2025-26 Season - Discussion Thread - Page 2

tupacgr13 · 08-13-2025, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

Pointless to make any predictions until the transfer window closes.....

And beyond idiotic that the transfer window remains open for two weeks after the season starts.....why not close the transfer window at 11:59pm on the night before the first match of the season?

They did it once if I remember correctly, some years ago but didn't work out well. After all there is the european cups competition as well. Why forcing your teams to play with a handicap ?

YayNJ · 08-13-2025, 04:59 AM

1. Chelsea
2. Liverpool
3. Arsenal
4. Man City
5. Aston Villa

kellmuff · 08-13-2025, 08:26 AM

Chelsea wont win the league with Sanchez.

mikee1186 · 08-15-2025, 02:44 PM

Got a retail box for cheap from a certain online outlet. Very first pack had this guy.

Liverpool up 1-0!

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mikee1186 · 08-15-2025, 03:00 PM

Not a bad box!! Happy opening day rip!

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mikee1186 · 08-15-2025, 03:51 PM

CHIESA DID IT!!!!!!

mfw13 · 08-27-2025, 06:53 PM

After getting eliminated from the EFL Cup by Grimsby, does Amorim get the sack if Man United don't beat Burnley on Saturday?

YayNJ · 08-28-2025, 08:09 AM

Amorim is doing a fine, fine job and I hope he sees out the season.

mikee1186 · 08-29-2025, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by YayNJ

Amorim is doing a fine, fine job and I hope he sees out the season.

There’s certainly no reason for the recently jobless Ole or the Special One to return!!

YayNJ · 08-29-2025, 10:13 AM

Trent Alexander Arnold dropped by England, and Real Madrid in the space of a few days. Spanish media already trying to hound him out of Madrid. Oh dear.

kellmuff · 08-29-2025, 11:07 AM

Amorim not watching the penalties and then saying 'I have no answers' post game is crazy

They had a horrific window too. Didnt address any of their real needs.

YayNJ · 08-29-2025, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kellmuff

Amorim not watching the penalties and then saying 'I have no answers' post game is crazy

They had a horrific window too. Didnt address any of their real needs.

The club is poison top to bottom. They are getting exactly what they deserve.

Far, far too many years they were allowed to bully their way through British football.

Tones · 08-31-2025, 10:32 PM

Rough and unfortunate game today. Tough that we were not at full strength due to all of our injuries, and adding Saliba to that list after just the 3rd minute. Seemed like we were playing for the draw which away at Anfield all day, so close if it wasn't for one of the best free kick goals I've seen in a long time. No keeping that out.

We have quiet a tough schedule to start the season, next few games are huge.

YayNJ · 09-01-2025, 03:57 AM

Not a single shot on target for Miami last night in their 3-0 defeat against Seattle in the Leagues Cup Final.

Miami started 4 ex-Barcelona players, inc Messi and Rodrigo de Paul, World Cup winner on loan from Atlético Madrid.

I think it's fair to say now after a number of years, the Miami 'experiment' has failed massively.

mfw13 · 09-01-2025, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by YayNJ

Not a single shot on target for Miami last night in their 3-0 defeat against Seattle in the Leagues Cup Final.

Miami started 4 ex-Barcelona players, inc Messi and Rodrigo de Paul, World Cup winner on loan from Atlético Madrid.

I think it's fair to say now after a number of years, the Miami 'experiment' has failed massively.

Was at the match....

Miami had two good chances, one in the 50th minute, which Messi skied off a nice pass from Suarez, and another in the 60th minute, when Allende shockingly shot wide. But that was about it. The Sounders did a great job clogging the middle of the pitch and denying Messi space, and used their speed to expose Miami's old and slow defense and general lack of quality wingers.

The Sounders started 9 homegrown players (thanks to injuries/suspensions to four normal starters), and they had much more energy than Miami's old stars. Captain Cristian Roldan was the oldest Sounder on the pitch, and he just turned 30.

Brian Schmetzer is the best American coach alive, and it's a bit shocking that he's never gotten serious consideration for the USMNT job. He created a perfect game plan, and his players executed it flawlessly.

cardbuster · 09-11-2025, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by YayNJ

The club is poison top to bottom. They are getting exactly what they deserve.

Far, far too many years they were allowed to bully their way through British football.

First of all, the Premier League, or British football for that matter, would not be where they are without United's impact through the decades, especially in the nineties.

Second of all, football is a cyclic sport. Liverpool didn't win s**t for 30+ years, City were nobodies up until 2008 and so on.

By your logic, if United were so-called bullies, then Barça or Real should be shut down or in prison. It's ironic that United still lingers on in the minds of all haters, after all these years.

Was really expecting more of you, honestly

mfw13 · 09-12-2025, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cardbuster

Second of all, football is a cyclic sport. Liverpool didn't win s**t for 30+ years.

They didn't win the EPL title for 30+ years....but they never finished lower than 8th during that period and won numerous other trophies....four League Cups, three FA Cups, two Champions League titles, and one UEFA Cup. Not exactly a barren spell.

YayNJ · 09-14-2025, 11:27 AM

Sesko is looking rather over-hyped right now.

cardbuster · 09-14-2025, 02:09 PM

Can't think of anyone in United's current roster that looks promising.

Next stop, Championship, if they keep this up.

mfw13 · 09-14-2025, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by YayNJ

Sesko is looking rather over-hyped right now.

Will be interesting to see who scores the most goals this season: Isak, Ekitike, Sesko, Gyokeres, Pedro, Wissa, or Woltemade.

cardbuster · 09-15-2025, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

Will be interesting to see who scores the most goals this season: Isak, Ekitike, Sesko, Gyokeres, Pedro, Wissa, or Woltemade.

Haaland, by a mile.

mfw13 · 09-15-2025, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cardbuster

Haaland, by a mile.

I was comparing all the new signings.....that's why I didn't include Haaland....

YayNJ · 09-20-2025, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by YayNJ

Sesko is looking rather over-hyped right now.

good lord, he STANK today.

YayNJ · 09-22-2025, 07:33 PM

Dembele Balloon d'Orange winner.
Bonmati for the ladies.

Bonmati (of which I'm a big fan) didn't deserve it at all.

mfw13 · 09-22-2025, 07:52 PM

I think it's always interesting to look at the results by country as a way of measuring national talent pool. For 2025:

France - 4
England - 4
Spain - 3
Portugal - 3
Brazil - 2
Argentina - 2
Netherlands - 2
Germany - 1 (Wirtz - 29th)

One surprise for me was the fact the Gyokeres ranked 15th, and Isak didn't even made the top 30.
Italy - 1 (Donnarumma - 9th)

08-31-2025, 10:32 PM	#38
Tones Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beachin', FL Posts: 17,306 itstones Tones	Rough and unfortunate game today. Tough that we were not at full strength due to all of our injuries, and adding Saliba to that list after just the 3rd minute. Seemed like we were playing for the draw which away at Anfield all day, so close if it wasn't for one of the best free kick goals I've seen in a long time. No keeping that out. We have quiet a tough schedule to start the season, next few games are huge. __________________ THERE'S ONLY ONE TEAM IN LONDON! Cody Garbrandt, George Springer, Kemba Walker, Marco Reus, & Tage Thompson Arsenal, Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, UConn & Yankees

09-14-2025, 02:09 PM	#44
cardbuster Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Bucharest Posts: 69 cardbuster	Can't think of anyone in United's current roster that looks promising. Next stop, Championship, if they keep this up. __________________ Odds do not predict who will win. They predict who the public thinks will win.

08-13-2025, 04:59 AM	#27
YayNJ Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London / Oahu Posts: 8,532 hanelcocards	1. Chelsea 2. Liverpool 3. Arsenal 4. Man City 5. Aston Villa

08-13-2025, 08:26 AM	#28
kellmuff Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,363	Chelsea wont win the league with Sanchez.

08-15-2025, 02:44 PM	#29
mikee1186 Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: TN Posts: 2,177 mikee1186	Got a retail box for cheap from a certain online outlet. Very first pack had this guy. Liverpool up 1-0! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-15-2025, 03:00 PM	#30
mikee1186 Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: TN Posts: 2,177 mikee1186	Not a bad box!! Happy opening day rip! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-15-2025, 03:51 PM	#31
mikee1186 Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: TN Posts: 2,177 mikee1186	CHIESA DID IT!!!!!!

08-27-2025, 06:53 PM	#32
mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17,859	After getting eliminated from the EFL Cup by Grimsby, does Amorim get the sack if Man United don't beat Burnley on Saturday?

08-28-2025, 08:09 AM	#33
YayNJ Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London / Oahu Posts: 8,532 hanelcocards	Amorim is doing a fine, fine job and I hope he sees out the season.

08-29-2025, 10:13 AM	#35
YayNJ Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London / Oahu Posts: 8,532 hanelcocards	Trent Alexander Arnold dropped by England, and Real Madrid in the space of a few days. Spanish media already trying to hound him out of Madrid. Oh dear.

08-29-2025, 11:07 AM	#36
kellmuff Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,363	Amorim not watching the penalties and then saying 'I have no answers' post game is crazy They had a horrific window too. Didnt address any of their real needs.

09-01-2025, 03:57 AM	#39
YayNJ Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London / Oahu Posts: 8,532 hanelcocards	Not a single shot on target for Miami last night in their 3-0 defeat against Seattle in the Leagues Cup Final. Miami started 4 ex-Barcelona players, inc Messi and Rodrigo de Paul, World Cup winner on loan from Atlético Madrid. I think it's fair to say now after a number of years, the Miami 'experiment' has failed massively.

09-14-2025, 11:27 AM	#43
YayNJ Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London / Oahu Posts: 8,532 hanelcocards	Sesko is looking rather over-hyped right now.

09-22-2025, 07:33 PM	#49
YayNJ Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London / Oahu Posts: 8,532 hanelcocards	Dembele Balloon d'Orange winner. Bonmati for the ladies. Bonmati (of which I'm a big fan) didn't deserve it at all.

09-22-2025, 07:52 PM	#50
mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17,859	I think it's always interesting to look at the results by country as a way of measuring national talent pool. For 2025: France - 4 England - 4 Spain - 3 Portugal - 3 Brazil - 2 Argentina - 2 Netherlands - 2 Germany - 1 (Wirtz - 29th) One surprise for me was the fact the Gyokeres ranked 15th, and Isak didn't even made the top 30. Italy - 1 (Donnarumma - 9th)