Team for Man City - Hughton's first 11

[dwayne]

If Bruno doesn't start every PL game, even if we get ripped apart down that flank, the fans need to rise up against the club. Bruno played in La Liga epochs ago, so he can quite obviously handle any left winger the PL can throw at him. Retiring the no.2 shirt, as well as the resignation of Barber, should be the very least demanded of the inept management.

Dunno

Somewhere on YouTube there's a video of Bruno getting absolutely raped by Ronaldo for anyone daring to look !!!!

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[Weststander]

Dunno

Somewhere on YouTube there's a video of Bruno getting absolutely raped by Ronaldo for anyone daring to look !!!!

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Fake news. We've been put straight on NSC a few times of late that Bruno used to play top flight football, so he'll be fine this coming season.

 

[dwayne]

Fake news. We've been put straight on NSC a few times of late that Bruno used to play top flight football, so he'll be fine this coming season.

Ha

Well I couldn't find the one where Ronaldo made him look silly but he does screw up for both goals in this one

https://youtu.be/wnmAkHDmJXA

 

[Weststander]

Ha

Well I couldn't find the one where Ronaldo made him look silly but he does screw up for both goals in this one

https://youtu.be/wnmAkHDmJXA

That link is blocked already by La Liga (Media Pro), using my iPad!

At first I thought it was a warning that "Some fans of Bruno might find these images disturbing without parental guidance".

 

[Machiavelli]

I cannot disagree with that. I am hoping that experience will buy a yard because he is going to need it

Oh, experience will be him an extra yard, maybe (slightly) more; it's the buying of five yards that concerns me. That said, I'll get a strop if he isn't given the opportunity to allay my concern.

 

[Seasidesage]

Ryan

Bruno
Suttner
Duffy
Dunk

Stephens
Kayal

Knocky
Gross
Skalak

Murray

4-2-3-1

 

[Weststander]

Ryan

Bruno
Suttner
Duffy
Dunk

Stephens
Kayal

Knocky
Gross
Skalak

Murray

4-2-3-1

= Guardiola gets his title challenge off to any easy start.

 

[Machiavelli]

Ha

Well I couldn't find the one where Ronaldo made him look silly but he does screw up for both goals in this one

https://youtu.be/wnmAkHDmJXA

Fortunately, he's improved since then
He had a shocker there, just about every time a player comes near him, he's made to look distinctly ordinary.

 

[Seasidesage]

= Guardiola gets his title challenge off to any easy start.

I suspect that happens regardless of what we do, but from the players we have today, that is probably our best side.

 

[chaileyjem]

Hughton put out this team for the first half against Dussledorf on Friday.
It looks very much like his preferred best team from the players he had available.
Ryan wasn't on the trip resting from the Confed Cup and Baldock had picked up a slight injury.
Maenpaa; Bruno, Dunk, Duffy, Suttner; Knockaert, Stephens, Kayal, March; Gross; Murray.
as a 4-4-1-1 . Gross playing in that advanced #10 role

How many of that 11 do you expect to start on August 12th ?

Would have been interesting to find out if Rene and Renato would have been a starter...

Is that our best line up ?

Assuming AK will recover from his injury (prays) , and that a few more signings are incoming then who are nailed on starters for our first ever Prem match ?

Ok. Athletico over . Then a fairly good idea of the starting 11 for next week. Given that Kayal has taken a knock and expect Propper to sign in the morning. (He's had a full pre-season with PSV so should be ready to play). Murray will return after that inexplicable suspension as the 1 up front assuming no incoming striker. And Knockaert must be a risk to start given he only played 30 mins today. Might have to start on the bench in which case Brown will come in for him.
Potentially we will start with 5 new faces/first choices compared to 16/17. Who said we haven't strengthened this summer?

Ryan; Bruno, Dunk, Duffy, Suttner; Knockaert, Stephens, Propper, March; Gross; Murray. 4-4-1-1

bench: Menapaa, Bong, Sidwell, Uwe, Brown, Baldock, (he's training again) Hemed.

No room at the Inn for: Goldson, Rosenior, Murphy, Skalak.

Perhaps too early for Baldock on the bench so possibly Murphy in for him.

Thoughts ?

 

[SeagullinExile]

Ok. I know expect the starting 11 to be next week. Given that Kayal has taken a knock and expect Propper to sign in the morning. (He's had a full pre-season with PSV so should be ready to play). Murray will return as the 1 up front assuming no incoming striker. And Knockaert must be a risk given he only played 30 mins today. Might have to start on the bench in which case Brown will come in for him.
Potentially we will start with 5 new faces.

Ryan; Bruno, Dunk, Duffy, Suttner; Knockaert, Stephens, Propper, March; Gross; Murray.

bench: Menapaa, Bong, Sidwell, Uwe, Brown, Baldock, (he's training again) Hemed.

Thoughts ?

I'd be happy with that. A new striker added to the mix would be a bonus, but, I suspect we will have to wait until later in the window for that one - I've no problem with that.

