mozartfox Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 Looking at the speed of Arsenals breaking just demonstrates the need for quick center backs. We really do need to recruit and quick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny2997 Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 (edited) Fulham look very poor, excited to drop 5 points against them this season like we did with Norwich. Edited 12 September 2020 by danny2997 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 38 minutes ago, Aus Fox said: Well looks like I’m on my own on the optimistic bus! I get why people are worried, but really there is so much to be excited about for this season. I honestly don’t see anything about any of the teams from last season 7th and below who have significantly improved. We have only lost Chilwell and replaced him with a Belgian international. Evans is missing for the first 3 which will be a blow, but whoever replaces him will not be Ryan Bennett. JJ is no Ticardo, but is a more than able stand in. I fully expect 2 or 3 players to join the ranks before the window closes. I think 6/7th is a reasonable expectation for the season ahead. Arsenal Everton Southampton (were joint 4th on points with Chelsea for the last 20 odd matches of the season) I think a lot of people are Underestimating how a bad run of form can effect a teams momentum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingleicester Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 I pray, for Everton to completely have an awful season 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Fox Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 3 minutes ago, HankMarvin said: Arsenal Everton Southampton (were joint 4th on points with Chelsea for the last 20 odd matches of the season) I think a lot of people are Underestimating how a bad run of form can effect a teams momentum. Have any of those teams made any significant improvements to their squads though? Arsenal have brought in Willian, who will be good for them, but doesn’t address their real problems at the back. Everton have brought in three good Central Midfielders, but again are crap at the back and have nothing going forwards. Southampton again any real improvements to their squad? I think sometimes we overestimate other clubs in terms of what they have to offer and the business they do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyblueeyes Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 Arsenal going to take this win as if they’re back among the top clubs. If West Brom play or defend anything like Fulham, we will be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 Hector might just be the worst centre half i've ever seen at Premier League level and I include Ryan Bennett in that. He is pony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 3 minutes ago, Aus Fox said: Have any of those teams made any significant improvements to their squads though? Arsenal have brought in Willian, who will be good for them, but doesn’t address their real problems at the back. Everton have brought in three good Central Midfielders, but again are crap at the back and have nothing going forwards. Southampton again any real improvements to their squad? I think sometimes we overestimate other clubs in terms of what they have to offer and the business they do. Arsenal 2 New CBS once scored today not sure why you think they didn't address the defence Everton haven't brought 3 central midfielders James Rodríguez Attacking Midfielder (Centre, Left, Right) Allan Defensive Midfielder Southampton finished well after the Leicester defeat, so I wouldn't just dismiss clubs below 7th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapero82 Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Stadt said: There’s snobbery about being pessimistic sometimes. It doesn’t make you less of a fan because you’ve got low expectations about a team. Being overly positive with us is a recipe for disaster What worries me it feels like the time we built the KP and we were told after that’s we had no money to buy players etc and we went down like a lead balloon. And then with our bad results from the second half of the season I just can’t see a way out of it I truly hope I’m wrong Edited 12 September 2020 by chapero82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 1 hour ago, Dan LCFC said: Our pessimism isn't exactly based on nothing. Interesting how low West Brom's is though, ahead of tomorrow. Stumbled over the line after the restart and their signings have been largely tin pot bar the signing of the loan players that did well for them. Sheff Utd proved you don't need to blast £100m on star names like Fulham and Villa did and one went down in disgrace and the other survived by the skin of their teeth. Bilic is a good manager too but I can see why they are disappointed so far, let's bury them tomorrow please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 1 hour ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: What have Brighton fans got to be optimistic about. I know they've looked a bit better under Potter, but they've still got a very average but expensive team. 13 minutes ago, Aus Fox said: Have any of those teams made any significant improvements to their squads though? Arsenal have brought in Willian, who will be good for them, but doesn’t address their real problems at the back. Tierney is fully fit for the start of the season, and they've got Gabriel and Saliba in at CB. Plus Maitland-Niles looks set to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovril Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 I just want Leeds to go down so badly. I'd probably take us finishing 17th if Leeds go down. