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Well they're certainly not as talented as Willian and Oscar. If they've looked better to you, it's because Martinez is getting the best of them by way of pushing them to express themselves on the pitch - another thing Mou has been accused of failing to do. Anyway, you didn't mention Hazard, so...

I'm not going through all of that, so there's no way to get a consensus. Seems like it's a thread about how he's off to Spurs, and a few posters are trying to rationalize why it's not all bad because if Chelsea want to sell, Everton won't be able to afford. I don't know any Evertonians myself...

CFC's three strikers have something like 15 league goals between them so I don't know what you're trying to say by dismissing those players as not being 'Chelsea quality.' If I were you, I'd say something like "you haven't even seen those players play," but I'm not you. Good thing. Lukaku has...

It's relative. He is often protected where other managers would be excoriated. Old man Etoo, past-it Torres, and mid table Ba aren't top strikers. That was obvious from the get go. Rooney and Costa aren't the only 'reasonable' strikers around - certainly not for a club with Chelsea's budget...

He is protected by the English media. He'll get some criticism when it's obvious to do so, but they won't really go after him because he's a quote machine and sells papers so they don't want to be shunned. It's a bit like Fergie in his day. And LOL at you comparing American sports to European...

Indeed. It's all a bit ridiculous, but then again sports fans in general tend to go too far either way with their opinions. They'll dismiss Pep's achievements by saying he only did it with the best team in the world, and ignore the fact that he first won promotion with the B team, and then took...

Amazing to close it out in five. I don't think anyone expected that. Atmosphere in the building was pretty decent - could be better considering how long it's been, but not bad at all. Shout out to the long time posters, btw. When I joined NT just a few years ago, the season thread finished at...

As for Pep, it's interesting that losing in the semis causes everyone to question his brand of football, but Mou probably going trophy-less for two straight season with unlimited resources isn't really causing anyone to question his bus parking. Can't say I'm surprised - people have been waiting...

Basically. The whole 'no striker' thing is basically a built in excuse to be used by Mourinho in case they failed this season. If they won something, the narrative would revolve around how much of a genius Mou is for winning without one, and now it's that they didn't have one so it's all good...

The ban may yet stand, it's just been suspended as it's in the appeals process. Performance hasn't anything to do with it. This isn't the first transfer embargo - see FC Sion. They were banned from transfers but it took over a year before FIFA was able to enforce it. And yes, FIFA is...

What a great win. Nerve racking to say the least, but great fight to come back down ten in the fourth. Could have easily folded and settled for a split. And yeah, no question Wittman lowers the ceiling of this team - especially offensively. There were instances in the screen and roll set...

UEFA has nothing to do with it. And this is how an appeals process works. You're usually allowed to continue as you were until the appeal is heard. It'll be funny to hear people cry about this all day. They'll be just as mad as they were ecstatic when Barça's ban was announced.

I think part of the reason Wall was seemingly nervous was how they were defending the pick and roll. Thibs is undoubtedly aware that the set is the Wizards' most effective/efficient play and so he looked to take away the lane. Wall will need to make the adjustment on how he navigates that set...

Wouldn't be surprised - they haven't been impressive in recent matches, and relative to previous Dutch NTs, this one has plenty of holes. Obviously, LvG would be an immediate upgrade considering he actually has a real understanding of attacking football, but he has a very particular way of...

:lol Bit early to make declarations like that. His control is there, but his command is off so he's making some mistakes. He's also been a bit unlucky, but he's still missing bats, and he's still throwing mid 90s fastballs and 89 mph changups. I think he'll be fine.

Atleti just relentless. Winning the league would be the greatest football achievement since Greece in 2004. Them winning the double may just top it or come close.

Re. Messi, I agree with this this for the most part. Leo has't given it his all for the shirt at times this season, and that can't be overlooked. Perhaps it is because he's prone to muscle injuries and thus he doesn't want to risk overextending himself before the world cup, but that isn't an...

If by talking trash you mean generalizing Liverpool fans as murderers, Chelsea fans as fascists, Real Madrid fans in the same light as Ultra Sur, etc. then no, 'we' certainly don't, but maybe you do. The trash talk in this forum and irl usually involves clowning a team like the Lakers/Knicks...

Obviously still early, but what were the odds of Boras-client Wieters having a career season the year before free agency? Evens? Better? :{

And no doubt Liverpool fans don't care what you label them as either, but that wasn't the point. Generalizing is idiotic regardless of the context.