The Footie Thread

[Deleted member 16999]

Arent we all? That Norway Blues flag that gamgs proudly in the park end must be planted by a kopite ??

At least you know were Anfield is.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

At least you know were Anfield is.

According to your lot we dont go ?‍?

 

[Deleted member 16999]

According to your lot we dont go ?‍?

3 of you do. ?? Well 2 and Davie lar
Proper fans and respected.

 

[Piece]

Your mate is pretty much right. Doucoure should be the engine we have lacked but Rodriguez is the glamour that should unlock teams. We haven't replaced Gueye up to this point, ideally Doucoure and Allan will do that and more.

You can't blame the press and fans focusing on the Rodriguez signing as that is the sexy one.

Everton better hope they get the Doucoure of the first two years at Watford and not the last two years! Brilliant engine and had a chant initially that had the words, "Never gives the ball away", in. Didn't sing that for the last 18 months!

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Everton better hope they get the Doucoure of the first two years at Watford and not the last two years! Brilliant engine and had a chant initially that had the words, "Never gives the ball away", in. Didn't sing that for the last 18 months!

I'm hoping for the latter?

 

[Piece]

I'm hoping for the latter?

. PSG were interested years ago. Lately, it's more like BnQ.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I'm hoping for the latter?

Rent free

 

[Deleted member 1740]

. PSG were interested years ago. Lately, it's more like BnQ.

??? honestly it wouldnt surprise me if Everton turn him into George Weahs cousin, it's what they do ?

 

[Dan2501]

Everton better hope they get the Doucoure of the first two years at Watford and not the last two years! Brilliant engine and had a chant initially that had the words, "Never gives the ball away", in. Didn't sing that for the last 18 months!

Has his role changed at Watford since his first season? Not seen a huge amount of him, but looking at the stats his defensive stats look really good in his first season but did basically nothing going forward whereas in the last couple of years his goals/assists/chances created have all gone up with his defensive success dropping.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Everton better hope they get the Doucoure of the first two years at Watford and not the last two years! Brilliant engine and had a chant initially that had the words, "Never gives the ball away", in. Didn't sing that for the last 18 months!

Southampton fans on here were saying the same about Mane when he went to Liverpool. I get your point, only time will tell.

 

[Liverbirdie]

I cant think of a 29yr old top player costing £20m+ who only signed a 2yr deal.....

On paper he looks a great signing, unfortunately footballs not played on paper. His lack of minutes in the last few seasons are worrying but if Ancellotti can get a tune out of him then its upto the player himself.

I played golf with a blue mate on sunday and he's buzzing at the Doucoure signing more than this one. His actual words were " I'm made up we've signed a CM who can run"!!

Agreed on Doucoure, I always thought if we sell Gini, he would be the one I would go for, or to replace Millie. Good player.

 

[Liverbirdie]

I'm hoping for the latter?

Hes got to get it first.

 

[Papas1982]

Southampton fans on here were saying the same about Mane when he went to Liverpool. I get your point, only time will tell.

tbh it was me that said it.
They needed the Mane that turned up for TV and played well to earn his move (Which they got). He also left us after another stellar season.

I’m not sure the same is quite true of Doucoure, or that the step up is quite as big. That said, at 20m it’s another transfer with very little pressure on it imo

 

[Papas1982]

??? honestly it wouldnt surprise me if Everton turn him into George Weahs cousin, it's what they do ?

Tbf he was great in training according to Souness........

 

[Orikoru]

Tbf he was great in training according to Souness........

Not according to Matt Le Tissier though.

 

[Papas1982]

Not according to Matt Le Tissier though.

Obviously he was useless

Souness got his fingers burnt and try to blag it. Having been at the game, there’s no way he made it through a training session and still got picked!

 

[Piece]

Has his role changed at Watford since his first season? Not seen a huge amount of him, but looking at the stats his defensive stats look really good in his first season but did basically nothing going forward whereas in the last couple of years his goals/assists/chances created have all gone up with his defensive success dropping.

He was very good in the CDM position initially. Broke play up and off-loaded to other, better ball players. Very good box to box, bursting forward, arriving last minute to get on the end of things. Then was moved forward and asked to do "things with the ball". That's where he looked a bit lost, made poor decisions and gave the ball away cheaply. Became ineffective. If he plays more defensively then you'll see the best of him.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

He was very good in the CDM position initially. Broke play up and off-loaded to other, better ball players. Very good box to box, bursting forward, arriving last minute to get on the end of things. Then was moved forward and asked to do "things with the ball". That's where he looked a bit lost, made poor decisions and gave the ball away cheaply. Became ineffective. If he plays more defensively then you'll see the best of him.

We have players like Richarlison, Bernard, Rodriguez, Gomes who can do the clever stuff. We need the likes of the Doucoure you describe initially to break up play, win the ball and give it to them. We then need him to burst through and occasionally get on the end of said clever stuff. I'm hoping Carlo gives him a very simple brief, win it, give it, follow it. If he does then we should see the best of him and it will suit the team nicely.

 

[Orikoru]

Obviously he was useless

Souness got his fingers burnt and try to blag it. Having been at the game, there’s no way he made it through a training session and still got picked!

Le Tiss' take on it (if you haven't heard it) is that the guy turned up to training and the other players thought he was a competition winner or something. Had no touch or awareness at all. But they had so many injuries that they had no choice but to stick him on the bench anyway, and then it was Le Tiss himself who pulled up with a hammy, so the feller came on for him. Then when they realised how trash he was, he was subbed off again for someone else.

 

[Papas1982]

Le Tiss' take on it (if you haven't heard it) is that the guy turned up to training and the other players thought he was a competition winner or something. Had no touch or awareness at all. But they had so many injuries that they had no choice but to stick him on the bench anyway, and then it was Le Tiss himself who pulled up with a hammy, so the feller came on for him. Then when they realised how trash he was, he was subbed off again for someone else.

Yeah.

Heard it all. Including the phone call coming from uncle weah to arrange the trial ??

Was a complete shambles. Can still recall him popping a shot out for a throw in when through!