English Football Thread 2016/17

[Champagnepapi]

Italian tactics are the best in the world.
And what makes you think it'll get found out?

Italy the national team just haven't been doing good in major tournaments.
Italian tactics are not the best in the world other wise we'd have world beaters beating Real Madrid or Barcelona for fun.
Italian tactics are good in the Italian league where the league is more defensive based and therefore I do believe that if your team needs a defender you look to Serie A in the transfer windows.
It has already been found out in the last few games, but due to some controversial decisions or 'luck' Chelsea have got away and thats a sign of a champion how Leicester were doing things last season. Using Italian tactics in the premier league is like putting Messi in midfield, may look like it's working but eventually you see the drop.

 

[CerealKiller]

Italy the national team just haven't been doing good in major tournaments.

They were this close to making the semifinals of the Euros with one of their worst squads ever.
Atletico have used Italian tactics quite successfully lately. You just need the right players and coach.
And do you know that Serie A had more goals than PL last season? The only reason of their downfall is teams that are not economically strong, due to reasons that don't have anything to do with football, and failure to invest in local youth.

 

[Champagnepapi]

They were this close to making the semifinals of the Euros with one of their worst squads ever.
Atletico have used Italian tactics quite successfully lately. You just need the right players and coach.
And do you know that Serie A had more goals than PL last season? The only reason of their downfall is teams that are not economically strong, due to reasons that don't have anything to do with football, and failure to invest in local youth.

Trust me I don't remember who but the last time Italian tactics were being played in the Prem, it went well for short period of time but then you start to see sides attacking from wide and crossing the ball in.
The Italian squad isn't the worst in my eyes, the whole team is so underrated in my opinion they have one of the best if not the defence in the whole world, they're good in midfield as they have been for over many years, maybe forwards are a big question yes, but with players like Immobile who yes did flop in Bundes Liga but I do rate him highly and Italy have all the resources to be a successful team.

 

[kishore_513]

So the Conte winning run was bough to an end by Poch's Spurs. I thought they were bit lucky in couple of games to have that run in the first place, but yeah, Chelsea are definitely beatable and are not going to jog on to win the league.

 

[Fenil]

Lampard retired! For me, Lampard, Zidane, Ronald F9, Kahn and Gerard were the only reason I watched bit of football.

 

[Deleted member 46200]

So, who supports a lower league team...?

 

[Sami Kumar]

So, who supports a lower league team...?

I support Portsmouth FC, because I live here .

 

[Till Valhalla]

So, who supports a lower league team...?

I support Manchester United, They are pretty low on 6.

 

[Deleted member 46200]

I support Portsmouth FC, because I live here .

We all have our little problems I think you told me?[DOUBLEPOST=1488491649][/DOUBLEPOST]

I support Manchester United, They are pretty low on 6.

That must suck bad... pity, you seemed so happy.

 

[CerealKiller]

@Epic i hate to go back to old discussions, but this really shows how terrible a man manager Guardiola is, and how disrespectful he is towards senior players in the locker room. Plus, i think it's clear now from Man City's recent performance that he can't win without Barcelona (even i could've won the Bundesliga with Bayern).

 

[Epic]

@Epic i hate to go back to old discussions, but this really shows how terrible a man manager Guardiola is, and how disrespectful he is towards senior players in the locker room. Plus, i think it's clear now from Man City's recent performance that he can't win without Barcelona (even i could've won the Bundesliga with Bayern).

I was actually thinking about bringing up Pep's man management skills when he brought Yaya back into the fold at City... Anyway, like Eto'o said Pep probably did disrespect Deco, Ronaldinho and Eto'o because of his desire to win and to change the failing fun/party culture under Rijkaard to a winning one, which he did successfully do.

And writing Pep after 1 season? There is a clear rebuild job that needs to be done at City, particularly in defense, specifically in the fullback positions.

 

[Deleted member 46200]

My chosen team to follow in England highlights of our last game.

[DOUBLEPOST=1491047687][/DOUBLEPOST]And just because it's funny, the game played earlier this year in the League Cup vs Aston Villa.

 

[Deleted member 46200]

Highlights of Luton's last game vs Blackpool (April 1st).

 

[Deleted member 46200]

Highlights of Barnet vs Luton (April 8th)

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

I thought You were joking when You said You were supporting Luton, but apparently not.