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08 Nov 2017 03:55:42
Hi Eds
Not a MOTD reaction, and I know its been mentioned previously, but is Lanzini an option once PC jumps ship?
Thanks.

JLCBM

{Ed001's Note - we have shown no interest previously.}


1.) 08 Nov 2017 08:51:13
He is way too inconsistent to join us now IMO. Would have minded buying him if it was two years back. We are at a point in our development stage where we simply have to buy much better players than him or see all the work put over last few years go to waste. Just my opinion of course. I might be wrong.

{Ed001's Note - that is why he is still at West Ham, that inconsistency.}


2.) 08 Nov 2017 09:27:15
He's decent at best, I have never understood why some people think highly of him. I'd rather give Woodburn his chance then sign Lanzini. I know we will be looking for a replacement for Coutinho but then we are talking names like Lemar, Draxler, Meyer etc. I don't know if Meyer is an option? Lemar is probably Arsenal bound, Draxler a bit too injury prone for me.

Ed001 what do you think of Hakim Ziyech mate? From what I have seen he looks pretty damn good but not seen him tons and I don't know what he's like as a person.

{Ed001's Note - I have not seen much of him either to be honest.}


3.) 08 Nov 2017 18:03:43
I still think Insigne would be the best replacement for Coutinho.


 

 

 

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09 Oct 2023 12:14:31
I wonder if PGMOL will issue another apology for then incorrect calls on Kovacic?

If I were a betting person, I'd probably bet on them not apologising.

The officials are becoming a real farce.
How can Oliver get the Kovacic issue so wrong - I suppose Oliver's incompetence is too blame again?

JLCBM

1.) 09 Oct 2023 13:12:34
He got it when wrong because it's a fix. There's no way you can get several things so wrong every single match for it not to be. I watch the matches now for entertainment purposes only, and not for any kind of honerable sporting competition.


2.) 09 Oct 2023 14:21:56
It was purely human error. The same ‘human error’ that seems to be occurring 5 times or more a week at present. If the technology is there to let AI run VAR, why are they still allowing a bunch of incompetent humans do it?


3.) 09 Oct 2023 17:02:02
I think there will be an apology. One for Man City as the ref tried his best to fix the game, but obviously didn’t do enough to ensure they won.

{Ed025's Note - "pint of bitter for Bobby".. :)


4.) 09 Oct 2023 17:26:57
I do love my bitter Ed025.

{Ed025's Note - i used to like Caffreys Bobby but i cant seem to find it anymore mate..


5.) 09 Oct 2023 18:31:00
Long way to go Ed025
But after 9 holes at Barnehurst. It’s a lovely 10th the Caffreys.

{Ed025's Note - Kent is a bit far for me Gazza but im sure its good mate..


6.) 09 Oct 2023 18:38:50
Ed025, I really don't get it. You've clearly said you felt there was corruption in the game and here you are protesting when it's evident once again. Tell me the Kovacic foul (second one) was not worse than the Jones foul. The ball was nowhere near when Kovacic went into Odegaard's ankle, studs up, and yet only yellow card. And both of Kovacic's fouls were far worse than anything Jota did to get his two yellows.

I don't buy the incompetence bit any more. I used to say it was just "inconsistency of application of the rules due to to different refs. " But this inconsistency is so consistent that it's no longer a joke anymore.

And it's not a Liverpool thing for me. I rarely watch other teams, but I watched the Arsenal - ManCity game just for this reason. Someone needs to tell the PGMOL to just cut it out. Stop whatever agenda driven thing it is that they are doing. Enough is enough. They're killing the game.

{Ed025's Note - i was only joking with Bobby ArAy, i have given up with the state of officiating in the EPL mate, its not improving its actually getting worse, i did call it corruption and i stand by that even though i dont think its just liverpool that suffers..


7.) 10 Oct 2023 00:35:40
Agree with that, Ed025. I don't think Liverpool is the only club that suffers from poor officiating. On that note I think we should stop looking at which club suffers most and instead focus on which clubs gain the most instead. And I would definitely not be surprised to see City at the top of that list.

{Ed025's Note - it does seem that way Drac but human nature makes you think that its someone else that always gets the rub of the green, it should not be that way because we have the technology for it to work, but something smells fishy to me mate and because there is so much money involved it does not surprise me in the least..


