English Football Thread 2013/14

[War]

Hirshey: Is Mourinho the Special Juan for selling Mata? by David Hirshey - ESPN FC

 

[Skater]

Anyone else in the UK think that BT Sport's coverage of the PL is abysmal? Apart from the fact that they've actually brought in some decent commentators now, really couldn't bear Michael Owen. Also looks like Andy Gray is making a return too...hmmm.

I'm alright with it. Miles better than Setanta or ESPN.

A 0-0 draw for us with Newcastle tonight. The Toon should be the more disappointed with the result. I expect both clubs to be charged with failing to control their players.

 

[ste_mc_efc]

I don't really care about the coverage, really. I don't really care what the commentators or summarisers say, i just like watching the match. Very few times have the commentators i like said something of much value. let alone the majority i dislike.

I don't really need people to describe the things i physically see.

Sometimes I like listening to the studio pundits, but during the match I'm happy enough just hearing crowd noises.

 

[Haarithan]

We really are a different beast during derbies, aren't we? What a performance, polar opposite to the one witnessed against Villa. Hopefully we can get a new DM and an LB atleast on loan by the end of this window, and this unit is looking good for the rest of the season. Flanagan mightily impressive at RB again!

Thought Everton were pretty good upfront tbh. Weren't clinical at all though, which made the difference imo.

 

[MasterBlaster76]

RVP <3 Mata with a assist on Debut and Arsenal dropped 2 points

Very happy with Mata's debut; RVP was back to his best and Rooney was magnificent again. Giggs also had an amazing game in midfield spraying balls around all night and Young's goal was a scorcher! I know it was 'only' Cardiff, but it seemed the team had more snap in it - more life after the arrival of Mata.

With our contract with Nike coming to an end, I really hope we get Adidas; I have always liked their shirt design with The Three Stripes.

 

[P Squared]

Have absolutely had it with Moyes, signs Mata but still plays 44f*cking2 with him out on the wing and then plays Young ahead of Januzaj(who was easily our best player in Jan). Clueless.

 

[Epic]

Clueless eh, that's exactly our system.

 

[P Squared]

Clueless eh, that's exactly our system.

Clueless is more him playing Mata on the wing in a 442 rather than playing the formation itself. Why buy a player for nearly 40m and then not play him in his best position? Mata doesnt have the pace or defensive ability to play on the wings in a traditional 442.

 

[War]

Despite the injuries which obviously messed up United's balance, big tactical error by Moyes to bring on Welbeck & drop Rooney into mid-field.

He should have brought on Fletcher & kept Rooney up top.

 

[Epic]

Clueless is more him playing Mata on the wing in a 442 rather than playing the formation itself. Why buy a player for nearly 40m and then not play him in his best position? Mata doesnt have the pace or defensive ability to play on the wings in a traditional 442.

That's what I'm on about, Silva's best position is as the #10 behind the striker, but in our regular system (4-4-2), we have him on the left (with the freedom to drift in as so he chooses to) and either Navas or Nasri on the right.

 

[War]

That's what I'm on about, Silva's best position is as the #10 behind the striker, but in our regular system (4-4-2), we have him on the left (with the freedom to drift in as so he chooses to) and either Navas or Nasri on the right.

Ye i call see Mata playing a similar role that what Silva/Nasri does as a tucked it wide man for United.

But of course unlike City - United don't have the same potency on the flanks & the full-backs to make the formation work 100% well.

 

[P Squared]

That's what I'm on about, Silva's best position is as the #10 behind the striker, but in our regular system (4-4-2), we have him on the left (with the freedom to drift in as so he chooses to) and either Navas or Nasri on the right.

yeah but I dont think silva helps out alot defensively though does he?Granted you probably dont need it though but that cant happen at utd in one word. rafael.
He's a pretty crap defender and people just like him because he scores a few goals and is brazilian.

 

[SpitfiresKent]

Man Utd

 

[Lee1981]

Smalling is an awful footballer, should be no where near a premiership team

 

[War]

Been waiting to see The Ox officially play in the mid-field role & damn what a performance today. Just like Lallana yesterday, ENG have two very highly technical & creative players who can play a on the flanks and anywhere in mid-field with equal competence.