That_Dude Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 1 minute ago, Gamble92 said: You can't knock anyone for being positive. I'd rather see that than pages of misery. Not my intention, but you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 1 minute ago, HarryDee8 said: Pep has given his youngsters more game time then we've managed this season. That there is a model for success Bit easy when you are sticking in a kid with 10 of the best players in the league. Add to that Man City have the best Academy in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 Just now, Gamble92 said: You can't knock anyone for being positive. I'd rather see that than pages of misery. I'd argue it falls in the "delusional" category rather than positive. Looking at the situation positively would be something like "At least it's nearly over." or... nope that's all I've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 8 minutes ago, Gerard said: Everton are an implied 65% chance to beat Bournemouth, it's not a done deal. If Calvert Lewin is out they're lacking a lot of their firepower. It will be a nervy last day for all concerned regardless of the Newcastle result. There seems to be a narrative that Bournemouth will turn up and just meekly roll over so Everton can get on with their annual survival party. Bournemouth have already put seven past Everton in two games and picked up wins against us, Southampton and Leeds in recent weeks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelmofox Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 27 minutes ago, Pliskin said: If Forest can beat Arsenal, we can beat Newcastle. It’s time for this lot to dig deep. There is quality left in this team, they need to reach into a place they haven’t been since the FA cup final to get if. Theres life in the old fox yet, and until the maths stops us, we can still get out of this. The last dance for this group of players, the last push for this era. We need to be brave. Draw from the experiences that have allowed us to defy the odds of football, come on boys, let’s get into them and **** them up. Use forests win as an inspiration, one huge push for 90 minutes and we can put it back into our hands again. Arsenal were gassed and wanted to be anywhere other than a football pitch yesterday. Forest were crap and don't buy into any of this fake praise for them. They've got through this being simply horrible, but thats not our problem right now. But you are right, anyone outside of Man City is beatable if you approach it right or get a bit of luck. Watched Leeds get a draw against Newcastle (albeit at Elland Road) and they looked ordinary that day. This is doable. Last dance stuff as you say. I will hold onto some hope until we are 2-0 down and im back to posting the the Championship thread. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishades Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 1 minute ago, Chelmofox said: I will hold onto some hope until we are 2-0 down and im back to posting the the Championship thread. So that's 10 minutes into the game then! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasyls Pec Deck Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 1 hour ago, Lad1966 said: If this doesn’t motivate the players for tomorrows match to put in a performance tomorrow, then we deserve to go down! It’s not possible to motivate this lot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 1 minute ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said: It’s not possible to motivate this lot Yeah, the same could’ve been said at multiple times in recent weeks. Leeds, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool. Destiny was in their own hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 14 minutes ago, Corky said: Only a year until Fofana wants to move again, let's hope potential suitors weren't watching earlier. Didn't put Chelsea off whenever he made a mistake for us. He'll just do the same thing whenever a club has serious interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammie82uk Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 53 minutes ago, lcfc_forever said: I suspect any announcement will come pre-season. Doubtful it took 5 months to decide what Ivan toney’s punishment should be and he pleaded guilty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishades Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 what a tedious game this is, so dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paninistickers Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 10 minutes ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said: It’s not possible to motivate this lot That's the manager's job. It's not about motivation. Present them a clear and unambiguous plan and demand blind faith to it. Struggling players need that kind of guidance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 17 minutes ago, filbertway said: I'd argue it falls in the "delusional" category rather than positive. Looking at the situation positively would be something like "At least it's nearly over." or... nope that's all I've got. 🥱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 A draw tomorrow is not a bad result for us, it at least takes Leeds out of the equation as far as we're concerned. We have to win at least one match to stay up and a draw tomorrow would make it simple on the last day of the season forcing us to win and that would make Everton having to win as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 6 minutes ago, Gerard said: A draw tomorrow is not a bad result for us, it at least takes Leeds out of the equation as far as we're concerned. We have to win at least one match to stay up and a draw tomorrow would make it simple on the last day of the season forcing us to win and that would make Everton having to win as well. A draw would be an excellent result and give something resembling belief. A win and I think we survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 I can't see Leeds beating Spurs, so I think Everton will only need a point against Bournemouth. Still no gimme though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 1 minute ago, The Bear said: I can't see Leeds beating Spurs, so I think Everton will only need a point against Bournemouth. Still no gimme though. Spurs have given up on this season. They're nowhere near bothered enough. Leeds have enough in them to beat them, even if they are utter shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 Does seem five minutes since we had an akanji thread in the transfer forum with a host of City fans claiming he wasn't good enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 Everton have won once in their last ten and once in their last six home games. Far from a gimme against Bournemouth but we still need at least one win and I won't go into our stats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 Mahrez didn't need to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_horns Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 Was handball definitely but thought it had to just be the scorer but maybe depend on how deliberate it is ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 19 minutes ago, coolhandfox said: Does seem five minutes since we had an akanji thread in the transfer forum with a host of City fans claiming he wasn't good enough Given the amount of defending he’d have to do here I suspect you’d not see the same player 3 minutes ago, Super_horns said: Was handball definitely but thought it had to just be the scorer but maybe depend on how deliberate it is ? deliberate handball by mahrez in the build up to the goal. don’t overthink this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 RLC looked quite good at driving ball forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 6 minutes ago, Super_horns said: Was handball definitely but thought it had to just be the scorer but maybe depend on how deliberate it is ? 1 minute ago, st albans fox said: Deliberate handball by mahrez in the build up to the goal. don’t overthink this one Didn't West Ham or Man Utd have a goal not disallowed even though there was a handball on the build up, and the reason was because it wasn't the scorer who handballed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_horns Posted 21 May 2023 Share Posted 21 May 2023 3 minutes ago, st albans fox said: Given the amount of defending he’d have to do here I suspect you’d not see the same player deliberate handball by mahrez in the build up to the goal. don’t overthink this one 1 minute ago, StanSP said: Didn't West Ham or Man Utd have a goal not disallowed even though there was a handball on the build up, and the reason was because it wasn't the scorer who handballed? Yes that is what I mean . Liverpool v Leeds too. Not that is matters . EDIT: Seen this elsewhere: Apparently they can go back, it’s just not particularly consistent. I think it’s automatically disallowed if it’s the goalscorer but normal handball law applies to any other in the build up. Pretty sure they used to have some guidance on how far back they can go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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