Re: English Premier League '16-'17 Discussion - Part 6

by BarrileteCosmico Sun Nov 20, 2016 12:10 am

Mr Nick09 wrote:
RealGunner wrote:Pochettino is a top manager man. Definitely at Madrid in the next 2-3 years and then Argentina by 2026 WC

i see him coaching Atletico indeed

pls nick you are the original Poch fan in GL

by CBarca Sun Nov 20, 2016 2:48 am

Have to give it up to Art, I haven't been watching much of Payet but he was awful today.

I mean, he had some cute moments and some nice bits of skill, generally worked for the team so I can't say Art's assessment of him being a lazy, luxury player is right, but he wasn't much good at all. Can't really think of anything he created. Or finished. Or...did.

Antonio is the most impressive player on West Ham

by Art Morte Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:42 am

CBarca wrote:Have to give it up to Art, I haven't been watching much of Payet but he was awful today.

I mean, he had some cute moments and some nice bits of skill, generally worked for the team so I can't say Art's assessment of him being a lazy, luxury player is right, but he wasn't much good at all. Can't really think of anything he created. Or finished. Or...did.

Antonio is the most impressive player on West Ham

I didn't watch the game yesterday - the disappointment of not seeing Carroll back when I read somewhere he should be back after the int. break was too much - but Payet has, at times at least, looked to me like he's playing like he doesn't really want to be at West Ham. Like it doesn't excite him at all. Compared to how passionately he played for France in the Euros, the difference has been huge.

by The Demon of Carthage Sun Nov 20, 2016 11:06 am

Honest to god I'm not saying this to jinx Liverpool or anything, but if Klopp wins the PL with the Reds, he'll further solidify his status as one of the best managers in the world.

Same for Conte and Pochettino. Considering the difficulty they had to face to improve their teams (especially Klopp because he didn't spend that much), I think if they win the league, only Leicester's fairy-tale would outweigh their success.

Of course it's still way too early and we'll have to wait until Fabruary to know who's really challenging for the title. But what they have done so far is nothing short of impressive, and I really, really hope for the sake of football that these three will succeed with their teams.

by RealGunner Sun Nov 20, 2016 2:15 pm

"Riyad Mahrez has completed one pass to Jamie Vardy in the league since September 17"

EPL Experts?

by Helmer Sun Nov 20, 2016 2:46 pm

Resultwise, it was very interesting yesterday. Liverpool draw, City win, both equal on points. If Chelsea win or even draw, the table will look even more interesting. This is shaping up to be a thriller of a season :bow:

by RealGunner Sun Nov 20, 2016 3:19 pm

Pogba: I'm 40 yards out. I should look for a teammate in a better position.

Pogba to Pogba: Go for the screamer. Don't you wanna dab after? pic.twitter.com/OZrCCe9D51
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) November 20, 2016

lmao

by rincon Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:04 pm

predictions for middlesbrough-chelsea?

by RealGunner Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:09 pm

Middlesbrough 1-3 Chelsea

by Jay29 Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:44 pm

1-0 Chelsea. Costa.

Chelsea have had the better chances and deserve to be ahead. Boro have competed but look blunt going forward and haven't tested Chelsea's defence enough.

by rincon Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:56 pm

Chelsea dont look like conceding, seems like its gonna be win with a bigger margin.

by Helmer Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:25 pm

not a big margin but they will win it comfortably 2-0. Traore has amazing physicality and ball controll but he needs to make runs and find himself in a space where he can do something.

by rincon Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:26 pm

Chelsea missing too many chances now. Unlucky with the post and that fantastic save by Valdez. They might end up getting hurt by this.

by McAgger Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:31 pm

Can't see Middlesbrough scoring, they are awful.

by Katy Perry Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:09 am

Hazard with the reins off his neck and absteined from his defensive duties and with the license to fluctuate all over the attacking front because we finally have a propulsed left footed LB is such a joy to watch. On track to become POTY again.

