Sport Football Thread 2011/2012

[Jamin]

I wouldn't go that far Dinobot.

[The Fox]

For all their money they're a one man team and that man in David Silva. The rest are window dressing.

Yeah and he's been dump since January. Half season wonder.

Bit harsh on Yaya Touré though?

[SaintM]

I think the sweetest part of it is how billy big bollocks City have acted since the money came in.

The whole Tevez 'Welcome to Manchester' thing kicked it off and look at how that turned out.

All they need to do now to be even further down in my estimation would be to wear 'Justice for Balotelli' t-shirts at their next match.

Great match though.

[LittleJoe]

Imagine a certain Italian making that challenge, you wouldn't be surprised at a straight red and a "same old Mario" media backlash.

lmao

[Shimmyhill]

Arsenal tore them apart, score was not a reflection on that game!

You have to wonder why he didn't take the clown off at half time, as said above it was just a matter of when not if he was going to get sent off.

Having said that, Barry and Milner were awful, intact bar Komoany man city to a man were dire and looked scared to play.

[Liamness]

It'll be interesting to see how City react now the title is properly gone. Will the pressure lift, and suddenly they'll be playing like they were in the first half of the season? Or will they plumb new and more abject lows?

Bit harsh on Yaya Touré though?

...and Hart, and Kompany. It is true that when Silva isn't playing well, City are pretty easy to defend against though. You would've thought Nasri would be able to take some of the pressure off him, but he's looked quite ordinary since his move. A fit Tevez could be the difference next season, otherwise they will need to spend big once more.

[SuperCat]

Bleh. Personally thought it would've been nice to see someone other than United lift the trophy but I can't believe that he took Aguero off for Tevez instead of Ballotelli, crazy management choice.

[Stig]

Has it really got to the point that Arsenal celebrate going 3rd like theyve won a trophy? Dont get me wrong, I'd love us to be there but the fans acted like it was a final when that final whistle went.

[a big boy]

Yeah and he's been dump since January. Half season wonder.

Bit harsh on Yaya Touré though?

Yeah they're a solid team otherwise. Him, Hart and Kompany are all class. But they can't play without Silva when Silva isn't on song, and as you say he hasn't been for months.

[Rocafella]

Surely those upstairs at City will have a word in Mancini's ear to get rid of Balotelli. Unless they're planning on sacking him in which case both will go.

[exwhyzed]

I think when you look where they were in January or whatever and where they are now having just dominated City it's ok to celebrate.

[Stig]

I think when you look where they were in January or whatever and where they are now having just dominated City it's ok to celebrate.

Of course I understand celebrating a late win against what was a title contesting team but its only 3rd. Yes it's a CL spot which we all want but I just don't get it. Is it cause they go above Spurs too? Then again when your manager says he would rather get a top 4 finish each year than win a domestic cup that's what the fans are gonna think, proven by my friend on FB who've pretty much just admitted that CL football is all that matters.

[Jack]

[a big boy]

Of course I understand celebrating a late win against what was a title contesting team but its only 3rd. Yes it's a CL spot which we all want but I just don't get it. Is it cause they go above Spurs too?

They're a bunch of football fans, at a football match, whose team has just won that football match. I think it's OK for them to celebrate.

[Gotters]

Rednapp is such an inarticulate idiot compared to Neviller, 'Balotelli puts fractions into that City squad' - factions isnt even a big or 'posh' word.

[hereticboy]

Rednapp is such an inarticulate idiot compared to Neviller, 'Balotelli puts fractions into that City squad' - factions isnt even a big or 'posh' word.

Redknapp isn't even a big or 'posh' name.

(but yes, Redknapp is an unbelievable thicko)

[KRP]

They're a bunch of football fans, at a football match, whose team has just won that football match. I think it's OK for them to celebrate.

Yeah, but jumping up and down? It's a bit much.

[Fry Crayola]

Rednapp is such an inarticulate idiot compared to Neviller, 'Balotelli puts fractions into that City squad' - factions isnt even a big or 'posh' word.

Mario Balotelli is.... The Denominator.

[DC]

You don't think Arsenal fans feel they had something to prove given the differences in how their respective clubs are run?

[aidey6]

Probably also because Manchester City have several ex Arsenal players too, also remember where they were in the league after United won 8-2. It's been a great achievement considering how much they've spent compared to the teams around them

[Guest]

I wouldn't go that far Dinobot.

We've over payed for players, sure. I think we could halve that and have the same or better players.

So what? We aren't crying about it like city fans, which is frankly pathetic on their part.

[Poppalarge]

'Bottling it' doesn't even come close to City in 2012.

It's true but it's one great advantage that United have. At this time of year when things get twitchy, there are senior players, the manager, back room staff, even the tea ladies. They've been there countless times a they know how to manage the situation.

[Plissken]

Yeah, but jumping up and down? It's a bit much.

You mean taunting the opposition with their own celebration? I think we should see more of it.

[Liamness]

We aren't crying about it like city fans, which is frankly pathetic on their part.

That was one fan, who may or may not have just been 'frustrated' and not actually crying (or at least that's what he said). Given their history of false dawns and bitter disappointment, I think a lot of City fans are trying their best to keep their feet on the ground, lest this just turn out to be an elaborate setup for another big joke at their expense.

[a big boy]

The ones who aren't are funniest though

[BlinkyBear]

Yeah, but jumping up and down? It's a bit much.

Jumping up and down!

Shit me. Lads-next time we score, can we just give a gentle applause, yeah? Maybe just a nod of agreement?

What the fuck are you talking about, jumping up and down?

[Stig]

Re: Man City tattoo,

Haha what an absolute dick

[KRP]

I was being sarcastic!

[paddyo]

We've over payed for players, sure. I think we could halve that and have the same or better players.

So what? We aren't crying about it like city fans, which is frankly pathetic on their part.

Love how Dinobot is trying to force conversation about Liverpool whilst we all talk about who's gonna win the league and Champions league spots

[Marlowe]

Funny how whenever Man Utd receive a fortuitious decision all the whiners come out spouting their conspiracy theories. It's a textbook case of confirmation bias, not to mention denial.