Welcome Mauricio Pochettino

[Blue Armour 4,436]

On 05/04/2024 at 13:20, robsblubot said:

Sorry for the DP, but I'd say the midfield is still a bigger concern than the D for me. And although the goalie has been doing well for his age and experience, we should do without such qualifiers every time we talk about our starters.

There is a reason both Chelsea and United can't control matches.

Damn right it's the central midfield thats the problem. Total lack of experience there and can't believe why this is often overlooked.

Buying a world class CB can help, but our piss poor game management, and lack of control over the centre of the park has led to so many embarrassing results, with easy wins turning into draws.

Even if Enzo & Caicecdo eventually fulfil their potential, today they are collectively a clownshow.

Next season we need to sign an experienced, decent (not necessarily WC), CM to help control matches.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

On 08/04/2024 at 08:31, Fulham Broadway said:

Said he wants 5 years to get Chelsea up there. Fuck off with that

Funny thing is. He's probably repeating what Egh-boehly told him.

[robsblubot 3,595]

3 hours ago, Blue Armour said:

Funny thing is. He's probably repeating what Egh-boehly told him.

Which means he might actually believe it right up to when he gets sacked in 3...2...1... 😆

[MoroccanBlue 5,375]

21 hours ago, Vytis33 said:

 

No mate. The players just aren't good enough to control the midfield against the worst team in Premier League history since Derby 08. 

[robsblubot 3,595]

The issues aren't mutually exclusive.

 

[MoroccanBlue 5,375]

Too right you are. 
 

 

[robsblubot 3,595]

1 hour ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Too right you are. 
 

 

"qualifying for European competition" I hope he means any European competition, because if he means CL, then I will disregard all his other points. CL teams in the quarters play a different sport.

[MoroccanBlue 5,375]

12 minutes ago, robsblubot said:

"qualifying for European competition" I hope he means any European competition, because if he means CL, then I will disregard all his other points. CL teams in the quarters play a different sport.

General consensus was Europa League at the minimum. 

[NikkiCFC 8,286]

1 hour ago, robsblubot said:

"qualifying for European competition" I hope he means any European competition, because if he means CL, then I will disregard all his other points. CL teams in the quarters play a different sport.

City and Arsenal didn't beat us in any of 3 encounters this season. 

[Blue Armour 4,436]

10 hours ago, MoroccanBlue said:

No mate. The players just aren't good enough to control the midfield against the worst team in Premier League history since Derby 08. 

Good enough and being experienced enough are not necessarily the same thing.

You can have quality players that might have great individual stats in some areas, but are collectively poor., because none of them have leadership skills.

Not that difficult to comprehend.

Edited April 10, 2024 by Blue Armour

[robsblubot 3,595]

Just now, NikkiCFC said:

City and Arsenal didn't beat us in any of 3 encounters this season. 

And? was it a final I missed? Did you take a peek at the standings by chance? Are they just lucky?
 

[robsblubot 3,595]

Just now, Blue Armour said:

Good enough and not being experienced enough are not necessarily the same thing.

You can have quality players that might have great individual stats in some areas, bu are collectively poor.

Not that difficult to comprehend.

yep and there is another nuance that I find interesting:
What is "good enough for ..." are we saying they are far superior to what the opponents have? or it's about the same level and we depend on something extra, either by some masterclass tactics, luck, or other factors to win?

I remember a time where absolute quacks could (and have) manage our team because of the abundant quality (and experience) of the squad.