Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Italian teams really are just the worst to watch…..hopefully Man City batter them second half 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 I prefer these games so much more to goalfests too. Maybe that’s boring. Just two teams ridiculously well organised that’ll either get done by a goal they’ve practiced for a week straight or a wonderstrike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Just now, petehinton said: All the English pundits and twitter experts that have spent 2 weeks saying City will steamroll them and it’ll be incredibly one sided….oh dear. Even this morning Ferdinand wasn’t even contemplating Inter winning it, was literally saying “when City do it” every time it came into conversation. I don’t get why fans and pundits constantly forget that we all love football because of how many shocks we see. Man City fans predicting 4-0 on the radio. Amazing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Just now, petehinton said: All the English pundits and twitter experts that have spent 2 weeks saying City will steamroll them and it’ll be incredibly one sided….oh dear. Even this morning Ferdinand wasn’t even contemplating Inter winning it, was literally saying “when City do it” every time it came into conversation. I mean, i have watched quite a bit of Inter this season on BT & it really shouldn’t be a contest…..even the semi againt AC was shit, but pressure & a final does wierd things, if this was a group game would fancy Man City to batter them by about 4 goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 haaland aint human, more like a freeflowing super strength robot. got flattened and didnt bat an eyelid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said: Italian teams really are just the worst to watch…..hopefully Man City batter them second half Hang on this is the only way Inter can win this game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Spudgun said: Sat in the football club in portishead and there's about 20 kids all wearing full Man City kits. So so sad to see the glory hunting still exists, Utd in the 90s and now this. Of course it does. Was out earlier, saw a kid in a Man City shirt. Overheard a snippet of convo- sure wasn't a Manchester or similar accent. If anything globalisation or at least the commercialisation and reach of the modern game will make it worse. Certainly than say Liverpool 1970s, 1980s. Edited June 10, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Just now, Super said: Hang on this is the only way Inter can win this game! I get that and fair play if they do, but doesn’t change the fact that its a shite watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Not much in it, City maybe just shading it but looks another tight final, maybe 1-0 either way. Inter will be thrilled the way it is going. City been ok but their crossing unusually poor in that half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said: I mean, i have watched quite a bit of Inter this season on BT & it really shouldn’t be a contest…..even the semi againt AC was shit, but pressure & a final does wierd things, if this was a group game would fancy Man City to batter them by about 4 goals. I he is the view certainly before tonight that Napoli v Man City would have been a better matchup- a much more fun one certainly. However Cup ties etc- Inter tactically strong, Man City not quite at it- intriguing matchup so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said: I mean, i have watched quite a bit of Inter this season on BT & it really shouldn’t be a contest…..even the semi againt AC was shit, but pressure & a final does wierd things, if this was a group game would fancy Man City to batter them by about 4 goals. Exactly. And yet there’s pundits/ex players who have covered or played in upwards of 10+ finals still talking about it like it isn’t a final. This isn’t a shock at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Bored , when does the new season start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said: Italian teams really are just the worst to watch…..hopefully Man City batter them second half Inzaghi and his Lazio were excellent. Few years ago bow, Napoli much of the season have been superb to watch, way to display your knowledge of Italian football. Atalanta under Gasperini for a few years were excellent and that included taking it to opposition in Europe. Italy in Euro 2021 and the year or 2 before were very attack minded under Mancini. Fiorentjna in some ways but only some dominated vs West Ham. Not saying Italy is some fun free flowing League but more variety than you give credit for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I he is the view certainly before tonight that Napoli v Man City would have been a better matchup- a much more fun one certainly. However Cup ties etc- Inter tactically strong, Man City not quite at it- intriguing matchup so far. I agree, Man City v Napoli would have been an excellent final, really attacking and a lot of quality……you aren’t wrong, it is intriguing (albeit rather turgid)…..for what it’s worth i think Inter will win this. 3 minutes ago, petehinton said: Exactly. And yet there’s pundits/ex players who have covered or played in upwards of 10+ finals still talking about it like it isn’t a final. This isn’t a shock at all I agree……i think Inter will win, just very very boring for the neutral! