tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917019897356633416.post8072207671065933247..comments2023-10-15T11:06:27.745+01:00Comments on All about the best team in the land and all the world Manchester City!!!: Man City 0 - 0 Birmingham CityGaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059420257057284992noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917019897356633416.post-22545995962010223892010-11-18T22:27:49.275+00:002010-11-18T22:27:49.275+00:00I think you're on to something Gary, the thing...I think you're on to something Gary, the thing that worries me about Mancini is his stubborn adherence to the system that served him so well at Inter but does not appear to work in the EPL. We are far too cautious and predictable in our play and it looks to create doubt and hesitation in the players. I think he would be better served by finding a system that maximizes the abilities and potential of the players at his disposal rather than force them into a system which clearly handcuffs them.<br /><br />I'm also deeply concerned about his man management skills. This team lacks conviction and courage and I think that owes a great deal to Mancini's safety first, play not to lose mentality. This team lacks an"over my dead body" attitude, especially when Tevez is absent. Can you see this team as it currently plays under Mancini, being 2-0 down with 10 minutes to go salvaging a 2-2 draw? Neither can I. I simply don't think its in Mancini's DNA to take risks of any kind. The argument that he can't is nonsense. <br /><br />If Mancini had played to win win against United and Birmingham we could have had six points and be in second with some breathing room between fifth place. Even if we had come up empty we'd still be in fourth on 21 poiunts rather than 23 point.<br /><br />finally I'm very concerned with the callous indifference he shows to some of players. Besides alienating and loaning out Bellamy and Onouha, he's now frozen out SWP, while Patrick Veira, who is well past his expiration date continues to find a place on bench and he also continues to give time to players like Yaya Toure who are on the whole, putting in subpar performances. I don't think things will get <br />better unless Mancini changes his ways,which I don't see happening as he seems to rigid and obtuse.pjdemershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13257292532463846582noreply@blogger.com