Ducado said:wilmslowblue said:Ive completely lost faith in the manager after this display. Pellegrini looked absolutely lost and uncomfortable on the touchline today. We lacked such imagination that the only reason that Wes Brown got motm was because Navas was kicking the ball at his shins throughout the entire second half. Hes come out and said hes happy with our away performances. You could give him the benefit of the doubt and maybe he has a point but it is the manner of our defeats and the narrative of ridiculous bad luck associated with them. I have a general bad feeling at the bottom of my stomach and have come to the conclusion. Combined with how he dealt with Mourinho gate a couple of weeks back that he is an unlucky manager, doesnt really have the class of his predecessor and definately not the man to take this club forward. Maybe we should give Jupp or the General a call?ballinio said:What have you got to offer ?
I hope im proved foolishly wrong
Just had a quick look at your post history, your a strange one I will give you that!
tolmie's hairdoo said:andypandy said:tolmie's hairdoo said:Sober as a judge!
Will bookmark this all the same ;)
Of the 7 players above who are all on borrowed time, Pellegrini chose to play 6 of them?
And therein lies the problem.
Just as Mancini also identified, but had thrown £250m at it.
Pellegrini had few options outside of the personnel available to him today.
I'm shocked blues are surprised we seem to struggle when Kompany, Silva and Fernandinho are not in the team.
Each has a pivotal role. Outside of 12-13 players, the quality is shite.
tolmie's hairdoo said:andypandy said:tolmie's hairdoo said:Sober as a judge!
Will bookmark this all the same ;)
Of the 7 players above who are all on borrowed time, Pellegrini chose to play 6 of them?
And therein lies the problem.
Just as Mancini also identified, but had thrown £250m at it.
Pellegrini had few options outside of the personnel available to him today.
I'm shocked blues are surprised we seem to struggle when Kompany, Silva and Fernandinho are not in the team.
Each has a pivotal role. Outside of 12-13 players, the quality is shite.
There was no need to roatate the fullbacks or at least play Richards ahead of Zabs.tolmie's hairdoo said:andypandy said:tolmie's hairdoo said:Sober as a judge!
Will bookmark this all the same ;)
Of the 7 players above who are all on borrowed time, Pellegrini chose to play 6 of them?
And therein lies the problem.
Just as Mancini also identified, but had thrown £250m at it.
Pellegrini had few options outside of the personnel available to him today.
I'm shocked blues are surprised we seem to struggle when Kompany, Silva and Fernandinho are not in the team.
Each has a pivotal role. Outside of 12-13 players, the quality is shite.
Is that criticism fair? Would you really take Yaya Toure off? I agree he had a poor game, but without Silva and Fernandinho where was the killer pass, surge going to come fromGray said:I am 100% with you - starts with 2 fullbacks who can't defend and a midfielder who would not even get into a Championship team and lets them stroll about for 45 minutes without any purpose or aggression. Leaves Yaya on the pitch when he was having one of his frequent can't be arsed days and just sits on the bench chatting to his pal - where is his desire and passion?wilmslowblue said:Ive completely lost faith in the manager after this display. Pellegrini looked absolutely lost and uncomfortable on the touchline today. We lacked such imagination that the only reason that Wes Brown got motm was because Navas was kicking the ball at his shins throughout the entire second half. Hes come out and said hes happy with our away performances. You could give him the benefit of the doubt and maybe he has a point but it is the manner of our defeats and the narrative of ridiculous bad luck associated with them. I have a general bad feeling at the bottom of my stomach and have come to the conclusion. Combined with how he dealt with Mourinho gate a couple of weeks back that he is an unlucky manager, doesnt really have the class of his predecessor and definately not the man to take this club forward. Maybe we should give Jupp or the General a call?
I hope im proved foolishly wrong
robbieh said:tolmie's hairdoo said:If some are now suggesting messrs Moyes, Rodgers, AVB, Pochetino are better than Pellegrini, then where to begin?
This title race is WIDE open, adding to the hysteria and frustrations, as we are using previous campaigns as the barometer.
Come the end of December, we will be in that top three and right in the mix.
Thankfully, the transfer window will be open and we'll be busier than most, getting rid of the deadwood frauds who have stolen a living for too long.
Pellegrini will get what he wants after qualifying for next stage of Champs League.
Do think he and we would have been better served keeping Barry for his final year.
Dzeko, Richards, Lescott, Milner, Hart, Kolarov, Garcia, all on borrowed time.
We will be champions.
You sound like a desperate man repeating a mantra so that your wishes come true.
By the way 4 of these deadwoods are English. so where does that leave us re the homegrown quota? And by the way if Pellegrini is as you suggest being let down by useless players why were you so vehement in your opinion that Mancini was underachieving?
Do agree with you re Barry.
Barry is totally out of his depth now. Way too slow. Kolo was also a squad player no more.andypandy said:tolmie's hairdoo said:andypandy said:Of the 7 players above who are all on borrowed time, Pellegrini chose to play 6 of them?
And therein lies the problem.
Just as Mancini also identified, but had thrown £250m at it.
Pellegrini had few options outside of the personnel available to him today.
I'm shocked blues are surprised we seem to struggle when Kompany, Silva and Fernandinho are not in the team.
Each has a pivotal role. Outside of 12-13 players, the quality is shite.
Dont agree with the "few options" today.
He could and should have started with Zab at full back.
Either Rodwell or Milner in central midfiled in place of Garcia.
Started with Navas.
And if only 12-13 players quality why let Barry and Kolo leave??
I admire your optimism TH but things are starting to worry us.
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tolmie's hairdoo said:robbieh said:tolmie's hairdoo said:If some are now suggesting messrs Moyes, Rodgers, AVB, Pochetino are better than Pellegrini, then where to begin?
This title race is WIDE open, adding to the hysteria and frustrations, as we are using previous campaigns as the barometer.
Come the end of December, we will be in that top three and right in the mix.
Thankfully, the transfer window will be open and we'll be busier than most, getting rid of the deadwood frauds who have stolen a living for too long.
Pellegrini will get what he wants after qualifying for next stage of Champs League.
Do think he and we would have been better served keeping Barry for his final year.
Dzeko, Richards, Lescott, Milner, Hart, Kolarov, Garcia, all on borrowed time.
We will be champions.
You sound like a desperate man repeating a mantra so that your wishes come true.
By the way 4 of these deadwoods are English. so where does that leave us re the homegrown quota? And by the way if Pellegrini is as you suggest being let down by useless players why were you so vehement in your opinion that Mancini was underachieving?
Do agree with you re Barry.
Our first starting eleven is so superior to any of our rivals, that is why I retain my conviction we will be champions.
As for the English quota, I don't recall Mancini being to fond of them either, Barry, aside?
The English quota is not a City problem, it's an English football problem, players not good enough technically.
We go and get who we can if needs be.
Mancini could not even get the best out of the players he brought in towards the end, he lost the dressing room, and no way back for any manager once that happens.
I have been pretty impressed with the players Pellegrini has brought in/sanctioned.
No great surprises which players continue to get found out.