FA Cup Final - Post Game thread

[xgorton]

Will say it again Doku on from start and cup won.

 

[big gaz]

I think the key ones out of this were Stones, Kev, Foden and then Alvarez. All fucking appalling to be honest and as much as some bad mistakes from others, their general performances totally cost us.

Bad mistakes ;-)
That is being kind willipp:

 

[Wretched Vengeance]

Maybe.
But why weren't the lines shown?

Fair question but you could see from the lines on the grass someone (can't remember who, might have been Stones or Walker) was not in line with the other defenders and one of them was much deeper playing him on.

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

Some right knobheads in here tonight

I'm a regular tbf.

 

[chickaroon]

First goal was daft. Second was criminal, allowing 4 v 3. Where were midfielders

Caught in the wrong positions because Rodri, of all people, gave them the ball back in midfield. We were playing catch up from that point.

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

It did sum our season up somewhat: chances not taken and goals conceded too easily to a team that parks the bus and counter attacks.

I don't think it's "somewhat" - whilst the season has been a success, it summed us up in a nutshell this season.
Pep will freshen things up again for next year, and I'm sure he's already thinking of how to overcome the issues.

 

[come-on-barney]

I feel sorry for our fans who gave up their time and money to see that tripe,

No matter what you read on here, there were a lot of unhappy fans at the stadium today with that no show. It’s not about getting beat, as I had a bad feeling about this on the way down. But all the fans around me were just totally confused why Pep changed a winning side. A lot also thought allowing the players to go on the piss, and not report back until Thursday,
provided the rags team talk.

 

[Nellies left peg]

Getting texts of rags I thought dead… sad cunts, told them to enjoy these rare successes…

So am I from cunts that I didn’t even know had my number, wankers

 

[lazerblue]

And then he gets injured again

he'll play every game in the euros and come back injured

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Both McCoist and Dixon were cunts all game.

Difficult to change the habits of a lifetime .

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Don't downplay the FA cup. It's a prestigious trophy.

Far from it , but if i was going to lose either the title or the FA Cup its a no brainer , was at the Wigan game when we lost under Mancini and that was horrible day , so i feel sorry for all our fans today , they were let down but Pep will be preparing for another tilt next season

 

[AndyP68]

I wouldn't, I'd want both...and I suspect Pep and the team would too

If they there placed that much on it then they’d have been more focussed this week…

 

[Len Rum]

Poor team selection from Pep ( Stones,Doku etc) - shades of brain farts CL2021 and first half vs Villa 2022 final game.
Gifted them the first goal.
Poor finishing from Alvarez.
Unlucky Haaland hit the bar.
We were poor but still the better side. Utd deserved it as the underdogs although they were extremely lucky to even be in the final.
Should not have been out on the lash on Sunday because although it probably didn't make any difference it invites the questions if you lose which of course will now happen.

 

[jimharri]

Fair question but you could see from the lines on the grass someone (can't remember who, might have been Stones or Walker) was not in line with the other defenders and one of them was much deeper playing him on.

Agreed. It's not even open to argument. Officialdom isn't against us in every incident in every game.

 

[bakerdave76]

Quick one if the second Harland penalty would of been scum player would they of got a penalty?

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Both of Haaland's penalty appeals were reviewed and overruled, immediately.
Funny that.

The second one was 100% a penalty , he was hauled to the ground but we cannot blame that for the defeat we were just off the pace with several players well below our very high standards.

 

[Norbert D]

So am I from cunts that I didn’t even know had my number, wankers

The only two rags I have texted and in fairness who have been very complimentary about City previously seem underwhelmed. They know it’s papering over the cracks.

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

Both of Haaland's penalty appeals were reviewed and overruled, immediately.
Funny that.

I wasn’t upset because I wasn’t surprised. The second in particular was ludicrous. A literal NFL tackle.

 

[Vic]

Of course disappointed at that result and performance and we just weren’t our usual slick self.

The desire pep speaks off seemingly was missing today from a few senior players - but I suppose that’s natural.

This summer surely should be the time for a moving of the guard. I can imagine Kompany at Bayern will try and pick stones, Walker and Bernardo which might not be the worst thing in the world.

Savio will be a supremely good signing on the right. I’d love to get in Bruno G from Newcastle as he’s a horrible bastard and would boil loads of piss which I like. Then maybe Frimpong and Braithwaite from Everton and job done.

A refresh is something Pep always says is needed.

Anyway still a great season winning the title and let’s go for 5 next year!

Not exactly bringing in galacticos

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

I feel sorry for our fans who gave up their time and money to see that tripe,

Gave up their time to go the a cup final? Oh how awful. That’s football - you can never gaurantee a win or a performance. We used to dream of getting to cup finals as well