Norwich (H) - Sat 21 Aug 15:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Fordyboy46]

For all we can debate the line ups, tactics etc… what we should not be missing in any game is:

100% effort
Urgency (no pissing about with it on the half way line leaving it until the last ten minutes to try)

Definitely no walking as well

 

[Fordyboy46]

Ederson
Stones Dias Laporte
Walker Rodri Zinchenko
Mahrez KDB Gundo Grealish

the form Sterling has shown in a blue shirt has nt been good enough for months and the Spurs game was no different , he can play llke a world beater for England i couldnt give a shit , he needs to show some form for the club that pays his not too shabby wages.

Absolutely, needs to get a grip quickly, big season for him coming up

 

[TFC]

A goal would be nice.

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

Ederson
Walker dias stones zinch
Ferna/rodri
Sterling Bernardo gundo grealish
Jesus

This is presuming that Kdb isnt fit to start

Yea would be good to see something a bit different tactically

 

[xgorton]

Ederson
Walker dias stones zinch
Ferna/rodri
Sterling Bernardo gundo grealish
Jesus

This is presuming that Kdb isnt fit to start

Please not Sterling,I would get rid.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

------------------Ederson---------------------

-----------Stones---Dias---Laporte---------
Cancelo-----------------------------------Zin

---------------------Gundogan--------------

Mahrez-------------De Bruyne-------Grealish

----------------------Sterling-----------------

Allows Laporte to play out as LB if needed, Stones to step into midfield, Cancelo or Zin to make a double pivot, gives us pace up front and tries something different because the current setup has run its course. Gets Raz off the left too which is a bonus. Gives all 3 CBs game time and we can take one off and put Ake in or move to a 4 if we fancy switching it up.

 

[Shaffer92]

------------------Ederson---------------------

-----------Stones---Dias---Laporte---------
Cancelo-----------------------------------Zin

---------------------Gundogan--------------

Mahrez-------------De Bruyne-------Grealish

----------------------Sterling-----------------

Allows Laporte to play out as LB if needed, Stones to step into midfield, Cancelo or Zin to make a double pivot, gives us pace up front and tries something different because the current setup has run its course. Gets Raz off the left too which is a bonus. Gives all 3 CBs game time and we can take one off and put Ake in or move to a 4 if we fancy switching it up.

I like this a lot. Maybe Jesus for Sterling is my only change.

 

[adelaideblue]

I like this a lot. Maybe Jesus for Sterling is my only change.

KDB up top for Sterling, Bernie in mid and Walker for Cancelo

 

[Bluekiwi]

A goal would be nice.

Leaving the pre-season games out (because the teams were full of youngsters) - we have played three games without us finding the back of the opponents net. Totally unacceptable.

 

[Gray]

Leaving the pre-season games out (because the teams were full of youngsters) - we have played three games without us finding the back of the opponents net. Totally unacceptable.

Hope we don’t get a penalty, we usually miss them.

 

[BuzLightyear]

Leaving the pre-season games out (because the teams were full of youngsters) - we have played three games without us finding the back of the opponents net. Totally unacceptable.

Agreed but we only conceded one goal in each game. Had we a proper striker, 3 wins.

 

[BuzLightyear]

don't tell him your name Pike

Wonderful! Thought the 3 one-off 'new' episodes were good too. Wish they'd made more.

 

[BuzLightyear]

Ederson

Walker Stones Dias Zinchenko

Rodri

Mahrez KDB Grealish Sterling

Kane

:) 6-0 at HT 7-0 at FT lol

Sadly, Levi's got Kane and his useless agent in his pocket. We must move Heaven and Earth to bring in an alternative striker before the deadline.

 

[BuzLightyear]

Oh, I agree with you there.

it's just more frustrating than anything seeing him play.

You won't find one City fan who rates him. I even have United fans mate talking about him today saying they cant believe he plays for us he is totally rubbish.

Now were just mere mortals in terms of football when it comes to Pep but surely Pep can found someone better at Left back in our EDS than him?

Bernando could probably do a better job there

I think Pep feels sorry for him and is just trying to give him some game time before the upcoming crunch games when he won't play him.

 

[BuzLightyear]

Ederson

Walker
Stones
Dias
Zinchenko

Rodri
KDB
Gudogan

Grealish
Sterling
Mahrez

Let's get back to basics and get a convincing 3/4-0 would be nice.
Can't see Kane being done in time for this one but as long as he's ready for Arsenal the week after that will fine by me :)

Arsenal have more top strikers than anyone (6) I'd be happy to bring in one of them before the deadline rather than the Kane/ all eggs in one basket situation. One proper striker and some of the other issues will be resolved such as more urgency in midfield.

 

[Rolo]

Quick question. Do you need to be vaccinated to be able to go to the game?

 

[snorky]

Quick question. Do you need to be vaccinated to be able to go to the game?

You need a rabies shot if you are sat next to @BlueMoonRisin’

 

[Marvin]

Hoping to see Jesus starting as centre-forward in a front 3 of Sterling, Jesus and Mahrez.

I can't see KDB starting, or Foden. Would like to see Bernado and Grealish in front of Rodri

-----------Ederson
Walker-Stones-Dias-Zinchenko
------------Rodri
-----Bernardo--Grealish
-Mahrez--Jesus--Sterling

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Sadly, Levi's got Kane and his useless agent in his pocket. We must move Heaven and Earth to bring in an alternative striker before the deadline.

Report this morning that Kane's shaping up for a Euro game - slight niggle and the arse is falling out of the deal.

 

[blueparrot]

Leaving the pre-season games out (because the teams were full of youngsters) - we have played three games without us finding the back of the opponents net. Totally unacceptable.

Never sure what unnacceptable means. Unacceptable to who and if you aren't accepting it even though it's happened what are you going to do about it. It isn't ideal, and it's a bit freakish for us, it isn't unacceptable though.