The Unofficial 2020-21 European Football Leagues Discussion Thread - Page 17

Gin&Juice · 03-17-2021, 04:34 PM

Ha! Great stuff.

YayNJ · 03-17-2021, 04:42 PM

While Felix has been the only bright spark for Madrid tonight, he's not really the next god he was made out to be is he?

Every couple of months it seems to be the same headline "this will be the game which Felix must prove he's worth £110m!"

Gin&Juice · 03-17-2021, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by YayNJ

While Felix has been the only bright spark for Madrid tonight, he's not really the next god he was made out to be is he?

Every couple of months it seems to be the same headline "this will be the game which Felix must prove he's worth £110m!"

They had so little of the ball it is hard to say, and he really was their only threat. I am very interested to see how he does in Euros w/ that Portugal team, which will be much more creative and offensive minded.

YayNJ · 03-17-2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gin&Juice

They had so little of the ball it is hard to say, and he really was their only threat. I am very interested to see how he does in Euros w/ that Portugal team, which will be much more creative and offensive minded.

He needs to leave Altletico before he gets worn out IMO.

Gin&Juice · 03-17-2021, 05:21 PM

Agree.

thfc1987 · 03-17-2021, 10:57 PM

Just checking in as a constantly disappointed Spurs fan. I'm in my eleventh year of fandom and am still wondering why I did this to myself. I look forward to discussing PL and UCL with you all. Any other Spurs supporters?

YayNJ · 03-18-2021, 09:04 AM

Some shocks here. Calvert Lewin and Watkins in over Bamford, and Saka taken along as a forward.

Bellingham in for political reasons only.

Mings over Konsa

Southgate is a #@#@#@#@ing moron.

threepointplay · 03-18-2021, 11:22 AM

As I have mentioned previously, Saka can cover any position down the left, so when it comes to a 23 man squad and different formations, he gives Southgate more cover than some others.

As to Calvert-Lewin, Bamford & Watkins...none of them could really be described, as 'World Class' so to me it is all a bit much of a muchness.

None of the CBs give me any confidence that they can cope with a half-decent attack.

fadster · 03-18-2021, 11:51 AM

My best guess is that no TAA but Walker, Saka, Coady all in means three at the back again, and that it remain plan A

YayNJ · 03-18-2021, 12:22 PM

Coady, Mings and Dier getting call ups while Konsa is left out is a real head scratcher, and we now risk losing both he and Wan-Bissaka to the DR Congo.

fadster · 03-18-2021, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by YayNJ

Coady, Mings and Dier getting call ups while Konsa is left out is a real head scratcher, and we now risk losing both he and Wan-Bissaka to the DR Congo.

I like Konsa too, I expect him to be snapped up by a bigger team in the next couple of seasons. Supposedly Portugal are keeping an eye as well as his mum has a passport and he has a path to eligibility if he can't break in to the England team.

AWB is the best of the RB's on the defensive side but the way the role is being used at the moment you almost have to be a winger, real shame for him.

YayNJ · 03-18-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fadster

I like Konsa too, I expect him to be snapped up by a bigger team in the next couple of seasons. Supposedly Portugal are keeping an eye as well as his mum has a passport and he has a path to eligibility if he can't break in to the England team.

AWB is the best of the RB's on the defensive side but the way the role is being used at the moment you almost have to be a winger, real shame for him.

stats-wise Luke Ayling is the best RB in the Premier League this season!

215 ball recoveries (1st)
205 total duels won (1st)
76 tackles won (2nd)
13,315 progressive passing distance (yards) (2nd)
39 fouls won (2nd)
1,478 successful passes (4th)
35 successful take-ons (joint-4th)

thfc1987 · 03-18-2021, 03:36 PM

Holy #@#@#@#@, I hate everything. Mourinho out.

bjho852 · 03-18-2021, 07:59 PM

Do you think that Manchester United will go full fledge for the Europa League title now, regardless of their position in the Premier League and the progress of the FA Cup this season?

20legend · 03-18-2021, 09:40 PM

No. Man U's goal is securing CL spot next season and they are in a much better position to do that via EPL.

Tones · 03-19-2021, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by thfc1987

Holy #@#@#@#@, I hate everything. Mourinho out.

Raj3sh · 03-19-2021, 12:50 AM

We have a healthy position in the league, Ole needs a cup to prove that he can win. I think the remaining strongest team is Arsenal. So we have a better chance with Europa league than the FA cup where both chelsea and Man city remains

Raj3sh · 03-19-2021, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by fadster

AWB is the best of the RB's on the defensive side but the way the role is being used at the moment you almost have to be a winger, real shame for him.

He can still be useful as a substitute if england wants to close out a game during the Euro’s.

fadster · 03-19-2021, 06:26 AM

Champions League QF and SF draw:

(Bayern or PSG) v (Man City or Dortmund)
(Real Madrid or Liverpool) v (Porto or Chelsea)

Two favourites in the same half, Chelsea probably the biggest beneficiaries from this draw.

fadster · 03-19-2021, 07:28 AM

Europa League QF and SF draw:

(Granada or Manchester United) v (Ajax or Roma)
(Dinamo Zagreb or Villarreal) v (Arsenal or Slavia Prague)

Man Utd v Arsenal final still possible. Very kind draw to Arsenal, the anxiety dream of losing to Unai Emery in the final is over at least.

