Brumstopdogs Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Maybe too many visits to Wembley or maybe their fanbase isn't as big as some think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, Brumstopdogs said: Maybe too many visits to Wembley or maybe their fanbase isn't as big as some think... Yet they still sell 1.48 billion shirts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 From what I've seen on social media it seems to be both, playing their 5 times this season + some weird sense of pride that they don't have a tourist / daytripper following resulting in sell outs, some kind of difference between them and Liverpool and utd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 6, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 6, 2019 Yeah it’s probably a bit of both. Heard a guy on the radio the other day saying he has to prioritise games. Champions league games coming up, already had one final, now they’ve got another final plus league games. I think it’s understandable that some fans have to pick and choose. Let’s face it, a Wembley semi final against Brighton isn’t as big a draw for those fans as it would be for 90% of other clubs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Brumstopdogs said: Maybe too many visits to Wembley or maybe their fanbase isn't as big as some think... 9th highest attendance in Europe. Its actually farcical they release these stats when even Stevie Wonder can see its empty most games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 13 hours ago, Stevo985 said: Yeah it’s probably a bit of both. Heard a guy on the radio the other day saying he has to prioritise games. Champions league games coming up, already had one final, now they’ve got another final plus league games. I think it’s understandable that some fans have to pick and choose. Let’s face it, a Wembley semi final against Brighton isn’t as big a draw for those fans as it would be for 90% of other clubs. It's almost as if putting the national stadium in the Midlands would have been a good idea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 shocking for the squads he has managed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Zatman said: shocking for the squads he has managed I agree with you. The tactics baffled me tonight. Yes that had load of possession but there was no pace in their game. De Bruyne may not be 100% but on his day hes their best player. Should always play in the big games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Starting Delph, also Mahrez when De Bruyne and Sane are on the bench until the last 10 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 9, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 9, 2019 I think they’ll go through though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: I think they’ll go through though. I agree. Don't think they'll lose any sleep going home with a 1-0 deficit to overcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Probably, but it's a great result to set up the second leg. Spurs have something to hold onto though. I wouldn't put money on City even I think they will squeak past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Pep got his tactics and team selection all wrong last night. He has a history of being way too defensive in the first leg of two legged ties. If he was playing spurs in the league there's no way he would have picked that team he sent out last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 10, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 10, 2019 I really don't think Man City were defensive. Not sure what game I was watching Second half especially they were all over Spurs, they just couldn't create decent chances. Most of the game was spent in the Spurs half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 I’ve always loved watching Peps teams and think his the best coach around but some of his team selections are bizarre at times. I’m not sure if it was due to injuries but Delph looks out of place in that team wherever he plays, never mind at left back. It was awful defending for their goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 39 minutes ago, villa89 said: Pep got his tactics and team selection all wrong last night. He has a history of being way too defensive in the first leg of two legged ties. If he was playing spurs in the league there's no way he would have picked that team he sent out last night. He actually has a history of being way too attacking in first legs and getting torn apart. Think Liverpool last season and Barca while he was at Bayern. Yesterday they were more cautious but hardly defensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 if aguero scores the penalty then this conversation isn't happening... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 10, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 10, 2019 20 minutes ago, villa4europe said: if aguero scores the penalty then this conversation isn't happening... Such fine margins. Similarly if Son is 3 inches further forward then VAR gives it as offside and this conversation still probably isn't happening. Or if Ederson doesn't let it go straight under him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 so no one talks about 0-0 draws then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Stevo985 said: Or if Ederson doesn't let it go straight under him. Why didn't he save it with his feet, de Gea style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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