Match Thread | Man City vs Watford (25/01/14)

[IrelandSuperman]

Anybody else finding the mcfc.co.uk match day centre terrible - NOT Premier League standard!

Can't even get to the bloody thing!

But yes, I had a peek earlier... it's gash.

 

[Essembe]

Sounds like Zaba and vinnie are gonna come on, according to OS!

 

[standupifyouhatemanu]

Reg Dwight will be happy!

 

[didactic]

Who transported us back some 20 years we are playing like the City of old:)

Damn you Mata and your effect on our players :)

 

[BandwagonJumper]

Not bothered tbh, the games against spuds and chelski are far more important.

Going out of FA cup will give us some much needed breaks getting into the business end of season.

In a final already, still in chumps with Barca on the horizon, and right in mix for Prem.

Although it will be embarrassing for a couple of days if we lose today, I think your right. I don't want to lose here but it has its benefits if we do.

Are we already taking the "look at the bright side" approach?!

 

[MCFCinUSA]

Does anyone have a link to audio commentary that will work in Canada?

Expat Shield (it's free) + BBC website = commentary that'll fly in Canadian sky

+ you'll get to hear The Goat if you get your kit on quickly!

 

[jollylescott]

Zab always makes a difference, Looks like he is coming on

 

[Chippy_boy]

Two words ... Arrogance and complacency.

Three words... Arrogance, complacency and incompetence.

We have a core of star quality players and some average players and some utter gash. Play too many of the average and utter gash and this is what happens. It's not surprising, it's predictable.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Although it will be embarrassing for a couple of days if we lose today, I think your right. I don't want to lose here but it has its benefits if we do.

I don't think there is even embarrassment, I genuinely don't give a fuck.

Did you happen to give the pre-match team talk?

Haha.

Seriously though, of course I expected us to win with ease. Just don't think that in the grand scheme of things it's that much of an issue. Anyone who seriously talked of a quad needed their fucking head testing.

All teams, like we are at the mo, start picking up injuries at this time of the season and having the odd weekend off will do us a massive favour.

 

[magiccue01]

Well, it's half-time - I'm sure you've worked that out by now. Apologies for the gaps and delays in the commentary - we're working to resolve the issues now.

A terrible half for the Blues here at the Etihad Stadium and we find ourselves 2-0 down.

The ingredients for a major FA Cup upset are usually the lower league side to have an absolute dream of a day and for the favourites to have a nightmare. Unfortunately, both of those elements have been in place in those first 45 minutes.

Huge response required and I've just spotted Pablo Zabaleta and Vincent Kompany going through fairly strenuous workouts. Wouldn't be surprised to see them come on in the second half.