BlueLyon

Brilliant game, Im wondering why he played so little in 2014...he still has it and I would happily keep him for next season backup.

Terry, Iva, Cahill, Zouma, Kalas, Luiz...we are stacked with CBs for next few years

I said that Lpool attack was shit too. I dont think Mou was lucky today. He gave great tactical approach IMO. But first goal we scored was lucky. And that first goal was very imporant for rest of the game. If you score goal like our second, that wasnt lucky. But first one was. As I said our win depended on few things; brilliant defending, liverpool making mistakes, their attack was shit, and luck in our first goal. All combined, the result is there. But you obiously dont see what lucky actualy means. Our defending had nothing to do with luck. Our first goal had everything to do with luck. First goal had nothing with our tactical approach or Mou masterclass tactics. Dont throw all in one basket. If you score a counter goal the way Real did few seasons ago under Mou vs Ajax in CL; that is world class counter attack, that is world class tactical approach with killing opponent in one move. When you score a goal like we did today (Ba), that has nothing to do with some amazing attacking. Gerrard lost the ball when he slipped, Ba was near and he had clear way to Lpool goal. That was quite lucky. Obviously he had to put that ball behind the net, but in such big and important game, the reason Ba appeared infront of goal was because of BIG luck and big mistake by Gerrard. Now leave it as it is, its pointless to argue anyway.

Be at least bit objective. If FA, scousers and all other fuckers cant be, dont go on their level. We played the way we did, but our goals were lucky as hell. First one even more. Yeah, its almost impossible to score against defensive team, but Liverpool opened their legs wide as possible. And yet we fucked up every attack we had. Im not bitching, I actualy dont give fuck right now as we have just won 2:0 on Anfield. But still our attack is poor. Our passing is dreadfull and we dont link enough. We fielded b team and even a team lacks 2/3 players who should be bought next year. However, there was situation with Ba who had CB infront of him, but Willian on right for like 30 seconds. He waited 25 seconds, stopped the whole attack and then tried to pass to Willian, but that ball never reached him anyway... Today we won because of brilliant defense and Lpoops mistakes, not because we made good attacking play. There was no attacking play at all. That doesnt mean we didnt deserve or anything. I dont even care how we played, considering circumstances, we were amazing, proving everyone wrong again. But next season, our attack will have to improve and Im sure it will. Today game just showed that we couldnt do much in attack even against wide open Lpool. Their mistakes saved our ass. As our defense stopped shitty Lpool attack today.

Mourinho should be now called Mr. Pragmatic. He doesnt give a single fuck about Fa, Lpool, refs, and other fucks, he will do whatever takes his team to win. Once again he slapped those english cunts right in the face and they cant do shit. Its only matter of time before FA punishes Mou and Chelsea for ''incorect tactical approach in game'' We will still win in the end. Seriously, I have feeling whole england is against now and after this performance when we closed down again and we won again, they will be more furious than ever. On other note, our attack realy is bad. First goal came from Gerrard mistake and second was impossible to miss. But other than that, we realy have no idea what are we doing in attack, Ba's passes never reach goal, Schurrle, Willian, Salah try to dribble too much and lose the ball....Something we need to adress next season. But right now, I dont give single fuck, we won at Anfield :blue scalf: :blue scalf:

Who is world class then? Defenders should be judged as defenders. Not some players who can do all kind of fancy stuff. Ramos, Pique arent even proper defenders yet they are marked as world class. Cahill is kind of no-nonsense CB who gets his job done. Its no coincidence we have one of best defenses in the world, who stopped Suarez, Ibra, Cavani,...from scoring. Yeah, we made silly mistake here and there (name a CB who never makes mistake), but looking on the season in full, we were realy good and consistent in defense. Thats why Cahill and Terry should be marked as world class CBs.

Another problem is that academy plays completely diferent style of football than senior team. Different philosophy etc. One reason why Barca or Ajax academies are great is because youth and senior players play in same system and style.

What a beast. It doesnt mata if we dont ''need'' him, if he will be leaving BVb this year, we should put bid for him. Then we could realy put Hazard-Reus-Willian, Reus-Hazard-Willian, Hazard-Willian/Oscar-Reus,...Throw Salah and Schurrle into mix. Striker (50m max), LB (20m max), CM (40m max) and Reus (40m max) would be perfect. Sales from Mata in january, Mikel(10m), Lukaku?(20m), Marin(5m), Moses(5m), Romeu(5m), Bertrand(5m), Luiz?(30m), Torres(10m), Ba(10m),...would generate from 50-100m of profit. That would be some unbelievable summer bussines.

