An End to Terrace/Armchair Managers vs Mancini...

[Bigga]

Can we agree that you don't know what you're talking about, finally??

For absolute weeks now, I have read/ heard you guys bleat on about the team, be it personnel or system. Far too many of you have lamented our manager's approach to the game and the media have simply picked up on the negativity and regurgitated it as gospel for the majority of City fans.

Lots of you have stated how 'negative' Mancini has been, so last night I witnessed a far more attacking unit than I have seen all season. On paper, for sheer attack, the personnel was right. In fact, I remember some clever clogs on this very site wishing we would put out such an attack minded team, as they didn't want to win '1-0' every game. Happy now?

I didn't like Yaya in DM mode, but many of you thought he'd be better there. I've never thought Milner and Barry are suited, but many of you would have preferred those two over YT. I never like NdJ out of the team, but lots of you think he 'slows us down'. I don't think Boyata is ready, but many feel he's better than Zabs(I know Zabs is short of match practice). I think it was right that Tévez and Dzeko played, however and that was only part of the team that had potential.

Anyway, as we saw, Yaya couldn't drive the team on, nor really control the mid flow as he was too deep. Milner, although industrious, went walkies all over. And Barry...? Well, the less said, the better.

The anti-Mancini brigade got their team and it was a disaster, so I suggest you let the man do his job, in his way as he sees fit. It's worked so far, boring as you may think, as it reflects RM's tactical mind. Last night's team was as far away from RM as I've ever seen.

I doubt you will see a team, like that, again this season or next.

 

[Mancrobbo]

Mancini won't be picking the team next year

 

[svennis pennis]

So what you are saying is, you are right and many are wrong?

Your the ultimate armchair manager.

That team last night was the pits. I was stunned that Silva was rested so that Dzeko could be shoe horned into the team. Roberto made the decisions. I dont think a single true City supporter would of wanted to see Silva and De Jong on the bench. Mancini is fucking clueless beyond belief.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Can we agree that you don't know what you're talking about, finally??

I've been watching City for over 40 years and know shite when I see it.

Can we agree that people will stop defending the indefensible?

 

[Any1aBlue]

Can we agree that you don't know what you're talking about, finally??

For absolute weeks now, I have read/ heard you guys bleat on about the team, be it personnel or system. Far too many of you have lamented our manager's approach to the game and the media have simply picked up on the negativity and regurgitated it as gospel for the majority of City fans.

Lots of you have stated how 'negative' Mancini has been, so last night I witnessed a far more attacking unit than I have seen all season. On paper, for sheer attack, the personnel was right. In fact, I remember some clever clogs on this very site wishing we would put out such an attack minded team, as they didn't want to win '1-0' every game. Happy now?

I didn't like Yaya in DM mode, but many of you thought he'd be better there. I've never thought Milner and Barry are suited, but many of you would have preferred those two over YT. I never like NdJ out of the team, but lots of you think he 'slows us down'. I don't think Boyata is ready, but many feel he's better than Zabs(I know Zabs is short of match practice). I think it was right that Tévez and Dzeko played, however and that was only part of the team that had potential.

Anyway, as we saw, Yaya couldn't drive the team on, nor really control the mid flow as he was too deep. Milner, although industrious, went walkies all over. And Barry...? Well, the less said, the better.

The anti-Mancini brigade got their team and it was a disaster, so I suggest you let the man do his job, in his way as he sees fit. It's worked so far, boring as you may think, as it reflects RM's tactical mind. Last night's team was as far away from RM as I've ever seen.

I doubt you will see a team, like that, again this season or next.

I'll stand up and reply to this as one of those you are referring to: I pay a lot of money to watch MY Club (52yrs) and I have a right to say how I feel about how its being run.
The Team dont play as a 'Team' - they clearly dont like the manager and how he asks them to play. Maybe they dont understand it - his tactics certainly baffle me.
The Manager has constantly played x3 holding midfield players (not even Stoke do that!).
He buys a centre forward but has not made provision for this by having anyone who can cross a ball - then admits it.
He gets rid of Bellamy whilst bringing in Balotelli (need I say more?).

Oh hell - the list goes on and on and on................The problem last night summed up the entire Season. One winger to supply TWO centre forwards. No link between midfield and attack. Gareth Barry. No team ethic. Sideways football. Players looking bewildered, clueless and ruderless. Having some ability but unable to use it.

The truth hurts pal, maybe you dont like it but there it is and I for one dont want more of it next Season and I wont stop asking questions about how MY Club is being run....................

 

[Bigga]

So what you are saying is, you are right and many are wrong?

Your the ultimate armchair manager.

That team last night was the pits. I was stunned that Silva was rested so that Dzeko could be shoe horned into the team. Roberto made the decisions. I dont think a single true City supporter would of wanted to see Silva and De Jong on the bench. Mancini is fucking clueless beyond belief.

I'm not sure why you think I'm the 'ultimate armchair manager' as I don't critique the team before it's played. I can the see the merit of why he chose certain players during and after the game. If I do criticise it's against the players and not the system or the manager.

As for Tévez, it was correct to play him where he played him. That's his natural position. He would have needed a strike partner(again which many have clamoured for) up against so many tall defenders. You are telling me you would have played Silva and Tévez, instead?? That would have been silly.

