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malumbu

malumbu

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Am indigenous population of 300k, dwarfed by ten times more migrant workers/expats. Fourth highest GDP in the world. Third largest natural gas reserves. The world's highest CO2 emissions per capita.


Do you think they care a diddly squat about human rights and the environment? And the west probably needs them more than they need to west.


Whole situation is and was a farce.

Alan Medic

Alan Medic

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Am indigenous population of 300k, dwarfed by ten times more migrant workers/expats. Fourth highest GDP in the world. Third largest natural gas reserves. The world's highest CO2 emissions per capita.


Do you think they care a diddly squat about human rights and the environment? And the west probably needs them more than they need to west.


Whole situation is and was a farce.

Probably all true, but that wasn't my question.

malumbu

malumbu

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Not probably, but facts. Human rights has some element of subjectivity but you would be pretty hard pressed to conclude otherwise.


Holding the tournament ligitimises the regime. Money is nothing, Surely that is pretty obvious?


You'd be hard pressed to find good reasons why it is in Qatar. Good on Peter Reid for his support of opposition to the Iraqui regime. I wonder what Judas David Beckham thinks of this.

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diable rouge

diable rouge

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It hurts a lot but I'd happily trade that result for a trophy, and who knows there maybe another trophy and a top 4 finish, which would be quite an achievement considering where Utd were last season.


The result shouldn't define Utd's season either, unless we go into freefall which I don't think will happen. It feels like a freak result that can sometimes happen, 8 shots on target producing 7 goals isn't the norm. Not that long ago, Liverpool themselves let in 7 against Villa.


That they lost their heads at 3-0 was a concern, but I saw similar under Fergie when City went 0-3 up in the 1-6 derby. Sometimes rather than trying to chase a game, esp at Anfield, it's best to contain and see a match out.


I feel ETH made a big mistake too with his selection, putting Fernandes up against Trent, when it should've been Rashford, our best attacker against their weakest defender. Bruno is far better centrally and would've helped Casemiro and Fred who were outnumbered...

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Sephiroth

Sephiroth

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On 05/04/2023 at 12:57, SuperMarioD said:

Arsenal is doing great this season. They can't lose the title this time as they did in 08/09 (if I'm correct)...

If Arsenal were to lose the title this season it would be (probably) very different from that earlier collapse. WIth City having a game in hand, the gap is effectively 3 points. So if Arenal lose to City at the Etihad, City would be on top with a goal difference advantage - even if Arenal won all their other games (and assuming City do similar)

So no collapse required - it simply comes down to two league games against City and if City win both of them you can't argue with them being champions. Remarkable that Arsenal are even this close tbh

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maxxi

maxxi

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On 07/06/2023 at 14:09, diable rouge said:

Good luck to West Ham tonight, I need them to win just to give my pre-season predictions some respectability... 😬

Wish granted RD! What a night - only just recovered. Even Robbie Savage's horrible contribution to the commentary didn't spoil it. 😎

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diable rouge

diable rouge

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Not familiar with the book but I know the author is a sports journalist, so one would presume it's a well researched and written book.

One point though, the book was first published in 2010, since then there have been changes to the  game tactically, certainly regarding what is now considered the norm such as 'pressing the ball from the front', 'inverted wingers', goalkeepers now expected to be good with their feet/passing rather than just shot stoppers, full backs dropping into midfield rather than all-out 'wing backs'...  

 

 

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maxxi

maxxi

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So Maguire is (possibly) on his way to (nearly said Upton Park) London Stadium... I dunno... feels like this is Moyes setting out a season of 'defence at all costs' football for us. I'm not a fan of the slab-headed cart-horse but maybe I'm wrong and he'll be genius (stop laughing RD) or maybe Alvarez will make up for it and Ward-Prowse will be... well..

Really want to keep Pacqueta but if he's determined to go then like the look of Cole Palmer if that really is a realistic swap.

Every summer it's the same - sell a big player and mess up the spending. Still basking in the trophy win but we need things to happen now or we'll be bang in the cart.

Predcitions?

Top Four:

1. Arsenal

2. Man City

3. Newcastle.

4. Man United.

(Liverpool Chelsea and Spurs for next three)

 

Bottom Three:

Forest - Luton - Sheff Utd.

diable rouge

diable rouge

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I think west Ham have done good business, Maguire will suit Moyes' system i.e. deeper defence therefore his lack of pace is less exposed. He's also got lots of captain/leadership experience, much needed after Rice's departure, likewise JWP, plus he's one of the best penalty, free-kick, corner takers in the PL. Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal were supposedly interested in Alvarez last summer but Ajax wouldn't sell after losing other key players. I'd be more worried about losing Paqueta and finding a replacement. 

Man Utd have done good business too but can't help thinking we should've made a bigger effort to get Kane, put him in last season's team and we would've seriously challenged City & Arsenal.  But, ETH has done very well up to now so hopefully Hojlund is another 'Striking Viking'. There's also an abundance of other forward options with Rashford, Sancho, Antony, and Garnacho who I think will step up another level. 

My predictions for top 4 seem to change on a daily basis, this morning's news that LFC will sign Caicedo could be a gamechanger, so now have to put them in the top 4 in lieu of Toon. I also have a hunch that City won't win the league for no other reason than a reaction to last season. So...

 

1. Man Utd

2. Man City

3. Arsenal

4. Liverpool

 

Sorry West Ham fans, I can't predict another win in Europe this season, but with Kane leaving, West Ham to finish above Spurs. What more do you want?"!

 

Wolves, Shef Utd & Luton for the drop. 

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