manpe 10,861 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 http://www.thefa.com/news/2017/jan/11/manchester-city-charged-fa-rules-anti-dopingThe fuck is club whereabouts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 22 minutes ago, manpe said: The fuck is club whereabouts? They mean the whereabouts of City's Senior Team players. (must be a typo) They failed to report a list that was updated to Fifa so if they chose to randomly show up and test them at their house, they'd be able to. *major tangent ensuing* Fifa is due for a major doping scandal anywho. But so far they have been able to keep the lid on it. Major EPO restoration, half-time blood injecting, also blood spinning techniques and all sorts of advanced medical practices are already being used. I'm not one who is vehemently against "some" of the practices these top clubs do, but when lower table clubs can't afford to be on the cutting edge/higher cost "doping" practices, it does harm the competitiveness/integrity of the sport. In an ideal world, Fifa should just get ahead of the curve and state, such and such practices (that even the public will most likely hate and label cheating) are to be allowed, and then label another host of medical practices to be banned. But once pandora's box is opened, there will be no end in sight. So Fifa/Uefa/All Federations carry out the most minimal of drug tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,871 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 As I expected, WBA rolling over here at Spurs and having their bellies tickled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyBlue96 990 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Spurs breaking down Pullis' 1-2-7 formation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 3 hours ago, BoyBlue96 said: Spurs breaking down Pullis' 1-2-7 formation... Quite easily by the sound of things. And people criticised me for saying Spurs are better suited to playing 3-4-3 than we are. That formation requires elite athletes at full-back and Walker & Rose are perhaps 2 of the fastest players in the league. Fernando, laura90 and Peace. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's too big 625 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 So did spurs play the same formation as they did vs us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmk108 1,186 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 21 minutes ago, It's too big said: So did spurs play the same formation as they did vs us? I think they've played it for a few games. If I remember correctly, they used it against Southampton before the match against us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Henrique 9,133 Posted January 14, 2017 Popular Post! Share Posted January 14, 2017 Carroll just scored a wonder goal, and no one is talking about that. If that was from Ibra for United, that would make top stories for every paper, and with those silly graphics explaining how the goal was scored. Miki-Liki, kellzfresh, Peace. and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I think it's time we started talking about the title. Barring some exceptional events, we will most likely at least be very strong contenders for the title. So here's my view of it: We currently have 52 points and 17 matches left. I think the minimum target to win the EPL would most likely be around 86 points. In the past decade, only once would 86 points not have won you the title (in fact just twice since the launching of the premiere league itself in 92). That means that of those remaining 17 matches, we will need to get 34 points. That is 11 wins, a draw, and 5 losses or 10 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses...etc. Now if we look at our fixture list, it seems that the remaining tough games where we're more likely to drop points are: Liverpool away, Arsenal at home, City at home, Utd away and we can maybe throw in Everton Away into the mix. Based on the above I think we can afford to not win a single one of those five matches and still get the title if we continue to beat the lower teams in the league as we have done consistently so far this season. Of course I hope that we do beat other teams in the top 7, especially that there are no guarantees that we will continue our 100% record against the smaller sides, particularly when you see that we seem to be playing all the mid-table teams away from home in the second half of the season. But my point is, if we want to get that title our emphasis should not be just on beating the other title contenders but rather to continue what we've been doing against the smaller sides because even if we fail to beat any of the teams currently in the top 7 we can probably still win the title by beat everyone else in the league. Rmpr and Cosmin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,754 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 35 minutes ago, CHOULO19 said: I think it's time we started talking about the title. Barring some exceptional events, we will most likely at least be very strong contenders for the title. So here's my view of it: We currently have 52 points and 17 matches left. I think the minimum target to win the EPL would most likely be around 86 points. In the past decade, only once would 86 points not have won you the title (in fact just twice since the launching of the premiere league itself in 92). That means that of those remaining 17 matches, we will need to get 34 points. That is 11 wins, a draw, and 5 losses or 10 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses...etc. Now if we look at our fixture list, it seems that the remaining tough games where we're more likely to drop points are: Liverpool away, Arsenal at home, City at home, Utd away and we can maybe throw in Everton Away into the