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[dark_prinny]

Boring as fuck first half.

 

[KidJr]

I'm sure I mentioned the same thing in the Chelsea game but southamptons balance between attack and defence is absolutely top notch, they get it right. I think it's only through lack of ability that they are not more effective in the final third.

 

[inky]

We have seen how DM plays in the diamond vs. other positions.

Yea, better.

 

[CecilRousso]

This game is like seeing two players who have never tried FIFA before play their first game against each other. Maybe they will have figured out the controls to second half?

 

[Wilbur]

The only thing this back 3 has over the diamond is that Blind and Carrick can play together. It feels so much safer with Blind at LCB. A proper CB instead of Smalling/Jones could actually make it work .

Past the midfield line the passing is atrocious tho. I don't get a sense Di Maria is being used properly where he is now. =/

Blind, Rojo, Hummels. Sensational.

Better team.

Not done much with the ball in the final 3rd.

Mata playing well. Van Persie getting himself about. Di Maria and Rooney need to improve their final ball.

Is Mata playing well? He isn't playing any worse than the other three, but you have a tendency to praise him a lot. It's Shinji all over again.

 

[KidJr]

I thoroughly enjoyed that first half, I love cagey games because that's usually when a moment of magic happens. Was exactly the same in the Chelsea game.

 

[Clegg]

We're on top but not taking our chances.

Disappointing.

 

[snoopeasystreet]

This match is so boring, I've started watching Happy Valley on the laptop.

 

[Mr.Marston]

Boring match.

 

[Willkiller]

That was fucking DREADFUL

 

[LabouredSubterfuge]

Weird match.

Defences are dominating.

ADM needs to think about passing than those long shots.

 

[Hixx]

Oooooh the Partridge film is on Netflix US. Fuck the second half.

 

[dark_prinny]

This match is so boring, I've started watching Happy Valley on the laptop.

You did the right thing. I watched the 3 first episodes last night. Good show.

 

[T-Rex.]

Horrible match.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

Weird match.

Defences are dominating.

ADM needs to think about passing than those long shots.

I think sometimes its about there not being enough movement for those passes. Which is where it sucks to not see Falcao on.

I also don't understand DM playing up front with RVP and Rooney deep.

 

[inky]

Blind, Rojo, Hummels. Sensational.

I'd dig that. Make it happen LVG.

 

[Wilbur]

Di Maria was rubbish tho lol

@Squawka: Angel Di Maria half by numbers:

55% pass accuracy
0/3 shots on target
0 take-ons
0/4 crosses completed
0 key passes. http://t.co/jkdf8e30CZ

Trying to play him a la Robben at the World Cup but he doesn't have the efficiency or intelligence.

 

[Clegg]

Rooney and Di Maria need to switch positions.

 

[Mr Cola]

Di Maria was rubbish tho lol

@Squawka: Angel Di Maria half by numbers:

55% pass accuracy
0/3 shots on target
0 take-ons
0/4 crosses completed
0 key passes. http://t.co/jkdf8e30CZ

Trying to play him a la Robben at the World Cup but he doesn't have the efficiency or intelligence.

 

[Jarnet87]

its so obvious we need the extra man in midfield. van Gaal your 3-5-2 is killing us.

 

[K1LLER7]

Blind, Rojo, Hummels. Sensational.


Is Mata playing well? He isn't playing any worse than the other three, but you have a tendency to praise him a lot. It's Shinji all over again.

He's done better than Rooney.

He's linking up well with Van Persia and coming deep to pick the ball up. Just look at the last bit of play he was involved in. Hes playing it around their 2 mids but We need to get him further forward imo.

 

[Salazar]

Maybe the attack will click

Saints have been even more ineffectual. That's been a comfort.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

Di Maria was rubbish tho lol

@Squawka: Angel Di Maria half by numbers:

55% pass accuracy
0/3 shots on target
0 take-ons
0/4 crosses completed
0 key passes. http://t.co/jkdf8e30CZ

Trying to play him a la Robben at the World Cup but he doesn't have the efficiency or intelligence.

Rooney and Di Maria need to switch positions.

This.

DM playing as a striker/front man makes no sense.

