Here is the place to talk about all things city and football!
by blues2win » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:24 am
Bit unfair to criticise Stones. He hadn’t played since the Charity Shield. He’ll be a valuable addition to the team after the international break as of course will Rodri. Pacqueta would have offered more creativity to the side and might yet I suppose if the gambling issue is resolved. He’s a step up in quality from Kovacic and Nunes. Bottom line there’s a long way to go. The gooners can celebrate a fortunate win but plenty of time to come back from this.
-
blues2win
- Pablo Zabaleta's Manc Accent
-
- Posts: 13031
- Joined: Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:03 am
- Supporter of: manchester city
- My favourite player is: david silva
by Blue Jam » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:33 am
A narrow loss, away to title contenders, while we have key players injured and we are adapting to some tmsquad turbulence.
Forced time without Rodri has cost us, but it forces us to find a way of coping without him.
And I still think we are still recovering from last season - our form dipped before we won any titles.
-
Blue Jam
- De Jong's Tackle
-
- Posts: 1501
- Joined: Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:31 pm
- Location: Occupied Caprica
- Supporter of: Manchester City
- My favourite player is: Goater
by Mase » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:51 am
Nunes is way off it and looking like another Phillips.
Maybe we should have someone else look at signings instead of Pep. Nunes definitely not looking like “one of the best midfielders in the world” - a panic buy of Benjani proportions.
-
Mase
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 39605
- Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:08 pm
- Location: The North Pole.
- Supporter of: Warnock's Ref Rants
- My favourite player is: Danny Tiatto
by Outcast » Mon Oct 09, 2023 9:52 am
We'll have to put with two weeks of Arsenal jizzing. What a horrible feeling, I'm sure we'll bounce back, but having to endure that trip for a fortnight!!
-
Outcast
- Rosler's Grandad Bombed The Swamp
-
- Posts: 3265
- Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:33 pm
- Supporter of: City
- My favourite player is: Silva
by zuricity » Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:24 am
Nick wrote:Zurich enjoyed the game ?? Smoking something??
It was wank - again. Don't think I've seen a league chance for weeks
I don't smoke, never have , never will.
The game was played at a very high standard, with very little between the teams. a good game of football, whereby a slight mistake , or a touch of brilliance , or as in this case a crass deflection lead to three points.
"Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs."
-
zuricity
- Alan Oakes' 668 Games
-
- Posts: 17062
- Joined: Sat Dec 17, 2005 10:54 pm
- Location: Zuerich,ch
by sheblue » Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:51 am
Mase wrote:Nunes is way off it and looking like another Phillips.
Maybe we should have someone else look at signings instead of Pep. Nunes definitely not looking like “one of the best midfielders in the world” - a panic buy of Benjani proportions.
I seem to remember that many, probably including myself, said similar about Rodri during his first season?
A midfielder in a pep system is not easy.
For me the jury is out on Nunes, but I am willing to give him time.
As for another Phillips, already Nunes is well clear of that standard.
-
sheblue
- Donated to the site
- Neil Young's FA Cup Winning Goal
-
- Posts: 11931
- Joined: Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:28 pm
- Supporter of: city
- My favourite player is: silva
by PeterParker » Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:54 am
sheblue wrote:Mase wrote:Nunes is way off it and looking like another Phillips.
Maybe we should have someone else look at signings instead of Pep. Nunes definitely not looking like “one of the best midfielders in the world” - a panic buy of Benjani proportions.
I seem to remember that many, probably including myself, said similar about Rodri during his first season?
A midfielder in a pep system is not easy.
For me the jury is out on Nunes, but I am willing to give him time.
As for another Phillips, already Nunes is well clear of that standard.
Yeah, me too. I nicknamed the crane for the way he slowly turns with the ball.
But it really took him a while.
In that interview Gvardiol had with Kovacic on the site, when they went and ate, Josko said you need at least 6 months to understand Pep's demands. You don't hear people saying that.
