Premier League

[Upside Down]

I see Liverpool get the crucial decision go in their favour. Nothing dodgy about that at all.

[rock steady]

I see Morton played for Liverpool tonight. Surprised he isn't out on loan again, as I don't see him ever making it there.

[chaddyrovers]

I dont get that appointment if it made

 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I read earlier in an article about set piece coaches  that - “ In the Carabao Cup on Wednesday Crystal Palace left three men on the half way line to stop Arsenal having all their players in the box “ ( for an Arsenal corner ).

That’s how it was when I first started playing.

Edited December 20, 2024 by Tyrone Shoelaces

[Upside Down]

6 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I read earlier in an article about set piece coaches  that - “ In the Carabao Cup on Wednesday Crystal Palace left three men on the half way line to stop Arsenal having all their players in the box “ ( for an Arsenal corner ).

That’s how it was when I first started playing.

It's so basic.

Forces them to pull players back to defend and when you win back the ball all you need to do is boot it up the pitch and the counter attack is on.

 

[simongarnerisgod]

9 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

I dont get that appointment if it made

 

managed 3 of the better sides in serie a (torina,genoa,verona) and been sacked from them all,then lasted 12 games at one of the bigger clubs in roma where he was sacked as well!!!!!!!!!!!,hardly a confident appointment😀

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

34 minutes ago, Upside Down said:

It's so basic.

Forces them to pull players back to defend and when you win back the ball all you need to do is boot it up the pitch and the counter attack is on.

 

Too easy !

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

2 hours ago, Upside Down said:

It's so basic.

Forces them to pull players back to defend and when you win back the ball all you need to do is boot it up the pitch and the counter attack is on.

 

Get rid of 6 players from the scrum around the goalkeeper and he might have a chance of actually catching the ball.

[rigger]

4 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Get rid of 6 players from the scrum around the goalkeeper and he might have a chance of actually catching the ball.

I would say more like seven, not many teams would leave three on three at the back.

[RevidgeBlue]

Anyone watching Villa v City?

Grealish is absolute pony he just always passes the ball back to his nearest colleague or if he does try a cross just gives it away.

Never actually produces an incisive pass or a moment of magic.

[roverandout]

8 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Anyone watching Villa v City?

Grealish is absolute pony he just always passes the ball back to his nearest colleague or if he does try a cross just gives it away.

Never actually produces an incisive pass or a moment of magic.

He's been ruined at city. At villa he used to go past players now he's just a system player.  A bit like what mourinho did to duff 

[Norbert Rassragr]

Pep usually kills players that have that bit of individuality and X factor, as they're subsumed into the system. The exception was probably Messi, but not many players are that good.

Anyway, hope Plastic City stay humble.

[roversfan99]

Duff's main issue was injuries, he was a really important part in the first couple of title wins.

[roversfan99]

Just now, Norbert Rassragr said:

Pep usually kills players that have that bit of individuality and X factor, as they're subsumed into the system. The exception was probably Messi, but not many players are that good.

Anyway, hope Plastic City stay humble.

He has had players like De Bruyne, the 2 Silva's and last season Foden who were individually brilliant and at times off the cuff even within that system.

Grealish has to an extent been neutralised but I dont think he was ever and never will be ever close to that sort of level.

[roverandout]

Morgan rogers is so good to watch. His strength technical ability is superb 

[simongarnerisgod]

pep looks completely lost and bewildered🙂

[Forever Blue]

13 minutes ago, roverandout said:

Morgan rogers is so good to watch. His strength technical ability is superb 

Released by City

[sharpysharps86]

20 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

He has had players like De Bruyne, the 2 Silva's and last season Foden who were individually brilliant and at times off the cuff even within that system.

Grealish has to an extent been neutralised but I dont think he was ever and never will be ever close to that sort of level.

I think Grealish is one of those players who would thrive at a club where he is the main man, as he was at Villa...a little bit like how Bellamy seemed at his best during his one season at Rovers. I don't watch City but doesn't he also get played out of position a lot as well?

[Forever Blue]

3 minutes ago, sharpysharps86 said:

I think Grealish is one of those players who would thrive at a club where he is the main man, as he was at Villa...a little bit like how Bellamy seemed at his best during his one season at Rovers. I don't watch City but doesn't he also get played out of position a lot as well?

He’s stuck on the left. At Villa he was allowed to roam where ever he could cause most damage. He said so himself in a recent interview. 

Edited December 21, 2024 by Forever Blue

[Mattyblue]

Yep read a piece the other week where it was outlined that Pep flatly does not want his wide men dribbling and taking players on.

[chaddyrovers]

37 minutes ago, Forever Blue said:

Released by City

Sold by City wasn't he? To Boro?

[Forever Blue]

1 minute ago, chaddyrovers said:

Sold by City wasn't he? To Boro?

So they let him go?

[simongarnerisgod]

ruud van horseface might have made a mistake in his choice of club😗

[lraC]

44 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

ruud van horseface might have made a mistake in his choice of club😗

It could have been a good time to get out of his temporary post though.

MU 0 the mighty Bournemouth 3

[jim mk2]

1 hour ago, simongarnerisgod said:

ruud van horseface might have made a mistake in his choice of club😗

Or maybe the club is ok but he’s not very good? Not surprised by today’s result - Leicester far more likely than Wolves to go down