RowlattsFox Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 I don't know if I'm just being old fashioned but I want to finish top 6 and win a cup It's ok for a club like ours in its current state to have ambitions of top 6 finishes consistently but I feel we're in danger of it becoming an expectation, and it's too soon for that. 4
drofmor55 Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 Qualifying for the Champions league and winning the FA cup are not mutually exclusive !...Arsenal qualified for the Champions league every season 1998-2017 ,during which time they won the FA cup 7 times. Arsene Wenger had limited transfer funds due to the costs of building a new stadium ,so their squads were not deep quality wise but they had a good scouting system in Europe that provided them with a core first team of Henry,Annelka,Bergkamp,Pires,Petit alongside Seaman,Adams,Wright 2
jerry Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 58 minutes ago, weller54 said: A real can of what?😂 Piss (take) L O L. 😉
mozartfox Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 I prefer the Champions League Hymn to 'Abide with me'. We are not currently strong enough to fight on three fronts. We are carrying more dead-wood than a Portland Lumber truck. This summer is going to breath of fresh air to the revamp of the squad.
fuchsntf Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 1 hour ago, CrispinLA in Texas said: Is it just me or do others feel like me. I couldn't give a toss about the FA cup, to me it's all about the Premier League or nothing. If I were a player I wouldn't care less if I wasn't playing. I can't understand why you guys get so hyper about this p***s*** trophy and go all ga ga. But if Leicester win it, it be good for the club where LCFC will get abit more respect within the footballing establishment I suppose. Thats Why you are in America..... 3 1
weller54 Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 1 hour ago, jerry said: Piss (take) L O L. 😉 Jerry can perhaps?. 😎 1
yorkie1999 Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 3 hours ago, KingsX said: Just checked and all 32 third round matches are on ESPN+. Our stream comes on at 0950 EST. I’m sure they will be the UK broadcasts, re-transmitted -- hopefully no delay. I’m tempted to look at ten minutes of Cheltenham/Mansfield Town Sunday just to see what “FA Player” coverage looks like. One camera, one announcer? It's on the iplayer on the big red button.
Bert Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 Ward Amartey Morgan Cags Tim Mendy Praet Thomas Perez Iheanacho Barnes Would be the team I’d choose. Potential banana skin. Make changes but let’s not get booted out the cup. 2
Webbo Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 Honestly wouldn't be shocked if Slimani at least gets on the bench.
The People's Hero Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 5 minutes ago, Bert said: Ward Amartey Morgan Cags Tim Mendy Praet Thomas Perez Iheanacho Barnes Would be the team I’d choose. Potential banana skin. Make changes but let’s not get booted out the cup. I reckon you're about right, Bert. Would expect Under to have played instead of Barnes if he was fit.
TJB-fox Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 1 hour ago, Webbo said: Honestly wouldn't be shocked if Slimani at least gets on the bench. I would be. Why’d we risk injury when we’re trying to get rid in jan
Bert Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 1 hour ago, The People's Hero said: I reckon you're about right, Bert. Would expect Under to have played instead of Barnes if he was fit. Yep me too.
Webbo Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 7 minutes ago, TJB-fox said: I would be. Why’d we risk injury when we’re trying to get rid in jan Why risk injury to someone who could play a lot of games for us for the rest of the season? 1
TJB-fox Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 45 minutes ago, Webbo said: Why risk injury to someone who could play a lot of games for us for the rest of the season? Might as well not play Vardy Tielemans Ndidi next week in the prem then just in case. In fact, let’s do what Villa did and just play our 23’s!
Webbo Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 6 minutes ago, TJB-fox said: Might as well not play Vardy Tielemans Ndidi next week in the prem then just in case. In fact, let’s do what Villa did and just play our 23’s! Well that'd be a bit silly. 1
Webbo Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 10 minutes ago, SheppyFox said: This on tv? BBC Red Button. 1
Arriba Los Zorros Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 3 hours ago, Bert said: Ward Amartey Morgan Cags Tim Mendy Praet Thomas Perez Iheanacho Barnes Would be the team I’d choose. Potential banana skin. Make changes but let’s not get booted out the cup. Holy **** that's a defensive side though. 5 defenders and a holding midfielder away at Stoke? 1 1
Gazza M Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 It will be a weaker team but Brendan won't do a Puel and put dross out that disrespects the comp. Ward Castagne Evans Soyuncu Fuchs Mendy Under Praet Perez Albrighton Iheanacho 1
Koke Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 3 minutes ago, Gazza M said: It will be a weaker team but Brendan won't do a Puel and put dross out that disrespects the comp. Ward Castagne Evans Soyuncu Fuchs Mendy Under Praet Perez Albrighton Iheanacho That team should beat Stoke but Praet and Perez in the middle screams lightweight.
Jobyfox Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 17 minutes ago, Gazza M said: It will be a weaker team but Brendan won't do a Puel and put dross out that disrespects the comp. Ward Castagne Evans Soyuncu Fuchs Mendy Under Praet Perez Albrighton Iheanacho I don’t think it will be far off this, but have an incline that BR might pick “rhythm player” Tielemans and Barnes might play if Under isn’t fit. So maybe Tilly for Albrighton and Barnes for Under. But I’m only guessing .....
sacreblueits442 Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 15 minutes ago, Koke said: That team should beat Stoke but Praet and Perez in the middle screams lightweight. ....bring Tielemans in and put Perez up front!!!
TJB-fox Posted 8 January 2021 Posted 8 January 2021 5 hours ago, RowlattsFox said: I don't know if I'm just being old fashioned but I want to finish top 6 and win a cup It's ok for a club like ours in its current state to have ambitions of top 6 finishes consistently but I feel we're in danger of it becoming an expectation, and it's too soon for that. Oh yes, wanting to win a cup. That’s very niche of you fairplay buddy! The rest of us were all hoping to finish 12th and get knocked out of the FA cup tomorrow 1
HybridFox Posted 9 January 2021 Posted 9 January 2021 I don't mind playing weakened sides and certainly think we should rest players. But please don't shoehorn squad players out of position! (Yes that includes 3 at the back with Fuchs and Albrighton!) 1
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