***Rags v City Official Match Thread***

[Sparklehorse]

This might be an unpopular post and I don’t come from Manchester so I don’t have the inbred hatred of the Rags, on a scale of 1/10 I’m probably an 8. Liverpool are 10 for me.
So my view of the match is that had we have played the Amorim system we probably would have won, I think we played a released from the shackles team and were probably just told to go and express themselves and they did, it was a most out of character performance as you could possibly imagine from them given the dross we’ve seen over the last few years. We were very lucky it wasn’t a proper drubbing, well actually it was, but the scoreline certainly flattered us. We have no god given right to win games and neither do they to lose.
They were hungrier, more determined, more focused on winning the duels and as much as it pains me to say it they played very well. You can call it new coach syndrome or whatever you like, but from the first couple of minutes the writing was on the wall for us. Now, a great manager would have anticipated this and the aberration of our team selection certainly, at least to me, suggests that no such anticipation was considered.

Our two young central defenders had no protection at all from the full backs Ake and Rico. If Pep hasn’t recognised the fall off in Ake’s pace, then that in itself is a big worry, he was skinned in every duel and should most certainly not have started. Rico is not a full back, he’s played some great games for us when switching to midfield, but he doesn’t have the strength or tactical awareness to play full back.

Rodri played like he did in his first season with us and although efficient to a point, did not have the control or threat that we’re used to when he’s been at his best. Foden is just simply off form, a magnificent player at his best, but we’ve not seen much of it for a season and a half. He needs to sort his head out and quickly otherwise we’ll just be looking backwards at him.

Haaland always has half a dozen games every season where he can’t be arsed and he is right in one of those now. Doku just has no end product, he never has and probably never will. Yes he’ll score a few goals here and there but it’s not enough. Semenyo was underwhelming but he’s at the start of his journey with us so I can forgive him. Cherki on the bench was the worst of the aberration, I simply cannot fathom that one. So all in all we got what we deserved, a good thrashing for being lethargic, dare I say arrogant and most importantly I did not see any effort or guile to change the way the game was going from the players or the coaching staff. The only thing I can take from today is the fact that Arsenal didn’t drive their advantage home, a very typical and uninspiring performance from them.

We are still in it but I would hope to see us on a winning run and soon, somehow though I just can’t see where it’s coming from. Hey ho, that’s football.

[Redna]

This might be an unpopular post and I don’t come from Manchester so I don’t have the inbred hatred of the Rags, on a scale of 1/10 I’m probably an 8. Liverpool are 10 for me.
So my view of the match is that had we have played the Amorim system we probably would have won, I think we played a released from the shackles team and were probably just told to go and express themselves and they did, it was a most out of character performance as you could possibly imagine from them given the dross we’ve seen over the last few years. We were very lucky it wasn’t a proper drubbing, well actually it was, but the scoreline certainly flattered us. We have no god given right to win games and neither do they to lose.
They were hungrier, more determined, more focused on winning the duels and as much as it pains me to say it they played very well. You can call it new coach syndrome or whatever you like, but from the first couple of minutes the writing was on the wall for us. Now, a great manager would have anticipated this and the aberration of our team selection certainly, at least to me, suggests that no such anticipation was considered.
Our two young central defenders had no protection at all from the full backs Ake and Rico. If Pep hasn’t recognised the fall off in Ake’s pace, then that in itself is a big worry, he was skinned in every duel and should most certainly not have started. Rico is not a full back, he’s played some great games for us when switching to midfield, but he doesn’t have the strength or tactical awareness to play full back. Rodri played like he did in his first season with us and although efficient to a point, did not have the control or threat that we’re used to when he’s been at his best. Foden is just simply off form, a magnificent player at his best, but we’ve not seen much of it for a season and a half. He needs to sort his head out and quickly otherwise we’ll just be looking backwards at him. Haaland always has half a dozen games every season where he can’t be arsed and he is right in one of those now. Doku just has no end product, he never has and probably never will. Yes he’ll score a few goals here and there but it’s not enough. Semenyo was underwhelming but he’s at the start of his journey with us so I can forgive him. Cherki on the bench was the worst of the aberration, I simply cannot fathom that one. So all in all we got what we deserved, a good thrashing for being lethargic, dare I say arrogant and most importantly I did not see any effort or guile to change the way the game was going from the players or the coaching staff. The only thing I can take from today is the fact that Arsenal didn’t drive their advantage home, a very typical and uninspiring performance from them. We are still in it but I would hope to see us on a winning run and soon, somehow though I just can’t see where it’s coming from. Hey ho, that’s football.

