Premier League 2019-2020 we’re off

[Beezerk]

Cant say Im a Henderson fan but hes no Scott Parker

Get the ball, do half a turn and give it to someone else, rinse and repeat.

 

[Orikoru]

Barkley and Henderson just don't have enough quality at international level, Henderson reminds me of Scott Parker in a way

100%, they are both poor. I can't believe they've started both these games.

 

[fundy]

Get the ball, do half a turn and give it to someone else, rinse and repeat.

ah the Vinny Sideways approach

 

[Dan2501]

Not convinced by Slabhead and Keane at the back, they're too similar, think Keane should probably go in favour of Gomez.

 

[Dan2501]

Horrendous tackle on Mount that. Clear red for me.

 

[clubchamp98]

Sterling has been a quality player for a long time now - he was superb for us , moved and had a settling in period but then the last three years he has been outstanding for his club and despite not scoring much also for his country ,

The issue Sterling had was Southgate playing him as a second striker when it’s clear his best role was as part of a front three - the front three England have now have the potential to be lethal with decent back up.

A number of people on here where very vocal in the negative about him because he didn’t score enough goals- riburnside was very vocal about him

I would say he’s not the same player that played for us.
But he’s more experienced now and it’s showing.

 

[clubchamp98]

How’s that not a red.
Nice to see a bit of youth all 8 mins of it.
We should be on the front foot but are playing on the break.

 

[clubchamp98]

ah the Vinny Sideways approach

I think you mean Ray (the crab ) Wilkins.

 

[fundy]

I think you mean Ray (the crab ) Wilkins.

the original was Butch, Sideways took it to a new level though

 

[Papas1982]

Sterling has been a quality player for a long time now - he was superb for us , moved and had a settling in period but then the last three years he has been outstanding for his club and despite not scoring much also for his country ,

The issue Sterling had was Southgate playing him as a second striker when it’s clear his best role was as part of a front three - the front three England have now have the potential to be lethal with decent back up.

A number of people on here where very vocal in the negative about him because he didn’t score enough goals- riburnside was very vocal about him

I'll hold my hands up. I was very vocal about him. And whilst playing as part of a three has obviously helped his game. He still missed far too many chances. His starting position now has zero relevance in regards to his improved prowess infront of goal. At least not in regards to composure.

I still think the midfield is poor. Need a creative player in there so against the better teams sterling isn't always expected to run thiugh a team.

Am happy he's proved me wrong.

 

[clubchamp98]

Thought the game was better without VAR no stops ,but a few dodgy calls.
Red card
Keeper off the line.

We made that harder than it should have been.
Thought they played well second half but at 5-1 down they just had a go.
Our midfield needs something else to many sideways backwards balls.
Some shocking passes from our lads they need to sort that out.

 

[pokerjoke]

I would say he’s not the same player that played for us.
But he’s more experienced now and it’s showing.

Agreed
If he was this good for Liverpool there would have been uproar for selling him.
All the credit goes to Pep for giving him the confidence to express himself.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

the original was Butch, Sideways took it to a new level though

I'll take your Parker and raise you with a David Batty. Not sure anyone can top Wilkins for sideways passing though.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I would say he’s not the same player that played for us.
But he’s more experienced now and it’s showing.

He was only 17 -19 at that time, pretty obvious he wasn’t the same player but he had lots of raw talent and ability, which has improved under Pep and its no real surprise to see how his performances have improved. Not the finished article just yet though.

 

[clubchamp98]

I'll take your Parker and raise you with a David Batty. Not sure anyone can top Wilkins for sideways passing though.

I think this present bunch are having a go.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

If thats the best defence we have, then I suggest we give up now.
Good to see the Kosovan's copying Kane at the slightest hint of being shot.

 

[Tashyboy]

Agreed. Sterling, Sancho and Kane is such an exciting front 3.

Hmm who was the hairy one that said he would put sancho in instead of rashford after the last game . Sancho just has grace.
To be honest it has worked in our favour the midfield being rammed it gives the golden waistcoat time to think about Foden and others re defence

 

[Norrin Radd]

I'll take your Parker and raise you with a David Batty. Not sure anyone can top Wilkins for sideways passing though.

I think you will find that a certain world cup winning captain invented the sideways pass ,Bobby Moore rarely if ever passed the ball forward,even when he played for West Ham

 

[Papas1982]

I think you will find that a certain world cup winning captain invented the sideways pass ,Bobby Moore rarely if ever passed the ball forward,even when he played for West Ham

Tbf he wasn't in the team to add creativity in anyway though.

I've no problem with the midfielders who played last night. But not all 3 of em together.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Going forward we look as potent as any of the major nations but at the back we're far too leaky and ultimately it'll cost in tournaments. I don't know the answer as none of the combinations seem overly better than the next. Add in a midfield that can be static and lacks that creative flair and I fear the front line is flattering the rest of the issues