Lord, if you can somehow make everyone else lose this weekend that would be great
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Important to get the win today. Another 4-1 home win! Give credit to our squad, anyone can lose a game but every time we do we respond well. I always think it says more about the team as to how you respond to defeat than it does the defeat itself.
I thought BT were particularly harsh on us the first half. Sunderland defended well but we weren't as bad as they made out. Pickford still made two good saves, Alli missed a great chance and that Dembele 5 v 2 attack should have resulted in a goal so it isn't like we created nothing.
I think people forget games are 90 minutes long and we don't have to score 4 in the first 20-30 minutes before we need to start panicking.
Today was about being patient against a team that wanted a draw. We were patient, the chances came and so did the goals.
I also think far too much criticism is aimed at our squad for not scoring enough goals. "If Kane doesn't score, where are the goals going to come from?". I think Kane's scored just 12 of our 37 league goals this season so we're not struggling for goals in other areas.
There isn't a better partnership than Toby and Jan in the league. If Toby isn't the signing of the season I don't know who is. I know some will say Payet or whoever but Toby has been incredible and our defence has been stronger for it.
Good win and still well on target to reach our objectives for the season. Now over to everyone below us to close the gap and everyone above us to not slip up. We've done our part.
I thought BT were particularly harsh on us the first half. Sunderland defended well but we weren't as bad as they made out. Pickford still made two good saves, Alli missed a great chance and that Dembele 5 v 2 attack should have resulted in a goal so it isn't like we created nothing.
I think people forget games are 90 minutes long and we don't have to score 4 in the first 20-30 minutes before we need to start panicking.
Today was about being patient against a team that wanted a draw. We were patient, the chances came and so did the goals.
I also think far too much criticism is aimed at our squad for not scoring enough goals. "If Kane doesn't score, where are the goals going to come from?". I think Kane's scored just 12 of our 37 league goals this season so we're not struggling for goals in other areas.
There isn't a better partnership than Toby and Jan in the league. If Toby isn't the signing of the season I don't know who is. I know some will say Payet or whoever but Toby has been incredible and our defence has been stronger for it.
Good win and still well on target to reach our objectives for the season. Now over to everyone below us to close the gap and everyone above us to not slip up. We've done our part.
Good performance.
Dunno what was up with Eriksen in the first half, but he put it right in the second. Lamela, Kane, Dier decent. Quiet games generally for them.
Jan, Toby and Hugo their usual godly selves.
Onomah looked excellent in his cameo.
I was very impressed with Trippier today, so much so that I'd keep him there. And I love Kyle Walker. Worried he'd never realise his potential with us but he's looking settled and growing each game.
Dunno what was up with Eriksen in the first half, but he put it right in the second. Lamela, Kane, Dier decent. Quiet games generally for them.
Jan, Toby and Hugo their usual godly selves.
Onomah looked excellent in his cameo.
I was very impressed with Trippier today, so much so that I'd keep him there. And I love Kyle Walker. Worried he'd never realise his potential with us but he's looking settled and growing each game.
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Because he's a cunt. Something we've missed and lacked in our side.
Not that i'm sympathising with Sunderland... any club managed by Big Sam deserves all they get...
but really, a 12.45 k.o for a game between two clubs at opposite ends of the Country really isn't fair. Des[ite what their fans may or may not be... having to get up at 3am or whatever, just 'cos TV decrees this is the game that the entire nation wants to eat their lunch with, really doesn't take into account the disruption those decisions cause to football fans up and down the land, week in-week-out.
Early kick-offs are notoriously bad for atmosphere etc. but at least put a mileage limit on what teams should play early... if only to increase the chances of a more local derby, which would, in turn, surely raise the Famous English Atmosphere TM that BT/Sky so desperately crave!!
It took an age to get going today... wouldn't be surprised if the players decided between themselves to score 2 goals in quick succession before HT just to wake everyone the fuck up!!
but really, a 12.45 k.o for a game between two clubs at opposite ends of the Country really isn't fair. Des[ite what their fans may or may not be... having to get up at 3am or whatever, just 'cos TV decrees this is the game that the entire nation wants to eat their lunch with, really doesn't take into account the disruption those decisions cause to football fans up and down the land, week in-week-out.
Early kick-offs are notoriously bad for atmosphere etc. but at least put a mileage limit on what teams should play early... if only to increase the chances of a more local derby, which would, in turn, surely raise the Famous English Atmosphere TM that BT/Sky so desperately crave!!
It took an age to get going today... wouldn't be surprised if the players decided between themselves to score 2 goals in quick succession before HT just to wake everyone the fuck up!!
Sorry to hear mate, my condolensces.
We played much better in the second half, was a frustrating first half with Sunderland opting to park the bus and keep things compact, we were too narrow but in the second half our full backs got forward more and a tactical brainfart from Big Sam going 3 at the back pretty much cost them the match.
Hope Porto can pick up all 3 points for you tomorrow too.
sorry to hear your sad news mate:-(
dembele is crucial because he does things none of the others can do.
I think we are quite predictable & don't really have a great plan B yet.
good point about getting an early goal.
I remember utd under fergie. they used to go for it from the first whistle. waves of attacks.
usually they would get an earlyish goal & then it changes everything.
the longer it stays 0-0 the more the opposition start to feel more confident.
its just vital we get the goal in the first half when we do this.
we aren't especially creative or clinical. this is a big problem.
Pickford? Oh, he's the young goalie you've never heard of who will probably have a worldie of a début against us before fading into oblivion and ending up playing in League 1.
Glen Hoddle "and they've got a predator in their side haven't they?"..... what Adam Johnson?
How is your extra defender now you cunts?
Best PK I've ever seen Kane take
Ok not doing this every weekend Mick, I don't even know what the question is
I said that people should not be surprised we came back to win today, we have shown great consistency throughout season, rarely turned over, it was only fact Leicester frustrated us last week, knew our weaknesses and exploited us, on whole though most other teams cannot turn us over.