Lot of reading mate.
I guess we can comprehend it to. MUNICH BASTARDS

[zabbadabbado]

Fans already noticing Semenyo after having 2 decent games is being coached to be the new Jack Grealish 2.0 run/stop/recycle/pass back.

He will have everything good coached from his game in a few months.

Next year he will bel low on confidence at Everton on Loan if Pep is still here.

This is the player who ripped the Rags a new arsehole with his attacking style

Now he has to learn the pass/pass/pass/pass/recycle/pass/pass/pass back /pass to the side system.

CITY IS WHERE FLAIR PLASYERS COME TO DIE.

[Mase]

Fans already noticing Semenyo after having 2 decent games is being coached to be the new Jack Grealish 2.0 run/stop/recycle/pass back.

I spotted that. He didn't try and turn and face his man at any point. Just passed backwards.

He really is a pathetic twat, Pep. Needs to go asap before he ruins what Viana is trying to build.

[salford city]

Hi Josep,
Thanks for that fuck me

And again, ta mate l

That looks quite tame considering I'd been on san miguel from 1000 and black sambuccas on the quays post match.
Woke up with a recurring dream that we'd been battered off a team that had luke shaw, telly head maguire and cassi fucking meero in while not even troubling a keeper who I'd never heard of.
Absolute disgrace from pretty much everyone involved yesterday Donna a notable exception.
I know lads going to the North Pole today on the back of that. We should fund those trips.

[PeterParker]

Fans already noticing Semenyo after having 2 decent games is being coached to be the new Jack Grealish 2.0 run/stop/recycle/pass back.

He will have everything good coached from his game in a few months.

Next year he will bel low on confidence at Everton on Loan if Pep is still here.

This is the player who ripped the Rags a new arsehole with his attacking style

Now he has to learn the pass/pass/pass/pass/recycle/pass/pass/pass back /pass to the side system.

CITY IS WHERE FLAIR PLASYERS COME TO DIE.

I said it will take 5 games. I was wrong.

On the other side, how many times is it now when Anty Taylor shafted us in a derby? 5th? Why do we still allow him to be near the derbys?

[carl_feedthegoat]

Fans already noticing Semenyo after having 2 decent games is being coached to be the new Jack Grealish 2.0 run/stop/recycle/pass back.

He will have everything good coached from his game in a few months.

Next year he will bel low on confidence at Everton on Loan if Pep is still here.

This is the player who ripped the Rags a new arsehole with his attacking style

Now he has to learn the pass/pass/pass/pass/recycle/pass/pass/pass back /pass to the side system.

CITY IS WHERE FLAIR PLASYERS COME TO DIE.

I said it will take 5 games. I was wrong.

On the other side, how many times is it now when Anty Taylor shafted us in a derby? 5th? Why do we still allow him to be near the derbys?

We shouldn't allow Pep to be anywhere near the fucking Derby's !!...he will never ever fucking understand how important it is that we beat them every single time....especially as they have been utter SHIT over the last decade ffs !!

[salford city]

Fans already noticing Semenyo after having 2 decent games is being coached to be the new Jack Grealish 2.0 run/stop/recycle/pass back.

He will have everything good coached from his game in a few months.

Next year he will bel low on confidence at Everton on Loan if Pep is still here.

This is the player who ripped the Rags a new arsehole with his attacking style

Now he has to learn the pass/pass/pass/pass/recycle/pass/pass/pass back /pass to the side system.

CITY IS WHERE FLAIR PLASYERS COME TO DIE.

I said it will take 5 games. I was wrong.

On the other side, how many times is it now when Anty Taylor shafted us in a derby? 5th? Why do we still allow him to be near the derbys?

