OTF 6471 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Gouffran has completely lost that threat of penetration he had when he first came here. He's in danger of becoming the next Lee Bowyer. I thought Gouffran contributed well. He was assured in possession, seldom turning the ball over. Was let down by his team mates on a number of occasions making penetrative runs. Cabella created the same as Gouffran if we're honest about end product resulting in chances, whilst Gouffran contributed more in defence. Not sure what people are expecting from him in a game like that. Edited August 17, 2014 by OTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 That was a good effort although I suspect that City never really reached for that 5th gear. Seeing as most of their creative stuff goes through Silva I'd have liked to seen him being closed down/hacked/career ender - early doors. The 3 in midfield were quite tidy especially Anita who never panics. Â Cabella showed a lot and against other sides will have create game winning situations. Janmaat fairly good display. Riviere looks a bit headless yet might be the type that gets on a goal run if he gets one or two at the start of the season. We were set up to keep the score down and he suffered for it. We still need a striker and a CB. If the Perez strike goes in anything could have happened as ManC were already thinking about their post match cuppa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelie 103 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Colback looks like he might just be a very good signing. Janmaat didn't look like a Debuchy but it's his first Premier league game. However, he seemed to lack pace. Dummett does lack pace. Haidara has pace. Obertan.....................................................................................................................FFS. We do not have a back 4, maybe a back 2. Perhaps Pardew should give Mbiwa a run out in place of Willo, he is a central defender. Cabella looks exciting. Sissoko should have scored that sitter he got from Cabella. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADP 0 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Colback was our best player today like. Looked very tidy indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9382 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014  He runs about but that's all I can think of, especially out wide where I want some end product from my players. I think he generally uses the ball sensibly, he has an eye for goal and he isn't totally useless defesively either. I'd much rather Ben Arfa was playing or someone similar, but whaddyagonnado? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Haven't seen anyone else mention him but Colback was canny/on the verge of very good. Â Aarons and Obertan are the classic looked good againt amateurs but not good enough against quality - the former obviously at least having promise, the latter being a waste of time on every level. I think Aarons has a good chance of making it. Sterling lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Cabella remind me a little of early Bowie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3698 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I thought Gouffran contributed well. He was assured in possession, seldom turning the ball over. Was let down by his team mates on a number of occasions making penetrative runs. Cabella created the same as Gouffran if we're honest about end product resulting in chances, whilst Gouffran contributed more in defence. Not sure what people are expecting from him in a game like that. Â Wasnt it clear I was speaking in general rather than just this game? I mean he's lost the cutting edge he first seemed to have when he first came here. He's still useful but a squad player at best now. Cabella created a couple of clear cut chances. I like Gouffran but Cabella is an altogether different class of player, or has the potential to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I ♥ Daddys Cock 0 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Riviere looks like he escaped from the strawberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 We played well today, anyone saying different is just grinding the pardew/ashley axe.  Cabella looks to be a class little player, didn't struggle with the physicality of the game which many worried about him.  Riviere looks strong and fast, good foil for De Jong when he returns and could become more if he can sort out a bit of composure.  Happy to see a similar 433 against the better teams and hopefully a 4231 against others once we're back to full strength  krul  janmaat willo colo santon  tiote sissoko  cabella de jong gouffran  riviere  disappointed with the loss, not the performance today. Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausman 0 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 We played well today, anyone saying different is just grinding the pardew/ashley axe.  Cabella looks to be a class little player, didn't struggle with the physicality of the game which many worried about him.  Riviere looks strong and fast, good foil for De Jong when he returns and could become more if he can sort out a bit of composure.  Happy to see a similar 433 against the better teams and hopefully a 4231 against others once we're back to full strength  krul  janmaat willo colo santon  tiote sissoko  cabella de jong gouffran  riviere  disappointed with the loss, not the performance today.   Like that line up except for Gouffan, he's no wide player, would have him on as impact sub. I would give Aarons a go he's not afraid to run at defenders and has a lot of pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClubSpinDoctor 0 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Despite the performance, 0 shots on target. Fanks Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausman 0 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I wouldn't mind seeing Pappis and Riviere up front together, think they would compliment each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4354 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Â Â Like that line up except for Gouffan, he's no wide player, would have him on as impact sub. I would give Aarons a go he's not afraid to run at defenders and has a lot of pace. Santons instinct is to get forward though, gouffran will cover that. Can't see a young winger breaking into the first team doing that sort of job when he wants to run at people all match. This season Aarons should be used in cups and as a sub, if he performs in those instances then give him a start or two I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausman 0 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Maybe you could replace Santon with Haidara at least until Santon's totally fit would not have Dummett though. Really can't understand Pardews thinking there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6471 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I like Gouffran but Cabella is an altogether different class of player, or has the potential to be. Straw man. No one has ever disputed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6567 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 So, worth watching th'neet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Very good performance and enjoyable watch, so yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3698 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 The second half that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClubSpinDoctor 0 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 We lost with 0 shots on target. It was an improvement from what we're used to, i.e rolling over and losing 5-0. Reel it in man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4054 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Goes back to my point about professional footballers - eg Sissoko - not being able to hit the target from inside the box - should dock the fuckers' wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Not like Ant and CSD to dwell on the negatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3698 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Zero shots on target is rather poor. And they did deserve to win, they had the more accomplished players in the final third. Â But there were so many positives in this. The work rate, the performances of the new guys, we seemed to have pace and a bit of oomph up front again that was completely gone towards the second half of last season. Credit where its due. Â Seems that long ball to Williamson on set pieces is still on though which is insanely frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausman 0 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I thought man of match tonight didn't show us in a good light it was all City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1125 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 The reason they deserved to win is the same reason why they won the league last season and they'll be up there again this season. They've spent hundreds of millions on assembling a team of world class player's. We simply don't have that and unless we get a multi billionaire owner who wants to have a very expensive play thing we never will. Those players created and finished the chances we couldn't. But that shouldn't detract from quite a few positives from today. Colback was very good (especially since I expected nothing from him) Cabella looks an exciting prospect and I think Janmaat and Riviere will both do well. I also think Perez will be useful coming off the bench. I think SDJ will make the biggest difference in allowing us to create chances and turn promising performances into wins. Overall a positive start. Two goals better than the start of last season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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