One Team Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Ice cool that lad! What a game at Stamford Bridge! Anyone else watch that tonight? Superb stuff! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Where would Chelsea be without Palmer ?! Keeping Poch in a job . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 (edited) 6 minutes ago, One Team said: Ice cool that lad! What a game at Stamford Bridge! Anyone else watch that tonight? Superb stuff! Absolutely incredible game, I thought the Man Utd-Liverpool game was fantastic but now they know how it feels. Edited April 4 by pillred 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Yeah that was incredible for the entire 90 again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 3 minutes ago, One Team said: Ice cool that lad! What a game at Stamford Bridge! Anyone else watch that tonight? Superb stuff! Yeah I watched it. Just like an old premier league game from 10-15 years ago 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 2 minutes ago, Fpcity said: Yeah I watched it. Just like an old premier league game from 10-15 years ago Wish it was like that more often. Makes the Man City/Villa game last night an absolute snore fest, though at the time it felt decent in spells. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Massive fan of Palmer. Proper player. Would love to see him given a real chance for England. A real flair player and is arrogant. 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Only saw 2nd half as watched Liverpool but surely he has to go to the Euros? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 5 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said: Wish it was like that more often. Makes the Man City/Villa game last night an absolute snore fest, though at the time it felt decent in spells. I hope Man City win their 4th title in a row because of comments like this. 9 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Liverpool only moved up a gear when the Blades equalised. The McAllister strike was a terrific, curled perfectly into the top corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Haha ! **** off Man U 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 minute ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I hope Man City win their 4th title in a row because of comments like this. And because you support Man City. 2 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 6 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I hope Man City win their 4th title in a row because of comments like this. I think your second team will do it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 10 minutes ago, 2015 said: Massive fan of Palmer. Proper player. Would love to see him given a real chance for England. A real flair player and is arrogant. Palmer or Saka is the option here I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: I think your second team will do it Maybe they're his third team after the Seagulls W-S-M, who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: Palmer or Saka is the option here I think. Lots of talk about Bowen. Good player that he is, he isn't as technically gifted as Palmer or Saka. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Just now, 2015 said: Lots of talk about Bowen. Good player that he is, he isn't as technically gifted as Palmer or Saka. No way will Bowen start a game at the Euros. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: No way will Bowen start a game at the Euros. I'd hope not. I do rate him, but he isn't a starter for a side who wins a major tournament imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Hasn’t had enough of a chance for England, I hope that doesn’t cost him a place in the Euros squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Palmer could win the golden boot! What a lad! Has to be starting for England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 23 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I hope Man City win their 4th title in a row because of comments like this. Absolutely right! Let’s celebrate financial doping, sportswashing and 115 unanswered FFP charges because someone on a football forum dared to suggest they’re a bit boring. 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Palmer has been sensational this season yet couldn’t get even a minute of action in the recent England friendlies. Unbelievable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38MC Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 23 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: No way will Bowen start a game at the Euros. I agree, but under Southgate I don’t think Palmer starts either. And if you’re looking for a super sub, I’d actually probably lean towards Bowen. Palmer is most likely to be a like-for-like change, whereas Bowen will bring a bit of unpredictability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Palmer is a real talent, but if you’re going to play Foden at No 10 with Bellingham and Rice in central midfield, where do you play Palmer? I suppose he could play on the left of Kane, with Saka on the right, but I can’t see Southgate having guts to pick so many naturally gifted players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomThumb84 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I find it odd when anyone has “second teams” or build an affiliation with anyone other than our club. I get that people may have fondness or family ties to other clubs but I could not care less about anyone other than Bristol City. I watch other matches cause I love football, but I thought having a Prem team as a second club belonged to lifelong no-hopers like Bristol Rovers who all seem to love Liverpool for some reason. Just my opinion - oh and yeah, Cole Palmer is some player. