lads lads lads (probably oaps but still)

 

we are miles ahead of where we thought in summer and we are creating more chances than anyone ever expected this season, look at some stats.

 

2nd most chances created, 2nd most shots, 2nd most shots on target to name a few

i think we need to keep calm carry on and spend some dorrah jan.

 

 

Edited November 11, 20187 yr by Bigthrobberus

32 minutes ago, ForeverCarefree said:

So what is it that Kovacic is meant to do when starting ahead of Barkely and RLC?

The other two are getting goals and assists and despite appearing to be Sarri’s preferred choice for that LCM position Kovacic to date only has one assist to his name and no goals?

Not sure I would be wanting us to spend £50m+ on him right now rather than trying to develop RLC and Barkely into starters. 

 You need press resistant players in a Sarri system, in that respect along With Jorginho he is a vital component of our structure. He isn’t the problem in the middle of the park, Kante is. You can’t move Kante deeper as Jorginho is meant to be the fulcrum. 

2 minutes ago, ducavis said:

 You need press resistant players in a Sarri system, in that respect along With Jorginho he is a vital component of our structure. He isn’t the problem in the middle of the park, Kante is. You can’t move Kante deeper as Jorginho is meant to be the fulcrum. 

cheers, Mr sarri!!

'kin ell

47 minutes ago, ForeverCarefree said:

So what is it that Kovacic is meant to do when starting ahead of Barkely and RLC?

The other two are getting goals and assists and despite appearing to be Sarri’s preferred choice for that LCM position Kovacic to date only has one assist to his name and no goals?

Not sure I would be wanting us to spend £50m+ on him right now rather than trying to develop RLC and Barkely into starters. 

RLC and Barkley showed on Thursday night why they are unlikely to displace Kova in the long run, on form both can be assests as they have demonstrated at various times this season, but off it they can be liability's. Even Kova below par does his defensive covering and plays his passes well and moves into the right areas.

If we are serious about getting back to the top at home and abroad our core three midfielders have to be Jorginho, Kante and Kova or a similar signing of that ilk with Mount back providing the competition. Barkley and Ruben don't have the consistentcy or the discipline to be starters here in my opinion.

21 minutes ago, ducavis said:

 You need press resistant players in a Sarri system, in that respect along With Jorginho he is a vital component of our structure. He isn’t the problem in the middle of the park, Kante is. You can’t move Kante deeper as Jorginho is meant to be the fulcrum. 

So why is Kante the problem and not Kovacic?

It’s what me and my dad said to each other after the game, what good is having 70% possession if you’re not doing anything with it?

1 minute ago, Argo said:

RLC and Barkley showed on Thursday night why they are unlikely to displace Kova in the long run, on form both can be assests as they have demonstrated at various times this season, but off it they can be liability's. Even Kova below par does his defensive covering and plays his passes well and moves into the right areas.

If we are serious about getting back to the top at home and abroad our core three midfielders have to be Jorginho, Kante and Kova or a similar signing of that ilk with Mount back providing the competition. Barkley and Ruben don't have the consistentcy or the discipline to be starters here in my opinion.

Thing is, Thursday’s game was almost an entirely changed XI and so performances are likely to be less cohesive. 

Barkley has scored and assisted in quite a few games this season and RLC with limited minutes has shown he can have a direct influence on the outcome of a game. 

Seeing as we own those two players shouldn’t we be looking to intergrate them into the team and trying to get them to improve?

I’m not writing Kovacic off but at the moment today’s midfield trio doesn’t to me look to be the long term answer. 

6 minutes ago, ForeverCarefree said:

Thing is, Thursday’s game was almost an entirely changed XI and so performances are likely to be less cohesive. 

Maybe, but both looked totally lost tactically and it's a regular theme for both especially with Ruben, even in his hattrick game Sarri had to pull him aside to give him instructions on nearly every break in play. Kova you know you will get tactical competence as a bare minumum which is more a crucial tool than you think at the top level, look at the difference with him on and not in the three big games this season, especially Arsenal.

7 minutes ago, Argo said:

Maybe, but both looked totally lost tactically and it's a regular theme for both especially with Ruben, even in his hattrick game Sarri had to pull him aside to give him instructions on nearly every break in play. Kova you know you will get tactical competence as a bare minumum which is more a crucial tool than you think at the top level, look at the difference with him on and not in the three big games this season, especially Arsenal.

don't forget he setup Hazard in the match vs L'pool - IMHO RLC & Barkley might score more goals, but Mateo is more complete - today I saw him come back to the defensive end & make a crucial interception - I don't think we would see the same type of play from RLC - Barkley? maybe

2 minutes ago, robdog said:

don't forget he setup Hazard in the match vs L'pool - IMHO RLC & Barkley might score more goals, but Mateo is more complete - today I saw him come back to the defensive end & make a crucial interception - I don't think we would see the same type of play from RLC - Barkley? maybe

this is how you can tell who actually goes to the bridge

 

instead of playing fifa and FM sat at home moaning

Edited November 11, 20187 yr by Bigthrobberus

Just now, robdog said:

don't forget he setup Hazard in the match vs L'pool - IMHO RLC & Barkley might score more goals, but Mateo is more complete - today I saw him come back to the defensive end & make a crucial interception - I don't think we would see the same type of play from RLC - Barkley? maybe

Not only did Kovacic make a crucial interception on Richarlison, he also started our following attack and put Hazard through on goal, could easily been an assist in that situation. Barkley continued where he left of against Crystal Palace, doing everything wrong.

