The English Football Thread

[Ankit 3,176]

Well, for some current Chelsea standing might be an easy task to overcome. For me, I would say, it is not going to be that easy.

Manure´s offense, even late scoring coming from behind is an indication of their scoring firepower, I feel.

Manure are scoring around 3 goals a game. That alone is telling me, they just score whenever it´s needed.

Even though, they already lost 3 games, I do not see then loosing more than 3-4 games for the rest of the season.

Personally, I would be very surprised to see Manure dropping 4-5 more games.

It's too early to judge anything. Man utd offense is the only thing that's keeping them at the top of the table. They have no midfield. Their defense in not that great, they don't have a world class goalkeeper. Lets not forget the business end of the season is yet to start. A draw and a loss for Utd and the lead will be cut down to just 2 points with Utd playing in the CL as well. You just don't know what can happen between now and the end of the season.

[robdog 2,084]

re: fulham's form

I think they'll be fine.

I don't know what you call an indicator of positive form, but in fulcrap's last 4 matches they have 1 point. They are looking like shit. Hell they even lost to qpha. Agree to disagree then.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Remember carlo's second season. We were 15 points behind Utd and that too in February. By the time we had to go Old trafford, we were just 3 points behind. So i wont lose hope so early, yes it will be difficult but 8 points with 18 more games to go. ANy thing can happen.

True, but back then we had a set of players with great experience in the PL; players like Drogba, Anelka, Lampard...etc Players who knew how to win the the PL. Can't expect the same out of the youngsters we have to pull something similar.

[Ankit 3,176]

True, but back then we had a set of players with great experience in the PL; players like Drogba, Anelka, Lampard...etc Players who knew how to win the the PL. Can't expect the same out of the youngsters we have to pull something similar.

Yep, pretty valid point but you just can't dismiss that the youngsters won't be able to pull something similar. As everyone knows, they are all very talented bunch, have that raw energy of a youngster who wants to prove the world that they are the best and have that hunger to win the league after getting knocked out of the CL group stages. Experience will come from Lampard/Terry/Cech. Yes, they might be naive but i somehow feel that they have it in them to do whats required.

[bushman 2,043]

No-one thinks it will be easy. But no-one thought United would throw away the league last season.

They're weak in key areas, especially defensively. Teams seem to be able to score on them quite freely and I don't think the tactic of scoring one more than the opposition is a good way to go about winning leagues.

I think they'll be fine.

Perhaps, Manure are weak defensively but they make up for it by scoring almost 3 goals a game.

As you might know, whoever won PL before usually drop 5-6 games throughout the season.

As for comparison to last season, Manure are stronger offensively this season, I feel.

May Chelsea make up the difference but...the team must start winning games from now on.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Ba! 1:1, Game on

[Ankit 3,176]

Ba Ba Demba, can you score a goal? yes sir, yes sir, i am not Carlton Cole.

[Ollie 4,400]

I must've watched part of every game today, there were some mad games. I put Man Utd on first, OG, turned to Villa Wigan, knew Villa were shit and had no chance so turned to Fulham - Swansea for the rest of the first half. I then saw Stoke 1-3 Southampton so watched that for the 2nd half. Del Prado missed the sitter of all sitters to put Saints 4-1 up but what a stunning strike from Cameron Jerome at the end, amazing hit. I also watched a bit of Norwich - City when it went to 4-3, mad day. Shame about the results but thet were expected really but the plus side is that both Mancs were far from convincing despite winning. Just hope Arsenal don't win and hope we avoid defeat tomorrow in what is a huge game.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Yep, pretty valid point but you just can't dismiss that the youngsters won't be able to pull something similar. As everyone knows, they are all very talented bunch, have that raw energy of a youngster who wants to prove the world that they are the best and have that hunger to win the league after getting knocked out of the CL group stages. Experience will come from Lampard/Terry/Cech. Yes, they might be naive but i somehow feel that they have it in them to do whats required.

Maybe, but unlikely imo. If I wanted to play catch up with United, I'd rather have the likes of Drogba, Ballack, Anelka..etc

[The only place to be 11,313]

Maybe, but unlikely imo. If I wanted to play catch up with United, I'd rather have the likes of Drogba, Ballack, Anelka..etc

Do you think you can't win anything with kids?

[bushman 2,043]

Tomorrow´s game just might tell us a bit more about the shape Chelsea is in.

Let´s hope, the team plays well & win it. It´ll be a huge win for Chelsea, I feel.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Do you think you can't win anything with kids?

I am just saying that players with experience can handle the pressure, especially psychologically, of playing catch up with such a big gap.

[Ankit 3,176]

Maybe, but unlikely imo. If I wanted to play catch up with United, I'd rather have the likes of Drogba, Ballack, Anelka..etc

Who wouldn't want to have those players playing for us just like the old times but that train has passed. You just need to put your faith in the youngsters now.

[Milan 17,957]

:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnXSznD4Yio

[Laylabelle 9,535]

I must've watched part of every game today, there were some mad games. I put Man Utd on first, OG, turned to Villa Wigan, knew Villa were shit and had no chance so turned to Fulham - Swansea for the rest of the first half. I then saw Stoke 1-3 Southampton so watched that for the 2nd half. Del Prado missed the sitter of all sitters to put Saints 4-1 up but what a stunning strike from Cameron Jerome at the end, amazing hit. I also watched a bit of Norwich - City when it went to 4-3, mad day. Shame about the results but thet were expected really but the plus side is that both Mancs were far from convincing despite winning. Just hope Arsenal don't win and hope we avoid defeat tomorrow in what is a huge game.

Thats the thing neither teams are playing well and are pretty shit.Just we and the the ones below us are a lot worse!They dont seem capeable of a clean sheet or only letting 1 goal in and yet have a 7 point lead at the moment its crazy.They have a strike force that works and a whole lot of luck whereas we dont

[Pizy 18,909]

Wow. Every team around us is gonna win today.

Yet another must win for us tomorrow.

[bushman 2,043]

The nippers of Arsenal are getting lucky, I see.

3:3 & counting.

[Laylabelle 9,535]

Newcastle for christ sake why do it again?!

2 point gap...eeek!

3-3...so this is gana end up as a 4-3 loss again then....

And ref standard is still amazing as usual..some guy in the Championship apprantly got two yellow cards and no red...we'll no doubt have him in charge of our games soon!

[Milan 17,957]

Ba again! Who scores next?

[Sheva. 5,373]

What a game.