Man City (A) Match Thread

[Pliskin]

2 minutes ago, Babylon said:

Problem is, we don’t even play the defensive game well. 

I agree we don’t. But there are a few weaknesses out there that perhaps Rodgers just won’t drop. I do agree that he approaches these games passively, and pretty much always badly. But I feel he looks at these teams and just thinks “we’re not good enough to play them at their game” so in a way doesn’t bother. I mean you can attack them and lose, and sit off them and definitely lose, because this is exactly how city want you to play them. 
 

We used to actually be a thorn in city’s side by pressing them and playing on the front foot.... so far we’re just giving them the ball back at will...

[Tuna]

Totally wasted from Justin, must do better there.

[Tom12345]

Justin!!! Why not hit it!!

[egg_fried_rice]

I understand a defensive approach, and playing the game in different phases (e.g. coming out our shells more after a set period of time), but you have to strike a balance, and for me the balance is wrong at the moment.

 

On the positive, we have looked promising on a couple of counters.

[foxfanazer]

Justin's wank going forward

[Finnegan]

I think what makes this so painful for all of us is that these games used to be our bread and butter. Right from our first season back and 5-3 we've been a threat that made the big boys uncomfortable. 

 

Ranieri understood when he took over that there were good things here and that he had to build on them, not dismantle them. 

 

I respect that Rodgers had a mandate to make us more capable of breaking down shit teams and I love that he's really helped us do that. But even Puel had the good sense to know this squad already had the raw ingredients to play "our way" and let us press and counter against these. 

 

It shouldn't be impossible for Rodgers to let us go out and beat WBA and Burnley as we just have but then swap that to the Leicester City that terrified Man City several times in recent years. 

[Brooksy]

Schmeichels kicking is gonna cost us big time 

[StriderHiryu]

That should have been 1-1.

[Fox92]

Wasteful from Justin

[filbertway]

Sums up this forum that Vardy gets away with that but justin gets hammered

 

[HankMarvin]

Mendy again 

[Shamomoa]

ffs great counter attack just didn't happen!

[Collibosher70]

Dismal

[egg_fried_rice]

I think Kasper's distribution is getting worse

[lgfualol]

Just now, Brooksy said:

Schmeichels kicking is gonna cost us big time 

I have counted 4 shit kicks. The worst thing is I bet he blames the people he is kicking to 

[Sly]

Anyone missing Chilwell yet (watching Justin)

[StriderHiryu]

For all the knocking of the tactics I’d argue it’s somewhat working. Compact deep block and looking to hit them on the break with Barnes and Vardy. Take the goal out out of it and we’ve restricted the chances they’ve made. 
 

But of course the fact is we are behind and it feels like we aren’t even competing. 

[Izzy]

2 minutes ago, Manini said:

“We’re never going to be able to compete with a team of their quality. But we showed good energy and collective spirit” 

“The midweek game against Arsenal took it toll on us a bit” 

[Guest seanfox778]

Bit more promising.

[PhillippaT]

Just now, Brooksy said:

Schmeichels kicking is gonna cost us big time 

It shouldn't be hard to remember that Mahrez isn't playing for Leicester anymore - especially after his last goal!  

[fazzyfox]

2 minutes ago, TK95 said:

Should have shot himself Justin!

He's having a mare but suicide would be a bit of a drastic reaction

[Kingleicester]

FFS GOING BACK willy pullerS

[Benguin]

Up there with the worst I’ve seen us play for a good few years so far. 

[Sly]

1 minute ago, foxfanazer said:

Justin's wank going forward

You didn’t need the final two words.

[Guest ttfn]

Anyone else annoyed by the 40 second replay whilst the game is going on?