Steaua Bucharest (h) - pre-match thread

[Cityfan]

I really don't see the point in playing Joe hart

Giving Willy practice for bench occupancy he hasn't had much so far.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Is city square open for beer?

 

[marco]

I got the feeling it will be the start of something wonderful

Hart plays sweeper style, better than wily. Hart becomes part of the pep plan again. accepts number 2 keeper role and stays

Oh if only

i got the feeling he's down the road with his suitcase, what i havnt got a feeling about and that's because i know as most on here do 'Joe is not good enough' no room for sentiment willy our number two must play

 

[mrtwiceaseason]

I really don't see the point in playing Joe hart

Because its probably about as close to a testimonial that he will get .

 

[St.Pauli support]

Hope to Feck we haven't put an almighty curse on us for tonight. Keyboard warriors would have our guts for garters :)

For very sure!
This match could be quite interesting for various aspects - ecxept for winning this play-off.

Seriously, even including rotation Pep wants to win and will have a plan.
Steaua away used to be quite poor and will have limited ambition tonight. IMO.

I am in for a win, say 3-0. No matter if Joe or Willy do the job. Expect Joe to start and be subbed for his moment...

 

[mosssideblue]

For very sure!
This match could be quite interesting for various aspects - ecxept for winning this play-off.

Seriously, even including rotation Pep wants to win and will have a plan.
Steaua away used to be quite poor and will have limited ambition tonight. IMO.

I am in for a win, say 3-0. No matter if Joe or Willy do the job. Expect Joe to start and be subbed for his moment...

Was talking with a mate at work today about this game and what Pep might do if we start to tear them a new one again and go 4 or 5 up early doors. Would he empathise and not want to overly embarrass fellow professionals and back off a bit, or would he be feck it, let's see if we can create an all time aggregate record. Views?

 

[malg]

While we're on about the CL.......just seen on the BBC that Real Madrid got £81m for winning the CL last year, and the team finishing bottom of the Prem this year will get £97m! Big changes ahead for this competition.

 

[St.Pauli support]

Was talking with a mate at work today about this game and what Pep might do if we start to tear them a new one again and go 4 or 5 up early doors. Would he empathise and not want to overly embarrass fellow professionals and back off a bit, or would he be feck it, let's see if we can create an all time aggregate record. Views?

Pep loves to win, he is breathing football. Bayern beat Hamburg 8-0 in Feb 2015 (HT 3-0). He won't stop his players having fun...

This time though I doubt to see such a huge score due rotation.
But well, I even don't know the line-up. Happy guessing... :)

 

[simon23]

think its clear that kelechi will start ahead of Kun....

reckon we could see one of the young fullbacks in and maybe yaya for part of the game.....big test for yaya to see if he can do what pep wants him to (I don't think he can - he just doesn't have the legs for it)

if harts in goals and they score everyone be prepared for the conspiracy theorists to say he let it in deliberately!!!!! ;-)

 

[MarsLlama]

I got the feeling it will be the start of something wonderful

Hart plays sweeper style, better than wily. Hart becomes part of the pep plan again. accepts number 2 keeper role and stays

Oh if only

Guardiola isn't asking for sweeper style. He's asking for decent passing ability.

 

[aguero93:20]

Only a few hours before we know we are in it :)

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Yeah your right of course. Need to play first.
But then I thought about the attitude Pep wants see from whatever team.
We are in the pot... Ooops, did it again. :)

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[Rammy Blue]

Is city square open for beer?

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[hilts]

Because its probably about as close to a testimonial that he will get .

It will be interesting to see the fans reaction when he hoofs it or completes a pass, if they cheer every pass he will probably go bright red. He's probably feeling a bit weird about the whole thing

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

Guardiola isn't asking for sweeper style. He's asking for decent passing ability.

And? Wilys passing was atrocious... If Joe is better than that and willing to stay and learn whilst number 2 then all is good

 

[01cravend]

Hart, Maffeo, Stones, Kolarov, Clichy, Fernando, Toure, Delph, Nolito, Navas, Iheanacho

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

Hart, Maffeo, Stones, Kolarov, Clichy, Fernando, Toure, Delph, Nolito, Navas, Iheanacho

bit disappointed that Tasende isn't starting

 

[kaz7]

CITY XI | Hart, Maffeo, Stones, Kolarov, Clichy, Fernando, Toure, Delph, Nolito, Navas, Iheanacho #cityvsteaua #mcfc

 

[hilts]

And? Wilys passing was atrocious... If Joe is better than that and willing to stay and learn whilst number 2 then all is good

Groundhog Day

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

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Yes, it's only concourses that are dry in the CL

 

[mrtwiceaseason]

It will be interesting to see the fans reaction when he hoofs it or completes a pass, if they cheer every pass he will probably go bright red. He's probably feeling a bit weird about the whole thing

I honestly think its a horrible situation for everyone connected with city,and it won't stop when joes gone it will be hart would have saved that etc .
Just hope for all concerned the fans don't sing "don't sell Joe hart"
Really don't know if its a good or bad thing if he plays tonight ?