The “ This is not a normal season narrative “

[salford city]

Stat from the Beeb. If City win tomorrow, scouse will be closer to Fulham in 18th place than City in 1st...how have the mighty fallen......

[Foreverinbluedreams]

I agree with the narrative.

How can it be normal when some teams could have fans in for some games and others couldn't?

How can it be normal when most teams had a preseason and some didn't?

[Mase]

I agree with the narrative.

How can it be normal when some teams could have fans in for some games and others couldn't?

How can it be normal when most teams had a preseason and some didn't?

And because of that it should be us that are 16 points behind Liverpool. I hope Pep mentions that.

[zuricity]

I agree with the narrative.

How can it be normal when some teams could have fans in for some games and others couldn't?

How can it be normal when most teams had a preseason and some didn't?

And because of that it should be us that are 16 points behind Liverpool. I hope Pep mentions that.

my point on the other thread was that there has been a massive swing in points away from Scouse2. I am wondering about the machines being used for testing for covid. Would they also spew out results of other foreign chemicals in the body ? It is, at the moment only coincidence that with the bad Covid Scouse2's bad performances have happened.

[City64]

I agree with the narrative.

How can it be normal when some teams could have fans in for some games and others couldn't?

How can it be normal when most teams had a preseason and some didn't?

And because of that it should be us that are 16 points behind Liverpool. I hope Pep mentions that.

my point on the other thread was that there has been a massive swing in points away from Scouse2. I am wondering about the machines being used for testing for covid. Would they also spew out results of other foreign chemicals in the body ? It is, at the moment only coincidence that with the bad Covid Scouse2's bad performances have happened.

You may have a point there !

[City64]

We all know the narrative should be ..........
“ the scousers are a bunch of self entitled cunts and deserve such a mighty fall “

Anon .

[patrickblue]

I agree with the narrative.

How can it be normal when some teams could have fans in for some games and others couldn't?

How can it be normal when most teams had a preseason and some didn't?

And because of that it should be us that are 16 points behind Liverpool. I hope Pep mentions that.

my point on the other thread was that there has been a massive swing in points away from Scouse2. I am wondering about the machines being used for testing for covid. Would they also spew out results of other foreign chemicals in the body ? It is, at the moment only coincidence that with the bad Covid Scouse2's bad performances have happened.

It's certainly quite odd how they were all super fit, never fatigued, and never had injuries for two straight seasons, then all went to fuck at the same time this season.

[PeterParker]

It's not a normal season because we had 3 months to recover in December.
Or 4?

[City64]

It's not a normal season because we had 3 months to recover in December.
Or 4?

But the rags won the title in January ?

[Bluemoon4610]

It's not a normal season because we had 3 months to recover in December.
Or 4?

But the rags won the title in January ?

That was the closest they were ever going to get, so Sly and the other media muppets went with it. Ole seems to be more realistic of their chances - when he said they're not aiming to finish 2nd he obviously knows they've got no chance of finishing ahead of Leicester...

[john68]

a well connected rumourwas that both Lpoool & Leicester were going heavy on caffeine. L'pool over the previous 2 seasons. (Not illegal)
The warnong was that it could be harmful to players to continue over a 3rd season.
Like all rumours, I have no idea of the veracity if that rumour but looking at current events, the amount of energy needed to keep up to the pace of their quick high pressing game...& L'pool's seemingly current lack of it. Who knows?????

[BlueinBosnia]

I agree with the narrative.

How can it be normal when some teams could have fans in for some games and others couldn't?

How can it be normal when most teams had a preseason and some didn't?

And because of that it should be us that are 16 points behind Liverpool. I hope Pep mentions that.

my point on the other thread was that there has been a massive swing in points away from Scouse2. I am wondering about the machines being used for testing for covid. Would they also spew out results of other foreign chemicals in the body ? It is, at the moment only coincidence that with the bad Covid Scouse2's bad performances have happened.

It's certainly quite odd how they were all super fit, never fatigued, and never had injuries for two straight seasons, then all went to fuck at the same time this season.

There's also Brexit, and the possible logistical issues with supply of their "asthma medication" that may be connected to it...

[aaron bond]

When we played Liverpool, their line-up was:
Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Henderson, Robertson, Thiago, Wijnaldum, Jones, Salah, Firmino, Mane.

Apart from Jones, it's 10 of their best players. Their injury 'crisis' is not as bad as they are making out.

Klopp is actually making the same mistake Pep made last season. By playing Henderson at centre back, he's losing a key part of their midfield. Pep kept doing this with Fernandinho.

