No United should not need penalties to beat Brighton, the fact they did is symptomatic of years of mismanagement post-Fergie.Quote:
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No United should not need penalties to beat Brighton, the fact they did is symptomatic of years of mismanagement post-Fergie.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoboHarry
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Taking nothing away from Brighton and I see how you think I’m being disrespectful to them, but I see United vs Brighton as being like Hibs vs Ross County. It shouldn’t even be a contest. United SHOULD (massive emphasis on should) be winning that game comfortably.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lago
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Heartz playing St Johnstone in a bounce game this friday
U19 tournament final between AZ Alkmaar and Hadjuk Split this evening. Held in Geneva. Incredible Split support judging by the photos on social media. Didn’t help them as AZ won 5-0.
See Hugo Lloris refused to go out for the second half yesterday after a number of altercations with both the coaching staff and players!
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Originally Posted by Aldo
Probably a reason the guy has been sacked today.
Sounds about right.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
Tbh looks like Conte wasn’t too far wrong with his comments about the players a few weeks ago!
Luton player dives in the box for the penalty, i feel for the Boro keeper
2-1
Shocking decision from the ref 🙄Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
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Originally Posted by Auckland Hibs
it's the away players/fans i feel sorry for, approx 8-hour round trip just to get stuffed by a cheating football player
Girona 1 Real Madrid 0
2-0Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Arsenal u18 vs West Ham u18 youth Cup final just about to start on youtube.
Obviously the one time I put a bet on them they're losing to Girona. Typical😂Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
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Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
A great first 20 minutes in this youth cup final, arsenal took the lead but now 1-2 west ham, 8k fans cheering them on.
Stream a bit shakey though.
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Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
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Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
what a strike Leeds 0 Leicester 1
thank goodness for Var...offside still 0-0
that's a reprieve, probably only a matter of time
1-0 Aston Villa
lovely goal Leeds 1 Leicester 0
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Originally Posted by Tambo
I have to say, Villa under Emery have been probably the most improved team this season… how where they so near relegation before 🤔
Got laughed at on here for saying that's a top 8 squad man for man, got players like Bailey, Kamara and Coutinho(who has not been the flop the media think, good last year, bad start but looked good under emery)not even in the squads due to form of others/injury.Quote:
Originally Posted by EdinMike
Shows just how bad a manager Gerrard actually is.
5-1 The Hammers FT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tambo
taken a while to come but finally the **** up in the leeds defence 1-1
Emery is an excellent coachQuote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
Barndoor Bamford slips it past the wrong side of the post
Always has been imo. Worked wonders with a hilariously poor Arsenal squad, got them to multiple finals and fifth place finish, which after Wenger leaving was always the best they were getting for a few years whilst they paid of their stadium etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
If Villa make Europe, with the money behind them as it is there's a serious case for pushing for 4th next year. 4th richest owners in the league(I think, might be off by one give or take), 20k on the waiting list, mental all the focus is on Newcastle rather than Villa
Fair play to Fulham and Brentford as well, two teams having freakishly good seasons for their squads
Up the Irons!Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
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Emery done well at Arsenal to start but there's some major revisionism going on here. Got to 1 final and put in a dreadful performance. Should've got top 4, only had beat one of Palace, Wolves, Leicester or Brighton. Got 1 point, totally blew it. That was 4 of the last 5 games.Quote:
Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc
The run the following season coupled with the football on show rightly saw him binned. Arteta then won a trophy months later Vs the same opponents.
He's a good manager for Villa, Sevilla, Villareal levels. Big clubs. He's struggled at the only 2 really big clubs he's managed, Arsenal and PSG.
Absolutely nothing to do with paying off any stadium either.
Probably just an oversight on your part that you forgot to mention his trophy wins in Europe. Or were they just diddy cups in your opinion? Lol, revisionism? You mean as opposed to posting bollocks? Lol again....Quote:
Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES
Nothing I've said is bollocks.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoboHarry
Not at all, he is an excellent manager in the Europa league. I spoke about his time with Arsenal, hence why I didn't mention all the European trophies he didn't win with Arsenal?
I'd definitely suggest reading posts and the ones they are in reply to before posting. Cameron also didn't mention his Europa league wins. The conversation isn't about that.
Savilla have been a bigger club than arsenal recently. All arsenal have won in the last 18 years is the fa Cup. Sevilla have won copa del rey, 6 Europa cups and the European supercup.Quote:
Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES
Guess that's one way to look at it. Been a good period for Sevilla. Not sure they have anything like the appeal or expectations of Arsenal, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
Wouldn't this logic have st Johnstone as the 2nd biggest club in Scotland in the last 10 years?
Definitely the most successful club.Quote:
Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES
But there are massive differences, being the Europa league final is one of the most watched sporting events in the world, same with the super cup, winning it 6 times in recent years Definitely makes you big. Also sevilla have a big following.
Anyone in Europe that is under 25 doesn't know arsenal as a team that wins the league, just a few FA cups. They will know sevilla as a club that regularly wins the Europa. Not a massive achievement nowadays but still. Also we get much more press about English football in Scotland so it can be over inflated and the Europa is a much smaller deal in the uk than it is in the content for some reason
Do more people watch the Europa League final than the FA cup final? Wouldn't think there's much difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
Sevilla might well have a big following. Arsenal have significantly more. As well as significantly more success in their history.
