Matchday 3

[Zidane98]

Hammers were always up against it with a weakened lineup but still made a game of it in the second half.

Good to see Raheem getting his form back after going backwards last season.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

better because i can't see where he makes contact?

remind me who was counting the empty seats as to who can be better.

Lol the Emptihad is always brought up because it winds up city fans so much.

One thing you can't accuse me of is bias. If Spurs are s**t, lucky or fantastic I will call it. I don't let bias get in the way - unlike so many on here. Said we deserved * all from yesterday's match. I won't paint it any other way.

 

[Zidane98]

whatever technicality that has kept fellaini from getting about 5-8 suspensions a season.

if he's caught him, then so be it. it's really stupid and he definitely tries to get him. i think it's a bit rich however if he gets a ban after some of the other elbows that have been ignored in the past.

personally i just don't see where he makes contact. that's just me.

Fellaini is at least challenging for the ball (apart from the Emre can one in Europe). This is lashing out by Kun off the ball and should be harshly punished.

In any case but he did it and got away with it argument won't cut it with the FA for obvious reasons.

 

[Magma]

Lol the Emptihad is always brought up because it winds up city fans so much.

One thing you can't accuse me of is bias. If Spurs are s**t, lucky or fantastic I will call it. I don't let bias get in the way - unlike so many on here. Said we deserved **** all from yesterday's match. I won't paint it any other way.

okay??

i dont see how me saying 'im not sure if aguero catches his face but if he has he deserves a ban' is being biased but you can see it how you want to i guess.

 

[Zidane98]

okay??

i dont see how me saying 'im not sure if aguero catches his face but if he has he deserves a ban' is being biased but you can see it how you want to i guess.

Cmon mate. He lashed out with his elbow off the ball, regardless of how much he caught him. You know it's a red card offense, even the commentators said it is a red card offense without doubt.

 

[Magma]

Fellaini is at least challenging for the ball (apart from the Emre can one in Europe). This is lashing out by Kun off the ball and should be harshly punished.

In any case but he did it and got away with it argument won't cut it with the FA for obvious reasons.

and if he gets banned then so be it. it was dumb.

 

[Magma]

Cmon mate. He lashed out with his elbow off the ball, regardless of how much he caught him. You know it's a red card offense, even the commentators said it is a red card offense without doubt.

and i have not at any stage said it isnt...

all i ever questioned was how much contact is made with reid.

 

[Zidane98]

and i have not at any stage said it isnt...

Where do these occasional brain snaps from Kun come from? Such a placid player normally.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

okay??

i dont see how me saying 'im not sure if aguero catches his face but if he has he deserves a ban' is being biased but you can see it how you want to i guess.

He didn't catch him flush I'll give you that. But he still deserves a ban because of the intent (plus he caught him with a glancing blow). Surely you can accept that

 

[Magma]

Where do these occasional brain snaps from Kun come from? Such a placid player normally.

im not usually too surprised when guys his size lash out. kicked and scragged all game.

not that it excuses them, but it would be frustrating.

 

[Zidane98]

Would have been a very nasty injury to Reid if Aguero caught him square on, it was an aggressive elbow.

 

[Zidane98]

im not usually too surprised when guys his size lash out. kicked and scragged all game.

not that it excuses them, but it would be frustrating.

In this case he seemed to take offence in Reid climbing up and winning a header.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

Where do these occasional brain snaps from Kun come from? Such a placid player normally.

I think the "t" has dropped off the back of his shirt.

Put it down to being South American. Hot headed Latin temperament. Hope that doesn't offend any of the snowflakes out there

 

[Magma]

ktun?

 

[moomba]

Happy with that. Still all about the points at this stage rather than performances so I couldnt be happier with our start.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

Happy with that. Still all about the points at this stage rather than performances so I couldnt be happier with our start.

Didn't you win five on the bounce at the start of last season?

 

[moomba]

Didn't you win five on the bounce at the start of last season?

Something like that. Run ended at home against West Ham iirc.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

Something like that. Run ended at home against West Ham iirc.

So points on the board at this stage isn't conclusive seeing as you had a relatively poor last season?

I'd rather we played well and lost yesterday rather than the s**t performance we gave that secured a fortunate point. Would give me more optimism. In saying that, you looked good in the first half - although it was a very depleted West Ham side

 

[moomba]

So points on the board at this stage isn't conclusive seeing as you had a relatively poor last season?

I'd rather we played well and lost yesterday rather than the s**t performance we gave that secured a fortunate point. Would give me more optimism. In saying that, you looked good in the first half - although it was a very depleted West Ham side

Never suggested it was conclusive. I think we're miles away from our best. Kompany, Bravo, Gundogan, Sane yet to play a second for a start, probably 3 week in week out starters right there.

Also people getting used to a new way of playing, and quite a few missed the bulk of pre season.

So I'll take points over performances at this stage. Especially while Chelsea and United are also racking up points despite not playing great.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

Never suggested it was conclusive. I think we're miles away from our best. Kompany, Bravo, Gundogan, Sane yet to play a second for a start, probably 3 week in week out starters right there.

Also people getting used to a new way of playing, and quite a few missed the bulk of pre season.

So I'll take points over performances at this stage. Especially while Chelsea and United are also racking up points despite not playing great.

The real tests for all three sides lay ahead. With West Ham's injury problems, you've all had extremely kind fixtures

 

[Gosha]

What a nasty piece of work Aguero is. I still remember his horror tackle (or whatever you want to call it) on David Luiz like it was yesterday. Disgusting.

 

[pantskyle]

City and Chelsea both looking very ominous early. I don't think Aguero avoids a ban, will likely be three games, silly really.

 

[glenferry23]

It seemed to graze his cheek/ear but still a very stupid thing to do. Uncharacteristic and aggressive from Aguero, interesting to see what happens from it.

 

[Cruyff14]

Lol the Emptihad is always brought up because it winds up city fans so much.

One thing you can't accuse me of is bias. If Spurs are s**t, lucky or fantastic I will call it. I don't let bias get in the way - unlike so many on here. Said we deserved **** all from yesterday's match. I won't paint it any other way.

Do I need you to remind me about the Henry conversation?

 

[WealstoneRaider]

Do I need you to remind me about the Henry conversation?

But..but where would Henry stand if he had the pace of a Sheringham

I have to admit my non-bias doesn't stretch to being gracious toward Arsenal. At least not in the heat of battle