The English Football Thread

[NikkiCFC 8,066]

Zaha not in lineup. Must be disappointing for him to stay in Palace. 

[Vesper 29,144]

its completely between Shitty and Barca for Best team in the world IMHO

if Barca had purchased de Ligt, would probably give them the edge, but they didnt

we shall see what they do in what is left of the window

[communicate 2,703]

2 minutes ago, Vesper said:

hat trick Sterling, he may get 30 this year (or more)

if Neymar stumbles I think he is on verge of being best LW in the world (only Hazard would give him a run), unless you count Mbappe as a LW (he is more of a CF now)

I will take hazard,mane n neymar over sterling

[LAM09 6,824]

I feel sorry for anyone who still try to deny Pep is a great manager, it must take some serious mental gymnastics.

He's been allowed to mold teams with the best players to get the most out of his teams. No matter how poor Mourinho has been in recent years, his successes at Inter (even Porto to an extent) won't be match by Pep's achievements at City.  

 

 

This side won't win the CL.

 

 

hat trick Sterling, he may get 30 this year (or more) if Neymar stumbles I think he is on verge of being best LW in the world (only Hazard would give him a run), unless you count Mbappe as a LW (he is more of a CF now) 

 

 You're forgetting Mane.

 

 

 

 

 

[Jase 43,479]

Man City's last 5 results at West Ham's London Stadium:

West Ham 0-5 Man City
West Ham 0-4 Man City 
West Ham 1-4 Man City
West Ham 0-4 Man City 
West Ham 0-5 Man City

 

[Pizy 18,504]

1 minute ago, Tomo said:

The level City are at now is even more incentive to build something more sustainable as the quick fixes we went for under Conte and especially Mourinho just won't work now.

Thankfully Pep will be gone in 1/2 years so let's make sure we're the ones to pounce when the times comes.

We have to stop buying total duds. We need the person in charge of identifying and recruiting players to get us guys that will come in and instantly fit like a glove. That's what City have. A player can come in and look as though they've been there for years.

They likely scouted and decided to sign Rodri months and months ago. He comes in and looks right at home.

[Vesper 29,144]

2 minutes ago, Tomo said:

The level City are at now is even more incentive to build something more sustainable as the quick fixes we went for under Conte and especially Mourinho just won't work now.

Thankfully Pep will be gone in 1/2 years so let's make sure we're the ones to pounce when the times comes.

cheeky move in 3 years to Real for Pep

roflmaooooo

he would go back to Barca before that

or Juve

and he will only leave Shitty after a CL (not winning at Bayern PISSES him off, it is his only fail in football)

truly leftfield

IF that Euro Super League ever comes to fruition, and IF Ajax were one of the 20 to 30 teams

I could see him there (as Ajax would finally have hundreds of millions to spend)

and I could see him taking on the challenge (homage to Cruyff)

[Jase 43,479]

7 minutes ago, Tomo said:

The level City are at now is even more incentive to build something more sustainable as the quick fixes we went for under Conte and especially Mourinho just won't work now.

Thankfully Pep will be gone in 1/2 years so let's make sure we're the ones to pounce when the times comes.

Won't be surprised if Guardiola goes to Juventus. 

[communicate 2,703]

3 minutes ago, Pizy said:

We have to stop buying total duds. We need the person in charge of identifying and recruiting players to get us guys that will come in and instantly fit like a glove. That's what City have. A player can come in and look as though they've been there for years.

They likely scouted and decided to sign Rodri months and months ago. He comes in and looks right at home.

But in order to do that you need to stick with one philosophy. Otherwise you will end up buying useless player. 

[Vesper 29,144]

5 minutes ago, communicate said:

I will take hazard,mane n neymar over sterling

Mane? nope

Hazard peak is over in 2, maybe maybe 3 years MAX, Sterling in two, 3 years is still only 26, 27

Neymar is too injury prone atm, but if he stays healthy, maybe

his PSG move was FUCKED

if the cunt had guts he would have went to the EPL, as the EPL is SO SO better than any other league

fuck PSG, zero respect (Tuchel is a great manager though, he might, if all comes together still have a sot at the CL, BUT they are such chokers as a team)

[Vesper 29,144]

4 minutes ago, Jason said:

Won't be surprised if Guardiola goes to Juventus. 

