Re: More football chat : Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:22 pm  

Catalancs wrote:

He's been doing it all season. Don't be fooled into thinking it's a one man show either. Iniesta, Xavi, Alves, Pedro have all done plenty of spadework for 'Messi Messi Messi!'

Aye, as good as Messi is, it's annoying how the media would let you think everything is done by him. It gives go credit to the awesomeness of their midfield.

Re: More football chat : Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:56 pm  

Fletcher was absolutely immense for us today.

I thought parky had a stormer as well.

I think if we beat chelsea in a week its ours to lose said that a couple of weeks ago.

Re: More football chat : Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:09 am  

Paddy Evra wrote:

Aye, as good as Messi is, it's annoying how the media would let you think everything is done by him. It gives go credit to the awesomeness of their midfield.

ITV midweek claimed that Messi has been creating all of his goals for himself, whilst Rooney has had to rely on teammates.

Re: More football chat : Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:11 am  

messi is immense.

But xavi and iniesta are underrated for barca.

Re: More football chat : Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:26 am  

LFCRhino wrote: Nope, that will be you when your tin pot club doesnt even make the europa randoms cup.

LFCRhino wrote: Nope, that will be you when your tin pot club doesnt even make the europa randoms cup.

Re: More football chat : Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:46 am  

Catalancs wrote:

City up into 5th.

6 of our last 9 matches are at home, but it will still go down to the last game of the season.

Interesting to observe the effect of Fulham's policy of not completely segregating away fans. Some of City's away fans can be a real pain in the booty, but it did seem that they were a bit better behaved yesterday. Perhaps treating fans as civilised adults works, although it might be a bit risky for a derby match.

Re: More football chat : Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:49 am  

Wire_85 wrote:

New rules? Thought so

waaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!

Re: More football chat : Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:59 am  

Can't believe how good Messi is. Just hope he never picks up a bad injury throughout he's career. He's only 22 so they best is yet to come? How can he get BETTER!?

Re: More football chat : Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:36 am  

No complaints about losing, just utterly frustrated that we didn't gain any confidence from creating a great goal after 5 minutes. Other than Torres' miskick in the 90th minute we wouldn't have scored for another week. Gerrard was awful and people can say what they want about Torres but at least he cares. Only got Vidic half way to his usual red card as well this time. Benitez decision to play Lucas and MAxi defied belief really. Why go there and attempt to draw or lose by one goal? I'drather start Aquilani and Babel and get beat 4/5-1 but at least have a go. Lucas caused Carrick plenty of problems in the first 20 when we had United on the rack but went back into his shell as the going got tougher.

How bad is Michael Carrick though? How on earth does he get a gig at United? Very impressed by Fletcher again although he really does think he is braveheart doesn't he?

Re: More football chat : Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:02 pm  

Cibaman wrote:

6 of our last 9 matches are at home, but it will still go down to the last game of the season.

Interesting to observe the effect of Fulham's policy of not completely segregating away fans. Some of City's away fans can be a real pain in the booty, but it did seem that they were a bit better behaved yesterday. Perhaps treating fans as civilised adults works, although it might be a bit risky for a derby match.

It's teh same at Fulham every year. I spotted a few fans on teh concourse with Fulham shirts on at half-time. Was a very good day out once more, although disappointed the Police have basically oput up a stop to fans having a drink outside the 8 Bells pub (near Putney Bridge Tube Station). It's a rubbish pub with terrible beer but it's usually a good laugh.

I thought we dominated the match. It was arguably our most commanding away performance of teh season. Mancio got the formation and tactics spot on. As much as I like De Jong's spirit and effort, having him and Barry in midfield makes us one-dimensional and one-paced. Vieira, although way, way past his best, brings a maturity, calmness and structure to our play. He is also much more dynamic with the ball than De Jong (that's not saying much though). However, when we play a top team, we need De Jong in the starting line-up. He dominated the Chelsea midfield on two occasions this season as well as having big games against the other top clubs.

I was nervous about the game after hearing Lescott pulled up with an injury (he's been excellent since his return from injury) and was to replaced by one of the worst centre-halves in the Prem - Toure. He played okay though, although that was helped by the fact that Kompany did the hard work - looking after Zamora.