Today's football

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:39 pm

I wish man Utd had played like this against us.

claretgimmer · Post by **claretgimmer** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:42 pm

And if they blow their entire transfer budget on Ings they won`t be able to afford Tarks, it`s a win win alround

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:47 pm

West Brom have had all the best chances, United have been poor

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:47 pm

Baggies miss a sitter.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:49 pm

Bad miss.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:49 pm

United very predictable.

NickBFC · Post by **NickBFC** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:55 pm

Bit disappointing United couldn't win, but sums them up, and why City will walk the league. Need Everton to do a better job later though

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:05 pm

WBA did better than expected maybe but one point per game is no use to them, it'll get them to a grand total of 27 points. They do have 4 matches v teams in the current bottom third of the league coming up (us away, BHA h, Newcastle h and Palace a)- theyll need 2 or 3 wins out of those to keep in the chase.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:08 pm

Don't mind West Brom getting a point, at this stage of the season draws aren't much use to them, it's only wins that'll get them out of the mire, and they only have 14 games remaining now, the key game for us is now Everton-Fulham, I struggle to see either the Baggies or the Blades catching us from here, but Fulham still have a chance, albeit an increasingly slim one.

I bet Pep can't believe his luck, all of City's potential rivals continue to spill vital points, and yes this is why City will waltz the title.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:29 pm

Come on Arsenal bury this bunch of pretenders!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:44 pm

OhBameyank just scored

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:50 pm

Don't particularly like to see Arsenal winning, but as they're playing Leeds, I can live with it.

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:07 pm

Disgraceful overturn of pen decision.
Ball and Saka both going in direction of goal line, Cooper going in direction of touchline and cleans Saka out. No contact with ball. A pen every time.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:09 pm

huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:07 pm
Disgraceful overturn of pen decision.
Ball and Saka both going in direction of goal line, Cooper going in direction of touchline and cleans Saka out. No contact with ball. A pen every time.

?...........is this a wind up?
There was zero contact........just a dive ........not even booked, cheating bastards.

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:11 pm

Not sure what I’m missing with Leeds. I’ve actually no issue with the club, wasn’t around in the 70s.

But what is the media fascination with how they play, like Bielsa has reinvented football? The few times I’ve seen them they just look like any other mid table side. Perhaps make a few more passes, bit naive at the back but nothing that marks them out.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:12 pm

Another keeper thinking he can play football..hoof it you bellend

Jimscho · Post by **Jimscho** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:12 pm

Big cock up from keeper.Just get rid.

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:13 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:09 pm
?...........is this a wind up?
There was zero contact........just a dive ........not even booked, cheating bastards.

Zero contact ? you must be watching a different game to me.

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:15 pm

3-0 game over

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:15 pm

Meslier is turd. Leeds falling apart.

Jimscho · Post by **Jimscho** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:16 pm

Leeds keeper having a bad day at the office.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:17 pm

Brilliant arsenal goal. Played it around the box brilliantly.

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:19 pm

I had a pint a point difference bet with a mate that Burrnley would finish higher than Leeds at the start of the season at the end of the season.
What I mean is, that at the end of the season Burnley would be higher up the table than Leeds at the start of the season.
So, at the start of the season I had a bet that Burnley would be higher up the table than Leeds at the end of the season. Yes, that's it.
A pint per point difference. I reckon I'll win. Maybe not enough to get completely ratted, but I reckon I'll win.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:19 pm

Leeds really are poor..hope they do a Sheffield Utd next season and disappear back were they belong...that keeper really is bobbins

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:20 pm

Steve1956 wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:29 pm
Come on Arsenal bury this bunch of pretenders!

Mission accomplished

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:27 pm

Leeds goal keeper is having a mare blamed for all 3 goals. Gave away a pen and 2 on his near post

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:30 pm

duncandisorderly wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:19 pm

Maybe not enough to get completely ratted

Sounds like you may be there already

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:32 pm

Aye their keeper is well sub-par. Some organisation keeps a tally of goalkeepers' expected goals conceded v actual conceded (taking into account qulity of the shots to be saved etc). Must try and find that after this round of games but Meslier must be near the bottom (and Pope must be very adjacent to the top). Alisson must be dropping a few places recently too.

