The English Football Thread

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, killer1257 said:

Pepe should have waited one year and then went to us when we could buy him.

Let's see by the end of the season whether we dodge a bullet or not. 

[Vesper 29,169]

3 minutes ago, Jason said:

Let's see by the end of the season whether we dodge a bullet or not. 

my thoughts exactly

[LAM09 6,825]

Let's see by the end of the season whether we dodge a bullet or not. 

He certainly didn't impress at the AFCON, so my original admiration did diminish slightly. 

 

 

Still think the jump was too early for him.

[Vesper 29,169]

8 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

He certainly didn't impress at the AFCON, so my original admiration did diminish slightly. 

 

 

Still think the jump was too early for him.

he will be 25 at the end of this season (end of May)

so if he still isnt a full blown terror by the end of next season, it may not happen

how often do players (especially wingers) all of a sudden explode from being meh when they are 26, 27 in the EPL after they have already played 2 years of it?

not that often in top 20 teams in the world footie level

I am NOT calling him even remotely a bust yet, but am not blown away at all by what I have seen so far

of course, all that can change in just a month or so

[LAM09 6,825]

he will be 25 at the end of this season (end of May)
so if he still isnt a full blown terror by the end of next season, it may not happen
how often do players (especially wingers) all of a sudden explode from being meh when they are 26, 27 in the EPL after they have already played 2 years of it?
not that often in top 20 teams in the world footie level
I am NOT calling him even remotely a bust yet, but am not blown away at all by what I have seen so far
of course, all that can change in just a month or so

Certainly has a lot to live up to with that price tag

[Alabama 1,992]

Speaking of Deulofeu...I hope we can consider as a potential player right wing option...

Sancho remains my first option though

[Vesper 29,169]

5 minutes ago, Alabama said:

Speaking of Deulofeu...I hope we can consider as a potential player right wing option...

Sancho remains my first option though

lately he seems to be more effective on the LW, which is where he played today

[Alabama 1,992]

Just now, Vesper said:

lately he seems to be more effective on the LW, which is where he played today

So underrated...

Beast

[Atomiswave 6,072]

Watford was horrible first half, but Arsenal was even more abysmal second half. No press whatsoever, no position sense etc. Very lucky they got that draw.

Now tonight I might kick back and have fun with AFTV......tune in, it will be a blast.

[Vesper 29,169]

6 minutes ago, Atomiswave said:

Watford was horrible first half, but Arsenal was even more abysmal second half. No press whatsoever, no position sense etc. Very lucky they got that draw.

Now tonight I might kick back and have fun with AFTV......tune in, it will be a blast.

Robbie is probably well past mental already. Roflmaoooo

[Tomo 21,733]

1 hour ago, Jason said:

By contrast, despite our defensive horror shows, we've conceded only 48 shots (problem for us is we're giving away too many clear opportunities but that's another debate).

To add further context/hilarity 96, shots is the same amount of shots Bolton conceded in their first 5 possibly 6 games in League One this season, and in those games they mainly played 17/18 year olds due to having like 2 senior players.

[Jase 43,479]

23 minutes ago, Tomo said:

To add further context/hilarity 96, shots is the same amount of shots Bolton conceded in their first 5 possibly 6 games in League One this season, and in those games they mainly played 17/18 year olds due to having like 2 senior players.

 

[Vesper 29,169]

25 minutes ago, Tomo said:

To add further context/hilarity 96, shots is the same amount of shots Bolton conceded in their first 5 possibly 6 games in League One this season, and in those games they mainly played 17/18 year olds due to having like 2 senior players.

Shitty average the highest shots per game so far at 19. Arse gave up 23 IN A HALF to a team that was averaging 13 per full game.

Roflmaooo. Half of their team was literally just walking around, exhausted the last 15 minutes. Özil, Pepe, and Aubameyang did almost nothing on defence the entire game. 

[Vesper 29,169]

Upon reflection, this was one of the most bizarre EPL games I have seen in the last ten years. Xhaka said, in his post game interview, that they were 'afraid' of Watford starting about ten minutes into the second half and basically capitulated.

[robsblubot 3,563]

Yeah I saw that as well, the bullying part mentioned by Xhaka, who’s a pretty average player in a very average midfield. Xhaka is a bit heavier than the others, and more physical, but too many lightweights in that side.

the one thing that struck me is that the players did not seem to be running much. Are they playing for the manager? Manager looks clueless to be sure... does not read the game and does not adjust.

Despite all that and Sokratis mistake, which was prob the worst I’ve seen a defender make, folks are talking about Luiz’ silly pk.

Poor Luiz will have a very long season with the British media on him. We all know how well he does when exposed. And very exposed he will be.

[Milan 17,872]

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

David Luiz is a clown playing for the circus club Arsenal FC, always baffles me to hear that "We're by far the greatest team, the world has ever seen" chant. A delusional song coming from a more delusional fan base. 

If you watch Arsenal's match closely, you will see that buffoon Emery trying to replicate Klopp with a Walmart squad and not a Gucci one, like Liverpool's. Was watching the match v Watford the other day and it was criminal from Emery to give that much free role to Ozil, Aubameyang and Pepe. I mean I know Salah, Firmino and Mane don't track back that much for Liverpool, but they are backed up by a working midfield and a top defence. What does Arsenal have? Xhaka and Guendouzi and THAT defence lead by David Luiz!!! HA HA HA. 

Watford ran past that midfield like they we're playing charity football against some highschool guys. A comedy club led by a total fool on the bench, a defence led by a clown David Luiz and Xhaka as captain haha. Arsenal deserve all this because of their fans' delusional levels. 

[Jase 43,479]

43 minutes ago, milan.cech said: