European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Spy360(m): 10:31am On Oct 03, 2016 |
donjazet: Chelsea never had the best squad!!! Man city has always had the best and balanced squad in england for the last 5 years.. What they lacked was the mental strength. That was the basic difference between chelsea and man city in chelseas title winning season and that is credit to mourinho. Jose in his first season said we were little horses who he was grooming. He then built the mental strength in the team hence the consistency in the team and eventual cup wins.
It is both. Willan shouldn't be in chelsea! His stats suggest that. Ivanovich. If you look at it the current chelsea team is average at best and there is no adequate replacement.
That statement there contradicts your entire post. You are correct. As you said a club should have a system of play which runs across all level. Are you suggesting mou is responsible for that?? That happens ONLY in barca. There is no other club that can say the same. Chelsea's under 21 have been successful for a lot of years under a guy named adi vivesh ( not sure of correct spelling) who has used the 352 formation at the youth level for many years. This was very different from mou.
Conte can adapt to any formation. He is still looking for the best for this team and that requires patience. He is not a magician that would change things over night. And it is a disadvantage, that he has the likes of willan, Oscar, Ivanovich, matic Mikel, etc to work with. As a Chelsea fan you surely do have more insight about the club than myself. But from my own perspective, the frequent changing of tacticians must have affected the way systems operate from the youth team to the senior team. Changing managers leads to technical deficiencies in areas where adequate beefing is not made, and lack of transition from lower grades. All these are results of the 'win now' mentality. Take Arsenal for example, the cohesion, blend, and timely upgrades enables the club to consistently finish above board despite the lack of quality. The likes of Iwobi, are simple rewards for maintaining tactical consistency at all levels. I still do believe that Chelsea has the best all round squad after Man City. The quality the club has at youth level is enough to sustain a title challenge,- when things are done right. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 9:05am On Oct 03, 2016 |
edoyad: My question is, where was Oxlade blazing that ball to in the first place ? He had the goal post right there in front of him, how exactly did it end up on Kos's body ? He did well to get into position, just as Koscielny, but his childish mind wouldn't let him calmly send the ball home. Besides this, I think it was Kos' boot that got the ball, Ox was just interfering. WE WERE LUCKY. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 4:48am On Oct 03, 2016 |
Spur's win over City is a proof of the point some of us have been trying to make as regards Pep's supposed 'master manager' stints at both Barca and Bayern.
He must have learnt a good lesson today, that EPL is not La Liga or Bundesliga. That here any team can be beaten by any team. That tiki taka 'nor be for England'. That for the fact that you won 'trebles' in a monopolised league, doesn't mean it will work everywhere else. That there are still top managers (Poch, Wenger, Koeman, etc) who don't make too much noise.
Oops! Jose? |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 4:40am On Oct 03, 2016 |
[quote author=ChristineC post=49866365][/quote]You are pained because manure is not in the mix? Even with the menopausal striker and their world's most expensive barber2barber midfielder? Take heart baby, life's not fair.  |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Spy360(m): 4:35am On Oct 03, 2016 |
@donjazet For the past 3 seasons, Chelsea has had the best squad in the EPL. This time it is City.
Infact, most pundits thought Chelsea would win the league back to back after their triumph 2 years ago.
The problem (I think) with the Chelsea squad now is a matter of adequate rather than quality replacements.
Obviously you are a Jose fanboy, but actually Jose spoiled Chelsea fans with his 'buy-buy win now' mentality thus failing to integrate young players. A club should have their system of play which runs accross all levels.
So, yes there is an imbalance, but that is as a result of changing managers cum changing systems and not the team per se. Conte tried to continue the Jose way, but has discovered it is not working for him.
That is, in the Jose way there is balance but in the Conte way there is no balance caused by lack of wingbacks.
Against Hull Conte went for his own system 3-5-2. This system requires the use of wingbacks which Chelsea lack.
Therefore, Conte's failure to acquire wingbacks (off course Alonso) is what is creating your 'percieved' imbalance. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 11:38pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
Manchester City Tottenham Arsenal Liverpool
One of these teams will win the league. The others to finish in the top 4. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 11:29pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
Oasis007: Seem FA wants Arsene Wenger to end his Reign as Arsenal Manager with a Trophy?!
Is the Ref blind to see that clear handball?! PDP has resuscitated..... but in the form of Arsenal! I didn't see it. [size=16]I didn't see it[/size] [size=30]I didn't see it[/size]    |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 7:16pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
OEmperor: Arsenal scored after I made the comment [size=30] Then EAT your words [/size] |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 7:14pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
An0nimus: Spurs were all over City. They didn't give City space to do their usual build-up play. Yes. They have shown others the way. City vs Everton would be interesting because Everton have strong players. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Spy360(m): 3:14pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
Roland17: Dayo,
I have not questioned pep's coaching, if anything i think he is one of the best around, He has a grounded philosophy akin to the style of football i enjoy watching. However, that does not dispute the fact that Pep is a green horn in the EPL, and time will tell how well he adapts/ succeeds. As disappointing as the last decade has been for Wenger on the field with regards to trophies, his peers know his value. Every top manager will have their ups and downs. Mou is just discovering why he should respect old pals like Fergie, Wenger, and even Ranieri. For Pep, time will come as we see even today when tiki taka will be so easy to deal with. 10years ago, Wenger was the Professeur. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Spy360(m): 3:08pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
elrony: Nwanne go and lie down biko... I no understand this your trolling format na... I no lose na!!!   Ok. I thought you were lamenting, wanted to just say ebezina. [size=30] Don't Cry Anymore[/size] |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 3:06pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
Pochentino don open Pep yansh oooo!