If we sell Mikel, I would love to see Idrissa Gueye here. Such a beast, from Lille, generaly we always do well with french players (Azpi, Hazard, Drogba, Essien,...), I think we should look at that league more closely. Gueye could become Matudi in next few years or even better. Wont cost too much and would fill the void left by Mikel Matic, Ramires, Marco, Gueye, CM (Rakitic, Pjanic,...) + Luiz would be great. Baker to go on loan. Eventualy RLC replacing Ramires.

Most improved defender of the season, doesnt get enough credit, he is amazing. Its bit subjective, but top 3 CBs this year IMO (likes of Ramos, Pique, Hummels can hide). Silva, Benatia and Cahill are my faw CBs this season, Godin/Miranda, Pepe and Terry should get mention too.

I wouldnt sell him unless we get Vidal/Pogba/Witsel who are better version of Ramires.

He will wear #10 next season, thats for sure now. He wants it and if he asks for it, he will definately get it. He is our most important player and poster boy too, no one could get #10 ahead of him.

Thats who I meant yes Whenever I watched Sandro (only in CL and EL), he realy impressed me. Great on the ball, tracks and marks well, no-nonsence LB. And gets involved in attack lot, his crosses are good. He always makes that block on his side, preventing opponent to cross, I was realy amazed how good he is. But move to PL is still risky. He does remind me on young Cole though.

Baker shows we have amazing academy but bad first team integration... As much as I hope to see RLC-Baker at some point, I dont expect it. The board, owner, expectations, coach, playing style, history tells there wont be much chance for the likes like Baker, RLC, Feruz,... I hope he makes it though

Simply correct decision. BUT why FA did nothing last year when Yaya punched and kicked Mata? FA are bunch of twats IMO.

Bale was able to switch wing, Im sure Reus would ba able to do it too.

All young players have ups and downs, not just here (Isco, Pogba, Reus,...have been average in certain period of games), so it is normal that Oscar, Schurrle, Hazard,...show inconsistency. But Willian is 25 and nearing his prime. He needs to step up and put consistantly good displays next season. His decision making for his age is quite average and has to improve.

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The FFP is starting to piss me off. We seem to be only ones following it, while our transfer targets are moving to clubs who dont give two fucks about Ffp. I dont think we should spend like crazy, but if it takes to get Cavani or Vidal or whoever for little more money, Ffp shouldnt be the issue. Rather see we spend more money on 1/2 players who will bring exact quality and improvement we need than 5 who will still be expensive, but not give enough for price paid (Sadly, Willian is example in this case) Anyway if punishemnt for breaking Ffp is like "pay 100k and continue spending" it makes no point. Litteraly you pay money to be able to spend more money. Uefa making cuntish profit there.

I think he is bit too attacking type. In atletco, he has usually two CMs behind (Suarez and Gabi), giving him more freedom and not so crucial role in deep midfield, resulting more assists, and if he loses ball, it can be recovered by two CMs behind him. I think he isnt suited to play such important role in middle of field, he definately needs few years of playing in CM first to master it. I think effect would be same as was when we put Lamps in pivot few years ago; he wasnt suited for that role at all... I think we need someone who will be very comfortable and reliable in CM. Kroos/Koke/...are all bit too offensive midfielders, we need Xabi Alonso type I think; who posses same creativity/delivery as those two, but generaly operates deeper and can defend/position better. Gundogan would be perfect or even Strootman, but both got injured...

Loan now and the sell next year in deal involving money+Thorgan for Reus. Unless Thorgan impress and we just put him in our team then.

No, I meant if he has any word about moving somewhere for less money. If we offer 20, ManU 30; and Shaw says he wants move to us. Would he be allowed to join us or will Soton wait for more money? I remember Real was keen on Neymar and offered more than Barca, but Neymar wanted Barca and Santos had to sell him there.

Hazard and Reus are on close level, different styles though. However when comes to other AMs we have; Reus is above them. Even Sterling impressed more than Willian/Oscar/Schurrle/...this season.

Is there any chance that he refuses ManU and stays at Soton another season? Are Soton only ones who will decide if he is sold and where, or he has any word in it? Like if we offer 20 and Manu 30, but he tells the board he will only move to us, would Soton sell to us or force move to United, because of more money?

I have only watched him against Real, despite his size he is extremely agressive and can run forever... I heard he is most interesting spanish talent ATM. But he is still quite raw and will need some time to fully develop, I dunno if step to PL is right for him now. Maybe in few years time... If we do get him for 15m and things work out; we will probably have 'next Alves' in our team. Kid has realy good shot for a full back too.