2021-2022 premier league virtual pub thread

TiMSport · 08-31-2021, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by e90Nate

Traore is a fricken freight train man, I wish he could finish, that guy just commands space with players bouncing off of him.

Kind've like Lukaku?

UncleWede · 08-31-2021, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TiMSport

Kind've like Lukaku?

He doesn't have quite the A-speed.

I always envision that when Lukaku unlaces his boots, it's a big event. His puppies are TIRED, that body weight POUNDING on the pitch for 90 minutes. Melt that ice bath.

Not the same feeling with Adama.

TiMSport · 08-31-2021, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

He doesn't have quite the A-speed.

I always envision that when Lukaku unlaces his boots, it's a big event. His puppies are TIRED, that body weight POUNDING on the pitch for 90 minutes. Melt that ice bath.

Not the same feeling with Adama.

Haha, yeah. I'll take Lukaku though as I'm pretty sure you would too.

infinitekidM2C · 09-02-2021, 05:30 PM

Ronaldo back to United!

Thought it would never happen. LukaWHO? JK i actually rate him but he's no Ronaldo
Just preordered my Ronaldo shirt!

TiMSport · 09-02-2021, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

Ronaldo back to United!

Thought it would never happen. LukaWHO? JK i actually rate him but he's no Ronaldo
Just preordered my Ronaldo shirt!

Lol but isn't Ronaldo about 10 years older than Lukaku? Besides, I think he's a better fit for Chelsea in terms of what they really needed including his style of play. Can't wait until they play each other!

Well, we'll see how well all those guys at Man U play together. UncleWede mentioned the other day how they have a bit of history with not gelling. Anyway, exciting times in the EPL!

Oh and on a side note, the USMNT plays El Salvador tonight, a WC qualifier. They better win that one!! Unfortunately Pulisic isn't playing.

infinitekidM2C · 09-02-2021, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TiMSport

Lol but isn't Ronaldo about 10 years older than Lukaku? Besides, I think he's a better fit for Chelsea in terms of what they really needed including his style of play. Can't wait until they play each other!

Well, we'll see how well all those guys at Man U play together. UncleWede mentioned the other day how they have a bit of history with not gelling. Anyway, exciting times in the EPL!

Oh and on a side note, the USMNT plays El Salvador tonight, a WC qualifier. They better win that one!! Unfortunately Pulisic isn't playing.

I almost got the impression you were comparing Ronaldo with Lukaku

. He's aged very well so watch out. But yes Chelsea has a very good squad.

TiMSport · 09-02-2021, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

I almost got the impression you were comparing Ronaldo with Lukaku

. He's aged very well so watch out. But yes Chelsea has a very good squad.

Hey you never know. Maybe Lukaku will score another 500 goals or so in his next 10 years. Lol. But seriously, I think his style fits well for them because it's a completely different dimension they didn't have. Someone that can play with his back to the goal and control the ball and dish it off for an assist if he doesn't score for himself. They sure as hell weren't getting that sort of play from anyone else. I do like seeing Havertz coming along nicely though. I think Timo will have little playing time this season.

We haven't even been talking about Tottenham. Now that Kane is staying put they could be very dangerous but we shall see. They seem invigorated with the new manager.

infinitekidM2C · 09-02-2021, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TiMSport

Hey you never know. Maybe Lukaku will score another 500 goals or so in his next 10 years. Lol. But seriously, I think his style fits well for them because it's a completely different dimension they didn't have. Someone that can play with his back to the goal and control the ball and dish it off for an assist if he doesn't score for himself. They sure as hell weren't getting that sort of play from anyone else. I do like seeing Havertz coming along nicely though. I think Timo will have little playing time this season.

We haven't even been talking about Tottenham. Now that Kane is staying put they could be very dangerous but we shall see. They seem invigorated with the new manager.

Tottenham lol. They started well but they'll be in 6 place tops. New manager bounce won't sustain them the whole season. Won't be above Leceister i reckon.

TiMSport · 09-02-2021, 09:24 PM

Lol yeah. They should enjoy being on top while they're there. Won't last.

happyjack · 09-03-2021, 08:42 AM

even as a spurs fan, i unfortunately must agree with you. unless they get some help in the midfield, or can develop a really strong counter-attack, i just dont see them scoring with much frequency. that said, their defense is legit so they should have a chance in every match.

G3min1 · 09-03-2021, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by happyjack

even as a spurs fan, i unfortunately must agree with you. unless they get some help in the midfield, or can develop a really strong counter-attack, i just dont see them scoring with much frequency. that said, their defense is legit so they should have a chance in every match.

Heh... what's your thoughts on Serge Aurier potentially leaving?

BMW-LouisvilleKY · 09-03-2021, 09:43 AM

Arsenal all the way!

Really tough times now. Don't think Arteta is cutting it, roster isn't up to the par with the big boys. But I have faith and in it for the long haul.

happyjack · 09-03-2021, 09:53 AM

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Heh... what's your thoughts on Serge Aurier potentially leaving?

he's already gone. spurs terminated his contract...basically couldnt give him away for pennies on the dollar.

i think he had plenty of talent, but was a bit of a headcase who just made too many errors. he hadnt been in the regular rotation for sometime, so i just dont think he's that big of a loss.

tanganga has had a great start to the season. doherty is serviceable. and the club just picked up emerson royal on transfer from barca. they should be better in that position this season without aurier in the mix.

e90Nate · 09-03-2021, 03:09 PM

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Arsenal all the way!

Really tough times now. Don't think Arteta is cutting it, roster isn't up to the par with the big boys. But I have faith and in it for the long haul.

Arteta will be gone before the new year! Arsenal spent the most this transfer window and cannot score, I had big hopes for them when Lacazette and aubameyang came in but still feel they are not a cohesive unit, even with all the talent on paper

TiMSport · 09-03-2021, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by e90Nate

Arteta will be gone before the new year! Arsenal spent the most this transfer window and cannot score, I had big hopes for them when Lacazette and aubameyang came in but still feel they are not a cohesive unit, even with all the talent on paper

This just goes to show how important a manager is. Even having a totally stacked roster doesn't guarantee victories. You have to be able to balance and manage all of the mega egos on board and then put together a formation and strategy that put points in the win column.

infinitekidM2C · 09-03-2021, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TiMSport

This just goes to show how important a manager is. Even having a totally stacked roster doesn't guarantee victories. You have to be able to balance and manage all of the mega egos on board and then put together a formation and strategy that put points in the win column.

Hey take it easy on Frank...

TiMSport · 09-03-2021, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

Hey take it easy on Frank...

Frank who? It's all about Thomas.

In all seriousness, Chelsea is a perfect example as you can see. I'm certainly not complaining. Lol.

TiMSport · 09-08-2021, 12:34 PM

This weekend can't come soon enough!

e90Nate · 09-08-2021, 12:35 PM

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This weekend can't come soon enough!

international break so early in the season should be illegal lol! I hear a lot of players aren't even eligible to play this weekend due to covid restrictions

TiMSport · 09-08-2021, 01:46 PM

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international break so early in the season should be illegal lol! I hear a lot of players aren't even eligible to play this weekend due to covid restrictions

Yeah I assume you saw the fiasco down in Brazil with Argentina. Lol. Idiot Argentines thought they could get away with playing knowing full well Brazil had strict rules about those coming from the UK.

Then you have idiot Americans like Weston McKennie who let his team down as the USMNT can use all the help they can get. As an American I care but others probably not so much. Lol. Apparently he had been reprimanded once before by his club team Juventus. Shows very poor character.

e90Nate · 09-08-2021, 02:46 PM

check out this article, apparently we (chelsea) are affected too
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-b1916305.html

TiMSport · 09-08-2021, 06:29 PM

Wow, a lot more involving than I thought. Unfortunate about Thiago Silva but I have confidence they'll be okay in the back even if he can't play against Aston Villa.

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