posted Jan 17, 2007

As proud as I am of the blue and white wizards over both games, I thought the gap was evident. City closed down far quicker and lasted the pace. Our lads looked tired in the last ten minutes. MCFC also had the benefit of bringing in Barton for the replay. That boy is class.

Saying that we didn't look that far off being the side we hope can play Premiership teams every week. When you look at the age of the team and the fact they have now been together for three years it's coming good.

Keep the faith. If it isn't this year it will be next year. Wednesday are back....?

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posted Jan 17, 2007

I thought that end of the day it was the pace in defense that cost us and a bit of woeful shooting. Coughlan and Bullen are both experienced die hard defenders but they lack pace, and against another striker with some confidence we would have been punished, which proves how key Bougherra is to us. Also, there was a period where we were just knocking the ball long and panicking when we really needed to get it down and start playing some football. Again, I think the fact Madjid wasn't playing was vital as even in the scrappiest and most tense moments he'll look for that pass.

Tudgay has lost the confidence he had earlier on this season. He had 2 golden opportunities which he should really have done better and at least get on target.

MacLean and Bullen impressed me. MacLean showed that he's getting back to his best and Bullen emphasisied the spirit that every Wednesday fan wants to see out there.

Crossley should be given a mention, half the pub last nite must have been wondering why i looked so distraught when he was down injured, but I feared at the time that had it been serious that was our season gone. But thank god nothing too bad and the comedy runs upfield at the end were just pure comedy. Firstly because of the tackle and the second, because he got half way and think he got a stitch.

Anyways, happy enough with the performance, but with Bougherra playing and a more confident Tudgay things could have been different.

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posted Jan 17, 2007

City always had another gear if they needed it. You tuesday lot are way off the mark. We got the goal and were comfortable but then conceded a stupid goal any team could have lost from a set-piece. As soon as you equlised we upped the tempo and scored again. It was comfortable for us and your dreaming if you think you'll make the play-offs with that team.

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posted Jan 17, 2007

No.
What you mean to say is that you SHOULD have been comfortable.

Unfortunately you ARE clearly suffering from poor finishing .... but that's not news to anybody.

( Vassell was particularly wasteful despite the one he finally got )

He's lost his bottle in front of goal for my money.

Most other prem strikers would have at least converted 2 of those.

As for us, We still carved out a number of good opportunities and if we'd taken one of them things may have been different.

Anyway, that didn't happen good luck to you in the next round, you should fettle Southampton, but the big boys will find you out after that.

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posted Jan 17, 2007

comment by Nizreturns-again
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City always had another gear if they needed it. You tuesday lot are way off the mark. We got the goal and were comfortable but then conceded a stupid goal any team could have lost from a set-piece. As soon as you equlised we upped the tempo and scored again. It was comfortable for us and your dreaming if you think you'll make the play-offs with that team.


Sorry Mate but was u watching the same game, You had the same side that you put out week in and out without barton i think for sure it would have been taking in2 xtra time maybe won!

Even Barton admitted that we are a good side and put man city to the test!

Ive always had time for the Man city u must be 1 of those numpty fans! the rest that have posted on here and agreed or not slated us!

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posted Jan 17, 2007

Yep, I was at the game last night and I have got to admit that your fans did you proud! Gave as good as they got for much of the game, and was funny to have a slanging match! Your side had quite a few decent chances, and maybe should have scored a couple of more in the second half infront of your own fans. That said, both side's suffered from a lack of consistency infront of goal. I agree, Barton controlled and dictated the game, and without him, we might have struggled in that tie, and it could have been a different story at the end of the day! Once again, well played Wednesday and hope you do make the play-off's as I look forward to facing you next season in the Premiership.

SIR JOEY FOR ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!

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posted Jan 17, 2007

Nizreturns-again

Spells..

A NEARING ZIT RUNS

Uncanny.

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posted Jan 18, 2007

no he wasn't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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posted Jan 18, 2007

Oh yes he was!




(hasn't panto season finished yet!?)

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posted Jan 23, 2007

At last, now we can smile. During the past year Joey Barton has been in the press for more of the wrong reasons which have been totally unnecessary. After reading many inappropriate comments about his performance or attitude, I can now safely say that these comments have been put to rest and the fools who write them are bowing their heads in shame. Sir Joey has been a role model beyond expectation after coming from an independant medioca footballer to a key player to manchester city despite the past attempted efforts from the press to bring him down.

Thank you Joey for your commitment to city.
(also, can anyone get me his number lol)

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