Noisy Neighbours - the Man City thread

[Archer]

Mike Dean lol beyond useless. Did the heat make him forget that a professional foul from a last man is a red card? Then sends Sterling off for that he needs to explain the yellow for Ake because it simply cannot be a yellow within the rules of the game.

Almost like a cup tie;  we looked excellent in spells but once again our end product, be that finishing chances or picking the right ball out, was lacking.

Great strike from them and I think they had learned from previous drubbings that it's foolish to try and out-football us. One way traffic for most of the game and we more than deserved that goal at the end.

Over to you Dean, City fans await your explanation....

I have to agree with you about Dean but as mad as it is I wasn't in the slightest bit surprised Sterling got a 2nd yellow for the celebration.  He booked Aguero for his goal celebration  in 2012 when we won the league. Now that would have been a fun one if Aguero was already on a yellow and got sent off.. But it's the laws innit... Shame is he doesn't always apply them and to my mind he missed 2 stonewall reds. Then there was also the off the ball Mings karate chop  when Jesus was  trying to run behind  Totally pisses me off and I look forward to coming on here soon acknowledging we were the recipient of a big cock-up to our advantage which potentially had a big impact on a game....

Bournemouth's time wasting was pretty spectacular. I don't blame them in the slightest if they can get away with it but I never understand why the authorities don't address it. It tilts the life out of me.

Yep, Jekyl and Hyde again as far as the performance. The spell before half-time was sensational but yet again couldn't put the game away when overwhelmingly on top.

MOTM for me Jesus. Worst player - Sterling. It was the other way round against Everton

[hhyftrftdr]

Mike Dean lol beyond useless. Did the heat make him forget that a professional foul from a last man is a red card? Then sends Sterling off for that he needs to explain the yellow for Ake because it simply cannot be a yellow within the rules of the game.

Almost like a cup tie;  we looked excellent in spells but once again our end product, be that finishing chances or picking the right ball out, was lacking.

Great strike from them and I think they had learned from previous drubbings that it's foolish to try and out-football us. One way traffic for most of the game and we more than deserved that goal at the end.

Over to you Dean, City fans await your explanation....

I have to agree with you about Dean but as mad as it is I wasn't in the slightest bit surprised Sterling got a 2nd yellow for the celebration.  He booked Aguero for his goal celebration  in 2012 when we won the league. Now that would have been a fun one if Aguero was already on a yellow and got sent off.. But it's the laws innit... Shame is he doesn't always apply them and to my mind he missed 2 stonewall reds. Then there was also the off the ball Mings karate chop  when Jesus was  trying to run behind  Totally pisses me off and I look forward to coming on here soon acknowledging we were the recipient of a big cock-up to our advantage which potentially had a big impact on a game....

Bournemouth's time wasting was pretty spectacular. I don't blame them in the slightest if they can get away with it but I never understand why the authorities don't address it. It tilts the life out of me.

Yep, Jekyl and Hyde again as far as the performance. The spell before half-time was sensational but yet again couldn't put the game away when overwhelmingly on top.

MOTM for me Jesus. Worst player - Sterling. It was the other way round against Everton

The thing about the 2nd Sterling yellow is that it wasn't even following the rules of the game.

''Leaving the field of play to celebrate a goal is not a cautionable offence in itself but it is essential that players return to the field of play as soon as possible. Referees are expected to act in a preventative manner and to exercise common sense in dealing with the celebration of a goal''.

Sterling didn't go over any hoardings or into the crowd, the crowd spilled out onto the pitch. Mike Dean used zero common sense because Mike Dean wanted people to remember that it was Mike Dean officiating that day.

Mike Dean has still yet to explain the yellow card for Ake though.

Mike Dean.

[hhyftrftdr]

Napoli Booked with British Airways 3 nights with hotel £400 me and my lad. Happy days.

That's a good price that, very jealous!

I'm really struggling with holiday time/work favours so ideally needed the none starter (Donetsk) early doors; sods law that's the December away day Woulda probably been able to do Napoli/Feyenoord in December but it wasn't to be. Just have to hope we get through and get a favourable and feasible away day draw for the last 16.

Mind your arse in Naples!

[Archer]

Mike Dean lol beyond useless. Did the heat make him forget that a professional foul from a last man is a red card? Then sends Sterling off for that he needs to explain the yellow for Ake because it simply cannot be a yellow within the rules of the game.

