I've always rated Joe Hart think he's brill, you just have to see past the hair
Yep. He was the best player for City tonight. If it wasn't for him, the score could have been a lot higher for Barcelona. It does not say much for the City defence tonight though.
Well done to Barcelona though. Their quality was too much for city.
Exactly, Hart is a good goalkeeper, but no way is he even near being the best in Manchester, nevermind the whole world!
Would agree with this Hart is a quality goalie when he is on form but De Gea is one of the best in the world right now, United would be in a much worse position now if it wasn't for De Gea.
Would agree with this Hart is a quality goalie when he is on form but De Gea is one of the best in the world right now, United would be in a much worse position now if it wasn't for De Gea.
Wouldn't we just!
Him Young, and Rooney have basically been our only good players for the majority of the season so far.
Messi is that good that he makes the likes of Suarez, Neymar and Aguero look average, when they clearly aren't.
It is a pleasure to say that I am living through his career, it is something that I will take great pleasure in telling the younger generation in the future.
Something that has intrigued me last few years what is city's acceptable position in Europe, every year people tip then on here to semis etc but it's not going to happen.
Might they even be even be third seeds in the group stages next year
First it was inexperience, they looked very naive in European competitions. Now they look vulnerable in defence. Kompany and Zabaleta were two of the best and most consistent defenders In Eurpope, both are suffering a dip in form. Demichelis is an intelligent player but he is so slow that he can be a liability. Then there's Yaya Toure, he's rightfully praised for scoring some fantastic goals but he can't (or won't ) do his bit in defence when needed.
The likes of Monaco and PSG seemed to do ok first season back in the CL.
Not sure why city have struggled so much. Even when getting through the group they make it hard work.
It's a strange one, with the money they have spent they should be at the later stages of the tournament, City seem to be no nearer winning the Champions League than they were when they first entered.
I think the problem with City is that the core of great players that have seen them achieve success have been replaced by inferior ones.
Silva,Aguero,Toure,Zabaleta,Kompany. How long have they been at City now? I think they have spent a fortune to build up a team to include quality but they have struggled to maintain it. The last two summers were poor in terms of transfers imo. They are relying on past players to pull them through.
I think you can get away with it to a certain extent in the premier league but such defences are found out against the best in Europe.
I think it's similar to why Manchester United are now playing catch up. Investment in the right kind of players was lacking and they have relied on the old guard to get by. Time waits for no one unfortunately.
In order for Man City to compete with the likes of Barca and Real Madrid, they need to spend like them and with FFP it's going to be pretty much impossible.
The fact that most of the best players in the world form an orderly queue to join Barca or Real Madrid makes it even tougher for lots of other clubs.
In order for Man City to compete with the likes of Barca and Real Madrid, they need to spend like them and with FFP it's going to be pretty much impossible.
The fact that most of the best players in the world form an orderly queue to join Barca or Real Madrid makes it even tougher for lots of other clubs.
This.
FFP hurts the likes of City as even though they have the wealth to buy players unless they can justify it with real turnover figures its not possible.
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Though in fairness, I think some of the finishing has been weak from Barca.
Co-efficient will take a definite kicking , not sure who are how than can't be changed in the near future
Exactly, Hart is a good goalkeeper, but no way is he even near being the best in Manchester, nevermind the whole world!
Yep. He was the best player for City tonight. If it wasn't for him, the score could have been a lot higher for Barcelona. It does not say much for the City defence tonight though.
Well done to Barcelona though. Their quality was too much for city.
Would agree with this Hart is a quality goalie when he is on form but De Gea is one of the best in the world right now, United would be in a much worse position now if it wasn't for De Gea.
Wouldn't we just!
Him Young, and Rooney have basically been our only good players for the majority of the season so far.
It is a pleasure to say that I am living through his career, it is something that I will take great pleasure in telling the younger generation in the future.
I get the feeling the massive tv deal is a factor but this could prove costly in the medium term
That feeling you get is now responsible for a crater in my forehead from a facepalm, and the death of my faith in humanity.
First it was inexperience, they looked very naive in European competitions. Now they look vulnerable in defence. Kompany and Zabaleta were two of the best and most consistent defenders In Eurpope, both are suffering a dip in form. Demichelis is an intelligent player but he is so slow that he can be a liability. Then there's Yaya Toure, he's rightfully praised for scoring some fantastic goals but he can't (or won't ) do his bit in defence when needed.
Not sure why city have struggled so much. Even when getting through the group they make it hard work.
It's a strange one, with the money they have spent they should be at the later stages of the tournament, City seem to be no nearer winning the Champions League than they were when they first entered.
Silva,Aguero,Toure,Zabaleta,Kompany. How long have they been at City now? I think they have spent a fortune to build up a team to include quality but they have struggled to maintain it. The last two summers were poor in terms of transfers imo. They are relying on past players to pull them through.
I think you can get away with it to a certain extent in the premier league but such defences are found out against the best in Europe.
I think it's similar to why Manchester United are now playing catch up. Investment in the right kind of players was lacking and they have relied on the old guard to get by. Time waits for no one unfortunately.
Very similar line up to last night. Doesn't reflect well on the new signings
Hart
Kompany
Zabaleta
Lescott
Kolarov
Milner
Silva
De Jong (Nasri - 70' )
Y Toure
Dzeko (Aguero - 81' )
Balotelli
The fact that most of the best players in the world form an orderly queue to join Barca or Real Madrid makes it even tougher for lots of other clubs.
This.
FFP hurts the likes of City as even though they have the wealth to buy players unless they can justify it with real turnover figures its not possible.