Re: 2021/2022 Premier League Discussion

by Helmer Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:26 pm

Everton with 14% possession Laughing

Lampard, the Chelsea legend has brought the club to his level nicely :bow:

by Lucifer Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:23 pm

Hardest 2 points this season for Liverpool imo.

by Nishankly Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:04 pm

I think the Wolves game was even tougher and it was Divock again who rescued us back then also Laughing

by Helmer Sun Apr 24, 2022 11:26 pm

Dortmund should try to sign Divock at every cost if they lose Haaland. But mostly some big other club in Serie A will try to get him.

by Lucifer Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:26 pm

Helmer wrote:Dortmund should try to sign Divock at every cost if they lose Haaland. But mostly some big other club in Serie A will try to get him.

2021/2022 Premier League Discussion - Page 31 Exaggeration-you-know-what

by Helmer Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:15 pm

If Klopp says, Origi is a World class striker. He will be a brilliant addition to many top clubs.

by BarcaLearning Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:42 pm

Man U n Chelsea drew... so which placed teams go to Europa n Conference League again? Think I asked somewhere, still cant figure it out sorry Razz

Really would like to see CR in Conference, make it happen Very Happy

by Nishankly Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:51 pm

Bowen is special. Will be in a CL team very soon

by FennecFox7 Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:41 am

Gotta admire Ronaldo’s willpower, he’s sooo past his best but is willing his body past its limits. That’s admirable to anyone who’s a true football fan

by RealGunner Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:29 am

FennecFox7 wrote:Gotta admire Ronaldo’s willpower, he’s sooo past his best but is willing his body past its limits. That’s admirable to anyone who’s a true football fan

What he is doing at 37 is incredible. Others retire in farmers league and earn big paychecks to show up. But some give their all despite their body being finished and it's just sheer willpower carrying them

by FennecFox7 Fri Apr 29, 2022 4:02 am

When he retires he’s going to be in a ton of pain. The physical toll he’s put on his body is crazy. He already used to play with pain in 2013-14. Imagine now

by Firenze Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:11 pm

just behind Salah and lvl with Son in the goalscorer rankings, while playing in an abysmal team and feeding on scraps

at 37, in the best league the world has ever seen

will never see a freak like him again

by Harmonica Fri Apr 29, 2022 3:35 pm

Leading Manure out of Europe. Laughing

by Thimmy Fri Apr 29, 2022 4:22 pm

Rangnick agrees to become the NT manager of Austria for 2 seasons. What happened to the sporting director arrangement he had with Man United? I can't tell if they're struggling to find one, or if they're banking on always having an excuse to not sign one, so that the idiots that run the club can keep signing marketable names that don't actually fit into the team.

by Firenze Fri Apr 29, 2022 5:40 pm

yeah I have no idea what role he was supposed to have after this season, I recall hearing he was a sporting director and also just a lucrative consultancy role, no idea

dunno if he's a bum but the players didnt take to his ideas it seems, whatever, another banter chapter

by Thimmy Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:16 pm

He might be a bum, for all I know, but I don't believe Ten Haag, Klopp or anyone else is going to have a long-term solution for this team with the right tactics or "man management". Arteta is gradually proving the point that I've been obnoxiously arguing for for some time now. If you can acquire players that are able to play in a specific playing style, you have your work cut out for you. You'll still be limited by the quality of your players as well as tactical decisions that vary depending on each match, but then you at least have a solid foundation for consistency.

I genuinely believe that Man United have more than their fair share of players that only shine when the tactical system or environment caters to their individual needs. It's a mystery to me that their team building hasn't gotten more attention over the past decade, but I suppose the media narrative of managers always being the be all, end all of a team, resonates with the majority of fans.

by Hapless_Hans Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:29 pm

Thimmy wrote:Rangnick agrees to become the NT manager of Austria for 2 seasons. What happened to the sporting director arrangement he had with Man United? I can't tell if they're struggling to find one, or if they're banking on always having an excuse to not sign one, so that the idiots that run the club can keep signing marketable names that don't actually fit into the team.

He never had a "sporting director" agreement. They agreed to pay him a "consultancy" for 2 years as he left his DoF contract in Moscow for a 6 months gig.
He'll probably give a few videocalls on how the club needs to have "good recruitment", how "physicality" is important in the PL, how if you buy old players, their resale value isn't as high, and how they should look to buy Nkunku, Laimer, Haidara, or I don't know, Mukiele from RB Leipzig. And more rare insight along those lines.

by Thimmy Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:20 pm

Hapless_Hans wrote:
Thimmy wrote:Rangnick agrees to become the NT manager of Austria for 2 seasons. What happened to the sporting director arrangement he had with Man United? I can't tell if they're struggling to find one, or if they're banking on always having an excuse to not sign one, so that the idiots that run the club can keep signing marketable names that don't actually fit into the team.
He never had a "sporting director" agreement. They agreed to pay him a "consultancy" for 2 years as he left his DoF contract in Moscow for a 6 months gig.
He'll probably give a few videocalls on how the club needs to have "good recruitment", how "physicality" is important in the PL, how if you buy old players, their resale value isn't as high, and how they should look to buy Nkunku, Laimer, Haidara, or I don't know, Mukiele from RB Leipzig. And more rare insight along those lines.

Thanks for clarifying. I think I read both DoF and something about an "advisor role" somewhere. Might've just been headlines. I never cared enough to read through entire articles related to Rangnick or his future role at the club when they seemed to be everywhere, but it really surprised me that they seemed to be looking for someone to fill that vacancy after leaving it open for a decade. Seems like it was too good to be true.

by Helmer Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:07 pm

Congratulations to City on winning the title. This would have been the last game where there was a slim but very slim chance of City drawing the game. Now don't see anything else happening!

by Casciavit Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:26 pm

Never seen a player with less conviction when shooting than Sterling. Needs to be shipped off this summer.

by Casciavit Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:27 pm

Liverpool is going to win all their remaining games. City almost always drops points against Wolves. West Ham and Newcastle won’t be walks in the park. I think it is more likely they drop points than Liverpool do.

by Helmer Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:55 pm

I guess it would be very close till the end. I have a feeling if there is any points dropping at all, it will be by both the teams.

Liverpool's game against Spurs is going to be crazy. Conte will do everything to finish in top 4.