MC Prussian

Why is it that so many CPU-controlled full-backs on ones team bomb forward and have a terrible time catching up when caught on the counter? I've seen this so many times. Are player instructions the only solution? Or else relying on full-backs with just medium attacking workrate?

Did you get Flashback Tevez? Great link.

Oh, dear. Hope all is fine. Every footballer's dream of playing in the Premier League so close...

Aahhh, FIFA 19 UT Squad Battles... Where you concede a goal from a free-kick, scored by a right-back with 48 free-kick ability.

"Mirror Sport understands..."

The white Kanté. He's certainly on my wishlist for the club. A central midfielder who can tackle, dribble, pass and shoot. Commands the middle of the park really, really well. Chases after balls like a terrier.

I read someplace that vaping is even worse than smoking cigarettes, eg. even more unhealthy - as addictive or even more addictive than regular cigarettes, not to mention all the toxic chemical substances that can also cause cancer: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a23402333/is-vaping-bad-for-you/

Not yet, but he'd be my pick from the MLS SBC. 93 stamina and high/medium workrates. Plus five-star skill moves. If you like dribbling and are good at showing off with your skills, put him on as a left midfielder rather than a winger.

Rafael Leão secured. But 14 online wins...

Happy Birthday, Wes. When will you announce your retirement or transfer to a lower-league team, I wonder? Forever grateful for your contribution early into your spell at LCFC, leading up all the way to the league title. But there comes a point in time when you (have to) realize you're no longer made for high-intensity football...

What is it with Huddersfield and appointing (former) Dortmund coaches? The guy's 36 and has never managed on a professional level. Bold move. Sought after by QPR last year.

My most favourite FIFA 19 UT screen...

I suppose it's the fans' favourite with regards to the new youngsters card, each player was given a set of five footballers to choose from to complement the current selection. I went for Wan-Bissaka.

The players or a portion of the players were allegedly unhappy that they had to travel to Bournemouth by coach, rather than flying down there (Bournemouth has a sweet little airport - been there myself): https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/harry-maguire-denies-report-leicester-2019089

That's not what I was saying, was it? The major part of the criticism aimed at Puel stems from the fact that the football on show is mostly dire, we approach matches with a defensive mindset, often give games away early in the first half and are then forced to chase after an equalizer or catching up, personnel choices are strange to say the least, backwards and sideways passing galore, and we are now on a three-game losing streak, shades of last season when we threw the second half of the campaign away, missing out on 7th place. We try to play it safe, but the tactics only partially work. Add to that the two cup exits after putting up little fight in the FA Cup especially. Mentality-wise, I see big problems within this squad and coupled with Puel's stubbornness, I wonder when there will be a way out of this minor mess. Judging from his statements in the Canal+ interview, I think he's underestimated or still underestimates the shift in playing style in the Premier League compared to Ligue 1. You have a lot less time on the ball here, refereeing is different, the quality of teams and individual players from another planet almost. Puel does still have difficulties adapting, and it shows.