Match Thread Manchester City(1) Vs Everton(2) - Capital One Cup - Semi Final 2nd Leg - Weds 27th Jan - 19:45 KO

[davek]

This is the type of game if Liverpool had it in the past where Stevie GBH would turn up.

Barkley has to stamp himself in a similar way tomorrow. He has to outshine that City midfield and take control.

Cometh the hour, cometh the man.

 

[B17BLG]

Only if it goes to Extra time

 

[BlueToff]

Over time that's going to have to happen, because that lad is NOT a defender.

Right now though it's a bit short notice to be trying that out tomorrow.

Every ex-player and manager who's watched him play says he is a defender, though. Dier played in midfield for Lisbon quite a bit IIRC.

Stones hasn't got the strength that Dier has to 'dominate' the midfield, though I do agree that he probably could play in a more advanced role if needed. His position will be as a centre half, though, I'm sure of it.

 

[Jags]

This is the type of game if Liverpool had it in the past where Stevie GBH would turn up.

Barkley has to stamp himself in a similar way tomorrow. He has to outshine that City midfield and take control.

Cometh the hour, cometh the man.

The same is true for Del. He'll be a valuable asset if he continues t create against the likes of Villa, Sunderland and Swansea, but he needs to win us a game or two against high-profile opposition if he wants to take his game to the next level

 

[Ihaters]

Stones is a quality defender, responsible for a handful of goals conceded in a season where we have conceded bucket loads.

 

[McMagic]

The same is true for Del. He'll be a valuable asset if he continues t create against the likes of Villa, Sunderland and Swansea, but he needs to win us a game or two against high-profile opposition if he wants to take his game to the next level

Like Naismith did.

 

[Cultured right foot]

Naismith was mince lads. Don't forget that.

Good bloke though.

 

[streeky]

Whatever happens happens. It's a great shot at a final and, as RM stated, we've earned the right to take that shot at it.

From his press conference words it looks obvious to me that Martinez isn't going to sit back and allow us to absorb pressure constantly. I reckon he'd be right thinking that hardly any team beats us by two clear goals if we get out there and 'be brave' as he likes to say.

Think city have shown they are a great team with the ball and an awful team without it. If I was Martinez I would expect a high press (after the weekends events) Midfield all need to show if we are going to pass it round them.

 

[marekb]

The same is true for Del. He'll be a valuable asset if he continues t create against the likes of Villa, Sunderland and Swansea, but he needs to win us a game or two against high-profile opposition if he wants to take his game to the next level

Thing with Del'boy is that whenever he's come against a full back that isn't wet behind the ears he doesn't have as much joy, he needs to be aware of, and utilise whoever is playing behind him to open up the gaps, he'll learn this with the right coaching.

Expecting a cagey affair tomorrow night, I just hope we don't sink too deep, too early and sit off leaving Rom chasing shadows all night.

 

[streeky]

As

What about this
JOEL
COLEMAN MORI JAGS BAINES
STONES
LENNON MCCARTHY BARRY BARKLEY
ROM

if stones hasn't had enough to deal with this week ,you want him to pick up silva for 90 minutes

 

[marekb]

As

if stones hasn't had enough to deal with this week ,you want him to pick up silva for 90 minutes

Play him up top with Rom, he's shown he's got the twists and turns... Maybe, they'd drop silva back to mark him!!!

 

[TheFinnFan]

Suddenly ive started to feel positive about tomorrow. Our name is on the cup lads. It will be a draw and we're off to Wembelee to face gobshites

 

[Ferg]

Do you actually want us to score first? You know what we are like with two goal leads.

 

[TheFinnFan]

It will be 2-2 or 1-1

 

[daz4matty]

City won't beat us we have this