8.) 10 Oct 2023 11:35:00
We're becoming even more hated universally by constantly complaining now. I wish Klopp hadn't mentioned "replay"
We need to accept and move on, whining is just making us targets
Everyone gets screwed by VAR.

{Ed001's Note - so let's just suck it up and leave it to continue ruining the game? Who the hell cares what others think? People need to keep complaining about VAR until they actually get it right.}


9.) 10 Oct 2023 12:24:35
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.


10.) 10 Oct 2023 14:43:01
DeanW, you must think I care about being hated by by other fans for saying what we all can see or that I care about seeking validation from other clubs and the shameless sections of their fan base. The projection is deafening mate so next time, speak for yourself.

Also, you are free not to complain BUT stop telling people they should not complain just cos you can't stand it. We are all seeing the ship show of corruption, cheating, conflicts of interest and VAR incompetence bordering on corruption running rampant in football today BUT cos you can't stand the smoke from other fans, you want us to be quiet so you can be comfortable. Again, speak for yourself and don't tell me what I can say or not say about anything.


11.) 10 Oct 2023 16:12:27
In fairness the PGMOL have made 14 apologies for 'errors' already this season - that's 2 every game week and there's loads more they just haven't admitted to

This shouldn't be just a Liverpool thing - nearly every team are getting screwed over every week - the PGMOL needs to be held accountable

Yes, you have admitted the officials made a mistake, we appreciate that but given that is now the 14th mistake just 7 games into the season - what are you doing to ensure that no more mistakes are made?

Why hasn't that question been asked? Would love the papers or pundits to go with that.


12.) 10 Oct 2023 15:04:40
Absolutely, Ed0025. To me, it's clear that it's not only Liverpool that gets the bad calls from the refs. We see it every week, and quite often you'll see posters here point it out.

I just wanted to say that despite the popular belief that certain "foreign entities (owners ?) are responsible for any possible corruption, I would look closer at home. Like the betting syndicates. That too is massive big business that can't afford not to use it's obvious influence on all sports.

{Ed025's Note - im with you mate..


13.) 10 Oct 2023 18:02:55
ArAy1969, don't be surprised when you hear at some point in the future that there were PL referees that were betting on games or connected to those betting syndicates.

We've seen this in football and in other sports like the NBA where a referee was expelled from the NBA when he was caught betting on games he was ACTUALLY officiating.


 

 

30 Sep 2023 19:31:44
I've said it before, I'll say it again. Our beautiful game. is corrupt and VAR is the biggest enabler

VAR decides Jines tackle is a red. its not.

VAR decides Diaz was offside. He wasn't

VAR didn't decide to review Gomez getting taken out in the Spurs box. It should have

Someone convince me that VAR is NOT corrupt!

JLCBM

1.) 30 Sep 2023 21:37:18
We lost two points last year to a last minute equaliser they forgot to check for offside. I could see it live, but they 'forgot'. Hey you get an apology though!

It's incredible that they've implemented VAR and it's actually lowered people's confidence in the integrity of the officiating, rather than eradicating all doubt.


2.) 30 Sep 2023 21:47:03
I can't complain too much about the red cards because the offside 'goal' perplexed me even more. I would have liked for the challenge on Gomez to be looked at more thoroughly, too.
I don't see the point of VAR when the people entrusted with it can't use it properly.


3.) 30 Sep 2023 21:47:27
Can't wait until we score 94 points and City score 95 again. We should sue the PGMOL if that happens.

Sod 'em.


4.) 30 Sep 2023 21:56:15
There’s literally no point in playing for a trophy that you cannot win.

Corruption has taken away the possibility of winning therefore it’s no longer “sport”.


5.) 30 Sep 2023 22:07:55
We ain't getting no 94 point. How ludicrous surgesting we sue.
We lost a game we will loose plenty more this season.
Time to man up and move on to the next game.


6.) 30 Sep 2023 22:50:28
@Oh2b, did you actually see the match? Any one of three or four incorrect decisions and we get points from the game (probably 3 points if the ‘offside’ and Jones send off were referee’d properly) . We didn’t lose the match, mistakes by officials mean that we didn’t get the point / points we deserved. There’s a difference.


