ReadingCanary 0 Posted January 23, 2016 NaismithNaismith + MbokaniSet Pieces PintoWon''t have to see Martin playing defender again Anymore? Im Struggling here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scot-e-dog 34 Posted January 23, 2016 It''s given the usual trolls the chance to whinge!Generally, that always makes me laugh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havemyhowsonit 0 Posted January 23, 2016 I bet ya Russell Martin starts again. Clueless with the subs today. 3-1 up get Redmond off bring on mulumbu. Naive as f**k. Thrown away 3 points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingCanary 0 Posted January 23, 2016 Surely Martin is done now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shyster 0 Posted January 23, 2016 [quote user="Scot-e-dog"]It''s given the usual trolls the chance to whinge!Generally, that always makes me laugh[/quote]There''s trolling, there''s being a realist and there''s being a complete numb-nut.So many people like yourself fall into the last category. Take comfort from the fact you''re not alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damn that Ralph Coates! 66 Posted January 23, 2016 this could be a fairly short thread...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted January 23, 2016 PInto wasn''t remotely close to a positive, champ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanNorwichFan 0 Posted January 23, 2016 [quote user="Shyster"][quote user="Scot-e-dog"]It''s given the usual trolls the chance to whinge!Generally, that always makes me laugh[/quote]There''s trolling, there''s being a realist and there''s being a complete numb-nut.So many people like yourself fall into the last category. Take comfort from the fact you''re not alone.[/quote]Youre a wacko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted January 23, 2016 [quote user="ReadingCanary"]NaismithNaismith + MbokaniSet Pieces PintoWon''t have to see Martin playing defender again Anymore? Im Struggling here[/quote]agree with all them bar pinto.. he was absolute plop today as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingCanary 0 Posted January 23, 2016 Pinto going forward probably better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanNorwichFan 0 Posted January 23, 2016 Pinto was great going forward, terrible defensively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan Easter 0 Posted January 23, 2016 There are no Positives WE LOST thats it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 401 Posted January 23, 2016 Naismith. He ran out of energy but looked head and shoulders above the rest of the team and that finish.. Deserved to be on a winning side.Mbokani stayed on the score sheet.That will be the last time we see Martin at CBPinto will get better, at fault for their second but actually it was Dorrans who was initially marking empty space.Klose still could come in and add that Swiss/German sensibility and cut the crap at the back.We still have a week of transfer window. Another CB and striker for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tired 112 Posted January 23, 2016 [quote user="EGGY "]There are no Positives WE LOST thats it[/quote]Following football must be awful with that attitude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowbeagle 0 Posted January 23, 2016 [quote user="AmericanNorwichFan"]Pinto was great going forward, terrible defensively.[/quote]Which worryingly is what I''d seen said about him. To be fair Whittaker is decent going forwards we need a right back, scratch that, a defender who can defend properly first. Still tough game for Pinto to come into with no defensive midfielders whatsoever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damn that Ralph Coates! 66 Posted January 23, 2016 Pinto 4.5/10 because of defensive duties in team conceding fiveNaismith 6.5/10 but will be great when fit and definite positiveRudd 5/10 could have done better if some of the goalsMbokani 6.5/10 showed some good stuff but clearly not good at running at defenders (great holding up and excellent finish today) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YorkshirePudding 0 Posted January 23, 2016 [quote user="AmericanNorwichFan"]Pinto was great going forward, terrible defensively.[/quote]This. Naismith was terrific. Mbokani was great first half, anonymous second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 349 Posted January 23, 2016 Was Pinto really at fault for Liverpool''s second the ball eluded the enti re defence which went missing ball to Henderson was from the left. Pinto played on the right how was he at fault?Centre Backs at fault for this one. Pinto an improvement on Martin who hopefully we never see again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 0 Posted January 23, 2016 And the Scum are now down to 10! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted January 23, 2016 Henderson''s ball wasn''t from the left, champ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swjf50 0 Posted January 23, 2016 We scored 4 goals, Naismith''s performance, Pinto looked good going forwards, Mbokani worked tirelessly and scored a good goal. Our defence will be better in the future games ( it couldn''t be much worse ). The transfer window isn''t closed yet. We will be better with Tettey and/or O''Neil in the side.We will be better without Martin in central defence and at full back.We will be better with Klose and Bennett in central defence.Rudd will have better games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 676 Posted January 23, 2016 Hendersons goal came from their right and went across the box, and there was Henderson standing all alone just waiting to put the ball in the back of the net.I think that''s what''s being suggested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyGodWeArePoorToWatch 0 Posted January 23, 2016 For me Pinto and Naismith we''re massive plus points for us today. As was our attacking play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted January 23, 2016 A lot of emotional comments on the forum, understandable after losing a game 5-4 at home in the dying seconds. After the Southampton win i said i would stick with my pre season guess of City ending with 33 points and relegation, also that they would lose against Stoke, Muff, Pool and Spurs, as i was postive of that. Thats enough of me, what about Citys positives? Firstly ive seen a lot of annoyance about Martin being at CB today. I have always agreed that his time is gone, but today Alex had no choice but to put him there. Ryan B rightly was with his wife, Wisdom was ineligable. and Alex considered Klose wasnt ready for 90 mins so had him on the bench. likely only to come on if Martin had got injured. Add that with Tettey getting unwell and we were doomed to let in a heap of goals. Pool got lucky and played us on a perfect day. Even so we scored 4, delighted with that, and game was fun.Naisy...a great positive, Pinto..looks good going forward, bit dodgy defensively on his debut but he will learn, a positive for the future. Martin..was as shambolic as ever, the end is nigh for him...a positive. Klose...guys give him a week or two, Alex knows best...he will be good...a positive. Brady..at LB a negative for me, should be further up the pitch. Only have Olsson, not the greatest but play him at LB. Next season if City are in the Champs, start with Toffolo at LB, will be time he is blooded, a future positive. So many other points to discuss, but not enough typing space. Today was a watershed game, a crazy high scoring thriller, which on the one hand showed up all the old defensive frailties weve suffered from the past 2 or 3 seasons, on the other hand glimpses of a new team in the making, Alex''s team. Its a time of transition, it may not be enough to keep us up this year, but that dont matter, as City fans we are used to it. Be positive, Alex is changing the team, it takes time, but this window has been a good one, im more optimistic about the future than ive felt in a long while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 847 Posted January 23, 2016 Newcastle losing at least Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 23, 2016 Naismith combining with Mbokani was a huge plus point today. Defensively, Pinto wasn''t. Which is a major concern for someone who''s supposed to be making us more solid at the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted January 23, 2016 [quote user="Essjayess"]A lot of emotional comments on the forum, understandable after losing a game 5-4 at home in the dying seconds. After the Southampton win i said i would stick with my pre season guess of City ending with 33 points and relegation, also that they would lose against Stoke, Muff, Pool and Spurs, as i was postive of that. Thats enough of me, what about Citys positives? Firstly ive seen a lot of annoyance about Martin being at CB today. I have always agreed that his time is gone, but today Alex had no choice but to put him there. Ryan B rightly was with his wife, Wisdom was ineligable. and Alex considered Klose wasnt ready for 90 mins so had him on the bench. likely only to come on if Martin had got injured. Add that with Tettey getting unwell and we were doomed to let in a heap of goals. Pool got lucky and played us on a perfect day. Even so we scored 4, delighted with that, and game was fun.Naisy...a great positive, Pinto..looks good going forward, bit dodgy defensively on his debut but he will learn, a positive for the future. Martin..was as shambolic as ever, the end is nigh for him...a positive. Klose...guys give him a week or two, Alex knows best...he will be good...a positive. Brady..at LB a negative for me, should be further up the pitch. Only have Olsson, not the greatest but play him at LB. Next season if City are in the Champs, start with Toffolo at LB, will be time he is blooded, a future positive. So many other points to discuss, but not enough typing space. Today was a watershed game, a crazy high scoring thriller, which on the one hand showed up all the old defensive frailties weve suffered from the past 2 or 3 seasons, on the other hand glimpses of a new team in the making, Alex''s team. Its a time of transition, it may not be enough to keep us up this year, but that dont matter, as City fans we are used to it. Be positive, Alex is changing the team, it takes time, but this window has been a good one, im more optimistic about the future than ive felt in a long while.[/quote]ALL of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted January 23, 2016 [quote user="Rich T The Biscuit"]Hendersons goal came from their right and went across the box, and there was Henderson standing all alone just waiting to put the ball in the back of the net.I think that''s what''s being suggested[/quote]No, what was being suggested was cluelessness and not watching the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted January 23, 2016 Earlier I had said Lallanna''s pass was Henderson which was just my mistake, but anyway came down the right flank and to even remotely claim it came from the left hand side is not only idiotic it''s blatantly false. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites