Jay Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 (edited) Looks like AJ made a bit of an impression on the red shite!! http://forums.lfconline.com/showthread.php?t=46508 Edited September 11, 2006 by Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Fuck me I must still be asleep, I didnt like the comment that he's a bit too good for Everton though. Cheeky bastards <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Fuck me I must still be asleep, I didnt like the comment that he's a bit too good for Everton though. Cheeky bastards <_< 49581[/snapback] True but if we BATTERED them 3-0 and were not good what the fuck does that make them?? LOL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Apperently my IP has been banned from that site. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Who'd want to go on there regularly anyway, apart from the Norwegians ofcourse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 There's a good thread on there about Not Buying THE SUN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish_Reg Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I buy the sun. it has everything anti liverpool on there which makes it a good read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I buy the sun. it has everything anti liverpool on there which makes it a good read 49593[/snapback] I buy the Sun to!! I got banned from that site befpre but now i'm back!! time to cause some trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavier Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 True but if we BATTERED them 3-0 and were not good what the fuck does that make them?? LOL!!!! 49585[/snapback] We were never 'battered'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 (edited) I think you'll find the phrase "buttf*cked" is more apt Xav. and I'm still banned ATB Mac Edited September 11, 2006 by Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavier Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Not buttfucked either. We deserved to lose with our performance but we were far from being battered, buttfucked ect ect i thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 OK mate. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Not buttfucked either. We deserved to lose with our performance but we were far from being battered, buttfucked ect ect i thought. 49615[/snapback] 3-0 is a hammering/buttfucking no matter how you played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavier Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 3-0 is a hammering/buttfucking no matter how you played 49619[/snapback] Disagree. A 1-0 can be a hammering if the team who won continuously bombarded the other but managed to score only one goal. We had 21 shots in total, you had 5 (proved to be more useful). We controlled the game completely in the 2nd half and for 15 minutes in the first. A hammering is said taking into account how the 'game' had gone on, not only the final score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I buy the sun. it has everything anti liverpool on there which makes it a good read 49593[/snapback] "The Sun" and "Good Read" cannot be joined together in the same breath. You get more intelligent debate in the Beano (and it's better written). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Disagree. A 1-0 can be a hammering if the team who won continuously bombarded the other but managed to score only one goal. We had 21 shots in total, you had 5 (proved to be more useful). We controlled the game completely in the 2nd half and for 15 minutes in the first. A hammering is said taking into account how the 'game' had gone on, not only the final score. 49621[/snapback] Tell me how many of your 21 shots were on target? Any player can shoot outside the box and miss by a mile mate, my nan could do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny the Blue Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I think they cud have kept playin for another 90mins and still not scored, fact is we were better on the day and Liverpool got taught a footballing lesson, have as many shots as you want cos its only the ones that go in that count! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Disagree. A 1-0 can be a hammering if the team who won continuously bombarded the other but managed to score only one goal. We had 21 shots in total, you had 5 (proved to be more useful). We controlled the game completely in the 2nd half and for 15 minutes in the first. A hammering is said taking into account how the 'game' had gone on, not only the final score. 49621[/snapback] Heard a few comments like this and its definatly not the way i saw it from inside Goodison, infact my pissed up mumblings for the rest of the day generally included the line "not only 3-0 but off the fuckin park!" You lot cant take defeat with your head held high can you. I placed a bet with a Kopite mate of mine today. This is a fan of the mighty Liverpool who are deffo title contenders this year according to most of them! The bet that we will be above them in the table come the Analfield derby in February. Guess what the cheeky c*nt said and he ment it too, "we will have games in hand because of europe so what if the points make a difference?" My reply, "you had games in hand when we finished 4th and didnt have the ollies to take it away from us, take the bet or stop calling yourself superiour" Reluctantly the little red shit took the bet, not so confident of your superiority now are we RS??