7.) 30 Sep 2023 23:09:57
sadly VAR works, it’s fine. The morons using it however? That’s the problem. The baldy men’s club.


8.) 30 Sep 2023 23:30:16
The offside was an absolute shocker. You didn’t need lines to see that was onside.

The first yellow for Jota was never a yellow.

Curtis Jones got the ball and his foot rolled, was a yellow card.

To have one bad decision is unlucky, to have two is incompetent, to have three? That is nothing short of corrupt,


9.) 30 Sep 2023 23:45:17
Can't see us losing many this team is the real deal.


10.) 30 Sep 2023 23:53:49
WDW even with the sending off we were getting points. 1-0 w 10 men I'd fancy us. Bring on Nunez and play Salah right of mid 4 without the ball. Putting Jota out there big mistake.


11.) 01 Oct 2023 03:01:30
We have suffered through armpit and backside offsides and now this. There is no excuses for the error I’m afraid.

Jones tackle was never a red card. Never a clear and obvious error for Var to intervene either. We have seen far worse challenges, boot to the chest no red card given and Var did not even intervene.

The Gomez incident from what I see the defender did not get the ball. Again no review for penalty. If it is against us even the slightest touch will be put on slow motion replay to prove that there is a touch and penalty against us.

Pure corruption and unfortunately money talks.


 

 

30 Sep 2023 07:33:43
When are those idiotic idiots who manage the entire football realm ever going to take notice that footballers are simply playing way too much football.

The ridiculous schedule could be argued as modern day slavery, for those in the power simply just making more money day in and day out.

I love this sport, and want the best players playing week in and week out so we get to see the best of the best.

We call players injury prone without looking at the schedules they have to go through.

The amount of games being played really needs a looking at.

JLCBM

1.) 30 Sep 2023 07:58:29
Modern day slavery? ?
Maybe have a read up about slavery before you compare it to how professional footballers are treated, JLCBM.


2.) 30 Sep 2023 08:06:49
Hilarious.


3.) 30 Sep 2023 08:20:59
The pure idiocy of the idiotic idiots.

There are worse ways to make a living than playing football.

{Ed001's Note - and if they were in 'modern day slavery' they wouldn't be able to choose to do it, they would be forced to do it for nothing. They can walk away at any time and they are extremely well renumerated for what they do. Slavery my arse. This is just managers complaining because they haven't won every game. It is deflection. Salah manages to play all these games without injury problems because he takes care of himself and is a consummate professional. If more put in the extra effort needed, then there would be less injuries. The problem is they want to be able to go clubbing every night and piss their money up against the wall, then whine that they are not able to cope with the workload. Just laziness and entitlement. They forget how lucky they actually are.}


4.) 30 Sep 2023 08:29:27
Ah, yes, modern day slavery, I concur.

As described in the Modern English Dictionary, 'Starved workers, whose rights are stripped from them, passports kept from them illegally, and forced to kick a round football around a much too big pitch to the enjoyment of millions, while earning millions themselves for doing so. '

My hearts bleed for them.

{Ed001's Note - you have more than one heart? Wow.}


5.) 30 Sep 2023 09:22:39
Slavery is rubbish these days. Just imagine being able to retire in absolute luxury by your early 30s. Those hundreds of World Cup construction workers who perished don't know how easy they had it.


6.) 30 Sep 2023 09:25:20
Strange discussion. I work with an organisation rescuing girls from the sex trade in Cambodia.
I don't recognise what's being described here.

{Ed001's Note - I think a few of these pampered whiny brat footballers should be shown exactly what is going on there Burkey. By the way, great name!}


7.) 30 Sep 2023 09:28:25
Whoa, OP! I was with you until the "slavery" stuff. The only thing you can compare to slavery, is slavery itself and NOTHING more. The fact that you think that people who are free to move around, make as much money as they can and kick a ball around without being forced to do so, is the same as any form of slavery is the stuff of absolute lunacy and weapon's grade tone deafness. Managers are only sore cos they lost a game and the players are crying cos they are used to being cuddled like babies and given whatever they want. So miss me with all that crapola, mate.

I propose you slow down, take a deep breathe and educate yourself about what slavery was actually like esp. in the States before you mouth off with useless and reprehensible comparisons. Patetic!


8.) 30 Sep 2023 09:31:46
Sign me up for this slavery please!