Don’t normally get excited about the EPL but really looking forward to tonight’s title decider Man City v Arsenal
Citee two games in hand five points behind
Haaland is a robot
I’m the same, I watch EPL football with very little emotional involvement. This one could be a belter though.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
How on earth did somebody not see this wasn't a penalty btw ?😳.
https://www.skysports.com/watch/vide...versial-winner
Shocking dive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
He'd give jack Cousteau a run for his money :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
Alot of hype for this game and I'm in the same boat excited for this one.
As an Englishman with no ties to any clubs down here not really bothered who wins as I just want to see some end to end football and an exciting game.
Can't see arsenal playing for the point so I guess this game is going either way, a Man City high scoring victory or an away win.
Arsenal do have the quality in the team to beat City but its a big ask and all 👀 on Haaland for me.
It’s the first English game I’ve been excited about watching for a good while. I’m working until the second half kicks off, hopefully it’s still a contest by then.
Forest miss an early penalty.
Arsenal have the more difficult run in so almost feel a win is the only positive outcome for them tonight.
1-0 The Hammers
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Last night I dreamed I was in east London and went to a West Ham match with some of the guys from West Ham Fan TV. All very strange.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
1-0 City. Booo
Last night I dreamt that somebody loved me, no hope, no harm, just another false alarmQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
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Might as well give the ***** the trophy nowQuote:
Originally Posted by SteveHFC
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Arsenal rattled already
What a player de Bruyne is. Just quietly elegant, like a Rolls Royce on the pitch.
This isn't the The Rangers thread.Quote:
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Indeed 😀Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] but they don’t care that nobody loves them, remember?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
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Very effective crowding the middle by City. A heat map would show almost everybody and the ball in the middle third, Arsenal so far unable to find the space and movement. A few minutes ago the Man City back three were closer to the centre circle than the 18-yard box, Arsenal trying to find a route from the back but stifled.
Oh aye, good point!Quote:
Originally Posted by ErinGoBraghHFC
Man City are exceptional.
Indeed, if people can't enjoy watching them you'd probably have to say that football isn't for them. It's obviously Guardiola's influence that has them playing in this manner, shot to watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since452
I enjoy watching Peps Man City more than I enjoyed Peps Barca. The seem a bit more direct and less tippy tappy. Just a fantastic side.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Aye, it's exactly how every football fan hopes to watch their team playing some day. Fantasy football, natural and automatic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since452
City (and DeBruyne) have timed their improvement well and they look the real deal right now (at the right time).
For reasonable periods this season I've doubted them both though.
Arsenal have really had the belief knocked out of them over the past month - after having looked to be the real deal for so much of the season.
I have never doubted for a moment that City would catch Arsenal and have said so on here. It's easy to look great when there is no pressure, but City have been here so many times. It's invaluable experience. They just know they have the ability to come out ahead when the pressure is applied.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
"And dat's dat", as was said in Goodfellas when Tommy was whacked. It's all over.
Men against boys.
Someone is going to be along shortly to agree with you and then give you at least twelve reasons why it is so.Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesHFC
Switched over after the goal to Nottingham forest and Nico Williams getting stretchered off with Dr's on the pitch
2 - 1 Nottingham F, important goal
I hate VAR
Loadeh *****. It’s like watching Celtic v Ross County. Only one team ever going to win this.
I mean, it's being dreadfully executed in Scotland but it got Stones' goal spot on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dunbar Hibee
Arsenal look lost.
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2-1 Liverpool
James HuntsQuote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Technically yes, but I just have a problem with that being onside. It doesn’t feel right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
That 1st half has really shown how man city are levels above the rest of the league
United will beat them in the cup final. Just wait and see :agree:Quote:
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Man City fans celebrating like it’s a pre-season friendly.
Game over.
So easy.
3-0.
City cruising here, I think the inexperience of Arsenal has been shown up in last few weeks, they're a very good team but mentally not ready to win the title.
Partey has been shocking, if he was out though there would be calls they lost the title because of that.
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Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
I'm a United fan but wouldn't bet on that, City are miles ahead of every at the moment.
Arsenal have collapsed even more than I thought they would. Another season with zero trophies after all that money spent.
De Bruyne is one of those players that’s worth the ticket price alone,Dribbling skills of Iniesta and the eye for a pass like Xavi…a joy to watch
It's like a grown man playing against his toddler in the garden. You try to make it look difficult, but there is nothing you can do but score when he falls over, as you can't bring yourself to insult the intelligence of a two year old.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
3 - 1 Forest big win, but blow to Brightons European plans
Chelsea 2-0 down :faf:
They are a total shamblesQuote:
Originally Posted by SteveHFC
I was referring to the Hammers game (which was also a correct decision) even if you are of a West Ham persuasion like myselfQuote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
What a sin…[emoji1]Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveHFC
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They can still go down. 👀Quote:
Originally Posted by ErinGoBraghHFC
It won’t happen… but if it did[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveHFC
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Think I would enjoy that more than most things in life.Quote:
Originally Posted by ErinGoBraghHFC
West Ham should have had a pen there. Again, I hate VAR. pointless
Could only be beaten by Liverpool and Rangers being relegated for meQuote:
Originally Posted by SteveHFC
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Lampard's impressive record continues
It's all relative with Arsenal. They have paid a price for the previous two results but they still came to the Etihad at the end of April with the chance to go eight points clear at the top.
I have to pause to let that sink in, because that's borderline ridiculous progress for a club that hadn't even qualified for the CL for six seasons.
There are a few positions to bolster or upgrade in the summer, and keeping the likes of Saka and Saliba is essential,but the money will be there (and the expectations likewise).
City are very very good and very, very strong. But Arsenal on form still play the prettier football :greengrin
Sheffield United after scoring again 2- 0 , Hecky's going up .