OT: Soccer/Football Thread Part Two

[BigToe]

Welp... that sucks

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Sets up nice relegation drama for match day 38, though.

 

[TCTC]

Do you write for the BBC now?

Did David de Gea peak in 2017?

The funniest thing about him is that years ago his transfer to Real Madrid only fell through because their fax machine didn't work.
And years later he still is with Manchester United.

 

[BritainStix]

The funniest thing about him is that years ago his transfer to Real Madrid only fell through because their fax machine didn't work.
And years later he still is with Manchester United.

"Broke".....

I wish it had bloody worked. I've never been one for shitting on a player going through a bad spell, but this "bad spell" is now two years.

 

[TCTC]

"Broke".....

I wish it had bloody worked. I've never been one for shitting on a player going through a bad spell, but this "bad spell" is now two years.

Did it start at the World Cup in Russia? I know he was pretty disappointing in that tournament.

 

[Appleyard]

De Gea has still performed at an "average" level this year. Same as last year.

But yeh... 2016-18 were two of the best back-to-back years ever for a Prem goalie. Anything will look bad compared to them.

 

[Starat327]

De Gea has still performed at an "average" level this year. Same as last year.

But yeh... 2016-18 were two of the best back-to-back years ever for a Prem goalie. Anything will look bad compared to them.

I think the problem is people (myself included) will remember the mistakes more than the greats, and DeGea has had a lot of mistakes. I distinctly remember him making saves he likely shouldnt have made this year as well, but that game Sunday will be what I remember his recent performances by. I'm not sure he 's 'done' by any means, i just think its time for a change of scenery. The issue becomes where does he go?

If Courtois had a bad season I couldve seen a Real move, but thats out of the cards now (also, f*** Courtois). I suppose a move to PSG wouldnt be awful as hes guaranteed a trophy and CL every year, they can match wages, and it appears PSGs keeper is on the way out. Barcelona cant seem to tie down ter Stegen currently (but im set on hoodwinking them in a Kepa+Cash deal, so im ignoring this option). City and Liverpool are both set, though i doubt hed go either place anyway. Maybe back to Atletico if they bump their heads and decide to move on from Oblak? Not too many high-class options these days.

 

[FlyerFaithful17]

Lots to play for in the last weekend of the Championship. The races in that league are almost always more compelling than the top flight. I’m also certainly intrigued with Leeds’ return.

 

[1865]

Last day of the Championship season today. One automatic promotion spot still up for grabs, two play-off spots undecided and nobody relegated yet. Mental way to end the season.

 

[FlyerFaithful17]

Last day of the Championship season today. One automatic promotion spot still up for grabs, two play-off spots undecided and nobody relegated yet. Mental way to end the season.

Agreed, but Hull is done.

 

[1865]

Agreed, but Hull is done.

Probably, but stranger things have happened. It’s only one game after all.

 

[Starat327]

I'm not sure there's any way you can say that isnt a penalty.

 

[PDX Flyer]

I'm not sure there's any way you can say that isnt a penalty.

Yeah that was blatant brain fart. Pogba better make something happen in the second half

 

[BritainStix]

I'm done being a united fan until he's gone from this club.

30 years I've been a fan. Near enough seen every game. Pogba is the definition of everything that is wrong at Manchester United.

 

[Curufinwe]

De Gea would have seen that shot go right thru his hands.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Brentford choking may also send Wigan to relegation.

High drama in the Championship!

 

[Starat327]

That wasn't even T Rex arms. Kepa is f***ing terrible.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Wigan, Brentford, Notts Forest.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Wigan, Brentford, Notts Forest.

So... the fix was actually in?

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

So... the fix was actually in?

The Wigan thing is hilarious because the point deduction may have, in fact, won their unscrupulous former Asian owners some serious money.

The penalty should have been a 12 point deduction to start next season.

 

[1865]

Wigan, Brentford, Notts Forest.

I don’t really want to talk about it.

 

[BritainStix]

Cardiff and Swansea making the playoffs is the most unbelievable scene of this entire 2020 season.

 

[1865]

Cardiff and Swansea making the playoffs is the most unbelievable scene of this entire 2020 season.

I said we're not talking about it.

 

[Starat327]

I was hoping that when i woke up today I wouldnt remember, but I still cant get over just how terrible Kepa was yesterday. He made DeGeas sunday performance look passable.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

I only got to see highlights but.. remember when DeGea was the best keeper in the world?

I was hoping that when i woke up today I wouldnt remember, but I still cant get over just how terrible Kepa was yesterday. He made DeGeas sunday performance look passable.

Karma will get you, everytime.