The are we allowed the "it's quiet" thread yet? thread.

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OB1 said:
It's been my opinion for quite some time that we'd ideally have 7 or 8 new players in our best XI for the forthcoming season. I stress ideally and accept that even if we signed the players to make that a reality, we would need time to integrate them; which could well mean persevering to begin with players that are used to playing with each other / have been through most of preseason. Whichever way you look at it, the preparation for the season cannot be ideal so when I talk about ideally, I mean in terms of squad composition.

This season is going to be very transitional, regardless of how many new players enter the first team squad but the more suited they are to the demands that Pep will make, the better.

I have no lack of faith in Pep but I do not trust a fair number of the players he has inherited. I hope I am wrong about them but I'd hate to wait and then find out that I am right.
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Well I've made the point many times before that we should already have a good idea which kids could also be added to that equation, but the bloke we had previously had no interest in developing the club.

But imo our squad was much stronger to start with, than it appeared under that waster, & now with the new signings we already have, plus the great likelihood of several more, it looks a hell of a squad to me.

I think our problem is the Euros & the Copa. If it wasn't for that, I'd expect Pep to have us off to a flyer. But I expect fireworks & an exciting, competitive season, whether we win it or not.

The fullback positions are my biggest concern. Usually his are much better going forward, & crucial to his systems. But would anyone be surprised if he pulled two rabbits out of the hat from our current squad, who turned out to be superb at it ?
 
OB1 said:
It's been my opinion for quite some time that we'd ideally have 7 or 8 new players in our best XI for the forthcoming season. I stress ideally and accept that even if we signed the players to make that a reality, we would need time to integrate them; which could well mean persevering to begin with players that are used to playing with each other / have been through most of preseason. Whichever way you look at it, the preparation for the season cannot be ideal so when I talk about ideally, I mean in terms of squad composition.

This season is going to be very transitional, regardless of how many new players enter the first team squad but the more suited they are to the demands that Pep will make, the better.

I have no lack of faith in Pep but I do not trust a fair number of the players he has inherited. I hope I am wrong about them but I'd hate to wait and then find out that I am right.
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Yep, agree with all of that
 
Neville Kneville said:
Well I've made the point many times before that we should already have a good idea which kids could also be added to that equation, but the bloke we had previously had no interest in developing the club.

But imo our squad was much stronger to start with, than it appeared under that waster, & now with the new signings we already have, plus the great likelihood of several more, it looks a hell of a squad to me.

I think our problem is the Euros & the Copa. If it wasn't for that, I'd expect Pep to have us off to a flyer. But I expect fireworks & an exciting, competitive season, whether we win it or not.

The fullback positions are my biggest concern. Usually his are much better going forward, & crucial to his systems. But would anyone be surprised if he pulled two rabbits out of the hat from our current squad, who turned out to be superb at it ?
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We will get a clearer picture about how much was a problem of the guy in charge and how much was down to the players this season. My concerns of mental fortitude go back to Mancini's days though.

I will be very interested to see if our players can move the ball more quickly whilst actually improving their pass completion stats.
 
OB1 said:
We will get a clearer picture about how much was a problem of the guy in charge and how much was down to the players this season. My concerns of mental fortitude go back to Mancini's days though.

I will be very interested to see if our players can move the ball more quickly whilst actually improving their pass completion stats.
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I am not absolving the players of their responsibilities. But we could say the same about the players in the other top 6 clubs also. None havd turned it on every season.

Man for man, I wouldn't have swapped our squad for any of the other squads, since our first title win. And imo it should have been about 5/6 players stronger last season by use of kids to fill in.

Now we have new players, kids a year older & Pep Guardiola.

It's not a bad start imo.
 
Neville Kneville said:
I am not absolving the players of their responsibilities. But we could say the same about the players in the other top 6 clubs also. None havd turned it on every season.

Man for man, I wouldn't have swapped our squad for any of the other squads, since our first title win. And imo it should have been about 5/6 players stronger last season by use of kids to fill in.

Now we have new players, kids a year older & Pep Guardiola.

It's not a bad start imo.
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No it's obviously not a bad start but we can (afford to) improve the squad and make it more fit for Pep's purposes so to not do so would be negligent. However, until the window shuts or City "formally" declare their business is done for this window, can't opine on the final squad for the start of the season.
 
Tom_mcfc said:
I don't think it is a lack of believe in Pep, I think peoples issues are they have watched this group of players seriously underperform for 2 years and may be worried that as good as Pep is it would be too much of an ask to expect miracles quickly without a few more quality additions.

If we started the season with this squad I would be worried too even though I believe Pep is the best manager in the world.
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Wonder if all those posters who were insisting we would have walked the league last season if pep were in charge concur
 
Neville Kneville said:
The problem is that quite a few City fans have forgotten how football traditionally works & have become obsessed with spending money, every year.

Bringing players through or actually improving or rehabilitating players we actually have, or building a side over more than one season, has become some kind of ridiculous notion, rather than being the traditional way most top managers actually do it.

We expect to buy a largely new team every year, yet when we actually look at the City side, it's mostly the players who the team was built around in the first place, who learned to play together, who are actually still the people we rely on. Some of them signed for not much money.

