Football 2015/16

[lharris92]

first time I've ever gone away to a team like Man Utd and felt disappointed that we got a draw. At least we have the replay at some point... 

 

[WS_Jack_III]

Anita?

 

Can see why Newcastle are second bottom though, passes going astray all the time.

[kaosmark2]

Personally, I reckon we were playing a lot better than recent weeks. Stray passes a definite problem, but we actually had a defensive shape and the odd threatening moment. 

Sissoko needs taking off though. The value of his good moments isn't worth the lack of width and lapses in concentration. A reminder that he isn't bigger than the team would be useful as well. 

[WS_Jack_III]

13 minutes ago, kaosmark2 said:

Personally, I reckon we were playing a lot better than recent weeks. Stray passes a definite problem, but we actually had a defensive shape and the odd threatening moment. 

Sissoko needs taking off though. The value of his good moments isn't worth the lack of width and lapses in concentration. A reminder that he isn't bigger than the team would be useful as well. 

basically they haven't disgraced their selves yet. 

 

Need Mbemba and Colo back soon.

[eastynh]

2 hours ago, kaosmark2 said:

I hope Mourinho does go to Man U, because he'll ensure that they'll be even shitter in 3 years time.

It'd be nice to see an interesting appointment though. Of course, if you want a crazy suggestion, Pellegrini will be available....

You would have to be crazy as he is absolutely fucking useless.

[Wooderson]

I look forward to Utd fans turning on Maureen. Yer Andy Tate types. Gonna be super. 12 months.

[LondonTom]

McClaren is out of a job atm, just saying like...

[eastynh]

Just now, LondonTom said:

McClaren is out of a job atm, just saying like...

He's got a brolly and it rains quite a bit in Manchester. Perfect combination.

[mrtourette]

The most important thing for Man Utd is that they get someone that their international partners are happy promoting their brands.

[kaosmark2]

10 hours ago, WS_Jack_III said:

basically they haven't disgraced their selves yet. 

 

Need Mbemba and Colo back soon.

Mbemba yes, I've been impressed with Lascalles though, moreso than I have with Colo this season.

[kaosmark2]

9 hours ago, eastynh said:

You would have to be crazy as he is absolutely fucking useless.

I strongly disagree. I know City have had their problems this season, but I think he's done a good job while there, and built well on the team Mancini left while holding his dignity in a manner not seen at a big club since Ranieri was sacked.

[eastynh]

Just now, kaosmark2 said:

I strongly disagree. I know City have had their problems this season, but I think he's done a good job while there, and built well on the team Mancini left while holding his dignity in a manner not seen at a big club since Ranieri was sacked.

Mate he is absolutely useless. He is a gentleman and a lovely bloke but he's taken City backwards. 

It has just been a downward spiral since he got the job. We have not beaten one top 6 club this season. He has absolutely destroyed the Mancini team.

We will all thank him for his efforts when he leaves. There will not be many City fans sad to see him go though. He has basically held the fort for 3 years till Pep was available.

[WS_Jack_III]

1 hour ago, kaosmark2 said:

Mbemba yes, I've been impressed with Lascalles though, moreso than I have with Colo this season.

Lascelles has been awful in my opinion.

[jackarmy]

That £12m that we got for Shelvey is looking better and better value with each passing game. The game seems to pass him by for long periods, and he's still clearly got fitness issues (blowing after 60 minutes)

No doubt he'll score the winner against us next month up at St. James' Park though...

[kaosmark2]

33 minutes ago, WS_Jack_III said:

Lascelles has been awful in my opinion.

Was shocking vs Bournemouth, but that doesn't separate him from everyone except Janmaat. He impressed me yesterday, and Colo's been horrendous.

[DomDom1984]

Shelvey has always been a funny one. Always has these small spells, and they're always pretty small, when he looks a player. Most of the time he's just not very good. Yet teams will still pay millions for him based on these small spells

[kaosmark2]

Lots of Newcastle fans seem to love him atm, forums and blogs calling for him to be made captain and stuff. He's clearly talented, but he's been wildly inconsistent for us as I expected, and the adulation he's getting just seems because he's performed a bit better than how the rest of our team has (which isn't saying much).

His base level has seemed better for us than I remember it being elsewhere, but he's not been performing like a £12m player.

[mrtourette]

It was a stupid amount to pay for him, He's OK, but is clearly getting good press for Newcastle fans as he reminds them of Ketsbaia.

[jackarmy]

1 hour ago, DomDom1984 said:

Shelvey has always been a funny one. Always has these small spells, and they're always pretty small, when he looks a player. Most of the time he's just not very good. Yet teams will still pay millions for him based on these small spells

We've played so much better as a team since we've sold him. It wasn't possible to fit him and Sigurdsson into the same team, and Gylfi has 7 goals in his last 11 since we stopped trying to do so.

[WS_Jack_III]

3 hours ago, kaosmark2 said:

Was shocking vs Bournemouth, but that doesn't separate him from everyone except Janmaat. He impressed me yesterday, and Colo's been horrendous.

Thought he was like a headless chicken for the goal.

[pink_triangle]

On ‎3‎/‎14‎/‎2016 at 3:50 PM, thetime said:

Didn't they just beat Real Madrid in the cup winners cup final?

Although I agree it doesn't have to be a world renowned coach, it's just the predictable names.

 

Someone like Pep didn't do too bad being thrown in the deep end.  While people analyze different managers, I think that luck is a bigger factor than many would admit.  As for another name, how about Ranieri? I have a feeling he wont be at Leicester next season.

[pink_triangle]

22 hours ago, eastynh said:

You would have to be crazy as he is absolutely fucking useless.

If you categorize him as fucking useless, out of interest who would you classify as being an average premiership manager?

[eastynh]

23 minutes ago, pink_triangle said:

If you categorize him as fucking useless, out of interest who would you classify as being an average premiership manager?

If he was Stoke manager he would not do as well as Mark Hughes is doing. In fact Hughes is a far better manager.

Edited March 15, 2016 by eastynh

[pink_triangle]

40 minutes ago, eastynh said:

If he was Stoke manager he would not do as well as Mark Hughes is doing. In fact Hughes is a far better manager.

I would agree that different managers are suited to different teams.  However if your putting Pelligrini into a similar category as someone like John carver, then I would completely disagree. Not everyone is great or useless, most are in the middle. If you think Pelligrini is useless, you should see what the rest have us have to put up with in recent years!

[eastynh]

Just now, pink_triangle said:

I would agree that different managers are suited to different teams.  However if your putting Pelligrini into a similar category as someone like John carver, then I would completely disagree. Not everyone is great or useless, most are in the middle. If you think Pelligrini is useless, you should see what the rest have us have to put up with in recent years!

I am 37 mate and I have been a blue all my life. One of my 1st ever memories was West Ham relegating us around 86/87. You have to remember that for 20 years of my life, City were abject. So I kind of understand what you are saying.

In comparison to Frank Clark or Alan Ball, then Manuel is clearly a decent manager. Yet for the level he is managing then he is poor. He has been lucky in that the good players have got him out of trouble. When hes come up against teams with good players and good mangers, he has not had a clue. As our squad has got older and the likes of Yaya and Silva less capable of coming to the teams rescue, he has not had a clue what to do. For him to continually play 2 in midfield against the best teams in Europe is bewildering. He has no plan and his tactics leave a lot to be desired.

Hes a thoroughly decent man and maybe I have been a bit disrespectful towards him. Not going to lie though, I will be happy to see him leave.