Virgil Van Dijk

[Barrington Womble]

3 minutes ago, 3 Stacks said:

And yet I've only been about as half as stubborn about it as you are in the FSG threads.

Yeah, but fsg are fucking cunts. 

[Kevin D]

1 hour ago, Red Banjo said:

Ta lad, its good to be back.

 

Been meaning to get back amongst it for a while but... err... life and shit.

 

Now, did I mention Pickford is a cunt yet?

 

Gutted.

 

I was out dancing in the street the day you finally fucked off.

[lebron]

Some serious underrating of Gomez going on in this thread (and other threads). At times last year he played as well as Vvd. He's even more vital to our team now as there's no way we van play the high press with Matip/Fab at CB. I also think both Gomez and Matip are just as good at bringing the ball out of defence, and they are probably more incisive with their passong along the floor. Virgil probably has an even better passing range/variety, but Gomez is no slouch with the long passes either. I fully expect him to take over the mantle from Virgil in the coming months in that respect.

 

Anyway, it's Gomez +1 for as long as Vvd is out for me.

 

I also think there's a slight bit of overreacting going on regarding our title chances. I'm devastated for Virgil, but not really worried regarding our defence. That needed tightening up anyway, and was more of a systemic issue. Once Allison returns I honestly think we' ll be fine.

---------------Allison----------------

Trent-Matip-Gomez-Robbo

is still the best back 5 in the league.

 

Add a mix of Fab, Hendo, Thiago, Gini, Mane, Salah, Bobby, Diego and we're still the best team in the league. We might not win by more than 20 pts, but I still see us as clear favorites for the title

[Barrington Womble]

1 minute ago, lebron said:

Some serious underrating of Gomez going on in this thread (and other threads). At times last year he played as well as Vvd. He's even more vital to our team now as there's no way we van play the high press with Matip/Fab at CB. I also think both Gomez and Matip are just as good at bringing the ball out of defence, and they are probably more incisive with their passong along the floor. Virgil probably has an even better passing range/variety, but Gomez is no slouch with the long passes either. I fully expect him to take over the mantle from Virgil in the coming months in that respect.

 

Anyway, it's Gomez +1 for as long as Vvd is out for me.

 

I also think there's a slight bit of overreacting going on regarding our title chances. I'm devastated for Virgil, but not really worried regarding our defence. That needed tightening up anyway, and was more of a systemic issue. Once Allison returns I honestly think we' ll be fine.

---------------Allison----------------

Trent-Matip-Gomez-Robbo

is still the best back 5 in the league.

 

Add a mix of Fab, Hendo, Thiago, Gi iMane, Salah, Bobby, Diego and we're still the best team in the league. We might not win by more than 20 pts, but I still see us as clear favorites for the title

I'm not sure what you're seeing in Gomez to be honest. He's always been pretty slack at holding his position and is pretty shocking in the air, so bad we don't even send him up for corners. He used to be good at using his pace in recovery, but that spark seems to be gone now, I certainly don't recall it since lockdown. In fact the last time I recall thinking he had an absolute top game was the fa cup derby last season, where I felt he led the team. 

 

Fair enough you think he's good - I guess we'll see where is talent is over the coming months, like it or not, if he's fit, he plays for the rest of the season (same with matip imo). I hope you're right as we're going to have a tough time if I am. 

[dockers_strike]

8 minutes ago, lebron said:

Some serious underrating of Gomez going on in this thread (and other threads). At times last year he played as well as Vvd. He's even more vital to our team now as there's no way we van play the high press with Matip/Fab at CB. I also think both Gomez and Matip are just as good at bringing the ball out of defence, and they are probably more incisive with their passong along the floor. Virgil probably has an even better passing range/variety, but Gomez is no slouch with the long passes either. I fully expect him to take over the mantle from Virgil in the coming months in that respect.

 

Anyway, it's Gomez +1 for as long as Vvd is out for me.

 

I also think there's a slight bit of overreacting going on regarding our title chances. I'm devastated for Virgil, but not really worried regarding our defence. That needed tightening up anyway, and was more of a systemic issue. Once Allison returns I honestly think we' ll be fine.

---------------Allison----------------

Trent-Matip-Gomez-Robbo

is still the best back 5 in the league.

 

Add a mix of Fab, Hendo, Thiago, Gini, Mane, Salah, Bobby, Diego and we're still the best team in the league. We might not win by more than 20 pts, but I still see us as clear favorites for the title

This is what I like, positivity.

 

Losing Virgil is a blow but I dont see it as being fatal to retaining the title or another trophy. As far as the league is concerned, results are all over the shop. Who'd have thought Villa would have won 4 out of 4 never mind beat us 7-2?

 

Both chelsea and spurs threw away leads at the weekend. city beat arsenal, we're 3rd.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

1 hour ago, Red Banjo said:

Ta lad, its good to be back.

 

Been meaning to get back amongst it for a while but... err... life and shit.

 

Now, did I mention Pickford is a cunt yet?

I've just checked... you've been gone since January 2017, when we drew with Man U and our starting line-up was

 

Mignolet

Alexander-Arnold

Lovren

Klavan

Milner

Henderson

Lallana

Can

Wijnaldum

Firmino

Origi

 

Someone might need to fill you in on what's happened since then.

Not it!

[Harry Squatter]

The squad should be motivated to win it for him.

