The English Football Thread

[MoroccanBlue 5,320]

Arsenal requested postponement for their game against Spurs. 

Note they are missing the same amount of players as we have when we faced Wolves. 

[Fulham Broadway 16,982]

I hear what your saying, Conte ''Spurs deserve much more''

but you're wrong

[Fulham Broadway 16,982]

Gallagher again on the scoresheet

[Jase 43,479]

20 hours ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Arsenal requested postponement for their game against Spurs. 

Note they are missing the same amount of players as we have when we faced Wolves. 

And it has been postponed.

The rules are a fucking joke at this point. They were created to help clubs if there's a COVID outbreak but now, clubs are just abusing it whenever they have injuries, players away at AFCON etc.

Arsenal supposedly have only ONE positive case and the rest of their absentees are due to injuries, suspensions and players away at AFCON and now, they have got the fixture postponed. 

[Laylabelle 9,411]

''With Arsenal having fewer than the required number of players available for the match (13 outfield players and one goalkeeper), the Board accepted the club’s application. The decision is a result of a combination of COVID-19, existing and recent injuries and players on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations. All clubs are able to apply for a postponement if COVID-19 infections are a factor in their request''

But there should be a certain amount of covid cases surely! Becoming a bit naughty now

[LAM09 6,847]

Teams just taking advantage at this point. 

[MoroccanBlue 5,320]

Again, we had more covid cases and were missing just as many players vs Wolves. No postponement. 

 

[Fulham Broadway 16,982]

Orient had their cup game ceded to Sp*rs when they had 5 of their 17 squad with Covid.

Liverpool have a few cases out of their 48 strong international squad and get their CC semi postponed

[Magic Lamps 11,677]

I have to say Joao pedro is one of my favourite non-Chelsea, non-Chelsea-target players in the league. He is technically super clean, runs and presses his ass off all game, is always an outlet for a hopeless attack and now comes in clutch when they need him. Just needs to get a little better with his consistency and end product and he can be a hit. Just 20 y.o. still. Probably not Chelsea material but i hope he stays in the league if watford go down.

[Laylabelle 9,411]

The rules are silly..so if they didn't have a covid case it would've gone ahead but because they have one it all counts into the ever changing rules? There has to be a line somewhere 

[Fulham Broadway 16,982]

28 minutes ago, Laylabelle said:

The rules are silly..so if they didn't have a covid case it would've gone ahead but because they have one it all counts into the ever changing rules? There has to be a line somewhere 

Think it depends on how much they moan and scream at the FA -and then of course who the decision makers support...

[Fulham Broadway 16,982]

Coutinho -haha Utd 2-2

[Johnnyeye 7,458]

7 minutes ago, Fulham Broadway said:

Coutinho -haha Utd 2-2

absolutely lovely ☺️

[Vesper 29,232]

Everton manager Rafa Benitez set to lose job after dismal run of form

https://theathletic.com/news/everton-manager-rafa-benitez-set-to-lose-job-after-dismal-run-of-form/MDdgPHaMTQJ7/

Rafa Benitez is set to lose his job as Everton manager following Saturday’s defeat at Norwich, The Athletic understands.

He is expected to be sacked before the team's game against Aston Villa on January 22.

Benitez’s Everton have won just one of their last 11 matches and suffered a 2-1 defeat to then-bottom of the table Norwich City on Saturday, increasing the pressure on the former Liverpool and Newcastle United manager.

Multiple banners calling for Benitez to lose his job were seen in the away end at Carrow Road.

The 61-year-old signed a three-year contract when he took over from Carlo Ancelotti in the summer, an unpopular appointment with many Everton fans due to his past links to their Merseyside rivals.

Their poor form after a bright start to the season has seen them slip to 15th in the Premier League table, six points above the relegation zone.

Speaking after the Norwich defeat, Benitez said: “We conceded two goals through our own mistakes and that makes it a mountain to climb for us. We have to stay professional, concentrate on the next training session and match.

“I am a professional. I have enough experience and I came here to fix issues that, maybe, are coming from five years ago.

“I have to make sure I analyse these kinds of mistakes we are making and avoid that for the future. Other things are not in my hands. I have to do my job.”

Edited January 16, 2022 by Vesper

[Fulham Broadway 16,982]

Fat Spanish Waiter sacked.

''That is football''

[Laylabelle 9,411]

Oh we're 3rd as it stands

Edited January 16, 2022 by Laylabelle

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[ZAPHOD2319 4,556]

That ends the Liverpool game 2-0