-
PeterParker
- Roberto Mancini's Scarf
-
- Posts: 21464
- Joined: Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:36 pm
- Location: Bucharest
- Supporter of: The Blue Moon blues
- My favourite player is: King Mike
by Mase » Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:17 pm
sheblue wrote:Mase wrote:Nunes is way off it and looking like another Phillips.
Maybe we should have someone else look at signings instead of Pep. Nunes definitely not looking like “one of the best midfielders in the world” - a panic buy of Benjani proportions.
I seem to remember that many, probably including myself, said similar about Rodri during his first season?
A midfielder in a pep system is not easy.
For me the jury is out on Nunes, but I am willing to give him time.
As for another Phillips, already Nunes is well clear of that standard.
Rodri was 23 when he joined us and was also joining a completely new league with Fernandinho, arguably the best in his position, in front of him at the time.
Nunes joins us having already spent a year in the Prem.
I don’t think we can compare the two like for like for those reasons.
-
Mase
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 39605
- Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:08 pm
- Location: The North Pole.
- Supporter of: Warnock's Ref Rants
- My favourite player is: Danny Tiatto
by Mase » Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:32 pm
Anyone see the rat from the Arsenal bench with Walker? Must have said something as Walker was walking off the pitch and Kyle squared up to him. Haaland bounced over ready to cave heads in.
Love to see it and hopefully shit like that will light a fire. Show the players the clip before the game when Arsenal come to the Etihad.
-
Mase
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 39605
- Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:08 pm
- Location: The North Pole.
- Supporter of: Warnock's Ref Rants
- My favourite player is: Danny Tiatto
by sheblue » Mon Oct 09, 2023 2:39 pm
Mase wrote:sheblue wrote:Mase wrote:Nunes is way off it and looking like another Phillips.
Maybe we should have someone else look at signings instead of Pep. Nunes definitely not looking like “one of the best midfielders in the world” - a panic buy of Benjani proportions.
I seem to remember that many, probably including myself, said similar about Rodri during his first season?
A midfielder in a pep system is not easy.
For me the jury is out on Nunes, but I am willing to give him time.
As for another Phillips, already Nunes is well clear of that standard.
Rodri was 23 when he joined us and was also joining a completely new league with Fernandinho, arguably the best in his position, in front of him at the time.
Nunes joins us having already spent a year in the Prem.
I don’t think we can compare the two like for like for those reasons.
But Jack was with Villa and needed the time. Nunes, I don't know if he will be good or not, but is he not in a similar position? in needing time to learn Peps way.
-
sheblue
- Donated to the site
- Neil Young's FA Cup Winning Goal
-
- Posts: 11931
- Joined: Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:28 pm
- Supporter of: city
- My favourite player is: silva
by Outcast » Mon Oct 09, 2023 2:51 pm
sheblue wrote:Mase wrote:sheblue wrote:Mase wrote:Nunes is way off it and looking like another Phillips.
Maybe we should have someone else look at signings instead of Pep. Nunes definitely not looking like “one of the best midfielders in the world” - a panic buy of Benjani proportions.
I seem to remember that many, probably including myself, said similar about Rodri during his first season?
A midfielder in a pep system is not easy.
For me the jury is out on Nunes, but I am willing to give him time.
As for another Phillips, already Nunes is well clear of that standard.
Rodri was 23 when he joined us and was also joining a completely new league with Fernandinho, arguably the best in his position, in front of him at the time.
Nunes joins us having already spent a year in the Prem.
I don’t think we can compare the two like for like for those reasons.
But Jack was with Villa and needed the time. Nunes, I don't know if he will be good or not, but is he not in a similar position? in needing time to learn Peps way.
Jack, Otters and of course Kolorav get free passes. Pointless bringing them into the mix.