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I think they cud have kept playin for another 90mins and still not scored, fact is we were better on the day and Liverpool got taught a footballing lesson, have as many shots as you want cos its only the ones that go in that count! 49624[/snapback] yer to right the blues give em a beating and thats a FACT and lovin it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willo Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 I buy the sun. it has everything anti liverpool on there which makes it a good read 49593[/snapback] Its not just anti RS its anti Scouse and that includes us aswell . Wouldnt touch that sh!thouse rag with a fookin large barge pole , a fookin large barge pole with a RS shirt on the end . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish_Reg Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Its not just anti RS its anti Scouse and that includes us aswell . Wouldnt touch that sh!thouse rag with a fookin large barge pole , a fookin large barge pole with a RS shirt on the end . 49716[/snapback] oh ok, so i assume that the whole of merseyside dont buy or either read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 that paper should be banned on merseyside for some of the shit it has printed over the years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowlo-efc Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=4...rnational+break well - mr master tactician... we had AJ Phil Neville Simon Davies David Weir James McFadden (who was injured whilst playing international football) Gary Naysmith Kevin Kilbane (sort of) Lee Carsley And it aint as though the RS internationals had hard games....andorra, Northern Ireland (For Reina and Alonso), macedonia...didn't even have to travel far... You had: Stevie Me Crouch the slouch Bellamy (who didn't play in the derby) Alonso Reina garcia I hate excuses - I really do. Just take it on the chin like everyone else has to. If the shoe was on the other foot - we would be getting told how bitter we are towards their success.... But once again, as when we finished 4th (you remember, when the RS lost 4th - we didn't win it!), they are showing their true colours and bitterness towards other teams doing well... They criticised Man Utd when they dominated. They criticised Arsenal when they dominated and they criticise Chelsea now... THey say we dont matter to them - just a nother game, but there isn't a RS fan in sight that hasn't got a hat full of excuses as to why they got stuffed at the weekend and hopefully will get stuffed tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowlo-efc Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Disagree. A 1-0 can be a hammering if the team who won continuously bombarded the other but managed to score only one goal. We had 21 shots in total, you had 5 (proved to be more useful). We controlled the game completely in the 2nd half and for 15 minutes in the first. A hammering is said taking into account how the 'game' had gone on, not only the final score. 49621[/snapback] 21 shots - but how many on target. ANyone can shoot from outside the box - anyone can shoot wide. ANyone can pass a ball to their own defence. Any one can pass through and around their defence. the stats mean nothing when you have been beaten...er...destroyed... Jeez - go to any sunday league game -anywhere in the world (even India) and you will see 100 shots a game from as far out as the half way line - but they dont go in and therefore dont reflect ANYTHING from the game... RS fans - time to take it on the chin...you got done by the better team on the day. its as simple ans easy to understand as that. - it really is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Well said Rowlo, you're absolutely spot on mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishtoffee Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Think we had Nuno and Jobo away as well good post Rowlo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=4...rnational+break well - mr master tactician... we had AJ Phil Neville Simon Davies David Weir James McFadden (who was injured whilst playing international football) Gary Naysmith Kevin Kilbane (sort of) Lee Carsley And it aint as though the RS internationals had hard games....andorra, Northern Ireland (For Reina and Alonso), macedonia...didn't even have to travel far... You had: Stevie Me Crouch the slouch Bellamy (who didn't play in the derby) Alonso Reina garcia I hate excuses - I really do. Just take it on the chin like everyone else has to. If the shoe was on the other foot - we would be getting told how bitter we are towards their success.... But once again, as when we finished 4th (you remember, when the RS lost 4th - we didn't win it!), they are showing their true colours and bitterness towards other teams doing well... They criticised Man Utd when they dominated. They criticised Arsenal when they dominated and they criticise Chelsea now... THey say we dont matter to them - just a nother game, but there isn't a RS fan in sight that hasn't got a hat full of excuses as to why they got stuffed at the weekend and hopefully will get stuffed tonight... 49731[/snapback] good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowlo-efc Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clickety-click Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsmith69 Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 spot on great post sunshiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 good post, you got everythin right there, damn rs fans cant take defeat the cunts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Well put as always Rowlo. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 and they call us bitter!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
