europia Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 On 26/10/2018 at 08:59, TigerTedd said: Is there a danger we might end up doing what happened to Liverpool when they first got klopp: shooting out the traps with a high energy, high press, then run out of steam 3 quarters through the season (just in time for February)? May as well have a go with all guns blazing. Weve tried other methods under various managers, but we are still in the championship.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Derby looks like the PL side in this game so far, although Chelsea are playing with many of their main squad. Can you imagine Rowett having the balls to go toe-to-toe at Stamford Bridge? Me neither. First time I've watched Derby properly. They hold a good solid 4-5-1 shape when the opposition have the ball in their half but as soon as th eopposition go back beyond the halfwayline it changes to a 4-3-3 and their pressing is pretty damn good when the opposition have the ball deep in their own half. Most of Derby's chances come from pressing and winning the ball - god knows where they get the energy from or if they can keep it up game after game. They really do deserve a third, that said none of their defenders can mark if you just sit deep and counter against them I think it'd be a doddle. They look to have a good 11, mixture of pace and power. I’d worry about there squad over a long season if I was them. I’m quietly confident we will be above them come May. Read more: http://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/283579/chelsea-Derby#ixzz5Vi7A5f1Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paese Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 In preparation for tomorrow, I've been scrolling through the Birmingham forum. Some funny comments, some just downright dillusional. Apparently we are the Villa of the East Midlands... https://www.smallheathalliance.com/read.php?1,2581817 Or for match predictions... https://www.smallheathalliance.com/read.php?1,2581963 Particular favourite is this guy who doesn't seem to understand how football works: "Didn't we wipe the floor with West Brom? In the end we just didn't score more goals than them." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Paese said: In preparation for tomorrow, I've been scrolling through the Birmingham forum. Some funny comments, some just downright dillusional. Apparently we are the Villa of the East Midlands... https://www.smallheathalliance.com/read.php?1,2581817 Or for match predictions... https://www.smallheathalliance.com/read.php?1,2581963 Particular favourite is this guy who doesn't seem to understand how football works: "Didn't we wipe the floor with West Brom? In the end we just didn't score more goals than them." I think that’s very harsh, perhaps not when Clement was here and we based how good a team is based on how much we spent, similar to Villa. Now, I would say it’s more hope than expectation. Birmingham are a decent team, but we should be optimistic about beating a team in this league at home based on how well we’re visably playing, not because we’re a team full of superstars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Their forum was full of this clueless poo last season too from what I remember, not based on reality at all. I see they've referenced the 2-2 from a few years back. tbf that one still stings, but only because they got a penalty from a perfect tackle by Ince and the ref played something like 8 and a half minutes after the board displayed 5. Absolutely the most shameful piece of refereeing I've bore witness to in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, Matt H said: Their forum was full of this clueless poo last season too from what I remember, not based on reality at all. I see they've referenced the 2-2 from a few years back. tbf that one still stings, but only because they got a penalty from a perfect tackle by Ince and the ref played something like 8 and a half minutes after the board displayed 5. Cut them some slack, after all they're Brummies and self delusion is their way of getting through life and coping with living in that city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Let them talk Derby will talk with there football send them home crying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsdubs Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 That Brum game was a joke, the ref just refused to blow until they scored. Nearly 10 mins added on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymw Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/9t376p/postmatch_thread_chelsea_32_derby_league_cup/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chelseafc/comments/9t37ad/postmatch_thread_chelsea_32_derby_league_cup/ Too many complements to summarize. Happy reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ram Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Can’t post a link atm but some nice words about us on the small heath website match thread.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I wander what blue noses think now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I always liked Brum fans thought they had been the best at Pride Park last few years but awful today, acted like they get home crowds in the 50 thousands, footballing side they didn’t offer anything after they scored! Can’t remember them even having a shot second half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimbeard Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 4 hours ago, johnnymw said: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/9t376p/postmatch_thread_chelsea_32_derby_league_cup/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chelseafc/comments/9t37ad/postmatch_thread_chelsea_32_derby_league_cup/ Too many complements to summarize. Happy reading! I love this little exchange: (Madrid) don't be mad your logo is cute little sheep That’s a Ram mate. ? l Wakerius 22 points · 2 days ago A badass sheep. Imogene1883 *tough manly little sheep (Liverpool) LokiAkai 1 point · 2 days ago That will destroy every bone in your body and then poo on you as it moves on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 On 23/10/2018 at 12:55, Carl Sagan said: Love my stats and thought it was great! Just a bit too manic to reply... Thanks! I like stats. But the fact a team can have 30% possession, fewer shots and little territory.... and win...means as @Paul71 summarised there is only one stat that really counts gir anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Chester40 said: I like stats. But the fact a team can have 30% possession, fewer shots and little territory.... and win...means as @Paul71 summarised there is only one stat that really counts gir anything. Yup. Expected goals. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 6 hours ago, johnnymw said: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/9t376p/postmatch_thread_chelsea_32_derby_league_cup/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chelseafc/comments/9t37ad/postmatch_thread_chelsea_32_derby_league_cup/ Too many complements to summarize. Happy reading! This one made me laugh more than it should have - "If he ever comes to manage us and wins the league I’ll get his portrait tattooed on my ballsack" Followed by - "You don't have him on your balls already? ducking plastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, 86 points said: This one made me laugh more than it should have - "If he ever comes to manage us and wins the league I’ll get his portrait tattooed on my ballsack" Followed by - "You don't have him on your balls already? ducking plastic" Hmm not sure I’ll go for it if we go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gritters said: Hmm not sure I’ll go for it if we go up. Plastic ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, 86 points said: Plastic ? I’m sure I wouldn’t do him justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gritters said: I’m sure I wouldn’t do him justice. Frank Lampard, the twilight years ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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