***Official Soccer Discussion Thread*** (4 Viewers)

[Sebowski]

Sinn making a case for game specific threads in here.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Hull:  Players?  We don't need no stinking players!

 

[shader]

This isn't Leicester

 

[Sinn Fein]

This isn't Leicester

I like the new Leicester....

Imagine what a great story it would be to see them relegated this year....

 

[ffldrew]

Hull still on front foot - props to them

 

[TLEF316]

Well Leicester, it was a hell of a run.

 

[ffldrew]

Has the clock struck midnight?

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Leicester looking more like Willie Tyler. 

 

[El Floppo]

here's my take- beyond the loss of Kante.

that team was built to counter and absorb a TON of pressure against the top teams. Morgan and Huth were lights out all season, and their opponents weren't able to put away the opportunities that were there- not numerous, but there every game. IMO, there were a lot of squandered chances by those top teams, plus a lack of discipline pushing so high up the field to push against a team dropped so far back and then getting sucker punched. I don't see the top teams- especially with these new managers- allowing the counters to be so relatively easy. it also seemed like Vardy or Mahrez would finish practically every single counter presented... it was uncanny- and unlikely to continue again, especially with teams geared up for them.

that was the top teams... against the rest of the league- who weren't pressing high and were set up to do more or less what leicester does, leicester looked totally average, IMO. they weren't set up to control the ball and break deep-lying teams down. they gutted out a bunch of 1-0 victories that tbh could have gone either way with a ball bouncing differently. 

so- in combo with losing Kante... a guy who shut down the middle of field and made teams go wide to try to put crosses in against a back four that was outstanding defending those... they also will have teams ready to play against their approach and not give up the counters AND will have to play CL games. I just don't see anything more than mid-table from them..

LC really missed Huth out there today- not as capable dealing with crosses and long balls. That same Hull kid hit the same slashing header twice- goal for one, and narrowly missing earlier... Huth would have helped take care of that, IMO. thought drinkwater played well... but on top the of the headed balls, it was the 2nd balls that Hull did a good job controlling, LC not. Kante was all over those last season. 

btw- felt like I was watching an MLS game for most of that.... yeah- early in the season and all, but nonetheless.

 

[Sebowski]

Lukaku hurt or are his bags packed?

 

[gianmarco]

Lukaku hurt or are his bags packed?

Cut his heel in the preseason game and needed stitches.  Was gametime decision all week and last couple days looked like he wouldn't play.

 

[shader]

Leicester need to make some moves quickly in the transfer market.  They have CL money and unless I'm totally wrong, they are about to get 40M+ for Mahrez.

They need a midfielder, a CB (without Huth they looked bad), and another option in attack if they lose Mahrez.

Its time to shake it up and re-invent themselves.  I get the sense that they were trying to do that with Musa and Demarai, but things didn't go their way early.

They are missing a golden opportunity and it would be a shame if they stand pat with this team and lose Mahrez.

Or....it could just be the wake up call they needed.  The party is over, time to get to work.  The only thing that can take the shine off of that miracle season is a relegation battle.

 

[El Floppo]

Now this looks like a prem league game.

 

[The Gator]

Lol 

Kane bodies off a defender, foul in Kane. If the attacker had gone down, the ref would have waved for him to get up...####### Atkinson

 

[The Gator]

Dier spends the game cleaning up after Wanyama and he gets the hook?

 

[AAABatteries]

and unless I'm totally wrong

You mean like when you said they would be top of the table after this match?

Also, settle down - it's the first match of a LONG season.  Last thing they need to do is panic over one result. 

 

[The Gator]

Ok, also..enough of this transition/image/lion thing they use when going from camera to camera.

I don't need to be hypnotized during replays

 

[Poke_4_Life]

Missed some of the game. What happened to Lloris?

 

[The Gator]

Missed some of the game. What happened to Lloris?

Had the volume down when he went off so didn't hear what the announcers thought....it shouldn't be a big injury because nothing looked out of the ordinary. 

 

[AAABatteries]

Missed some of the game. What happened to Lloris?

Unclear - he seemed to be ok when he came off but they said injury sub - I'm wondering if he's sick.

 

[AAABatteries]

Ok, also..enough of this transition/image/lion thing they use when going from camera to camera.

I don't need to be hypnotized during replays

I keep thinking a rare Pokemon lion has just appeared out of nowhere.

