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Post by Malky(Admin) on Feb 22, 2015 21:48:34 GMT
Pl Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Aberdeen 2 2 0 0 3 0 3 6 2 AC_Milan 2 1 1 0 3 1 2 4 3 Aston_Villa 2 1 1 0 3 1 2 4 4 Valencia 2 1 1 0 2 0 2 4 5 Schalke_04 2 1 0 1 4 2 2 3 6 Feyenoord 2 1 0 1 2 3 -1 3 7 AS_Roma 2 1 0 1 1 3 -2 3 8 Werder_Bremen 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 9 Rangers_FC 2 0 1 1 1 2 -1 1 10 Marseille 2 0 1 1 0 1 -1 1 11 Osasuna 2 0 1 1 1 3 -2 1 12 FC_Porto 2 0 0 2 0 4 -4 0
Marseille 0 - 1 AS Roma Feyenoord 2 - 1 Schalke 04 FC Porto 0 - 2 Valencia Osasuna 1 - 1 AC Milan Werder Bremen 1 - 1 Aston Villa Rangers FC 0 - 1 Aberdeen
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Post by bigdan on Feb 22, 2015 22:16:39 GMT
Crazy start to the season, with the three promotion favourites sitting in the bottom four places.
Superb win for us, setting up on the counter to see what we could grab. Netted early on but it was disallowed, we stuck to our game plan and MF Tessem popped up late on to grab a winner. Overall an even game which could really have gone either way, but it's great for us to have 6 points in the bag at this early stage. I'm sure there will be plenty of close matches to come where things don't go our way.
Marseille closed out by Roma and again things came good for the visitors on the day. Porto maybe were asking for trouble playing counter at home, you could say that as favourites if you don't take the game to the visitors then you don't deserve a result, and that's what they got today. Schalke staged something of a comeback but couldn't find an equaliser. Plenty of chances for both Osasuna and Milan to take three points but again neither could find that extra finish. and likewise Werder and Villa played out a draw which could easily have gone either way.
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Post by Dillon (OSA) on Feb 22, 2015 22:19:07 GMT
Had the better share of chances but just couldn't finish. Should have taken three points but just couldn't get that extra goal.
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Post by Chris@Bayern Munich on Feb 23, 2015 12:06:33 GMT
very surprised with my result but after scoring then going defensive paid off
glad to see a clean sheet for renia in his first game for us
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Post by scott777 on Feb 23, 2015 12:10:41 GMT
Porto and marseille need sacking.
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Post by bigdan on Feb 23, 2015 13:35:43 GMT
Porto and marseille need sacking. You're right Scott, it's all about the standings after 2 weeks. Where you finish at the end of the season doesn't count.
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Post by scott777 on Feb 23, 2015 15:12:10 GMT
No its also about the squads.
Marseille are sat on 100mil and have made zero improvements. Zero.
Now I know dealing isnt everyones cup of tea, but look at their squad. 2 youth strikers who would be highly valued by some, but are unable to get into the side.
So what is going on? They rot away?
Its baffling! Those pair alone couldve been traded to bring in far better first team players, but they havent.
If id had preseason with them I couldve easily made them into a top 5 team.
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Post by gazza on Feb 23, 2015 15:29:25 GMT
Very tough game as expected from Aberdeen, teams were evenly matched and the game ebbed and flowed, could have went either way, but Aberdeen showed their no mugs and have set themselves up as early season favourites for the title, we are playing ok, but have no cutting edge, going to have to get a system that suits my players, one point from six is a poor start, especially from two home games.
Marseille and Porto also struggling, may have to redo my predictions, as it stands we are all relegation favourites !!!
Well done Dan, a gound out a result away from home, probably deserved on reflection.
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Post by bigdan on Feb 23, 2015 21:29:33 GMT
No its also about the squads. Marseille are sat on 100mil and have made zero improvements. Zero. Now I know dealing isnt everyones cup of tea, but look at their squad. 2 youth strikers who would be highly valued by some, but are unable to get into the side. So what is going on? They rot away? Its baffling! Those pair alone couldve been traded to bring in far better first team players, but they havent. If id had preseason with them I couldve easily made them into a top 5 team. Fair points, but they don't need to be a top 5 team this season. They have plenty enough quality to get promoted to Elite, and then the spending can start. With regard to the strikers, Lee seems to be trying to develop at least one of them with first team football. Which I don't think can work at this level, and may explain why they've made a poor start. But yes, the other two should ship out.
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Post by andieglen on Feb 23, 2015 21:53:49 GMT
Reality check in isle 3 for Mr Mathews, 2 games in and only 20 to go. Marseille are fine, best team in Division 1 by a country mile. That's from seasons of building the club up and investing heavily in them, if only Scott had them? Might be running at a loss with old guys and loanees the club can't afford? Lee hand the club over to Scott, we all know as soon as he gets into the Elite his arse will drop and he will quit! Pmsl
I'm kidding guys, Marseille need to to step up, as do Porto! Aberdeen are storming it and Villa have thrown their hat well and truely into the ring!
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Post by Lee (Marseille) on Feb 24, 2015 6:46:18 GMT
Its 2 games in, yes not where we want to be but still a long way to go
With the longer seasons I felt last season we needed more depth with inj/sus so I have decided to keep a few extra players
In regards to not bringing in quality players as Scott calls it, there isn't much available out there with teams holding on to there stars and I'm not going for oldies with 2 seasons left so I guess time will tell
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Post by Chris@Bayern Munich on Feb 24, 2015 7:09:34 GMT
good game though lee, u were right though u can never tell what tactic i will bring on the day,
good luck for the season mate
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Post by scott777 on Feb 24, 2015 8:49:05 GMT
Reality check in isle 3 for Mr Mathews, 2 games in and only 20 to go. Marseille are fine, best team in Division 1 by a country mile. That's from seasons of building the club up and investing heavily in them, if only Scott had them? Might be running at a loss with old guys and loanees the club can't afford? Lee hand the club over to Scott, we all know as soon as he gets into the Elite his arse will drop and he will quit! Pmsl I'm kidding guys, Marseille need to to step up, as do Porto! Aberdeen are storming it and Villa have thrown their hat well and truely into the ring! You're hardly one to talk! When I left Valencia were one of the best teams in the game, now your midfield is one of the worst! Oh wait yh, all have nice shooting stats... how many goals has that got you? And their lack of passing has got you how many assists? Its like your brother has taken over your side.
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Post by winzor @ Porto on Feb 25, 2015 20:43:39 GMT
considering we completely outplayed Villa in the first game and got blatantly fucked over, then at home with tactical advantage some how got beat against Valencia........ it is hardly anything from the management at Porto. just the usual unjust from the game engine which incredibly seems to come my way far too often.
think you guys would have realised by now some managers will always overachieve (sometimes due to management but often through luck of some sort) while other managers will seem to pick up all the shit (normally managers who have pissed people off in the past lol)
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Post by gazza on Feb 25, 2015 20:47:30 GMT
considering we completely outplayed Villa in the first game and got blatantly fucked over, then at home with tactical advantage some how got beat against Valencia........ it is hardly anything from the management at Porto. just the usual unjust from the game engine which incredibly seems to come my way far too often. think you guys would have realised by now some managers will always overachieve (sometimes due to management but often through luck of some sort) while other managers will seem to pick up all the shit (normally managers who have pissed people off in the past lol) Love your rants, your right though, the powers that be have it in for me you and lee !! The game can be random indeed, if I get beat tonight I will be having a rant
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