-
Outcast
- Rosler's Grandad Bombed The Swamp
-
- Posts: 3265
- Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:33 pm
- Supporter of: City
- My favourite player is: Silva
by Outcast » Mon Oct 09, 2023 2:53 pm
Mase wrote:Anyone see the rat from the Arsenal bench with Walker? Must have said something as Walker was walking off the pitch and Kyle squared up to him. Haaland bounced over ready to cave heads in.
Love to see it and hopefully shit like that will light a fire. Show the players the clip before the game when Arsenal come to the Etihad.
Wish that Blonde log showed more aggression on the pitch.
I hope haven't offended anyone calling him blonde.
-
Outcast
- Rosler's Grandad Bombed The Swamp
-
- Posts: 3265
- Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:33 pm
- Supporter of: City
- My favourite player is: Silva
by carl_feedthegoat » Mon Oct 09, 2023 3:37 pm
Outcast wrote:Mase wrote:Anyone see the rat from the Arsenal bench with Walker? Must have said something as Walker was walking off the pitch and Kyle squared up to him. Haaland bounced over ready to cave heads in.
Love to see it and hopefully shit like that will light a fire. Show the players the clip before the game when Arsenal come to the Etihad.
Wish that Blonde log showed more aggression on the pitch.
I hope haven't offended anyone calling him blonde.
I called him far fucking worse than that yesterday - shall I cancel myself ?
THEY SAY SWEARING IS DUE TO A LIMITED VOCABULARY. I KNOW THOUSANDS OF WORDS, BUT I STILL PREFER "FUCK OFF" TO "GO AWAY"
-
carl_feedthegoat
- Donated to the site
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 30988
- Joined: Sun Dec 25, 2005 2:51 am
- Supporter of: Man City
by Outcast » Mon Oct 09, 2023 3:41 pm
carl_feedthegoat wrote:Outcast wrote:Mase wrote:Anyone see the rat from the Arsenal bench with Walker? Must have said something as Walker was walking off the pitch and Kyle squared up to him. Haaland bounced over ready to cave heads in.
Love to see it and hopefully shit like that will light a fire. Show the players the clip before the game when Arsenal come to the Etihad.
Wish that Blonde log showed more aggression on the pitch.
I hope haven't offended anyone calling him blonde.
I called him far fucking worse than that yesterday - shall I cancel myself ?
Shhhh, hair brigader Zuricity and his comrade hyper will be out in force.
-
Outcast
- Rosler's Grandad Bombed The Swamp
-
- Posts: 3265
- Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:33 pm
- Supporter of: City
- My favourite player is: Silva
by Mase » Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:51 pm
sheblue wrote:Mase wrote:sheblue wrote:Mase wrote:Nunes is way off it and looking like another Phillips.
Maybe we should have someone else look at signings instead of Pep. Nunes definitely not looking like “one of the best midfielders in the world” - a panic buy of Benjani proportions.
I seem to remember that many, probably including myself, said similar about Rodri during his first season?
A midfielder in a pep system is not easy.
For me the jury is out on Nunes, but I am willing to give him time.
As for another Phillips, already Nunes is well clear of that standard.
Rodri was 23 when he joined us and was also joining a completely new league with Fernandinho, arguably the best in his position, in front of him at the time.
Nunes joins us having already spent a year in the Prem.
I don’t think we can compare the two like for like for those reasons.
But Jack was with Villa and needed the time. Nunes, I don't know if he will be good or not, but is he not in a similar position? in needing time to learn Peps way.
From what Grealish said the other day he was asked to completely change his playing style when he joined City. Nunes is a “Pep type player” and was called one of the best in the world by Pep. He’s not changing his playing style at all. For me he should hit the ground running.
-
Mase
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 39605
- Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:08 pm
- Location: The North Pole.
- Supporter of: Warnock's Ref Rants
- My favourite player is: Danny Tiatto
by patrickblue » Mon Oct 09, 2023 5:13 pm
Mase wrote:sheblue wrote:Mase wrote:sheblue wrote:Mase wrote:Nunes is way off it and looking like another Phillips.