9.) 30 Sep 2023 09:40:47
Indeed, Gmil. If this was what slavery was like then someone definitely forgot to tell all those people who were enslaved and whose lives were absolutely destroyed for generations on end. Again, most pathetic take ever.


10.) 30 Sep 2023 10:25:04
I worked for a Government agency in Oz and part of what we were doing was breaking down financial transactions and identifying the trail of the cash flow related to children being sold into the sex trade. Kids younger than 10 being sold into slavery.

Seven Hag has found another excuse (although he’s not the first to play the card) for wasting yet more money on the sinking ship at United. Footballers live a pampered life, basically they get paid an obscene amount of money (at the elite level) for kicking a ball about. As Ed01 says, if they find it too racing they can always pack it in and get a regular job,


11.) 30 Sep 2023 11:00:18
If professional football is modern slavery then someone tell me where to sign up. Sigh.

Another example of the media serving up sensationalist cr*p for clicks, that gets read, believed, and then regurgitated. Same applies to the managers and players as they sit and ponder over their miseries in their mansions and Rolls Royces.


12.) 30 Sep 2023 11:20:43
Well said Ed001, I couldn't agree more.

OP should remember the people who make the most money from all of these extra games are the poor slaves you speak of.

Clubs need all the money they can to keep up with the financial demands of the players. They only ever ask for more, therefore more needs to be made.

They can't have all of the pro's of being a professional footballer, without accepting some of the cons. It all has to be paid for.

{Ed001's Note - exactly mate, the biggest outgoing of a football club is now the wage bill. So if they don't want to play all these games, they could simply all get together and accept less money.}


13.) 30 Sep 2023 12:51:49
And have a quiet word with the parasites who act as their agents.


14.) 30 Sep 2023 13:27:06
ED01, are you saying pamperd little brats should put their money (pun intended, btw) where their mouths are and show accountability? Surely, you're on that some of that "good" stuff John W Henry said Arsenal was smoking when they made that disgraceful 40m + 1 pound bid for Suarez years ago.

{Ed001's Note - I know, crazy thought huh?}


15.) 30 Sep 2023 14:11:16
If we want better attitudes from the players then it starts with the fans.

Imagine having to go to work every week and having 50000 people moaning at you and critiquing you.

Wouldn't matter if I was on a million a week. I wouldn't enjoy that. That's a part of the game that needs to go.

Deliberate all week. Assess. Anaylaze. Formulate opinion. Predict line ups and results. However, on match day. Do the one job you're meant to do at the ground and support them for 90 minutes.

End of the day they have done their job in the week. trained. Ate well. Sacrificed much. Worked hard.

Start treated match days like celebrations of the hard work we all do each week because we are doing the same things. Just in different sectors.

For 90 minutes we are free. Free from it all but noone just wants to be moaned at. If you have the luxury and blessing of going the match. Just sing, shout and cheer.

Treat them how you would want your own son treated. Some of these players are still boys. It's a daunting experience taking a shot in the park infront of your mates.

Imagine missing an open goal on national television. If we aren't nervous then they won't be.

Watch what they produce. There's a reason liverpool are liverpool and its our belief in them that they're the best.

Imagine if Adele just got booed at concerts. All other events are spectacles and football use to be the biggest one there was in this great country.

Enjoy it.


16.) 30 Sep 2023 14:11:50
This might be the worst post ever put on here of all time.
At a time when there's actually more slaves in the world than ever before I feel that it's completely wrong to class footballers as slaves.
The club's have teams of people working out the fitness of the players and when to substitute.
When they're working 14 hours a day for minimum wage I might feel sorry for them.


17.) 30 Sep 2023 14:14:39
The people going to work to pay over £100 a month for sky and £39 for bt are more akin to slaves than these men earning hundreds a thousand a week.

Can I have some of what the op has been smoking please.


18.) 30 Sep 2023 15:10:43
Humblekop the snowflakes have somehow wormed their way onto here, try having ten big Irish men screaming at you to dig faster for buttons an slapping you round the head down a manhole in Liverpool docks

If the players can't handle the heat then unlucky go get a job like everyone else no sympathy from me.

People need to realise the world is a cruel place I swear some of you have never been in the real world.


