The Footie Thread

[Bdill93]

I reckon it could be a job that Gerrard could look at

Villa are a stable squad , decent owners it seems , backed well and a decent fanbase

It’s certainly a job he could look at to prove himself on the next step up

Maybe John Terry could look at it

I certainly think it’s an attractive job

Owners ambition is Europe, they have the money and the know how to turn a club into world champions - Edens Bucks have won the NBA.

Wouldnt want Terry. He hasnt managed yet - big step up from assistant to HC and not a gamble I want us to take.

Gerrard is the bookies favourite - it represents a good challenge - if he flourishes then he is hard to turn down for the Liverpool job when it finally comes up. I just worry a bit about premiership management experience - but theres not a lot out there with it!

 

[fundy]

Owners ambition is Europe, they have the money and the know how to turn a club into world champions - Edens Bucks have won the NBA.

Wouldnt want Terry. He hasnt managed yet - big step up from assistant to HC and not a gamble I want us to take.

Gerrard is the bookies favourite - it represents a good challenge - if he flourishes then he is hard to turn down for the Liverpool job when it finally comes up. I just worry a bit about premiership management experience - but theres not a lot out there with it!

Roberto Martinez?

 

[Swango1980]

Yes, it’s the one me, you and Phil responded to.

But, nothing to do with the question I asked, in terms of pointing out the post that said someone was not entitled to their opinion.

 

[Bdill93]

Roberto Martinez?

Not a chance in hell I would want him.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

But, nothing to do with the question I asked, in terms of pointing out the post that said someone was not entitled to their opinion.

The thread evolved from that post.

 

[clubchamp98]

They probably could if they recieved the ball to feet from our midfielders. As apposed to the long ball from the CB over the top....

Do you think the dropping of the club captain showed there was problems off the pitch as well.
I did see some Villa games where the fans were screaming for a tactical change but he waited until half time but you were 2-0 down by then.
Think it was Arsenal game.?

 

[clubchamp98]

https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/november/09-november/angelo-ogbonna-injury-update

Sad news. Always worrying when a player goes down when it's nothing has seemed to have happened

Not sure if it's same knee he had op on before

As someone who's had that op done he's out for a while

I hope Dawson and diop are ready .. there chance to shine .. most likely Dawson but diop needs to step up .. him and zouma have everything to be a top top partnership

Get well soon oggy

Hope he’s ok .
It’s not a great op for a footballer.
He certainly had a day of it Sunday.

 

[pokerjoke]

Owners ambition is Europe, they have the money and the know how to turn a club into world champions - Edens Bucks have won the NBA.

Wouldnt want Terry. He hasnt managed yet - big step up from assistant to HC and not a gamble I want us to take.

Gerrard is the bookies favourite - it represents a good challenge - if he flourishes then he is hard to turn down for the Liverpool job when it finally comes up. I just worry a bit about premiership management experience - but theres not a lot out there with it!

I’d be surprised If Gerrard left Rangers this season

 

[pokerjoke]

On another note related to the West Ham game, I saw the Antonio interview after the match. One of the rare player interviews where the player actually has a personality, and doesn't give robotic answers that he has learned to give match after match. Therefore, a rare player interview that is actually worth a watch.

Didn’t see the interview
For a guy that’s been lighting it up lately and is a formidable opponent he was given a lesson by VVD

 

[clubchamp98]

Didn’t see the interview
For a guy that’s been lighting it up lately and is a formidable opponent he was given a lesson by VVD

There isn’t many get much change from him though.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Not a chance in hell I would want him.

Really ?

I think he is a very good manager , has teams playing very well , certainly going to play good football

Would be a good choice

 

[Bdill93]

Do you think the dropping of the club captain showed there was problems off the pitch as well.
I did see some Villa games where the fans were screaming for a tactical change but he waited until half time but you were 2-0 down by then.
Think it was Arsenal game.?

