We Go Again! The Premier League thread

by Fernando Sat 28 Nov 2015, 5:12 pm

First topic message reminder :

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel; Simpson, Huth, Morgan (c), Fuchs; Mahrez, Kanté, Drinkwater, Albrighton; Okazaki, Vardy

Leicester City Subs: De Laet, King, Schlupp, Ulloa, Dyer, Schwarzer, Inler

Manchester United XI: to face Leicester: De Gea, Darmian, McNair, Smalling, Blind, Carrick, Schweinsteiger, Mata, Young, Rooney, Martial

Manchester United Subs: Romero, Borthwick-Jackson, Fellaini, Memphis, Pereira, Schneiderlin, Rashford

by lfc91 Wed 30 Dec 2015, 9:41 pm

Benteke literally the worst composure of any striker at the club. Another golden chance that seemed unmissable late on the seal a victory, another time he bottles it. Just think when he has too much time to think he makes bad decisions, on the split second ones he is very good.

Happy man though, back to back 1-0s and we are looking in OK shape once again.

by westisbest Wed 30 Dec 2015, 9:48 pm

Certainly miss Benteke's goals at Villa.

by lfc91 Wed 30 Dec 2015, 9:57 pm

No doubt he can score them. Especially in a system that builds to his strengths. Just think when he has to much time it affects him negatively. Better on instinct.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 31 Dec 2015, 3:13 pm

Telegraph have done their mid season ratings - Norwich who are 15th given a "C", Bournemouth who are 16th having spent millions more given an "A-"

Huh

by **Hero** Thu 31 Dec 2015, 3:37 pm

Can you show us on the doll where Bournemouth touched you Olly?

by Guest Thu 31 Dec 2015, 4:05 pm

Olly wrote:Telegraph have done their mid season ratings - Norwich who are 15th given a "C", Bournemouth who are 16th having spent millions more given an "A-"

Huh

out of interest what did United get? C? D?

by westisbest Thu 31 Dec 2015, 4:38 pm

Olly wrote:Telegraph have done their mid season ratings - Norwich who are 15th given a "C", Bournemouth who are 16th having spent millions more given an "A-"

Huh

Villa getting a z- no doubt Laugh

No need to worry about other teams olly. Just concentrate on the Norwich.

Happy new year to you.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 31 Dec 2015, 10:31 pm

Hero wrote:Can you show us on the doll where Bournemouth touched you Olly?

Right on the heart strings hero...I just thought it was poor journalism more than anything else!

Anyways transfer window almost olen now where hopefully we'll spend some monies so I can no longer complain

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 01 Jan 2016, 4:46 pm

Least I'm not football-mental.

The Telegraph wrote:Star man
Younes Kaboul. Sam Allardyce reacted to the news the former Tottenham Hotspur defender would be missing for months with a hamstring injury like a family bereavement, which says everything about how important he had become in a weak defence.

by Guest Fri 01 Jan 2016, 5:27 pm

by Fernando Fri 01 Jan 2016, 7:34 pm

AFC Bournemouth can confirm the signing of Juan Iturbe on loan from AS Roma, subject to FA endorsement and European work permit.

Read more at http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/afc-bournemouth-confirm-signing-of-argentine-winger-juan-iturbe-from-as-roma-2879486.aspx#Xx6iqFgpSZciA4tV.99

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 01 Jan 2016, 9:34 pm

John wrote:

I think the sad thing is John that he might be the best defender in the North-East. And that is somewhat scary

by **Hero** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 12:57 pm

West Ham 1-0 Liverpool though should have been a free kick at the opposite end prior to the counter attack and goal.

by Guest Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:00 pm

LiamB wrote:WHU will be in trouble by the end of January.

I remembered this comment. WHU are currently sitting in fifth position in the table.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:00 pm

Not sure I agree, think he gets the tackle fine

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:02 pm

Liverpool defending schoolboy

by **hampo17** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:04 pm

Replay showed Moreno getting the ball before contact Dolph, was a free kick but still crap defending.

by **Hero** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:05 pm

Lanzini should have made it two with a cracking strike.

Coutinho looking more like a Sunday League player than a potential Worldie currently.

by **Hero** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:07 pm

Do like the BT use of Howard Webb on the ref decisions.

by **hampo17** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:08 pm

So painful having Benteke upfront, just doesn't suit the style of play.

