“City in crisis”

[The Norfolk Blue]

Totally agree, it's beyond ridiculous how quickly large numbers of "fans" have turned on so many members of the team with such personal attacks. Welcome to the modern world it seems. Can't even blame Gen Z as most seem to be from an age where they should know better..

Not really, this is the Social Media age, when in the past we aired our views in the pub afterwards following the latest horror show, nowadays its done on Forum's like this.

Just Typical City innit?

 

[Bluearmy]

The only rational explanation for me is that Rodri's injury has exposed a number of weaknesses that were already there, and they've since been magnified, especially as we now lose the ball more often in silly positions.

I always suspected that one day Ederson would prove to be a liability but equally not having a single orthodox Left Back, (despite chasing Cucurella a couple of summers ago) is now beginning to bite without Rodri's presence.

Walker and De Bruyne were both showing signs of ageing last season, but it didn't matter because Foden was scoring so many goals. Now he's not scoring any.

Plus what's the point of buying the most prolific goalscorer in world football if we're not even trying to play to his strengths with pace down the flanks and the ball whipped across?


I'm not sure if that constitutes a crisis, but after Villa we've got a run of supposedly winnable matches that will surely provide the answer.

Great post… the left back situation has been poor for 7 years. We’ve not had a left back of any note since Clichy left I dont think. Bizarre!

As you say the warning signs were there when Rodri missed games in previous seasons we looked average. Well that has come home to roost now big time!!

 

[The Norfolk Blue]

That was the worst season i can remember. Although getting relegated as champions in the 30s was probably Citys worst ever season.
For me the good times can't exist without the bad times. Otherwise we have the monotony of sameness.
City have always given us ups and downs from grown men crying in the Kippax as the threat of relegation became reality against Luton (sadly i was there) to the ecstasy of QPR (sadly i wasn't there).
Yes i'm gutted by yesterday, particularly as the missus is a red, but like so many older fans, i have the perspective that this isn't actually that bad.
The clubs infrastructure is amazing. The plans for the future are amazing. Recent success has been amazing.
I have faith that we won't get relegated!
I have faith that at the end of each and every season the club will review the season thoroughly and take appropriate steps, and for me at least, that doesn't include getting rid of the best manager the club has ever had mid season as some seem to want. Well maybe not want but some at least are entertaining the idea.

Definitely not want, but I sense his mental state from the intensity of 8 great years on the bounce maybe getting to him and could result in a breakdown .... this worries me immensely.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

The thing that's bugging me is that not one player is having a really good season. Normally when teams struggle you will still get at least 3 or 4 players who are still playing well. I suppose there's an argument Dias is still playing well, but other than him?

 

[Lord Blue]

Definitely not want, but I sense his mental state from the intensity of 8 great years on the bounce maybe getting to him and could result in a breakdown .... this worries me immensely.

i wouldn't let it worry you too much. enjoy christmas with a local bred turkey.
if it gets too much for him, he'll walk. he won't need to be pushed and he won't get pushed. he would walk.
if he's up for the challenge he'll fight on. he'll get all the support from within that he needs.
one thing is for sure, the man is a genius.
personally i think it's down to the injuries combined with an aging squad. something that will surely be remedied next summer if not before.

 

[Matt Diablo]

Good post but I also think these charges have limited the club regards signings.

Whilst bringing Ilkay back was seen as a great signing, it also showed to me that the board were being cautious, just in case something serious happens.

Hence why we never let KDB, Bernardo, Kyle, Ederson go and replaced them with newer versions.

The Premier League, lead by certain clubs, have done their job in stunting City's continued progress.

Hopefully these charges will be gone by next season.

Suck this season up and watch City regroup, replace and respond next season.

Never thought it was a great signing. Knew it would be a disaster

 

[Scaring Europe to Death]

Good post but I also think these charges have limited the club regards signings.

Whilst bringing Ilkay back was seen as a great signing, it also showed to me that the board were being cautious, just in case something serious happens.

Hence why we never let KDB, Bernardo, Kyle, Ederson go and replaced them with newer versions.

The Premier League, lead by certain clubs, have done their job in stunting City's continued progress.

Hopefully these charges will be gone by next season.

Suck this season up and watch City regroup, replace and respond next season.

I fully agree, but I'm also mindful that the previous summer we bought Gvardiol, Nunez and Doku, to replace Laporte, Palmer and Mahrez.
We can't blame that on the charges especially when considering the fees involved

The next summer transfer window has got to be so much better.

 

[doobyedoobye]

Not really, this is the Social Media age, when in the past we aired our views in the pub afterwards following the latest horror show, nowadays its done on Forum's like this.

Just Typical City innit?

That may play a role but it feels pretty grim to me to read such harsh and in some cases vindictive criticism about a team and certain players that have given us so much success and insane joy over recent years..

 

[Mike N]

I blame the utterly crap Oasis shirt! We’ve been terrible since we first wore it. When the winner went in yesterday my eyes were drawn to a blue wearing one, I’m amazed anyone would wear something that looks so naff.

Ditch the crap shirt and we’ll see the Champions rise like a phoenix! Oh and I get adverts for it on Bluemoon all the time!

 

[hilts]

I can't believe there is such negativity in the City are great thre.......

Oh sorry wrong thread. Carry on:-)