Iskaral Pust Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 24 minutes ago, baxus said: Why would they not give their all? They had nothing to be proud of for half the season, so why would they stop their run once they were sure to avoid relegation? Also, as polish said already, they are VERY motivated to show they can stay at the club and get those contract renewals at much higher rates or at least to get as good of an offer as possible this summer. You could say the same about United, but very few of them look like they’re playing for their futures or to repay the patience of the fans — and they’ve been in contention for CL spots. It’s a noticeable trend that some teams lose focus late in the season, either distracted by Europe (West Ham and Leicester) or not having a specific goal to chase (arguably Villa have been sleepwalking a bit). Sometimes it saves relegation battlers for whom the greater motivation offsets their lesser skill. It’s a credit to the spirit Howe has instilled that this team are keeping their momentum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Young Maester Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Need some Howe masterclass for that Man City game. Cant let the bald man grab another prem trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 @Myshkin, did we just become best friends? https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/apr/30/todd-boehly-chelsea-takeover-la-dodgers-lakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse Named Stranger Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 9 hours ago, Ser Glendon Fireball said: RIP Raiola. Don't want to look cynical there but I wonder how his passing will impact Haaland's situation. Not at all. Raiola himself once said, that those big deals take years of preparation. I am willing to take his word for it. So the safe assumption is, it's a done deal, with just a few things on the fine print needing to get hammered out. Raiola wasn't a one-man show, he was running a player agency. He was the face of that agency, and happy with the media exposure (and fan rage). But realistically his death should have little impact on the Haaland deal. City will cough up the money, and more or less sign whatever was/is agreed with Haaland and the Raiola agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Glad to see he got the massive outpouring of grief that he deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxus Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 12 hours ago, Iskaral Pust said: You could say the same about United, but very few of them look like they’re playing for their futures or to repay the patience of the fans — and they’ve been in contention for CL spots. It’s a noticeable trend that some teams lose focus late in the season, either distracted by Europe (West Ham and Leicester) or not having a specific goal to chase (arguably Villa have been sleepwalking a bit). Sometimes it saves relegation battlers for whom the greater motivation offsets their lesser skill. It’s a credit to the spirit Howe has instilled that this team are keeping their momentum. Well, these two clubs are at very different points in their history. Newcastle has just seen probably the least liked owner-manager combo in the league, the investments are starting to pour in, some great new signings are coming in, they got out of the slump they were in for years. On the other hand, Manchester United has been on the decline for almost a decade now, their management structure is yet to be determined, next season squad will look very different, they are pretty much out of competition for Champions League next season and players just can't be bothered to try for Europa League or Conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 17 hours ago, Rorschach - 2 said: Stuart Dallas seems to have been injured there. I sort of felt that hit - 15-16 years ago, I got into a collision in a match, a knee-to-knee-situation, and ended up with a broken leg just below the knee. That hurt, I'll let you know. Feel sorry for Dallas. The club has confirmed that the injury is serious - femoral shaft fracture - and he's going to be out for a lengthy period. He's scheduled to undergo surgery soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorshach Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Consigliere said: The club has confirmed that the injury is serious - femoral shaft fracture - and he's going to be out for a lengthy period. He's scheduled to undergo surgery soon. Oooof. Good luck to him with his recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soylent Brown Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Embarrassing from Mina there. Has Gordon been holding classes? A lively start from Everton though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soylent Brown Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Gordon is such a shitbag. Easily the most unlikeable player in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Been an entertaining game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Well Chelsea messed that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 ross barkley still at chelsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Lol Pickford, but great save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Pickford making several great saves, sacrificing his face for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Are you desperate for points? Don't worry, Chelsea will oblige. ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Massive win for Everton. They need to show this kind of workrate and intensity for their remaining games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorshach Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Well now, I think I mentioned home field advantage earlier. For once I'm consistently right. No idea how pundits aren't seeing it. Or anyone else for that matter. Now, if we can keep this defense for our away games too.. And, just since I'm crowing about being right, let me point out that my favourite whipping boy, Mason Holgate, has transformed himself the last few games. Gone are the arrogant passes, the lax attitude and the overcommiting, silly fouls and unnessecary cards (often all in one tackle). The player we've had for the last three games is worth keeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, Rorschach - 2 said: Well now, I think I mentioned home field advantage earlier. For once I'm consistently right. No idea how pundits aren't seeing it. Or anyone else for that matter. Now, if we can keep this defense for our away games too.. Judging by that Everton fan who hid the ball underneath his shirt, yep you're absolutely right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorshach Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Corvinus85 said: Judging by that Everton fan who hid the ball underneath his shirt, yep you're absolutely right. Dunno what you mean, that was clearly a pregnant man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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