The English Football Thread

[Reddish-Blue 2,495]

14 minutes ago, Blue Armour said:

At the Emirates right? 

Chelsea will be wide open at the back., with Sanchez providing guided tours for the Arsenal attack.

Odegaard will give Havertz some free tap-ins and then we'll have to watch him celebrate against us. 

We looked scared to take on City and then Arsenal humiliate them in the 2nd half of their game....

Maresca will go to the media after we get hammered by Arsenal and say: "We try to be brave".     

[Vesper 30,121]

Arse v Citeh extended highlights

https://hoofoot.com/?match=Arsenal_v_Manchester_City_2025_02_02

[NikkiCFC 8,303]

 

[Laylabelle 9,534]

Burnley defense going strong! 31 played..conceded 9

[Fulham Broadway 17,306]

36 minutes ago, Laylabelle said:

Burnley defense going strong! 31 played..conceded 9

Yup they'll go up then.

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straight back down like they always do

[Laylabelle 9,534]

10 minutes ago, Fulham Broadway said:

Yup they'll go up then.

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straight back down like they always do

Probably..shame as flying at the moment.

But least they're not doing a Luton who are going down down

[robsblubot 3,595]

I am not a fan of his game, but have to admit the guy (Isaak) is on fire.

Crazy good finish, but it did not count -- offside (against Arsenal for the Carabao Cup).

Edited February 5 by robsblubot

[LAM09 7,043]

16 minutes ago, robsblubot said:

I am not a fan of his game, but have to admit the guy (Isaak) is on fire.

Crazy good finish, but it did not count -- offside (against Arsenal for the Carabao Cup).

I personally can't think of a more technically gifted CF than him in world football. The difference between him & Jackson is staggering. 

[robsblubot 3,595]

3 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

I personally can't think of a more technically gifted CF than him in world football. The difference between him & Jackson is staggering. 

Heh nothing special about his skill on the ball aside from the finishing -- he's absolutely a fantastic finisher and can strike the football like few players can, but his all-round game is unremarkable to me.

Just hit the post and Newcastle scored in the rebound. 

Edited February 5 by robsblubot

[Nero 1,870]

Isak is insane. And we have Jackson lmao 

[LAM09 7,043]

Just now, robsblubot said:

Heh nothing special about his skill on the ball -- he's absolutely a fantastic finisher and can strike the football like few players can, but his all-round game is unremarkable for me.

Just hit the post and Newcastle scored in the rebound. 

Agree to disagree. Most of the top CF's excel because of their physical presence while he exceeds elsewhere (understanding of the game, movement, etc).

 

[robsblubot 3,595]

8 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

Agree to disagree. Most of the top CF's excel because of their physical presence while he exceeds elsewhere (understanding of the game, movement, etc).

 

sure.
For the record I do agree his reading of the game is excellent as well, that's the mental aspect for me. I was referring to his linkup play, and ability to beat players in tiny spaces.... like Ronaldo 9 and Benzema used to do. I don't see that in his game.

[LAM09 7,043]

2 minutes ago, robsblubot said:

sure.
For the record I do agree his reading of the game is excellent as well, that's the mental aspect for me. I was referring to his linkup play, and ability to beat players in tiny spaces.... like Ronaldo 9 and Benzema used to do. I don't see that in his game.

He only turned 25 a few months ago and hasn't played alongside elite players, so those are aspects that he could certainly improve on with more quality around him.

[NikkiCFC 8,303]

Smells like Newcastle vs Spurs final. Two teams without a trophy for decades. Still better option than other two semifinalists.

[robsblubot 3,595]

19 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

He only turned 25 a few months ago and hasn't played alongside elite players, so those are aspects that he could certainly improve on with more quality around him.

Yup he likely deserves a shot at an elite club, which brings my other point: Newcastle may have "elite" owners, but they are far from an Elite club; not only the lack of investment, having some very glaring weak links in their starting XI, but also the way they play. Isaak (as well as Gordon) thrive in that counter-attacking style, but it can be very different at a top club especially one which sees a lot of possession.

Still, agree that he deserves that shot based on what he's been doing.