[Albion] Premier League 13-15/5/23

[Motogull]

That was mustard. TAA can’t defend but he can’t half hit a ball

Commentators overlook the first part. Great attacker, poor defender but 'sensational'.

 

[banjo]

Milner on. Let’s see how this young chap gets on.

 

[Weststander]

Leicesters demise is proof you take the premier league survival year after year at your peril. not long ago they were lauded. Shows that things can go very wrong if you don’t get it right. With players like Maddison, Barnes and Riccardo- should be nowhere near bottom 3.

They didn’t properly replace Schmeichal, Fofana and other defenders. They literally concede every game.

 

[Weststander]

Commentators overlook the first part. Great attacker, poor defender but 'sensational'.

Insane assist stats and he’s won everything, in risk-reward tactics from the manager.

 

[jakarta]

Put a fork in Leicester. They are done and dusted. Only question now is it Dirty or Everton?

 

[Bold Seagull]

Leicester don’t look bothered do they. No big tackles, no frustrated bookings, no fight or anger.

Maybe most of the team don’t feel the jeopardy? Tielemens end of contract, few of them at the ends of their careers, Maddison knows he’ll get a big move. #shambles

 

[Weststander]

Put a fork in Leicester. They are done and dusted. Only question now is it Dirty or Everton?

Can they get 3 or 4 points from these?

 

[Blues Guitarist]

2-0. I don't see the reasoning for not wanting pool to win. We ain't catching em

And even if we do catch them, nothing changes. Both 5th and 6th will be in the Europa League next year.

 

[The Wizard]

That was mustard. TAA can’t defend but he can’t half hit a ball

He’s not a good one on one defender but Klopp has started playing him in the Gross RB role of stepping into midfield whilst one of the CB or DM drops into right back for him, makes him a much more effective player, probably explains why Liverpool have been on such a good run alongside getting all their best players back.

He’s an exceptionally talented footballer, just needs to be nurtured and utilised… get him in RDZ

 

[Triggaaar]

And even if we do catch them, nothing changes. Both 5th and 6th will be in the Europa League next year.

Exactly. A confident (and surprisingly well rested) Liverpool going into the game against Villa is fine by me.

 

[Weststander]

He’s not a good one on one defender but Klopp has started playing him in the Gross RB role of stepping into midfield whilst one of the CB or DM drops into right back for him, makes him a much more effective player, probably explains why Liverpool have been on such a good run alongside getting all their best players back.

He’s an exceptionally talented footballer, just needs to be nurtured and utilised… get him in RDZ

Through all the age groups TAA was a midfielder.

But Klopp has a tactical thing for talented footballers playing as FB’s who spend most the game upfield creating, pushing opposition wingers back. Knows more goals will be conceded than for example Conte/Mourinho football, but the creativity and goals scored stats more than pay it back. It went awry this season as the centre midfield cover overnight became decrepit.

 

[Official Old Man]

Are Newcastle looking over their shoulder and getting slightly worried? Getting close for positions 3 to 5. Nerves could kick in Thursday. Been a while since they last felt pressure like this.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Expect to see Curtis Jones in the next England squad then …….

 

[Durlston]

Oh bloody great, Leicester are on again next Monday - incredibly the fourth time this month! Is this some kind of Monday night masochist shite that Sky are rolling out?

 

[Bodian]

Oh bloody great, Leicester are on again next Monday - incredibly the fourth time this month! Is this some kind of Monday night masochist shite that Sky are rolling out?

Don't care - just so long as it's not us on a Monday night....

 

[Bold Seagull]

Are Newcastle looking over their shoulder and getting slightly worried? Getting close for positions 3 to 5. Nerves could kick in Thursday. Been a while since they last felt pressure like this.

I might be alone or with a minority but until FT on Thursday we are still well in this CL race because beat Newcastle and those nerves you speak of for MU and Newcastle will double up fast!!

 

[Triggaaar]

Are Newcastle looking over their shoulder and getting slightly worried? Getting close for positions 3 to 5. Nerves could kick in Thursday. Been a while since they last felt pressure like this.

Possibly, but after us they've got Leicester at home, which should see them right. Maybe they'll try and go at us from the start, but after watching our games against Arsenal and Everton, I wouldn't be surprised if they're a bit more careful and happy to counter attack.

We're obviously a better team than got thrashed by Smug's Bournemouth a few years back, but we're still pretty vulnerable to the counter.

 

[A1X]

Oh bloody great, Leicester are on again next Monday - incredibly the fourth time this month! Is this some kind of Monday night masochist shite that Sky are rolling out?

Don’t want to miss their moment of disaster

 

[Weststander]

Don't care - just so long as it's not us on a Monday night....

One of the best things about the Championship was Friday evening football. Memories of Albion Amex wins eg Derby County and then being ‘made up’ the rest of the long weekend.

 

[Weststander]

I might be alone or with a minority but until FT on Thursday we are still well in this CL race because beat Newcastle and those nerves you speak of for MU and Newcastle will double up fast!!

Even that possibility, in the middle of May, is astonishing.