"Back of the net!": The Football Thread

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  • Posts: 17,821
    Not the result I hoped for in the last game tonight, but at least Salah and Firmino got me some much needed Fantasy points. Would go further behind in the mini league I'm competing in without those assists and goals.
  • edited February 2018 Posts: 17,821
    jobo wrote: »
    Newcastle got this game right. Jonjo Shelvey had an impressive match both going forward and tracking back. By far the best match I've seen him play since Newcastle got promoted to the PL again.
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    Didn't see that Utd result coming today! Fairplay to Newcastle. Great result for my Norwich boys yesterday away from home. Bring on the old farm derby next Sunday!!!!!OTBC!!!!!
    How did Norwich play?
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    Studger lasting 3 mins!

    You'd like to think that we put a clause in that West Brom will pay his wages to the end of the season no matter what but knowing our clueless board he's probably on his way back to our treatment room as we speak.
  • edited February 2018 Posts: 17,821
    Studger lasting 3 mins!

    You'd like to think that we put a clause in that West Brom will pay his wages to the end of the season no matter what but knowing our clueless board he's probably on his way back to our treatment room as we speak.

    What happened there, really? Couldn't see if he had an awkward touch with his foot running, or something.

    Giroud also getting a few knocks in the first half. Neither looked good, but he looked OK going out of the field just before the whistle. That hasn't stopped him from giving an assist to Hazard, and having a good game, so far.
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    Studger lasting 3 mins!

    You'd like to think that we put a clause in that West Brom will pay his wages to the end of the season no matter what but knowing our clueless board he's probably on his way back to our treatment room as we speak.

    I thought WBA had paid a loan fee of £1.5m
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    Well, no surprises there. Chelsea with a comfortable win in the end. Lot's of big games coming up for them, so it will be interesting to see how the starting eleven looks like in the coming weeks.

    Have a Fantasy related questions for the Liverpool fans; is Robertson nailed on in the starting eleven? Seeing a lot of teams getting some nice defender points this week, but don't know if van Dijk is worth the extra money.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Nice win for Chelsea. Good to see them back in the top four.
  • Posts: 19,339
    Sturridge should just retire and be done with it..he is jinxed and not many clubs would gamble on him now.
    I hope for WBA's sake its not a bad injury,although I didn't watch the match so I don't know what injury it is.
  • edited February 2018 Posts: 17,821
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Sturridge should just retire and be done with it..he is jinxed and not many clubs would gamble on him now.
    I hope for WBA's sake its not a bad injury,although I didn't watch the match so I don't know what injury it is.

    Here's what Pardew said about the injury:
    «We are hoping it is not that bad," Pardew told Sky Sports after the game. "It happened very early in the game, but we don't think it is a tear. It seems to be a strain, which will probably keep him out of the FA Cup game. Hopefully, fingers crossed, in a couple of weeks, he'll be OK.»

    Probably just a minor thing, then. But, looking at the bigger picture, this is just one of many, many injuries for him. Wonder if it's just his body that can't seem to keep fit playing football, or if his injuries hasn't been managed properly at former clubs?

    News today that Ryan Mason have retired after that horrible head injury playing for Hull City against Chelsea in 2017. Not the way you'd want to retire from football, but looks to have been a wise choice, given the nature of the injury. Watched a couple of Hull matches where he played. Good player.
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    He is wise to retire.
    The risk would be so great,its not worth it.
  • edited February 2018 Posts: 17,821
    barryt007 wrote: »
    He is wise to retire.
    The risk would be so great,its not worth it.

    Indeed. Thinking of it, it's really impressive that Petr Čech got back to playing football at the top level after his injury in 2006, too. Would think that more goalkeepers would consider using protective helmets. Really easy to get injuries the way they need to go into challenges.
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    Lacazette is out for about six weeks after knee surgery, according to reports. Aubameyang can't play for Arsenal in the EL; is Welbz back yet? Nketiah is the only other option in those games, if he's not.
  • Posts: 19,339
    barryt007 wrote: »
    He is wise to retire.
    The risk would be so great,its not worth it.

    Indeed. Thinking of it, it's really impressive that Petr Čech got back to playing football at the top level after his injury in 2006, too. Would think that more goalkeepers would consider using protective helmets. Really easy to get injuries the way they need to go into challenges.
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    Lacazette is out for about six weeks after knee surgery, according to reports. Aubameyang can't play for Arsenal in the EL; is Welbz back yet? Nketiah is the only other option in those games, if he's not.

    Lacazette has been awful so the break might give him time to compose himself.Not sure about Danny but he has been on the bench I think recently.
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    barryt007 wrote: »
    Lacazette has been awful so the break might give him time to compose himself.Not sure about Danny but he has been on the bench I think recently.

    Must be able to play Thursday, then.
    Lacazette's form have been worrying. Wonder if the news of the injury might give some explanation, but if this is the case, he shouldn't had been playing in the first place.