7 minutes ago, Bigthrobberus said:

this is how you can tell who actually goes to the bridge

thanks for the love but I only been to Da Bridge once - I had to wake up today @ 6am to catch the match 

I can see why Don Maurizio plays Mateo first & I can see most English CFC fans want both Barkley & RLC playing at the same time - however if the latter happens then IMHO CFC will concede more goals

Edited November 11, 20187 yr by robdog

11 minutes ago, Bigthrobberus said:

this is how you can tell who actually goes to the bridge

Can you go more than a handful of posts without having a dig at people?

1 minute ago, Scott Harris said:

Can you go more than a handful of posts without having a dig at people?

dig? you mean shutting down crappy uninformed opinions by whinging babys when were 4pts off the top?

soz....Dad

Just now, Bigthrobberus said:

dig? you mean shutting down crappy uninformed opinions by whinging babys when were 4pts off the top?

soz....Dad

What makes your opinion more informed than anybody else's? If you can't accept opinions that differ from your own then why did you even sign up to the forum? 

3 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

What makes your opinion more informed than anybody else's? If you can't accept opinions that differ from your own then why did you even sign up to the forum? 

opinion?

facts brahhh

4pts off

epic stats

unbeaten

moan moan moan

p.s good input 

 

1 minute ago, Bigthrobberus said:

opinion?

facts brahhh

4pts off

epic stats

unbeaten

moan moan moan

p.s good input 

 

Better than yours, all you are doing is being a sarky twat.

1 minute ago, Scott Harris said:

Better than yours, all you are doing is being a sarky twat.

one sarcastic comment as a rebuttle

all you want is a moan at me. 

go get laid ffs!

I really like him, i thought he was our best player today. His work rate and tackling along with his dribbling ability is class, he just lacks goals. His defensive contribution is what gets him ahead of Barkley.

facts scotty boy, facts. 

such a boring wetty as per

1 minute ago, Bigthrobberus said:

facts scotty boy, facts. 

such a boring wetty as per

Carry on, you're just making yourself look more and more childish with every post.

Just now, Scott Harris said:

Carry on, you're just making yourself look more and more childish with every post.

ooo arrr mrs

says the div doing nothing but butting in to attack me

 

3 minutes ago, Bigthrobberus said:

ooo arrr mrs

says the div doing nothing but butting in to attack me

 

Attacking people is something you have been doing since the match ended. All because they had a different view on things.

1 minute ago, Scott Harris said:

Attacking people is something you have been doing since the match ended. All because they had a different view on things.

wtf lmao

defending the team and rebutting harsh unfair comments and defending myself isnt attacking anyone

you on the other hand

forum police?

pathetic

8 hours ago, ForeverCarefree said:

So why is Kante the problem and not Kovacic?

It’s what me and my dad said to each other after the game, what good is having 70% possession if you’re not doing anything with it?

Thing is, Thursday’s game was almost an entirely changed XI and so performances are likely to be less cohesive. 

Barkley has scored and assisted in quite a few games this season and RLC with limited minutes has shown he can have a direct influence on the outcome of a game. 

Seeing as we own those two players shouldn’t we be looking to intergrate them into the team and trying to get them to improve?

I’m not writing Kovacic off but at the moment today’s midfield trio doesn’t to me look to be the long term answer. 

Kovacic is like iniesta he takes the pressure off the team with his ball retention and ball carrying. It’s no coincidence we lose our transition from defence to attack whenever he is off the pitch. 

 

14 hours ago, Argo said:

RLC and Barkley showed on Thursday night why they are unlikely to displace Kova in the long run, on form both can be assests as they have demonstrated at various times this season, but off it they can be liability's. Even Kova below par does his defensive covering and plays his passes well and moves into the right areas.

If we are serious about getting back to the top at home and abroad our core three midfielders have to be Jorginho, Kante and Kova or a similar signing of that ilk with Mount back providing the competition. Barkley and Ruben don't have the consistentcy or the discipline to be starters here in my opinion.

Guessing you haven't watched Mount much? Still miles behind RLC and Barkley.

Having Kuvacic on the field gives more control and protection to the back 4 ( more like back 3 with Alonso playing high up), and take pressure of Jorginho since he's the obvious man opposition tries to close down. I'd be very surprised if he doesn't start against Spurs after the international break.