tolmie's hairdoo said:Yaya is the key. Teams and players don't take liberties when he is about, especially away from home.
Now feeling a lot more confident travelling to Swansea, Norwich, Stoke and Wolves.
If the fans have renewed belief, imagine what the players must be thinking.
Agree with this, its no coincidence that we had Yaya, Kolo, Vinny and Mario all out and then we seemed to struggle, all at the time when we had a run of really bad refs as well.SuperSilva said:tolmie's hairdoo said:Yaya is the key. Teams and players don't take liberties when he is about, especially away from home.
Now feeling a lot more confident travelling to Swansea, Norwich, Stoke and Wolves.
If the fans have renewed belief, imagine what the players must be thinking.
Yaya is key for city is indisputable and simply a fact me thinks, but I also feel having Yaya in as well as Kolo (still a good CB despite any possible opinions of our blue brothers here) and Mario has given the entire team a huge mental and psychological boost and the team losing key players for a couple of months, feel 'whole' again and the same as they were in the first half of the season...
... perfect timing ! Lets win 2 titles this year!
didactic said:Not trying to be cruel but who taught you how to construct sentences?. Edit your post so it is easier to read. It looks like a combination of poems, qoutes and random ramblings in its current form. And why do you insist on starting a new line after a fullstop?.
marco said:didactic said:Not trying to be cruel but who taught you how to construct sentences?. Edit your post so it is easier to read. It looks like a combination of poems, qoutes and random ramblings in its current form. And why do you insist on starting a new line after a fullstop?.
i'd love to 'c ur txt' messages i bet there so perfect
Only six hours too late.kenkladze said:marco said:WTF is a QOUTE
The Future's Blue said:'You're a top Blue too' ;-)
City are back, City are back..........
fulabeer said:Not that i have to explain myself to anybody. The post this morning was done in a rush before leaving for work. I didn't have much time, and just wanted to get my point across. The post wasn't proof read, and just about spell checked. I do adopt a poem style of writing. This is mainly due to the early days of bulletin boards. Short and direct lines of text were the preferred method. Forums then sprung up with better layouts and faster internet speeds. It's just a hard habit to get out of. I even use a small "i" when i believe it should be a capital "I" when referring to myself. As "i" said, it's just a habit!
I'm the first to admit that my written English isn't the best. The simple reason is that i left Bishop Greer in 1984 (two years early) to start work. I was raised by my father, and money was extremely tight. So i decided to help out by getting a job. I worked three days a week in Barrys cafe in Gorton market. I also did baby sitting and odd jobs. The money was spent on clothes and food. However, i wouldn't change my past for anything. We struggled, but had a fantastic time. My lack of qualifications has never held me back though. I had a successful career as a Signaller on the railway. (twenty years)
I have since run my own business for the last six years. This has grew every year, and is now very successful. I don't struggle with my written English day to day. People seem to understand me and what i have written. For every thing business related, i employ someone to take care of the clerical side. It is only every now and then that i'm reminded of my lack of education. This is mainly on forums, with the resident "arse" who likes to look big. If these people truly wanted to be constructive and actually help, then a private message would be the decent and right thing to do.
So i apologise if anybody finds my posts hard to read or follow.
But don't have the time or inclination to proof read or change the way i do things.
I just hope i get my points across in a friendly and fair manner. The content of my posts is what should matter. Sadly for some, this isn't the case.
For those who have defended me......THANK YOU....... "Your Top Blues"!!!
fulabeer said:Nothing to do with coming back from behind last night.
I think we have back what we have been missing over Xmas......"options".
The press (and certain United players) have been quick and keen to put a negative spin on anything City related this season.
United came back from their big loss with a 1-0 win. The press explained how this is exactly what fergie and United needed. A solid gritty win, but more important...."a clean sheet".
City had a few wobbles over Xmas/Jan, so when last week we win 1-0, surely that "clean sheet" is also important?
Not according to the press. This measly one goal win is a sign that City is really starting to struggle for goals. And that is a true sign that we will wilt under the strain of the pressure of winning the league.
The thing is, the previous match we won 3-0. Again another clean sheet not deemed worthy of mentioning?
The reality is that everybody including the press is under the illusion that we have had a full squad for selection all season all of the time.
First up, we lost our dog in October. Sorry Tevez.
If United lost their hairless hound, sorry Rooney in October, where would United be now?
Even if keeping Tevez was actually just a bonus after not moving on in the summer, still means he was taking up a slot.
Then Balotelli struggled to get a ban/injury free period. Some his own fault, some definitely harsh.
Silva has been magic, but due to being relied on so much was looking tired.
Then we all suddenly realised just what Yaya brings to our team.
His departure was a sharp shock how one player can be key to the way you play.
Even Kolo's absence was felt. Savic has had a torrid time, which wouldn't have happened had Kolo been available. At least one game, maybe two maybe have turned out different.
Kompany's ban only seemed to highlight other missing players, and again meant we haven't been full strength for quite some time.
Other teams have had injuries, and United in particular have had players missing. So City situation isn't unique, and you have to get on with it and do the best with what is available.
Our position in the league shows that hasn't been effected too much, where as the Cup runs have.
Last night felt better. It was more like the start of the season.
We could sit there and have options to change the play.
Our bench looked scary again.
The belief looked like it was back.
