Author Topic: European Club Soccer Thread! (EPL, Champions League, Europa, etc... :D ) (Read 1329457 times)

Kat Kid · « **Reply #17225 on:** August 12, 2023, 07:31:13 AM »

I hate to say it but wolves are going down.

meow meow · « **Reply #17226 on:** August 14, 2023, 04:07:04 PM »

wolves had plenty of chances, should have had a pk in added time, deserved a result and looked better than i thought they would

Spaces · « **Reply #17227 on:** August 14, 2023, 07:55:29 PM »

That was hard to watch from a United perspective. Harsh result for Wolves who had great energy and team spirit in defence while looking dangerous going forward. United's midfield had a really bad day and looked leggy. Sancho changed the game when he came on.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #17228 on:** August 19, 2023, 09:42:31 AM »

Wolves create tons of opportunities but expend a tremendous amount of energy and never score, same as last year. I don’t see them keeping this up as it is extremely frustrating to watch and I can’t imagine how they can keep up the same spirit for much longer without any goals.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #17229 on:** August 19, 2023, 09:45:45 AM »

On the other hand, I like their coach because they game planned perfectly for Brighton. They press high on goal kicks, being patient, not jumping and forcing the keeper to play the ball past the defense and then winning a bunch of balls high up the pitch. They did have some scary moments with the space behind and Mitoma ran through them once but you can’t chase Brighton with the ball all day and Wolves made it difficult for Brighton.

Spracne · « **Reply #17230 on:** August 19, 2023, 10:00:38 AM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on August 19, 2023, 09:45:45 AM

On the other hand, I like their coach because they game planned perfectly for Brighton. They press high on goal kicks, being patient, not jumping and forcing the keeper to play the ball past the defense and then winning a bunch of balls high up the pitch. They did have some scary moments with the space behind and Mitoma ran through them once but you can’t chase Brighton with the ball all day and Wolves made it difficult for Brighton.

Exactly

Kat Kid · « **Reply #17231 on:** August 19, 2023, 10:05:38 AM »

Yep. We are going down.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #17232 on:** August 19, 2023, 10:19:27 AM »

Lmao how can they not score

Ok finally

Kat Kid · « **Reply #17233 on:** August 19, 2023, 02:21:45 PM »

Spurs look good, but Man U looks old and slow.

Spracne · « **Reply #17234 on:** August 19, 2023, 03:42:56 PM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on August 19, 2023, 02:21:45 PM

Spurs look good, but Man U looks old and slow.

Happened to catch the game at an English pub!

Kat Kid · « **Reply #17235 on:** August 19, 2023, 04:22:13 PM »

Quote from: Spracne on August 19, 2023, 03:42:56 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on August 19, 2023, 02:21:45 PM
Spurs look good, but Man U looks old and slow.

Happened to catch the game at an English pub!

No guey.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #17236 on:** August 19, 2023, 04:40:46 PM »

When Bruno Fernandes looks “energetic” compared to Casameiro, your midfield is slow.

Antony is a complete joke.

meow meow · « **Reply #17237 on:** August 21, 2023, 09:35:51 AM »

Spurs midfield of Maddison/Bissouma/Sarr is fun to watch

Spaces · « **Reply #17238 on:** August 21, 2023, 10:33:29 AM »

Greenwood finally out at United. They only got it right after initial backlash online last week when it looked like they wanted to reintegrate him into the squad. If he wasn't a £100 million player he would've been tossed out months ago. Glad it's finally over.

Spaces · « **Reply #17239 on:** August 21, 2023, 10:36:58 AM »

Quote from: meow meow on August 21, 2023, 09:35:51 AM

Spurs midfield of Maddison/Bissouma/Sarr is fun to watch

I'm impressed with the new manager as well. Life after Kane off to a good start.

United's midfield has been woeful - the balance is completely off and I'm starting to question the Mount signing. They will probably add another reinforcement to support Casemiro before the window closes.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #17240 on:** August 21, 2023, 11:08:02 AM »

Quote from: Spaces on August 21, 2023, 10:33:29 AM

Greenwood finally out at United. They only got it right after initial backlash online last week when it looked like they wanted to reintegrate him into the squad. If he wasn't a £100 million player he would've been tossed out months ago. Glad it's finally over.

I'll wait to listen to the Talk of the Devils podcast but I tend to believe Richard Arnold's open letter over anything reported on in the media, particularly the notoriously cap filled British national media.

