Napoli (h) pre-match thread

[york away to this!]

I reckon the team will be unchanged tonight

Is the launderette shut?

 

[john lett]

First time we played them, Napoli fans were everywhere

I read last week that 5k were expected to travel. Not sure whether that included god knows how many uk based Italian Napoli fans

I went to the stadium about 12-30 this afternoon, plenty of Italians knocking about even that early

 

[Magicpole]

Not a major test tonight, as Napoli aren't winning it any time soon, but will be interesting to see if they are better than what you have played in the EPL.

I think they will score though.

3.1 City

 

[MCFC1993]

Like the artwork for tonights game.

 

[yerwot?]

Ederson 3 assists and a clean sheet, Ota redcard second haif, Kun hat-trick. 3 sharks ejected for standing in the shallow end, didnt have a leg to stand on .

 

[Maddog]

Like the artwork for tonights game.

Why is KDB wearing 80s shorts?

 

[littlemarkyc]

Not a major test tonight, as Napoli aren't winning it any time soon, but will be interesting to see if they are better than what you have played in the EPL.

I think they will score though.

3.1 City

You’re dreaming....this is a massive test. They’re as in form as we are and will be the toughest side we’ve faced this season.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Not a major test tonight, as Napoli aren't winning it any time soon, but will be interesting to see if they are better than what you have played in the EPL.

I think they will score though.

3.1 City

Honest question - If we were playing Juve would it be a major test? Because this Napoli side has the capability to beat them to the title this season. Napoli are so dangerous. They are the City of Italy in terms of style.

 

[Magicpole]

You’re dreaming....this is a massive test. They’re as in form as we are and will be the toughest side we’ve faced this season.

I agree with that, but, they won't be fighting it out to win it. I think you have a chance to and if that's true and I'm not havering you should be able to beat them comfortably at home. Away will obviously be harder but I think you are much better than them.

My assessment might fall on its arse tonight, but up until that happens I stand by how I see it going.

 

[Cellarite]

Maybe City worried about a lot of away fans turning up without tickets. Can't recall many big Italian visiting contingents in the past. Dutch, German maybe but not Italian.

Had they been on open sale I think it would sell out comfortably but it's awkward to get tickets. Looks like around 50,000 sold which is a good attendance in my book.

I'm going to turn up earlier than usual tonight as I reckon the queues are going to be massive. A lot of people not knowing where they are going, and a lot of people collecting tickets etc. I normally turn up last minute and miss all the pre-match build-up, CL anthem etc so will be good to take it all in

Boooooooooooooo

 

[Magicpole]

Honest question - If we were playing Juve would it be a major test? Because this Napoli side has the capability to beat them to the title this season. Napoli are so dangerous. They are the City of Italy in terms of style.

They are a test, but a major test will be PSG, Real, Bayern, Barca. That group and you are my tips to be serious contenders to win it.

There are obviously about five other teams that could ruin anybody's tournament.

I'm not underestimating Napoli. I know they are top drawer. I might be overestimating City though. Tonight will interesting to see if blowing teams away in the EPL can be transferred to the CL.

I think you will, but, as I said, teams like that can fuck up anybody on their day.

 

[super_city_si]

I hope Napoli have full strength and have a go at us. I want to see how we hold up against a good attacking team. Give us a chance to appraise our development fully.

 

[MCFC1993]

I hope Napoli have full strength and have a go at us. I want to see how we hold up against a good attacking team. Give us a chance to appraise our development fully.

Yeah and no excuses from anybody, I want us to beat the best. Think they'll rest players for Inter though.

 

[allan harper]

As you can imagine the loads of Napoli fans outside Mary Ds already.

 

[Phil1]

The truth hurts unfortunately

What truth? Some random bloke on a forum saying he’s finished is the truth? Haha! Oddball.

 

[willipp]

Bloody loads of delayed trains from Preston, northern rail at its finest. Gonna be cutting it fine I think.

 

[Dodge]

They are a test, but a major test will be PSG, Real, Bayern, Barca. That group and you are my tips to be serious contenders to win it.

There are obviously about five other teams that could ruin anybody's tournament.

I'm not underestimating Napoli. I know they are top drawer. I might be overestimating City though. Tonight will interesting to see if blowing teams away in the EPL can be transferred to the CL.

I think you will, but, as I said, teams like that can fuck up anybody on their day.

Wow, you're going out on a limb tipping those 4 mate :)

 

[BufordUSABlue]

Wow, you're going out on a limb tipping those 4 mate :)

Didn't see that coming :0))

 

[FantasyIreland]

Bloody loads of delayed trains from Preston, northern rail at its finest. Gonna be cutting it fine I think.

TPE pal,Northern running on time.

 

[ADegenerate]

How we feeling today uncle @Zin 'messiah' Zimmer ? Your boy is totally in the dark here. I'm fine with any result to be honest. I actually think a 1-3 / 1-2 ugly loss has the best long term meta-value for reasons that I could get into but would get long (similar to how much value that win at bournemouth had).