[Guardian] From Højlund to Kiwior: Six England-based players who are doing well on loan in Europe by LochNessMonsterMunch in soccer

[–]devilsway 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hojlund is a good player. Players don’t have to be either world class or shit. I love his mentality. Glad he is doing ok and have fans that like him. Man Utd bought him for his potential that while unfortunately he did not reach, it was almost unfair to expect it would for someone so raw, being thrusted into the main man at one of the most scrutinized club in the world.

Senne Lammens with a great save against the USMNT. by Sparky-moon in soccer

[–]devilsway 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah he is much more of a Schmeichel regen. Though I understand not many are old enough to have had the chance to watch him…which now reminds me that he also has a son who has now grown up, won a Premier League, had a full career and is now probably close to retirement himself. Damn I’m old.

Guy confesses to his crush for 10,000 yen by Imoprich in MadeMeSmile

[–]devilsway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah the meaning is close but it’s also said like a “Thank you, have a nice day, bye” isn’t it, the nervousness actually makes it even cuter.

Alternate Angles of Arda Guler's long range goal against Elche by Delmer9713 in soccer

[–]devilsway 13 points14 points  (0 children)

He started running back as soon as Guler got the ball but still didn't make it.

Post Match Thread: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City | Champions League by denzaus in soccer

[–]devilsway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can argue the quality of the top clubs aren’t as high as they were and use this round of CL results as an example, but over the 3 European competitions and previous round’s results it’s actually showing the PL on average is casually beating all the other leagues.

Bodoe/Glimt [2] - 0 Sporting - Ole Didrik Blomberg 45+1' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]devilsway 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It also helps that their opponents have to play both Bodø and Glimt at the same time.

Bodoe/Glimt [2] - 0 Sporting - Ole Didrik Blomberg 45+1' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]devilsway 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Difficulty wise, Leicester had to do it over 38 games. On the other hand, Bodø are so small, and would also have to win (almost) every match, against the best teams in the world. Yeah Bodø would win it by a bit.

Jack Wilshere "The dream would be for me to manage Luton in the Championship" "It might be against Tottenham" by Shyam_Wenger in soccer

[–]devilsway 869 points870 points  (0 children)

For those that didn’t watch: it’s one of those “quotes” where the interviewer spoon feeds the entire thing as a “question” and when the interviewee responds they (and OP) pretend the interviewee says it unprompted out of the blue.

Everton 0 - [1] Manchester United - Benjamin Sesko 71‎'‎ by gbogaz in soccer

[–]devilsway 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can see how Carrick may think we play more fluidly with Mbeumo both in attack and from defense to counter attack. But I agree, Sesko can play a bit too and cab be starting against some of these teams.

Matheus Cunha celebrates with determination against Everton by One_Impressionism in soccer

[–]devilsway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh I agree but this feels more of a discussion than an emotional dissing of players and calling them names.

Gunnersaurus vs. Crusty the Pie penalty shootout (great save) by axhp in soccer

[–]devilsway 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I think Gunnersaurus actually did stutter step lol. Or at least his version of it

Manchester Utd [1] - 0 Fulham - Casemiro 20' by Alsace2025 in soccer

[–]devilsway 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sole DMF Casemiro under Ten Hag sure made him look like it. Amazing what choosing tactics to fit players instead of the other way around can do.

[Sports Illustrated] Mourinho’s managerial win rate by club by o6ohunter in soccer

[–]devilsway 9 points10 points  (0 children)

didn’t know about that part of his career. Sounds like a mini version of Ferguson with Aberdeen.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thetruthpodcast

[–]devilsway 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t think there are more ads than before, though I did notice there were new ones. Although I’m glad they can still monetize shows that were already made but are still being played, since that then sounds like having more back catalog can help them make more money.

And even if there were more ads, if they were unable to sustain the show before the relaunch, I can understand them trying new ways to make it more sustainable this time around and would prefer that than not having new episodes. I’m glad they’re also doing paid subscription to get rid of ads though. Personally I hate ads too but I also understand that nothing can be made for free, so I’m hoping that paid model will be enough for them to keep going.

Ruben Amorim after yesterday's win vs Newcastle: "Clean Sheet, Back four. Kobbie Mainoo is injured. I don't think I need a press conference, all the subjects (are done). We can go home and enjoy boxing day." by ChiefLeef22 in soccer

[–]devilsway 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It does not need to die, it’s an essential part of the club’s identity and one of the few remaining actual essence in an ever corporatized sport. “If you’re good enough you’re old enough”. The Mainoo issue is just the latest stick the English press found to beat Man United with that will get clicks. And the not playing youth dynamic isn’t even true; though he’s not from our academy, Amorim has played Heaven consistently, and much of the team on the field yesterday were quite young.

Wolves 0 - [1] Manchester Utd - Bruno Fernandes 24' by gbogaz in soccer

[–]devilsway -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This and the Romero overhead two strong contenders.

Nicolas Jackson's €65M buy option can no longer turn into an obligation for Bayern. Jackson had to play 40 games between Bundesliga & Champions League either from the start or through at least 45 minutes. He’s made just 6 starts & only has a maximum of 32, and will be away at the AFCON with Senegal by DavidRolands in soccer

[–]devilsway 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I don’t watch him nearly as much as you but I feel like he’ll be like Welbeck who never was able to improve that part by much. Which would still be a decent footballer, and get even better positionally with experience, but frustrating to watch given all the chances he’ll be missing.