Randy Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 If you didn't know before, Kompany is very important to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Z Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Also, Javi Garcia can add center back to defensive midfielder as positions he can not succeed at in a top level league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M. Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 It looks like Atletico isn't having any problem replacing Falcao's goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I refuse to talk shit about City losing until full time tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Well, of all the "typical City" performances in the world that was the typical City-est. As completely batshit as Cardiff's crowd was, I won't be surprised one bit if they beat a whole bunch more teams they shouldn't this season. They HAVE to make their joint a fortress if they're going to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Z Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I think Cardiff finishes in the 12-15 range, but United and Chelsea likely get something out of their matches there. Got to get some cover at CB now, and Kolo Toure would not have looked have looked bad back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 He's looking quite nice with Liverpool, thank you. I don't think he should be relied on all season long if the club has top 4 aspirations but he's hella solid and a great complement to Agger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Spanish Waiter Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Yeah man, Kolo is boss somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Z Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I think Cardiff finishes in the 12-15 range, but United and Chelsea likely get something out of their matches there. Got to get some cover at CB now, and Kolo Toure would not have looked have looked bad back there. That's the thing, Toure is a great back-up plan in case crap goes wrong and one/both of your starting center backs are injured. He played perfectly fine last year, and City's issue last year was getting the ball in the other net (well that, and Mancini alienating half the locker room and outthinking himself in big moments). I can understand letting him go if you line up a younger replacement with more potential. Nastasic should be ready next week, but it would still be a mistake to postpone the addition of cover back there until January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Spanish Waiter Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Toure is just excited to be at Liverpool, you don't really expect that from a guy who has achieved so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 From the Guardian: French reporter: Zlatan, what did you think about the tactical change to 4-3-3? Zlatan: Good! French reporter: Why? Zlatan: Because I say so. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Adrian Healey @AdrianHealey 24 Aug We should continue to be amazed. On planet football this weekend, only the crowds at B Munich & Man Utd will top Seattle's. #SEAvPOR 67,385 at Qwest last night. Hot damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 For the neutrals, could anything top Rooney scoring an own goal tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewar Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 When would Rooney be close enough to his own net to score into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Missed PK? Red card? Being substituted on and then off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 When would Rooney be close enough to his own net to score into it? You've never seen Rooney play, have you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Monday Morning Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 For the neutrals, could anything top Rooney scoring an own goal tonight?Torres scoring the winner would be pretty hilarious. Because, y'know, Torres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'm going to try and jinx proceedings here by saying this game has 0-0 written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Debut of Moyes-Time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Spanish Waiter Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hahahaha both managers are dickless cowards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 At leastit was a shutout for Cech on my fantasy team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 That was a whole bunch of nothing, neh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanspaniard Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I watched the Granada-Real Madrid game online (I don't get BeIN Sports on my cruddy cable service), Real Madrid dominated possession and chances by a lot but while they created lots of great chances their finishing was not up to it. The Benzema goal probably should have been ruled off sides but it stood so I will take it since it was the winner. Granada didn't show much offense wise most of the match but they have a very scrappy defense. Late in the 2nd half Granada really should have had a penalty kick but it wasn't given and the crowd reacted accordingly. This seemed to energize the home team and the last three minutes of stoppage time were very tense and nervy because Granada was really pouring it on trying to score and looked likely to do so at least twice. But Los Blancos held on for the 1-0 win. Very glad for the win but I am concerned that Real Madrid looked a lot better in the Pre-Season than they do now in the regular season. Diego Lopez was in goal yet again, so the GK drama continues. DiMaria was really great in the game today, I hope the rumors of him leaving to possibly Arsenal or anywhere else are false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReiseReise Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Interesting to see who will be leaving making some space for Bale. There were rumours about a midfield player going since he wants to play at the 2014 World cup. At first my guess was either Modric or Ozil, but thinking about it, di Maria makes a little more sense since last season he was brought on as a sub quite often and will have more trouble fighting for a position in his national team than Ozil and Modric in their respective squads if he doesn´t play at Real. Bundesliga finds itself with four teams going three wins out of three in the first three matchdays: Dortmund, Leverkusen, Bayern and Mainz all won their first three matches of the season. Mainz are notorius for having good starts during the last few seasons. Dortmund and Leverkusen are the two most likely clubs to compete with Bayern, Dortmund is facing loss of their star--midfieldplayer Gündogan right now who is out with a back injury and might be in need of surgery so it is hard to see if they can keep up their good run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Spanish Waiter Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 On behalf of Liverpool I begrudgingly accept Ozil and Di Maria on loan for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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