Funny headline about Sp*rs on the BBC. 'Even when they win it ends in defeat'
Morning.
Another sunny day.
Morning
Morning.
Another sunny day.
There's a more than decent chance they're going to get Chelseaed in the next round by PSG.
And that will be glorious to watch!
Liverpool are not a threat
There's a more than decent chance they're going to get Chelseaed in the next round by PSG.
I've not seen any of those Tom Holland ones
All you need are the Toby Maguire ones anyway, as far as I'm concerned
Tom Holland does do a pretty good job, in my opinion.
The only problem I've always had with the Tobey Maguire ones is Mary Jane. Kirsten Dunst doesn't do it for me at all, she just annoys the hell out me for some reason. š¤·
The new animated ones are surprisingly decent too. The latest one had one brief moment that alone is worth sitting through the whole movie for.
no spoilers but I had to rewind it 5 times for the laughs.
How many more of these Spider-Man movies are there? Can he just die in one of these?
Actually... er, never mind
That Sorloth cunt...I'm pretty sure I saw him guarding a concentration camp in Schindler's list
Haha
They're utter gash. As limp and passive as Bodo were last night.
Liverpool are not a threat
As long as we win it ... who cares?
Yeah, I know, but I'm glad.
We can get just get through it (hopefully) under the radar...
Well we've got the least glamorous quarter final tie...
As long as we win it ... who cares?
Well we've got the least glamorous quarter final tie...
How many more of these Spider-Man movies are there? Can he just die in one of these?
I've not seen any of those Tom Holland ones
All you need are the Toby Maguire ones anyway, as far as I'm concerned
How many more of these Spider-Man movies are there? Can he just die in one of these?
Jebus... How are Galatasaray so shit?!
They're utter gash. As limp and passive as Bodo were last night.
That Sorloth cunt...I'm pretty sure I saw him guarding a concentration camp in Schindler's list
Oh, my lord!
DVD out by lunchtime tomorrow
Lol
DVD out by lunchtime tomorrow
He wouldn't have caught Martinelli though
Remember that little Madrid tosser trying to catch him last season?
He wouldn't have caught Martinelli though
or Max
He wouldn't have caught Martinelli though
That Sorloth cunt...I'm pretty sure I saw him guarding a concentration camp in Schindler's list
lol i thought he might be in that dragon show you liked
That Sorloth cunt...I'm pretty sure I saw him guarding a concentration camp in Schindler's list
Just like watching Brazil
Let's all ... er ... Mock Tudor.
off with his head
Let's all ... er ... Mock Tudor.
Tudors first win? It's fitting that it's worthless.
Faux Tudor.
Tudors first win? It's fitting that it's worthless.
All this madness just to lose to Forest
This
They need two more in 4 minutes injuury time.
All this madness just to lose to Forest
It looks like Atalanta pulled one back, just need 9 more of those and they'll be golden
Will get them in the third leg
cmon checked by VAR he crushed him
That's an insane tackle to make
ahhaha
Tottenham have a penalty but meh
That's an insane tackle to make
Looked like they'd rather be somewhere else... anywhere else!!
Sure every cunt in that stadium looks like that
Tottenham have a penalty but meh
It looks like Atalanta pulled one back, just need 9 more of those and they'll be golden
Looked like they don't care
Looked like they'd rather be somewhere else... anywhere else!!
Looked like they don't care
Haha poor tossers on that spuds bench or whatever
Don't they look happy?
Richarlison on his bench checking his phone
I just WhatsApped him calling him a cunt
Haha poor tossers on that spuds bench or whatever
Arsenal winning helped with the recovery...
Eze penecillin
Arsenal winning helped with the recovery...
Sorry that was supposed to be a reply to this one!!
They're getting a stretcher for the Gala player who has hurt his hand? What's that about?
Spuds starting really well but Spursing it up must have helped too.
Chelsea, City, Spuds & Newcastle conceded a total of 28 goals in the round of 16.
They're getting a stretcher for the Gala player who has hurt his hand? What's that about?
Arsenal winning helped with the recovery...
Yesterday I ate nothing but two bits of toast and a bag of crisps, feel better today though
Still not well enough for a few beers which id planned for tonight
aye have you eaten since?
I spent st Patrick's day throwing up
Sadly not due to alcohol, but because I got the twins stomach bug
Oh man that's rough š¤¢
I spent st Patrick's day throwing up
Sadly not due to alcohol, but because I got the twins stomach bug
That's no fun.
I spent st Patrick's day throwing up
Sadly not due to alcohol, but because I got the twins stomach bug
if there ever is a fire, there will be zero casualties because they've gotten so efficient at empting the place out.
A lot of sick notes today, in the US.
Irish commentator having an interesting evening.
āDiego Simeone drops to me kneesā.
Hung over from St Paddys
Irish commentator having an interesting evening.
āDiego Simeone drops to me kneesā.
the delivery was a bullet
Unlock the gates now, Tudor
Can Alvarez play from the left
just assisted from left corner
Can Alvarez play from the left
Them Vs Real Madrid will be some game
Hopefully MBappy is back
Until they get eviscerated by PSG.
That's true
Honestly though, if Arteta wins us the league this season, then next season he can play Dowman in nets and Raya up front
Victims will have to stop calling for Slot to be sacked for at least a few more days
Bunch of utter spoilt cunts
Until they get eviscerated by PSG.
Almost a great solo from Ćlvarez.
Skinned Micky
Almost a great solo from Ćlvarez.
woa
Almost a great solo from Ćlvarez.
