Bournemouth (A) - Sun 30th Mar, 16:30 | FA Cup | Pre-Match Thread

[OntarioBlue]

Because he's done at the top level. Stubborn as Pep is, even a blind man can see that.

A complete waste of talent.

I think you mean a complete waste of money

 

[bitterblue78]

Is Nico injured ??

Not playing because he aint over 65

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

I guess at the moment that's probably the strongest side we can put out. Unfortunately it's too old and slow in key areas but hey ho who knows? If Foden, Kev and Gundogan can somehow turn back the clock we could win it.

No midfield (with any pace), no width. I hope Pep proves us all wrong but it looks very risky.

 

[Keeper!]

And still no Bobb. He was reported to be back in training this week, wasn't he? When he can't even get on the bench today, you'd have to think he's unlikely to feature in the remaining games this season.

Messi has asked him to give him some one on one coaching ;)

 

[jimharri]

Save it for the match day thread

No need; there'll be plenty doom-mongers on there.

 

[super_city_si]

I guess at the moment that's probably the strongest side we can put out. Unfortunately it's too old and slow in key areas but hey ho who knows? If Foden, Kev and Gundogan can somehow turn back the clock we could win it.

Nowhere near strongest team. Theres 4 players on the bench who are stronger than 4 of the starters. Unless they’re injured but then why are they on the bench?

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

We brought in some midfield bite to cover Rodders and then glue him to the bench. Midfield looks pedestrian but I trust we'll get the job done.

Glued to the bench? It's the first game he's been fit for and not started.

 

[Streetsweeper]

Man, the match thread is gonna be like the fall of Saigon.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Clocks went forward.


;-)

So is the match over or we haven't even kicked off yet?

 

[Leighcitizen 8]

Too old, no width and no pace.

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

Well....

Kovacic and Gundogan in midfield and Nunes at RB.

Deary me.

Going out for a meal at half 4 for mother's day with misses and kids.
Not sure if I want to see any of the game or not

 

[wolviedinho]

Pep must have some master plan that we all can’t fucking see.

Overrun all game. Great

 

[super_city_si]

If you think that midfield is capable of even taking the game to half -time then I'd love to have a bit of what you're drinking.

 

[Gray]

If I could turn back time.

 

[Blue and still suffering]

I am not saying anything about the line up, maybe it will be different this time!

I admire your optimism.

 

[jimharri]

Grealish is 100% finished

You'd have to think so. When he can't get in the XI today, but Gundogan can.

 

[Keeper!]

Man, the match thread is gonna be like the fall of Saigon.

 

[christened at st marks]

Playing again Wed made his choice, fuck those that driven across the country

 

[Blue and true]

I think you mean a complete waste of money

And that. We've had 6 months of quality from him. Txiki didn't often err, but this was a colossal misjudgement.

 

[Blumers Bloomers]

I always like to keep the faith but trying my patience to the max with that line up!

Especially against a team full of pace and energy

Let’s hope Pep proves us all wrong but fearing god the worst

Could be worse, I could have had a 12 hour round trip to watch it in person as well!