Greg Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I was at the game yesterday. Beckford had 2 chances and put them both away, the second one was excellent. Great finish. It's only Preston but he looked the part. We played some brilliant stuff in the second half as well, they barely touched the ball for 45mins. Caught some highlights in SSN, it looked like you could have won 10-nil, that finish by Beckford for his second was very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 It's one of Moyes' greatest victories in his tenure so far - the way we are increasingly playing better and better football. It's that increased technical fluidity combined with our age-old hard work ethic that gives me great confidence for this season ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 It's one of Moyes' greatest victories in his tenure so far - the way we are increasingly playing better and better football. It's that increased technical fluidity combined with our age-old hard work ethic that gives me great confidence for this season ahead. I take it you're not as confident as the mong on SSN that said you were going to win the league? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 It's one of Moyes' greatest victories in his tenure so far - the way we are increasingly playing better and better football. It's that increased technical fluidity combined with our age-old hard work ethic that gives me great confidence for this season ahead. I take it you're not as confident as the mong on SSN that said you were going to win the league? Top 4 is possible, albeit improbable. I'm resigned to the fact Man City will get one of those top 4 spots but it's perfectly realistic to be looking at finishing above Villa, Spurs and Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Top 4 is do-able if we don't have an injury crisis of last seasons proportions. Especially with no extra Euro games this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I look at the league and to me, I only see Man Utd and Chelsea as teams we have to accept we're not going to finish above. Man City and Arsenal will both look at us and think "we'll easily finish above that lot", but as 1878 says, if we can avoid another plague we have every reason to be optimistic. 2 defeats in 24 is excellent form, after all. We just need to hit the ground running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Manchester City Chelsea Manchester United Arsenal Liverpool Those will be top 5 this year, supporters of other teams should do a reality check, even the Spurs ones. Error: incorrect standings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I dont understand all of this confidence on the back of a convincing win at Preston pre-season honestly. Everton will be nowhere near the top 4,7th is the best I can see them finishing,maybe even 8th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 As I say, if we avoid such a ridiculous amount of injuries again I expect us to do very well. 7th or 8th would be a failure in my eyes. Chelsea 1st, Man Utd 2nd and after that, no idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I dont understand all of this confidence on the back of a convincing win at Preston pre-season honestly. Everton will be nowhere near the top 4,7th is the best I can see them finishing,maybe even 8th. It's not just based on the Preston game though. That would be daft. Second half of the season when we got our players back together our form wasn't far off title winning stuff. Obviously we won't be able to do that over a whole season and go for the title(!) but there's absolutely no reason we shouldn't aim for top 4. It will be hard and we'll need a slice of luck but it's not far fetched to think we can do it. The first XI is quality and we've got much better options available on the bench than we had say, 2 years ago. This squad is definitely better than the ones that finished 4th, 5th (x2) and 6th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Agree with billytray. Wouldn't mind seeing a team like Everton break into the top 4 again but it ain't going to happen. IMO top 3 will be Chelsea, Manure, Man City in some order and I just can't see Everton beating Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs, Villa, us ( ) to 4th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Chelsea & Man Utd Manchester City Arsenal & Spurs Liverpool Aston Villa & Everton The rest Blackpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Everton may have a better squad than when they finished 4th or 5th but there are at least 6 clubs with better ones. Chelsea Man United Man city Liverpool Spurs Villa/Everton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 And Arsenal obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 FT DC United [4 - 0] Portsmouth 21' [1 - 0] D. Allsopp 31' [2 - 0] D. Allsopp RED CARD 54' S. Quaranta RED CARD 54' T. Smith 56' [3 - 0] P. Hernandez 65' [4 - 0] D. Allsopp RED CARD 89' J. James SO MUCH FOR A FRIENDLY GAME... What the hell are Portsmouth even doing touring North America? Where did they even get the money for this? And I didn't even know they were coming, that's terrible publicity. They continue to amaze me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 NY Red Bull v Man City in a few hours on ESPN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Tottenham and Sporting are playing right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Tottenham and Sporting are playing right now. You know, I saw it on the TV guide, but I thought it was another replay of the game from the other day. Jenas is one of those players that should inspire anyone into thinking they can become a Premiership Footballer. He's just 'been there' for 10 seasons and gets away with a reputation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Hizzle Drizzle? Holy crap, what a scramble! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Spurs 1-0 Sporting - Keane Spurs 1-1 Sporting - Matias Back to back goals! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander68 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 A dude in an Arsenal shirt celebrated Spurs' goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 So is Robbie Keane being 1st choice striker a 'shop window' gig, or is Redknapper keeping him (again)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Hizzle Drizzle? Holy crap, what a scramble! That was one of the more ridiculous moments I've ever seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 If I could get over the fact its Americans commentating, and they have some 'unique' sayings (draws the foul), I'd argue this commentary team sounds/acts far more professional then any English Commentary pair over the last few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Bale should of scored at the end there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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