Spaces · « **Reply #17241 on:** August 21, 2023, 11:28:30 AM »

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 21, 2023, 11:08:02 AM

Quote from: Spaces on August 21, 2023, 10:33:29 AM
Greenwood finally out at United. They only got it right after initial backlash online last week when it looked like they wanted to reintegrate him into the squad. If he wasn't a £100 million player he would've been tossed out months ago. Glad it's finally over.

I'll wait to listen to the Talk of the Devils podcast but I tend to believe Richard Arnold's open letter over anything reported on in the media, particularly the notoriously cap filled British national media.

the club released a new statement today saying he wouldn't play for United again.

meow meow · « **Reply #17242 on:** August 21, 2023, 11:47:28 AM »

Quote from: Spaces on August 21, 2023, 10:36:58 AM

Quote from: meow meow on August 21, 2023, 09:35:51 AM
Spurs midfield of Maddison/Bissouma/Sarr is fun to watch
I'm impressed with the new manager as well. Life after Kane off to a good start.

United's midfield has been woeful - the balance is completely off and I'm starting to question the Mount signing. They will probably add another reinforcement to support Casemiro before the window closes.

Ange is so likeable. 4 points out of those first 2 matches, with no goals from the front line, i'd have taken 2 after Kane left. enjoyable to watch also, which was much need after Conte ball

Justwin · « **Reply #17243 on:** August 21, 2023, 03:57:43 PM »

Very tasty three points today.

More of a struggle than I would have liked, but coming out of Selhurst Park with a win is always a success, especially when you are down to 10 men.

wetwillie · « **Reply #17244 on:** August 21, 2023, 07:30:45 PM »

Folks Arsenal looks p salty.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #17245 on:** August 22, 2023, 03:20:45 AM »

Quote from: Spaces on August 21, 2023, 11:28:30 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 21, 2023, 11:08:02 AM
Quote from: Spaces on August 21, 2023, 10:33:29 AM
Greenwood finally out at United. They only got it right after initial backlash online last week when it looked like they wanted to reintegrate him into the squad. If he wasn't a £100 million player he would've been tossed out months ago. Glad it's finally over.

I'll wait to listen to the Talk of the Devils podcast but I tend to believe Richard Arnold's open letter over anything reported on in the media, particularly the notoriously cap filled British national media.
the club released a new statement today saying he wouldn't play for United again.

I was referring to the talking point that they were going to bring him back until they got backlash. When it was first reported, last week, that he was set to come back the club immediately released a statement that said the decision was not made to bring him back. I think it's possible that they floated the idea publicly to see what the reaction would be, but I do believe that they never decided to make the move. I also believe that ETH was in favor of bringing him back.

fun muffin · « **Reply #17246 on:** August 22, 2023, 08:34:57 PM »

Rangers eek out a draw with PSV in champions league. About to get smashed away next week.

Fulham are going to be a punching bag all season.

I'm losing hope. The Cats have to be good this year because this year looks rough for me soccerwise.

Spaces · « **Reply #17247 on:** August 29, 2023, 04:07:56 PM »

Quote from: fun muffin on August 22, 2023, 08:34:57 PM

Rangers eek out a draw with PSV in champions league. About to get smashed away next week.

Fulham are going to be a punching bag all season.

I'm losing hope. The Cats have to be good this year because this year looks rough for me soccerwise.

the fighting Fulham fun muffins take points off Arsenal and knock Spurs out of the Carabao Cup in the span of a couple days.

cfbandyman · « **Reply #17248 on:** August 29, 2023, 05:24:07 PM »

Quote from: Spaces on August 29, 2023, 04:07:56 PM

Quote from: fun muffin on August 22, 2023, 08:34:57 PM
Rangers eek out a draw with PSV in champions league. About to get smashed away next week.

Fulham are going to be a punching bag all season.

I'm losing hope. The Cats have to be good this year because this year looks rough for me soccerwise.
the fighting Fulham fun muffins take points off Arsenal and knock Spurs out of the Carabao Cup in the span of a couple days.

Def not happy with that from the spurs perspective, buuuut, I think they have the horses the way they are playing to win the damn EPL (obv a bit of reach, but they are actually playing damn inspired football)

Kat Kid · « **Reply #17249 on:** August 29, 2023, 05:45:56 PM »

Love big Ange. He was great at Celtic.

Former Tottenham boy Doherty back at Wolves and the boy is scoring goals. Maybe wolves can turn things around?

I really am sick of City now. As if they don’t have enough advantages, Pep has unsettled Nunes who is signed through 2027 at Wolves. Probably enough time to replace him for wolves if he goes which would be a disaster.