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D.G.C. said:
Brunel is the first I've asked, Bobby was part of the conversation and as regards Brunel, I merely asked for his thoughts as the question was posed, nothing hidden...........ok TCM.

A lot of goals are scored by bad defending so you can't single that one out because Harry went off, that's not a reason. Now, about selling Son, is that a leading question or your genuine thoughts? I say no because I've said before he's more effective than Harry. I'm not the only one who's suggested selling Harry but this thread isn't about that is it, you broached this subject TCM, I didn't. All I'd like is Brunel's thoughts on what I asked, nothing more.
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I did not suggest that the bad defending was caused by Harry going off, but you have actually agreed with me by default then, we didn't score because Harry went off! Which was your original implication was it not!

No I don't seriously suggest we sell Sonny, he has had an excellent season and we need more depth in our squad not less.

But in my opinion he is not more effective than Harry, they are entirely different sorts of players, and we should be able to get the best out of both of them, and generally we have, they play well together and we have shown we can play well with one or other of them in the side without the other.

Having watched that thrilling win on Wednesday night and then read about Harrys input in the dressing room at half time, it could be suggested that Harry was a bigger influence on that win than Sonny was, because probably only Wanyama was a less effective player on the pitch than Sonny in that match.
 
The Changing Man said:
I did not suggest that the bad defending was caused by Harry going off, but you have actually agreed with me by default then, we didn't score because Harry went off! Which was your original implication was it not!

No I don't seriously suggest we sell Sonny, he has had an excellent season and we need more depth in our squad not less.

But in my opinion he is not more effective than Harry, they are entirely different sorts of players, and we should be able to get the best out of both of them, and generally we have, they play well together and we have shown we can play well with one or other of them in the side without the other.

Having watched that thrilling win on Wednesday night and then read about Harrys input in the dressing room at half time, it could be suggested that Harry was a bigger influence on that win than Sonny was, because probably only Wanyama was a less effective player on the pitch than Sonny in that match.
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I'll give you some of that TCM.

Who did Liverpool beat on the way before Barca? Having beaten Dortmund, City and Ajax we have to fancy our chances don't we Brunel? Although it was the away goals rule which helped us rather than outright wins whereas Liverpool thrashed Barca, I hope that doesn't signify anything.
 
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BrunelGooner said:
Do you fancy your chances against them on June 1st? I'd assume they would be favourites, given their league position and the results of the head-to-head meetings between both of you, but it's a Cup final and (even though it is a cliche), anything can happen. Plus, Klopp's record in his last 8 finals isn't good.

I'd say Liverpool are slight favourites, but I wouldn't say you're massive underdogs. It'll be a close game.

What do you think?
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Funnily enough I would rather play against Liverpool in a final than the likes of Burnley or Brighton. You know that there is going to be some room to play rather than park the bus. Furthermore, the presence of VAR should also be a benefit as it will negate one of their greatest assets this season, gravity. In addition, their other main asset, Michael 'YNWA' O'liverpool is ineligible to referee the game.

There is no doubting that on their day, they can beat anybody, but then again, so can we. It should be a good game, if it goes to penalties, the two best shot stoppers in the Prem will be between the sticks. 0-0 after penalties anyone?
 
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Spurlock said:
You probably are...it must be those fans that are/were like...

‘I’d rather the league, we have won this one before’
‘Rather play Spurs than Ajax it will be the easier game’

Etc etc

Them type of comments suggested to me that some of your fans are not hungry...just entitled and arrogant.

However I am sure there are many like you too...can’t wait me...this is 50/50

Your league form does not matter
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Given a definite choice of the league or the EL, it would be the league, as it's been such a long ****ing time. I'd much rather be playing Ajax than you. It will be a very, very tough game.
 
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C. Kane said:
Our PL meetings with them were strange games. We lost the first 2-1 but probably should've lost 6-1, and lost at Anfield by the same scoreline but probably should have won!

The gap between us in the league suggests that they are firm favourites. There is also the added factor that they will likely suffer a deadline day title defeat and will be massively up for it. However, we do tend to play much better and with more freedom when we're the underdogs. If Kane can get himself fully fit in the next 3 weeks we're in with a chance but he'll be lacking match sharpness. The Anfield game showed that they couldn't cope with Sissoko's driving runs and didn't particularly enjoy the pace of Moura and Son. Van Dick is a superb defender but isn't the quickest on the turn.

If nothing else, our whole CL campaign has taught us to never stop believing and a single 90 minute game can and often does have totally unexpected results when stacked up against a 38-game marathon. Rush of blood for an early red card and the dynamic changes there and then, irreversibly.

So in summary what I am really trying to say is as long as we don't play Trippier, we will be fine.
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As quite a few have said, I honestly believe you play better football without Kane.
 
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D.G.C. said:
I wonder Brunel whether we're going to have a North London clean sweep of the two competitions. You've certainly breezed through to the final whereas Chelsea struggled mightily. Your form in this cup is better than your league form and better than Chelsea's in the EL. So I'm going to be bold and say your name is on the cup.

Now, we've been lucky and it's skin of the teeth stuff for us in the CL and I've a feeling the luck won't run out. Last gasp in the group stage, last gasp against City and death throes against Ajax. Teams that do that normally go on to win the competition. So I think you'll be seeing us in the CL next season.
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Another top jinx post <ok>
 
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D.G.C. said:
Quite a few have said it but I'm the only one who gets a bollocking for saying it.:angel:
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I like to think that I debate the point with everyone, it just seems to be you more often because you bring it up on every thread.

Within minutes of us winning on Wednesday you were reminding us that we won without Harry

'D.G.C. said: ↑
,Roo, Dier, Rocky, we did it without Kane. Your innuendo has been answered on the pitch where it matters, same to you Changing Man. But never mind, we are THERE regardless'

and that was literally seconds after the final whistle
 
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The Changing Man said:
I like to think that I debate the point with everyone, it just seems to be you more often because you bring it up on every thread.

Within minutes of us winning on Wednesday you were reminding us that we won without Harry

'D.G.C. said: ↑
,Roo, Dier, Rocky, we did it without Kane. Your innuendo has been answered on the pitch where it matters, same to you Changing Man. But never mind, we are THERE regardless'

and that was literally seconds after the final whistle
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That's because of the amount of insults we received when we first said it months ago TCM. There was a lot of innuendo building up to the matches from you all too.
 
Red Hadron Collider said:
That was one game, mate. Kane's been out for a while.
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Yes I accept that - but have you seen our form of late?

We have actually been playing badly since Christmas with or without Harry, but since his last injury we have won just 3 matches home to Huddersfield & Brighton, in neither of those were we exactly fluent, and then Wednesday night.when the result really could have gone either way.
 
The Changing Man said:
Yes I accept that - but have you seen our form of late?

We have actually been playing badly since Christmas with or without Harry, but since his last injury we have won just 3 matches home to Huddersfield & Brighton, in neither of those were we exactly fluent, and then Wednesday night.when the result really could have gone either way.
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We seem to be consistent in playing two halves, one good, one bad and either winning by one goal or losing by one goal. The chances are being created but not converted. I'm hoping that the win on Wednesday changes that.
 
D.G.C. said:
That's because of the amount of insults we received when we first said it months ago TCM. There was a lot of innuendo building up to the matches from you all too.
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I don't think I deal in innuendo DGC, just prefer to be up front and as often as I can I try to deal in factual statements and ocassionally inject a little humour

We don't agree on this that's clear, but no hard feelings - this is a forum and its all about differing opinions :emoticon-0150-hands I
 
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