Juventus Vs. Man City (16/12/2010 - 1800 SS1)

folan

Get a match thread started for this, as im really looking forward to it.

Juventus at home will be no cake walk. City struggled for long periods against them in COMS, and they were unlucky not to win, truth be told.

Though their form in Europe hasn't been the stuff of legend this season, 5 draws from 5 games, theyre stil second in the Italian league, and i doubt anyone will consider writing them off.

I'll be watching this with an eye on Salzberg V Lech Pozan. Theres nothing in the top of this table, and I cant but expect Lech Pozan to win.

ironbluedun

should be a good one.

Xavi6

I think it'll be crap tbh. We're already through, they're already out so it's set up to be a drab affair.

No Tevez, Balotelli, Adebayor, Santa Cruz and maybe Jo so one of the kids might get a run. I'd rather we play a B team for this and save the legs for Everton.

folan

yeah, im not expecting much here, adn fully expect Mancini to play it as a training match. But beating Juve would be a big push for the lads, and the mentality has to be there or we will only fall at the next stage.

That_Guy

I don't think this is on Sky Sports OP.

ironbluedun

is the game on tv?

ironbluedun

Xavi6 wrote: »

I think it'll be crap tbh. We're already through, they're already out so it's set up to be a drab affair.

No Tevez, Balotelli, Adebayor, Santa Cruz and maybe Jo so one of the kids might get a run. I'd rather we play a B team for this and save the legs for Everton.

i was only joking...really poxy joke sorry! how could it be good:rolleyes: You are right mancini is far more worried about next monday night. Thats after he has a little chat with €arlos €evez first.

That_Guy

ironbluedun wrote: »

i was only joking...really poxy joke sorry! how could it be good:rolleyes: You are right mancini is far more worried about next monday night. Thats after he has a little chat with €arlos €evez first.

Should've left it at €arlos tbh.

ironbluedun

That_Guy wrote: »

Should've left it at €arlos tbh.

your right.........what about €arlos £evez...........any better?
ah i am sure all will be forgiven when he decides to stay and sign an extension at a reduced salary!!!!;););)

folan

That_Guy wrote: »

I don't think this is on Sky Sports OP.

possibly not, ESPN i think.

Apologies.

dizzywizlw

If it's on ESPN we can't see it in Ireland .



Chances are it'll be a muck game, were anything riding on the game, I'd expect to see the upstarts thrashed

ironbluedun

dizzywizlw wrote: »

If it's on ESPN we can't see it in Ireland .



Chances are it'll be a muck game, were anything riding on the game, I'd expect to see the upstarts thrashed

juve are a club with a longstanding pedigree...........

dizzywizlw

Discounting the loss to Bayern, Juve have had an excellent home record in recent years but I doubt and hope the key players won't be risked, we've a title to win.

ironbluedun

folan wrote: »

possibly not, ESPN i think.

Apologies.

yes its on ESPN.......i would not worry too much about not being able to see this one should be crap.

Pinturicchio

I had assumed that the Juve team will be made up of fringe players and kids but Delneri said something yesterday about starting Chiellini and Krasic. I've no idea why he'd do that and still doubt he will.

Pinturicchio

This is on ESPN at 17:30, not 18:00.

I can watch EL matches on ESPN with UPC.

dizzywizlw

Pinturicchio wrote: »

This is on ESPN and kicks off at 17:30, not 18:00.

I can watch EL matches on ESPN with UPC.

Bleedin sky digital :mad:

Pinturicchio

Manninger

Grygera - Legrottaglie - Chiellini - Traoré

Krasić - Sissoko- Felipe Melo - Pepe

Giannetti - Del Piero


Subs: Storari, Iaquinta, Bonucci, Büchel, Giandonato, Boniperti, Camilleri

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Given

Richards - Boyata - Boateng - Bridge

SWP - Vieira - Milner

Johnson - Tchuimeni-Nimely - Jo


Subs: Taylor, Zabaleta, Kay, Mee, Ibrahim, Chantler, Elabdellaoui

AgileMyth

Pinturicchio wrote: »

Given

Richards - Boyata - Boateng - Bridge

SWP - Vieira - Milner

Johnson - Tchuimeni-Nimely - Jo


Subs: Taylor, Zabaleta, Kay, Mee, Ibrahim, Chantler, Elabdellaoui

My moneys on Pinturicchio to grab a winner off the bench:D


Seriously though thats not half bad as second string teams go.

Pinturicchio

AgileMyth wrote: »

My moneys on Pinturicchio to grab a winner off the bench:D


Seriously though thats not half bad as second string teams go.

Pinturicchio is starting upfront for Juve.

CantGetNoSleep

AgileMyth wrote: »

My moneys on Pinturicchio to grab a winner off the bench:D


Seriously though thats not half bad as second string teams go.

10 full internationals?

CiaranC

1-0 HT

Pinturicchio

1-0 to Juve at half time. A goal for Giannetti on his first ever start. Terrible match though.

mike65

Wow, tumbleweed!

1-1 final score. Jo for City. 6,000 turned up to see this one.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

More posts before the match than during it - thats a first!

Pinturicchio

As the travelling supporters pointed out, "shít ground, no fans".

CiaranC

Pinturicchio wrote: »

As the travelling supporters pointed out, "shít ground, no fans".

18000 of them came out to see the Rovers. Italians arent interested in these English minnows obviously.

Seriously though, Juve have terrible support at home.

Pinturicchio

CiaranC wrote: »

18000 of them came out to see the Rovers. Italians arent interested in these English minnows obviously.

Seriously though, Juve have terrible support at home.

In fairness, it was well below 0 degrees and it was a completely pointless match but it's still a very poor crowd.

237 turned up for a Cup match against Sampdoria about 10 years ago.

CiaranC

Pinturicchio wrote: »

In fairness, it was well below 0 degrees and it was a completely pointless match but it's still a very poor crowd.

237 turned up for a Cup match against Sampdoria about 10 years ago.

Weather wasnt great when we played over there either

Pinturicchio

At least there was something at stake in that match though.

Xavi6

First game I haven't been arsed to get up for this season. Horrible 2am kick off on a work night for a meaningless game, and the reports seem to confirm it was a bit of a dud.

Good to see Nimely get a start though, would've been a great experience for him.

Pinturicchio

It was an absolute dud.

Nimely was quiet before being taken off but didn't really get any service.

ironbluedun

what game???????? forgotten about already.....roll on Monday Night Football.... hopefully red moyes gets a good whopping.....

RasTa

Are City still stuck in Italy?

Xavi6

Last I heard they were. Luckily there's a whole other team back in Manchester just in case.

ironbluedun

RasTa wrote: »

Are City still stuck in Italy?

the reserve team are there for a few weeks holiday. just as well the first team are still in manchester.

RasTa

Oh yeah, guess you don't need Mancini anyway.

ironbluedun

RasTa wrote: »

Oh yeah, guess you don't need Mancini anyway.

Where there is a will there is a way.