Victims will have to stop calling for Slot to be sacked for at least a few more days
Bunch of utter spoilt cunts
Bindipping wanker's
Victims will have to stop calling for Slot to be sacked for at least a few more days
Bunch of utter spoilt cunts
Bill Leslie is a good commentator, no bias
Yes me too....Bill Leslie commentating?
I don't know but decent
How long has Simeone been at Atletico now
80- 85 years. His son is even playing ffs
Yes me too....Bill Leslie commentating?
How long has Simeone been at Atletico now
Better commentator as well, don't have to listen to that twat Tyldsley
CBS sports my stream
I'd say so. Really good game.
Better commentator as well, don't have to listen to that twat Tyldsley
Just what Atleti needed -some Koke
How can Spuds play so well in this match having been crap in the league most of the season?
It is... but my god Spurs have no business making the CL of this competition. I don't care if it complicates their PL survival; would be an affront too all that is good and true.
hahah
It is... but my god Spurs have no business making the CL of this competition. I don't care if it complicates their PL survival; would be an affront too all that is good and true.
Worth switching from Scunts?
I'd say so. Really good game.
Worth switching from Scunts?
yes i reckon
Worth switching from Scunts?
Wow save by Atleti keeper.
Jebus... How are Galatasaray so shit?!
Spanish clubs can attack but defence is something they find confusing.
AtlƩti have historically been the exception but they need the pimp hand right now to snap themselves out of this haze.
Lookman should have pulled out Dragusin's heart there to justify the reaction
Spanish clubs can attack but defence is something they find confusing.
This! They're fucking gash. Their performance reminds me of Bodo' s from yesterday.
Yeah it was really good especially the penultimate episode. Wish the episodes were a bit longer though.
Brutal hand to hand combat episode
for eating the fourth official's hand
Just Xavi Simons being a waif.
there is that
did look a foul but who cares
Just Xavi Simons being a waif.
did look a foul but who cares
Fuck 'em
did look a foul but who cares
Alvarez given all day to pick his spot
AtlƩti score. Guess who.
Alvarez?
AtlƩti score. Guess who.
Watching that Knight of the seven kingdoms, can remember who in here recommended it but it's really good
Yeah it was really good especially the penultimate episode. Wish the episodes were a bit longer though.
Osimhen has been a passenger. White played with a grade two tear in his hamstring, Bryan Robson played with a broken leg, Cesc did the same...no matter how ill-advised they were, that's serious commit...
Wearing the face mask 4 years after the facial injury is testament to being a wuss!
Tudor's had the gates locked.
Haha that old Dennis pennis joke to Pierce Brosnan
"I was watching Goldeneye, I tell you I was glued to my seat.... otherwise I'd have left"
Osimhen has been a passenger. White played with a grade two tear in his hamstring, Bryan Robson played with a broken leg, Cesc did the same...no matter how ill-advised they were, that's serious commitment. Osimhen has been a pussy.
Tudor's had the gates locked.
with heads on the spikes as an example
lol
Itās better than I thought it would be
Paradise is a good watch
Tudor's had the gates locked.
:)
Itās better than I thought it would be
Yeah definitely
Gala is all about their nightmare fans I'd be shocked if they get away without them
The cliff that Salah has fallen off this season š
Salad will be shipped to Saudi league in no time
Might not be a Saudi league next season the way things are heading
Must be quite novel for Spuds to come off the pitch at halftime and not see supporters going home
Tudor's had the gates locked.
Watching that Knight of the seven kingdoms, can remember who in here recommended it but it's really good
Itās better than I thought it would be
Must be quite novel for Spuds to come off the pitch at halftime and not see supporters going home
haha
Must be quite novel for Spuds to come off the pitch at halftime and not see supporters going home
Lol
Must be quite novel for Spuds to come off the pitch at halftime and not see supporters going home
Another set piece goal for the Scunts.
I jinxed it!
Watching that Knight of the seven kingdoms, can remember who in here recommended it but it's really good
Salad will be shipped to Saudi league in no time
Slobby taking off like a US B52
Another set piece goal for the Scunts.
Ref takes ages to give Pool a pelanty
Atleti getting back into it now.
aye, I've switched from the bindippers
Atleti getting back into it now.
Can't believe Osimhen is still on the pitch.
Mystifying as to why Llorente is occupying forward positions. Good player but has no business being there.
Get your shit together, AtlƩti.
Greaseman is one weird dude
I can't believe these are the same two teams from last week. Spuds are all over Atletico.
False Dawn
I can't believe these are the same two teams from last week. Spuds are all over Atletico.
How did Konate avoid that foul and a booking
Szlobbyslai is a player wish we'd have been in for.
This.
Szlobbyslai is a player wish we'd have been in for.
I mean he had a ridiculous amount of space but...wow first time
clean strike, Riceesque.
For some reason low corners to the edge of th box get more credit than the ones curling into the six yard box.
I mean he had a ridiculous amount of space but...wow first time
Salah should have taken that gift.
Yes a "good" set piece not a "baaaad" set piece
For some reason low corners to the edge of th box get more credit than the ones curling into the six yard box.
Fantastic finish to be fair.
Superb finish. Maybe we should put in a sneaky bid for him in the summer
At least if they go through we get to watch PSG dismantle them
My thoughts exactly.
Fantastic finish to be fair.
Yes a "good" set piece not a "baaaad" set piece
Now he scores one... Was it retaken?
It will be retaken until he scores.