19.) 30 Sep 2023 15:54:50
He shall forever be known as "The Slave Idiot. "


20.) 30 Sep 2023 16:10:44
If someone offered me £250k a week and said you e got to play three times a week I’d have said “where do I sign”.


21.) 30 Sep 2023 17:04:14
@JLCBM

Surely this is a wind up. Mention "modern slavery" then sit back and watch the melt down. The alternative reading indicates you have some personal development issues.

My two penn'orth.

Matches are 90+ mins with likely only 60 mins open play. If a professional athlete cannot run around a pitch for an hour twice a week there's a major problem. Five subs, squad rotation, academy opportunities and utterly pampered off field.

Happy to lose some of the international fixtures and cup extra time but overall club-wise I don't see a problem. Players and coaches take self accountability. Live a healthy lifestyle, be a model professional and manage team selection based on health science.

Sadly injuries are part of the game but can be mitigated.


22.) 30 Sep 2023 18:07:46
@Humble - I think the best thing I can say is that everyone is entitled to an opinion.


23.) 30 Sep 2023 20:47:54
Maybe my knowledge of history is weak (and it isn't) but a vital aspect of slavery was the concept of ownership. A slave was actually a living "object" that was owned by his/ her master. Does "modern slavery" dispose of that? No it doesn't, not even in 2023.

To, therefore, apply this concept to professional footballers in the EPL is just pure stupidity and ignorance. (Sorry for the strong words, but boundaries of decency have to be respected) .


 

 

21 Sep 2023 09:12:22
I noticed that Arsenal also use the inverted full back tactic with Zinchenko pushing up into the midfield

They are not left so vulnerable at the back, or at least haven't been tested as yet, with this system.

It's obviously a tactic that Pep and Arteta like, but why does it look like it works for them?

Is it because they have better suited players, or is it just a matter of time before they are exposed.

JLCBM

1.) 21 Sep 2023 10:15:29
or, what we could do. Is just utilise the tactics that made up premier league and champions league winners?


2.) 21 Sep 2023 10:32:30
I know the style isn’t popular but you do have to bear in mind that we are 16 league games unbeaten (w 11, d 5). From my own point of view I’m enjoying the games this season, tactics aside (which is how I tend to watch matches) - I actually think they have been exciting and enjoyable.


3.) 21 Sep 2023 10:49:24
The tactic we used when winning the league is easily exploited because teams have adapted. The centre backs will invite pressure then get it wide fast, the only true gegenpress that seems to work in this day and age is 442 as the full backs don’t leave enormous gaps.


4.) 21 Sep 2023 10:50:48
Yes we are 16 games unbeaten but how many of those games was a result achieved after switching tactics midgame? So far this season only against Villa it was sucessful and even then it was a teaked setup.


5.) 21 Sep 2023 10:53:28
Well Arsenal have been practicing it for way longer, that could be the first reason. The second is that artery actually spend a bunch of money on assembling a squad build for the tactic. I’d argue you could see last season how big of a difference the performance of the tactic had when they were missing zinchenko. Shoehorning players into the position who couldn’t do it.

City dropped it last season and changed to playing with 4 centerbacks (ofc hybrid types who can cover the sides e. g. ake, Gvardiol) so that Stones can push forward in midfield from a central position instead of a drifting from the flanks. Makes everything so much easier which clearly works a lot better than inverted fullback- looking at city’s results before and after the changes.


6.) 21 Sep 2023 11:27:28
It’s more teams than that. Off the top of my head, this season has seen:
• Spurs play an inverted full back with Emerson and Porro both having played the role in games from right back.
• Luke Shaw played as an inverted fullback vs Wolves before his injury for man united
• Arsenal play an inverted fullback with either Partey or Zinchecnko play the role

There’s probably lots more across the big leagues doing it too.


7.) 21 Sep 2023 11:37:17
Or perhaps Arsenal simply have a very good squad that isn’t reaching its full potential because of an overcomplicated, silly tactic that doesn’t actually work. Arsenal got 84 points in a season where nearly all the big teams underperformed, hardly a brilliant record. Not only that, they have a tendency to win games by one goal even against vastly inferior opponents while dominating the ball but not creating a large number of chances - the sign of a team that is good but not special. Arsenal are not as good a team as the cost of assembly suggests they should be, and a lot of that is down to their tactics.


