I know we're shit, but come on! Get behind the team for tonight, I'm excited personally, doesn't look like anyone else is though.We wont score today either.
I know we're shit, but come on! Get behind the team for tonight, I'm excited personally, doesn't look like anyone else is though.We wont score today either.
I don't see how anyone can be excited, you just have to have one look at the league table. Lose this and we are in huge trouble.I know we're shit, but come on! Get behind the team for tonight, I'm excited personally, doesn't look like anyone else is though.
Feel slightly sorry for Bruno here being thrown into a mixed-bag of a side and is instantly carrying the weight of being our main creative source from deep.
I've parked my doubts for tonight, I'm excited to see more of Bruno and I'd like Ighalo to play a role. I may be setting myself up for a huge crash but I'm genuinely excited to see how we shape up later on.I don't see how anyone can be excited, you just have to have one look at the league table. Lose this and we are in huge trouble.
We are in serious trouble if we lose I agree, but its Man Utd vs Chelsea at the Bridge so yes I am excited, Ole's had a 100% record there so far. With Bruno who should be a bit more comfortable with the team now, Matic in for that guy who calls himself a footballer (Andreas). Also Ighalo to come on hopefully cause their average CB's some trouble. I'm cautiously optimistic as Chelsea are equally as shite as we are.I don't see how anyone can be excited, you just have to have one look at the league table. Lose this and we are in huge trouble.
Chelsea NOW seem to have a better squad than us but as you say that's for another thread. At best I'd put Spurs and our squads on the same par. What it's going to boil down to is the managers. Their team selections, tactics etc etc. Oles first big test.I'm not interested in getting into a debate about where we 'should be' after spending whatever. That's for another thread.
Right now in the race for 4th/5th I believe we don't have the goals in us that Chelsea and Spurs do. We don't have a Son or the creativity Chelsea have. Like I say, unless Bruno and Ighalo hit the ground running.
I always go into every game thinking we can do something, then end up being totally dissapointed.I've parked my doubts for tonight, I'm excited to see more of Bruno and I'd like Ighalo to play a role. I may be setting myself up for a huge crash but I'm genuinely excited to see how we shape up later on.
As to the thread I'm thinking tonight is huge for our CL ambitions via the league; draw tonight and we're struggling, lose tonight and we're fecked.
It's far from Ole's first big test, but this season he's failed way more than passed that's for sure.Chelsea NOW seem to have a better squad than us but as you say that's for another thread. At best I'd put Spurs and our squads on the same par. What it's going to boil down to is the managers. Their team selections, tactics etc etc. Oles first big test.
I don't disagree, I accept it's a choice I've made to put my many doubts about the team and coaching staff to one side. In terms of excuses two of the reasonable complaints; lack of resources at Ole's disposal and an overall tiredness in the squad, have been alleviated to some extent with Bruno, Ighalo and a warm weather break. I suppose there's still two or three players Ole would like back in Rashford, Pogba and McTominay so that'll be mentioned should we struggle in the next few games, but for me there will be no excuses as to why Ole can't get any half-decent football out of the players he does have available and make a proper push for top four/five.I always go into every game thinking we can do something, then end up being totally dissapointed.
I believe on our day we can beat anyone, recently those days are getting further and further apart.
When was our last good performance? been over 6 weeks?
I think the next few weeks will be vital, Ole was crying about legs and fitness, now it is all about performances, if they don't deliver what excuse will he have?
Yep, regardless of the negativity we still watch the games hoping for a good result.I don't disagree, I accept it's a choice I've made to put my many doubts about the team and coaching staff to one side. In terms of excuses two of the reasonable complaints; lack of resources at Ole's disposal and an overall tiredness in the squad, have been alleviated to some extent with Bruno, Ighalo and a warm weather break. I suppose there's still two or three players Ole would like back in Rashford, Pogba and McTominay so that'll be mentioned should we struggle in the next few games, but for me there will be no excuses as to why Ole can't get any half-decent football out of the players he does have available and make a proper push for top four/five.
But yeah, for now at least, excited and hopeful
Top 5 is meaningless, City wont have the ban upheld imo, and even if they do it probably wont kick in till 21/22 season.We need to draw or win today to have a chance at top 4. We would still have a chance at top 5 with a loss today.
Well not sure. I got it wrong though hehe. Just remembered we had a chance this friday and forget they won and got 3 more point.Cool man, how do things work over there ? anyways I'd rather Liverpool win the league than mancheater city, Pains me saying but also that we are cannot affect Liverpool winning the league even if do the impossible and win all the remaining games so early in Feb.
Are we really though? The following is a list of PL teams with less league defeats (or the same number) than us this season: Liverpool, City, Leicester, Wolves, Arsenal, Sheffield United, Chelsea and Spurs.If Fernandes can do the job of a number 10 when others have failed, then we can achieve top 5 finish. Whilst the overall play has been poor to watch, we are still a pretty difficult team to beat. Our lack of goal threat is what is holding us back. Hopefully, Igahlo can chip in with a few goals.
Win a few games and will players coming back, we can gather some momentum.
Ultimately, if we don't, Ole will lose his job as he has been backed in the market now and even Woodward has indicated that we have spent £200m in a recent interview, so he will want a return.
Cosmos has done crazier thing than this though.We have a good enough team too but no we won't make top 5.
We have been underperforming most of the season. It's not going to change now.
You don't know that. Besides, 5th is better then 6th, 7th or 8th. I definitely keep Ole if we finish 5th and are playing better football. So 5th is very meaningful for many people and it might help us attract good players in the summer.Top 5 is meaningless, City wont have the ban upheld imo, and even if they do it probably wont kick till 21/22 season.
finishing 5th is only better than 7th is we get CL (due to City ban). Otherwise Ole should be relieved of his duties. No CL, no job, just how all his predecessors suffered.You don't know that. Besides, 5th is better then 6th, 7th or 8th. I definitely keep Ole if we finish 5th and are playing better football. So 5th is very meaningful for many people and it might help us attract good players in the summer.
Mou made the CL and was sacked in December. Not sure you know what you are talking about.finishing 5th is only better than 7th is we get CL (due to City ban). Otherwise Ole should be relieved of his duties. No CL, no job, just how all his predecessors suffered.
That's possibly cutting him too much slack for me. Getting in by finishing 5th on 50-odd points, and that's all we might need wouldn't be enough for me.I feel with the top five being the qualification target and the horror shows by rivals that Ole simply must be measured by whether he gets CL football for next season. He has every opportunity. I believe this match will be a score draw.
Yep very much agree. Bruno has goals and assists by the bucket load and playing him as a CDM is just a waste. But with this manager it's probably what will happen.
That's going to be detrimental to the team and him, feck playing him CDM. If Ole does we'll have Mata 2.0 on our hands (just being wasted positionally).
Mou was sacked because 1) he was imploding 2) He was so far away from the top 4 the club decided he wasn't worth keeping on.Mou made the CL and was sacked in December. Not sure you know what you are talking about.
Haven't seen that one in a whileChelsea NOW seem to have a better squad than us but as you say that's for another thread. At best I'd put Spurs and our squads on the same par. What it's going to boil down to is the managers. Their team selections, tactics etc etc. Oles first big test.