Almost like a cup tie;  we looked excellent in spells but once again our end product, be that finishing chances or picking the right ball out, was lacking.

Great strike from them and I think they had learned from previous drubbings that it's foolish to try and out-football us. One way traffic for most of the game and we more than deserved that goal at the end.

Over to you Dean, City fans await your explanation....

I have to agree with you about Dean but as mad as it is I wasn't in the slightest bit surprised Sterling got a 2nd yellow for the celebration.  He booked Aguero for his goal celebration  in 2012 when we won the league. Now that would have been a fun one if Aguero was already on a yellow and got sent off.. But it's the laws innit... Shame is he doesn't always apply them and to my mind he missed 2 stonewall reds. Then there was also the off the ball Mings karate chop  when Jesus was  trying to run behind  Totally pisses me off and I look forward to coming on here soon acknowledging we were the recipient of a big cock-up to our advantage which potentially had a big impact on a game....

Bournemouth's time wasting was pretty spectacular. I don't blame them in the slightest if they can get away with it but I never understand why the authorities don't address it. It tilts the life out of me.

Yep, Jekyl and Hyde again as far as the performance. The spell before half-time was sensational but yet again couldn't put the game away when overwhelmingly on top.

MOTM for me Jesus. Worst player - Sterling. It was the other way round against Everton

The thing about the 2nd Sterling yellow is that it wasn't even following the rules of the game.

''Leaving the field of play to celebrate a goal is not a cautionable offence in itself but it is essential that players return to the field of play as soon as possible. Referees are expected to act in a preventative manner and to exercise common sense in dealing with the celebration of a goal''.

Sterling didn't go over any hoardings or into the crowd, the crowd spilled out onto the pitch. Mike Dean used zero common sense because Mike Dean wanted people to remember that it was Mike Dean officiating that day.

Mike Dean has still yet to explain the yellow card for Ake though.

Mike Dean.

I think it is the "safety" bit that was added to the rule. Either way Dean was a ***.


http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules/laws/football-11-11/law-12---fouls-and-misconduct

Players can celebrate when a goal is scored, but the celebration must not be excessive; choreographed celebrations are not encouraged and must not cause excessive time-wasting.

Leaving the field of play to celebrate a goal is not a cautionable offence but players should return as soon as possible.

A player must be cautioned for:
climbing onto a perimeter fence and/or approaching the spectators in a manner which can cause safety and/or security issues
gesturing or acting in a provocative, derisory or inflammatory way
covering the head or face with a mask or other similar item
removing the shirt or covering the head with the shirt

I've just been looking at a GIF of that tackle on Jesus. It looks worse everytime.

[hhyftrftdr]

Mike Dean lol beyond useless. Did the heat make him forget that a professional foul from a last man is a red card? Then sends Sterling off for that he needs to explain the yellow for Ake because it simply cannot be a yellow within the rules of the game.

Almost like a cup tie;  we looked excellent in spells but once again our end product, be that finishing chances or picking the right ball out, was lacking.

Great strike from them and I think they had learned from previous drubbings that it's foolish to try and out-football us. One way traffic for most of the game and we more than deserved that goal at the end.

Over to you Dean, City fans await your explanation....

I have to agree with you about Dean but as mad as it is I wasn't in the slightest bit surprised Sterling got a 2nd yellow for the celebration.  He booked Aguero for his goal celebration  in 2012 when we won the league. Now that would have been a fun one if Aguero was already on a yellow and got sent off.. But it's the laws innit... Shame is he doesn't always apply them and to my mind he missed 2 stonewall reds. Then there was also the off the ball Mings karate chop  when Jesus was  trying to run behind  Totally pisses me off and I look forward to coming on here soon acknowledging we were the recipient of a big cock-up to our advantage which potentially had a big impact on a game....

Bournemouth's time wasting was pretty spectacular. I don't blame them in the slightest if they can get away with it but I never understand why the authorities don't address it. It tilts the life out of me.

Yep, Jekyl and Hyde again as far as the performance. The spell before half-time was sensational but yet again couldn't put the game away when overwhelmingly on top.

MOTM for me Jesus. Worst player - Sterling. It was the other way round against Everton

The thing about the 2nd Sterling yellow is that it wasn't even following the rules of the game.

