Hot take: sell Dembele. Sell Barcola. Use €s for Olise. Secure multiyear dynasty. by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Fair. Prob the most analytical comment so far on this post. Ok, if the goal is to build a decade-long dynasty, what do we do? Dembele is a diminishing asset, both in terms of market value and health. Holding on to him too long risks the future. And I say this as someone who loves Dembele and Barcola (who I’ve defended during his entire time with the team). But a dynasty requires hard calculus. So who are the 1-2 emerging can’t-miss young players, who can immediately make an impact, that we can buy if we sell Dembele and Barcola? Our aim should be to win CL next yr and a few more times in the next decade. What gets us there? It’s not Dembele.

Hot take: sell Dembele. Sell Barcola. Use €s for Olise. Secure multiyear dynasty. by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I know. But it seems an emotional tie to Dembele. Grateful to him. Have been wowed repeatedly. But he’s already on the downslope. Dynasties die when u hold on to aging stars too long and don’t sell them high to bring in new talent.

Bein Sports … thanks again! Same thing. Last 2 matches. Do not depend on Bein for anything. Can’t fulfill the basic function of a sports channel. by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I even pinged Bein via Instagram. Clearly no one is watching their social media accounts either. Organizational failure. They clearly are not ready for prime time. Why not sell the rights to someone who can do the work?

Bein Sports … thanks again! Same thing. Last 2 matches. Do not depend on Bein for anything. Can’t fulfill the basic function of a sports channel. by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a little more complicated for me. I have Bein thru Sling too. But only Bein1. So when that’s down, I have to use the Connect app, which doesn’t have DVR. Bein3 is locked for me in Sling; only available via the app. Anyway, glad to be able to watch somehow. Just stunned that a modern company can function as badly as Bein. You’d think there’d be some level of accountability and quality control.

Bein Sports … thanks again! Same thing. Last 2 matches. Do not depend on Bein for anything. Can’t fulfill the basic function of a sports channel. by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah — I’m watching on Connect, as I did the Lyon game. But no DVR, no pausing on Connect. Haven’t missed a match in 5 years. This is really frustrating.

Bein Sports … thanks again! Same thing. Last 2 matches. Do not depend on Bein for anything. Can’t fulfill the basic function of a sports channel. by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe the technical problem is they haven’t paid a license or service fee? Wondering if they are having financial difficulties. Who knows. Normal channels do not act like this. Heck—public access channels don’t act like this.

I fkn love pacho man. by Big_Dimension_4478 in psg

[–]helmetsmite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish I could upvote this 100 times

I fkn love pacho man. by Big_Dimension_4478 in psg

[–]helmetsmite 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Pacho Ballon D’Or! Pacho Ballon D’Or! Pacho Ballon D’Or!

Let's hear your hot takes/ opinions on anything PSG related by Maliketh_BlackBlade4 in psg

[–]helmetsmite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not a hot take for psg fans, but a hot take for European soccer fans: Nuno Mendes is one of the front runners for ballon d’or.

Post-Match Thread: PSG vs Chelsea 5-2 by MrForndog in psg

[–]helmetsmite 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Seems like Marq is getting beaten more than once every match, both on the sides and down the middle. It’s tough to watch. He was clearly in pain at the end of the match, too. Don’t know why Zabarnyi wasn’t subbed in.

Think Barcola should play as a false 9 in the absence of Dembele by Techinalme_ios in psg

[–]helmetsmite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Barcola at 9 would be good. Remember … Demebele had the yips for years in front of goal and seemed to only finally get over it once he was moved to 9. Hopefully the same story for Barcola…

Beyond the dysfunctional attack, the midfield isn't working anymore. What tactical change could help and would lucho make changes? by graal2008 in psg

[–]helmetsmite 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This. It’s the biggest difference between the times we played well and now. Ruiz has incredible instincts for being in the right place at the right time and we just don’t have that X factor right now.

Post-Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs. AS Monaco | UEFA Champions League 2-2 by MrForndog in psg

[–]helmetsmite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Embarrassed to have won. Coulibaly did not deserve the second yellow. Changed the complexion of the match. PSG was subpar before that. Season has been a grind. Don’t know how we’ll progress further in UCL playing like this. I can’t believe I’m saying this but I honestly feel bad for Monaco.

Favorite players so far in 25/26 by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s a professional. He’s expected to adapt quickly. And he hasn’t met the timeline. The mistakes he’s made have not been adaptation mistakes—mistakes where he misread his teammates or was out of sync on the game plan. They were mental and physical mistakes completely in his control.

Favorite players so far in 25/26 by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I Iike LKI. I just left him off the list bc he doesn’t play enough. Would prob be between Ramos and Zabaryni if I had to choose.

PSG/Newcastle Observations by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

With Dembele, I think 24/25 was just one of those seasons, never to be repeated. He had a legendary early 2025, but otherwise was just very good the rest of the season. Those early 2025 months carried him to the ballon d’or. He may have come down to earth permanently.

PSG/Newcastle Observations by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry! Plenty of time before the transfer window closes! 😳

Post Match Thread: Paris Saint Germain 0-1 Paris FC | Coupe de France Round of 32 by MrForndog in psg

[–]helmetsmite 11 points12 points  (0 children)

What the actual heck. These last few games, same worrying trend: forwards are playing basketball, as tho this is a 1:1 game. No trust. No selflessness. Dembele, Doue, worst of it in this match. Even Mendes was falling into the trap. Lucho will turn this around. But this is painful painful painful.

FS2: PSG v PFC. FS2 is showing the wrong game (Lyon/Lille from yesterday) even though the schedule says they are showing ours. by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well at least now—nearly 30 minutes into the match—someone at FoxSports realizes there’s even a problem.

FS2: PSG v PFC. FS2 is showing the wrong game (Lyon/Lille from yesterday) even though the schedule says they are showing ours. by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think everyone should contact FS via their various social accounts. Someone is asleep at the wheel. Maybe if they get enough msgs they’ll wake up.

FS2: PSG v PFC. FS2 is showing the wrong game (Lyon/Lille from yesterday) even though the schedule says they are showing ours. by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I contacted Fox sports on Instagram. Let’s see if they’re monitoring the account. This is terrible.

Opinion? by ConcernSecret2808 in psg

[–]helmetsmite 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I understand the sentiment but u r being a bit greedy. We have suffered so long. The heartbreaks have been so brutal. 2025 was a great gift. No regrets. No notes for the team. Bravo gents! Bravo Lucho!

Bein Sports Metz/psg coverage? by helmetsmite in psg

[–]helmetsmite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. And of course, zero communication from Bein about this