The Football Thread - Page 2182

**Greenman** · September 25th, 2018, 04:06 PM

Well he is still on the books of Liverpool and maybe this will be his chance to shine again - mind you it is one of two games we have against Chelsea so if we lost this one I wouldn't be that concerned, its the league that worries me and whether we can hang on to our stunning opening to a season.

**Meini Again** · September 26th, 2018, 12:51 AM

Nope Greens

Liverpool can win them all ~ why not go for it ?

After tonight ~

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Derby County beat Manchester United 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shootout

United have sunk lower than lower ~ possibly out of any contention for any of their 3 remaining Trophies. Pogba blasted off the Earth by Jose, one day after praising him.....

Man Cty seem to be getting Rudderless, less control than usual, De Bruyne missing might be a part, Sterling's future wage demands might be a part
David De S looks close to fatigue... all core for Pep.

CHELSEA ?

Their owner refused Swiss citizenship because of "suspected criminal links"
Got an Israeli passport after being deferred by UK ~ so can only visit the UK nowadays. Stopped Chelsea's new ground expansion BUT probably got his best Manager/Coach... EVER

How Cruel

BOT

Thems Liverpools main opposition ~ imo

Forget Spurs, how can they be coached if the Coach is joking about being a 'hod-carrier' at the Stadium.... tells a lot about the background.

This season it is for Liverpool to lose... best chance EVER ~ imo ~ given the opposition's problems

Why not GO-For-FOUR

.............

Personally, I'd think Chelsea are pretty good to spoil Klopp's adventures
~ cos I think both he and a good part of the Kop can't risk
HOPE

Yet....

**victor meldrew** · September 26th, 2018, 12:47 PM

The EFL Minnie mouse cup and no one has mentioned Macclesfield Town, lost horizons for some.

**Blue126** · September 26th, 2018, 09:48 PM

We all have a very long season ahead...and to be fair Liverpool can play well, and they will be second at the end of the season make no mistake!

We have had a blip, like Liverpool tonight, but it is how you re-act after that which counts.

My bet to get into the so called top 5 will be Wolves, they really played well last season and are finding their feet now, they could do it!

My prediction for the top 3, City, Liverpool, Chelsea. The rest to close to call.

**victor meldrew** · September 26th, 2018, 10:08 PM

Fortunately for Liverpool Sturridge is not the main man, with the gifts presented to him by Chelsea this evening should have been all over at half time.

**Meini Again** · September 26th, 2018, 10:51 PM

Grady Diangana scored twice....Academy grad on his debut

Poor old Macclesfield.

I think Chelsea just edged Liverpool in their starting X1...... both were pretty strong for this Cup ~ imo ~ but Chelsea had the momentum throughout.
Late subs for Liverpool of Mo and Bobby couldn't match Sarri's clever, earlier sub with Eden.

Out-tacted Jorgen, and one less chance of Silverware.... the easiest.

Effing MingoMaggots... 'scuse me language... but whilst throwing away so many points last season, he's still dribbling in his area. The lobotomy didn't work did it ?

**mitchspur** · September 26th, 2018, 11:22 PM

Did stadium MK tonight will post a couple o' pics. My 130th ground.

BUT I must say it's really quite a nice stadium!!!

Apologies to any Wombles out there...…………..

**Greenman** · September 27th, 2018, 01:53 AM

Well again Chelsea have proved to be a thorn in our side but to be honest I'm not that disappointed, the CCup is good but it ain't the FA Cup or Champions League where you field your strongest sides and of course the title challenge-that is our priority this season. It would be nice to win at least ONE major trophy for once. Chelsea away on Saturday, now that will be a different side but Hazard is still going to be dangerous, but we'll hopefully have Salah firing on all cylinders.

**buttsie** · September 27th, 2018, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Meini Again

Out-tacted Jorgen, and one less chance of Silverware.... the easiest.

Effing MingoMaggots... 'scuse me language... but whilst throwing away so many points last season, he's still dribbling in his area. The lobotomy didn't work did it ?

