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Swansea - Post match thread
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malg
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His final ball when out wide was shocking today.When i say chances i don't mean shots, he didn't make most of the positions he was in, multiple times he made the wrong decision and the attacks fizzled out. His worst game this season in terms of decision making, but he'll improve, so no biggie.
Mr Ed (The Stables)
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That makes up for the late goal scored against us during Middlesborough game. Absolutely elated at the final whistle.
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worsleyweb
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Phew. Made hard work after an insanely dominant first half. Jesus is amazing and RIP Sergio
It is looking increasingly likely to me that Sergio will go!
It is looking increasingly likely to me that Sergio will go!
His post match comments all bit confirm it
Scaring Europe to Death
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A few teams have seemingly targeted Clichy as a weakness, not just with diagonal long balls, but also when City are in possession, knowing that he’s probably the least comfortable player on the ball.
Otherwise, we needed a 2nd goal, but a combination of self indulgent interplay (for all our pressure, Fabianski hardly made a save) coupled with yet another strange interpretation of what actually constitutes a penalty, conspired to make the game far more difficult than it should have been.
Thankfully it didn’t matter, but it’s ridiculous the way we allow games to drift.
Otherwise, we needed a 2nd goal, but a combination of self indulgent interplay (for all our pressure, Fabianski hardly made a save) coupled with yet another strange interpretation of what actually constitutes a penalty, conspired to make the game far more difficult than it should have been.
Thankfully it didn’t matter, but it’s ridiculous the way we allow games to drift.
FanchesterCity
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Two different City performances either half.
First half was complete dominance, but a 1-0 scoreline was always dangerous.
Second half, we lost our intensity and precision, and Swansea started to have much more of the ball. The longer the game went on, the more they grew in confidence and the inevitable happened.
I've yet to see replays, but the first half had was looked to me to be a clear penalty on Sterling - nothing given. The 'dive' booking looked incredibly harsh too, but I blame the linesman, not the ref.
Sterling looks much better when full of confidence and I appreciated his contribution today (rare for me).
I thought Kolarov also had a decent game all in all. Clichy worries me far too often these days. Fernandinho did 'ok' at RB.
Yaya had a good first half, but was conceding possession in the latter stages of the second half with sloppy passes - he wasn't the only one mind.
Aguero's going to have to bide his time until someone's form dips enough for him to get back in the side - and that's the way it ought to be. Pep might have different ideas though, and rotate our strikers, but I'm a traditionalist and believe if someone's on form, they get into the start XI and stay there until it's they dip.
We got out of jail today, and it's a significant 3 points after our rivals performances. A psychological blow? - probably not, but certainly a reminder that no team (including ourselves) can afford to get complacent, lest their rivals take advantage of dropped points.
First half was complete dominance, but a 1-0 scoreline was always dangerous.
Second half, we lost our intensity and precision, and Swansea started to have much more of the ball. The longer the game went on, the more they grew in confidence and the inevitable happened.
I've yet to see replays, but the first half had was looked to me to be a clear penalty on Sterling - nothing given. The 'dive' booking looked incredibly harsh too, but I blame the linesman, not the ref.
Sterling looks much better when full of confidence and I appreciated his contribution today (rare for me).
I thought Kolarov also had a decent game all in all. Clichy worries me far too often these days. Fernandinho did 'ok' at RB.
Yaya had a good first half, but was conceding possession in the latter stages of the second half with sloppy passes - he wasn't the only one mind.
Aguero's going to have to bide his time until someone's form dips enough for him to get back in the side - and that's the way it ought to be. Pep might have different ideas though, and rotate our strikers, but I'm a traditionalist and believe if someone's on form, they get into the start XI and stay there until it's they dip.
We got out of jail today, and it's a significant 3 points after our rivals performances. A psychological blow? - probably not, but certainly a reminder that no team (including ourselves) can afford to get complacent, lest their rivals take advantage of dropped points.
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Agreed Worsley said all along pep will get rid of some dead wood add players in the summer who pep wants and watch us go match of the day will go in to meltdown Merson will hit the crack again and we'll storm the league happy daysTo be fair Swansea are no mugs. They won at Liverpool and I think clement is a good manager. Pep said the gap between first and second half was not acceptable - he is improving us no doubt - be patient!
birchwoodgingerste
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What did he say mate?His post match comments all bit confirm it
His post match comments all bit confirm it
What comments. He said he wants to stay?
ono
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We've struggled to kill games off for as long as I can remember, even under Mancini. However, we had a much greater defence and keeper in place so we didn't concede from the first threatening attack.
