Nottingham Forest (H) - Wed 31 Aug, 19:30 | Pre-Match Thread

[KS55]

Erling quick fire hat trick in the 1st half then sub him at half time

I think the other way round. Start with Alvarez and bring on the big fellah if needed in last 30 mins. We‘ll only be 0-2 down then.

 

[Man-chester copperpot]

I’ve got my “J-Lingz can i have your shirt” placard ready.
City 4-0 Forest
C’mon City….

 

[mosssideblue]

Strongest available team please. For me:

Ederson
Walker Dias Stones Cancelo
Bernie Rodri Kev
Phil Haaland Alvarez

Replace Phil with Bernie and put Gundog in

 

[Gorbachev]

I'd be a bit guttered if Erling doesn't start to be honest, look forward to watching him play every time

Just do not see the tiredness argument with Haaland. Messi and Ronaldo in their prime never rested, they were too hungry for goals.

He is a young man and when you are scoring every week you do not feel tired, plus he is not exactly a high output presser within a game, he conserves his energy for when it matters.

Also, let us not forget he will be having the luxury of having around 4 weeks off in about 2 and a half months time. This is a huge benefit to him and us as a club.

 

[The Black Shed]

In my fantasy team it's now:

Out - Foden
In - Alvarez
Retain - Haaland

If they play 45 each, win win for me!

 

[jimharri]

So; what minute that we go 2 down are you good folk opting for? I'll plump for the 27th minute.

 

[super_city_si]

Erling quick fire hat trick in the 1st half then sub him at half time

wouldn't be surprised if he's benched tonight. Champs league starts next week and we have a full schedule coming up

although with 5 subs its easy to start him and sub him out more often. He'll be desperate to play every game

 

[waspish]

Half time, full time. 20/1

Is that all?

 

[yeah whatever !!]

I've gone for a win tonight, but I'm not going to try and second guess the Bald Fraud on team selection. He'll pick the team based on who's fit and who is he thinks is ready physically/mentally to get the job done.

He'll know the spine of the team already, but no doubt there will be some last minute tweaking.

Harsh ;)

 

[yeah whatever !!]

Can’t go tonight as broke my 5th metatarsal on Friday, couldn’t go Saturday either

Struggling to walk and have a protective boot

Enquired with City about arrange better access for me and got response today

Apparently if I get dropped off at Mary Ds it’s closer to the ground but arrive early as road closures!!!

They did say if I phoned the ticket office they may be able to offer me a lower tiered ticket as I am on SS2

Not sure they have ever tried phoning the ticket office

I'd have thought you'd have learned by now after breaking 4 previously ;)