Figured we don't have the traffic anymore to post individual threads so I guess a general section should do for now?
Perhaps our CL games will be individual match threads.
For now though good game by the lads. A bit lucky I feel as the flood gates opened and then we started scoring.
Strootman needs more time, is what I tell myself, so I will reserve judgement. So far though he's doing the basics right so that's a positive.
Dzeko was Dzeko with a slightly more bullish attitude, which we've been seeing all summer, and El Sha is losing his spot to Perotti who is becoming a monster.
Lol at trying to cover up his tat with some soccer boots and a number 10 :howler:
Emerson is that kid we all knew growing up where in training or scrimmage games he'd do well but when the real game comes on he'll always cause a calamity for the team.
Then again..he plays for Roma so he's clearly winning in life
Emerson started only because we are short in that position and Spalletti didn't want to risk JJ before the Porto game. I don't think he was that bad, anyway.
And it was pretty clear why Capello loved Lima - because Lima was tireless, fast, good in the defensive phase and a good tackler, that's what Capello cared about, he loved his DMs, the more, the better.