Sevilla (H) - Wed 2nd Nov, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Manc in London]

Jibbed out tonight. Didn't fancy driving from Staffordshire to Manchester in this with Vertigo to watch the reserves! Well done everyone who's going

I think I am looking forward to this more than other CL matches we have played because the reserves are playing.

 

[Pedestrian]

Like it. Have to remember most of our best kids tht might have played in this are on season long loans. He's played the kids that can hack it at this level. My only gripe is that looks like Palmer likely playing in the middle, I see his future as a wide man, doesn't have the tenacity or bite to play in Central midfield, I'd like to see him on the wing for 90 minutes in a game where we're not already coasting and see what he can do. I'm sure he will do fine in the middle if he plays there but it's not his future.

Anyway, good team, about to get soaked, a win will make iy worthwhile. hoping plenty of players up for it trying to impress, a decent number of these will get 2 chances this week before the world cup to stake a claim to be more involved in the second half of the season, want to see them make the most of their opportunity.

Maybe Phils playing centra?

 

[kippaxwarrior]

And he still hasn't found what he's looking for...View attachment 59832

You sure it's the real Bono? There's a lot of imposters about ...

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Decent team, but look at the artillery on that bench! It's insane.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Just driven past the crash site of the tram down the side of ASDA. Looked pretty messy, so doubt any trams will get through before kickoff.

Ones to Ashton seem to be running ok though.

 

[DruntBlunt]

Why the fuck is foden playing. He said he's knackered yet starts him in a dead game. Ridiculous decision

That's the spirit. No reason to wait for the match thread.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Maybe Phils playing centra?

I suspect they both are with gundo holding mahrez and Grealish either side.

 

[blueparrot]

Hate to say i told you so

You said it would be a strong side, I’d say thats a fair way off a strong side. Good enough to win probably, but not certainty, nowhere near as strong as we could field.

 

[mat]

Bono in goal for the opposition. They are hoping that gives them the edge...

 

[thanatos]

Grealish or Palmer in the midfield?

 

[mat]

Starting with 10. Were taking the piss.

:)

 

[Lavinda Past]

2 keepers on the bench so no room for Borges. Maddening

Mahrez on the pitch and no room for Borges.

Even more maddening.

 

[jimharri]

One of those "hen's teeth" (rare as) games where I don't give a fuck about the result. More important that some of the fringe lads put in decent performances, and give Fraudi Pep viable options in future games.

 

[cleavers]

I think I am looking forward to this more than other CL matches we have played because the reserves are playing.

Me too, but I can do that with a glass of wine and a nice sofa to lie on.

Decided earlier in the week that I wasn't adding £60 fuel, and £30 food and drink to the price of my ticket, and losing 14(+) hours of my life.

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

Hate to say i told you so

Told me what??
Lewis, Gomez and Palmer all starting. Laporte still needs minutes. Ortega starts.
I'm assuming Mahrez, Grealish and Alvarez are there to work on their playing together - they'll be changed at an appropriate point 45/60 minutes at most
Game is still meaningless

 

[cleavers]

Bono in goal for the opposition. They are hoping that gives them the edge...

We should have borrowed Adam Clayton back for the evening ;-)

 

[Aguerooooooo93:20]

Fills me with pride :-)

 

[kippaxwarrior]

Bono in goal for the opposition. They are hoping that gives them the edge...

Is he better than the real thing?

 

[jimharri]

We should have borrowed Adam Clayton back for the evening ;-)

Nah, that'd have been mission impossible.

 

[cleavers]

It's been a disaster flying out of Cork so getting into Manchester Airport at 7pm. Any idea if there are train delays 'cos hoping that's quicker than a taxi?

Hope you get to watch it after that journey.