I don't know if I also speak for StockportMackem (I hope I do), but a massive congratulations from this Sunderland supporter for getting to yet another final. it seems as if that competition is made for MCFC. I don't like either of the Merseyside clubs and love it when anyone beats them - but the icing on the cake is to be beat by a club that my own get's on well with in the semi-final of a cup competition.
I was on late's at Nissan this week so I didn't see SSNHQ last night for regular updates (I don't have SkySports). I hear Sergio played very well indeed. Good to see De Bruyne score. Looked as if you weren't going to make it when Barkley scored in 20 minutes. I dare say with a fully fit side the score would have been more dominant?
Well I will have to watch it all again on TV. My impression of the match was that Otamendi had an excellent game.
I don't know if I also speak for StockportMackem (I hope I do), but a massive congratulations from this Sunderland supporter for getting to yet another final. it seems as if that competition is made for MCFC. I don't like either of the Merseyside clubs and love it when anyone beats them - but the icing on the cake is to be beat by a club that my own get's on well with in the semi-final of a cup competition.
I was on late's at Nissan this week so I didn't see SSNHQ last night for regular updates (I don't have SkySports). I hear Sergio played very well indeed. Good to see De Bruyne score. Looked as if you weren't going to make it when Barkley scored in 20 minutes. I dare say with a fully fit side the score would have been more dominant?
Everton fans disgraced themselves last night. Not sure how it ended up, but they were trying to start all kinds of trouble on the main road outside the coach park after the game.The sportsmanship shown by Sunderland fans as we left Wembley two years ago is an enduring happy memory of football as it should be, the sad thing is that no media sources reported it bit it was certainly appreciated by City fans as is your post.
As a complete contrast the media also missed the only thuggishness behaviour I have ever seen at Wembley as United fans were even roughing up children and kids.
Well I will have to watch it all again on TV. My impression of the match was that Otamendi had an excellent game.
Wrong I'm afraid Marvin. He wasn't at his best at all.Well I will have to watch it all again on TV. My impression of the match was that Otamendi had an excellent game.
I think if Kompany gets back those two will be a great partnership.To be fair I watched the game without following on here and was surprised with the bit of stick he was getting. Counted numerous times he won the ball 1 on 1. He just loves a slide tackle but needs to show a bit of common sense on occasion.
Only thing is he doesn't seem to be strong enough on occasions.
He wasn't perfect by any means as his needless diving in before their goal opened up a huge space for Barkley. Still had a lot to do and others were culpable but Ota was utterly brainless committing himself 35 yards out when he was well in front of the rest of the back 4. And he kept going to ground throughout the game. Mostly it came off and it looks great when it did but 4 times out of 5 he has no need to do it.Otamendi was perfect last night. Maybe the public humiliation he got on TV after West Ham benefited us last night. I know Aguero got mom but Otter was a contender
I think if Kompany gets back those two will be a great partnership.
I'm told he was at fault for their goal. I'll have to have a loof at that, but surely he and Demichelis totally bossed their forwards. An area beforehand where EFC might have had the edge.Wrong I'm afraid Marvin. He wasn't at his best at all.
Mate, in the first half his defending was seriously poor. He was dragged out of position so many times at one point I thought he was playing full back. He was indisciplined and not just for the Everton goal. He has so many attributes including fantastic tackling ability but until he stops charging about like a lunatic, falling over and being physically bullied by forwards he will not be a top defender.Otamendi was perfect last night. Maybe the public humiliation he got on TV after West Ham benefited us last night. I know Aguero got mom but Otter was a contender
Wrong I'm afraid Marvin. He wasn't at his best at all.
He does have a tendency to do that. 9 times out of 10 it works as well. There are some players who seem to love a tackleHe wasn't perfect by any means as his needless diving in before their goal opened up a huge space for Barkley. Still had a lot to do and others were culpable but Ota was utterly brainless committing himself 35 yards out when he was well in front of the rest of the back 4. And he kept going to ground throughout the game. Mostly it came off and it looks great when it did but 4 times out of 5 he has no need to do it.
And he kept going to ground throughout the game
I'm told he was at fault for their goal. I'll have to have a loof at that, but surely he and Demichelis totally bossed their forwards. An area beforehand where EFC might have had the edge.
Yeah, he was by no means awful but he certainly wasn't motm material as Marvin was alluding to.Not at his best, but good enough. Lucky Luke ne'er got a sniff!
That's his main fault, he can't stay on his feet. Looks great when he wins the ball, but when he doesn't he's either left in a heap on the floor and we are exposed or he gives away a free kick. I expected more for what we paid.
Interesting. Thanks for the comments.Mate, in the first half his defending was seriously poor. He was dragged out of position so many times at one point I thought he was playing full back. He was indisciplined and not just for the Everton goal. He has so many attributes including fantastic tackling ability but until he stops charging about like a lunatic, falling over and being physically bullied by forwards he will not be a top defender.