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thecolourbox · August 2023

Boromedic said:

It's our usual pattern unfortunately, start the season under last season's promising replacement after threatening the playoffs.... fall apart in the first few games, pick it up once we sack the guy and get a new manager, hahaha. It's great being a Boro fan, honestly

I know the feeling. Think Boro fans tend to have a similar outlook to our fans to be honest. Your guys weren't really any better or worse than us overall really, I think difference for us was Phillips who always plays well until the clocks go back and then gets injured until the spring. John Swift woke up for his usual five minutes per game to score though which was a nice surprise, he's normally on another planet entirely.

Interesting to see Morgan Rodgers back as well - Man City poached him from our academy but in their defence they are the only team who has done that and actually paid us for the player (£4m, if I remember right, which was crazy in honesty). Most teams just take our youth players and never have to pay us anything (Villa, Palace, Chelsea etc)

TeleMaster · August 2023

TTony said:

TeleMaster

Next up, Luton!

You know that Luton are going to win one game, sooner or later, right?

If it's away to us I'll be pissed. I play a lot of Football Manager and the most annoying thing in the game is IT'S HIS FIRST EVER GOAL FOR THE CLUB. They've always been there for months, they've played every game and it's me they score against. So if we give them their first win, a load of their players their first premier league goals I will be pissed.

It'll be interesting how we play. We're kind of going for a Real Madrid style of play this year. Soak up all the pressure and counter attack with super fast players. We've just signed Konstantinos Mavropanos who is a fast, strong defender, and Kudos is coming who is a fast winger which is an amazing coup, so it looks like this will continue. But against Luton we should be looking to control the game from the off.

sev112 · August 2023

WH showing what confidence does for you. The Friday After School Club cup has done us a wonder of good and hopefully will be a springboard for a great season

TeleMaster · August 2023

sev112 said:

WH showing what confidence does for you. The Friday After School Club cup has done us a wonder of good and hopefully will be a springboard for a great season

It's always nice to win the Londis Euro Trophy.

blobb · August 2023

Wolves score two matches in a row, home then away. it may not be pretty but I'll take it. Really pleased for Sasa, he's such a nice bloke. Everton fans, you'll be ok.

joneve · August 2023

No mention of the absolute softest penalty ever given to United today? Forest deserved a point from that game. Bit gutted but encouraging we’ve done arguably two of the hardest away days already this season and had a chance to take points in both is some step up from last season.

Took Forest until 21st Jan to muster 3 away goals last season. We have 3 on 26th August this season.

blobb · August 2023

and Casemiro was offside. I know technically he wasn't, but he was.

axisus · August 2023

joneve said:

No mention of the absolute softest penalty ever given to United today? Forest deserved a point from that game. Bit gutted but encouraging we’ve done arguably two of the hardest away days already this season and had a chance to take points in both is some step up from last season.

Took Forest until 21st Jan to muster 3 away goals last season. We have 3 on 26th August this season.

Man U fan and I thought it was a soft penalty. Superbly taken though, impossible to save one like that.

joneve · August 2023

axisus said:

joneve said:

No mention of the absolute softest penalty ever given to United today? Forest deserved a point from that game. Bit gutted but encouraging we’ve done arguably two of the hardest away days already this season and had a chance to take points in both is some step up from last season.

Took Forest until 21st Jan to muster 3 away goals last season. We have 3 on 26th August this season.

Man U fan and I thought it was a soft penalty. Superbly taken though, impossible to save one like that.

Agree with that. Turner guessed the right way and still couldn’t get to it (and he’s a superb penalty saver by all accounts)

menamestom · August 2023

It was a soft penalty but can see why it was given.

Forest deserved a point at least though.

From a Man U perspective looks like we are trying to beat the 0-7 against Liverpool last year.
Absolute shambles at the moment.

Rocker · August 2023

guitars4you said:

CHRISB50 said:

After watching the match last night, I think it’s gonna be a long season for Luton.

They better get more than 11 points - I want that record to stay with my local sheep shaggers

Who are the Sheep Shaggers?
Everton seen intent on playing in the Championship next season. Zero points and zero goals after three games played. And lucky to be at zero points the way they are playing....

TeleMaster · August 2023

Rocker said:

guitars4you said:

CHRISB50 said:

After watching the match last night, I think it’s gonna be a long season for Luton.

They better get more than 11 points - I want that record to stay with my local sheep shaggers

Who are the Sheep Shaggers?
Everton seen intent on playing in the Championship next season. Zero points and zero goals after three games played. And lucky to be at zero points the way they are playing....

Derby?

BigBearKris · August 2023

Absolutely mad game in Newcastle. They've lost what I thought is almost a won game.
Great instinct by Klopp to attack with 13mins left, I'm glad for Darwin too as he may finally wake up...

Interesting game at Sheffield earlier on too, but City is simply too good.

guitars4you · August 2023

Rocker said:

guitars4you said:

CHRISB50 said:

After watching the match last night, I think it’s gonna be a long season for Luton.

They better get more than 11 points - I want that record to stay with my local sheep shaggers

Who are the Sheep Shaggers?
Everton seen intent on playing in the Championship next season. Zero points and zero goals after three games played. And lucky to be at zero points the way they are playing....

