Arsenal, Tottenham and City would be the only teams from the PL to have a solid midfield and good replacements on the bench.
But most of Arsenal's good midfielders are made of glass, so you guys are right.
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Football Thread 2011/12 |OT10| Silverware, promotion, survival, relegation and tears
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Arsenal, Tottenham and City would be the only teams from the PL to have a solid midfield and good replacements on the bench.
But most of Arsenal's good midfielders are made of glass, so you guys are right.
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What a handsome young man
HAHA Pepe!
We'll finally get the answer to our question..God, I could watch that forever. Pepe is just an amazing guy. "Here's Borriello ... he may not be good, but he's the prettiest one on the team."
Speaking of Pepes, it seems we'll be playing a friendly match against Real on the 5th of august in Las Vegas. The battle of the two Pepes, nice!
CR7 > SP7 or SP7 > CR7?
You can keep posting 28 on every page for all I care (we clearly don't
Thanks santouras. (He supports Milan, btw)
Eh, hard to care about anything to be honest.
Talking of midfielders, will Wilshere be ready for next season?
City needs someone who can cover Silva and Nasri in a long season. But, someone for ~€30m...?
Technically they could all play, at the expense of Tevez. Hazard seems to be able to shoot pretty well so at least he'd be a goal threat. For some reason Silva doesn't shoot very well.
Yaya - Barry
Nasri - Hazard - Silva
Aguero
Must mean Adam Johnson is off if Hazard joins.
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28You can keep posting 28 on every page for all I care (we clearly don't), but at the end of the day, I remember every single game of every single season, and if the superior team didn't win those titles on the pitch, then might as well strip our title this season. Trez scoring 24 goals without a single penalty was more than enough for me.
Thanks santouras. (He supports Milan, btw)
A.J is a good player but when I've watched him he doesn't work for the team. I've never seen him back around the 18 yard box defending. When City have their backs against the wall the entire team is literally defending. I remember Aguero steam rolling in and stealing the ball 20 yards from goal.
But his work rate is phenomenal.
I think Scholes was taken off, because he wasn't in the right frame of mind, more so than giving Clev a chance.
Swansea keep the ball a lot better than Sunderland will do.
On another separate note, I think Cleverly finds it harder to play in a 4-4-2 system than a freeer role in a 4-3-3.
Maybe it was just one match, (a match where we had to attack really high up) but his position was more than a bit off. Didn't link up with Carrick at all.
Carrick and Scholes are nearly always together. Or close enough for comfort in the centre.
I dread to think what state you'll be in when he plays 90 minutes.
True.
And you're right - Scholes kicked out at the back of a bloke's legs just before he got subbed. Not a tackle, just a fuck you.
So we're clear, this is all I'm really looking for him to do. Bit more on occasion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WwdkVaGWx4
I had big hopes for him, but when you see what Silva and Nasri are capable off you realise he will never be as good. Sure, they cost a lot to buy, but hopefully City can start scout talent and buy similar talents earlier for less money.
He's a risk defensively, yes. But IDK if I agree on his work rate. As you said, he doesn't track back as much as the rest. He seems to think he's some big shit, the Bendtner syndrome. He doesn't seem like he has anything to prove. So I don't know if I ever thought much about his work rate. I mean, it's easy to run when in possession if you don't participate in defending.
His biggest problem is that he's shit during 90 minutes performances, but an incredible impact player when he comes on late. When everyone else is tired. He's perfect to throw on due to his technique. When City want to attack, get a goal. But, you need balance over 90 minutes - defense and offense, passing, possession. He simply doesn't offer that. And City can't afford any passengers, specially not in CL.
It also doesn't help that he has quite the reputation of being a drinker and party attender.
Yep, he'll be ready to test Arsenal's new medical facilities.
My only fear is he's coming back to be injured again.
Newcastle bosses will be holding a meeting next week to discuss restructuring of the squad. Basically who will stay and who will go.
The following are most likely to be sold/let go:
Nile Ranger
Danny Guthrie (I hope not)
Leon Best
Peter Lovenkrands
Alan Smith
Xisco (LOL)
I'd imagine that would be it in terms of the players Newcastle WANT gone. That leaves us with our youngsters and best players.
The task would be to fill in the cracks and to plump the squad up for Europe. We definitely will need a new striker or 2 (unless Sammy sees more time) as we'd be left with just Ameobi, Cisse and Ba. New defenders are obvious, then we will need like 2/3 midfielders. Probably 1 or 2 young ones (Amalfitano will be one of them) and a solid one. Could do with a winger but with Ben Arfa, Gutierrez, Marveaux and unfortunately Obertan, they probably don't think we need a new one.
The following are most likely to be sold/let go:
Nile Ranger
Danny Guthrie (I hope not)
Leon Best
Peter Lovenkrands
Alan Smith
Xisco (LOL)
I'd imagine that would be it in terms of the players Newcastle WANT gone. That leaves us with our youngsters and best players.
The task would be to fill in the cracks and to plump the squad up for Europe. We definitely will need a new striker or 2 (unless Sammy sees more time) as we'd be left with just Ameobi, Cisse and Ba. New defenders are obvious, then we will need like 2/3 midfielders. Probably 1 or 2 young ones (Amalfitano will be one of them) and a solid one. Could do with a winger but with Ben Arfa, Gutierrez, Marveaux and unfortunately Obertan, they probably don't think we need a new one.