Maybe we should have someone else look at signings instead of Pep. Nunes definitely not looking like “one of the best midfielders in the world” - a panic buy of Benjani proportions.
I seem to remember that many, probably including myself, said similar about Rodri during his first season?
A midfielder in a pep system is not easy.
For me the jury is out on Nunes, but I am willing to give him time.
As for another Phillips, already Nunes is well clear of that standard.
Rodri was 23 when he joined us and was also joining a completely new league with Fernandinho, arguably the best in his position, in front of him at the time.
Nunes joins us having already spent a year in the Prem.
I don’t think we can compare the two like for like for those reasons.
But Jack was with Villa and needed the time. Nunes, I don't know if he will be good or not, but is he not in a similar position? in needing time to learn Peps way.
From what Grealish said the other day he was asked to completely change his playing style when he joined City. Nunes is a “Pep type player” and was called one of the best in the world by Pep. He’s not changing his playing style at all. For me he should hit the ground running.
And he hasn't got nice calves.
[img]https://giphy.com/gifs/3o7qDYcso3azifQVyg/html5[/img]
-
patrickblue
- Donated to the site
- Shaun Goater's 103 Goals
-
- Posts: 7198
- Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:49 pm
- Location: Newbury Berks
- Supporter of: City
- My favourite player is: The one and only Goat
by Mase » Mon Oct 09, 2023 5:27 pm
He’s hideous compared to Jack. But who isn’t?
-
Mase
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 39605
- Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:08 pm
- Location: The North Pole.
- Supporter of: Warnock's Ref Rants
- My favourite player is: Danny Tiatto
by Mase » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:07 pm
I’m probably being a bit harsh on Nunes, it’s only been a few games. But I do think he was an unnecessary buy, and this “they’ll be better next season” bollocks needs to stop.
-
Mase
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 39605
- Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:08 pm
- Location: The North Pole.
- Supporter of: Warnock's Ref Rants
- My favourite player is: Danny Tiatto
by nottsblue » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:15 pm
Mase wrote:I’m probably being a bit harsh on Nunes, it’s only been a few games. But I do think he was an unnecessary buy, and this “they’ll be better next season” bollocks needs to stop.
You aren’t alone. I’m not sure he’s even much an improvement on Cole Palmer. Time will tell of course and he needs to find his feet but he seems off the pace physically to me
-
nottsblue
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 30060
- Joined: Sat Oct 05, 2013 5:17 pm
- Location: Nottingham
- Supporter of: manchester city
- My favourite player is: niall Quinn & Kun
by carl_feedthegoat » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:21 pm
nottsblue wrote:Mase wrote:I’m probably being a bit harsh on Nunes, it’s only been a few games. But I do think he was an unnecessary buy, and this “they’ll be better next season” bollocks needs to stop.
You aren’t alone. I’m not sure he’s even much an improvement on Cole Palmer. Time will tell of course and he needs to find his feet but he seems off the pace physically to me
Palmer was class the other day .
THEY SAY SWEARING IS DUE TO A LIMITED VOCABULARY. I KNOW THOUSANDS OF WORDS, BUT I STILL PREFER "FUCK OFF" TO "GO AWAY"
-
carl_feedthegoat
- Donated to the site
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 30988
- Joined: Sun Dec 25, 2005 2:51 am
- Supporter of: Man City
Return to The Maine Football forum
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: Blue In Bolton, Bluemoon4610, blues2win, carolina-blue, charvet_wonderland, CTID Hants, Dubciteh, gilford, gmercer1, Google [Bot], Harry Dowd scored, HBlock Cripple, Indianablue, john@staustell, Mase, Nickyboy, nottsblue, Original Dub, Outcast, Paul68, rosbif cuisson 'bleu', ruralblue, s1ty m, salford city, Sparklehorse, zuricity and 298 guests