The start of the season - your thoughts

[Fernandinho]

*******!

[Darkon]

He just needed a good enough topic to get started, which apparently was giving his opinion to me

[Frog83]

For the love of god you must have. I don't understand how you went so long without posting once! Surely you must have seen stuff and gone... GRRR I really wanna put my two cents in here.

There are times I've felt like that and thought about replying but I don't always have time and then end up forgetting what I was going to write! Besides, this place can be a bit of a children's playground at times! I've lost count of the amount of times I've seen Craig argue with people all the time, even though other people are entitled to their views too! No offence to Craig in anyway as it's highly enjoyable some times!

I've also notice how people get too carried away with all the on/off takeover saga and I try not to get swept up in it all really!

My aim is to contribute a little more from now on though

[Imy]

IAFN

[Fierce]

Right now, it's not looking that great; but **** me there's some pessimistic *******s on here, we've only played 2 PL games!

Arsenal we should've won, but we got ruined by City. Shocking tactics by Hodgson, no defending them at all

We've looked decidedly average in other games too

So yeah, not great at the minute it has to be said

Still, long way to go. I think Poulsen will turn out to be a good signing for us, and if we manage to buy correctly with the Masher money, then I think top 6 should be fairly straightforward. Anything higher though, unfortunately at the minute I can't see it

Happy Friday!!!

[Neil Young]

IAFN!

2nd post and he come's out with IAFN! Neil will be proud

Of course, but, more important, it's a great start to his career. I'm happy for the lad.

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Besides, this place can be a bit of a children's playground at times! I've lost count of the amount of times I've seen Craig argue with people all the time

[Neil Young]

There are times I've felt like that and thought about replying but I don't always have time and then end up forgetting what I was going to write! Besides, this place can be a bit of a children's playground at times! I've lost count of the amount of times I've seen Craig argue with people all the time, even though other people are entitled to their views too! No offence to Craig in anyway as it's highly enjoyable some times!

I've also notice how people get too carried away with all the on/off takeover saga and I try not to get swept up in it all really!

My aim is to contribute a little more from now on though

If you're trying to keep count, the trick is to count the number of times Craig hasn't argued with people all the time.

Clue: it's less than 1.

[peekay]

Well I have been on vacation in Estonia for the first 4 games of the season, and just came back with little knowledge about how the first four games have looked playing wise. I know the results and have seen the goals (and most of the arsenal game), but I would like to know how people on here have viewed the games?

Stay in Estonia. We will send you a PM if ownership situation changes for the better.

[Taxi]

If this is Roys idea of steadying the ship, I think his previous nautical experience must have been gained on the SS Titanic.

[DannyMan2006]

Besides, this place can be a bit of a children's playground at times! I've lost count of the amount of times I've seen Craig argue with people all the time, even though other people are entitled to their views too! No offence to Craig in anyway as it's highly enjoyable some times!

I've also notice how people get too carried away with all the on/off takeover saga and I try not to get swept up in it all really!

LOL at the first bit, too the bit in bold, oh so true

[Icon]

Thoughts?

I not too unhappy even though being on here is like a suicide cult at times.
Lost points to Arsenal due to Pepes first mistake in years and had a bad day at Man City who have a squad that reads like a who's who.
But contrary to popular belief I do not think we were played off the park like some.
Penalty was insane and Pepe let in a weak one.
We hit a post and their keeper had a good night.
We were iffy in Turkey for 45 mins but got it together, which means that the will is there as is the ability.
Torres, Gerrard, Cole, Pepe, Carra, Kuyt is a good backbone.
Kelly, Pacheco and Ngog (you say Ngo) showing massive promise.
Johnson, Lucas, Skrtel, Poulsen and Aurelio can frustrate but can also deliver.

As will Roy.

**** you lot - I'm happy!

IATWA...

[Darkon]

nice optimistic view there

We really need more of that, all this pessimism breads more of the same, so good to have a counter view on the whole thing.

I as mentioned haven't seen a whole lot of the season so far, but I have a hope that Roy will sort it out and become settled. Not sure we have the squad for more than between 4-6, but we might be surprised in the end.

[bertie]

Agree with what is mentioned above but I strongly believe that Hodgson is in way over his head, he doesnt seem to prepare tactically for a game the way Benitez used to and is even slower at changing things when the viewing public seem to know 20 minutes sooner.

He has removed the zonal marking system which statistically has been proven to be better, he has loaned out Aquilani to Juve for no apparant reason without giving the lad a chance, he plays Agger at left back, he has no width, the midfield is devoid of fight, the lovely one touch triangles between Maxi Torres and Gerrard seem to be gone forever,
Lucas has gone from mediocre to missing, the names we are associated with like Luke Young and Konchesky, our 2nd choice keeper has been replaced with a numptie.

We have no shape and get bossed by other teams

But he does interview well and woe betide anyone who dare say anything bad about him though..

If this continues we will be in the bottom half for most of the season, West Brom is a big game...never thought I would ever be saying that.

Sums it up perfectly. Imagine the uproar from the scum on Fleet St if Rafa had've left Gerrard & Torres at home for a European game?! It's bizarre.

An another thing...... If I f***ING hear "well it's just like Inter" again I'm gonna personally give the auld codger a smack in the mouth. This is NOT INter Roy. It's Liverpool Football Club. Inter are NOT in similar stature to us. ... and you only spent 18 months there and didn't win anything significant so it's not as if you were some sort of saviour there.

He's in WAY over his head. The bitters & Spurs will finish ahead of us which means 7th is the best we can hope for again this season.

[RichC]

Agree with what is mentioned above but I strongly believe that Hodgson is in way over his head, he doesnt seem to prepare tactically for a game the way Benitez used to and is even slower at changing things when the viewing public seem to know 20 minutes sooner.

He has removed the zonal marking system which statistically has been proven to be better, he has loaned out Aquilani to Juve for no apparant reason without giving the lad a chance, he plays Agger at left back, he has no width, the midfield is devoid of fight, the lovely one touch triangles between Maxi Torres and Gerrard seem to be gone forever,
Lucas has gone from mediocre to missing, the names we are associated with like Luke Young and Konchesky, our 2nd choice keeper has been replaced with a numptie.

We have no shape and get bossed by other teams

But he does interview well and woe betide anyone who dare say anything bad about him though..

If this continues we will be in the bottom half for most of the season, West Brom is a big game...never thought I would ever be saying that.

You base this on what ?

We've played 2 premiership games against Arsenal & Citeh - unlucky with Pepe's mistake not to get 3 points and granted we got well beaten by Citeh although a selfish player refused to play for us - 2 games in Europe - won them both. Typical conculsion jumping from you!

With regards the players Agger was out at Left back as Aurelio isn't fit and Insua isn't up to it or wanted it seems, Aquaman clearly wasn't cut out for the Premiership and if that was the case getting him off the wages was a good thing.

I am not sure I've seen you ever write anything positive or sensible on here just doom and gloom which is currently based off 4 competitive games!

Why don't you try and give the team some support, never know you might like it !