 

[LNBL]

 

[inky]

I think sometimes its about there not being enough movement for those passes. Which is where it sucks to not see Falcao on.

I also don't understand DM playing up front with RVP and Rooney deep.

Yup, RVP has been moving more than usual, but that's because he is basically playing as lone striker with ADM moving about. I feel Falcon would be great to move smartly in front and try to open up the defense if that's what ADM is trying to do. He's the off the ball master =/

Rooney is always going to play deep from now on. LVG sees him as some box to box boss for some reason.

 

[pulga]

did he seriously have to fucking duckface

 

[El Topo]

Selfies were already annoying last year, now Totti buried them once and for all.

 

[Bold One]

taking a selfie after scoring in derby, surely the Selfie fad has now been completed?

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Di Maria was rubbish tho lol

@Squawka: Angel Di Maria half by numbers:

55% pass accuracy
0/3 shots on target
0 take-ons
0/4 crosses completed
0 key passes. http://t.co/jkdf8e30CZ

Trying to play him a la Robben at the World Cup but he doesn't have the efficiency or intelligence.

Reminds me of his stats before he scored the winner against Belgium (think it was Belgium)

Looks like that photo of the guy who looks like a thumb

 

[Yurt]

19 goals in 20 games for Alexandre Lacazette..


I think we tried to sign him in the summer and we made fun of his last name

Who's laughing now? Not Allegri's little girls certainly

 

[snoopeasystreet]

You did the right thing. I watched the 3 first episodes last night. Good show.

Just finished the third episode myself. It's very good. I just hope it doesn't go tits up at the end the way these shows tend to do.

 

[Tim the Wiz]

Same. Just wish we'd try the diamond again with Di Maria on the left, the best football we've played and the best we've got out of Marie.

The middle of the pitch looks so empty with Carrick/Rooney wanting to play deep for the whole game.

Agreed. We were conceding a lot though.

 

[Wilbur]

19 goals in 20 games for Alexandre Lacazette..


I think we tried to sign in the summer and we made fun of his last name

Who's laughing now? Not Allegri's little girls certainly

Scored two goals in each of his last four games now. Will be on the move this summer.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Yup, RVP has been moving more than usual, but that's because he is basically playing as lone striker with ADM moving about. I feel Falcon would be great to move smartly in front and try to open up the defense if that's what ADM is trying to do. He's the off the ball master =/

Rooney is always going to play deep from now on. LVG sees him as some box to box boss for some reason.

 

[TeddyBoy]

Tuttosport claims Mario Balotelli was offered to Juventus, but they are not interested in the Liverpool striker.

Balo was offered to pretty much every Italian club but no one will pay our asking price :/

Suso seems to have signed a precontract for the summer, he might as well go now and we can save some money in wages.

 

[DominoKid]

Jesus christ smalling stop molesting people on set pieces

 

[dark_prinny]

How can these refs tolerate shit like that in the box?

OMFG.

 

[K1LLER7]

Di Maria take it on!

 

[LanceVance]

Fucking take him on di maria Jesus Christ

 

[jesalr]

Yes jesalr! More people need to be converted to mogo/yuca-ism.

Fry them in slices. Chili and garlic.... I'll eat that all day.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

ADM's drunk

 

[Salazar]

Smalling, fucking stop it

 

[Tc91]

Southampton penalty incoming.

 

[Bold One]

Smalling gets away with it because of his baby-face

 

[Yurt]

Scored two goals in each of his last four games now. Will be on the move this summer.

And they're top of the league :lol where you at Jesus Ibra and Bielsallah

Balo was offered to pretty much every Italian club but no one will pay our asking price :/

Suso seems to have signed a precontract for the summer, he might as well go now and we can save some money in wages.

No one will buy him outright. You just don't what you're gonna get with him

 

[Labadal]

Southampton aren't having any luck with the ref, are they?

 

[pulsemyne]

Rumour going around of swansea going for Cisse from newcastle.

 

[TeddyBoy]

No one will buy him outright. You just don't what you're gonna get with him

I know

 

[GQman2121]

Saints look much better this half.

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

Massive downside of public transport is being stuck in a massive metal tube on wheels filled to the brim with disease ridden human beings.

I'm feeling awful and it will probably get worse. Fuck the flu.