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said: Absolutely right! Let’s celebrate financial doping, sportswashing and 115 unanswered FFP charges because someone on a football forum dared to suggest they’re a bit boring. Getting ahead of yourself there mate. I'm assuming you didn't watch the world cup? Boxing etc because of sports washing? Yet here you are calling Man City out on it. Have Man City done any financial doping? Yet again you're calling them out on it but not other teams... Unanswered? Not sure how youve come to that bs unconclusion when they are clearly gping through the process. Just find it funny. No one mentions how other games are boring but then they like to make a point out of how every Man City game is so say boring. It will be hilarious to watch Man City win it again whilst these posters '2nd' teams once again fail. Probably best at this point for you to disclose what team you support. Edited April 4 by W-S-M Seagull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 17 minutes ago, TomThumb84 said: I find it odd when anyone has “second teams” or build an affiliation with anyone other than our club. I get that people may have fondness or family ties to other clubs but I could not care less about anyone other than Bristol City. I watch other matches cause I love football, but I thought having a Prem team as a second club belonged to lifelong no-hopers like Bristol Rovers who all seem to love Liverpool for some reason. Just my opinion - oh and yeah, Cole Palmer is some player. It just helps the enjoyment of watching the Premier League if you have at least a favourite team in it that you like to see do well, I like Spurs but if it came to them playing City then it would be no contest, it's not a crime to be a fan of another club even if the intensity you feel for them compared to City is not quite there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 2 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I hope Man City win their 4th title in a row because of comments like this. Let’s have a row about something…. What have you got?? That’ll do 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 3 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Probably best at this point for you to disclose what team you support. I have a hunch it might be Bristol City 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 7 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Getting ahead of yourself there mate. I'm assuming you didn't watch the world cup? Boxing etc because of sports washing? Yet here you are calling Man City out on it. Have Man City done any financial doping? Yet again you're calling them out on it but not other teams... Unanswered? Not sure how youve come to that bs unconclusion when they are clearly gping through the process. Just find it funny. No one mentions how other games are boring but then they like to make a point out of how every Man City game is so say boring. It will be hilarious to watch Man City win it again whilst these posters '2nd' teams once again fail. Probably best at this point for you to disclose what team you support. Good grief. So I can’t accuse Manchester City of immorality or wrongdoing without mentioning every other instance of immorality or wrongdoing at the same time. Just utter nonsense. If I call Harold Shipman a mass murderer but don’t mention Fred West in the same sentence, it doesn’t mean I think Fred West was a nice chap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 9 hours ago, 2015 said: Massive fan of Palmer. Proper player. Would love to see him given a real chance for England. A real flair player and is arrogant. It appears City signed the wrong Palmer. Meanwhile is Cole related to Carlton Palmer, who according to some papers, was the worst player to ever play for England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 9 hours ago, Malago said: Palmer is a real talent, but if you’re going to play Foden at No 10 with Bellingham and Rice in central midfield, where do you play Palmer? I suppose he could play on the left of Kane, with Saka on the right, but I can’t see Southgate having guts to pick so many naturally gifted players. As long as it keep the spinless Rashford out of the side I would be happy with that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 9 hours ago, luke_bristol said: Hasn’t had enough of a chance for England, I hope that doesn’t cost him a place in the Euros squad. Respectfully I think you're wrong. 25 games 1 goal last season, was hardly setting the world alight. Was a regular in the U21s squad though. Obviously has a good head on him, or had some good advice, to step away from City and get more regular football which he's thrived on. Made his debut in the last international break, and then was injured in this one and don't forget he's had the likes of Saka, Foden, Rashford (til he lost form) and Grealish ahead of him. I'd be amazed if he's not in the Euro squad 9 hours ago, formerly known as ivan said: Palmer has been sensational this season yet couldn’t get even a minute of action in the recent England friendlies. Unbelievable! He was injured and didn't train was listed as a sub for the second game but clearly didn't want to risk him 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 6 minutes ago, MarcusX said: Respectfully I think you're wrong. 