ConnO'var wrote:I don't think that Man Utd are our biggest threat this season. The amount of weakening that they have gone through requires a complete re-structuring of their tactings and playing methodology. This usually takes some time and it could be 8 -10 games before they gell again.
Arsenal is too young and the loss of Kolo Toure more than anything could be a huge factor. They should never have signed Gallas as he seems to have disrupted their backline no end.... the big girl's blouse. Without a hale and hearty defence, they could prove to be a leaky ship. Plus, they really need some steel and experience in midfield. Something that they have failed to address unless Wenger manages to convince Vieira to come back. Even with him, I think they'll fall short though I fully expect them to give most anyone a run for their money with that man in the side. Would be nice if we had actually made a move for him.
Man City actually looks a very sound side contrary to what many are saying. The balance of the team looks pretty ok. Of course they seem a little top heavy but if they can keep everyone happy, they'll worry a fair few sides including the members of the top four. The question really is, whether or not Sparky has what it takes.... and right now, IMO, the answer is no..... but given a couple more years of experience, they will threaten the stranglehold that the elite have on the premiership.
For me, the major threat will be Chelsea. Of course there are question marks about the new Italian manager and his ability to change his tactics and approach to suit the English game. But in truth, I don't really think that's really required to be honest. They have quality all over the park and they can easily dictate the pace of the game to suit any tactic in my opinion. Superb ball blayers all over the park. Excellent goalkeeper (no longer the best in the premiership but still an outstanding one). Rock solid defence with the best defender in the league in Carvalho (in fact, the weakest link in their defence, if I'm honest, is Terry.... all heart and effort but very little brains... good captain though).Dangerous midifeld with excellent wingers and superb central midfield bar Mikel. And an attack which is downright scary.... Anelka... pace, guile and excellent finisher who seems to have matured and is much stabler mentally and ............
Drogba. Beast of a player despite his cheating ways and bad attitude. On his day, he is an absolute nightmare to play against. Added to all that quality is a very simple but important fact that they will not need to go through a bedding in period as they, by and large, have been playing together for a while now.
WE have what it takes though.... even if we cannot quite match Chelsea's quality in terms of players but if we don't shoot ourselves in the foot or have too many injuries to key players.... the one team that represents the biggest threat to our title ambitions HAS to be Chelsea.
ConnO'var wrote:I don't think that Man Utd are our biggest threat this season. The amount of weakening that they have gone through requires a complete re-structuring of their tactings and playing methodology. This usually takes some time and it could be 8 -10 games before they gell again.
Arsenal is too young and the loss of Kolo Toure more than anything could be a huge factor. They should never have signed Gallas as he seems to have disrupted their backline no end.... the big girl's blouse. Without a hale and hearty defence, they could prove to be a leaky ship. Plus, they really need some steel and experience in midfield. Something that they have failed to address unless Wenger manages to convince Vieira to come back. Even with him, I think they'll fall short though I fully expect them to give most anyone a run for their money with that man in the side. Would be nice if we had actually made a move for him.
Man City actually looks a very sound side contrary to what many are saying. The balance of the team looks pretty ok. Of course they seem a little top heavy but if they can keep everyone happy, they'll worry a fair few sides including the members of the top four. The question really is, whether or not Sparky has what it takes.... and right now, IMO, the answer is no..... but given a couple more years of experience, they will threaten the stranglehold that the elite have on the premiership.
For me, the major threat will be Chelsea. Of course there are question marks about the new Italian manager and his ability to change his tactics and approach to suit the English game. But in truth, I don't really think that's really required to be honest. They have quality all over the park and they can easily dictate the pace of the game to suit any tactic in my opinion. Superb ball blayers all over the park. Excellent goalkeeper (no longer the best in the premiership but still an outstanding one). Rock solid defence with the best defender in the league in Carvalho (in fact, the weakest link in their defence, if I'm honest, is Terry.... all heart and effort but very little brains... good captain though).Dangerous midifeld with excellent wingers and superb central midfield bar Mikel. And an attack which is downright scary.... Anelka... pace, guile and excellent finisher who seems to have matured and is much stabler mentally and ............
Drogba. Beast of a player despite his cheating ways and bad attitude. On his day, he is an absolute nightmare to play against. Added to all that quality is a very simple but important fact that they will not need to go through a bedding in period as they, by and large, have been playing together for a while now.
