A 1-0 loss to Bournemouth (back in May) saw us dreaming of play-off success. We then achieved the unbelievable, after achieving the unbelievable.
20+ signings later and we sit on 4 points, in 15th. After a handful of signings, Bournemouth sit in 16th, on 4 points.
Bournemouth have spent just £25 million or so. They’ve sacked their manager. They lost 9-0 to Liverpool, before drawing at home to Wolves in their last game. All four of their points coming at home.
We haven’t beaten them since doing the double in 2014/15, with 3 losses and a draw in our last four games.
Overall Record:
Currently we stand at W6 D5 L7.
Time to pick these Cherries apart and get back on equal terms. This is the first time we’ve met in the Premier League / old 1st Division.
Last Game Overview:
A demolition job. After the Man City match, there was a grim realisation. Haaland is carved from Thor’s hammer. A billion pounds wins you the PL and we are a massive work in progress.
The Good: Williams looked good, as did Awoniyi and Biancone when they came on.
The Bad: Henderson’s distribution, Worrall’s marking of Haaland.
The Ugly: Everything else.
Special Mention: Lodi, for waking up the next day and not flying home to Brazil.
The fans!
Signings:
Lodi started at City and came closest to scoring with a header st the near post. He’s likely to start again.
We then had two CBs arrive in Boly and Bade.
Bowler went on holiday and Aurier is writing his own contract.
Batboy went back to Turkey.
Your Opposition Story:
Bournemouth is a beautiful part of the world. Quaint pubs, Monkey World and beautiful B&Bs. Almost untouched by the rest of England’s insanity. And yet, it has a team in the Premier League. Oh, the lucky few.
Form:
Both on 4 points, with ridiculous fixtures at the start of the season, we now start a run of what could be easier fixtures for us both.
Bournemouth have let in 13 goals in their two Away games this season, compared to our 9 in three. They haven’t scored since the opening day of the season.
Team:
Mangala, Niakhate and Richards remain sidelined.
Lodi to start (surely) and then choices to be made at CB.
I think we’ll see the return of Lingard, with the rest of the team resembling the side that played Spurs.
Prediction:
The vociferous support (championed by the press), will make it a barmy carnival atmosphere once again.
I think we’ll kick on from Spurs and win this 3-1.
COYRs!!!!!
Trees v Cherries - Match Thread
posted on 3/9/22
comment by HEY, WE'RE BACK (U22866)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Igòr; I’m here no matter what.DNA 🐏🤍🖤 (U22200)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by reddave (U8660)
posted 3 minutes ago
Which is more than can be said for you Igor.
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Id nearly wager we’ll be meeting up again next season, only difference is you are fecked having spunked so much up the wall.
You go down, it’s gonna be carnage.
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If we go down, we have a squad worth £200M, 90% of who are under long term contracts
With parachute payments, and the squad we have, even if some leave, we’ll walk the Championship
But hey that’s all hypotheticals - let’s stay in reality…we’ll prepare for Leeds in the Premiership, and Derby can prepare for Morecambe in the 3rd Tier
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How many on relegation contracts?
posted on 3/9/22
comment by Igòr; I’m here no matter what.DNA 🐏🤍🖤 (U22200)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by HEY, WE'RE BACK (U22866)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Igòr; I’m here no matter what.DNA 🐏🤍🖤 (U22200)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by reddave (U8660)
posted 3 minutes ago
Which is more than can be said for you Igor.
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Id nearly wager we’ll be meeting up again next season, only difference is you are fecked having spunked so much up the wall.
You go down, it’s gonna be carnage.
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If we go down, we have a squad worth £200M, 90% of who are under long term contracts
With parachute payments, and the squad we have, even if some leave, we’ll walk the Championship
But hey that’s all hypotheticals - let’s stay in reality…we’ll prepare for Leeds in the Premiership, and Derby can prepare for Morecambe in the 3rd Tier
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How many on relegation contracts?
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You know as much as I do on that - nothing
Let’s just stick to what we do know hey
posted on 4/9/22
Any striker is better than no striker. Start Awoniyi against Leeds. Or Surridge.
posted on 5/9/22
I don’t usually comment on you board but Jeez, I honestly don’t know how you guys tolerate Rev. if he’s a typical Red Dog, thank Christ I don’t follow them. I have never known anyone so judgmental about the manager and players.
posted on 5/9/22
comment by KentuckyRam (U7775)
posted 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
I don’t usually comment on you board but Jeez, I honestly don’t know how you guys tolerate Rev. if he’s a typical Red Dog, thank Christ I don’t follow them. I have never known anyone so judgmental about the manager and players.
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Obsessed
🎣
posted on 5/9/22
comment by HEY, WE'RE BACK (U22866)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by KentuckyRam (U7775)
posted 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
I don’t usually comment on you board but Jeez, I honestly don’t know how you guys tolerate Rev. if he’s a typical Red Dog, thank Christ I don’t follow them. I have never known anyone so judgmental about the manager and players.
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Obsessed
🎣
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I hope you weren’t quite as judgmental with your flock. Nobody is happy when their team loses but I’ve never known anyone have such knee jerk reactions as you.
posted on 5/9/22
Well sussed KTR 👍
posted on 6/9/22
comment by Igòr; I’m here no matter what.DNA... (U22200)
posted about 5 hours ago
Well sussed KTR 👍
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He’s obviously go issues mate. It will only take a few more defeats before he’s calling for Coopers head on a platter and to spend more money on players in January.
posted on 6/9/22
comment by KentuckyRam (U7775)
posted 8 hours, 32 minutes ago
comment by HEY, WE'RE BACK (U22866)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by KentuckyRam (U7775)
posted 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
I don’t usually comment on you board but Jeez, I honestly don’t know how you guys tolerate Rev. if he’s a typical Red Dog, thank Christ I don’t follow them. I have never known anyone so judgmental about the manager and players.
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Obsessed
🎣
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I hope you weren’t quite as judgmental with your flock. Nobody is happy when their team loses but I’ve never known anyone have such knee jerk reactions as you.
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As far as I can tell, he’s unique.
posted on 6/9/22
comment by Morninchile (U18154)
posted about 7 hours ago
comment by KentuckyRam (U7775)
posted 8 hours, 32 minutes ago
comment by HEY, WE'RE BACK (U22866)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by KentuckyRam (U7775)
posted 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
I don’t usually comment on you board but Jeez, I honestly don’t know how you guys tolerate Rev. if he’s a typical Red Dog, thank Christ I don’t follow them. I have never known anyone so judgmental about the manager and players.
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Obsessed
🎣
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I hope you weren’t quite as judgmental with your flock. Nobody is happy when their team loses but I’ve never known anyone have such knee jerk reactions as you.
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As far as I can tell, he’s unique.
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Very diplomatic MorninChile. I know we all get upset when our teams lose but he’s on another level.