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

[supercrystal7]

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?

I can't think of much he has got wrong. Gave a free kick against Yaya when he won the ball once and that's about it. Maybe could have given very soft penalties against Mascherano and Clichy. Could have given a soft red against Kolarov. What more do you want?

 

[Mr. Aguia]

Nasri for Kolarov, Dzeko or Jovetic for Negredo

I don't think Jovetic can play as a lone striker.

 

[rastus]

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

No

 

[Chi-town blues]

Now city players must be extra careful not to breath hard near Barca players.

 

[jay_mcfc]

There was always going to be a problem of losing the ball high up the field with Kolarov playing but defensively we are playing it perfectly and I think it will be a long time before he makes a change.

 

[Plaything of the gods]

I would have thought given the height advantage and Barca conceding 9 from corners this season (so I hear) that we'd be playing to get a few corners - none so far!

 

[Lucky Toma]

As expected they're bossing the possession and we're creating the chances.

Cracking game this. Would be fascinating if it wasnt so nerve-wracking!

 

[ElanJo]

Is it just me or does Messi actually look like that fattened up picture of him that was doing the rounds a couple of days ago?

Don't. lol

 

[German Blues]

City plays football on the highest level. Big chance to make history in the second half. Ref is a joke for that kind of match.

 

[Wio Gumflapdinand]

Nasri and Jovetic for Kolarov and Navas. They are shaking when we come forward, let's forget what they can do and show them what we can do. Press high up and stop them getting ball so easy to midfield. I believe we can do these if we do this they will be happy to flute about waiting for error in our defence or take nil nil, last thing they want is us playing them on our terms so take off lads supporting the full backs and make them think...come on City