At least if they go through we get to watch PSG dismantle them
Now he scores one... Was it retaken?
Yes, it appears so.
VAR intervened
Fantastic finish to be fair.
Booooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hawwy Kunt misses a pelanty
Now he scores one... Was it retaken?
Scunts score
Slobberknocker
Kane awarded a penalty.
Plus ca change.
Hawwy Kunt misses a pelanty
Bone sticking out of his leg there. Miracle if he gets up and continues.
"It's getting heated now. Liverpool players aren't too pleased with the time Victor Osimhen is taking to get off the pitch.
He lifts his sore arm at them and gives a few verbals back."
It's ok when ...
GalatArseray.
Atalanta taking their time before unleashing hell.
"It's getting heated now. Liverpool players aren't too pleased with the time Victor Osimhen is taking to get off the pitch.
He lifts his sore arm at them and gives a few verbals back."
It's ok when we do it!!
Banned because of throwing shit on the pitch in the 1st leg
Or maybe at Juventusš¤
How come no Galatasary fans in Anfield?
Banned because of throwing shit on the pitch in the 1st leg
How come no Galatasary fans in Anfield?
They know how ghastly Liverpool is.
How come no Galatasary fans in Anfield?
Fuck 'em with the rough end of a pineapple
What exactly does having pundits talking in the tunnel actually achieve?
It's what we want, innit??
No?
Oh!
Funnily enough, I was talking about short back and sides the last time I was in Manchester, a few seconds before Lisandro Martinez went straight through the back of me with his shopping trolley whilst...
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What exactly does having pundits talking in the tunnel actually achieve?
Does he need a shirt back and sides?
Funnily enough, I was talking about short back and sides the last time I was in Manchester, a few seconds before Lisandro Martinez went straight through the back of me with his shopping trolley whilst I was at the checkout.
Maybe Hodfle can give Eileen Drewery's number to Eddie
Does he need a shirt back and sides?
Atletico have already pumped Barcelona this season, so who's to say they won't do so again assuming they go through?
a pretty safe assumption, what with Sp*rs crying in the tunnel knowing what's coming.
At 6-3 aggregate Glen Hoddle said
'It's going to be a big ask of Newcastle'
Fucking oracle
Heh in the Chelsea PSG game when the aggregate was 7-2, these were the quotes:
āPSG playing a dangerous game by staying in their halfā. āChelsea are really pushing for a goal now looking threatening ā
Atletico have already pumped Barcelona this season, so who's to say they won't do so again assuming they go through?
The other bollocks said Newcastle were on a great run of results, they are 9th in the league and LWLDW really
It's a great run if you only look at their last game
Cassandra was accurate.
No-one believed her.
Wenger played the role warning about financial doping.
Sorry - yes. About as trusted, I mean.
Pool and Spuds to get absolutely pumped next. Loving this.
Not sure I trust Galatasary away from home
But Liverpool are so shit at the minute that it's possible
Pool and Spuds to get absolutely pumped next. Loving this.
Oracle of Spursi lol
About as trustworthy as poor old Cassandra.
Cassandra was accurate.
No-one believed her.
Wenger played the role warning about financial doping.
At 6-3 aggregate Glen Hoddle said
'It's going to be a big ask of Newcastle'
Fucking oracle
The other bollocks said Newcastle were on a great run of results, they are 9th in the league and LWLDW really
Nah
They're embarrassing themselves.
We've topped the league stage with 100% record. That's no fluke.
English teams are paying a Premier League tax for the billions in television money with non-sto...
"non-stop action resulting in being knackered."
and no winter break like the rest of those guys get.
At 6-3 aggregate Glen Hoddle said
'It's going to be a big ask of Newcastle'
Fucking oracle
Oracle of Spursi lol
About as trustworthy as poor old Cassandra.
You can guaran-damn-tee that Saudicastle will never play this open when we play them at the Carpet.
Useless fucking cunts!
Good point, Hazza. I was thinking exactly the same. In many ways, I think they're paying the price for that approach and doing everything at 100 miles an hour with a massive amount of physicality and shit housing.
Maybe Hodfle can give Eileen Drewery's number to Eddie
At 6-3 aggregate Glen Hoddle said
'It's going to be a big ask of Newcastle'
Fucking oracle
Can't get anything past Mumbling Hoddle - except the aggregate is 8-3
Still 15 mins to go, could go to double figures.
Of more relevance, certain teams are finding they're not getting charitable decisions in Europe
At 6-3 aggregate Glen Hoddle said
'It's going to be a big ask of Newcastle'
Fucking oracle
These motherfuckers just embarassing the Prem
they're not alone. in this round Europe are taking a page from the Vikings playbook and absolutely pillaging England
we're a rare beacon of hope.
These motherfuckers just embarassing the Prem
Nah
They're embarrassing themselves.
We've topped the league stage with 100% record. That's no fluke.
English teams are paying a Premier League tax for the billions in television money with non-stop action resulting in being knackered.
Is Newcastle really a higher standard than eddie howe?
They probably think they are
You can guaran-damn-tee that Saudicastle will never play this open when we play them at the Carpet.
Useless fucking cunts!
These motherfuckers just embarassing the Prem
This! The fundamentals of the game has deserted them.
Still 15 mins to go, could go to double figures.
These motherfuckers just embarassing the Prem
Stopped watching. Not worth it. Don't want to get ahead of myself, but there's a lesson for the rest of the English teams in relation to Arteta's emphasis on control, shape and earning the right to win football matches.
