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Post by spitthedog on Dec 23, 2009 17:38:24 GMT
All the pressure is on Man City for this game now, that could be a big plus for us.
The media seem to have turned on them over their handling of the Hughes sacking, and their fans expectations are going to go up a few more notches too. They seem a bit rattled over the media attacks with rumours of player's unrest as well. Can we spoil the party?
I hope we don't go into it too negatively.
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Post by PenkhullStokie on Dec 23, 2009 17:42:05 GMT
dave said were going there for the win; the players are full of cofindence that they can win after their Villa performances.
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Post by luke45 on Dec 23, 2009 17:42:09 GMT
If we take the same approach we did at Villa, and put in a performance of similar quality, then I really fancy us to get something. 0-1 Stoke Tuncay  |
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Post by 811 on Dec 23, 2009 17:49:11 GMT
this has got 0-0 written all over it imo, mancini will want to steady the ship for the first few games after player unrest, we have a good defense and will go therewith our infamous 8-1-1 formation and kill the game. we will be scared to attack as they have so much quality nige." we'll have a bit of a go in the last 10 minutes and we'll be saying we should of started like that.
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Post by PickSCFC on Dec 23, 2009 17:51:48 GMT
this has got 0-0 written all over it imo, mancini will want to steady the ship for the first few games after player unrest, we have a good defense and will go their with our infamous 8-1-1 formation and kill the game. we will be scared to attack as they have so much quality nige." . i would take that now |
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Post by harrysburrow on Dec 23, 2009 19:45:33 GMT
Obviously, I hope this circus thing works in our favour.
I'd love some statistics nut to work out how many times over the last few years a new manager's first game has been against us - it seems like loads?
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Post by andystokey on Dec 23, 2009 20:00:21 GMT
one thing for sure we will have to hit the net more than once they have no problems scoring at home just cant defend
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Post by spitthedog on Dec 24, 2009 11:45:25 GMT
You would think that we have to put some pressure on their shaky defence
Now Fergies wading in, its been a PR nightmare, so they need results quickly to keep the fans onside.
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Post by smithy27 on Dec 24, 2009 14:05:27 GMT
i think Man City are in win-win situation.If they play well Mancini will be a hero if they play crap they will just say he needs time to get the team sorted out.I think we will do well to get a point
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Post by march4 on Dec 24, 2009 14:12:10 GMT
I think the pressure is now OFF Citeh. A new manager is like a breath of fresh air at a club and the players will be really motivated to impress him.
I think they will win tomorrow against any opposition and we just happen to be the unfortunate fall guys.
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Post by andystokey on Dec 24, 2009 14:21:58 GMT
they are training xmas day too, would be funny if history repeated itself but for Man City with Craig Bellamy "bitch slapping" Carlos Tevez a 'la Ric. I think 4 points from the next two games would be a good haul considering. 25 pts by new year probably puts us 6 ahead of last term doesnt it? |
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