⚽️The Footy Thread: Lock Thread

[PRIME]

Spurs also could have lost..

Lets not forget their draw came from an own goal...

But either way, they showed that they can hang.

 

[Trey Bantz]

Doesn't matter man, you should never be happy about a draw. That's beta mentality

 

[sneaksoy]

Not taking troll bait.


Although would having the most draws of any PL team in the CL make that team the most beta?

 

[rck3sactown]

How has this discourse been troll bait?

This discussion on the virtues of a draw has been very healthy imo

 

[ROYGBiV]

I'm proud of Roma's draw. Coming back from 2 down. Let's not kid ourselves, Chelsea is the better team.

Now I will not settle for a draw on the return leg in Rome

 

[mastamind89]

They're "owned" by the supporters/members similar to Barca and Real Madrid, so you're right, no private ownership. Of course Barca and RM can get away with this since they're two of the most successful/famous clubs on Earth, but it makes it impossible for Benfica, Porto, Sporting, etc. to consistently challenge most of the "big clubs" other than a fluke Europa or group stage win here and there.

Like I said, I can't blame them for selling for this reason, but at the same time, it's very hard to get excited about any emerging talent in the Portuguese Liga, because there's a 95% chance that he'll end up on Barca, Real, Chelsea,etc in the following season.

Basically what the Netherlands have been going through. Would love to see them get a boost financially. At least then they would have a chance on holding onto their talent. A better chance at competing in Europe, at least take it more seriously. Ajax making it so far last year was a great feat, great to see but it happening again seems unlikely, at least for anytime soon

 

[Trey Bantz]

Not taking troll bait.


Although would having the most draws of any PL team in the CL make that team the most beta?

Not trolling, I have never been happy to draw. If you took that as a dig to MWU, well that's your problem.

To your second point, who cares? At the moment, I was pissed when we couldn't win those games. But now we're group leaders and that's all that matters.

 

[Sinner]

Glad for the goal, but tough mistake for the kid.

 

[jape]

Glad for the goal, but tough mistake for the kid.

yeah that was pretty bad.
he caught the ball and carried in to his goal

 

[rolaholic]

Rom looking out for his compatriot ,they're both Anderlecht youth products. Besides that mistake,the kid had a real solid game given all the pressure he was under. He broke Casillas' record for youngest keeper in CL history,he just turned 18 about a month ago

It was cool seeing DDG also comforting him,dude definitely knows how he feels.


Young DDG had a pretty rough time himself at the beginning before establishing himself as the player that he is now.

 

[Thierry Henry]

What's that patch on the United kit right under the CL starball?

 

[sonoftony]

What's that patch on the United kit right under the CL starball?

europa champions patch

 

[Trey Bantz]

europa champions patch

Wait seriously?

 

[sonoftony]

Wait seriously?

yep. It's like they don't wanna brag about winning that

 

[tomdiginson]

Not taking troll bait.


Although would having the most draws of any PL team in the CL make that team the most beta?

You sound inferior.How could a simple discussion have you feeling like it's a shot. United man dem extra sensitive.

 

[Trey Bantz]

^I legitimately wasn't trolling or even thinking about United when I made those posts

 

[SadBoi]

United fans softer than Dwight Howard.

 

[sneaksoy]

I'm the troll in here that everyone used to hate, but has learned to love.

Your exact words fam. Seems only fair to take you at your own words.

 

[sneaksoy]

To actually further the discussion though, I think there needs to be a distinction between “happy” and “content” when it comes to a draw. Obviously no one is going to be truly happy about not getting a win, but there are plenty of instances in which it’s perfectly acceptable to be content with a draw. It’s a long season and every point counts, in the league and in CL comp.


The two most recent cases in point being, Tottenham should be very content getting a draw away to Real, as it pretty much guaranteed them through with Dortmund also drawing. United the other day played poorly against a spirited Pool side, so to be able to take a point away makes me content, not necessarily “happy”.

 

[Trey Bantz]

Your exact words fam. Seems only fair to take you at your own words.

You've been on here long enough to know that I turn off the character from time to time.

Anywho, I wasn't taking stabs at anyone. You're absolutely right about the distinction between "happy" and "content," I just think that Tottenham had the opportunity to make a statement yesterday with a win against Real Madrid, and many of their fans probably feel like they squandered that opportunity by drawing.

 

[josh4523]

COYG! There's also Everton v lyon and nice v lazio later

 

[imasoleman18]

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[eiddyfouw]

yep. It's like they don't wanna brag about winning that

Genuine question here, is it mandatory for the champions to have that patch for the season?

 

[ootherocoo]

COYG! There's also Everton v lyon and nice v lazio later

Why exactly did Lacazette sign for Arsenal?

 

[rolaholic]

Balo's already scored for Nice today