10 hours ago, ducavis said:

Sorry but we are a bit off a struggling Bayern at the moment. I wouldn’t want to draw them in the CL, Spurs have shipped 12 goals v 5 against them in their last 3 meetings.

Most of that under a struggling Poch, i'd put money on Mou to do them if they met again with that squad.

12 hours ago, Spiller86 said:

I think he did very well in Conte's three,  as it's a different role. Similar to Luiz.

I think in a two your marking, decision-making and crirtically your physicality is a bigger issue. It's the inability to really manage the physical stuff that has hurt Andreas. I think he'll do very well in a different league, but as of right now with Tomori emerging and homegrown he would be my choice to be sold if we were moving anyone at the back on.

As for Sancho, he is a top player but is having his challenges as more teams watch him more and work him out. Similar to CHO who was unknown a year ago. Both will have to develop further as footballers to really make it and live up to their undoubted potential.

I don't really think it's much to do with moving to a two. He lost the plot while he was still playing in a three.

3 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Most of that under a struggling Poch, i'd put money on Mou to do them if they met again with that squad.

They just beat Spurs 3-1 a few days ago. Granted both sides fielded squad players.

I know he's 19 but getting 100k a week probably was too soon. For a 19yr old breaking thru, he doesn't show the fearlessness or desire to stake a claim a la Fabregas, Messi or Ronaldo.

He actually looked lively tonight, like he was actually trying, for a change. Some things worked, some didn't but it was reassuring to see him making an effort. Hopefully it's a sign of things to come.

Deserves a start soon

6 hours ago, Deino said:

I know he's 19 but getting 100k a week probably was too soon. For a 19yr old breaking thru, he doesn't show the fearlessness or desire to stake a claim a la Fabregas, Messi or Ronaldo.

He was doing just that, last season. Every opportunity he got, he was direct, Hungry, looking to make an impact. 

22 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Deserves a start soon

Maybe CHO could start against Spurs, if he does well there, his confidence would be sky high.

I would consider giving him a start against Spurs or Saints. Just starting a game would do his confidence the world of good. With a busy fixture list in the next few weeks we need to rotate a bit anyway. Some of our regular starters look leggy as it is.

6 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Deserves a start soon

Mount and Pulisic aren't in superb form, probably time to bench them. 

Nice big pitch at Spurs, so that game might suit him.

Yeah he looked pretty good the other day, actually looked dangerous which was refreshing to see after his recent performances. I agree about giving him a start against Spurs, he could do well there. We need to change things up abit and I think CHO could give us something different.

I disagree with most here, he looked ok against Bournemouth as though he was trying though would not start him against Spurs until I had seen more good performances.

On the bench for me on Sunday.

 

I have been pretty clear that I have my doubts about CHO (and it has already cost me a slap up meal at Coco's house) however I'd start him against Spurs. I think Pulisic needs a rest and it's a little pointless having a prospect like CHO of you're not going to put your faith on him when the players ahead of him are struggling. So far I think Pulisic and Willian have deserved to be ahead of him however it's clear Pulisic is having a little slump so why not switch it up.

6 hours ago, loz said:

I have been pretty clear that I have my doubts about CHO (and it has already cost me a slap up meal at Coco's house) however I'd start him against Spurs. I think Pulisic needs a rest and it's a little pointless having a prospect like CHO of you're not going to put your faith on him when the players ahead of him are struggling. So far I think Pulisic and Willian have deserved to be ahead of him however it's clear Pulisic is having a little slump so why not switch it up.

It is actually both Willian & Pulisic going through the slump. The last time either player had an impact on a PL game was against Villa early Nov. 
Pulisic you can cut some slack first season and all, the less said about Willian the better. Personally feel he has been hard done by, it is hard to get any rhythm going as a player if you are only on for 20mins, especially if the ones ahead of you are just going through the motion. For me he starts ahead of one of them (personally, Willian), and retains his place for the next 3 games. 

 

1 hour ago, Gol15 said:

 

Given inflation I don't think those numbers are that much of a stretch for those two either.

15 hours ago, Gol15 said:

 

All this haggling from both sides just set a bad precedence. 

Every youngster can now point to Odoi and say " well, but he got 120k a week and was not even a regular." 

 

Edited December 20, 20196 yr by Nevamind

14 minutes ago, Nevamind said:

All this haggling from both sides just set a bad precedence. 

Every youngster can now point to Odoi and say " well, but he got 120k a week and was not even a regular." 

 

Was Callum the first player to ever haggle a deal then ?

 

1 hour ago, Nevamind said:

All this haggling from both sides just set a bad precedence. 

Every youngster can now point to Odoi and say " well, but he got 120k a week and was not even a regular." 

 

Yep, its definitely the first time this has happened.....

17 hours ago, Gol15 said:

 

I see no reason why these two shouldn't be on similar wages. 

£120k a week for Tammy is fair.

Defenders never get as much so £70k for James. 

2 hours ago, coco said:

Was Callum the first player to ever haggle a deal then ?

Don't think it happens often a 19 year old gets a 120k salary for just breaking into the first team. Regardless of his performances. 

All i say is our youngsters will want to demand more and this will make contracts talks more difficult. 

1 hour ago, Nevamind said:

Don't think it happens often a 19 year old gets a 120k salary for just breaking into the first team. Regardless of his performances. 

Callums team had an offer from Bayern to wave at the club during negotiations.

 

3 hours ago, Nevamind said:

Don't think it happens often a 19 year old gets a 120k salary for just breaking into the first team. Regardless of his performances. 

Rashford, Sancho, Odegaard, Jovic, Joao Felix, De Ligt, Donnarumma etc. all got put on higher wages after nothing more than a good season in football because of their young age. Add that to the fact Munich were after CHO i see no reason why he shouldn't be wanting at least £120k, especially when Pulisic who i would argue is only marginally better is rumoured to be on £145k plus he had a £70m price tag. CHO cost us absolutely nothing in transfer fees so naturally can demand a higher salary again.