We don't need him anyway we have Sanogo.
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Football Thread 2013/2014 |OT1| Moyes, Master of Muppets
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We don't need him anyway we have Sanogo.
Lambda Pie
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The_Hitcher89
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I've been meaning to ask this since our interest in Miktraitorouscuntaryan became apparent, but would he not have occupied the same position that Coutinho took at the end of the season? If so, would Coutinho have played strictly as a winger?
---------------------Mignolet------------------------
Johnson-------X-----------Agger------Enrique
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-----------------Gerrard-----------------------------
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-----------------------Sturridge--------------------
I guess that's how we stand at the moment. That would put a hell of a lot of pressure on Johnson though, as I doubt Suarez would stick to the wing
The_Hitcher89
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lol no thx
TheLucifer
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111 - @acmilan won 111 Serie A matches over the last five seasons: more than any other team. Consistency. #BackToMilanello
Get in, Galliani.
That happens in this thread too. 5-6 years ago was pretty normal and even correct to say that stuff, now it's just simple ignorance.
Get in, Galliani.
That happens in this thread too. 5-6 years ago was pretty normal and even correct to say that stuff, now it's just simple ignorance.
I think you're all gonna have to stop using me like this. I've been late like.... once seen I've been back. And that's 2 weeks or so now.
My late days are over.
Cool. Let's see whether Arsene can actually spend the money needed. I fancy we have a better chance of keeping him if it's Arsenal that come knocking rather than Madrid.
In theory, the wing should be Suarez' best position. He likes to drop deep to retrieve the ball, he has a great workrate, and he does much better against fullbacks than he does against centre halves. Plus, he loves to do that mad dribble on the byline.
That being said, you are right that Johnson will need protecting. I guess it's one of them we'll just have to see how it works in pre-season.
Also, fuck using Coutinho as a winger. He can do it, but it reminds me of when AVB used to play Mata out wide.
Pussy.
That's not how it works. Fry likes good things too but still you're a Fry when you have shit taste. You can't just change that.
Sorry to hear. Well at least you have a badass tag on Gaf
I think the idea was to have Coutinho come and play on the left, as he did in his first few games before the Suarez bite incident. I think what Rodgers wants, is to get a goal scoring midfielder within the side. The contribution from the midfield this year was poor in terms of goals and we over-relied on Suarez to get us through alot of our games up until January, where Coutinho and Sturridge came in and contributed. We still haven't replaced Gerrard since he has dropped deeper and can't perform the way he used to when he played higher up the pitch.
1 - Arturo Vidal attempted (329) and won (241) tackles over the last two Serie A seasons: more than any other player
That's almost 75% of his attempted tackles..
HEY MAN it was Jojo not Llorente. As safe for work as you can get.
That's almost 75% of his attempted tackles..
HEY MAN it was Jojo not Llorente. As safe for work as you can get.
Milchmonster
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Personally, I don't think anything Gomez does has a positive influence on his role in the national team. Löw has his preferences and they don't depend on next season but much more on Gomez' play style and Löw's vision on football.
There's a bigger risk he'll lose his place in the national team by being bench player for another year at Chelsea/City/etc than scoring 20+ goals for Fiorentina, though.
Yeah, it was bloody efficient in 1990 and 1994. I don't remember any Catenaccio at the EURO in 1996. It came back with the likes of Di Biagio and Di Livio in 1998 before it was their strongest asset against the NED in 2000.
Afterwards, I don't think they ever used it before 2012 during their semi against Germany. It is still a terrific tactical scheme but somehow the Italian coaches are reluctant to put it in place.
Afterwards, I don't think they ever used it before 2012 during their semi against Germany. It is still a terrific tactical scheme but somehow the Italian coaches are reluctant to put it in place.
Amazing that what is left to a player like Gomez is to chose between the bad and the worse. It's a pity. The tactics that are based on fake nines and versatile midfielders are killing the need for the traditional striker.
Shatner's Bassoon
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Pre-season Eva.
It worked for Roberto Baggio.
great signing
That's pretty cool.
Lambda Pie
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Mario Gomez to Fiorentina, holy shit, what a downgrade.
Milchmonster
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There is still room for traditional strikers with good passing and being able to keep possession. That's what killing Gomez.
