ExiledGeordie Posted Sunday at 09:19 Share Posted Sunday at 09:19 Isn’t the verdict on the 115 charges due in a month? I’m guessing it’ll be appealed (kicked down the road) but I wonder if there’s any chance they’ll be a points deduction? Their spending in Jan suggests probably not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted Sunday at 09:31 Share Posted Sunday at 09:31 9 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: Isn’t the verdict on the 115 charges due in a month? I’m guessing it’ll be appealed (kicked down the road) but I wonder if there’s any chance they’ll be a points deduction? Their spending in Jan suggests probably not. Their spending in January suggests, to me at least, a transfer ban, points deduction (possibly suspended) depending on their league position and a fine which won't bother them at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted Sunday at 09:42 Share Posted Sunday at 09:42 If we can’t win at Etihad in league against these with their form and lack of legs in CM, then we never will. Fully expect Tonali to absolute boss them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted Sunday at 09:42 Share Posted Sunday at 09:42 Oh and Stones to throw in the injury towel after 15 mins when he’s made to look a mug by Isak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted Sunday at 09:49 Share Posted Sunday at 09:49 29 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: Isn’t the verdict on the 115 charges due in a month? I’m guessing it’ll be appealed (kicked down the road) but I wonder if there’s any chance they’ll be a points deduction? Their spending in Jan suggests probably not. They can just appeal, and then we will have to wait until next season or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted Sunday at 12:27 Share Posted Sunday at 12:27 We'll need to be clinical but if Gordon is fit, he and Isak will get chances in behind unless City magically improve defensively over night. We still need to be very careful defensively though and big fingers crossed that Botman is back for this. Based on last night it looks like Trippier might be ahead of Tino at the moment aswell but will need to protect him and Hall if they put their pacey players up against him. If it's Grealish then not too worried. Hopefully their new Rodri replacement is injured after yesterday. They won't have a choice but to go full strength against Real unless they want to piss off their fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted Sunday at 12:48 Share Posted Sunday at 12:48 Time for wor Eddie and the lads to break another unwanted duck here.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted Sunday at 18:13 Share Posted Sunday at 18:13 just realised we've won the last 6 away games including 4 in the league some records here to be broken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted Sunday at 18:31 Share Posted Sunday at 18:31 Dont want to see another toothless performance at the Etihad. Get into them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnbull2000 Posted Sunday at 18:47 Share Posted Sunday at 18:47 2-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted Sunday at 18:51 Share Posted Sunday at 18:51 Hopefully we can do better than conceding 2, we have plenty of time to rest and prepare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted yesterday at 01:51 Share Posted yesterday at 01:51 Is Joelinton back for this? Also woried about who partners Schar with both Burn and Botman picking up knocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted yesterday at 03:22 Share Posted yesterday at 03:22 1 hour ago, mighty__mag said: Is Joelinton back for this? Also woried about who partners Schar with both Burn and Botman picking up knocks. Krafth got this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted yesterday at 05:50 Share Posted yesterday at 05:50 20 hours ago, ExiledGeordie said: Isn’t the verdict on the 115 charges due in a month? I’m guessing it’ll be appealed (kicked down the road) but I wonder if there’s any chance they’ll be a points deduction? Their spending in Jan suggests probably not. If they lose on those charges a points deduction would be the least of their worries. Titles stripped and mandated relegation would be a potential outcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted yesterday at 06:42 Share Posted yesterday at 06:42 This match is sandwiched between their home and away games midweek against Real Madrid. They're not doing well domestically either. If there's a time to beat this lot, it has got to be now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago What are people thinking for this? Krafth in for Burn and the same setup and team as against Arsenal? The usual 4-3-3 and Willock in place of Joelinton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago 5 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: What are people thinking for this? Krafth in for Burn and the same setup and team as against Arsenal? The usual 4-3-3 and Willock in place of Joelinton? 4-3-3, Man City's loss of form is due to a lack of legs in the middle of the pitch, put as many runners in their as possible that can transition quickly, and we should create chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago 22 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: What are people thinking for this? Krafth in for Burn and the same setup and team as against Arsenal? The usual 4-3-3 and Willock in place of Joelinton? Hopefully Botman in for Burn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago The main thing to overcome here imo is making sure we're at our best when players will already be wary of getting injured before a final. It takes a level of mental strength beyond what you usually see in order to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago 29 minutes ago, SteV said: Hopefully Botman in for Burn Eh? I’m on about from the Arsenal game and it read that way to me. Botman started that game. Otherwise I’d be typing out 9-10 changes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago 27 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: Eh? I’m on about from the Arsenal game and it read that way to me. Botman started that game. Otherwise I’d be typing out 9-10 changes Ah, I see. Unless he does go the Arsenal formation, I can only see Kraft/Botman for Burn and Willock for Joelinton from the ‘usual’ team. Although I suppose there’s more a choice between Tino and Trippier now. And also assuming Gordon will be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny1403 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 6 hours ago, 54 said: 4-3-3, Man City's loss of form is due to a lack of legs in the middle of the pitch, put as many runners in their as possible that can transition quickly, and we should create chances. Very good point. Based on that Willock has to start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago I do wonder whether at least part of the problem is now Pep himself. He seemed to be mulling over the possibility of leaving / retiring before deciding to give the club another two years. Not long afterwards, the job changed. Instead of maintaining a successful side, it's now a rebuild. There's also the PSR issue on the near horizon. Instead of a serene march to a triumphant farewell, it's a task that really needs someone with a long-term commitment who's prepared to weather what could be a difficult period in the short-term. Of course I don't doubt his ability, but I think this is a new situation for him. He's only managed clubs on an upward trajectory. Either he's facing a two-year slog only to hand over the reins to a new manager, or he'll have to make a longer-term commitment which a few months ago he didn't seem to want to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 6 hours ago, Kid Icarus said: The main thing to overcome here imo is making sure we're at our best when players will already be wary of getting injured before a final. It takes a level of mental strength beyond what you usually see in order to do it. Having a tentative, fearful and overly cautious approach tends to have an adverse effect. I think the best way for the players to protect themselves is from a place of strength and confidence in the present. I know myself when I begin to overthink things I rarely make astute decisions and tend to encounter more pitfalls. A singular commitment to what is immediately before them will be their greatest ally and give them the best chance of arriving into the final in good shape. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago Would argue that I don't think the 5 at the back would work here. Against City the best form of defence seems to be attack. They look vulnerable going in reverse but can still cause you problems going forward. I think if we sit off and allow Foden to do his usual stuff against us as he often does then we'll get beat comfortably. Willock I feel is the safest bet to slot in and be our legs and help on the counters. Choice may be made for us if Burn and Botman are out but hopefully Botman is fit to start with Schar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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