British Football Thread (all divisions) - Page 159

Threadfin · 02-09-22, 12:13 PM

The cabbage pitched up at West Brom indeed. Well, good for him I guess.

Two wins on the bounce eh Jimbuna? And out of the drop zone. Howay the lads! At this rate you'll be challenging for Europe before long.

mapuc · 02-09-22, 12:25 PM

Hope Westham give him a big kick in his behind so he fly far away from the stadium and every other team should reject him- Giving him a fine is a hoax.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17576...ck-slap-video/

Markus

Jimbuna · 02-09-22, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Threadfin

The cabbage pitched up at West Brom indeed. Well, good for him I guess.

Two wins on the bounce eh Jimbuna? And out of the drop zone. Howay the lads! At this rate you'll be challenging for Europe before long.

A step in the right direction and hopefully soon to be followed by many more.

Jimbuna · 02-09-22, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

Hope Westham give him a big kick in his behind so he fly far away from the stadium and every other team should reject him- Giving him a fine is a hoax.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17576...ck-slap-video/

Markus

Yes, I watched that earlier and didn't like it at all.

It is being reported he may yet face prosecution and his club have fined him two weeks wages which are to be donated to the RSPCA

Jimbuna · 02-22-22, 01:11 PM

Uefa likely to move Champions League final from St Petersburg in Russia https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60474920

Jimbuna · 02-26-22, 02:16 PM

TOON climb to dizzy heights of 14th after a 2-0 win at Brentford.

Jimbuna · 02-27-22, 07:05 AM

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Head coach Marcelo Bielsa has been sacked by Leeds United after a run of poor form that saw his side suffer several heavy defeats.

The 66-year-old Argentine, appointed in June 2018, leaves with the Whites two points above the relegation zone.

Under Bielsa, Leeds finished ninth last season on their return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60529015

I know results haven't been good of late but I'm still surprised at this development.

blackswan40 · 02-27-22, 08:01 AM

Have Leeds Utd pulled the rug from underneath Bielsa too early yes i know results ain't been good conceding 20 goals in five games a premier league record.

Bamford and Philips should be back for Aston Villa Game and the next six games are winable
Leicester Aston Villa Norwich Wolves Southampton Watford
all Leeds need to do is have three teams below them come the end of the season and theres twelve games left it ain't over until the fat lady sings.

Threadfin · 03-07-22, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I know results haven't been good of late but I'm still surprised at this development.

It was not sustainable. At the time, Leeds had shipped 60 goals

Last season Leeds scored 62 goals in 38 games (1.63 goals per game) while conceding 54 (1.42)

This year they've scored 29 in 26 (1.11) while shipping 60 (2.30!).

Injuries have played their part (Bamford, Phillips) but something had to change as they are dangerously close to the drop.

Not sure Marsch will be the answer, although he has had success, particularly at Salzburg. And they did look pretty good in the Leicester loss, which they did enough to win (except score).

Shame that Bielsa got the sack, but it clearly wasn't working this year.

Jimbuna · 03-07-22, 02:14 PM

The team that are currently surprising to me on form and league position is Everton, especially so if Spurs turn them over tonight.

Threadfin · 03-07-22, 02:35 PM

Yes, Everton should be better, and their spot in the table is despite a hot start, if I recall correctly.

I suspect they'll survive, but only just. But their position is so precarious that a poor run combined with wins from below could seal their fate. SuperFrank has his hands full, but compared to the clubs below them I think they have enough to stay up. I hope so, because I wouldn't want the battle of Stanley Park to be gone. I want Everton to suffer, but not so much they take the drop.

Jimbuna · 03-07-22, 02:38 PM

I should imagine should the worst scenario come to be, Rafa will burden much of the blame despite his short involvement this season.

Threadfin · 03-07-22, 02:55 PM

No doubt he will, and some of that would be fair. But the fact they sit a single point off the drop zone falls more at the feet of the board, who should never have signed Rafa in the first place. I think the tribalism that exists in English football is silly, the notion that a player or manager who turns out for a rival team is a traitor to be hated. But it does exist, and as a result it felt like Rafa never really had a chance. A mountain too high to climb.

Both he and the board compounded their problems with the Digne mess. To sell him, then turn around and sack Rafa was inept.