Does anyone else wonder if it may be all over for Fat Eddie?
Please Liverpool go out too
Now it's 8-3! ššš
LOL
Now it's 8-3! ššš
Prem teams, except Arsenal getting properly humped.
Probably a nail in Eddie Howeās managerial career at Newcastle
Is Newcastle really a higher standard than eddie howe?
Probably a nail in Eddie Howeās managerial career at Newcastle
Yes, without question. We can beat any team in the world.
8-2 see another thumping.
8-3 on agg, so far...
PSG would be tougher because they are the most unpredictable.
Some revenge there on the cards too. Long way ahead, a lot can still happen. Lisbon first.
So apart from us all the other epl teams have been torn apart and humiliated in some respect.
And still they will never give us any credit.
Fuck 'em!
Ramsdale not close to any of them
Heh did they all take shots at half time
8-2 see another thumping.
Toon getting ripped a new arsehole
Does anyone else wonder if it may be all over for Fat Eddie?
There will be similar hyperbolic headlines were they to lose.
No room anywhere for nuance in anything these days.
Nuance?
Isn't he the 14 year old French kid who Chelsea bid Ā£75m before pulling out because his strengths weren't clear?
Really like Lewis Hall, if we weren't sorted at LB would love to get him
I think the narrative will be this is how football should be played and Arsenal are killing football.
I have to admit, I am now totally numb to this narrative - weāre at the point in the season where results are the only thing that matters.
Haters can hate - if we lift the first pot on Sunday, theyāll be shitting themselves that this could be the start of something amazing. š¤šš
The Scunts don't have much on the bench tonight.
Dilemma, watch Scunts get stuffed or Spuds get stuffed š¤
Pigeon Dance Cunt not in the Spud squad.
The Scunts don't have much on the bench tonight.
Imagine the media headlines and kickers if Newcastle win this. You just know there will be another knee-jerk about-face regarding the stature of PL teams in this competition.
There will be similar hyperbolic headlines were they to lose.
No room anywhere for nuance in anything these days.
I'm not watching the game
Are Barcelona as bad in defence as people say?
Quite Spursy. Play a very high line.
Shit pen by Yamal. His ill-advised back heel led to their second goal. Do I get the sense he's developed a bit of an ego?
I'm not watching the game
Are Barcelona as bad in defence as people say?
Imagine the media headlines and kickers if Newcastle win this. You just know there will be another knee-jerk about-face regarding the stature of PL teams in this competition.
I think the narrative will be this is how football should be played and Arsenal are killing football.
Shit pen by Yamal. His ill-advised back heel led to their second goal. Do I get the sense he's developed a bit of an ego?
Hahaha! Is he doing so in that monotonous voice which could lull a baby with severe colic into a coma?
That and his moronic malapropisms.
Glenn Hoddle on TNT is committing crimes against the English language.
Hahaha! Is he doing so in that monotonous voice which could lull a baby with severe colic into a coma?
Imagine the media headlines and kickers if Newcastle win this. You just know there will be another knee-jerk about-face regarding the stature of PL teams in this competition.
This is going to end 7-6.
You can take the boy out of Spuddenham...
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You can take the boy out of Spuddenham...
Even though he would never have got to that cross. Silly from Trippier.
Yup. Great pass from Yamal.
Even though he would never have got to that cross. Silly from Trippier.
Ex Spuds cunt
Even though he would never have got to that cross. Silly from Trippier.
Wow how did they miss. Superb move.
Yamissedbyamile
Wow how did they miss. Superb move.
Saudicastle would probably be the more likely to maim our players at a crucial time of the run-in
Very true. Joelinton would be on a mission to destroy.
Are we cheering for the Barcacunts or the Barcode cunts?
Saudicastle would probably be the more likely to maim our players at a crucial time of the run-in
Glenn Hoddle on TNT is committing crimes against the English language.
Anthony Elanga has scored twice. Crazy.
Yamal got too cocky for the 2nd one
Can you imagine the reactions on here if we defended like these two are? Apoplexy.
Anthony Elanga has scored twice. Crazy.
None of the teams on our side of the column giving us particular reason to quiver (although playing Newcastle would be a pain). Assuming we get there, the final will certainly be a steep, steep rise in level.
Heh trying to get sent off in the first half
Can you imagine the reactions on here if we defended like these two are? Apoplexy.
PSG would be tougher because they are the most unpredictable.
That's a good point as well
We can beat all the teams left in the competition. Bayern would absolutely be the toughest game to overcome IF we get to the final, which is where we meet them
Itās the number of games which will be tough. Game every three days and all games of high importance.
What the fuck is up with the Middle Earth font on the Barca kit?
We can beat all the teams left in the competition. Bayern would absolutely be the toughest game to overcome IF we get to the final, which is where we meet them
PSG would be tougher because they are the most unpredictable.
Let's get past Sporting first!
We can beat all the teams left in the competition. Bayern would absolutely be the toughest game to overcome IF we get to the final, which is where we meet them
Joelinton must have made about 10 fouls in 15 minutes
Fewer than usual, then.
It will when they play us š
Let's get past Sporting first!
It doesn't matter if you have a suspect defence if you can score more up the other end.
It will when they play us š
It doesn't matter if you have a suspect defence if you can score more up the other end.
Joelinton must have made about 10 fouls in 15 minutes
Nice goal. Barca very suspect defensively
If we beat City in the League Cup final and dump Barcelona out of the CL, this season will be one of the great fan revenge tours. Already stuck it to Chelsea and Bayern.
