ijjysmith
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Such a negative way to look at it mate though.
Just be realistic rather than negative. We are what we are.
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Such a negative way to look at it mate though.
Just be realistic rather than negative. We are what we are.
...he seems to have a good way with individuals and I imagine they like playing for him. We were poor tactically, and I wondered about the worth of his coaches but they have turned things around quite quickly. Even if a key player is out (Gomes) the team have maintained momentum.
I think Brands and Silva’s relationship with Brands is key. I’m very encouraged that many of our best players are also our new players. The summer will be of great interest.
GwladysBlue
Player Valuation: £70m
I'm not bothered if I'm right or not. There have been big concerns in the midst of this period that has seen support swing back in his way.
Newcastle - Needed to win to keep ourselves in the mix for Europe and failed.
Fulham - Had the chance to move 7th and failed.
Palace - Must win to stay in contention for 7th and failed.
These are the games we should be winning. We were all predicting losses against: West Ham, Chelsea, Arsenal and Man Utd. The pressure was off the team, we just wanted performances and to not be embarrassed. Thankfully for us, them teams have their own problems going on.
The evidence is there for all to see, pressure to get the win? We won't do it.
Also, of course his past record at English clubs is relevant. The run that Watford went on prior to his sacking is eerily similar to the run we went on at Christmas. He also had a similar terrible run at the tail end of his Hull career.
Ronald Koeman and Walter Smith are the best managers we have ever been able to attract in respect of trophies won.
Sadly thats the benchmark.
I need to make a point about these missed opportunities a la Fulham and Palace etc. because I keep seeing this and EVERY club bar city and Liverpool have those results in them.
What are your expectations. Win every game v the teams below us and then say 50% points from games v top 6?
What’s your benchmark?
Since the Liverpool game when our form picked up and people have seen an improvement we’ve played 8 games. Won 4, drawn 2 and lost 2. 14 points from 24. During that time we’ve played a fairly good mix of title contenders, European contenders, mid table teams and relegation candidates and had a fair mix of home and away.
Extrapolated across the course of a season that would put us on c66 points. Which would put us probably top 4 challengers.
If we were to have won those two games we lost we’d be on 20. Which would be 95 over a season. Which is challenging for a title.
I’m more than happy with the reality and I think the latter is massively unrealistic. We are going to drop points.
Enjoy the improvement. It’s clear as day. Try to be less entrenched in your view as I honestly think your expectations are too high.
Edited cos I messed up a sum.
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Former Real Madrid and Hebei China Fortune manager Manuel Pellegrini had an interview though didn’t he??
He fell asleep halfway through I heard, missed his nap time, Bill thought he was dead.
Oh I think you are very, very bothered mate.
You don’t miss Sams open, expansive football???
I miss winning the derby on away goals.
EvertonFury19
Player Valuation: £1m
Very well stated.
A marvellous piece of wummery
I enjoyed our time in the champions league thanks to Sams vivid imagination. It was quite a journey and one I will hold close
bignev23
Player Valuation: £35m
my posts aren't meant to be anti Silva it's more the ramming it down my throat that we've had a successful season posts that irk me more than anything Silva has done....One things for sure, we desperately need a decent striker for next season if we're to achieve anything of note.
He was a bit brilliant in some ways wasn’t he. The fact he was only here for 6 months means we can look back and properly laugh our heads off at the whole thing.
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