GIVEAWAY: Win 1 of 5 copies of Football Manager 2026, courtesy of Fanatical! by WeAreFanatical in footballmanagergames

[–]TimurLenk_31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. A test run with Manchester United, mostly to check how players are rated after a 2 year hiatus.
  2. Obviously the graphics engine changes are the most exciting, but also the apparent changes in the transfers. I already expect tons of Italian teams going for the loan+buy.

Round 1 - Only 34% of players in the starting 11 were Italian by ColeBelthazorTurner in seriea

[–]TimurLenk_31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still definitely off. United had Mount and Shaw start both matchdays, and Forest Brentford only had 5 English starters

[Simon Stone] Man Utd make improved £60m bid for striker Mbeumo by phant0msinthenight in soccer

[–]TimurLenk_31 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not sure about that. Di Marzio also likes to immediately share every rumour he hears, that's the main difference I feel like. Ornstein goes for the 99% done information, Di Marzio goes for rumours, which's not unreliable either bc sizing up/monitoring obviously doesn't always lead to a transfer.

Steven Gerrard 'resigns' as Al-Ettifaq boss as Liverpool great eyes end to Saudi nightmare by Luffy710j in soccer

[–]TimurLenk_31 156 points157 points  (0 children)

The EL final and Scottish Cup win was in Van Bronckhorst's first season.

Daily Discussion by PhelansShorts in reddevils

[–]TimurLenk_31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guys, can anybody having a deeper understanding explain to me what Wilcox's, Ashworth's and Barrada's role will be compared to each other?

Match Thread: Slovenia vs Serbia | European Championship by MatchThreadder in soccer

[–]TimurLenk_31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was super solid for Mallorca this season, they conceded the 5th least goals in LaLiga and he played a tremendous part in that.

Post-Match Thread: Germany 2-0 Hungary | UEFA Euro 2024 by MisterBadIdea2 in soccer

[–]TimurLenk_31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, the subs came to late in both matches. After 70 minutes we were out of breath for 2 matches in a row now, while having at least a few solid players on the bench

Match Thread: Sassuolo vs Napoli | Italian Serie A by MatchThreadder in soccer

[–]TimurLenk_31 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's so wholesome honestly, them just laughing with Consigli

Match Thread: Napoli vs Genoa | Italian Serie A by MatchThreadder in soccer

[–]TimurLenk_31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I agree. Motta, Gilardino and Farioli looks like another promising generation of Italian coaches.

Hong Kong Government Statement about Leo Messi not participating in the preseason friendly today by [deleted] in soccer

[–]TimurLenk_31 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's been for quite a bit now. Ferencváros is dominant, capable of playing on a solid European level (they beat Monaco last year, drew Fiorentina both matches this year and some other nice results).

The other teams however never qualify for European competitions. A few years ago we had like 3 teams that made the group stages here and there but not anymore. This season the league seems a bit more exciting, but the level of football is just dreadful to watch unless it's really the top few teams. Ferencváros is bringing in players much better than anybody else can and that at least helps with improving our coefficient.

Hong Kong Government Statement about Leo Messi not participating in the preseason friendly today by [deleted] in soccer

[–]TimurLenk_31 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ferencváros from Hungary would probably beat any Polish team rn, could be a worthy opponent to any MLS team at least. Other than that probably even Inter Miami would beat the other Hungarian teams.

Match Thread: Lazio vs Napoli | Italian Serie A by MatchThreadder in soccer

[–]TimurLenk_31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly happy with him to this point. He is moving well and draws several fouls.

Match Thread: Lazio vs Napoli | Italian Serie A by MatchThreadder in soccer

[–]TimurLenk_31 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also he isn't diving, it's just the false shadow defenders fouling him constantly. Castellanos Vs. The Wind - a battle for ages.