The Footie Thread

[PJ87]

Maybe a foreign manager might

It’s a big problem why managers do this.

Capello didn't tho did he? Standard shoe on Gerrard and lampard into the team when for example Gerrard with hardgreaves and then a j cole on the left would have been much more fluid than trying those 2

 

[Pin-seeker]

Got to find a system to get the best out of Palmer.

 

[Tashyboy]

Got to find a system to get the best out of Palmer.

There’s no doubting his ability and there’s no doubt that he has been immense for Chelsea. But he is very capable of going missing in games unfortunately.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

He’s only there because Saka is out. With that formation he’s struggling to get in the starting 11 as is Foden.

They will need to decide out of Bellingham , Palmer or Foden who starts in that 10 role against 90% of the opposition because they need to have someone sitting next to Rice to cover and that’s either Gomes or Mainoo with Gallagher there as well

 

[PaulMdj]

They will need to decide out of Bellingham , Palmer or Foden who starts in that 10 role against 90% of the opposition because they need to have someone sitting next to Rice to cover and that’s either Gomes or Mainoo with Gallagher there as well

Bellingham is miles better than those 2 in that role, the other 2 go missing.

 

[PJ87]

Bellingham is miles better than those 2 in that role, the other 2 go missing.

Bellingham in an 8 next to rice with Palmer at 10

Unfortunately Palmer is in this ridiculous new breed that are left footed but won't play left wing.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Bellingham is miles better than those 2 in that role, the other 2 go missing.

He would be my choice - he is the more dynamic player

Against some teams though you can have him as the 8 but then Rice needs to sit or you have Bellingham and Mainoo and then you can have either Palmer or Foden as the 10

 

[Don Barzini]

Well, what a crap international break that was!

Looking forward to getting back to league football.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Sums it up perfectly https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c39lyp8e40go

 

[clubchamp98]

Sums it up perfectly https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c39lyp8e40go

The press though !
They think they have a divine right to know what he’s going to do.
It’s his buisness atm and we will know when he makes his mind up.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

The press though !
They think they have a divine right to know what he’s going to do.
It’s his buisness atm and we will know when he makes his mind up.

True but I did think the press conference wasn't great and given he hasn't applied for the full time role https://www.skysports.com/football/...to-be-permanent-manager-but-wanted-no-regrets it seems he'd be happy to go back the U21 side

 

[clubchamp98]

True but I did think the press conference wasn't great and given he hasn't applied for the full time role https://www.skysports.com/football/...to-be-permanent-manager-but-wanted-no-regrets it seems he'd be happy to go back the U21 side

He’s better off there.
Less scrutiny

 

[Swango1980]

True but I did think the press conference wasn't great and given he hasn't applied for the full time role https://www.skysports.com/football/...to-be-permanent-manager-but-wanted-no-regrets it seems he'd be happy to go back the U21 side

I pay less and less attention to a lot of media coverage these days.

It seems like 95% of the journalists questions at new conferences are often geared to trip up the person they are questioning, so that it gives them a nice, juicy sensational headline to write. And then it gets people like us talking about if for days on social media.

It is really quite simple. He is doing a temporary job for the FA. He may or may not get the full time job after the temporary period, and that will be up to the FA to decide. The FA have not told us their final decision, and they probably have not made their final decision. We and the media can speculate all we want, but in reality we will just have to wait to decide what the FA do and reveal.

Still, no harm is discussing what WE as individuals would like to happen. Some of us might want Carsley to have a chance, some might want Potter, Howe, Tuchel, Pep, etc. Just like we all have different ideas on what players we think should be playing, and what positions they should play.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

He’s better off there.
Less scrutiny

I totally agree. I thought from the tone of the press conference he's had a taste and doesn't fancy it full time with all the grief

 

[clubchamp98]

I totally agree. I thought from the tone of the press conference he's had a taste and doesn't fancy it full time with all the grief

Yes it must put a lot of managers off.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Yes it must put a lot of managers off.

Thought had he been full time manager the reaction after the Greece game would have been far more savage. I wonder if like Keegan all those years ago he suddenly feels his is tactically weak at this level. Arguably at U21 level he is doing a very good job but maybe he doesn't feel confident taking the team forward. In the scheme of things these Nations League games aren't the be all but fail to qualify for the 2026 world cup will be massive

 

[Tashyboy]

Legal complaint filed against Fifa's 'abuse of dominance'

The top European leagues and players' union Fifpro file a legal complaint against Fifa over what they claim is an "abuse of dominance".

www.bbc.co.uk

I keep saying it, football is in a mess, now the European leagues inc prem league are complaining about FIFA.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Legal complaint filed against Fifa's 'abuse of dominance'

The top European leagues and players' union Fifpro file a legal complaint against Fifa over what they claim is an "abuse of dominance".

www.bbc.co.uk

I keep saying it, football is in a mess, now the European leagues inc prem league are complaining about FIFA.

Which will rumble for years and no-one will get anything from it except rich lawyers get richer. Can't see anything changing soon unless players go on strike but would they really walk out together across Europe? Can't see it

 

[HomerJSimpson]

 

[Billysboots]

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He’s turned them down, apparently.