We shouldn't allow Pep to be anywhere near the fucking Derby's !!...he will never ever fucking understand how important it is that we beat them every single time....especially as they have been utter SHIT over the last decade ffs !!

Beat me to that. Forget Taylor, Taylor does not continue to play Ake who keeps getting raped. Nor Nunes who is not a fullback then replace him with Lewis who is not a full back when he also has 2 young inexperienced cbs already paired together. Defies logic. I'd have put Pep through the window of the Alchemist on the quays had he walked in after the game. Still fuming now.

[Hazy2]

Fans already noticing Semenyo after having 2 decent games is being coached to be the new Jack Grealish 2.0 run/stop/recycle/pass back.

He will have everything good coached from his game in a few months.

Next year he will bel low on confidence at Everton on Loan if Pep is still here.

This is the player who ripped the Rags a new arsehole with his attacking style

Now he has to learn the pass/pass/pass/pass/recycle/pass/pass/pass back /pass to the side system.

CITY IS WHERE FLAIR PLASYERS COME TO DIE.

I said it will take 5 games. I was wrong.

On the other side, how many times is it now when Anty Taylor shafted us in a derby? 5th? Why do we still allow him to be near the derbys?

We shouldn't allow Pep to be anywhere near the fucking Derby's !!...he will never ever fucking understand how important it is that we beat them every single time....especially as they have been utter SHIT over the last decade ffs !!

Beat me to that. Forget Taylor, Taylor does not continue to play Ake who keeps getting raped. Nor Nunes who is not a fullback then replace him with Lewis who is not a full back when he also has 2 young inexperienced cbs already paired together. Defies logic. I'd have put Pep through the window of the Alchemist on the quays had he walked in after the game. Still fuming now.

Worst feeling I’ve had under Pep. Utterly shite. I stand By this is the start of the end. I’m parking it there. Who replaces him is the question. I’m long enough loving demise of the rags and dippers to know not many get that change right. Get Marc in the side and let’s crack on. Pep your on a yellow card mate don’t fucking push me you arrogant twat.

[Sparklehorse]

This might be an unpopular post and I don’t come from Manchester so I don’t have the inbred hatred of the Rags, on a scale of 1/10 I’m probably an 8. Liverpool are 10 for me.
So my view of the match is that had we have played the Amorim system we probably would have won, I think we played a released from the shackles team and were probably just told to go and express themselves and they did, it was a most out of character performance as you could possibly imagine from them given the dross we’ve seen over the last few years. We were very lucky it wasn’t a proper drubbing, well actually it was, but the scoreline certainly flattered us. We have no god given right to win games and neither do they to lose.
They were hungrier, more determined, more focused on winning the duels and as much as it pains me to say it they played very well. You can call it new coach syndrome or whatever you like, but from the first couple of minutes the writing was on the wall for us. Now, a great manager would have anticipated this and the aberration of our team selection certainly, at least to me, suggests that no such anticipation was considered.
Our two young central defenders had no protection at all from the full backs Ake and Rico. If Pep hasn’t recognised the fall off in Ake’s pace, then that in itself is a big worry, he was skinned in every duel and should most certainly not have started. Rico is not a full back, he’s played some great games for us when switching to midfield, but he doesn’t have the strength or tactical awareness to play full back. Rodri played like he did in his first season with us and although efficient to a point, did not have the control or threat that we’re used to when he’s been at his best. Foden is just simply off form, a magnificent player at his best, but we’ve not seen much of it for a season and a half. He needs to sort his head out and quickly otherwise we’ll just be looking backwards at him. Haaland always has half a dozen games every season where he can’t be arsed and he is right in one of those now. Doku just has no end product, he never has and probably never will. Yes he’ll score a few goals here and there but it’s not enough. Semenyo was underwhelming but he’s at the start of his journey with us so I can forgive him. Cherki on the bench was the worst of the aberration, I simply cannot fathom that one. So all in all we got what we deserved, a good thrashing for being lethargic, dare I say arrogant and most importantly I did not see any effort or guile to change the way the game was going from the players or the coaching staff. The only thing I can take from today is the fact that Arsenal didn’t drive their advantage home, a very typical and uninspiring performance from them. We are still in it but I would hope to see us on a winning run and soon, somehow though I just can’t see where it’s coming from. Hey ho, that’s football.

