As a matter of interest was this an American stream? I watched the bbc today but I often watch the US stream and even though they use English commentators and pundits they are embarrassingly balanced compared to the raggy dippery rubbish we are subjected to here.Tbf, on the stream I was watching, the Cheltenham chairman was being interviewed at halftime and he did express gratitude for those that had bought virtual tickets. He went out of his way to mention the City fans who had contributed.
Good, was this prematch on the bbc because I missed that bit.Chairman did
Half timeGood, was this prematch on the bbc because I missed that bit.
Pitch-side interview at half-time, he thanked the City fans for "dipping" in.was this prematch on the bbc because I missed that bit.
Phil should probably have played more often than he has. But he shouldn’t have played anywhere near as often as the media want him to. On balance I would prefer him not to be another Wilshere, Rooney, Gascoigne or Owen, washed up and burned out before he’s 30the city fans wanting foden playing at 17 was being lead by the media just like the sancho army
but foden was not good enough or ready for premier league football just like sancho was not
the german league is no where near the same level as premier league and sancho looked a good player in the first couple of seasons. but i think he as level off a bit and can he reach the next levels foden at right now ?? yes its a hard call but pep is the right manager to call it and stand by what ever he says. if you don't listen and learn from pep advice then like sancho you are gone and moved out
would be good to keep a eye on both over the next 10 years and see and judge what they both have won at club levels
One of the most encouraging things was that we came from behind to win a game, it's not something we do very often. As you say we didn't change how we were playing, and in the end it was a deserved win.In some ways, that last ten minutes or so was the most encouraging I've seen this season.
Don’t be fooled by that, that’s not a zero or the letter O on the blue hoarding, it’s the ball.View attachment 8860
Nowhere near
I was hoping it was his daughter.His ladyship scrubbed up well too. :wink:
I've been saying it for quite a while and it was a surprise to hear Shearer also make the comparison.
Foden is the closest thing I have seen to Gascoigne in any player.
Both had incredible natural talent, glided either way past players, received the ball on the half turn, although Phil has a keener eye for goal inside the penalty box.
Coupled without the demons and fitness issues Gazza always had, that makes Phil destined for a small group of players confined to maybe four or five in the world in the years to come.
He's blooming and you can see it coursing through his veins. There was one guy on that pitch for us yesterday who refused to accept us being knocked out.
Agree, he had a good half and very lucky not to have scoredCannot believe the stick Mendy is getting! He's barely played and he was great in the first half. Should have had a great goal and a great assist
Foden might just be the most naturally gifted English player since Gazza. I said that to the girls when we were watching post match stuff yesterday.
I don't want to get carried away or make too many claims though. We still need to wait and see how he develops and give him time to do so; and, on that score, I think he is in great hands with Pep.
I do think we are into a new phase though in terms of Phil's progression and it's very exciting.
Spot on mate, but I think in ten years time there will be a consensus he is City's greatest-ever player and an England great.
I've been very lucky down the years with my job to have watched some of the greatest players live.
His feet don't even look like they touch the floor.
The biggest thing to note in recent months is his increased upper body strength, he is a strong little bastard and very wiry.
Phil no longer looks like the kid who is undoubtedly talented but just being given a game, he is already leaving some of his more experienced team-mates behind, and I include Sterling and Jesus in that, when it comes to fundamental importance to how this team is now set up.
Phil should probably have played more often than he has. But he shouldn’t have played anywhere near as often as the media want him to. On balance I would prefer him not to be another Wilshere, Rooney, Gascoigne or Owen, washed up and burned out before he’s 30
In some ways, that last ten minutes or so was the most encouraging I've seen this season.
Unlike Marhez that gets knock over by a feather