Village Idiot Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Still think Atletico are desperate for a creative midfield option. They could do worse than getting Diego back, or even Mata if his situation continues. Considering how they play wouldn't it be a bit counter productive? Mata wouldn't be able to put in the work Simeone wants from his players either. I think eventually Oliver Torres will force his way in anyway. All flash little substance yet, he's still young. Koke's actually allright, very underrated player. But they lack backups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 So already we've seen: Villa beat Arsenal at the Emirates. Cardiff beat Man City (okay, at home). Southampton beat Liverpool at Anfield. West Brom beat Man Utd at Old Trafford. Wonder how we'll get on against the teams we can't compete with this season. Be nice to improve on the 2 home wins we recorded last season. Villa also beat Man City today too. Villa are shocking at home, I've heard. Beyond shocking. 9 losses in the last 13 before today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Still think Atletico are desperate for a creative midfield option. They could do worse than getting Diego back, or even Mata if his situation continues. Considering how they play wouldn't it be a bit counter productive? Mata wouldn't be able to put in the work Simeone wants from his players either. I think eventually Oliver Torres will force his way in anyway. All flash little substance yet, he's still young. Koke's actually allright, very underrated player. But they lack backups. Do agree ( why i said eventually ) and i really like Koke, thought that curler that hit the bar was going in. Also agree on depth, they do it lack it but they do lack the finance to really do a lot about it due to all that mismanagement over the years. They will probably falter at some point, one thing i will say though i wouldn't want to play them in the CL they are a very dangerous cup team as last couple of years has shown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I have to say, when you consider that so far this season, we've played Arsenal, Chelsea and Norwich away, and Liverpool, Newcastle and Man City at home, nine points is a pretty decent return. Especially when you factor in that we could quite easily have won at Chelsea. Those are some difficult fixtures there. If only we could conjure up some consistent form at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I have to say, when you consider that so far this season, we've played Arsenal, Chelsea and Norwich away, and Liverpool, Newcastle and Man City at home, nine points is a pretty decent return. Especially when you factor in that we could quite easily have won at Chelsea. Those are some difficult fixtures there. If only we could conjure up some consistent form at home. Is it not going to be that thing, a bit like Saints, you'll better against the teams that come out and have go along with the dross than those who play for 0-0 / 0-1 (us aside) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I really want them to do it but i still can't see Arsenal winning the league. Reminds me of the season they last went close in 07-08, started well but lack of depth told in the end.... lack of decent cover at the back and at upfront will hurt them in the end i feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I have to say, when you consider that so far this season, we've played Arsenal, Chelsea and Norwich away, and Liverpool, Newcastle and Man City at home, nine points is a pretty decent return. Especially when you factor in that we could quite easily have won at Chelsea. Those are some difficult fixtures there. If only we could conjure up some consistent form at home. Is it not going to be that thing, a bit like Saints, you'll better against the teams that come out and have go along with the dross than those who play for 0-0 / 0-1 (us aside) That's exactly it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I have to say, when you consider that so far this season, we've played Arsenal, Chelsea and Norwich away, and Liverpool, Newcastle and Man City at home, nine points is a pretty decent return. Especially when you factor in that we could quite easily have won at Chelsea. Those are some difficult fixtures there. If only we could conjure up some consistent form at home. Is it not going to be that thing, a bit like Saints, you'll better against the teams that come out and have go along with the dross than those who play for 0-0 / 0-1 (us aside) I couldn't the same be argued with us though? much rather play in open space and teams come at us and struggle to break down teams who sit deep and narrow. At least when everyones fit of course.... all of it goes out the window if Remy or/and Hatem are injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I really want them to do it but i still can't see Arsenal winning the league. Reminds me of the season they last went close in 07-08, started well but lack of depth told in the end.... lack of decent cover at the back and at upfront will hurt them in the end i feel. Something just tells me it is their year. Martin Jol surely has to be the next manager to get the chop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I have to say, when you consider that so far this season, we've played Arsenal, Chelsea and Norwich away, and Liverpool, Newcastle and Man City at home, nine points is a pretty decent return. Especially when you factor in that we could quite easily have won at Chelsea. Those are some difficult fixtures there. If only we could conjure up some consistent form at home. Is it not going to be that thing, a bit like Saints, you'll better against the teams that come out and have go along with the dross than those who play for 0-0 / 0-1 (us aside) I couldn't the same be argued with us though? much rather play in open space and teams come at us and struggle to break down teams who sit deep and narrow. At least when everyones fit of course.... all of it goes out the window if Remy or/and Hatem are injured. I agree, problem for us being that we rarely go after those teams who allow us said space. I think we'll improve this season at it though (based on nowt) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Sham Allardyce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Good job Fat Sam thought having only 1 injury prone striker would be a good idea this season. Moron. "Wah wah wah, it didn't end 0-0 like I wanted it to because I'm a fat cunt" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I saw in his post match Sham Allarfarce is still bitching about not beating us a month later. Here's an idea you c*nt, stop looking for excuses and fix what problems your team has. Oh wait you have no clue how do you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpet Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I really want them to do it but i still can't see Arsenal winning the league. Reminds me of the season they last went close in 07-08, started well but lack of depth told in the end.... lack of decent cover at the back and at upfront will hurt them in the end i feel. Fuck them. Hope Rafa brings them back down to earth on tuesday.....the wankfest is unbearable already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Stoke Norwich today. Fun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 All part of SUPER Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Who fucked up at Sky on that one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 "To win the Champions League, you need five or six world-class players." "Look at Bayern Munich, they have it. Look at Barcelona, who had it in the past and Real Madrid, who have maybe got it now. That's the level you have to be at to win it. We've not got that yet but what we have got is experience." That'll go down like a lead balloon in Manchester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 He's spot on mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Course he is, and fair play to him for saying it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 That's bollocks too. World class used to mean good enough to get in a world XI, but I think having a team that plays together is more important to winning the CL. Bad portent he's scrambling for crap excuses in advance. Well, bad for them, joyous for everyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 There's a couple of exceptions (Porto, Liverpool) but in the last 12 years or so teams who've won it have had a considerably better first Xl than the current Man U side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 He's spot on mind. Absolutely, and it's been the case for at least a couple of years with them. The fans won't like him saying it though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Messi 2-3 weeks out. Thanks to the international break he'd only miss two games though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 He's spot on mind. Absolutely, and it's been the case for at least a couple of years with them. The fans won't like him saying it though. 30 million pounds is more than enough to buy a world class player, especially when you are a club of Manchester United stature. This is what Hazard cost. This is more than the price of Mata. Isco could have been acquired for this price. You could have three copies of Aubameyang for this. Gotze was also purchased for a similar amount. You cannot spend that amount on Fellaini and then complain that the team lacks world class talent on month later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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