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Post by oggyoggy on May 12, 2011 21:47:27 GMT
excellent, we all know when he predicts us to lose, we win!! Lee dixon has gone for 2-2 - guess hes got love for both clubs:
SATURDAY
Man City v Stoke City (FA Cup final)
Manchester City's win over Tottenham on Tuesday means they are guaranteed at least fourth place and the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, which is what their manager Roberto Mancini said he wanted at the start of the season.
Winning the FA Cup would cap a successful campaign, and Mancini's cause is definitely boosted by the fact Carlos Tevez is fit again and likely to feature.
I expect Manchester City to win too, because they have got experienced players who I think will produce big performances on what is obviously an important day.
Stoke are on a great run, though, and the whole club, from the chairman, manager and players to their supporters, deserve credit for their achievements and attitude.
They will work very hard and obviously make it difficult for Mancini's men, but I just think the biggest difference between the two sides is that, if it is a tight game, I can see Manchester City's bench winning it, and I don't see Stoke's doing the same - so the way Mancini can potentially change things around from the bench is why I would tip City to win.
It won't be easy for them, though. Manchester City don't seem to do anything in a straightforward manner, as we saw from how nervy they were against Spurs, so I would expect a very tense finish at Wembley.
Prediction: 2-1
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Post by ersaurebot 1, 000, 000 views on May 12, 2011 21:51:12 GMT
Thank God for that!
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Post by Inverness Stokie on May 12, 2011 21:51:54 GMT
Let him think that.
I'm very confident, I don't know why and couldn't explain it, I thought we'd beat Bolton but this is different. Man City seem to lack the psychological edge needed to win trophies, I know we have buckets of mental strength.
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Post by apb1 on May 12, 2011 22:10:51 GMT
I think Lawro speaks a lot of sense there. Injuries mean we have a very limited bench.
I hope we go out and hit them hard from the off. If we take the lead we'll have a good chance.
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on May 12, 2011 22:11:59 GMT
Cheers Lawro..... ;D
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Post by One-Two on May 12, 2011 22:13:53 GMT
I'm surprised he hasn't gone with "Stoke will be distracted by the FA cup final" like he has for the past month, despite being proven wrong every week.
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Post by scotpotter on May 12, 2011 22:33:38 GMT
Bit of a pisser if Carew comes off the bench and scores the winner, eh?!
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Post by trincostokie on May 12, 2011 22:35:05 GMT
Dear Lawro,
Thanks for the vote of no-confidence and the condescending " but everyone at Stoke deserves credit for what they have achieved so far" bollox...... but there are 30,000 stokies who reckon you ain't seen nothing yet mate....we're bringing that cup back home, and that's the fookin truth!
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Post by gb on May 12, 2011 22:46:03 GMT
Manchester against Spurs the other night wre crap . If Stoke win it would be great for English football. Not cost a lot and not highly paid. Will the Pikies be that interested ...
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Post by thfc6061 on May 12, 2011 22:47:13 GMT
Manchester City v Stoke City (FA Cup final, Wembley)Manchester City's win over Tottenham on Tuesday means they are guaranteed at least fourth place and the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, which is what their manager Roberto Mancini said he wanted at the start of the season. Winning the FA Cup would cap a successful campaign, and Mancini's cause is definitely boosted by the fact Carlos Tevez is fit again and likely to feature. I expect Manchester City to win too, because they have got experienced players who I think will produce big performances on what is obviously an important day. Stoke are on a great run, though, and the whole club, from the chairman, manager and players to their supporters, deserve credit for their achievements and attitude. They will work very hard and obviously make it difficult for Mancini's men, but I just think the biggest difference between the two sides is that, if it is a tight game, I can see Manchester City's bench winning it, and I don't see Stoke's doing the same - so the way Mancini can potentially change things around from the bench is why I would tip City to win. It won't be easy for them, though. Manchester City don't seem to do anything in a straightforward manner, as we saw from how nervy they were against Spurs, so I would expect a very tense finish at Wembley. Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Stoke CityHere are all of Lawro's 2010-11 Premier League predictions, together with how the League Table would look like if his predictions were correct... www.myfootballfacts.com/Mark_Lawrensons_Predictions_2010-11.html
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Post by gb on May 12, 2011 22:47:42 GMT
I dont think money will win the cup it will be a team wanting to win it and a team with the most passion . Make your own minds up.
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Post by visunitafortior on May 12, 2011 22:54:56 GMT
Fair enough prediction, very true about their bench. If we can hold them to at least half time then I think we will do it.
Manchester 0 - City 1
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Post by skilljim on May 12, 2011 22:58:36 GMT
Bit of a pisser if Carew comes off the bench and scores the winner, eh?! Or Diao  |
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Post by thfc6061 on May 12, 2011 23:30:44 GMT
I'm putting a cheeky fiver on Stoke to win. |
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Post by Binndy on May 13, 2011 7:19:51 GMT
Praise the Lord ,wrong yet again, choose a different number.Definately a stoke city win.
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Post by french toast on May 13, 2011 7:24:27 GMT
well atleast hes got one prediction correct.
he predicts CITY to win the cup
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