Edit: Playing "ugly" football and WINNING
Point is there was a place in time when the same outfits critiquing our current brand of football were replete with workhorse stiffs and had considerably less latent flair.
They're all just jealous of us because we're Handsome FC playing "ugly" football.
Fuck them haters!
Point is there was a place in time when the same outfits critiquing our current brand of football were replete with workhorse stiffs and had considerably less latent flair.
Indeed.
Not a delight to watch but every team needs one of those.
Point is there was a place in time when the same outfits critiquing our current brand of football were replete with workhorse stiffs and had considerably less latent flair.
More like a goal every 4 games... and he was there for over half a decade. Workhorse, for sure, but an eyesore of a footballer (and human), which is the crux of the point.
Not a delight to watch but every team needs one of those.
Kuyt was a good squad player. He's their ninth highest PL goalscorer and averaged a goal every three games or so. Scored some really important ones, too.
I'd say his importance to them is not too dis...
More like a goal every 4 games... and he was there for over half a decade. Workhorse, for sure, but an eyesore of a footballer (and human), which is the crux of the point.
Better to play Barca I reckon, words I never thought I would say.
I'd probably agree
Assuming Atleti don't collapse against Spuddenham they may well be the semifinal opponent.
*once we can get past Sporting
Better to play Barca I reckon, words I never thought I would say.
Are we cheering for the Barcacunts or the Barcode cunts?
Honestly I think it's fairly level in terms of who would be a more challenging tie.
Are we cheering for the Barcacunts or the Barcode cunts?
Fuck both of 'em!
Turned out to be a douche, but that was a bloody gem of a season the lanky fella put up, with more than one wundergoal like that.
Are we cheering for the Barcacunts or the Barcode cunts?
Odd. Not seen onions sold like that at the supermarket, but thanks for the explanation.
A mesh bag onions are sold in. Looks a bit like a goal net I suppose.
Odd. Not seen onions sold like that at the supermarket, but thanks for the explanation.
Yeah, ok, some people's humour on here is dry and it gets missed by the likes of me. It's not a crime!
Never said it was.
There is a video Newcastle posted of how far away their changing room is from the pitch. It would take 15 minutes to just get there and back. This is the kind of dark arts you can get behind.
What's an onions bag and what does it have to do with football?
A mesh bag onions are sold in. Looks a bit like a goal net I suppose.
emoji smiley winkey thing
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I gained an appreciation when Xhaka lead them to demolish Bayern for an undefeated season
Ah yes.. That too.
They are fellow Invincibles. Elite company indeed.
When my brother lived in New York, Tommy was in a pub in the area they lived and they met him. One of my brother's friends told him to stop talking bollocks on the television. Didn't seem to have any ...
What's an onions bag and what does it have to do with football?
Heh, you got me. I have been disappointed so many times, I find it easier to cope when I expect the worst ;)
The lads have pleasantly surprised me time and again, however my better half loves to call ...
Many a man's approach to relationships.
Not that Eze is Messi level, but that ability to quickly generate lots of power with little backlift is similar. That's one of the things that's made Messi so dangerous over the years.
Hopefully these...
A bit similar to Arshavin's ability to generate power.
When my brother lived in New York, Tommy was in a pub in the area they lived and they met him. One of my brother's friends told him to stop talking bollocks on the television. Didn't seem to have any ...
Haha. Not sure he was capable of anything but.
I think the bigger point he was making was the backlift. Messi would fire so quick with no real windup, you'd see him squirm into dangerous areas and when you think he's still squirming it's too late...
Thatās fair, I agree about backlift, but with Eze itās the follow through, he puts so much movement into the shot the other leg is moving as well, itās absolutely brilliant technique, these are the goals I remember him scoring at Palace, like that Tyson saying he strikes the ball with ābad intentionsā. Signature strike, more please!
Stopped ever watching ESPN 25 years ago when they had that Irish scrotum Tommy Smyth making a career out of saying "ol' onion bag" instead of goal. You could say he was the forefather of the shithouse...
When my brother lived in New York, Tommy was in a pub in the area they lived and they met him. One of my brother's friends told him to stop talking bollocks on the television. Didn't seem to have any effect.
So, which of the other English teams are going to make it through this week (all comps)?
Iām going to be positive and go Pool, Geordies, Villa and Palace.
I think you mean 'negative' :-p
The whole ESPNFC pundit team has a palpable disdain for Arsenal and they've been that way forever.
Stopped ever watching ESPN 25 years ago when they had that Irish scrotum Tommy Smyth making a career out of saying "ol' onion bag" instead of goal. You could say he was the forefather of the shithouse world of punditry we endure today
benzed @ 08:40 | Mar 15, 2026
I do think we'll go out to Leverkusen during the week though
Don't give up the day job Benzed, lol
Great performance from the boys
Heh, you got me. I have been disappointed so many times, I find it easier to cope when I expect the worst ;)
The lads have pleasantly surprised me time and again, however my better half loves to call me Colin Firth as she watches me endure high pressure matches, squirming in my part of the sofa and reading doom into every pass!
Can anyone remember a better debut CL goal celebration? Cool as you like from Ebs
Never ever forget how ugly some of these other outfits were. Remember when Liverpool started players like Voronin and Kuyt? Remember when they were managed by Roy Hodgson?
Shit, remember them several...
Kuyt was a good squad player. He's their ninth highest PL goalscorer and averaged a goal every three games or so. Scored some really important ones, too.
