obiwan92 217 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'll say, Barca do look suspect on set pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluelsthecolour 61 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hahahah Dzeko Hahaha PellegrinoHahaha city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! DYC. 7,542 Posted February 24, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted February 24, 2015 It's funny how City and Arsenal are the most impressive sides on the ball in England, but look no more than decent when facing top sides. No wonder why our own Chelsea struggle so much in possession against quality sides. Simply embarrassing how Barca have made City look at times. Not the least bit surprising either.Sometimes you just have to be honest and admit your inferiority. The English top sides haven't even declined compared to 7-10 years ago imo. In fact, they are very similar and that's the problem. The game has evolved, the demands for top quality have changed and they haven't adjusted in the manner they should have.The importance of proactive defending, the importance of technique in all areas of the pitch (ball-playing defenders, highly technically gifted players in advanced positions), the importance of tactically clever players rather than fighters (you need both but clever players are more important and valuable). The elite sides of today have simply surpassed the old standards of brilliance by quite a margin. English sides still don't value those demands as they should. Italian teams went through a very similar problem, though they're 'decline' was more extreme because they lost their financial power (bye bye quality players)Football will always be unpredictable, and the CL is a cup competition, so there will always be upsets. But the English top sides will never look as impressive as the current elite. Just keep convincing yourself the PL is the best in the world because of the financial power. Unless they change, they'll continue to lag behind. Bluelsthecolour, Styles, dukeman and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwan92 217 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Wooo, Clichy misses second leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 It's funny how City and Arsenal are the most impressive sides on the ball in England, but look no more than decent when facing top sides. No wonder why our own Chelsea struggle so much in possession against quality sides. Simply embarrassing how Barca have made City look at times. Not the least bit surprising either.Sometimes you just have to be honest and admit your inferiority. The English top sides haven't even declined compared to 7-10 years ago imo. In fact, they are very similar and that's the problem. The game has evolved, the demands for top quality have changed and they haven't adjusted in the manner they should have.The importance of pro-active defending, the importance of technique in all areas of the pitch (ball-playing defenders, highly technically gifted players in advanced positions), the importance of tactically clever players rather than fighters (you need both but clever players are more important and valuable). The elite sides of today have simply surpassed the old standards of brilliance by quite a margin. English sides still don't value those demands as they should. Italian teams went through a very similar problem, though they're 'decline' was more extreme because they lost their financial power (bye bye quality players)Football will always be unpredictable, and the CL is a cup competition, so there will always be upsets. But the English top sides will never look as impressive as the current elite. Just keep convincing yourself the PL is the best in the world because of the financial power. Unless they change, they'll continue to lag behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmode 113 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Barcelona's defense looks massively suspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwan92 217 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 It's funny how City and Arsenal are the most impressive sides on the ball in England, but look no more than decent when facing top sides. No wonder why our own Chelsea struggle so much in possession against quality sides. Simply embarrassing how Barca have made City look at times. Not the least bit surprising either.Sometimes you just have to be honest and admit your inferiority. The English top sides haven't even declined compared to 7-10 years ago imo. In fact, they are very similar and that's the problem. The game has evolved, the demands for top quality have changed and they haven't adjusted in the manner they should have.The importance of pro-active defending, the importance of technique in all areas of the pitch (ball-playing defenders, highly technically gifted players in advanced positions), the importance of tactically clever players rather than fighters (you need both but clever players are more important and valuable). The elite sides of today have simply surpassed the old standards of brilliance by quite a margin. English sides still don't value those demands as they should. Italian teams went through a very similar problem, though they're 'decline' was more extreme because they lost their financial power (bye bye quality players)Football will always be unpredictable, and the CL is a cup competition, so there will always be upsets. But the English top sides will never look as impressive as the current elite. Just keep convincing yourself the PL is the best in the world because of the financial power. Unless they change, they'll continue to lag behind.Get over it. Barca are shit at defending. have been on back foot entire second half.These big sides have quality attackers. Doesn't mean they can't be counter attacked through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Everytime I see Kun, I can't help but think how is it possible he didn't sign for Chels after being heavily linked for three years! Top quality player but sadly he's City scum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwan92 217 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 City are bad too, though. Another card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Get over it. Barca are shit at defending. have been on back foot entire second half.These big sides have quality attackers. Doesn't mean they can't be counter attacked through.2-0 up front at half-time in a away match in the CL against one of the best sides in the world. City have nothing to lose and are going all out, of course Barca's on the back foot. They shouldn't be leading 2-0 away from home against City.Barca can't defend? I don't know how to react to that. You win that argument. Styles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mak 4,459 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 LOL, Kompany being found out yet again. Beyond me why people rate him so much. So inconsistent and when he is bad, he is utter wank.Love seeing the annual slaughtering of City in Europe! Bunch of individuals with an arrogant manager who has won sweet F-A before he was handed the league last year. Stingray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 LOL, Kompany being found out yet again. Beyond me why people rate him so much. So inconsistent and when he is bad, he is utter wank.Love seeing the annual slaughtering of City in Europe! Bunch of individuals with an arrogant manager who has won sweet F-A before he was handed the league last year.He used to be such a rock though.... WTF happened to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edetarod 2,155 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 bye bye man shity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Wonder why City even bother to turn up in the 2nd round. Could simply spare themselves the blemish and give Barca a free pass every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samzilla 517 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 wow messi, chokes again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinAshburner 1,270 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 messi missed a penalty and couldn't header the rebound in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Lucky bastards. Zabaleta with a moment of madness.City have a very, very slight chance but I can't see Barca giving this away. Which means no distractions at all for the PL. Reddish-Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmode 113 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I think City has a real chance now with 11 men in the second leg. Barca's defense looks suspect and if Toure is back, it will be competitive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Kompany is So Shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Lol let them celebrate this 1-2 loss after the penalty miss. Hey Shitty, you just lost 1-2 at home in the knock out stage. Nothing to be happy about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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