You'd swear Klopp had never won any titles the way the media goes on about them
needing to win a trophy

Mourinho won 2 trophies - wont save him from the sack if they dont start looking like EPL title contenders very soon.

Dalglish before he got sacked made 2 Cup finals for 1 trophy

Only 1 trophy really means everything because 38 games home & away isnt a fluke
like some Cup runs can be.Winning Cups buys you time if your lucky

**victor meldrew** · September 27th, 2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by buttsie

You'd swear Klopp had never won any titles the way the media goes on about them
needing to win a trophy

Mourinho won 2 trophies - wont save him from the sack if they dont start looking like EPL title contenders very soon.

Dalglish before he got sacked made 2 Cup finals for 1 trophy

Only 1 trophy really means everything because 38 games home & away isnt a fluke
like some Cup runs can be.Winning Cups buys you time if your lucky

I believe its more about Liverpool than Klopp. One mickey mouse cup in the last twelve years and given the money they have spent it's something of a poor return. Trophy less this year and the owners will look for another scapegoat to take charge.

September 25th, 2018, 04:06 PM	#21811
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,588 Times in 19,356 Posts	Well he is still on the books of Liverpool and maybe this will be his chance to shine again - mind you it is one of two games we have against Chelsea so if we lost this one I wouldn't be that concerned, its the league that worries me and whether we can hang on to our stunning opening to a season. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

September 27th, 2018, 01:53 AM	#21818
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,588 Times in 19,356 Posts	Well again Chelsea have proved to be a thorn in our side but to be honest I'm not that disappointed, the CCup is good but it ain't the FA Cup or Champions League where you field your strongest sides and of course the title challenge-that is our priority this season. It would be nice to win at least ONE major trophy for once. Chelsea away on Saturday, now that will be a different side but Hazard is still going to be dangerous, but we'll hopefully have Salah firing on all cylinders. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

September 26th, 2018, 12:47 PM	#21813
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,788 Thanks: 532,101 Thanked 180,379 Times in 15,776 Posts	The EFL Minnie mouse cup and no one has mentioned Macclesfield Town, lost horizons for some.

September 26th, 2018, 09:48 PM	#21814
Blue126 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,927 Thanks: 19,029 Thanked 72,097 Times in 1,922 Posts	We all have a very long season ahead...and to be fair Liverpool can play well, and they will be second at the end of the season make no mistake! We have had a blip, like Liverpool tonight, but it is how you re-act after that which counts. My bet to get into the so called top 5 will be Wolves, they really played well last season and are finding their feet now, they could do it! My prediction for the top 3, City, Liverpool, Chelsea. The rest to close to call.

September 26th, 2018, 10:08 PM	#21815
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,788 Thanks: 532,101 Thanked 180,379 Times in 15,776 Posts	Fortunately for Liverpool Sturridge is not the main man, with the gifts presented to him by Chelsea this evening should have been all over at half time.

September 26th, 2018, 10:51 PM	#21816
Meini Again Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3,637 Thanks: 32,358 Thanked 31,828 Times in 3,566 Posts	Grady Diangana scored twice....Academy grad on his debut Poor old Macclesfield. I think Chelsea just edged Liverpool in their starting X1...... both were pretty strong for this Cup ~ imo ~ but Chelsea had the momentum throughout. Late subs for Liverpool of Mo and Bobby couldn't match Sarri's clever, earlier sub with Eden. Out-tacted Jorgen, and one less chance of Silverware.... the easiest. Effing MingoMaggots... 'scuse me language... but whilst throwing away so many points last season, he's still dribbling in his area. The lobotomy didn't work did it ?

September 26th, 2018, 11:22 PM	#21817
mitchspur Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,660 Thanks: 10,168 Thanked 87,393 Times in 5,775 Posts	Did stadium MK tonight will post a couple o' pics. My 130th ground. BUT I must say it's really quite a nice stadium!!! Apologies to any Wombles out there...…………..