Derby - The Rams

guitars4you · August 2023

I've seen more blatant red cards not given, compared to VVD's yesterday - But why does Klopp have to moan so much about it - Ditto VVD, whilst still on the pitch - Give him an extra game ban for vile abuse towards the ref

But the game itself, you could see an LFC win on the horizon - NUFC at times played great football - Probably better when LFC had 11 men on the pitch - But not as ruthless in the penalty box - A few wrong decisions leading up to a potential shot/chance - Newcastle a touch to naive

guitars4you · August 2023

TTony said:

guitars4you said:

Spurs fans - They look far more fluid and as though they've been let off the leash - But there is only one day in the whole of the season when you get really happy about sitting at the top of the league and that is normally a day in May

I'm really not bothered about "top of the table" right now, (and now its WHU anyway!) and fully expect us to finish outside the top4 come May.

What I am bothered about is Spurs playing decent football again. The Mourinho/Conte seasons were dire. Postecoglu has turned all that around in just a few weeks. It's a hugely positive and encouraging start.

I would, or will, be happier when we get a reliable goalscorer in place. That might be Son. It might even be Richarlison with some confidence. I doubt it'll be Scarlett, but it's an outside chance. Or maybe we'll just carry with everyone scoring goals rather than relying on a main striker ...

They are certainly getting the best out of Madison in that 'free role' and it should suit Son as well - Just need a striker - I'd say Madison has taken over Mount for now in an England shirt - But would like to see Foden in that more central area - He is getting that chance now for Citeh, now that KDB is injured - Either way Grealish Maddison/Foden Sako behind Kane looks a strong option

scrumhalf · August 2023

Klopp has the worst persecution complex I've come across in professional sport. Everything that goes against him is the fault of someone not doing their job and plotting against him.

He's a graceless loser and sees faults in other teans that he doesn't seem to recognise in his own.

RaymondLin · August 2023

scrumhalf said:

Klopp has the worst persecution complex I've come across in professional sport. Everything that goes against him is the fault of someone not doing their job and plotting against him.

He's a graceless loser and sees faults in other teans that he doesn't seem to recognise in his own.

I think he has got worse over the last few years. I recall before Liverpool won the league they were better at interviews and admit shortcomings where it's due when they lose the odd game. But last couple of years he seems to double down the blame more as they lost more matches.

munckee · August 2023

How the hell does Jordan Henderson get in the England squad and James Ward Prowse doesn't. I think Sterling should be in too.

guitars4you · August 2023

munckee said:

How the hell does Jordan Henderson get in the England squad and James Ward Prowse doesn't. I think Sterling should be in too.

I agree - I'm also amazed Phillips has made it as well - I'm a KP fan, but when you don't play at all then hard to justify a slot for England - As it happens I think Sterling has been over ratted for far to long - He has his moments - But Grealish, Foden, Saga are better option plus Maddison has to be a strong contender and of course Rashford - All IMO would get game time over him

Agree that James Ward Prowse deserves a slot

The only defence to Jordan, Harry and Kalvin is that they have not let England down in recent matches

guitars4you · August 2023

PSG, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Newcastle

What a group - You pick 2 from that CL qualifying group - Some big matches for the Geordie boys to enjoy and I'm sure they will

TTony · August 2023

guitars4you said:

PSG, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Newcastle

What a group - You pick 2 from that CL qualifying group - Some big matches for the Geordie boys to enjoy and I'm sure they will

You'd think both the Mancs and Arsenal should get through, can't see Newcastle making it though.

Philly_Q · August 2023

RaymondLin said:

scrumhalf said:

Klopp has the worst persecution complex I've come across in professional sport. Everything that goes against him is the fault of someone not doing their job and plotting against him.

He's a graceless loser and sees faults in other teans that he doesn't seem to recognise in his own.

I think he has got worse over the last few years. I recall before Liverpool won the league they were better at interviews and admit shortcomings where it's due when they lose the odd game. But last couple of years he seems to double down the blame more as they lost more matches.

It's since he stopped wearing glasses and got new teeth. He seems to think people will regard him as cool and dashing, and won't take any notice when he's being a cunt. He's wrong on all counts.

TeleMaster · August 2023

munckee said:

How the hell does Jordan Henderson get in the England squad and James Ward Prowse doesn't. I think Sterling should be in too.

And Bowen. He's on fire.

CHRISB50 · September 2023

TeleMaster said:

munckee said:

How the hell does Jordan Henderson get in the England squad and James Ward Prowse doesn't. I think Sterling should be in too.

And Bowen. He's on fire.

…And he’s shagging Dani Dyer.

TeleMaster · September 2023

CHRISB50 said:

TeleMaster said:

munckee said:

How the hell does Jordan Henderson get in the England squad and James Ward Prowse doesn't. I think Sterling should be in too.

And Bowen. He's on fire.

…And he’s shagging Dani Dyer.

This is the alleged arrangement.

RaymondLin · September 2023

I had to Google who Dani Dyer is…not the child of Dani Alves and Kieron Dyer. Lol

CHRISB50 · September 2023

RaymondLin said:

I had to Google who Dani Dyer is…not the child of Dani Alves and Kieron Dyer. Lol

She is the daughter of right royal cockney barrel of monkeys, Danny Dyer...

Image: https://s-i.huffpost.com/gen/3082624/thumbs/o-DANNY-DYER-570.jpg?7

RaymondLin · September 2023

I still don't know who he is.

CHRISB50 · September 2023

RaymondLin said:

I still don't know who he is.

You’re not missing out on anything

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