Tomo 21,751 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 8 hours ago, Gilvorak said: So do we persist with Fabregas lads or continue with the Matic/Kante partnership? Depends on the opponent, vs Palace? Definitely Matic back in, even more so if Eden returns. Because we need to make a couple of changes to freshen things anyway and Palace have a good scoring record for a shit team but a truly awful defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 9 hours ago, WNDS said: Positive confirmation bias. It happens all the time with footballers like Willian who tend to be so polarising: those who don't rate them are always on the lookout for errors and poor decision-making, whilst those who appreciate them more tend to place too much focus on the good things they do. In each case, significantly greater emphasis is placed upon the events that support the preconceptions that are held by the specific observer in question. Riigghhhttt...in Willian's case, we all know his strengths and also his weaknesses and the latter is outweighing the former at the moment. I have nothing against Willian but up till now, he's done nothing to suggest he's improved over the years. And take a look at his decision making, for instance, in yesterday's game. We have all criticized him for his poor decision making but he did nothing to dispel that at Sunderland when he had the opportunities. There were several occasions where he could have played in Costa, Pedro and 1-2 others in dangerous positions way earlier but what did he do? He continued to dribble with the ball, ended up running into cul-de-sacs and nothing happened in the end. We have seen that countless of times before and nothing has changed. It's beyond frustrating to watch him to say the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Massive win, it was nail biting towards the end but we got the job done and that is all that matters. Another tough game Saturday, win that fucker and go 9 clear before anyone kicks a ball. KTBFFH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicway 1,333 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 10 hours ago, Jason said: Wait, you describing Willian's performances there? He looked dangerous when he's running with the ball - which has always been the case - but other than that, I thought he was poor. His decision making was poor. His finishing was poor. His movement was average at best. Not really. He hit the crossbar once and apart from Cesc's goal, everybody missed some half chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 Just now, cosmicway said: Not really. He hit the crossbar once and apart from Cesc's goal, everybody missed some half chances. He hit the crossbar...via a deflection. Yes, we missed chances all night but I'm talking specifically about Willian - nothing in his overall performance was anything different than what we have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicway 1,333 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Willian does n't have Diego's physical strength or even Eden's. Surprisingly his failed replacement Quadrado is going great guns for La Juve and don't be surprised if you see the Italians lift the european cup. Against Barca the year before they nearly made it, then Buffon made the mistake and Barca regained the lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicway 1,333 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 1 minute ago, Jason said: He hit the crossbar...via a deflection. Yes, we missed chances all night but I'm talking specifically about Willian - nothing in his overall performance was anything different than what we have seen. Could Mannone save it without the deflection ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, cosmicway said: Could Mannone save it without the deflection ? Yes, Pickford (not Mannone) would have saved it. It was low shot but it deflected over and hit the crossbar. And seriously, are you going to use that one moment to defend Willian here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicway 1,333 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Just now, Jason said: Yes, Pickford (not Mannone) would have saved it. It was low shot but it deflected over and hit the crossbar. And seriously, are you going to use that one moment to defend Willian here? Ok, the "Ronaldo" channel from which I was watching was flickery, that's why I asked. But as I said Willian lacks physical strength. He is nippy and clever but nobody has ever said he is a strong guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fulham Broadway 17,317 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 TBO's save at the end, possibly season defining. Petr who ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 29 minutes ago, Fulham Broadway said: TBO's save at the end, possibly season defining. Petr who ? Yesterday's game actually reminded me of some moments with Cech in the goal. Also a tough game where we mostly dominated possession and our goalie had nothing to do for most part of the game. But he had to perform when needed most which must be super difficult. Great job Tibo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,317 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 23 minutes ago, milan.cech said: Yesterday's game actually reminded me of some moments with Cech in the goal. Also a tough game where we mostly dominated possession and our goalie had nothing to do for most part of the game. But he had to perform when needed most which must be super difficult. Great job Tibo! Very true - nudged MOTM for me, slightly over Kante, am definitely warming to the big nosed cunt Big shout out to the other squad players, Willian might nudge out Pedro if he keeps getting in the box. Overall theres an increase in general fitness and sharpness in the whole squad that wasn't there last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonDavis23 371 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Another clutch win, team just doesn't give up points from winning positions anymore. I am pleased with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceflix 207 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Majestic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 19 hours ago, Sir Mikel OBE said: Alonso is so slow I agree mate a wing back needs to have pace to play in that position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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manpe 10,861 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 7 hours ago, Jason said: It's just so sweet to see things like that from time to time. Of course it happens because of tragic circumstances, but in these moments we see the true human side of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 11 minutes ago, manpe said: It's just so sweet to see things like that from time to time. Of course it happens because of tragic circumstances, but in these moments we see the true human side of people. Seeing how happy the boy seems to be right at deaths door really breaks my heart. He is 5 yo ffs. Can't show enough support for him but a really nice touch how all the people in the stadium showed their compassion. I am not really religious but I really hope that wherever he goes it's a better place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Ahmed 528 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 22 hours ago, Kezza said: 75 mins: Conte makes his first change, Pedro off and Matic on. Clearly he fears there may be a goal in this for Sunderland that he'd rather snuff out Do you write for the standard..? Copy Paste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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