Team for Manchester City

Agreed.

We already have pace up front - it's called Aluko and Brady. Coincidentally, I would play them as a front two at Eastlands.

 

Ignoring where the goals came from, Campbell hustled and bullied the Man City defence. He chased and challenged everything, which lead to Man City making mistakes and conceding corners free kicks etc.

 

Isn't that a bit hard to do in football? In the context of his physical play, then yeah, he was constantly at them.

I've noticed that we seem to sit off teams, let them pass it around and then hope to intercept their play, either via a bad pass or a well timed tackle. Why won't we harry, chase down loose balls or put pressure on goalkeepers? Surely we aren't going to ease off on Manchester City?

 

My point is, you cannot discount the play before the corners because they didn't directly contribute to the goals. The hustling from Campbell is just as important as putting the right ball in/winning the header! The thing that surprised me the most was how many headers Campbell won against Lescott, hopefully Javi Garcia is playing CB for them again.

 

It was the play before the corners which led to the bloody corners! Cardiff's style of play forced Man City into making errors and thus giving them the set piece opportunities.

Brady and Aluko up front would indeed be a good shout, but wouldnt do much for DG's confidence. Shall we just send him back now?

 

That was my point?

 

I know?

 

Good?

 

That's settled then?

 

Will you stop with the questions?

 

Is that a threat?

 

Maybe?

 

My team would be a 4231:

McGregor
Rosey Chester Davies Figueroa
Thudd Livermore
Elmo Koren Brady
Aluko


Though I would consider the possibility of swapping those front 4, particularly Aluko and Brady.

 

Just seen the SSN report of Chelsea signing Willian, they have 11 midfielders! All of them could walk into another prem team.

 

I heard a five live summary that indicated that Man City has changed the way it defends, from a zone system to a man marking system. Cardiff employed a free roaming strategy with Campbell and the Man City defence could not cope with him.
Sounds plausible.
What system do we use? I thought we where on the "anal system" last night but could have been confused.

 

McGregor
Rosenior Chester Davies Figeuroa
Elmo Meyler Bruce Livermore Brady
Koren

 

that will be the team !

 

Yes but if he palmed a few in his own net would they count as Premier League goals scored for him?

 

I'd DEFINITELY go 4231 as well except I think it is vital to play Graham up front. Aluko will never hold the ball up.

McGregor

Elmo Chezzy Curtis Figgy

Thudd Livvo

Sone RoKo BradyBoy

Graham