***Barcodes vs Prem 21 Champions Official Match Thread***

[nottsblue]

Why do Sky just call the PL records, it’s only a fraction of footballs history.

To be fair they have mentioned it’s a record in all of the divisions since football began. But you are right, usually Sky just focus on the PL and what happened before barely gets a mention. A perfect example is Shearers goal record. 260 PL goals but no mention of the 23 First Division goals he scored for Southampton

[Nick]

What did you all say about Jesus?

Is that relevant?

WOW

Jesus does a lot of good things apart from not scoring goals. At current form, I much rather see him than e.g. Sterling in the starting 11.

Banging your head against a wall there mate.
I totally agree with you, but he seems to be the latest whipping boy.

Yeah easily keep gab, turf sterling- who from peps noises has gone from teachers pet to the bad attitude I always thought he had

[Beefymcfc]

Whoops, must’ve been away too long. Didn’t realise everybody went to bed post-match

[Beefymcfc]

Why do Sky just call the PL records, it’s only a fraction of footballs history.

To be fair they have mentioned it’s a record in all of the divisions since football began. But you are right, usually Sky just focus on the PL and what happened before barely gets a mention. A perfect example is Shearers goal record. 260 PL goals but no mention of the 23 First Division goals he scored for Southampton

They also omit Sergio’s record prior to the PL. Just shows that they are certain team centric.

[CTID Hants]

I’m over the moon that Garcia hasn’t signed a new contract. Absolute dogshit of a player. Isn’t quick, can’t pass, shit at tackling. See ya pal!

Been in a WhatsApp with my brothers, cousins, niece and nephews most of the game.

Asked if anyone understands why RM want him, not one answer came back other than "they're welcome to him" .

Barca no?

Yep soz, too many beers, was bitchung about the chumps league ref and had RM in my head, but the point remains, garcia is shit and you wonder why any team of pedigree would want him. I know they are skint but still

[nottsblue]

I may be wrong but I’m sure Pep, in his excitement, has just told us that we’re bringing in a new striker.

Loving his enthusiasm in that post match interview. It’s just infectious

[Harry Dowd scored]

This Torres kid is going to be some player, when we signed him, my friends in Valencia region said he was one of the highest rated young players in Spain, next season could be great for the kid, I am this year, new country, Covid and all, big challenge for one so young.

[Mase]

Ake was awful tonight. Another one that needs someone class next to them to sort them out.

[BrianF]

What did you all say about Jesus?

Is that relevant?

WOW

Jesus does a lot of good things apart from not scoring goals. At current form, I much rather see him than e.g. Sterling in the starting 11.

Banging your head against a wall there mate.
I totally agree with you, but he seems to be the latest whipping boy.

Yeah easily keep gab, turf sterling- who from peps noises has gone from teachers pet to the bad attitude I always thought he had

Sterling seems to have fallen off a cliff , you would think with a potential CL final place up for grabs he would show more effort/skill but alas it's not to be. As far as Jesus is concerned he always puts the effort in but he is no number 9. Again there is a 'but' , he does hold the ball up well , he feeds others and he causes problems for the opposition.

[CTID Hants]

Whoops, must’ve been away too long. Didn’t realise everybody went to bed post-match

Ha ha, I'm catching up wit the wife and son who were banished during match.

What did Pep say hinting about striker?

So many beers I confused RM and Barca earlier, either way here is hoping that both Garcia and Mendy have played their last games for us ever.

[nottsblue]

Is Torres the answer to the number 9 question going forward?

Maybe. There are a lot of positives in the lad. He has pace, his movement off the ball is excellent, he has an eye for goal which for a natural winger is unusual. And remember he is very young still and in a foreign county under very difficult circumstances. He will only improve and get better

And he's doing the business for Spain as well

Hopefully he will have a decent Euros for Spain and give his confidence a massive boost for the upcoming season

[london blue 2]

I’m over the moon that Garcia hasn’t signed a new contract. Absolute dogshit of a player. Isn’t quick, can’t pass, shit at tackling. See ya pal!

Been in a WhatsApp with my brothers, cousins, niece and nephews most of the game.

Asked if anyone understands why RM want him, not one answer came back other than "they're welcome to him" .

Barca no?

Yep soz, too many beers, was bitchung about the chumps league ref and had RM in my head, but the point remains, garcia is shit and you wonder why any team of pedigree would want him. I know they are skint but still

I agree anyway. The one player I can’t get behind.

[bluemoon]

I may be wrong but I’m sure Pep, in his excitement, has just told us that we’re bringing in a new striker.

Yeah that’s definitely how it came across. We certainly need one.

[bluemoon]

I’m over the moon that Garcia hasn’t signed a new contract. Absolute dogshit of a player. Isn’t quick, can’t pass, shit at tackling. See ya pal!

I remember his first few games, he looked decent with plenty of potential, but has been fuclin awful for 18 months +. Be glad to the see the back of him.

[bluemoon]

Is Torres the answer to the number 9 question going forward?

Huge potential, but has been anonymous in several games but that might be a tad harsh given all of the circumstances this season. Have high hopes for him next season. We still need a proven goal scorer and it would be criminal to pass up the opportunity of signing Haaland if we get it.

[bluemoon]

Jesus does a lot of good things apart from not scoring goals. At current form, I much rather see him than e.g. Sterling in the starting 11.

With you 100% on this. He’s massively under appreciated by many of our fans, and I get some of the frustration with his lack of goals, but the rest of his game is outstanding and massively undervalued. Keep him on the left or right side (like tonight?) and we’re sorted when Foden or Mahrez (never thought I’d be typing that!) don’t play.

[Outcast]

Ake was awful tonight. Another one that needs someone class next to them to sort them out.

Gimp would make any defending partner look awful, Feel for Ake. Just don't understand why Laporte didnt play, we should be looking to partner Ake and Laporte, what an opportunity! what was the point playing gimpy, just another brain fart from Pep

[Wooders]

I missed the first 15 mins of the game, was it explained why carsen started over Steffen?

[Blue Jam]

Anyone know why Ederson was not playing?

[Mase]

Haven’t heard yet why Mendy wasn’t playing. Anyone know?