So out of touch with Premier leagure football now (1 Viewer)

[Johhny Blue]

many on here would argue that our games have been enjoyable...

I agree. That's my whole point. I went through the "Good" times in the top division and there were players that cared, there were blood & guts tackles and wing runs and crosses, lots of goalmouth action. I would be embarrassed to be a Man City or Chelsea player after turning out that game for paying fans.
The old fashioned kick out from the keeper or wide break down the wing at least led to knock downs or flick on's that often led to something exciting and even if the ball was lost there was an immediate attempt to win it back. Today's game even at our low level is all about possession and it can be like watching chess. Let's somehow get back to Blood & Thunder.

 

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[ceetee]

I don't have Sky or BT so my only chance is MOTD.
I watch it if I am at home but don't usually get past the first two or three games

 

[ccfcway]

My aspirations have somewhat changed to be more of a Wigan, Barnsley, Bristol City type club.

at least 2 of those have prem aspirations

 

[harvey098]

There are some great players in the prem at the moment and statistically the best team of all time (in terms of points accrued). I have to admit that I don't have the same interest as I used to though. I feel a lot of that has to do with the fact that clubs change their managers and players so often, there's no real identity. Still some great football though.

 

[Gazolba]

Hardly any British players now. I think in the recent Man City vs Chelsea game there was one British player on each team and one on the bench.
I can remember back when it was almost all British players with just a foreigner here and there.
Of course some of them stand out but a large number of them are just weird anonymous names to me.
Plus I don't watch much TV of any kind now, too busy with other things.

 

[fernandopartridge]

City are no great team. Great teams do not get beaten at a third division team in the cup. City are a decent team playing in an ever declining league.

 

[covcity4life]

City are no great team. Great teams do not get beaten at a third division team in the cup. City are a decent team playing in an ever declining league.

Lol no

Fa cup has always had upsets. Always. Man city only gsme hsve lost of consequence was when they had 10 men remmeber.

Play best football. Scored most goals. On course for most points in a prem season. Already won league cup and prem os theirs so thats a double minimum with 1 foot in champs league quarters

They are one of best teams i have ever seen in my life. Guardiola is a genius.

 

[Adge]

I agree, but not sure I want it. Higher ticket prices, a team full of overpaid sulking prima donnas and a constantly changing fixture list to suit TV and opponents with European fixtures. My aspirations have somewhat changed to be more of a Wigan, Barnsley, Bristol City type club.

You got that when we went down last year!

 

[clint van damme]

Lol no

Fa cup has always had upsets. Always. Man city only gsme hsve lost of consequence was when they had 10 men remmeber.

Play best football. Scored most goals. On course for most points in a prem season. Already won league cup and prem os theirs so thats a double minimum with 1 foot in champs league quarters

They are one of best teams i have ever seen in my life. Guardiola is a genius.

A genius who's net spend is 371 million in under 2 years.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Lol no

Fa cup has always had upsets. Always. Man city only gsme hsve lost of consequence was when they had 10 men remmeber.

Play best football. Scored most goals. On course for most points in a prem season. Already won league cup and prem os theirs so thats a double minimum with 1 foot in champs league quarters

They are one of best teams i have ever seen in my life. Guardiola is a genius.

You are having a laugh. Double and treble winners are great teams, by definition they don't get beat by lower league teams in the cup

 

[covcity4life]

A genius who's net spend is 371 million in under 2 years.

And? Thats modern football. Man u have spent loads too. They sre 18pts behinf currently.

He got barca b promoted
He took over barca and got rid of ronadhino and deco and promoted barca b players like pedro
Hes won multiple league titles at barca bayern ans now citt aswell as donestic ups

On top of that he improves players and gets them to play his style. Bayern passed man city off park 2 years ago. Now we cant imagine city misplacing a pass

That shows his coschinf ability that 3 teams play identical. At first people used to say oh its just cos barca academy is taught like that etc

Dudes a genius

 

[covcity4life]

You are having a laugh. Double and treble winners are great teams, by definition they don't get beat by lower league teams in the cup

He is a double winner already with city. And on for a treble still

U r dismissing it all for 1 cup upset in the 1 tournament known for cup upsets

Why are you even commenting on this? U say u dint eatch prem u hate sky sports dootballs ruined etc. Stick by your comments. Dont pipe up chatting shit about something you dont watch

 

[clint van damme]

And? Thats modern football. Man u have spent loads too. They sre 18pts behinf currently.