    Östersunds FK is a team Rosenborg can win against. Start Maitland-Niles/Kolašinac, Ospina/Macey, Chambers, Holding, Nelson and Willock with a few regulars, and give some players time off before the next few PL matches.
  • Posts: 19,339
    The way things are looking,we need our best players to try to win the EL as 4th place is not going to happen.
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    barryt007 wrote: »
    The way things are looking,we need our best players to try to win the EL as 4th place is not going to happen.

    Well, yes – but Östersunds shouldn't be a more difficult opponent than the teams Arsenal have played so far in the EL. No need to risk injuries. Playing some of the best players along with the youngsters should do it.

    Interstingly, Östersund is only a three hour drive from my hometown. Been there once, years ago.
  • edited February 2018 Posts: 17,821
    Watching Basel-City now, but have found more enjoyment in the notifications in the top right corner of the tv screen, telling that Higuaín has scored twice against Sp*rs before ten minutes. Go Juventus!

    Wonder what Massimiliano Allegri could do with Arsenal. Wouldn't be against him managing…

    0-1. İlkay Gündoğan scores.
    0-2 minutes after. Bernardo Silva scores. What a team City is this season!
  • DCisaredDCisared Liverpool
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    Kane diving again the stupid c u next tuesday.
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    DCisared wrote: »
    Kane diving again the stupid c u next tuesday.

    Was he booked?

    0-3. Agüero, of course. Brilliant strike, straight into the left corner.
  • DCisaredDCisared Liverpool
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    DCisared wrote: »
    Kane diving again the stupid c u next tuesday.

    Was he booked?

    0-3. Agüero, of course. Brilliant strike, straight into the left corner.

    No remarkably. Also I dont know how you can go from that first finish by Higuain to that penalty miss.
  • edited February 2018 Posts: 17,821
    DCisared wrote: »
    DCisared wrote: »
    Kane diving again the stupid c u next tuesday.

    Was he booked?

    0-3. Agüero, of course. Brilliant strike, straight into the left corner.

    No remarkably. Also I dont know how you can go from that first finish by Higuain to that penalty miss.

    No surprise there, then. Can't get booked for anything, it seems.
    Quite a miss by Higuaín (watching highlights now). The first was a good one, too – so one would imagine him to do a similar effort.

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    Gündoğan scores another! Comfortable match for City, this. Elyounoussi has had a few shots for Basel.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    No respect for Spurs on here for pulling off an epic result from a dismal position after 10 mins? I guess this thread is too riddled with Arse fans who can't even give Spurs the slightest begrudging credit.
  • edited February 2018 Posts: 19,339
    No respect for Spurs on here for pulling off an epic result from a dismal position after 10 mins? I guess this thread is too riddled with Arse fans who can't even give Spurs the slightest begrudging credit.

    :-q %-( [-( :-@
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    A good result in the knockout stage against one of Europe's heavyweights. And that's after taking 4 points off Real in the group stage.

    Spurs have already achieved more in the CL this season that hapless old Arsene has managed in the previous 7!
  • edited February 2018 Posts: 19,339
    A good result in the knockout stage against one of Europe's heavyweights. And that's after taking 4 points off Real in the group stage.

    Spurs have already achieved more in the CL this season that hapless old Arsene has managed in the previous 7!

  • Posts: 17,821
    No respect for Spurs on here for pulling off an epic result from a dismal position after 10 mins? I guess this thread is too riddled with Arse fans who can't even give Spurs the slightest begrudging credit.

    Nope! :))
  • DCisaredDCisared Liverpool
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    A good result in the knockout stage against one of Europe's heavyweights. And that's after taking 4 points off Real in the group stage.

    Spurs have already achieved more in the CL this season that hapless old Arsene has managed in the previous 7!

    Providing we get past Porto (which is no forgone conclusion) then it's the other English teams I fear most. 2nd leg away at city or spurs? No thanks.
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    DCisared wrote: »
    A good result in the knockout stage against one of Europe's heavyweights. And that's after taking 4 points off Real in the group stage.

    Spurs have already achieved more in the CL this season that hapless old Arsene has managed in the previous 7!

    Providing we get past Porto (which is no forgone conclusion) then it's the other English teams I fear most. 2nd leg away at city or spurs? No thanks.

    Depends on whether Spurs will be bringing their referee with them.
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    Spurs aren't that good. This is a much weaker Juventus outfit than last year. Bonucci, Alves are gone, Marchisio, Dybala are out, Higuain and Buffon are older, the team has lost some of the mental spark after losing yet another final last year. It shows. Both in the league and the CL matches so far.

    Tottenham showed defensive weaknesses yesterday. They could easily have let in four or five against a team that has been far from convincing going forward this year. It was a good performance no doubt, but be carefull before you elevate them to City/PSG/Barca level. They are not there yet.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    Jesus - Karius not the worst keeper on the pitch!!! Never thought I'd stay that.
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