Well said mate. Agree on all of that.
Port Vale last round was virtually a sell out wasn’t it??
Agreed. I have more memories invested in that place than any other location anywhere everMiss it so much
Yep, usually the numerous 4 0 home defeats to Liverpool, Arsenal etc over the decadesI miss Maine Road but we wouldn't be so good without the Etihad. It took vision to move and guaranteed the investment. I went to some flat games at Maine Road too down the years!
Yep this month I have paid for Port Vale , utd and RM each match is 600 mile round trip or and midweek games a stay over . So today's match against Fulham didnt really interest me as they dont take many fans unlike Vale.
Plus paying for xmas !!
Mancini v Pep is the new Aguero v Jesus.
Hence why I said “helped” — he absolutely was not a legend in football management globally before coming to City. His reputation as a good manager was established, to be sure, but I don’t think any reasonable person would say he had the same level of prestige before City as he did after (for good reason, as his very real achievements with us set him apart).Roberto Mancinis reputation in football management had long been established prior to taking over City, hence he managed to get the job in the first place. Furthermore he is now the manager of Italy which far exceeds managing City for prestige, particularly in his home country the place most likely to provide further work opportunities
It was a great touch by Mancini even if it seems easier for some to try and downplay it.
Professional job done and fair play to Fulham for trying to play football. Amazing what impact Pep has had on the game. Disappointed with the club over pricing of the game once BBC decided to show it. Should have been a tenner for adults everywhere and kids for a quid. Fulham were never going to bring many so atmosphere was always going to be a problem. Not only that but price of hot chocolate has increased from £2-£3 from last home game a 50% increase. Hope that’s not the sort of increase club is planning for SC for next season.
I am deeply saddened to hear about the price of hot chocolateProfessional job done and fair play to Fulham for trying to play football. Amazing what impact Pep has had on the game. Disappointed with the club over pricing of the game once BBC decided to show it. Should have been a tenner for adults everywhere and kids for a quid. Fulham were never going to bring many so atmosphere was always going to be a problem. Not only that but price of hot chocolate has increased from £2-£3 from last home game a 50% increase. Hope that’s not the sort of increase club is planning for SC for next season.
They probably never asked him about it.Pity Pep never voiced his opinion when his beloved Barca played in a less than half full stadium in the Chumps league.
That's not offside thoughJesus was offside for his first.
His whole forearm was ahead.
Hot chocolate at 3 notes a time will bring in the touristsThe missus was fuming at the Palace game because the hot chocolate had gone to £3
The club want the day trippers/tourists as they spend more at games than lifelong fans do
Pep has previously had a pop at our attendances and atmosphere without being asked.They probably never asked him about it.
I am deeply saddened to hear about the price of hot chocolate
For three quid I would expect it to come with a free pieI am even more deeply saddened that I didn’t know that we sold hot chocolate! Thought it was only tea and coffee! Does it have marshmallows? :-)
Pity Pep never voiced his opinion when his beloved Barca played in a less than half full stadium in the Chumps league.
Hence why I said “helped” — he absolutely was not a legend in football management globally before coming to City. His reputation as a good manager was established, to be sure, but I don’t think any reasonable person would say he had the same level of prestige before City as he did after (for good reason, as his very real achievements with us set him apart).
I can’t say I would agree that managing the Italian national team now is more prestigious globally than what he did with City. At least, not until he wins the World Cup with them ( ;-) ). Though, I do agree it is more prestigious in Italy.
I am not sure if you think I am criticising Mancini, but that was definitely not my intention. I was only making the obvious point that he is unlikely to outright slag off the club that will help him from a reputation and financial standpoint for the remainder of his football-related career, unless the club does something horrible that really can’t be ignored or he creates a level of prestigious completely independent of his exploits with City (i.e. manage Italy to a World Cup win).