Football 2020/2021

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20 minutes ago, TheGayTent said:

I don’t understand why we have to have this palaver every time a tournament comes around. 
 

Usually the manager picks the same XI for 4 or 5 matches and throws on forwards in games we’re losing. 14/15 players might get used in total? 
 

The 3 or 4 who might make the squad or might not are very unlikely to get any game time whatsoever. 

As a Wales fan I couldn’t care less who takes those 18-23 slots. I doubt anyone on here will have even heard of them!

[Hugh Jass]

29 minutes ago, pink_triangle said:

As a Wales fan I couldn’t care less who takes those 18-23 slots. I doubt anyone on here will have even heard of them!

I’m just amazed HRK somehow still gets picked.

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40 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

I’m just amazed HRK somehow still gets picked.

Well he has an iconic international goal which is more than most.

[Hugh Jass]

23 minutes ago, pink_triangle said:

Well he has an iconic international goal which is more than most.

I’ve felt for the last five years that just before an Albion manager picks a team he whips out the video of that goal...

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8 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

I’ve felt for the last five years that just before an Albion manager picks a team he whips out the video of that goal...

Never did it before or after, but if you are going to do it, the biggest game of your career isn't a bad time!

[TheGayTent]

2 hours ago, pink_triangle said:

As a Wales fan I couldn’t care less who takes those 18-23 slots. I doubt anyone on here will have even heard of them!

Yes you still have my sympathy pt 

[jyoung]

Everyone's favourite footballer Mason Mount balling in Europe.

[Comfy Bean]

7 hours ago, eFestivals said:

when southgate insists on defendive midfielders TAA's defensive weaknesses shouldnt be an issue.

 

 

Not sure I agree. If Southgate thinks he can’t defend, he probably won’t play him in defence.

[eFestivals]

13 hours ago, TheGayTent said:

I don’t understand why we have to have this palaver every time a tournament comes around. 
 

Usually the manager picks the same XI for 4 or 5 matches and throws on forwards in games we’re losing. 14/15 players might get used in total? 
 

The 3 or 4 who might make the squad or might not are very unlikely to get any game time whatsoever. 

If we is Scotland itd not a regulsr pslsver.

[jyoung]

Interesting to see PSG ahead in their tie. I know a lot of people had their eyes on City Bayern in the semis but I did quite fancy watching the likes of Mbappe and Neymar taking on City. I'm sure Bayern will come back strong next week. In PSG's second leg against Barcelona they were crap do they'll certainly need to improve on that. Checked the odds this morning and Bayern have slipped from second favourites behind City to 8/1 behind Chelsea,PSG and Madrid. I wouldn't bet against them!

[eFestivals]

2 hours ago, jyoung said:

Interesting to see PSG ahead in their tie. I know a lot of people had their eyes on City Bayern in the semis but I did quite fancy watching the likes of Mbappe and Neymar taking on City. I'm sure Bayern will come back strong next week. In PSG's second leg against Barcelona they were crap do they'll certainly need to improve on that. Checked the odds this morning and Bayern have slipped from second favourites behind City to 8/1 behind Chelsea,PSG and Madrid. I wouldn't bet against them!

I watched let Munich last night sand neither team looked impressive whoever gets one of those in the semi shouldn't be worried.

[eFestivals]

Rumours of trump buying Newcastle 

[CG31]

Are Trent and are Reece James viable options as they can both also play DM, neither play their regularly but both are pretty good in that position in the way Walker can do a job at CB

[DareToDibble]

Since coming into the first team I’ve never seen Trent play DM. I’m not sure about James but suspect he might be the same?

If either of them aren’t picked for RB by Southgate they won’t be going as DMs

[CG31]

19 minutes ago, DareToDibble said:

Since coming into the first team I’ve never seen Trent play DM. I’m not sure about James but suspect he might be the same?

If either of them aren’t picked for RB by Southgate they won’t be going as DMs

Fair enough, personally would rather take Reece James and Walker after his season, but ik Southgate will probably take Trippier 😞😞

[Hugh Jass]

1 hour ago, Gerard the Fab said:

Fair enough, personally would rather take Reece James and Walker after his season, but ik Southgate will probably take Trippier 😞😞

Trippier had been playing regularly and playing well for a side top of the Spanish league.

[eFestivals]

4 hours ago, Gerard the Fab said:

Are Trent and are Reece James viable options as they can bWalker can do a job at CB

Rightback right back at home.

Edited April 8, 2021 by eFestivals

[eastynh]

23 hours ago, jyoung said:

Interesting to see PSG ahead in their tie. I know a lot of people had their eyes on City Bayern in the semis but I did quite fancy watching the likes of Mbappe and Neymar taking on City. I'm sure Bayern will come back strong next week. In PSG's second leg against Barcelona they were crap do they'll certainly need to improve on that. Checked the odds this morning and Bayern have slipped from second favourites behind City to 8/1 behind Chelsea,PSG and Madrid. I wouldn't bet against them!

I would rather we played PSG.

[jyoung]

1 hour ago, eastynh said:

I would rather we played PSG.

I'm sure. On paper (mad when they have Mbappe and Neymar) they are a much easier prospect than Bayern who have proven themselves in Europe. I think it is a more interesting match up than City vs Bayern but I seem to be in the minority there.

[eFestivals]

1 hour ago, eastynh said:

I would rather we played PSG.

They ey have the player your owners slavery can't afford.

[eastynh]

1 minute ago, eFestivals said:

They ey have the player your owners slavery can't afford.

Make the slaves work harder then.

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Think I'd rather play Bayern with Lewandowski out though I'm guessing he maybe back. If I had Choupo Motings agent I'd be running the country by now.

[DareToDibble]

33 minutes ago, jyoung said:

I'm sure. On paper (mad when they have Mbappe and Neymar) they are a much easier prospect than Bayern who have proven themselves in Europe. I think it is a more interesting match up than City vs Bayern but I seem to be in the minority there.

I'm with you on that one. I think they would be 2 fantastic games. 2 of the best attacking teams in Europe going head to head. City would come out on top for sure but some of the attacking play on show would be unreal.

[jyoung]

8 minutes ago, DareToDibble said:

I'm with you on that one. I think they would be 2 fantastic games. 2 of the best attacking teams in Europe going head to head. City would come out on top for sure but some of the attacking play on show would be unreal.

For me it's not so clear cut. Both PSG and City are going to win the CL at some point, it's just a case of when.

[DareToDibble]

Yeah, agreed. It's a shame it can't be the final really. 

I know you'll never say it but Chelsea have to be the second most likely to win it due to their side of the draw. Playing some great football from a much sturdier defensive base now. Don't think anyone on our half of the draw would be able to stop them currently to be honest.