  
Overhyped manager. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Spy360(m): 2:14pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
weedtaker: na wa o, na DDG wunde like dat, luck truly no de our side. [size=30] Sharrap! Little scummie [/size] Manure is [size=30] doomed[/size] |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Spy360(m): 2:05pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Spy360(m): 2:04pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
elrony: Mtcheeew. ....see as draw dey vex me pass lose!!! |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Spy360(m): 2:02pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
Keep quiet lets here what Jose has got to say this time around. Meanwhile that was the world's best most expensive B2B midfielder and his menopausal chairman. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Spy360(m): 1:58pm On Oct 02, 2016 |
Nihilist: 200 million pounds spent in one summer.
Still beneath Chelsea.
Down is where you belong.
Leyqute what's good? United's got ibi.
  
Ask Elrony or Sailorxy |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Spy360(m): 11:32am On Sep 30, 2016 |
My intelligent United fans abeg what figure of speech is this report I get on every site? ''Ibrahimovic scored from Rooney's miscued shot'' Rooney is Deadman playing...   |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 10:06am On Sep 30, 2016 |
ColtPython: Yeah. The movement among those four is so fluid you didn't have to look up before seeing someone to release a killer pass to. Looks like we are going back to that kind of pace the likes of Ljunberg, Pires and Henry used to offer together up front. The icing on the cake is that we are also well covered in midfield and defence.
 This season holds lots of promise. Hope injuries don't derail it. On Spurs vs City - home win. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Spy360(m): 6:47am On Sep 30, 2016 |
LMAO
3-0 fit do person something o...
See what Arsenal has turned Chelsea into;
bullshyt yarns, online biz and Conte's girlfriends? Life is so unfair.
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Spy360(m): 6:49pm On Sep 29, 2016 |
So United is playing Zobo FC? From where?
Abeg make I go sleep joor! |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 4:16pm On Sep 29, 2016 |
ColtPython: I believe his recurrent injuries has been the major factor dulling his game. Walcott has always got the potential to shine bright. Sadly I don't believe he has ever gone a full season at Arsenal without at least 2 different bouts of injuries. This has always curbed his progress. My opinion tho. I can buy that opinion too. With this form he needs to stay fit and healthy. Also the synergy within our front 4 (Iwobi, Ozil, Sanchez and Theo himself) must have been a huge factor. The pace, control, fluidity, movement, blend, creativity etc are mind blowing. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 2:33pm On Sep 29, 2016 |
kokaneprodigy: He scores that kind of goal often,
I've always been a believer in Walcott, Wenger almost used Giroud to kill Theo's career. He combines well with fast forwards around him check the result of our first leg games against united and Leicester last season where he started ahead of Giroud we scored @ least 3 goals and pressed well.
I'm really happy for him tears of joy. Theo has always got that quality finish. The Euros disappointment must have been his motivation to win back his supporters. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 8:01pm On Sep 28, 2016 |
Roland17: Theooooo is on fire ehhhh. Fluid movement by the forward line.
Arsenal 1-0 Basel [size=30] All those scummies don run inside their hole [/size] Common come out weedtaker, iheanyi40, elrony, chrisley024 |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 7:59pm On Sep 28, 2016 |
OEmperor: Looking forward to arsenal losing tonight Hay!!! Another Imbeciile? This world is unfair.... |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 7:52pm On Sep 28, 2016 |
Weedtaker and Iheanyi40 Jealousy no go kill una, is it because you have nothing to do with UCL today that you came here to make noise? Shame on you. Why not join Leicester City fans if you are so disappointed. By the way [size=30] Come and Lick my Ass cause I am trashin Basel today Scum sucking Scummies [/size]  |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Spy360(m): 8:51am On Sep 28, 2016 |
elrony: Lol UCL attendance marking in progress Nabania, just negodu!!!  I have registered with The Arsenal for tonight's UCL.
[size=30] Have You? [/size]  |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 8:48am On Sep 28, 2016 |
chrisley024: Leicester has 6points from their 1st 2 UCL games.
A team the gayners should emulate. Man United should emulate Leicester by qualifying for the Champions League. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 8:46am On Sep 28, 2016 |
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 6:25pm On Sep 27, 2016 |
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 3:07pm On Sep 27, 2016 |
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Spy360(m): 3:04pm On Sep 27, 2016 |
elrony: Just negodu! !!!  UCL Nabania!
Just negodu...  |