Maldini wasn't the strongest lad ever, but he used his body well, and could be extremely aggressive and physical when needed to. The key words are when needed to, it wasn't his go to solution when defending. He read the game too well for that and had the pace to make up for the mistakes as well.Obviously Mou focuses on physicality way too much, and not just when it comes to the defense really. But think we have also seen more than a few times, that having a big boi squad is a valid way to be successful.
Especially when it comes to less talented squads, it can really pay off being extremely physical and well trained. I've never enjoyed watching Copenhagen as much as 10/11 when it was full on strong bois, that could tire out the best teams in the world. Even Barca looked absolutely dead, and started resorting to long balls without any real plan against Copenhagen the last 25 min, due to the relentless pressure, tackles and such.
Especially when it comes to less talented squads, it can really pay off being extremely physical and well trained. I've never enjoyed watching Copenhagen as much as 10/11 when it was full on strong bois, that could tire out the best teams in the world. Even Barca looked absolutely dead, and started resorting to long balls without any real plan against Copenhagen the last 25 min, due to the relentless pressure, tackles and such.
By Flutter Go To PostComparing Maldini to other defenders is like looking at good attackers and wondering why they don't do what Messi does when the goat is half the size.I like you.
That guy is a genius at what he does.
By LFMartins86 Go To PostWho the hell is Patrick Cutrone?He is the brother of Christopher Cutrone
By LFMartins86 Go To PostWho the hell is Patrick Cutrone?Wiki says he "idolises Alvaro Morata". Yikes.
Group stage of the Nations League wrapped yesterday.
Germany, Iceland, Poland and Croatia have been relegated from League A with Ukraine, Russia, Denmark, and Bosnia and Herzegovina taking their place.
Scotland, Finland, Norway and Serbia move up to League B and Slovakia, Turkey, Northern Ireland and Ireland are going down to League C.
Also joining League C are Georgia, Belarus, Kosovo and Macedonia with Estonia, Cyprus, Slovenia and Lithuania moving down to League D.
There will be a playoff after the European Qualification stage for the group winners who failed qualification.
For example : Georgia, Belarus, Kosovo and Macedonia will have a playoff between each other and the winner goes to Euro 2020.
If a team has won their group in the Nations League and also achieved qualification through the European Qualification Group Stage, their place in the qualification playoff will be given to the next best ranked in their league according to this ranking but if every team in their league has qualified, then the playoff place goes to the next best team in the overall rankings.
Germany, Iceland, Poland and Croatia have been relegated from League A with Ukraine, Russia, Denmark, and Bosnia and Herzegovina taking their place.
Scotland, Finland, Norway and Serbia move up to League B and Slovakia, Turkey, Northern Ireland and Ireland are going down to League C.
Also joining League C are Georgia, Belarus, Kosovo and Macedonia with Estonia, Cyprus, Slovenia and Lithuania moving down to League D.
There will be a playoff after the European Qualification stage for the group winners who failed qualification.
For example : Georgia, Belarus, Kosovo and Macedonia will have a playoff between each other and the winner goes to Euro 2020.
If a team has won their group in the Nations League and also achieved qualification through the European Qualification Group Stage, their place in the qualification playoff will be given to the next best ranked in their league according to this ranking but if every team in their league has qualified, then the playoff place goes to the next best team in the overall rankings.
By Bold 2 in One Go To PostBad Boys is still Bay's best work.
Peak Tea Leoni
she was a bit too thin there, if i remember correctly.
she looked better in family man, which is also one of the very best christmas films ever made.
By LFMartins86 Go To PostWho the hell is Patrick Cutrone?
The best on player on that list.
By Cleff Go To PostOh shit, Mick McCarthy is currently unemployed.RETURN US TO THE GLORY DAYS
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MO'N did a good job at the beginning. Got us to Euro 2016 where we had a respectable tournament. Everything since then was an abject failure. Crap football, crap tactics, crap management. Not entirely his fault though. The side peaked in 2016 and since then we've had no injection of quality players brought through. That's at the feet of our CEO who has failed to invest in youth structures etc over the last 10-15 years.
By Punished Go To PostI vote for Vinicius, everyone needs a Vinicius in their team/forum.
By Feorax Go To Postnow this I can get behind.
Outstanding.
By Punished Go To PostI haven't seen much of the others (apart from Trent Alexander-Arnold) but I'm genuinely surprised how well Vinicius has performed so far.
Great attitude, super mentality and pure raw skills. He's got a long way to go and needs more time to develop but I think he's going to make it.
Who did the prediction thing before the season? Can you please post the results? Been hoping to see what I picked for... months.
By Frustrated_me Go To PostI haven't seen much of the others (apart from Trent Alexander-Arnold) but I'm genuinely surprised how well Vinicius has performed so far.Aren't you the guy who said Asensio was the closest thing we're going to get to a new Ronaldo / Messi though, Frustm8?
Great attitude, super mentality and pure raw skills. He's got a long way to go and needs more time to develop but I think he's going to make it.
By Zabojnik Go To PostAren't you the guy who said Asensio was the closest thing we're going to get to a new Ronaldo / Messi though, Frustm8?The king is dead. Long live the king!
By Frustrated_me Go To PostI haven't seen much of the others (apart from Trent Alexander-Arnold) but I'm genuinely surprised how well Vinicius has performed so far.I hope your Vinicius doesn't leave you :(
Great attitude, super mentality and pure raw skills. He's got a long way to go and needs more time to develop but I think he's going to make it.
By Laboured Go To PostHow is this man not running our club?Because he's
By Laboured Go To PostHow is this man not running our club?Patrice loves wearing salmon so much that he decided to go ahead and get himself some salmonella.
By Cleff Go To PostThe heart says Mick McCarthy, but the head says this.Michael O'Neill or Stephen Kenny. Or Brian Kerr even.
By Laboured Go To PostHow is this man not running our club?We gonna act like this man is normal?
By Laboured Go To PostIt's 2018 pal. Normal fucked off and died a good two years back.True.
My nan is watching grand designs
It seems to be trying to make me sympathise with some cunt who inherited millions when he was a teenager and hasn't had to work since, because his project has hit a snag
It seems to be trying to make me sympathise with some cunt who inherited millions when he was a teenager and hasn't had to work since, because his project has hit a snag
By Cleff Go To PostWatching Mom & Dad.Have you seen Mandy?
Nic Cage at his cocaine induced finest.
By Cleff Go To PostWell they solved racism. This shouldn't pose too much of a problem.lmaoooo
Peace in the (rich part of) Middle East.
By FortuneFaded Go To Post4 day weekend. Thank god for Trumpland and it’s imaginary holidays.What holidays aren't imaginary in your view?
By FootbalIFan Go To PostWhat holidays aren't imaginary in your view?Guy Fawkes Night.