The Atticus
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SSN reporting that Podolski to Arsenal is a done deal. Good for them, I think he's a fine player.
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Football Thread 2011/12 |OT9| Dedicated to Morosini & others who didn't make it. RIP.
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Gareth Bale
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I don't see how Podolski is anything other than a direct replacement for Van Persie, which probably means Van Persie to City.
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Fady, you've been outFadied again.
Pogba will score at the last minute.
I expect United to create a bazillion chances only for Welbeck to waste them all.
Pogba will score at the last minute.
Bought it when it was $5 on Amazon US.
I'm going for a walk to the shop, clear my mind and buy some junk food / beer for tonight.
Fixed to reflect the reality of our injury list and to conform to cosmic destiny.
Phantast2k
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That is a reasonable assumption. He is not bad as a winger, but his qualities really shine as a center forward. So I think Wenger has CF role for him in mind.
Willkiller
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It's time for people to pledge who they want to win tonight.
CITY!
CITY!
Vivalaraza
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He's a good player.
United were interested in him a while back. There were similar rumours a deal had already been struck but it came to nothing.
I think the fact we have Chelsea on Wednesday will work in our favour.
We were sweeping teams away for 6 matches, using a variety of tactics suited to winning against them. For example, with Swansea, we knew how they played so we let them do just that, while utilising superior defence and superior counter-attacking to win. With Stoke, we know they're a physical team with the footballing capabilities of a one legged midget, so we played quick and decisive football, in order to avoid getting bullied in to mistakes.
With Wigan, we got too cocky and weren't used to such a winning streak that we completely underestimated one of the in-form sides in the league. We also incorporated a formation and tactics that were completely against what we were used to and what made us win so many times on the trot. It was as if we just didn't give two shits because we expected them to roll over for us. When they banged in two in succession, that was it. It was a shell shock for Newcastle.
With Chelsea however, the prospect is a smack back to reality and a much needed one given our aspirations for the season. We need to go back to playing to the opposition and how they play. We need to stick with the 4-3-3 that worked for us (two holding midfielders, not one) and go back to playing intelligent football. Dial it back a bit with the arrogance and get our focus back.
This is why I think we will beat Chelsea. At least, we have the ability to do so. If we go back to being rash and applying very little intelligence to our play, we'll be shrugged off like we're nothing. Luckily teams don't get cocky when facing Chelsea so hopefully our attitude is in the right place. Otherwise it will be the Wigan game all over.
Or maybe we should just park the bus and troll Chelsea.
We were sweeping teams away for 6 matches, using a variety of tactics suited to winning against them. For example, with Swansea, we knew how they played so we let them do just that, while utilising superior defence and superior counter-attacking to win. With Stoke, we know they're a physical team with the footballing capabilities of a one legged midget, so we played quick and decisive football, in order to avoid getting bullied in to mistakes.
With Wigan, we got too cocky and weren't used to such a winning streak that we completely underestimated one of the in-form sides in the league. We also incorporated a formation and tactics that were completely against what we were used to and what made us win so many times on the trot. It was as if we just didn't give two shits because we expected them to roll over for us. When they banged in two in succession, that was it. It was a shell shock for Newcastle.
With Chelsea however, the prospect is a smack back to reality and a much needed one given our aspirations for the season. We need to go back to playing to the opposition and how they play. We need to stick with the 4-3-3 that worked for us (two holding midfielders, not one) and go back to playing intelligent football. Dial it back a bit with the arrogance and get our focus back.
This is why I think we will beat Chelsea. At least, we have the ability to do so. If we go back to being rash and applying very little intelligence to our play, we'll be shrugged off like we're nothing. Luckily teams don't get cocky when facing Chelsea so hopefully our attitude is in the right place. Otherwise it will be the Wigan game all over.
Or maybe we should just park the bus and troll Chelsea.
Willkiller
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City is going to be a hard game either way. If we don't get anything from Chelsea it doesn't really matter anyway.
LOL, crazy concept for a game! No waifu for me yet
It is an honor to feature you in one, Bale
About time.When he cried, I could not hold the tears back.
I wish Welbz would marry that girl in your avatar just to see what the kids would look like eventually! They look quite similar somehow hahaha
Hey unfair! He used photos for every post almost
I used words for the most part
regardless, hats off to the falcon.
Awesome Animals
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I hate everything City represent slightly more than United.
So, United!
(Sorry dc89, and Meier. I like you guys)
So, United!
(Sorry dc89, and Meier. I like you guys)
We can't do 4-3-3 at Stamford Bridge dude. It's going to have to be 4-5-1. Pretty much the same tactics used against Arsenal earlier except Cisse in place of Ba.
It's going to be a VERY tough game if we're going to get anything out of it.
Also, COME ON CITY! (Sorry Salazar)
edit: Maybe me rooting for City will be better for United :lol
I like Danny, but he is unworthy.
Para bailar La Bomba
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Don't worry Hazard to Sp*rs is a done deal! pmsl
Oh, and MGS4 is awful and anyone who thinks so is wrong. Sorry Fady
It'd take a hell of a fuck up to outdo your drivel about Hodgson at Liverpool, but congratulations.
Don't worry, when Man United inevitably lift the trophy at the SoL I will take a picture of it then film myself BURNING IT for your enjoyment
also mgs4 is the worst mgs it isnt even debatable the last hour or two is the only time I was truly enjoying it
Apart from those latex shaders.
Willkiller
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You've had enough Wilbury, time to let someone else have a turn at the ol' champions thing.
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Eden Hazard: "Champion's League football cannot teach me the things I can learn from a tactically-gifted manager like Harry Redknapp. "
Freewheelin'
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:lol
Great news about Podolski, surely Wenger is switching to 442 next season? That is if Van Persie doesn't leave
SunhiLegend
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I'm rooting for City. There's really only one team in the PL which I would really like to see win the title and that is Arsenal, if they're not in it than any other team apart from United.
Vivalaraza
Member
YEAH BUDDY!
MarshMellow96
Member
I wish I could say the same for Liverpool in the Carling Cup..
Andres Iniesta: "Yes I have seen the news about a transfer to Liverpool but right now I'm just concentrating on the next game. When summer comes I am hoping the paperwork can be sorted and my future decided, whether it's in Barcelona or the great city of Liverpool. Anything can happen in football so we'll see."
Every Liverpool fan on here is having a laugh right now.
You know you're the best when everyone wants you to lose to City
Tim the Wiz
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:lol This guy. This fucking guy. He must watch Jerry Maguire on a loop before he heads out to meet the press.
Edit: Ah, I took that one hook, line and sinker.
Vivalaraza
Member
Liverpool qualify for the hate under the "Manager and star players are c***s" ruling.
United are doubling up so the hate is extra strong.
He hasn't really said that has he?
That's what I've been saying for years.
Tim the Wiz
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A bit mad even for him, apparently. You wouldn't put it past him, though, would you? He wants a bidding war this summer.
real?
Willkiller
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Fuck no.
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Barcelona should buy Higuaín for the lulz.
Vivalaraza
Member
:lol :lol :lol
If God of War didn't have it's graphics it'd be just another linear action game with shallow mechanics, even shallower characters and an obsession with quick time events. Can't fathom the excitment for that franchise. I rented God of War 3 and didn't even bother finishing it.
Lol just joining in the antics.
God, I wish.
If God of War wasn't so fun to play, pretty to look at and brutally violent it wouldn't be as good a game.
You can make this same argument about any game ever created. All you're ever doing is pushing buttons and all games are linear unless they involve procedurely generated or player created content. They just give you the illusion of an organic storyline by plotting out multiple paths to take that still lead to pre-written conclusions.
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