West Brom Vs City Pre match Thread

[bugsyblue]

Genuinely surprised at how many thought Iheanacho would start.

Away from home, first game of the season, against a manager who hates us with a passion. Plus Bony is the better player, more experienced, why wouldn't he start? Some need to temper their expectations and calm down.

Completely agree! I really hope Pellers does give the lad opportunities this season but this match isn't one worth taking that risk. Wait till we play the fuckers at home and then give me a shot.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

fucking navas. you know what will happen we will buy de bruyne and still start navas

De Bruyne is to keep Navas on his toes ;)

 

[kippaxblue76]

great comment

Well get behind the team then and stop being negative before a ball has even been kicked.

 

[platty7]

like that line up , dinho was the name i wanted to see in midfield , Be nice if nacho can get 30 mins tonight

 

[argyle]

Toure in midfield two. Fine with this tonight but against tougher opposition it makes me scared.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Well get behind the team then and stop being negative before a ball has even been kicked.

i am getting behind the team, i just dont think navas should be starting. that doesn't make me negative

 

[MeatHunterrr]

Toure in midfield two. Fine with this tonight but against tougher opposition it makes me scared.

yep, against any opposition that can pass the ball properly, toure in mid two will be chasing shadows.

 

[Super2Goten]

Listening to 5Live. Robbie Savage is almost absolutely sure we will get beaten tonight, he almost sounds gleeful. 'If City lose, they'll be going into the Chelsea game in a bad mindset and could be 5 points behind by the end of it'... (pretty much)

 

[DerderderPabloZabaleta]

Screaming out for Dzeko instead of Bony that line-up.

Fishing?

 

[Blueband Brother]

Start of the season, here we go!!!. Fairly expected academic starting line up, no real surprises or interesting inclusions. A strong team and hope the players remain composed defensively and get the first win.
I really liked the Ihenacho, Silva, Sterling combination but there will be opprtunities for him to play over the course of the season.
Pellegrini obviously prefers Navas for his mobility and ability to stretch the pitch, he is a ready made outlet on the right hand side and also pushes the oposing fullbacks backwards. He is also honest and works hard for the team and is reliable. The frustration will be in his underlying inability to have a cutting edge in terms of his final ball. This is a match that could fit him and I hope him and the rest of the team put on a solid performance and get the three points.
Good luck Sterling on the debut. Put on a show
Cmon City!!