Ric Flair Posted 23 September 2021 Share Posted 23 September 2021 On 20/09/2021 at 16:07, Dahnsouff said: I know this is by a Liverpool fan about Liverpool fans, but all the clubs have them I am sure, christ, depressing or perhaps I am just out of touch https://dean-magazine.ghost.io/the-cold-dead-world-of-the-extremely-online-liverpool-fan/amp/?__twitter_impression=true That's one of the most interesting articles I've read about the state of the modern game and the obsession with transfers that we're pretty much all guilty of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 23 September 2021 Share Posted 23 September 2021 1 hour ago, Koke said: James Maddison would get slandered for these stats he does get slandered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mancunianfox Posted 23 September 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 23 September 2021 7 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: That's one of the most interesting articles I've read about the state of the modern game and the obsession with transfers that we're pretty much all guilty of. Most of the coverage about football nowadays seems to be around transfers, managers, referee decisions etc. Very little of it seems to be around the players skills now which is ultimately what makes football great, not all the other stuff around it. Anytime someone does anything good one of the commentators just uses it as a springboard to suggest that they could be on the move. Everyone wants to be an expert now and not a fan it seems. I think that is why I enjoy watching random teams at the euro's and the world cup so much because a lot of that stuff fades to the background a bit more. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 23 September 2021 Author Share Posted 23 September 2021 1 hour ago, mancunianfox said: Most of the coverage about football nowadays seems to be around transfers, managers, referee decisions etc. Very little of it seems to be around the players skills now which is ultimately what makes football great, not all the other stuff around it. Anytime someone does anything good one of the commentators just uses it as a springboard to suggest that they could be on the move. Everyone wants to be an expert now and not a fan it seems. I think that is why I enjoy watching random teams at the euro's and the world cup so much because a lot of that stuff fades to the background a bit more. I’ve mentioned this before pre-saturation tv coverage we used to spend most of our post match talk reliving all the goals and clever football now after we’ve seen multi replays discussions like you said focus on refs, managers and the many pointless stats they churn out during and after the game. Most good play is only remembered about those that are performed by rich 6 teams and their players. After all I’m sure Rooney is the only player ever to score with an overhead kick well that’s the one they always show or mention every time someone else tries or manages one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealingfox Posted 24 September 2021 Share Posted 24 September 2021 13 hours ago, Koke said: James Maddison would get slandered for these stats He wouldn't if he'd set up the winner in the Champions League final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 24 September 2021 Share Posted 24 September 2021 14 hours ago, Koke said: James Maddison would get slandered for these stats James Maddison hasn't had a direct goal contribution (goal or assist) since the 21st of February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Bowman Posted 24 September 2021 Share Posted 24 September 2021 4 minutes ago, AKCJ said: James Maddison hasn't had a direct goal contribution (goal or assist) since the 21st of February. That’s nothing to do with the point they were making though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Bowman Posted 24 September 2021 Share Posted 24 September 2021 43 minutes ago, ealingfox said: He wouldn't if he'd set up the winner in the Champions League final. You think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 24 September 2021 Share Posted 24 September 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Phil Bowman said: That’s nothing to do with the point they were making though. They said "James Maddison would get slandered for these stats". I'm pointing out that Maddison's are actually worse. Edited 24 September 2021 by AKCJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 24 September 2021 Share Posted 24 September 2021 1 minute ago, AKCJ said: They said "James Maddison would get slandered for these stats". I'm pointing out that Maddison's are actually worse. And he is getting torn to bits so I mean technically correct! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Bowman Posted 24 September 2021 Share Posted 24 September 2021 6 minutes ago, AKCJ said: They said "James Maddison would get slandered for these stats". I'm pointing out that Maddison's are actually worse. I know you are! And I’m pointing out that that is nothing to do with their point. Indeed, you saying it kind of proves their point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nod.E Posted 24 September 2021 Share Posted 24 September 2021 (edited) Super Sunday snooze-fest Southampton vs Wolves Arsenal vs Spurs Would be surprised to see more than one goal across the two games combined. Edited 24 September 2021 by Nod.E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Nod.E said: Super Sunday snooze-fest Southampton vs Wolves Arsenal vs Spurs Would be surprised to see more than one goal across the two games combined. North London Derby is the best derby in the league to watch as a neutral for me. There's usually goals in it. Over the PL years it's produced 4-2, 5-2, 3-3, 2-3, 3-4, 4-4, 4-5.. Proper derby too. Local and fierce. One of the best derbies in the Country. Edited 25 September 2021 by Fox92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 Buzzing for the Southampton v Wolves game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_horns Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 8 minutes ago, Tielemans63 said: Buzzing for the Southampton v Wolves game. Probably a filler as Sky have the Ryder Cup. I remember we played Palace on such a weekend . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facecloth Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 Does Pep try to be too clever at times? Jesus might not be a top class striker, but he's the best they have in squad right now. Since the loss of Aguero, I thought he'd be the main striker this season, with Torres (essentially a winger), Sterling (winger too) and youth players backing him up. He seems to be starting anyone else but Jesus as the main striker and sticking him on the wing, (and we all know he's terrible at crosses). I think the lack of an out and put striker, or the refusal to use one will be what costs them the title this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 Chelsea are a genuine shit stain on the premier league in so many ways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovril Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 Dunno if this is an unpopular opinion, but I really like Tuchel. Hope Chelsea win it this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sishades Posted 25 September 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 25 September 2021 2 minutes ago, bovril said: Dunno if this is an unpopular opinion, but I really like Tuchel. Hope Chelsea win it this season. Yes. It is unpopular. As stated they are a shit stain on humanity not just the EPL. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 3 minutes ago, KFS said: Chelsea are a genuine shit stain on the premier league in so many ways And the worst of them all is Rudiger. Genuinely wouldn’t feel unmoved if he suddenly couldn’t play ever again. Absolute thug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumbeat Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 1 minute ago, KFS said: And the worst of them all is Rudiger. Genuinely wouldn’t feel unmoved if he suddenly couldn’t play ever again. Absolute thug. Indeed he is. He'd be first pick for my team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKLFox Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 1 minute ago, KFS said: And the worst of them all is Rudiger. Genuinely wouldn’t feel unmoved if he suddenly couldn’t play ever again. Absolute thug. I see reports of a big move to Bayern or Juventus to be on 400k a week, are they seeing something I’m missing he’s no where near that category of player that’s Ronaldo, Messi territory where as I look at him and see Shawcross? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovril Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 13 minutes ago, sishades said: Yes. It is unpopular. As stated they are a shit stain on humanity not just the EPL. Tuchel was gracious after our cup win. Much better than Pep who is a complete twat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishades Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 Sure is quiet at Stamford Bridge. Is it match day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkidsFox Posted 25 September 2021 Share Posted 25 September 2021 23 minutes ago, KFS said: Chelsea are a genuine shit stain on the premier league in so many ways I used to feel this way. But it was shaken by the sight of Chelsea fans forcing their club to back away from the Superleague shenanigans. I really didn't expect opposition from that particular quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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