We’ve spent over £200mil replacing the fullbacks and we still don’t have a designated LB. Agreed on the plan B though. A physical striker who can do something with all these crosses, and some pure pace for counters. We had that with Sané, Sterling, Walker and Agüero 2 years ago, but it’s seemed to die a death.Pep didn't inherit the best squad in the league when he joined mate.
We still had the likes of Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna, Fernando, Iheanacho, jesus Navas, I think the rags squad was on a par if not better.
I agree with you as regards Foden and to some extent Garcia, both need to be trusted and played in the first team.
We need a plan B n C, I wouldn't mind getting a Dzeko type striker, Passing out from the back may have run its cycle, who knows.
Disagree we have Ederson , Walker , Laporte , Mahrez , Bernardo , KDB , Sterling , Aguero , Jesus , Sane , Gundogan , Rodri ,thats twelve players who would walk into most teams in europe , a centre back , left back and another defensive minded midfield player is required , we also have Garcia and Foden who will make an impact in the next couple of seasons
We need three quality players , to replace Merlin , Otto and Dinho , a derby defeat doesnt make our squad of players a europa league team.
It doesn't, but losing to Norwich and Wolves and drawing with a shit Newcastle team needs considerable improvement on. We can't lose another 3 or 4 games the way Leicester and Chelsea are playing, not to mention Spuds will probably improve now they've got Mourinho. Not saying we won't make top 4 but we'll have to pull our finger out and improve our defence and finishing chances created if we're to stay there.
I agree with this. 50% of our problems are down to poor defending which is surely down to injury.100% agree regarding finishing chances , we are going through a sticky spell no doubt , but its a bit dramatic to contemplate our club not finishing in the top four , looking the way Leicester are playing right now , we will be third at worst and when the Champs league resumes in February and our injury situation improves a crack at Big Ears is definitely on the cards , glass half full , and all that :)
We’ve spent over £200mil replacing the fullbacks and we still don’t have a designated LB. Agreed on the plan B though. A physical striker who can do something with all these crosses, and some pure pace for counters. We had that with Sané, Sterling, Walker and Agüero 2 years ago, but it’s seemed to die a death.
I agree with this. 50% of our problems are down to poor defending which is surely down to injury.
Absolutely , losing Laporte for 75% of the season is the equivalent of that Dutch geezer missing 6 months of the Dippers season. It would make a massive difference to the title race.
We’ve spent over £200mil replacing the fullbacks and we still don’t have a designated LB. Agreed on the plan B though. A physical striker who can do something with all these crosses, and some pure pace for counters. We had that with Sané, Sterling, Walker and Agüero 2 years ago, but it’s seemed to die a death.
Top 4 will be just fine this season.
If we get it.
Im confident we will but if we dont i wont cry over it.
Lots of sides dont get top 4 each year.
I've had many a year watching us play and not getting top 4 in fact come to think of it top anything!?
Fans need to relax and stop being so entitled and yes, its an entitlement for many on here or it comes across as that.
Fucking hell, it was just an off the cuff comment based on form.
You're aiming that at the wrong person.
It didn't start Dear Rolee so dont take it personally and it was just a response to your own post.
I stand by it though and this forum the last few days has been fucking cringeworthy.
It didn't start Dear Rolee so dont take it personally and it was just a response to your own post.
I stand by it though and this forum the last few days has been fucking cringeworthy.
Wanting City to improve is entitlement?
Now the league has almost gone I'll gladly accept top 4 if we can see youngsters given a fair chance. Foden and Garcia especially.Sporting teams are cyclical in their dominance and that dominance is reserved for a very small few.
We have had a fantastic period of success and you will not win everything every season, its an impossibility regardless of who is manager or how much money is in the bank.
Certain players are coming the end of a stellar career with us and we will rebuild with the likes of Garcia and Foden amongst others.
Top 4 will be just fine this season.