Indy_Bones 441 Posted October 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, kirku said: Yeah, but it's killing us in midfield as well. Vrancic, Trybull, Tettey, Hernandez all out Yes, but Tettey rarely played last season, Vrancic has been in and out of the side for months, although we are missing Trybull in the middle. I don't think Cantwell is doing much wrong and not sure Hernandez would be in ahead of him at present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,070 Posted October 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Carra Rud said: Its called having an opinion mate, yours may differ but it doesn't make mine wrong. My opinion is that your opinion is horribly, horribly misguided and entirely wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarycop 202 Posted October 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, kirku said: Yeah, but it's killing us in midfield as well. Vrancic, Trybull, Tettey, Hernandez all out May as well put Famewo in at centre half and move Amadou into defensive midfield role. Roberts must be worth a full half now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted October 5, 2019 Just now, wcorkcanary said: You not good at maths then. If we score more than them then we win. That's a fact. Defending like we have we’ll need to be a lot more clinical than we have in this half to outscore them!. Mings is the difference here. We can blame injuries and we should because they are destroying us but 3 of that back 4 are first choice starters and that defending was abysmal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted October 5, 2019 Great save from McGovern. But we are missing Tim, McGovern is hesitant to play the ball out from the back and it’s creating indicision and confusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, kirku said: Stipi having a bit of a mare I think we really need to try Buendia through the middle and stick him out on the right (or Roberts). He's wasting good chances every game, Emi more likely to bury one. Edited October 5, 2019 by TeemuVanBasten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,585 Posted October 5, 2019 Well that was depressing!! Some early changes needed or something put in their tea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,331 Posted October 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Indy_Bones said: Yes, but Tettey rarely played last season, Vrancic has been in and out of the side for months, although we are missing Trybull in the middle. I don't think Cantwell is doing much wrong and not sure Hernandez would be in ahead of him at present. But that's just looking at it like-for-like. The defensive injuries aren't allowing us to play Amadou for what he was signed for, the central MF injuries mean we have no options to change the balance either in the starting XI or as subs. Hernandez out also limits Farke's ability to change the front 4 (or drop Stipi further back). We literally have no options other than the ones that are starting at the moment (aside from Roberts, who doesn't seem to be fancied, for whatever reason). Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,331 Posted October 5, 2019 1 minute ago, TeemuVanBasten said: I think we really need to try Buendia through the middle and stick him out on the right. He's wasting good chances every game. Stipi can't play wide. It's another area where the injuries are hurting us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,331 Posted October 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, canarycop said: May as well put Famewo in at centre half and move Amadou into defensive midfield role. Roberts must be worth a full half now No, if you think we're defending badly now (which we absolutely are) sticking Famewo on is only going to compound the issue. Farke's shown many times that he'll put youngsters in if they're good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 5, 2019 Just now, kirku said: We literally have no options other than the ones that are starting at the moment (aside from Roberts, who doesn't seem to be fancied, for whatever reason). We don't need to change the front three to see that its not working out for Stepi through the middle, need to try Cantwell or Emi as the number 10. So there 'literally' are options. Another is to use Pukki in attacking midfield and start Drmic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 118 Posted October 5, 2019 Poor half. Got to be better in the second. Very frustrating from a defensive point of view. I accept the injuries haven't helped but we have also had these problems for years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 5, 2019 1 minute ago, kirku said: Stipi can't play wide. It's another area where the injuries are hurting us. He was decent out wide last season. Pukki an option for the attacking mid spots, played his first couple of games for us behind Rhodes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonzo 198 Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) We’re getting possession and shots but no end product. Might want to try Drmic or Buendia in for Steipi we can always put Roberts wide right if we more Buendia inside. We should at least have one goal by now. If we can’t mark crosses we might as well put Famewo on and move Amadou into midfield. The next goal needs to be ours. Edited October 5, 2019 by Bonzo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carra Rud 17 Posted October 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, All the Germans said: My opinion is that your opinion is horribly, horribly misguided and entirely wrong. Not sure what you mean? We cannot defend, Farke does nothing to change it. We aren't winning any games. We are currently losing 0-2 to a poor Villa side. We have neVer had investment when needed. We are playing a virtual C team as a result. Do you want me to go on. Been following City since the 70's. Nothing has ever changed EVER! The whole setup is just a play thing for the OAP cook and her cronies.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Bonzo said: We’re getting possession and shots but no end product. Might want to try Drmic or Buendia in for Steipi we can always put Philips wide right if we more Buendia inside. Adam Phillips was released and signed for Burnley mate, plus he couldn't get in the Cambridge side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,331 Posted October 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: He was decent out wide last season. Pukki an option for the attacking mid spots, played his first couple of games for us behind Rhodes! None of those things are remotely viable. Stipi has never played well out wide (that I can remember). It's only really his physical presence in the 10 role that makes him somewhat effective Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivvo 257 Posted October 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Carra Rud said: Not sure what you mean? We cannot defend, Farke does nothing to change it. We aren't winning any games. We are currently losing 0-2 to a poor Villa side. We have neVer had investment when needed. We are playing a virtual C team as a result. Do you want me to go on. Been following City since the 70's. Nothing has ever changed EVER! The whole setup is just a play thing for the OAP cook and her cronies.  You're Vince arent you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) I don’t see what Farke can do to change the pattern of the match here. Other than tighten up at the back which is obviously not going to happen! We’re so open and so slack at picking them up that they will continue to get chances and they have the one stand out defender on the pitch. Hopefully regroup after the international match and go again but it’s looking more and more likely we will need significant signings in the window to stand a chance Edited October 5, 2019 by JF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carra Rud 17 Posted October 5, 2019 Just now, Rivvo said: You're Vince arent you? LOL I wish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 131 Posted October 5, 2019 We are going down, sorry, it's early days I know, but with the injuries and this kind of defending... I am sorry... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,331 Posted October 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: We don't need to change the front three to see that its not working out for Stepi through the middle, need to try Cantwell or Emi as the number 10. So there 'literally' are options. Another is to use Pukki in attacking midfield and start Drmic. Another dreadful suggestion. Drop our most effective striker (by a country mile) into the 10 to accommodate Drmic (who has been thoroughly underwhelming in the glimpses we've seen)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carra Rud 17 Posted October 5, 2019 Just now, ROBFLECK said: We are going down, sorry, it's early days I know, but with the injuries and this kind of defending... I am sorry... No need to be sorry fella, its so obvious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThorpeCanary 71 Posted October 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, Carra Rud said: It's called having an opinion mate, yours may differ but it doesn't make mine wrong. Although a quick look at your posting history suggests you only have an opinion when you have something negative / vile to say.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted October 5, 2019 1 minute ago, ROBFLECK said: We are going down, sorry, it's early days I know, but with the injuries and this kind of defending... I am sorry... Maybe, but if we do we are in a fantastic position to build again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carra Rud 17 Posted October 5, 2019 Just now, ThorpeCanary said: Although a quick look at your posting history suggests you only have an opinion when you have something negative / vile to say.  That's original Thorpey, have another try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carra Rud 17 Posted October 5, 2019 1 minute ago, JF said: Maybe, but if we do we are in a fantastic position to build again Yep so true, get back up, then straight back down. Thanks for the insight Einstein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 768 Posted October 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, Carra Rud said: Its called having an opinion mate, yours may differ but it doesn't make mine wrong. Saying Farke is an idiot is completely wrong. Go outside and have a word with yourself FFS. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites