EPL 2023/2024
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@KiwiPie Yeah GON is a good manager. I think our new owners have the best intentions and a high press looks good and works well when all on board. However half the team haven't worked out how to play it and we recruited some players who cant play it and others who are yet to still even get out of the injury ward. So to your point it looks rather confused.
Also our draw has not been great, but regardless the Arsenal match was a step backwards. There will be high expectations against Everton though and I am sure if we don't start getting them, then people will be under pressure
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PGMOL have released the audio from Diaz offside. As I said above, the VAR ref thought the goal had been awarded so just said check complete. Listening to the audio it’s revealing how bad the process is and how obviously liable to a fuck up.
PGMOL release VAR audio from Spurs v Liverpool
Process leading to incorrect offside decision against Luis Diaz not being overturned explained as well as PGMOL statement
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I listened to a podcast that compared the clear wording used by the TMO in rugby in the way that the ref asks "is there any reason not to award a try?" etc and whether something similar should be introduced for football. Comms not helped by the fact that multiple footballers are usually screaming into the ears of the ref.
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@Dodge said in EPL 2023/2024:
stonewall red, you can't go over the top of a ball studs up into someone's shin. That's been a red card for about 20 years. Both yellows also completely fair, you can't trip someone chasing back however accidental you make it look.
Welcome back Dodge. Looked like a red to me, tackler responsible for wear their studs end up and he was stretching and out of control. For Jota yellow 1, amusing to see the Liverpool rabid fans (not all are rabid) saying Udogie tripped over his own leg as if that is something that athletes do without a 3rd party involved.
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@KiwiPie yep, that difference was stark. But then there’s a lot more pressure to get on with the game in football circles I guess. Seemed like it was done in a hurry. Can imagine how sick the VAR guy felt when he realised what happened
Ps thanks for the welcome back!
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That var transcript is a tough read! Seems like he realised pretty much the moment he couldn't go back anymore.
Definitely feels like they need a clearer process like pretty much every other sport (rugby, league, cricket), where the var says 'original decision x, checking if that is correct'.
This is fifa though. I expect their solution will be two more officials with vague responsibilities but needing a weekly game cheque.
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@Rapido said in EPL 2023/2024:
The Spurs grey kit on the weekend was a crime.
Worse than ManU at The Dell in 96. As these had fades and some black. Literally playing in urban camouflage.
It's not even grey, it looks like a pink grey. Worst third strip we've had in years
Edit: it's actually beige I think. Ugh
Luckily Ange ball is more attractive and interesting than the kit
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I've finally had a chance to watch the Arsenal-Man City game. A very nervy start from Arsenal, and Raya in particular, but Arteta finally gets his first win over the Citizens. This was a very even game where both teams cancelled each other out. Martinelli's introduction at HT made a big difference. Haaland didn't even have a shot on goal.
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@Rapido said in EPL 2023/2024:
The Spurs grey kit on the weekend was a crime.
Worse than ManU at The Dell in 96. As these had fades and some black. Literally playing in urban camouflage.
My first thought was why are the Blacks Caps playing soccer? Beige IMO
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@Bovidae said in EPL 2023/2024:
I've finally had a chance to watch the Arsenal-Man City game. A very nervy start from Arsenal, and Raya in particular, but Arteta finally gets his first win over the Citizens. This was a very even game where both teams cancelled each other out. Martinelli's introduction at HT made a big difference. Haaland didn't even have a shot on goal.
Good summary, it was looking like a 0-0 for most of the game. Arsenal were determined not to allow City space so Rice was alongside Jorginho - and City did the same having Bernardo and Kovacic as pivots. Martinelli injected a lot of energy that was lacking and Arsenal were the dominant team for most of the 2nd half without looking like getting a goal. Big result for Arsenal given their lack of success against City in recent seasons - City came for a draw which they never do. Saka was a miss for Arsenal but really they need to give him for rest, the lad has been flogged for 2-3 seasons including by England. Rodri is the key to City's whole playing style. Whereas Rodri replaced Ferdandinho gradually, there doesn't seem to be a cover for Rodri given Phillips being not to Pep's taste.
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Fuck Bournemouth defence shocking, coach has not got it right, one of the goals conceded again ridiculously stupid.
Angry start to the weekend as 4 send off already (only one a straight red but still)
At least my FPL team surely on the up lol!
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Arsenal lucky to salvage a draw but if Arteta is consistent with his comments on wanting competition for all spots on the team he should have pulled Reya and Odegaard today. Odegaard goes missing when he does not have space or when we are not dominating. Rice should be captain.
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@broughie Enzo did a great job man marking him with Caicedo closing down the other options. The only one who looked likely in that midfield was Rice.
Sanchez can be blamed for Chelsea not winning that . Arsenal didn't look like getting anything out of that game up until that howler.
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@African-Monkey said in EPL 2023/2024:
@broughie Enzo did a great job man marking him with Caicedo closing down the other options. The only one who looked likely in that midfield was Rice.
Sanchez can be blamed for Chelsea not winning that . Arsenal didn't look like getting anything out of that game up until that howler.
May have been the case but he has gone missing in a lot of important games. He is supposed to be the captain and can not continue to go MIA. Now with Partey and Rice in the midfield he does not have to do as much.
Arsenals problems are several including up front where Saka and Martinelli are not taking on their opposites. They turn back inside allowing 2 v 1 situations and slowing down play. Very predictable and if they do this White or whoever in on the left has to overlap to create the mismatch. They also lack an actual striker.
Arsenal screwed up by investing in Havertz in the midfield instead of grapping an actual midfield player (Fofana type) to take the pressure of Partey who is getting older and more injury prone. But Arteta thinks he can make a silk purse out of a a sows ear. Arrogant and stubborn.
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If the rumours are true, Bournemouth will be looking for a new manager if he doesn’t pick up the points against Burnley.
The squad (those who are fit) haven’t adjusted to his style, regardless if his coaching staff have not got permits to help him in the role yet.
Interestingly GON suggested most of the buys we picked up were his targets which defies belief that Foley then axed him, especially anyway after last season’s late rally
A lot of angry supporters on the South coast right now for sure..
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@bayimports I see that Foley is also behind the Auckland A-League expansion team.
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@Bovidae said in EPL 2023/2024:
@bayimports I see that Foley is also behind the Auckland A-League expansion team.
He bought Bournemouth, liked FC Lorient so bought them and now looking at Auckland. Who knows perhaps he might get a few more supporters through acquisitions, time will tell.
He does not accept failure which is potentially great news for Auckland, however I’m not swayed on his trusted advisors at this time given what is happening at Bournemouth right now.
