sidekick the linesman

Still you can afford it .

[YoungBrit]

Good game that was and happy to get the three points. I thought Suarez should have had a penalty but then again Skrtel had been yanking Komapny's shirt all through the match and could have been given a couple of penalties. Some absolute sublime passing by both sides and I thought we really missed Aguero who would have put some of those chances away.

Yes both should of had penalties for. There is a lot of pulling and holding going on these days.

The offside was shocking, thats the one decision I thought cost us. As you say, some great passing and a good result there to come away with 3 points against a side that certainly created enough clear chances to deserve more. A sign of potential champions there.

YB

[JacknDanny]

There should be plenty of changes today. Have to take advantage of our squad size.

I woiuld be amazed if Negredo plays, especially after his knock, so Dzeko should start and score a couple.

I think it would be silly to overplay Zabaleta, especially having come back from a hammy, so rest him for the Swansea game and play Boyata.

I think Milner for sure will play, and I would love to see Rodwell have a game, though the manager seems to have more trust in Garcia.

For me, I would play Hart, Boyata, Demichelis,Lescott,Clichy Nasri, Milner, Rodwell, Toure, Navas...... Dzeko

Edited December 28, 2013 by JacknDanny

[mrbojangles]

I'd probably go along with most of that jack. We have a tough game at Swansea this week but I'm always worried about complacency against teams like Palace. It would be a shame to get the 3 points against Liverpool only to throw it away today. I think Demichellis is injured and I would think Zabba won't play but I think I have heard that Nastasic is ready and Jovetic ha been back in full training. Obviously only the physio's know who is fit and who isn't.

Any reason you missed out Vinny? I don't think he's carrying an injury. I'd like Pellegrini to start the strongest team he has available and if we get a comfortable lead, then rest and bring those off who need it most.

[JacknDanny]

I'd probably go along with most of that jack. We have a tough game at Swansea this week but I'm always worried about complacency against teams like Palace. It would be a shame to get the 3 points against Liverpool only to throw it away today. I think Demichellis is injured and I would think Zabba won't play but I think I have heard that Nastasic is ready and Jovetic ha been back in full training. Obviously only the physio's know who is fit and who isn't.

Any reason you missed out Vinny? I don't think he's carrying an injury. I'd like Pellegrini to start the strongest team he has available and if we get a comfortable lead, then rest and bring those off who need it most.

There is no way I would want Vinny playing 3 times in a week, not with his injury record.

I reckon Palace, especially with Pulis at the helm, will certainly park the bus, but just heard Demichelis is defo out so i guess Nastasic can come in and play with Lescott, even t5hough its 2 lefties.

I see what you are saying BJ, I just look at it a bit differently. Our 'second' choice players should be good enough to beat Palace. So I would keep the likes of Silva, Negredo (if fit) Fernandhino, Kompany on the bench with 2 other fringe players. Bring them on if things dont work out. I just think especially Silva and Kompany would struggle doing 3 games inside a week. Why take the risk.

[jellydog]

I'd really like to see Jovetic get some time. There was a lot of hoopla about his signing and seeing what kind of player we have before CL play resumes would be a boon.

[jellydog]

Three points and not easy. Nice work between Silva and Fernandino but it led to nothing. Another very good performance from Joe and it looks like he is back to his old self.

[MrRed]

Just goes to show how important Yaya Toure is to you that game even if he does have the odd quiet game him being in the middle of the park is massive for you.

Credit to Palace they deserved at least a draw,i feel your home games will become harder gents.

[mrbojangles]

Just goes to show how important Yaya Toure is to you that game even if he does have the odd quiet game him being in the middle of the park is massive for you.

Credit to Palace they deserved at least a draw,i feel your home games will become harder gents.

There's no doubt how important Yaya is Red and Aguero. Any team would miss em both.

Not sure where you got the feeling Palace deserved at least a draw. We had over 76% possession and 23 shots to their 9.