And a 'true' supporter would be happy with our progress and not bleat on about the manner of how we're doing it!!

They'd rather we sprint before we've crawled, even!

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

So what you are saying is, you are right and many are wrong?

Your the ultimate armchair manager.

That team last night was the pits. I was stunned that Silva was rested so that Dzeko could be shoe horned into the team. Roberto made the decisions. I dont think a single true City supporter would of wanted to see Silva and De Jong on the bench. Mancini is fucking clueless beyond belief.

Hyperbole does not help anyone's case. I think that Mancini rested those players in the hope that it wouldn't seriously weaken the team and that those chosen would put in a professional performance. It didn't happen. Mancini has accepted the blame but the players have to hold up their hands and admit to a crap show.

 

[Bigga]

Can we agree that you don't know what you're talking about, finally??

For absolute weeks now, I have read/ heard you guys bleat on about the team, be it personnel or system. Far too many of you have lamented our manager's approach to the game and the media have simply picked up on the negativity and regurgitated it as gospel for the majority of City fans.

Lots of you have stated how 'negative' Mancini has been, so last night I witnessed a far more attacking unit than I have seen all season. On paper, for sheer attack, the personnel was right. In fact, I remember some clever clogs on this very site wishing we would put out such an attack minded team, as they didn't want to win '1-0' every game. Happy now?

I didn't like Yaya in DM mode, but many of you thought he'd be better there. I've never thought Milner and Barry are suited, but many of you would have preferred those two over YT. I never like NdJ out of the team, but lots of you think he 'slows us down'. I don't think Boyata is ready, but many feel he's better than Zabs(I know Zabs is short of match practice). I think it was right that Tévez and Dzeko played, however and that was only part of the team that had potential.

Anyway, as we saw, Yaya couldn't drive the team on, nor really control the mid flow as he was too deep. Milner, although industrious, went walkies all over. And Barry...? Well, the less said, the better.

The anti-Mancini brigade got their team and it was a disaster, so I suggest you let the man do his job, in his way as he sees fit. It's worked so far, boring as you may think, as it reflects RM's tactical mind. Last night's team was as far away from RM as I've ever seen.

I doubt you will see a team, like that, again this season or next.

I'll stand up and reply to this as one of those you are referring to: I pay a lot of money to watch MY Club (52yrs) and I have a right to say how I feel about how its being run.
The Team dont play as a 'Team' - they clearly dont like the manager and how he asks them to play. Maybe they dont understand it - his tactics certainly baffle me.
The Manager has constantly played x3 holding midfield players (not even Stoke do that!).
He buys a centre forward but has not made provision for this by having anyone who can cross a ball - then admits it.
He gets rid of Bellamy whilst bringing in Balotelli (need I say more?).

Oh hell - the list goes on and on and on................The problem last night summed up the entire Season. One winger to supply TWO centre forwards. No link between midfield and attack. Gareth Barry. No team ethic. Sideways football. Players looking bewildered, clueless and ruderless. Having some ability but unable to use it.

The truth hurts pal, maybe you dont like it but there it is and I for one dont want more of it next Season and I wont stop asking questions about how MY Club is being run....................

And the problem being that Mancini didn't play '3 holding midfielders'. He played one; Yaya. A centre forward as in Edin Dzeko? No crossers of the ball as in Kolarov and the 'consistent' Adam Johnson?? Do you mean the injury prone 'tear-them-apart' Bellamy who's scored about 5 goals, this season, in a lower division??


You should read/ have a point before having a pop.

 

[allan harper]

Why did he need to rest those players they've not played for over a week !

Please don't say it's because we have a Semi final on Saturday, surly top 4 is the priority.

 

[Mancrobbo]

I'll stand up and reply to this as one of those you are referring to: I pay a lot of money to watch MY Club (52yrs) and I have a right to say how I feel about how its being run.
The Team dont play as a 'Team' - they clearly dont like the manager and how he asks them to play. Maybe they dont understand it - his tactics certainly baffle me.
The Manager has constantly played x3 holding midfield players (not even Stoke do that!).
He buys a centre forward but has not made provision for this by having anyone who can cross a ball - then admits it.
He gets rid of Bellamy whilst bringing in Balotelli (need I say more?).

Oh hell - the list goes on and on and on................The problem last night summed up the entire Season. One winger to supply TWO centre forwards. No link between midfield and attack. Gareth Barry. No team ethic. Sideways football. Players looking bewildered, clueless and ruderless. Having some ability but unable to use it.

The truth hurts pal, maybe you dont like it but there it is and I for one dont want more of it next Season and I wont stop asking questions about how MY Club is being run....................

And the problem being that Mancini didn't play '3 holding midfielders'. He played one; Yaya. A centre forward as in Edin Dzeko? No crossers of the ball as in Kolarov and the 'consistent' Adam Johnson?? Do you mean the injury prone 'tear-them-apart' Bellamy who's scored about 5 goals, this season, in a lower division??


You should read/ have a point before having a pop.

Bellamy was our best player behind Tevez last year and would have given us some much needed pace and width this year.

Mancini allowed personal differences to get in the way and that is bad management.