Costa seems to really enjoy his football too now that our offensive maneuver has him a lot more involved and has repaid us with a much improved ethics and efficiency. More goals and less brawl with the CBs.

I really hope we don't rest on our laurels and acknowledge that we're not invincibles and are very susceptible to an adequate tactical approach against us.
Since switching to this system 6 games ago, no manager has come to the conclusion that Moses and Alonso are actually devastating and crucial to all of our goals. PL teams are not used to face 2 wingers + 2 wingbacks bombing forward at the same time. They often press Kante and Matic or our CBs who are innocuous and don't provide any threat leaving MA3 and VM15 with acres of space ahead of them. The most comfortable on the ball and incisive passer of the bunch is Luiz and he still dwells too much on the ball and makes the odd overeager and rash play.
I remember when a poster named huntsman would come to the Chelsea section a couple of years ago saying how being a competent passer is imperative for a CB and that you can't get away with it, and I'd always discredit him and brushed him off. Now I truly understand how wrong I was.

by Lord Spencer Mon Nov 21, 2016 3:48 pm

Katy Perry wrote:Hazard with the reins off his neck and absteined from his defensive duties and with the license to fluctuate all over the attacking front because we finally have a propulsed left footed LB is such a joy to watch. On track to become POTY again.

Costa seems to really enjoy his football too now that our offensive maneuver has him a lot more involved and has repaid us with a much improved ethics and efficiency. More goals and less brawl with the CBs.

I really hope we don't rest on our laurels and acknowledge that we're not invincibles and are very susceptible to an adequate tactical approach against us.
Since switching to this system 6 games ago, no manager has come to the conclusion that Moses and Alonso are actually devastating and crucial to all of our goals. PL teams are not used to face 2 wingers + 2 wingbacks bombing forward at the same time. They often press Kante and Matic or our CBs who are innocuous and don't provide any threat leaving MA3 and VM15 with acres of space ahead of them. The most comfortable on the ball and incisive passer of the bunch is Luiz and he still dwells too much on the ball and makes the odd overeager and rash play.
I remember when a poster named huntsman would come to the Chelsea section a couple of years ago saying how being a competent passer is imperative for a CB and that you can't get away with it, and I'd always discredit him and brushed him off. Now I truly understand how wrong I was.

The same poster also gushed about how much Mou is a much better manager than everyone else, and how Chelsea or any other team that sack him will end up the losing side.

by RealGunner Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:35 pm

Monday night football ladies and gentlemen

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by Helmer Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:36 pm

two best underrated coaches on Monday night :bow:

by McAgger Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:39 pm

The ball is going to stay in the center circle for 90mins while both teams are parked in front of their defensive third. Both coaches will come out in their post match interviews and sing praises of their hard fought 0-0 point.

by Jay29 Mon Nov 21, 2016 8:16 pm

West Brom 2-0 up inside 15 minutes.

An epic Burnley comeback will probably make this the game of the weekend Laughing

by RealGunner Mon Nov 21, 2016 8:35 pm

When you ask your siblings to ask your parents for something and they say you sent them..pic.twitter.com/1VSLpbN55g
— Jose Mourinho (@MourinhoReact) November 20, 2016

by RealGunner Mon Nov 21, 2016 8:43 pm

3-0 now lmao

by EL Patron Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:12 pm

Burnley continuing their holiday in the premierleague, i feel sorry for Sean Dyke. The guy does what he can with these guys Laughing

by EL Patron Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:22 pm

Who says Tony pulis doesn't play attacking football hmm

by Helmer Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:25 pm

West Brom just three points behind ManUtd and Everton for that Europe League spot. Some competition :bow:

by Nishankly Tue Nov 22, 2016 10:36 am

Oriol Romeu: “We tried not to change our tactics but LFC are better players on the ball & you just have to accept that & take the result."

ffs Soton you are one of the better teams.

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