Football The 2011/2012 Season Thread

[Embattle]

At least one more. You yourself have said clubs lack stability by changing managers all the time. If Wenger is sacked how long would a new manager get before the fans are up his arse about results. I still think Wenger is one of the best in England but he is to stubborn at the moment. The stadium is on a 25 year loan lets leave it that way and spend some money.

The problem is that you can try and define it as a moment but it hasn't really been a moment, the other thing is if this continues you may well loose your current talisman.

 

[soze]

The problem is that you can try and define it as a moment but it hasn't really been a moment, the other thing is if this continues you may well loose your current talisman.

Nope it's not a moment it is his current philosophy. Trying to build a squad is not working as the players are getting established and leaving. To stand any chance we need to keep the young talent and bring in some grit.

Sounds wired given our defensive records. But I actually think our first choice back 5 is decent. Szczesny, Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny and Gibbs. But the backup with the exception of Santos hardly sets the world alight.

Midfield is our big issue with Jack out we are so lacking. I was really hoping Frimpong had a good loan spell he could provide excellent competition for Song in the anchor role. Arteta is trying to play like Alonso but without the results. Ramsey has hit a bit of a wall in his recovery we just need to hope he carries on to capture his old form. Then long term we have a good midfield trio but again no cover. If RVP does leave, upfront we are fucked the though of Chamack and Park leading the line is laughable.

The next three games could see us drop out of the Europa places and we will really struggle to bring in big names then.

 

[caLLous]

'mon Spurs!

 

[Sydrik]

Has everyone at ITV forgotten Roy Keane was a totally clueless, tactically naive, inept twat of a manager?

 

[Ch3tan]

Youve just described arry too though syd; he's just got a better coaching team.

 

[soze]

Offside because Parker was on the line?

 

[Keitanz]

Rafa Benitez was just announced as Manager of England on my FM12 save.

It's a sign.

 

[caLLous]

If it's a rule then it's a rule but I don't see how it wasn't going in had Parker not been there and therefore I don't see how he interfered with play. Bit bloody tight if you ask me.

We should 'ave 'em at the Lane. Hopefully.

edit - It's a sign Keitz, it's not a *fact*.

 

[soze]

If it's a rule then it's a rule but I don't see how it wasn't going in had Parker not been there and therefore I don't see how he interfered with play. Bit bloody tight if you ask me.

I agree he was not in the keepers line of sight and the ball was going in anyway very harsh. But Stevenage did well proper cup game.

 

[Cerb]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17016478 -A small interview with Chivas' owner, the man who sold Hernandez.

A mate of mine here who comes from El Paso is going home next week and has promised to get me a knock off Chicha mexico jersey!

 

[Keitanz]

The ref is blind.

 

[Shagrat]

haha andy carroll cant even score against Brighton

 

[Keitanz]

Yeah he is literally getting punched to the ground by one of their defenders every time there is a set piece / cross coming.. kinda funny to watch.. Carroll has started being a bit aggressive as well now..

 

[Billargh]

Poor poor Brighton

 

[Keitanz]

Lol, they have been quite unlucky..

 

[Keitanz]

Suarez

 

[gohan]

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR m'on the boro

 

[soze]

6th goal was really well worked there.

 

[Keitanz]

Nice win..

And hmm, just checked the Prem Table.. lol Newcastle 1 point behind Arsenal (4th)..

It's so close between us/chelsea/newcastle/arsenal.. crazy.

 

[Lethul]

Carroll looking good a few games in a row. But still to shit touch, it almost looks like he does a great job on the first touch but second touch very often lacking.
Suarez motm as usual

 

[Vladamir]

Barca 1 down at home to FC Cokenoze, end of their league season if they lose it tonight.

 

[Vladamir]

Strong curse as Messi scores twice in 7 minutes

 

[Raven]

I am sure they will cheat their way out of their predicament.

 

[megadave]

arent they already like 10 points behind anyway? cant see RM giving that up

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Brighton og 2 was hilarious.

 

[megadave]

Barcelona's almost 3rd goal would have been shithot

 

[Aoami]

 

[megadave]

is he any good?

 

[Everz]

Roy Keane now looking likely to take over at Wolves.. rage.

 

[CorNokZ]

Barca 1 down at home to FC Cokenoze, end of their league season if they lose it tonight.

When Barca/Messi decides to play like that, there is not much to do really. Didn't see the match as the gf and I had our 2 year anniversary today, but have just seen the highlights, and again I think that Valdes showed that he truly is a terrible keeper playing on an amazing team. Pretty much any goal Barca concedes, he has is a major part of it. To his defense, the defenders didn't help him much.

I think it is a shame that the Valencia players had that much respect towards Barca after they got ahead. Barca seemed to be playing only half of their first team. Being defensive against Barca and not trying to take charge is imo the wrong way for Valencia to play, as it is an offensive team and they are used to having a lot of possession and not having 10 players in their own half hoofing the ball