He got barca b promoted
He took over barca and got rid of ronadhino and deco and promoted barca b players like pedro
Hes won multiple league titles at barca bayern ans now citt aswell as donestic ups

On top of that he improves players and gets them to play his style. Bayern passed man city off park 2 years ago. Now we cant imagine city misplacing a pass

That shows his coschinf ability that 3 teams play identical. At first people used to say oh its just cos barca academy is taught like that etc

Dudes a genius

And? I like him, he's a good coach. But when assessing whether he's a genius or not you've got to take spend into account.

 

[covcity4life]

And? I like him, he's a good coach. But when assessing whether he's a genius or not you've got to take spend into account.

So take into account his previous c.v then? U judt btoight up his city spend

At bayern he got highest pts tally they ever had. Also best defensive record conceding just 7 or sumthing ridiculous

Hes bout to set prem record for pts too

Barca b he managed a academy team basically. One that has been relegated just before he took over to 3rd divison in spain i think

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Where would people rank Man City's team this season compared to the greatest PL teams? Arsenal 2003-2004, Chelsea 2004-2005, Chelsea 2015-16, United 1999-2000 and United 1993-1994. For me the Chelsea team under Mourinho is still the best I've seen as a whole unit

 

[westcountry_skyblue]

I must say I have Sky and enjoy sundays with usually 3 or 4 games to watch,It's been a joy watching Man City this season.
Just love watching all football.

 

[clint van damme]

So take into account his previous c.v then? U judt btoight up his city spend

At bayern he got highest pts tally they ever had. Also best defensive record conceding just 7 or sumthing ridiculous

Hes bout to set prem record for pts too

Barca b he managed a academy team basically. One that has been relegated just before he took over to 3rd divison in spain i think

he's setting records because his fellow title challengers are generally poor and have been for a few years hence Leicesters win, (taking nothing away from them).
The strength of the opposition is nothing to do with him of course.

 

[covcity4life]

Where would people rank Man City's team this season compared to the greatest PL teams? Arsenal 2003-2004, Chelsea 2004-2005, Chelsea 2015-16, United 1999-2000 and United 1993-1994. For me the Chelsea team under Mourinho is still the best I've seen as a whole unit

Right up there personally. Stats dont lie. This current era we have 6 amazing big teams(like last season) so fsct man city have made it look like celtic and spl is something special

Also lool at the ehos who of rival amnagers he is up against in england. Mourinho conte klopp wenger pochettino. Yet 18pts clear!

Will be onteresting to see what they go on to achieve under pep. Would be happy to see them or any othrt english team win cl

I think man city or lpool can do it this year actuslly. And never count jose out

 

[covcity4life]

he's setting records because his fellow title challengers are generally poor and have been for a few years hence Leicesters win, (taking nothing away from them).
The strength of the opposition is nothing to do with him of course.

Read my next post. Hes made a competitve league look easy. Leicester was 2 years ago. Last season chelsea and spurs went to wire for title and man u eon europa and league cup. Arsenal won fa cup

Man u spurs lpool all got better. Yet hes still won league with ease

 

[clint van damme]

Read my next post. Hes made a competitve league look easy. Leicester was 2 years ago. Last season chelsea and spurs went to wire for title and man u eon europa and league cup. Arsenal won fa cup

Man u spurs lpool all got better. Yet hes still won league with ease

no chance his competitors are as strong. No chance.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Where would people rank Man City's team this season compared to the greatest PL teams? Arsenal 2003-2004, Chelsea 2004-2005, Chelsea 2015-16, United 1999-2000 and United 1993-1994. For me the Chelsea team under Mourinho is still the best I've seen as a whole unit

United 98/99 surely? Far better than City in a stronger league, look at the sides they beat in the champions league

 

[covcity4life]

no chance his competitors are as strong. No chance.

Are lpool a brillainy team thisbyear?
Are man u a whos who on paper? 2 100m players ffs
Chelsea defending champs
Spurs now consistently brilliant

Arsenal.only team never put up any sort of challenge

Hes made it lool easy. Take city out of it and u have yourself a tasty title race. Also 7th is not close to top 6 despite arsenals shitness so it shows thr big teams are still collecting points

 

[fernandopartridge]

Read my next post. Hes made a competitve league look easy. Leicester was 2 years ago. Last season chelsea and spurs went to wire for title and man u eon europa and league cup. Arsenal won fa cup

Man u spurs lpool all got better. Yet hes still won league with ease

Competitive league lol

 

[covcity4life]

Competitive league lol

Y r u still commenting? This is like me trying to talk rugby

Man u liverpool spurs can end season as champions league winners. How r u gonna say its not a compeititbe league? U r blinded by fact city have tonked everyone

Can u name me a better spurs prem team than 1 they have currently ???

Has klopp got lpool to the best they have looked since suarez left??

Have man u spent 100m on 2 players separately do they have a proven winner as manager? Besr goalkeeper in world argubly?

