Stoke post match thread

[UtahBlue]

3. That we can't handle parked buses is something that needs to be addressed in the transfer window, though I do feel Jesus would have made the difference today.

Really? Pep needs better attacking players? He has Aguero, Silva, DeBruyne, Sane, Sterling, Yaya. Who do you want him to buy? If he can't get it done at home against Stoke with these players I'm not sure what you think he brings to the table.

 

[willipp]

just back home and a very frustrating night. We didn't play very well, far too many misplaced passes, but we had plenty of chances in the second half to win it. Stoke defended incredibly well and even though I can't stand them, shawcross was superb and Bardsley stifled sane. That's our slim hopes of the title gone, just hope it's worth resting those players with the results we get in the next 2 weeks.

 

[Corky]

The team lacked motivation and belief. Then Silva came on with his can't shoot/won't shoot act and missed the best two chances. Willy was the best player for city.

 

[Bluep*ss]

He is appalling isn't he. Has he got 1 redeeming aspect to his game cos I can't think of one

If Andy Carroll - 6'4" - would have had a hat trick - first half - from Navas's crosses.
We had nobody in the box.There were worse players on the pitch than Navas - in the 1st half.

 

[CrownPointBlue]

Our first half build up was too slow,we played without our recent intensity.
Daveed should've replaced Navas at half time & Yaya should've gone for Kelechi after 60 mins.
HOWEVER....we missed 3 very scorable chances in the last 20 minutes,if any one of them had gone in we would've been home & hosed.

2nd place,FAC Win,CL final,still a lot to play for.

 

[oakiecokie]

Navas is just shite.

When Pep looks back on his managerial career he's going to be scratching his head wondering how Navas ever got a start in one of his teams

Hang on he was by no way the worst player on the park.Look no further tan KDB or Sane !!!

 

[Beyond Belief]

Too many points frittered away at home this season. You can't do that if you have aspirations of winning the title.

Home form has been wank

And when he plays them low, he gets stick for it hitting the defenders shins. Nobody really played well, especially first half but we have had quite a few poor performances/results at home this season even with a full strength team, so I'm not sure it's entirely down to team selection. We just don't seem to have found an answer to dealing with packed defences.

when was his last goal for the club?

 

[oakiecokie]

If Andy Carroll - 6'4" - would have had a hat trick - first half - from Navas's crosses.
We had nobody in the box.There were worse players on the pitch than Navas - in the 1st half.

Fuck off !! A far too sensible a post.

 

[UtahBlue]

Let's meet educate you.

Firstly you have no fucking clue on how I view our progress. I called the team selection the moment it was announced. I did thar because I know how football works. As for the cup we stand zero chance of winning that because pep the genius has hoofed England's number one and replaced him with a ballet dancer that can't catch.
Stuck around,you'll get the hang of this football lark in the end.

Spot on.

 

[Blue Hefner]

Although I don't think our squad has great depth, the team that started should have had enough to beat Stoke.

The full backs don't do anything. Too slow to get back, don't take any responsibility in the final 3rd and even if they did take responsibility they don't have the quality to do anything worthwhile

Fernandinho and De Bruyne were bad, very bad and Navas just isn't up to it. We've known this for 2 years

We were a different tea, when Silva came on but I think we lost something when Yaya went off

Also, 1 minute added at the end of the first half. Should have been significantly more.

Those who worry about video technology slowing the game down, should watch Stoke. I could watch a fucking video in the time it takes them to take a throw-in