General Premier League Thread 2020-21 - Mod Notes in 1st post. [Updated 17/12/20]

Mushy · 23-10-2020 09:16PM

ongarite wrote: »

Bamford seems to be more comfortable in the PL than the EPL.
Hopefully he isn't another Pukki and fizzles out as season progresses.

In the Championship, teams would frequently have at least 10 players defending in the box. While it was infuriating, he has bit more time for instinctive shots now. And Leeds will create chances as seen tonight. A days less rest and just blew Villa away in second half

23-10-2020 09:25PM

ongarite wrote: »

Bamford seems to be more comfortable in the PL than the EPL.
Hopefully he isn't another Pukki and fizzles out as season progresses.

The theory amongst some is that PL defenders give more space, but they are faster. So he has to work instinctively rather than think too much, and that suits him. It's a bit like that one where some strikers might score lots of goals but are like deer in headlights when it comes to running through one on one eg. Robbie Keane

23-10-2020 10:20PM

Bielsa has a very simple talent that is largely overlooked these days.

He improves players. In fact he transforms them.

We live in an age of "if it's broken, throw it out, buy new" and it seems to have worked its way into football now. Your striker doesn't score enough? Buy another. Success and failure seems to be measured in how new players fare rather than how existing players improve.

Loafing Oaf · 23-10-2020 10:23PM

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Bamford, some man, bangin' in the goals this year!

Of course the more he keeps this up the less likely we'll ever see him in a green shirt. Just when we need a 'natural goalscorer' more than ever...

~Rebel~ · 24-10-2020 12:36AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Bielsa has a very simple talent that is largely overlooked these days.

He improves players. In fact he transforms them.

We live in an age of "if it's broken, throw it out, buy new" and it seems to have worked its way into football now. Your striker doesn't score enough? Buy another. Success and failure seems to be measured in how new players fare rather than how existing players improve.

It's the dumbest part of that "he hasn't had time to build his own team" aspect of commentary when it comes to new managers. Where they seemingly need to be given time to dump loads of lads out and buy a whole bunch of new lads to be judged - when surely what they should be judged on is if they can get more from the current bunch than the last guy did.

Liamalone · 24-10-2020 01:08AM

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

Everton now the only unbeaten team in the league. Words I never thought I'd say

Southampton 2-17 Everton 0-9

Mushy · 24-10-2020 11:50AM

West Ham 1 up vs City. Didnt see that coming

marklazarcovic · 24-10-2020 11:58AM

How is that not a pen for West ham? Defender clears him out , didn't touch the ball,keeper collects the ball .

marklazarcovic · 24-10-2020 12:01PM

A clear as day pull on the jersey,gundoun hanging off him..no card .. wtffff

Mushy · 24-10-2020 12:04PM

marklazarcovic wrote: »

How is that not a pen for West ham? Defender clears him out , didn't touch the ball,keeper collects the ball .

Surprised at the lack of action by var, and complete ambivalence by commentators. Not even close to the ball

Shanotheslayer · 24-10-2020 12:08PM

If WH get a even a point here they will have exceeded my expectations given their fixtures. Incredible how they're not in the relegation zone

SlickRic · 24-10-2020 12:19PM

This league, partly because of the weirdness created by Covid, could be anyone's at this rate.

Shanotheslayer · 24-10-2020 12:21PM

SlickRic wrote: »

This league, partly because of the weirdness created by Covid, could be anyone's at this rate.

I've already bagsyed Everton win it this year

marklazarcovic · 24-10-2020 12:29PM

Could be 10 teams within 15 points at the end, at the top end.

RasTa · 24-10-2020 12:29PM

I believe I was the first to tip Everton.

tinpib · 24-10-2020 12:33PM

RasTa wrote: »

I believe I was the first to tip Everton.

I believe the first was Richard Keyes, TBF to him.

Loafing Oaf · 24-10-2020 12:34PM

tinpib wrote: »

I believe the first was Richard Keyes, TBF to him.

He smashed it:D

This is it · 24-10-2020 12:40PM

Foden 1-1

ongarite · 24-10-2020 01:10PM

When did lying on the ground in the wall to prevent low shot during free kick become a thing?

Shanotheslayer · 24-10-2020 01:12PM

ongarite wrote: »

When did lying on the ground in the wall to prevent low shot during free kick become a thing?

When Messi scored one iirc. But probably was somebody else before him!

Think KDB did it as well

Shanotheslayer · 24-10-2020 01:15PM

Terrible touch by Sterling. Should be 1-2

Nunu · 24-10-2020 01:16PM

Ronaldinho might be the first one I saw do it or Pirlo?

Shanotheslayer · 24-10-2020 01:22PM

Nunu wrote: »

Ronaldinho might be the first one I saw do it or Pirlo?

Ronaldinho is a great shout as Messi probably learned it from him

CSF · 24-10-2020 01:22PM

Big draw for West Ham against Phil Foden's Manchester City

StringerBell · 24-10-2020 02:30PM

It's always nice to watch City and particularly, Pep, fail though isn't it, one of the few things that unite pool and United supporters?

marklazarcovic · 24-10-2020 02:32PM

StringerBell wrote: »

It's always nice to watch City and particularly, Pep, fail though isn't it, one of the few things that unite pool and United supporters?

Lolol nothing could unite the clans, absolutely nothing.

StringerBell · 24-10-2020 02:41PM

marklazarcovic wrote: »

Lolol nothing could unite the clans, absolutely nothing.

Ah come on, gimme a hug in amusement at city's failures. It will feel right

Carcharodon · 24-10-2020 03:49PM

Unlucky for Kamara to get red for that foul, bad foul but I think slowing it down with VAR makes it look a lot worse, thought yellow was the right card.
Pretty poor game all round

marklazarcovic · 24-10-2020 03:49PM

StringerBell wrote: »

Ah come on, gimme a hug in amusement at city's failures. It will feel right

How bout one if Chelsea stuff ye ?

TitianGerm · 24-10-2020 04:36PM

I'm going to go with 3-2 in this game. Not sure to who though.

General Premier League Thread 2020-21 - Mod Notes in 1st post. [Updated 17/12/20]

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