''Leaving the field of play to celebrate a goal is not a cautionable offence in itself but it is essential that players return to the field of play as soon as possible. Referees are expected to act in a preventative manner and to exercise common sense in dealing with the celebration of a goal''.

Sterling didn't go over any hoardings or into the crowd, the crowd spilled out onto the pitch. Mike Dean used zero common sense because Mike Dean wanted people to remember that it was Mike Dean officiating that day.

Mike Dean has still yet to explain the yellow card for Ake though.

Mike Dean.

I think it is the "safety" bit that was added to the rule. Either way Dean was a ***.


http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules/laws/football-11-11/law-12---fouls-and-misconduct

Players can celebrate when a goal is scored, but the celebration must not be excessive; choreographed celebrations are not encouraged and must not cause excessive time-wasting.

Leaving the field of play to celebrate a goal is not a cautionable offence but players should return as soon as possible.

A player must be cautioned for:
climbing onto a perimeter fence and/or approaching the spectators in a manner which can cause safety and/or security issues
gesturing or acting in a provocative, derisory or inflammatory way
covering the head or face with a mask or other similar item
removing the shirt or covering the head with the shirt

I've just been looking at a GIF of that tackle on Jesus. It looks worse everytime.

It's Bournemouth's tinpot ground that was causing the safety issue

In all seriousness, all he did was have his arms in the air and ran towards our support. Most celebrations would result in a booking if that is used as a benchmark.

Dean neglected to use his common sense, cos the Mike Dean show doesn't permit it.

[TightEnd]

Just now

[hhyftrftdr]

Just now

I've offered my flatmate plus £3.97 for Jennifer Aniston.

Sorry if she accepts, Ralph.

[Archer]

Reliable City ITK saying Sanchez deal is nearly done. Arsenal wanting £75mil and City not offering  Sterling/Aguero as part of it.

Sanchez agreed £275K pw  with City which exactly the same as Arsenal were offering.

[hhyftrftdr]

Reliable City ITK saying Sanchez deal is nearly done. Arsenal wanting £75mil and City not offering  Sterling/Aguero as part of it.

Sanchez agreed £275K pw  with City which exactly the same as Arsenal were offering.

Can you imagine being as rich as Sheik Mansour?!

''Mr Mansour, Arsenal have rebuffed our £60m offer, but are willing to trade at £75m''

Mansour - ''Yeah fuck it, by the time I've finished me tea I'll have earned back that extra £15m. Someone get me some more gravy please, these spuds are as dry as the desert''.

''Consider it done, Sheik''.

[flushthemout]

Did look at Shaktah away but my oh my 13hr trip and a change on the way and i dont posses any Long Johns

[TightEnd]

PL summer spending approaching £1.25bn. Half a day left.

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[hhyftrftdr]

PL summer spending approaching £1.25bn. Half a day left.

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Signing Evans today will take that up to £1.5bn.

[hhyftrftdr]

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/11020098/la-liga-wants-uefa-to-investigate-man-citys-spending

Yeah I bet they do

If you look at our figures for this summer we've not actually spent a great deal (in footballing terms) as we shifted so much deadwood and fringe players, and released some big earners. Not sure why they want us investigated when PSG are the real villains

"is irreparably harming the football industry".....remind me how much Barcelona just paid for a teenager? The entitlement in Spain is nothing short of ridiculous.

They can investigate all they want but I'm not sure what they are hoping to uncover? City have been self sufficient for 2 or 3 years now, nothing to do with ''state aid'' (but don't Real and Barca get 'assistance' from the Spanish government?). We spend well within our means and we are on very solid financial footing.

Looks to me like La Liga are worried; Neymar has cleared off, rumours abound of Messi leaving on a free next summer, Ronaldo isn't getting any younger, Griezmann will probably move on when he can. I guess they hate that Paris and Manchester, amongst others, are very feasible destinations for some of the worlds best players.

Investigate away, I would love to see the outcome

[TightEnd]

Manchester City could face FFP investigation after La Liga chief claims they are 'irreparably harming football' http://dailym.ai/2wy9Wse

[hhyftrftdr]

Manchester City could face FFP investigation after La Liga chief claims they are 'irreparably harming football' http://dailym.ai/2wy9Wse

This article explains why its bollocks way better than I could

https://www.otbfootball.net/thats-rich-la-liga-complain-to-uefa-about-psg-manchester-city/