 

[Kneon Light]

Ok. Athletico over . Then a fairly good idea of the starting 11 for next week. Given that Kayal has taken a knock and expect Propper to sign in the morning. (He's had a full pre-season with PSV so should be ready to play). Murray will return after that inexplicable suspension as the 1 up front assuming no incoming striker. And Knockaert must be a risk to start given he only played 30 mins today. Might have to start on the bench in which case Brown will come in for him.
Potentially we will start with 5 new faces.

Ryan; Bruno, Dunk, Duffy, Suttner; Knockaert, Stephens, Propper, March; Gross; Murray. 4-4-1-1

bench: Menapaa, Bong, Sidwell, Uwe, Brown, Baldock, (he's training again) Hemed.

No room at the Inn for: Goldson, Rosenior, Murphy, Skalak.

Perhaps too early for Baldock on the bench so possibly Murphy in for him.

Thoughts ?

Would start Brown ahead of Knockaert simply due to match fitness.
I really hope Kayal is fit as he has had a good pre-season - he can be an important player for us this season
Cannot see Baldock on the bench so soon either.
Also think Rosenior is more likely to be on the bench than Bong if only because he can cover more positions.

 

[The Camel]

Ok. Athletico over . Then a fairly good idea of the starting 11 for next week. Given that Kayal has taken a knock and expect Propper to sign in the morning. (He's had a full pre-season with PSV so should be ready to play). Murray will return after that inexplicable suspension as the 1 up front assuming no incoming striker. And Knockaert must be a risk to start given he only played 30 mins today. Might have to start on the bench in which case Brown will come in for him.
Potentially we will start with 5 new faces/first choices compared to 16/17. Who said we haven't strengthened this summer?

Ryan; Bruno, Dunk, Duffy, Suttner; Knockaert, Stephens, Propper, March; Gross; Murray. 4-4-1-1

bench: Menapaa, Bong, Sidwell, Uwe, Brown, Baldock, (he's training again) Hemed.

No room at the Inn for: Goldson, Rosenior, Murphy, Skalak.

Perhaps too early for Baldock on the bench so possibly Murphy in for him.

Thoughts ?

Find it difficult to believe Propper will start.

 

[chaileyjem]

Find it difficult to believe Propper will start.

He's played in the Europa League qualifiers for PSV so he's certainly match fit.
Guessing we're not buying him to be a squad player if he really is the reputed £12/13m+ etc.
but yep. Might ease him in via the bench etc.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

If Bruno doesn't start every PL game, even if we get ripped apart down that flank, the fans need to rise up against the club. Bruno played in La Liga epochs ago, so he can quite obviously handle any left winger the PL can throw at him. Retiring the no.2 shirt, as well as the resignation of Barber, should be the very least demanded of the inept management.

That aside I do worry.

 

[Machiavelli]

Ok. Athletico over . Then a fairly good idea of the starting 11 for next week. Given that Kayal has taken a knock and expect Propper to sign in the morning. (He's had a full pre-season with PSV so should be ready to play). Murray will return after that inexplicable suspension as the 1 up front assuming no incoming striker. And Knockaert must be a risk to start given he only played 30 mins today. Might have to start on the bench in which case Brown will come in for him.
Potentially we will start with 5 new faces/first choices compared to 16/17. Who said we haven't strengthened this summer?

Ryan; Bruno, Dunk, Duffy, Suttner; Knockaert, Stephens, Propper, March; Gross; Murray. 4-4-1-1

bench: Menapaa, Bong, Sidwell, Uwe, Brown, Baldock, (he's training again) Hemed.

No room at the Inn for: Goldson, Rosenior, Murphy, Skalak.

Perhaps too early for Baldock on the bench so possibly Murphy in for him.

Thoughts ?

I agree

 

[West Upper Seagull]

My line up would be:

Ryan
Bruno, Dunk, Duffy, Suttner;
Kayal, Propper (assuming he signs),
Knockaert, Gross, Brown,
Murray.
4-2-3-1

While fully expecting March to come on and inject a fresh attacking threat in the second half as sadly I don't think we can afford the luxury of playing 2 natural wingers in Knocky & March in this league.

 

[spence]

My line up would be:

Ryan
Bruno, Dunk, Duffy, Suttner;
Kayal, Propper (assuming he signs),
Knockaert, Gross, Brown,
Murray.
4-2-3-1

While fully expecting March to come on and inject a fresh attacking threat in the second half as sadly I don't think we can afford the luxury of playing 2 natural wingers in Knocky & March in this league.

No chance Stephens be dropped.

 

[West Upper Seagull]

No chance Stephens be dropped.

You're probably right as I'd imagine Propper will have to wait and take his chance assuming we sign him - but I'm assuming he'll eventually be looking at replacing Stephens or Kayal and Stephens will need to improve on today's performance IMO.

 

[perseus]

Bruno is a fantastic footballer, very gifted with the ball. I'm not the first to mention this, but he could do a good job wide right in midfield, with a pacey RB behind him.

I agree with this. But without him at right back we have defeciency there. Rosenoir can play right midfield (instead of Murphy) and as well as Bruno.