Kaizero Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Madrid have a great squad indeed, certainly with bigger depth than ours. But once again their penchant for marquee names hurts them. Bale, for example, while certainly a great player, has to play by decree and it has shown in these two past games that it makes Real Madrid too top heavy and easily to break in midfield, as he doesn't track back and doesn't do much in creative areas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 It's fine to have a forward player that doesn't do much defensively. The problem for Real is that in Cronaldo, Bale and Benzema they have three of those. Alexis and Pedro's biggest virtue, for example, is that they do put quite a shift besides a meaningful attacking contribution (both are having splendid seasons). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Madrid have a great squad indeed, certainly with bigger depth than ours. But once again their penchant for marquee names hurts them. Bale, for example, while certainly a great player, has to play by decree and it has shown in these two past games that it makes Real Madrid too top heavy and easily to break in midfield, as he doesn't track back and doesn't do much in creative areas. I think it's Di Maria - Alonso - Modric midfield that is the key. While brilliant, it's also the most light weight of midfield's you'll ever see. All hardowrking, two have excellent engines. But let's be real - there's no tackle. No strength. Shame about Jese's injury. As Bale will be played into the ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Madrid have a great squad indeed, certainly with bigger depth than ours. But once again their penchant for marquee names hurts them. Bale, for example, while certainly a great player, has to play by decree and it has shown in these two past games that it makes Real Madrid too top heavy and easily to break in midfield, as he doesn't track back and doesn't do much in creative areas. I think it's Di Maria - Alonso - Modric midfield that is the key. While brilliant, it's also the most light weight of midfield's you'll ever see. All hardowrking, two have excellent engines. But let's be real - there's no tackle. No strength. Shame about Jese's injury. As Bale will be played into the ground. ? I don't agree whatsoever, Barcelona have less engine and less strength or tackle than Reals midfield yet are a step ahead. Back to being Pardew, CD? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Simeone is amused by this conversation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Simeone is amused by this conversation. Doing an excellent job, his team plays with such intensity and obviously has nowhere near that talent as the other two have. But regardless of how good job he's done I seriously doubt they'll finish this season at the top of the league or past the quarters in the CL. Think we'll find them crumbling unless they lose big in the first Barcelona game and switch all their attentions to the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Simeone is amused by this conversation. Doing an excellent job, his team plays with such intensity and obviously has nowhere near that talent as the other two have. But regardless of how good job he's done I seriously doubt they'll finish this season at the top of the league or past the quarters in the CL. Think we'll find them crumbling unless they lose big in the first Barcelona game and switch all their attentions to the league. Yeah, it'd be great to see someone break the Real-Barca hegemony for the first time in a decade, but I just don't think it'll happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hertha BSC no doubt about to be shafted by Schalke on BT Sport 2. Backup keeper just had a bit of an early 'mare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 What's the cut of Ramos' jib? Is he actually good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Scores plenty. Often looks the only threat, so if he's on an off day it's a bit grim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Off to BVB ain't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Think so aye. Ooof, unlucky that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Oh dear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 That was inevitable, Hertha have been open as owt. Could be ugly, this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hertha are on an absolutely rotten streak at the minute and it's fairly certain to continue tonight. Passing has been shite and Ramos shouldn't have missed that chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Wolves are bringing 9,000 to MK Dons today. Biggest away league following in 30+ years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Burnley-Leicester should be a canny game, hope Burnley win. Really like Dyche Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Also a Palace win today would be glorious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Man U game on Sky or BT? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Man U game on Sky or BT? BT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Didn't realise Edgar was still at Burnley, they might be fucked now Vokes and Ings are both out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Spare seat central at OT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Spare seat central at OT. Fair play voting with their feet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Getin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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