markjazzbassist Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 47 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: Other than to visit an uncle in Essex, I barely left Cornwall until I went to university. Plymouth was just across the river and different, but Exeter was on the edge of known humanity. When Saltash United played teams like Bristol Parkway, for example, it drew a crowd. Teams from up-country are big names, and Cirencester is farther away than Bristol. To actually win against such teams makes you feel that you've put yourself on the map. For teams with players who are local labourers or technicians or farm workers or bank employees or gardeners, with everyone associated with the club being a volunteer, the perspective is rather different. They're not playing in a league where the difference between 9th and 10th, for example, translates to an additional 2m pounds. People who ordinarily are "nobodies" can feel special - even for a day. This is what makes the FA Cup special: every club gets a shot at it. to make it special it requires the larger clubs as well like Everton to take it seriously, otherwise if it's just minnow clubs it's the EFL trophy and no one watches or cares about that. Turns out Everton taking mickey mouse cups benefits your Cornish sides too. Maybe us taking it seriously isn't so bad now Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 4 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: to make it special it requires the larger clubs as well like Everton to take it seriously, otherwise if it's just minnow clubs it's the EFL trophy and no one watches or cares about that. Turns out Everton taking mickey mouse cups benefits your Cornish sides too. Maybe us taking it seriously isn't so bad now First of all, we're talking about the FA Cup. Those living in Britain (not meant as a jibe) know the prestige of the FA Cup. It's special, not least because non-league teams - even pub amateurs - have the opportunity to win a few games and then play against the high and mighty. There are many FA Cup traditions that remain in place after many decades (hymn singing before the cup final, for example), and upsets involving non-league teams (Yeovil's famous sloping pitch, for example) are talked about for years. There's just no equivalent for the League Cup, which involves only teams in the four professional leagues and has always been something of an orphan child. Second, I wrote the original comment from the perspective of a small home-town team in Cornwall (I grew up in Saltash). Of course very small clubs would love to play a club like Everton. They'd reap a fortune, have their moment of fame, and locals would talk about it for years. But what about from Everton's perspective? Would it be a priority? Is it worth dropping points at the weekend in the league? By all means participate against such lowly opposition - I'm all for that - but play your B-team so it doesn't hurt you. Third, I've made clear my point: it's a matter of priorities. The top priority, always, should be finishing as high as possible in the Premier League. This is the road to the Champion's League, and this yields the highest financial return by far. (Some may not like it that finances are a factor, but a quick look at current conversations at West Ham would soon settle that.) Second in priority would come Champion's League games. Next, joint I would say, would be Europa League and FA Cup. The downside of both is playing some obscure teams (and in the case of Europa, playing in Kazakstan on Thursday ahead of a league game on Sunday). Finally, at the very bottom, is the League Cup - with no prestige, no traditions, no non-league teams that make it unique, and pitiful prize money. Yes, it offers a route to the Europa League, but that's the second lowest priority in my list. So, no change in opinion at all. For Saltash United and Truro City in the FA Cup, I'm delighted. For our game tonight in the League Cup, I hope we play our B-team. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 Brighton have absolutely battered United. 5 hits at the woodwork and United equaliser should’ve been ruled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 Heart break for Brighton. Absolutely underserved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vranny Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 How have united won that one? Can’t help but feel they get all the big 50-50s called in their favour even now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 Just now, Vranny said: How have united won that one? Can’t help but feel they get all the big 50-50s called in their favour even now. I’m more worried about facing BHA than I am United. They were shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vranny Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 Just now, Matt said: I’m more worried about facing BHA than I am United. They were shite Man U looking shite, same for Tottenham despite winning 5-2 last week weirdly. Good chance to break into the top 4-6 this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 Wtf is going on at WBA?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, Matt said: Wtf is going on at WBA?! Was about to post similar.....we spanked the team spanking Chelsea and today we beat the team that beat United. The sky's the limit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 Lampard making the mistake of buying round pegs and playing them in square holes. There isn't a feeling of balance and togetherness in this side. Crazy play from Thiago though. A player with his experience shouldn't be caught doing that. I said before the season that they needed to add defensive quality and I thought he might add that but today will definitely be a wake up call for him and Lampard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 First PL draw this season, harsh on West Brom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 united are very overrated and have been for a long time, i don't think they'll even be top 6. chelsea lampard pulling a Pep and going all out attack an buying more attackers, but with terrible defense. i won't be worried about chelsea at all. sure they have 3 deep in the midfield and forward positions, but they have no depth or quality in