Fulham are going on a shopping spree in the Eredivisie: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/7739421/Cottagers-eye-Heerenveen-pair
They could well be a force next season if Martin Jol has it his way. Top 8 club for sure.
They could well be a force next season if Martin Jol has it his way. Top 8 club for sure.
Lol Mino Raiola.
All goals this season. (7 mins)
edit: YouTube link!
edit2: Messi scored more goals than our entire team.
I see he's still fishing for an improved contract? It says a lot that Pogba is still in Manchester.
edit: YouTube link!
edit2: Messi scored more goals than our entire team.
I see he's still fishing for an improved contract? It says a lot that Pogba is still in Manchester.
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I was waiting for the goal package, although little premature of course as we're going to bag 3 or 4 in the final match.
I really like our Coppa goals. They ooze class. I hope somebody includes them in a complete goal package.
I also like how all the fair-weather Juve fans, who didn't sweat with us in Serie B, have come back to cheer us on. I don't think I can feel particularly angry against them with all the joy we have from #30sulcampo. Anyways, go ahead guys, buy some shirts so we can fund the purchase of Cavani.
I really like our Coppa goals. They ooze class. I hope somebody includes them in a complete goal package.
I also like how all the fair-weather Juve fans, who didn't sweat with us in Serie B, have come back to cheer us on. I don't think I can feel particularly angry against them with all the joy we have from #30sulcampo. Anyways, go ahead guys, buy some shirts so we can fund the purchase of Cavani.
True. Right now, without Scholes, it would probably be Carrick and Cleverly in there. Who else is there? because Giggs and Park are out of favour.
I agree with what you've said. Maybe Liverpool can take him off our hands if we get a new winger this summer.
I think this guy will impress people in the PL when he comes over to Newcastle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E57xyXD4qsQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E57xyXD4qsQ
Its been rumoured for forever as well so its not out of the blue.
1:25 - GOT DAYUM
He's got massive potential and he's still young. Definitely looking forward to him playing for us.
I know. Sigh. Best I can hope for is Clev and Anderson start the season like they did this year and don't get injured :/
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport...land-s-mcclean-on-right-for-ireland-1-4524929
y b a ful Trapattoni? He is better than Duff and McGeady, stick them on the right instead of fucking about with a very promising talent.
Echo also reckon we'll be putting our hat in the ring for Hoilett which is great. 4-2-3-1 with the 3 being McClean, Sess and Hoilett? Hnngh. Not much chance of hit happening
but I thought the same with Wickham.
y b a ful Trapattoni? He is better than Duff and McGeady, stick them on the right instead of fucking about with a very promising talent.
Echo also reckon we'll be putting our hat in the ring for Hoilett which is great. 4-2-3-1 with the 3 being McClean, Sess and Hoilett? Hnngh. Not much chance of hit happening
our 2 will be sold and Hoilett will go to Spurs
Speaking of Wickham, how is he doing? Don't hear/see much of him.
<3 Yurt.
fadetoblack
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After watching Pepe's video, I can't figure out Milos. Is he happy on the team, is he not happy on the team, does he really want to leave? Am I crazy for still wanting to give him another go?
I know he'll probably go. And I also know that in a lot of ways Elia is probably the better player, if for no other reason because he wants so desperately to succeed so you see him fighting for shit in the few 10 minute stints he does get.
I know he'll probably go. And I also know that in a lot of ways Elia is probably the better player, if for no other reason because he wants so desperately to succeed so you see him fighting for shit in the few 10 minute stints he does get.
Since he scored in the Villa game he's had a constant series of injuries, re-occurrence's of when he fucked his knee against Man Utd I think.
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No thanks. We don't need anymore rubbish deadwood British players. We have enough of them on our squad already.
I also like how all the fair-weather Juve fans, who didn't sweat with us in Serie B, have come back to cheer us on. I don't think I can feel particularly angry against them with all the joy we have from #30sulcampo. Anyways, go ahead guys, buy some shirts so we can fund the purchase of Cavani.
It's quite alright. This title tastes sweeter for us though
Kinda like defeating an extremely difficult boss in Dark Souls after dying multiple times Believe!
I'm willing to sell both. Elia wants to leave anyway!
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Fuck me, Puyol will miss the Euro.
Congrats, Germany.
Congrats, Germany.
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From a couple of weeks back
http://thinkfootball.co.uk/a-statistical-look-at-europes-top-centre-midfielders/
http://thinkfootball.co.uk/a-statistical-look-at-europes-top-centre-midfielders/
He's had setbacks to this 'one injury' so I'm not hopeful.
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Diaby was injury prone at Auxerre. Diaby hasn't played 30 games in a season. Diaby has a fragile frame.
Only somebody whose team hasn't won the league in 50 years and has a distinct inferiority complex would compare Wilshere to Diaby.
Of course he's no Diaby but I'm hoping this injury doesn't recur.
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We've found our new Kermit
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50 years.
:lol Easy there.
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