Mancini on the FA Cup today (from OS):
Quote:
"It is a big competition, one of the most famous domestic cups in the world and one that is loved by the fans. I want to win it!”
Making all the right noises isn't he!
Treble anyone?
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| Author: | O Blue [ Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:57 pm ] |
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The match is on ESPN... latin america. Which means there's probably gonna be a link available. |
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| Author: | Gallagheresque [ Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:03 pm ] |
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Middlesbrough host Manchester City in the third round of the FA Cup trying to continue their recent run at the Riverside against their big-spending opponents. Boro beat City 2-0 last season and previously thumped the Blues 8-1 in the last game of the 2007/08 season. But Gordon Strachan's side go into this clash in indifferent form in the Championship, winning just two games since he took over. But at least the Teessiders registered their first home win under the Scot with a 3-0 success over Scunthorpe United on Boxing Day. In contrast, City are in good form in the top flight at present, winning their first two games under new boss Roberto Mancini, to make it three wins on the bounce. Boro news Boro boss Strachan is facing a major selection crisis ahead of City's visit. Strachan could go into the game with just one recognised striker in Marcus Bent, who has extended his loan spell from Birmingham. Dave Kitson has returned to Stoke after his loan while Leroy Lita is suspended following his sending-off against Scunthorpe. Jeremie Aliadiere, who has played much of his football for the club to date as a wide midfielder, is still struggling with the ankle problem which kept him out of the game at Barnsley. However, Strachan has insisted he will not pair youngsters Jonathan Franks and 16-year-old Luke Williams, who became the youngest man to play for Boro since 1905 when he was introduced as a substitute at Barnsley, together in attack. Elsewhere, on-loan midfielder Isaiah Osbourne is ineligible, but is injured in any case, while David Wheater (ankle and knee) and Emanuel Pogatetz (hamstring) are also doubts. Seb Hines (ankle and knee), Didier Digard (back) and Matthew Bates (cruciate ligament) remain on the sidelines. Man City news Shaun Wright-Phillips is City's major injury concern ahead of Saturday's trip to the Riverside. Wright-Phillips has missed the last three games with an ankle injury but with Stephen Ireland (hamstring) out for a fortnight, the England man could be a useful addition. Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor are both missing on African Cup of Nations duty, leaving new boss Mancini short of numbers in defence and attack, with Roque Santa Cruz (calf) also on the doubtful list Referee Stuart Atwell, Replay date (if needed) 13th January. |
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| Author: | Barna Azul [ Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:07 pm ] |
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Timpblue wrote: CONK, don't know why, it invariably leaves me screaming at the tv/radio for 90 minutes as i watch us bumble about against gas works 2nd eleven
Yep, me too. the number of times we have been turned over on 3rd round day against utter shite, is far too many. I dont have a good feeling about tomorrow either! |
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| Author: | Gallagheresque [ Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:44 pm ] |
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Don't know if anyone is watching the Darts but what a match the Stompe Webster game is. |
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| Author: | LackMCFC [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:37 pm ] |
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Let's beat the bastards. |
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| Author: | Gallagheresque [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:39 pm ] |
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I Been thinking and maybe we should put a few of the kids out today and aim for a good result in the semi final of the CC.Wasn't thinking that a few days ago but i really want us to turn U*d over on Wednesday. |
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| Author: | LackMCFC [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:41 pm ] |
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Gallagheresque wrote: I Been thinking and maybe we should put a few of the kids out today and aim for a good result in the semi final of the CC.Wasn't thinking that a few days ago but i really want us to turn U*d over on Wednesday.
Yeah, we should give Weiss a run around. |
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| Author: | Bert Trautmanns neck brace [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:17 pm ] |
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It would be typical to lose today even with our best team out. |
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| Author: | Winston_Smith [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:38 pm ] |
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Has a prediction thread been done yet? |
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| Author: | South East Citizen [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:40 pm ] |
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I hope Robi plays at least 70 minutes today, Boro are the kind of team he could do some real damage against and get his confidence up again. |
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| Author: | South East Citizen [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:46 pm ] |
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EalingBlue wrote: Has a prediction thread been done yet?
Don't think so. Might be a bit harsh sticking it up just over an hour before kick off though...[color="white"]*[/color] [color="White"]*Do it.[/color] |
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| Author: | Winston_Smith [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:48 pm ] |
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South East Citizen wrote: Don't think so. Might be a bit harsh sticking it up just over an hour before kick off though...[color="white"]*[/color]
[color="White"]*Do it.[/color] Nah thats quite unfair tbf, although I have been missing a few games recently. Was there one for the stoke game? |
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| Author: | South East Citizen [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:53 pm ] |
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EalingBlue wrote: Nah thats quite unfair tbf, although I have been missing a few games recently.
Was there one for the stoke game? Yup http://www.mancityforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7854 |
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| Author: | South East Citizen [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:01 pm ] |
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Mancini on the FA Cup today (from OS): Quote: "It is a big competition, one of the most famous domestic cups in the world and one that is loved by the fans. I want to win it!”
Making all the right noises isn't he!
Treble anyone? |
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| Author: | Bert Trautmanns neck brace [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:10 pm ] |
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BBc saying match could be off if snow continues. |
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| Author: | -=T=- [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:15 pm ] |
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Bert Trautmanns neck brace wrote: BBc saying match could be off if snow continues. Yeah, I've been worrying about that. It could easily ruin my Saturday. Edit: Doesn't sound all bad - http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/articles/fans-advised-to-arrive-early-20100102_70639_1920811 |
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| Author: | arthur7171 [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:21 pm ] |
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I'm sure you all know but the team that beats Boro has gone on to lose in the final in each of the last five seasons |
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| Author: | South East Citizen [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:24 pm ] |
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The snow's not that bad, they're obviously just scared and in two minds whether or not to turn up. |
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| Author: | arthur7171 [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:28 pm ] |
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Weiss, Boyata, Benjani, Garrido and Slyvinho are all starting today |
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| Author: | PintoMcGuinness [ Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:28 pm ] |
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From the BBC website Quote: "Want an omen? That team that beats Boro has gone on to lose in the final in each of the last five seasons"
Amazing statistic. |
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