But not competitive?


LOL

 

[clint van damme]

Are lpool a brillainy team thisbyear?
Are man u a whos who on paper? 2 100m players ffs
Chelsea defending champs
Spurs now consistently brilliant

Arsenal.only team never put up any sort of challenge

Hes made it lool easy. Take city out of it and u have yourself a tasty title race. Also 7th is not close to top 6 despite arsenals shitness so it shows thr big teams are still collecting points

you've got a tasty race in every league from the Championship down, doesn't mean the standard of football is high.
And Liverpool are only brilliant in flashes.
Chelsea's a difficult one because Abramovich usually backs his manager but didn't back Conte in the summer.
As for Man Us 100 million player, I watched him in a game the other week, can't remember who against, and he trotted about and didn't get involved. It was disgraceful.

 

[covcity4life]

you've got a tasty race in every league from the Championship down, doesn't mean the standard of football is high.
And Liverpool are only brilliant in flashes.
Chelsea's a difficult one because Abramovich usually backs his manager but didn't back Conte in the summer.
As for Man Us 100 million player, I watched him in a game the other week, can't remember who against, and he trotted about and didn't get involved. It was disgraceful.

U miss my point. I am saying sll thr other big teams have respextsble pts totals. Its not like every1 is shit this season otherwise midtsble would not be cut adrift

Also take money into account the opposite way. U have relegation teams with players like arnotovic shaqiri ayew sturridge etc . Our lesser teams eill put up more of a fighr than hes uses to in spain or germany but he still tonked them all the same

P.s pogba has immense talent. He may need a manager that attacks to see best of him tho

 

[clint van damme]

U miss my point. I am saying sll thr other big teams have respextsble pts totals. Its not like every1 is shit this season otherwise midtsble would not be cut adrift

Also take money into account the opposite way. U have relegation teams with players like arnotovic shaqiri ayew sturridge etc . Our lesser teams eill put up more of a fighr than hes uses to in spain or germany but he still tonked them all the same

P.s pogba has immense talent. He may need a manager that attacks to see best of him tho

I don't agree with mid table La Ligue being weaker than mid table premiership. Results when mid table La Ligue teams play mid table premiership teams in the Europa league would appear to bear that out.
Agree that Pogba is an immense talent, which is why it's a disgrace to see him cantering about the pitch like a love sick puppy.

 

[covcity4life]

I don't agree with mid table La Ligue being weaker than mid table premiership. Results when mid table La Ligue teams play mid table premiership teams in the Europa league would appear to bear that out.
Agree that Pogba is an immense talent, which is why it's a disgrace to see him cantering about the pitch like a love sick puppy.

No i did not mean that. Spanish teams record in europe is amazing mid table wise

But there r a few teams that r tonking fodder and in prem the 20th placed side can do u over. Why we love our league

Anyway good debating with u

 

[clint van damme]

No i did not mean that. Spanish teams record in europe is amazing mid table wise

But there r a few teams that r tonking fodder and in prem the 20th placed side can do u over. Why we love our league

Anyway good debating with u

I'm not saying you're wrong and he's not a genius, his record is amazing. But he's walked into clubs where it's all on a plate for the right man, and to be fair he has been the right man on 3 occasions now.

 

[covcity4life]

I'm not saying you're wrong and he's not a genius, his record is amazing. But he's walked into clubs where it's all on a plate for the right man, and to be fair he has been the right man on 3 occasions now.

Barca b or first team barca was not on a plate. He got rid of 2 best players. Huge risk

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

A genius who's net spend is 371 million in under 2 years.

I could do that

 

[SkyBlueScottie]

Easily one of the worst matches I've ever seen. I swear those little spells every now and again of two Man City players just pinging 18 passes between them in a few seconds was just to keep busy.

No, it's retaining the ball, trying to draw the opposition out, to create space, that allows them to play in and attack.

 

[bringbackrattles]

Man City are so far ahead of the rest could be because the rest are pretty average ? The Premier is 3 divisions in one as you've got six or seven at the top, then a large group in the middle, and then others fighting it out at the bottom. Personally I enjoyed the Championship, especially when we played midland clubs and the likes of Leeds,both Sheffield clubs, as the atmosphere was good and most games were lively. Not a big fan of the Premier it's become distant from "real football" and even though I watch games on the telly and in the pub, that's because I like football.

 

[ajsccfc]

No, it's retaining the ball, trying to draw the opposition out, to create space, that allows them to play in and attack.

Thanks for clarifying, I genuinely thought it was about boredom.

 

[Marty]

I find watching non CCFC games boring as fuck. I watch no more then 5 games a season as a neutral, I couldn't tell you who are doing what in any of the leagues.