Swansea (QF) Post Match thread

[Bewar3them00n]

City have used only 22 players so far this season? The 3rd lowest in the league I believe, that’s why he tries to change it up in cup games, giving the squad players their chance to prove themselves, and for the most part, they have.
I fully back Pep’s methods in the cup games, our core players of Aguero, Sterling etc.... Must be protected for CL and the final run in for the Prem, especially with injuries to the likes of KDB and Mendy, meaning any more injuries to important players would seriously hinder progression on all fronts in the final 3 competitions we are still in.
Football is not an exact science, but Pep has narrowed the gap between science and art, and given us Delph and Zichencko, as LB, 2 seasons in a row, while Mendy has done more for instagram, than City, Pep has sprinkled his magic on 2 players, who have stepped up, massively ( both on the verge of being shipped out) and surprised everybody.
Also, this is “The FA Cup” cliches no doubt abound about “the magic of the cup” but with good reason, as we should know with the Wigan game ( yes, you’re not the only one who has tried to airbrush that one from memory)
Meaning , anything can happen, and it did, but City deservedly got back into it, and really, but for some heroic keeping, and dogged defending, should’ve won this far easier, and with much more time to spare.
Credit, where credit is due, Swansea rode their luck, took their chances, but City can now count Bernardo as one of its players of the season, ( with Sterling, Aguero and LaPorte) and one that can be relied upon to deliver when backs are against the wall.
Great result, a bit of luck, yes, but the right result!!!

 

[Matt the Giant]

He needs to come on here more often to brush up his skills.

Or at least spend a few days playing Football manager. He'd benefit a whole lot from that.

 

[Bill]

Back to Bill better than pep?

yep. always have been regarding English football. i'll always share though so he only has to pick up the phone.

 

[Bill]

You can't say that and not share what you've found ;)

Most of us aren't bold enough to look there.

will do.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Or at least spend a few days playing Football manager. He'd benefit a whole lot from that.

Needs to push players that are coming back from injury or off form under a bus.

 

[sir baconface]

Or at least spend a few days playing Football manager. He'd benefit a whole lot from that.

Absolutely. All that money for 180 minutes work a week.

 

[jonah62]

Why go on ? I find it’s best avoided.

You’re righ Hinchy, no more.

 

[Trojan63]

To summarise - Swansea were robbed of what would have been a very lucky ( but legitimate) giant killing act.

They shouldn’t even be allowed to enter the fa cup - wales have their own fa and own Welsh cup - that goes for Cardiff too - so fuck off Taffy

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Without going through the full thread did we lose any players to suspension for the semi's?

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Without going through the full thread did we lose any players to suspension for the semi's?

No.

 

[Petetheblu]

I think it was a penalty, he got the ball and the player, however his touch wasn't enough and if he hadn't fouled raheem would of got to the ball.

 

[cleavers]

Never felt more like singing the blues.....

 

[welsh_andy]

jkust got back , too many missed chances, atmosphere was electric 2nd half, its a win, move on cup is ours, rags out makes it sweeter

 

[Len Rum]

I think it was a penalty, he got the ball and the player, however his touch wasn't enough and if he hadn't fouled raheem would of got to the ball.

Ha Ha.
LOL.

 

[Trojan1962]

I still don’t know why Pep doesnt try him on the left. He is so predictable and thus totally ineffective on the right.

He doesn’t have the pace, he’s a one trick pony

 

[nmc]

He doesn’t have the pace, he’s a no trick pony

Fixed it.

 

[paulchapo]

We got through and that's about it. The worrying thing for me is the huge drop off in quality when Mahrez and Jesus play. Delph, awful, D.Silva suddenly looking his age.

Still one trophy in the bag, top of the league and in the quarters and semi finals of two other cups. If we don't get a transfer ban it is obvious where we need to strengthen though.

Two weeks rest, let's hope we get some bodies back.

 

[Josh_D]

Great comeback. Kept the faith. Match day forum was colourful as usual. Bernardo looked on it from start to finish. Had a feeling he’d have a say in the comeback. Zinchenko at LB showed why he’s been picked ahead of Adelphi’s recently.

Aside from the match, I feel bad for Delph. This time last season, he was called for, more so than Mendy. Also contributed immensely in to the great season. Trusted and relied on by fans.

He’s not been on form for a while. Didn’t help himself today. Hope he rediscovers the form from last season and plays better, whether at City or elsewhere (what some of the fans want to happen).

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

BBC are all over the Bersant goal. A very good goal, no doubt, but it's not the first he's scored like that. I've seen him score similar in a City shirt, but that would never form part of the BBC script. They really are a bunch of wankers.

 

[oakiecokie]

BBC are all over the Bersant goal. A very good goal, no doubt, but it's not the first he's scored like that. I've seen him score similar in a City shirt, but that would never form part of the BBC script. They really are a bunch of wankers.

Let `em eat shit !!