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The 2012-2013 Football Thread
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Clearly a number of key Reading players were inspired by their inclusion in my fantasy football team. No need to thank me.
Disappointed in the Pog though, didn't win many balls and looked sluggish. Oh well, may take a few matches to get used to the Prem.
McClearly looked immense though, albeit running against tired legs, he cut through the Stoke defence like a knife through butter.
Houston 2-2 Columbus (we are now 8-6-8)
A draw on the road against Houston is not a bad result. But we would have won this match if it hadn't been for some rookie mistakes late on. Higuain got an assist, so he is slotting into the team nicely so far. We need wins now; we are 7 points out of a playoff spot and need to make up ground.
A draw on the road against Houston is not a bad result. But we would have won this match if it hadn't been for some rookie mistakes late on. Higuain got an assist, so he is slotting into the team nicely so far. We need wins now; we are 7 points out of a playoff spot and need to make up ground.
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Hahaha.
On another note; Everton were immense today! showed how its done. Rock solid defending. Fellaini on a personal mission.
Saw RVP make some good movements but no Song in midfield to capitalise.
EDIT: Think i'm going to revise my prediction. City will get the title. The weakness in Utd's midfield is becoming ever more obvious. Once you mark Kagawa out of the game (not hard by any means) you've won half the battle. Nani has deteriorated, Scholes is more liability than anything else. Rooney seems to like giving the ball away in recent times. RVP needs good service or else...
Plus City have that famous "Never Say Die" mentality that has been SAF's trump card for many years. Because of the way they won the title last season.
Hahaha.
On another note; Everton were immense today! showed how its done. Rock solid defending. Fellaini on a personal mission.
Saw RVP make some good movements but no Song in midfield to capitalise.
EDIT: Think i'm going to revise my prediction. City will get the title. The weakness in Utd's midfield is becoming ever more obvious. Once you mark Kagawa out of the game (not hard by any means) you've won half the battle. Nani has deteriorated, Scholes is more liability than anything else. Rooney seems to like giving the ball away in recent times. RVP needs good service or else...
Plus City have that famous "Never Say Die" mentality that has been SAF's trump card for many years. Because of the way they won the title last season.
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That was one of those games where you just knew that United were going to equalize and then press for a late winner...yet they didn't. It was also strange to see a strong Everton performance at the beginning of the season. The blue half of Liverpool has gotten off to a much better start than the red half - and against a much better opponent.
Fellaini is hot and cold. Today he was hot.
Fellaini is hot and cold. Today he was hot.
Fellaini is always "hot" against United. Able to use his size and strength to bully United's midfielders all day long. Why SAF has an allergy to traditional DMs is hard to fathom. Someone like, say, Tiote would vastly improve United's squad.
A bit premature to revise predictions after one game, especially after a tough away trip against a squad that matches up very well against one's own. A lot of United players will have to perform better (Nani, Rooney, Welbeck, Vidic) and the defense needs some better luck health-wise for a change. Four out of five central defenders out, and it's only Week 1!
I actually thought Kagawa looked pretty good for his first BPL match. His teammates need to get on the same wavelength as him ASAP he's going to make some good things happen.
A bit premature to revise predictions after one game, especially after a tough away trip against a squad that matches up very well against one's own. A lot of United players will have to perform better (Nani, Rooney, Welbeck, Vidic) and the defense needs some better luck health-wise for a change. Four out of five central defenders out, and it's only Week 1!
I actually thought Kagawa looked pretty good for his first BPL match. His teammates need to get on the same wavelength as him ASAP he's going to make some good things happen.
It's a long season yet. In some ways it won't be much different from last season. Man City has a better squad with a very good manager, Man Utd has a better manager with a very good squad. Vidic will be key for United. Another injury like last season's is unlikely, but they can't afford to lose him like that again - especially with Ferdinand being unreliable. Still waiting to hear about the damage to Aguero's knee - but City have a happy Tevez (for now) so the short term impact will probably not be that great.
Speaking of central defense woes, Liverpool are about to find out what life without Agger would be like, thanks to his suspension. I felt a cold sweat come over me when they subbed Carragher in. He's a museum piece now. He's just too slow, regardless of his undeniable ability to read the game.
Rumours are saying Silva has stalled on renewing his contract at City because he wants a £200k salary. I think SAF should've/should sign someone like him and/or a Tiote as Silencio pointed out...or even Song!
I just don't think Carrick or Scholes is the answer in central midfield and i don't fancy Cleverley against the top teams either. Kaka would also just be another patchwork, the fact that Madrid are willing to sell him off outright should be clue to that. He is not the same Kaka...hasn't been for several seasons now.
Speaking of midfielders it seems the Sahin deal has been finalised and he is set to be announced as an Arsenal player within 24hrs. But we have no option to keep him at the end of the season because Mourinho refused an option-to-buy clause.
Can't say i blame him since Alonso is 30 now and can't play forever.
I just don't think Carrick or Scholes is the answer in central midfield and i don't fancy Cleverley against the top teams either. Kaka would also just be another patchwork, the fact that Madrid are willing to sell him off outright should be clue to that. He is not the same Kaka...hasn't been for several seasons now.
Speaking of midfielders it seems the Sahin deal has been finalised and he is set to be announced as an Arsenal player within 24hrs. But we have no option to keep him at the end of the season because Mourinho refused an option-to-buy clause.
Can't say i blame him since Alonso is 30 now and can't play forever.
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Speaking of midfielders it seems the Sahin deal has been finalised and he is set to be announced as an Arsenal player within 24hrs. But we have no option to keep him at the end of the season because Mourinho refused an option-to-buy clause.
That's the problem and I don't see the real benefit. He didn't play a serious match for more than one season, is completely new to the PL and when he's finally integrated has to move back to the special one. Not so cool.
I think Wenger knows this too which is why he is still looking at M'Villa, Biglia etc. Rennes have come out and said M'Villa's fate is down to Spurs or Arsenal.
Also think Wenger is just sentimental towards Sahin and wants him however way he can get him. He's been tracking the lad since 2005!
Also think Wenger is just sentimental towards Sahin and wants him however way he can get him. He's been tracking the lad since 2005!
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Kagawa; good on YouTube, good in pre-season, and good last night - a fine signing.
Rooney and Welbeck don't look fit, but that can be fixed, as can the defence, hopefully, and it would be nice to have a midfielder capable of decking Fellaini and the like - 'Try that sht again and I'll make sure your season is finished.' On the plus side for Fantasy Football, after a number of years the Everton players look like they will deliver within 10 weeks.
Manchester City; how are they without Kompany and Yaya? I'd like to see them get injuries to 5 or 6 first team players - Arsenal, Aston Villa, Spurs, Manchester United etc. last season, be interesting to see how they cope.
Cheers,
OW
Rooney and Welbeck don't look fit, but that can be fixed, as can the defence, hopefully, and it would be nice to have a midfielder capable of decking Fellaini and the like - 'Try that sh
t again and I'll make sure your season is finished.' On the plus side for Fantasy Football, after a number of years the Everton players look like they will deliver within 10 weeks.Manchester City; how are they without Kompany and Yaya? I'd like to see them get injuries to 5 or 6 first team players - Arsenal, Aston Villa, Spurs, Manchester United etc. last season, be interesting to see how they cope.
Cheers,
OW
Kagawa was United's best player.
If I recall, Paul Scholes has something of a reputation for putting in wild, dangerous tackles...
It is a strangly strong start to the seaspon for them - though to be fair, Timmy Howard has always been consistent.
Rooney and Welbeck don't look fit, but that can be fixed, as can the defence, hopefully, and it would be nice to have a midfielder capable of decking Fellaini and the like - 'Try that sh
If I recall, Paul Scholes has something of a reputation for putting in wild, dangerous tackles...
It is a strangly strong start to the seaspon for them - though to be fair, Timmy Howard has always been consistent.
Yep, could've been sent off last night, but I mean someone physically intimidating; meet forearm smash/elbow with the same and more - telling the opponent 'Cut it out, or go off on a stretcher'. Hopefully the ref sees the initial assault and shows red - guess Marriner missed Fellaini on De Gea.
twietee - Kagawa - my worry is how he will do in console game form.
Cheers,
OW
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Kagawa - my worry is how he will do in console game form.
Love that one too!
He'll do just fine, believe me.
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