2020/2021 English Premier League

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

I mean when you try and park the bus for more than an hour to see out a 1 goal lead, you always deserve to drop points. Of course as soon as Palace scored and Spurs tried attacking again they dominated. Perhaps consider that more often?

Yeah and I guess that’s a significant piece of it. We could’ve easily won anyway though, but Guaita made at least 3-4 unreal saves to preserve that point for them.

Zaha diving is nothing new to me though. Every time we play them it’s him rolling around drawing fouls. It’s ridiculous. But when they were getting chances in the air, it was an inevitable tactic.

Oh well. Surely Liverpool will be top of the league today and we play them Wednesday in what will hopefully be a good game.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

I mean when you try and park the bus for more than an hour to see out a 1 goal lead, you always deserve to drop points. Of course as soon as Palace scored and Spurs tried attacking again they dominated. Perhaps consider that more often?

Hi Senator, have you met Mourinho?

[Matty81]

On comments on zaha diving. He beats people and gets kicked over and over. He is one of the best dribblers in the league and multiple players have gone on record and said their game plan is to kick him.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ind...731.html%3famp

Nevermind that in the first half spurs were flopping all over the pitch, the palace crowd was on them and the ref about it.

That aside I thought a draw was pretty fair. Spurs did well in the first 30 and again over the last 15 or so but I thought palace were really positive and took it to them in between.

You could put it down to gameplan, as sherwood said postgame, was it Jose and intent to sit back vs palace pushing on. I think now that they have Eze on the other flank palace are a lot more dangerous but better team on paper should have won it with correct gameplan.

[Matty81]

Wow fulham. They have looked to be clearly in that bottom 4 all year, stunning to see them in the lead here.

Also man Sheff utd, long ways to go but starting to wonder if they could challenge derby for worst epl season ever.

You think brewster isn't second guessing his decision to go there a little?

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by Matty81

On comments on zaha diving. He beats people and gets kicked over and over. He is one of the best dribblers in the league and multiple players have gone on record and said their game plan is to kick him.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ind...731.html%3famp

Nevermind that in the first half spurs were flopping all over the pitch, the palace crowd was on them and the ref about it.

That aside I thought a draw was pretty fair. Spurs did well in the first 30 and again over the last 15 or so but I thought palace were really positive and took it to them in between.

I didn't see today's game, but I did see the highlights and the Palace keeper made at least three phenomenal saves.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Matty81

On comments on zaha diving. He beats people and gets kicked over and over. He is one of the best dribblers in the league and multiple players have gone on record and said their game plan is to kick him.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ind...731.html%3famp

Nevermind that in the first half spurs were flopping all over the pitch, the palace crowd was on them and the ref about it.

That aside I thought a draw was pretty fair. Spurs did well in the first 30 and again over the last 15 or so but I thought palace were really positive and took it to them in between.

You could put it down to gameplan, as sherwood said postgame, was it Jose and intent to sit back vs palace pushing on. I think now that they have Eze on the other flank palace are a lot more dangerous but better team on paper should have won it with correct gameplan.

He’s a baby. He goes down and whinges constantly. It’s a good gameplan against us because we haven’t been great on set pieces, and after a lot of attempts today, it worked.

[Matty81]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

I didn't see today's game, but I did see the highlights and the Palace keeper made at least three phenomenal saves.

He did make 3 good saves. Id day two that were exceptional. He also let in a bit of a howler that he misjudged. Shots were 16-14 palace. I think spurs could have pinched it 2-1 even if guiata saves the howler and lets in 1 or 2 of the good chances but 1-1 wasn't unfair either. Palace had their share of chances from good spots as well but were much less accurate shooting/making the keeper work. Zaha cut inside in the box and skied a couple shots he has put away in recent weeks.

If spurs pushed forward after goal one its hard to argue with the panel that they probably roll. Not only maybe get a second goal but keep palace from getting those chances. Sitting back hurt them if it was a tactical decision.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Wow fulham. They have looked to be clearly in that bottom 4 all year, stunning to see them in the lead here.

Also man Sheff utd, long ways to go but starting to wonder if they could challenge derby for worst epl season ever.

You think brewster isn't second guessing his decision to go there a little?

The announcers were just discussing the fact that its almost an entirely different team than the one that started the season.

Granted, I dont follow Fulham so I dont know the specifics of all that.

[Matty81]

Originally Posted by Slava

He’s a baby. He goes down and whinges constantly. It’s a good gameplan against us because we haven’t been great on set pieces, and after a lot of attempts today, it worked.

He definately whines a lot. But he 100% draws legitimate fouls... he is not a diver at all. He beats players and gets fouled. He reminds me of Jose Bautista. He is so talented but he mouths off the refs way too much and that part of his game doesn't help him in any way.

Sometimes a bump isn't a free kick is all. Hes not faking it and rolling around hurt. But he expects that shoulder checks etc should always be decided in his favor which isn't right.

[Locke]

Will Sheffield United win a game this season?

[The Big Chill]

Starting to get a little thin at centre back. Henderson Fabinho pairing right now.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Really shouldn't be a penalty, tough for Fulham

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Really shouldn't be a penalty, tough for Fulham

I wouldnt give that as a penalty. That was incredibly soft.

Fulham will justifiably feel hard done by on that one.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

Starting to get a little thin at centre back. Henderson Fabinho pairing right now.

I think thats the plan. As the CBs drop like flies the Central Midfield just takes a few steps back and slot in for them.

[The Big Chill]

At least LiVARpool are back, that’s good news.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

Starting to get a little thin at centre back. Henderson Fabinho pairing right now.

And Jota and Tsimikas out for 6-8 weeks.

[The Big Chill]

Originally Posted by Locke

And Jota and Tsimikas out for 6-8 weeks.

It could be a tough Christmas period. Hopefully Thiago is alive somewhere, we will need him if our midfield has to play defence.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

It could be a tough Christmas period. Hopefully Thiago is alive somewhere, we will need him if our midfield has to play defence.

Yeah, this is what I was thinking too.

Once Liverpool went down by one, Fulham parked the bus to try and force them to break them down and then break on the counter. Its a good strategy and they played it perfectly.

I'm a little disappointed in Matip, going off at half-time with a 'sore back.' Like...come on man. This guy cant string a handful of games together without getting hurt.

But in circumstances like that you need the players that can break that formation down, and we have those players.

Thiago is excellent...when hes healthy...which seems like never.

Fabinho is also excellent, but we need him playing CB because we're running out of people with a pulse who can do it.

Its going to be a brutal Christmas season if we dont get some bodies back. I think theres really no option now, Klopp is going to have to buy a CB during the window.

Which sucks because we've got lots of good ones. They're just all hurt.

[The Big Chill]

Matip misses as much as he plays. Gomez too, but his have mostly been impact injuries that are hopefully just bad luck. Will definitely have to find someone in January who can do a job there.

[Barnet Flame]

Originally Posted by Slava

Get those original comments in while you can I suppose. I’d be willing to bet that we win something this year.

Enjoy the relegation battle that’s hopefully looming though. Maybe you guys can call up Big Sam?

Win something.

Anything.

You haven’t hit the big time when you’re top before Christmas.