IS Bobby Mancini THE MAN?

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IS ROBERTO MANCINI THE MAN TO LEAD CITY TO THE TITLE?

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NO
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NOT SURE
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Beefymcfc » Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:57 pm

I've thought that his tactics and subs have been all wrong for the last 2 games and that if wasn't for the referee (and bad defending), we'd have lost against the scum, which we did against the Toffees. Saying that, with the team he has had to pick from, he has done well.

The jury's still out for me I'm afraid.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Original Dub » Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:52 pm

Beefymcfc wrote:I've thought that his tactics and subs have been all wrong for the last 2 games and that if wasn't for the referee (and bad defending), we'd have lost against the scum, which we did against the Toffees. Saying that, with the team he has had to pick from, he has done well.

The jury's still out for me I'm afraid.


That's exactly how I feel, but I got sniding comments left and underlying accusations of having an agenda when I said so.

The jury is definitely out on the man and I hope to God he comes through, starting with Wed night.

I am FULLY behind him though... of course.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby BobKowalski » Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:24 pm

Original Dub wrote:
Beefymcfc wrote:I've thought that his tactics and subs have been all wrong for the last 2 games and that if wasn't for the referee (and bad defending), we'd have lost against the scum, which we did against the Toffees. Saying that, with the team he has had to pick from, he has done well.

The jury's still out for me I'm afraid.


That's exactly how I feel, but I got sniding comments left and underlying accusations of having an agenda when I said so.

The jury is definitely out on the man and I hope to God he comes through, starting with Wed night.

I am FULLY behind him though... of course.


Not sure who you are trying to convince here. Yourself or everyone else. To be honest I don't see the issue. I thought Hughes had the leadership and management skills of David Brent and said so. If you think Mancini is not the man to take us forward then say so. If you are wrong then you have the consolation we are doing well and if you are right then you have the consolation of - well being right. But at the moment you protest far too much.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Beefymcfc » Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:42 pm

Feck me, have the 'No' vote atually gone up? I was sure it was on 10 the last time I looked, but now it's 22!

Was Everton and the Derby that bad?
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby BobKowalski » Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:07 am

Beefymcfc wrote:Feck me, have the 'No' vote atually gone up? I was sure it was on 10 the last time I looked, but now it's 22!

Was Everton and the Derby that bad?


Well Everton was bad because no one turned up and the derby was...actually no that was awesome

I suspect that a lot of people are uneasy about Mancini especially when it comes to tactics, formations and 'negative' (ie Italian) attitude etc. He does like playing around with players and formations and is happy to roll the dice and gamble I mean how many would have thought Benjani or Garrido would get a look in or he would start Boyata alongside Kompany at the heart of the defence in his first derby match and a semi final at that. I bet taggart was licking his lips seeing that lineup. Yet not only did we win we actually came from behind and when was the last time we did that in a derby?

Personally I like what I see with Mancini and whilst it is far too soon to judge whether he will lead us to the promised land I already love the guy!
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Somerset Blue » Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:10 am

The girls who work in my office certainly like him!
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Beefymcfc » Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:13 am

BobKowalski wrote:
Beefymcfc wrote:Feck me, have the 'No' vote atually gone up? I was sure it was on 10 the last time I looked, but now it's 22!

Was Everton and the Derby that bad?


Well Everton was bad because no one turned up and the derby was...actually no that was awesome

I suspect that a lot of people are uneasy about Mancini especially when it comes to tactics, formations and 'negative' (ie Italian) attitude etc. He does like playing around with players and formations and is happy to roll the dice and gamble I mean how many would have thought Benjani or Garrido would get a look in or he would start Boyata alongside Kompany at the heart of the defence in his first derby match and a semi final at that. I bet taggart was licking his lips seeing that lineup. Yet not only did we win we actually came from behind and when was the last time we did that in a derby?

Personally I like what I see with Mancini and whilst it is far too soon to judge whether he will lead us to the promised land I already love the guy!

I just don't like the 9 man defence, reminds me of basketball.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Niall Quinns Discopants » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:04 am

Original Dub wrote:
Beefymcfc wrote:I've thought that his tactics and subs have been all wrong for the last 2 games and that if wasn't for the referee (and bad defending), we'd have lost against the scum, which we did against the Toffees. Saying that, with the team he has had to pick from, he has done well.

The jury's still out for me I'm afraid.


That's exactly how I feel, but I got sniding comments left and underlying accusations of having an agenda when I said so.

The jury is definitely out on the man and I hope to God he comes through, starting with Wed night.

I am FULLY behind him though... of course.


there was nothing snidy about 'comments'. By comments you are of course referring to me. Fucking WUM.

I agree with mister Vanishing Point, I find it hard to understand what's your point here. Lot of words without actually saying anything. 'I am behind him BUT....'. You should have balls to show your true colours and not use some weird undertones and act like some sort of victim. We already got DHTP to do that.

Then again, if you can't enjoy Derby win then I don't know what could help you.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby ronk » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:35 am

Niall Quinns Discopants wrote:
Original Dub wrote:
Beefymcfc wrote:I've thought that his tactics and subs have been all wrong for the last 2 games and that if wasn't for the referee (and bad defending), we'd have lost against the scum, which we did against the Toffees. Saying that, with the team he has had to pick from, he has done well.

The jury's still out for me I'm afraid.