I'd say his importance to them is not too dissimilar to that of Merino to us.
Messi could definitely generate lots of power, but I don't think he has ever hit a ball as hard as that. What made Messi special was the ability to get around that D and often to place it with power a...
I think the bigger point he was making was the backlift. Messi would fire so quick with no real windup, you'd see him squirm into dangerous areas and when you think he's still squirming it's too late, the ball is already past you and in the back of the net.
Ah, I saw that. I can just imagine thew media team, reviewing footage and seeing that then connecting with the squad management and the conversation: "Right Wilo, agenda for today: you have a video sh...
Aggregation for sure, but think there's (probably) something genuine in there. No denying we are a team/squad of good character.
Jackster taking the piss, and you fell for it!
You too as well, NB.
Heh!
Yeah, ok, some people's humour on here is dry and it gets missed by the likes of me. It's not a crime!
Ah, I saw that. I can just imagine thew media team, reviewing footage and seeing that then connecting with the squad management and the conversation: "Right Wilo, agenda for today: you have a video shoot for a new line of training jerseys - yes, again, sorry about that -, you'll be visiting a school to hand out awards, another fashion shoot, this time as guest for the London fashion show, oh, and you kicked one of the ball boys' ball away in your celebration at the last match, we need to arrange a signed jersey and you need to apologise to him and we'll clip that and put it out on socials, crowds love that.
Not that Eze is Messi level, but that ability to quickly generate lots of power with little backlift is similar. That's one of the things that's made Messi so dangerous over the years.
Hopefully these...
Messi could definitely generate lots of power, but I don't think he has ever hit a ball as hard as that. What made Messi special was the ability to get around that D and often to place it with power around the goalkeeper. If anything, he was more likely to do a Rice type goal, curling just inside the post after a mazy run.
So classy and respectful.
I have a newfound appreciation of Bayer04. Well played to them too š«”
I gained an appreciation when Xhaka lead them to demolish Bayern for an undefeated season
So, which of the other English teams are going to make it through this week (all comps)?
Iām going to be positive and go Pool, Geordies, Villa and Palace.
Not that Eze is Messi level, but that ability to quickly generate lots of power with little backlift is similar. That's one of the things that's made Messi so dangerous over the years.
Hopefully these last two matches are the sign of us rounding into form for the run in. Beat City at the weekend and confidence should be high.
Volley or not, he shinned it
Haha ;-)
Arse!
bruce!
Eze thunderblasts us into the quarterfinals and twice tears Sp*rs asunder. Has he justified his move yet?
"their keeper might be about to pull off one of those nights to frustrate us."
he DID pull that off but lucky for us Eze showed up with something magically unstoppable, then Rice did likewise in a different way.
Jackster taking the piss, and you fell for it!
You too as well, NB.
Heh!
emoji smiley winkey thing
Oh my, those replays! Genuinely such a beautiful strike.
Weāre not allowed to enjoy or celebrate tho, as we havenāt won anything yet.
Jackster taking the piss, and you fell for it!
You too as well, NB.
Heh!
I hope so!
Eze? Absolutely not. Pure strike with laces right through it.
Jackster taking the piss, and you fell for it!
You too as well, NB.
Heh!
This. Just had to watch again to make sure. Don't know why I did, other than just to enjoy :)
Eze? Absolutely not. Pure strike with laces right through it.
This. Just had to watch again to make sure. Don't know why I did, other than just to enjoy :)
Volley or not, he shinned it
Eze? Absolutely not. Pure strike with laces right through it.
Volley or not, he shinned it
The whole ESPNFC pundit team has a palpable disdain for Arsenal and they've been that way forever.
Especially Burley......twat
Deeney was talking absolute nonsense yesterday. He said that Leverkusen "played the better stuff".
I would also probably argue the opposite as well- Arsenal over two legs is harder to beat than a one off.
Never ever forget how ugly some of these other outfits were. Remember when Liverpool started players like Voronin and Kuyt? Remember when they were managed by Roy Hodgson?
Shit, remember them several days ago?!
Agree on Saka. Now would be a good time to click. Whoās Woolley btw?
Shit Merino. Almost forgot him!
Certainly enough quality in this squad to spread the goals and assists around.
Gyok is getting his share. As I said earlier, itās time for a Saka worldie to remind everyone why heās our starboi, and...
Agree on Saka. Now would be a good time to click. Whoās Woolley btw?
Gyokeres link up play was really good last night I thought, some nice touches and layoffs. Could tell he really wanted a goal and was gutted to be subbed off
Agreed! Iām loving his mentality and his stamina. Vital to this team. Wanna see Gyƶkeres, Havertz and Eze together.
Notice for the Eze goal, Trossard passes it first time to him rather than taking a touch, gives Leverkusen less time to take their shape again
I watched the game again last night- aside from a couple of moments where he over egged it, Trossard was superb and probably should have had at least a goal. He is definitely one of the keys that unlocks Gyokeres too- he's always looking for his runs.
But a Leo that is getting back to his form in the autumn would be absolutely massive for the run in. When he is in form he walks into the team on the left side.
LOL the ode to Andrew Wyeth's "Christina's World" is pure class
Steve Nicol, what an absolute sourpuss cunt!
The whole ESPNFC pundit team has a palpable disdain for Arsenal and they've been that way forever.
He twists his whole body as well, I think thatās where some of the power comes from. That and the sweetness of the contact. Just a spectacular striker of the ball. Timely arrival of some magic to our ...
