General Premier League Thread 2022-23 - mod note in OP 12/03/23

theoneeyedman · 07-08-2022 10:51AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119440003#Comment_119440003

Kinda like Mings's defending then.... 😂

Gambling..... Its endemic now. The EPL and the TV companies have really gone large with them at this stage, I think more than half the clubs have bookies/websites as main shirt sponsors. Really sickening TBH, sold as a harmless persuit, a bit of craic, but ran by ruthless companies that will put you out on the street without a moments thought to get their silver. Then, if someone gets inside the game to effect a result which is inevitable, they cry foul and won't pay out.

El Gato De Negocios · 07-08-2022 11:20AM

Gerrard will be in bother if he can't stop the rot. Apparently his record at AV is nearly identical to Nevilles at Valencia when he got sacked.

StringerBell · 07-08-2022 11:24AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119440315#Comment_119440315

He has lost more games.

Neville at Valencia - Played 28, won 10, drew 7, lost 11 for a 35% win percentage

Gerrard at Villa - Played 28, won 10, drew 5, lost 13, same win %

thebaz · 07-08-2022 11:26AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119440315#Comment_119440315

With Poch hovering out of work, will increase pressure even more, Villa have money and have spent money.

El Gato De Negocios · 07-08-2022 11:31AM

No disrespect to AV but they would be a huge step down for the likes of Poch.

Scoundrel · 07-08-2022 11:40AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119440325#Comment_119440325

Now it should be clarified that most of Nevilles wins were against dross in the Cope del Rey.

Jarhead_Tendler · 07-08-2022 11:46AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119432547#Comment_119432547

They would chop your hand off for a top 4 finish

StringerBell · 07-08-2022 11:55AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119440384#Comment_119440384

Not sure it really helps Gerrard's stats though does it? A win rate of 35% is still a win rate of 35%. That Neville's horrific record at Valencia which he gets absolutely lampooned for and rightly so, syncs up so well is just for **** n giggles.

Scoundrel · 07-08-2022 12:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119440451#Comment_119440451

Ah I'm not defending Gerrard at all he's been hopeless and seems to have no idea how to coach players at all and if anything he's getting worse just the comparisons with Neville are slightly unfair.

Fitz* · 07-08-2022 12:36PM

Gerrard does have a league title in his pocket though, from his previous managers appointment. And a good record in Europe.

I'm fairly sure Villa were in the top 10 teams last season, from the moment he was appointed onwards. They definitely were for a large period of time anyways.

I don't exactly agree with his management style, it's a bit like Mourinho with publicly calling our players for not being good enough, even if it is true. He reminds me a bit of Keane and Souness who struggled with players who aren't as good as they were as players.

Ottoman_1000 · 07-08-2022 01:23PM

Jasus the Martinez lads looks fair short in the middle of that UTD defence. He must have some leap on him as stats for winning headers are apparently very good...

Fitz* · 07-08-2022 01:27PM

McTominay has a very bad challenge in him. Got away with a few red cards last season too.

Mr.Nice Guy · 07-08-2022 01:27PM

How is that not a red for McTominay?

Mr.Nice Guy · 07-08-2022 01:31PM

RoNaLdO iS tHe PrObLeM.

fyfe79 · 07-08-2022 01:33PM

Actually surprised the lino didn't flag Wellbeck in real time like he did a few mins prior.

Mr.Nice Guy · 07-08-2022 01:39PM

2-0 Brighton. Hilarious.

Ottoman_1000 · 07-08-2022 01:40PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119440848#Comment_119440848

They generally don't generally flag unless is unbelievable obviously offside and even at that they usually wait 5 minutes! It's very annoying...

yourdeadwright · 07-08-2022 01:40PM

Maguire getting blame for the first goal but Martinez can see it all unfold and deos nothing very poor by him

Fitz* · 07-08-2022 01:41PM

Brighton passing in behind the Man United defence very easily.

Jarhead_Tendler · 07-08-2022 01:42PM

Caicedo like a young kante

fyfe79 · 07-08-2022 01:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119440909#Comment_119440909

He flagged Welbeck a few mins before the first goal and it wasn't obvious at all, pretty much looked level. He was very eager to stop the Brighton attack.

Ottoman_1000 · 07-08-2022 01:47PM

I know UTD are pretty woeful so it's hard to put a true judgement on all of their players but I just can't see what the Sancho hype is about....very rarely takes on and beats players and his end product is 50/50 at best!

Mr.Nice Guy · 07-08-2022 01:47PM

Ronaldo saw how crap this team continues to be and yet United 'fans' had the cheek to criticize one of the club's greatest players rather than side with him against the dross and the parasite owners. Now they want him to come on and spare further embarrassment. This is poetic justice.