It’s these situations were I’d like to see Haaland do something a little different, I’m not advocating dropping out wide & pinging some crosses in, but at least attack the front post a little more, cause a bit of disruptionBrentford had every outfield player in their own box whenever we had the ball in the final third. It was the most archetypal parking of the bus you're likely to see this season. Total anti football.
I respect why they do it as to get hammered two games on the spin isnt a good look but its awful to watch and thats the point of football, its entertainment and thats why people watch, if you take the entertainment out of it then all but the core fans will stop watching and the pl as a product becomes harder to sell.They got what they deserved absolutely nothing. The PL should be investigating these teams for the complete lack of entertainment they provide.
I totally agree with sticking to the style of short passes and manipulation of opposition...but what i questioned was why buy Haaland...putely profit opportunity for me.. no one can tell me he's really a pep player...all political. Get net spend up and fair play. Pretending its a tactical football buy hmmm just that pep's a genius and does the very best from any circumstanceExactly.
"Pep's changed the way football's played"
"Even Sunday League players are passing it out"
"Pep's reinvented the game"
"We're lucky to have him"
"Best football ever played"
......first sign of difficulty.....
"Hoof it over the top"
"I'm bored"
I'm not exactly a tow the party line poster, but, talk about throwing the baby out....
Hard fought win against a very good organised and spoiling team. Their backs to the wall and bodies on the line approach nullified us but we eventually wore them down. One of those games.
Could easily have been 3 or 4 nil.
Chelsea was more of a concern - but that was mostly selection and availability.
the problem of it is, how often do teams come out and attack us , its almost never so we actually cant ping that ball and allow him to run as there will always be 2 or 3 defenders there waiting for it, we are not averse to doing it as with the goal last night and the 2nd goal against everton its more that other teams make it impossible for us to do so by never coming outI agree it`s what Pep does and it`s served us well, But dont you think it would be a good idea to play that ball now and again just to keep the opposition defender around the half way line instead of pushing up in our half. Giving them another option to worry about I can`t believe is a negative.
Kendall..did well and Reid 5th 5th and 9th FFS you picked the wrong era pal early 90's we were competitiveHe's barely played this season, and we're one point off the top spot "basically so poor", goodness knows what you thought in the late 90's.
Ten men behind the ball is part of the game and opponents have to deal with it. The PL should be investigating players feigning injury, diving and constant time-wasting. - And Arteta with his touchline coaching sessions while the acting player receives treatment.They got what they deserved absolutely nothing. The PL should be investigating these teams for the complete lack of entertainment they provide.
Why buy Haaland? And whilst we're at it...those Romans???I totally agree with sticking to the style of short passes and manipulation of opposition...but what i questioned was why buy Haaland...putely profit opportunity for me.. no one can tell me he's really a pep player...all political. Get net spend up and fair play. Pretending its a tactical football buy hmmm just that pep's a genius and does the very best from any circumstance
That one where Bernardo was being barged from behind and clearly wanted the FK but he didn't throw himself to the floor as he couldn't trust the ref to give it.Those fouls stats are useless. They should include every time the ref also indicates play on. It would certainly level up the numbers if not actually be in our favour. We just play through so many fouls it's ridiculous. None of them ever get brought back either unlike some teams who play on for a couple of minutes and when they lose the ball the foul is then awarded.
An intelligent post in a sea of pram jumping.This was the type of game that come the end of the season you forget happened
We are at the stage where Pep is rotating to keep all our players involved and resting key players where he thinks he can ‘get away’ with it
this always stands us in good stead come the last 10 games
look at Arsenal and Liverpools line ups and they never rest their key players
Toe.Exactly.
"Pep's changed the way football's played"
"Even Sunday League players are passing it out"
"Pep's reinvented the game"
"We're lucky to have him"
"Best football ever played"
......first sign of difficulty.....
"Hoof it over the top"
"I'm bored"
I'm not exactly a tow the party line poster, but, talk about throwing the baby out....
Hard fought win against a very good organised and spoiling team. Their backs to the wall and bodies on the line approach nullified us but we eventually wore them down. One of those games.
Could easily have been 3 or 4 nil.
Chelsea was more of a concern - but that was mostly selection and availability.
Stuart Pearce said exactly the same on the radio after the game. Teams like Brentford come to the Etihad with a different game plan than when they go to other places. They don't want a battering so put 10 men behind the ball.I've no problem if these teams play the same against our rivals but they don't. They play wide open and get battered. I'd have no problem Brentford getting relegated but I fear they'll stay up.
Stuart Pearce said exactly the same on the radio after the game. Teams like Brentford come to the Etihad with a different game plan than when they go to other places. They don't want a battering so put 10 men behind the ball.
Sounds a bit like Row E in 323! I think I used up every invecive and profanity at that apology for a ref!And breathe.
Knew Erling would redeem himself and what a cool finish.
Couldn't believe the anxiety I felt around me as the game ticked on, it felt like a cup final at one point with everyone screaming and shouting but I enjoyed that to be honest, shows that these games mean everything at the tail end of the season.
A big shout out to the potty mouth woman sat about 4 rows behind me. Brentford ****. Goalie ****. Ref you're a ****. Twat. Shit. Fuck is all you heard for 90mins. Was funny but it sounded horrible.
Roll on Saturday.
Same on Saturday. Too many games rolling about where we could have lost 2-0 or won 6-2In all honesty we could have been four up at half time , all that matters is we got the three points