The English Football Thread

[Pizy 18,539]

Havertz has gone invisible in this second half. And I know it’s City they’re playing against, but Rice as a £100m+ player doesn’t really do anything with the ball. Still a solid defensive screen and has broken up play a few times but he doesn’t offer much with the ball at his feet for the price he was.

[DH1988 1,332]

4 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Havertz has gone invisible in this second half. And I know it’s City they’re playing against, but Rice as a £100m+ player doesn’t really do anything with the ball. Still a solid defensive screen and has broken up play a few times but he doesn’t offer much with the ball at his feet for the price he was.

That's the benefit of playing in a lesser team, same as Conor, given a lot more freedom and responsibilities, in a team challenging you're invariably restricted somewhat (Rice). That's why I feel Kai never hit the ground here, some players thrive when their luxury is catered to but will still perform adequately if not.

Hope Rice and Mount look back on their decisions in year's to come and have massive regret, not that i would want them now. We are approaching being run like a behemoth of a club model, early mistakes by the new owners have been nipped.

Edited August 6, 2023 by DH1988

[NikkiCFC 8,084]

Really promising Onana, Mount, Rice and Havartz don't improve their clubs at all. 

[Fulham Broadway 16,977]

We can beat both of these on our day

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

Havertz:

Shit on offense

Shit on defense.

 

[TheHulk 1,956]

I guess midfield Havertz experiment already gone, we got lucky we got rid of this hacker so easily.

[Magic Lamps 11,677]

Tbf both those teams double pivot looked quite strong. Kova and Rodri is rock solid as is Rice Partey. Both displayed some clown level defending on the wings tho. Timber is no left back. Toerney not much better. Arsenal are the fitter side atm but with Kai being Kai you can always rely on spectacular misses when it matters most.
 

I particularly like how they said, no he is a midfielder does not need to finish the chances, Arteta is gonna reinvent him… now they are cluelessly sticking him up front at no9 like we did for yours and the circle of frustration starts for them right in time. 

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

What a goal lol

[Magic Lamps 11,677]

Lol Akanji what a clown. 

90+11 mins in a one goal 0 red card game is wicked 

 

[Vesper 29,209]

pens for the 2nd time today

[Pizy 18,539]

That goal came because of John Stones trying to be cute on the other side of the pitch and giving the ball away that led to the corner. Pep might drop his ass for a month for that 🤣🤣🤣

But as meaningless as this match is Arse will gain a lot,of belief and momentum if they win this now.

[Vesper 29,209]

I hate there is no extra time

[Vesper 29,209]

wow, rusty KdB misses

[YorkshireBlue 3,149]

These penalties are shocking.

[NikkiCFC 8,084]

I'm predicting disastrous season for City. Zero trophies. Ok they may beat Sevilla and Al Ittihad but you know what I mean. 

Edited August 6, 2023 by NikkiCFC

[Vesper 29,209]

and there goes the chance at 7 trophies in one season and ten in a row

stumbled on the first hurdle

Edited August 6, 2023 by Vesper

[cosmicway 1,333]

I like to see Pep crying.

[Magic Lamps 11,677]

They threw this away 

don’t know if to be happy or not. Hate both these teams with a passion.