The English Football Thread

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Come on reading...

Come back time...

4-2 now.

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Goal against ManU, goal and assist against Spurs. Goal and assist against Liverpool...oh wait, you said top teams.

I wouldn't call Liverpool a top team, especially considering their position in the table. But yeah, I guess you're right about ManU and Spurs.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

This is turning into a really fun match.

[Hutcho 8,443]

well thats that over with.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Cazorla had an insane match. 5 shots, 4 shots on target, 6 key passes, 109 touches, 3 goals, 1 assist. 1 through ball, 2 interceptions, 1 tackle, 7 for 9 long balls. I know it's Reading, but still...a rare 10 rating on whoscored.com

[Laylabelle 9,395]

Ah crap they are 2 behind...

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Ah crap they are 2 behind...

We must to play better. we get what we deserved.

[DYC. 7,542]

Cazorla had an insane match. 5 shots, 4 shots on target, 6 key passes, 109 touches, 3 goals, 1 assist. 1 through ball, 2 interceptions, 1 tackle, 7 for 9 long balls. I know it's Reading, but still...a rare 10 rating on whoscored.com

10's are anything but rare on whoscored, I've seen it happen so often. But very impressive stats indeed, quality player. Spanish midfielders dominate world football.

[communicate 2,703]

Funny stats

[Laylabelle 9,395]

Arsenal and West Ham and boxing day is off due to strikes

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Arsenal and West Ham and boxing day is off due to strikes

No effects on my visit to london? (28-03)

[Laylabelle 9,395]

Shouldnt imagin so,hasnt been one for ages think last boxing day and theres usually alternative ways of getting around to places but on boxing day think tends to be limited service on the underground and with the strike even less

[zolayes 14,489]

Funny stats

hub caps lifted messi 0 scumpool 12349876

[Billy. 2,742]

Confirmed dates for first legs of Capital One Cup semi-finals: Jan 8, Bradford v Aston Villa. Jan 9, Chelsea v Swansea.

Capital One Cup semi-final second-leg dates: Jan 22, Aston Villa v Bradford. Jan 23, Swansea v Chelsea. All matches kick off at 7.45pm.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

[Tomo 21,733]

I still find it bemusing that a lot still go on about what a great job Tony Pulis is doing at Stoke.

For the first couple of years he was working miracles but since then has had the 3rd highest net spend in the league, the fact he hasn't evolved that team is criminal.

[Shogun 721]

I still find it bemusing that a lot still go on about what a great job Tony Pulis is doing at Stoke.

For the first couple of years he was working miracles but since then has had the 3rd highest net spend in the league, the fact he hasn't evolved that team is criminal.

I think a few of the Stoke fans notice it though and expect more but it's hard to argue considering where they are in the table. Also, whilst the media still labels them as 'mighty, fierce, Hard Working Stoke City!' then the perception of where Stoke should be given their spend won't be changed any time soon.

Hopefully Wigan get something against Arsenal and Stoke at Tottenham on Saturday whilst we rise to third in the league. Mind the gap Chelsea

[Tomo 21,733]

I think a few of the Stoke fans notice it though and expect more but it's hard to argue considering where they are in the table. Also, whilst the media still labels them as 'mighty, fierce, Hard Working Stoke City!' then the perception of where Stoke should be given their spend won't be changed any time soon.

That is true, i just look at that team and most of the players are past their best or football journeyman, the only real "asset" they have is Begovic and to a lesser extent Shawcross.

I do think it's only a matter of time before that team horrifically stagnate.