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, petehinton said: All the English pundits and twitter experts that have spent 2 weeks saying City will steamroll them and it’ll be incredibly one sided….oh dear. Even this morning Ferdinand wasn’t even contemplating Inter winning it, was literally saying “when City do it” every time it came into conversation. The thing is they will win it and probably by Haaland but all the people saying inter are pressing well forget they have barely touched Man City’s 18 yard box let alone 6 yard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Just now, Mr Hankey said: I agree, Man City v Napoli would have been an excellent final, really attacking and a lot of quality……you aren’t wrong, it is intriguing (albeit rather turgid)…..for what it’s worth i think Inter will win this. Fair. Just think you painted Italian football a bit with too broad a brush. Think Inter while clearly not Man City have not been terrible technically. Can't really call this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Inzaghi and his Lazio were excellent. Few years ago bow, Napoli much of the season have been superb to watch, way to display your knowledge of Italian football. Atalanta under Gasperini for a few years were excellent and that included taking it to opposition in Europe. Italy in Euro 2021 and the year or 2 before were very attack minded under Mancini. Fiorentjna in some ways but only some dominated vs West Ham. Not saying Italy is some fun free flowing League but more variety than you give credit for. Fair play if thats what you believe……but Italy were not good in Euro 2021, none of the teams were. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said: I agree, Man City v Napoli would have been an excellent final, really attacking and a lot of quality……you aren’t wrong, it is intriguing (albeit rather turgid)…..for what it’s worth i think Inter will win this. I agree……i think Inter will win, just very very boring for the neutral! Not if you use the time with the slower build up and counters to really appreciate how good they all are as individuals. Stones has been absolutely incredible. Grealish vs Dumfries is a game of whoever blinks first loses. Inter go from a 2 to a 5 up top in record speed. It’s awesome #tryhardiknow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said: Fair play if thats what you believe……but Italy were not good in Euro 2021, none of the teams were. but they won it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Just now, Mr Hankey said: Fair play if thats what you believe……but Italy were not good in Euro 2021, none of the teams were. This is similar circumstances to the Euro final. England had the better team but Italy had the mentality to beat them. If Inter can get a goal it will become really tough for Man City. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 23 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said: Ref seems decent and in control to me Why did he stop the game then? I thought it was only for head injuries now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 minute ago, archie andrews said: but they won it...... I know they did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 This will be shithousery to the max by the Italians the next 45 mins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 That's twice at least that DiMarco has gone down like a sack of spuds then jumped up once the ref comes over to avoid going off. Very Italian. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 minute ago, robin_unreliant said: This is similar circumstances to the Euro final. England had the better team but Italy had the mentality to beat them. If Inter can get a goal it will become really tough for Man City. Yep, & i think Inter will win this tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 I don't know if it's been said but that Inter shirt is great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) Grealish bottles out so often. Passes back or falls over, looking for a free kick. I'd prefer Mahrez out there. Edited June 10, 2023 by robin_unreliant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas_red Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 That most recent ‘foul’ given against Stones from the corner is one of a few very very poor calls. These fine margins matter in a game like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Thank goodness for that, might open it up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Great finish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Big goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Wow so close to 1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Thomas_red said: That most recent ‘foul’ given against Stones from the corner is one of a few very very poor calls. These fine margins matter in a game like this. Right next to that " foul" Rodri was being held like he was having sex with his Mrs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Akanji is one of them players who is a bit shit but in a very good team, no idea how he starts over Walker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Lukaku is cursed hahahahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Mr Hankey said: Akanji is one of them players who is a bit shit but in a very good team, no idea how he starts over Walker. Yet he was the architect for the goal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 I feel a bit dirty,sat in a pub with the locals and none of us care but all said get in when they scored,sports washing doesn’t count tonight 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Yet he was the architect for the goal? Really? Thought it was Silva…..either way, i dont think he is a particularly great player, bit like Nacho at Madrid, can do a job but would be more suited to a West Ham/ Real Betis (in Nacho’s situation!). Edited June 10, 2023 by Mr Hankey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, petehinton said: Lukaku is cursed hahahahahah I don’t think it was his fault tbh, still funny tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Onana is just Ederson……but better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said: Onana is just Ederson……but better? No. