Coffee_Johnny

I agree. It is an impressive site with all the pitches and the other stadium. But the best thing about the Etihad (might have been City of Manchester Stadium at the time) was the Chicken Balti pies. Utterly scrumptious but I don’t think they do them anymore.

I wonder what his brief was last night. If it was different instructions to normal? Feels like we could have done with something sitting in front of centre backs. Foden had so much room. I know great players find space, and he truly showed his greatness last night, but he/their set-up exploited that space wonderfully.

I thought that. The punch and the other non-verbals. Maybe he was worried or pissed off about the lack of rest, don’t think there were any comments from Eddie/the club to warrant annoyance.

We’re still playing for everything. Just over a full league season you know that machine will just keep rolling.

I think we all just have such high expectations of him that when he doesn’t quite click, e.g. that shit shot against his international team mate, or the heavy pass, or dispossession, it clouds the rest of his generally solid game.

Feel, with benefit of hindsight, it would have been better to start with Wilson and Barnes and bring Isak and Gordon on to stretch them when they were evidently tired. I know it wouldn’t have played out the same way, but would have backed Isak running through the middle (instead of Wilson) for that opportunity late on.

Trying too hard. Got them nervous.

Admirable. And right. But I am more nervous than I was for the Carabao. Not even sure why ?‍♂️.

Ok for me too. Though a bit too much blue… .

That’s the ticket. Just bought a few bottles of Broon. (Not even that keen on it ?‍♂️).

Lots of fucking money. Good lord.

Mars Bar flashback ?

This is the big stage. World watching with bated breath. Doesn’t matter the relative importance of the game, let’s face it beyond the terminally optimistic amongst us, it’s a free hit; not many would blink an eye if we are well beaten. But putting himself toe to toe with players like Rodri, if he can stand out here, if he can make a difference, his transfer fee will look an absolute steal and his, and our, profile and reputation around the world will be immense.

First goal crucial. As is the second ? Fuck man, I just hope we win.

Just noticed that I was top of our league for Week 1! Normally delighted with top 100 ?

Just watched the prematch press conference. He is so good with the media. As others have said, measured, reflective and really open. How many other managers would talk about the love they have for a player in such an open honest and natural way? Great man. Great manager.

Have a good one ?

Hardly nothing new about it.

Doesn’t come across as a likeable guy. More controversially, Darren Eales’s seemingly constant little-boy-smiley-face is starting to get on my wick ?‍♂️

I enjoyed it. As someone who no longer lives in the North East, it both reminded me, and made me proud, of home.

Stuart Pearce, who has loyalty to/positive feelings about both clubs, not only fancies us to win on Saturday, but fancies us to win the league this season. (Heard him on TalkSport).

Forest 2-0 Sheff United Fulham 1-1 Brentford Liverpool 2-1 Bournemouth Wolves 2-2 Brighton Spurs 2-2 Man United Man City 0-2 Newcastle Villa 2-1 Everton West Ham 1-1 Chelsea Palace 1-2 Arsenal

Should find out today by 5pm. Good luck all! Would love to be there in person for the Liverpool game.

I might have to treat myself at some point. Find out today whether I’ve/many members have missed out on a ticket again.

Well there’s the media angle, should we pull off an improbable result. The nasty Premier League (TNT…) made them play on Saturday.