Carabao Cup Final pre-match thread

[mosssideblue]

Would be unusual for a City fan to not want that surely?

we have some unusual City fans :)

 

[HorlocksWalk]

Would be unusual for a City fan to not want that surely?

With one minor exception , I would like to beat the tarquins twice in the next few days, but fear it will be the end for Wenger if we do. He has given so much comedy value over the last few years, I for one would miss him.

 

[BLUEMATT23]

That would be a huge blow. Anyone able to confirm whether he's still injured?

Well just looked at the MEN pictures of training yesterday and Raz is clearly on there.

 

[bert38]

Well just looked at the MEN pictures of training yesterday and Raz is clearly on there.

Cheers

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

This from Arsenal Mania:

“They will rape us. They will be up for it after their FA-cup defeat while we will still be in shock after tonight”

Poor old gooners. Seem to be a bit down in the mouth, don't they…

On an entirely different note. The club e-mailed me yesterday to tell me that they've decided not to post my ticket out to me. I'm supposed to pick it up at the stadium. Anybody else in this boat? How long should I expect to have to queue for at the East Stand ticket office (i.e. has anybody had to do this before?) I don't want to take any risks over this, but I've always had a very bad habit of being a 'last minute' person, in all things in life. If I'm there for about 1 p.m. or 1.30 p.m. at the latest?

 

[BLUEMATT23]

This from Arsenal Mania:

“They will rape us. They will be up for it after their FA-cup defeat while we will still be in shock after tonight”

Poor old gooners. Seem to be a bit down in the mouth, don't they…

On an entirely different note. The club e-mailed me yesterday to tell me that they've decided not to post my ticket out to me. I'm supposed to pick it up at the stadium. Anybody else in this boat? How long should I expect to have to queue for at the East Stand ticket office (i.e. has anybody had to do this before?) I don't want to take any risks over this, but I've always had a very bad habit of being a 'last minute' person, in all things in life. If I'm there for about 1 p.m. or 1.30 p.m. at the latest?

I really don't like any fans using the words "rape us", disgraceful and unnecessary language.

 

[flapjack]

Well just looked at the MEN pictures of training yesterday and Raz is clearly on there.

I dont think those pictures are from yesterdays training, they were wearing white tops yeaterday...couldnt see him on the video on the city site myself

 

[BLUEMATT23]

I dont think those pictures are from yesterdays training, they were wearing white tops yeaterday...couldnt see him on the video on the city site myself

If it was it the MUEN it was probably from Christmas.

 

[Rochdale Blue]

This from Arsenal Mania:

“They will rape us. They will be up for it after their FA-cup defeat while we will still be in shock after tonight”

Poor old gooners. Seem to be a bit down in the mouth, don't they…

On an entirely different note. The club e-mailed me yesterday to tell me that they've decided not to post my ticket out to me. I'm supposed to pick it up at the stadium. Anybody else in this boat? How long should I expect to have to queue for at the East Stand ticket office (i.e. has anybody had to do this before?) I don't want to take any risks over this, but I've always had a very bad habit of being a 'last minute' person, in all things in life. If I'm there for about 1 p.m. or 1.30 p.m. at the latest?

I had to collect at Wembley for one game because the firm in Nottingham messed up. Got there early about 9am but service was slow when the office opened. Seat details were written on the ticket with a Biro but didn't have any problems.

 

[bellsouth]

I dont think those pictures are from yesterdays training, they were wearing white tops yeaterday...couldnt see him on the video on the city site myself

I couldn't see him the video either and I think they normally try and stress certain messages in these vids, like they showed a lot of Gabriel Jesus, a lot of shooting practice and quite a bit of Bravo, plus an obvious shot of Ota, all things which would have been topical for fans to know about. The one thing missing was Raz

 

[MarsLlama]

Well kompany is simply bot good enough in our system now and Laporte is not ready imo. I'll put my trust in the guy who was leading us on the pitch while we were unbeatable earlier in the season. Pep may play laporte, it depends on fitness and training, but for me it has to be Nico and John.

I don't know what you've seen to tell you Laporte isn't ready for a final after over 100 senior games. Especially not worse than Stones.

 

[stonie]

You must have been gutted when Willy started ahead of Hart then last time.

No as didnt think there was a great deal between them at the time, was happy with the choice tbh

 

[razman]

Would be unusual for a City fan to not want that surely?

pretty sure i read on here many would take a draw at Emirates ! and given how we don't have a good record there ...now is a chance to win there ... hope now its clear !

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Do admire Pep's loyalty by playing Bravo , but how far does this loyalty extend ? Yaya has played in every round does this guarantee him a starting place ? Surely Yaya will justifiably have an issue if he isnt picked and yet bravo gets the goalies jersey , personally i do not want either starting the match , because i want to stuff Wenger and his Tarquins , and if Bravo and Toure are on the bench then at least they are involved in the match day squad and both will get medals.

 

[blueparrot]

Do admire Pep's loyalty by playing Bravo , but how far does this loyalty extend ?

It extends as long as Pep is our manager because that's the reason Bravo plays. So he has the trust of his number 2 whoever that is in years to come. Outfield players are completely different to reserve keepers.

 

[scousemanc]

Do admire Pep's loyalty by playing Bravo , but how far does this loyalty extend ? Yaya has played in every round does this guarantee him a starting place ? Surely Yaya will justifiably have an issue if he isnt picked and yet bravo gets the goalies jersey , personally i do not want either starting the match , because i want to stuff Wenger and his Tarquins , and if Bravo and Toure are on the bench then at least they are involved in the match day squad and both will get medals.

Yaya didn't save our bacon

 

[whp.blue]

only just realised VAR is being used. Not too sure what that will do for the atmosphere, it may be three minutes after a goal that we can cheer.

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

Strongest side out for me and bag the trophy...it is the lesser if the 3 but provides a boost to morale

————————————Ederson—————————————-
Walker————-Stones———-Otamendi———Zinchenko

———KDB—————Fernandinho—————-Silva———-

Sterling———————Aguero——————————-Sane

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Yaya didn't save our bacon

True , but Yaya has a decent record at Wembley , and seem to remember him hitting the post in last years semi-final and was so nearly the hero again , he definitely deserves a place on the bench , he will be useful in the penalty shoot out :)

 

[Leto]

pretty sure i read on here many would take a draw at Emirates ! and given how we don't have a good record there ...now is a chance to win there ... hope now its clear !

I'd take a 9-0 loss at the Emirates if it guaranteed we'd win at Wembley.