8.) 21 Sep 2023 12:28:47
Hate winning every week with these darn tactics.


9.) 21 Sep 2023 12:53:18
We aren't though Jude. We are losing, until we revert to formula and then we win.


10.) 21 Sep 2023 13:19:15
Because they all play it with 3 cbs and a full back.

We play with 2 cbs and two fullbacks.

White saliba Gabriel zinchenko
Walker diaz ake gvardiol

Taa konate vvd Robertson

Doesn't work without the 3 cbs. Hence, I imagine, the push for hincapie. If true. Or atleast a left footed cb.


11.) 21 Sep 2023 12:55:37
Adaptability (being able to flex across games and within games and with the right players to be able to do it or accepting of doing it) generates sustainability (maintaining a position of excellence through the successful achievement of trophies) .


12.) 21 Sep 2023 15:19:27
WDW, has it right. We're winning.

I'm all for style and playing spectacularly, but I want the wins above all. Wins at the cost of playing with a system that I don't agree with? I'll take it.


13.) 21 Sep 2023 16:06:53
That’s not true tho Lamborini.
Against Chelsea we scored early on, they scored before half time

Against Bournemouth we conceded early, nothing to do with the formation and Liverpool got 2 before HT

Against Newcastle we had to make a change because of the sending off early on, we conceded due to an individual error (Trent), nothing to do with formation.

Aston Villa 3-0 win easy

That leaves only the Wolves games where we had to come from behind in the second half.


14.) 21 Sep 2023 16:15:46
Barca are doing the inverted full back, but only on the right, Cancelo since starting for them regularly goes into CM, if required he drops into CB and Kunde moves to the right.

Cancelo scored the other night running through from central mid.

Barca looked very good, albeit they weren’t playing a top top side.

Just to add, J Felix played on the left wing, moving inside regularly to allow Blade space on the left wing, people here mentioned Felix as an option, it wasn’t for me, but, he’s been excellent for Barcelona on the left as mentioned, although early doors I must say, yet it’s far the best I’ve seen him play.


15.) 21 Sep 2023 16:29:27
Like I say adaptability and versatility is key including personnel ability to adapt and be versatile such that we don’t call x a CB and y a FB etc etc but they have a versatility to do either / or in a variety of formations.


16.) 21 Sep 2023 20:20:15
In four of our six games this season we have scored 3 goals. The most we have conceded this season in any game is 1. I’m happy to admit that I don’t possess any UEFA coaching badges and that I’m only interested in tactics in as much as I’d like those used to help us win games. I’d also add that adapting tactics during the course of a game seems - as I say to my untutored version of the tactical world - seems reasonable.

From my simplistic “Let’s watch the match’ approach, I’d have to say we are not going too badly so far this season.


17.) 21 Sep 2023 22:01:14
There’s a few on here with UEFA coaching badges WDW ?.


18.) 22 Sep 2023 05:19:01
At least we have moved on from the need for midfielders this season. I even saw a post earlier in the week that said we don’t need Andre (or any other DM / CM) because we have enough. I had to sir down with the shock.


 

 

12 Sep 2023 06:53:29 Are the internationals over yet.

JLCBM

1.) 12 Sep 2023 08:35:20
Some of you don't realise how blessed you are to watch Gareth Southgate football in all its glory.


2.) 12 Sep 2023 11:06:56
Thomas194 if me not watching England under Southgate means I am not blessed then, I will happily remain cursed. Absolute dross of a team and an even weaker and incompetent manager.


3.) 12 Sep 2023 12:10:08
Myself and two friends watched the England game on Saturday, I don't recall ever being so bored by a game of football.


4.) 12 Sep 2023 12:11:07
Whenever I watch them (getting increasingly rare) England look like their aim is to avoid defeat rather than actually win. There is a reasonable amount of talent to pick from (Bellingham, Rice, Saka as examples and an expert goal hanger), but we never seem to want to take the game to the opposition.