That's where our hope is buried...
Waste of nature.
I don't think anyone would compare Serie in the 90's and the current situation. Fiorentina was a top destination back then, pretty much today's Tottenham or Arsenal.
You've fallen for it hook, line and sinker. The bid was made knowing it would be turned down but now they have fans believing they'd even spend that much. It was very smart posturing.
TheLucifer
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Holy shit Fiore. That's amazing for them.
Now give us Ljajic.
Now give us Ljajic.
The worse thing about that is that may brink Fiorentina to the brink of insolvency: They are not backed up with Camorra or Agnelli money as far as I know.
Good observation, but that's not why he is on the pitch to begin with: he is supposed to be the last recipient of the ball in the opponent's box and he does that very well: Schalke have retained Huntelaar and Leverkusen are licking Kiessling's feet who are even less talented than Gomez.
Pre-season Eva.
oh, eva...
Good for Mario.
If you ever pass by, do so in the winter or fall; I'll be glad to show you around
Good man Let me know how you feel. Yes, the internal clock can be such a pain to fix, hence try to go for shorter naps. Go for it bro! It was recently on sale on the PSN as well, not sure if it's still there.
Ticket to Ride? I'll look into it tonight Can't believe Infinity Blade II is free...
Can't wait to see them play. So happy that Mourinho doesn't want to loan/sell them.
If you ever pass by, do so in the winter or fall; I'll be glad to show you around
Going to try and get 8 hours today, I want to feel good
Decided against the nap, it would just ruin my internal clock.
The DLC is on sale on XBL next week, I'll grab the story one. Thanks Fady!
Ticket to Ride is on sale on the iPad btw, it's one of the best board games out there. If you get it let me know, maybe we can play online!
Good man
Let me know how you feel. Yes, the internal clock can be such a pain to fix, hence try to go for shorter naps. Go for it bro! It was recently on sale on the PSN as well, not sure if it's still there. Ticket to Ride? I'll look into it tonight
Can't believe Infinity Blade II is free...
Can't wait to see them play. So happy that Mourinho doesn't want to loan/sell them.
THE HAPPY ONE
and the two new signings
So I'll always be considered as being late. Hm.
They're backed up by Della Valle!
I think you're selling them short, they BARELY missed out on CL qualification last season and they played the best football in Italy. (& one of the best in Europe)
By all accounts Arsenal are in a much stronger financial position this summer. It have been strongly indicated that we have bid £23m for Higuain and around £19m for Lars Bender. Those figures are the equivalent of of one Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz.
It is known.
So Mario on the bench there too ?
TheLucifer
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Galliani: "We have to thank PSG because they have spent around 250m in Italy. Italian football would struggle a lot without that money."
Okay then, thanks Timerda! Thanks Leonardo! Fuck you Leonardo!
Okay then, thanks Timerda! Thanks Leonardo! Fuck you Leonardo!
The_Hitcher89
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We only have one centre back who Rodgers' genuinely rates
Time for a Hitcher-patented squad breakdown
GK: Mignolet, Reina
CB:Agger, Skrtel, Coates, Toure, Kelly, Wisdom (1)
RB: Johnson, Kelly, Wisdom
LB: Enrique, Robinson (2)
DM: Lucas, Allen, Henderson, Gerrard (3)
CM: Gerrard, Allen, Henderson, Suso
AM: Coutinho, Henderson, Gerrard
LF: Aspas*, Downing, Sterling, Alberto*, Ibe (4)
RF: Suarez, Sterling, Downing, Alberto*, Suso, , Borini, Ibe
CF: Sturridge, Suarez, Borini, Aspas*
First choice
Options
Last resort
*I don't actually have a clue what positions they're capable of playing
1: Enough options there, but only one of them can be trusted imo
2: No depth whatsoever, still a big question mark over Robinson and Enrique is not consistent
3: Similar lack of depth, Lucas the only one with the instinct needed to play there
4: If Downing leaves, we lose our only traditional left footed winger, which we could end up missing
All over the team we have prominent players who are either too young to be relied upon, too inconsistent, or simply not good enough to cover the positions we might need them in for any reasonable length of time
Ruh oh.
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