Martin Demichelis

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Demichelis had a fair game on Saturday but let's face it, Hull are not Barcelona (or Wigan, apparently!). I think the crucifixion of Demichelis that has gone on has been completely out of order, but that said, he doesn't look good enough for me when we come up against top opposition. There is an ongoing problem for that position if we want to be competing at the highest level (Lescott is not the answer, long or even medium term). What we in fact need is the pairing of Dave Watson with Vincent Kompany! Dream on…

 

[john@staustell]

Very interesting how easily we got them offside with Demichelis doing the organising.

 

[Plain Speaking]

Very interesting how easily we got them offside with Demichelis doing the organising.

I thought MDM and the defence did well, but it probably reveals why Hull haven't won at home this year?

I cant imagine us having the same success with that defence against say Liverpool? Luckily VK should be back after Fulham.

 

[daztrueblue91]

Demichelis is a good footballer, but if he gets isolated one on one with a quick centre-forward he's in trouble.

I've said a few times that Maldieka and Bayern Blade both said to us when we signed him that he was liked by the Bayern fans, he was a decent enough footballer for a team who won back-to-back doubles but he certainly had flaws to his game and an absolute clanger in there somewhere once a game.

They watched him for six years. We've not watched him for six months but can see exactly that sort of player in that shirt space of time.

Look at the other day; he was excellent on the whole, but around the 48th-49th minute, he legged it out of the defensive line (to do what i have no idea) and it left space for Long to have a clearer shot on goal than if he'd stayed next to Garcia. Luckily the shot was straight at Joe.

But outside that he was really good.

Totally agree that everything gets blown out of proportion. How many times has it been 100% Demichelis' fault this season? Does the bad outweigh the good? These are questions completely ignored by those with an ill thought out hate agenda.

The incident surrounding the Barcelona sending off was arguably owing to Kompany but that'd never be raised on telly owing to the (correct) perception that Vinny's an awesome defender and leader.

The other incident that surprised me was the camera panning onto Demichelis after Wigan's second goal, pointlessly...

Yes, I'd prefer that we had another CB in Kompany's stratosphere but we have no options at the moment short of giving either Demichelis or Lescott a sustained run. I'd say Demichelis' experience and leadership give him the edge over Lescott but I'm not sure there's a huge amount in it. I wouldn't lob a fit Nastasic back into the run in - his confidence looks like it's gone the way of Savic's so he's needs to rebuilt outside of the pressure of these last games.

So let's get behind him please.

I must say this made me laugh when they did that.

When he gave away the penalty they were slagging him left, right and centre for making a challenge. The in the Second half when the Wigan player broke into the box and Demichellis didn't make a challenge they were slagging him for not making a challenge. YCNMIU

 

[cleavers]

I see he made Garth Crooks "team of the week" along with David Silva.

 

[Lancet Fluke]

I see he made Garth Crooks "team of the week" along with David Silva.

Garth fucking Crooks.

 

[cheddar404]

I see he made Garth Crooks "team of the week" along with David Silva.

Garth fucking Crooks.

What an odd middle name..

 

[Lancet Fluke]

I see he made Garth Crooks "team of the week" along with David Silva.

Garth fucking Crooks.

What an odd middle name..

He's an odd bloke.

 

[bacuzzi]

I'm afraid i don't get all the Demechelis hysteria. Guess some fans always need a scapegoat.

He's brought a continental assurance to our play and provides quality supporting the midfield that Nastasic and Lescott don't provide.
We knew he lacked a little pace when he was bought and i'd say with that in mind he's actually exceeded my expectations. He was my choice for MOM after Silva on Saturday.

The game when he was moved into midfield also saw him ease into an unfamiliar position with comfort.

Some blues not happy unless they're bashing our own players.

 

[yeseye]

I'm afraid i don't get all the Demechelis hysteria. Guess some fans always need a scapegoat.

He's brought a continental assurance to our play and provides quality supporting the midfield that Nastasic and Lescott don't provide.
We knew he lacked a little pace when he was bought and i'd say with that in mind he's actually exceeded my expectations. He was my choice for MOM after Silva on Saturday.

