OT: Association Football

[bazza]

This has got to be the most corrupt sport in the world after cricket in India. How easy would it be to manufacture a result given their proclivity to maybe score one goal in a game.

does the corruption extend to making the Australian players not win their first few games?

 

[RustedonEel]

does the corruption extend to making the Australian players not win their first few games?

Would not surprise

 

[the phantom menace]

Ange Postecoglou took on Tottenham fans and lost ... this feels like the end

Postecoglou had clashed with Spurs fans in the past, most notably after the defeats at Bournemouth and Fulham, but this felt different. This felt like the end of what had started as a love affair.

www.smh.com.au

 

[the phantom menace]

South Korea holding the Matildas to 0-0 at half time.

Coach looks to be trying out a few combos, a lot of talent not on the field.

Worked well at the start of the half but Koreans regrouped, claimed the bigger share of possession and have looked more dangerous for mine.

 

[Twizzle]

Ange Postecoglou took on Tottenham fans and lost ... this feels like the end

Postecoglou had clashed with Spurs fans in the past, most notably after the defeats at Bournemouth and Fulham, but this felt different. This felt like the end of what had started as a love affair.

www.smh.com.au

even if we win Europa I don't think he will last to next season, the EPL performances have been well below par for Spurs

 

[King-Gutho94]

even if we win Europa I don't think he will last to next season, the EPL performances have been well below par for Spurs

Writing has been on the wall for a while.

Constantly reacting to fan abuse isn't helping his cause.

As much as you want to stand up for yourself.

In his position sometimes you just have to keep walking away.

The more he reacts the worse it looks.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Fulham have recovered to lead 3-1 after an early Liverpool goal.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Fulham have recovered to lead 3-1 after an early Liverpool goal.

Fulham have got 4 points off Liverpool this year.

Qtr Final FA Cup loss at home last week to Palace was probably our worst performance of the year which leaves a bit of a sour taste considering what was at stake and the performances we have had against the top clubs throughout the season.

Fulham have beaten
Newcastle twice
Chelsea away
Man United away in FA Cup
Tottenham
Liverpool

Still a very good year hopefully finish top 10 ahead of Man United and Tottenham.

 

[the phantom menace]

Ange still on track to nab that second year trophy with Hotspurs...?

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/wild-scenes-as-tottenham-postecoglou-survive-europa-league-drama/news-story/eee0fa925d4457a167a4be2f2375dd59

 

[Poupou Escobar]

And their semi-final is against some shitty Norwegian side that arsed it's way past Lazio on penalties. It's very exciting.

 

[King-Gutho94]

They can't sack him if he wins the Europa League surely

They did sack Moriunho a few years back before a final so I guess you never know with Tottenham.

 

[the phantom menace]

It might be possible that if Spurs win Europa, that Ange chooses to walk away and head elsewhere...?

 

[Suitman]

If he wants to stay, (and truly, it may be too late for this already) he's not only going to need to win this Euro comp but also the majority of PL games remaining.
Sadly, I think his fate may already be sealed, regardless if he does this.

 

[King-Gutho94]

If he wants to stay, (and truly, it may be too late for this already) he's not only going to need to win this Euro comp but also the majority of PL games remaining.
Sadly, I think his fate may already be sealed, regardless if he does this.

I asked one of my best mates whose a hard core spurs fan this morning.

And he said he is not sold on keeping Ange may be the best move for the club post this season even with a Europa league trophy.

 

[Twizzle]

Ange will be gone, Europa or not as bottom half in the EPL is just not good enough. We have our players back from injury and cant even beat Wolves.

He said in an interview about a week back, he thinks he'll be gone Europa or not.

We are favourites for Europa and we really just got a lucky run as we are playing mid table teams and we are also playing like a mid table team so we're only just scraping by.

 

[Suitman]

Ange will be gone, Europa or not as bottom half in the EPL is just not good enough. We have our players back from injury and cant even beat Wolves.

He said in an interview about a week back, he thinks he'll be gone Europa or not.

We are favourites for Europa and we really just got a lucky run as we are playing mid table teams and we are also playing like a mid table team so we're only just scraping by.

It's sad really. Even if he wins Europa.
I genuinely believe he is building something at Spurs.
They are a better club now than when he arrived, despite what the PL table shows.
If only Spurs had won some of those 6 or 7 unlosable games this season against those bottom clubs, either home or away.
That is what has killed him.

It's amazing isn't it?
He has been told for 2 years to stop being so stubborn and have an alternate plan.
What does he do against Eintracht? Plays the long ball instead of playing out from the back and Angeball, and concentrates on defence. They win the tie and advance to the final 4.
Why has it taken him so long to get on board?
Stubbornness I suspect.
Well, that appears as though it will cost him his job and not be able to complete his ambition.
Now that Newcastle have finally won a trophy, I'm more than happy if Ange wins Europa and at least walks away with some silverware and a modicum of decency.

 

[Twizzle]

What does he do against Eintracht? Plays the long ball instead of playing out from the back and Angeball, and concentrates on defence. They win the tie and advance to the final 4.
Why has it taken him so long to get on board?
Stubbornness I suspect.

He's done that a few times, just very rarely and it hasn't worked for him in the EPL.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

CHELSEA FFS!!!