25 games 1 goal last season, was hardly setting the world alight. Was a regular in the U21s squad though. Obviously has a good head on him, or had some good advice, to step away from City and get more regular football which he's thrived on. Made his debut in the last international break, and then was injured in this one and don't forget he's had the likes of Saka, Foden, Rashford (til he lost form) and Grealish ahead of him. I don't think Palmer really suits Man City's obsession with positional play and possession. Palmer is not the type of player to get the ball, and pass straight away. He dribbles into space and isn't necessarily a team player all of the time (which is what I want from a Number 10/wide man). As I said before there's an arrogance about this kid that I really like, he doesn't think he's the best Chelsea player he knows he is and it shows when he plays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 3 minutes ago, 2015 said: I don't think Palmer really suits Man City's obsession with positional play and possession. Palmer is not the type of player to get the ball, and pass straight away. He dribbles into space and isn't necessarily a team player all of the time (which is what I want from a Number 10/wide man). As I said before there's an arrogance about this kid that I really like, he doesn't think he's the best Chelsea player he knows he is and it shows when he plays. Yea I get what you're saying, he's more of a "proper" winger. I really like him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Just now, MarcusX said: Yea I get what you're saying, he's more of a "proper" winger. I really like him Glad he left Man City because Pep would have tried coaching his flair out of him to make him more of a team player (See Grealish) I now await a certain Seagull from Weston to now quote me and tell me I know absolutely nothing.. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinsleburg Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 I think the problem for Palmer will be he plays in that 10/RW where we're very well stacked. I can't see Southgate dropping Bellingham deeper so your number 10 position is already filled. Rice Mainoo??? (This second holding position is a concern) Bellingham ??? Foden Kane Really only leaves the RW spot assuming Foden comes off the left wing, would be amazed if Southgate deviated away from Saka even though he's actually having a quiet few months! Think another issue with playing Palmer on the right is he's not going to run in behind Kane at all. With Kane being so effective dropping deep (I like that he does it) then you need players being able to run in behind which is what Saka offers. With somebody like Palmer there we would end up with 4 number 10's essentially and nobody stretching the opposition at all. Think Maddison will suffer with the same issue as Palmer and don't think you can take both, pre-christmas I'd have had Maddison in there all day despite Palmers form but he's not looked as sharp since his injury so wide open! Frustratingly, the answer is to trust Rice to hold by himself and play Bellingham as more of an 8 but I just can't see it happening! Still need to consider players like Bowen, Gordon, Grealish, Rashford, Eze and even somebody like Gibbs-White. Will be a lot of talent not going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 43 minutes ago, MarcusX said: He was injured and didn't train was listed as a sub for the second game but clearly didn't want to risk him Fair enough if he was injured. I thought all injured players were released back to their club to assessment/treatment if they were going to play no part in the fixtures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 (edited) 31 minutes ago, 2015 said: Glad he left Man City because Pep would have tried coaching his flair out of him to make him more of a team player (See Grealish) I now await a certain Seagull from Weston to now quote me and tell me I know absolutely nothing.. I'm baffled why you said that Man City have an obsession with possesion and positional play. That may be so. But why say the obsession bit? You've framed it like it's a negitive. Maybe it's a negitive for Cole Palmer but Man City are the holders of 5 trophies and have a decent chance of doing back to back trebles so their obsession with it is well founded. Grealish had a fantastic season for Man City last season and was instrumental in them winning the treble. I'm not going to tell you that you know nothing. I think Peps huge body of work speaks for itself. I don't think anyone would put Cole Palmer in a team ahead of KDB, Foden or Bernardo Silva. Edited April 5 by W-S-M Seagull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 I tend to support players more so in the PL though I hate Chelsea marginally less than Utd at the moment. Cole is a good player but I think he stands out in a fairly disorganised Chelsea side. That being said he should be way ahead