The British & Irish Football Thread

[tob]

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

Watched the community shield in the pub, found the second half so dull I was smashed by the end of it. Man City are supposed to be top flight and they played so poor it was almost embarrassing. I know they are suffering injuries but Caballero was an absolute joke and I don't know why they left so many good players on the bench until so late into the game - if they brought them on at all.

They had the perfect weaknesses for Arsenal's style of play to exploit and it was over before it began. I mean I like Arsenal and wanted them to win anyway, but Man City didn't even put up a fight, they played poor from the start and then their heart wasn't in it by the end of the first half and so it was just dull. Arsenal were so over confident they weren't even trying by the end. Yawn.

I didn't expect that performance by man.city in the first half we had total control.
We needed that win more over a team like city because we can beat the big teams again which we could not do last season and we proved that when we take the lead in a big game that we can see it through.

[Wes Blu-ray]

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

Watched the community shield in the pub, found the second half so dull I was smashed by the end of it. Man City are supposed to be top flight and they played so poor it was almost embarrassing. I know they are suffering injuries but Caballero was an absolute joke and I don't know why they left so many good players on the bench until so late into the game - if they brought them on at all.

They had the perfect weaknesses for Arsenal's style of play to exploit and it was over before it began. I mean I like Arsenal and wanted them to win anyway, but Man City didn't even put up a fight, they played poor from the start and then their heart wasn't in it by the end of the first half and so it was just dull. Arsenal were so over confident they weren't even trying by the end. Yawn.

They had 8 first team players out.

I'll enjoy it when City show Festa exactly what a top flight side is.

[Pizzamorg]

Originally Posted by tob

I didn't expect that performance by man.city in the first half we had total control.
We needed that win more over a team like city because we can beat the big teams again which we could not do last season and we proved that when we take the lead in a big game that we can see it through.

Arsenal played some gorgeous football but I think half of it was because of how poor Man City was, against a team with a much tighter defence or a more focused formation and I'd reckon they'd struggle. Every time City went out on the break Arsenal fell to bits a little, even against City's weak side.

Originally Posted by Wes Blu-ray

They had 8 first team players out.

I'll enjoy it when City show Festa exactly what a top flight side is.

Leicester aren't top flight though and I'm not one of those fans who will be blind to their teams weaknesses so I don't really know what the point of your post was other than an empty jibe about nothing.

[Towser]

Villa fan for my sins (I blame my Dad )

Not had a very good time of it for the last few years but one day we 'may' be back

Ron

[tob]

Originally Posted by Towser

Villa fan for my sins (I blame my Dad )

Not had a very good time of it for the last few years but one day we 'may' be back

Ron

How do you think it will work out with roy keane as assistant manager.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by tob

How do you think it will work out with roy keane as assistant manager.

It's good to see a few new members in the prem forum Tob. Should be a lively thread until May!

Roy keane will mean an eventful press room!

[Wes Blu-ray]

Originally Posted by tob

How do you think it will work out with roy keane as assistant manager.

Quite obviously...disaster waiting to happen.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

It's good to see a few new members in the prem forum Tob. Should be a lively thread until May!

Roy keane will mean an eventful press room!

Agree steedeel.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Wes Blu-ray

Quite obviously...disaster waiting to happen.

I think so too.

[Towser]

Originally Posted by tob

How do you think it will work out with Roy Keane as assistant manager.

I am in two minds, in some ways he could be good for us as with recent performances we need someone to give the proverbial kick up the backside, however, on the other side of the coin, when he throws his dummies out of the pram he could (and probably will) do more harm than good.

As far as the coming season, I think we will have another flirt with relegation and maybe, not escape this time

Ron

[Steedeel]

League cup 2nd round draw after Coventry game gentlemen.

[Towser]

Leyton Orient at home for us, another early exit cup upset I fear

Ron

[Steedeel]

Pulis has left palace.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Pulis has left palace.

I can't believe he left them steedeel.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by tob

I can't believe he left them steedeel.

I fear for them now Tob.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I fear for them now Tob.

I know they have a fight to stay in the premier league this season.

[Steedeel]

Predictions for your teams guys?

I'm going for west brom 1 sunderland 1.

Disappointed about lack of new signings, hope we don't pay the price. Anyway, would be happy with a point. The one ray of sunshine is if Rodwell stays fit, he could be huge for us.

Thought the forum would be buzzing with the start of the season? Apparently not!

[tob]

I go for Arsenal 3-0 C.Palace

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by tob

I go for Arsenal 3-0 C.Palace

I will say 2 0 for that one Tob.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I will say 2 0 for that one Tob.

Good luck tomorrow against West.Brom steedeel.