City v CSKA Moscow Pre Match Discussion Thread

[BlueTG]

Looking forward to this, hope we put in a decent turnout as we could all but secure our progression from the group, although understand why a lot can not make it. Come on you Blues!!

 

[The Wizard]

Same team that played Norwich for me, cannot wait!

Come on City

 

[Blue Note]

Heard they are bringing 500. Does anyone know how many we took to their place?

 

[kun]

Pantilimon
Richards Demichelis Nastasic Kolarov
Yaya Fernandinho
Milner Aguero Silva
Negredo

Hart, Zabaleta, Lescott, Garcia, Nasri, Navas, Dzeko

3-1 City

Aguero, Aguero, Milner

 

[FredTilson]

Therefore, reserve teams after Tuesday.

Dont' win and draws mean extra coefficient points? If it takes us to a higher pot for next season, it might be beneficial.

 

[levets]

Just hope all you that sit in the south stand and sections around the away fans have a safe evening. Expecting a heavy police presence and also not expecting the cska fans to be overly well behaved. I'm attending but thankfully won't be anywhere near them

Stay safe blues

You are not serious surely?

212 crew will sort out any pesky ruskies if need be.

 

[SiMCFC]

Well after me not bothering as I was pissed off with the pricing situation last time... Just had a phonecall from a table holder offering me a seat/meal in the Chairmans Club so looks like I am going after all, let's see how the rich live!

 

[adrianr]

Therefore, reserve teams after Tuesday.

Dont' win and draws mean extra coefficient points? If it takes us to a higher pot for next season, it might be beneficial.

More points and more money. It's beneficial for us to win every game left, even Bayern, and even if we still don't top the group. Though I wouldn't put it past this City side to squeak past CSKA and Plzen, then twat Bayern 5-1 in Munich.

 

[jollylescott]

There are so many benefits to be gained by winning this game.

There is the immediate financial gains, in terms of prize money.

Then there is the spin-off of being a part of one of the biggest stages in world club football. This alone brings more recognition, more credibility and hopefully more fans world wide who are excited to watch the brand of football City can produce.

Also it brings reward and kudos to our owners. This to me is very important. They have been incredible in terms of their commitment to the club. If for no other reason I want us to win this game for them. Progress in this competition puts us amongst the high fliers. This is where we should be, and in my opinion will be.

Finally I want this particular victory for the fans and players. Lifelong City fans have been through so much. To watch their team finally advance into the next round is a well deserved reward both for players and fans.

 

[oakiecokie]

There are so many benefits to be gained by winning this game.

There is the immediate financial gains, in terms of prize money.

Then there is the spin-off of being a part of one of the biggest stages in world club football. This alone brings more recognition, more credibility and hopefully more fans world wide who are excited to watch the brand of football City can produce.

Also it brings reward and kudos to our owners. This to me is very important. They have been incredible in terms of their commitment to the club. If for no other reason I want us to win this game for them. Progress in this competition puts us amongst the high fliers. This is where we should be, and in my opinion will be.

Finally I want this particular victory for the fans and players. Lifelong City fans have been through so much. To watch their team finally advance into the next round is a well deserved reward both for players and fans.

I remember the first time around in 1968 with a certain Mr Alison telling one and all that we`d "frighten Europe" or something similar.Very bad night in Turkey !!

 

[Krieng_Thai OSC]

Heard they are bringing 500. Does anyone know how many we took to their place?

Allocation is 800 seats but we go around 450

 

[Tricky_Trev]

We should win, but it'll be far more difficult than some people might be expecting. This game is boom or bust for CSKA. Lose and they're out. So i think they'll be on it.

 

[Mike N]

We should win, but it'll be far more difficult than some people might be expecting. This game is boom or bust for CSKA. Lose and they're out. So i think they'll be on it.

Glad they need to win, should ensure we approach it the right way.

 

[Bluep*ss]

There are so many benefits to be gained by winning this game.

There is the immediate financial gains, in terms of prize money.

Then there is the spin-off of being a part of one of the biggest stages in world club football. This alone brings more recognition, more credibility and hopefully more fans world wide who are excited to watch the brand of football City can produce.

Also it brings reward and kudos to our owners. This to me is very important. They have been incredible in terms of their commitment to the club. If for no other reason I want us to win this game for them. Progress in this competition puts us amongst the high fliers. This is where we should be, and in my opinion will be.

Finally I want this particular victory for the fans and players. Lifelong City fans have been through so much. To watch their team finally advance into the next round is a well deserved reward both for players and fans.

I remember the first time around in 1968 with a certain Mr Alison telling one and all that we`d "frighten Europe" or something similar.Very bad night in Turkey !!

Well remember that. All pumped up for our "First Night" in Europe. Fenerbache at home - Maine Road jumping -
score 0-0. Second leg away City score first -Young - then we let in 2. Still we went on to win FA cup in 1969 - again Nelly

 

[aguero93:20]

Assuming we beat CSKA Moscow and then pick up the 1 point to make certain against either Victoria Plzen and/or Bayern Munchen. As this will put us 2nd in the group who would you like to be drawn against, bearing in mind that we will be drawn against a team that finishes 1st in their group, and we can't be drawn against an English side.

Real Madrid, overrated, their defence is shakier than ours and still can't believe we only took 1 point off them last year. unfinished business for both the club and pellegrini

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Assuming we beat CSKA Moscow and then pick up the 1 point to make certain against either Victoria Plzen and/or Bayern Munchen. As this will put us 2nd in the group who would you like to be drawn against, bearing in mind that we will be drawn against a team that finishes 1st in their group, and we can't be drawn against an English side.

Real Madrid, overrated, their defence is shakier than ours and still can't believe we only took 1 point off them last year. unfinished business for both the club and pellegrini

I think we would have a sniff but they would still be favourites.

I would give us a 50/50 chance against anyone but Barca. I think they would beat us and of course in latter rounds Bayern who are different level to us at the moment.

 

[aguero93:20]

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After all the racist chants I think he'll personally want to destroy CSKA on the pitch !!

Get him a free kick opportunity and it's alsmost as sure a thing as a penalty. He is that good

I. like. that. team. :D
gonna put a few quid on yaya getting his first hat trick for city tomorrow actually, when he does it in my daydreams he has a balotelli style t shirt under his jersey saying 'who's the monkey now?!'

 

[Super David Silva 21]

Wright, Vinny and Jovinov all out.

Jovinov out for 3 weeeks.

 

[aguero93:20]

Assuming we beat CSKA Moscow and then pick up the 1 point to make certain against either Victoria Plzen and/or Bayern Munchen. As this will put us 2nd in the group who would you like to be drawn against, bearing in mind that we will be drawn against a team that finishes 1st in their group, and we can't be drawn against an English side.

Real Madrid, overrated, their defence is shakier than ours and still can't believe we only took 1 point off them last year. unfinished business for both the club and pellegrini

I think we would have a sniff but they would still be favourites.

I would give us a 50/50 chance against anyone but Barca. I think they would beat us and of course in latter rounds Bayern who are different level to us at the moment.

to be honest the only teams I want to avoid are atleti and dortmund, up for anyone else, including barca, seen them on tv a few times this year and messi looks like he's lost a yard of pace

 

[K-Bo]

Personally, I think the only teams we'd have no chance against are Bayern and Barca. Can't get Bayern. Dortmund I think have looked slightly worse this year, didn't look that good vs Arsenal, lost to Napoli. I reckon we'd have a chance at least.

I kind of want PSG maself.