The English Football Thread

[Vesper 29,196]

23 minutes ago, Jason said:

I suspect it'll be down to 6 after our City game...

I have the eternal hope!

we can beat them if the cards flop our way

[Laylabelle 9,406]

Just now, Vesper said:

I have the eternal hope!

we can beat them if the cards flop our way

And we don't do our funny defending

[Vesper 29,196]

9 minutes ago, Laylabelle said:

And we don't do our funny defending

Zouma launching Sterling up into the goal netting would send a message

lolol

give Arteta on the bench Obi Mikel flashbacks

eeeek, that was nasty

and NO Red given (VAR would have banned him for 6 months)

 

[Tomo 21,736]

35 minutes ago, Jason said:

I suspect it'll be down to 6 after our City game...

You seem to have a lot of confidence in Arsenal winning their next match!

[Tomo 21,736]

Not sure why anyone wanted anything other than a Leicester win today.

2nd to 4th offers the exact same reward, pull away from any realistic chasers (although that may be generous on Arsenal calling them such) then focus on Leicester.

[Jase 43,479]

Just now, Tomo said:

You seem to have a lot of confidence in Arsenal winning their next match!

Who says anything about Arsenal? I'm talking about Sheffield United! 

[Tomo 21,736]

Just now, Jason said:

Who says anything about Arsenal? I'm talking about Sheffield United! 

Oh, my bad!

[Vesper 29,196]

4 minutes ago, Tomo said:

You seem to have a lot of confidence in Arsenal winning their next match!

if SOTON beats Arse at the Emirates, greasy is sacked as the manager , 1000000% lock, stock, 2 smoking barrels

[Laylabelle 9,406]

It's nice that after their league win Leicester didn't just fade off down the table and down. 

[Jase 43,479]

4 minutes ago, Vesper said:

if SOTON beats Arse at the Emirates, greasy is sacked as the manager , 1000000% lock, stock, 2 smoking barrels

My one slight concern about Arsenal if they decide to sack Emery and hire someone like Mourinho. Then that could be trouble. 

[Vesper 29,196]

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[Laylabelle 9,406]

3 minutes ago, Jason said:

My one slight concern about Arsenal if they decide to sack Emery and hire someone like Mourinho. Then that could be trouble. 

Yeah nah they can keep him. Know Jose has his faults but still knows how to organise a team.. Before it goes wrong after a few years. 

See if at Man U as well. Having a manager for such a long time and playing their style. Once he's gone sorta gone to pot a little. 

[Vesper 29,196]

Just now, Jason said:

My one slight concern about Arsenal if they decide to sack Emery and hire someone like Mourinho. Then that could be trouble. 

Mou looks at that team, especially the CB's and MF and wingers, and says

 

[Jase 43,479]

Just now, Vesper said:

Mou looks at that team, especially the CB's and MF and wingers, and says

 

I would be surprised. The fella is desperate to be back in a job. 

[Tomo 21,736]

6 minutes ago, Jason said:

My one slight concern about Arsenal if they decide to sack Emery and hire someone like Mourinho. Then that could be trouble. 

Tbh id be more concerned if they gave Ljungberg the job which would mean they could dine on a new manager bounce with a club legend for a bit like United did (which could see them make up some points if we blip)

I think Mourinho would struggle initially (may have a good second season if he lasts that long), the crowd won't accept him and the squad (to Bellerins admission) struggled with Alexis's intensity and demand to win, no way would they cope working under Mourinho.

[Jase 43,479]

11 minutes ago, Tomo said:

Tbh id be more concerned if they gave Ljungberg the job which would mean they could dine on a new manager bounce with a club legend for a bit like United did (which could see them make up some points if we blip)

It's debatable. Ljungberg doesn't even have any managerial experience, unlike Solskjaer when he took over Man United, and it's tough to say he'll turn things around at Arsenal. Heck, I guess any decent manager out there would likely do a better job than the clueless Emery right now. 

12 minutes ago, Tomo said:

I think Mourinho would struggle initially (may have a good second season if he lasts that long), the crowd won't accept him and the squad (to Bellerins admission) struggled with Alexis's intensity and demand to win, no way would they cope working under Mourinho.

You never know with clubs who are desperate. Think Mourinho will do well in the short term, just not in the long term obviously. 

[LAM09 6,839]

I would be surprised. The fella is desperate to be back in a job. 

I'm sure he'd rather go to a team like Spurs. Will be really interesting to see which of the top 4 contenders gets sacked first.

[Jase 43,479]

Just now, LAM09 said:

22 minutes ago, Jason said:

I would be surprised. The fella is desperate to be back in a job. 

I'm sure he'd rather go to a team like Spurs. Will be really interesting to see which of the top 4 contenders gets sacked first.

But we all know Daniel Levy is not a big spender and that doesn't go down well with Mourinho. Arsenal are certainly more inclined to spend than Spurs. Think Pochettino is the safest because of the credit he has built and he signed a new contract not too long, IIRC.