The Footie Thread

[PJ87]

If you love football, it was the wrong call.

No, it's the correct call because it's the law of the game

It's the law that is complete rubbish

Can't say it's wrong when it's correctly applying a law

 

[PJ87]

Proper made wolves look ordinary tonight

 

[Orikoru]

So who cost them 2 points.. their players missing the goal or VAR?
I get the VAR/handball rules opinions, but if they had hit the net more like they should have done the handball would be a small side issue.

It's nothing to do with points is it. It's about a major issue that's completely ruining football, not just for fans but in the eyes of current and ex-professionals as well.

 

[PJ87]

It's nothing to do with points is it. It's about a major issue that's completely ruining football, not just for fans but in the eyes of current and ex-professionals as well.

Ex pros haven't s clue half the time

Lineker said the rule is ruining the game but in 2016 he was calling for all hand balls to be a pen regardless so just changes mind

 

[Orikoru]

Ex pros haven't s clue half the time

Lineker said the rule is ruining the game but in 2016 he was calling for all hand balls to be a pen regardless so just changes mind

I don't think he really believes that, he just throws it out now and again as a devil's advocate kind of thing, like he'd even rather that than the rule as it is now. He did it yesterday on MOTD. He's only one guy anyway. Every other pundit, even current managers such as Roy saying it yesterday, and Steve Bruce backed him up today even though it benefitted his team! It really looks like everyone is fully fed-up. Hopefully there is enough weight for them to change it sooner rather than later.

 

[PJ87]

I don't think he really believes that, he just throws it out now and again as a devil's advocate kind of thing, like he'd even rather that than the rule as it is now. He did it yesterday on MOTD. He's only one guy anyway. Every other pundit, even current managers such as Roy saying it yesterday, and Steve Bruce backed him up today even though it benefitted his team! It really looks like everyone is fully fed-up. Hopefully there is enough weight for them to change it sooner rather than later.

You won't get a change mid season. Laws are changed at end of season otherwise it's not a fair contest

 

[davemc1]

I’m more shocked to see the West Ham score than I am the City one. Not sure who that says most about tbh

 

[PJ87]

I’m more shocked to see the West Ham score than I am the City one. Not sure who that says most about tbh

I'm not, soon as noble is out the team we look so much better

Newcastle noble in team look awful

Charlton out team.. smash them

Arsenal out team harshly defeated looked good

Hull out team. Smashed them

Wolves out team ..

 

[Bazz]

Absolutely dreadful. Antonio bullied all three defenders and we had no answer. Never seen a team turn attack into defence as much as we do.

 

[pendodave]

Absolutely dreadful. Antonio bullied all three defenders and we had no answer. Never seen a team turn attack into defence as much as we do.

Antonio kept us up last year. It's extraordinary how difficult he is to play against.
Sadly, his hammies are a touch on the delicate side.
This evening was definitely an unexpected cheerful moment. That's the good thing about being a bit rubbish - every win is a genuine pleasure.

 

[Liverbirdie]

Aye, you'd think he'd be able to coach and improve the already quality expensive players he's got instead of throwing money at it.

I dont think hes capable of coaching defenders to defend or tackle. A brilliant coach for midfielders and attackers, but I honestly dont think he can do defenders.

 

[Fish]

I dont think hes capable of coaching defenders to defend or tackle. A brilliant coach for midfielders and attackers, but I honestly dont think he can do defenders.

Then if it's a shortfall, then surely just employ a defensive coach, like we should do also!

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I dont think hes capable of coaching defenders to defend or tackle. A brilliant coach for midfielders and attackers, but I honestly dont think he can do defenders.

Thats possibly a correct but with the resources available he should have someone in that coaching set up who can.

The same could be said for JM. When he was at yernited, I can’t think of a player who he’s improved there.

everywhere else he’s spent tons of cash

 

[SteveW86]

Looks like Pep has just spent another £65m on Dias to try and solve the problem

 

[Liverbirdie]

Thats possibly a correct but with the resources available he should have someone in that coaching set up who can.

The same could be said for JM. When he was at yernited, I can’t think of a player who he’s improved there.

everywhere else he’s spent tons of cash

There's no doubt that he has improved some players, Sterling and KDB being the standout ones for me, and probably a few more, but in terms of defenders I cant think of one.

 

[Orikoru]

Looks like Pep has just spent another £65m on Dias to try and solve the problem

Not going to criticise him for that, they should have done it over a year ago when Kompany left. The centre backs they have now are miles away from being good enough.

 

[Tashyboy]

Not going to criticise him for that, they should have done it over a year ago when Kompany left. The centre backs they have now are miles away from being good enough.

Frustrating listening to City fans on forums, I e . One minute there screaming for Marquee signings and moaning when we sign Ake ( who i rate). Then moaning were not playing enough acadmy players.
Like my lad said re Ake, may not be a big name player but neither was ro erosion at Liverpool and he ain't doing to bad

 

[Orikoru]

Frustrating listening to City fans on forums, I e . One minute there screaming for Marquee signings and moaning when we sign Ake ( who i rate). Then moaning were not playing enough acadmy players.
Like my lad said re Ake, may not be a big name player but neither was ro erosion at Liverpool and he ain't doing to bad

Ake was fine as a back up for Laporte. But not to walk into the first team - having come from a side that conceded about 60 odd goals per season. He needs coaching before being good enough to start games at the top end of the league, IMO.

 

[SteveW86]

Ake was fine as a back up for Laporte. But not to walk into the first team - having come from a side that conceded about 60 odd goals per season. He needs coaching before being good enough to start games at the top end of the league, IMO.

Maybe he will get that when he moves on from City then

 

[SteveW86]

Not going to criticise him for that, they should have done it over a year ago when Kompany left. The centre backs they have now are miles away from being good enough.

I dont have a problem with him spending money on an indivual player, but its the £100's of millions they have spend on defenders and they are still a bit of a shambles when put under pressure that doesnt sit right.