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Weeaboo Name September 27th, 2014 3:06 PM

Rojo and Shaw weren't exactly cheap.

Was going to sleep now but apparently we got a feature on the FL show.

Banz September 30th, 2014 8:09 AM

Someone's going to lose their first place in the FPL next week >:)

Weeaboo Name September 30th, 2014 1:23 PM

Norwich fans literally bursting into a chorus of hallelujah when the ref awarded Norwich a freekick an hour in. Anyway perfect bus parking from Charlton.

http://i.imgur.com/B3mcMqr.png

VeranithasVI September 30th, 2014 1:32 PM

Well, I wouldn't say that we're learning that. Van Gaal knew that he needed to strengthen our defensive ranks, but he brought Rojo in and is very much trying to focus on bringing the youth team up and integrate them into the defence. I do understand that 'the best offence is a good defence', but with United, that's not really the case considering that we have the fire power up front, and to be honest after our last game against West Ham, I'm not so sure that we are lacking too badly in defence.

The goal was 100% de Gea's fault, he shouldn't have ran so far off the line for the ball during that corner, it was ridiculous. There were some very good clearances, McNair's header was absolutely amazing (not too mention pivotal) and Luke Shaw crossing over with di Maria was fantastic to watch. If anything, I think that our midfield and up front display suffered a lot more after Rooney was sent off.

Not looking forward to the next three games without him, though. We'll miss our captain, especially with Hererra gone in midfield with a fractured rib (I think that was it). He was easily one of the best players on the pitch last week.

tittlemouse October 1st, 2014 8:07 AM

After losing 3-0 to Arsenal and 3-0 to Chelsea it gets easier for us now only Man City up next :lol:
Hoping we can nab something out of the game since we beat them at Villa Park last season

Poki October 1st, 2014 10:34 AM

Real's in Bulgaria now. As much as I dislike them, I'd love to see them win against Ludogorets. <3

Banz October 1st, 2014 4:30 PM

Wtf just happened. If we play like that in the League Cup against a League 2 side we'd still lose.:|

Weeaboo Name October 1st, 2014 5:05 PM

Couple of Holty assists in that Huddersfield win over Wolves. Fantastic.

Keeps us top.

Banz October 2nd, 2014 1:51 AM

Hmmph. Wolves needed that win. Still too close from 1st to 8th - anyone could win.

Weeaboo Name October 2nd, 2014 2:13 AM

Of course, being top at this point doesn't mean anything. Still nice though.

Banz October 2nd, 2014 3:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Weeaboo Name (Post 8456684)
Of course, being top at this point doesn't mean anything. Still nice though.

The dropped points do matter though. If Wolves end up 3rd because of dropping points like this then they'd have these matches to blame. Huddersfield, Rotherham... They could have been top with some gap to spare.

Weeaboo Name October 2nd, 2014 3:36 AM

Everybody drops points against lesser teams, I mean Norwich have dropped 7 against Charlton, Bournmouth and Charlton in the last 3 home games.

As for Wolves, they are a decent side but their squad is pretty thin. Would be surprised if they kept up their early season form all season.

Weeaboo Name October 2nd, 2014 3:36 AM

Everybody drops points against lesser teams, I mean Norwich have dropped 7 against Charlton, Bournmouth and Charlton in the last 3 home games.

As for Wolves, they are a decent side but their squad is pretty thin. Would be surprised if they kept up their early season form all season.

Dreg October 2nd, 2014 3:40 AM

You're talking about the 1st to 8th places in the championship, and here's where I end up bottom of the league. Not even a win to Blackpool's name. A few goals and other things, but not a win in about 9-10 games. Only think Blackpool are doing is fighting relegation. Oyston needs to go, though.

Dreg October 2nd, 2014 3:40 AM

You're talking about the 1st to 8th places in the championship, and here's where I end up bottom of the league. Not even a win to Blackpool's name. A few goals and other things, but not a win in about 9-10 games. Only think Blackpool are doing is fighting relegation. Oyston needs to go, though.

Weeaboo Name October 2nd, 2014 4:08 AM

Certainly not looking good for Blackpool, although you can take heart from the fact you aren't getting rolled over every week. You can't have been expecting much after that squad was thrown together in a couple of weeks.

Eruption October 2nd, 2014 5:33 AM

Well the Balotelli problems begin, he seems lazy and disinterested in some games and DM (highly reputable I know) are saying he refused to applaud the travelling fans for a second time.

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Originally Posted by Banz (Post 8456250)
Wtf just happened. If we play like that in the League Cup against a League 2 side we'd still lose.:|

If only you played like that in your last midweek fixture. :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weeaboo Name (Post 8456755)
Certainly not looking good for Blackpool, although you can take heart from the fact you aren't getting rolled over every week. You can't have been expecting much after that squad was thrown together in a couple of weeks.

Not to mention they took a point from the almighty fortress that is the Riverside. seriously why are we so bad at home

Weeaboo Name October 2nd, 2014 6:00 AM

Are teams parking the bus the Riverside? They all are at Carra Rud.

Eruption October 2nd, 2014 7:57 AM

I haven't seen any of our matches this season unfortunately so I wouldn't know, but based on the amount of teams that parked the bus in previous seasons when we weren't even good I'll go with yes.

Weeaboo Name October 3rd, 2014 1:02 PM

That Blackpool heart. I it wouldn't take long for them to get that win with the performance they put in against us last weekend.

Rotherham tomorrow, hopefully we get a backlash after the Charlton loss.

Weeaboo Name October 3rd, 2014 1:02 PM

That Blackpool heart. I it wouldn't take long for them to get that win with the performance they put in against us last weekend.

Rotherham tomorrow, hopefully we get a backlash after the Charlton loss.

Dreg October 4th, 2014 1:15 PM

I'm really ecstatic over Blackpool's win last night over Cardiff... it means so much. Francois Zoko got the only goal of the game, but a win's a win. :D

Aeroblast October 4th, 2014 3:21 PM

Blackpool FC for their deep troubles is actually not doing that badly I'd say. Certainly better than Fulham that was managed by the joker that is Felix Magath.

Xabi Alonso has been brilliant for Bayern so far, he was the key to ending our dodgy run of form that continued from the end of last season and made me forget about letting go of Kroos.

Banz October 4th, 2014 9:24 PM

Much better performance yesterday. Stupid penalty conceded but we look very good while attacking. Mario impressed me with his link-up play... very rarely does a lone striker impress without taking proper shots on goal.

Just as we start playing well there's this stupid international break to spoil the fun. All this international football needs to be banned between August and May. Or maybe ban it altogether.

Weeaboo Name October 5th, 2014 5:14 AM

It happened again. Points dropped at home even after smashing them for 90 minutes.

Expect Forest will beat Ipswich meaning that we'll go into the international break second.


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