Certainly enough quality in this squad to spread the goals and assists around.
Gyok is getting his share. As I said earlier, itās time for a Saka worldie to remind everyone why heās our starboi, and Kai to add the gloss.
And this without our skipper and Woolly.
He twists his whole body as well, I think thatās where some of the power comes from. That and the sweetness of the contact. Just a spectacular striker of the ball. Timely arrival of some magic to our ...
Gyokeres link up play was really good last night I thought, some nice touches and layoffs. Could tell he really wanted a goal and was gutted to be subbed off
For Eze, it is to do with his back lift (or lack of). He generates so much power off relatively little back lift which sets him apart. I remember reading something by bergkamp in which he said that ...
He twists his whole body as well, I think thatās where some of the power comes from. That and the sweetness of the contact. Just a spectacular striker of the ball. Timely arrival of some magic to our team with Max at the weekend and now Eze. Gyƶkeres hat-trick incoming!
Ha, envious prick.
Next heāll be going full JT and claiming the credit of our success on the fact he called us weak and lacking cojones so we needed to respond and become the tough bastards we now are..
An idiot looking for a village.
As thick as dehydrated pig shit
https://www.football365.com/news/arsenal-tā¦Deeney eh?
Do I think in a two-legged game they beat Bayern Munich? No. I know they beat them in the group stage but over two legs?Someone tell him if we play Bayern, it's over one leg in the final....
Notice for the Eze goal, Trossard passes it first time to him rather than taking a touch, gives Leverkusen less time to take their shape again
Rice's touch to Trossard is first time too. This is what I've been crying out for all season, just play a bit faster rather than all the six touches and then a backwards or sideways pass stuff.
From Bayer's X account:
'Two hard-fought games š¤
Well played Arsenal and best of luck for the rest of your season.'
What a gracious message to send. Classy!
Not only that, but their fans were determined to enjoy the occasion, and their day out in London, even 2-0 down, singing and dancing to the end. Nice to see that their traveling support was as classy as the club itself.
Even though Ben White was never going to last the full 90 minutes, it was great to see him on the pitch again. I'd love to see him back to full fitness, not that Timber hasn't fully earned his spot, but it would be nice to have all our options available for the final run-in.
On Eze - who knew that time to get to know his teammates and a bit of consistent playing time would improve him
... and adding some red fronds to his hair.
Notice for the Eze goal, Trossard passes it first time to him rather than taking a touch, gives Leverkusen less time to take their shape again
Morning grinners! It's not important whether Eze's goal was a volley or a half-volley. We can all agree that it was an absolute banger that finally broke the resistance of a great goalkeeping display that could have seen us out of the competition.
Leverkusen were clever, playing a low block at home and a more attacking strategy at our place. Even though it took us 89 minutes to find a way through a very good and determined Everton team, there were signs that our attack was starting to come together more, and it turned out to be great preparation for last night's match. Now let's play like this for the rest of the season!
For Eze, it is to do with his back lift (or lack of). He generates so much power off relatively little back lift which sets him apart. I remember reading something by bergkamp in which he said that his back lift gave him an advantage. But I don't he could ever generate that much power. Rice generates huge power but needs more time to "set"
You have all you need on Volleys and half volleys on wiki's Volley page - it wouldn't let me put a link to the page,
Eze could give Tony Yeboah a run for his money for the best half volleyer. Thundertwatters
Why don't you just call that one an Eezee.
Nope this is different to the C115eh charges.
We could always call the one in between the "Eze" ;)
Eze? That's a cop out right there.
This is where the controversy lies :) Some say a bouncing ball, bouncing up is a half-volley, that a true volley is only when the ball is fully in the air, before it bounces. My sense is still that a ...
haha. I'm not with you, I'm in the 'some say' camp here :-)
Arse!
WiB!
A thunderbolt or a thunderbastard? Either way, fuck me that felt good.
This is where the controversy lies :) Some say a bouncing ball, bouncing up is a half-volley, that a true volley is only when the ball is fully in the air, before it bounces. My sense is still that a ...
We could always call the one in between the "Eze" ;)
I am sick to death of the dissection that takes place about our every move on the pitch by people in the media and other clubs. It's as if everyones brains are fogged we don't do all the things they say we do. and I find it it deeply offensive and I hope BL and everyone else now realise that we don't just win with set pieces or waste time *goes to eat a restorative chocolate ginger biscuit or 2*......have lost my grip in the English language I'm so pissed off with it.
This is where the controversy lies :) Some say a bouncing ball, bouncing up is a half-volley, that a true volley is only when the ball is fully in the air, before it bounces. My sense is still that a ...
For me a half volley is when the ball has just hit the ground and then you hit it
[ESPN Argentina] Enzo FernĆ”ndez spoke about his future at #Chelsea: āI donāt know, there are 8 games left and the FA Cup. Thereās the World Cup and then weāll seeā
He's had enough of being man-aged
He's had enough of being seen for what he is - a good footballer but not a Ā£100m footballer.
Compare him to Rice.
I thought a half-volley was right off the deck before it even rises?
This is where the controversy lies :) Some say a bouncing ball, bouncing up is a half-volley, that a true volley is only when the ball is fully in the air, before it bounces. My sense is still that a ball in the air is a volley regardless and that a pure half-volley is, as you say, when you meet the ball close to the ground. But this is like Marmite to football fans, it divides opinion!
just read this:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/world/eā¦what the actual fuck? a fine of Ā£14m because the current owners cooperated? it's not the owners who should be punished, but the club. what a fucking shit show.
lowers expectations for what to expect for citeh.
