I'm not saying there aren't exceptions, but his record at Madrid and the game against Dortmund both support said concern.
I suspect he'll improve that at Arsenal anyway. I don't doubt the previous Madrid regime was a factor in why that was the case.
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Football Thread U 2013/14 |OT8| 3rd in a 2 team league
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I'm not saying there aren't exceptions, but his record at Madrid and the game against Dortmund both support said concern.
I suspect he'll improve that at Arsenal anyway. I don't doubt the previous Madrid regime was a factor in why that was the case.
When people don't dive as much and you know...play more football you EPL cunts complain where all the fun is and call the match/league/whatever a joke. When it does happen you guys call the match/league/whatever a joke as well. Fucking insecure cunts who can never be satisfied :lol
Most of the game from the best league is tomorrow! But today I expect Verona to win!
He was sick before the Dortmund match.
Think it's daft to be drawing conclusions based on that game. Don't worry Feorax, he'll turn up all right.
Table:
1st. Arsenal
2nd. Liverpool
3rd. Southampton.
4th. Everton
5th. Chelsea
Last time Southampton were 3rd in the table was 1989. The table at this point of the season in that year had the same 5 teams in the top 5.
Manchester United were 8 points off the top and went on to finish 13th.
Liverpool won the league.
We are dead.
1st. Arsenal
2nd. Liverpool
3rd. Southampton.
4th. Everton
5th. Chelsea
Last time Southampton were 3rd in the table was 1989. The table at this point of the season in that year had the same 5 teams in the top 5.
Manchester United were 8 points off the top and went on to finish 13th.
Liverpool won the league.
We are dead.
Barca had much better play in the game, their play was smoother and they knew what they were doing. Except that one chance (or was it two chances?) we had in the first half we didn't do much. But we started to get more into the game in the second, still nowhere to be called good let alone great but based on those chances (and that pen) I say we deserved a draw at least. Why do I have to suffer from Ancelotti horrible XI choice? I suffer from it every football week when I see Donadoni's XI. It's unfair.
Oh crap!
FootballFan
Member
Wrong Suen. Neymar has been our best player with or without the goals and assists. Bale hasn't even had a good appearance yet lol.
No I am not saying he is a flop, but your logic makes as much sense as his.
Neymar played 25minutes in each of his first 3 games IIRC, played 60 in 3 or so others too. He wasn't 100% fit like you say. If you remember, he was subbed on and won Barca the super cup with his goal.
I am more than happy with 3 goals and 5 assists + 1 goal in the super cup. His performances have been great and have helped the team win, which is what matters.
They took their foot off the pedal after scoring two goals though.
I'm quite sure Dani Alves and Neymar were having a nutmeg competition between them in the 2nd half.
FootballFan
Member
Missed all the games today.
Was Sturridge's goal any good?
Sanchez goal looks amazing, any others I need to check out?
Sanchez' amazing goal was a worse version of Sturridge's goal. Definitely check out Liverpool's goals.
FootballFan
Member
I'd love a gif of Alves making a fool of Ronaldo. Bet if Marcelo did it to Messi there'd be one
Given our players won't have a midweek game this week I feel rather confident. Ozil turned up in many big games with Madrid too. Although I don't consider Liverpool to be that big a game. The United and Dortmund games are bigger.
I'd love a gif of Alves making a fool of Ronaldo. Bet if Marcelo did it to Messi there'd be one
Yeah must be surreal for Saints fans, they are a really good club. The pressing game they play is amazing.
Joel Was Right
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How do Utd fans feel about today's game?
Vivalaraza
Member
Yep even those free kicks in really awkward places he manages to deliver brilliantly.
We won so I feel good.
Didn't play well though.
I never wrote that Neymar was bad anywhere in my post. He's been great for Barca and is definitely showing through his play that he is a great player but he's also had more apps, more time to play and he even participated in your friendlies late summer didn't he? Bale's had less in all of it, and he came in after the league had already started; in fact after we already had played two games before he made his debut in an away game against Villareal.
His first game: 28 minutes
Second: 45 minutes
Third: 14 minutes
Fourth: 45 minutes
Come on...don't even try to compare it to Neymar :lol.
Only an idiot would seriously call him a flop. I find this rather funny, people here in footy gaf call Bale a flop and iirc Marca's readership (which btw I'm sure many Madrid fans follow) said the same about Modric last season (they voted him as the worst signing of the season) yet Modric settled down nicely in the second half of the season and is now a very important player who almost regularly is in the XI. Funny how Madrid haters here have a striking resemblance to Marca followers....I suppose everyone here really is a Madrid fan in their heart and soul ;')
Wouldn't mind that to be the table at the end of the season.
Relieved.
Played like shit in the league once again, never giving up and Moyes going all positive are good things to take from it. Either way still somewhat big issues in midfield and defence. Smalling was a leaking faucet for Stoke.
With all that oil money you should be winning the treble every year.For 100 million euro fee, you dont need a proper pre-season to be class.
Marc
Member
Oh shit... found it, insane!
Doing it going away from goal like that is a very difficult skill, love this guy. Been watching him since I think it was the Milk Cup and Victory Shield, so happy he is getting a run of games now so he can show his class. Can only get better as well, his touches as a youth were bergkamp'esque.
KidA Seven
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You can buy Ozil from Arsenal for 100m.
