We absolutely weren't shite from minute 1, we were well on top in the first half but as usual we can't get a second goal, we were indeed shite in the second half and we saw it against Sporting too, this team at the moment just can't cope physically and can't last 90 minutes, it can't even last 60, injuries of course are a big reason why but it's not the only one, it just looks like everyone out there gets gassed after the first half and that's not good enough.
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Cant see it, unlike us, Dippers have numerous proper goalscorers from defence to attack so they dont even need to play well as they will usually score a few each gameAn unlikely Villa win will soothe my pain
Stoned Rose
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But unfortunately age has caught up and his "athletic" ability has gone..
Think of Tyson.
You still wouldn't want a dig off him at 80 years old but he'd have 0 athletic ability in movement.
He needs to move on.
I wouldn’t want anyone to twat me when I’m 80.
nellyonthewing
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Nunes likes this!That's OK then. We'll only play 45 minutes in future.
Mad_fer_it
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Put it thus way, with a depleted squad that includes injuries to the current Balon D'or winner and the best creative midfielder in premier league history. Combine that with a team that has had a relentless schedule that has been WAY more brutal than any other team by a fucking mile, if we get pipped to the title, it won't be because they've been exceptional, it'll be because we've sub standard.
Can someone tell pep it's for us as well as other teams?Hate that 5 subs rule.
stan bowles
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Brighton's manager is younger than 1/3 of our squad.
micky_blue
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Having seen many lows with City, our current predicament is only a blip, and I support them regardless. That said, ok, we have many injuries at present, but our main problem (IMO) is with squad refreshment, replenishment, upgrades.
Our star players are ageing or have a history of injuries.
Injuries: Stones, Ake, KDB, Walker etc have missed many games over the last few seasons.
Recruitment: who have we bought in the last two seasons that improve the Squad? Gvardiol definitely, all the others may have potential, Doku and Savinho but other signings have been poor. Sorry for Nunez but I think he is garbage
Academy players: Lewis is not a defender, good player but can’t defend…. I could go on but most aren’t ready
Haaland: currently best striker in the world, however we do not play to his strengths, he must be so frustrated
Grealish: what is going on there is anyone’s guess
Hopefully we can recruit better in the future but I’m not sure it will start in January
Our star players are ageing or have a history of injuries.
Injuries: Stones, Ake, KDB, Walker etc have missed many games over the last few seasons.
Recruitment: who have we bought in the last two seasons that improve the Squad? Gvardiol definitely, all the others may have potential, Doku and Savinho but other signings have been poor. Sorry for Nunez but I think he is garbage
Academy players: Lewis is not a defender, good player but can’t defend…. I could go on but most aren’t ready
Haaland: currently best striker in the world, however we do not play to his strengths, he must be so frustrated
Grealish: what is going on there is anyone’s guess
Hopefully we can recruit better in the future but I’m not sure it will start in January
Oh well time to switch our attention to the ladies Trent…Excellent. You and your type of "support" will not be missed.
ChicagoBlue
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Seeing the comments so far, it feels like a silver lining us needed in this particular dark cloud, so I’ll give it a shot.
Thought that for the first 35 minutes, bar the odd wobble, we were in our game, moving the ball well, keeping Haaland engaged and looking very dangerous, even though we weren’t making their keeper work too hard.
Beyond that sliver of silver, it was a very dark cloud that we have watched build for much of the season so far.
They grew into the game thereafter in the first half after they’d figured out how to get through the press, and took our weak underbelly to the sword…that being a porous DEFENSIVE midfield and a back line that was asking for the killer through ball to beat them.
It is clear that some are past the cut and thrust of a Premier League midfield/defensive tussle, some are not quite World Club Champions calibre, and some are just not able to perform without a supporting cast that allows their game to flourish.
That said, with a fully fit squad, and given that first half an hour or so, we can beat anybody!
Once again, though, Ederson kept us in a game we were dominating in all aspects except the important one: Goals!
Haaland looked for it, fought hard for his goal, dropped in as a great outlet and helped feed the midfield…but barely got a sniff of a goal in the second half.
The problem are plain for all to see, but we are going to have to work through them with the best of what we can put on the field. The only problem now is that some of that “best” once were, but their time has come and gone.
Let’s hope the break has come at the right time for all concerned and that the long-term damage is not so great it cannot be addressed, if not fully rectified, by the end of January.
We need strength, stamina and youth to add to the full field Rondo, because we have players who appear great at it in the 6 x 6 box, but less well in the 120 x 100 yard box they’re asked to play in during games!
The media will have a field day, esp depending on other results this weekend, but I’d still rather be in our place than that of the vast majority of teams!
Thought that for the first 35 minutes, bar the odd wobble, we were in our game, moving the ball well, keeping Haaland engaged and looking very dangerous, even though we weren’t making their keeper work too hard.
Beyond that sliver of silver, it was a very dark cloud that we have watched build for much of the season so far.
They grew into the game thereafter in the first half after they’d figured out how to get through the press, and took our weak underbelly to the sword…that being a porous DEFENSIVE midfield and a back line that was asking for the killer through ball to beat them.
It is clear that some are past the cut and thrust of a Premier League midfield/defensive tussle, some are not quite World Club Champions calibre, and some are just not able to perform without a supporting cast that allows their game to flourish.
That said, with a fully fit squad, and given that first half an hour or so, we can beat anybody!
Once again, though, Ederson kept us in a game we were dominating in all aspects except the important one: Goals!
Haaland looked for it, fought hard for his goal, dropped in as a great outlet and helped feed the midfield…but barely got a sniff of a goal in the second half.
The problem are plain for all to see, but we are going to have to work through them with the best of what we can put on the field. The only problem now is that some of that “best” once were, but their time has come and gone.
Let’s hope the break has come at the right time for all concerned and that the long-term damage is not so great it cannot be addressed, if not fully rectified, by the end of January.
We need strength, stamina and youth to add to the full field Rondo, because we have players who appear great at it in the 6 x 6 box, but less well in the 120 x 100 yard box they’re asked to play in during games!
The media will have a field day, esp depending on other results this weekend, but I’d still rather be in our place than that of the vast majority of teams!