EPL 2022 / 2023
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Blighted a bit by being a very negative game with violence (against West Ham supporters) before the game and appalling behaviour from some West Ham fans inside the ground. The later will almost certainly have repercussions from UEFA against the club.
A minority of 'fans' ruin way too many football occasions.
Well done to the players and coaching staff. Didn't think they would do it TBH and at half time it looked nailed on that they would lose.
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I'm loving some Spurs fans online unhappy about Ange getting the job, as he's not a big enough manager to get Spurs to win things
As if winning things is a Spurs characteristic they need to get back to.
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@mariner4life I remember there being similar criticisms when Ange got hired at Celtic.
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@mariner4life said in EPL 2022 / 2023:
I'm loving some Spurs fans online unhappy about Ange getting the job, as he's not a big enough manager to get Spurs to win things
As if winning things is a Spurs characteristic they need to get back to.
It's crazy. Like Jose and Antonio won anything for us. Ange sounds like he shares some similar philosophies to Pochettino. And I expect him to be a straight up hard working antipodean who can hopefully bring the squad together. I'm keen to see him do well
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@Donsteppa said in EPL 2022 / 2023:
I will make my annual football post to lament the relegation of Hartlepool United from League Two to the National League.
boo.. doesnt seem right to upvote that! ,Have nothing against Hartlepool, sometimes I would like a downvote button lol
In Bournemouth news, Palace about to announce Lerma signing.. leaves a big gap in the middle for us, so sure to be shopping over summer. Only real surprise for me was no extension on Vina who has gone back to Roma, who showed some attacking skill from the back
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@Donsteppa said in EPL 2022 / 2023:
I will make my annual football post to lament the relegation of Hartlepool United from League Two to the National League.
Fitting to tie in with the retirement of Jeff Stelling.
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@Hooroo said in EPL 2022 / 2023:
@Donsteppa said in EPL 2022 / 2023:
I will make my annual football post to lament the relegation of Hartlepool United from League Two to the National League.
Fitting to tie in with the retirement of Jeff Stelling.
Related to that changing of the guard, probably their most famous moment got a nice Royal mention earlier in the year:
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@Donsteppa said in EPL 2022 / 2023:
I will make my annual football post to lament the relegation of Hartlepool United from League Two to the National League.
So no big Hartlepool v Notts County game next season as we pass in opposite directions. We just passed the 10th anniversary of this legendary game when Hartley and Poole scored.
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The issue for Ange will be the level of opposition in the EPL compared to the SPL - up there, Celtic could have mediocre days and still win. If Spurs start badly next season, the pressure on him to get results will be massive. I hope he does well but will be get the patience and the backing?
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@KiwiPie said in EPL 2022 / 2023:
The issue for Ange will be the level of opposition in the EPL compared to the SPL - up there, Celtic could have mediocre days and still win. If Spurs start badly next season, the pressure on him to get results will be massive. I hope he does well but will be get the patience and the backing?
Also whether his employers will let him build the team he wants. He has a history of getting rid of players, no matter how big who don't play how he wants..thats a big ask with a team like this.
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@bayimports said in EPL 2022 / 2023:
@KiwiPie said in EPL 2022 / 2023:
The issue for Ange will be the level of opposition in the EPL compared to the SPL - up there, Celtic could have mediocre days and still win. If Spurs start badly next season, the pressure on him to get results will be massive. I hope he does well but will be get the patience and the backing?
Also whether his employers will let him build the team he wants. He has a history of getting rid of players, no matter how big who don't play how he wants..thats a big ask with a team like this.
The last manager who did that was Pochettino. Hopefully Levy feels we have hit rock bottom and will sanction sale of anyone who won't buy in
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@MajorRage said in EPL 2022 / 2023:
Ederson win the champs league for City with a truly amazing performance
Lukaku has a stunning ability to always pick out a defender.
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Not a great game - especially in the first half but there was more than enough drama towards the end. Throw in Lukaku's performance in the game Belgium had to win at the World Cup, and he's had a great season for missing goals it looks easier to score. John Stones seems to have turned into the best midfield player in the world and Rodri's finish was superb given what a poor game he was having.
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Good finals game though. Pitch did not appear to be very good. Poor communication in the back 4 for Man City. City were not sharp with their passing either lacking or having too much weight. Maybe just a little tired. As Bovidae mentioned Foden had opportunities to put the game away. They took their opportunity though. Fantastic team and coach.
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Masterclass tactically from Inzaghi I thought in a losing effort. Blocked up the space in the middle of the park led by Brozovic and ably supported by Calhanoglu and Barella which took City's attackers out of the game completely and get DiMarco and Dumfries pushing up high in the space that City weren't protecting to whip balls in from wide to cause the City back 3 into panic, and it worked a treat. They probably should have won in the end but Ederson replicated Courtois effort from last year to win the game.
You can tell Pep doesn't come up against Italian opposition often as Italian sides like to block up the centre of the park and press from the middle, as opposed to English football where the press is always led by the front men, which means you have to be a lot more patient in your lead up play, as opposed to English football where defending is more zonal, to start counter attacks, so space in England opens up easier. Italian teams are more defence focused as we all know, and focus more on their positional play and City struggled to adjust all game.
Still, well done to City on their treble.