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Fox Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 1 minute ago, HankMarvin said: Arsenal 2 New CBS once scored today not sure why you think they didn't address the defence Everton haven't brought 3 central midfielders James Rodríguez Attacking Midfielder (Centre, Left, Right) Allan Defensive Midfielder Southampton finished well after the Leicester defeat, so I wouldn't just dismiss clubs below 7th I’m not dismissing them ( well I am dismissing Everton), it’s just I don’t think any team outside the big guns have significantly improved their squads at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_danbury Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 fulham looking aight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 3 minutes ago, don_danbury said: fulham looking aight They’re currently bottom of the league 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicesterseddon Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 38 minutes ago, FoyleFox said: I've bought a ticket but haven't yet boarded the bus. I want to be optimistic. Our significant drop in form from Christmas, coupled with our injuries and lack of signings gives great cause for concern. If we perform in the first 5/6 matches and strengthen the squad, I'll be on. I’m pretty much the same. Pessimistic atm, but a lot can change in next few weeks. Come the start of October we should have our full-strength side back, maybe with a couple more signings too. Given our fixtures we should be able to win at least one, possibly two games by then. A lot can change quite quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 How many times in the past decade have we gone in with much optimism? After promotion in 2014 obviously and the title win in 2016, last season too, maybe Sven's first pre-season? 3 and a bit at best. Let's be honest, if Rodgers was removed today, was that many be disappointed? Although I think the problems run far deeper than just the manager. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sly Posted 12 September 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 12 September 2020 I was optimistic in 15/16, after the end to 14/15. I had optimism in 14/15 initially as well. Even last season I was optimistic. This season I’m fearing the worse after the disgustingly awful collapse at the end of last season. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapero82 Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 20 minutes ago, The Bear said: What have Brighton fans got to be optimistic about. I know they've looked a bit better under Potter, but they've still got a very average but expensive team. Tierney is fully fit for the start of the season, and they've got Gabriel and Saliba in at CB. Plus Maitland-Niles looks set to stay. 10 minutes ago, Corky said: How many times in the past decade have we gone in with much optimism? After promotion in 2014 obviously and the title win in 2016, last season too, maybe Sven's first pre-season? 3 and a bit at best. Let's be honest, if Rodgers was removed today, was that many be disappointed? Although I think the problems run far deeper than just the manager. When Rodgers joined we had a squad that looks promising now we don’t unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes_rule1978 Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 Leeds please get relegated, would be funny... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 23 minutes ago, The Bear said: What have Brighton fans got to be optimistic about. I know they've looked a bit better under Potter, but they've still got a very average but expensive team. Low expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Dykes Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 1 minute ago, chapero82 said: When Rodgers joined we had a squad that looks promising now we don’t unfortunately We've only lost Chilwell and Slabhead. We've added Tielemans, Ayoze, Castagne, Praet and Justin. How is it less promising? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 2 minutes ago, chapero82 said: When Rodgers joined we had a squad that looks promising now we don’t unfortunately It's not that much different, is it? Maguire and Chilwell have gone, Soyuncu has played a full season now whilst Evans mostly proved his worth and Castagne looks a promising signing. I'd say the fact the squad still looks similar is a factor in the lack of optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 The missing ingredient for the start is Ricardo. He adds so much to our game. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapero82 Posted 12 September 2020 Share Posted 12 September 2020 2 minutes ago, Corky said: It's not that much different, is it? Maguire and Chilwell have gone, Soyuncu has played a full season now whilst Evans mostly proved his worth and Castagne looks a promising signing. I'd say the fact the squad still looks similar is a factor in the lack of optimism. 3 minutes ago, Raw Dykes said: We've only lost Chilwell and Slabhead. We've added Tielemans, Ayoze, Castagne, Praet and Justin. How is it less promising? We still have a huge problem attacking without Vardy (and Father Time will catch up in the end) and now are being told we are short on money so to me it isn’t that promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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