The Footie Thread

[DPapas1982]

I can’t remember Foden actually doing anything for England.

He hasn't of yet, but he is given sporadic appearances.

 

[GG26]

Continuing the theme of impact a player(s) and or a manager, why are Arsenal doing so well? I can’t see any one person making a significant difference. Maybe the manager has got all the players to up their game and play as a team, not as individuals.

Saw them at the King Power on Saturday. Was very impressed with them as a team. Their quick passing in tight spaces was very good indeed. Best performance from an away team that I’ve seen since Liverpool around the three seasons ago.

 

[clubchamp98]

It sums his winning mentality up.

I know the debate has been touched upon here regarding whether it has been Casemiro or Haaland who has improved their team most this season.

Haaland has scored a hatful of goals but I think the statistics suggest he has not improved City as a team - I believe they have scored a similar number of goals to the same point this season as last, and have conceded more.

Whilst Ten Hag has been a massive influence, Casemiro has been absolutely central to the improvement on the pitch at United. In terms of impact on the team, he beats Haaland hands down in my (admittedly rather biased) view.

I agree with you.
Haaland is a great goalscorer in a great team.
Cassimero has pulled Utd up a notch or two.
so think he has had more effect. Imho of course.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I can’t remember Foden actually doing anything for England.

Southgate sticks him out wide and ties him to the line. Give him a free role, let him sit behind Kane, get him on the ball. He looks after the ball, slips passes through. We waste him at the moment.

 

[Tashyboy]

One of the best managers in the game doesn't fancy him as much yet when Southgate didn't use him often he got slated , maybe Southgate isn't clueless as people claimed

Read post 36,670 I explained in there that Foden has had a foot injury. Its nothing to do with Pep didn’t fancy him and Southgates still clueless. One of the best managers in the game didn’t play an injured man

 

[AmandaJR]

It does sound like Foden has had a chronic foot/feet injury that's been impacting on his performance. Thought he looked the old Foden last night - set the place alight at times. His skill level is unreal - the one where he controlled the ball whilst airborne, not once but twice...amazing balance and awareness.

Hoping he stays fit.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Southgate sticks him out wide and ties him to the line. Give him a free role, let him sit behind Kane, get him on the ball. He looks after the ball, slips passes through. We waste him at the moment.

I do like Foden,expected him to stand out in the WC.
You’re probably right,we play too cautiously.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I do like Foden,expected him to stand out in the WC.
You’re probably right,we play too cautiously.

He had a brief spell against France near the end of the first half I think, where he came in off his line, played in the middle, and suddenly we looked a different team, he created chances, caused problems. He doesn't do raking balls, he slips them through, very much like David Silva used to. Come the second half he was stuck out wide again and was largely anonymous once more.

I also hoped this would be a big WC for him but I really don't think he was given the chance to shine.

 

[PJ87]

Man United needed to play to the whistle there .. if var have got that right or not I dunno but to stop thinking it's out.. nope that's schoolboy

 

[PJ87]

Antonio showing he isn't a clever player

Great work to beat his man

Cross it for a team mate for a tap in?

Nope go for the impossible shot

 

[Tashyboy]

Grimsby in the last 8

 

[clubchamp98]

Man United needed to play to the whistle there .. if var have got that right or not I dunno but to stop thinking it's out.. nope that's schoolboy

Had a feeling they would give that.
looked out but wrong angle you have to go with the Lino.
poor from UTD just stopping.

 

[GreiginFife]

And if it hinges on the game in hand, then maybe there is a chance (Its Everton at home )

A mere formality my good man

 

[PJ87]

Well that is a stunner to win it

Fair play that guy deserved it.. he's been the best player on the pitch

 

[Tashyboy]

Where’s the squirrels 🐿🐿

 

[PJ87]

Where’s the squirrels 🐿🐿

Well they waited ages so need 3 squirrels at once

Cracking tie

Fair play. We didn't take our chances

 

[Tashyboy]

Well they waited ages so need 3 squirrels at once

Cracking tie

Fair play. We didn't take our chances

three, here’s the other 🐿

 

[Tashyboy]

Looks like Spurs are going all Spursy again. How comes they always win there final against us

 

[Tashyboy]

Quarter-final draw in full
Manchester City v Burnley
Manchester United v Fulham
Brighton v Grimsby Town
Sheffield United v Blackburn Rovers

welcome home Vinnie

 

[clubchamp98]

Sheff Utd we’re excellent tonight.
deserved their win.