From Bayer's X account:
'Two hard-fought games š¤
Well played Arsenal and best of luck for the rest of your season.'
What a gracious message to send. Classy!
So classy and respectful.
I have a newfound appreciation of Bayer04. Well played to them too š«”
The control, the swivel and the shot as he's twisting, generating all that power from the hips, so cleanly struck as well. A magical way to open your account in the Champions League, had us all watchi...
I thought a half-volley was right off the deck before it even rises?
[ESPN Argentina] Enzo FernĆ”ndez spoke about his future at #Chelsea: āI donāt know, there are 8 games left and the FA Cup. Thereās the World Cup and then weāll seeā
He's had enough of being man-aged
From Bayer's X account:
'Two hard-fought games š¤
Well played Arsenal and best of luck for the rest of your season.'
What a gracious message to send. Classy!
Yeah. And somehow I think I like half-volleys more (don't ask me why).
The control, the swivel and the shot as he's twisting, generating all that power from the hips, so cleanly struck as well. A magical way to open your account in the Champions League, had us all watching leaping to our feet in a wtf moment. Yeah, I stand corrected it's a half-volley and a special one at that!
Madrid trip booked. I'll be well on time to watch the Citeh (league) match while working. Means earlier waking-up than I wish though.
trossard was really good yesterday. taking up lots of central positions. interesting.
fucking pedantic typo alert:
Stand-by
Fuck Steve Nicol. Miserable old Scots cocksucker
benzed @ 08:40 | Mar 15, 2026
I do think we'll go out to Leverkusen during the week though
Don't give up the day job Benzed, lol
Great performance from the boys
Haha
Arse. Well in, lads. Many really good performances across the board. I really quite like Eze o' The Springtime.
Another stab to the heart of the haters, I closed that link immediately once I saw the...
benzed @ 08:40 | Mar 15, 2026
I do think we'll go out to Leverkusen during the week though
Don't give up the day job Benzed, lol
Great performance from the boys
Still recovering from Anfield 1989.
Haha
Was about to say the same thing.
Both Eze and Gyok are getting into a groove and the timing couldn't be better
Hope they can help us get over the line. Gyƶkeres is not really fast but it's great to see some pace back in his legs as he had at Lisbon
Ball bounced twice, half volley for me
Yeah. And somehow I think I like half-volleys more (don't ask me why).
Zubimemdi was much better last night kept looking for the forward pass. Saka had chances but still lacked his former sharpness. But at least he got a couple of shots off with his right. Solid all rou...
He generates so much power with so little backlift, it's amazing šŖ
Zubimemdi was much better last night kept looking for the forward pass. Saka had chances but still lacked his former sharpness. But at least he got a couple of shots off with his right. Solid all rou...
Ball bounced twice, half volley for me
Zubimemdi was much better last night kept looking for the forward pass. Saka had chances but still lacked his former sharpness. But at least he got a couple of shots off with his right. Solid all round with two moments of magic, Iād love to know how fast that ball was travelling.
The real question: was Ezeās goal a volley or a half-volley āŗļø ball was rising so some would say half-volley. Iād say volley and a spectacular one. On to Wembleyā¦
Still recovering from Anfield 1989.
Hope Osimhen does the biz tonight.
On Eze - who knew that time to get to know his teammates and a bit of consistent playing time would improve him
Was about to say the same thing.
Both Eze and Gyok are getting into a groove and the timing couldn't be better
On Eze - who knew that time to get to know his teammates and a bit of consistent playing time would improve him
Arse. Well in, lads. Many really good performances across the board. I really quite like Eze o' The Springtime.
Another stab to the heart of the haters, I closed that link immediately once I saw the...
The genius comment in that article was that they referenced Utdās glorious 07/08 team as scoring more % set piece goals but that they didnāt rely on set piece goals as much as we do. š¤¦āāļø
The haters were responsible for creating this āmonsterā. They can fucking do one.
Iām so nervous already about Sunday. Itās huge in the context of our season.
Iām confident already about the league, but win on Sunday and we will have momentum and that little bit extra be able to relax and enjoy the rest of the season. There are definitely players who are feeling the pressure right now, and a moment like Max gave us on Saturday has released the valve slightly. Lovely strikes from Rice and Eze help too, we just need a big one from Saka now to remind everyone what heās capable of.
I'm just glad we don't have to play on the astroturf of Bodo Glimt
Bring on Sporting!
Lovely win yesterday, beautiful goals
Steve Nicol, what an absolute sourpuss cunt!
Still recovering from Anfield 1989.
Just watched the highlights of Sporting's comeback last night. They needed a very questionable penalty to get to extra time.
A good game last night, it makes such a difference when teams come to play rather than sit in a low block. A couple of really nice goals too.
I did notice that Gyokeres looked much better last night. He's no peak Henry or anything, but he looked quicker, a bit more secure in possession and combined with the rest of the team better. A long way to go for him, but an improvement nonetheless.
Arse. WiB.
Morning Winners!
Steve Nicol, what an absolute sourpuss cunt!
+miserable.
He'd run Christopher Sutton close!
Arse. Well in, lads. Many really good performances across the board. I really quite like Eze o' The Springtime.
Another stab to the heart of the haters, I closed that link immediately once I saw the byline. Absolute poison.
Steve Nicol, what an absolute sourpuss cunt!
and arse
cheers blogs
Hello team - the march continues!