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I think some people are underestimating how much energy it takes to defend for that amount of time. It's not a frenetic back-and-forth game, but it's physically and mentally draining when you're constantly following another player around or chasing the ball.

1st half highlights make it look like an even half. Each team had 2 chances from open play plus their FK. Everything else was meaningless.

10 is the magic number now.

They swarm to get the ball back, which is why one or two quick passes can have you countering in numbers. We haven't been able to do it since the goal though.

He's looked in need of a rest for a few games now. Since ACN really. If Guthrie was fit I'd be happy to see this team with Jonas out left and Cisse up front to give Ba a rest.

This, Cisse is much more active up front.

Cisse a new left back.

I'd be fine with them fucking around in possession if we could get another one.

I used to do this all the time. I've banned myself now though. Bitten too many times - Sunderland/Spurs/WBA last year all devastating. Wolves/Arsenal a month ago was the final straw.

Yup, which is why the quick passing opened them up. Need more of that and less dribbling.

Cisse must think the PL is easy as piss.

:lol: What a fucking pass from Cabaye. Cisse cool as fuck.

COME ON!

Love Demba rocking Magic hat: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Et0ymeop-zk/T3wjptwPlzI/AAAAAAAAAEs/tfREuh3Te08/s640/06.jpg

Completely out of order that like. Quite. Sorry Brummie.

brummie - Emile Heskey - "The Powerhouse" EthiGeordie - Jermaine Jones - This http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/blackburn_rovers/80108/jermaine-jones-is-quite-possibly-the-stupidest-footballer-ever-to-have-existed-w-video-evidence.html plus some fleeting moments of brilliance, but generally invisible.

I turned the Madrid game on 20 minutes ago and I've seen five goals. Not bad.

Holy shit. Ronaldo.

Not to pile on, but have to agree that Barca shirts were prevalent well before '09. However, they are now everywhere. I think I see more than any other club.

Knew there had to be something to complain about.

I don't understand how that team isn't one of the best. I guess they have issues like England but far more talent. Not going to be a pretty start to the Euros.

I'm actually kind of confident that Obertan will find his confidence here and become at least a solid squad player. Pardew and Carver are miracle workers.

I assume that poster has now been banned.

Dreadful is a bit much. Thought he tired in the 2nd half, but overall he was solid.

First 10-15 minutes he looked like he would be dangerous. Then the dive, another tumble or two, and he just faded into nothing.