EPL 2022/2023

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:19 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:49 pm
Rush2112 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:47 pm A first-half goal???!!!

It has gotta be someone cosplaying as Conte.
Two!!! I turned the game on just in time. COYS!

A tight table makes strange bedfellows.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:22 pm

Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:11 pm Man - Spurs are going to need a keeper VERY soon

Should have listened to you 11 minutes ago.

(Ah, maybe touched by the defender.)

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:23 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:22 pm
Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:11 pm Man - Spurs are going to need a keeper VERY soon
Should have listened to you 11 minutes ago.

GODDAMNITTOHELL.

When a player loses it, it goes fast

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:24 pm

WTF, turned it off at halftime, just checked the score and see Spurs leaked 3! Fuck of you Spurs!

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:26 pm

For those of you who don;t watch Spurs every week - this is how Son has been playing all season. Totally invisible.

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:37 pm

And for those of you who don't watch Spurs every week - a team in desperate need of spark waits until the 78th minute to bring in Richarlison???

Conte OUT!

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:51 pm

Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 6:33 am Spurs may have beaten City many times recently, but I am anticipating a gruesome afternoon.

Well, not nice to be right for once.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:54 pm

I had to go tutor my son's class in math, just looked up the score as I walked out. Looks like the meerkats were sacked at half.

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:09 pm

Rush2112 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:54 pm I had to go tutor my son's class in math, just looked up the score as I walked out. Looks like the meerkats were sacked at half.

This team could not be doing worse with a manager who is not "world class." Sick and tired of these prima donna media whores.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:25 pm

Tottenham is fifth in the standings and ahead of both Liverpool and Chelsea

I get that the "how" that has happened so far is frustrating, but ... the place in the table is basically what any rational Tottenham fan expected through the first 20 games of the season, right?

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:32 pm

5 points and +13 behind pace with last year's 4th place finish, outside of the CL. I could see being irritated.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:36 pm

I get that. but I also think Tottenham overachieved last year + the disappearance of Son's form is probably the biggest factor in the drop. and not sure how much of that is manager related.

(I am also not defending Conte. it's clear the situation isn't working. but also not sure if the ceiling is all that much higher either)

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 6:11 pm

Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:36 pm I get that. but I also think Tottenham overachieved last year + the disappearance of Son's form is probably the biggest factor in the drop. and not sure how much of that is manager related.

(I am also not defending Conte. it's clear the situation isn't working. but also not sure if the ceiling is all that much higher either)

You're mostly right.

The team has shown its ceiling (2nd once in a while, otherwise 3rd, 4th) over the past decade, which fans can live with. Son needs weeks off, yet there he is every game, even though Richarlison was signed for a boat load of cash and gets 10-20 minutes a game. Neither Sessegnon nor Royal know how to cross the ball properly, yet they start almost every game in Conte's beloved system - which demands a back who either has real speed or who can cross the ball.

It's the misuse of assets - the stubborness of sticking with things that clearly do not work that is driving Spurs fans into apoplexy right now.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:32 am

it is staggering how predictable they are style-wise. it feels a lot like the last couple Mourinho teams in the EPL where it was clear that they were going to play a certain way whether it worked or not

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:59 am

Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:32 am it is staggering how predictable they are style-wise. it feels a lot like the last couple Mourinho teams in the EPL where it was clear that they were going to play a certain way whether it worked or not

And that is driving Spurs fans insane. They haven't taken a single point this year from the teams above them in the table. Hell, they haven't been close to taking a point from any of them.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:01 am

Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:59 am
Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:32 am it is staggering how predictable they are style-wise. it feels a lot like the last couple Mourinho teams in the EPL where it was clear that they were going to play a certain way whether it worked or not
And that is driving Spurs fans insane. They haven't taken a single point this year from the teams above them in the table. Hell, they haven't been close to taking a point from any of them.

That sounds like the last 5-10 years for Arsenal. I still go into any game against the big 5 assuming a loss.

Square Rob · Post by **Square Rob** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:00 pm

I’m just glad that even Pep agrees Man City are a shit club with no heart and plastic fans.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:37 pm

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:46 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:37 pm

We can still say it, we live in a post factual world.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:47 am

How's the morning for Everton supporters?

They have to sack Lampard, right?

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:58 pm

Everton are going to have the best stadium in the Championship

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:15 am

Baloney wrote: ↑Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:58 pm Everton are going to have the best stadium in the Championship

The classic insult! (first heard against Sunderland who later had the best stadium in League One.)

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:28 am

Had to laugh before the Spurs-City game on Thursday when the announcer mentioned that Harry Kane could soon sneak back into the lead for the Golden Boot.

Haaland just isn;t fair.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:33 am

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:54 am

He’s 12th of 21 if you compare him individually to all other clubs.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:24 am

Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:15 am
Baloney wrote: ↑Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:58 pm Everton are going to have the best stadium in the Championship
The classic insult! (first heard against Sunderland who later had the best stadium in League One.)

Fits though

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:28 am

mister d wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:54 am He’s 12th of 21 if you compare him individually to all other clubs.

Good lord.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:35 am

tennbengal wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:28 am
mister d wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:54 am He’s 12th of 21 if you compare him individually to all other clubs.
Good lord.

You’d be 21st. Big deal.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:45 pm

Wow...

I think Saka is becoming my favorite non-Liverpool player in the EPL

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:50 pm

rass wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:35 am
tennbengal wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:28 am
mister d wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:54 am He’s 12th of 21 if you compare him individually to all other clubs.
Good lord.
You’d be 21st. Big deal.

No, he’d be 22nd.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 1:15 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:50 pm
rass wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:35 am
tennbengal wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:28 am
mister d wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:54 am He’s 12th of 21 if you compare him individually to all other clubs.
Good lord.
You’d be 21st. Big deal.
No, he’d be 22nd.

I was swapping TB into the scenario, not adding him.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 1:25 pm

Fuck yes! What a match!

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:06 pm

Well earned points for the Gooners. At least it keeps City further away from a title.

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:47 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:06 pm Well earned points for the Gooners. At least it keeps City further away from a title.

God I hate Arsenal.

But man, that is a great team.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:30 pm

Q: When was the last time Arsenal finished at the top of the Premier League?

[+] spoiler: 2003-2004

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:39 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:30 pm Q: When was the last time Arsenal finished at the top of the Premier League?

[+] spoiler
2003-2004

The first year I followed them after reading Fever Pitch and I thought they’d be a fun team to follow due to its culture.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:12 pm

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:39 pm
sancarlos wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:30 pm Q: When was the last time Arsenal finished at the top of the Premier League?

[+] spoiler
2003-2004

The first year I followed them after reading Fever Pitch and I thought they’d be a fun team to follow due to its culture.

Same reason I started loosely following them until recent years as I’ve become more into the sport (thanks in large part to this board). Doesn’t hurt that the only close friend who follows soccer also roots for them.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:31 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:12 pm
L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:39 pm
sancarlos wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:30 pm Q: When was the last time Arsenal finished at the top of the Premier League?

[+] spoiler
2003-2004

The first year I followed them after reading Fever Pitch and I thought they’d be a fun team to follow due to its culture.
Same reason I started loosely following them until recent years as I’ve become more into the sport (thanks in large part to this board). Doesn’t hurt that the only close friend who follows soccer also roots for them.

After that season, I thought I picked the perfect team and every season thereafter would be sunshine and rainbows.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:35 pm

At least you had that season!

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:38 am

In the least surprising news of the day...Lampard sacked....