I'd keep him no matter what. What happens if Bayern come in for Mane next season or whatever, do we just sell again? If we want to win trophies we really need to start holding onto our best players otherwise this pattern will just keep repeating itself where we lose our best players just when it looks like we might start challenging for stuff again.
Shameful behavior by Dembélé. Very glad BVB isn't fucking around.
It's absolutely terrible and another step towards taking football away from the fans and making it more marketable. It really is a shame. Hence why I am a major advocate for fan ownership. Those are the only people you can trust not to sell out their club like Juventus did.
Guarantee that Chicharito will score against United against, but I still think United will win. I really want Lukaku to score today, so he can get a good start to the season. If he doesn't, expect to see a ton of people declaring a flop (as usual). Would also love to see Martial start, but Mourinho doesn't fancy him... like at all.
Some people have already been saying Lukaku is a flop because he missed a chance against Madrid lol. There will be haters even if he nets 25 goals in 25 different games.
Eh, wasn't a particular fan of their old emblem tbh. Though I'll say that losing the bull, who is also part of coat of arms/flag of the city of Turin is a bit shortsighted.
Ideally this current emblem/symbol could/should have been used for a more casual line of clothing (like regular shirts, hats and all that stuff). I like it a lot. Hell, it even suits the main kit quite well IMO.
Also was the change made purely for commercial reasons? I know they changed it quite a bit during the last century too.
There's nothing wrong with changing the logo, as long as it's in good taste and retains the core elements, in this case the link with the city of Turin and the club colours. I think it's quite clear the last change is the most extreme one.
Missing a gift of a goal is something we suffered with last season too. If we've paid big for a new striker up front and it still happening then there is a issue that needs fixing.
Ibra, Rashford and Pogba were all guilty of this last season, you'd hope our new firepower would buck the trend.
For shits and giggles, the conversion rates for some of players last season. This is their league and European stats only, no domestic cups.
Shots/goals
Bas Dost 98/35 = 35.7%
Schick 43/11 = 25.5%
Kane 130/31 = 23.8%
Lukaku 110/25 = 22.7%
Suarez 141/32 = 22.6%
Messi 217/48 = 22.1%
Lewa 179/38 = 21.2%
Sanchez 144/27 = 18.7%
Costa 111/20 = 18%
Higuain 176/29 = 16.4%
Aguero 160/25 = 15.6%
CR7 231/35 = 15.1%
Benzema 106/16 = 15%
Zlatan 152/22 = 14.4%
Neymar 125/17 = 13.6%
Rppney 59/7 = 11.8%
Welbeck 19/2 = 10.5%
Bale 86/9 = 10.4%
The 7th change is way more extreme.
LOLCR7 231/35 = 15.1%
Benzema 106/16 = 15%
There's nothing wrong with changing the logo, as long as it's in good taste and retains the core elements, in this case the link with the city of Turin and the club colours. I think it's quite clear the last change is the most extreme one.
Oh, wrong thread...
LOL
I seriously pity Benzema sometimes. Didn't think very highly of him at the start but he grew on me while being at Madrid. I still think he is one of the best strikers today but holy shit, he didn't even have half the shot attempts Ronaldo had...
Such a huge egomaniac.
Suarez 141/32 = 22.6%
Messi 217/48 = 22.1%
No player buries every single chance. Here is the list I did a few weeks ago from last season. League and Europe only.
CR7 is a CF now, after all.Oh, wrong thread...
LOL
I seriously pity Benzema sometimes. Didn't think very highly of him at the start but he grew on me while being at Madrid. I still think he is one of the best strikers today but holy shit, he didn't even have half the shot attempts Ronaldo had...
Such a huge egomaniac.
Why would be a huge egomaniac for taking shots especially if he has a success rate comparable to Benzema at double the attempts?Oh, wrong thread...
LOL
I seriously pity Benzema sometimes. Didn't think very highly of him at the start but he grew on me while being at Madrid. I still think he is one of the best strikers today but holy shit, he didn't even have half the shot attempts Ronaldo had...
Such a huge egomaniac.
Well, a little less...at least?I guess Messi is a huge egomaniac too, since you know...
You're right but he still takes too many shots. If he would be a better team player he would've less useless shot attempts, better conversion rate and he'd be even more useful for his team through creating chances for his teammates.Why would be a huge egomaniac for taking shots especially if he has a success rate comparable to Benzema at double the attempts?
Obviously big part of Ronaldo's (and Real Madrid's) success is his ability to take shots and create chances out of nowhere, which in turn generates a lot of goals even without a top conversion rate. It's no coincidence that only him and Messi are over 200.
Disagree. I don't like it but at least there is still some link with the city visible. The current logo might as well be for a new trendy clothing store. Which is what they're going for, I guess.
It's absolutely terrible and another step towards taking football away from the fans and making it more marketable. It really is a shame. Hence why I am a major advocate for fan ownership. Those are the only people you can trust not to sell out their club like Juventus did.
Well, a little less...at least?
You're right but he still takes too many shots. If he would be a better team player he would've less useless shot attempts, better conversion rate and he'd be even more useful for his team through creating chances for his teammates.
He chooses not to be a teamplayer and he certainly doesn't have to be one (his career is definitely good enough) but that doesn't change my view of him as an egomaniac.
Guys any news about Coutinho ?
He's bringing firmino with him to Lazio in a surprise move to reunite the Brazilian trio with Lucas at the helm.Guys any news about Coutinho ?
Is it wrong to already want Steve Bruce gone... clearly his dinosaur tactics are not working and he's not the man to lead us anywhere near promotion
Kyle Walker-Peters? Is Tottenham taking the piss?
He's bringing firmino with him to Lazio in a surprise move to reunite the Brazilian trio with Lucas at the helm.
When does the Spurs v Newcastle game start?
half 1
(About 20 odd minutes, according to this timer on my feed)
Nice nice. Enough time to rush out and get some junk food for lunch then.
Barça v Real Madrid
Is it wrong to already want Steve Bruce gone... clearly his dinosaur tactics are not working and he's not the man to lead us anywhere near promotion
Newcastle v Spurs
Manchester United v West Ham
Barça v Real Madrid
PSG v Guingamp
What a day
That's also my list plus a bit of Juventus-Lazio. I guess I will watch first 15 minutes of than then switch to PSG - Guingamp then another 15 minutes of Juventus-Lazio then Barca-Real. Quite a party.