MJB

Matic and Costa probably been our two most influential players. Both now on a yellow for needless fouls

How many f**king beers has Ramires had? Dreadful

My ten cents; A win and a clean sheet again breed good habits. Big test on Sunday to see if we have turned a corner Costa was frighteningly bad The second half had absolutely nothing to do with Jokanavic out thinking Jose tactically, individual mistakes and performances were the problem The pitch caused a lot of the problems

Away from home in the CL is a different kettle of fish to at home V one of the worst teams in the league. Aswell as that spuds on Sunday may be in the back of Jose mind

Good performance. As someone mentioned Diego needs to stop looking for cut backs and gamble once in a while. Only negative for me was we took our foot off it a bit once we scored. Kenedy was excellent hazard irresistible.

I don't expect more of him, I'm merely making the point that if Tibo is in goal that goal doesn't go in and neither do a few others that have with Begovic in the sticks, but thank you for telling me what I do and don't expect.

Apparently the steward at Stoke has told the ref Costa assaulted him !! Is just gets better

You don't get 5 one on ones a game in this league. The pedro shot is a chance, as is the hazard cut back from the corner , as is the hazard strike from left side of the area , as is the Remy , as is the Dave cross for Diego. People can say what they believe but I belive them to be chances. FC you are right, it is not good enough, but it is an improvement on what it has been undeniably

I'm not arguing otherwise. Nor am I talking about the season , hence the reason I'm posting in the match day thread. In this match we created chances in open play and didn't take them. Simple as that

To say we weren't creating in open play is laughable. We hit the post and Remy should of had a penalty, in open play. Also a couple of other half chances. Someone mentioned something earlier which I was going to post. Although Begovic has done well and is an adequate back up , he is nowhere near the level of TIbo. Should've done better with the goal and the last two games has made costly mistakes. Generally played quite well but it counts for nothing unless we win

One thing is for sure , It is going to be a massive window for Jose , if in fact, he is still here. Fixtures are quite generous leading up to Xmas. If we can just get on a mini run and pick some confidence up until January then go and break the bank for what we need

For what it's worth he's just walked past all the media at training and sarcastically clapped them

I would add that Skirtel also tried to forearm Costa off the ball which has had little/ no converage

Don't want Jose gone but as spud said you cannot attribute poor confidence entirely to how we are playing. There is no sign of improvement. Added to that Costa will get 3 games again for the kick and things aren't going are way at all it's hard to see JM retain his current position

Actually thought nans did ok last night. Whether that is enough to start him the weekend or not I don't know. Looked a lot more physical against one of the more physical teams in the league

^ this. Move the f**k on.

My analysis from last night ; Hazard started well but faded badly Remy isn't good enough Ramires needs to be shot Zouma cant play RB Mikel is God

The only thing is Bazza , if they aren't playing for him, don't play them. He should cut his losses now and play RLC , Baba , Ola Aina whoever else is going to die for the cause. People who don't want to should kindly f**k off from our club

Also on Hazard , or any other player for that matter if you get criticised you don't throw your toys out you get on the ball and prove people wrong. We don't seem to have strong enough characters on the pitch , I can only imagine what Drog would be saying in the dressing room and training. Players need to pull there fingers out and fight for the cause or go somewhere else

Some great posts on here, while I'm not entirely sure where i sit, we all need to be together. Josè has earned the right to be backed and be backed well. Whether that be from us at the bridge or from the board In January. The signs of improvement are there to see, we must work hard and start picking up points and he will be fine

This game is capital one not EPL. Confused me !

Nervous. Can't wait

I think if we take our chances in the game we win comfortably. Often the case at the highest level. If Costa scores from Willians cross and Matic finishes his superb run we would of got 5 or 6 and the confidence would of started to flow. Looked ok at the back which is a relief. Cahill looked a bit of a worry to me hopefully just an off day. Need to kick on Saturday

Chippy, as always great post. its easy for us all to get frustrated and say things after a game in the heat of the moment, but now is the exact time when the team needs us. Its time to dig our heels in and go to war

Not a bad lad for a Manc. All the best tomorrow