Genie Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Imagine a Second City derby title decider - it would be quality More likely on current form would be a second city derby relegation decider :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I want United to win. Huge game and I'll be watching, nothing wrong with a bit of hype, adds to the drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 We/I are/am concentrating on our survival and the forthcoming overhaul of our squad and staff. I couldn't give a flying **** what is going on with the Sky-hyped Billy Big-Bollocks lark at the other end of the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 You must care a bit if you took the time to post in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Imagine a Second City derby title decider - it would be quality More likely on current form would be a second city derby relegation decider :-( Or a Second City derby promotion decider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Need City to be in the hunt as coda said. They need to be up for it v QPR and we're fine. Saying that if Stoke hammer QPR then we're basically fine no matter the City-QPR result. Would rather it was a highly entertaining draw though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I don't have Sky so I've largely been able to avoid their hype wagon and simply look forward to big game of football between two rivals likely which is likely to decide the title. I'm also firmly partisan towards Man City on this one because it's in our interests. Should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunRickyRun Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'm surprised the police has allowed this to kick off at 7:30pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted April 30, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted April 30, 2012 Imagine a Second City derby title decider - it would be quality! Or how about a Second City derby at Wembley! I'm sure the Mankwanks think that tonight IS a Second City derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 To be honest in all the Premiership Run in's only one I will remember that had me on the edge, that was when Blackburn won it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Struggling to think of a more important Premier League game in recent times, I think the inevitable hyperbole from Sky (as sickening as it will be) might be as justified as ever tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 This reminds me of the game Newcastle played United, Newcastle battered them and then Cantona won the game fortunately for City they don't have Big Pete in goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 i'll be watching game of thrones so safe to say i dont think its unmissable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laivasse Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I think the game warrants the hype. It's not just the fact that it's between 'big clubs' or that Utd are Sky darlings. Symbolically, it represents the most important test for City since they turned on their infinite money cheat. So not only is the game a potential title-decider but on some level it represents a battle between strategy and the lopsided wealth that has made the Prem uncompetitive. That's not to say that United haven't had their share of megabucks or that they haven't played their part in the stagnation of the league, but I think most people realise that nowadays Utd would be nothing without Fergie. Realistically, it probably won't live up to the hype. It surely won't beat Swansea vs Wolves the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted April 30, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'll be in the pub for quiz night. But it'll be on the TV there, so I expect I'll have one eye on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 is there a game on tonight then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Imagine a Second City derby title decider - it would be quality! Or how about a Second City derby at Wembley! I'm sure the Mankwanks think that tonight IS a Second City derby. You're right :x But they are wrong There is only one Second City derby and it takes place in the Second City of Birmingham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted April 30, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted April 30, 2012 Imagine a Second City derby title decider - it would be quality! Or how about a Second City derby at Wembley! I'm sure the Mankwanks think that tonight IS a Second City derby. You're right :x But they are wrong There is only one Second City derby and it takes place in the Second City of Birmingham! Birmingham should lose second city status to Manchester says Brummie businessman Digby Jones May 17 2011 FAMOUS faces of Birmingham have hit back at claims the city is on the brink of losing its second city status. Lord Jones of Birmingham has courted controversy by claiming that Brum is in danger of losing out to Manchester. Britain’s best known businessman, who was born in Kings Heath and won a scholarship to attend fee-paying Bromsgrove School, said his home city has “almost the lowest skills base in the country”. And to add insult to injury the former trade secretary, who is an Aston Villa fan, said the “buzz” about Manchester was partly created by the soccer successes of Manchester United and Manchester City. He said: “I think when you see the buzz about Manchester, I think a lot of people in Britain would think of it (the second city status) as Manchester, not Birmingham. “No matter how much that grieves me,” said Lord Jones, 55, whose parents ran a corner shop in Alvechurch, Worcestershire. “From Manchester United, it’s Manchester City, it’s Oasis, it’s Coronation Street. It’s all the things which give people this identity and ability to believe in themselves. “Birmingham has almost always apologised for itself. Birmingham has never had the leg-up that northern cities have had. Government has always thought Birmingham could look after itself.” Quick Vote Historian Carl Chinn is among those who have hit back at the Lord Jones’s comments. He said: “What we need to keep on doing is be proactive, be strong and be proud. “Birmingham is too close to London for comfort, and London and London media continually set us up in this battle with Manchester about who’s second.” Radio presenter and proud Brummie Jo Malin said: “We need to adopt the confident attitude of other cities. Us Brummies have only ourselves to blames sometimes for the negative attitude.” Blues striker Kevin Phillips’ wife Julie, who’s lived in Brum for six years, said: “It would be a bit disappointing if we did lose the title – it’s quite a big city and far better than Manchester. There are more shops to choose from and with football we’ve got Birmingham, West Bromwich and Aston Villa.” Mail (last year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 You must care a bit if you took the time to post in this thread. Bleh! Was bored last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Imagine a Second City derby title decider - it would be quality! Or how about a Second City derby at Wembley! I'm sure the Mankwanks think that tonight IS a Second City derby. You're right :x But they are wrong There is only one Second City derby and it takes place in the Second City of Birmingham! Birmingham should lose second city status to Manchester says Brummie businessman Digby Jones May 17 2011 FAMOUS faces of Birmingham have hit back at claims the city is on the brink of losing its second city status. Lord Jones of Birmingham has courted controversy by claiming that Brum is in danger of losing out to Manchester. Britain’s best known businessman, who was born in Kings Heath and won a scholarship to attend fee-paying Bromsgrove School, said his home city has “almost the lowest skills base in the country”. And to add insult to injury the former trade secretary, who is an Aston Villa fan, said the “buzz” about Manchester was partly created by the soccer successes of Manchester United and Manchester City. He said: “I think when you see the buzz about Manchester, I think a lot of people in Britain would think of it (the second city status) as Manchester, not Birmingham. “No matter how much that grieves me,” said Lord Jones, 55, whose parents ran a corner shop in Alvechurch, Worcestershire. “From Manchester United, it’s Manchester City, it’s Oasis, it’s Coronation Street. It’s all the things which give people this identity and ability to believe in themselves. “Birmingham has almost always apologised for itself. Birmingham has never had the leg-up that northern cities have had. Government has always thought Birmingham could look after itself.” Quick Vote Historian Carl Chinn is among those who have hit back at the Lord Jones’s comments. He said: “What we need to keep on doing is be proactive, be strong and be proud. “Birmingham is too close to London for comfort, and London and London media continually set us up in this battle with Manchester about who’s second.” Radio presenter and proud Brummie Jo Malin said: “We need to adopt the confident attitude of other cities. Us Brummies have only ourselves to blames sometimes for the negative attitude.” Blues striker Kevin Phillips’ wife Julie, who’s lived in Brum for six years, said: “It would be a bit disappointing if we did lose the title – it’s quite a big city and far better than Manchester. There are more shops to choose from and with football we’ve got Birmingham, West Bromwich and Aston Villa.” Mail (last year) Football helps them loads. Everyone has heard of Manchester because of Manchester United Compare Manchester United to Birmingham City :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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