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re: New Soccer Fan - HELP!
Posted on 4/14/14 at 8:05 pm to BleedPurpleGold
Posted on 4/14/14 at 8:05 pm to BleedPurpleGold
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Very true. But good defense only address the back line. What's the excuse for the midfield and the attack?
I wouldn't say it only addresses the back line, with a lot of solid defensive players all over the pitch. But I do agree we have had problems scoring in some games, specifically breaking down teams with 10 players in the box, but in big games recently we have been playing exciting soccer if you ask me (PSG, Arsenal).
We can't really afford to go into Anfield hoping for a draw either so I think that will be a very up and down match, playing more-so into Liverpool's style, as every match they seem to play in does.
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Posted on 4/14/14 at 8:25 pm to svb
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wouldn't say it only addresses the back line, with a lot of solid defensive players all over the pitch. But I do agree we have had problems scoring in some games, specifically breaking down teams with 10 players in the box, but in big games recently we have been playing exciting soccer if you ask me (PSG, Arsenal).
There's nothing wrong with being pragmatic. Mou is a genius, and if he has to play defensive football to do so then by all means. I just don't enjoy watching it. Which is a complete 180 from how I used to enjoy the game.
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We can't really afford to go into Anfield hoping for a draw either so I think that will be a very up and down match, playing more-so into Liverpool's style, as every match they seem to play in does.
With Hendo out and likely Studge for the rest of the year I think Chelsea have no problem getting the win. Honestly, at this point I'm thinking 3-1 Chelsea.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 8:55 pm to BleedPurpleGold
3-1? Slow your roll. We beat man city basically without studge as he was a non factor until he got hurt. Losing hendo hurts, but to be honest I haven't been extremely impressed with Chelsea this year. If they come in and hang 3 on us, I'll be shocked (even with our poor d).
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:05 pm to TheOcean
Their midfield is their biggest threat. Hendo's pressing was crucial to keep them in check.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:27 pm to BleedPurpleGold
John Henry said that Boston and Liverpool have a lot in common. He's right they are both filled with drunks that can't talk 
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:46 pm to itawambadog
I dunno bleed, they were horrible against Swansea and have two tough games against AM in CL on either side of our match...
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:54 pm to BleedPurpleGold
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What's the excuse for the midfield and the attack?
We don't have a striker. It's not as if we don't have chances we just don't convert them. It's not boring it's just ineptitude.
Case in point the Swansea game. We looked terrible and it was beyond frustrating but we missed three chances that should have basically been tap ins. If we convert those and win 3 or 4-0 would it still have been considered boring or poor?
This post was edited on 4/14/14 at 9:57 pm
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:56 pm to RandySavage
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It's not boring it's just ineptitude.
Nah its pretty boring.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:58 pm to BleedPurpleGold
Frustrating is a much more appropriate word. Though given the choice I'd rather be solid and "boring" than 6's and 7's all over the place but I'm a bit old fashioned in my approach to sports.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 10:09 pm to RandySavage
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Frustrating is a much more appropriate word. Though given the choice I'd rather be solid and "boring" than 6's and 7's all over the place but I'm a bit old fashioned in my approach to sports.
I've always respected Mou's game. I was the first to come to Chelsea's defense for their tactics in the European final. Solid defense, pragmatic play, and a ruthlessness on the counter is nothing to be ashamed about.
That doesn't mean its fun to watch.
This post was edited on 4/14/14 at 10:10 pm
Posted on 4/15/14 at 12:58 am to BleedPurpleGold
I think a rope-a-dope, defensive and counterattacking style can be fun to watch personally, as long as they actually counterattack and don't just sit in their own box.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:05 am to benhamin5555
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That basically gives you the choice between Man U, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool
whoa buddy the self righteous Liverpool fans claim they are not bandwagon and Liverpool was just a mid table side and not an English blue blood.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 9:20 am to StraightCashHomey21
Wow... There is a lot of "subtle butthurt" between teams' fans...
I can't wait til I can join in and flame/troll people. Playfully and tastefully, of course, but I am missing out on a lot of fun. I really need to watch a bunch of old matches and learn the strategy of the game. I love X's and O's talk.
I can't wait til I can join in and flame/troll people. Playfully and tastefully, of course, but I am missing out on a lot of fun. I really need to watch a bunch of old matches and learn the strategy of the game. I love X's and O's talk.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 1:11 pm to StraightCashHomey21
7th place brah. I can't even remember the last time I watched a European night game.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 1:15 pm to BleedPurpleGold
Give. It. Up.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 4:05 pm to DByrd2
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Wow... There is a lot of "subtle butthurt" between teams' fans..
You can tell which posters have Liverpool on their mind 24/7
Posted on 4/15/14 at 4:26 pm to BleedPurpleGold
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I can't even remember the last time I watched a European night game.
Champions League or Europa
B/c you were just in Europa last year
That tie vs Hearts was epic
Champions League 09/10 season an era of shite I tell you.
This post was edited on 4/15/14 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 4/15/14 at 9:53 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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Champions League or Europa
B/c you were just in Europa last year
lol.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 1:58 am to BleedPurpleGold
You said a European game. Don't lol you guys b/c you won the league cup.
Onozzz we sucked
Onozzz we sucked
Posted on 4/16/14 at 7:03 am to BleedPurpleGold
Last time i saw my team in europe lee bowyer stepped on a guys head #uefacupmemories
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