Flip Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Nice place tbf. FFS. Close to Cascais so not horrible, but was talking more in terms of football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 As if Triggs said Chelsea were better than City at every position. Didn't you think Cech would be an absolutely amazing signing for Arsenal and gain them ten points or some s*** like that? As if that can be judged already As if it can be judged already that Man City are better than Chelsea also then obviously? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 As if Triggs said Chelsea were better than City at every position. Didn't you think Cech would be an absolutely amazing signing for Arsenal and gain them ten points or some s*** like that? As if that can be judged already As if it can be judged already that Man City are better than Chelsea also then obviously? Fair enough. Didn't read the rest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 As if Triggs said Chelsea were better than City at every position. Didn't you think Cech would be an absolutely amazing signing for Arsenal and gain them ten points or some s*** like that? No that was John Terry I was taking the piss tbf, but like it did at the time it did shock me how many have underestimated City tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Chelsea have been going backwards since the start of the year performance wise. Heard they had an extended holiday this summer. Maybe to ensure a stronger finish to the season? Think the midfield isn't where it needs to be. JT's getting old, Cahill's not that good. Ivanovic has been poor defensively for a good while. Costa is struggling with injuries. Think they'll need to move Azpilicueta to RB and see Rahman at LB. And make some adjustments at CB. Which might take awhile to settle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 JT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 As if Triggs said Chelsea were better than City at every position. Didn't you think Cech would be an absolutely amazing signing for Arsenal and gain them ten points or some s*** like that? No that was John Terry I was taking the piss tbf, but like it did at the time it did shock me how many have underestimated City tbh. I never really wrote them off. I've always said if they can keep Aguero, Silva and Toure fit they'll do well but that overall their team isn't great for the money they've spent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 As if Triggs said Chelsea were better than City at every position. Didn't you think Cech would be an absolutely amazing signing for Arsenal and gain them ten points or some s*** like that? No that was John Terry I was taking the p*ss tbf, but like it did at the time it did shock me how many have underestimated City tbh. Aye, some where saying they would struggle to get top 4. Heavy underestimation of Aguero, Yaya, Silva, Sterling.. even Kompany & Hart maybe not as good as some thought but comfortably title challenging players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Where's a nice place? I can't possibly read what you're referring to because this is a new page. Estoril, Portugal Thanks for that, I nearly had to click back a page there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 As if Triggs said Chelsea were better than City at every position. Didn't you think Cech would be an absolutely amazing signing for Arsenal and gain them ten points or some s*** like that? No that was John Terry I was taking the p*ss tbf, but like it did at the time it did shock me how many have underestimated City tbh. I never really wrote them off. I've always said if they can keep Aguero, Silva and Toure fit they'll do well but that overall their team isn't great for the money they've spent That might be true. But it's close to Chelsea imo. Add in Otamendi and KDB and it's better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 As if Triggs said Chelsea were better than City at every position. Didn't you think Cech would be an absolutely amazing signing for Arsenal and gain them ten points or some s*** like that? No that was John Terry I was taking the p*ss tbf, but like it did at the time it did shock me how many have underestimated City tbh. I never really wrote them off. I've always said if they can keep Aguero, Silva and Toure fit they'll do well but that overall their team isn't great for the money they've spent It clearly is though, because as i said at the time they finish 1st or 2nd every year. In terms of money spent it's not much different to the other top 4 teams tbh, they are about where i expect them to be. Not sure what else you expect them to be, apart from the obvious being shit in Europe lark. But as far as in the league they are where i expect them to be and there's not a chance in hell of them finishing below 2nd again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 As if Triggs said Chelsea were better than City at every position. Didn't you think Cech would be an absolutely amazing signing for Arsenal and gain them ten points or some s*** like that? No that was John Terry I was taking the p*ss tbf, but like it did at the time it did shock me how many have underestimated City tbh. I never really wrote them off. I've always said if they can keep Aguero, Silva and Toure fit they'll do well but that overall their team isn't great for the money they've spent It clearly is though, because as i said at the time they finish 1st or 2nd every year. In terms of money spent it's not much different to the other top 4 teams tbh, they are about where i expect them to be. Not sure what else you expect them to be, apart from the obvious being shit in Europe lark. But as far as in the league they are where i expect them to be and there's not a chance in hell of them finishing below 2nd again. If you think that why did you agree with me here just a few weeks ago Amazed Pellegrini lasted the season. Unlimited resources, world class players and didn't come close to a trophy. Little control over transfers, a s*** defence and central midfield. They have about 3 brilliant players and lots of average ones Yup, i am surprised they didn't sack the ex Barca lot in charge of transfers though. I'm also fairly certain I never said Chelsea are better in every area Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Was agreeing with the little control of transfers bit, in terms of Pellegrini. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Was agreeing with the little control of transfers bit, in terms of Pellegrini. As you obviously disagreed so much with the rest of the post why did you start your reply with "yup" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 And why would you want them to sack the ex Barca lot if they hadn't spent the money that badly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 How are they clearly as good as Chelsea? Chelsea are better in almost every area http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsu9hwGZJ71qixxru.jpg And why would you want them to sack the ex Barca lot if they hadn't spent the money that badly? Never said they couldn't spend the money better, just that regardless of it all they are still a great side IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 How are they clearly as good as Chelsea? Chelsea are better in almost every area http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsu9hwGZJ71qixxru.jpg And why would you want them to sack the ex Barca lot if they hadn't spent the money that badly? Never said they couldn't spend the money better, just that regardless of it all they are still a great side IMO. Based on last season because unfortunately I can't tell the future, Chelsea had a better keeper, full backs, centre halves, centre midfield and wingers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Chelsea's squad isn't nearly as good as it's made out to be IMO, they just have enough brilliant players to win them games, and solid organisation (usually). I don't think people like Ramires, Mikel, Falcao, Remy, Willian and Costa's hamstrings guarantee you winning the league at all. If Hazard doesn't have a world-class season they are really struggling. I think it was arrogant to believe they didn't need to improve their squad. That said, City's revival might be temporary and they might collapse again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Aye like everyone else you were overreacting to last year instead of thinking about the last 5 years where City have always been in the title picture and in no way where way worse than Chelsea. Don't actually need to see the future to know that, just need to watch the games against Chelsea where both were 1-1 draws and close games and gave no indication of a clear advantage to Chelsea. Anyway as i said i was taking the piss, no need to take it so seriously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Estoril have just brought a young'un on called Mattheus. He's only the baby that inspired this celebration http://matchvideo.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/bebeto-brazil-celebration-world-cup-1994.jpg That is the worst celebration the football world has ever seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Aye like everyone else you were overreacting to last year instead of thinking about the last 5 years where City have always been in the title picture and in no way where way worse than Chelsea. Don't actually need to see the future to know that, just need to watch the games against Chelsea where both were 1-1 draws and close games and gave no indication of a clear advantage to Chelsea. Anyway as i said i was taking the piss, no need to take it so seriously. Fair enough just found it a bit odd you singled out me when I wasn't even close to being the most critical of City Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Estoril have just brought a young'un on called Mattheus. He's only the baby that inspired this celebration http://matchvideo.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/bebeto-brazil-celebration-world-cup-1994.jpg Jesus. Who knew Bill Cosby played for Brazil at USA '94? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 The second Part of the Spanish charity Shield, Bilbao to give those barca bums another whupping! Can't wait... Actually I'd probably prefer Barca to get a couple of goals before Athletic get another Aduriz cracker to put the thing to bed. Beers on a Monday night, great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 What a difference a win makes. Now there's talk of how we're going to come through this set of really tough opening fixtures in decent shape and push on after that. Few days ago we were apparently likely to finish bottom half. My stance on Martinez is clear - well impressed with him first season, at times horrified with him last time out. But his first season has given him the right to rectify last season. I've said for a while though I think we play better football away from home, and that's because we can use the counter attack much more effectively away. At home, the simple way to get something is sit deep, keep organised, and counter attack us. We're shit scared of anyone with pace who will run directly at us, and at home - e.g. last weekend - we're capable of producing some terrible, laboured performances, passing side to side without any purpose. As soon as the onus is on our opponents to do something however we look a different team and all of a sudden we play with pace on the attack and we're actually good to watch. So in short, if Martinez has the balls to lessen his emphasis on loads of possession, we could do something this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Guess we'll win tonight but lose the trophy. I'm not too bothered, but last Friday highlighted how sorely lacking our squad is for the season. We have an amazing starting XI, but little else. January can't come soon enough (although I'm not too optimistic about the new guys gelling quick enough) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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