19 | Julian Alvarez - 2023/24

[blueparrot]

Move over over and make room Jack the loonies have a new target. Can’t believe how many shit players we have in our squad. Must mean Pep is more of a genius then I realised.

 

[Lavinda Past]

Move over over and make room Jack the loonies have a new target. Can’t believe how many shit players we have in our squad. Must mean Pep is more of a genius then I realised.

He's not a 'new target', and he's not shit. He's just another decent player who isn't living up to the hype that surrounds a team like City.

We've got a few in the squad who, in reality, are a long way from 'elite' level. There's nothing wrong with fans expressing their personal opinions on a football forum.

It's the same at every club. Expectation is too high for some fans, and some others need to take off their club tinted specs.

 

[blueparrot]

He's not a 'new target', and he's not shit. He's just another decent player who isn't living up to the hype that surrounds a team like City.

We've got a few in the squad who, in reality, are a long way from 'elite' level. There's nothing wrong with fans expressing their personal opinions on a football forum.

It's the same at every club. Expectation is too high for some fans, and some others need to take off their club tinted specs.

We seem to have quite a few in our squad some posters think aren’t good enough.one look at our league position, our cup final, even our C/L performances, our 28 game unbeaten run, none of which are hype nor do they require blue tinted specs ,but they are real life fact. all that tells me most of these opinions can only be wrong, because non of this is possible without a squad of very good top class players,doing exactly what’s asked of them.

 

[Bluewars II]

We've seen it all before with Jesus. Not good enough. Time to cash in while his World Cup stock is still in people's memories.

Jesus was better.

 

[Lavinda Past]

Jesus was better.

Jesus is a diving, cheating twat. Always was always will be.

 

[Blue Bogey]

Move over over and make room Jack the loonies have a new target. Can’t believe how many shit players we have in our squad. Must mean Pep is more of a genius then I realised.

I think there is a term for this “punching above our weight.” Well done Pep how do you do it with such a rag and bone team? ;)

 

[Fordyboy46]

I reckon he could be a surprise departure this summer after a relatively poor season. Never looks like scoring even though he works his arse off, need a lot more from him

 

[David Silva]

2022–23	Premier League	31	9	5	3	2	1	10[f]	3	1[g]	1	49	17
2023–24	Premier League	31	8	5	1	1	0	7[f]	5	4[h]	2	48	16

Huge drop-off from last season.

More minutes in those appearances this year too I think for a similar return.

I thought he started the season pretty well and also was good during Haaland’s injury.

The pair of them have been in poor form since Haaland returned though which is weird.

 

[Metal Biker]

He's young, he's tired, he's in and out of the team so he's bound to be inconsistant in his performances.

Yes, he can be frustrating to watch when he misses chances but he clearly is a talented player we should be nurturing, not lambasting. Confidence can make or break a players performances, personally I think we've attracted a sect of impatient, entitled and vitriolic 'supporters' who seem to think chasing TWO treble achievements back to back is the norm for these players.

Doku was getting shit for a while, but he's turned it around and is a favourite again. Haaland and Alvarez will do the same.

 

[upb78]

He's young, he's tired, he's in and out of the team so he's bound to be inconsistant in his performances.

Yes, he can be frustrating to watch when he misses chances but he clearly is a talented player we should be nurturing, not lambasting. Confidence can make or break a players performances, personally I think we've attracted a sect of impatient, entitled and vitriolic 'supporters' who seem to think chasing TWO treble achievements back to back is the norm for these players.

Doku was getting shit for a while, but he's turned it around and is a favourite again. Haaland and Alvarez will do the same.

I actually haven't seen him miss more than 1 or 2 clear chances this whole time, he's barely getting any service, he's struggling with other facets in my opinion.

 

[Keeper!]

Jesus was better.

*ollocks, Alvarez if a far better player and striker, he's just running on fumes, constant football in the last 3 years.

He needs a long summer break and he will be back.

 

[Bluewars II]

Jesus is a diving, cheating twat. Always was always will be.

Alvarez has a trampoline touch and non-existent link up play.

 

[Sibierskii]

Sadly hasn’t kicked on and as mentioned could very well fetch a few quid - Ferran Torres-esque. Those wild erratic swings at goal drive me mad

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

He's still time to create his moment , before the season's out.
It's all hands to the pump now and everyone will need to produce an epic performance, if we're going to lift both trophies.

 

[Lavinda Past]

Alvarez has a trampoline touch and non-existent link up play.

All about levels. Neither Jesus nor Alvarez are top quality players. They've not been anywhere near as good for City as Alvaro Negredo was. Both have been hyped beyond belief.

 

[Haaland94]

Top!

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

He started the season brilliantly, but had to step in when others were injured. For me he is a huge upgrade from Jesus, who has been average at best since he left. He just needs a summer break and will come good again next season.

 

[Haaland94]

He started the season brilliantly, but had to step in when others were injured. For me he is a huge upgrade from Jesus, who has been average at best since he left. He just needs a summer break and will come good again next season.

Needs to be played more in his position as well, or needs more time learning the new position. Brilliant young player and we are lucky to have him.

 

[Jonas.shaffer]

I have no doubt that this thread will be filled with criticism, but I thought he was quitely fantastic as he usually is,

 

[Haaland94]

I don't understand some fans. This guy is one of the best young footballers in the world. Full stop. There is a reason Pep plays him all over the pitch out of position all the time. He believes he is good enough to get it anywhere eventually. He is, although I prefer him as a striker as it is. 30 G+A (every 111 mins) and a lot of it out of position this season.