java2001e Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 liverpoo were a shambles. but they havent looked good all season. sheffield were unlucky to drop a point to them and west ham were also unlucky to lose to them. rafa has got problems even after spending a small fortune since his arrival. in fact, apart from his one success in europe he hasnt really acheived anything that the last guy didnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 RAFA THE MONG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish_Reg Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 sorry beneathus. Clubs have to abide by FIFA and their rulings or else get a huge punishment. still bitter about sissy's injury in the world cup lead up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish_Reg Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 that paper should be banned on merseyside for some of the shit it has printed over the years 49730[/snapback] ok i might as welll stop buying it than and just read either the daily mirror or the guardian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluenose Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 he hasnt done anything wrong. he may make up excuses but he hasnt done anything wrong dunno what your on about mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleRED Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 OK, here's an LFC fan, not wanting to defend the remarks. I hate excuses more than anything else. And if Rafa wants to figure out what went wrong, playing the "experienced derby players" wasn't a good call, IMO. Daniel Agger has shown he's more than capable at the center back position, and frankly, Sami's lack of pace is going to become an increasing irritant against pacy teams like your own. And he should've had Pennant on (for Garcia) and Bellamy instead of Fowler. And Kuyt should have started, too. You beat us, fair and square. Score one for the Blues this time. Whether you can keep it up remains to be seen (wasn't Charlton near the top of the table through September last season? Where'd they end up?), but so far, so good from your perspective. (Waits for the fireworks to begin!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 OK, here's an LFC fan, not wanting to defend the remarks. I hate excuses more than anything else. And if Rafa wants to figure out what went wrong, playing the "experienced derby players" wasn't a good call, IMO.Daniel Agger has shown he's more than capable at the center back position, and frankly, Sami's lack of pace is going to become an increasing irritant against pacy teams like your own. And he should've had Pennant on (for Garcia) and Bellamy instead of Fowler. And Kuyt should have started, too. You beat us, fair and square. Score one for the Blues this time. Whether you can keep it up remains to be seen (wasn't Charlton near the top of the table through September last season? Where'd they end up?), but so far, so good from your perspective.(Waits for the fireworks to begin!) 49924[/snapback] Werent we in the top 4 at the start of the season a coupler of seasons, and we finished 4th? <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleRED Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) Werent we in the top 4 at the start of the season a coupler of seasons, and we finished 4th? <_< 49925[/snapback] Hmmm... this century you've finished 16th, 15th, 7th, 17th, 4th, 11th. I see a pattern, and the "fluke" finish seems to be the 4th. I stand by my original assessment. Edited September 13, 2006 by SteeleRED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraccerC Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) you can't fluke a whole season...its much easier to fluke a european cup *coughs* Edited September 13, 2006 by CraccerC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) Hmmm... this century you've finished 16th, 15th, 7th, 17th, 4th, 11th. I see a pattern, and the "fluke" finish seems to be the 4th. I stand by my original assessment. 49926[/snapback] Gobshites arent half boring to talk to *yawns* The whole point of my post was to point out that not all teams fall away after a good start, not to start a debate on how we have faired in the league this century. BTW have you not missed out a season? You're a typical gobshite, you live on the other side of the world and think you it all. Edited September 13, 2006 by Romey 1878 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I have to agree with Red here, he/she made a couple of valid points which are inescapable. However, our 4th place finish can never be described as a fluke, out of character possibly, but not a fluke. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleRED Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I have to agree with Red here, he/she made a couple of valid points which are inescapable. However, our 4th place finish can never be described as a fluke, out of character possibly, but not a fluke. ATB Mac 49934[/snapback] OK, out of character sounds more like it. I'll accept that assessment. MY point wasn't to suggest that you WILL falter, only that 4 games in is WAY too soon to be boasting about your performance overall. So I brought up the Charlton comparison. Could have brought up LFC's (late September, we were 11th, and finished 3rd, one point out of 2nd). As for flukes: in that one game, OK, can't take that away. No "fluke" there, either (though some, not me, might see it that way. Same as our FIFTH European championship was no fluke, referenced here earlier). You deserved the win. But will you keep it up? Only time will tell. Actually, kind of hoping you do. What makes a rivalry meaningful is when both teams are playing well (in this context, contending for European spots). Makes it that much more satisfying when we do win. This one will always be special, but meaningful as well? Not in recent years. But your side may be onto something good. Andy Johnson, Tim Cahill, Mikel Arteta, Leon Osman, David Weir, Phil Neville? Top shelf talent, all. And if Lescott continues to develop, Yobo ever finds some consistency and Tim Howard ever regains his lost form, you will be trouble for sure. FWIW: young Mr. Anichebe, the little I've seen of him, is going to be quite a talent, too, as he matures and gets consistent first-team minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluenose Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 wow a red who is fair towards the blues. you better keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleRED Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 wow a red who is fair towards the blues. you better keep it up 49963[/snapback] Yeah, but not a "lifelong" Red, and since the only two Everton fans I know here in the States (and one overseas, in Scotland) are all actually quite decent, likeable folks, I haven't "lived" the animosity of a lifetime in Liverpool to actually have that same ferocity of hatred that doesn't allow for any objective assessment of Everton. I DO possess that level of animosity towards a few American sports teams, but not to the level that I can't be objective about their talents. And your team has talent. Anyone who would suggest otherwise is only kidding themselves (or assesses all talented teams through a Chelsea/Barcelona mindset, which is largely unrealistic, given the talent and resources they have in their respective leagues that no one else does). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleRED Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) Gobshites arent half boring to talk to *yawns* The whole point of my post was to point out that not all teams fall away after a good start, not to start a debate on how we have faired in the league this century. BTW have you not missed out a season? You're a typical gobshite, you live on the other side of the world and think you it all. 49930[/snapback] Oh and FWIW: you may think I'm a gobshite (opinion), but let's clear up one thing: I sure as hell don't know it all. I'm the first one to admit that, especially when it comes to English football. Edited September 13, 2006 by SteeleRED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Oh and FWIW: you may think I'm a gobshite (opinion), but let's clear up one thing: I sure as hell don't know it all. I'm the first one to admit that, especially when it comes to English football. 49966[/snapback] calm down der lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Youll Be a Blue in No time. To Humble to follow that other rabble...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Dont you write for News Ltd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleRED Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 calm down der lad 49967[/snapback] Don't worry. My reply was meant to be humorous: an American born-and-bred and raised on American sports shouldn't ever be mistaken for an English football fan, no matter how much I may know about "the beautiful game". And having played/coached the game, I do know some. If I come across as a "smart aleck" (or gobshite, take your pick) sometimes, it's just that I can't help it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 You should be Redington Steele, tis a bit more daper ( Brosnan) than steelered. ( Prob go over the youngun's heads that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish_Reg Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 well steelered is at least being honest here. those are fair enough statements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Don't worry. My reply was meant to be humorous: an American born-and-bred and raised on American sports shouldn't ever be mistaken for an English football fan, no matter how much I may know about "the beautiful game". And having played/coached the game, I do know some. If I come across as a "smart aleck" (or gobshite, take your pick) sometimes, it's just that I can't help it! 49977[/snapback] say what you feel mate theirs no shame in that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