If Pep can't improve the players, or bring players through, we have completely wasted 3 years waiting for him. And if we can't give him a season to suss his players out & rebuild the squad, without shitting our pants, we don't deserve him.
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That is so on the money
 
City_Sean said:
This is my point. Pep is without a doubt the world's best manager but even he'll have his hands full with these players as it is. What baffles me is how once the season ends everyone seemingly forgets a players woeful season and puts blind faith that they'll become brilliant. It happens every year with Nasri, Yaya and Kolarov.
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To be fair though, you don't seem to rate any of the players we have, save for Fernando. Whoever we buy, I would have thought you'd have turned on them by January, no doubt in the hope we can buy another 5/6 in that window.
We've got a squad full of internationals, age groups from U-20 down who are winning everything and a new manager who seems to make average players good and good players great. Combine that with the 2-3 great players we already have, 2/3 new signings and it's going to be a great season in 16/17. Try and see the positives for once and enjoy the ride.
 
The Light Was Yellow Sir said:
To be fair though, you don't seem to rate any of the players we have, save for Fernando. Whoever we buy, I would have thought you'd have turned on them by January, no doubt in the hope we can buy another 5/6 in that window.
We've got a squad full of internationals, age groups from U-20 down who are winning everything and a new manager who seems to make average players good and good players great. Combine that with the 2-3 great players we already have, 2/3 new signings and it's going to be a great season in 16/17. Try and see the positives for once and enjoy the ride.
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In his defence there are players who simply aren't good enough, such as mangala, navas, bony, kolarov, Fernando and delph to name a few
 
I think the intensity levels will be much higher with Pep, we will see an improvement in the pressing as a team which last season was non existent. All the players in the team (from the training videos) seemed excited with the new manager and they should. To be honest if we put an real size pic of Pep on the bench would motivate the players better than having Pellers on the bench. having Pep as a manager will make a huge difference in the team performance. But as someone said before, we should bring the players he wants if we want to compete fairly.
 
Do not want to distract but cannot see a more appropriate thread.

I know we are all biased, especially me, but I would appreciate a few views on how people think that we will end up this season - in a direct comparison to the scum. Each year I tend to have a (for me) major punt on the points difference with a major spread betting company. I even managed to win last year with us giving the scum 5 points start - because I sold the bet at Xmas.

This coming season I am being offered 1.5 points start that City have to give the scum and I think that is a cracking bet - but the price is only held for 24 hours.

I think it is a cracking bet because not only hve we got Pep, but we will likely have Stones, and hopefully Vinny back and therefore our defence might show big improvement. Then we have our midfield - Gundogan I think will be a star, KDB will have a better season and then we have 'new players' in Silva and Nasri - they were absent last year and perhaps we could get another 'special player' (fuck me I would love Kroos). Then our forwards - Sergio I hope will have a better year not just because of injuries, but because he will be getting better link up, support and supply from midfield. I am no fan of Sterling but he will either improve or there will be Nolito to replace him in a a mix with Sane.

Yes, I know they have also made some good signings, but I am feeling very positive and I can see us many points ahead of those fuckers. Any views on the points difference from fellow Bluemooners? I am tempted to have a big slap on this.
 
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mcfc1632 said:
Do not want to distract but cannot see a more appropriate thread.

I know we are all biased, especially me, but I would appreciate a few views on how people think that we will end up this season - in a direct comparison to the scum. Each year I tend to have a (for me) major punt on the points difference with a major spread betting company. I even managed to win last year with us giving the scum 5 points start - because I sold the bet at Xmas.

This coming season I am being offered 1.5 points start that City have to give the scum and I think that is a cracking bet - but the price is only held for 24 hours.

I think it is a cracking bet because not only hve we got Pep, but we will likely have Stones, hopefully vinny back and therefore our defence might show big improvement. Then we have out midfield - Gundogan I think will be a star, KDB will have a better season and then we have 'new players' in Silva and Nasri - they were absent last year and fuck me could we get another 'special player (fuck me I would love Kroos). Then our forwards - Sergio I hope will have a better year not just because of injuries, but because he is getting better link up, support and supply from midfield. I am no fan of Sterling but he will either improve or there will be Nolito to replace him in a a mix with Sane.

Yes, I know they have also made some good signings, but I am feeling very positive and I can see us many points ahead of those fuckers. Any views on the points difference from fellow Bloonmooners. I am tempted to have a big slap on this.
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Depends on your odds.

I would say that we will finish 3 points minimum ahead.
 
mcfc1632 said:
Do not want to distract but cannot see a more appropriate thread.

I know we are all biased, especially me, but I would appreciate a few views on how people think that we will end up this season - in a direct comparison to the scum. Each year I tend to have a (for me) major punt on the points difference with a major spread betting company. I even managed to win last year with us giving the scum 5 points start - because I sold the bet at Xmas.

This coming season I am being offered 1.5 points start that City have to give the scum and I think that is a cracking bet - but the price is only held for 24 hours.

I think it is a cracking bet because not only hve we got Pep, but we will likely have Stones, and hopefully Vinny back and therefore our defence might show big improvement. Then we have our midfield - Gundogan I think will be a star, KDB will have a better season and then we have 'new players' in Silva and Nasri - they were absent last year and perhaps we could get another 'special player' (fuck me I would love Kroos). Then our forwards - Sergio I hope will have a better year not just because of injuries, but because he will be getting better link up, support and supply from midfield. I am no fan of Sterling but he will either improve or there will be Nolito to replace him in a a mix with Sane.

Yes, I know they have also made some good signings, but I am feeling very positive and I can see us many points ahead of those fuckers. Any views on the points difference from fellow Bluemooners? I am tempted to have a big slap on this.
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We will win the league and Chelsea will finish second then arsenal then the rags will fight out 4th with spuds ..
Lump on pal
 
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