Dean doesnt make changes early even if there is a problem. Its been a frustration for a while - classic 70th minute subs type of manager. I never really had a big problem with it until this season - when the squad does have some real depth to it (for our level).

Really ?

I think he is a very good manager , has teams playing very well , certainly going to play good football

Would be a good choice

Not a winner in my eyes. Done average with a very good squad at Belgium - was linked with us in the championship before that job so really..not sold on the guy.

 

[4LEX]

On another note related to the West Ham game, I saw the Antonio interview after the match. One of the rare player interviews where the player actually has a personality, and doesn't give robotic answers that he has learned to give match after match. Therefore, a rare player interview that is actually worth a watch.

I've got a funny story of Antonio at Cheltenham races Certainly is a personality. Developed himself from a medicore winger into a top class striker. No one better at playing the lone 9 role at him in the whole league.

 

[clubchamp98]

I've got a funny story of Antonio at Cheltenham races Certainly is a personality. Developed himself from a medicore winger into a top class striker. No one better at playing the lone 9 role at him in the whole league.

Yes I like him.
Is he English ,? We havnt got a decent CF for next week in form.

 

[4LEX]

Possibly but I was answering “outplayed” which we were certainly not.

It was an interesting game but don't you see the worrying signs of last season in there? It was all sideways passes and aimless crosses. Liverpool weren't outplayed, you controlled the match but were so predictable, even Moyes had a game plan to counter it. I watched the first half before going out and knew you'd lose. West Ham looked like scoring everytime they attacked.

In my eyes it was a definite red card so it changed the game dramatically.

Having seen Chelsea, Liverpool and City a lot this season I can't call it. Could be a genuine three horse race.

 

[Swango1980]

Yes I like him.
Is he English ,? We havnt got a decent CF for next week in form.

Jamaican . Looks like he never got a look in for England, although was an unused sub under Allardyce in 2016 and pulled out with injury under Southgate in 2017. He finally decided he wanted to represent Jamaica, obviously gave up on England. Made his debut for them last month, at the age of 31.

 

[Swango1980]

It was an interesting game but don't you see the worrying signs of last season in there? It was all sideways passes and aimless crosses. Liverpool weren't outplayed, you controlled the match but were so predictable, even Moyes had a game plan to counter it. I watched the first half before going out and knew you'd lose. West Ham looked like scoring everytime they attacked.

In my eyes it was a definite red card so it changed the game dramatically.

Having seen Chelsea, Liverpool and City a lot this season I can't call it. Could be a genuine three horse race.

Are you ruling out Man Utd? It is only early November

 

[Deleted member 21784]

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Yes I like him.
Is he English ,? We havnt got a decent CF for next week in form.

Never got capped by England. Got a call up then that was it

Useful player as can cover wings and up top but there are younger options who would keep him out

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I've got a funny story of Antonio at Cheltenham races Certainly is a personality. Developed himself from a medicore winger into a top class striker. No one better at playing the lone 9 role at him in the whole league.

He does something that scares 99% of Centre backs - he runs at them direct , he isn’t afraid to use his physical abilities and challenge them

Toney is the same and hopefully he does well as he could add a different dimension to England

Imo I reckon VVD loved the battle with Antonio and vice versa

West Ham just need to find someone to be back up for him as he seems to have injury concerns

 

[4LEX]

He does something that scares 99% of Centre backs - he runs at them direct , he isn’t afraid to use his physical abilities and challenge them

Toney is the same and hopefully he does well as he could add a different dimension to England

Imo I reckon VVD loved the battle with Antonio and vice versa

West Ham just need to find someone to be back up for him as he seems to have injury concerns

Yeah, his touch and finishing is a bit scattergun but he will keep on causing problems, as a centreback you can't switch off. I didn't see the second half but it looked like VVD was loving the first though. Toney is probably a better footballer but Antonio has a big physical advantage. England need some help up front with the form of Kane and no Plan B