Match Thread | Man City vs Barcelona (18/02/14)

[tiggsywiggsywoo]

If we want to win this Nasri sub is a must. Kolarov is in danger of another booking.

 

[Damien10]

Kolarov's lack of composure is a problem that could ultimately lead to a dangerous counter attack. Key here is taking care of the ball, Barcelona are not great without the ball. Also notice that City are quicker to the ball when they loose it in a Barcelona final 3rd, the tempo rises and they don't like it.

 

[80s Shorts]

Bit of an anti-climax.

Could do with the crowd getting behind the players instead of sitting in silence and waiting for the ref to instigate some furious moaning. The place should be bouncing, and it's not.

Get back under your mushroom.

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

good run by the beast - a cruyff turn there and the goal was a defo LOL

 

[jerseyblue]

They haven't made joe make a save yet which is very good!

We've probably had the best of the few chances that have been in the game.

We looked dangerous from that free kick so hopefully the referee will give us the soft free kicks barce are getting and we will be able to make valdes work.

Um...Joe made a pretty nice save on Xavi...perhaps you were getting a fresh beer.

 

[stony]

We can definitely win this to nil, already had the better chances, the only chances infact. Kolarov needs to cut shitty challenges like that out, refs never need encouragement to help Barca so was amazed he stayed on.

Shocked at just how bad the atmosphere is, no noise at all.

Bollocks.

 

[Anonymous]

Not seen any replays in the ground but is the ref really as shit as he seems here?

I don't think so. He has been decent. In fact Kolarov could have easily got a red.

Fair enough; cheers.

 

[Burtonblue]

Tactically - we've played a PERFECT game...people who have watched Barca realize this.

You will never have higher posession than Barca - but you close out the final pass (and that's what we did), and then all that posession is useless.

This is how Chelski beat them. This (with a bit more flare) is how Bayern destroyed them.

We just need to be more dangerous when going forward once in a while....methinks Nasri or Jovetic for Kolarov is a must (Nasri, he can play left winger)...to add some creativity up front.

Agree completely
Pellegrini showing his experience in Europe tonight. That's why he's here.
Nasri on for last 30 mins if we haven't scored
Can definitely do this

 

[Mr. Aguia]

I expect to see Neymar on at half. Will change the game with his pace. Negredo seems to play better with a partner so maybe bring on Jovetic for Kolorov.

 

[foetus]

Not seen any replays in the ground but is the ref really as shit as he seems here?

I don't think so. He has been decent. In fact Kolarov could have easily got a red.

are you drunk?