The English Football Thread

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Wijnaldum > Memphis? @DYC.

[Laylabelle 9,381]

Newcastle went a bit mad

[Henrique 9,133]

1st half and City 4-1.

I remember a talk about how Messi and Barcelona would struggle in PL, because La Liga teams have bad defense. Ther is an example:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/players/cristiano-ronaldo/11279459/Cristiano-Ronaldo-and-Lionel-Messi-are-too-good-for-La-Liga-it-should-not-be-this-easy.html

The guys is almost saying both player should be playing in Premier League.

At this point we all know this talk is rubbish. Its not La Liga's teams that have a bad defense, what happened is during many years PL teams were not interested in scoring as many goals as possible. In 2009/10 season we scored more than 100 goals, and I think that season there were two 8-0 results, and many 5-0/6-0. We even destroyed Aston Villa 8-0 in 2012, before Mourinho introduced his "too afraid to lose" football philosophy.

[Special Juan 27,439]

What the hell just happened at Newcastle

[DYC. 7,542]

Wijnaldum > Memphis? @DYC.

Just saw this. Didn't get a notification.

For me, no. They're at a similar level now, but Memphis is more talented. He's shown things and has put in performances Wijnaldum never has. Not as often anyway. Wijnaldum is about four years older as well so he's at a further stage of development and far more mature. Big difference between the two is the fact that Wijnaldum has always been a pro. There are question marks surrounding Depay's attitude. His head keeps getting bigger so he might hurt his own career.

I was surprised he joined Newcastle. I guess the money was too good to turn down, while he probably bought into their ambitious project. A team like Swansea, Everton or Southampton would've been so much better for him. Maybe even Spurs. Or a Bundesliga side like Schalke or Gladbach.

I have no idea how he managed to scored four goals in one game though.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Just saw this. Didn't get a notification.

For me, no. They're at a similar level now, but Memphis is more talented. He's shown things and has put in performances Wijnaldum never has. Not as often anyway. Wijnaldum is about four years older as well so he's at a further stage of development and far more mature. Big difference between the two is the fact that Wijnaldum has always been a pro. There are question marks surrounding Depay's attitude. His head keeps getting bigger so he might hurt his own career.

I was surprised he joined Newcastle. I guess the money was too good to turn down, while he probably bought into their ambitious project. A team like Swansea, Everton or Southampton would've been so much better for him. Maybe even Spurs. Or a Bundesliga side like Schalke or Gladbach.

I have no idea how he managed to scored four goals in one game though.

How about NT wise? Is he one of those players that's somewhat leading the next generation of Dutch football or do you think his ceiling is lower than that?

[DYC. 7,542]

How about NT wise? Is he one of those players that's somewhat leading the next generation of Dutch football or do you think his ceiling is lower than that?

No, he's actually been quite disappointing for the Dutch NT. He's always so timid, completely fading into the background. Even before the major decline. You often forget he's even playing. Southampton's Clasie for example has done a much better job in the NT (but even he is kind of lightweight, not nearly as good as Van Bommel). Wijnaldum's a decent player but definitely not one of the leading lights of The Netherlands. I don't think he ever will be but who knows how he might develop.

If you're looking for one of the big stars of the next generation, look no further than Ajax's Bazoer. That dude is the real deal.

[zolayes 14,489]

Stoke did well to get Bojan

[Special Juan 27,439]

Swansea some what limping right now, throws mockers on the fact the media where claiming top four after 3 games.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Man city and Man U on a different level at the moment.Can easily see a Manchester win unless arsenal pull something off

The injuries haven't started yet.. wait a few months..

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Twitter is too much. ??

https://twitter.com/nolaughingmata/status/652596257869983744

Legendary post :lol:

[Spike 12,049]

Some of the absolute trite that Yaya Toure spouts is incredibly embarrassing. I've never witnessed a bigger man-child in all of sports. 'Wah wah, give me attention, tell me how good I am', fuck off Yaya.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/yaya-toure-disgusted-at-lack-of-recognition-manchester-city-midfielder-claims-good-performances-are-a6700881.html

[Special Juan 27,439]

Same bloke who moaned about a fucking birthday cake, cock.

[Jase 43,479]

So cringeworthy!

[Spike 12,049]

So cringeworthy!

Why? It's pretty impressive to defeat both of those teams. Especially given how average Arsenal is.

[iseah100 5,612]

Same bloke who moaned about a fucking birthday cake, cock.

Maybe he really likes cake

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

Whoever's making these is a legend.

[DYC. 7,542]

Whoever's making these is a legend.

You know, that never gets old. Football at it's best for me.

Gianfranco Zola. The Little Giant. A shrine should be built in his honour.

How is this man not working for Chelsea btw? Instead he's managing some team in Qatar...