Young Boys (A) | CL | Post Match Thread

[Phil1]

Nunes was awful, Kovacic improved noticeably when Alvarez and Bernardo came on.

Nines was poor, seen glimpses of what and why we signed him though.

 

[Berts Neck]

just hearing only injury picked up = phillips got blisters

Apparently got Herpes after a recent visit to Newcastle..it is quite common up there

 

[Platt Lane 59]

Not the best of performances, but we will take the three points.

If this was Red Scum United, it would be "United win for Bobby and Lady Fergie!!". Instead it's no mention of our late legend, but "City need to play better".

I don't think Frannie was ever seen by the British media as a legend, unfortunately.
He was admired as a tough, uncompromising forward who had a great shot and stood up to Norman "Bite your Legs" Hunter.
Most top First Division teams of Franny's era (of which City were definitely one !), had a Franny Lee type of forward.
His alleged reputation for diving (Lee Won Pen), wasn't appreciated outside Bolton, City & Derby.
Bobby Charlton, remember, was a World Cup Winner for England.
As there's only Sir Geoff Hurst still alive, his passing is bound to create a media frenzy.
Personally, I don't think the football media should get involved with the families of players or managers ?

 

[levets]

Frustrating at times, but we never really looked like being denied a win. As I said earlier, these pitches are a nightmare and take some getting used to. It caused us a few issues, particularly the bounce of the ball.

Grealish had an excellent game for me. Rodri was his usual dominant self.

Nunes made some great runs, but could have done better with his crosses/passes. Given time and Peps coaching and he will be fine.

We created a lot of chances, but the run of the ball on that pitch caused us some problems. Good to see Erling on the score sheet. Overall, a dominant display and we just need a point now. On to Sunday!

 

[simon23]

Best player on the pitch today along with Rodri.

Still need more creativity and goals (esp) from him....he gets into good positions but his shooting is not great

 

[cleavers]

Think we learned we cant start kovacic AND Nunes. They are both still bedding in and it fucks us up having 2 mids that arent quite on the right wavelength.

Kovacic was excellent to start with, but has faded a bit, however he improved considerably tonight when Alvarez and Bernardo came on.

 

[ysmsa]

Fuck Darke
Fuck Hoddle
Fuck TNT
Fuck VAR

Recycle the Pitch

 

[PragueBlue]

Still need more creativity and goals (esp) from him....he gets into good positions but his shooting is not great

Probably our most creative player today. Made some really good chances. A lot of our players need to improve their shooting, including Grealish.

We're a better team when he plays IMO and that's ultimately what matters.

 

[the-ecstacy-of-eight]

Nunes was awful, Kovacic improved noticeably when Alvarez and Bernardo came on.

League 2 level player though? Pfffft!

And the ball comes at you a LOT faster on the fantastic plastic.
Getting on the end of crosses at this level is a game of VERY fine margins.
The pitch made a difference tonight.

 

[Semper aggressus]

Job done.