[Albion] Premier League 17-19/3/23

[jcdenton08]

And a significantly worse GD...

Excellent point. Really sums up their general failure so far.

 

[Acker79]

Anyone watch the game? Did they bottle it with loads of chances going to waste or were Everton good for the draw? In many ways the latter is funnier

Not sure bottled it is the right term. It was typical potter - lots of possession, touches in the opposition box, few clear cut chances, some good defensive work. I wouldn't say everton were lucky, they defended well and got forward when they could.



Edit to add:
Post match interview was also quite critical of the players.

 

[jcdenton08]

Not sure bottled it is the right term. It was typical potter - lots of possession, touches in the opposition box, few clear cut chances, some good defensive work. I wouldn't say everton were lucky, they defended well and got forward when they could.

He’s mental. This is the “passion” you don’t want. Gone within the week. No coming back from that one.

 

[oldboyroy]

Anyone watch the game? Did they bottle it with loads of chances going to waste or were Everton good for the draw? In many ways the latter is funnier

Watched final half hour after City scored their 3rd and yes, Everton deserved the draw although Chelsea missed a few chances.

 

[jcdenton08]

Not sure bottled it is the right term. It was typical potter - lots of possession, touches in the opposition box, few clear cut chances, some good defensive work. I wouldn't say everton were lucky, they defended well and got forward when they could.



Edit to add:
Post match interview was also quite critical of the players.

Second video, literally shaking with rage. Reminds me of a particularly furious Chris Hughton?

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

The natives aren’t going to be happy with that…

“It is what it is”

It is what it f***ing is, will shirely suffice

 

[Pevenseagull]

Not sure bottled it is the right term. It was typical potter - lots of possession, touches in the opposition box, few clear cut chances, some good defensive work. I wouldn't say everton were lucky, they defended well and got forward when they could.



Edit to add:
Post match interview was also quite critical of the players.

Conte by name, Conte by nature
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[Weststander]

A bizarre EPL table, the bottom 9 are adrift from the top 11 by an 11 points chasm.

Deservedly so, the 9 have been awful at times this season.

 

[jcdenton08]

Is this worrying though? I mean Conte will be gone by Monday (probably by lunchtime tomorrow). Where does this leave our Italian Stallion…

 

[kevo]

When Chelsea win the late game vs Everton, as they should do, there will be an 11 points gap from 11th to 12th.

Bottom half of the League are utter dog poo.

Chelsea 4 points behind and 2 games more - mental as it is, it is possible and on to actually finish above that vile £ club…!

My mindset is we should accept they WILL finish above us. It is surely highly likely wih all the talent they have. But let's enjoy the possibility it MIGHT just happen and how delicious it would be.

 

[kevo]

Is this worrying though? I mean Conte will be gone by Monday (probably by lunchtime tomorrow). Where does this leave our Italian Stallion…

If that's the case, they will surely go for Poch. They will opt for an experienced head with CL qualification at stake.

 

[Postman Pat]

Not sure I'd want to take over a Spurs side that is likely to be without Kane and Son next season.

 

[Billy in Bristol]

Conte pressing the self destruct button in the post match press conference should unsettle them nicely as well

Pressing? More like a reckless two footed lunge...Great

 

[saafend_seagull]

Iwobi might be the laziest player in the Premier League. Surprised Dyche is playing him.

What? He’s run one of the most furthest in the prem this season.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Seeing how the Wolves manager is seen berating the 4th official, right in his face, I wonder if RDZ is being given a fair crack as he appears to only need to stare in the direction of officials to get booked.

 

[sheebo]

My mindset is we should accept they WILL finish above us. It is surely highly likely wih all the talent they have. But let's enjoy the possibility it MIGHT just happen and how delicious it would be.

Agreed - annoyingly I see them as the main competition for top 7. Not Fulham or Brentford - but Chelsea. Not that they’d even want the Europa conference either - but yeh they’re the ones I’m keeping a big eye on…

 

[Bozza]

Agreed - annoyingly I see them as the main competition for top 7. Not Fulham or Brentford - but Chelsea. Not that they’d even want the Europa conference either - but yeh they’re the ones I’m keeping a big eye on…

Instinctively, I agree with you. However, the models and the betting markets, neither of which have our bias don't see Chelsea as finishing above us.

FiveThirtyEight has it between Liverpool, Spurs and us for fifth with the rest well adrift...

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The Betfair top 4 market has us well clear of Chelsea...

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[sheebo]

Instinctively, I agree with you. However, the models and the betting markets, neither of which have our bias don't see Chelsea as finishing above us.

FiveThirtyEight has it between Liverpool, Spurs and us for fifth with the rest well adrift...

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The Betfair top 4 market has us well clear of Chelsea...

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Thanks - it’s good to see etc but it won’t stop my gut worry

 

[pasty]

Agreed - annoyingly I see them as the main competition for top 7. Not Fulham or Brentford - but Chelsea. Not that they’d even want the Europa conference either - but yeh they’re the ones I’m keeping a big eye on…

Not convinced Chelsea will overhaul us.

Of their remaining league fixtures, 7 of them are against teams currently above them. Liverpool, us, Brentford & Newcastle at home and Utd, City & Arsenal away.

 

[The Wizard]

Ally McCoist having a meltdown over a blatant handball and correct decision.