Southampton (H) - Sat 18 Sep 15:00 | Pre-Match Thread

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Marvin said:
The gaffe came from someone else..
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No it did not.

Pep caused the issue,intentionally or otherwise,he is completely responsible for perpetuating the myth and for the reaction it has generated.
Of course he is the greatest manager we have had,but that does not absolve him of criticism or warrant his constant protection by some.

Newsflash.....he is human,and he fucks up occasionally......like he did in the Champs final and like he has done here.

Anyway,it needs putting to bed,we need to reverse the damage and reclaim the high ground - rousing renditions of 'we're not really here' along with a severe thrashing for the Saints should see to that.
 
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FantasyIreland said:
Very good player,positionally superb with excellent awareness and vision and while slightly lacking in the agility,speed and mobility area.....he does offer a real physical presence.
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I think he meant whether he has a groin strain (as it looked on Weds) or not, and his longer term injury status.

P.S. Regarding Pep: “ that does not dissolve him of criticism…”
It’s absolve, not dissolve. ;-)
 
Game day!!!!

Buzzing for the match, off for breakfast at 9:30, pint by 10:30 then few more beers before the game. Saturday, 3pm, press loving the so called in-fighting - COME ON!!!!!!!

We’ve got Guardiola, sung all game please
 
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itisrising said:
But what makes him think he needs to say it as if our previous two home games in the PL haven't been well attended? When he says these things in public he has to be aware of what the reaction will be.
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Perhaps he wanted to stir it a little and get CIty fans up for the weekend but hadn't counted on criticism from within?
 
Cant wait for game today ,suns out,happy days
Enjoy it blues,and remember,were the one they all fear!blue army
 
FantasyIreland said:
No it did not.

Pep caused the issue,intentionally or otherwise,he is completely responsible for perpetuating the myth and for the reaction it has generated.
Of course he is the greatest manager we have had,but that does not absolve him of criticism or warrant his constant protection by some.

Newsflash.....he is human,and he fucks up occasionally......like he did in the Champs final and like he has done here.

Anyway,it needs putting to bed,we need to reverse the damage and reclaim the high ground - rousing renditions of 'we're not really here' along with a severe thrashing for the Saints should see to that.
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"I'd like more people to come on Saturday, we need the people. I invite all our people to come Saturday, 3 pm, to watch the game."

That's what he said, and I wish he had not have said it so we didn't have this damaging discussion but I can not say it is a gaffe because I see nothing wrong in what he says. The gaffe comes when a City fan breaks ranks. What the City fan should have said is that City's fanbase is incredibly loyal and growing, and possibly questioned the official attendance.

I agree with your last point. City fans will get their chance today to express their views, and regardless what a few Man Utd fans pretending to be blue on bluemoon say, we all know Pep is going to get a positive response today.

I like that a City coach publically recognises and identifies with City supporters and values them. For once he should do a Klopp and come on the pitch today. That would be my response. To show he appreciates us and to show we appreciate him.
 
under 500 tickets left and they may go today. will be a very good crowd today.
 
Marvin said:
"I'd like more people to come on Saturday, we need the people. I invite all our people to come Saturday, 3 pm, to watch the game."

That's what he said, and I wish he had not have said it so we didn't have this damaging discussion but I can not say it is a gaffe because I see nothing wrong in what he says. The gaffe comes when a City fan breaks ranks. What the City fan should have said is that City's fanbase is incredibly loyal and growing, and possibly questioned the official attendance.

I agree with your last point. City fans will get their chance today to express their views, and regardless what a few Man Utd fans pretending to be blue on bluemoon say, we all know Pep is going to get a positive response today.

I like that a City coach publically recognises and identifies with City supporters and values them. For once he should do a Klopp and come on the pitch today. That would be my response. To show he appreciates us and to show we appreciate him.
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In isolation,and if the myth didn't exist and/or wasnt the go to source for maximum impact when belittling our club/support......then i would agree that such a plea isn't a big deal - unfortunately that isn't the case and his words very much were.
I dont know if you watched the interview after the game,but Pep was very much criticising our lack of attendance and support - despite what he said yesterday and the backtracking.
 
TINY said:
I would’ve been so disappointed had you not sent that. Thank you.
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it was a beautiful cross from yourself to be fair and an open goal. to be fair i have been going to the same barber for that long i dont have to say what i want i just say hello and he cracks on. have a great day fella.
 
Marvin said:
"I'd like more people to come on Saturday, we need the people. I invite all our people to come Saturday, 3 pm, to watch the game."

That's what he said, and I wish he had not have said it so we didn't have this damaging discussion but I can not say it is a gaffe because I see nothing wrong in what he says. The gaffe comes when a City fan breaks ranks. What the City fan should have said is that City's fanbase is incredibly loyal and growing, and possibly questioned the official attendance.

I agree with your last point. City fans will get their chance today to express their views, and regardless what a few Man Utd fans pretending to be blue on bluemoon say, we all know Pep is going to get a positive response today.

I like that a City coach publically recognises and identifies with City supporters and values them. For once he should do a Klopp and come on the pitch today. That would be my response. To show he appreciates us and to show we appreciate him.
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Might work better that if 20,000 didn’t leave early.
 
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