Sunderland V Man City Barclays Premierleague Cup thread.

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

Will we be turning out in flippers an' snorkels ?

Somebody reckoned the best way to get from goalmouth to goalmouth was by canoe !

I must have seen a different game or is it just that you write for a newspaper with your crazy exaggerations.

There was no surface water on the pitch when City played the China team.The pitch cut up quite a bit is all there was to moan about.

All I want to see is a performance with more life than the last one to show the fitness is getting better and the Pellegrini style is coming through.

I think the reference, which I've replied to as well, regarding the pitch is how it is now, not on Wednesday. By all accounts it can be described at the very least as, a bit wet.

 

[Nelly's Left Foot]

Will we be turning out in flippers an' snorkels ?

Somebody reckoned the best way to get from goalmouth to goalmouth was by canoe !

I must have seen a different game or is it just that you write for a newspaper with your crazy exaggerations.

There was no surface water on the pitch when City played the China team.The pitch cut up quite a bit is all there was to moan about.

All I want to see is a performance with more life than the last one to show the fitness is getting better and the Pellegrini style is coming through.

I think the reference, which I've replied to as well, regarding the pitch is how it is now, not on Wednesday. By all accounts it can be described at least as a bit wet.

It was wet when they played and puddled when Spurs played but it drains very well. Just media stories to make headlines for some to buy into and try and make jokes about.

If the monsoons hit just before the game starts,which I know is possible,then maybe there is a problem

 

[Aguero_Element]

what about N***edo?

u sad sad bastard

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

I must have seen a different game or is it just that you write for a newspaper with your crazy exaggerations.

There was no surface water on the pitch when City played the China team.The pitch cut up quite a bit is all there was to moan about.

All I want to see is a performance with more life than the last one to show the fitness is getting better and the Pellegrini style is coming through.

I think the reference, which I've replied to as well, regarding the pitch is how it is now, not on Wednesday. By all accounts it can be described at least as a bit wet.

It was wet when they played and puddled when Spurs played but it drains very well. Just media stories to make headlines for some to buy into and try and make jokes about.

If the monsoons hit just before the game starts,which I know is possible,then maybe there is a problem

It's just a bit of humour, thats all.

 

[sam-caddick]

If the pitch is a state tomorrow I honestly don't see it going ahead.

I can see the final just being played between us and Sunderland, but even then I would not want us playing on a surface that has a high injury risk.

If we get an injury tomorrow like Spurs did with Vertonghen the other day we could be looking at taking a huge hit in the league with an absence of a key player, it's not worth it.

 

[Blue Haze]

If the pitch is a state tomorrow I honestly don't see it going ahead.

I can see the final just being played between us and Sunderland, but even then I would not want us playing on a surface that has a high injury risk.

If we get an injury tomorrow like Spurs did with Vertonghen the other day we could be looking at taking a huge hit in the league with an absence of a key player, it's not worth it.

Yep. If it goes forward, tell the boys just to avoid injury. Even if it means not trying hard. They want to play in hazardous conditions, we'll fulfill the contract by turning up but that's all.

 

[Sparkys-Army]

What time does it start in UK terms?

 

[TheMaineRoad]

What time does it start in UK terms?

1:30pm, sir.

 

[mat]

I'm more concerned which of our players will get a long term injury from being on that pitch.

 

[Sparkys-Army]

What time does it start in UK terms?

1:30pm, sir.

Cheers fella.

 

[Blueband Brother]

I feel that i have to mention someone that everybody seems to be forgetting. Someone that has been our leader and star performer since May, someone that not only should be one of the first names in the team tomorrow but I believe has also played his way into starting berth contention when the new season begins regardless of the other players available for selection.

That someone is James Milner

Not only is it fair and just to include him, I forecast that this guy is finally getting into his own and about to enter his peak and can be one of the players of next season- I kid you not. He may not be a flair player but he definitely has the quality with his passing, crossing as well and the intangible and invaluable versatility, work rate and professionalism.

Surely there is a way to squeeze Milner in there.

 

[mdj0520]

I feel that i have to mention someone that everybody seems to be forgetting. Someone that has been our leader and star performer since May, someone that not only should be one of the first names in the team tomorrow but I believe has also played his way into starting berth contention when the new season begins regardless of the other players available for selection.

That someone is James Milner

Not only is it fair and just to include him, I forecast that this guy is finally getting into his own and about to enter his peak and can be one of the players of next season- I kid you not. He may not be a flair player but he definitely has the quality with his passing, crossing as well and the intangible and invaluable versatility, work rate and professionalism.

Surely there is a way to squeeze Milner in there.

I agree entirely.

 

[davymcfc]

If we win tomorrow will it count as City's "5 trophies in 5 year" plan? #CTID #COYB

No, its simply a pre-season training match.

Next you'll be saying the Thomas cook trophy was "just a friendly"

 

[kanovic]

what time does the game start?

 

[Chi-town blues]

USA est time 7:30 am? anyone?

 

[Jumanji]

K/O 1:30 UK time.

8:30am Eastern Time @Chicagoblues

 

[KingVinnie]

I feel that i have to mention someone that everybody seems to be forgetting. Someone that has been our leader and star performer since May, someone that not only should be one of the first names in the team tomorrow but I believe has also played his way into starting berth contention when the new season begins regardless of the other players available for selection.

That someone is James Milner

Not only is it fair and just to include him, I forecast that this guy is finally getting into his own and about to enter his peak and can be one of the players of next season- I kid you not. He may not be a flair player but he definitely has the quality with his passing, crossing as well and the intangible and invaluable versatility, work rate and professionalism.

Surely there is a way to squeeze Milner in there.

This.

 

[johnbmcr]

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.tibstreettavern.co.uk/sports-bar/whats-going-on-this-week" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.tibstreettavern.co.uk/sports ... -this-week</a>
Saturday 27th 13.30

Manchester City take on Sunderland in the Barclays Asia Trophy on Saturday, this should give both sides the opportunity to look at their new signings and any potential youngsters for the upcoming season.

 

[BlueMo']

I feel that i have to mention someone that everybody seems to be forgetting. Someone that has been our leader and star performer since May, someone that not only should be one of the first names in the team tomorrow but I believe has also played his way into starting berth contention when the new season begins regardless of the other players available for selection.

That someone is James Milner

Not only is it fair and just to include him, I forecast that this guy is finally getting into his own and about to enter his peak and can be one of the players of next season- I kid you not. He may not be a flair player but he definitely has the quality with his passing, crossing as well and the intangible and invaluable versatility, work rate and professionalism.

Surely there is a way to squeeze Milner in there.

Milner is average.

 

[BellLeeSumm]

Do we know if the final is going ahead yet?. All the papers saying it's very
unlikely.