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Match Day Thread General matchday thread.

Discussion in 'The Premier League' started by Libby, Aug 4, 2017.

  1. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Lot of work to do on that squad in the summer. Replacement for TAA, Robertson looks past his best too. Look a bit light in midfield and up top.

    And then if they lose any/both of VVD and Salah they'll be huge gaps to fill.
     
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    Chief Northern Simpleton Forum Moderator

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    Which they might not.
     
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    Chief Northern Simpleton Forum Moderator

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    Yeah mate, he's winged it quite well.
     
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  4. Sucky

    Sucky peoples champ & forum saviour

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    Indeed and like Libby said if they don’t then next season will be a different story

    can’t say I’m too worried tbh slots impressed me so far and I’m looking forward to what he does with this team when he gets some of his own targets in
     
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    Dr Venkman Well-Known Member

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    You don't win anything
     
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  6. Sucky

    Sucky peoples champ & forum saviour

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    Funny narrative this. Most people were expecting a massive dive from us after klopp left and now that not happened rivals like yourself will hold on to any excuse that lessens the pain of our success

    It’s better than the leagues **** though I’ll give you that<laugh>
     
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    Sucky peoples champ & forum saviour

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    Transfer rumor cups are real bro
     
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    Players want to be at clubs that win trophies.
     
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  10. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Definitely impressive to coast to the title in your first season having signed basically nobody. Can't remember that happening often before?

    Do think you need a bit of rebuild though. Even if Salah and VVD stay they're getting on a bit.

    Salah looks absolutely knackered tbh and presumably there's an ACON next year?
     
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    Legs in this story I think.
     
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    He'll want to win trophies so he'll be desperate to come here.
     
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    My favourite bit of the story was this quote:

    "He believes Bukayo Saka would be able to provide competition and push Jacob Murphy, who is in outstanding current form, for the right wing spot."

    I think if we can convince Saka that he'd get game time for us then it's a good shout. He's approaching his best years and hasn't has any silverware for 5 years, it makes sense.

    Think the Saliba story is nonsense though, I just don't see him getting in ahead of Burn, Schar or Botman and he's probably not going to be happy sitting on the bench.
     
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  14. Sucky

    Sucky peoples champ & forum saviour

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    moureen at chavski ? Although he probably spent loads to do so.

    We do need to replace a few yeh but not too many, quite excited about what he does in the summer with in and outs.
     
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  15. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    What an inspired appointment Van Nistelrooy was.

    Not even half the manager Cooper is.
     
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    Lestah go down more often than fosses mrs
     
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    Peej Fabio Borini Lover

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    City was buzzing tho.
     
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  18. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Would rather have the fun of following them under him than picking up a few more points with Cooper iirc.
     
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    I think you'll get Kirkez at RB without having to break the bank and Conor Bradley is a good RB if Trent goes. Your GK and midfield are strong so it'll hinge on how Slot sorts out your forwards. You've got a lot of 7 or 8 out of 10 players in those positions and only Salah to really bail you out in tight games. Even if he stays you need better than your current back-ups as without him you're half the threat going forward and you can't just hope he's fit and available every game.
     
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    Lesta become the first top flight team ever to go 7 home games in a row without scoring

    That’s a staggering record
     
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