Cronky Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, triggs said: The complete lack of any plan is hilarious in their squad. Bought Van de Beek for loads knowing that he basically plays in the same position as Bruno/Pogba albeit in a different way. Brought back Ronaldo despite Bruno struggling really badly in the Euros just a few months ago with Ronaldo in the side Aren't they all struggling with Ronaldo in the side though? He seems to want to play just as an old fashioned goal-poacher, and everyone has to fit in around that. He doesn't hold the ball up well, create anything for his team mates or close down defenders, which should all be at least part of a modern striker's game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Cronky said: Aren't they all struggling with Ronaldo in the side though? He seems to want to play just as an old fashioned goal-poacher, and everyone has to fit in around that. He doesn't hold the ball up well, create anything for his team mates or close down defenders, which should all be at least part of a modern striker's game. Well aye most of the teams he's been in since Real Madrid seem like they would be better off without him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 The players don’t believe in the system so they stop playing it after 15 minutes and start doing their own thing. It’s glorious to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Shearergol said: The players don’t believe in the system so they stop playing it after 15 minutes and start doing their own thing. It’s glorious to see. How is 4-2-2-2 supposed to work? The obvious question is who goes out wide, and if that's the two more advanced midfield players then you've got a 4-2-4 and the midfield gets overrun. If they stay back then you've got an old fashioned 4-4-2. I can only imagine that it's actually a very sophisticated creation where everyone's interchanging positions, but I presume you'd need very versatile players and time to coach them into the right way of thinking. Rangnick doesn't have time, and needs to get the best from the players he's got. He's an interim manager, and normally you'd expect someone in that position to just be keeping things ticking over until the permanent manager is installed. But Rangnick is acting like he's laying down a long-term plan, which presumably the new man is going to take over at the end of the season whilst he watches from upstairs. Edited January 3, 2022 by Cronky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 37 minutes ago, Shearergol said: The players don’t believe in the system so they stop playing it after 15 minutes and start doing their own thing. It’s glorious to see. Just like Pardews Newcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 33 minutes ago, Cronky said: How is 4-2-2-2 supposed to work? The obvious question is who goes out wide, and if that's the two more advanced midfield players then you've got a 4-2-4 and the midfield gets overrun. If they stay back then you've got an old fashioned 4-4-2. I can only imagine that it's actually a very sophisticated creation where everyone's interchanging positions, but I presume you'd need very versatile players and time to coach them into the right way of thinking. Rangnick doesn't have time, and needs to get the best from the players he's got. He's an interim manager, and normally you'd expect someone in that position to just be keeping things ticking over until the permanent manager is installed. But Rangnick is acting like he's laying down a long-term plan, which presumably the new man is going to take over at the end of the season whilst he watches from upstairs. Pretty certain Man City used 4-2-2-2 under Mancini. You need top class full backs for it to work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, ManDoon said: Ahead of his time. He’d be a class player now He'd struggle even today if he kept being put out on the wing like Bobby did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Liverpool trying to get their Carabao Cup game postponed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 19 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: Liverpool trying to get their Carabao Cup game postponed. Ridiculous considering they only really play the kids anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 24 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: Liverpool trying to get their Carabao Cup game postponed. Salah, Mane and any new signings shouldn’t be allowed play when it’s rearranged then…. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Lens against Lille in the french cup now. Botman seems very calm in possesion. Fofana has scored for Lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 So easy for Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 State of this spurs defence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Spurs fans will get their arses kicked tomorrow in response to “champions of Europe, we know what we are” they sang “Chelsea rent boys, we know what you are” Also, a non-stop ‘Yid Army’ chant for about 5 mins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Some own goal that haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Hilarious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 21 minutes ago, JB said: State of this spurs defence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Spurs playing like they found out qbout this fuxture last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 That own goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 That Emerson Royal has looked poor every time I've seen him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookidge Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Would rather gayle up top than werner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Serie A games all day on BT tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Disco said: Serie A games all day on BT tomorrow. Aye, public holiday. 3 kings day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Ah sweet! Milan-Roma and Juve-Napoli the fixtures of the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 13 hours ago, cookidge said: Would rather gayle up top than werner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts