Match Thread | Villarreal vs. Manchester City (21/10/25)

[Gabriel]

Been noticeable that Donnarumma has avoided playing out anything in the air. Others are having to run extra to make angles for him, but we’ve clearly recognised that it’s a weakness in his game which can lead to us losing possession.

 

[M Gaudino]

Foden or Cherki for Haaland for me actually, keep the ball

yeah where the hell is cherki. surely this game was obvious for him to play if you’re going to rest foden

 

[Gobshiight]

A shot!

 

[GOULDYBOBS]

Have to say fair play Nunes he's been solid recently

 

[hertsblue]

Concerning how often we come out second halfs and look awful after playing so well in the first half. Is it poor fitness conditioning by our medical/fitness team, tactics, complacency etc. Cost us 2 points v Monaco and were lucky to hold on at Brentford.

 

[Goater=Legend]

Surely it will be good to get some minutes in Cherkis legs?

 

[deano ou812]

I really don't get what we do at half time. It's happening to often

Probably all have a large drink of night nurse ..

 

[vicblueman]

Has Kova been treated by Dr Grecian during his period of absence?

I bet his mrs is pissed off
using her shampoo & shes 2nd to the hairdryer ha!ha!

 

[ufo]

"OOOOOOWWWWWW" .....fuck off tnt

tnt not so dynamite

 

[Blueknows]

Tnt trying to big up the women's fa cup with boro v Cheadle live lol

 

[Mr HJ]

You see with other teams fancied to go far in the CL they keep scoring against the weaker sides 4,5 or 6 goals - Pep seems to want the players to just keep possession and see games out. Our attacking play this second half has been dreadful. It seems he still doesn't trust Cherki unless we have a bigger lead which is madness to me.

 

[The Norfolk Blue]

I guess rubbish second halves away from home are mandatory now.

It’s been turgid walking football hasn’t it …. crying out for Cherki just to provide something remotely exciting.

 

[Wolfy]

Some absolute mard arses in this thread. :D

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

We are way too open!

Just take it to corners and run out the clock FFS!

Way to early for that.

 

[paulsimpson]

Haaland nearly

 

[Blu1]

So far this season we are in and out of games. Weird. Like 2 teams in 1. We need to get back to being ruthless & finishing teams off.

Not sure we need Haaland on now rather have another midfielder on & keep it

 

[Stato]

Good effort Haaland

 

[vicblueman]

Kova asked his barber if he could have his hair like this View attachment 172831

ha!ha! Funny has fuck

 

[Dialog]

Away at Villa without Rodri or Nico will be brutal!

 

[ufo]

Kova asked his barber if he could have his hair like this View attachment 172831

mrs bucket