Fulham (H) - Pre Match Thread

[warringtonblue]

That did cross my mind but given how, in my opinion, we struggled to build up attacks against Newcastle I opted for Gundogen

As for Sane over Bernado, I think Fulham will have a go so his pace in the break could be a great weapon. Also, he needs games and a home game to Fulham seems a pretty good place to start

I thought V Newcastle, we looked much better when Bernardo came on

 

[Easy]

......................Ederson
..Walker...Otamendi...Laporte..Mendy
.................Fernandinho
..........Gundogan....D.Silva
....Mahrez.......Aguero.......Sterling

Otamendi finally gets a start, he’s been training with Laporte these two weeks so it’s time. Another game to bed Mahrez in.

Delph and Sane a few days later vs Lyon please. With Bernardo in midfield. Now is the time to make use of this wonderful squad.

 

[Withnail]

Fulham like to play football which will suit City. Mitrovic is a threat in the air, so like others have suggested possibly a first game for Oto. Any update on Raheem's back injury?

 

[decmancity]

Stones and Laporte, keep the partnership going. Stones needed to keep the build up coming from the back. I can understand potentially Kompany or Stones to battle Mitrovic but I think Stones needs to play.

 

[Blue Hefner]

I thought V Newcastle, we looked much better when Bernardo came on

He couldn’t have looked much worse than Marhrez, to be fair. I thought Gundogen gave us much needed control in midfield

It’s a coin toss but for a home game V a team we should beat pretty comfortably, Sane and Gundogen could get some much needed confidence

 

[worsleyweb]

HELLO Manchester!
My son and I are coming over from America to see the game! staying near the train station....can/should we walk to the game? goto the stadium tour Friday? places to eat/drink...........general info.....thx

Walk in to Piccadilly gardens and you may see some locals playing a game of musical statues. A really popular past time.

Hoping for a nice routine 3-0. Aguero Hatrick.

 

[Vienna_70]

I thought V Newcastle, we looked much better when Bernardo came on

Bernie has been one of the players of the season so far.

His close control is almost on a par with his namesake's and he is going to be a star for Manchester City for many years to come, IMHO.

 

[malg]

1 - 1. Perchance ?

Yep. Well definitely score, but our dodgy defence will concede.

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Yep. Well definitely score, but our dodgy defence will concede.

I have a feeling that a lot of people have forgotten your superstition from last year. I was never comfy until I saw your predictions.

 

[asahartford1]

HELLO Manchester!
My son and I are coming over from America to see the game! staying near the train station....can/should we walk to the game? goto the stadium tour Friday? places to eat/drink...........general info.....thx

Do not go to the museum of football it is very poor.
Central library, exchange theatre, Printworks,Northern quarter, Chinese quarter (for a buffet).
The canal walk to the ground is a bit like the river walk in San Antonio.
Mary d,s pub near the ground is a traditional boozer.

 

[GX Blue]

As much as ten minutes left?
You supreme optimist.
More like five for me!

Annoys me how people think its game over, when say, like we are 2-0 up, still 20 min to go, and all i'm thinking is if they get one lucky goal from a corner or a free kick its gonna be 2-2 this in the end. The 3rd goal is always a huge relief for me in general, then i just clock watch or hope for a 4th, then i really can then start to relax and enjoy the game haha!

 

[Grassland Blue]

Do not go to the museum of football it is very poor.
Central library, exchange theatre, Printworks,Northern quarter, Chinese quarter (for a buffet).
The canal walk to the ground is a bit like the river walk in San Antonio.
Mary d,s pub near the ground is a traditional boozer.

The Townley is better.

 

[whp.blue]

The Townley is better.

Yep Mary d's is a shot home.
Fish and chips is a must. Chippy right opposite the ground.
If you want to try a curry get a taxi on Friday to the curry mile just around the corner from Maine Rd. Most of our fans will have been there area is a bit rough but some great curries. Bit of a right of passage.
Enjoy the game.
Ps don't forget your coat.

 

[Bug88]

All good info.....keep it coming...thx!

 

[worsleyweb]

Do not go to the museum of football it is very poor.
Central library, exchange theatre, Printworks,Northern quarter, Chinese quarter (for a buffet).
The canal walk to the ground is a bit like the river walk in San Antonio.
Mary d,s pub near the ground is a traditional boozer.

Harsh on the football museum!

 

[asahartford1]

Harsh on the football museum!

The main issue for me is that they have attemted to fill a building to big for the exhibits. This means it is half full of tosh and tack. Not an ideal venue either.
I would like to see a purpose built venue at the home of modern football -)

 

[Blue Til Death]

The Townley is better.

Too packed in there these days, Corner shop is better

 

[blueparrot]

HELLO Manchester!
My son and I are coming over from America to see the game! staying near the train station....can/should we walk to the game? goto the stadium tour Friday? places to eat/drink...........general info.....thx

Quite a few regulars will disagree, but as a visitor I'd get there in time to sit around City Square for a bit ( weather permitting). A bit of music, interviews soak up a bit of the area filling up with city fans. Food isn't cheap ( probably isn't around stadiums in the States either) but you can get a bite to eat and a drink.
Edit see some advising the pubs, depends how old your son is of course.

 

[Bug88]

Gotta do a pub...........hes old enough.....)

 

[asahartford1]

Quite a few regulars will disagree, but as a visitor I'd get there in time to sit around City Square for a bit ( weather permitting). A bit of music, interviews soak up a bit of the area filling up with city fans. Food isn't cheap ( probably isn't around stadiums in the States either) but you can get a bite to eat and a drink.
Edit see some advising the pubs, depends how old your son is of course.

Mrs asa is going Saturday, she will badger me for City square, I will sneak off to the squash club for a couple.