We look strong again...

[fulabeer]

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!)

 

[didactic]

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?.

 

[Johnny_on]

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.

 

[Cajosolu]

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?.

While you are in grammer police mode, you might want to address the above in bold.

 

[citysix]

its all about timing that game last night was perfect timing for our run in

 

[Dribble]

Even though we've won a few matches during the winter period, I noticed that the first time that we started to look strong again was against Fulham. Ok they were poor and we were at home, but you can only beat what's in front of you.

I'm also glad that Yaya is getting the recognition he deserves. I couldn't believe some posters on here who were calling him lazy, slow, unfit, languid and uniterested. Yaya's a big unit and thus needs more fuel than the average player, thus he has to be economical and intelligent with his play to be effective. Hopefully any remaining doubts regarding Yaya's importance to us has now been banished.

Last night wasn't quite our early season form, but I hope that we are getting back to where we were at the beginning of the season. This season is mad though. ManUre are matching us stride for stride and just when they are getting their players back and finding form, so are we!!!

Who would bet against us and the Rags going toe to toe together right until the end of the season in both the Premiership and Europa League. The strength of the teams both clubs sent out yesterday shows that we both mean business in Europes lesser competition, and a cup is a cup.

As for it being squeaky bum time, the OP has called it correctly. ManUre are either trying to intimidate us with their constant sniping which clearly isn't working, or they are showing the strain of the fight. Either way our fate is in our own hands and I just hope we don't allow our resident flea ridden mongrel to derail us.

 

[marco]

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

 

[Hamann Pineapple]

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?.

While you are in grammer police mode, you might want to address the above in bold.

Punctuation, it's the difference between knowing your shit and knowing you're shit.

 

[Ducado]

One game at a time!

 

[Scully]

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'.

 

[Cajosolu]

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?.

Also spelt quote wrong but as we are only expressing views on a football forum and not going for any literary awards, its not really an issue.

 

[Dribble]

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?.

Give it a rest mate, we're not all perfect like you. As long as we all get the gist of what he means, what does it matter? Now back to the football............

 

[Jumanji]

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'.

It is perfectly acceptable to begin a sentence with 'and.' It does not break any grammatical rules.

Example:
And she was running very fast.

Can be written as:
Moreover, she was running very fast.
In addition, she was running very fast.
Furthermore, she was running very fast.

Here's an interesting titbit:
"Grammar experts universally agree that it’s a myth. According to The New Fowler’s Modern English Usage, writers have been doing it pretty much since the beginning of writing. One theory for the perplexing prohibition is that teachers were trying to encourage their young students to form complex sentences. By not allowing the use of either conjunction at the beginning of a sentence, students were forced to think about their writing and not simply string together a series of simple clauses."

 

[Dribble]

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'.

It is perfectly acceptable to begin a sentence with 'and.' It does not break any grammatical rules.

Example:
And she was running very fast.

Can be written as:
Moreover, she was running very fast.
In addition, she was running very fast.
Furthermore, she was running very fast.

In colloquial English I concur that most things are acceptable as long as it is understood, but in a literary sense putting 'And' at the beginning of a sentence is deemed incorrect. But Language is an art form not an exact science so please let's not get bogged down with anal stuff like this. I thought we were here for the football.........

 

[Alex the Blue]

If the grammer police are going to infiltrate this forum we should at least expect them to do their job properly.

Never put a full stop after a question mark, the correct spelling of 'qoutes' is quotes. The word 'its' requires an apostrophe. If choosing to use correct English starting to use a sentence with the word 'And' should always be avoided.

In this case we can reasonably assume the poster is a foreigner.

 

[Jumanji]

in literary sense putting 'And' at the beginning of a sentence is deemed incorrect.

Myth.

-- Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:21 am --

The word 'its' requires an apostrophe.

Ha, mate, no it doesn't. 'Its' is a possessive pronoun. It's = it is.

 

[Scully]

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'.

It is perfectly acceptable to begin a sentence with 'and.' It does not break any grammatical rules.

Example:
And she was running very fast.

Can be written as:
Moreover, she was running very fast.
In addition, she was running very fast.
Furthermore, she was running very fast.

Here's an interesting titbit:
"Grammar experts universally agree that it’s a myth. According to The New Fowler’s Modern English Usage, writers have been doing it pretty much since the beginning of writing. One theory for the perplexing prohibition is that teachers were trying to encourage their young students to form complex sentences. By not allowing the use of either conjunction at the beginning of a sentence, students were forced to think about their writing and not simply string together a series of simple clauses."

"And it came to pass after seven days, that the waters of the flood were upon the earth."

It's in the bible so it must be ok? It's absolutely wrong to start a sentence with and. And only serves as a conjunction between 2 phrases, sentences, or words.

Arse 'and' disappear, bye.

 

[blueyorkie]

If the grammer police are going to infiltrate this forum we should at least expect them to do their job properly.

Never put a full stop after a question mark, the correct spelling of 'qoutes' is quotes. The word 'its' requires an apostrophe. If choosing to use correct English starting to use a sentence with the word 'And' should always be avoided.

In this case we can reasonably assume the poster is a foreigner.

Or spell grammar wrong.

 

[Sir peace frog]

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?.

fucking dickhead fullstop

 

[Jumanji]

It's absolutely wrong to start a sentence with and. And only serves as a conjunction between 2 phrases, sentences, or words.

*sigh*