Carabao Cup Final pre-match thread

[AlgarveBlu]

Is this joke?

There’s no question we have a better chance of winning with Ederson in goal. Nothing to debate there.

You should of stated that more clearly in your post. I actually agree with you.

 

[mosssideblue]

Why are you getting exasperated at the amount of people who disagree with you? It is a commonly held view that they have. Pointless getting shirty over it

I hardly think my reply was "getting shirty".

 

[K.Reeves right foot]

Reading these last few posts reminds me of brexit, if you are not in with the elite you talk “ bollocks” if you prefer Eddie to Bravo you “bring your hatred for Bravo” isn’t it about time people’s opinions were respected without getting slagged off by keyboard bullies.
For the record I voted that we will lose, this for the first time, reason, I think Bravo has a neagative effect on how we play, and is prone to fuck up. Given that this thread has got a open vote, I assume I am entitled to vote how I think it will go, I have, but it doesn’t mean I hate Bravo, how the fuck can I hate a person I do not even know, that in itself is a load off bollacks.

Spot on Peggy. Wo betide anyone having their own opinion that doesn't suit some others.
All this talk of sentiment and loyalty is bullshit. There is no loyalty in football only the principle of picking the best players to win in order to keep a manager in a job. History doesn't have a section entitled loyalty, building a club that's truly remembered for relentless trophy gathering over an extended period isn't built on blind loyalty. Its built on ruthlessnes from bloody minded managers. Picking an inferior goalkeeper in my mind is simply wrong for a final. Thanks Bravo, he played a part in getting us to a final, doesn't mean he has to automatically play the final. With our squad, not many are automatic starters so why a substandard keeper would be is beyond me and yes he is substandard. Last season proved it. I'd actually go further and say he's dreadful in all areas if keeping except in penalty shootouts. Yeah Peps going to play him out of sentimental loyalty, it's not the right footballing decision though.

 

[San Tropez]

" ...if you prefer Eddie to Bravo you “bring your hatred for Bravo”"

Lol.

Anyway, I will be the one holding a tray of Yellow Ribbons outside Wembley on Sunday. They are free to all good people.

PS: I am not Spanish or Catalan or the least bit political.

 

[mosssideblue]

Spot on Peggy. Wo betide anyone having their own opinion that doesn't suit some others.
All this talk of sentiment and loyalty is bullshit. There is no loyalty in football only the principle of picking the best players to win in order to keep a manager in a job. History doesn't have a section entitled loyalty, building a club that's truly remembered for relentless trophy gathering over an extended period isn't built on blind loyalty. Its built on ruthlessnes from bloody minded managers. Picking an inferior goalkeeper in my mind is simply wrong for a final. Thanks Bravo, he played a part in getting us to a final, doesn't mean he has to automatically play the final. With our squad, not many are automatic starters so why a substandard keeper would be is beyond me and yes he is substandard. Last season proved it. I'd actually go further and say he's dreadful in all areas if keeping except in penalty shootouts. Yeah Peps going to play him out of sentimental loyalty, it's not the right footballing decision though.

Pep seems to have done OK as a manager.

 

[Academica]

Spot on Peggy. Wo betide anyone having their own opinion that doesn't suit some others.
All this talk of sentiment and loyalty is bullshit. There is no loyalty in football only the principle of picking the best players to win in order to keep a manager in a job. History doesn't have a section entitled loyalty, building a club that's truly remembered for relentless trophy gathering over an extended period isn't built on blind loyalty. Its built on ruthlessnes from bloody minded managers. Picking an inferior goalkeeper in my mind is simply wrong for a final. Thanks Bravo, he played a part in getting us to a final, doesn't mean he has to automatically play the final. With our squad, not many are automatic starters so why a substandard keeper would be is beyond me and yes he is substandard. Last season proved it. I'd actually go further and say he's dreadful in all areas if keeping except in penalty shootouts. Yeah Peps going to play him out of sentimental loyalty, it's not the right footballing decision though.

Would be nice for Yaya to play in the final as well, just for old times sake.

