ubonjoe Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 A abusive inflammatory post has been removed. Please keep the discussion civil. A repeat of it will result in a formal warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangrakBob Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Son Kane Moura, what a combination they could be this season. Should be a good test for our back 4 today. Thankfully real football is back with a bang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, BangrakBob said: Son Kane Moura, what a combination they could be this season. Should be a good test for our back 4 today. Thankfully real football is back with a bang! As will it be for Dembele/Dier trying to deal with your attacking three. Should be an extremely good game whatever the score. its doubtful if Son will play, apparently another thats fatigued and needs rest. And we wouldn't have lost Dele if Southgate had seen sense but there you go, such are these crap international breaks! Edited September 15, 2018 by carmine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 34 minutes ago, carmine said: As will it be for Dembele/Dier trying to deal with your attacking three. Should be an extremely good game whatever the score. its doubtful if Son will play, apparently another thats fatigued and needs rest. And we wouldn't have lost Dele if Southgate had seen sense but there you go, such are these crap international breaks! I was fuming to see half of our first team playing in both of those pointless games when Southgate had nothing to gain from watching them play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, RonniePickering22 said: I was fuming to see half of our first team playing in both of those pointless games when Southgate had nothing to gain from watching them play. Quite. All the managers really want is that, in the event that we continue to have to put up with crap international breaks is that the national coaches will be responsible when selecting and playing players. Southgate, for one, was not. And all very well saying Kane was too knackered to play in the second game, but he was also too knackered to play in the first 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Nice win last night for our U23's beating Man City 2-0. Luke Amos and Oliver Skipp both featuring and Pochettino present. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, carmine said: Nice win last night for our U23's beating Man City 2-0. Luke Amos and Oliver Skipp both featuring and Pochettino present. Well done. Reading the report, it seems you made the absolute most of your chances and we wasted all ours. Coupled with some fine saves from Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, mrbojangles said: Well done. Reading the report, it seems you made the absolute most of your chances and we wasted all ours. Coupled with some fine saves from Austin Its played at a high level too. There was some stupid talk about Spurs letting go of a youngster called Rem Griffiths who was playing for the U18's and who some fans reckoned should have been given a chance as Kane's back up. Fact is, he didn't manage to make the grade at U23 level which is a big step up in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangrakBob Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, carmine said: Quite. All the managers really want is that, in the event that we continue to have to put up with crap international breaks is that the national coaches will be responsible when selecting and playing players. Southgate, for one, was not. And all very well saying Kane was too knackered to play in the second game, but he was also too knackered to play in the first The International break was actually good for some of our players to get some game time. First time I've ever said that, depth is good. Edited September 15, 2018 by BangrakBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangrakBob Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 2 hours ago, carmine said: As will it be for Dembele/Dier trying to deal with your attacking three. Should be an extremely good game whatever the score. its doubtful if Son will play, apparently another thats fatigued and needs rest. And we wouldn't have lost Dele if Southgate had seen sense but there you go, such are these crap international breaks! I'm wondering whether it will be a cagey or attacking match, an early goal would help I guess. Yeah to be honest I'd rather see Dele Ali playing than Son, such an underrated talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 23 minutes ago, carmine said: Its played at a high level too. Absolutely. I honestly reckon the FA have got to do some thinking outside the box on helping develop these youngsters. And I'm talking about only English youngsters. I don't know what the attendance was last night but bet it was almost empty. Pep said it when he first came o England that these youngsters need exposure to playing in front of actual crowds. That's why we send so many out on loan to the likes of Girona. Thinking aloud, maybe something like a 4th tier English Development Youth Squad that teams can send their youth to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, BangrakBob said: I'm wondering whether it will be a cagey or attacking match, an early goal would help I guess. Yeah to be honest I'd rather see Dele Ali playing than Son, such an underrated talent. He's supposed to be a little jaded but i agree, when Son is fit and in form he's terrific. I'm looking forward to see Son and Moura playing together either side of midfield. They are going to rip some static defenses apart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 11 hours ago, Rc2702 said: Bottom line though. Your in dreamland if you think you are title contenders. Of course Spurs are contenders. Based on what ive seen so far I have: Liverpool as favourites. City, Chelsea and Spurs as contenders. Arsenal and ManU as outsiders. You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 So 5 at the back tonight ? Dier and Dembele in Mid with Eriksen in front and Lucas And Kane at top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, alfieconn said: So 5 at the back tonight ? Dier and Dembele in Mid with Eriksen in front and Lucas And Kane at top. Interesting thought Alfredo....I can't see Poch conceding so much of the pitch however....I