of Gallagher in the England setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 10 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I'm baffled why you said that Man City have an obsession with possesion and positional play. That may be so. But why say the obsession bit? You've framed it like it's a negitive. Maybe it's a negitive for Cole Palmer but Man City are the holders of 5 trophies and have a decent chance of doing back to back trebles so their obsession with it is well founded. Grealish had a fantastic season for Man City last season and was instrumental in them winning the treble. I'm not going to tell you that you know nothing. I think Peps huge body of work speaks for itself. I don't think anyone would put Cole Palmer in a team ahead of KDB, Foden or Bernardo Silva. Pep certainly has an obsession with this style of play, it's not wrong on his part to play that way as it works and is very successful. I deem it negative because I find it actually quite mundane and characterless to watch, it works but it's not what I particularly enjoy watching.. As said elsewhere I prefer Liverpool's organised chaos to Man City's robots. If you like Man City then fair enough but it's not wrong to find them boring to watch either. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 5 minutes ago, 2015 said: Pep certainly has an obsession with this style of play, it's not wrong on his part to play that way as it works and is very successful. I deem it negative because I find it actually quite mundane and characterless to watch, it works but it's not what I particularly enjoy watching.. As said elsewhere I prefer Liverpool's organised chaos to Man City's robots. If you like Man City then fair enough but it's not wrong to find them boring to watch either. It’s quite easy to see the Man City v Arsenal game and label them as boring all round but i think it’s unfair to say they play boring football. It can be a lot more structured and slow in build up, usually because of how the opposition approaches countering Man City’s set up rather than Man City doing it themselves. Both Man U fixtures, the 4-4 draw with Chelsea and the 3-2 win over newcastle were all very entertaining games imo. But almost every team outside of the top 6 will play exclusively on the counter against Man City in a low block because of how good they are. The Real Madrid home leg last season for example, they set up the same way they have done all this season and that was arguably one of the best performances in recent club football, extremely entertaining at the same time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 6 hours ago, David Brent said: I have a hunch it might be Bristol City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 (edited) 33 minutes ago, George Rs said: It’s quite easy to see the Man City v Arsenal game and label them as boring all round but i think it’s unfair to say they play boring football. It can be a lot more structured and slow in build up, usually because of how the opposition approaches countering Man City’s set up rather than Man City doing it themselves. Both Man U fixtures, the 4-4 draw with Chelsea and the 3-2 win over newcastle were all very entertaining games imo. But almost every team outside of the top 6 will play exclusively on the counter against Man City in a low block because of how good they are. The Real Madrid home leg last season for example, they set up the same way they have done all this season and that was arguably one of the best performances in recent club football, extremely entertaining at the same time. Bit like Barcelona under Pep in some ways. I would cite some gsmes... 6-2 in the Bernabeu albeit vs a not such strong Real Madrid. (2009) Arguably the CL Final v Man United in 2009 to some degree... ...However the one in 2011 was far better! The 5-0 vs Real Madrid at that time back on the rise under Mourinho was also highly notable, 2010. Atletico aside, La Liga was stronger in the late 2000s or so. They had some and especially in 2008-09, 2010-11 some major wins by which I mean big or dominant wins vs at that time stronger sides ie Sevilla, Valencia etc. Atletico had some good players but not a top coach and were badly run off the pitch so underachieved often. Edited April 5 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 11 hours ago, And Its Smith said: I think your second team will do it Why am I not surprised he has a second team, may even be his first team ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 This thread sums up the issue with the forum in my opinion. Two pages on a non City player (yes cracking player and all that), vs a thread on Pack having a great season on the "ex-players" sub forum and no replies at all. Think we need to relook at how the forum is set up. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, hinsleburg said: I think the problem for Palmer will be he plays in that 10/RW where we're very well stacked. I can't see Southgate dropping Bellingham deeper so your number 10 position is already filled. Rice Mainoo??? (This second holding position is a concern) Bellingham ??? Foden Kane Really only leaves the RW spot assuming Foden comes off the left wing, would be amazed if Southgate deviated away from Saka even though he's actually having a quiet few months! Think another issue with playing Palmer on the right is he's not going to run in behind Kane at all. With Kane being so effective dropping deep (I like that he does it) then you need players being able to run in behind which is what Saka offers. With somebody like Palmer there we would end up with 4 number 10's essentially and nobody stretching the opposition at all. Think Maddison will suffer with the same issue as Palmer and don't think you can take both, pre-christmas I'd have had Maddison in there all day despite Palmers form but he's not looked as sharp since his injury so wide open! Frustratingly, the answer is to trust Rice to hold by himself and play Bellingham as more of an 8 but I just can't see it happening! Still need to consider players like Bowen, Gordon, Grealish, Rashford, Eze and even somebody like Gibbs-White. Will be a lot of talent not going! I don't think Saka has been that good this season. Palmer could easily start on the right in the opening game. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 31 minutes ago, Selred said: This thread sums up the issue with the forum in my opinion. Two pages on a non City player (yes cracking player and all that), vs a thread on Pack having a great season on the "ex-players" sub forum and no replies at all. Think we need to relook at how the forum is set up. In fairness this is discussing Palmer and England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 4 minutes ago, Super said: I don't think Saka has been that good this season. Palmer could easily start on the right in the opening game. Only 21 G/A in 28 games for Saka this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 33 minutes ago, Selred said: This thread sums up the issue with the forum in my opinion. Two pages on a non City player (yes cracking player and all that), vs a thread on Pack having a great season on the "ex-players" sub forum and no replies at all. Think we need to relook at how the forum is set up. Only one man’s opinion. But having constant topics on former players who are still playing competitive football is rather tinpot. Whilst talking about a young English talent who’s now in discussion for a starting place this summer competition. Again, only my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 7 minutes ago, Super said: In fairness this is discussing Palmer and England. Latter in the thread yes, but began just talking about Palmer's performance. But this apparently takes precedence over things which are Bristol City connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 14 minutes ago, Selred said: Latter in the thread yes, but began just talking about Palmer's performance. But this apparently takes precedence over things which are Bristol City connected. Pack no longer plays for us. It's a loose connection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 31 minutes ago, Super said: I don't think Saka has been that good this season. Palmer could easily start on the right in the opening game. 3rd highest scoring player in the league in Fantasy football which obviously is based on goals, assists and being the highest performing player in matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 4 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said: 3rd highest scoring player in the league in Fantasy football which obviously is based on goals, assists and being the highest performing player in matches. Just going on games I've seen not sure what Arsenal fans think they watch him every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 11 minutes ago, Super said: Pack no longer plays for us. It's a loose connection. And Palmer does? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 4 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said: Good grief. So I can’t accuse Manchester City of immorality or wrongdoing without mentioning every other instance of immorality or wrongdoing at the same time. Just utter nonsense. If I call Harold Shipman a mass murderer but don’t mention Fred West in the same sentence, it doesn’t mean I think Fred West was a nice chap. You can't put Harold Shipman and Fred West in the same sentence. Shipman couldn't hold a light to West in a game of mass murderer Top Trumps ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 2 minutes ago, Selred said: And Palmer does? Not sure what you're trying to achieve if you're not interested ignore the thread! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KegCity Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 11 minutes ago, Super said: Just going on games I've seen not sure what Arsenal fans think they watch him every week. From what I've seen Saka is better in open play although I'd rather Palmer be on the pitch for those big moments. Will be interesting to see how Saka performs as the title race comes down to the wire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 17 minutes ago, Super said: Not sure what you're trying to achieve if you're not interested ignore the thread! I am interested, but find it odd that this can be classed as more beneficial to the main thread than ex players chat (who people could equally just ignored threads). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, Super said: I don't think Saka has been that good this season. Palmer could easily start on the right in the opening game. Arsenal have had a very good season but ive not really blown away by saka playing for england, to the point you would say hes a star man like kane or bellingham and who would be key to us actually winning anything. I wouldnt say that foden, grealish or rashford have been at that level yet either though they are all clearly talented, and after seeing palmer last night he should certainly be in with a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 5 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said: Good grief. So I can’t accuse Manchester City of immorality or wrongdoing without mentioning every other instance of immorality or wrongdoing at the same time. Just utter nonsense. If I call Harold Shipman a mass murderer but don’t mention Fred West in the same sentence, it doesn’t mean I think Fred West was a nice chap. To be fair, nor do I, but apparently he could lay a very nice patio . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 4 hours ago, 2015 said: I don't think Palmer really suits Man City's obsession with positional play and possession. Palmer is not the type of player to get the ball, and pass straight away. He dribbles into space and isn't necessarily a team player all of the time (which is what I want from a Number 10/wide man). As I said before there's an arrogance about this kid that I really like, he doesn't think he's the best Chelsea player he knows he is and it shows when he plays. Explain Doku, who's a "running with the ball" type of player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 2 hours ago, Selred said: This thread sums up the issue with the forum in my opinion. Two pages on a non City player (yes cracking player and all that), vs a thread on Pack having a great season on the "ex-players" sub forum and no replies at all. Think we need to relook at how the forum is set up. I just replied on the Pack thread, always liked him. Back on Palmer - there's a lot of competition in that part of the pitch; shame we don't have a similar situation in defence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, Selred said: I am interested, but find it odd that this can be classed as more beneficial to the main thread than ex players chat (who people could equally just ignored threads). I don’t disagree. Unfortunately there’s one person who derailed every single ex player/manager thread. Maybe they should have had their own sub forum instead…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Wonder if Pep regrets letting Palmer go, and for less than he was really worth. Palmer was doing okay at Man City, though perhaps feeling frustrated at the playing time he was getting. Palmer has developed considerably this season and is a better player than Doku, whose decision making and distribution is pretty erratic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 13 hours ago, pillred said: It just helps the enjoyment of watching the Premier League if you have at least a favourite team in it that you like to see do well, I like Spurs but if it came to them playing City then it would be no contest, it's not a crime to be a fan of another club even if the intensity you feel for them compared to City is not quite there. Agree with this. More so PL teams that you don’t like ! Seeing Man U & Bournemouth lose; both of whom I despise, cheers me up, especially if City have lost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 13 minutes ago, SecretSam said: Explain Doku, who's a "running with the ball" type of player? Simply bought by Pep to push them further up the pitch when needs be because of his pace. Technically, he's poor no where near the ability of Foden or Grealish and a step down on the talent they had previously out wide (Mahrez, Sane, D Silva, Sterling). 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 26 minutes ago, SecretSam said: Explain Doku, who's a "running with the ball" type of player? Positional play does not exclude running with the ball. The team is playing positionally to get the ball to a position where Doku can take advantage of the opportunity created. A feature of positional play is seeking to create numerical advantage 3/4v 2 etc, and isolating opponents 1v1 - There's is the advantage for Doku. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, Simon bristol said: Arsenal have had a very good season but ive not really blown away by saka playing for england, to the point you would say hes a star man like kane or bellingham and who would be key to us actually winning anything. I wouldnt say that foden, grealish or rashford have been at that level yet either though they are all clearly talented, and after seeing palmer last night he should certainly be in with a shout. Kane and Bellingham are our star players but Getting a back 4 that can defend will be key to us winning anything We have had the likes of Ferdinand Terry Cole Adams Campbell King in the past couldnt win anything with them All of them would walk into the current team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 I’m surprised at the Palmer ‘love-in’. When he arrived from Chelsea he was good partnering up with the lad from Stoke (Afobe) but after BA got injured I thought he was too inconsistent - and on a lot of money. Likeable guy though - and I’m sure many Bristol housewives from the estates are disappointed he’s gone, considering his song….. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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