25 Aug 2017 11:47:23
So much negativity and unrealistic expectations. Its actually embarrassing to read some of it. People should get a grip on things and stop making themselves look like morons.
You do know that Man City were bought near 10 years ago and with untold millions spent, have won the title a grand total of. ONCE! and that was all down to a crazy last 2 minutes where other results counted. They also have been atrocious in most of their Champions league campaigns.
We have not attracted the striker we desperately need. We have been bedding in so many players, too many to be advisable in one go. That only an idiot wouldn't give the club massive credit. Not only have we won 4 drawn 2 after an early start to our season.
We have controlled games (at least tried to and its clearly going to be a "trait" of our style in the coming years) playing kids and new faces. We needed Europa qualification last night. The pressure on that game was immense. Playing a team that has not lost a euro tie at home in 8 games? impressive and worthy of respect.
I know this is a "banter" page and I get nothing has to be factual necessarily but it makes for a hard read. Some people should note that when Blackburn threw money at it (the first club to do so) it took them 3 years to win the league. Then Chelski threw mind boggling money at it and won the league in 2 years. Now all the top 6 clubs in the prem are mega rich and spend so much money on their squads that we will be hard pressed to close the gap. Our money man only owns 50% (not complaining) and he is great! but he isn't doing a Abramovic or a Mansour because as City have proven. spending over a Billion £s only seems to buy you 1 title. yes 1! Get real and get some perspective please before you make some glib comment about how we are still rubbish and last night we were lucky this or lucky that. Get on the flight and enjoy the ride. If we get 6th this year that would be remarkable.
Koeman has played a blinder so far. I think I will follow him over some bloke called "Evertonblahblahblah" calling out Besic for being rubbish last night. When we can start to spend £200 mil on mediocre defenders (City) then and only then can we all start talking like idiots.
25 Aug 2017 12:06:42
Not sure about the level of aggression inur post. however a great assessment and my sentiments exactly with respect to our progression and performances to date. just remember footy fans think with their heart first and head second a lot of the time. so cut the 'idiots' a little slack and breathe. great post though.
25 Aug 2017 12:32:26
When you read entry after entry of waffle, it gets a bit much JCL. I appreciate your advise though.
25 Aug 2017 12:37:36
JCL I also have to say that i'd replace "aggression" with "frustrated"
25 Aug 2017 12:50:36
I agree with JCL. It's a good post Blue, but you need to bring it down a notch mate. Remember these are opinions so there will always be points of view. Agree with them or not, try to embrace the banter mate.
25 Aug 2017 13:04:55
I hear u with frustration blue. still a great post matey. I'm chilled in gran canaria at moment so it's easy to be relaxed matey. gimmee two weeks back home I'm sure I won't be as laid back.
25 Aug 2017 13:32:23
difference there at man city is that they were over shadowed by another club in their city. We don't have this issue which is why we have been attracting all the top players.
25 Aug 2017 14:23:37
😂😂😂😂.
25 Aug 2017 15:00:03
the only thing i disagree with is where you say it will be tough to catch the top 6 Liverpool spurs and Arsenal haven't really strengthened whereas we have plus those 3 teams all have their best players looking to move on I really do feel that with a bit of luck we can not only get top 6 but push for top four.
25 Aug 2017 18:36:02
Cheers lads. the day got better ;) Still re-reading I mostly still hold a view that some posts should be given a bit more thought? Anyway: enjoy the sun JCL and I won't argue with a word of that Blue79 ;) . Fair enough ToffeeAce ;) point taken. and thanks for the laugh The big-ev ;) COYB. let's remember this is a journey and it will have ups and downs.
25 Aug 2017 18:54:12
Nice one Blue76.