****Official MCFC vs Watford (A) Match Thread****

[Blue Since 76]

We've been poor virtually all season, especially in the league, with very few good performances, and certainly not since the sun disappeared.

However, despite our apparently relegation form away from home and dodgy defence and no back up for Aguero, we're only 3 points off Arsenal who have the "best player in the league". So imagine what'll happen if we actually hit form for the run in. Bring it on

[Hutch's Shoulder]

We've been poor virtually all season, especially in the league, with very few good performances, and certainly not since the sun disappeared.

However, despite our apparently relegation form away from home and dodgy defence and no back up for Aguero, we're only 3 points off Arsenal who have the "best player in the league". So imagine what'll happen if we actually hit form for the run in. Bring it on

If it's the same or less gap at the end of March, we'll have 'em.

[KinkyKinkladze]

I turned off when yaya smashed one over at one nil and headed back to work. I'd like to take credit today for the comeback as it seemed me not watching spurred us on to a great win.

Don't worry about the legends poll this time boys, just slide it my way.

You're not even a decent armchair fan!

I only get an hour break and I'd already skived for about 80 minutes, I couldn't take the piss any further. My missus is the boss. Hell hath no Fury and all that.

I did hide in the toilet and watch injury time on my phone though.

[Beefymcfc]

I turned off when yaya smashed one over at one nil and headed back to work. I'd like to take credit today for the comeback as it seemed me not watching spurred us on to a great win.

Don't worry about the legends poll this time boys, just slide it my way.

You're not even a decent armchair fan!

I only get an hour break and I'd already skived for about 80 minutes, I couldn't take the piss any further. My missus is the boss. Hell hath no Fury and all that.

I did hide in the toilet and watch injury time on my phone though.

Apologies mate, it was a bit of a skif. No need to defend yourself, just getting my time in before I possibly feck off for another few months ;-)

PS. I'll be watching!

[KinkyKinkladze]

Pffft, I know you're joshing, no worries mate.

[PrezIke]

We must use the squad on wednesday so must rest as many as possible. Definitely Kevin, Sagna (even tho he's been great) as long as Zaba is fit, Dinho to let the Octopus play, Navas in for Sterling and maybe play 2 up top as we need to keep getting Kun time on the pitch.

I kept hearing how their front two caused us all sorts of problems and to a point they did because they are damnes awkward physical player, but how many actual chances did they have? I have a bad memory but can only think of 1 clear chance which Joe saved brilliantly. We didn't look that secure defensively but they really didn't have that many chances.

We had more I think ( Sterling over the top,Dinho's header, Yaya over the top and there was the pen not given on Dinho) but generally we were messing up too much in the last 3rd and giving the ball away far too cheaply and far too often.

What a great 3 points though.

There were a few other chances early on as I recall, including a shot just over the bar in the first minute, but also the one at the end where Ighalo didn't catch it correctly that made my heart almost stop.

Surely some players will get a rest (I hope). We have a big squad for a reason, but our struggles keeping enough players fit has really stretched it to its limits, and I agree you are seeing the effects more so now, especially as we are still in all 4 competitions.

[Moonchesteri]

I actually think that Pellers won us the game. He made some briliant changes today, he took out Sterling who was shit AGAIN, put Bony in and won us the game.

I can't blame him because our defence is capable of receiving a goal from corner. All and all, a huge win after a bad game.

What was the the need for the capitals for Sterling's performance there? Just last week he was our biggest threat in the 1st half but then faded away in the 2nd. The week before he got us the opener v Saints.. but no. apparently he was shit again.

He has also had a decent season including getting in the CL XI of the opening stages... But no, let's ignore that. Yep. Shit AGAIN..

Edited...for obvious reasons lol

[Douglas Higginbottom]

We must use the squad on wednesday so must rest as many as possible. Definitely Kevin, Sagna (even tho he's been great) as long as Zaba is fit, Dinho to let the Octopus play, Navas in for Sterling and maybe play 2 up top as we need to keep getting Kun time on the pitch.

I kept hearing how their front two caused us all sorts of problems and to a point they did because they are damnes awkward physical player, but how many actual chances did they have? I have a bad memory but can only think of 1 clear chance which Joe saved brilliantly. We didn't look that secure defensively but they really didn't have that many chances.

We had more I think ( Sterling over the top,Dinho's header, Yaya over the top and there was the pen not given on Dinho) but generally we were messing up too much in the last 3rd and giving the ball away far too cheaply and far too often.

What a great 3 points though.

There were a few other chances early on as I recall, including a shot just over the bar in the first minute, but also the one at the end where Ighalo didn't catch it correctly that made my heart almost stop.

Surely some players will get a rest (I hope). We have a big squad for a reason, but our struggles keeping enough players fit has really stretched it to its limits, and I agree you are seeing the effects more so now, especially as we are still in all 4 competitions.

OK but I don't count shots over the bar from outside the box as chances.The one near the end was I suppose even though it came from a lucky bounce of the ball. As I said we looked anything but secure because teams can create havoc without actually playing great football against us.

If possible Zaba and Clichy as full backs, Nando and Delph in the middle, Navas and probably Bony so there's 6 changes to build a team around and give some needed rests.I want Kelechi in but I doubt that will happen.

[Dubaimancityfan]

Just woke up after watching the match which kicked off at 3.30 AM local time! Thanks to Yaya and Aguero to make it all worth it. Brilliant result and Kun granted my New Year's wish and started scoring again. I sense good time ahead !

[Tokyo Blue]

I actually think that Pellers won us the game. He made some briliant changes today, he took out Sterling who was shit AGAIN, put Bony in and won us the game.

I can't blame him because our defence is capable of receiving a goal from corner. All and all, a huge win after a bad game.

Look pal, do you think it's a a fucking surprise everyone wants you out of this forum when you keep putting in these sly digs at our club/players?
What was the the need for the bloody capitals for Sterling's performance there? Just last week he was our biggest threat in the 1st half but then faded away in the 2nd. The week before he got us the opener v Saints.. but no. apparently he was shit again.

He has also had a decent season including getting in the CL XI of the opening stages... But no, let's ignore that. Yep. Shit AGAIN...


...you know what you fucking cunt?

Your team lost AGAIN in the last round of bundesliga against fucking koln. Now go fuck yourself and fuck off from this forum. That is my only wish for 2016.

Slight case of mistaken identity here, methinks.

[Original Dub]

Fuck Watford and their stupid delusional fans.

The silly cunts.
We're Manchester city.

[Foreverinbluedreams]

I actually think that Pellers won us the game. He made some briliant changes today, he took out Sterling who was shit AGAIN, put Bony in and won us the game.

I can't blame him because our defence is capable of receiving a goal from corner. All and all, a huge win after a bad game.

Look pal, do you think it's a a fucking surprise everyone wants you out of this forum when you keep putting in these sly digs at our club/players?
What was the the need for the bloody capitals for Sterling's performance there? Just last week he was our biggest threat in the 1st half but then faded away in the 2nd. The week before he got us the opener v Saints.. but no. apparently he was shit again.

He has also had a decent season including getting in the CL XI of the opening stages... But no, let's ignore that. Yep. Shit AGAIN...


...you know what you fucking cunt?

Your team lost AGAIN in the last round of bundesliga against fucking koln. Now go fuck yourself and fuck off from this forum. That is my only wish for 2016.

Slight case of mistaken identity here, methinks.

That's drunken posting for you

[Spurge]

We must use the squad on wednesday so must rest as many as possible. Definitely Kevin, Sagna (even tho he's been great) as long as Zaba is fit, Dinho to let the Octopus play, Navas in for Sterling and maybe play 2 up top as we need to keep getting Kun time on the pitch.

I kept hearing how their front two caused us all sorts of problems and to a point they did because they are damnes awkward physical player, but how many actual chances did they have? I have a bad memory but can only think of 1 clear chance which Joe saved brilliantly. We didn't look that secure defensively but they really didn't have that many chances.

We had more I think ( Sterling over the top,Dinho's header, Yaya over the top and there was the pen not given on Dinho) but generally we were messing up too much in the last 3rd and giving the ball away far too cheaply and far too often.

What a great 3 points though.

How can you disagree with that?

The league cup is our best chance of a trophy this season right now. We need to be very careful in how many/which players we rest for this game. I agree with the poster that said Silva and Aguero need game time. Navas should get a start maybe one of delph or Fernando but not both as they are returning from injury. Otamendi and mangala need to have more game time to try and further forge a better partnership and only bring in one of zabba or clichy.

[john@staustell]

We must use the squad on wednesday so must rest as many as possible. Definitely Kevin, Sagna (even tho he's been great) as long as Zaba is fit, Dinho to let the Octopus play, Navas in for Sterling and maybe play 2 up top as we need to keep getting Kun time on the pitch.

I kept hearing how their front two caused us all sorts of problems and to a point they did because they are damnes awkward physical player, but how many actual chances did they have? I have a bad memory but can only think of 1 clear chance which Joe saved brilliantly. We didn't look that secure defensively but they really didn't have that many chances.

We had more I think ( Sterling over the top,Dinho's header, Yaya over the top and there was the pen not given on Dinho) but generally we were messing up too much in the last 3rd and giving the ball away far too cheaply and far too often.

What a great 3 points though.

How can you disagree with that?

The league cup is our best chance of a trophy this season right now. We need to be very careful in how many/which players we rest for this game. I agree with the poster that said Silva and Aguero need game time. Navas should get a start maybe one of delph or Fernando but not both as they are returning from injury. Otamendi and mangala need to have more game time to try and further forge a better partnership and only bring in one of zabba or clichy.

Whether I agree or not the unchanged team and the hell that is January suggest to me that we will likely see Bony, Zaba, Fernando, Clichy, Delph and maybe even Nacho on Weds.

Against that is the theory he could make all the first team play yet again and rest everyone for Norwich.

Difficult to argue either way but Everton are pretty shite right now and we should be able to get a result whoever we play. There's always the home leg to come.

[City64]

I actually think that Pellers won us the game. He made some briliant changes today, he took out Sterling who was shit AGAIN, put Bony in and won us the game.

I can't blame him because our defence is capable of receiving a goal from corner. All and all, a huge win after a bad game.

Look pal, do you think it's a a fucking surprise everyone wants you out of this forum when you keep putting in these sly digs at our club/players?
What was the the need for the bloody capitals for Sterling's performance there? Just last week he was our biggest threat in the 1st half but then faded away in the 2nd. The week before he got us the opener v Saints.. but no. apparently he was shit again.

He has also had a decent season including getting in the CL XI of the opening stages... But no, let's ignore that. Yep. Shit AGAIN...


...you know what you fucking cunt?

Your team lost AGAIN in the last round of bundesliga against fucking koln. Now go fuck yourself and fuck off from this forum. That is my only wish for 2016.

Slight case of mistaken identity here, methinks.

Agreed , very harsh from Mooncheri !
Peter Parker very decent poster .

[Moonchesteri]

I actually think that Pellers won us the game. He made some briliant changes today, he took out Sterling who was shit AGAIN, put Bony in and won us the game.

I can't blame him because our defence is capable of receiving a goal from corner. All and all, a huge win after a bad game.

What was the the need for the capitals for Sterling's performance there? Just last week he was our biggest threat in the 1st half but then faded away in the 2nd. The week before he got us the opener v Saints.. but no. apparently he was shit again.

He has also had a decent season including getting in the CL XI of the opening stages... But no, let's ignore that. Yep. Shit AGAIN...

Slight case of mistaken identity here, methinks.

That's drunken posting for you

Oops.
My most sincere apologies PeterParker. That outburst was not aimed at you.
And note to self to avoid this forum after night of drinking. Drunken posting indeed!

However, I still feel my original point stands (original post edited here).

[Mase]

Kolarov rarely takes corners, but when he does we create a better chance of scoring. The one for Yaya's goal was inch perfect!

[london blue 2]

Kolarov rarely takes corners, but when he does we create a better chance of scoring. The one for Yaya's goal was inch perfect!

Two decent crosses out of 180 minutes of footy. Well done Alex.

TBF He is usually excellent when crossing.

[Mase]

Kolarov rarely takes corners, but when he does we create a better chance of scoring. The one for Yaya's goal was inch perfect!

One decent cross out of 180 minutes of footy. Well done Alex.

TBF He is usually excellent when crossing.

He put one in just before Sagna's for Serg's goal that was fantastic with no one even trying to get on the end of it - as someone has mentioned previously in this thread.

[london blue 2]

Kolarov rarely takes corners, but when he does we create a better chance of scoring. The one for Yaya's goal was inch perfect!

One decent cross out of 180 minutes of footy. Well done Alex.

TBF He is usually excellent when crossing.

He put one in just before Sagna's for Serg's goal that was fantastic with no one even trying to get on the end of it - as someone has mentioned previously in this thread.

Apologies.
I've edited my original post for you Mase.