Hopefully today is a turning point. We got pegged back despite dominating for the umpteenth time this season but managed to get the winner. Hopefully this builds some momentum and we can go on a consistent winning run like we had at the start.
With regards to the performance, it was a case of same old same old. Some great stuff first half, and a lot of shit in the second. I am getting fed up of seeing the same players make the same mistakes and I'm getting fed up of us conceding because of the same short comings week in week out.
In particular Stones was poor for the equaliser. He has a horrible habit of not reacting to danger and either backing off completely or not closing the space. The goalie situation needs sorting out massively. I really hope he swallows his pride and just brings Hart back. Neither Willy or Bravo are anywhere near good enough with their feet for it to be worth tolerating poor general keeping. I don't think their size helps at all. Both are small and don't cover the goal well enough. This is why teams seem to score with every half chance they have. I watched Chelsea yesterday and Courtois made 3 or 4 gold saves, all of which were at crucial moments and all of which looked more comfortable due to his length and size, yet would have been massive struggles for Bravo or Willy. Today's goal was a good example. You could hardly say it was a mistake, but Sigurdsson's shot wasn't exactly in the corner and wasn't exactly hit that well. I'm aware that Hart has a bit of an issue with his left side but generally speaking, he's levels above both keepers. I'd much rather he be given a chance before we go and blow a boat load of money on another keeper who may also turn out to be inferior.
As for the positives, Sane and Sterling both good in patches. Stones in general was good. Silva was good. Jesus was exceptional. His first touch and first time lay offs are exceptional. His strength to hold off challenges and play a first time pass is unreal and everything he does has a flow about it. He really looks exceptional.
Hopefully today is a turning point. We got pegged back despite dominating for the umpteenth time this season but managed to get the winner. Hopefully this builds some momentum and we can go on a consistent winning run like we had at the start.
With regards to the performance, it was a case of same old same old. Some great stuff first half, and a lot of shit in the second. I am getting fed up of seeing the same players make the same mistakes and I'm getting fed up of us conceding because of the same short comings week in week out.
In particular Stones was poor for the equaliser. He has a horrible habit of not reacting to danger and either backing off completely or not closing the space. The goalie situation needs sorting out massively. I really hope he swallows his pride and just brings Hart back. Neither Willy or Bravo are anywhere near good enough with their feet for it to be worth tolerating poor general keeping. I don't think their size helps at all. Both are small and don't cover the goal well enough. This is why teams seem to score with every half chance they have. I watched Chelsea yesterday and Courtois made 3 or 4 gold saves, all of which were at crucial moments and all of which looked more comfortable due to his length and size, yet would have been massive struggles for Bravo or Willy. Today's goal was a good example. You could hardly say it was a mistake, but Sigurdsson's shot wasn't exactly in the corner and wasn't exactly hit that well. I'm aware that Hart has a bit of an issue with his left side but generally speaking, he's levels above both keepers. I'd much rather he be given a chance before we go and blow a boat load of money on another keeper who may also turn out to be inferior.
As for the positives, Sane and Sterling both good in patches. Stones in general was good. Silva was good. Jesus was exceptional. His first touch and first time lay offs are exceptional. His strength to hold off challenges and play a first time pass is unreal and everything he does has a flow about it. He really looks exceptional.
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blueinsa
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SA: "When you're on the bench you have to wait for your opportunity. I have 3 months to do best & help the team & we’ll see what happens"
That doesn't sound great but if he doesn't want to fight for his place beyond this season then thats up to him.
What comments. He said he wants to stay?
Yeah he wants stay. Not sure Pep is thinks the same thing
That doesn't sound great but if he doesn't want to fight for his place beyond this season then thats up to him.
He did say it's up to the club but you get the feeling he knows his time is up
jazzy
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Too many went off the pace in second half , need to replace clichy asap
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He didn't but he should have as we don't score without him doing what he did.He probably gets an assist for our first today.
I like the way you dismiss stats when they show up your argument as complete bollocks.
Yeah he wants stay. Not sure Pep is thinks the same thing
Jesus has played 3 games and Kun's career at City is over. Come on, get a grip.
hilts
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He did say it's up to the club but you get the feeling he knows his time is up
Would be utter madness to let him go