feels like we are about to get humiliated, hopefully its a catalyst for the players to work harder with Man U away coming up than a confidence body blow.
I never expect to get anything out of a City game, even with our A team playing.
I shall be delighted with a good performance, and even more delighted if we pick up no new injuries,but not joining in any wailing or gnashing of teeth if we are soundly beaten.
Have we been told we mustn't go into their half. It's just as well this is only a friendly because we are miles away from them and I feel they could really score at will if they wanted to.
Lacking any creativity in the middle and lack of movement up front so we keep passing back and putting ourselves under pressure. need someone to lead the team more.
A bit anticlimactic currently. It looks like the boys have been told not to go too hard for fear of further injuries, which whilst understandable given our current situation, is leading to a sub-par performance. All a bit toothless. Plus, as grey says Man City's team is simply of a higher class. Would like to ideally see us go up another gear second half.
On a separate note, although I originally stated my praise for the away shirt and disappointment in the home, whilst the home has significantly grown on me since seeing the lads in it on the pitch the opposite is happening for the away. It's just not a 'West Ham' shirt. Bring back my sky blue/white/navy blue rotation!
Not a surprise really especially as we have so many players out. That's the only thing that is annoying me. A week to go and about 5 of our best players are unavailable.
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You would think with Chic in for Martinez that is our starting 11 against Man Utd.
You seen that City line up...
I never expect to get anything out of a City game, even with our A team playing.
I shall be delighted with a good performance, and even more delighted if we pick up no new injuries,but not joining in any wailing or gnashing of teeth if we are soundly beaten.
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Prees on is ONLY about fitness
I disagree. I think Citeh have been pressing really hard, and we've been very organised and committed.
This is Citeh at their best, and we are making it difficult for them. We are nowhere near good enough to go toe to toe with them.
Felt Hart was mostly to blame for the goal, but since then his organisation of the defence has been absolutely top drawer.
We're missing Lanzini, Antonio and, for that half, Chicarito - no great surprise that we are short of attacking options.
And we're playing Citeh and they are really, really good.
On a separate note, although I originally stated my praise for the away shirt and disappointment in the home, whilst the home has significantly grown on me since seeing the lads in it on the pitch the opposite is happening for the away. It's just not a 'West Ham' shirt. Bring back my sky blue/white/navy blue rotation!
But it is pre-season and doesn't look like further arrivals will be coming.
Do you mean 'If this is the matchday squad for the season it will be another long season'?
I don't see how you can predict a difficult season when we haven't yet seen our A team in action in pre-season.