The Killa Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Pfft, what a letdown, can't wait for next season to start. I'll take the honor of being the first to complain about a ref. Dowd was dogsh*te today to put it kindly. Although can't really complain about 1-1 in fairness. Two completely different halves. How can you give a pen and not send off the last man? The less spoken about the pen the better The Carroll disallowed goal, hardly any contact... First half we were amazing, we should have been well out of sight after that first half, but that's what you get we you don't put a way your chances. Flanno and Hendo had a bit of a mare. No idea what we done in pre-season as we looked absolutely knackered after 55 minutes which allowed Sunderland to start dictating the game. From what i saw in the first half i have no doubt on us grabbing at least 4th. Well it's a matter of the team gelling together I suppose. There was a LOT of players making their league debut today. Ah, I believe 4th or better is very realistic. Shame Downing was a few inches away from claiming a goal of the season candidate. ties ties ties ties Let's see how La Liga kicks off, then. Is it weird I think Bundesliga is more entertaining than La Liga, and at times the Premiership? It's such an open league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus. Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Is it weird I think Bundesliga is more entertaining than La Liga, and at times the Premiership? It's such an open league. Not at all. Bundesliga is easily the most overlooked league in Europe, and I've heard some sound arguments that it's even the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Killa Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Is it weird I think Bundesliga is more entertaining than La Liga, and at times the Premiership? It's such an open league. Not at all. Bundesliga is easily the most overlooked league in Europe, and I've heard some sound arguments that it's even the best! Definitely. I just really enjoy it a lot more than La Liga. I'll almost always watch Dortmund or a some random fixture if there's no Premiership on. Great great league that sets a good example. Those are the top 3 for me though. Would rather stick a needle up my cock hole than watch Serie A. Edited August 14, 2011 by The Killa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoxa Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Is it weird I think Bundesliga is more entertaining than La Liga, and at times the Premiership? It's such an open league. Not at all. Bundesliga is easily the most overlooked league in Europe, and I've heard some sound arguments that it's even the best! Took the words right out of my mouth, again. The Bundesliga has great ambience and a strong internal market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flitcroft101 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 It's a good & fairly balanced league but I don't think it comes close to being the best. Real Madrid vs Barcelona today watching Stoke vs Chelsea, that non existant Chelsea midfield is gonna cause some serious problems. Torres is looking lively though which is a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoxa Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Chelsea played shockingly bad. They looked like kids, no tactical culture whatsoever. Playing like that against Stoke, whose backline was neatly packed, can only result in, well, a goalless draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seddo Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 May i present the Footy Desk with the first LOL Torres of the season. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girish Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 May i present the Footy Desk with the first LOL Torres of the season. Thank you. I'll have my LOL Liverpool moment when he fires a hat-trick against you. Yes, you heard it here first. And oh, f*ck you, Halsley. In the ass. :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seddo Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 May i present the Footy Desk with the first LOL Torres of the season. Thank you. I'll have my LOL Liverpool moment when he fires a hat-trick against you. Yes, you heard it here first. Wake up Girish. De Gay with another f*ck up, 3 in 2 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 May i present the Footy Desk with the first LOL Torres of the season. Thank you. I'll have my LOL Liverpool moment when he fires a hat-trick against you. Yes, you heard it here first. Wake up Girish. De Gay with another f*ck up, 3 in 2 . Still got the 3 points. Young was superb. Also, I upgraded my Sky today for the footy season, then remembered how much of an idiot jamie redknapp is on SKY. Seriously! Atleast Neville knows what hes talking about. Redknapp must be the worst pundit ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOSEPH X Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Redknapp's all right man, he's a top, top, top, top, top, top, top, top, top, top, top, top, top, top, top, top, pundit. He is right about De Gea though, he doesn't have the stature. Thought Rooney's hair put in a good performance today, looks natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA_stu Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Chelsea were so unlucky not to win. Clear pen when Lampard was fouled, and then we had a few decent chances as well. Not a bad result by any stretch though. Torres looked awesome, back to his best, was Ray Wilkins MOTM and mine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banks. Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 An OK performance today. We got to a flying start and we were brilliant in the first 35 minutes. De Gea should of saved Shane Long's goal (even though he did fantastic to beat Smalling to get a shot away. Then the second half West Brom looked so threatening and they realised De Gea was lacking confidence which could of cost us the match but then Young produced a magic moment. What a player he is and deserved Man Of The Match and what a debut he had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIKKS66 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 An OK performance today. We got to a flying start and we were brilliant in the first 35 minutes. De Gea should of saved Shane Long's goal (even though he did fantastic to beat Smalling to get a shot away. Then the second half West Brom looked so threatening and they realised De Gea was lacking confidence which could of cost us the match but then Young produced a magic moment. What a player he is and deserved Man Of The Match and what a debut he had. Ashley Young is amazing. Our most exciting player at the moment, we haven't had a player who looks this likely to produce magic since Ronnie left. Seems to work well with Rooney too. I still have faith in De Gea. Him struggling like this was predictable. I called it months ago. A 20 year old in a new country, trying to bark orders at a defence when he's only just grasping the English language. He'll grow with each game, slightly concerned about his figure though; lanky and skinny aint a good build for someone who needs to be as strong as a brick wall when reaching up and catching crosses. But then he's only 20, let's see how he looks in 3-4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banks. Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 An OK performance today. We got to a flying start and we were brilliant in the first 35 minutes. De Gea should of saved Shane Long's goal (even though he did fantastic to beat Smalling to get a shot away. Then the second half West Brom looked so threatening and they realised De Gea was lacking confidence which could of cost us the match but then Young produced a magic moment. What a player he is and deserved Man Of The Match and what a debut he had. Ashley Young is amazing. Our most exciting player at the moment, we haven't had a player who looks this likely to produce magic since Ronnie left. Seems to work well with Rooney too. I still have faith in De Gea. Him struggling like this was predictable. I called it months ago. A 20 year old in a new country, trying to bark orders at a defence when he's only just grasping the English language. He'll grow with each game, slightly concerned about his figure though; lanky and skinny aint a good build for someone who needs to be as strong as a brick wall when reaching up and catching crosses. But then he's only 20, let's see how he looks in 3-4 years. Yep I like Ashley Young and I agree with you, I still have faith in De Gea. He has started to learn English which so good so yeah I think he will come good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flitcroft101 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Yeah give him time to settle and he will be great. He was fantastic for Atletico Madrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seddo Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 He seems to have slow reactions and learning a new language ain't gonna sort that out. Whether it nerves or not, he needs to sort it out quite quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 He seems to have slow reactions and learning a new language ain't gonna sort that out. Whether it nerves or not, he needs to sort it out quite quickly. Sir Alex only gives very few chances to keepers, no matter what they have cost. Howard, Foster, Bartez...and loads more. I still think Howard is one of the better keepers in the prem. Foster is pants tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Killa Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 He is incredibly weak. There was a moment there he got pummeled in the box twice after two successive corners, got tossed around like a ragdoll. VDS probably could have done another season and let De Gea settle in a bit and be his understudy. He isn't ready to be a first team starter Young is a marvelous capture. 1-1 at Bernabeu. Amazing goal from Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIKKS66 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 1-1 at Bernabeu. Amazing goal from Villa Of all the weeks for Sky to dick me around. Had to watch United elsewhere earlier, can't believe I'm missing Real vs Barca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attorney General Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) 1-1 at Bernabeu. Amazing goal from Villa Of all the weeks for Sky to dick me around. Had to watch United elsewhere earlier, can't believe I'm missing Real vs Barca ESPN 3 What a great goal from Villa. Also, Benzema had a friggin' sweet assist to Ozil early on. Awesome game so far! edit- It blacks out when they cut to commercials, so if you don't see anything right away, just wait until halftime is over. Edited August 14, 2011 by Attorney General Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 In other news Cesc to Barca official http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/a...ca-for-fabregas Just been announced during halftime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 In other news Cesc to Barca officialhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/a...ca-for-fabregas Just been announced during halftime Saw that too, about time! Arsenal even weaker. Watching the Madrid V Barca game, Madrid thought they were cruising. Tell you what, That Messi fella can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Killa Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 In other news Cesc to Barca officialhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/a...ca-for-fabregas Just been announced during halftime Saw that too, about time! Arsenal even weaker. Watching the Madrid V Barca game, Madrid thought they were cruising. Tell you what, That Messi fella can play. Especially if they lose Nasri too. I'd honestly be surprised if they make it into the top 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 In other news Cesc to Barca officialhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/a...ca-for-fabregas Just been announced during halftime Saw that too, about time! Arsenal even weaker. Watching the Madrid V Barca game, Madrid thought they were cruising. Tell you what, That Messi fella can play. Especially if they lose Nasri too. I'd honestly be surprised if they make it into the top 4. He must have deals in place for new players, he must. I just hope one of them isnt Jags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seddo Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 In other news Cesc to Barca officialhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/a...ca-for-fabregas Just been announced during halftime Thank god for that, one of the most boring transfer sagas ever spanning 3 years. Barca been screwed, robbed of their starlet all them years ago and then having to pay 40 million to get him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 I dont think Barca actually need him that much though. I think its more player pressure, they all love him. Maybe its more for the dressing room? Where will he fit in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seddo Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Quality squad depth. Plus being Catalan helps a lot, there's a strong Catalan influence already there, so he'll definitely add to the dressing room. They will win the league and get to the latter stages of the CL and CDR, Inestia, Xavi and Biscuits may get a bit of a rest and you can't get much better than bringing Cesc in. They didn't need Masch but they got him and now he's covering center back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Killa Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I dont think Barca actually need him that much though. I think its more player pressure, they all love him. Maybe its more for the dressing room? Where will he fit in? Depth and future Xavi replacement, I guess. He definitely isn't getting any younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 I dont think Barca actually need him that much though. I think its more player pressure, they all love him. Maybe its more for the dressing room? Where will he fit in? Depth and future Xavi replacement, I guess. He definitely isn't getting any younger. Yeah, I mean hes a great player to have in any team, hes also Spanish which will help? What about this money thing and Europe though? Barca are in so much debt but still spend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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