Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 15, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted February 15, 2023 City did a job on them for sure. Pressed well at the right times. Saka got little change out of Nathan Ake, who was immense. Haaland caused the back line all sorts of problems too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 16 minutes ago, lobbypond said: Honking hints of a Arsenal bottle job is gathering legs by the week. Probably won't even finish in the top 4 knowing them 🤣 Id have United more of a threat to city than Arsenal. They need Jesus back pronto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 16 minutes ago, gonzo said: Id have United more of a threat to city than Arsenal. They need Jesus back pronto. Partey was also a big miss for Arsenal tonight… they weren’t ever winning the league though, City win it by 10 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 2 hours ago, gonzo said: Id have United more of a threat to city than Arsenal. They need Jesus back pronto. Easter's still seven weeks away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Marcos Alonso playing at centre half for Barca vs the red filth. Defending was never his strong point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 33 minutes ago, frank_spencer said: Marcos Alonso playing at centre half for Barca vs the red filth. Defending was never his strong point I bet Evatt would have liked him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, frank_spencer said: Marcos Alonso playing at centre half for Barca vs the red filth. Defending was never his strong point Just Scored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 20 hours ago, Traf said: Easter's still seven weeks away. Very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 23 hours ago, frank_spencer said: Marcos Alonso playing at centre half for Barca vs the red filth. Defending was never his strong point If we ever do a thread for "ex-players playing at a surprisingly high level", obviously Madine would be up there, but Alonso at Barca and Tim Ream CB for a team in the top 8 of the Prem is even more surprising. If I was offered Ream for Wycombe away tomorrow I'd rather stick with Santos (might slot him in at LWB though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Johnnyrotten said: If we ever do a thread for "ex-players playing at a surprisingly high level", obviously Madine would be up there, but Alonso at Barca and Tim Ream CB for a team in the top 8 of the Prem is even more surprising. If I was offered Ream for Wycombe away tomorrow I'd rather stick with Santos (might slot him in at LWB though). Well, I believe he's in Nando's right now. Pop & ask him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Aldo Raine Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Him who ran from the stand and kicked Ramsdale in the back last month has been sentenced ro a community order He's done well there really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 16 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Well, I believe he's in Nando's right now. Pop & ask him. Which Nando's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 17, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said: Him who ran from the stand and kicked Ramsdale in the back last month has been sentenced ro a community order He's done well there really That's ridiculous. What a load of bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 37 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: That's ridiculous. What a load of bollocks. Also admitted to throwing four coins onto the pitch Now I'm guessing he wasn't being charitable and they were aimed at someone Hope his community order is cleaning out Arsenal toilets and picking up litter around the ground  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 17, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2023 14 minutes ago, DirtySanchez said: Also admitted to throwing four coins onto the pitch Now I'm guessing he wasn't being charitable and they were aimed at someone Hope his community order is cleaning out Arsenal toilets and picking up litter around the ground  Yes, good idea. Perhaps wearing a bad lads' army/Tottenham half and half shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted February 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted February 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said: If we ever do a thread for "ex-players playing at a surprisingly high level", obviously Madine would be up there, but Alonso at Barca and Tim Ream CB for a team in the top 8 of the Prem is even more surprising. If I was offered Ream for Wycombe away tomorrow I'd rather stick with Santos (might slot him in at LWB though). Alonso already done well for himself at Chelsea with a PL title, and technically was a CL and EL winner too though didn't get off the bench in the final Looks like he might win another title this season as well  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I wouldn't have Alonso in the surprised camp. Hes been absolutely mustard and top level elite for the bulk of his career. He was way too young and naive for the hustle and bustle of the prem when he was with us. Bit like Pique was at United. You could see his class with us, he just wasnt ready. Plus he was being managed by utter shite with a fanbase obsessed with big tackles and getting it in the mixer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Following last week's many VAR failsHoward Webb has successfully covered his own arse by sacking Thornleigh old boy Lee Mason. They should sack VAR off to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 26 minutes ago, Zico said: Alonso already done well for himself at Chelsea with a PL title, and technically was a CL and EL winner too though didn't get off the bench in the final Looks like he might win another title this season as well   21 minutes ago, gonzo said: I wouldn't have Alonso in the surprised camp. Hes been absolutely mustard and top level elite for the bulk of his career. He was way too young and naive for the hustle and bustle of the prem when he was with us. Bit like Pique was at United. You could see his class with us, he just wasnt ready. Plus he was being managed by utter shite with a fanbase obsessed with big tackles and getting it in the mixer. All valid points, and yes he's a class act, always was. But at the top level I'd have thought his defending was iffy, he was never blessed with pace and got skinned a few times playing for us, even in his championship season. Definitely Premier League quality in possession (and decent in the air too), just never saw him being that elite player that would win titles and play in the champions league, and I don't remember many Bolton fans saying he'd go all the way to the top, especially when he was being kept out of the team by Robinson or Sam Ricketts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:  All valid points, and yes he's a class act, always was. But at the top level I'd have thought his defending was iffy, he was never blessed with pace and got skinned a few times playing for us, even in his championship season. Definitely Premier League quality in possession (and decent in the air too), just never saw him being that elite player that would win titles and play in the champions league, and I don't remember many Bolton fans saying he'd go all the way to the top, especially when he was being kept out of the team by Robinson or Sam Ricketts. Deffo not. I thought he was a big fanny and wanted Robbo playing  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green genie Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Lee Mason sacked / walked over Arsenal Brentford offside mistake.. The US owned ‘istree clubs really have corrupted the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted February 18, 2023 Moderators Share Posted February 18, 2023 10 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said:  All valid points, and yes he's a class act, always was. But at the top level I'd have thought his defending was iffy, he was never blessed with pace and got skinned a few times playing for us, even in his championship season. Definitely Premier League quality in possession (and decent in the air too), just never saw him being that elite player that would win titles and play in the champions league, and I don't remember many Bolton fans saying he'd go all the way to the top, especially when he was being kept out of the team by Robinson or Sam Ricketts. Tbf he was a wing back at Chelsea which suits him, mostly a sub at Barcelona I think But aye, when he was playing for us in the championship I didn't expect him to go all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted February 18, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, green genie said: Lee Mason sacked / walked over Arsenal Brentford offside mistake.. The US owned ‘istree clubs really have corrupted the game. I’m sure someone will point out his mistake actually benefits two local teams. If they haven’t, they should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green genie Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 13 minutes ago, MickyD said: I’m sure someone will point out his mistake actually benefits two local teams. If they haven’t, they should! After ghost Rashord in Derby you know who agent Webb has been employed to make relevant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted February 18, 2023 Moderators Share Posted February 18, 2023 14 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said:  All valid points, and yes he's a class act, always was. But at the top level I'd have thought his defending was iffy, he was never blessed with pace and got skinned a few times playing for us, even in his championship season. Definitely Premier League quality in possession (and decent in the air too), just never saw him being that elite player that would win titles and play in the champions league, and I don't remember many Bolton fans saying he'd go all the way to the top, especially when he was being kept out of the team by Robinson or Sam Ricketts. Damienduffgate is my memory of alonso Had a fantastic career, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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