5.) 12 Sep 2023 12:46:14
I mean WDW3, even as an Irishman I can see England have a good team, well the makings of one anyway

Like many of you, I question why Philips is there - doesn't play a minute for City
Likewise Maguire? I mean really?
Pickford I'm not sure about but then he does seem to do alright for you in fairness

You do have an abundance of talent though in Kane, Rice, Bellingham, Saka, Foden, Trent etc but it is down to Southgate to actually pick all the best players and not his favourites - weirdly, I seem to remember him saying he would not do this at the start of his tenure

Awk as English fans you guys must be frustrated and believe you can see much better from your team and you probably could, just not with Southgate - can you imagine that England team if the likes of Klopp or Guardiola were in charge?

Tbh though I could well see this generation end up like the Golden one before it, I refer of course to the days whereby it was Cole, Terry, Ferdinand, Beckham, Scholes, Gerrard, Lampard, Shearer, Owen et al and they achieved nothing, purely down to inept management.


6.) 12 Sep 2023 13:11:56
The players are good, it's just the manager has no clue what to do with them. Still playing his favourites even after stating he'll play those in form. Far too defensive when they have great attacking players. Although the record record in tournaments is far better than before, he gets found out tactically by any of the bigger nations.
It seems he is good for team spirit and morale (ie players don't feel scared any more) but not much more.


7.) 12 Sep 2023 13:42:09
I would say this England squad is probably stronger than it has ever been. We have an embarrassing amount of talent in that squad and the fact we haven't won an international tournament is purely down to management and tactics.


8.) 12 Sep 2023 16:42:15
I hope Scotland beat us. Stuie I'd say that comment is very subjective. Most of the players we have now wouldn't cope w the demands of football in years gone by. Falling down wasn't an option.


9.) 12 Sep 2023 19:40:57
Football is always subjective, but in terms of talent compared to the teams you're playing, there is no reason this team should not have won a major trophy. Whilst previous England teams have had excellent players, I don't think we have ever had such a pool of talent to choose from all over the pitch.


10.) 13 Sep 2023 18:07:55
Stuie how many of our current team get in the Italia 90 team?
Bellingham I guess?
None of the back 5 imo.
Who pushes out Lineker, Beardsley, Gazza, Platt, Waddle etc?


 

 

 

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24 Sep 2023 05:05:00
@Beckers Pecker, agree with you there.

They'd also moan if we don't offer him a contract and he leaves on a free.

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18 Sep 2023 11:53:56
Excellent news!

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02 Sep 2023 03:14:47
Why did they wait so long to bid?
I feel this will unsettle the team which is unnecessary.

LFC will have done well to keep Salah given the figures quoted, due to the timing of the bid.

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01 Sep 2023 16:40:27
We've got Mo's replacememt though.

Gravenberch into CM and Szobo into RW. unless Palinha doesn't go to Fulham, which in that ase it's Mo goes nowhere and Gravenberch goes back to Tuchel.

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30 Aug 2023 19:46:32
Welcome Ryan.
Hopefully your stay is better then our previous Ryan.

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05 Oct 2023 11:48:55
It's a complete farce

Again, PGMOL had a chance to put a stake in the ground and do the right thing. and then they go and do this

Again, more questions are raised than answered.

This is a very dangerous precedent that they are setting.
They could end up not having enough refs for certain games if they keep handing out these "punishments"

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04 Oct 2023 19:41:30
So what is worse. stopping the game after it was started and correcting the VAR "mistake", OR, what actually happened, where they hid behind the fact that the game had restarted?

I know which of those 2 scenarios are worse. common sense should have prevailed. I'd lime to think that Spurs would've agreed with the stopping of the game.

The funny thing is, a team can be called back onto the field, AFTER the final whistle has blown, to take a penalty BUT the game cannot be stopped 10 seconds after a restart to declare a goal. are you kidding me?

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01 Oct 2023 19:12:34
So that's it then. let's brush it under the carpet. Nothing to see here. Move on.

If we don't question the authority, then nothing will change.

This is not the 1st time that the VAR official in question got it so wrong. it wasn't even a difficult decision. Draw the lines like the rules say and get to an answer. If you don't follow the rules, then yes, it can be called corruption.

Why we are expected to simply shut up and move on is exactly why this is happening so often.

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27 Sep 2023 06:26:00
Ditto your sentiments Salah

Nice to see that you're posting a little more frequently.

Hope you're keeping well mate.

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12 Sep 2023 18:44:20
You should join the live chat during a game. every missed pass has posters calling for Klopp to be sacked, along with TAA as he is now the worst player in the world apparently.

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