Leverkusen (H) | CL | Post Match Thread

[OntarioBlue]

Just more of the same shit we’ve been witnessing for months. With the exception of the Liverpool game I’m struggling to remember that time I really enjoyed our performance. It’s just so slow and predictable and to be honest, boring.

 

[Manc baggie]

The fuck was Pep thinking there? Yeah, you need to rotate players, but 10 changes is mind-blowing stupidity.

There are very few teams that can make 10 changes & remain a cohesive & effective team. See it all the time in carabo cup games & this was no surprise.

 

[Ajm1985]

Said it before and ill say it again, the signings we have made are a massive downgrade and those in charge of it need to be replaced.

Savinho
Marmoush
Reijinders
Nunes

All massive downgrades from what we have had and proved that once again today.

We have a mediocre team aside from a few star players.

Not sure Nunes proved anything today from the bench?

 

[dublinblue12]

Treated that game as a friendly

 

[Tomblue]

Nunes is a very good RB and doesn't need to be replaced at all. The jury's still out on the others.

A very good right back? My god.

 

[Dazzle84]

We can have a go at the starting 11 - and there were definitely too many changes - but fucking hell. Every single one of them who came in is a fully fledged international player. Not a single one of them, including a couple of sacred cows who normally get away with any slagging, did themselves or the club justice at all.

We've bought an odd patchwork of players. It's like we've had a couple of managerial changes and we're working through their different squads

 

[Newmoston1212]

No excuses now for the Leeds game with Pep pissing around with the team. He’s added extra pressure now for Saturday.. Fear we showing the exact same signs as last season

 

[eyalluvitt]

Plus Lewis to Forest.

Macclesfield?

 

[bluemoonste]

Savio n Oscar Bobb were fuckin awful ! I remember when wingers attacked the fullback

 

[madloaf]

I see the measured tones of the Match Thread are continuing on here.

Football is definitely best enjoyed from a calm dispassionate viewpoint.

 

[Allnightlong]

Savihno excelled himself tonight.

Tbf everyone was shit

 

[manimanc]

Binning Alvarez for Marmoush is like sacking off Kim Kardasian for Bella Emberg

Bella Emberg was fit in her prime.

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

Absolute arrogance. Disrespect to the opponent. Disrespect to the fans. Disrespect to the competition.

 

[ThreesKompany]

Long-term probably won't have a huge impact on how things go in Champions League so hard to be super upset but Pep's decision was a bit confusing coming off a loss and chance to rotate again against Leeds. At a minimum he learned who he can trust off bench going forward.

 

[bluetonium]

Absolutely shocking. We saw a good handful of players there who shouldn't be anywhere near our first team, and would probably have a hell of a time getting a start for Northampton Town.

The first half was abysmal. The second half disjointed as we needed to make more subs than we could, and ended up sacrificing balance. No wonder we can't get a run together if this is our plan b.

I'm not usually a Pep critic but he has to take the blame for this one. Incredibly stupid to make so many changes for a very winnable 3 points at home, now we need to do something at one of Madrid and this half unknown arctic circle team. Absolute bollocks performance. Absolutely stupid selection. Furious with the lack of intelligence and awareness, on and off the pitch.

 

[Kippax77]

At least fletch and McCoist enjoyed their evening

 

[Tomblue]

Not sure Nunes proved anything today from the bench?

Hes proved enough since hes been here to know he's shite.

 

[Wanchope n me Dickov]

Said it before and ill say it again, the signings we have made are a massive downgrade and those in charge of it need to be replaced.

Savinho
Marmoush
Reijinders
Nunes

All massive downgrades from what we have had and proved that once again today.

We have a mediocre team aside from a few star players.

Nunes been decent this season tbf. But the other 3 yes. Feel for Marmoush, strength is in counter attacking not v a low block.

 

[geoff hammond]

Started stronger against Swansea.

So many total shite signings. Savinho, Reijnders, Ait Nouri, Marmoush. Bobb nowhere near the level we've seen from City sides over the last decade either.

Sign better.

Started stronger against Swansea.

So many total shite signings. Savinho, Reijnders, Ait Nouri, Marmoush. Bobb nowhere near the level we've seen from City sides over the last decade either.

Sign better.

The last decade was our golden era. Everything we bought turned to gold. This is normal football where shit happens

 

[PepsFleece]

A very good right back? My god.

Recently hes been playing well. Perhaps you need to go back to the match day thread