AT's response to the RVP chance.."Ooh, unlucky"Niall Quinn's analysis is a tad biased.
Kompany on the bench. How did Hart do?Put out our second string and we beat Bayern away despite being 2-0 down. To say this season is frustrating would be sugar-coating it.
Put out our second string and we beat Bayern away despite being 2-0 down. To say this season is frustrating would be sugar-coating it.
Wonder which pot Shakthar will be in for the Europa draw, Group winners with us? They could be a big threat in the EL
Kompany on the bench. How did Hart do?
At least you have the 6-0 and 7-0 results to enjoy. We beat Hull at home with a dodgy penalty!
Mathematically they could be unseeded but I think they're very likely to be seeded.
Hart was solid and we looked better defensively. Their goals were offside if I'm being picky.
Don't get me wrong, I am taking nothing for granted! I still have vivid memories of being beaten 8-1 by Middlesbrough and conceding 4 goals inside the first 15 minutes against Arsenal!
Global warming, innit? Game abandoned.
Good result for City last night, and as usual I was impressed by Pellegrini in his radio interview. IMO he is the classiest manager in the premier league - I like Martinez but Pellegrini is a very unusual combination: he seems very smart, with an air of patrician confidence, but he's also relaxed and modest: the journo asked how last night's result compared to other victories in Europe, and he dismissed the question as irrelevant, saying that it isn't about him, it's about the team.
Let's say that AVB dedicates himself to football management, and enjoys success: in 20 years time, he might have that laid back authority, which Pellegrini has.
Not sure that anyone understood the rule did they? Doesn't detract from his style though, which I like a lot.
Put out our second string and we beat Bayern away despite being 2-0 down. To say this season is frustrating would be sugar-coating it.
The journalists covering the game understood the rule because they questioned him on it in the press conference. Coaches are paid a fortune to understand and prepare for situations like this and where they finish could have a big impact on their prospects in the competition. I would be livid if it happened to us.
I'm not trying to detract from the performance though. It is a great result, they have some fantastic players and when on form they are a joy to watch.