tonight's footy 21/9/20

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:25 pm

Blades down to 10 men early on, straight red for Egan, they aren't starting the season well, could they become a victim of 2nd season syndrome?

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:41 pm

Sheff United miss a penalty

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:43 pm

Great save by the new keeper

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:45 pm

Spijed wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:41 pm
Sheff United miss a penalty

All I saw was a keeper who looked like he was on a mission to save it, and the Sheffield United player with a short run up. No surprises with that one.

0-0 wouldn't be bad, but don't want Villa winning.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:47 pm

did he come off his line by a fraction of a millimetre ? not seen a replay of it yet

I thought the red was harsh tbh

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:49 pm

Villa lacking any inspiration.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:52 pm

Villa very reliant on Grealish. Without him they'd be knackered.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:59 pm

Villa have been poor against the 10 men, 1 shot on target, and they could even had trailed at HT. Draw would be a decent outcome for us, even this early in the season.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:08 pm

It was a red card for me, not sure why Carragher and Richards were upset about it - probably coming at it from a defender’s perspective. But why should a player who’s used his clever movement and pace to get through on goal be denied by a defender grappling with him from behind?

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:14 pm

I hope we are taking note of how Sheff Utd are dealing with Grealish.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:22 pm

Whatever the final result is tonight Sheff Utd have defended very well.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:24 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:08 pm
It was a red card for me, not sure why Carragher and Richards were upset about it - probably coming at it from a defender’s perspective. But why should a player who’s used his clever movement and pace to get through on goal be denied by a defender grappling with him from behind?

it's a difficult one, Watkins has his arm across the front of the defender, the defender has every right to try and haul his arm away from in front of him. For me (granted, I've only seen 1 replay of it so I could be wrong) it looked like the first offence was by Watkins - I must be wrong though because the refs and VAR never get anything wrong

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:29 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:24 pm
it's a difficult one, Watkins has his arm across the front of the defender, the defender has every right to try and haul his arm away from in front of him. For me (granted, I've only seen 1 replay of it so I could be wrong) it looked like the first offence was by Watkins - I must be wrong though because the refs and VAR never get anything wrong

I’d have to watch again to see if Watkins fouls Egan first. But Egan doesn’t have the right to haul Watkins’ arm away, I don’t think there’s a law that allows for that. Funnily enough the pundits were blaming the ref for actually making a decision - which is the opposite of what they’re usually being blamed for.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:35 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:29 pm
I’d have to watch again to see if Watkins fouls Egan first. But Egan doesn’t have the right to haul Watkins’ arm away, I don’t think there’s a law that allows for that. Funnily enough the pundits were blaming the ref for actually making a decision - which is the opposite of what they’re usually being blamed for.

well if Watkins arm is in front of the defender and the ball isn't at his feet then that should be deemed as obstruction (it never usually gets given though), I just thought it was harsh........and yes to the pundits, it's very rare I listen to any of them nowadays

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:36 pm

Penalty save looking vital now. Villa should see this one out. 2 defeats out of 2 for Sheff Utd, and 0 goals scored, unless they can rescue something late on.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:45 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:36 pm
Penalty save looking vital now. Villa should see this one out. 2 defeats out of 2 for Sheff Utd, and 0 goals scored, unless they can rescue something late on.

it's the fine margins Dyche always talks about

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:52 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:45 pm
it's the fine margins Dyche always talks about

It is, but the longer they go without putting points on the board, all the better for us.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:00 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:52 pm
It is, but the longer they go without putting points on the board, all the better for us.

agree 100%, Leeds next for them which will be tough

SGr · Post by **SGr** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:04 pm

Awful start from Sheffield United. Back them to be safe under Wilder, mind.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:04 pm

just seen the red again, ball gets launched, Watkins puts his arm across the defender, ball is a good 8 yards away so he isn't protecting the ball, obstruction for me as he commits the first foul

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:06 pm

Anyone seen the players on City's bench tonight?

Mainly young lads, because the squad is so stretched with injuries.

Can't believe the chairman allowed it to get to such a state, time he left for the good of the club.

That's how it works isn't it?

Wellsy1882 · Post by **Wellsy1882** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:15 pm

2 horrible kits on show

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:17 pm

Nice dive by Sterling, took him a while to realise that it was in vain due to VAR.

Down_Rover · Post by **Down_Rover** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:17 pm

Watching fa cup on bbc I player

Nicks Popes brother in goal for Soham against Hashtag United

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:47 pm

Down_Rover wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:17 pm
Watching fa cup on bbc I player
Nicks Popes brother in goal for Soham against Hashtag United

He's not an identical twin is he ? We could sign him for £15,000 and then sell him on for £25,000,000, after switching identities .... when he concedes four in half an hour for his new Club, we just claim that our defenders made him look better than he was !!