their backline or keeper (bar the new keeper we don't know his quality yet). go at them and they will fold like a cheap tent. city, shite, arsenal, wolves the ones i'm worried about. all have quality around the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Honestly don't know why anyone is worried about any of the other teams we're competing with for a European place. All this talk of "but I don't see who we're going to overhaul". We're not going to overhaul anyone because it's a new season, we're just going to take one of those places and make it ours. c1982 and MikeO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Just now, Romey 1878 said: Honestly don't know why anyone is worried about any of the other teams we're competing with for a European place. All this talk of "but I don't see who we're going to overhaul". We're not going to overhaul anyone because it's a new season, we're just going to take one of those places and make it ours. i like this version of romey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 19 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: i like this version of romey Like I've said elsewhere, I am determined to enjoy this and ride the wave. I'm well aware we're going to get beat and play shit again at some point, probably go on a run where we don't win for a few games, but until then... markjazzbassist and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Leeds away and they are dominating Sheffield. Now that everyone has Sheffield Sussed out I think they will be relegation favorites. Their old school defend first approach is wearing thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 minute ago, markjazzbassist said: Leeds away and they are dominating Sheffield. Now that everyone has Sheffield Sussed out I think they will be relegation favorites. Their old school defend first approach is wearing thin. I don't think they will be relegated candidates but their "no fear, new to the league" approach was always going to serve them for a limited period. Wilder deserves a lot of credit for what he has achieved with them but I did say that they'd struggle this season, if I had to guess I'd say a 12th-14th place finish come May. Leeds on the flip-side have started very well, Biesla is a fantastic manager. Matt and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 17 minutes ago, Zoo 2.0 said: I don't think they will be relegated candidates but their "no fear, new to the league" approach was always going to serve them for a limited period. Wilder deserves a lot of credit for what he has achieved with them but I did say that they'd struggle this season, if I had to guess I'd say a 12th-14th place finish come May. Leeds on the flip-side have started very well, Biesla is a fantastic manager. They weren’t even good last season. They were awful at Goodison but we were even fucking worse! markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 28 minutes ago, Zoo 2.0 said: I don't think they will be relegated candidates but their "no fear, new to the league" approach was always going to serve them for a limited period. Wilder deserves a lot of credit for what he has achieved with them but I did say that they'd struggle this season, if I had to guess I'd say a 12th-14th place finish come May. Leeds on the flip-side have started very well, Biesla is a fantastic manager. Biesla is one of my favorite managers that’s why I watch them. Quality of players is still championship level. Passing isn’t crisp. But he has them running through walls. Their press is tenacious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Anyone watching the spurs game? Dier just handled the ball in the box then they brough it back to an offside decision to see if carroll was offside by a hairline for 2 minutes, then another age to see of its a penalty and another disgusting decision for a hand ball its going to be horrible this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 I imagine the reviews will get shorter when the broadcasters start losing so much money from the reduced ad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Aidan said: Anyone watching the spurs game? Dier just handled the ball in the box then they brough it back to an offside decision to see if carroll was offside by a hairline for 2 minutes, then another age to see of its a penalty and another disgusting decision for a hand ball its going to be horrible this season. We need to sign players with a Tyrannosaurus Rex arm’s, far less chances of conceding penalties that way Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 33 minutes ago, Palfy said: We need to sign players with a Tyrannosaurus Rex arm’s, far less chances of conceding penalties that way Or a few Paralympic footie players with no arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Palfy said: We need to sign players with a Tyrannosaurus Rex arm’s, far less chances of conceding penalties that way Play Pickford in defence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Just now, Matt said: Play Pickford in defence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Well, City throwing their chances already. 2-5 at home against Leicester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 27 minutes ago, Matt said: Well, City throwing their chances already. 2-5 at home against Leicester FFS... Looks like it's up to us to sort the shite out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Pep can’t do the whole shite defense in the premier league. It worked in Germany and Spain but not here. Ake the only good defender they have. Laporte is good but always injured. Stones et al are garbage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Wow what a great weekend of results for us. Today Leicester did a job on City, Spurs drew against a crap Newcastle (unluckily) and Wolves were stuffed by West Ham. Hopefully tomorrow Arsenal and Liverpool share the points. Romey 1878 and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Chelsea dismantling Palace in the second half. I don't think they have played that well but they have just pressured Palace into mistakes and Palace have offered nothing after the break. Zouma playing well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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