Noisy Neighbours - the Man City thread

[hhyftrftdr]

yes? no?

"Manchester City fans' maudlin reaction to their club's very minor setback signalled a new nadir"

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/04/09/manchester-city-fans-maudlin-reaction-clubs-minor-setback-signalled/

I don't really know what maudlin and nadir mean, and the article is premium so I can't read it

It was a minor setback in the grand scheme of things. It's not the first time we've lost a derby and it won't be the last. Barring a complete meltdown, it doesn't alter us becoming champions when we eventually get over the line.

But I left Eastlands on Saturday night dejected (so much so that I didn't wait for family/friends at the train station and got an earlier train back by myself) The 2nd half had shades of 'typical City', something that I really thought we'd begun to shake off under Pep.

So the disappointment stemmed from the manner of the collapse, and made worse that it was against united. Throw in the frustration of Sterling shitting his pants everytime he gets 1 on 1, and the absurd penalty decision not given on Aguero (no wonder no English refs are going to the world cup), all in all made what should've been a celebratory weekend a pretty miserable one instead. Obv didn't help it was on the back of the spanking at Liverpool either.

Saturday doesn't define our season, but it was a unique opportunity to confirm the title against your local rivals. Can't imagine that situation coming around again any time soon. So with that context I think some Blues took the defeat more to heart than they normally would.

But the bigger picture is still very rosy; we have a modest chance tomorrow evening, and can still end the campaign with a flurry of goals and victories to put a gloss on what has been an incredible season watching some of the finest football the PL has ever seen.

[nirvana]

Understandable tbf, it's grim up North

[Karabiner]

Sad

[Archer]

yes? no?

"Manchester City fans' maudlin reaction to their club's very minor setback signalled a new nadir"

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/04/09/manchester-city-fans-maudlin-reaction-clubs-minor-setback-signalled/

I don't really know what maudlin and nadir mean, and the article is premium so I can't read it

It was a minor setback in the grand scheme of things. It's not the first time we've lost a derby and it won't be the last. Barring a complete meltdown, it doesn't alter us becoming champions when we eventually get over the line.

But I left Eastlands on Saturday night dejected (so much so that I didn't wait for family/friends at the train station and got an earlier train back by myself) The 2nd half had shades of 'typical City', something that I really thought we'd begun to shake off under Pep.

So the disappointment stemmed from the manner of the collapse, and made worse that it was against united. Throw in the frustration of Sterling shitting his pants everytime he gets 1 on 1, and the absurd penalty decision not given on Aguero (no wonder no English refs are going to the world cup), all in all made what should've been a celebratory weekend a pretty miserable one instead. Obv didn't help it was on the back of the spanking at Liverpool either.

Saturday doesn't define our season, but it was a unique opportunity to confirm the title against your local rivals. Can't imagine that situation coming around again any time soon. So with that context I think some Blues took the defeat more to heart than they normally would.

But the bigger picture is still very rosy; we have a modest chance tomorrow evening, and can still end the campaign with a flurry of goals and victories to put a gloss on what has been an incredible season watching some of the finest football the PL has ever seen.

Likewise in the Liverpool  with the Roberston foul on Sterling with 10 mins to go. When that was showed back it was apparent "it was a matter of fact" a penalty and not opinion. Right in front of the man with the stick as well. Roll on VAR for me.

Such a shame in the context of the tie and the game tonight. Not just for City fans but for neutrals watching as well.

Liverpool 1/5 to qualify on the exchange.  I think that is too big but still looking forward to some potential excitement later whilst likely falling short.

[tikay]

Congrats to you boys, what a season that was.

MBN to be Pep, too, when playing a quiet round of golf on Sunday with a future Major winner.

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[hhyftrftdr]

Thanks Tikay. Been a decent year

Just need 7 more goals to land my 40/1 shot. If we don't net the required amount against the 5 teams left we have to play (Swansea, Brighton, Huddersfield, West Ham and Southampton), then I'll just go back to supporting Chelsea I think. Maybe send Sterling some hate mail too.

[teddybloat]

fantastic year, some of the best football i've seen and a series of blockbuster games.

seen that harry kane has sacrificed another child and got himself into the YPOTY - think you had money on sterling and sane which looked a lock until they parachuted harry in.

[hhyftrftdr]

fantastic year, some of the best football i've seen and a series of blockbuster games.

seen that harry kane has sacrificed another child and got himself into the YPOTY - think you had money on sterling and sane which looked a lock until they parachuted harry in.

He's out at 25s so I don't think the bookies consider Kane to be much threat for the award....https://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/young-player-of-the-year

TBH there are probably worse 25/1 shots as he doesn't have a sniff for POTY, but its hard to look past Sane/Sterling for the glory. Maybe it's me but Kane just doesn't feel like a 'young' player, plus him acting a dick and claiming a goal that wasn't his shouldn't have done him any favours.

Teeks/fred has Sane for YPOTY and Sterling E/W for top scorer....so the nut runout is Sterling to score a few but have shit games, and Sane to put in 5 very eye catching performances, and that should see the latte lover get the double over the line.

[tikay]

The BBC ran a poll of a Top Six for POTY, & the results were:

Mo Salah 76%

KDB 14%

De Gea 6%

Kane 3%

Silva 1%

Sane 0%


Sample size was not stated.

[booder]

The BBC ran a poll of a Top Six for POTY, & the results were:

Mo Salah 76%

KDB 14%

De Gea 6%

Kane 3%

Silva 1%

Sane 0%


Sample size was not stated.

He has been a revelation ,totally unexpected too. Well done Mo.

[tikay]

The BBC ran a poll of a Top Six for POTY, & the results were:

Mo Salah 76%

KDB 14%

De Gea 6%

Kane 3%

Silva 1%

Sane 0%


Sample size was not stated.

He has been a revelation ,totally unexpected too. Well done Mo.

Yup. And we can bet good money* that the Man City lads would agree.

* We'd lose though.

[hhyftrftdr]

The BBC ran a poll of a Top Six for POTY, & the results were:

Mo Salah 76%

KDB 14%

De Gea 6%

Kane 3%

Silva 1%

Sane 0%


Sample size was not stated.

He has been a revelation ,totally unexpected too. Well done Mo.

Yup. And we can bet good money* that the Man City lads would agree.

* We'd lose though.

Nah tbf I can't begrudge Salah scooping, think either would've been worthy winners. Were it dished out in January then Kev woulda walked it, and although he's been excellent all season, his most eye catching performances were early doors. Whereas Salah as just been a tank all year and hasn't slowed down.

1% for Silva is silly though I don't think people realise just how much of a genius that guy is. Dread the day he leaves City/hangs up his boots.

[hhyftrftdr]

I was reminded of this article today, expertly put together by that footballing genius Stan Collymore....

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/pep-guardiola-beyond-deluded-thinks-9444836

Wp Stan, vwp

[arbboy]

I was reminded of this article today, expertly put together by that footballing genius Stan Collymore....

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/pep-guardiola-beyond-deluded-thinks-9444836

Wp Stan, vwp

thats quality.  I played football at the top level so i know about football!!  Clueless.

[dino1980]

So Leroy Sane won PFA Young Player of the Year, but to my mind, he wasn't even the best City player on the shortlist. Raheem Sterling has outperformed Sane in almost all attacking metrics/measures this season and from what I've seen of City this season (lots on TV, none live) he's had a better season (I'm talking strictly Premier League games btw).

I realise that this award is voted for by the players and Sterling probably wouldn't win many popularity votes and misses the occasional sitter, but, in terms of who's had the better season out of Sterling or Sane, what say you City fans?