Klopp this season and Pep last season would have been better off playing a proper centre back, even if they are a youngster (e.g. Garcia for us). Then at least the midfield would be at full strength. By playing Henderson/Fernandinho at centre back, both sides end up with a weakened defence and a weakened midfield.

[hayling22]

Every team is in the same situation this season, no crowds. So the table is just based on pure football
No intimidating stadiums, no crowd hype
What it shows that without the pschological hype crap of the Anfield crowd, Dippers are a bang average team. Let it be remembered when crowds are allowed back in, they are average so don't get sucked in by their phony candle waving supporters singing their music hall anthem
They have been found out as phony, when all is stripped bare, they are an average boring to watch team, mid table at best

[Bluemoon4610]

a well connected rumourwas that both Lpoool & Leicester were going heavy on caffeine. L'pool over the previous 2 seasons. (Not illegal)
The warnong was that it could be harmful to players to continue over a 3rd season.
Like all rumours, I have no idea of the veracity if that rumour but looking at current events, the amount of energy needed to keep up to the pace of their quick high pressing game...& L'pool's seemingly current lack of it. Who knows?????

This did the rounds before this season got going......could be a lot of truth in the "caffeine" stories.
http://backpagefootball.com/why-liverpo ... on/126313/

[Beefymcfc]

It’s not a normal season without the fans but it’s more normal than last season where the rules are the same for everybody. Well, apart from only the Scousers being allowed fans for a short period!

The truth is that Klopp is once again complaining due to his player injuries, one that we complained about last year but nobody took any notice. The difference is that they have only invested in the first team and had to play them regardless of fatigue. We have a long term model where there’s is short term monetary gain, taking money out for themselves and for other investments.

Not worth arguing these points with the red hordes, they fail to understand that even though we have similar incomes they haven’t got the squad depth we have. Wonder why that is?

[john68]

a well connected rumourwas that both Lpoool & Leicester were going heavy on caffeine. L'pool over the previous 2 seasons. (Not illegal)
The warnong was that it could be harmful to players to continue over a 3rd season.
Like all rumours, I have no idea of the veracity if that rumour but looking at current events, the amount of energy needed to keep up to the pace of their quick high pressing game...& L'pool's seemingly current lack of it. Who knows?????

This did the rounds before this season got going......could be a lot of truth in the "caffeine" stories.
http://backpagefootball.com/why-liverpo ... on/126313/

Thanks for that link Bluemoon, it is appreciated and I had missed that article.

I follow cycling quite closely and whilst doping etc is considered rife, there are relatively few caught.
I believe it is aslo the most tested sport for so few to be nailed.
I spent a bit of time reading Cycling News's Clinic Forum. The contributors delved into wattages needed to maintain efforts up specified climbs, speeds, distances and elevations. quite in depth and very informative. Especially when there were comparisons over a number of years.

[BlueinBosnia]

a well connected rumourwas that both Lpoool & Leicester were going heavy on caffeine. L'pool over the previous 2 seasons. (Not illegal)
The warnong was that it could be harmful to players to continue over a 3rd season.
Like all rumours, I have no idea of the veracity if that rumour but looking at current events, the amount of energy needed to keep up to the pace of their quick high pressing game...& L'pool's seemingly current lack of it. Who knows?????

This did the rounds before this season got going......could be a lot of truth in the "caffeine" stories.
http://backpagefootball.com/why-liverpo ... on/126313/

Thanks for that link Bluemoon, it is appreciated and I had missed that article.

I follow cycling quite closely and whilst doping etc is considered rife, there are relatively few caught.
I believe it is aslo the most tested sport for so few to be nailed.
I spent a bit of time reading Cycling News's Clinic Forum. The contributors delved into wattages needed to maintain efforts up specified climbs, speeds, distances and elevations. quite in depth and very informative. Especially when there were comparisons over a number of years.

There's also been a 2-part update since, where we (and, incidentally, Mendy) get a mention:
Part 1: http://backpagefootball.com/sure-theyre ... -1/127058/
Part 2: http://backpagefootball.com/sure-theyre ... -2/127087/

[Mase]

I’d never heard about City getting done for doping. When did that happen? And why weren’t the media all over it?!

[Hazy2]

a well connected rumourwas that both Lpoool & Leicester were going heavy on caffeine. L'pool over the previous 2 seasons. (Not illegal)
The warnong was that it could be harmful to players to continue over a 3rd season.
Like all rumours, I have no idea of the veracity if that rumour but looking at current events, the amount of energy needed to keep up to the pace of their quick high pressing game...& L'pool's seemingly current lack of it. Who knows?????

Liverpool and Dortmund both teams under Klopp have gone from fitter faster to excuse after excuse. Did both overhaul the back room. I know we lost medical staff to them. Klopp looks a one trick pony with some advantages?