Recent content by Feedingseagulls

So did anyone else see significance in the way Mate celebrated his goal? Straight over to the bench to exchange congratulatory hugs. The latter often seems to indicate a move that has been worked on in training or a specific piece of advice/intelligence that had been shared. Looking at it, the...

I see that they plan to evolve this into places being based on tournament performances over the preceding years, starting with the 2nd iteration. However, their proposed methodology for (eg) Europe seems somewhat flawed: The 8 CL finalists plus the next 4 best performing clubs based on their...

Very much my view too.

His form has really dropped - hasn't head-butted a ref in ages.

I disagree. The critic will merely say something like 'see, I said he should start Rashford more - just look at how his performances have helped improve the results.'

Alternatively: On another day Liverpool would not have enjoyed the massive slice of luck that was Bailly's inadvertent volleyed Cruyff-flick which would have resulted in their ineffectual attempts to score themselves leaving them with no goals to their credit. Utd were unfortunate that this...

Now I'm confused. Who would have PMed whom? and at what point? This *one* thread must necessarily have existed before the exchange you quote took place - and no more threads seem to have been created regarding it. Anyway - brilliant goal, great comeback, probably a needed result. Annoying...

As I see it, the recent adoption of 442 in specific circumstances by various teams (as per the OP) has not involved the 'classic' form of 2 CMs and 2 wingers. Thus I am surprised that the lack of wingers suitable for this, and the vulnerability of the midfield when playing like that, has formed...

The ref. Who gives cards based on aspects of the celebration, some of which are loosely held to be based on potential safety. So going into the crowd, right up to the crowd, overly antagonising opposition fans, etc are given bookings if the ref deems it worthy. We may not like that this area...

Well, assuming he doesn't get to a 'totting up' suspension it won't matter greatly.

Having just enjoyed the 'All the Angles' Utd vid of Matic's goal, it looks like Jesse may be responsible for Matic getting his card for being so close to the fans. Matic and Smalling pause a little way away from the barrier and look like they are coming to a stop when Jesse gives Matic a big...

Really? Don't see how you can deny the bolded parts... Probably has a good case for the overhyping of the 2 teams too.

Now that (Spurs/Juve) was a real Champions League tie. Great to watch.

Had to miss the game. Gutted to find that the usual option for the full game after the event is not working. Lovely result, and pleased that a number of players showed good form. It seems that Sanchez was asked to perform a specific tactical role that restricted his performance in expressive...

Totally gutted about Herrera's injury. :(