West Brom Vs City Pre match Thread

[DMA's]

I back Vinny to turn it around. Can not fathom anyone who says we should drop our captain. Short memories!

 

[Marvin]

From being extremely nervous about the opening fixture a few days ago, I'm now feeling confident. I haven't got a clue why - we can't defend for love nor money - but I believe we'll win.

Have we had a problem defending in previous seasons?

At Stuttgart we were trying a new system without all our defensive midfielders.

 

[Sir peace frog]

we've got a settled side ,with the addition of sterling ,3-0 to city

 

[mosssideblue]

I back Vinny to turn it around. Can not fathom anyone who says we should drop our captain. Short memories!

Nothing to do with short memories mate. Nostalgia doesn't win points.

 

[adaminho]

I back Vinny to turn it around. Can not fathom anyone who says we should drop our captain. Short memories!

That type of thinking , will never allow any young players to break through(you cant live off past feats). Yes Vinny is our captain but if his performances are garbage then he should be dropped for someone to be given a chance(that counts for any player)

 

[Bobbymanc]

First win and a clean sheet - 0-2

 

[SWP's back]

Some right Mary's on here.

1-3 to City.

 

[Man city fan 72]

I agree about the preparation. Why can't we actually use the training facilities we've so pain-stakingly built, or go off to some quiet European location for 3 weeks before a tournament to sharpen up?

I think the team will be easier to pick than usual because the options are minimal, but even now it's very difficult. We don't know whether we are going to retain last season's system, or change to two wide men and a forward. (We know what we did in pre-season, but we may then have been planning for Pogba).
It wouldn't be a surprise to see Kelechi start. If he's good enough for the first team squad then there is a strong possibility he will start. Or maybe Aguero will get the nod?

I really like Bony, but I understand that he has had a serious illness. He seems to be over it, but I'd be amazed if he was at his best in such a short time.

-------------------Hart
Sagna---Kompany--Mangala--Kolarov
-----------Delph--Toure
------------Silva---Nasri
------------Bony--Sterling

That looks pretty strong to me Marvin, I'd go with that.

 

[aguero93:20]

Any team news yet? If not what time do the press get stonewalled by MP?

 

[LHarper]

I agree about the preparation. Why can't we actually use the training facilities we've so pain-stakingly built, or go off to some quiet European location for 3 weeks before a tournament to sharpen up?

I think the team will be easier to pick than usual because the options are minimal, but even now it's very difficult. We don't know whether we are going to retain last season's system, or change to two wide men and a forward. (We know what we did in pre-season, but we may then have been planning for Pogba).
It wouldn't be a surprise to see Kelechi start. If he's good enough for the first team squad then there is a strong possibility he will start. Or maybe Aguero will get the nod?

I really like Bony, but I understand that he has had a serious illness. He seems to be over it, but I'd be amazed if he was at his best in such a short time.

-------------------Hart
Sagna---Kompany--Mangala--Kolarov
-----------Delph--Toure
------------Silva---Nasri
------------Bony--Sterling

Good team but Delph won't be fit.