Juventus (N) - Thu 26th June, 20:00 | CWC | Pre-Match Thread

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

To be honest pal it’s been shit, morning of day 2 thought I was having heart attack. Took to hospital and they gave me a diagnosis of a stroke, had a ct scan and just found out not a stroke, they think it might be a TIA which is like a mini stroke, great holiday lol

Jesus mate...really sorry to hear that...i hope you recuperate well, and get the rest you need...go easy bud and don't be chatting up all those nice nurses lol. Hi to your lad if he is there with you.

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

If we win, we are playing Al Hilal or RB Salzburg at 2am on a weekday - not ideal.
However if we lose or draw it’s Real Madrid at 8pm. I personally wouldn’t mind that. It really shows us where we are as a squad.

Mate ha ha its not 2am in America its 9pm which will be better for the team as less stifling heat. I'd prefer that tbf and then meet the bigger teams in the quarter or semi.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

It's also about avoiding PSG in the semi

Better to get to the semis though. That would pay for all our summer transfer business so far.

 

[cibaman]

An interesting article in The Times about City’s training routines. The players are getting the afternoons off and can spend time with their families. But they’ve only had one full day off and the 90 minute morning sessions are described as intense with coaches getting in the faces of players and yelling at them to be quicker.

Apparently the new players are settling in well, measured by how quickly they have learnt the names of support staff!

 

[simmo]

Weather now is bright blue sky but the forecast is showing chance of thunder and rain 2-5pm when the game is scheduled.

 

[Barcon]

I had this all planned out.
Dentist at 10:30am - 11:30am.
Drive 3 1/2hrs home just in time for the 3pm K.O
Find out my dentist appointment is at 11:30 am
Any chance this will be on the radio on City's website?

 

[Eccles Blue]

To be honest pal it’s been shit, morning of day 2 thought I was having heart attack. Took to hospital and they gave me a diagnosis of a stroke, had a ct scan and just found out not a stroke, they think it might be a TIA which is like a mini stroke, great holiday lol

Take care @BringBackSwales. I hope things start to improve for you. :-)

 

[Fordyboy46]

All the best Swalesy hope you feel better soon. Is the game on C5 tonight?

 

[BringBackSwales]

Jesus mate...really sorry to hear that...i hope you recuperate well, and get the rest you need...go easy bud and don't be chatting up all those nice nurses lol. Hi to your lad if he is there with you.

Signed myself out mate, miserable fuckers and was costing me a fortune. Got some meds. Had to get out got City v Juventus

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

Hope people realise how difficult the conditions are going to be to play in today. Its not gonna be a barnstorming end to end game. Accept it now its gonna be slow and tactical. The heat and humidity is insane.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Take care @BringBackSwales. I hope things start to improve for you. :-)

Thanks EB. I think my prognosis for getting to your age has just diminished somewhat!

 

[JGL07]

I had this all planned out.
Dentist at 10:30am - 11:30am.
Drive 3 1/2hrs home just in time for the 3pm K.O
Find out my dentist appointment is at 11:30 am
Any chance this will be on the radio on City's website?

A seven hour round trip to the dentist?

That's real dedication!

 

[BringBackSwales]

All the best Swalesy hope you feel better soon. Is the game on C5 tonight?

No channel 5 in Cyprus bud! Will watch it in a sports bar but with no alcohol. Appreciate your good wishes pal, you’re not such a miserable bugger after all!

 

[BringBackSwales]

Jesus mate...really sorry to hear that...i hope you recuperate well, and get the rest you need...go easy bud and don't be chatting up all those nice nurses lol. Hi to your lad if he is there with you.

Are you the guy we sold our Fulham spare to pal?

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

I had this all planned out.
Dentist at 10:30am - 11:30am.
Drive 3 1/2hrs home just in time for the 3pm K.O
Find out my dentist appointment is at 11:30 am
Any chance this will be on the radio on City's website?

Put dazn app on your phone.

 

[Manchester33]

Every link I’ve found meant had to sign up and then cancel. Free at the end but not “free” to watch.

If it's helpful I was getting stuck with this too (but figured it out).

DAZN have a 'premium' showing of the game (which you have to pay for) as well as a standard one that is free. When you select the 'premium' listing, it asks you to register, if you select the normal one it gives you the option to start streaming.

....so, make sure you click on the right one.

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

To be honest pal it’s been shit, morning of day 2 thought I was having heart attack. Took to hospital and they gave me a diagnosis of a stroke, had a ct scan and just found out not a stroke, they think it might be a TIA which is like a mini stroke, great holiday lol

Wishing you a speedy recovery bud

 

[Manchester33]

Yeah, I was in the North Stand, block T behind the goal. We won 1-0 at home with Kiddo scoring but lost 2-0 away

I don't think their goalkeeper is wearing gloves lol.

Did Juve bring any fans to Maine Road? I wonder how many City fans followed us away into Europe in those days?

 

[Barcon]

Put dazn app on your phone.

I have it but if I can't watch then I'd rather listen to a commentator that doesn't sound like a monster truck show announcer.

 

[Eccles Blue]

Thanks EB. I think my prognosis for getting to your age has just diminished somewhat!

You’ll outlive us all my friend. We’ll keep your spirits up. :-)

After all laughter is supposed to be the best medicine and some of our (well ok my) posts will make you laugh. After all how many times can I wish for JS to be on the team and be disappointed!! :-)