The Association Football Thread

[Godfatha]

Seems like it is really coming to a head this year.

May be right. Wenger is just a case of someone who is a good coach but past his prime and too stubborn to change I think.

 

[05_never_again]

May be right. Wenger is just a case of someone who is a good coach but past his prime and too stubborn to change I think.

I've used this analogy on here before, but he's the most 5+5=8.5 coach I've ever seen.

 

[bignewt]

Ever since I adopted the Spurs they have been on a tear!

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Gunners looking good for another FA Cup. I know it's a historic tournament and all, but it feels kind of like being SEC East Champions.

 

[Through_The_T]

Jekyl and Hyde Liverpool strikes again! 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace. Any spare funds for transfers should go to the backline. Matip and Lovren are walking disasters...

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

Need Newcastle to move back up so I can actually watch a game.

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

Whew goal 7 minutes in

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Probably will root for SWFC over Newcastle if both wind up in the playoff. Newcastle looks good for a top 2 finish.

 

[Through_The_T]

Liverpool secure a Champions League spot with a 3-0 win over Middlesbrough. Hopefully this will encourage some big signings over the summer...

 

[volball625]

Liverpool secure a Champions League spot with a 3-0 win over Middlesbrough. Hopefully this will encourage some big signings over the summer...

Their current squad will get destroyed in the group stage if they roll that out

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

I guess the Wenger saga will continue through the FA cup final. I wish they'd just make an announcement one way or the other. If they do replace him I am not sure they will get anyone who can deliver the sort of sustained success that Wenger has delivered. OTOH if the goal is to win the premiership and/or make deep runs in the Champions then I don't see it happening with Wenger. Success in English football can be defined so many ways.

 

[Through_The_T]

Their current squad will get destroyed in the group stage if they roll that out

Agreed. Zero depth and the backline is still a mess. They need some significant signings and have to hold onto guys like Coutinho. Again, stay away Barca

 

[volball625]

Agreed. Zero depth and the backline is still a mess. They need some significant signings and have to hold onto guys like Coutinho. Again, stay away Barca

We have no need for him so hopefully we do stay away

 

[Godfatha]

I guess the Wenger saga will continue through the FA cup final. I wish they'd just make an announcement one way or the other. If they do replace him I am not sure they will get anyone who can deliver the sort of sustained success that Wenger has delivered. OTOH if the goal is to win the premiership and/or make deep runs in the Champions then I don't see it happening with Wenger. Success in English football can be defined so many ways.

Think Arsenal is content hovering around a CL spot every year.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Think Arsenal is content hovering around a CL spot every year.

Not a bad place to hover. Without CL they will have to cough up some big $ to retain/replace Sanchez and Ozil and bring in some help for Bellarin at fullback. Stadium funding was a solid excuse for not spending for a long time, but I think that's become a hollow refrain. If they don't spend, there will definitely be an undercurrent of belief that it's on Kroenke and the club would be better off if the FA forced him to sell to Usmanov (although I don't know if that's possible?).

 

[DocVOLiday]

Anybody watching the final right now?

Great game so far and an amazing goal for juve

 

[GAVol]

Anybody watching the final right now?

Great game so far and an amazing goal for juve

I hit rewind on that goal because I couldn't believe what I had just seen.

 

[DocVOLiday]

I hit rewind on that goal because I couldn't believe what I had just seen.

Haha it was weird because I got chills after that

 

[DocVOLiday]

Another gol for los blancos

 

[Godfatha]

Well bummer, was really pulling for Juve. I'm tired of Ronaldo and Madrid.

 

[05_never_again]

Think Arsenal is content hovering around a CL spot every year.

Their ownership is, but their fanbase is not.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

So who do you think finishes top 4 in Premier League this year?

I have City, Chelsea, United in that order. It's a throw up to me for 4th between Reds, Spurs and Gunners.

Any surprises this year?

 

[bleedorange0037]

So who do you think finishes top 4 in Premier League this year?

I have City, Chelsea, United in that order. It's a throw up to me for 4th between Reds, Spurs and Gunners.

Any surprises this year?

Unless Spurs can figure out how to play on that wide pitch at Wembley, and quickly, they'll be nowhere near the top 4. They were abysmal there last season.

There's still almost a month left in the transfer window though, so it's tough to make a lot of predictions just yet.

 

[MSUDuo]

Spurs are going to be hurting more than the Reds.

Can't believe Klopp couldn't bring in any big name talent this summer.

I swear, if they sell Coutinho this late fans will riot.

 

[Through_The_T]

Spurs are going to be hurting more than the Reds.

Can't believe Klopp couldn't bring in any big name talent this summer.

I swear, if they sell Coutinho this late fans will riot.

I'd argue Salah made a very good name for himself in Roma and has been an impact signing so far. Otherwise, though, you're right. Missing on Keita and Van Diijk has been a massive disappointment. It's now become absolutely critical to hold onto Couthinho.