WE have what it takes though.... even if we cannot quite match Chelsea's quality in terms of players but if we don't shoot ourselves in the foot or have too many injuries to key players.... the one team that represents the biggest threat to our title ambitions HAS to be Chelsea.
ConnO'var wrote:I don't think that Man Utd are our biggest threat this season. The amount of weakening that they have gone through requires a complete re-structuring of their tactings and playing methodology. This usually takes some time and it could be 8 -10 games before they gell again.
Arsenal is too young and the loss of Kolo Toure more than anything could be a huge factor. They should never have signed Gallas as he seems to have disrupted their backline no end.... the big girl's blouse. Without a hale and hearty defence, they could prove to be a leaky ship. Plus, they really need some steel and experience in midfield. Something that they have failed to address unless Wenger manages to convince Vieira to come back. Even with him, I think they'll fall short though I fully expect them to give most anyone a run for their money with that man in the side. Would be nice if we had actually made a move for him.
Man City actually looks a very sound side contrary to what many are saying. The balance of the team looks pretty ok. Of course they seem a little top heavy but if they can keep everyone happy, they'll worry a fair few sides including the members of the top four. The question really is, whether or not Sparky has what it takes.... and right now, IMO, the answer is no..... but given a couple more years of experience, they will threaten the stranglehold that the elite have on the premiership.
For me, the major threat will be Chelsea. Of course there are question marks about the new Italian manager and his ability to change his tactics and approach to suit the English game. But in truth, I don't really think that's really required to be honest. They have quality all over the park and they can easily dictate the pace of the game to suit any tactic in my opinion. Superb ball blayers all over the park. Excellent goalkeeper (no longer the best in the premiership but still an outstanding one). Rock solid defence with the best defender in the league in Carvalho (in fact, the weakest link in their defence, if I'm honest, is Terry.... all heart and effort but very little brains... good captain though).Dangerous midifeld with excellent wingers and superb central midfield bar Mikel. And an attack which is downright scary.... Anelka... pace, guile and excellent finisher who seems to have matured and is much stabler mentally and ............
Drogba. Beast of a player despite his cheating ways and bad attitude. On his day, he is an absolute nightmare to play against. Added to all that quality is a very simple but important fact that they will not need to go through a bedding in period as they, by and large, have been playing together for a while now.
WE have what it takes though.... even if we cannot quite match Chelsea's quality in terms of players but if we don't shoot ourselves in the foot or have too many injuries to key players.... the one team that represents the biggest threat to our title ambitions HAS to be Chelsea.
taff wrote:Thats how I feel about it all. Especially with Essien in the team. I do think that all is not entirely well at Chelsea and something might happen behind the scenes if it doesnt go well at the start for Ancelotti and the African cup will have an impact. But its entirley possible they get it right as well and be seriously strong in the league.
While Man Utd are a serious threat and even favourites by many pundits I get the feeling that Ferguson knows its going to be tight and may go to Liverpool but is pragmatic enough to bide his time to spend that huge budget they must have. Or he has more faith in his attack than most other people
Scottbot wrote:But i would say the biggest threat to our title chances at the moment is ourselves. The manager needs to make a couple of signings (a striker and a centre-half) and if he doesn't (or isn't allowed) to make the right moves we'll be in a bit of trouble i believe.
bigmick wrote:I said similar to that earlier (though not as harshly in truth) and GYBS got himself in a right old pickle. I had a post or two deleted as well as copping a fair old bit of stick, and since then pretty much everyone else has offered an alternative opinion to the bog standard "Man Utd" or "Chelsea" on offer. Nothing has been said since, everyone has been permitted to offer an opinion of any type without any drama (which is entirely as it should be).
It was one of the stranger attacks I've come under on here, and there's been a few over the years.
andy_g wrote:that's what you get for 'running the place', mick. i mean, having the sheer audacity to frequently offer some thoughts on football and even the bare faced cheek of writing more than 3 lines about subjects you feel strongly about. what's not to hate?
aCe' wrote:Sabre wrote:I voted Manchester United. Chelsea are similarly strong, but Manchester United have that bunch of submissive coaches and refs, who, alongide with a few F.A. bástards, mean some points every season. So Manchester United will be the toughest rivals.
Fecking F.A and refs![]()
no wonder we havent won it in so long thats always been something of a mystery to me
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