Disco Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Isn’t that Paco Ayestaran fella that’s a pundit for the Arsenal match Rafa’s ex assistant from the Liverpool day’s? He is that. Ta Disco Any idea what they fell out over? Didn’t know they had tbh, he’s a bit of a club institution at Valencia if memory serves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alijmitchell Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Probably the greatest punditry you will see in a long time 2+ time Champions League finalists like Mourinho and Rafa Benitez would tactically understand this. Good to see a team that arrogantly dub their football “Total Football” get reminded about the importance of the other side of the game if you fail to respect it you will get punished. Ajax had no answer to the other side of the game second half and Mourinho tactically nails it on the head. Balance = Total Football. Have to say I disagree with Mourinho there around 2 issues. 1. “Strategy won” - I’m not really sure that you could call what spurs did any kind of ‘strategy’. If it was it would be a f***ing ridiculous one to go 3-0 down in the tie and then play in the second half only. 2. “Philosophy lost” - I’m not sure either because Ajax made some very pragmatic decisions to try to stem the flow, by bringing on big lump defenders etc. It was precisely when they stopped pressing and supporting when they had the ball that they went and conceded the two early goals. I’d say they tried to be too pragmatic their rather than keeping to what got them there. Also, as someone had mentioned, spurs bench pretty much got them back into that. Something Ajax didn’t really have. Is that philosophy vs strategy or just resources? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Probably the greatest punditry you will see in a long time 2+ time Champions League finalists like Mourinho and Rafa Benitez would tactically understand this. Good to see a team that arrogantly dub their football “Total Football” get reminded about the importance of the other side of the game if you fail to respect it you will get punished. Ajax had no answer to the other side of the game second half and Mourinho tactically nails it on the head. Balance = Total Football. Have to say I disagree with Mourinho there around 2 issues. 1. “Strategy won” - I’m not really sure that you could call what spurs did any kind of ‘strategy’. If it was it would be a f***ing ridiculous one to go 3-0 down in the tie and then play in the second half only. 2. “Philosophy lost” - I’m not sure either because Ajax made some very pragmatic decisions to try to stem the flow, by bringing on big lump defenders etc. It was precisely when they stopped pressing and supporting when they had the ball that they went and conceded the two early goals. I’d say they tried to be too pragmatic their rather than keeping to what got them there. Also, as someone had mentioned, spurs bench pretty much got them back into that. Something Ajax didn’t really have. Is that philosophy vs strategy or just resources? And along with that a large slice of luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Valencia 1-0 up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Super Kev for VCF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Jajajajajaja Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 They’re soft as puppy shit away from home like. Valencia will stroll this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Gameiro blocks one on the line. Valencia rampant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Arsenal level! 1-1! PEA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Wew, great finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 That was going in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 They’re soft as puppy shit away from home like. Valencia will stroll this. Haha. Wanker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Half-tempted to mute this to shut Savage up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Balls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 It’s the Graham Carr UCL and Europa League showcase this year. “Look what you could’ve signed/kept” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Big fan of playing the final in Baku. Even moreso if it’s Chelsea v Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Big fan of playing the final in Baku. Even moreso if it’s Chelsea v Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 It’s the Graham Carr UCL and Europa League showcase this year. “Look what you could’ve signed/kept” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Big fan of playing the final in Baku. Even moreso if it’s Chelsea v Arsenal. Lasses dad just went for Grand Prix, said it was a fucking nightmare getting there. Music to my bitter ears. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Chelsea 1-0 up Loftus-Cheek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Big fan of playing the final in Baku. Even moreso if it’s Chelsea v Arsenal. 45-year-old Chelsea fans clad head-to-toe in Weekend Offender gear calling every native bloke "Borat". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Big fan of playing the final in Baku. Even moreso if it’s Chelsea v Arsenal. 45-year-old Chelsea fans clad head-to-toe in Weekend Offender gear calling every native bloke "Borat". Loads of Muslim locals to attack and offend too, the ideal. If it’s going to be two all English finals then loads of trouble from shit cunts embarrassing themselves and fake tourist agencies would be magical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Big fan of playing the final in Baku. Even moreso if it’s Chelsea v Arsenal. Lasses dad just went for Grand Prix, said it was a fucking nightmare getting there. Music to my bitter ears. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Big fan of playing the final in Baku. Even moreso if it’s Chelsea v Arsenal. 45-year-old Chelsea fans clad head-to-toe in Weekend Offender gear calling every native bloke "Borat". Loads of Muslim locals to attack and offend too, the ideal. If it’s going to be two all English finals then loads of trouble from shit cunts embarrassing themselves and fake tourist agencies would be magical. I'm fucking off for that weekend now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Half way to Baku for the two London sides. Wonder if the Chelsea fans would be keen on repeating their Prague chanting exploits in the Caucasus. I highly doubt it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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