The Mak 4,459 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 And there lies the problem in making a lack of any major signings. Big clubs, they continue to put pressure on their established stars so they can continue pushing themselves. PSG just bought Di Maria, they probably don't need him but he puts pressure on guys like Lucas Moura for example. As someone said previously, our stars are starting to get comfortable, Cesc's complacency was highlighted a lot today. We're in the Premier League's elite, but we're slowly creeping out of Europe's. That's the problem though, I personally don't think we were ever in Europe's elite in the first place. Just look at the way we went out under Mourinho in the past two seasons - 1. playing Azpi on the wing at home and getting thoroughly outplayed by Atletico and 2. no heart or passion at home against PSG. And this season we were aiming to push on in Europe? Ha, not a chance.We would be doing very very well if we won the league this year, but we need at least one big signing to push on in Europe. No new additions always runs the risk of the team growing a bit stale and I don't want to believe that it is currently happening here, but I'm afraid to say I do. When you're on top you can't wait around for others to close the gap before investing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 The best moment of the game: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Not one new player in the starting 11 for a team that is looking to retain a PL and make a push for the CLI want to be not worried, but I am.Right. while another teams got stronger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Our boys got aggressive in the last ten minutes instead of the first whistle.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 The most surprising thing? we were so weak at set pieces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Fair play to Swansea, they are always put a fantastic performance at the first match (most likely in around 6 first games) of the season. Yes, the back 4 could be better, but I would think some of their mistakes were a consequence of our attacking play approach. Overall I am satisfied with team performance. In the end, I am happy with this one point, next time we could be better for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Gonna log off for the rest of the season. Some of you...wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Not one new player in the starting 11 for a team that is looking to retain a PL and make a push for the CLI want to be not worried, but I am.Im almost ready to give up on this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluephoenix 1,131 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 way to begin our title defense ! I am shattered, after the pathetic pre-season thought we would step up to the premier league challenge. My worst nightmare is coming true. This is the result for all those ignorant and complacent fans who thought we can play like we played last season to defend our title.We effing need to up our game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 That's the problem though, I personally don't think we were ever in Europe's elite in the first place. Just look at the way we went out under Mourinho in the past two seasons - 1. playing Azpi on the wing at home and getting thoroughly outplayed by Atletico and 2. no heart or passion at home against PSG. And this season we were aiming to push on in Europe? Ha, not a chance.We would be doing very very well if we won the league this year, but we need at least one big signing to push on in Europe. No new additions always runs the risk of the team growing a bit stale and I don't want to believe that it is currently happening here, but I'm afraid to say I do. When you're on top you can't wait around for others to close the gap before investing.You're right, if we're discussing Chelsea in Europe then it's something else. We've certainly been more of presence in European competitions as compared to our other national members. Only us and United (under Fergie) were consistent in progressing at least to the QF. Then we stood alone, Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs & City have offered no significant threat ever. When teams come across Chelsea, they don't fear us, but they know they're in for a hard grind. We often have an Italian feel to our approach in Europe so teams know they have to work hard to breakthrough but don't fear we'll rout them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Sterling could be in for a memorable night next week if Pellegrini puts him to the left wing to face (destroy) Ivanovic. Let's just pray this does not happen otherwise we're in deep shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicway 1,333 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 We played football the year before, 13-14, bar some heinous situations towards the end.Last year we did ok -without opposition- but after February only the results were satisfactory.Now it looks we have problems. There is no fluency whatsoever. It's not that we conceded two to a good team, or even a lucky team if you want to call the Swans lucky. The buildup was non existent. Our two goals were flukes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_me 38 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Don't blame guys, because I was late to watch the 1st half, and after five seconds turned on my TV red card and penalty happened. I think it's my bad carma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Here's a quirky fact - We haven't won a match since Yokohama Tyres became our sponsor. #BringSamsungBack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,918 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Cuadrado and Moses out, Reus and Götze German duo in. Baba in at LB, Azpi over to RB. Stones in to rotate with our CB's.---------------Costa---------------Hazard------Reus-------Götze--------Matić-------Cesc--------Baba---Terry---Stones---Azpi--------------Courtois------------- Global domination. Seriously, though. Those moves really wouldn't be THAT hard to pull off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 What was quite amazing today was how many times the wide player gets in the box but the options in the middle were absolute zero. Costa went short and the attacking mids remained deep.Another big problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluephoenix 1,131 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Sterling could be in for a memorable night next week if Pellegrini puts him to the left wing to face (destroy) Ivanovic. Let's just pray this does not happen otherwise we're in deep shite.I didn't realize we are up against City so early on! The best way to forget this result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I didn't realize we are up against City so early on! The best way to forget this result. And start to moan about another defeat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Doonican 4,186 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Two words where i'm trying to find any correlation are Magic and Fabregas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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