Altamullan Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Do both sides not realise there's room to be more aggressive or more defensive on both sides? It's not that black and white. Obviously, the problem is with people like Gary Neville sulking at the negativity of the tactics as if us opening up a bit more would definitely have been of benefit to us. He just wanted a more open game so he could wax lyrical about his Manc brothers. ... Gary Neville pretty much could have written this Manure ditty and no doubt sings with gusto (even if under his breath): Build a bonfire, Build a bonfire, Put the Scousers on the top, Put the City in the middle, And we'll burn the f*cking lot... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Some people on here seem to have very short memories. Pardew tried to nullify much better teams than us, but couldn't organise the team as well as Rafa did tonight. Everyone at the game tonight appreciated the team's effort and we certainly had the best team, most of us have ever seen, rattled for a short while. Now on to Saturday and the really big game of the week. Sent from my Moto G (5S) using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhtoon Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Nowt wrong with the tactics, we just weren't good enough to use the ball well when we got possession. Fully agree with this. I don't know why it's hard for people to understand, he had outlets ready to break but they didn't get the ball or squandered it. Everyone's been jizzing over city and they've been destroying everyone....we've just come off a bad run and the players were probably sh1tting it. Got to half time only 1-0, they settled down and made a reasonable go of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I thought he got the lone striker wrongish to start the game, better to have had Gayle running in behind their high line, into the spaces behind their attacking fullbacks, other than that not much to moan about really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 They press really quickly when they lose the ball as well. Not surprising that we struggled to play out when we finally got it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 We set up the only way that gave us even a remote chance of a result. Not many would have seen the game being poised the way it was at 90 minutes, so arguably our tactics were correct. Aarons drives that ball it's in. It was very straightforward for a left footer. The crowd were very patient and supportive right to the end. They knew what we were up against and what we were doing - a million miles from the "rather get beaten 4-3" cliche. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Soz like but it's a bit difficult not to be pissed off with that when you've coughed up £45 for the pleasure. By all means try and stifle them but we left it far too long before having a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Went for a lie down at 6 and woke up at 9ish. Listened to the remainder on the radio and we sounded the better team. Dunno what went before but I'm delighted with what I heard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Those saying the tactics were right tonight did you also say the same after the Benfica home game? Pardew tried to turn that game into a 20 minute match for good reason, tonight we had a free chance to have a go tonight and didn't I'm more frustrated tonight than I was after going out in the Europa League If you can't see the difference between this team and that team then that says it all tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 The Man City players were clearly rattled by the home crowd in those last ten minutes or so. Hearing that roar at every throw in or every free kick was magical. The Man City players have not heard that this season and they were clearly definitely feeling it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Those saying the tactics were right tonight did you also say the same after the Benfica home game? Pardew tried to turn that game into a 20 minute match for good reason, tonight we had a free chance to have a go tonight and didn't I'm more frustrated tonight than I was after going out in the Europa League If you can't see the difference between this team and that team then that says it all tbh. I mean we were already fucking 3-1 down in that Benfica game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Tell you what, I haven't half missed Paul Dummett's laboured howks down the line. Ye kna the ones where he somehow goes backwards before hoofing it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Those saying the tactics were right tonight did you also say the same after the Benfica home game? Pardew tried to turn that game into a 20 minute match for good reason, tonight we had a free chance to have a go tonight and didn't I'm more frustrated tonight than I was after going out in the Europa League Are you for real, man? Fucking rectangle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Tell you what, I haven't half missed Paul Dummett's laboured howks down the line. Ye kna the ones where he somehow goes backwards before hoofing it? Never seen anyone put more backspin on a football since Heza. