United (A) - League Cup SF | Post-Match Thread

[invisibleandalone]

I was a bit worried when Cancello looked like he was going to nut Shaw but luckily for Cancello , Shaw's knockers stopped them coming together !

 

[KS55]

Not sure how long I can happily watch this video on loop for. Stones and Dias embracing like two boyhood friends, not a pair of centre halves who've barely met. We're back

The Telegraph reckons we have a cadre of unhappy players. Can't see them there.

 

[ScottSinclair]

Early season, me and a lot of people said that this side doesn't feel special compared with our title-winning sides.

Watching some of the passion and swagger in the last few weeks, this is certainly starting to feel a bit special

 

[Josh_D]

I should be happy (I am) after this win but when Fernandinho stops playing for City, it will be a tough day. No hate on Rodri but Dinho showed us why he’s the best at what he does.

Nonetheless, credit where it’s due...Stones has been like a new signing. Happy for the lad. Probably felt like the world was against him. Always looked rough, always injured. Couldn’t get into the team.

He’s risen from the ashes like a Phoenix. Alongside Dias, that partnership is like a titanium fortress. Collectively good performance.

 

[Trojan63]

I thought we played really well tonight.

Collectively was a really good team performance

Brother in law who is a Rag,held up his Hands and said the best team won tonight.That was nice to hear.

He feels Rags are only doing well in the Premier League because it has taken us time to get going this season.And feels we are the real Title challengers.

Was not used to hearing this.

On my part i told him they have closed the gap a bit since last season.To be fair they have.They provided a stiff test,they are not a shit side any more.They will be there or there about

This is what made our victory even better.Beating a side with some pretty stellar attacking talent.

Defenses win Titles,Bobbby Manc knew this.

Pep knew we were lacking goals up front,so went a bit pragmatic with our style,by sorting out our defense to compensate.

I am starting to think this approach might pay off.

I have felt for a few months once Pep signed a new contract he decided to build a team from the back - probably against his principles but think he realised with key players coming to the end it was the best way to get a solid defensive base before signing a world class striker - what has been helpful is Stones returning and he looks better than he did when we first signed him.

 

[SidJames]

The Telegraph reckons we have a cadre of unhappy players. Can't see them there.

Great to see the players embracing each other like that.

I am trying to keep my Feet on the ground.

It is hard though......reason being,when you see that kind of team bonding you start getting giddy.

Even Pep looks to have his Mojo back.

He has that sparkle back in his Eye again,and the enthusiasm has returned.That Camera shot of Pep on his Haunches,overreacting,shaking his Head in Despair at fuck knows what.That is the Pep we know and love.

Reduced me to tears when he came out to do the after-match interview with the tribute to Colin Bell T-Shirt.

What a Guy.

 

[NZBlue]

Dias 60 mill...Maguire 85mill....

Maguire, 8 semi finals, 8 defeats. You have to admire consistency like that :-)

 

[Eccles Blue]

I’m watching the highlights on Quest and Pep’s after match interview, great tribute to Colin Bell. But John Stones interview was superb and obviously from the heart.
Thank you Pep and thank you John Boy. So proud of the team tonight.


Stay safe, take care everyone.

 

[remember arthur mann]

The Telegraph reckons we have a cadre of unhappy players. Can't see them there.

Lol, who in their right mind reads the Telegraph ? Might as well read the Sun !

 

[kdbrise]

Gundogan has been immense this season.

 

[supercity88]

A beautiful tribute to the King.

Fernandinho was top class. His passing ability is sensational. Spraying balls forwards into space then doing all the defensive work as required and getting the 2nd goal too.

Gundogan yet again was brilliant. Looks quicker than he was and has energy to burn.

Tiredness hit during 2nd half and we were fortunate not to concede but Dias and Stones just threw themselves any which way to ensure the clean sheet. Class.

RIP Colin Bell

 

[remember arthur mann]

Have to do it.....

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Gundogan has been immense this season.

I`ll hold my hands up. I had a downer on Gundogan playing in the double pivot. His change of position has made an ugly duckling into a swan.

Well done lad you`ve changed my mind and I so happy to admit it.

 

[M12Blue]

She just mispoke. Unfortunate but it happens

Happened all night, she wasn’t on her game tonight

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Have to do it.....

The fat **** as banned me at every turn 8-)

Love the part where he`s trying to look like he`s having an in depth discussion to 2 snotty nosed nippers.

 

[remember arthur mann]

I`ll hold my hands up. I had a downer on Gundogan playing in the double pivot. His change of position has made an ugly duckling into a swan.

Well done lad you`ve changed my mind and I so happy to admit it.

To be fair he's been played out of position for a long time, old style inside forward, midfielder suits him to a T, tackling not his forte. Needs to speed it up some, not forgetting his team-mates need to be proactive.

 

[M12Blue]

I was the same. I said he has everything to become a top player but doesn't have the bollocks to do it.

He proved me wrong and shoved his balls in my mouth basically!

Delighted for him.

ThNkfully also shoved them onto the cross from Foden ;)

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

I really enjoyed the directness of our play, it wasnt about passing and keeping control but more about passing with purpose which contributed towards the pace of our play.

 

[Stockport mackem]

Fabulous victory, congratulations all.
A fitting tribute to the king of the Kippax

 

[Dirty Harry]

I should be happy (I am) after this win but when Fernandinho stops playing for City, it will be a tough day. No hate on Rodri but Dinho showed us why he’s the best at what he does.

Early in the first half, Fern received the ball in our half with 3 or 4 rags around, with a simple change of body shape and the angle he let the ball hit his foot to move off, he just left them stranded, that's why he's so good at that role, you just don't get that with Rodri, and again, no hate on Rodri, he's just not built for that role.