joeyt Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Didn't realise Mehdi Abeid is now playing in the UAE thought he was still at Nantes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Watching Lille now. Could do with a winner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Milan 0-0 Blew a big opportunity, they now need to beat Atalanta, which I don't fancy them doing Seems like Juve will just about make top 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Piss poor Milan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 23 minutes ago, samptime29 said: Watching Lille now. Could do with a winner. They've bottled it tonight. All down to the last game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 French relegation fight looks good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 The use of the word 'bottled' is so overused in football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) How do the tie breakers work in Italy? Goal differential or head-to-head? If AC Milan beat Atalanta, you could see both Juve and Atalanta on 78 points. I think Atalanta wn either way. Edited May 16, 2021 by gazza ladra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, gazza ladra said: How do the tie breakers work in Italy? Goal differential or head-to-head? If AC Milan beat Atalanta, you could see both Juve and Atalanta on 78 points. I think Atalanta wn either way. Head to head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said: Head to head. Well then, that's the best of all worlds. An early Milan goal, a lackluster Atalanta performance, and months of accusations in the press about how everyone is conspiring against Juve. Delicious tears. Edited May 16, 2021 by gazza ladra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, gazza ladra said: Well then, that's the best of all worlds. An early Milan goal, a lackluster Atalanta performance, and months of accusations in the press about how everyone is conspiring against Juve. Delicious tears. Yep Just a shame Milan didn't win tonight and it would have avoided that As it happens Juve will win and Milan will fail to win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 41 minutes ago, Dancing Brave said: They've bottled it tonight. All down to the last game It's amazing what genuine pressure does to teams when it matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, et tu brute said: It's amazing what genuine pressure does to teams when it matters. Same as West Ham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 9 hours ago, neesy111 said: Similar to Liverpool, both have struggled badly at home this season. So have we. Said it before, fans are huge. The proof is there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 25 minutes ago, Froggy said: So have we. Said it before, fans are huge. The proof is there. Aye, I’m sure your fans would be supporting the team, just like they have been outside the stadium… fans are huge? The Old Trafford variety are even quieter than those at St James. ‘Prawn sandwich brigade’ indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I don't think I've ever cringed so much at a post in my life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, Manxst said: Aye, I’m sure your fans would be supporting the team, just like they have been outside the stadium… fans are huge? The Old Trafford variety are even quieter than those at St James. ‘Prawn sandwich brigade’ indeed. The Man United fans showed more in their protests then ours have in over a decade under Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Mad how Sheff Utd now have more wins than Fulham and WBA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Froggy said: I don't think I've ever cringed so much at a post in my life. You blame the lack of fans, but it’s simply the exact same for ALL teams. It’s just an excuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Jaqen said: The Man United fans showed more in their protests then ours have in over a decade under Ashley. I’m not saying they haven’t. And fair play to them. But the argument about not being in the stadium is causing the team to not play as well as they should is bullshit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Tricky to gauge too isn't it. If fans matter that much then surely they matter to every team? So some of the games Man United have won away this season they would have lost if the home teams had their fans there? Obviously some fans are better than others (using Man United as an example here is hilarious though) so you'll see teams like West Ham doing better because they're in empty stadiums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, Manxst said: You blame the lack of fans, but it’s simply the exact same for ALL teams. It’s just an excuse. I used our home form as an example and in comparison with Everton and Liverpool. My entire point was that it affects all teams and I wasn't arguing any different. I don't think we'd be unbeaten all season away from home if the opposition teams had fans. I don't think City would have won 12 on the spin away either. There's been a lot of away records broken during the no fans period. Old Trafford being dead quiet is one of the biggest myths in English football as well. It's nowhere near as loud as it should be and that's another discussion, but there's still 70,000 people cheering on their team and it's fucking loud. You have to be a complete idiot to think that doesn't matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 19 minutes ago, Froggy said: I used our home form as an example and in comparison with Everton and Liverpool. My entire point was that it affects all teams and I wasn't arguing any different. I don't think we'd be unbeaten all season away from home if the opposition teams had fans. I don't think City would have won 12 on the spin away either. There's been a lot of away records broken during the no fans period. Old Trafford being dead quiet is one of the biggest myths in English football as well. It's nowhere near as loud as it should be and that's another discussion, but there's still 70,000 people cheering on their team and it's fucking loud. You have to be a complete idiot to think that doesn't matter. Of course fans matter, but I don't think the league table would be too much different this season with fans in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Away teams have had no pressure with no fans in stadium's. Ludicrous to say it makes no difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Shearergol said: Of course fans matter, but I don't think the league table would be too much different this season with fans in. There likely wouldn't be huge changes, but I'm certain the likes of Liverpool would be higher in the table. Their fans are so important to them (and their home support is one of the best in the league). It would have spurred them on a bit more in the home games IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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