Lot of reading mate.
I guess we can comprehend it to. MUNICH BASTARDS

It’s a good job I enjoy writing my thoughts

[Crossie]

The motd breakdown was quite telling. Scum knew exactly how to break down our possession bollocks and committed to the break well.

I haven’t liked the look of us since after we beat Forest away. Newcastle away was a good result but it was a cup game.

E should be kicking on and adding pressure like usual but we’re failing. I don’t know the answer but I think it involves Cherki starting.

[nottsblue]

The cold light of day the day after

One of our worst days in over a decade. We’ve had bigger defeats and lost to poorer sides. But this way a derby. With a lot at stake, not least attempting to reign in the current league leaders.

You can lose in a good way. You can can lose in a bad way. This was as bad as it gets in terms of basic effort and application. And it started even before the teams walked out with the team sheet. It was simply a diabolical decision to start that defence. If he thought Ake and Lewis were going to contain the obvious tactics the rags were going to use then in all honesty, all hope is lost for him.

I dread to think what will happen next week

[zabbadabbado]

This might be an unpopular post and I don’t come from Manchester so I don’t have the inbred hatred of the Rags, on a scale of 1/10 I’m probably an 8. Liverpool are 10 for me.
So my view of the match is that had we have played the Amorim system we probably would have won, I think we played a released from the shackles team and were probably just told to go and express themselves and they did, it was a most out of character performance as you could possibly imagine from them given the dross we’ve seen over the last few years. We were very lucky it wasn’t a proper drubbing, well actually it was, but the scoreline certainly flattered us. We have no god given right to win games and neither do they to lose.
They were hungrier, more determined, more focused on winning the duels and as much as it pains me to say it they played very well. You can call it new coach syndrome or whatever you like, but from the first couple of minutes the writing was on the wall for us. Now, a great manager would have anticipated this and the aberration of our team selection certainly, at least to me, suggests that no such anticipation was considered.
Our two young central defenders had no protection at all from the full backs Ake and Rico. If Pep hasn’t recognised the fall off in Ake’s pace, then that in itself is a big worry, he was skinned in every duel and should most certainly not have started. Rico is not a full back, he’s played some great games for us when switching to midfield, but he doesn’t have the strength or tactical awareness to play full back. Rodri played like he did in his first season with us and although efficient to a point, did not have the control or threat that we’re used to when he’s been at his best. Foden is just simply off form, a magnificent player at his best, but we’ve not seen much of it for a season and a half. He needs to sort his head out and quickly otherwise we’ll just be looking backwards at him. Haaland always has half a dozen games every season where he can’t be arsed and he is right in one of those now. Doku just has no end product, he never has and probably never will. Yes he’ll score a few goals here and there but it’s not enough. Semenyo was underwhelming but he’s at the start of his journey with us so I can forgive him. Cherki on the bench was the worst of the aberration, I simply cannot fathom that one. So all in all we got what we deserved, a good thrashing for being lethargic, dare I say arrogant and most importantly I did not see any effort or guile to change the way the game was going from the players or the coaching staff. The only thing I can take from today is the fact that Arsenal didn’t drive their advantage home, a very typical and uninspiring performance from them. We are still in it but I would hope to see us on a winning run and soon, somehow though I just can’t see where it’s coming from. Hey ho, that’s football.

Please don't take this wrong mate. I really don't want you to be offended.

Could you please break your text up a little bit in to smaller readable blocks for blind fuckers like me who struggle with their Eyes.

Just makes it much easier for some of us with shit eye sight to read.

I struggle to keep focus when reading huge blocks.

You can tell me to fuck off if you want to Blue.

[Mase]

Pep uses Lewis in a way to completely fuck the team.

