Derby Pre Match thread

[Tricky_Trev]

I hope Yaya doesn't play too advanced. He's not a good number 10. Should play level with Fernandinho with Fernando behind them. But we rarely do it that way!

 

[Bluemanc100]

Demi and Cabalero played against Spurs. However, petty much the same set-up and team that produced our worst performance of the season.

Aided and abetted by Wank Officiating

 

[malg]

As ratboy has said many times do whatever it takes to win and they will

Couldn't agree more. Sterling needs to run his fucking socks off today, and need oxygen at 90 mins - he needs a good game that lad, just to get his confidence back.

Both Ferns need to be huge, as the Rag midfield looks good.

Vinny needs to return to his imperious best.

KdB to prove he's the only player on the pitch worth £50m+.

Bony to bully their defence.

But above all else, 100% commitment from all, leave fuck all on the pitch except broken, tearful Rags.



Still shitting it though.......

 

[come-on-barney]

Think the manager is taking a huge gamble dropping Mangala - really big call and therefore he will either deserve the plaudits or the criticism depending on the outcome.

 

[Manc in London]

Wasn't helped when the linesmen totally fcuk up two big decisions....

Fair point but we were poor and we folded like a pack of cards against a team who are poor offensively.

 

[Pam]

Why no Navas, ffs. And fucking Mangala. MP is losing it. I hope to be wrong.

 

[cleavers]

Sterling needs to run his fucking socks off today, and need oxygen at 90 mins - he needs a good game that lad, just to get his confidence back.

Yeah he badly needs to improve on last weeks hat trick.

 

[nickafc]

Man u 0 Man City 3

Good luck City

 

[hihosilva]

Happy with the selection. Navas a little unlucky not to start.

 

[5948947]

Bony needs to step up today. Score vital goal like balotelli/ dzeko before him

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

stop getting nervous and let smash these red bastards : 0 )

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Give it a rest. Vinnie has been equally as cuplable of doing that in the past.

True, has been, but Otamendi looks so rash in all his games so far.
Allow me a pre-match flap.

 

[malg]

Yeah he badly needs to improve on last weeks hat trick.

He does.

 

[Utter bobbins]

Why no Navas, ffs. And fucking Mangala. MP is losing it. I hope to be wrong.

Do you know if they are both fully fit

 

[deano ou812]

Yeah he badly needs to improve on last weeks hat trick.

Hahaha yeah better get four today ....

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Not sure about Otamendi over Mangala but overall we look a lot more solid on paper, with a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1. Their midfield is the only part of their team that worries me so that line-up seems to make some sense. A draw is good enough to take us back to the top so I'd take that with a couple of decent games to follow.

 

[Blueband Brother]

A different but solid looking line up. Pushing Yaya forward and bringing Fernando in is a conservative but correct decision and allows Yaya Toure to do his damage in advanced positions without being distracted by the space he leaves in behind and his capability to track back and cover up. Fernando has played well when given the opportunity and I am sure he and the rest of the team will be fired up for the derby. Kompany in, which is very important as the defense is still the deciding factor in our games and Kompany's experience and organizational abilities will be important in this game. Kompany also plays very well against them lot and his role today cannot be overemphasized. De Bryune and Sterling will also want to impress in their first Manchester derby.

Man Utd team on paper looks strong but their strength so far has been managing to find ways to win without being particularly impressive. It is going to be a close contest and we have to stay solid defensively so as not give away any cheap goals. Shame Silva could not make it, I was half expecting or hoping for the major suprise but it is good that he takes time to recover in the context of the season.

This is going to be a big game for Bony, he has to be sharp and efficient when chances fall to him. Navas perhaps does not deserve to be dropped but it is what it is and he will be involved sometime in the match. This is going to be a tough contest.Our players have to be organized, energetic,passionate and solid at the back. The goal will be to win this match. Fight, compete and get the win!!!.

 

[Mancity1980]

Yeah he badly needs to improve on last weeks hat trick.

you beat me to it with that reply!

 

[Manc in London]

I hope Yaya doesn't play too advanced. He's not a good number 10. Should play level with Fernandinho with Fernando behind them. But we rarely do it that way!

My view too

 

[remember arthur mann]

Why no Navas, ffs. And fucking Mangala. MP is losing it. I hope to be wrong.

Could rue that !