City v Arsenal friendly post match thread

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mcfc2607 said:
Any names regarding CB's ric?
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Sadly not. I think the hierarchy at the club have long since stop discussing transfer targets with plebs like me.
 
Eccles Blue said:
Ric said:
Not had the chance to read the thread in its entirety, but can imagine the way it's gone. Those expressing concern are dismissed as hyperbolic idiots, those saying everything is alright ridiculed as happy clappers.

The truth, as always, is somewhere in between.

I always believe you should never read too much into pre-season friendlies; good results don't always suggest a good season, nor do bad results necessarily hint at wider problems. They are ultimately fitness exercises, and the result is often immaterial.

However, there is a bit of concern over the way we're shipping goals at present. Much has been made of Pellegrini's attacking approach, but the high line and pressing we've employed pre-season haven't been a resounding success, it's fair to say. Both Arsenal and Milan before them have cut through our back line with alarming ease at times.

From an attacking point of view, I thought we looked reasonably threatening today. We dominated possession and created chances but the sharpness wasn't there. Both Negredo and Dzeko (as is often the case) seemed to possess a heavy touch, and the final ball was frequently lacking.

Still, I remain positive about the season ahead. It was always going to take time to implement a new style of play, and Pellegrini is an astute manager. I'm sure the defensive lapses will be addressed; expect a senior centre half arriving before the window closes.
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A very thoughtful and insightful posting Ric and I agree with you about being concerned about the goals going in. My main concern however tonight was Vincent Kompany's interview on the OS. 'The team are tired, ............they've had a busy week.' I am sorry but I cannot accept that sort of an excuse from our Captain. If they are tired after 2 matches and an appearance at the City live thing the other night how are they going to cope with a full season with Cup matches, League matches and Champions League matches?

You know, better than most on here Ric, that VK is my hero but toward the end of last season, after the debacle of the FA Cup, he made the same excuse and I don't think it is good enough. These players are paid to be professionals and if they can't be professional and look at their performance in a professional manner and say 'We are sorry, we made a hash of that but we will improve' then why are they turning out? I never thought I would see the day when I was so disappointed in Vincent Kompany.

My half full glass is rapidly emptying!! Not because I don't think we will do well this season, I am sure that this is a wake up call, but because I cannot accept those sort of excuses. I make no comment about the match itself or how we played because I didn't see any of it, just commenting on VK's excuses. Just my humble opinion.

Onwards and upwards with Manchester City. The Boys in Blue never (used to) give in.
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Well leave that to the pellegrini to sort out some of you need to get real we have a new manager new tactics and new players so its a work in progress also do you think the players will give 100 per cent a week before the big kick off i thinknot.relax everyone more players on the way give it til jan then discuss us finishing below liverpool.
 
Haha, everyone expressing any kind of concern is an idiot!

Etc and so on...
 
TheMightyQuinn said:
Definitely the worst day in the clubs history.

Hard to see anything good coming from us this season.

Might have to support Chelsea by October.

Dark days.
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*rofl* I was watching the 50 best moments (or something like that) of the Premier League tonight and what was number 1................ Manchester City winning the Premiership.

I am not despairing, just reflecting really. But then I like to try to be positive without being too optimistic. Hence the glass half full. :-)
 
Eccles Blue said:
TheMightyQuinn said:
Definitely the worst day in the clubs history.

Hard to see anything good coming from us this season.

Might have to support Chelsea by October.

Dark days.
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*rofl* I was watching the 50 best moments (or something like that) of the Premier League tonight and what was number 1................ Manchester City winning the Premiership.

I am not despairing, just reflecting really. But then I like to try to be positive without being too optimistic. Hence the glass half full. :-)
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Your glass is always topped up anyway !!
 
TheMightyQuinn said:
Definitely the worst day in the clubs history.

Hard to see anything good coming from us this season.

Might have to support Chelsea by October.

Dark days.
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Understand your point, but it does seem like everything has to be black and white for some. Is expressing an opinion about how we played today suddenly taboo?!
 
 
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