adios 717 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Could be effectively 10 points clear of playoff places tonight. Starting to feel @@Howay levels of optimism seeing not only Huddersfield, but Brighton and Norwich also dropping off the pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Aye, it's looking good. We can afford to fuck this one up but it'd really cement us if we win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I can't afford us to, I've gave the boring twat Leeds fan at work the draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Could be effectively 10 points clear of playoff places tonight. Starting to feel @@Howay levels of optimism seeing not only Huddersfield, but Brighton and Norwich also dropping off the pace. Aye I always thought Huddersfield would drop off at some point due to their aggressive play style, thin squad, and lack of clear comfortable wins, I thought it would be over the xmas period mind. Surprised at Norwich's drop off and how Brighton have hung with us, I think the congested xmas period will really test Brighton mind as our lot look fresh. A 5 point gap over 2nd would be class this early in the season, let alone 11 off play offs. Rafa has really changed everything about this side and the whole club is buzzing, what a bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Remember when Villa were linked with him and were furious Edited November 20, 2016 by TheGingerQuiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 They also think they're a big club, they can enjoy Brucie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 This bloke is absolutely ripping the piss out of this league. The clear difference in the standard of coaching between us and everyone else, man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Aye he's head and shoulders above anything in this league, and tbh more than half of the league above. I read an article interviewing Hayden and he was talking about the impact Rafa is having, he said the England U21 coaches are amazed at the difference they've seen in him which is mostly his reading of the game, apparently Hayden comes up with different answers to most when they give him on-field situations and ask what he would do. Hayden obviously said Wenger was quality too but he said Rafa is very vocal and like Wenger picks up on everything the players do, the planning is meticulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8994 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Remember Steve McClaren sitting up in the stands for the first half, then calling the bench to make changes. By comparison, Rafa is constantly shaping the team to react to what he's seeing, constantly directing players, seeing us go 2-0 up away from home and instead of punching the air and trying to find a camera to gurn for, he's scribbling a note, working out what the opposition is likely to do after going 2-0 down. Fucking love him me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16686 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Remember Steve McClaren sitting up in the stands for the first half, then calling the bench to make changes. By comparison, Rafa is constantly shaping the team to react to what he's seeing, constantly directing players, seeing us go 2-0 up away from home and instead of punching the air and trying to find a camera to gurn for, he's scribbling a note, working out what the opposition is likely to do after going 2-0 down. Fucking love him me It's mint. I had a timehop reminder this morning, this time last year we were calling for McClaren to fuck off. Rafa is mint. He NEVER stops working during the game, its brilliant to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I'm really looking forward to seeing how he does next year. Some of the journalists were speculating that our team would be midtable in the PL at the moment were we in it, and while we can't be sure if that's true, I'd imagine we're not far off that point. Have also been pleased that we've not heard a squeak out of Penfold or Ashley this year so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30429 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Remember Steve McClaren sitting up in the stands for the first half, then calling the bench to make changes. By comparison, Rafa is constantly shaping the team to react to what he's seeing, constantly directing players, seeing us go 2-0 up away from home and instead of punching the air and trying to find a camera to gurn for, he's scribbling a note, working out what the opposition is likely to do after going 2-0 down. Fucking love him me Aye, the best thing that has happened to the club in fucking ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Remember all the people who excused Pardew and that because they had to work with the likes of Dummet and Gouffran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19826 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 still don't think dummet is up to it at left back in the PL, or anita at right back, tbh. they've both been good in the championship but those are two key areas i reckon we'd need to address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19826 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 shelvey was class yesterday btw. loved his workrate and his desire to chase things down and get on the ball - not something you'd always associate with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 still don't think dummet is up to it at left back in the PL, or anita at right back, tbh. they've both been good in the championship but those are two key areas i reckon we'd need to address.Dummett looks sloppy enough in this division tbh, he's not causing major problems but he loses his man/the ball in dangerous areas and it'll get exposed (as it did) in the PL, I've not got any problem with him remaining LB for the season (I would like to see Lazaar mind ) but we definitely need an upgrade for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4868 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Yeah, the full backs should be a priority in the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26391 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 What has happened Gamez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Is he still injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 West Ham fawning over him I doubt he'd go there even if he didn't already have a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Is Bilic about to removed? I thought he was turning it around but I guess I haven't checked in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/11/21/west-ham-manager-slaven-bilic-increasing-pressure-owners-consider/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 As you say, I don't think he'd go to them. Although apparently a year ago he was 'within 3 hours' of signing for them, so he's clearly given it thought before. It's actually hard to imagine who Rafa might leave us for, given his supposed love of projects. I could see him leaving for another project when he feels he's taken us as far as he can, but it's not like he needs the ego boost of moving to one of the top teams. Would he go somewhere like Arsenal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I don't think he would right now, or in the future whilst we're still progressing. Could only see it if we stagnated severely due to things he couldn't control. A Mike Ashley special, basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19826 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Rafa is in it for the log haul. I genuinely believe he has bought into us as his project. Rebuilding us from the ground up and re-establishing us as a top side - under Ashley's stewardship no less - would be up there with his greatest achievements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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