2018-19 FA CUP

Shanotheslayer

Weepsie wrote: »

City have done this for a while. I'd wager all Guardiolas teams have. It's not enough that you have to play it the right way, their way. You're not allowed play at all. Tactical fouls to break up any semblance of play from the opposition.

They had over twice as much possession yet only 1 foul fewer. That doesn't stack up with a team who are supposed to be the be all and end all.

They are a great attacking team, no doubt, but they're a cynical one without the ball.

Sounds like smart play so the opposition don't get into a rhythm to me.

Ferandinho and Busquets are masters of it.

Agent Coulson

City players also get lucky when it comes to bookings as well quiet a few red cards only given as yellows.

Agent Coulson

Sterlings buys that pen is what Hartson say.


No Sterling cheated.

Weepsie

And either have VAR in every game or don't have it all. There's been several fixtures in the fa cup that have been directly affected by it.

It's not a fair and even draw if some games have it and others don't.

jayo26

Harry Palmr wrote: »

The pro City agenda by the FA clear to be seen.

I dont think it's just the fa. it's just about every person involved with football or a fan if football.

Weepsie

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

Sounds like smart play so the opposition don't get into a rhythm to me.

Ferandinho and Busquets are masters of it.

Then so is diving to win a penalty. Either way its cheating. It's commiting a foul on purpose, so it's basically a professional foul whatever way it's dressed up as.

Guardiola does it and it's smart. Conte or Mourinho do it and it's cynical..

theoneeyedman

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Sterlings buys that pen is what Hartson say.


No Sterling cheated.

I've been saying it for a long time, the standard of officiating in England is shockingly bad. Tonight is another example. I've very little faith either that an English referee will not give that on a VAR review. Anyone, and especially Sterling or a fast moving City player, who hits the deck has a great chance of winning a penalty, they have created they culture over the last few years especially, and it's going to be difficult to put the genie back in the bottle.

Harry Palmr

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

Sounds like smart play so the opposition don't get into a rhythm to me.

Ferandinho and Busquets are masters of it.

and Firmino is expert at this too but is maybe so good many don't really remember that he does something to stop a counter at source in most games. He hardly ever gets booked for it as it's done while looking every inch like genuine defending rather than a cynical hack or obvious pull. He is Liverpools first line of defence.

Shanotheslayer

Harry Palmr wrote: »

and Firmino is expert at this too but is maybe so good many don't really remember that he does something to stop a counter at source in most games. He hardly ever gets booked for it as it's done while looking every inch like genuine defending rather than a cynical hack or obvious pull. He is Liverpools first line of defence.

Agree.

I recall reading something similar about Firmino doing it. Rare for a striker to be like that usually they're just bad at tackling :pac:

Mr.Nice Guy

This segment between Doherty, Coady and Ian Wright is great.

SlickRic

Weepsie wrote: »

Guardiola does it and it's smart. Conte or Mourinho do it and it's cynical..

This is my issue with it.

Harry Palmr

Cheapskates repeating what they showed during Football Focus 8 hours ago!

Agent Coulson

Will there be an Asterisk on the FA Cup trophy this years saying some teams had the help of VAR some didn't.


The FA made a complete fcuk of this.

Harry Palmr

Do they still play Hi Ho Silver Lining at Molineux?

ziggyman17

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Will there be an Asterisk on the FA Cup trophy this years saying some teams had the help of VAR some didn't.


The FA made a complete fcuk of this.

there should be, because what has gone on means there has been different rules for teams competing in the same competition, surely that is not right either evey team plays under the same conditions or else VAR is not used in any game....

Mr.Nice Guy

Lineker on form tonight.

https://twitter.com/TheManUtdWay/status/1107006273881600000

Mr.Nice Guy

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Lineker on form tonight.

https://twitter.com/TheManUtdWay/status/1107006273881600000

Fcuking guvnor indeed!

Cantona's Collars

Well Harry how loud will you shout for wolves tonight?
I think you are the only fan of them here.;)

Harry Palmr

Wolverhampton are a bit too sideways at times but a few decent chances starting to come. Pace is the thing.

Turtyturd

Right call for the peno shout, but I think City would’ve got it.

Harry Palmr

Slow start but good game without any goal. Some excellent counter attacks by Wolves but also a slight lack of imagination in front of goal

Mr.Nice Guy

Feel it might take a bit of Mata magic off the bench to get the breakthrough. All a bit hit and hope atm.

Agent Coulson

If Man U make the semis they may have to play with Ole's babies the class of '19 they will have everyone else out.

Mr.Nice Guy

Great stop from Romero.

Mr.Nice Guy

Jimenez scores. Hopeless defending.

Agent Coulson

Wolves with the deserved lead.

Harry Palmr

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monkey9

Goal for Wolves!!!!!!!!

martyos121

JIMENEEEEEEZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!

Thanx 4 The Fish

Keeper having a cracker but little chance with that one, did not see it till late.

sligeach

Wolves are fully deserving of their lead. I hope they don't bottle it.

blueser

sligeach wrote: »

Wolves are fully deserving of their lead.

Totally agree. Only one team in it in the second half so far.

niallo27

And its 1 nil to utd winning anything this season.

Shanotheslayer

That defending was horrific. Bus needs to be worked better :pac:

Ridiculous goal to concede in all seriousness

Nice strike

Harry Palmr

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Mr.Nice Guy

2-0. Jota.

Game over.

sligeach

Love it. Brilliant goal.

monkey9

What a goal!!! Man U getting schooled here, deservedly getting dumped out.

dmigsy

I don't get to see much of Utd but Pereira has never impressed me whenever I've seen him. Generally looks like a Championship level player. Am I missing something?

Edit: What a goal!

Agent Coulson

Cracking 2nd by Wolves.

martyos121

Absolute worldie from Jota! Wolves are insanely good at Molineux.

Thanx 4 The Fish

DeGea would have saved that one mind. Shaw shocking.

blueser

BOOM!

Nice.

Luke Shaw. Wtf, looked like a Sunday league defender

Shanotheslayer

Jota left your man in a daze. Incredible

Harry Palmr

RoboKlopp wrote: »

Nice.

Luke Shaw. Wtf, looked like a Sunday league defender

barge like handling

dmigsy

RoboKlopp wrote: »

Nice.

Luke Shaw. Wtf, looked like a Sunday league defender

His Wayne Rooney body type didn't help him there. Turned like a oil tanker.

Agent Coulson

Pogba having one of his off days.

Johner

Wolves are such a quality side. Well deserved so far.