Kostas 1,468 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 As things stands at the moment. I'm not thoroughly excited about next season. I anticipate the same slow paced, boring and predictable football and the older players to be massively favoured over the younger , more creative and hungrier ones. All indication points to a rendition of last season. don't get your hopes high You're making me and Styles look cheerful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Tbf didn't Guus say the squad needed overhauling 2 years ago? so if he comes in he should bring the needed flair.Even if he brings flair players in. would he play these flair players ahead of lampard,essien et al and does he have the balls to bench these "untouchables" when they underperform/hit a bad run of form? also will his team set up and selection depend solely on experience rather than quality and merit?. If Hiddink can respond positively to these questions then we might just be treated to mouth watering display of football next season. The only 3 managers I have seen done something similar are ferguson, Loius van gaal and wenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Even if he brings flair players in. would he play these flair players ahead of lampard,essien et al and does he have the balls to bench these "untouchables" when they underperform/hit a bad run of form? also will his team set up and selection depend solely on experience rather than quality and merit?. If Hiddink can respond positively to these questions then we might just be treated to mouth watering display of football next seasonHe gave PSV a makeover, only really kept Cocu off the old guard and brought in young players, he dropped Carvalho in his brief spell last time so he will do it if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 He gave PSV a makeover, only really kept Cocu off the old guard and brought in young players, he dropped Carvalho in his brief spell last time so he will do it if need be.Yer he might have done it with PSV in the past but are you confident he would/can repeat the same feat at a club like ours? where the "untouchable" culture/politics reigns supreme and strongly supported by the board of directors. I wouldn't put my mortgage on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Yer he might have done it with PSV in the past but are you confident he would/can repeat the same feat at a club like ours? where the "untouchable" culture/politics firmly exists.Only time will tell, but he dropped Carvalho in his last reign for Alex and Hiddink does not strike me as some-one that will be walked over either, i think it will be a accept my decision or fuck off and from what i can gather Hiddink seems to be Roman's achilles heal too and seems to listen to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Only time will tell, but he dropped Carvalho in his last reign for Alex and Hiddink does not strike me as some-one that will be walked over either, i think it will be a accept my decision or fuck off and from what i can gather Hiddink seems to be Roman's achilles heal too and seems to listen to him.Like you said, fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,468 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I hope the squad is strong and in good form this season...those last few away fixtures could derail the title race if we're in one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCFC 357 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 A crazy Liverpool fan on Twitter: "How good will it be if #lfc have won the league with 2games to go an we play #cfc an Torres has to form a guard of honour. That's my dream." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave30 728 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 A crazy Liverpool fan on Twitter: "How good will it be if #lfc have won the league with 2games to go an we play #cfc an Torres has to form a guard of honour. That's my dream."ha ha ha ha ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 A crazy Liverpool fan on Twitter: "How good will it be if #lfc have won the league with 2games to go an we play #cfc an Torres has to form a guard of honour. That's my dream."Delusion..This Liverpool fan has clearly lost touch with reality, they will 'compete' this season but they won't be winning the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Those Scousers really need to get over Torres, its borderline obsession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie_666 1,081 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Only time will tell, but he dropped Carvalho in his last reign for Alex and Hiddink does not strike me as some-one that will be walked over either, i think it will be a accept my decision or fuck off and from what i can gather Hiddink seems to be Roman's achilles heal too and seems to listen to him.He lost the dressing room at Real Madrid and was promptly fired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,581 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 If Avram grant happens to be in attendance, say hi to him for me. a no1 fan here :eyebrows:No problem!I'm so excited to visit The bridge for my first time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Delighted with our first eight games. If we can get 21 points from those eight fixtures, I'll be chuffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue In Green 86 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Much rather have a trip to Stoke to open the season than in the zombie winter months. Clubs like that are a lot more dangerous around the New Year. Extremely soft three games to open the season. Old Trafford in September, last two away matches are to the Emirates and Anfield.I'll take all that, thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Title could/should be won before trips to Emirates and Unfilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidator 5,176 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I think a win at Old Toilet early in the season would be a good psychological boost for us- if we can do it. Man U always start slowly so that could be to our advantage. On the other hand our tricky end of season fixtures could be damaging. The games come thick and fast- particularly in March/April if games get changed due to FA Cup etc. so one loss could do us a lot of harm. If by then we happen to have a 6 point lead and lose one game we will need a lot of character to bounce back with those fixtures.With regard to those last 5:Man City away 17th MarchThis game comes possibly after a Champions League 1st Knockout round 2nd leg. That could cause problems against such a strong, physical team but on the flip side they could be in the same situation as us. We have struggled at Eastlands in recent seasons but were unlucky not to take a point from there last season.Aston Villa away 31st MarchWe played poorly at Villa this and last season. We were lucky not to lose in 10/11 season. Even worse it could potentially come after a first leg of a Champions League quarter final (if we get there). Even when we do win at Villa Park it is not done convincingly.Fulham away 9th AprilNo potential champions league midweek game here BUT it does come only 48 hours after we play Wigan at home. Despite this, I think we will win. Fulham have never caused us too many problems.Arsenal away 21st AprilThis one really does worry me. The game is potentially sandwiched between the 1st and 2nd legs of a Champions League semi final(They could be in the same boat as us though) and knowing Sky it will probably be changed to 4PM Sunday as part of their 'Ford Super Sunday'Liverpool away 5th MayNot really close to any Champions League game. If we are in the position that we were in 2009/10 at Anfield, last away game of the season, top of the league then I am confident that we can win this. Torres will score the goal (in front of the Kop) that wins us the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Torres to get the winner at Anfield to give Chelsea the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Since ACoN is this year, we'll be missing our African boys for United at home and Everton away, as well as the beginning of the year FA Cup match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic weeds 446 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 We Hate Scouse duly delivers yet again! Now that is what we call reliable sources. not those twitter shit going around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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