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[jim tolmies perm]

We are officially shit again, I do miss the Swales era..
We never win at home and we never win away...

 

[burning blue soul]

I will be going out in disguise for the next few weeks

Haha! Unlucky, mate :)

 

[ProofMCFC]

Not sure where you’re getting these observations from. Mental issues?
After winning consecutive 4 PL titles just after the treble, there are bound to be tired players who take some time to be motivated. I understand that.
Rodri & Bobb’s injuries could NOT be foreseen & no top player would have come knowing they would not get in the team in Rodri’s position. However- the situation is different now IMHO & we SHOULD buy a top replacement in January & it would be up to Rodri to fight for his place.

City fans aren’t known as entitled fans so let’s stop pretending we know what our owners & Pep are thinking

The rumours of 3 players

Not sure where you’re getting these observations from. Mental issues?
After winning consecutive 4 PL titles just after the treble, there are bound to be tired players who take some time to be motivated. I understand that.
Rodri & Bobb’s injuries could NOT be foreseen & no top player would have come knowing they would not get in the team in Rodri’s position. However- the situation is different now IMHO & we SHOULD buy a top replacement in January & it would be up to Rodri to fight for his place.

City fans aren’t known as entitled fans so let’s stop pretending we know what our owners & Pep are thinking

plenty of city fans knew Rodri was going to be injured at some point, have to disagree with you there, the length of which we couldn’t of planned for. Like I said no plan in place. It doesn’t make me entitled when I point that out.

 

[blue44]

Pep kinda messed up by not playing the kids but it is what it is.

Defense was going to be an issue. Gvardiol had a knock last game, Akanji didn't play last game because of a knock, Walker has been out for a while and Ake has had a start/stop season with niggles. Stones/Dias out and Lewis needed a rest. Maybe a Simpson-Pusey could have done better than the unfit defenders? Idk.

A Rodri would have helped by shielding the back 4 but he isn't here and neither Gundo or Kova can provide that level of physicality and presence.

Haaland seemed to pick up something in the first half and he's playing like he's already running on fumes.

Not enough goal threats or playmakers on the pitch. Look leggy without physicality.

Will need to be up for the Sporting and especially Brighton match. Get to the international break and hopefully get healthy/fit. Everyone is upset with the effort but it is still just the first loss in the league (I know some of the wins have been unconvincing but wins nonetheless).

get back to your anniversary.

 

[Kippax77]

We had to lose a league game at some point, today was the day.

Still, that doesn't change the fact it was poor. Clearly a blend of some players looking like they're rapidly in decline, others like Foden looking out of sorts and injuries.

Once we get some players back fit we'll be OK, so I wouldn't panic.

There's a few like Gundo, Walker and Bernado that haven't got a great deal left to offer us. Might sound harsh on Bernie, but he's been pretty mediocre since the treble and looks like he might be on the slide.

I like to see the running stats of Bernardo.
The lad never stops.
I don't think he's on the slide at all.
Foden's form so far is more worrying for me.
It seems a world away from his brilliant best of last season.
But like alot in our squad I just think they're knackered with all the games over the last few years

 

[bluedreamer]

Come on guys
Stop moaning
It will be ok
Get behind the team and trust Pep

Ha ha you’re right, we’ll over it.
But it’s good to moan, it’s part of the grieving process

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Early days yet but this could be an average season by our high standards. It happens and if it does we can't complain, it feels like the end of an era.

That may be. But if it is, there's one thing I'll trust, because this club is now so incredibly well run: it'll be the beginning of another, pretty shortly. Maybe not as glorious — how could it be? — but still pretty bloody good.

 

[MCFCFanTX]

get back to your anniversary.

Since you're so interested. Done with the anniversary brunch. It went really well. Now I have some time to kill before dinner.

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

Haha! Unlucky, mate :)

It’s OK, still have the Hallowe’en costumes

 

[grim up north]

I watch football with my eyes- not a stat sheet.

Blimey