Manchester City - Post Match

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

Jonjo Shelvey by the way was outstanding today! 20 years old (yes I'll continue to bang on about this) and he's ready to play.

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

Just thinking about it, we need to commit more men forward in attack at times. Suarez picked the ball up a good few times and had no real options. Sterling was very good and Borini worked hard but their was rarely a combination of Sterling, Suarez, Borini + a midfielder bursting on.

[BrooklynRed]

Gutted. In my mind, given the performance, that was two points dropped. Don't care it was City, that should have been a win and I can't be pleased to endure yet another brainless error and another **** ref who seems to ****ing hate us. Infuriating for me... can't blame anyone except Skrtel's panicked idiocy, on paper you take that result, but should have been 3 points.

[spud_gun]

Finally we climb off the bottom of the league

[saj]

People will rave on about Sterling today (and he was good) but Shelvey was superb IMO and second only to Allen for MOTM. Glen was very good too. **** happens. I somehow doubt Skrtel will ever do a Gerrard again. Gerrard has done a Gerrard a few times in his career so it's only fair that someone else did a Gerrard

[baronvonskidmark]

Wow! What a fantastic performance! To say that bodes well for the season is a massive understatement. To think we played the CHAMPIONS off the park without Agger, Lucas and Sahin! All of Rodgers' signings look like proper players and we might have more to come. Great that Suarez scored too.

Come on the Redmen!

[cream]

Didnt think I'd ever see a performance like that without Agger and Lucas! We usually fall apart without one let alone both!

One of the biggest positives for me, wasn't worried at all when Lucas went off, and Sahin is yet to come.

[BrooklynRed]

Oh, and Joe Allen is boss.

[BrooklynRed]

Also, if Raheem doesn't start against the Stokes of the world, we're crazy.

[Red_Polo]

Also...

When Luis doesn't need to hold the ball up, he needs to make decisions quicker. Lost momentum with him at times. Obviously he was magic at times too, not least the goal, but if he wants to elevate himself then that is something to work on alongside his shot selection.

Borini doesn't ooze class but showed great work ethic and clever movement, think he can be productive for us in a very similar fashion to Kuyt. His versatility will be important also.

[kris90210]

Some thoughts:

* That we're all disappointed with just a draw against City speaks volumes really. Some costly individual errors, which are always going to creep in when you're trying to play a possession game. But yeay, I thought we looked really good.

* Gerrard was good in possession, but looked leisurely when we didn't have the ball. Strange, considering the emphasis Rodgers puts on pressure. I wasn't very impressed with him today in all honesty. I thought we got very little from the ref and to me, Gerrard should have been in his ear a little more. No one would like to see us take a leaf from Rugby's book (and respect every decision the ref makes), but no one else does, so we're at a disadvantage, because I do think it makes a difference.

* Borini cost us possession on a few occasions, but I have a feeling he's going to become our latest cult hero. He works his socks off. Just didn't stop running, and his movement is exceptional. He looks a little bit raw for his age, but he has plenty of room for improvement. We could have a lethal striker on our hands if he can develop his finishing / composure.

* Allen was fantastic. Our best player in my opinion. Don't remember him wasting a pass and was superb when City where in possession. Very Lucas-esq performance from him today. Once Lucas is back on his game, and Sahin has adapted, that trio are going to dominate against any midfield in the league.

* Fantastic to see Sterling, Shelvey and Coates do so well. Sterling can compete for a first team spot this season, which is fantastic news. It must also be great for the boys at the academy to see one of them make the break through. Shows it can be done. It's going to be harder for Suso because of the position he plays in, but this shows that Rodgers is willing to put his trust in young players. He showed a lot of bravery with his lineup today and that's great to see from a manager.

* There were long spells in that game where we were a joy to watch. Hopefully, as the season goes on, those glimpses will become the norm.

* Carroll looked really fired up for me again today. I really think he'll play his way into our team - I really hope we keep a hold of him. We also have Assaidi and Sahin to come into this team as well remember. After the depressing end to last season, I really lost my appetite for football. Now I can't wait for the next match. Bring on Arsenal! I reckon we'll batter them

[Gibbo]

We still need a goal poacher, that for me is the missing link.

Borini > Kuyt
Sahin > Maxi

We have replaced those two well but we still miss that one person that doesn't miss.

[Norbs]

Didnt think I'd ever see a performance like that without Agger and Lucas! We usually fall apart without one let alone both!

It's no longer about the individuals cunty bollocks. You of all people should know that

[destinydude]

Some thoughts:

* That we're all disappointed with just a draw against City speaks volumes really. Some costly individual errors, which are always going to creep in when you're trying to play a possession game. But yeay, I thought we looked really good.

* Gerrard was good in possession, but looked leisurely when we didn't have the ball. Strange, considering the emphasis Rodgers puts on pressure. I wasn't very impressed with him today in all honesty. I thought we got very little from the ref and to me, Gerrard should have been in his ear a little more. No one would like to see us take a leaf from Rugby's book (and respect every decision the ref makes), but no one else does, so we're at a disadvantage, because I do think it makes a difference.

* Borini cost us possession on a few occasions, but I have a feeling he's going to become our latest cult hero. He works his socks off. Just didn't stop running, and his movement is exceptional. He looks a little bit raw for his age, but he has plenty of room for improvement. We could have a lethal striker on our hands if he can develop his finishing / composure.

* Allen was fantastic. Our best player in my opinion. Don't remember him wasting a pass and was superb when City where in possession. Very Lucas-esq performance from him today. Once Lucas is back on his game, and Sahin has adapted, that trio are going to dominate against any midfield in the league.

* Fantastic to see Sterling and Coates do so well. Sterling can compete for a first team spot this season, which is fantastic news. It must also be great for the boys at the academy to see one of them make the break through. Shows it can be done. It's going to be harder for Suso because of the position he plays in, but this shows that Rodgers is willing to put his trust in young players. He showed a lot of bravery with his lineup today and that's great to see from a manager.

* There were long spells in that game where we were a joy to watch. Hopefully, as the season goes on, those glimpses will become the norm.

* Carroll looked really fired up for me again today. I really think he'll play his way into our team - I really hope we keep a hold of him. We also have Assaidi and Sahin to come into this team as well remember. After the depressing end to last season, I really lost my appetite for football. Now I can't wait for the next match. Bring on Arsenal! I reckon we'll batter them

Anything else bro?

[Red_Polo]

People will rave on about Sterling today (and he was good) but Shelvey was superb IMO and second only to Allen for MOTM. Glen was very good too. **** happens. I somehow doubt Skrtel will ever do a Gerrard again. Gerrard has done a Gerrard a few times in his career so it's only fair that someone else did a Gerrard

Yeah he did very well.

I think Shelvey has benefited enormously from his first team experience, he has taken confidence from it and it shows. He is decisive where Henderson, who I think is ahead of him for ability, can look lost.