The Football Thread - Page 2170

**buttsie** · August 12th, 2018, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victor meldrew

2-0 at the half, damage limitation is about all we can hope for, 17th looking good right now.

Mr Grumpy, over and out.

The new messiah and £100 mill plus just to play Championship footie next season.

Joshua Klopp trumpets et al.

Right bleedin grumpy now.

Keep in mind

Pellegrini when at Man City against Liverpool 2 wins 0 draws 5 losses

Almost as bad as Wenger v Mourinho

**Adam West** · August 12th, 2018, 11:40 PM

Liverpool 4, West Ham United 0. I think that Liverpool has served notice it's going to be a team to be reckoned with. Sure, it's only the first game, but what a game.

**Meini Again** · August 13th, 2018, 04:59 AM

Vic....

Many clubs have a "bogey-team", that for some voodoo or other curse they never overcome ~ except once a decade. Then it's back to the norm.
The Hammers have that with Liverpool...always have had.

Blues have that with 91 other clubs

Seriously tho' ~ I've read that the Pells is a supreme strategist but his weak point is 'man-Management'... the hand on shoulder, comfort/support and so on. Bit like Wenger.

No other team, bar Jose's could have anticipated that Liverpool line-up, nor that Liverpool formula. Pells played his own strategem ... going into it blind.
It failed... OK..... One match

If other Manager's take note, they will realise Klopp now has the resources to change/adjust and tweek ... like Pep.... so should they play their own strategy, or just defend and Blott?

The Hammers were unfortunate as being First Up.

No Sin, No Blame.

If they aren't Top 7/8 by Christmas..... the dildo brothers might have a joint stroke

Well...here's hoping

**Meini Again** · August 13th, 2018, 05:12 AM

The round EFL... before the Prem slug in.

Some choice fixtures, with many Lower League teams looking for a JACKPOT
if they get through this round.

Like Yeovil beat villa...please

... and are Away to Man Utd.....

Instant Solvency

Yep... I love this Cup for that reason.

Let Man Cty/Pool/Utd etc send their Acadamies... please

**m100** · August 14th, 2018, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger Allott

Just a heads-up to remind everyone to join in with the fantasy VEF leagues for the 2018-19 PL season.

Just thought i'd bump this round. Though as it stands I'm bound to finish higher than I ever have in any other attempt at this but i'm also going to be involved in a relegation battle all season so swings and roundabouts.

**george anson** · August 17th, 2018, 12:56 PM

Just in case you have not seen the statue of GT that was unveiled a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately I was not there but took these snaps today. Up close its a great likeness with very apt words on the base.

I think barring another injury crisis we should be bouncing around in midtable again. I don't mind not getting Charltonitis. Infact we made a profit this summer transfer wise so should it be needed there is always January.

In my other area of expertise Sampaoli was eventually forced out and is interested in taking on of Argentina's chief rivals Mexico as the new head coach. Gareca gave up on waiting from the AFA and signed a new deal with Peru.

Argentina are currently with a temporary manager Lionel Scaloni ex of West Ham and bizarrely chosen ahead of Javier Zanetti at the 2006 World Cup. Scaloni won the COTIF tournament with Argentina u20 and his first line up omits Messi who is on perhaps permanent gardening leave and maybe a good thing too.

Many of the choices Scaloni has made should have gone to Russia in the first place. Recalled are captain of Fiorentina German Pezzella alongside Alan Franco still of Independiente although Villareal are very much interested with a recall also for back in form Fabricio Bustos.

Midfield sees Asascibar and Battaglia called up when they should have been by Sampaoli along with Leandro Paredes and Lo Celso which makes for a very young and immensely talented midfield.

Upfront Dybala pulls the reins after having managed 22 minutes at the World Cup. Lautaro Martinez sparkling for Inter in pre-season is also recalled alongside clubmate Mauro Icardi. No sign of Kun, di Maria and thank goodness Higuain. Exciting attacking midfielder Matias Vargas is also called up for the first time as is Franco Vasquez, Dybala's former partner in crime at Palermo.

Amazing what it takes to be a football manager or selector. I had most of those names pencilled in for the World Cup. Looks like the Messi club has departed and his inner circle which can only be good for Argentina. The u20 also have plenty of rough gems, Nehuen Paz at the back , Agustin Almendra of Boca a tremendously young but very gifted box to box player and Facundo Colidio who at 18 has worked himself into Internazionale's first team squad a tremendous young striker.

Back here in England in the Championship the question is will Marcelo El Loco Bielsa continue to work his magic with Leeds ? Or will his punishing tactics better suited to international football perish in the fatigue of a long season. Or indeed will he fall out with the Chairman ? A high probability given his tendency to speak honestly and his mind. So far so good.

**Greenman** · August 17th, 2018, 08:55 PM

It is absolutely typical that as soon as Liverpool clap eyes on a good player like Nabil Fekir that another club comes sniffing around, in this case Chelsea, but it looks likely that neither Liverpool or them would get him, although he did say he would like to go to Liverpool. With the transfer window well and truly shut it might not happen. One of our bogie teams coming up on Monday-Crystal Palace against an old manager, Roy Hodgson. I hope we can continue our good record and keep up the top of the table. Who knows, we could be vying for top spot with City this season!

