Guest Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 8 hours ago, owls maniac said: West Ham at it again I played Moyes' achievements down a bit last season. They did very well to finish 6th but I didn't think it was amazing purely becaase some of the regulars like Arsenal and Spurs were in a bit of turmoil. I'd expect West Ham to be looking to finish 8-12th most seasons given the teams in the PL in recent seasons. To keep pushing, sustaining and improving to where they are now though is great work. I'd expect Spurs & Arsenal to improve this season and push West Ham back towards those mid-table positions. I hope they prove me wrong and get top 6 again. They are direct at times and certainly make the most of set pieces but there's nothing wrong with that and it shouldn't be sneered at, even if Klopp doesn't like it. They play to their strengths and have some quality & skill up top in Bowen and Benrahma, with the power of Antonio. They have a settled side and hardly make any changes to it, unless forced with injury or suspension. The concern is probably that one or two key injuries might hamper them as the strength in depth in one or two areas is not great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mcguigan Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 6 hours ago, hirstyboywonder said: Moyes spent nearly £30M on Fellaini. He has learned a lot since then and is a much better manager for his experiences but trying to take his style at Everton to Old Trafford was doomed from the start. What he’d give to be able to sign Fellaini for West Ham now. He’d be perfect for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southie_Owl Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Ellis Rimmer said: It makes you wonder where Man Utd would be if they just kept Moyes Or where we’d be if we’d appointed Moyes when we had a couple of chances in the past few years. Edited November 8, 2021 by Southie_Owl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Rimmer Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 7 hours ago, hirstyboywonder said: Moyes spent nearly £30M on Fellaini. He has learned a lot since then and is a much better manager for his experiences but trying to take his style at Everton to Old Trafford was doomed from the start. I don’t think Fellaini was that bad to be honest and he wouldn’t look out of place in this side certainly I’d have him over Matic! The thing is though Man Utd have done anything anyway so if they did give Moyes a bit longer he wouldn’t have done much worse than anyone else. I think he was left with a poor side that were able to excel themselves due to Fergie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls maniac Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 13 hours ago, SiJ said: I reckon he will claim the first goal was a foul on the keeper. He will also accuse West Ham of being over defensive and not playing football how he likes it or something. Allison had a shocker for all 3 goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls maniac Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Classic Klopp to spit the dummy out once Liverpool get beat. He’s always quick to slag off the English game as well when he thinks it’s too physical. Keepers get ridiculous levels of protection nowadays, it wasn’t anyone else’s fault that his keeper made a mess of every goal in that game. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only way is S6 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Still can’t see another champion other than Chelsea. Pep defending his not buying a proper striker policy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0wl18 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 hours ago, owls maniac said: Classic Klopp to spit the dummy out once Liverpool get beat. He’s always quick to slag off the English game as well when he thinks it’s too physical. Keepers get ridiculous levels of protection nowadays, it wasn’t anyone else’s fault that his keeper made a mess of every goal in that game. I think it’s has way of managing the team. He knows Alisson was at fault for all 3 goals. If he comes out and blames the officials, it takes the pressure off a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 1 hour ago, The only way is S6 said: Pep defending his not buying a proper striker policy. I wonder if Spurs could still sell Kane to City… Spurs wanted Martinez from Inter who Conte just worked with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 People keep saying they can understand Neville not calling out Ole because they’re mates Are they even good mates though? or simply ex teammates? it’s all so weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only way is S6 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Kopparberg said: I wonder if Spurs could still sell Kane to City… Spurs wanted Martinez from Inter who Conte just worked with. Said this all along since HK wanted out. Come January, Citeh faltering a bit & Spurs doing nothing Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) Regarding Dean Smith: imagine performing exceptionally in your job for 2 1/2 years, only to get sacked after 1 poor month? Very disappointed with Villa Edited November 8, 2021 by FreshOwl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beswetherick Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Southie_Owl said: Or where we’d be if we’d appointed Moyes when we had a couple of chances in the past few years. Don’t think we ever had a realistic chance of landing Moyes tbh. Would’ve been awesome but I don’t think he would’ve taken a Champ job, even when it looked like he was a busted flush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Rimmer Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 hours ago, FreshOwl said: People keep saying they can understand Neville not calling out Ole because they’re mates Are they even good mates though? or simply ex teammates? it’s all so weird Well they’re close enough that he doesn’t want to criticise Ole and very defensive about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 5 hours ago, FreshOwl said: People keep saying they can understand Neville not calling out Ole because they’re mates Are they even good mates though? or simply ex teammates? it’s all so weird I don't think it is that weird tbh. I'm not sure why there is such an obsession with Neville going on Sky TV and calling for a mate/ex-teammate to be fired. Yes, I think some of his analysis/criticism of Man U is a bit off atm, but I still think the level of criticism he is getting from some supposed Man U "fans" is a bit OTT. At the end of the day, there is no chance that Carragher would be calling for Stevie G's head if it was a similar situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mcguigan Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 6 hours ago, FreshOwl said: Regarding Dean Smith: imagine performing exceptionally in your job for 2 1/2 years, only to get sacked after 1 poor month? Very disappointed with Villa He had a Villa squad that should have cruised to promotion as Champions yet only finished 5th. His first season in the PL after spending over £150m more, they avoided relegation by a VAR decision. Bit of a managerial myth for me is Dean Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danblakemore Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) So the premier league block a charity event of wearing away shirts for all teams on Boxing Day, for shelter… well done Premier league… fool Edited November 10, 2021 by danblakemore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beswetherick Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Gerrard confirmed at Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i used to be sc_owl Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I can see Gerrard slipping up there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmontonowl Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Howe test positive for Covid so misses his first game in charge. A bad omen or what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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