GMTA

[Tomo 21,733]

10 minutes ago, Pizy said:

We have to stop buying total duds. We need the person in charge of identifying and recruiting players to get us guys that will come in and instantly fit like a glove. That's what City have. A player can come in and look as though they've been there for years.

They likely scouted and decided to sign Rodri months and months ago. He comes in and looks right at home.

I think the recruitment has in general been quite good in recent times with the exception of the two title defending season's. I think the big difference between us and City (under Pep) is they are ruthless in getting rid/dropping of players if they decline or underperform (Hart, Bravo, Zabaletta, Kolorov even an Aguero replacement was signed until he pulled his finger out and adapted to Peps ways) whereas with us the likes of Cahill, Ivanovic, Matic amoungst others were still regulars for years after falling off a cliff.

[Tomo 21,733]

11 minutes ago, Jason said:

Man City's last 5 results at West Ham's London Stadium:

West Ham 0-5 Man City
West Ham 0-4 Man City 
West Ham 1-4 Man City
West Ham 0-4 Man City 
West Ham 0-5 Man City

 

The pitch there is perfect for City's slick game, probably more so than The Ethiad.

[communicate 2,703]

2 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Mane? nope

Hazard peak is over in 2, maybe maybe 3 years MAX, Sterling in two, 3 years is still only 26, 27

Neymar is too injury prone atm, but if he stays healthy, maybe

his PSG move was FUCKED

if the cunt had guts he would have went to the EPL, as the EPL is SO SO better than any other league

fuck PSG, zero respect (Tuchel is a great manager though, he might, if all comes together still have a sot at the CL, BUT they are such chokers as a team)

Wow mane was arguably pool best player last year, very good defensively and still provide offensive punch.

 

[Vesper 29,144]

14 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

He's been allowed to mold teams with the best players to get the most out of his teams. No matter how poor Mourinho has been in recent years, his successes at Inter (even Porto to an extent) won't be match by Pep's achievements at City.  

 

 

This side won't win the CL.

 

 

 

 You're forgetting Mane.

 

 

 

 

 

No, see above 

Sterling over Mane all day, all night

It is a hated position here, but I am a total Sterling fangirl

I also love his punching back against racism, love it

[LAM09 6,824]

No, see above 
Sterling over Mane all day, all night
It is a hated position here, but I am a total Sterling fangirl
I also love his punching back against racism, love it

Fair enough. I'm completely the other way, as Mane offers much more to me. If he didn't have so many brain farts in front of goal, he'd be matching Salah's debut tally.

[communicate 2,703]

8 minutes ago, Tomo said:

I think the recruitment has in general been quite good in recent times with the exception of the two title defending season's. I think the big difference between us and City (under Pep) is they are ruthless in getting rid/dropping of players if they decline or underperform (Hart, Bravo, Zabaletta, Kolorov even an Aguero replacement was signed until he pulled his finger out and adapted to Peps ways) whereas with us the likes of Cahill, Ivanovic, Matic amoungst others were still regulars for years after falling off a cliff.

Completely agree, in recent years other than conte 2nd season, our transfer has been quite good.

Even alonso that most people hate is a very good wb, luiz was also very good in a back 3

[killer1257 3,282]

Just now, Vesper said:

No, see above 

Sterling over Mane all day, all night

It is a hated position here, but I am a total Sterling fangirl

I also love his punching back against racism, love it

I clearly don´t like Sterling at all, but Guardiola made him world class. Last year, Sterling was in my opnion better than Mane. Sterling´s work rate is insane, his speed, is dribbling is finally ery complete and he can score goals too. He still looks weird when he runs though