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Fixed that for youHe was one of the worst posters in here
Fixed that for youHe was one of the worst posters in here
He’s one of the worst posters in here
Was he banned?Fixed that for you
That's because they have all been taking points off each other. That's what happens when you have a competitive league.Can only speak for my own opinion, but I meant in context of other seasons of the premier league. I agree at present the EPL is a much tougher league than others - just look at how well our rejects are doing at Inter.
But I think it's inarguable that Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, us and even City are not at the races really this season. There have been times in the past that the top 6/7 teams are all really good, and I don't believe that's the case, as can be seen by the points.
Yeah permanently. Amongst other things he was warned about being relentlessly negative over the Ole thing and kept it up.Was he banned?
About a big a loss as the Scouse onesYeah permanently. Amongst other things he was warned about being relentlessly negative over the Ole thing and kept it up.
+30GD and 19pts/24 against the top 5
Chelsea. But even Spurs has a better squad.Who has the third best squad in the league? Chelsea or Leicester?
Ole”s never going to get top two not in a million years, next season will be similar to this one with top four the requirement.
Martial, who was having a bad season and has not been missed since his injury?His signings have been top notch. His faith in Martial, pogba, Lindelof and de gea has been vindicated. I don't think Ole was worried about the sack he has put the club first.
Hopefully he proves me wrong next year too, but I don’t see us battling for the league anytime soon.
Check the post dates, these were all from last yearMartial, who was having a bad season and has not been missed since his injury?
Pogba, who has improved in recent months but is still mostly a good-times player?
De Gea, who had to play second fiddle to a not-great GK in Henderson?
I'll give you Lindelof, but even he struggles without a much superior partner like Maguire.
There may be good arguments in favor of Ole, but these players are probably not it.
To do that he needs the players. Just like Klopp did pre-Coutinho sale.Hopefully he proves me wrong next year too, but I don’t see us battling for the league anytime soon.
Yet we have posters saying they don’t want Harry Kane?To do that he needs the players. Just like Klopp did pre-Coutinho sale.
Never say neverDoubt we’ll see the creator add to this any time soon
Is there a single manager in world football who could take these players to the league title above Pep?Hopefully he proves me wrong next year too, but I don’t see us battling for the league anytime soon.
I don't want Harry Kane because he would cost a shitload of money and we have more pressing needs elsewhere.Yet we have posters saying they don’t want Harry Kane?
I wouldn't want Kane either, or what I should say is that I don't want Kane *right now* - he wouldn't solve many of our issues because we need an additional creator to Bruno. Get Sancho as that man and then bring in someone like Kane or Haaland.Yet we have posters saying they don’t want Harry Kane?
Oh, right. OopsCheck the post dates, these were all from last year
Who’s to say there isn’t a manager that could win the league with these players, am sure Ferguson would have given it a good go.Is there a single manager in world football who could take these players to the league title above Pep?
We have 2 or 3 players good enough to get in the City first team. How are we ever going to win the league again when that fact remains true?
The reverse jinx has worked well so far. Keep it upHopefully he proves me wrong next year too, but I don’t see us battling for the league anytime soon.
Not really that bad is it. Leicester was basically our reserves, Liverpool they were great and motivated for top 4 and have a top team still. Fulham was a bit rubbish but it's a dead rubber with 2nd wrapped up already.End of season run in turning into a nightmare with dropped points and injuries. We are not looking good for the Europa final.
I don't want Harry Kane because he would cost a shitload of money and we have more pressing needs elsewhere.
You still talk about adding quality then when the captain of Spurs and England and one of the best strikers in the world becomes available you all turn your nose up at him and opt for a player that doesn’t even start for his country.I wouldn't want Kane either, or what I should say is that I don't want Kane *right now* - he wouldn't solve many of our issues because we need an additional creator to Bruno. Get Sancho as that man and then bring in someone like Kane or Haaland.
Yeah, jinxThe reverse jinx has worked well so far. Keep it up
It is when Fred player through injury and McT was subbed off injured. With Maguire likely missing the final as well, this could be a poor end to the season.Not really that bad is it. Leicester was basically our reserves, Liverpool they were great and motivated for top 4 and have a top team still. Fulham was a bit rubbish but it's a dead rubber with 2nd wrapped up already.
It's not turning my nose up at him, it's that if he came right now, he would solve nothing if the core issues aren't resolved. Get a RW and a DM, and THEN go for a striker. I don't see Kane going this summer, and more likely I see him going next year, by which point I would hope we would be in a better position to compete for him.You still talk about adding quality then when the captain of Spurs and England and one of the best strikers in the world becomes available you all turn your nose up at him and opt for a player that doesn’t even start for his country.
I suppose I could get behind that but I’d prefer Grealish and Nididi for those positions, but it’s going to be very expensive whichever way we go about it.It's not turning my nose up at him, it's that if he came right now, he would solve nothing if the core issues aren't resolved. Get a RW and a DM, and THEN go for a striker. I don't see Kane going this summer, and more likely I see him going next year, by which point I would hope we would be in a better position to compete for him.
That's fair and I agree with your sentiment re Kane. I personally would be delighted with Grealish if Sancho isn't to come, but the transfer window hasn't opened yet so who knows whats going to happenI suppose I could get behind that but I’d prefer Grealish and Nididi for those positions, but it’s going to be very expensive whichever way we go about it.
Just think Harry Kane would bring that Van Persie aura with him and push us on to a next level.
Starting XI or first-team? Because I'm sure Pep would take Shaw, Maguire, Wan Bissaka, Fernandes, Rashford, maybe Greenwood or Fred.Is there a single manager in world football who could take these players to the league title above Pep?
We have 2 or 3 players good enough to get in the City first team. How are we ever going to win the league again when that fact remains true?
Wan Bissaka in a Guardiola team? Can't see that.Starting XI or first-team? Because I'm sure Pep would take Shaw, Maguire, Wan Bissaka, Fernandes, Rashford, maybe Greenwood or Fred.
I think Maguire injury aside a reality check was just what was needed for everyone. The squad still needs major investment. It’s good to be reminded of that before everyone got too smug about second and a cup final and the let’s the owners do the bare minimum in the summer. Hopefully our horrible recent form snaps the players out of their comfort zone because we aren’t winning any cup if we play like we have been the last few weeks. there’s no excuses when you see the value and wages of the two squads even if we are missing Maguire. Villarreal are probably on par with our top 6 and if we half arse it we will get doneEnd of season run in turning into a nightmare with dropped points and injuries. We are not looking good for the Europa final.
Only Shaw and Fernandes, and maybe Rashford, would get into the first XI. Probably Cavani too on current form.Starting XI or first-team? Because I'm sure Pep would take Shaw, Maguire, Wan Bissaka, Fernandes, Rashford, maybe Greenwood or Fred.
From being 33 points a drift to 12 points a drift is more than enough of a sign for me that we will be challenging very soonHopefully he proves me wrong next year too, but I don’t see us battling for the league anytime soon.
Hope so.From being 33 points a drift to 12 points a drift is more than enough of a sign for me that we will be challenging very soon
I think they are keeping him around till Haaland makes his long term decision.Ole is just lucky.
If he hadn't signed Cavani,Bruno,introduced and developed Greenwood,got Shaw to play to his potential,got Pogba playing something close to the level expected for a player of his talent etc we would have been out of the top 4 race by January.