When Lewis is inverted he's never getting back for their counters. He's not quick enough. It's not his fault, Pep's told him to go so far forward. Just use him as a normal right back if you're going to play a midfielder at RB

[Harry Dowd scored]

Not seen MOTD but apparently it showed how the rags let City keep passing until they could win the ball then break fast. They must have been reading out forum

[Sparklehorse]

This might be an unpopular post and I don’t come from Manchester so I don’t have the inbred hatred of the Rags, on a scale of 1/10 I’m probably an 8. Liverpool are 10 for me.
So my view of the match is that had we have played the Amorim system we probably would have won, I think we played a released from the shackles team and were probably just told to go and express themselves and they did, it was a most out of character performance as you could possibly imagine from them given the dross we’ve seen over the last few years. We were very lucky it wasn’t a proper drubbing, well actually it was, but the scoreline certainly flattered us. We have no god given right to win games and neither do they to lose.
They were hungrier, more determined, more focused on winning the duels and as much as it pains me to say it they played very well. You can call it new coach syndrome or whatever you like, but from the first couple of minutes the writing was on the wall for us. Now, a great manager would have anticipated this and the aberration of our team selection certainly, at least to me, suggests that no such anticipation was considered.
Our two young central defenders had no protection at all from the full backs Ake and Rico. If Pep hasn’t recognised the fall off in Ake’s pace, then that in itself is a big worry, he was skinned in every duel and should most certainly not have started. Rico is not a full back, he’s played some great games for us when switching to midfield, but he doesn’t have the strength or tactical awareness to play full back. Rodri played like he did in his first season with us and although efficient to a point, did not have the control or threat that we’re used to when he’s been at his best. Foden is just simply off form, a magnificent player at his best, but we’ve not seen much of it for a season and a half. He needs to sort his head out and quickly otherwise we’ll just be looking backwards at him. Haaland always has half a dozen games every season where he can’t be arsed and he is right in one of those now. Doku just has no end product, he never has and probably never will. Yes he’ll score a few goals here and there but it’s not enough. Semenyo was underwhelming but he’s at the start of his journey with us so I can forgive him. Cherki on the bench was the worst of the aberration, I simply cannot fathom that one. So all in all we got what we deserved, a good thrashing for being lethargic, dare I say arrogant and most importantly I did not see any effort or guile to change the way the game was going from the players or the coaching staff. The only thing I can take from today is the fact that Arsenal didn’t drive their advantage home, a very typical and uninspiring performance from them. We are still in it but I would hope to see us on a winning run and soon, somehow though I just can’t see where it’s coming from. Hey ho, that’s football.

Please don't take this wrong mate. I really don't want you to be offended.

Could you please break your text up a little bit in to smaller readable blocks for blind fuckers like me who struggle with their Eyes.

Just makes it much easier for some of us with shit eye sight to read.

I struggle to keep focus when reading huge blocks.

You can tell me to fuck off if you want to Blue.

Fair point, not offended at all.

[Harry Dowd scored]

Pep’s record in derby games -:

His record for us in all games against them is P27 W14 D3 L10 so just over a 50% win record.

I think that is terrible considering the gap in quality

[carl_feedthegoat]

Pep’s record in derby games -:

His record for us in all games against them is P27 W14 D3 L10 so just over a 50% win record.

I think that is terrible considering the gap in quality

Now compare that to his beloved Barcelona days against Real Madrid – who were absolute powerhouses back then with prime Ronaldo, Ramos, Modric, etc. – he won 9, drew 4, and only lost 2 across 15 Clasicos !
Meanwhile, Billy Smarts Circus across the City have been utter fucking shit for the best part of a decade – no titles, constant chaos, laughing stock of the league and they still took the piss out of us.
Hang your fucking head in shame, Pep. Disgraceful the way you've managed us against that turd of a club!

I'm still fuming but I bet Pep isn't.

[Kippax Sean]

No fight. No real leadership on or off the pitch. Bunch of soft c@nts when the going gets moderately tough. Peps tactics and antics have become embarrassing and almost comical. Bring back Mancini and get rid of any mardarse players. We used to pride ourselves on passion and fight but that's disappeared.

[salford city]

Pep’s record in derby games -:

His record for us in all games against them is P27 W14 D3 L10 so just over a 50% win record.

I think that is terrible considering the gap in quality

This should be in the laughing thread truly embarrassing record against arguably the worst set of utd teams in living memory. I think I'm angrier now than I was on Saturday. Genuinely still cannot believe that lineup and "performance"
Fuck me