Sifu

Good on him I say.

City fan in the pub today: "It should have been 10, it should have been 10, you lucky bastards, it should have been 10." Granted that on another day, City could have beaten us by 4 goals if they had took their chances but had to bite my tongue, was getting quite wound up.

Oh Jonas, what has happened to you? Whilst today was one of his better games this season, he's simply not the same player from last season. He's losing the ball a lot more this season - ball retention was meant to be one of his assets but he's losing that ability and he's regressing at quite an alarming rate. What a shame.

MOTM by far today. Was basically everywhere and got stuck in and was our main outlet from midfield. A three man midfield of Anita, Tiote and Cabaye will do very nicely.

Looks to me that he's been on a somewhat decent run of form. We can still improve on him though...

I'll take it. Yes please. Anything other than 3 points is unthinkable. Yep. Plus I'd definitely start Marveaux next week.

One of out best performances of the season for me (the second half anyway). Quite a few encouraging signs, namely the passing and the movement. It was such a spirited performance and one which we probably didn't deserve to lose. Defensive errors galore mind. All in all, this loss hasn't put me in a foul mood (compared to our other losses this season anyway) so that's a somewhat decent sign in itself. We have to build on today and transfer it to the QPR game next Saturday. Nervous/positive signs ahead...

On my way to the pub. Slightly hungover but nothing a few pints can't solve.

Might as well try and go back for Erdinç too, you know just for the craic.

Mido's set to leave Barnsley, so that's another club to add to the list.

"One or two" = 0. January is going to be fun.

Many pints will be needed on Saturday lunch time then...to firstly get over a potential hangover and secondly to endure this game in a pub full of City fans

Many pints will be needed to endure the game then...

He did, back when Williamson looked rather good and PL ready (well better than his performances of today, so it is mystifying how low he's gotten).

Set piece coach Oh and that Gateshead link, that would actually be epic.

Tell me one player that came out with any credit from the 04/05 season? Laurent Robert, for his unique way of saying goodbye

SIGN A FUCKING NEW CB. Please.

Ahhhh booo.

Pre-2004, Kluivert was one of the best strikers in the world, no doubt about that. His spell here was rather forgettable mind and that has somewhat soured my opinion of the man (that and GHoeberX).

Try and stop me (Though I did the same thing when we played Man U in October, had the biggest face that day).

Think that's the last time I make a pre-match thread.

Whatever happens, I will be wearing my NUFC strip with the utmost pride on Saturday (in and around Manchester City Centre too).

Depends on if money is tight. If so, get Kebab. It is the logical choice after a few bevvies actually...

My work Christmas do is the night before this. Should be fun watching this game hungover.

What do you reckon lads, Dominos or a kebab? Comfort food should make me feel better...