Greenlizard0 Weekend Football Thread ** spoilers ** [21st - 23rd December 2018]

[Robbo]

It's only Cardiff, so no reason to get carried away. But the team looked different, full backs driving forward, centre backs driving forward, freedom of play, little flicks, touches etc. It was enjoyable to watch, which is something that can't be said for their games for a while.

Play attacking football with freedom and the results will follow.

Exactly. There was a huge difference to the team. We’ve had to endure some awful football and unhappy players, and could quite easily have lost the game had Jose still been in charge.

 

[Shamikebab]

There's a lot of stats out there to support the claim. Shots on goal, player runs, player distance covered etc.

Which have been the same for 3 seasons. It hasn't suddenly changed. They were playing the Jose wanted them to play, it was nothing to do with lack of effort. This is just spouted by people who only read newspaper headlines.

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Walcott

Edit: Should be 2-0, poor reffing.

 

[omnomnom]

Which have been the same for 3 seasons. It hasn't suddenly changed. They were playing the Jose wanted them to play, it was nothing to do with lack of effort. This is just spouted by people who only read newspaper headlines.

Oh come on. That United yesterday was a completely different team and effort was right up there. no one can tell me those players didn't down tools. Just like Hazard did a few years ago, Pogba and co did the same.

 

[nemtizz]

Never a foul. Awful decision.

 

[omnomnom]

That's not a foul lol.

This is why Poch would leave Spurs for me. They need a whole new backline pretty much starting with that goalie of theirs.

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Whole backline? They've had the best defence for the last 2 or 3 seasons with this spine.

Edit: If Pickford had longer legs he might've got to the ball quicker.

 

[manic111]

Lol Pickford.

Looked like handball from Son though?

 

[robfosters]

Calamity Pickford again.

Too many mistakes in him for a top class keeper.

 

[omnomnom]

Whole backline? They've had the best defence for the last 2 or 3 seasons with this spine.

Edit: If Pickford had longer legs he might've got back quicker.

I'd argue the gk and CBS could do with strengthening tbh. Perhaps harsh on me


Lol Pickford.

 

[nemtizz]

That's not a foul lol.

This is why Poch would leave Spurs for me. They need a whole new backline pretty much starting with that goalie of theirs.

Agree about Lloris but the rest of the post is garbage.

 

[Kelt]

Pantomime performance from Pickford...well it is Xmas!

 

[BaZ87]

I'd argue the gk and CBS could do with strengthening tbh. Perhaps harsh on me


Lol Pickford.

I agree about Lloris, the idea that he's a world class keeper is the biggest myth in football but their defence isn't bad at all. If and when Alderweireld leaves they will certainly need another CB though because while Sanchez looks a decent prospect, he's a bit too erratic at the moment.

 

[omnomnom]

Agree about Lloris but the rest of the post is garbage.

Alderwereld is going, Vertonghen is forever injured and can't be relied upon and isn't the player he once was, Lloris is utter garbage and Rose is very much on the downer.

 

[omnomnom]

I agree about Lloris, the idea that he's a world class keeper is the biggest myth in football but their defence isn't bad at all. If and when Alderweireld leaves they will certainly need another CB though because while Sanchez looks a decent prospect, he's a bit too erratic at the moment.

Exactly. Add Rose and Vertonghen missing half of this season's games I don't think I'm far off the mark to be honest

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Spurs should buy Pickford

 

[nemtizz]

Still not a footballer but Sissoko is so much better at CM.

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Time to sub Pickford with someone with normal sized arms, he's gifting Spurs goals.

 

[nemtizz]

As long as it's good to watch, Gary. Just like when you played 5 atb against Barca and lost 7-0.

 

[BaZ87]

Time to sub Pickford with someone with normal sized arms, he's gifting Spurs goals.

I think they need to sort their midfield out first. The ease at which Spurs are having attack after attack, they could have 3 keepers in goal and they're still going to concede.