The Footie Thread

[Blue in Munich]

Only because the request was rejected

3/4 players isn't enough

Manager doesn't count

25 man squad, 13 players plus keeper is the agreement, what grounds would it be on? Was a pretty strong team out

Given that a team is entitled to make 3 substitutions, how did the brains in charge of the game come up with this? Surely it should have been 13 players plus 2 keepers. If you've only got one keeper you can guarantee the alehouse teams will do their best to put him out of the game so you get an outfield player in goal; if you name a second keeper on the bench to cover this, you limit yourself to 2 outfield subs for injuries or tactical change thus potentially disadvantaging yourself.

 

[davidy233]

Given that a team is entitled to make 3 substitutions, how did the brains in charge of the game come up with this? Surely it should have been 13 players plus 2 keepers. If you've only got one keeper you can guarantee the alehouse teams will do their best to put him out of the game so you get an outfield player in goal; if you name a second keeper on the bench to cover this, you limit yourself to 2 outfield subs for injuries or tactical change thus potentially disadvantaging yourself.

I photographed a game yesterday with fours subs for one of the sides - a goalkeeper (as normal), another goalkeeper on the bench listed as an outfield substitute, a 17 year old kid who has never played a first team game and a 40 year old (retired six years ago) assistant manager who was registered on the bus on way to the game also listed as a sub - none of those listed as outfield subs were ever going to get onto the pitch unless there was a serious injury.

 

[fundy]

I photographed a game yesterday with fours subs for one of the sides - a goalkeeper (as normal), another goalkeeper on the bench listed as an outfield substitute, a 17 year old kid who has never played a first team game and a 40 year old (retired six years ago) assistant manager who was registered on the bus on way to the game also listed as a sub - none of those listed as outfield subs were ever going to get onto the pitch unless there was a serious injury.

Dundee game?

 

[davidy233]

Dundee game?

Yep - not often I get a text half an hour before team arrive to say "Make sure you get pics of the third choice keeper and assistant manager when they arrive"

 

[Slime]

Oh.

 

[ColchesterFC]

Oh.

Where's the squirrel?

Oh look here he is.........

 

[Slime]

Hey, that's my squirrel!

 

[Tashyboy]

Hey, that's my squirrel!

I think the Arabs have bought him. ?

 

[Piece]

Fred and Rashford look like they are playing in the wrong age group

 

[ColchesterFC]

Hey, that's my squirrel!

 

[Tashyboy]

If ever I stopped using the word rammel I would use “ Fred” instead. It means exactly the same thing.

 

[ColchesterFC]

Dammit, nearly got to see this little fella as well then.....

 

[Deleted member 15344]

That doesn’t look good for Wilson - hope it’s not serious

 

[Slime]

If that's his achilles, his season's done.
Fingers crossed for him.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Man utd look very poor. They can still win this as the Toon defence is bad but the bounce I expected from the new manager is not visible yet. I'm not sure that 'Happy' up top is doing much for team spirit either ?

 

[Tashyboy]

It’s difficult where to start having watched that Game. Newcastle certainly don’t look like a team that’s in the bottom three. They look organised. And they are working hard for each other. Even with some bang average players in that team. Where as Utd look totally disorganised. Fred is stealing a living. Ronaldo looks like there was nowt under his Christmas tree. He don’t look happy.
Did they even have a shot on target in the first half against a team in the bottom three. Utd need a massive second half.
Maguire, sweet mother. ?

 

[Slime]

It’s difficult where to start having watched that Game. Newcastle certainly don’t look like a team that’s in the bottom three. They look organised. And they are working hard for each other. Even with some bang average players in that team. Where as Utd look totally disorganised. Fred is stealing a living. Ronaldo looks like there was nowt under his Christmas tree. He don’t look happy.
Did they even have a shot on target in the first half against a team in the bottom three. Utd need a massive second half.

No, United need a defensive midfielder .................................... who can pass the ball!

 

[pokerjoke]

Another inept performance so far
If we get 1 we will go on to win
Let’s see if RR can actually get into these players and get a tune.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

It’s difficult where to start having watched that Game. Newcastle certainly don’t look like a team that’s in the bottom three. They look organised. And they are working hard for each other. Even with some bang average players in that team. Where as Utd look totally disorganised. Fred is stealing a living. Ronaldo looks like there was nowt under his Christmas tree. He don’t look happy.
Did they even have a shot on target in the first half against a team in the bottom three. Utd need a massive second half.
Maguire, sweet mother. ?

Think that has a lot to do with Howe. He's used to working with sides not filled with superstars and is fantastic at getting a side to work as an organised unit. It is showing tonight and I think as it goes forward (and he's around post covid) Newcastle will get enough points to be well clear of the relegation mix

 

[4LEX]

Man Utd are shocking. Why bring in a manager with no experience at the elite level, who favours a narrow passing/pressing game when squad's quality is pace out wide through Shaw, Rashford, Sancho etc. Theres nothing in midfield bar Bruno who is remotely near to good, let alone top class. You then have two of the worst full backs in the league trying to provide width in Tellas and Dalot. Ronaldo, the sides second biggest asset is starved off service.

It's comical. I hope they turn it though around as my Christmas accumulator counts on it