***City v Dippers Official Match Thread***

[nottsblue]

No Gobber in the studio today for Sky. Have we actually had a word with the twats and banned him?

[nottsblue]

Also, who needs Rodri when you've got Nico G!!

Shame O’Reilly got the assist for Doku’s goal in some respects. Nico G’s switch pass across the pitch was perfect and deserved better recognition

[john@staustell]

How the fuck did dippers win the PL they are shit & Van Dick is being found out too

Different team. I think they are in a bad way.

Been watching at my son's place as we are in between houses and the idiotic organisation that is EE/BT switched off my SKY/Now TV on the 3rd.

Nothing else, just Sky Sports, they don't know how, they can't switch it back on until we complete on new house.

But got to see it all, great performance. No complaints except Sav, as Mase says, he's still shite

We're back in the game

[Blue Jam]

How the fuck did dippers win the PL they are shit & Van Dick is being found out too

Because we were shite.

[john@staustell]

The goal where we worked it out of an impossible position in our bottom left back position was out of this world. I was saying 'kick it out you silly bastard'. What do I know?

Did Sly replay that, I didn't see it?

[zuricity]

The best game of the season so far. First time in 44 games the dippers didn’t score so the clean sheet was very pleasing

Doku was outstanding and the back four very impressive in their shape. Gvardiol’s passing was off but defensively did well. But the midfield played well, Nico G and Bernardo were all over the pitch snapping at their heels. Big underwhelmed with Cherki but he wasn’t poor. Just wasn’t as good as the other night.

Pep seems to regained his mojo as well. I’m beginning to think we’ll have him for a few more years yet

We definitely didn't need to buy Aït Nouri this summer - O'Reilly is absolutely class

I wonder if the plan is for O’Reilly to replace Bernardo?

stop ! it is a squad game, we need good back ups in all positions.

Nico is blossoming at the moment. let's hope he stays injury free.

[mr_nool]

Watching a recording of the game niet. That first goal was ridiculously good. We were stuck at our own corner flag but somehow managed to play through their very agressieve pressing ( great work by Nico, Phil and Doku). And that cross by Nunes was superb.

[Indianablue]

Planned corner nearly worked. Robertson goal hanging in front of keeper and Van Dick getting a free header at the back. How do we not pick up that dutch cunt. Lucky to get it chalked off

.not at all he was offside ffs

He was in an offside position but that doesnt fucking matter these days. The question is whether he's actively involved in the play. He didnt touch the ball so did he interfere with our keeper? Not so clear cut, could have gone either way. If it was City i'd be arguing for it. So i'd still say we were smiled on from on high.

[city72]

Planned corner nearly worked. Robertson goal hanging in front of keeper and Van Dick getting a free header at the back. How do we not pick up that dutch cunt. Lucky to get it chalked off

.not at all he was offside ffs

He was in an offside position but that doesnt fucking matter these days. The question is whether he's actively involved in the play. He didnt touch the ball so did he interfere with our keeper? Not so clear cut, could have gone either way. If it was City i'd be arguing for it. So i'd still say we were smiled on from on high.

By ducking he interfered with play surely

[Indianablue]

From the snippets i saw we seemed to be playing with a much quicker tempo. Certainly more direct play down the wings. Has Cherki made the difference, FOden getting his form back or has Pep realised his style needed to change.
Great result beating scousers by 3 goals, doesn't happen often and great to see Van Dyck and Robertson crying. Thought the scousers actions during the penalty was shithousery at its finest. Couldnt have helped Haaland ( although he does miss a few)

[Harry Dowd scored]

No Gobber in the studio today for Sky. Have we actually had a word with the twats and banned him?

That’s interesting, wonder what’s happened?

[zuricity]

Planned corner nearly worked. Robertson goal hanging in front of keeper and Van Dick getting a free header at the back. How do we not pick up that dutch cunt. Lucky to get it chalked off

.not at all he was offside ffs

He was in an offside position but that doesnt fucking matter these days. The question is whether he's actively involved in the play. He didnt touch the ball so did he interfere with our keeper? Not so clear cut, could have gone either way. If it was City i'd be arguing for it. So i'd still say we were smiled on from on high.

By ducking he interfered with play surely

As i wrote earlier, if passive , the ball would have hit him and therefore offside. Since he ducked he didn't remain passive and therefore offside.

[ayrshireblue]

Planned corner nearly worked. Robertson goal hanging in front of keeper and Van Dick getting a free header at the back. How do we not pick up that dutch cunt. Lucky to get it chalked off

.not at all he was offside ffs

He was in an offside position but that doesnt fucking matter these days. The question is whether he's actively involved in the play. He didnt touch the ball so did he interfere with our keeper? Not so clear cut, could have gone either way. If it was City i'd be arguing for it. So i'd still say we were smiled on from on high.

By ducking he interfered with play surely

As i wrote earlier, if passive , the ball would have hit him and therefore offside. Since he ducked he didn't remain passive and therefore offside.

Perfect summary

[nottsblue]

Turns out there's been an error in the dippers managers name.

It's actually Arne Lost

[mr_nool]

What a beautiful gift for my Birthday today. CTID.

Happy birthday mate!

[mr_nool]

What a beautiful gift for my Birthday today. CTID.

Happy birthday mate! Was my 40th yesterday and Carl's 60th today. All the best cunts born within a day of each other

And to you Mase! I always had you and me down as the young guard, but now you 40 and I'm forty fucking seven ...

[mr_nool]

The best game of the season so far. First time in 44 games the dippers didn’t score so the clean sheet was very pleasing

Doku was outstanding and the back four very impressive in their shape. Gvardiol’s passing was off but defensively did well. But the midfield played well, Nico G and Bernardo were all over the pitch snapping at their heels. Big underwhelmed with Cherki but he wasn’t poor. Just wasn’t as good as the other night.

Pep seems to regained his mojo as well. I’m beginning to think we’ll have him for a few more years yet

We definitely didn't need to buy Aït Nouri this summer - O'Reilly is absolutely class

No way of knowing that before the season started. An excellent bonus, though. Still think we will see him more centrally in the future. He had all the skills and physical attributes to make it.

[mr_nool]

Turns out there's been an error in the dippers managers name.

It's actually Arne Lost

Stealing this one to send to my dipper loving brother and mates.

[sheblue]

Brilliant stuff. The Dok world class what a warrior he is.
The performance of Nunes, excellent.
Let's reel the tarquins in.

[Pretty Boy Lee]

Not sure a player has deserved a goal more than Nico G did today. I am so happy to be wrong about him and his turnaround has been magnificent. Another second season under Pep gem.

Doku on nights like that is literally the best winger in the world. 2-3 players at a time not getting near him against the champions who kept Madrid out earlier in the week. What a player.

Haaland give the penalties up, you don’t need them anyway you fucking legend.

That back 4/5 with Donna is perfect. Keep playing them Pep.