kick it off 1,948 Posted May 19, 2013 starting 11 - Ruddy; Garrido, R.Bennett. R.Martin, Whittaker, Johnson, Howson, Snodgrass, Pilkington, Hoolahan, Holt (C),bench - Bunn; Fox, E.Bennett, Becchio, Barnett, Butterfield, Tettey.No Turner and no Bassong then - I am fooking glad we''re already assured of safety!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted May 19, 2013 Man City starting XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Richards, Lescott, Kolarov, Yaya Toure, Rodwell, Milner, Tevez, Nasri, Dzeko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted May 19, 2013 I thought we all assumed Butterfield wasn''t in 25 man squad? Why''s he suddenly appeared? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bws Cat 0 Posted May 19, 2013 I''d love to see Becchio and Butterfield get a bit of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stig 0 Posted May 19, 2013 No Bassong? despite being player of the season?Right. Okay. [:#] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted May 19, 2013 [quote user="Gingerpele"]I thought we all assumed Butterfield wasn''t in 25 man squad? Why''s he suddenly appeared?[/quote]Good point actually. He''s 22 so is he under the age limit? (Cant remember what age they start counting against our squad limit) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bws Cat 0 Posted May 19, 2013 We''re going to be thrashed with no Turner and Bassong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted May 19, 2013 [quote user="Stig"]No Bassong? despite being player of the season?Right. Okay. [:#][/quote]As he''s not even in the squad, I''m guessing he may have a knock. He''s played through the pain barrier at various times this season, why risk him in what is essentially a dead rubber game with nothing on the line if indeed he is carrying a niggle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted May 19, 2013 Its under 21 KIO, not sure when the cut off is (maybe 30th August?) but almost certain he wouldn''t make the squad that way.And Stig, what on earth do you mean? Whats being POTS go to do with Bassong''s absence? He''s started every game he''s been fit enough to. He''s clearly been carrying an injury and probably needed a game or two off weeks ago. We''re safe, no point putting him through another 90 mins of pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 397 Posted May 19, 2013 I thought it had been said that Bassong had been playing with a knock, this game isnt worth him aggrivating it further, let the rehab begin already for next season.Very excited at the prospect of Butterfeild getting some game time and an indication that he has a future here for anyone that has suggested otherwise. Pleased for the lad its been a long long season of recovery for someone early in their carrer, for him the pre-season push for first time starts now if he gets on. Still remember alot of articals (and this was before we signed him) harping on about how he has a Scholes look about him with his football.. exciting prospect if he can regain his form! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IamonlyoneGuy 0 Posted May 19, 2013 I think the cut off is that you have to be born after 1/1/90 and he was born 10/6/90 so he is eligible for the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted May 19, 2013 It was Gazza he was compared to I thought birchfest.Still confused as to why he''s not made the bench before. He''s been back here (and fit) since February hasn''t he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,556 Posted May 19, 2013 Butterfiled has been in the 25-man squad all along:Barnett, Leon Peter; Bassong Nguena, Sebastian Aymar; Bennett, Elliott; Bennett, Ryan; Bunn, Mark John; Butterfield, Jacob Luke; Fox, David Lee; Garrido, Javier; Holt, Grant; Hoolahan, Wesley; Howson, Jonathan Mark; Jackson, Simeon Alexander; Johnson, Bradley Paul; Camp, Lee Michael John; Kamara, Kei Ansu; Martin, Russell Kenneth Alexander; Becchio, Luciano Hector; Pilkington, Anthony Neil James; Ruddy, John Thomas Gordon; Snodgrass, Robert; Surman, Andrew Ronald Edward; Tettey, Alexander; Tierney, Marc Peter; Turner, Michael Thomas; Whittaker, Steven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted May 19, 2013 That doesn''t really make sense iamlonelyGuy. You could be right, but whats the point in saying under 21s, when you get 7 months of 22 year olds being eligible to qualify as u21s when the season starts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,376 Posted May 19, 2013 An under-21 player is defined as being under 21 on the 1st of January the year the season begins. So 21 at the start of last year.I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,556 Posted May 19, 2013 [quote user="PurpleCanary"]Butterfiled has been in the 25-man squad all along:Barnett, Leon Peter; Bassong Nguena, Sebastian Aymar; Bennett, Elliott; Bennett, Ryan; Bunn, Mark John; Butterfield, Jacob Luke; Fox, David Lee; Garrido, Javier; Holt, Grant; Hoolahan, Wesley; Howson, Jonathan Mark; Jackson, Simeon Alexander; Johnson, Bradley Paul; Camp, Lee Michael John; Kamara, Kei Ansu; Martin, Russell Kenneth Alexander; Becchio, Luciano Hector; Pilkington, Anthony Neil James; Ruddy, John Thomas Gordon; Snodgrass, Robert; Surman, Andrew Ronald Edward; Tettey, Alexander; Tierney, Marc Peter; Turner, Michael Thomas; Whittaker, Steven.[/quote] Just to tidy that list up:Bunn, Camp, Ruddy.R Martin, Tierney, Whittaker, Garrido.R Bennett, Barnett, Turner, Bassong.Johnson, Hoolahan, Howson, Tettey, Pilkington, Snodgrass, Surman, E Bennett, Butterfield, Fox.Holt, Jackson, Kamara, Becchio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norwich or die tryin! 0 Posted May 19, 2013 We''re doing allright so far. Matching them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellis206 0 Posted May 19, 2013 Shocked, penalty not given to Norwich.... story of our season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingCanary 0 Posted May 19, 2013 Should have had 2 penalties.Bennett header cleared off line.Man City are on the beach already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted May 19, 2013 Again we''re showing what we can do when we''re allowed to attack. Even the commentator is saying we are looking by far the better side.......haha.. and we score !!! Please learn Mr Hughton !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 19, 2013 1-1.Well, that didn''t last long. Johnson caught daydreaming as Rodwell drifts into the box to score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Gay Schoolboy 0 Posted May 19, 2013 Its unbelievable how many clear penalties we don''t get given, refs are such bottlers when it comes to the big clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingCanary 0 Posted May 19, 2013 Good game thisRef has been woeful for both sides. Hasn''t given a single card yet I don''t think.Should be 2-1 up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 19, 2013 Half time . 1-1.Some really good attacking play from the lads there. Shame they lost their concentration for a few minutes after they scored.The Etihad is like a morgue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvWs 4 year contract 0 Posted May 19, 2013 [quote user="paul moy"]Again we''re showing what we can do when we''re allowed to attack. Even the commentator is saying we are looking by far the better side.......haha.. and we score !!! Please learn Mr Hughton !![/quote]Are you aware that Hughton is actually managing today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orford65 0 Posted May 19, 2013 Good job this is the last game, just could''nt stand any more crap ref decisions this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 441 Posted May 19, 2013 Halsey is having a poor game as ref, although with it being his last I can''t see that he''ll give a damn about that.How the lino then missed the handball for the 2nd pen shout I will never know, especially after the Arsenal game where apparently lino''s can see 30 yards away with no problem... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 19, 2013 Disgusting foul by Milner on Garrido too. Blatant yellow card offence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites