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Sheffield United after the International break, then Liverpool, and Woolwich.
By the end of those three games we will have some idea on the progress Ange is making, but we need to expect one or two disappointments ahead of us.
Not trying to piss all over todays showing but the true litmus test lies ahead.
COYS!
By the end of those three games we will have some idea on the progress Ange is making, but we need to expect one or two disappointments ahead of us.
Not trying to piss all over todays showing but the true litmus test lies ahead.
COYS!
Funny to say but I think Kane may have g been sucking all the gravity out of the team. Seem to be more free now
Probably our new manager but you may have a point
I think it was more the sulking wig.
There’s actually an American sports concept for this, the Ewing Theory:
“A theory hashed by ESPN.com writer Bill Simmons and his friend Dave Cirilli. It that explains the reason why teams inexplicably become better after their star playerleaves the team for any reason (trade, injury, etc.). Two elements must be present for a situation to be explained by the Ewing Theory: 1) The team has a star player who receives a lot of attention but never wins anything, and 2) The star player leaves the team and everybody writes the team off.
Example: The Knicks lose Patrick Ewing to an injury in a 1999 NBA playoff series with the Indiana Pacers. Everyone writes them off. The Knicks then win three of the next four games and win the series to advance to the NBA finals.”
Hard to say it doesn’t fit the Kane situation to a T.
Aren't there now rumours that a lot of the squad weren't happy with the power Kane had?
Dunno if it's the truth or stories being made up to soften the blow of him going.
I wouldn't reach too heavily for these kinds of conclusions.....
Both Conte & Jose would have fostered an oppressive, un-expressive atmosphere.......
Ange vibes and expressive football will have gone a LONG way.
Is that another new rule or refereeing directive? Doesn't it breach the spirit of the whole 'double jeopardy' concept?
Lots to like about this performance, caveated by the opposition obviously. First 15 minutes were a mess, partly due to Burnley's early energy and high press. It took us a little while to figure it out, but once we started playing through it, we pretty much dominated the rest of the game - ball wise. Without the ball not always quite as effective, our forward pressing can be a bit lax and allow teams to play out too easily at times, but it's usually mopped up by the midfield, auxiliary midfield (ie fb's) or the quick snapping CB's (particularly Romero).
There’s still the odd messy moment when a team breaks our press, and Porro is defensively weak, and there are issues that will be more worrying when we are playing quality teams.
Maddison was really good, and has impressed me since arriving, not just with his on ball stuff, but with his tactical awareness and off ball work, popping up in deep areas and helping us play through presses. And I am fucking loving, loving Bissouma. I always liked him, in France and Brighton, but it's like he's gone up a level this season to anything before. I had some slight doubts about his off ball discipline and ability but without the ball he's been almost as good as with it, and with it and on it he's been fucking outstanding. Super composed and pressure resistant, but also makes good and progressive choices with the ball. The ability to have his pressure resistance in that pivotal remit is absolutely crucial to Ange's approach.
Some of the goals we scored to today were really fucking nice. That Son dink is possibly my favourite Son goal ever, such a clever finish, I love a dink. The Son hatrick goal where we play out of trouble at the back and Maddison picks it up deep and drives a pass through two players to Porro, who then plays a divinely arced through ball to Son, who finished adroitly was lovely incisive football.
Liked the energy that Soloman brought, two good assists, a couple of haywire moments but generally would much rather him out there than Kulusevski. Really surprised he got hooked not Kulusevski.
The two we conceded were still a bit of a worry. Porro is a real give/take player. Good going forward, very suspect going backwards.
The front bunch can be very porous. If Johnson starts, I hope him and Soloman makes us a bit better more aggressive in the forward press.
There’s still the odd messy moment when a team breaks our press, and Porro is defensively weak, and there are issues that will be more worrying when we are playing quality teams.
Maddison was really good, and has impressed me since arriving, not just with his on ball stuff, but with his tactical awareness and off ball work, popping up in deep areas and helping us play through presses. And I am fucking loving, loving Bissouma. I always liked him, in France and Brighton, but it's like he's gone up a level this season to anything before. I had some slight doubts about his off ball discipline and ability but without the ball he's been almost as good as with it, and with it and on it he's been fucking outstanding. Super composed and pressure resistant, but also makes good and progressive choices with the ball. The ability to have his pressure resistance in that pivotal remit is absolutely crucial to Ange's approach.
Some of the goals we scored to today were really fucking nice. That Son dink is possibly my favourite Son goal ever, such a clever finish, I love a dink. The Son hatrick goal where we play out of trouble at the back and Maddison picks it up deep and drives a pass through two players to Porro, who then plays a divinely arced through ball to Son, who finished adroitly was lovely incisive football.
Liked the energy that Soloman brought, two good assists, a couple of haywire moments but generally would much rather him out there than Kulusevski. Really surprised he got hooked not Kulusevski.
The two we conceded were still a bit of a worry. Porro is a real give/take player. Good going forward, very suspect going backwards.
The front bunch can be very porous. If Johnson starts, I hope him and Soloman makes us a bit better more aggressive in the forward press.
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Anyone else constantly replaying Maddisons goal on MotD?
Great goal and an even better celebration.
Proper Yiid!
Great goal and an even better celebration.
Proper Yiid!
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I definitely did after that display of football today.
Agreed, but not just the win - they're being allowed to play football, take risks without fear of being berated or hung out to dry by a gutless manager, they're enjoying the way we're playing, and they're playing better as a result. Which of course is fantastic.
And if we lost a couple of games its because kane left. Media shite
That ball from Porro for the 5th was something genius.
Just seen the full game. Very excited.
Just seen the full game. Very excited.
Also loved the way Vicario celebrated that save like he'd scored a goal at 1-3
The deflection made it even more impressive
Sometimes, a save like that is as good as a goal.
Starting to think I may need to eat some humble pie on this one
The deflection made it even more impressive
Sometimes, a save like that is as good as a goal.
Starting to think I may need to eat some humble pie on this one