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Well played John Stones, superb player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Just now, Super said: No. Fair response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said: Well played John Stones, superb player Man of the match for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, Super said: No. Very very fair response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Oh come on! How is that not in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Lukaku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Sometimes you need the luck no matter how good you are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Lukaku gonna be killed in his sleep when he’s back in Milan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Refs gone a bit Inter now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Well that's disappointing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 The Italian Job 2023. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 How the **** they’ve come out of that with a clean sheet is incredible. Fair play. Volume of Man United tears tonight will be delicious 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Disappointing. Only took Pep 7 years and £1B mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Just now, petehinton said: How the **** they’ve come out of that with a clean sheet is incredible. Fair play. Volume of Man United tears tonight will be delicious Plenty of tears on here by the looks of it!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Naive defending towards the end from City, Haaland was a liability . The other end Ederson was immense , but how did Inter not score. Livened up a bit, but far from a classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Lukaku stinkers are a whole new level of stinker. That Belgium game in the World Cup and this tonight. He can draw a blank from 30 xG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) I don't especially like Man City but credit where it's due. Inter had some excellent chances ironically after going behind. Wasn't the grand mismatch the great and the good were proclaiming which was good. Was hoping Inter as money winning no matter how well coached, no matter how well run is just a bit.. meh. Edited June 10, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Felt like a world cup game , Inter were up for it but in the end class beats endeavor and passion. Fair play to Man city winning the treble too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 52 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said: This is similar circumstances to the Euro final. England had the better team but Italy had the mentality to beat them. If Inter can get a goal it will become really tough for Man City. Italy were a generally dominant side in the tournament and the run up to it but you believe that. Subsequently England have been better without doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Ederson & Stones men of the match for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) Just now, miketh2nd said: Felt like a world cup game , Inter were up for it but in the end class beats endeavor and passion. Fair play to Man city winning the treble too . Inter have some quite accomplished individuals in some positions (I like Onana, Bastoni, Brozovic, Barella and Martinez) but yes they lost to the best in the world so I tend to agree. Edited June 10, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Fantastic ! Man U treble emulated. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Percy Pig said: Tainted treble. Which in a way is a good thing as it was inevitable they'd do it at some point. Silver lining is all those Man U fans who've banged on about 99 for the last 20 odd years will be quiet and there are no City fans about to listen to. Why is it tainted? Because they spent money? Blackburn did the same to win the prem, is that classed as tainted? No team could of broke the stranglehold of the “Big 4” without spending millions upon millions. No issue with them doing that. They have made the top division better. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Rodri “I wasn’t good in the first half, I was shit to be honest” 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Well done City. Only one team wanted to play football, the other were just intent on breaking the game up with "tactical" fouls until they went behind when they showed they could actually play. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said: Why is it tainted? Because they spent money? Blackburn did the same to win the prem, is that classed as tainted? No team could of broke the stranglehold of the “Big 4” without spending millions upon millions. No issue with them doing that. They have made the top division better. Sort of agree but how they got there hmm I question the legitimacy of some of the commercial transactions and revenue first 5-7 years. Without certain potentially suspect commercially transactions could they have had the platform to push on. Edited June 10, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said: Rodri “I wasn’t good in the first half, I was shit to be honest” And then Grealish admitting he was rubbish. Wonder if Inter wished they had gone on the front foot more early on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Well done Man City but It’s definitely not the fairytale that BT Sport will have you believe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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