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FC Basel V Manchester City - Post-Match Thread
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80s Shorts
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I must be honest and say what a wonderful result, but I have seen us play better away.Thats taking nothing away form a great performance,but at times we became a bit sloppy and we could have been punished.
However,we also were guilty of some poor finishing and bad final passing,but WOW as a team performance that was a wonderful result.[/QUOT
It'll be fucking empty.
andyhinch
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I'm know though out the civilised word and America for my consoling attributes.Haha, may just have to do that. You can help consol the missus who is from Basel.
oakiecokie
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Yes.I wasn1`t trying to be negative in my thoughts,just merely saying that with a bit more thoughtfulness at times we really could have seen them off 0 -5 or even 0-6,but then at times I`m too much of a perfectionist.We could all find small faults if we wanted, but Compared to this time last year we've improved all over the pitch, especially defence, and the team spirit has never been higher. Other CL teams will dread drawing us in the next round. We should fear no one as we can beat anyone in top gear.
As you say the team spirit is wonderful and that was confirmed by Vinnie in his match day analysis.
FogBlueInSanFran
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Seems there's zero discussion.
Is Kompany rusty or finished. His partnership with Otta or the progression towards Stones and Laporte. Is Mendy enough without quality backup as Delph isn't up to it.
These are the sorts of interesting discussions that could be had when talking about trying to improve after tonights performance when anybody can see that Basel could easily have had three goals. Instead it ends up a farcical discussion.
Ah well.
Why have a discussion with someone who has already made up his mind that our defense is shite because we "almost" gave up goals in a Champions League match we won away FOUR TO FUCKING NIL?
See, the way it works is, the team that scores the most goals in an actual match -- not the hypothetical one you appear to want to discuss -- wins.
If you want to start a Post-Hypothetical-Match-I-Made-Up-In-My-Head Where-City-Lose-To-Basel thread, be my guest. My prediction: it'll have one post in it.
oakiecokie
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Oh I say !!
Does make you wonder how United lost to them doesn't it? Because we've just smashed them while barely getting out of third gear, while using the game as a training excerise for players returning from injury. Shame they didn't get Shaktar in this round so we could see how it would have gone if the tides were turned
super_city_si
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Sergio's. It was like Sergio from 4 years ago, he used to regularly bang one in the corner from 20yards. Showed how on form he is right now
steviemc
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I so enjoyed the situation in my local pub tonight. The Rag fans were sat right in front of the screens to watch the City game. How bizarrre? I first thought that they were hoping for a City loss, however they stayed right until the end. Obviously they were mesmerised by exquisite football. How the tide has turned - karma is a beautiful thing!
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It seems @80s Shorts, @BigOscar, I, and a few others warmed up the crowd for you—we have been making the same point but didn’t get the same reception.Yes.I wasn1`t trying to be negative in my thoughts,just merely saying that with a bit more thoughtfulness at times we really could have seen them off 0 -5 or even 0-6,but then at times I`m too much of a perfectionist.
As you say the team spirit is wonderful and that was confirmed by Vinnie in his match day analysis.
It’s all in the delivery and you’ve got it. ;-)
Come on then...I think it’s because we are so used to having to defend ourselves against the rags jibes but they seem to be rather quiet these days. Can’t think why!Outside now.
cleavers
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Yep.Gundogan’s second.
Pure class!
jimmygrimblesboots
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You are either a very sensitive soul or have had a sense of humor by pass , personally i belong to the Botch it and Leg it fraternity , that perfection lark isnt all its cracked up to be :) smiley added this time.Not sure where the venom is coming from, mate. I was just commenting on us being brilliant but still having room for improvement, as Pep has said many times. This profession reference was just to say I’ve found that mentality helpful, as I am sure you have in what you do, perfect world or not.
FogBlueInSanFran
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Does make you wonder how United lost to them doesn't it? Because we've just smashed them while barely getting out of third gear, while using the game as a training excerise for players returning from injury. Shame they didn't get Shaktar in this round so we could see how it would have gone if the tides were turned
I don't wonder too much. They were frightened of us, and they weren't of United, like most everyone else.
To be fair, I thought we were well out of third gear. Our ball movement was very quick. Looks like we knew their keeper was sluggish off his spot given that we scored from distance four times.
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That wasn’t Kompany’s view. A drop in intensity would lose the frame of mind that carries them through to each subsequent game.It was 4-0 with a 2nd leg at home still to play, against a team notorious for poor performances and heavy defeats away from home. It’s not like we were taking a major risk by dropping the intensity to conserve energy. So fucking what if we concede, as long as we qualify for the next round the job is done. It was the perfect time to let the players chill and relax.
oakiecokie
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Well that makes a fucking change SB. ;)It seems @80s Shorts, @BigOscar, I, and a few others warmed up the crowd for you—we have been making the same point but didn’t get the same reception.
It’s all in the delivery and you’ve got it. ;-)
No absolutely delighted with not only the result but how the rest of Europe must now perceive us as genuine contenders after a result like that
steviemc
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Nail...on..head.Why have a discussion with someone who has already made up his mind that our defense is shite because we "almost" gave up goals in a Champions League match we won away FOUR TO FUCKING NIL?
See, the way it works is, the team that scores the most goals in an actual match -- not the hypothetical one you appear to want to discuss -- wins.
If you want to start a Post-Hypothetical-Match-I-Made-Up-In-My-Head Where-City-Lose-To-Basel thread, be my guest. My prediction: it'll have one post in it.
Thank you!
80s Shorts
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Why have a discussion with someone who has already made up his mind that our defense is shite because we "almost" gave up goals in a Champions League match we won away FOUR TO FUCKING NIL?
See, the way it works is, the team that scores the most goals in an actual match -- not the hypothetical one you appear to want to discuss -- wins.
If you want to start a Post-Hypothetical-Match-I-Made-Up-In-My-Head Where-City-Lose-To-Basel thread, be my guest. My prediction: it'll have one post in it.
Who said "our defense is shite" ?