The only fly in the ointment is Tevez.
My personal belief is that he should be left to train with the reserves.
I'm not that desperate to win the league that i would forgive him.
We need a team that is drawing together, not starting mini wars.
But if City chose to play him, so be it.
The thing is that he may not make that much difference any way.
Fitness aside, we play a differently game now. I never liked the "pass to Tevez" way of football.
It slowed things to much for my liking. But at the time, it was needed.
However, i would never deny that the dog is quality. And maybe if he does have a point to prove. He might just be the extra Omph we need.
Win or lose to Porto next week, won't change the fact that we are looking great for the final push in the league.
United have been playing better lately. But the very fact that the players have given us so much grief shows that "they" are the ones suffering the pressure.
Nobody wants to in the team that "passed the title over to City". That doubt may end up being their downfall.
After last night, i'm now fully looking forward to the 13th of May. (or earlier!)
Johnny_on said:Last night felt like the start of the season for one reason only IMO
It was the first time in about 10 games that the opposition didn't put 10 men behind the ball and sit blocking passing channels hoping to get one on the break.
There was space for us, therefore options going forward.
Porto played us straight up, and like most teams that try it, got beat.
didactic said:Not trying to be cruel but who taught you how to construct sentences?. Edit your post so it is easier to read. It looks like a combination of poems, qoutes and random ramblings in its current form. And why do you insist on starting a new line after a fullstop?.
fulabeer said:Not that i have to explain myself to anybody. The post this morning was done in a rush before leaving for work. I didn't have much time, and just wanted to get my point across. The post wasn't proof read, and just about spell checked. I do adopt a poem style of writing. This is mainly due to the early days of bulletin boards. Short and direct lines of text were the preferred method. Forums then sprung up with better layouts and faster internet speeds. It's just a hard habit to get out of. I even use a small "i" when i believe it should be a capital "I" when referring to myself. As "i" said, it's just a habit!
I'm the first to admit that my written English isn't the best. The simple reason is that i left Bishop Greer in 1984 (two years early) to start work. I was raised by my father, and money was extremely tight. So i decided to help out by getting a job. I worked three days a week in Barrys cafe in Gorton market. I also did baby sitting and odd jobs. The money was spent on clothes and food. However, i wouldn't change my past for anything. We struggled, but had a fantastic time. My lack of qualifications has never held me back though. I had a successful career as a Signaller on the railway. (twenty years)
I have since run my own business for the last six years. This has grew every year, and is now very successful. I don't struggle with my written English day to day. People seem to understand me and what i have written. For every thing business related, i employ someone to take care of the clerical side. It is only every now and then that i'm reminded of my lack of education. This is mainly on forums, with the resident "arse" who likes to look big. If these people truly wanted to be constructive and actually help, then a private message would be the decent and right thing to do.
So i apologise if anybody finds my posts hard to read or follow.
But don't have the time or inclination to proof read or change the way i do things.
I just hope i get my points across in a friendly and fair manner. The content of my posts is what should matter. Sadly for some, this isn't the case.
For those who have defended me......THANK YOU....... "Your Top Blues"!!!
Stoned Rose said:Johnny_on said:Last night felt like the start of the season for one reason only IMO
It was the first time in about 10 games that the opposition didn't put 10 men behind the ball and sit blocking passing channels hoping to get one on the break.
There was space for us, therefore options going forward.
Porto played us straight up, and like most teams that try it, got beat.
^^this^^
Porto played like we do at home for the first half last night. They controlled the tempo and the space and were first to everything.
We havent faced that much (if at all) this season. Porto clearly are a very assured, technically excellent team who are used to getting their own way at home.
What pleased me most was how we handled it. Granted they went one up but I didnt feel worried at any stage because we were dealing with them properly and professionally.
I feel Porto felt they 'had to' get the tie won in the first half by going in 2-0 at half time. They know how well we can play and they wanted us putting to bed early as possible.
I felt we were patient, assured and well drilled. Lescott was immense for me, building on several other class displays he's given recently. Yaya and Nige bossed the middle. Stifling and mithering. Balo did a great job as the lone front man.
Big props to the management team for having the whole situation sussed and to the lads for implementing the plan ruthlessly.
To come from behind in europe at a team who hasnt lot at home in any competition for almost 4 years is a seriously impressive achievement.
Concentration and professionalism required now for the 2nd leg at ours.
Well done City :)
Scully said:didactic said:Not trying to be cruel but who taught you how to construct sentences?. Edit your post so it is easier to read. It looks like a combination of poems, qoutes and random ramblings in its current form. And why do you insist on starting a new line after a fullstop?.
Could have been worse he could have started a sentence with 'And'.
panzer1311 said:what the fuck is going on with this forum ???, sentences beginning in wrong order , punctuation marks in wrong place , ITS A FOOTBALL FORUM !!! FFS !
and yes i didn't start my reply with a capital letter :(
Bluekiwi said:Scully said:didactic said:Not trying to be cruel but who taught you how to construct sentences?. Edit your post so it is easier to read. It looks like a combination of poems, qoutes and random ramblings in its current form. And why do you insist on starting a new line after a fullstop?.
Could have been worse he could have started a sentence with 'And'.
But you can start a sentence with and - there is no rule, it was the old school English teachers that told us you must not start a sentence with And or But