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:10 pm

Behind after a foul but in truth west ham been the better team. Real easy stuff, get it out wide, cross it in, Liverpool breakdown, repeat. Sick of this constant inability to defend this type of play.

Benteke is a disaster

by **hampo17** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:12 pm

I'd love someone to explain to Benteke that he doesn't have to stand still at the back post every time we cross the ball.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:12 pm

Seems so, although it's one of those where he isn't taking him out and no chance the ref can see.

Read an article the other day blaming the playmakers rather than Benteke and I entirely agree. Too much of what they do is similar, both the players style of play and the way they play the ball

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:13 pm

PaulHv2 wrote:So painful having Benteke upfront, just doesn't suit the style of play.

One I got right. He's a lower/mid table striker at best.

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:13 pm

So far in this game we can see that Benteke can't run, control the ball, use peripheral vision, win Arial challenges.

by **hampo17** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:14 pm

You're blaming the playmakers for Benteke standing still for 90 minutes?

by Guest Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:15 pm

Olly wrote:
PaulHv2 wrote:So painful having Benteke upfront, just doesn't suit the style of play.

One I got right. He's a lower/mid table striker at best.

To be honest, a lot of people doubted he'd step up to the level of Liverpool & the expectation of playing for that club. Same thing with Carroll, their play does not suit target men, so it's hardly rocket science, that he won't fit the system. Waste of money.

This year is a write-off for Liverpool, playing like this. Klopp needs the summer to begin his work, then you can judge.

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:18 pm

Our bench so poor today that Lallana the only real option...

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:20 pm

PaulHv2 wrote:You're blaming the playmakers for Benteke standing still for 90 minutes?

It's the way they tip tap around. It's not easy for a striker to make runs into congested space with slow build up.

by **Hero** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:22 pm

What 'high-tech technology' (their words) do the commentators think is available to treat a nose bleed?

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:24 pm

Lanzini injury, gutted. Just such a lovely player.

by **hampo17** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:27 pm

The fact he doesn't move doesn't make it easy for him Dolph, maybe if they saw a run they'd play the pass. We've seen them do it when Sturridge has made runs, so that excuse doesn't wash for Benteke.

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:27 pm

Liverpool literally can't defend anything that comes into the box at height. Crosses, corners, free kicks, throw ins. Just have mare after mare.

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:29 pm

Firminho also having another poor game

by **Hero** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:33 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Lanzini injury, gutted. Just such a lovely player.

I very much rate him, very much a player that can unlock games.

by Hammersmith harrier Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:34 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:
PaulHv2 wrote:You're blaming the playmakers for Benteke standing still for 90 minutes?

It's the way they tip tap around. It's not easy for a striker to make runs into congested space with slow build up.

It's the same with Martial with us, he starts a game making run after run to no avail and then drops off .

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:35 pm

Genuinely believe without injuries Benteke would be our 4th choice striker. Which for the price tag is an absolute disgrace.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:43 pm

lfc91 wrote:Liverpool literally can't defend anything that comes into the box at height. Crosses, corners, free kicks, throw ins. Just have mare after mare.

I wouldn't say it's just crosses. Weird defending

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:46 pm

Just watch Ibe out wide and you'll see why Benteke has looked blunt. Has space to cross, takes touches, tries to beat a man to create space. If defences fear the cross then they are gonna leave more space elsewhere

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:47 pm

Although I have thought since you signed him that he'll be great for us when you cut his value

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 1:56 pm

Benteke WTF!!!

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 2:00 pm

West ham must have the two best CBs in the league because Benteke with his famed Arial presence hasn't won a header all game...

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 2:00 pm

Game over

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 2:04 pm

I would literally put any other player from that bench on and pull Benteke off.

by **hampo17** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 2:06 pm

That cross sums Benteke up today, a real unwillingness to attack the ball.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 02 Jan 2016, 2:07 pm

Would not have taken Moreno off

by Fernando Sat 02 Jan 2016, 2:08 pm

Put Lallana on and move Firmino up top use what worked against Citeh IMO

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 2:08 pm

Been our best player, poor decision.

by Fernando Sat 02 Jan 2016, 2:13 pm

Payet on for Valencia

Good to see Dimitri back tbh.

by lfc91 Sat 02 Jan 2016, 2:15 pm

Should have been 3-0. Another simple cross

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