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The 2018-2019 Football Thread
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Scepticalscribe
macrumors Haswell
Cruyff, yes, agreed, for his revolutionary impact on his football was played, his intelligence, and his sheer skill.
However, some of the players who played in earlier eras, whose exploits were not immortalised by TV or cinema were undoubtedly brilliant - for one, I mentioned Puskas, but there are others.
Arsenal lead Valencia 3-1.
Apple fanboy
macrumors Ivy Bridge
Scepticalscribe
macrumors Haswell
Well, never say never, especially with Arsenal.
Leaky defence, porous defence, brittle defence.....
But, a good result, and gnawed nails en route.
Apple fanboy
macrumors Ivy Bridge
Well as a West Ham supporter I've long learned to enjoy the results when you can!
Scepticalscribe
macrumors Haswell
I know that feeling.
However, I will admit that - perhaps - a third beer may be called for this evening.
On WhatsApp, this evening, I've had fun chatting with my partner for the elections (in Ukraine) over the past fortnight - who is also an Arsenal supporter.
Arsenal finally decided to wake up from their stupor... Wrong league match, but the effort was much needed.
[doublepost=1556847887][/doublepost]Saturday's Newcastle match should be lively.
[doublepost=1556847887][/doublepost]Saturday's Newcastle match should be lively.
Apple fanboy
macrumors Ivy Bridge
I think they might rest players for the return leg. But it’s a gamble. Their route to CL could be winning the Europa league rather than the PL. hard to say.
Chelsea could be thinking along similar lines. As two similar matched teams, assuming one gets CL and one doesn’t, could make a big difference when it comes to attracting players over the summer.
Mitthrawnuruodo
Moderator emeritus
Cannot disagree with that pick, but I've always been partial to Romário, for his sheer finishing power which is still unsurpassed, IMO**.
** Too young to remember Gert Müller and Puskás was long before I was born.
Silencio
macrumors 68040
Romario was a real joy to watch at that 1994 World Cup. I got to see him score a goal against Cameroon at Stanford Stadium in the group stage.
Apple fanboy
macrumors Ivy Bridge
Scepticalscribe
macrumors Haswell
Well, while he found his "shooting boots", I wonder whether his resolve to cross continents in search of a more lucrative future continues to fuel his ambition, or whether he may rest content with actually performing to his potential in a genuine league.
Elsewhere, Spurs imploded (two red cards) almost comically, in a defeat to Bournemouth.
Seriously, if Arsenal manage to land a fourth place position, it will be in spite of themselves, as every team between third and sixth are busily engaged in attempts at embarrassing themselves as much as possible.
Apple fanboy
macrumors Ivy Bridge
But if you finish fourth and Chelsea win the Europa, you’ll not get a CL spot!
But yes Spurs do seem determined to not finish third!
Scepticalscribe
macrumors Haswell
Well, with luck, (and as long as we stop trying to shoot ourselves in the foot but the others occupying the slots between third and sixth continue to implode), we might even claim third.
Arsenal are infuriating because they re so erratic, and inconsistent, yet, when they actually click, they are brilliant.
They should not have lost any of their most recent three games, and, had they claimed points from even one of those games, would be in a better position.
Not sure that Chelsea will win the Europa; in common with Spurs, they lack strength in depth, and injuries are beginning to bite.
The Newcastle match any good? I wasn't feeling well enough to watch it and took a nap instead. Today's 'Spurs match was ridiculous to watch. That list minute clincher in stoppage time sealed the match.
Scepticalscribe
macrumors Haswell
The Newcastle match was romantic Liverpool strutting their stuff heroically and with suitable amounts of suffering (for their fans and for anyone and everyone else who would love to se Liverpool actually win the Premiership.
Scepticalscribe
macrumors Haswell
Only if Manchester City can keep up a standard of outstanding football; they are stretched and must continue to play at their best to win by a a proverbial whisker.
If they stumble at all - and Leicester are a stubborn lot at times - Liverpool can still take the title.
At the very least, they are taking this contest to the last day of the season, and ensuring that Manchester City have to work to retain the title.
Personally, I'd love to see them manage to do that.
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Feeling rough due to bad sleep, but bring on today's matches. Hopefully I don't knock out and end up napping through half of today's matches.
[doublepost=1557066365][/doublepost]Cheeky group clapping at the men replacing the corner flag at the Hudderfield match. I expect to see memes about it later this week.
[doublepost=1557066365][/doublepost]Cheeky group clapping at the men replacing the corner flag at the Hudderfield match. I expect to see memes about it later this week.
Apple fanboy
macrumors Ivy Bridge
Mbenza got too excited and broke a corner flag. It had to be replaced and it took about 7 minute for two men to replace it. Crowd behind the two men were more fixated on them than the match, taking photos and clapped hard after they finally got it to stay up and not flop down.
Cheekiness all around. People are taking the piss out of it online at the moment.
[doublepost=1557068596][/doublepost]Oh, and Gunnar looked like he'd rather off himself than watch his players slog around like blind wombats.
Apple fanboy
macrumors Ivy Bridge
Pretty poor result for them. They can’t finish in the top four now.
It was a long shot, but you’d have looked at this game and thought it was a banker.
Oh well.
Let’s see if Arsenal can make it count.
I think there's a higher probability that grizzly bears will start dancing to the tune of the Nutcracker.
That said, I'll give it until near the end of the first half as I need to pop a lamb roast into the oven for 4 hours. The smell should keep me entertained as the match most likely won't.
Apple fanboy
macrumors Ivy Bridge
Mmmmm. Lamb roast. Sounds nice!
My Derby supporting friend will be happy as they make the playoffs.