filbertway Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 I think the 15/16 side could do a number on any team in this league. Everything was set up perfectly. Almost impossible to break down and absolutely deadly on the counter attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 26 minutes ago, Koke said: Put this exact side in 15/16 and it would probably also win the league. Remember the competition wasnt great that season. In fairness this current side is yet to prove that it can grind out 1-0 wins like the title winning side did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 Yes Looking at this squad I think it’s overall better than the 2015/2016 one But don’t forget we had two of the best players in the world at that time, in Mahrez and Kante The Kante, Mahrez, Vardy train was unstoppable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxed Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 The sum of our parts is greater now. But we went far, far beyond the sum of our parts in 15/16. (and y'know... we had Mahrez and Kanté) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artic fox Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 1 hour ago, Paddy. said: I think we are better now than we were then but sadly Man City and Liverpool are two of the strongest sides in the world at the moment and no one was at the level they are now back in 15/16. We are the cause of these two being stronger. The first thing the did when we won was get the Cheque book out. Tottenham, Arsenal, Man Utd, did the same but their scouting department haven't delivered like the big two have. That said, we are again causing consternation with the Media and their Top 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arriba Los Zorros Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 1 hour ago, AKCJ said: Yeah and no. That side would beat this side but the current side is better. Yeah, that about sums it up. This is a better side and will probably win more games, but that side was ideally suited to playing against teams that play like us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 (edited) As always it's difficult to compare sides from different seasons. I would be surprised if this side best the 2015/16 teams points total and still end up 3rd, which is probably a indication of the quality of this year's league. I'd have to agree this team is also more pleasing on the eye. As excellent as the 2015/16 team was, that was it, at its prime, however I think this team isn't anywhere near it prime if we can keep it together. Edited 1 November 2019 by coolhandfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 We wouldnt have this team...without the 15/16 team/group. I dont understand the Need try & compare....IMO this new group looks good,Technicaly allround better....but this ones growth is totally different. The whole League-opposition Teams different (better Quality these last 2 seasons).. I will sit back..enjoy the 15/16 Story in its entirety... and now ,will again sit back and Enjoy the new present journey has it developes... Arguing,discussing which Team One consider better,far Too early,plus.....the Bbone of this group didnt go through,that "great-escape" season behind them. We Now have proven players,younger players ,compare that with players 'Boxed' as journey-men....IMO impossible..!!! The prologue of the 2 Stories totally different.. Take in also the manager & Coaching staff changes... Pearson>>> to>>> Ranieri!! Now Puel>>>> to Rodgers>>>> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 Could you imagine the current team with Mahrez playing on the right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arriba Los Zorros Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 Just now, coolhandfox said: Could you imagine the current team with Mahrez playing on the right! Yeah - see Man City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 Just now, Arriba Los Zorros said: Yeah - see Man City. Fair point, as our current team plays in a very similar style to MC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 Only if we win the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftfagos Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 You only find out how good a team (or individual) is when they are under pressure. The 15/16 side demonstrated just how to see out a title challenge unlike many notable teams before them. If the current team finish in the CL slots & we keep the team then buckle up - there is one final chapter in this great story left to be written. It ends with the CL final 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza M Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 If we carry on as we are, we may accumulate as many points as that season which is tremendous. It wont be enough to win the league though because of Liverpool/Man City. This current crop could have challenged in 15/16, but they are just a tad behind that level in character and pure guts for now. As these lads gain experience and we can keep them together they will be better than the title team eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammo Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 The 2015/16 side won the Premier League by ten points. This one has played only ten games and is eight points off the lead. But the mere fact that there is a comparison debate going on shows how worried the ‘Big Six’ and all their media acolytes are about this current side infiltrating their precious ‘elite’. Happy days are here again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudulike Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 Some of the comments on that BBC article.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 Far stronger squad now than then but the first 11 probably right now is not as good 15/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 13 minutes ago, Spudulike said: Some of the comments on that BBC article.... Don't read BBC comments. On anything. Ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeakFox Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 I love both sides. The rest is for the birds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Big Balls Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 I'd say the fairest way to judge would be to wait until the end of the season and see how many points we finish on. League position isn't fair because Liverpool and Man City are so significantly better than any team from 2016. In 2016 we finished on 81 points with a 32 GD. If we can finish with more points than that then I'd say this team is better. We're currently on track for 76 points so it could be close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 In terms of squad ability then yes, we now have more than three or four players that are technical and good on the ball. But 15/16 we won the league so how is it a comparison really... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfox Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 Here’s a question…. What would your hybrid team be? Schmeichel Ricky Huth Evans Chilwell Kante Riyad Tielemans Maddison Barnes Vardy i make that 6-3 to the new boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildave3 Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 1 hour ago, Hammo said: The 2015/16 side won the Premier League by ten points. This one has played only ten games and is eight points off the lead. Reading these sort of comments makes me very annoyed. This team literally has more points than the title team after this many games. Don’t let the rest of the league’s performance influence you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silva Fox Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 7 minutes ago, Wolfox said: Here’s a question…. What would your hybrid team be? Schmeichel Ricky Huth Evans Chilwell Kante Riyad Tielemans Maddison Barnes Vardy i make that 6-3 to the new boys Do we get to choose either the 15/16 or 19/20 versions of Schmeichel & Vardy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfox Posted 1 November 2019 Share Posted 1 November 2019 1 minute ago, Silva Fox said: Do we get to choose either the 15/16 or 19/20 versions of Schmeichel & Vardy? Your pick…! I think they’ve both improved…. I hate the fact that Vardy has to get older Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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