Match Thread | Leyton Orient vs. Man City (08/02/25)

[MCFC1993]

We’re playing Leyton Orient haha

We've been miles the better team, we've had 3 clear cut chances. They've had a worldie from the half way line.

 

[Gaz76]

Dias whilst our best defender needs to go off at half time or we won't see him again for a month

 

[SkyBlueFlux]

Halftime interviews? Nope! Disgraceful idea.

Agree. Absolutely stupid. Always hate it when they try and speak to the manager at half time… but asking a player to take you through his goal? I just had to mute it.

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

You really want McAtee to force his way into the team more but I just don’t think he has it

I also don’t see anything special in O’Reilly, yes he’s out of position but we’re playing with 9 men at the moment

Using Rico to crowd the midfield is a rubbish tactic today (and every day), it is exactly what they want

If mcatee leaves and does well there'll still be City fans saying we didn't give him a chance

 

[stan bowles]

What is the point of Lewis ? Does nothing going forward and constantly exposed when he needs to sure up the right side of the pitch defensively.

 

[mac]

Think that’s them finished 1-4 . Ffs you don’t give an interview at HT amateurs still reckon Foden at least needs to come on and inject pace

That hasn't anything to do with Orient. At least give Orient their dues.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

A chance for Grealish and McAtee to shine. They havn't.

I don’t know what it would take for Grealish to shoot first time.
There is such a reluctance even when it’s tee’d up for him.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Pep could go if we fuck this up

Go where?

 

[vmsuhail]

Early days, but looks like you don't get much for £175m these days...

Early days, young players, Pep system. We know it takes more than a season to know their level. I'm more concerned about what the seniors are doing there.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Pep could go if we fuck this up

Another for match thread bingo.

 

[Alex williams 67]

Feed the goat !!!

 

[PepsFleece]

At least O'Reilly and McAtee are playing though . That's all that matters

Didn't realise mcatee was playing till about 40th min. He keeps getting chances and he's constsntly fluffing them.

 

[Mr HJ]

Tactics same for 2 seasons, it's like watching a game in permanent slow motion.

Yep the Lewis problem, - we have no defence on the right and that is asking a lot of Reiss in his first game. Rico is all over the place and not really doing that much to make us better - a definite tactic that isn't working this year. The one consistent to all our sub par performances seems to be having a right back that wanders everywhere and condenses any space for our creative players to work with. Pep needs to re-think this especially against teams that press and play for the counter attacks.

 

[Dax777]

We've actually been decent. Less so with Gonzo out though :(

 

[Keeper!]

Of course there is, i'm more than happy watching this, in my time i've seen loads worse.
If we lose, we lose, fuck it, things will get better eventually, might take a few seasons though

"If we lose, we lose, fuck it,"

Really?

 

[deano ou812]

Is it only me, but I just don't think Mcatee is that good, he doesn't bring anything to the game.

He’s not involved enough in games to justify being played when he does get the chance ..

 

[chesterbells]

Freak goal on a foul play.

Run of form has not been good to say the least.

You don't just buy a few new players and immediately start hammering opponents and find your form.

Find a spine some of you and grow up.

 

[eyalluvitt]

Pep could go if we fuck this up

Think he will wait till Tuesday night

 

[ID70]

It'll always be a struggle when you've got 3 or 4 players offering absolutely nothing

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Would like to see Divin Mubama brought on. See zero urgency from Jack, he should be showing Pep why he should be getting more game time. He looks like a passenger.

Funny how differently people see the game, to me he looks like the only one trying to find Marmoush in behind and he could have had 2 assists for Bernardo.