[JacknDanny]

Just goes to show how important Yaya Toure is to you that game even if he does have the odd quiet game him being in the middle of the park is massive for you.

Credit to Palace they deserved at least a draw,i feel your home games will become harder gents.

There's no doubt how important Yaya is Red and Aguero. Any team would miss em both.

Not sure where you got the feeling Palace deserved at least a draw. We had over 76% possession and 23 shots to their 9.

Also I think we are a much better team when Negredo plays.

Yes, Dzeko got his goal, but he has the touch of a fairy elephant and just does not contribute to the team in the way Negredo does.

We have now lost Silva for the Swansea game. Hopefully Nasri steps up.

I am astounded that Pellegrini will not give Rodwell any game time. He perseveres with Garcia, who to me just does not fit in with the way we play. He is way too slow and it takes him 10 minutes to see a pass.

I think Red must still be on the brandy if he thinks Palace deserved a draw

[mrbojangles]

Just goes to show how important Yaya Toure is to you that game even if he does have the odd quiet game him being in the middle of the park is massive for you.

Credit to Palace they deserved at least a draw,i feel your home games will become harder gents.

There's no doubt how important Yaya is Red and Aguero. Any team would miss em both.

Not sure where you got the feeling Palace deserved at least a draw. We had over 76% possession and 23 shots to their 9.

Also I think we are a much better team when Negredo plays.

Yes, Dzeko got his goal, but he has the touch of a fairy elephant and just does not contribute to the team in the way Negredo does.

We have now lost Silva for the Swansea game. Hopefully Nasri steps up.

I am astounded that Pellegrini will not give Rodwell any game time. He perseveres with Garcia, who to me just does not fit in with the way we play. He is way too slow and it takes him 10 minutes to see a pass.

I think Red must still be on the brandy if he thinks Palace deserved a draw

As we have both been saying for ages on here, we have the same view about Dzecko and Garcia, I think Pellegrini is just trying to get some worth from them when he hasn't got much more options available. Maybe Rodwell isn't impressing in training. Thought Boyata did ok and looked confident and at ease considering it's been so long since he started.

[carmine]

Just goes to show how important Yaya Toure is to you that game even if he does have the odd quiet game him being in the middle of the park is massive for you.

Credit to Palace they deserved at least a draw,i feel your home games will become harder gents.

Palace deserved a draw!!!!

You are a card, Mr Ed.

[JacknDanny]

Just goes to show how important Yaya Toure is to you that game even if he does have the odd quiet game him being in the middle of the park is massive for you.

Credit to Palace they deserved at least a draw,i feel your home games will become harder gents.

There's no doubt how important Yaya is Red and Aguero. Any team would miss em both.

Not sure where you got the feeling Palace deserved at least a draw. We had over 76% possession and 23 shots to their 9.

Also I think we are a much better team when Negredo plays.

Yes, Dzeko got his goal, but he has the touch of a fairy elephant and just does not contribute to the team in the way Negredo does.

We have now lost Silva for the Swansea game. Hopefully Nasri steps up.

I am astounded that Pellegrini will not give Rodwell any game time. He perseveres with Garcia, who to me just does not fit in with the way we play. He is way too slow and it takes him 10 minutes to see a pass.

I think Red must still be on the brandy if he thinks Palace deserved a draw

As we have both been saying for ages on here, we have the same view about Dzecko and Garcia, I think Pellegrini is just trying to get some worth from them when he hasn't got much more options available. Maybe Rodwell isn't impressing in training. Thought Boyata did ok and looked confident and at ease considering it's been so long since he started.

I remember Boyata being a promising kid. He played some very good games for us. Then he had one horrendous game, I think against Arsenal, where he ended up getting sent off. His confidence was shot from that moment on. He was never the same.

So, like you, it was nice to see him playing ok. He is not a natural like Zabba or Mica, bombing down the right, but he had a reasonable game.