That's exactly how I feel, but I got sniding comments left and underlying accusations of having an agenda when I said so.

The jury is definitely out on the man and I hope to God he comes through, starting with Wed night.

I am FULLY behind him though... of course.


there was nothing snidy about 'comments'. By comments you are of course referring to me. Fucking WUM.

I agree with mister Vanishing Point, I find it hard to understand what's your point here. Lot of words without actually saying anything. 'I am behind him BUT....'. You should have balls to show your true colours and not use some weird undertones and act like some sort of victim. We already got DHTP to do that.

Then again, if you can't enjoy Derby win then I don't know what could help you.


You find it hard to understand what his point his straight after you're convinced that he was accusing you of being snidy!

FFS, don't you think this has gone on long enough, it's really tedious.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby sawfer » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:10 am

There's no such things called MAN in Manchester City; we are a TEAM and we are AWESOME after kicking Alex Ferguson's Manchester United in the butt! woooohooooooooooo
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Niall Quinns Discopants » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:45 am

sawfer wrote:There's no such things called MAN in Manchester City; we are a TEAM and we are AWESOME after kicking Alex Ferguson's Manchester U***d in the butt! woooohooooooooooo
http://www.sawfer.com


Wow.

That was weird first post.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Scatman » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:53 am

Niall Quinns Discopants wrote:
sawfer wrote:There's no such things called MAN in Manchester City; we are a TEAM and we are AWESOME after kicking Alex Ferguson's Manchester U***d in the butt! woooohooooooooooo
http://www.sawfer.com


Wow.

That was weird first post.


What happened to the thread that new people tell us about themselves?
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Niall Quinns Discopants » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:59 am

Scatman wrote:
Niall Quinns Discopants wrote:
sawfer wrote:There's no such things called MAN in Manchester City; we are a TEAM and we are AWESOME after kicking Alex Ferguson's Manchester U***d in the butt! woooohooooooooooo
http://www.sawfer.com


Wow.

That was weird first post.


What happened to the thread that new people tell us about themselves?


I reckon this feller would have story to tell.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Original Dub » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:12 pm

Anyone in the "NO" column ballsy enough to come out of the shadows?

I believe there's 22...

I'm in the 'not sure', but I'll move into the 'yes' if we get past united...

Oh actually, are we allowed change our mind as time goes on or will that confuse what boxes we're all in?
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Alex Sapphire » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:14 pm

Niall Quinns Discopants wrote:
Scatman wrote:
Niall Quinns Discopants wrote:
sawfer wrote:There's no such things called MAN in Manchester City; we are a TEAM and we are AWESOME after kicking Alex Ferguson's Manchester U***d in the butt! woooohooooooooooo
http://www.sawfer.com


Wow.

That was weird first post.


What happened to the thread that new people tell us about themselves?


I reckon this feller would have story to tell.


Anyone follow his link? Only 1 post still...It could be a trap
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby edge275 » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:36 pm

Its quite simple. That's his site and he's advertising it.
"Like all bullies, they've just found out that there is a much bigger guy in town, someone who is richer and more powerful than their worst nightmare. And this smiling Arabic assassin is intent on stealing all the treasures they've nicked off everyone else, and pulverising them into commercial and footballing oblivion as he does so."
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Niall Quinns Discopants » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:40 pm

edge275 wrote:Its quite simple. That's his site and he's advertising it.


No. It can't be.

I feel silly now.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Pablo Sacramento » Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:54 pm

Delted my drunken ramblings.

Plot thickens, has he got cash.... £15m bid gor behrami in according to the torygraph
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Original Dub » Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:34 am

I wouldn't call the carling cup on its own a good place to start... it'd be nice for supporters but reaching the top four is far more important if we are to attract the best players in the world.

Also, I said emulating Chelsea may be good enough for some, but I want to emulate United and they are MILES apart in terms of dominance and United have had more success since Abramovich took over... it didn't need to be that way, if they'd have just left Jose do his job... unfotunately, instability normally results in staggered success, rather than consistant success.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Rag_hater » Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:04 pm

Original Dub wrote:I wouldn't call the carling cup on its own a good place to start... it'd be nice for supporters but reaching the top four is far more important if we are to attract the best players in the world.

Also, I said emulating Chelsea may be good enough for some, but I want to emulate U***d and they are MILES apart in terms of dominance and U***d have had more success since Abramovich took over... it didn't need to be that way, if they'd have just left Jose do his job... unfotunately, instability normally results in staggered success, rather than consistant success.


On the whole I think Baconface is a once in a lifetime event and a manager like that will not happen again.Someone who is more successful maybe but someone in the job for that long,I dont think it will happen again.
And winning the CC after so many years of drought would be the start of a journey that hopefully will take us to the top.
And for me I am thinking that maybe getting into the CL is not the right way to go and we need the experience and education of the Europa league to start our journey.
Mancini has already failed when it comes to the CL and for me I like the EL and think it is a good competition. I would love for us to win it and I think it will give our young players like Stevie,Nedum,Micah,Vlad a good education as to what Euro comp is about and hopefully they will be coming to their peak when we qualify.
If we make it next year I'd be happy but suprised if we made it past the group stages through lack of experience and think both the team and manager need to learn more before we start trying to mix it with the big boys with no experience.
I may be wrong and we can buy players the quality that is requirred but if we are to do it with the squad we have now then I think the CC and Europa league is the way to go.
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