[Thoth]

7 minutes ago, AngryofTuebrook said:

I've just checked... you've been gone since January 2017, when we drew with Man U and our starting line-up was

 

Mignolet

Alexander-Arnold

Lovren

Klavan

Milner

Henderson

Lallana

Can

Wijnaldum

Firmino

Origi

 

Someone might need to fill you in on what's happened since then.

Not it!

We won some stuff.. that sums it up

[aRdja]

Losing Virgil for the season is the worst outcome anyone could ask for really. He’s irreplaceable. He’s dominant in both boxes. He sets the tempo at the back. His pace also allows us to play with a high line.

 

Joe Gomez has pace, but Matip is slower. Matip is decent (thought not dominant) in the air but Gomez is average there. They’re both okay passers, but neither possesses the passing range Virgil offers. More importantly, Virgil is the leader at the back.. Joe and Matip are decent defenders but neither is a leader. It’s a nightmare scenario.  As bad as it gets

[Harry Squatter]

[Colonel Bumcunt]

6 hours ago, MegadriveMan said:

 

[Herp McDerp]

Yeah losing that passing range from the back is going to hurt our quick breaks forward.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

After a day of being livid, and a bit mopey, I've decided we'll be alright.

 

Pickford's just the goon who's pistol whipped The A-Team and locked them in an outbuilding. Klopp, however, will spy the tractor, propane tanks, sheet metal, and a curiously handy supply of welding equipment that is our squad. Cue exterior shot of our war bastard bursting through the doors, all patched up defence and rocket launchers up top.

 

*play theme tune

 

Henderson driving flat out, Thiago spraying M16 passes, and Matip strapped to the front like Tom Hardy in Fury Road. When the dust settles we've won the league, and Klopp's smoking a cigar.

 

I love it when a plan comes together.

 

 

[s(k)aturation]

8 minutes ago, Babb'sBurstNad said:

After a day of being livid, and a bit mopey, I've decided we'll be alright.

 

Pickford's just the goon who's pistol whipped The A-Team and locked them in an outbuilding. Klopp, however, will spy the tractor, propane tanks, sheet metal, and a curiously handy supply of welding equipment that is our squad. Cue exterior shot of our war bastard bursting through the doors, all patched up defence and rocket launchers up top.

 

*play theme tune

 

Henderson driving flat out, Thiago spraying M16 passes, and Matip strapped to the front like Tom Hardy in Fury Road. When the dust settles we've won the league, and Klopp's smoking a cigar.

 

I love it when a plan comes together.

 

 

 

When are you opening that production company, Babb's, I've got a couple of ads for you to shoot!

 

 

 

[Babb'sBurstNad]

15 minutes ago, skaro said:

 

When are you opening that production company, Babb's, I've got a couple of ads for you to shoot!

 

 

 

As soon as I get the contract from Millets for my "now is the winter of our discount tents" pitch.

 

Still waiting for a reply.

[s(k)aturation]

 

@Babb'sBurstNad... speaking of bastardising Shakespeare, mercantile-style, here's one of my latest for you to pan:

 

https://www.johnskaro.com/toyota-genuine-parts

 

 

[niallers]

 

https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20200709/comparable-outcomes-seen-for-bridgeenhanced-acl-repair-autograft-acl-reconstruction

 

This is a new technique being used and its hopeful that it will replace the methods currently used to repair a torn cruciate, the hamstring graft, the patellar graft or a donor graft from a dead person!

Results show that it's just as strong as traditional surgeries and you don't have to weaken your own body to do it. 

I wonder if it's being considered for top athletes yet.

[Harry's Lad]

6 hours ago, Babb'sBurstNad said:

After a day of being livid, and a bit mopey, I've decided we'll be alright.

 

Pickford's just the goon who's pistol whipped The A-Team and locked them in an outbuilding. Klopp, however, will spy the tractor, propane tanks, sheet metal, and a curiously handy supply of welding equipment that is our squad. Cue exterior shot of our war bastard bursting through the doors, all patched up defence and rocket launchers up top.

 

*play theme tune

 

Henderson driving flat out, Thiago spraying M16 passes, and Matip strapped to the front like Tom Hardy in Fury Road. When the dust settles we've won the league, and Klopp's smoking a cigar.

 

I love it when a plan comes together.

 

 

Well that's cheered me up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A bit.

[Jennings]

10 hours ago, Alex_K said:

We just rode into Goodison against their best 11 in years and made them our utter bitch. A swarve, stylish Italian coach adorned with European cups reduced to depending upon the thuggery of his players to snatch a point. How very Evertonian.

 

They may well steal 4th but they are pond scum and no trophies will grace that mantlepiece.

I don't believe that  Ancelotti was behind attempts to ruin players careers. 

[aRdja]

 

[Daisy]

What the actual fuck. How can they double down on that. Carragher is a fucking prick

[Bobby Hundreds]

United can get a pen after the full time whistle but a player won't be suspended after for that appalling almost career ending tackle. Football is so inconsistent its becoming a farce and pointless.

[Barrington Womble]

16 minutes ago, aRdja said:

 

There's no shock there. If it's been seen by the officials, they don't review. It was clearly seen by the officials as they were reviewing the offside for a pen. The simplest outcome is sack Coote. Any referee who sees that and gives nothing is clearly incompetent. 

[KMD7]

2 minutes ago, Barrington Womble said:

There's no shock there. If it's been seen by the officials, they don't review. It was clearly seen by the officials as they were reviewing the offside for a pen. The simplest outcome is sack Coote. Any referee who sees that and gives nothing is clearly incompetent. 

Wont happen either I'd wager. Fucking cunts. 

 

 

[Daisy]

It's fucking outrageous