Wigan Athletic vs City Pre match Discussion Thread

[Rammy Blue]

Difference between Carlos and Balo is that Mario will start off the left which allows Yaya to start in his advanced role. The formation wouldn't work with Carlos playing wide.

 

[andrewmswift]

wish we'd play mario as a central striker. never understood the point of putting him on the left

 

[Rammy Blue]

Don't like Aguero playing from the left :(

Silva - Yaya - Balo
Aguero


I'm assuming.

Yep, I agree.

 

[mac]

Fuck me Mancinis love for Balotelli are clouding his judgement, what has Mario done lately to deserve a start, sorry I can´t see why he should start ahead of Tevez or Dzeko.

I don't understand your logic at all... he hasn't played much at all...
what love did mancini show??... its time for mancini to play him and its time for him to prove that he is a regular starter for any club in the world....

And as well to save tevez and edin for the weekend

 

[beast]

Fuck me Mancinis love for Balotelli are clouding his judgement, what has Mario done lately to deserve a start, sorry I can´t see why he should start ahead of Tevez or Dzeko.

He hasn't played in four games, yet Mancinis love for Balo is clouding his judgement because he starts one match. Unbelievable.

Maybe he's pulled his finger out in training

 

[Johnsonontheleft]

Not asking for a link, but is this on veetle??

 

[chesterbells]

I see Garcia is starting. Mmm, should be interesting.

 

[jay_mcfc]

Its a point of principle/perception tactically Jay. You know that. I'm making the obvious point he is anonymous in open play away from home. In other words, it feels as a fan we have one player not putting in it

Speak for yourself. He's played well at West Brom and West Ham the last few away games

 

[pweyhe]

Forgot about Nasri, maybe another dummy been spat?

Get the feeling Bob is making certain players aware that they are surplus and can leave in Jan if a bid comes in.....

I'd hardly call Nasri surplus. He is the best player we have in the possession and passing game, and he has won us a couple of games. I feel like something extracurricular is involved on that one.

Please tell me you're fishing.....

He's been an immense disappointment so far in blue, ffs even I could make a 2 yard pass regularly.

Are you joking? He plays in the attacking third and has one of the highest passing percentages in the league. Silva is a creator. He often turns it over, because he is always looking for a killer pass, which is great, but you need someone to balance that.

Nasri is a facilitator. He goes from wing to wing, into the middle, deep and forward, collecting the ball and moving it along. This allows players like Silva, Tevez, and Aguero more space and time to create and score. You should actually watch him and see how often he manages to keep us flowing on the ball. He generally covers more ground than any other player as well.

He's not a disappointment. You just have no understanding of what he does.

 

[gio's side step]

Its a point of principle/perception tactically Jay. You know that. I'm making the obvious point he is anonymous in open play away from home. In other words, it feels as a fan we have one player not putting in it

Speak for yourself. He's played well at West Brom and West Ham the last few away games

He's played well at West Ham? He did nothing other than miss three guilt edge chances. What game were you watching. Jay, this is called blind faith. You are with all the genuine will in the world hoping he will do well.