Bournemouth (A) | PL | Post Match Thread

[blue ranger]

This was always going to be a tough game on a small tight pitch. Overall I thought we were pretty good. Liked having the 4 CB’s again. The only issue for me was the subs by Pep. Each one lost us some control in the match.

 

[Sheik Battle and Goal]

We’ve been poor in every game since Haaland came back. Against bang average teams. We don’t control the game anywhere near as well when he plays.
I fear the worst against Liverpool and Arsenal.
We’ve got Brighton, Villa and Spurs after that.
Something needs to change.

Those teams won’t park the bus like the dross we have been playing recently. I prefer those sorts of games where there will be more space and hopefully gaps to exploit.

 

[spiny]

Three points. They were allowed to kick and push and cheat at will.

I thought the ref was poor allowing the constant kicking, pushing and going through the player. It was the Bournemouth tactic especially in the second half because they got away with Sunday League tactics to disrupt City.

Pep praised the players because they won and their behaviour despite frustrations over the refereeing. Remember in spite of losing some of our best players through transfer and injury, having the shortest summer break and already playing the most games this season, City are still competing for 3 major trophies.

 

[Alexia_Ko]

We clearly have nothing on the bench . Look at the energy they introduced to run us ragged. Our Summer window is proving to be a shocker.

We had a good bench but the players on the pitch were awful

 

[give it to gordon]

Nice away day, great day out. Thought it odd that a steward was checking tickets on the front row. 10 minutes of the match left and he started checking tickets !

Anyway first half was great second half not so. Grass seemed long !

Bournemouth got away with alot pushing. Refs seem to be allowing alot more pushing since Christmas.

Not sure about the subs Doku has fallen of a cliff really needed Grealish to hold onto the ball. Doku kept losing the ball hopefully he will find his form again soon

Anyway I watch the game back later

 

[IronsideKozuch]

Its never been about subs in this game, its all been about tiredness. We were out of fuel second half, easily noticeable. We had chances first half and that was the plan. We dominated them first half. Could have been easily 2/3 up.

Grealish just came back from injury, so was unavailable unless really neccessary. Haaland was obvious sub, hes been not longer there last 10 minutes. Doku or Alvarez would not do it too much on their own, they need team around and normal City was not much longer there due to tiredness.

Great that City players have much more mental strenght than many populists coach-specialists hear, because otherwise I would be worried.

 

[Roachy]

Those teams won’t park the bus like the dross we have been playing recently. I prefer those sorts of games where there will be more space and hopefully gaps to exploit.

To be fair Bournemouth gave it a good go in that 2nd half and certainly didn't sit back. We didn't capitalise on the available space anywhere near enough.

 

[Sheik Battle and Goal]

To be fair Bournemouth gave it a good go in that 2nd half and certainly didn't sit back. We didn't capitalise on the available space anywhere near enough.

Yes I was thinking more about Everton and Brentford. 11 men in their own box trying to not get hammered in case goal difference sends them down.
Playing the teams coming up on bigger pitches should suit us. Games I’m looking forward to .

 

[chaddblue]

Oh and before I forget.
This prick on from sky sports way off the mark again.

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I’m pretty sure this bellend is a scouser. Explains a lot some of his odd predictions where city are concerned

 

[KS55]

Yet again won while not really firing. We will need to step up in next few fixtures, but the midfield worries me. As someone posted earlier we really miss Gundog. We need to increase tempo and take the game positively to the oppo. I would rather we went down all guns blazing than drew through conservative play while the dippers and the tarquins won. Give it a go, Pep. No disgrace in not winning four in a row; you can’t win them all.
Phil and Stones generally playing well.