java2001e Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 "MY point wasn't to suggest that you WILL falter, only that 4 games in is WAY too soon to be boasting about your performance overall." not so sure about that. things are so tight in the premiership these days that you can't afford to drop too many points. you certainly can't afford to fall too far behind the leaders. they say the league can't be won in september, but it can be lost! for example arsenal are already ten points behind manu! even for a team with all their talent, thats a serious deficit. manu arent n the habit of throwing away ten point leads to anyone, anytime. this season could be a turning point. it seems to me that clubs are no longer intimidated by chelsea or manu or any of the usual suspects. we could be witnessing the start of a changing of the guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 "MY point wasn't to suggest that you WILL falter, only that 4 games in is WAY too soon to be boasting about your performance overall." not so sure about that. things are so tight in the premiership these days that you can't afford to drop too many points. you certainly can't afford to fall too far behind the leaders. they say the league can't be won in september, but it can be lost! for example arsenal are already ten points behind manu! even for a team with all their talent, thats a serious deficit. manu arent n the habit of throwing away ten point leads to anyone, anytime. this season could be a turning point. it seems to me that clubs are no longer intimidated by chelsea or manu or any of the usual suspects. we could be witnessing the start of a changing of the guard. 50034[/snapback] think thats a good thing need more teams to be challanging, makes for a better season for supporters look at us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I think it is a bit too early to be getting carried away with our selves, the wheels can fall off at any time, especially with our small squad, but confidence breads confidence. If we continue in this vain then teams will be looking at Everton before they play them and thinking "OH SHIT THESE ARE GOOD", where if we were on a loosing run teams would be thinking they could tuen us over, as they did at the begining of last season. So, there is a lot of hard work to be done in keeping us where we are, and as I've already said, "I WONT BE GETTING CARRIED AWAY UNTIL WE TEST OURSELVES AGAINST THE BETTER TEAMS IN THE LEAGUE, LIKE CHELSEA OR MANURE" For the moment im happy to be undefeated in the league glancing over our shoulders at all the teams below us. Wondering what will happen if we beat wigan and Chelsea win this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I think it is a bit too early to be getting carried away with our selves, the wheels can fall off at any time, especially with our small squad, but confidence breads confidence. If we continue in this vain then teams will be looking at Everton before they play them and thinking "OH SHIT THESE ARE GOOD", where if we were on a loosing run teams would be thinking they could tuen us over, as they did at the begining of last season. So, there is a lot of hard work to be done in keeping us where we are, and as I've already said, "I WONT BE GETTING CARRIED AWAY UNTIL WE TEST OURSELVES AGAINST THE BETTER TEAMS IN THE LEAGUE, LIKE CHELSEA OR MANURE" For the moment im happy to be undefeated in the league glancing over our shoulders at all the teams below us. Wondering what will happen if we beat wigan and Chelsea win this weekend 50045[/snapback] sweet dreams them zed lets hope they come true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleRED Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 not so sure about that. things are so tight in the premiership these days that you can't afford to drop too many points. you certainly can't afford to fall too far behind the leaders. they say the league can't be won in september, but it can be lost! for example arsenal are already ten points behind manu! even for a team with all their talent, thats a serious deficit. manu arent n the habit of throwing away ten point leads to anyone, anytime. this season could be a turning point. it seems to me that clubs are no longer intimidated by chelsea or manu or any of the usual suspects. we could be witnessing the start of a changing of the guard.[/b][/color] 50034[/snapback] The first point you raised relates directly to the 2nd. The reason, I think, that teams seemed "inevitble" champions in September is that clubs were intimidated by the usual suspects. But if that air of invincibility truly no longer exists, then the "usual suspects" are going to find away fixtures more and more difficult to come away from having secured 3 points. Thus, deficits in the standings like the one Arsenal (or for that matter Blackburn) currently face should no longer be as difficult to make up as in the past. That said, I think it's too early to tell if that "changing of the guard" has taken place. I hope you're right: it's makes for more entertaining football overall, and that's always a good thing. But the surprise early season starts of Pompey, Villa and yourselves are reason to hope. Of course, as a Reds fan, I would hope that the "changing of the guard" would by-pass our team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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