Got a coach for £250 in the end. It is a bloody long journey, but at least it's something. The transport arrangements and support from the club and TC have been shambolic though.
I don't think anyone is really saying they wouldn't want Mata to play for us. But if hypothetically we did a swap, and then heaven forbid Chelsea actually played Lamela and he realised his potential, then we would be a tiny bit irritated. Swap Lennon or Siggy (or both) for Mata if an imaginary...
You'd think he'd know. :)
Most of City's crosses come from their fullbacks. The wide player drags in the fullback to create the space. Plus, the best crosser in our team is Eriksen, and he doesn't play right wing.
The fullbacks provide the width, and as long as there is movement and skill, we shouldn't be predictable. We're not playing in a fixed shape anymore, so I don't think it would be like AVB's idea of inverted wingers.
Lennon didn't use the width much yesterday. He was playing in a more inside role, where we need more creativity, and that suits Lamela. I don't think he would have missed the blindingly obvious through-ball to Adebayor in the first half yesterday. Width is provided by Walker, and interchange...
I think he can easily replace Lennon when we set the team up like yesterday, and he's declared fit. Can't wait to see that! Hopefully they all go off for some warm weather training this week, then Tim can get to know all of the players, work more on our playing style, and do some team bonding to...
They can try. What about players who are accused of diving by the ref, but replays show that they were fouled? And it happens so often that they are suspended, like Mr Bale. Should they review those incidents too?
I just think it's too muddy an area. A panel may eliminate some diving, but it probably wouldn't be able to act in a lot of instances. They'll slow it down and zoom in 4000%, and if there is the slightest contact then they will say "no dive". The FA can try to do something, but I think it will...
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