Football 17/18

[DareToDibble]

Just now, pink_triangle said:

I think Salah will end up one of the signings of the seasons, to think some were brining up how he didn't make the grade at Chelsea as a reason that he wouldn't be a good signing.

I agree. That logic doesn't work for me. There are loads of players where it hasn't quite worked for them, then they've gone to another club and been fantastic. It also works the other way a lot. Torres, for example. Andy Carroll to a lesser extent, too.

[eFestivals]

1 minute ago, pink_triangle said:

I think Salah will end up one of the signings of the seasons

I agree. He looks shit hot, and fantastic for the price they paid.

[DareToDibble]

On another note... Firmino was fantastic last night. If we had bought him off Hoffenheim in todays market he would be up around the Lukaku fee for sure. It was the complete performance from him last night, he fits our style of play perfectly.

Shit celebration last night mind. 

[jyoung]

I'm excited about the draw tonight. We're back after a year away and it looks like its gonna be an absolute belter. The way that its seeded all but guarantees some massive clashes.With Barca, Atleti and PSG in pot 2 and Napoli in pot 3, it's definitely gonna throw up some great games.

[Hugh Jass]

22 hours ago, pink_triangle said:

I think it your Evans at 29 you have to make the move as its the last chance to play for a big team. If he ends up like Sinclair at Celtic in a couple of years, he will still be playing in the champions league and making more money than any of us,

Evans is probably thinking that Stones, Otamendi and Mangala are ropey to say the least and that Kompany is made of breadsticks.

If I were him I'd be fancying my chances to establish myself in that team.

[Hugh Jass]

21 hours ago, eFestivals said:

but that's the bleedin' point. He wouldn't be playing for a big team.

He'd be in suit and tie in the stands.

Based on what? 30 seconds of MOTD coverage?

[The Nal]

15 minutes ago, jyoung said:

I'm excited about the draw tonight. We're back after a year away and it looks like its gonna be an absolute belter. The way that its seeded all but guarantees some massive clashes.With Barca, Atleti and PSG in pot 2 and Napoli in pot 3, it's definitely gonna throw up some great games.

Yeah a guaranteed interesting group stage for once!

The only team to really avoid is Real Madrid. Far and away the best team about.

[jyoung]

10 minutes ago, The Nal said:

Yeah a guaranteed interesting group stage for once!

The only team to really avoid is Real Madrid. Far and away the best team about.

I'd love to go up against Madrid but we're in the same pot so that isn't happening, at least not in the groups. We've played Barca, PSG and Liverpool several times in the Champions League but never Madrid. 

edit: Here is a website where you can simulate your own Champions League draw. Just a bit of fun, I suppose. This is what mine came out as...

That would be tough on the old scousers!

Edited August 24, 2017 by jyoung

[Wooderson]

Yesterday LFC weren't in the CL, today they are. Keita deal isn't totally dead.

[eFestivals]

32 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Based on what? 30 seconds of MOTD coverage?

based on the 'odd' and (relatively) cheap UK players City buy.

[Hugh Jass]

13 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

based on the 'odd' and (relatively) cheap UK players City buy.

As I said above, he's no worse than any of the centre halves they currently have (Kompany doesn't count as he's held together with blu tak), there's no reason to think he can't play regularly for them.

[DareToDibble]

Well here's hoping this isn't the actual draw we end up getting! 

[eFestivals]

12 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

As I said above, he's no worse than any of the centre halves they currently have (Kompany doesn't count as he's held together with blu tak), there's no reason to think he can't play regularly for them.

if he transfers we'll have to keep count.

I reckon he'll get 5 or less run-outs in the Prem, unless they hit serious injury problems at the back.

[Hugh Jass]

11 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

if he transfers we'll have to keep count.

I reckon he'll get 5 or less run-outs in the Prem, unless they hit serious injury problems at the back.

You're on. I've already got a thing going with TGT on the transfer fee. It's creeping closer to that magic £30m mark.

[jyoung]

Under 21s squad looks pretty decent. Big season for some of these lads.

[eFestivals]

11 minutes ago, jyoung said:

Under 21s squad looks pretty decent. Big season for some of these lads.

TAA is already having a big season. I can see Clyne struggling to get his place back.

Edited August 24, 2017 by eFestivals

[jyoung]

6 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

TAA is already having a big season. I can see Clyne struggling to get his place back.

He is who I had in mind. So far he has been positive and made the most of his chance. If he continues to do that he'll get plenty of game time what with European fixtures etc. Likewise for Solanke who jumped the Chelsea ship. He's gone to Liverpool looking for playing time, if he gets it, let's see what he can do.

Calvert-Lewin is winning some plaudits and Tom Davies is playing regularly for Everton. RLC is using his time at Palace to prove his worth and hopefully Tammy Abraham can start scoring in the prem. I'd like to see Leicester give Gray more game time, he's decent. It's exciting to look at that squad though. Some quality young English players getting games in our top league. Reasons to be positive.

I know typical England always banging on about potential etc but it's hard not to here. Some of these lads could really push on.

[DareToDibble]

I haven't seen too much of him but Calvert-Lewin has looked fantastic from what I've seen of him. Brilliant player.

TAA reminds me a bit of Gary Neville (feels dirty saying that) and Solanke looks like a good prospect but I worry how much game time he will actually get (or not get, as the case may be).

[Wooderson]

1 minute ago, DareToDibble said:

TAA reminds me a bit of Gary Neville (feels dirty saying that)

I don't think he he has a future at right back. He looks like a centre midfielder to me.

[edwardjc14]

 

[jyoung]

The Chalobah one stands out, doesn't it. Not quite sure what he's done to deserve that. Southgate obviously very loyal to the lad. Great to see Harry Maguire called up. The big teams will regret not signing him this summer.

edit: cba with John Stones or Daniel Sturridge.

Edited August 24, 2017 by jyoung

[DareToDibble]

I might have missed the announcement if it has happened but do England have a permanent captain since Rooney? My guess would be Hart or Henderson?

[edwardjc14]

Man U also re-sign Zlatan 

Edited August 24, 2017 by edwardjc14

[jyoung]

13 minutes ago, DareToDibble said:

I might have missed the announcement if it has happened but do England have a permanent captain since Rooney? My guess would be Hart or Henderson?

No announcement yet. Surely not Hart? Cahill's name can be thrown into the mix. Kane captains Spurs. We will see!

Edited August 24, 2017 by jyoung

[edwardjc14]

Can't see it being Hart, I'm sure he'll be overtaken by Butland or Pickford soon, my guess would be Cahill possibly Kane back up?