Man City v Everton. 13th Jan at 1945.

[VentureBrosEFC]

we have to come out of the gates "fast" and sustain it right through.

it's going to be a long 90 minutes but we can do it.

Hard to do with ossie

 

[Norwegian Cow]

osman really deserve to come in after the fantastic sub-performances he has made.

 

[DRM]

No pressure on us tonight, no Kompany.. let's get at Demechelis and Otamendi

I think Otamendi is actually quite a strong and solid defender. Demechelis on the other hand will make at least one error. up to us to grab that chance.

 

[ijjysmith]

If we get thrashed here and give them momentum going into the cup tie, all down to a frankly bizarre team choice, then the pressure will be on Martinez big time.

Three wingers on the bench and it looks like Osman starts instead in that role, and a centre half playing full-back no matter what happens when we have Oviedo who could deputise, or even Galloway.

And then Howard too but we all knew that would happen, despite logic saying it really shouldn't.

Strange all around.

It's such a weird line up in my eyes. I didn't even think of Galloway as an option.

Ah well. Be arsed stressing about it.

 

[Walken]

NO...its called an option. Mirallas is useless at following instructions.

where as osman will stick wide? he will drift in as all right footed cm's would do, but hey at least he has the athleticism and work rate to get back in, oh no kev is superior at that, but then ossie scores more goal eh, oh no no he doesn't. I know you hate flair and love crap players steven, but your constant slating of Mirallas is both ill observed and a bit boring, you told us osman WILL come off at 45 mins and pienaar WILL come on, can't wait for you to be wrong as usual

 

[Tubey]

Mirallas hasn't been that great with the time he's been given (yeah, I know that's not alot). Osman I'd say is better on the defence. Got the feeling Booobby has gone with the "try not to lose" rather than "try to win".

That's exactly it, but even then I'd logically play Lennon, as he has more pace and energy to get up and down to cover the out of position right back.

Just odd.

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

Would have much preferred to see us sporting the Army greens tonight. Boss

 

[Swarfiga]

Can't bare Joe hart me at all.

 

[ianefc]

Despite the build up to the game being far from ideal, I'm convinced we can win, Our counter attack to their all out attacking style is going to be vital....just need 0-0 or better post 20 minutes.

 

[DRM]

osman really deserve to come in after the fantastic sub-performances he has made.

Do you mean sub as in substitute or sub as in subpar?

 

[VentureBrosEFC]

I think Otamendi is actually quite a strong and solid defender. Demechelis on the other hand will make at least one error. up to us to grab that chance.

Hopefully Ross can get at him like in the cup when he sat him down on way to what should've been a goal

 

[Steve Wigan]

If we get thrashed here and give them momentum going into the cup tie, all down to a frankly bizarre team choice, then the pressure will be on Martinez big time.

......until we get to the Cap One Cup Final.....

 

[Furey1878]

If we get thrashed here and give them momentum going into the cup tie, all down to a frankly bizarre team choice, then the pressure will be on Martinez big time.

Three wingers on the bench and it looks like Osman starts instead in that role, and a centre half playing full-back no matter what happens when we have Oviedo who could deputise, or even Galloway.

And then Howard too but we all knew that would happen, despite logic saying it really shouldn't.

Strange all around.

Stones instead of Oviedo is somewhat understandable.

Oviedo's injury record this season is bad and City are a whole other universe to Dagenham.

Obvs Osman and Howard is just plain silly.

 

[Mrk]

If we get thrashed here and give them momentum going into the cup tie, all down to a frankly bizarre team choice, then the pressure will be on Martinez big time.

Three wingers on the bench and it looks like Osman starts instead in that role, and a centre half playing full-back no matter what happens when we have Oviedo who could deputise, or even Galloway.

And then Howard too but we all knew that would happen, despite logic saying it really shouldn't.

Strange all around.

I guess if we get a result he'll be vindicated - if not, questions need to be answered, because from the outside it does seem unfathomable.

 

[blue to the bone]

Tough game. Opposite to last weeks prediction. 2-1 city .

 

[Norwegian Cow]

Do you mean sub as in substitute or sub as in subpar?

yes