**footstep** · August 18th, 2018, 05:20 PM

Lens on the way : 2 0 this afternoon.Attempt 32450. the best in ligue 2 and one of the best ligue 1 too.
4 wins , leader...We are back.

**victor meldrew** · August 18th, 2018, 05:22 PM

Avram Grant MKII

**footstep** · August 18th, 2018, 05:29 PM

? Victor?
I saw 1 2..
Sorry for that.
MKII?

August 13th, 2018, 05:12 AM	#21694
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August 17th, 2018, 08:55 PM	#21697
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August 12th, 2018, 11:40 PM	#21692
Adam West Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis - The Racing Capitol of the World Posts: 650 Thanks: 8,517 Thanked 6,205 Times in 635 Posts	Liverpool 4, West Ham United 0. I think that Liverpool has served notice it's going to be a team to be reckoned with. Sure, it's only the first game, but what a game.

August 13th, 2018, 04:59 AM	#21693
Meini Again Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3,637 Thanks: 32,358 Thanked 31,826 Times in 3,566 Posts	Vic.... Many clubs have a "bogey-team", that for some voodoo or other curse they never overcome ~ except once a decade. Then it's back to the norm. The Hammers have that with Liverpool...always have had. Blues have that with 91 other clubs Seriously tho' ~ I've read that the Pells is a supreme strategist but his weak point is 'man-Management'... the hand on shoulder, comfort/support and so on. Bit like Wenger. No other team, bar Jose's could have anticipated that Liverpool line-up, nor that Liverpool formula. Pells played his own strategem ... going into it blind. It failed... OK..... One match If other Manager's take note, they will realise Klopp now has the resources to change/adjust and tweek ... like Pep.... so should they play their own strategy, or just defend and Blott? The Hammers were unfortunate as being First Up. No Sin, No Blame. If they aren't Top 7/8 by Christmas..... the dildo brothers might have a joint stroke Well...here's hoping

August 17th, 2018, 12:56 PM	#21696
george anson Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Watford Posts: 8,749 Thanks: 21,772 Thanked 293,424 Times in 8,926 Posts	Just in case you have not seen the statue of GT that was unveiled a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately I was not there but took these snaps today. Up close its a great likeness with very apt words on the base. I think barring another injury crisis we should be bouncing around in midtable again. I don't mind not getting Charltonitis. Infact we made a profit this summer transfer wise so should it be needed there is always January. In my other area of expertise Sampaoli was eventually forced out and is interested in taking on of Argentina's chief rivals Mexico as the new head coach. Gareca gave up on waiting from the AFA and signed a new deal with Peru. Argentina are currently with a temporary manager Lionel Scaloni ex of West Ham and bizarrely chosen ahead of Javier Zanetti at the 2006 World Cup. Scaloni won the COTIF tournament with Argentina u20 and his first line up omits Messi who is on perhaps permanent gardening leave and maybe a good thing too. Many of the choices Scaloni has made should have gone to Russia in the first place. Recalled are captain of Fiorentina German Pezzella alongside Alan Franco still of Independiente although Villareal are very much interested with a recall also for back in form Fabricio Bustos. Midfield sees Asascibar and Battaglia called up when they should have been by Sampaoli along with Leandro Paredes and Lo Celso which makes for a very young and immensely talented midfield. Upfront Dybala pulls the reins after having managed 22 minutes at the World Cup. Lautaro Martinez sparkling for Inter in pre-season is also recalled alongside clubmate Mauro Icardi. No sign of Kun, di Maria and thank goodness Higuain. Exciting attacking midfielder Matias Vargas is also called up for the first time as is Franco Vasquez, Dybala's former partner in crime at Palermo. Amazing what it takes to be a football manager or selector. I had most of those names pencilled in for the World Cup. Looks like the Messi club has departed and his inner circle which can only be good for Argentina. The u20 also have plenty of rough gems, Nehuen Paz at the back , Agustin Almendra of Boca a tremendously young but very gifted box to box player and Facundo Colidio who at 18 has worked himself into Internazionale's first team squad a tremendous young striker. Back here in England in the Championship the question is will Marcelo El Loco Bielsa continue to work his magic with Leeds ? Or will his punishing tactics better suited to international football perish in the fatigue of a long season. Or indeed will he fall out with the Chairman ? A high probability given his tendency to speak honestly and his mind. So far so good.

August 18th, 2018, 05:20 PM	#21698
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,765 Times in 7,170 Posts	Lens on the way : 2 0 this afternoon.Attempt 32450. the best in ligue 2 and one of the best ligue 1 too. 4 wins , leader...We are back.

August 18th, 2018, 05:22 PM	#21699
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,776 Thanks: 531,871 Thanked 179,991 Times in 15,764 Posts	Avram Grant MKII

August 18th, 2018, 05:29 PM	#21700
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,765 Times in 7,170 Posts	? Victor? I saw 1 2.. Sorry for that. MKII?