Elemin8 · 03-19-2021, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by fadster

Champions League QF and SF draw:

(Bayern or PSG) v (Man City or Dortmund)
(Real Madrid or Liverpool) v (Porto or Chelsea)

Two favourites in the same half, Chelsea probably the biggest beneficiaries from this draw.

Was hoping Dortmund got the Chelsea luck of the draw to keep Haaland mania going. Really looking forward to the Bayern PSG matchup

Gin&Juice · 03-19-2021, 08:19 AM

I personally love the Man City/Dortmund draw. World's hottest striker against world's hottest CB pairing. Truth be told, I really like all of these pairings. Would be fun to see Davies switch sides and run with Mbappe.

k13 · 03-19-2021, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gin&Juice

I personally love the Man City/Dortmund draw. World's hottest striker against world's hottest CB pairing. Truth be told, I really like all of these pairings. Would be fun to see Davies switch sides and run with Mbappe.

Hottest striker plays for Bayern.

anusinha · 03-19-2021, 09:49 AM

Oh man.... Chelsea got the red carpet to the finals

YayNJ · 03-19-2021, 01:55 PM

Massive match tonight, aint that right Mitch?

03-17-2021, 04:42 PM	#402
YayNJ Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London / Oahu Posts: 8,273 hanelcocards	While Felix has been the only bright spark for Madrid tonight, he's not really the next god he was made out to be is he? Every couple of months it seems to be the same headline "this will be the game which Felix must prove he's worth £110m!" Last edited by YayNJ; 03-17-2021 at 04:45 PM.

03-18-2021, 09:04 AM	#407
YayNJ Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London / Oahu Posts: 8,273 hanelcocards	Some shocks here. Calvert Lewin and Watkins in over Bamford, and Saka taken along as a forward. Bellingham in for political reasons only. Mings over Konsa Southgate is a #@#@#@#@ing moron. Last edited by YayNJ; 03-18-2021 at 10:27 AM.

03-18-2021, 11:51 AM	#409
fadster Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,275 fadster	My best guess is that no TAA but Walker, Saka, Coady all in means three at the back again, and that it remain plan A __________________ IG: @goldenballrookies

03-18-2021, 07:59 PM	#414
bjho852 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4,148	Do you think that Manchester United will go full fledge for the Europa League title now, regardless of their position in the Premier League and the progress of the FA Cup this season? __________________ Instagram (IG): bjho852

03-19-2021, 12:50 AM	#417
Raj3sh Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 1,165	We have a healthy position in the league, Ole needs a cup to prove that he can win. I think the remaining strongest team is Arsenal. So we have a better chance with Europa league than the FA cup where both chelsea and Man city remains __________________ https://www.instagram.com/manchesterunitedcards/

03-17-2021, 04:34 PM	#401
Gin&Juice Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,162 edelsteind	Ha! Great stuff.

03-17-2021, 05:21 PM	#405
Gin&Juice Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,162 edelsteind	Agree.

03-17-2021, 10:57 PM	#406
thfc1987 Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: CO Posts: 98	Just checking in as a constantly disappointed Spurs fan. I'm in my eleventh year of fandom and am still wondering why I did this to myself. I look forward to discussing PL and UCL with you all. Any other Spurs supporters?

03-18-2021, 11:22 AM	#408
threepointplay Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 693	As I have mentioned previously, Saka can cover any position down the left, so when it comes to a 23 man squad and different formations, he gives Southgate more cover than some others. As to Calvert-Lewin, Bamford & Watkins...none of them could really be described, as 'World Class' so to me it is all a bit much of a muchness. None of the CBs give me any confidence that they can cope with a half-decent attack.

03-18-2021, 12:22 PM	#410
YayNJ Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London / Oahu Posts: 8,273 hanelcocards	Coady, Mings and Dier getting call ups while Konsa is left out is a real head scratcher, and we now risk losing both he and Wan-Bissaka to the DR Congo.

03-18-2021, 03:36 PM	#413
thfc1987 Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: CO Posts: 98	Holy #@#@#@#@, I hate everything. Mourinho out.

03-18-2021, 09:40 PM	#415
20legend Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 3	No. Man U's goal is securing CL spot next season and they are in a much better position to do that via EPL.

03-19-2021, 06:26 AM	#419
fadster Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,275 fadster	Champions League QF and SF draw: (Bayern or PSG) v (Man City or Dortmund) (Real Madrid or Liverpool) v (Porto or Chelsea) Two favourites in the same half, Chelsea probably the biggest beneficiaries from this draw. __________________ IG: @goldenballrookies

03-19-2021, 07:28 AM	#420
fadster Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,275 fadster	Europa League QF and SF draw: (Granada or Manchester United) v (Ajax or Roma) (Dinamo Zagreb or Villarreal) v (Arsenal or Slavia Prague) Man Utd v Arsenal final still possible. Very kind draw to Arsenal, the anxiety dream of losing to Unai Emery in the final is over at least. __________________ IG: @goldenballrookies

03-19-2021, 08:19 AM	#422
Gin&Juice Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,162 edelsteind	I personally love the Man City/Dortmund draw. World's hottest striker against world's hottest CB pairing. Truth be told, I really like all of these pairings. Would be fun to see Davies switch sides and run with Mbappe.

03-19-2021, 09:49 AM	#424
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,565	Oh man.... Chelsea got the red carpet to the finals

03-19-2021, 01:55 PM	#425
YayNJ Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London / Oahu Posts: 8,273 hanelcocards	Massive match tonight, aint that right Mitch?