Norwich post match thread

We made really hard work of that! Norwich played, essentially, 5 at the back, as they had 3 centre halves and 2 wing backs, but put everyone behind the ball. They played a very high line when they could, obviously realising that with Sterling on the bench and Bony/Iheanacho up front we didn't have lightning pace to trouble them. Our play was all a bit pedestrian, lots of passes but limited attacking threat, and when we did threaten Bony's finishing was wayward. Great first goal for City and you really couldn't see Norwich getting back into it. Then Hart dropped an absolute bollock. I'm willing to cut him some slack as it's not a regular occurrence, but Christ he really made a proper hash of a not too difficult cross. Thankfully Ruddy returned the favour and we got the winner from the spot.

That today was one of those games we could have dropped points in, as we weren't at our best, but we got the 3 points which was vital. There were issues though, and certain things which we really don't want to be seeing. We were moving the ball too slowly, and it was taking us too long to get bodies into the box. Bony's performance was a concern, yes he was getting some chances, but his all around play wasn't what we need. It was reminiscent of Dzeko on one of his bad days. Pellegrini's decision to take off Iheanacho, rather than Bony, wasn't one I agreed with either. Yaya's reaction to being subbed off, given it was the 92nd minute, and we wanted to bring on a defender to shore things up, was totally unacceptable. The result is all important, not his ego, he really needs to stop being a spoilt bitch at times. Shut up, accept the call, realise the situation in the game. If you're not happy then have a word post match.

Otamendi was excellent today, he's really starting to settle into English football, 100% commitment, really strong in the air, great tackler, good with the ball at his feet, and an excellent goal.
 
Hats off to Ya Ya for a nerveless penalty, and hats off to Otters for the best salmon like bullet header since Mick McCarthy stuck it up the rag's arsehole circa 1986 at Maine Road.

Well said Exeter Blue
 
Looks like Otomendi has bedded in nicely now, chipping in with goals and MOTM performances.
But for a wasteful Bony being too desperate to bulge the net, we would've been looking at another easy win, a win is a win,met can't all be wonderful!
 
I think the 35th minute tribute to Chris Shaw was really moving, very heartfelt and very, very sincere. One can only hope that it brought a pinprick of light into the desperately dark world in which his loved ones find themselves.
 
I find it funny how when Nico first came there were loads on here calling him shit and screaming what a waste of money he was... Haha. Wish those cunts would get off Wilfs back now!
 
Still amassing points and goals through a period of indifferent form.
Top of the league.
3 further points ahead of Chelsea and 2 more on the red shite.
Great performance, Otamendi.
Shit performance by most others but what the fcuk?
Oh and Yaya - fcuk off talking about disrespect, you big girl.
 
Pablo1 said:
I'll ask again. Why have you given Kompany a 3?
It's pissing me off more than the game and the shitty 'Game of War' ad that's popping up every 5 minutes.
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Fucking tell me about it! I wasn't sure if it was just me? What's going on with that?? Can I make it fuck off?
 
It was always going to be a tough game as they had a 5 man back line and then four midfielders sat right in front of them so to get the 3 pts is a really good result. We played with a lot of patience but once we scored i felt we were slightly complacent but we got what we deserved in the end as they just turned up to defend so didn't deserve to get a point and only the absolute however from Hart gave then any hope (though he did redeem himself slightly with the other save from the deflected shot.

ottomendi is looking like an absolute bargain and not just cause of his goal (which was awesome) but his covering of the ever absent Kolorov was immense today and his all around tacking and positional play is awesome. Fantastic in the air for someone who aint that tall (for a centre half). The rest of the team were pretty solid as well though Bony's finishing just isn't unto scratch at present and he needs to step it up big time and soon.
 
Otto's header was fantastic and Fernando was great in the last 10. He is getting better every game
 
De Bruyne doesn't seem anywhere near as affective without Silva. Even with Nasri I think he'd play well, he just needs that little someone to pull the strings for him a bit.
 
My reaction to the Joe Hart mistake:

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