After a shaky start and conceding early to a Rooney goal, City did well to level through Barry after tenacious work from Tevez. City then proceeded to gain the upper hand and Tevez almost grabbed City a deserved lead only for his effort to strike the upright.
The second half was a different story with Man Yoo pressing and Fletcher re-establishing Man Yoo's advantage. The busy Bellamy quicky brought about parity with a fine strike into the top corner. Fletcher then grabbed his 2nd and Man Yoo's 3rd, heading in from a free kick, very harshly awarded against Richards/SWP.But City weren't done. Bellamy stuck again on 90-minutes after a defensive slip by Wio. The game was surely drawn, but no, we hadn't accounted for 'Fergie Time' i.e. that additional period of play which is given to the home side at Swamp Trafford when they're on the front foot. Richards fell into the 'Fergie Time' trap by going A.W.O.L. and allowing Owen an easy chance to win the game.
Bellamy rose in the estimation of many with his display, which was enhanced by his slapping of a Man Yoo yob who had strayed from the herd and onto the field of play after full-time. He'll surely be hearing from the FA and possible Greater Manchester Police very soon. The fuzz should instead concentrate on investigating how Garrido managed to be struck by a Blue seeking missile launched by the 'plastics' at half-time. The fact that he was walking beside Tevez at the time makes you wonder if the coin was instead intended for the diminutive Argentinian? Very sad.
After this disappointing set-back it will be interesting to see if City can show some bouncebackability against Fulham in the midweek Carling Cup tie.
ManTwitty.
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What is Fergie doing in that picture?
He's doing his 'MC Hammer' impression! Haven't you seen the 'U Can't Touch This' video? Check it out on YouTube - fantastic. MC Hammer's catch phrase is 'Hammer Time'. Fergie has his own version! Dig his pants.
33 years
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