wormy Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Maybe I'm just in a positive mood but I really don't know what else we could've done outside of inhaler prescriptions. We sit back and they're happy to pass around us until an opening appears. A couple of times we've pressed and only just managed to get back and defend after they got around it with one cracking ball. They're just as good in defence so we just can't break them down. They just seem switched on today, everything they're doing looks smooth as shit. Really do think it's almost them deciding we're a team they actually have to move out of first gear for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, buzz said: 2020 Joelinton out there tonight. Terrible on the ball, nonentity off it. To be fair he is just desperately trying to avoid a yellow and a subsequent FA betting enquiry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Foden is everywhere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Only 1-0 down at HT is impressive seeing how good they've been. I'd be sticking a sub on asap after the break though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 we have not been able to pick up Foden and he is is Messi-mode Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 We’re basically playing 3 CBs and Gordon is having to drop deep to cover LB. Even when we get the ball there’s no outlet. We’ve got no chance at this rate. We need more players up the pitch and take the risk of fewer players back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Fuck off Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, Mike said: What vat did they grow Akanji in ffs. Aye wish I was grown out that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, pubteam said: They bore you into submission. They may be successful but they play dull football. So difficult to play against. Lull you to sleep then hit you suddenly. Think we'd have a bit more joy going more direct and quick with our passing when we have possession. Slowing things down a tad too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 I will say this is where Almirón is exposed. He has two moves on the ball, the pass back to Bruno looking for the one-two, or the incessant dribble across the top of the box. Very predictable against the very best in the world. We could use a lot more guile and craft on that right side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Need a sprinkling of Howe's magic dust at half time, we can't play this way again in the second 45. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 minute ago, wormy said: Maybe I'm just in a positive mood but I really don't know what else we could've done outside of inhaler prescriptions. We sit back and they're happy to pass around us until an opening appears. A couple of times we've pressed and only just managed to get back and defend after they got around it with one cracking ball. They're just as good in defence so we just can't break them down. They just seem switched on today, everything they're doing looks smooth as shit. Really do think it's almost them deciding we're a team they actually have to move out of first gear for now. Yep. I’ve seen a lot on here saying we’re ‘Showing them too much respect’. I don’t think that’s true - what’s happening here is that they us showing us respect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 I thought they were meant to keep on top of booking players for diving…! Fucks sake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, wormy said: Maybe I'm just in a positive mood but I really don't know what else we could've done outside of inhaler prescriptions. We sit back and they're happy to pass around us until an opening appears. A couple of times we've pressed and only just managed to get back and defend after they got around it with one cracking ball. They're just as good in defence so we just can't break them down. They just seem switched on today, everything they're doing looks smooth as shit. Really do think it's almost them deciding we're a team they actually have to move out of first gear for now. Exactly. We are playing the best team in the world and they are up for it. Our hope was they would be knackered from midweek but Pep has hyped them up and thrown down the gauntlet. They have picked it up so far. Hopefully they tire in the second half and we can take advantage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Why do city get away with constant fouls when they press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Mike said: What vat did they grow Akanji in ffs. Was easier when Pep had a fetish for ball playing midgets. It's now like playing against the Space Jam Monsters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanegg Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Giving us no space at all in the final third. Hopefully they tire out 2nd half and we can nick a couple of goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 That was much better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 What the fuck has happened to Joelinton’s energy and attitude? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Not had enough deep runs from Joelinton beyond Isak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Think we will see Barnes early second half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Sign Chiesa tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 They're letting Burn have all the space in the world because they know he won't do anything with it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Damn. Close by Gordon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Miggy, please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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