reckon he'll play a back four with two in def mid for sure however. Our full backs are quick enough to cover provided they are not pushing forward too much. They need to forget they are wing backs today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 29 minutes ago, RonniePickering22 said: Interesting thought Alfredo....I can't see Poch conceding so much of the pitch however....I reckon he'll play a back four with two in def mid for sure however. Our full backs are quick enough to cover provided they are not pushing forward too much. They need to forget they are wing backs today! I would go 4231 and what must not happen is the backs getting pulled inside by their attacking three which will expose us to Trent and Robertson. Pochettino is going to have to be a lot more tactically savvy than he was at Watford, a game i'm still fuming about. Mind you, it would not surprise me if he plays three at the back, its such a difficult call. The team that played at OT three weeks ago should have been shown over and over again the first half performance and reminded that we were not such great winners that day, more a case of United being utterly dreadful in the second half. A much better performance all round is needed today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 22 minutes ago, carmine said: I would go 4231 and what must not happen is the backs getting pulled inside by their attacking three which will expose us to Trent and Robertson. Pochettino is going to have to be a lot more tactically savvy than he was at Watford, a game i'm still fuming about. Mind you, it would not surprise me if he plays three at the back, its such a difficult call. The team that played at OT three weeks ago should have been shown over and over again the first half performance and reminded that we were not such great winners that day, more a case of United being utterly dreadful in the second half. A much better performance all round is needed today. There won't be any complacency today. Interesting you reckon Dier and Dembele to start as I think Winks will get the nod but we shall see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 hour ago, alfieconn said: So 5 at the back tonight ? Dier and Dembele in Mid with Eriksen in front and Lucas And Kane at top. The main reason i'm thinking he might go with 5 is that if Son is knackered and Lamela isn't fit who will replace Dele ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, alfieconn said: The main reason i'm thinking he might go with 5 is that if Son is knackered and Lamela isn't fit who will replace Dele ? Why would Son be knackered? Hopefully they put him on an Emirates 1st Class flight....I slept like a baby on the A380. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 minus 2 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 2 hours ago, mrbojangles said: Absolutely. I honestly reckon the FA have got to do some thinking outside the box on helping develop these youngsters. And I'm talking about only English youngsters. I don't know what the attendance was last night but bet it was almost empty. Pep said it when he first came o England that these youngsters need exposure to playing in front of actual crowds. That's why we send so many out on loan to the likes of Girona. Thinking aloud, maybe something like a 4th tier English Development Youth Squad that teams can send their youth to Still think my idea of prem/ wealthy clubs orgonising contracts for lower lge clubs to take x amount of players would work ie u take ?? Players for a season or what ever and we'll pay you ?.. for the length of the contract..do crap no re newall but do well and you can negotiate a new better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 minus 2 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, RonniePickering22 said: There won't be any complacency today. Interesting you reckon Dier and Dembele to start as I think Winks will get the nod but we shall see! Tbh with city's attack i'de prefer 5 xcros the bac AND dier AND dembele sitting..even better the b s h that is Wanyama if fit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 42 minutes ago, RonniePickering22 said: ....I slept like a baby on the A380. What, whilst the bar was open. Bladdy lightweight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, mrbojangles said: What, whilst the bar was open. Bladdy lightweight I know....I was distraught when they woke me to tell me we were ten minutes from landing in Dubai. Made up for it on the morning flight to London though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 hour ago, RonniePickering22 said: Why would Son be knackered? Hopefully they put him on an Emirates 1st Class flight....I slept like a baby on the A380. I'm talking about the amount of games he has played recently Ronnie, 6 games in the last 23 days !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, RonniePickering22 said: Made up for it on the morning flight to London though. Dats my boy. Redeemed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangrakBob Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, mrbojangles said: Dats my boy. Redeemed I was going to say, <deleted> me, miss the chance to neck a bottle of Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage and finishing yourself off with a Dalmore King Alexander III single malt! Sleep when you get there! Edited September 15, 2018 by BangrakBob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 29 minutes ago, BangrakBob said: I was going to say, <deleted> me, miss the chance to neck a bottle of Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage and finishing yourself off with a Dalmore King Alexander III single malt! Sleep when you get there! I rolled through Heathrow in no time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 46 minutes ago, alfieconn said: I'm talking about the amount of games he has played recently Ronnie, 6 games in the last 23 days !!! He can have a rest tomorrow Alfredo....right now he has business to attend to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Three across the middle is a surprise. When was the last time we played a 4-3-3? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 This could be very messy if Poch doesn't sort it out at HT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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