Other CL Games 30/9-1/10
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Very soft pen that.
Why are there so many empty seats at City these days?
Why are there so many empty seats at City these days?
Soft in what sense?
Do you feel it shouldn't have been given?
Re: the empty seats, I've just seen a tweet from a City fan (who claims to be a season ticket holder) saying that he and others simply can't afford it.
Cafu. retweeted
Manchester City FC @MCFC 8h8 hours ago
We're looking forward to hosting you@OfficialASRoma, and a legendary player such as Totti. He's never scored in England, has he? #CityvRoma
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How come Paul "Never Does Interviews" Scholes is suddenly Captain Gobshite?
He spends 20 years being a mono-syllabic mono-browed goblin, then jumps into punditry, and can't stop mouthing off.
He can't need the money because, apparently, he lives in a shanty town and he definitely ain't been buying no diamonds and pearls.
What is gwaanin'?!
He spends 20 years being a mono-syllabic mono-browed goblin, then jumps into punditry, and can't stop mouthing off.
He can't need the money because, apparently, he lives in a shanty town and he definitely ain't been buying no diamonds and pearls.
What is gwaanin'?!
Soft in all senses really.
Soft that he shouldn't have done it, but also soft the way he went down. I don't think it was enough to bring him down really.
The handball later on was a stonewaller, though.
That's sad about the City fans. It's all about the cheng, though, to these owners these days.
Watched PSG-Barca in full. The Parisians were very disciplined in defense and used Barca's weakness at set-pieces fully to their advantage. Tactically PSG won the game comfortably, but Cavani was off-key again – had so many chances to create something, but nothing was coming off. Otherwise it could have been a rout. Lucas and Pastore were both excellent, Lucas's pace and control were frightening at times. David Luiz was my MOM, just dominant in defense. And Marquinhos had saved a certain goal with a last-ditch block at some point – and celebrated it as if he scored a goal. Kind of unusual to see.
Barca's 1st goal was pure collective genius (you have to youtube it), but they didn't come close to matching that level for the rest of the game. Kept working the ball right to Dani Alves who would then cross to nobody – time after time. Barca badly needs Suarez to wake them up; the front 3 looks lethargic and it seems like Messi has sucked out all the creativity out of the team – they are all waiting for him to do something and are afraid to take responsibility. They need somebody with a strong enough personality (and skills to match) to stand up to Messi and restore some kind of balance in the team. Iniesta was their best player, I was also impressed by Mathieu.
Barca's 1st goal was pure collective genius (you have to youtube it), but they didn't come close to matching that level for the rest of the game. Kept working the ball right to Dani Alves who would then cross to nobody – time after time. Barca badly needs Suarez to wake them up; the front 3 looks lethargic and it seems like Messi has sucked out all the creativity out of the team – they are all waiting for him to do something and are afraid to take responsibility. They need somebody with a strong enough personality (and skills to match) to stand up to Messi and restore some kind of balance in the team. Iniesta was their best player, I was also impressed by Mathieu.
You've watched them in la liga mate? They are destroying teams ..
I watched the PSG - Barca game also (obviously).
A few points before getting onto Barca:
PSG were pretty impressive. Really well organized and also had their attackers working super hard in defence (Lucas popped up with a few super interceptions in defence, which I was surprised and impressed by).
Pastore was great. I haven't seen much of him since hearing about what a flop he's been in France but on last night's evidence they're finally starting to get their moneys worth out of him.
Loved the Marquinhos' celebration when he got that block in - reminded me of basketball. Wooooop!
Cavani was pants. Towards the end when he was put clean through and somehow allowed Maschareno to get back... awful.
Atmosphere sounded amazing. PSG fans were well up for it.
Anyways, onto Barca.
This team needs to press, press, press, as they did under Guardiola. It's absolutely key for them. Think back to how many goals we scored when Suarez would nick the ball off the opposition defence - now imagine Barca with all the players they had / have pressing the defence as a team.
Another issue is that they're simply not as quick and precise as they used to be. The loss of Xavi is huge, Pedro is hit and miss and Neymar is still a work in progress. That leaves Messi, who has had his own problems, and Iniesta. That makes the pressing game even more important. Suarez will be huge for them not just because of his talent and goals but also because he likes to work.
Was also impressed Mathieu. I didn't understand why they paid so much money for a player the wrong side of 30 but he's looking good. They need to settle on a CB partnership and stop chopping and changing.
Don't like Jordi Alba.
A few points before getting onto Barca:
PSG were pretty impressive. Really well organized and also had their attackers working super hard in defence (Lucas popped up with a few super interceptions in defence, which I was surprised and impressed by).
Pastore was great. I haven't seen much of him since hearing about what a flop he's been in France but on last night's evidence they're finally starting to get their moneys worth out of him.
Loved the Marquinhos' celebration when he got that block in - reminded me of basketball. Wooooop!
Cavani was pants. Towards the end when he was put clean through and somehow allowed Maschareno to get back... awful.
Atmosphere sounded amazing. PSG fans were well up for it.
Anyways, onto Barca.
This team needs to press, press, press, as they did under Guardiola. It's absolutely key for them. Think back to how many goals we scored when Suarez would nick the ball off the opposition defence - now imagine Barca with all the players they had / have pressing the defence as a team.
Another issue is that they're simply not as quick and precise as they used to be. The loss of Xavi is huge, Pedro is hit and miss and Neymar is still a work in progress. That leaves Messi, who has had his own problems, and Iniesta. That makes the pressing game even more important. Suarez will be huge for them not just because of his talent and goals but also because he likes to work.
Was also impressed Mathieu. I didn't understand why they paid so much money for a player the wrong side of 30 but he's looking good. They need to settle on a CB partnership and stop chopping and changing.
Don't like Jordi Alba.
Their last game was 0:0 and they failed to produce a single shot on target (!). I think they have fundamental problems in attack, an odd 6:0 drubbing doesn't change that.
16 goals in 6 games in September isn't THAT bad!
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