De Jong (Merged)

[LoveCity]

Re: De Jong last night..

So who was breaking up play today in the absence of Needless Nigel?

No wonder we have so many fans of the Invisible Man, he was our defensive midfielder today while QPR laughed at the non-challenges approaching our goal.

And yet Mancini decided he didnt need to play him and didnt

What was he doing resting him??

Its lucky you know more than Bobby maybe you should pop roung the Eithad and give your CV in

Ah yes, the generic "You should be manager because Mancini didn't do what you said...!" patronizing response, the perfect discussion evasion.

Perhaps Bobby expected QPR to park the bus, thus packing the bench with attacking talent, hence the "tactical decision"?

Are you saying we might not have been better off with NDJ today while our midfield... didn't seem to exist? Neither Barry or Yaya was able to stop them, it was like a Hughes match that we were lucky to win because of a couple of players who can make a difference out of nowhere.

If Mancini was happy with that defensive display (and that includes midfielders) I'll eat my hat. He was worried enough to throw on Kolo and have three centre halfs.

 

[intheknow!]

Re: De Jong last night..

Does anyone know what's happening with De Jong? Why was he not even on the bench? Has something happened behind the scenes with him? I wonder if it's anything to do with him wanting an improved contract, I mean FFS he's one of our main players pay him the same as the others, we need to keep him.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Re: De Jong last night..

If Mancini was happy with that defensive display (and that includes midfielders) I'll eat my hat. He was worried enough to throw on Kolo and have three centre halfs.

Mancini does this all the time, and it is how Savic has been getting 10 minutes here and there. What it does is provide REAL cover for the full backs, who are usually knackered after bombing down field for 80 minutes! In effect, it is like putting on a DM who can head the ball, as when we are in possession, we push the FBs forward, the CBs go wide (about the 18 yard box width) and the DM slides back into the hole.

I'm pretty sure he will NOT have been happy with the defense of the high ball into the box, but it may well be that Dave Watson was the last CB we had who scared forwards who wanted to jump for the ball in the box!!

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

Re: De Jong last night..

So who was breaking up play today in the absence of Needless Nigel?

No wonder we have so many fans of the Invisible Man, he was our defensive midfielder today while QPR laughed at the non-challenges approaching our goal.

And yet Mancini decided he didnt need to play him and didnt

What was he doing resting him??

Its lucky you know more than Bobby maybe you should pop roung the Eithad and give your CV in

Ah yes, the generic "You should be manager because Mancini didn't do what you said...!" patronizing response, the perfect discussion evasion.

Perhaps Bobby expected QPR to park the bus, thus packing the bench with attacking talent, hence the "tactical decision"?

Are you saying we might not have been better off with NDJ today while our midfield... didn't seem to exist? Neither Barry or Yaya was able to stop them, it was like a Hughes match that we were lucky to win because of a couple of players who can make a difference out of nowhere.

If Mancini was happy with that defensive display (and that includes midfielders) I'll eat my hat. He was worried enough to throw on Kolo and have three centre halfs.

Oh your so knowledgeable how could i argue with that

Of course Mancini wont be happy but maybe you might have to except that we wont win every game by 4. If Mancini thought QPR would sit back i would expect him to sack himself and his match day scouts as they clearly have not done there job. As stupid old me could see that QPR attack at home regardless of the opposistion. Some times it doesnt work out on the day but getting the 3 points is the name of the game and we did that.
I would just like some reality with NDJ sometimes because people like you just think if he was there we would of walked that game even though he has been shite defensivly this season, he has always missed tackles but even for him its alot. Or maybe im totally wrong

 

[taconinja]

Re: De Jong last night..

Actually considering that QPR sat back when they had a two-man advantage against Chelsea I wouldn't have been surprised if they had done so again.

 

[cookster]

Re: De Jong last night..

Hope my source is wrong but I've been told De Jong will be sold due to not accepting a new contract.

My source also said we have already got a replacement in mind.

 

[Nelly's Left Foot]

Re: De Jong last night..

Does anyone know what's happening with De Jong? Why was he not even on the bench? Has something happened behind the scenes with him? I wonder if it's anything to do with him wanting an improved contract, I mean FFS he's one of our main players pay him the same as the others, we need to keep him.

I hope there is nothing going on in the background but who knows. I expect he picked up an injury as Mancini said in a post match interview that Nasri was carrying a knee problem yet he was on the bench.

 

[intheknow!]

Re: De Jong last night..

Hope my source is wrong but I've been told De Jong will be sold due to not accepting a new contract.

My source also said we have already got a replacement in mind.

Noooooooooooooo!

Who will we sell him to? The only clubs that are a 'step up' are Barcelona, Real Madrid & Bayern Munich. Barca have Mascherano so don't need him.

 

[LoveCity]

Re: De Jong last night..

Who is going to pay him more than us? PSG maybe, I don't think he'd go to Anzhi. Dortmund and Napoli wanted him but neither could pay the big wages and Napoli opted for Inler when given a hands-off responce from City.

Still think he will re-sign.

 

[Blumers Bloomers]

Re: De Jong last night..

Hope my source is wrong but I've been told De Jong will be sold due to not accepting a new contract.

My source also said we have already got a replacement in mind.

How decent is your source and who is the replacement?

Why was he not even on the bench today?