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:48 pm

City's typical 'soft' penalty award, well tucked away by KDB mind, even it was a questionable decision.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:49 pm

City ripping Wolves a new one at the moment. Outstanding play for the second goal.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:50 pm

City totally outplaying Wolves who totally outplayed Sheff Utd the other day. The gap between the top 2 and everybody else is just getting wider.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:51 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:48 pm
City's typical 'soft' penalty award, well tucked away by KDB mind, even it was a questionable decision.

It’s the classic see the player slide and run into leg, but that’s a penalty. Simple solution is not to go to ground in the box. Sterling tried the same thing about 5 mins in but failed to get the contact, Wolves should have taken a lesson from that.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:54 pm

I have to admire City's style of play of pass and move into space. The second goal was fabulous football: they make it look so easy and you would think it could be coached into any team, even ours if they tried. However, they are special players who have excellent technique and vision.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:58 pm

This could get messy for Wolves 2nd half, they'll have to push forward, but City are masters on the break.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:58 pm

Wellsy1882 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:15 pm
2 horrible kits on show

Just shown my son the City kit and he said “it’s like an old grandma’s carpet”

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:59 pm

Conroysleftfoot wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:50 pm
City totally outplaying Wolves who totally outplayed Sheff Utd the other day. The gap between the top 2 and everybody else is just getting wider.

And it's even more amazing to think at another level what Bayern would do to this Man City team.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:10 pm

Conroysleftfoot wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:50 pm
City totally outplaying Wolves who totally outplayed Sheff Utd the other day. The gap between the top 2 and everybody else is just getting wider.

What we want I guess. The more points those 2 get the fewer the rest have.

Down_Rover · Post by **Down_Rover** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:22 pm

Clarets4me wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:47 pm
He's not an identical twin is he ? We could sign him for £15,000 and then sell him on for £25,000,000, after switching identities .... when he concedes four in half an hour for his new Club, we just claim that our defenders made him look better than he was !!

Sadly doesn’t look anything like him

1-0 up with 15 to go and he wins a free kick. Has to take his gloves off to tie his bootlaces. Takes ages. Clearly a trait that runs in the family

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:26 pm

Ake must think he's gone to heaven. He has had to nothing at all to earn his 50k or whatever he gets a week.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:29 pm

I think you'll find it's a bit more than £50k, quite a bit more.

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:30 pm

Down_Rover wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:22 pm
Sadly doesn’t look anything like him .... 1-0 up with 15 to go and he wins a free kick. Has to take his gloves off to tie his bootlaces. Takes ages. Clearly a trait that runs in the family

I've watched a bit of it ... looks a good keeper at that level, out sharply for a couple of through balls and commands the area ...

Edit: As I was typing, # United equalise with a great strike that gave him no chance, could go to penalties !

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:33 pm

Quite impressed with Wolves,giving a right go.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:35 pm

Conroysleftfoot wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:26 pm
Ake must think he's gone to heaven. He has had to nothing at all to earn his 50k or whatever he gets a week.

Double that amount and you'll be closer to what he earns.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:36 pm

Clarets4me wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:30 pm
I've watched a bit of it ... looks a good keeper at that level, out sharply for a couple of through balls and commands the area ...

Edit: As I was typing, # United equalise with a great strike that gave him no chance, could go to penalties !

If it goes to penalties then Pope could replicate his brother's heroics

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:39 pm

Wolves are battering City 2nd half, but they can't find the target. That City defence isn't looking quite as comfortable now they're under pressure.

Down_Rover · Post by **Down_Rover** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:41 pm

Clarets4me wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:30 pm
I've watched a bit of it ... looks a good keeper at that level, out sharply for a couple of through balls and commands the area ...

Edit: As I was typing, # United equalise with a great strike that gave him no chance, could go to penalties !

Penalties. Come on Josh

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:41 pm

No defence does with John Stones in it.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:43 pm

not many players better than De Bruyne

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:55 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:43 pm
not many players better than De Bruyne

Podence just made him look a bit silly.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:56 pm

Tall Paul wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:55 pm
Podence just made him look a bit silly.

yeah I never rated De Bruyne, don't see what the hype's about

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 10:16 pm

So, that's 18 games played now in the Premier League and every game has produced a winner.

Has that kind of start ever happened before?....Even in the days of the old Division One?

One for CT, perhaps.