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Those saying the tactics were right tonight did you also say the same after the Benfica home game? Pardew tried to turn that game into a 20 minute match for good reason, tonight we had a free chance to have a go tonight and didn't I'm more frustrated tonight than I was after going out in the Europa League If you can't see the difference between this team and that team then that says it all tbh. I mean we were already f***ing 3-1 down in that Benfica game So that just shows we had nothing to lose tonight. We couldn't afford to concede again to Benfica and had to turn it into a sprint. Tonight it was horrible to watch that first half and it was clear that we were going to concede and if it went 2-0 it was game over. I'm just not comfortable turning up to watch my team not try and win a match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Those saying the tactics were right tonight did you also say the same after the Benfica home game? Pardew tried to turn that game into a 20 minute match for good reason, tonight we had a free chance to have a go tonight and didn't I'm more frustrated tonight than I was after going out in the Europa League If you can't see the difference between this team and that team then that says it all tbh. I mean we were already f***ing 3-1 down in that Benfica game So that just shows we had nothing to lose tonight. We couldn't afford to concede again to Benfica and had to turn it into a sprint. Tonight it was horrible to watch that first half and it was clear that we were going to concede and if it went 2-0 it was game over. I'm just not comfortable turning up to watch my team not try and win a match. If Gayle's header went in, would you be complaining? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Those saying the tactics were right tonight did you also say the same after the Benfica home game? Pardew tried to turn that game into a 20 minute match for good reason, tonight we had a free chance to have a go tonight and didn't I'm more frustrated tonight than I was after going out in the Europa League If you can't see the difference between this team and that team then that says it all tbh. I mean we were already f***ing 3-1 down in that Benfica game So that just shows we had nothing to lose tonight. We couldn't afford to concede again to Benfica and had to turn it into a sprint. Tonight it was horrible to watch that first half and it was clear that we were going to concede and if it went 2-0 it was game over. I'm just not comfortable turning up to watch my team not try and win a match. Agree tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I think it would have been more down to luck than a tactical masterclass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Those saying the tactics were right tonight did you also say the same after the Benfica home game? Pardew tried to turn that game into a 20 minute match for good reason, tonight we had a free chance to have a go tonight and didn't I'm more frustrated tonight than I was after going out in the Europa League If you can't see the difference between this team and that team then that says it all tbh. I mean we were already f***ing 3-1 down in that Benfica game So that just shows we had nothing to lose tonight. We couldn't afford to concede again to Benfica and had to turn it into a sprint. Tonight it was horrible to watch that first half and it was clear that we were going to concede and if it went 2-0 it was game over. I'm just not comfortable turning up to watch my team not try and win a match. They did, but against a team like Man City at the minute you can't go toe to toe. Tactics were to stay in it then go for it at the end, the Benfica analogy is cack and doesn't work as they are completely different situations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Those saying the tactics were right tonight did you also say the same after the Benfica home game? Pardew tried to turn that game into a 20 minute match for good reason, tonight we had a free chance to have a go tonight and didn't I'm more frustrated tonight than I was after going out in the Europa League If you can't see the difference between this team and that team then that says it all tbh. I mean we were already f***ing 3-1 down in that Benfica game So that just shows we had nothing to lose tonight. We couldn't afford to concede again to Benfica and had to turn it into a sprint. Tonight it was horrible to watch that first half and it was clear that we were going to concede and if it went 2-0 it was game over. I'm just not comfortable turning up to watch my team not try and win a match. No. It shows we needed to score twice against Benfica. Why would you set up defensively in a game where you need to score 2 goals? We started todays game with a point to lose. What are you talking about ‘if it went 2-0’? It didn’t. The gameplan worked and we grew into the game late on and could have got something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 The game plan didn't work we lost Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 There's just genuinely no sapient logic behind some of the posts tonight, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 There's just genuinely no sapient logic behind some of the posts tonight, like. It's hilarious. Put 11 blokes out on the pitch and tell them to win. It's dead easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 The game plan didn't work we lost Sometimes the opposition is a lot better than you, You can get it right and still lose (and FFS I'm known as a Rafa critic!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 The game plan didn't work we lost Sometimes the opposition is a lot better than you, You can get it right and still lose (and FFS I'm known as a Rafa critic!) Sometimes (always) the game isn't played on paper and the best team on the day wins. We never gave ourselves a chance to be the better team on the day and that's the frustrating aspect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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