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Arena "The Beautiful Game" - The Official JCC Football (Soccer) Thread.

Discussion in 'Community' started by FORCE_SKIN, Feb 7, 2004.

  1. yankee8255

    yankee8255 Force Ghost star 6

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    I, for one, look forward to Inited spending boatloads of money on top quality offensive talent like Griezman and then parking the bus all season long.
     
  2. DarthIntegral

    DarthIntegral JCC Baseball Draft/SWC Draft Commish star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA VIP - Game Host

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    And Mou complaining should any bottom-table team park the bus against them.
     
  3. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    Jose's won a lot of trophies playing that way. If it works I'm not knocking it.
     
  4. Diggy

    Diggy Chosen One star 8

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    You were knocking it five days ago.
     
  5. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    It's boring sure, but it can be effective.
    There must be a Plan B though, mustn't end up like Arsenal​ & just have one game plan.
     
  6. Diggy

    Diggy Chosen One star 8

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    But it works, he's won a lot of trophies. And what would be the plan B to hoofing up to elbows? That should be the plan B.
     
  7. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    There's no point in buying great attacking players if you don't plan to attack with them.
    A defensively solid team is a good foundation to work on. Ajax are a great attacking team but poor defensively. Also unable to break down a solid defensive opponent, which United were.

    Van Gaal was too defensive minded, didn't allow freedom to attack because he shackled the players.

    Mourinho understands the value of solid defending, but also of quick & effective counter-attacking. Which you can't do unless you sign good attacking players.
     
  8. Diggy

    Diggy Chosen One star 8

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    You know nothing, Rich Snow.
     
  9. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    I'm sure Greizman is well aware of the Mourinho & won't sign if he's not happy playing that way.

    Mata has done well so far, and he was cast aside before because he didn't fit in to how José wanted to play at Chelsea.
    Attacking wasn't the problem this season, finishing was.
     
  10. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    griez knows he's got the best manager on the planet at atletico, and a system that fits him perfectly. he's not going anywhere, especially not to untied.
     
  11. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    For more money & a high chance of winning trophies, no reason why not.
    And he's still not ruled it out
     
  12. Diggy

    Diggy Chosen One star 8

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    Atletico have won the league and been in two Champions League finals more recently than Manchester United.

    You think the League Cup and Europa are the height of his ambition?
     
  13. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    No, which is why he said 6/10 before the Europa League final. To see if United could get into the CL. That number may be higher now.
    He may well stay, but his agent will certainly encourage him if lucrative offers come along.
     
  14. Martoto77

    Martoto77 Jedi Master star 5

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    10 minutes played at Hampden Park and its 1-1.

    A well worked corner kick finding Hayes at the far post to shoot past Celtic keeper Gordon to open the scoring for Aberdeen.


    Almost immediately from restart, Celtic got the equaliser from a Stuart Armstrong shot from the edge of the area following good work from Mcgregor.
     
  15. Martoto77

    Martoto77 Jedi Master star 5

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    Kieran Tierney is deliberately elbowed in the face by Aberdeen's Stockley. No action taken by the referee and the Celtic and Scotland full back leaves the field with damaged teeth and gums.

    Tom Rogic replaces him in a reshaped Celtic side.
     
  16. Martoto77

    Martoto77 Jedi Master star 5

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    Full Time in the Scottish Cup Final: Celtic 2 (Armstrong 11, Rogic 90+2) - Aberdeen 1 (Hayes 9)
     
  17. DarthIntegral

    DarthIntegral JCC Baseball Draft/SWC Draft Commish star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA VIP - Game Host

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    Well. That was bizarre
     
  18. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    How was he not interfering with play? Courtois' view was completely blocked.
     
  19. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    The BBC commentary puts the media's anti-Corbyn stance to shame.
     
  20. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    Chelsea haven't been good though.
    Arsenal have a lucky goal, but could've had more legitimate ones.

    I expect a Chelsea turnaround in the second half.
     
  21. yankee8255

    yankee8255 Force Ghost star 6

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    When push comes to shove, both Griezman and Simeone are going to follow the money. Don't be naive.
     
  22. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    No complaints about red card.
     
  23. DarthIntegral

    DarthIntegral JCC Baseball Draft/SWC Draft Commish star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA VIP - Game Host

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    What a beautiful day of football.

    Goal for Chelsea, then immediately a goal from Arsenal and most importantly, one from Dortmund.
     
  24. Diggy

    Diggy Chosen One star 8

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    Lol@Chel$ki
     
  25. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    Great game, end to end.

    Arsenal screwed up a lot of chances to score more.
    Chelsea could easily have sneaked one. But made it difficult after the stupid dive by Moses.

    Congrats Arsenal, a fine win.
    Especially with the reserve keeper & the mighty Metesacker.