Football 16-17

[The Nal]

21 minutes ago, Wooderson said:

Time will tell. I'll willing to wager we'll get more of the same. Huge money spent, shite footie. Trophies that used to be "mickey mouse" now a sign of winning mentality. JM whining like the entitled git he is.

He'll continue to whine of course. No issue with that. Huge money spent yes. 

Bogball wont be tolerated. Trust me.

[Wooderson]

Hopefully chief. Need a decent Utd side back in the mix. Dire for years.

[eastynh]

City straight to business. No pissing about next season.

[sdvruxk]

5 hours ago, eastynh said:

City straight to business. No pissing about next season.

Straight to business as in buying players in the area of the squad which is already the strongest? Good player from the little I've seen but bigger issues need to be addressed don't they? 

[eastynh]

They will all be sorted. Looks like the full backs and goalkeeper situation will be sorted soon. Looking like Mendy, Ederson and Kyle Walker. if we can also get Fabinho then I would say we are sorted for next season.

 

[Slugworth]

And it's ARRRRRRSENAL! Get in!!!

[TheGayTent]

4 hours ago, eastynh said:

They will all be sorted. Looks like the full backs and goalkeeper situation will be sorted soon. Looking like Mendy, Ederson and Kyle Walker. if we can also get Fabinho then I would say we are sorted for next season.

 

Walker isn't good enough 

[LJS]

22 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

Per mertesacker. Who'd have thought it?

Arsenal fully deserved that. Could've had four or five. 

 Good game. Best team won.

[pink_triangle]

I'm struggling to remember many more enjoyable finals than that one. Arsenal much the better team and glad to see cheating punished which also helped my 2.5 + goals/red card bet!

Glad to see Arsene with a smile. Those idiots must be gutted they will have to keep the plane on the ground today,

[thetime]

Who would of thought 2 of the most maligned clubs and managers won 3 of the 4 trophies.

[TheGayTent]

55 minutes ago, pink_triangle said:

I'm struggling to remember many more enjoyable finals than that one. Arsenal much the better team and glad to see cheating punished which also helped my 2.5 + goals/red card bet!

Glad to see Arsene with a smile. Those idiots must be gutted they will have to keep the plane on the ground today,

I can think of 3

[TheGayTent]

43 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

Best one since west ham Liverpool from an entertainment respective I reckon. Though not sure @TheGayTent would agree. 

Bastard - I'll be ringing my counsellor again now 

[pink_triangle]

8 minutes ago, TheGayTent said:

I can think of 3

Go on,name them!

[pink_triangle]

52 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

Best one since west ham Liverpool from an entertainment respective I reckon. Though not sure @TheGayTent would agree. 

I preferred the final today as i find as a neutral shootouts take a bit of the gloss off a match.

[mjsell]

It did seem like it would have been a good game for a neutral today - no idea though, I was too tense most of the time. 

Merts with a fantastic showing. Apparently having never played in a 3, and claiming "two weeks ago I was on my holidays", his performance was unreal. At this stage of his career I think a three at the back system might actually be a godsend for him. Above all though he looked to have a form of leadership that we haven't seen for us all season. I hope he gets more chances next season. 

I know it's one performance but I'd still have him over Mustafi and Gabriel I'd say. 

Edited May 27, 2017 by mjsell

[TheGayTent]

18 minutes ago, pink_triangle said:

Go on,name them!

64, 75, & 80

[pink_triangle]

7 minutes ago, TheGayTent said:

64, 75, & 80

Unfortunately a bit before my time! Liverpool v Wimbledon is the earliest I remember.

[LJS]

9 minutes ago, pink_triangle said:

Unfortunately a bit before my time! Liverpool v Wimbledon is the earliest I remember.

 

17 minutes ago, TheGayTent said:

64, 75, & 80

I'd join in the criticism but my team hasn't  won the Scottish cup for 124 years so I should maybe keep quiet.

[CRW5252]

Brilliant performance and result for Arsenal. We outclassed Chelsea completely. I expected it to be the other way round! Whole team and Wenger deserve credit today. Although I feel his time is up as Arsenal manager, it was great to see him with a smile. He's a man who deserves respect and some fans do treat him shockingly.

An FA cup is better than finishing top 4 without a trophy, like those many seasons we had. It also gives us a chance to win the hugely prestigious Community Shield (well, according to Jose anyway ).

Edited May 27, 2017 by CRW5252

[TheGayTent]

9 hours ago, pink_triangle said:

Unfortunately a bit before my time! Liverpool v Wimbledon is the earliest I remember.

That's unlucky - the year before that was massively enjoyable too. 

[eFestivals]

10 hours ago, pink_triangle said:

I'm struggling to remember many more enjoyable finals than that one.

two teams happy to play to win, rather than two teams scared of losing.

More of that please.

 

[The Nal]

Imagine getting sent off in the cup final for diving. 80k in the stadium, millions watching around thew globe, family, friends etc. Conte should flog him or fine him massively.

Fair play to Arsenal, they were great. 

[pink_triangle]

6 minutes ago, The Nal said:

Imagine getting sent off in the cup final for diving. 80k in the stadium, millions watching around thew globe, family, friends etc. Conte should flog him or fine him massively.

Fair play to Arsenal, they were great. 

It's a huge risk on a yellow card when only one goal behind and time on the clock. I'm glad on this occasion cheating didn't prosper.

[The Nal]

1 minute ago, pink_triangle said:

It's a huge risk on a yellow card when only one goal behind and time on the clock. I'm glad on this occasion cheating didn't prosper.

Herrerra did similar on Wednesday. Realised immedietely he better get up.

 

[CRW5252]

1 hour ago, The Nal said:

Imagine getting sent off in the cup final for diving. 80k in the stadium, millions watching around thew globe, family, friends etc. Conte should flog him or fine him massively.

Fair play to Arsenal, they were great. 

Flogging him would be silly, he's been quality all season for them. I think he'll already get a fine due to the red but I guess the club could give him an internal one. Although, lets face it, fines don't make any difference to people on the kind of money they are on.