Official Manchester City v Newcastle United thread

[i see skies of blue]

Thought we did well first 20mins and on the whole kept the ball well, they got better as the game went on but I think we were comfortable. Newcastle didn't look like much of a threat especially afer losing Owen and Barton - That will cost them in the long term and think they will be looking over their shoulders at the relegation zone.

the lineup got me thinking:

Hart
Bridge - only second game (and looked very good)
Kompany - doesnt usually play centreback (but can, did well and good captain)
Onouha - not a regular starter
Richards - doesn't usually play fullback (but wants to, and looked nervous)
Zabaletta - doesn't usually play def mid (but can and again did well)
De Jong - debut, coming back from injury (worked hard and looked good)
SWP
Ireland
Robinho
Bellamy - debut, did well worked hard (ended up offside alot but others not used to his runs/pace)

My point is, it's a changed lineup from earlier in the season but we were comfortable and solid with it and the players we have are adaptable. Once Bellamy settles and the the attacking three make use of his pace we'll be dangerous. I was sceptical of his signing and still think we need an old-fashioned "big man" up front, but we have options now

 

[mcfcnorthstand]

I shook Stephen Ireland's hand last night after the game as he was stuck in the traffic in a rather fetching white car.

Man - 'What kind of car was it?'

Woman - 'A white one'

You big girl! ;-)

I was pisssed out of my face , so thats why it was a white one, tihnk it was a lamborghini or sumet like that

PS I may be big but im not a girl ;o)