 

[Slapdash]

Ok, also..enough of this transition/image/lion thing they use when going from camera to camera.

I don't need to be hypnotized during replays

This is awful.  Reminds me of the massive shield NFL Network throws up during Thursday night games

 

[Sinn Fein]

Unclear - he seemed to be ok when he came off but they said injury sub - I'm wondering if he's sick.

Hamstring is the report

 

[AAABatteries]

I'm happy to see Arnautovic get that yellow - they need to give out more of those like they've said they will.

 

[The Gator]

I'm happy to see Arnautovic get that yellow - they need to give out more of those like they've said they will.

Yup, prefect example of what the new rule hopefully stops

 

[Sebowski]

Dier spends the game cleaning up after Wanyama and he gets the hook?

Wrong thread. All live game commentary should go here

 

[Steve Tasker]

Jermain Defoe>still got it

 

[AAABatteries]

Moyes - still ####### United.

 

[shader]

Sunderland had City on the ropes, then they took off Defoe and put in an extra defender. 

I never like it in sports when teams go too conservative.

 

[Brady Marino]

The full quote was not quite as bad.  Still should not have said what she did - but that quote by itself looks worse than the entirety of the statement.

https://twitter.com/GrantWahl/status/764187928851582976?lang=en

Lesson:  Stay away from social media/reporters after an emotional loss.

Lesson: Don't be Hope Solo. Unless, of course, you enjoy being salty, sharing a life with Jerramy Stevens (one of the dumbest people alive), and smacking minors around.

 

[The Gator]

Sunderland had City on the ropes, then they took off Defoe and put in an extra defender. 

I never like it in sports when teams go too conservative.

Moyes gunna Moyes

 

[shader]

Pep looked shocked on the sidelines a few times.  Biggest thing for him to get used to is coaching without a MAJOR talent advantage.

Bayern had world class players everywhere, City does not.  Is there one position where City is better than Bayern?  

I like what he's done buying Stones, Nolito and Sane.  But the EPL is far closer in talent from top to bottom, and he's really gonna have to coach now.  The grind will be tough.

From that perspective, Mourinho has a huge advantage as he's fully aware of the EPL and how to win in the league.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

This Colombia Brazil match has turned into a UFC match

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

This Colombia Brazil match has turned into a UFC match

Colombia spends the half kicking lumps out of Neymar, then gets all shirty when he gets one back.

 

[ditka311]

Maybe they can actually play soccer now?

 

[gianmarco]

Interesting lineup for Manchester United this morning.  Jose van Gaal coaching?

 

[Sinn Fein]

Interesting lineup for Manchester United this morning.  Jose van Gaal coaching?

Take to to the game-day thread pal

 

[TLEF316]

Another good job by fellaini getting naked pictures of the new manager 

 

[El Floppo]

So far, I dont see anything separating these teams. 

 

[Mjolnirs]

DFB Supercup is on FS1 this afternoon.  Bayern v Dortmund to kick off the season.

 

[gianmarco]

I really wish they would start carding these guys, especially habitual offenders (hi, Fellaini), who hold down opponents in the box and wrap their arms around them. 

 

[AAABatteries]

I really wish they would start carding these guys, especially habitual offenders (hi, Fellaini), who hold down opponents in the box and wrap their arms around them. 

They should ban him permanently (or send him to Sunderland)

 

[AAABatteries]

Oof - the Bournemouth defender - horrible back pass and then with the assist to Mata.

 

[TLEF316]

Yeah, he did it twice. That was really bad 

 

[El Floppo]

MU need Pogba in there.  The MF needs another gear... something. 

What an unlucky goal there. 

Eta... or, re the mf, they've been josed

 

[gianmarco]

Take to to the game-day thread pal

Take it to your Twitter page, guy.

 

[AAABatteries]

Interesting lineup for Manchester United this morning.  Jose van Gaal coaching?

I was concerned about Herrera as a DM but he's been ok - had a couple of really good long through balls.  Fellaini can't be sold fast enough.

 

[AAABatteries]

Ok - we need somebody smart like Scooby to make a call on this game day thread idea.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Take it to your Twitter page, guy.

Take it up with @Sebowski, amigo

 

[AAABatteries]

Take it up with @Sebowski, amigo

You and your avatar seem angry.