The English Football Thread

[Atomiswave 6,072]

Just now, Jason said:

Two relatively small signings and you're losing your shit? If we had been the ones who signed Bergwijn and Fernandes, would you be confidently claiming we'll finish in the Top 4 or would you be moaning about the board signing average players? 

Spurs' form since our inconsistent run started has hardly been much better. And this is a Spurs side who recently lost to Southampton, dropped points at Norwich and Watford.

Why you always gotta say we moan? Its the hard reality and we worry.....how is that moaning. If we moan so do you then. We are not losing our shit, just facing reality that top4 is now in real danger, cuz we sign no one, cuz we have an average squad. And those 2 might not be World beaters, but they at least have more options, we are the ones used to panic buys and average players.

[NikkiCFC 7,955]

1 minute ago, Laylabelle said:

We're on a run of 1 win in 5. Sod what Spurs do it's what we're not doing that is worrying.

They also have one win in the last 5 games. 

People are afraid of Spurs and they will play with false 9 till the end of the season. 

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, Azul said:

Long term? Absolutely not, but short term it could work. It's proven that Mourinho is a short term manager. That isn't something new.

By unsustainable, I meant their shot count today. They're not gonna get lucky and win every game if they continue to have that few shots as today. 

[Laylabelle 9,359]

3 minutes ago, Tomo said:

Apologies I wasn't aware.

I think we will do it purely because a six point lead against teams that struggle to string two wins together (even if we can't aswell) is a big advantage at this stage, even more so with all the rivals still to come to our gaff.

But furthermore even if we don't (which I accept is possible) I don't think it will be Spurs that take advantage, it will be United or Wolves.

Its 4 between us and Spurs now. All of a sudden.

Man U and Wolves is 6..and Sheffield 5 which good on them! Least they'll be staying up

[Jase 43,479]

Just now, NikkiCFC said:

They also have one win in the last 5 games. 

People are afraid of Spurs and they will play with false 9 till the end of the season. 

It's 2 in their last 5. 

In the last 5 league games, Spurs have picked only 1 point more than us (7 to 6).

[Laylabelle 9,359]

1 minute ago, Jason said:

By unsustainable, I meant their shot count today. They're not gonna get lucky and win every game if they continue to have that few shots as today. 

Hopefully we can get lucky and have the most shots and goals.

If we can do the double over them...all be lovely! Just to piss off smug face Jose.

[MoroccanBlue 5,306]

11 minutes ago, Laylabelle said:

But we're hardly any better. That's the issue. We're wasteful and all takes is a player not to be and bam goal points dropped.

So why are we basing this performance from Spurs as evidence they will leapfrog us? Even under Poch Spurs managed to get the better of City. Only difference is that with Poch they played decent football and offered something that we could genuinly worry about. 

This was the most smash and grab performance I've seen from Spurs and Mourinho. 

[Tomo 21,733]

5 minutes ago, Laylabelle said:

Its 4 between us and Spurs now. All of a sudden.

Man U and Wolves is 6..and Sheffield 5 which good on them! Least they'll be staying up

If Sheffield get it, then Wilder is a lock in for top 3 manager of the decade minimum, already.

[Laylabelle 9,359]

Just now, Tomo said:

If Sheffield get it, then Wilder is a lock in for top 3 manager of the decade minimum, already.

Imagine!! Its just nice seeing as both Norwich and Villa are fighting the bottom and they're right up there. 

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, Atomiswave said:

Why you always gotta say we moan? Its the hard reality and we worry.....how is that moaning. If we moan so do you then. We are not losing our shit, just facing reality that top4 is now in real danger, cuz we sign no one, cuz we have an average squad. And those 2 might not be World beaters, but they at least have more options, we are the ones used to panic buys and average players.

Our squad ain't great, that we all know but don't tell me you wouldn't be moaning if we had signed Bergwijn and Fernandes.

If you're talking about option, then we have options too! It's just not being utilized properly but that's another debate. 

[Jase 43,479]

Liverpool only need 6 more league wins to win the title. SIX. Could win it at Everton! 

[Laylabelle 9,359]

2 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

So why are we basing this performance from Spurs as evidence they will leapfrog us? Even under Poch Spurs managed to get the better of City. Only difference is that with Poch they played decent football and offered something that we could genuinly worry about. 

This was the most smash and grab performance I've seen from Spurs and Mourinho. 

Depends on the next 2 games. If we can beat Man U and Spurs and stop losing and drawing randomly then all be good. Lose both those games then be problems.

 

[Azul 1,615]

16 minutes ago, Tomo said:

Apologies I wasn't aware.

I think we will do it purely because a six point lead against teams that struggle to string two wins together (even if we can't aswell) is a big advantage at this stage, even more so with all the rivals still to come to our gaff.

But furthermore even if we don't (which I accept is possible) I don't think it will be Spurs that take advantage, it will be United or Wolves.

Apologies wasn't needed, no worries. 

We have a 4 point lead on Spurs, and this win will give them a confidence boost. So anything can happen to be honest. I really think that Spurs has a overall better team than United or Wolves. 

One thing is for sure though, if Christensen starts these next couple of games then we're fucked loool.

[MoroccanBlue 5,306]

As much as Spurs winning is a damper on our moods, I feel like some sort of justice was done with City's sending off for their 'tactical foul'. They've gotten away with that bollocks under Pep for seasons. 

[Laylabelle 9,359]

4 minutes ago, Jason said:

Liverpool only need 6 more league wins to win the title. SIX. Could win it at Everton! 

Even less if City and Leicester drop points...21st March it'll be done if not sooner. That's if Liverpool dont drop points which is mega unlikely. 

Madness..this is why think they'll be in another European final. Not just on performance but once the league is done which it is anyway..focus elsewhere.

[Jase 43,479]

The remaining selected tough fixtures (on paper):

CHELSEA
Man United (h)
Spurs (h)
Man City (h)
Sheffield United (a)
Liverpool (a)
Wolves (h)

P.S. Sheffield, Liverpool and Wolves are 3 of our last 4 league games. They might or might not matter by then...

TOTTENHAM
Chelsea (a)
Wolves (h)
Man United (h)
Sheffield United (a)
Arsenal (h)
Leicester (h)

MAN UNITED
Chelsea (a)
Man City (h)
Spurs (a)
Sheffield United (h)
Leicester (a)

[Pizy 18,368]

At least we know weeks ahead of time how both United and Spuds play. We have plenty of time to train on playing against counter attacking teams with fast wide players who will sit deep and spring whenever possible.

Perfect time to reinstall Tomori back to the team in place of AC. And also hope Pulisic is back fit.

[Vesper 28,864]

3 minutes ago, Pizy said:

If we conspire to allow this awful Spuds team with no Harry Kane (or ANY natural striker!) for the rest of the season finish above us then everyone deserves the sack. 

the bad bad news is that other than versus us at the Bridge (where we are playing like shite atm for ages)

Spuds are the on paper favourite in all their remaining EPL games

Wolves, Manure, Arse and Leicester are ALL home games for them

the only other on paper tough game is away at Sheffield United

al the rest are versus dregs

 

we have (in terms of hard games)

 

Manure at home

Spuds at home

lose those 2 above and we are well on verge of fucked

Shitty at home

Sheffield U away (absolute MUST win, especially if Spuds beat them away 3 weeks before we do, as that is a pure like for like)

Victimpool away

Wolves at home (another must win, it may come down to this game, and Wolves are a handful)

that Spuds game is fucking massive

and odds are high IF we lose to Manure before, we go down v spuds as well, and that date (Feb 22, 2020) is when we cough up 4th, perhaps for good as Spuds next game is an almost lock (Villa)