The current owners bought the club in 2016 and since then there have been six managers. They also have a net transfer spend in that time of over 600m pounds, and yet the club feels full of misfits, players other teams have cast off. And they are far too reliant on Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin for goals. When they are both out, which was the case earlier, where are the goals going to come from? Townsend? Iwobi? Rondon? Cenk Tosun? Not likely.

I actually like their central mids. Allan, Gomes and even DvdB are good players. But Everton have so little cutting edge. 28 goals for in 24 matches leads right where they are now.

Jimbuna · 03-07-22, 02:57 PM

I blame that ex-mackem with the little arms

Jimbuna · 03-10-22, 06:46 AM

Chelsea "seized" by HMG...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60690362

02-09-22, 12:13 PM	#2371
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,133 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	The cabbage pitched up at West Brom indeed. Well, good for him I guess. Two wins on the bounce eh Jimbuna? And out of the drop zone. Howay the lads! At this rate you'll be challenging for Europe before long. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

02-09-22, 12:25 PM	#2372
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 19,235 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Hope Westham give him a big kick in his behind so he fly far away from the stadium and every other team should reject him- Giving him a fine is a hoax. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17576...ck-slap-video/ Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

02-22-22, 01:11 PM	#2375
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 184,161 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Uefa likely to move Champions League final from St Petersburg in Russia https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60474920 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

02-26-22, 02:16 PM	#2376
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 184,161 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	TOON climb to dizzy heights of 14th after a 2-0 win at Brentford. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

02-27-22, 08:01 AM	#2378
blackswan40 LSH-2022 Liaison Officer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,577 Downloads: 594 Uploads: 30	Have Leeds Utd pulled the rug from underneath Bielsa too early yes i know results ain't been good conceding 20 goals in five games a premier league record. Bamford and Philips should be back for Aston Villa Game and the next six games are winable Leicester Aston Villa Norwich Wolves Southampton Watford all Leeds need to do is have three teams below them come the end of the season and theres twelve games left it ain't over until the fat lady sings. __________________ LSH3 DOWNLOAD - LSH3 VIDEOS YOUTUBE - TUTORIALS by THEBERBSTER Last edited by blackswan40; 02-27-22 at 10:17 PM.

03-07-22, 02:14 PM	#2380
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 184,161 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The team that are currently surprising to me on form and league position is Everton, especially so if Spurs turn them over tonight. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-07-22, 02:35 PM	#2381
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,133 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Yes, Everton should be better, and their spot in the table is despite a hot start, if I recall correctly. I suspect they'll survive, but only just. But their position is so precarious that a poor run combined with wins from below could seal their fate. SuperFrank has his hands full, but compared to the clubs below them I think they have enough to stay up. I hope so, because I wouldn't want the battle of Stanley Park to be gone. I want Everton to suffer, but not so much they take the drop. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

03-07-22, 02:38 PM	#2382
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 184,161 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I should imagine should the worst scenario come to be, Rafa will burden much of the blame despite his short involvement this season. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-07-22, 02:55 PM	#2383
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,133 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	No doubt he will, and some of that would be fair. But the fact they sit a single point off the drop zone falls more at the feet of the board, who should never have signed Rafa in the first place. I think the tribalism that exists in English football is silly, the notion that a player or manager who turns out for a rival team is a traitor to be hated. But it does exist, and as a result it felt like Rafa never really had a chance. A mountain too high to climb. Both he and the board compounded their problems with the Digne mess. To sell him, then turn around and sack Rafa was inept. The current owners bought the club in 2016 and since then there have been six managers. They also have a net transfer spend in that time of over 600m pounds, and yet the club feels full of misfits, players other teams have cast off. And they are far too reliant on Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin for goals. When they are both out, which was the case earlier, where are the goals going to come from? Townsend? Iwobi? Rondon? Cenk Tosun? Not likely. I actually like their central mids. Allan, Gomes and even DvdB are good players. But Everton have so little cutting edge. 28 goals for in 24 matches leads right where they are now. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

03-07-22, 02:57 PM	#2384
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 184,161 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I blame that ex-mackem with the little arms __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-10-22, 06:46 AM	#2385
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 184,161 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Chelsea "seized" by HMG... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60690362 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)