Man City CC post match

[James P]

Joe Hart is a simply outstanding keeper

And comes across as a really decent guy - no bull****, honest about us being the better side, effusive in his praise of Bellamy and Gerrard, honest about De Jong's goal ("he tackled it in" ), and freely admitted to trying to psyche out Gerrard for the peno and failing.

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Gallagher on TSport...

[danperkins]

And comes across as a really decent guy - no bull****, honest about us being the better side, effusive in his praise of Bellamy and Gerrard, honest about De Jong's goal ("he tackled it in" ), and freely admitted to trying to psyche out Gerrard for the peno and failing.

was a very refreshing interview.

Top lad

[Norbs]

Shankly tribute on SS1

[BootRoom]

****ing tremendous! Kudos to Kenny for staying positive and not shutting up shop. Even when we went to 3 centrebacks late on it was an inexperienced player that came on, although I think that was a hedging-your-bets type of play as Kelly would still be very useful in a reshuffled side should City have forced extra time.

[Vermilion]

haha, Mancini.

[Roboklopp]

****ing well pleased with that. Could do with a trophy right now in my life. Still lots to do bs cardiff tho- gotta go into that with the right mentality & preparation.

[Lecter]

Joe Hart is a simply outstanding keeper

Superb shot stopper

[Mostar]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7454744/

Gerrard - Bellamy to thank

Steven Gerrard recognised the contribution of Craig Bellamy after Liverpool beat Manchester City 3-2 on aggregate in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup.

The Reds booked their place in the final against Cardiff by playing out a 2-2 draw with City at Anfield on Wednesday - to maintain their advantage after a 1-0 win at the Etihad Stadium a fortnight ago.

As he was then, Gerrard was on target from the penalty spot again, equalising after Nigel de Jong's opener, before Craig Bellamy, a former City striker, scored after Edin Dzeko had put the visitors to Anfield 2-1 up on the night.

Liverpool last reached a domestic final in 2006 when they beat West Ham to the FA Cup in Cardiff, and the 26th February meeting will be their first Wembley appearance since 1996.

"It's a great feeling, it's been a while," Gerrard told Sky Sports.

"Since playing at Cardiff in 2006, it's been too long for this club. I'm delighted for everyone, especially the fans."

Gerrard was in no doubt who his side's star man was, with Bellamy hitting the decisive goal after City goalkeeper Joe Hart had produced a stunning one-man show to keep Liverpool at bay.

"Craig was the difference," Gerrard added.

"His pace was always a threat and we know that if a chance falls to him he can finish. It's a big thanks to him.

"We had to be positive and brave. Man City have so much quality and our decision to attack them paid off.

"Joe is a big character but I don't feel sorry for him. He's a top keeper and he will play in many finals. But it's our turn now and we have to go and lift that trophy."

Bellamy will get to face his hometown club in the final, as well as the side he played for last season.

"The omens were looking good going into tonight after I saw Cardiff go through," the striker said.

"I was delighted for them and this couldn't be a better final for me.

"Cardiff means so much to me. It's funny how football can work out at times."

[Mostar]

Sore ****ing loser.. I think he needs more money as his squad is too weak..

@jeremy_LFC
Roberto Moancini :- "It was impossible that it was penalty. Micah can't cut off his arm because the ball touched his leg before. It's impossible to concede a penalty like this and not give one with Edin Dzeko. For Edin, I am 200% sure it was a penalty"

[Vermilion]

Sore ****ing loser.. I think he needs more money as his squad is too weak..

Bitter, soooooo bitter.

[dww]

Bitter, soooooo bitter.

He's right about the pens though.

[Mostar]

Bitter, soooooo bitter.

I love it

[Vermilion]

He's right about the pens though.

Yeah he's right he couldn't get his hand out of the way, but his hand still altered the flight of the ball, so it all depends how you want to look at it, maybe the ref thought the ball was still on target after hitting his foot and so thought his arm stopped it ? Don't think the ref thoght it was on purpose, or he'd maybe have sent him off no ?

He's been in football long enough not to be so bitter though, it's his job, he's not a fan after all. .

Just keep it to himself, we deserved it over the two legs imo.

[Nicey]

I've just watched the end of the game in freeze frame. He's walks across the background towards the centre circle when Stevie, Adam and Bellamy are hugging around 35secs after the final whistle but walks past to shake a City player's hand. You don't see him again but he definitely goes down the tunnel before Agger, Skrtel, Kelly, Pepe, Gerrard, Adam, Henderson, Kuyt, Johnson, Bellamy and Downing. I know this because you see the others leave the pitch in an unbroken sequence. So, yeah, he went down the tunnel first

I am slightly concerned about his personality more than his goal tally at the moment. He seems like a bit of a big time charlie which is fine if you can back it up, I say fine I mean tolerable