English (and other British lower league) Football Discussion
Can't wait until Everton discover Stekelenburg is crap. He may have played well so far, but he hasn't put in a good shift for a whole season in many years now.
They'll come to regret not getting Hart. He may not be good with his feet, but he is a perfectly apt shot-stopper.
I'm a bit disappointed we are not in for Hart, but at the same time would be happy for us to go all season before we discover any deficiencies in Stekelenburg game. He is still a step up from an ageing Howard at least.
Rob Green would be cheap at Leeds.
After some promise, deadline day looks like it turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. At least we made Levy open his wallet for once I guess. Would have been nice to get another RB and striker, but with no Europe, the team shouldn't be burdened with games.
The Toffees played some awesome stuff this morning in the first half but Palace just would not give up. Was great to watch until I had to actually go and mow the lawns before work.
Not the worst point in the world. I'll take it. Just need to knock off the lower level teams now instead of only playing well against the big clubs (except for Chelski)
Its no longer a problem.
Tough game, started well but Liverpool deserved the win and Barclay should have been sent. Still it's Christmas and it's nice to give 3 points to your little brother. Just like Anfield being a hand me down.
Take the 3 points at the home of the champions, but that was - again - a pretty tough watch. Hardly any creativity. Will need 5 decent players in January to start to push on, but will probably end up with 3, with at least 1 being a teenager we won't see in the first team for years.
Ooft.
Davies looks a good player, never heard of him before seeing his scraggly locks on a preview show where he was being interviewed. Will be a bit of buzz around him now.
Ooft.
Davies looks a good player, never heard of him before seeing his scraggly locks on a preview show where he was being interviewed. Will be a bit of buzz around him now.
Looks a really handy player. Confident, very skillful but happy to do the work and not be second fiddle.
So Rooney has been a naughty boy (again) and Barkley is being a complete dickhead. We need both those guys to sort their sh1t out and get on the pitch playing to their ability. Barkley will be the next Jack Rodwell if he goes to Chelsea. The smartest thing he could do is sign a new contract and stay a Toffee. Lets hope Ronny K can get the rest of the lads performing as we have 2 tough games coming up (Man U and Spurs).
I like what I've seen so far and the new signings are all quality. We're a good chance of a trophy this season but need to sort trouble makers out.
Its no longer a problem.
Glad Rooney is back but never been a huge fan of Barkley and would have been okay if he moved on (and we were able to use those monies on a new striker). As it is, hope he plays his best for the team before likely leaving in January.
So Rooney has been a naughty boy (again) and Barkley is being a complete dickhead. We need both those guys to sort their sh1t out and get on the pitch playing to their ability. Barkley will be the next Jack Rodwell if he goes to Chelsea. The smartest thing he could do is sign a new contract and stay a Toffee. Lets hope Ronny K can get the rest of the lads performing as we have 2 tough games coming up (Man U and Spurs).
I like what I've seen so far and the new signings are all quality. We're a good chance of a trophy this season but need to sort trouble makers out.
I don't know, I thought Barkley had a good shot to get a lot of playing time at Chelsea if he signed. We only had 3 players covering those 2 central midfield roles in Kante, Cesc and Bakayoko. Plus only Hazard, Willian and Pedro covering the 2 more attacking midfield roles.
I don't know the reason he didn't sign but if it was anything to do with him not tinhking he would get enough playing time then I'm happy we didn't sign him if he already didn't think he was good enough.
Rooney's "Eye Candy wife" knows when shes on a good thing. Why divorce a goose that is laying the golden eggs?? Sure he isn't the most intelligent human around so stimulating intellectual conversations are out. he isn't exactly good looking. So for 200k per WEEK, I think any eye candy would certainly take it on the chin to keep up a lifestyle that includes "10 holidays per year".
Rooney's "Eye Candy wife" knows when shes on a good thing. Why divorce a goose that is laying the golden eggs?? Sure he isn't the most intelligent human around so stimulating intellectual conversations are out. he isn't exactly good looking. So for 200k per WEEK, I think any eye candy would certainly take it on the chin to keep up a lifestyle that includes "10 holidays per year".
