The English Football Thread

[NikkiCFC 7,942]

 

[Jase 43,479]

43 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

 

At this rate, we'll have the smallest stadium in the Premier League...

[Jase 43,479]

Oh look! Southampton go back to losing again. 7 defeats from their 8 league games...

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

Good to see Southamptons season petering out. Just shows those calling for us to go for Hassenhuttl was a bit premature, still need to improve that team a great deal. 

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Atomiswave 6,072]

3 hours ago, Jason said:

 

I dont give a damn if he goes to either club, not bothered at all but I could see him in London though. JM looks spent, Ars will stick with Arteta I think.

[NikkiCFC 7,942]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9298571/Pep-Guardiola-says-secret-Manchester-Citys-success-having-lot-MONEY.html

The secret to Manchester City's success? 'We have a lot of MONEY', says Pep Guardiola as boss refreshingly admits their £2BILLION spending is the main driver behind 19-game winning streak

He was being sarcastic but it is true.

Edited February 25, 2021 by NikkiCFC

[NikkiCFC 7,942]

Henderson injured will not play against us.

And sad news about Alisson father.

[Atomiswave 6,072]

1 hour ago, NikkiCFC said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9298571/Pep-Guardiola-says-secret-Manchester-Citys-success-having-lot-MONEY.html

The secret to Manchester City's success? 'We have a lot of MONEY', says Pep Guardiola as boss refreshingly admits their £2BILLION spending is the main driver behind 19-game winning streak

He was being sarcastic but it is true.

At least he gots them balls to tell the truth, disgusting club imo. I cant respect you at all when you bribe and circumvent the rules as you see fit with no fucking punishment coming your way, the sooner pep fuck off the better.

[Vesper 28,772]

2020-21 English Premier League

Manchester City                
West Ham United             

http://www.sportnews.to/mysports/2021/premier-league-manchester-city-vs-west-ham-united-s1/#!

https://www.totalsportek.com/page-3/

Edited February 27, 2021 by Vesper

[Azul 1,615]

West Ham is actually playing very good. Compared to how Monchengladbach, Arsenal etc played, they pose a threat to Man City. Let's hope City beat them though.

[killer1257 3,282]

14 minutes ago, Azul said:

West Ham is actually playing very good. Compared to how Monchengladbach, Arsenal etc played, they pose a threat to Man City. Let's hope City beat them though.

This happens when you have a very good midfield. West Ham's midfield is highly underrated 

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

Impressive by Wham to play football vs ManCity, match them blow for blow and not get slaughtered. Testament to how an elite midfield like Soucek and Rice changes an entire team of otherwise average players.

 

2-1

Still point stands. city win actually better for us

[Strike 7,217]

City winning helps

[Laylabelle 9,351]

Didn't realise how far up West Ham are!

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

Interesting tactic by Pep to have a CB join the attack to provide a focal point from time to time to break down a disciplined defence

Btw the goal by Stones is the exact kind of chance Chilwell had when he skied it vs Wolves (and similar to the one Alonso put in the keepers arms vs Southampton and Newcastle). Helps when your defenders are proficient at sharp direct finishes as well.

 

Both Soucek and Rice would actually improve our midfield massively. There is nothing Jorginho can do that Rice can not. On the other hand Rice is both disciplined in his positioning defensively as well as more than comfortable moving with the ball in the final third. Something you hardly see Jorginho doing.

[Vesper 28,772]

2020-21 English Premier League

West Bromwich Albion             
Brighton & Hove Albion           

http://www.sportnews.to/mysports/2021/premier-league-west-bromwich-albion-vs-brighton-hove-albion-s1/#!

https://www.totalsportek.com/west-bromwich-albion-one/

 

Edited February 27, 2021 by Vesper

[Fulham Broadway 16,832]

A MAN who pretends to like football in order to impress other men has found his enjoyment of it unaffected by the ban on live crowds.

Stephen Malley introduces himself as a Man Utd fan, despite the notable handicaps of living 150 miles from the stadium and not fully understanding the offside rule.

Malley said: “I don’t see the appeal of a packed ground on match day, the menu is always disappointing and you can never find an usher when the chap in front keeps standing up.

“Some say I’m less of a fan, just because I don’t enjoy the excessive noise and unsettling macho energy of the ground, and prefer to watch the game from the comfort of home.

“Or better still, simply Google the result on Monday morning in case anyone asks how ‘the lads’ got on at the weekend.

“Luckily we’re all in the same boat now. Lockdown really has been a great leveller for all us diehard soccer enthusiasts.”