Leif 6,006 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 38 minutes ago, dimmas said: Really important win. Credit for player to play with such commitment, determination and willingness to winning this match. Is it just me or not, it seems trio midfield of kante, baka and fabregas play much better. Eventhough i know mourinho team tonight almost just sitback and waiting, not really try to press our midfield. But to see our midfield improve much not as bad as before, its really pleased me Yes, I believe we should have a midfield 3 every game, and considering we aren't great at crossing the ball (or any play up-field really), why have 3 forwards? Just Morata + Hazard is enough up there, especially in a system where they're supposed to be supported by wing backs. This should absolutely be our formation for the season instead of being copy-cats of last year. This also means a fresh Pedro to come off the bench more often, which can only be good in my opinion, which further marginalises Willian (hopefully). kellzfresh and dimmas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAB 1,030 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Dodged the sack gracefully. We need to work on our game vs high-pressing sides. Utd were happy to sit back most of the game today. Big mistake by Jose, he should have known better. kellzfresh and Leif 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 19 minutes ago, Leif said: Yes, I believe we should have a midfield 3 every game, and considering we aren't great at crossing the ball (or any play up-field really), why have 3 forwards? Just Morata + Hazard is enough up there, especially in a system where they're supposed to be supported by full backs. This should absolutely be our formation for the season instead of being copy-cats of last year. This also means a fresh Pedro to come off the bench more often, which can only be good in my opinion, which further marginalises Willian (hopefully). 3:5:2 if we had great attacking wingbacks would be good. But right now, I can see teams figure us out since we dont have proper width. Just stack midfield and we are done (exactly what city did). As for Conte, I hope he stays, but I can see serious disagreement with the board over transfer business, potentialy leading to Conte departure on his own or due to bad results. Fernando and Blue-in-me-Veins 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 10 minutes ago, LAB said: Dodged the sack gracefully. We need to work on our game vs high-pressing sides. Utd were happy to sit back most of the game today. Big mistake by Jose, he should have known better. Think saying they sat back for most of the game doesn't do our performance any justice. They had their moments to go forward, before the last 5-10 minutes onslaught, but we just didn't allow them to. We were winning the 50-50s, pressing them, winning individual battles, showing plenty of movement to drag them about etc. It wasn't anything like the FA Cup game last season. 11Drogba, Supermonkey92 and LAB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,570 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 He says having the possibility to play with three midfielders, and have another strong one on the bench, is very important for us. King11Didier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAB 1,030 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 7 minutes ago, Jason said: Think saying they sat back for most of the game doesn't do our performance any justice. They had their moments to go forward, before the last 5-10 minutes onslaught, but we just didn't allow them to. We were winning the 50-50s, pressing them, winning individual battles, showing plenty of movement to drag them about etc. It wasn't anything like the FA Cup game last season. Sure we did all that and i am aware of our great performance, but Utd is not a high pressing team. It would be great to see more of the same vs Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlesJuve 264 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 11Drogba 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I'm glad he didn't shake that despicable human being's hand. After all the stupid, snide remarks this season silly of Maureen to expect a handshake The Chels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 3 hours ago, 11Drogba said: Haters out tonight. They puke here when we lose, are silent when we win. Conte made their misarable lives even worse once again. No haters, is the board most people are mad. We all know he is good and should be giving time, but the board fire people for their screws up. We knew we was going to have a hard time this season because of the transfer window. And when that happens the coach is a dead man walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Antonio's hairdryer treatment working yet again, the team responded magnificently. Guy must be a very good motivator. even after having fallen out with two big characters (Costa, Luiz), others are still responding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 16 minutes ago, manpe said: Antonio's hairdryer treatment working yet again, the team responded magnificently. Guy must be a very good motivator. even after having fallen out with two big characters (Costa, Luiz), others are still responding. Can only hope this is not a one off. Need to continue this momentum after the international break. West Brom, then two big games at Qarabag and Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Don't like one bit that he snubbed Mourinho's handshake. He's better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Fair play to him if he's dropped Luiz based on his attitude, fuck player power. Conte runs this ship and he was spot on if reports are correct, maybe they might stop dragging their knuckles and start to show fight knowing they won't be pandered too. petre.ispirescu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 If only Conte found a solution to when the bigger teams press us. He'll undoubtedly be one of the best 5 managers in the world if he figures how to play against pressing out. We absolutely dominated manutd yesterday. Spot on tactically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 If he is not sacked, and he does not leaves this summer, I think by next season he will have a better team. Just need to suffer one more season. Because we might see the real deal next season. blueblood22 and Leif 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinAshburner 1,270 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I would like to see what Conte can do with Real Madrid and Barcelona Squad as manager. How those players would deal with the intense training methods of Conte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,897 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 3 hours ago, CHOULO19 said: Don't like one bit that he snubbed Mourinho's handshake. He's better than that. I loved it. Mourinho has been sniping at Conte with veiled shots non-stop for a while now and Conte has refused to get caught up in yet another battle José has tried to wage with a rival. Yesterday's refused handshake was the perfect "your pettiness doesn't matter to me" moment from Antonio. Mourinho has shown no respect for Conte and got none in return because of it. Mana and Tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 4 hours ago, CHOULO19 said: Don't like one bit that he snubbed Mourinho's handshake. He's better than that. Still better than Jose going personal mocking his baldness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 20 minutes ago, Pizy said: I loved it. Mourinho has been sniping at Conte with veiled shots non-stop for a while now and Conte has refused to get caught up in yet another battle José has tried to wage with a rival. Yesterday's refused handshake was the perfect "your pettiness doesn't matter to me" moment from Antonio. Mourinho has shown no respect for Conte and got none in return because of it. Think that not shaking his hand shows that Mourinho did actually get to him. Nothing would have shown that Jose's pettiness hadn't gotten to Conte than had he shaken his hand. It felt unnecessarily petty and Jose-like. 7 minutes ago, manpe said: Still better than Jose going personal mocking his baldness. Tbf, "less of a cunt than Jose Mourinho" is not exactly a high bar. Conte is better than that, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Beating Mourinho and United was the best handshake possible. They shook hands at the start, what next? Kiss and cuddle embrace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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