In her own right, his wife is worth about 20 million quid, so I doubt that she is 'on to a good thing' actually applies in this case.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
Rooney's "Eye Candy wife" knows when shes on a good thing. Why divorce a goose that is laying the golden eggs?? Sure he isn't the most intelligent human around so stimulating intellectual conversations are out. he isn't exactly good looking. So for 200k per WEEK, I think any eye candy would certainly take it on the chin to keep up a lifestyle that includes "10 holidays per year".
Rooney's "Eye Candy wife" knows when shes on a good thing. Why divorce a goose that is laying the golden eggs?? Sure he isn't the most intelligent human around so stimulating intellectual conversations are out. he isn't exactly good looking. So for 200k per WEEK, I think any eye candy would certainly take it on the chin to keep up a lifestyle that includes "10 holidays per year".
Let's not pretend this is somehow unique to Rooney...
for sure. Guaranteed to happen in most pro sports, when was the last time you saw a mut hanging onto the arms of any of the F! drivers.
Which means that you will probably beat us on the weekend.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
Have to lay a fair bit of the blame at Steve Walsh for not getting in the right people (like any striker?). Koeman seemed set in his ways as well so when it went pear-shaped, couldn't find a way out.
Not sure much is going to improve until the January transfer window.
Yet at Southampton Koemen was doing well. He should have stayed there. Shame for the Toffees but hey, what a proud record for longevity in "Div 1"/EPL.
Atalanta....that is all.
:-(
Will we see you guys at this?
https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/support-your-local-team-uniting-wellingtons-football-fans
Munchen from 4:30 (Queens Wharf) then head to Aisle 30 at the game.
We e got the Geordies, Spurs, Gooners, West Ham, and Chelsea fans coming. Should be good fun.
Will we see you guys at this?
https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/support-your-local-team-uniting-wellingtons-football-fans
Munchen from 4:30 (Queens Wharf) then head to Aisle 30 at the game.
We e got the Geordies, Spurs, Gooners, West Ham, and Chelsea fans coming. Should be good fun.
Sharing misery might make life a shade more bearable...
...not sure I want to go on...
Looking GRIM.
"They were hoping to secure him on a deal until the end of the season, with sources claiming they planned to return for Silva next summer, but Allardyce is keen for a longer-term contract to offer more job security."
Well now...
"His first match will be at home to Huddersfield Town on Saturday. He has agreed an 18-month deal worth a reported £9m."
I've never understood the anti-Allardyce brigade in any football club that is in free fall and needs to stay up in the prem. I mean would you have him or Moyes, Megson, etc?
I've never understood the anti-Allardyce brigade in any football club that is in free fall and needs to stay up in the prem. I mean would you have him or Moyes, Megson, etc?
Free fall? Merely a bad start. ;-)
Thinking on it I feel I am pretty much in the Anyone But Allardyce camp. It might be difficult for me to explain exactly why. Most of it relates to watching him whilst working with Bolton Wanderers. Now add that to the fact that being a football fan rationality/commonsense/logic sometimes goes out the window... I'll stop now.
Amendment to the post above. The Pretty Much Anyone But Allardyce camp. My friend just asked me 'what about Redknapp?'.
This from the BBC's Phil McNulty is an interesting discussion. http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42161475
It's a boring appointment. Same old managers being rehashed time and again. Boring.
Three for me, and two for them.
It's a boring appointment. Same old managers being rehashed time and again. Boring.
Indeed. Some of whom have no great track record either.
I've never understood the anti-Allardyce brigade in any football club that is in free fall and needs to stay up in the prem. I mean would you have him or Moyes, Megson, etc?
Free fall? Merely a bad start. ;-)
Thinking on it I feel I am pretty much in the Anyone But Allardyce camp. It might be difficult for me to explain exactly why. Most of it relates to watching him whilst working with Bolton Wanderers. Now add that to the fact that being a football fan rationality/commonsense/logic sometimes goes out the window... I'll stop now.
Apart the their last match yes they were in freefall just go on their fan forums. Most were preparing for Championship football. Allardyce will get you out of relegation until you can get your shark together to appoint the next Guardiola.
Who would you really have? Moyes? Megson, Pardew or Allardyce?
I used to go to Goodison under Moyes - boringish stuff although he built a good team and I was lucky enough to see Zola and Le Tissier.
Those four names would....doesn't matter.
Game one under All****** over. What to make of it? Hmm...
Fortean Times, were you based in Liverpool at that time?
on the plus side of the new managerial appointment we get Sammy Lee as the assistant manager. No bad thing.