Petersa · Post by **Petersa** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:34 pm

NottsClaret wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:11 pm
Not sure what I’m missing with Leeds. I’ve actually no issue with the club, wasn’t around in the 70s.

But what is the media fascination with how they play, like Bielsa has reinvented football? The few times I’ve seen them they just look like any other mid table side. Perhaps make a few more passes, bit naive at the back but nothing that marks them out.

Totally agree and I was around in the 60s never mind the 70s
The presenter earlier today on my broadcast( I dont live in the UK but it was a UK presenter) said it "is always a great game when Leeds play at Arsenal" well isn't it about 16 years since Leeds played a league game at Arsenal! Didn't Josef Goebals....the Nazi Minister of Propeganda say if you tell a lie often enough people will start to believe it...I rest my case

PS why wasn't Saka booked for diving?

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:35 pm

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:36 pm

Blimey! what happened to the Leeds bandwagon

they really need to get their defence in order, otherwise they'll find next season a struggle.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:37 pm

What a great weekend this has been.

Leyland Claret · Post by **Leyland Claret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:47 pm

....don’t forget Bielsa is a football manager magician...he sits on his haunches and sometimes sits on a blue seat...genius

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:48 pm

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:56 pm

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:56 pm

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:57 pm

Oh crap 4-2

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:59 pm

Leeds never stop - they play to score goals for the entire 90 mins, so the game is never out of reach for them.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:01 pm

Top Claret wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:27 pm
Leeds goal keeper is having a mare blamed for all 3 goals. Gave away a pen and 2 on his near post

They went and sold their best one.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:08 pm

Arsenal have brought Elneny on to ensure Leeds don't score from anymore corners.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:09 pm

The way Leeds play means they'll get some hammerings, but if they finish midtable you have to say its worked for them.

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:20 pm

Everton not doing us any favours. Rest Keane and Mina for tonights home game with Fulham.
DCL out after his midweek injury. Should still have enough to win.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:32 pm

Finished 4-2 at the Emirates, Leeds might score a lot, but they also have the joint 2nd worst defence along with Palace, they'll be fine this season, but you do wonder if they'll do a Sheff Utd next season once teams get used to combatting their unique style.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:48 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:32 pm
Finished 4-2 at the Emirates, Leeds might score a lot, but they also have the joint 2nd worst defence along with Palace, they'll be fine this season, but you do wonder if they'll do a Sheff Utd next season once teams get used to combatting their unique style.

I've thought they'll dive next season for a long time.
Teams will work them out and be ready next year.
It's avoidable if they learn how to defend, but so far it looks like the marvellous Bielsa only has plan A.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:51 pm

huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:20 pm
Everton not doing us any favours. Rest Keane and Mina for tonights home game with Fulham.
DCL out after his midweek injury. Should still have enough to win.

Everton worry me they generally struggle against the lower teams, let's hope that changes tonight, anything which keeps Fulham at bay is too be welcomed.

Mitrovic misses tonight's game after a positive covid test, so there must be a doubt about whether he'll play on Wednesday.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:03 pm

Fancy Fulham today. No Keane or DCL for Everton is huge for them and they have nothing to lose

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:08 pm

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:03 pm
Fancy Fulham today. No Keane or DCL for Everton is huge for them and they have nothing to lose

Yeah, I'm worried about this one too

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:09 pm

Be interesting to see what Maja does. He's not pulled up too many trees in France and his loan surprised me although apparently part of the deal taking Seri to Bordeaux. Reportedly a €10m option to buy for Maja!

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:09 pm

Areola kicked out almost in line with where he was standing!
What a tit!

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:10 pm

Just can't score, Fulham.
Not complaining.