 

[Easy]

You should of stated that more clearly in your post. I actually agree with you.

A ok sorry.

Just aggravated that it’s all I see when I open this thread.

Like debating who’s the better RB Danilo or Walker. Lol.

 

[ojeme]

Spot on Peggy. Wo betide anyone having their own opinion that doesn't suit some others.
All this talk of sentiment and loyalty is bullshit. There is no loyalty in football only the principle of picking the best players to win in order to keep a manager in a job. History doesn't have a section entitled loyalty, building a club that's truly remembered for relentless trophy gathering over an extended period isn't built on blind loyalty. Its built on ruthlessnes from bloody minded managers. Picking an inferior goalkeeper in my mind is simply wrong for a final. Thanks Bravo, he played a part in getting us to a final, doesn't mean he has to automatically play the final. With our squad, not many are automatic starters so why a substandard keeper would be is beyond me and yes he is substandard. Last season proved it. I'd actually go further and say he's dreadful in all areas if keeping except in penalty shootouts. Yeah Peps going to play him out of sentimental loyalty, it's not the right footballing decision though.

Absolutely spot on.

 

[hateutd]

------------------------Bravo---------------------------
Walker----Kompany-------Otamendi------Zinchenko
--------------------Fernandinho-----------------------
---------Kdb--------------------------D.Silva-------------
--Sterling-------------Aguero------------------Sane--

no Sterling.... :(

 

[K.Reeves right foot]

Would be nice for Yaya to play in the final as well, just for old times sake.

Peter Barnes on the wing too....I'd weep a tear

 

[K.Reeves right foot]

Pep seems to have done OK as a manager.

Peps had an incredible career thus far as a manager but that doesn't mean he's not immune from making wrong decisions such as buying Bravo in the first place. Ferguson made horrendous decisions but wasn't too bad at picking up honours. A

 

[SWP's back]

The state of this thread.

 

[PragueBlue]

The state of this thread.

Indeed.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

The state of this thread.

They get worse every game, You'd think we'd all be happy to be in a Final.

 

[deano ou812]

Haven’t read back far enough what’s this about sterling maybe not making the team for Sunday injury of some sort ?

 

[AlgarveBlu]

A ok sorry.

Just aggravated that it’s all I see when I open this thread.

Like debating who’s the better RB Danilo or Walker. Lol.

I was on a wum but totally agreed with your initial post it was just funny reading you get that exasperated with a pointless debate but the good news is we only have another 2 days of it to go before we see bravo in goal anyway

 

[kaz7]

Haven’t read back far enough what’s this about sterling maybe not making the team for Sunday injury of some sort ?

muscle injury from basal game,pep didn't know if he will be ready or not

 

[deano ou812]

muscle injury from basal game,pep didn't know if he will be ready or not

Ffs thanks Karen,hopefully he will be ok or could pep be playing a few mind games with wenger..

 

[Peggy's a blue]

Spot on Peggy. Wo betide anyone having their own opinion that doesn't suit some others.
All this talk of sentiment and loyalty is bullshit. There is no loyalty in football only the principle of picking the best players to win in order to keep a manager in a job. History doesn't have a section entitled loyalty, building a club that's truly remembered for relentless trophy gathering over an extended period isn't built on blind loyalty. Its built on ruthlessnes from bloody minded managers. Picking an inferior goalkeeper in my mind is simply wrong for a final. Thanks Bravo, he played a part in getting us to a final, doesn't mean he has to automatically play the final. With our squad, not many are automatic starters so why a substandard keeper would be is beyond me and yes he is substandard. Last season proved it. I'd actually go further and say he's dreadful in all areas if keeping except in penalty shootouts. Yeah Peps going to play him out of sentimental loyalty, it's not the right footballing decision though.

Well said @K.Reeves right foot good post.

 

[Peggy's a blue]

Ffs thanks Karen,hopefully he will be ok or could pep be playing a few mind games with wenger..

Can’t play mind games with a mindless bigot like Wenger ;-)