mix. Based on the above I think we can afford to not win a single one of those five matches and still get the title if we continue to beat the lower teams in the league as we have done consistently so far this season. Of course I hope that we do beat other teams in the top 7, especially that there are no guarantees that we will continue our 100% record against the smaller sides, particularly when you see that we seem to be playing all the mid-table teams away from home in the second half of the season. But my point is, if we want to get that title our emphasis should not be just on beating the other title contenders but rather to continue what we've been doing against the smaller sides because even if we fail to beat any of the teams currently in the top 7 we can probably still win the title by beat everyone else in the league. We have to win the league from here, we are on course beat our 2005 points record. Ofcourse im not expecting that to happen im just emphasising what a good position we are in. The only way it can sort of be passed off as anything other than bottling is if we get to late 80s and City, Liverpool or Spurs have a mad run now and get more. As for the coming fixtures in my opinion we should be looking at winning all bar Anfield right uptill the City game, won't be easy but with Antonios league mentality its certainly doable. Blue-in-me-Veins and Amblève. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 2 hours ago, CHOULO19 said: I think it's time we started talking about the title. Barring some exceptional events, we will most likely at least be very strong contenders for the title. So here's my view of it: We currently have 52 points and 17 matches left. I think the minimum target to win the EPL would most likely be around 86 points. In the past decade, only once would 86 points not have won you the title (in fact just twice since the launching of the premiere league itself in 92). That means that of those remaining 17 matches, we will need to get 34 points. That is 11 wins, a draw, and 5 losses or 10 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses...etc. Now if we look at our fixture list, it seems that the remaining tough games where we're more likely to drop points are: Liverpool away, Arsenal at home, City at home, Utd away and we can maybe throw in Everton Away into the mix. Based on the above I think we can afford to not win a single one of those five matches and still get the title if we continue to beat the lower teams in the league as we have done consistently so far this season. Of course I hope that we do beat other teams in the top 7, especially that there are no guarantees that we will continue our 100% record against the smaller sides, particularly when you see that we seem to be playing all the mid-table teams away from home in the second half of the season. But my point is, if we want to get that title our emphasis should not be just on beating the other title contenders but rather to continue what we've been doing against the smaller sides because even if we fail to beat any of the teams currently in the top 7 we can probably still win the title by beat everyone else in the league. This season we'll need at least 89points to guarantee the title imo. Everyone in the top six is on course to get above 75points. This is just an unusual season, considering the strength of all the top 6 teams, I think we still need to win 12 and draw some out of the remaining 17 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivefootball 195 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 LUL can you image if Cesc was playing instead of Barkley? Everton would be up 3-0. His passing is so shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyBlue96 990 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Lukaku goal..... 1-0 Everton....Come on Toffees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 That is one of the sweetest finishes you will ever see. Lukaku has more talent in his jock strap than Batsuayi has in his whole body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyBlue96 990 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Sir Mikel OBE said: That is one of the sweetest finishes you will ever see. Lukaku has more talent in his jock strap than Batsuayi has in his whole body. That's why I think he's the perfect replacement for when Diego might leave us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,754 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hopefully the others can draw later..if not guess a man u win..even if they have hit their stride all of a sudden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 City out of the Title Race, hopefully they can sink to 5/6th place. Lmfaooooooo City vs Tottenham next week too! Hopefully they can beat Spurs, and have us seated pretty at the Top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 It takes something absurd and crazy to not get at least 2nd place with Man City. Whether everyone admits it or not, they have the best forwards, the best midfielders, and the 'apparent' best coach. The type of coach City need is a more level-headed and humble leader, like Ancelotti. You still get pretty football, but no mad-tactics just because the press have been writing about you. DDA, kellzfresh, Barbara and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 'I don't teach my players tackling - what is tackling? What is the need to tackle if you have the ball? Well then.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,871 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 People talk of the Watford manager to be sacked, Karanka and Bilic but the job Pep is doing should rank him in that bracket...Terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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