Well it's not that surprising when you consider their net spend since they got promoted, but their buys have really been sharp. Lovern for £8m is a bargain as is Boruc on a free transfer.
I'm confident that about three or four of those out of the Southampton first XI would get into our side.
Joel Was Right
Member
Suarez has that Arsenal DNA.
We don't have that special relationship with Arsenal. If Bale doesn't establish himself as an essential player in Madrid after a season or two I can see him being the next Kaka........and I can see him returning to Spurs for free just like Kaka went back to Milan. Perez :lol :lol
Why haven't Madrid won la decima yet? You guys probably spent over a billion euros just to be 2nd places in a 2 team league. oh wait... you're 3rd now.
I enjoyed the Classico, some great moments. All 4 "stars" were shit overall, save for those few seconds of Ronaldo's run and assist and Neymar's deflected goal. Alexis' goal was a total beauty.
Despite me not caring for Madrid nearly as much, my support is still tilted towards them because of Ronaldo, but I and the rest of the room full of drunken madridistas all wanted Alves to score there, it was a beautiful play. At the time I didn't realize it was fucking Ronaldo tracking back to be the last man and not a proper defender (smh madrid), but still.I'd love a gif of Alves making a fool of Ronaldo. Bet if Marcelo did it to Messi there'd be one
Joel Was Right
Member
You guys are funny talking shit about Bale. He isn't even fit - he's barely played since last season and you're expecting 100m performances
FootballFan
Member
Didn't notice that haha.
When did PSG win Champions League last time? Oh wait...
Joel Was Right
Member
This reminds me. For all the rivalry in football, this community is pretty friendly with each other
pulga
Banned
Dear Carlo,
What the fuck were you thinking you chain smoking stronzo
Could you not be bothered to do a little bit of homework? Mourinho tried this bullshit in the first couple of Clasicos, when he slapped Pepe in the middle. Didn't work then, didn't work with Ramos today. Did you not study our recent past matches? If you did, I'm sure you would've known fast, fluid counter attacks is our schtick (ex: Jese's goal! SURPRISE MOTHERFUCKER)
Please, everyone who took a look at our formation before the game started immediately knew it was a bad idea. Did Isco cum in your fucking face and blind you? Is that why he's not getting game time? We badly needed a creative spark today.
By the way, it's time to take Khedira to the back shed and shoot him in the back of the head. He's utterly useless. His defensive contribution is nothing to write home about, so why oh why are we sticking with him? He's a fucking turd. Every time he touches the ball near the opp. goal I want to claw my eyes out. He's got 0 technique, 0 shooting ability, passing sucks, HE DOES NOTHING.
In short, this is what you should've played today. Hell, I'll even let you keep Khedira and your shoddy 4-3-3
Lopez; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Modric, Khedira, Isco; CR7, Morata, Bale/Di Maria
Bring Jese/Di Maria on in the second half, slap Illarra on somewhere down the line, and if you needed some muscle to defend a result, bring Pepe in.
Might not have netted us a win, but surely it's better than the cat puke you set us up with in the first half.
In short, shove some penne up your ass and go fuck yourself back to Milan.
Yours,
pulga
Im just kidding bro, we were definitely unlucky not to come out with a point though.
Think it's time to sell Messi, Neymar is outshining him :loooool
Yurt pls. Stop being a blind fanbaby. Madrid dominated much of the second half, Valdes saved Barca's skin so many times tonight.
What the fuck were you thinking you chain smoking stronzo
Could you not be bothered to do a little bit of homework? Mourinho tried this bullshit in the first couple of Clasicos, when he slapped Pepe in the middle. Didn't work then, didn't work with Ramos today. Did you not study our recent past matches? If you did, I'm sure you would've known fast, fluid counter attacks is our schtick (ex: Jese's goal! SURPRISE MOTHERFUCKER)
Please, everyone who took a look at our formation before the game started immediately knew it was a bad idea. Did Isco cum in your fucking face and blind you? Is that why he's not getting game time? We badly needed a creative spark today.
By the way, it's time to take Khedira to the back shed and shoot him in the back of the head. He's utterly useless. His defensive contribution is nothing to write home about, so why oh why are we sticking with him? He's a fucking turd. Every time he touches the ball near the opp. goal I want to claw my eyes out. He's got 0 technique, 0 shooting ability, passing sucks, HE DOES NOTHING.
In short, this is what you should've played today. Hell, I'll even let you keep Khedira and your shoddy 4-3-3
Lopez; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Modric, Khedira, Isco; CR7, Morata, Bale/Di Maria
Bring Jese/Di Maria on in the second half, slap Illarra on somewhere down the line, and if you needed some muscle to defend a result, bring Pepe in.
Might not have netted us a win, but surely it's better than the cat puke you set us up with in the first half.
In short, shove some penne up your ass and go fuck yourself back to Milan.
Yours,
pulga
plug pls.
Had we lost, you can bet your ass we'd be posting how we should have had a penalty for Pepe fouling Cesc in the box, complaining about Sanchez not starting, Tito's(edit lol Tito's
You lost bro, just take it. Ref talk is boring, unless you want to discuss the one in the Madrid - Juve matches.
Im just kidding bro, we were definitely unlucky not to come out with a point though.
Think it's time to sell Messi, Neymar is outshining him :loooool
Yurt pls. Stop being a blind fanbaby. Madrid dominated much of the second half, Valdes saved Barca's skin so many times tonight.
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