fleckneymike Posted 28 November 2015 Posted 28 November 2015 I know this sounds like a small club mentality but for me the most pleasing aspect of today was that they took us seriously, they treated us as equals, they set up to stop us. In all my time following City I can't recall a 'top' side setting up to stop us; they've always viewed us more as an annoyance rather than a threat but today it was a clash of tactics and there was genuine fear of what we could do.
Guest bss9401 Posted 28 November 2015 Posted 28 November 2015 I agree with your sentiment and it made me very proud. It was never going to be a 5-3 but a small part of me wanted us to go 1 down so that we could have a right ding dong. Unfortunately if we had then they would have tightened up even more whereas last year they were too arrogant.
Stadt Posted 28 November 2015 Posted 28 November 2015 Nah Man always play like they're playing Bayern away such is their turgidity
LcFc_Smiv Posted 28 November 2015 Posted 28 November 2015 Shows the difference in quality though doesn't it. Arsenal destroyed us, Man U really offered little in attack.
AyewJoking Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 man utd arent very good. they came for a point and got it so what does that say about our performance yesterday?
foxfanazer Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 It is pleasing from that point of view. We did try to impose our style on them in the first half but abandoned it somewhat in the second. That may be down to fatigue, the timing of their goal or United just raised their game a level. It shows how ar we've come to be frustrated by a point against them
Buce Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 You know what pisses me off, though? Headlines like, 'Man United held at Leicester' (bbc sport). We were above them; we are the form team; we were at home. It should have been 'Leicester held by United'.
ozleicester Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 You know what pisses me off, though? Headlines like, 'Man United held at Leicester' (bbc sport). We were above them; we are the form team; we were at home. It should have been 'Leicester held by United'. Good thing.. we were lead story in the west Oz football report in the news.. annoying... "Leicester manage a draw against Man u".
suffolk fox Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 They certainly bored us to death woeful football from them.
Filbert_Ross Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 They didn't take us seriously on the bit I just seen on Sunday Supplement. "It's so important Arsenal win today after Manchester United slipped up yesterday. "
foxes_rule1978 Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 I know this sounds like a small club mentality but for me the most pleasing aspect of today was that they took us seriously, they treated us as equals, they set up to stop us. In all my time following City I can't recall a 'top' side setting up to stop us; they've always viewed us more as an annoyance rather than a threat but today it was a clash of tactics and there was genuine fear of what we could do. Van Gaal had huge respect for us and for me I think he was happy to come away with a point here, that was clear in the way he setup... they changed tactically for us.
johnny the fox Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 United fans = not from manchester...arrogant beyond reason.
foxes_rule1978 Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 I wish Van Gaal hadn't done his homework like McClaren and just thought we were dangerous on set plays and rarely concede goals....
4everfox Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 The most pleasing aspect (apart from Vardy breaking the record) of the game for me was how well we defended from open play. Our defence is getting better and better. I think it's safe to say we are now a feared team to come up against.
Lionheart10 Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 Shows the difference in quality though doesn't it. Arsenal destroyed us, Man U really offered little in attack. Yes Man U are no where near Arsenal,which was proven when they met.
Wymsey Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 Again Rooney didn't do much, instead of moaning. Always rated Smalling, looks strong every time moreorless I see him play. Unlucky for Darmian at the end in fairness, as that would've been a cracking goal.
4everfox Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 Again Rooney didn't do much, instead of moaning. Always rated Smalling, looks strong every time moreorless I see him play. Unlucky for Darmian at the end in fairness, as that would've been a cracking goal. Unlucky? If he had scored that we would have been robbed of a well deserved point.
Fox92 Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 They went sidewards a lot and I can see why their fans moan. I was worried everytime they came forward though, they did look threatening. They have glimpses of quality in their team - looking at De Gea, Smalling, Martial - but they aren't the force they were under Sir Alex.
LCCFox96 Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 Every Manchester United player also seemed to individually congratulate Vardy on breaking the record. He and the team have earned the respect of the big teams with our form from April onwards. Now we need to keep it! Love the fearless attitude this team display and Jamie Vardy just epitomises that.
Corky Posted 29 November 2015 Posted 29 November 2015 They used to stroll past us every time they came to our place- the last two games have been a refreshing change. Refusal to give in and not just accept they are better and will beat us.
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