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Plzen vs City post match thread
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Lucky Toma
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Pidge is fucking ace and a top blue. How some posters could think otherwise is kinda dumb.
On the game it's encouraging that Plzen look capable of causing an upset somewhere in the group and hopefully nick a point or two off CSKA.
Their schemer Horvath really impressed and with a lefty like his I can't believe he hasn't made his name at bigger clubs during his long career.
They had us on the ropes on occasion during the first 45 but once we went in front it was a glorified stroll in truth. That second half though could be just what we needed.
Finally an encouraging start to a Champs League campaign. Bring it on!
On the game it's encouraging that Plzen look capable of causing an upset somewhere in the group and hopefully nick a point or two off CSKA.
Their schemer Horvath really impressed and with a lefty like his I can't believe he hasn't made his name at bigger clubs during his long career.
They had us on the ropes on occasion during the first 45 but once we went in front it was a glorified stroll in truth. That second half though could be just what we needed.
Finally an encouraging start to a Champs League campaign. Bring it on!
Dribble
Well-Known Member
This was more like it. Great to see Kompany back, but the worrying thing is that we shouldn't be so dependant on one player.
I've been saying it for weeks and today it happened with Fernandinho sitting deep and Yaya forming more of a 2 behind Dzeko. And what a goal by the big fella eh?
Nasri was definitely MOTM for me without a doubt and we looked a lot better when he came in off the wing in the 2nd half and went more central with Yaya, which just proves my point that we don't need to play with 2 defensive midfielders.
All in all it was a good, skilful and solid display. Even though it was against spiritd but limited opposition, you can only beat what's in front of you.
Good goal by Dzeko, but he's still shit and not the quality that we need. Just imagine if we had RVP or Falcao instead of him, our forward line would be something else and a match for Real's.
Roll on Sunday! My stomach's in knots already.....
I've been saying it for weeks and today it happened with Fernandinho sitting deep and Yaya forming more of a 2 behind Dzeko. And what a goal by the big fella eh?
Nasri was definitely MOTM for me without a doubt and we looked a lot better when he came in off the wing in the 2nd half and went more central with Yaya, which just proves my point that we don't need to play with 2 defensive midfielders.
All in all it was a good, skilful and solid display. Even though it was against spiritd but limited opposition, you can only beat what's in front of you.
Good goal by Dzeko, but he's still shit and not the quality that we need. Just imagine if we had RVP or Falcao instead of him, our forward line would be something else and a match for Real's.
Roll on Sunday! My stomach's in knots already.....
cleavers
Moderator
No they didn't, we created our own problems by giving the ball away poorly, but on chances we could, and probably should have been 2-0 at half time.Lucky Toma said:They had us on the ropes on occasion during the first 45
rastus
Well-Known Member
Dzeko played wellDribble said:This was more like it. Great to see Kompany back, but the worrying thing is that we shouldn't be so dependant on one player.
I've been saying it for weeks and today it happened with Fernandinho sitting deep and Yaya forming more of a 2 behind Dzeko. And what a goal by the big fella eh?
Nasri was definitely MOTM for me without a doubt and we looked a lot better when he came in off the wing in the 2nd half and went more central with Yaya, which just proves my point that we don't need to play with 2 defensive midfielders.
All in all it was a good, skilful and solid display. Even though it was against spiritd but limited opposition, you can only beat what's in front of you.
Good goal by Dzeko, but he's still shit and not the quality that we need. Just imagine if we had RVP or Falcao instead of him, our forward line would be something else and a match for Real's.
Roll on Sunday! My stomach's in knots already.....
Lucky Toma
Well-Known Member
cleavers said:No they didn't, we created our own problems by giving the ball away poorly, but on chances we could, and probably should have been 2-0 at half time.Lucky Toma said:They had us on the ropes on occasion during the first 45
Their best chances came from set pieces and two sublime through balls. True we lost possession cheaply but they created plenty themselves and were fired up. We wobbled at times but I'm not overly concerned.
tufty
Well-Known Member
rastus said:Dribble said:This was more like it. Great to see Kompany back, but the worrying thing is that we shouldn't be so dependant on one player.
I've been saying it for weeks and today it happened with Fernandinho sitting deep and Yaya forming more of a 2 behind Dzeko. And what a goal by the big fella eh?
Nasri was definitely MOTM for me without a doubt and we looked a lot better when he came in off the wing in the 2nd half and went more central with Yaya, which just proves my point that we don't need to play with 2 defensive midfielders.
All in all it was a good, skilful and solid display. Even though it was against spiritd but limited opposition, you can only beat what's in front of you.
Good goal by Dzeko, but he's still shit and not the quality that we need. Just imagine if we had RVP or Falcao instead of him, our forward line would be something else and a match for Real's.
Roll on Sunday! My stomach's in knots already.....
nasri mom? wot match were you watching/
Dzeko played well
cleavers
Moderator
I didn't think they created much really, 2 good balls, but otherwise it was down to our poor passing. In all honesty Hart had f**k all to do, other than a couple of catches and punches. I hope they are good enough to take points off CSKA, if they do we should qualify.Lucky Toma said:Their best chances came from set pieces and two sublime through balls. True we lost possession cheaply but they created plenty themselves and were fired up. We wobbled at times but I'm not overly concerned.
Good start anyway.
cleavers said:Great result, thought we were city 2012-13 in the first half, laboured, slow, giving the ball away too often, and giving away too many daft free kicks.
Second half, the City of early 2011-12 turned up (for 20 minutes at least), great passing, great movement, great goals, which is why we still frustrate so much.
Hart - 6 - barely had a touch.
Zabaletta - 6 - better but still off his best.
Kompany - 7 - glad he's back, hope he came through unscathed, we need him Sunday.
Nastasic - 8 - thought he was great, he's still raw and will make the odd mistake, but so very good for his age.
Kolorov - 7 - had a good game, was worried he'd be a weak link, but he wasn't.
Fernandinho - 6 - still awaiting this guys quality, barely noticed him tonight, but that maybe a positive, because I rarely noticed Barry until he didn't play.
Yaya - 7 - wonderful goal, great second half, when he got forward, average first half when he didn't.
Nasri - 6 - better second half than first.
Navas - 6 - still not seen anything that excites me.
Aguero - 8 - worked hard for no reward first half, excellent second half.
Dzeko - 6 - good goal, 1 bad miss, usual for me.
Subs
Milner - 6 - didn't do much, but didn't have to.
Garcia - not on long enough
Negredo - not on long enough
Kolarov 7 when he looked like he was towing a fridge all night and Nasri only a 6 when he had IMO one of his best games for us - must have been watching a different match.....
cleavers
Moderator
Opinions, you're entitled to yours of course.moomey said:Kolarov 7 when he looked like he was towing a fridge all night and Nasri only a 6 when he had IMO one of his best games for us - must have been watching a different match.....