The game when he was moved into midfield also saw him ease into an unfamiliar position with comfort.

Some blues not happy unless they're bashing our own players.

I could take no more after 'continental assurance'
You have to be wum Shirley?

 

[bacuzzi]

I'm afraid i don't get all the Demechelis hysteria. Guess some fans always need a scapegoat.

He's brought a continental assurance to our play and provides quality supporting the midfield that Nastasic and Lescott don't provide.
We knew he lacked a little pace when he was bought and i'd say with that in mind he's actually exceeded my expectations. He was my choice for MOM after Silva on Saturday.

The game when he was moved into midfield also saw him ease into an unfamiliar position with comfort.

Some blues not happy unless they're bashing our own players.

I could take no more after 'continental assurance'
You have to be wum Shirley?

Let's hear your analysis then?. Waits with baited breath....

 

[sir baconface]

I'd love nothing more than to see this lad wearing his title-winning medal in a few weeks' time.

Why in particular him?

Only because of the shit he's had. Oh, and the fact that he had the balls to play in a new country near the end of his career. He was brought in as emergency cover but has turned into almost an ever-present.

Rest assured, I look forward to seeing all our guys with their medals.

 

[Phil Meup]

I'd love nothing more than to see this lad wearing his title-winning medal in a few weeks' time.

Why in particular him?

Only because of the shit he's had. Oh, and the fact that he had the balls to play in a new country near the end of his career. He was brought in as emergency cover but has turned into almost an ever-present.

Rest assured, I look forward to seeing all our guys with their medals.

Great positive attitude sir.
MDM is even in the bbc Garth Crooks team of the week - he must be good!
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26602938" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26602938</a>

 

[Lancet Fluke]

Why in particular him?

Only because of the shit he's had. Oh, and the fact that he had the balls to play in a new country near the end of his career. He was brought in as emergency cover but has turned into almost an ever-present.

Rest assured, I look forward to seeing all our guys with their medals.

Great positive attitude sir.
MDM is even in the bbc Garth Crooks team of the week - he must be good!
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26602938" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26602938</a>

Garth fucking Crooks.

 

[BlueTG]

Only because of the shit he's had. Oh, and the fact that he had the balls to play in a new country near the end of his career. He was brought in as emergency cover but has turned into almost an ever-present.

Rest assured, I look forward to seeing all our guys with their medals.

Great positive attitude sir.
MDM is even in the bbc Garth Crooks team of the week - he must be good!
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26602938" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26602938</a>

Garth fucking Crooks.

The fountain of knowledge of all things football

 

[Le Havre Oswald]

I'm afraid i don't get all the Demechelis hysteria. Guess some fans always need a scapegoat.

He's brought a continental assurance to our play and provides quality supporting the midfield that Nastasic and Lescott don't provide.
We knew he lacked a little pace when he was bought and i'd say with that in mind he's actually exceeded my expectations. He was my choice for MOM after Silva on Saturday.

The game when he was moved into midfield also saw him ease into an unfamiliar position with comfort.

Some blues not happy unless they're bashing our own players.

I could take no more after 'continental assurance'
You have to be wum Shirley?

Come on then Jose pellegrini let's see what you think.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Brilliant today.
He marshalled the defence and read the game superbly,is it coincidence his best games are along side Lescott? Made up he got on the scoresheet.

 

[celticfc482]

Brilliant today.
He marshalled the defence and read the game superbly,is it coincidence his best games are along side Lescott? Made up he got on the scoresheet.

Remember Wigan and Watford?

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Don't know if anyone noticed (or commented earlier) but when the ball came over for MDM's goal, the two players furthest up front for City was MDM and Lescott!

 

[sir baconface]

Brilliant today.
He marshalled the defence and read the game superbly,is it coincidence his best games are along side Lescott? Made up he got on the scoresheet.

Remember Wigan and Watford?

Or Hull and Fulham in the last week? He's only a Blue though so why give him any credit?

We just won 5-0 and some misery is bitching about one of the scorers.