nuggsy

nuggsy, 1 month ago

Glad I didn’t watch the game live xD

nuggsy, 1 month ago

I don’t disagree that Raya has done a fantastic job. But how can you say definitively that Ramsdale wouldn’t have grown as a player playing more consistently and done as good a job. To say Raya has “won” feels ridiculous to mention.

nuggsy, 1 month ago

No free kick? lol

nuggsy, 1 month ago

Nelli!! I felt maybe he should have hit sooner

nuggsy, 1 month ago

Here’s the man himself! :)

nuggsy, 1 month ago

Their left side has played fairly well

nuggsy, 1 month ago

That challenge looked nasty

nuggsy, 1 month ago

Ohh, get up you wet flannel

nuggsy, 1 month ago

United heavily water that side of the pitch? xD

nuggsy, 1 month ago

I can agree with that. But I don’t feel like that’s what the commentator was basing his comment off of

nuggsy, 1 month ago

Massive by Saliba

nuggsy, 1 month ago

I’m getting over these Kane-like challenges for aerials…

nuggsy, 1 month ago

More of this please

nuggsy, 1 month ago

I think this is main point for me. We’re not as good on the break.

nuggsy, 1 month ago

He’s not been perfect for sure. I think he’s benefited from having Saliba and Gabriel in front of him, which is what you want as a keeper anyway.

nuggsy, 1 month ago

Lucky it wasn’t raining when Saka slid down Everest

nuggsy, 1 month ago

I was thinking the same…

nuggsy, 1 month ago

Unless we get a sizeable price for him, I think we should keep him for now. But availability is a big point of contention. Same as Zinny, Partey and possibly Tomiyasu

nuggsy, 1 month ago

It would be bloody amazing if that all came to pass. I’m just tempering my own expectations for my own sanity. Then I can’t be disappointed 😅

nuggsy, 1 month ago

Not sure how accurate, but I read an article that said we’d earned roughly €93m (£80m).

Not sure how accurate it is, but the money is gained from a combination of these, apparently:

• Participation fee
• Prize money
• UEFA coefficient
• TV pool

It goes into depth and breaks down each part. I just skimmed through, but this is the site if you were more focused than I xD.

…substack.com/…/champions-league-revenue-202324-a…

As for how we spend it, I don’t know… I think we definitely need more depth. I think cover for Saka would be good. I’m not sure about a striker, but I’ve felt we’ve been quite one dimensional up for a long time. I was hoping Eddie could be a difference maker, but I think a combination of Arteta’s tactics and Eddie being relatively young and not as refined hasn’t helped.

nuggsy, 1 month ago

If it’s the one’s I think I’ve seen, I agree with them being clean, but a bit uninspiring. Not sure if there is a standout that calls to me like most of the kits under Addidas so far

nuggsy, 1 month ago

I’m not all that surprised City beat Spurs. I already kinda accepted that eventuality.

I don’t begrudge anyone holding onto the hope that City would slip up. It is football. But we’re also talking about the best manager managing one of the best (if not the best) football teams in Europe (we also still have the Hammers?).

I just want us to finish strong. Then nobody can say how we “lost” the title. We did everything we needed to in the run in. We were just beaten by the bigger guy on roids.

I think it is still fair to look back and critique the team on results such as Villa and how things could have been different. But if we deal in what-ifs, we’ll still be here next Christmas (it might be a good way to pass the time, actually xD). I mean, look at how many seasons a blistering Liverpool side couldn’t even break through… 1 PL trophy in 8/9 years is crazy. It kinda almost looks bad without context.

We’re still a young team with a lot more to learn and a lot more to give. I’m looking forward to seeing how the club manages the summer transfer window and how we progress from the standard they’ve now set.

COYG!

Apologies for the long write up, kinda been stewing on these thoughts for a little bit. I’ve also lacked the energy at times.

nuggsy, 1 month ago

I’ve seen the word trust used a lot when people speak about who Arteta prefers to play and there has to be some merit to it. I think you’re also right. The way we play feels like it’s moved beyond what roles they may have been expected to play.

One of the prices of success, I guess. You look at how ruthless City are at times when selling/moving on players that go against the grain, like Cancelo. One of the best fullbacks in Europe one season and is sent on loan the next.

nuggsy, 1 month ago

Not pretty, but sometimes scrappy wins are all you need.

nuggsy, 1 month ago

100% - title or no, the effort of the lads has been massive and there are so many positives to take away from this season.