Lenzar Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Did you play a second string against Celtic in the 2nd leg? Or are they still really, really good at Celtic Park? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 April was a nightmare and Tottenham are all but champions. We'll be concentrating on the Champions League then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 6 hours ago, Lenzar said: Did you play a second string against Celtic in the 2nd leg? Or are they still really, really good at Celtic Park? Not sure you'd call this a weakened side. We are having a nightmare on the road right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodesire Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Great job in CL, guess there is always next year for the league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 We went through May unbeaten, but blew a 2-0 lead against Huddersfield leaving the final Premier League table looking like this ahead of the Champions League Final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Joao Roberto was our top scorer, but nowhere near the golden boot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Mabiala and Roberto had our highest average ratings while only three Liverpool players made the team of the year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Here are the lineups for the Champions League Final but sadly we came up just short Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodesire Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Unlucky to get so close and fall in the final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, rodesire said: Unlucky to get so close and fall in the final We'll get that second Champions League eventually Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 We had a busy, but pretty succesful preseason, apart from throwing away a 2-0 lead against Celtic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 And I made three signings, with a few players leaving Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 and this is the squad for the coming season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 We were unbeaten in our three games in August, the only dropped points were in a visit to the Champions Tottenham and the opening month's table looks like this, with Man City, Bournemouth and Arsenal on maximum points Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 We surprisingly crashed out of the Carabao Cup in September, and had a couple of league draws, but were superb in the Champions League leaving us three points off the top in the Premier League and in a fantastic position to qualify from the Champions League Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neotropolis Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Stoke are beginning to look like a one season wonder for the CL qualification...Too early to say for sure but the warning signs are there. Chelsea managers have been sacked for less... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, Neotropolis said: Stoke are beginning to look like a one season wonder for the CL qualification...Too early to say for sure but the warning signs are there. Chelsea managers have been sacked for less... I'm not sure yet. Just checked their results, and two of their defeats have come at Man Utd and Man City. OK, Man Utd aren't a superpower these days, but they're still good enough to cause even us and Man City problems. Man City are still a massive threat, last season was a one off and they are back to their best again. We'll know more about Stoke after another 10 or so games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neotropolis Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Just now, Northernpilgrim said: I'm not sure yet. Just checked their results, and two of their defeats have come at Man Utd and Man City. OK, Man Utd aren't a superpower these days, but they're still good enough to cause even us and Man City problems. Man City are still a massive threat, last season was a one off and they are back to their best again. We'll know more about Stoke after another 10 or so games. Is Jose still at Man Utd? Actually on that note, who is in charge of some of the bigger teams? If it's not too much for you to look up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Just now, Neotropolis said: Is Jose still at Man Utd? Actually on that note, who is in charge of some of the bigger teams? If it's not too much for you to look up. No, Jose has gone, two seasons ago. He was succeded by Ian Vigurs, who has already been sacked and replaced with Andrea Conti (plays for Milan irl). Man City are on their eighth manager since Pep left in 2019, currently managed by Nuno Esprito Santo Bournemouth are managed by Graziano Pelle Middlesbrough - Sone Aluko Tottenham - Jim McNulty (currently a Rochdale player) Everton - Phil Bardsley Chelsea - Heiko Herrlich West Ham - David Adams (currently on Middlesbrough's coaching staff) Huddersfield - Stephen McGinn (St Mirren player) Brighton - Scott Wootton (MK Dons player) Arsenal - Jose Holebas Stoke - Ian Vigurs Watford - Ruben Neves Leicester - Aleksandar Mitrovic West Brom - Ruben Gabrielsen (currently a Molde player) Norwich - Marco van Ginkel Hull - Stephen Kirby (currently a youth team coach at Leicester) Southampton - Tim Ream Wolves - Graeme Shinnie (Aberdeen player) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neotropolis Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 There are some really odd appointments there...I'm coming up to the end of the 2020/21 season but I've had some weird ones. Most notably, Viera is in charge of Tottenham. I assume the likes of Messi and Ronaldo have retired? Maybe even Neymar too? Did they stay on? If so, where'd they go? Sorry for all the questions. I'm just curious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Neotropolis said: There are some really odd appointments there...I'm coming up to the end of the 2020/21 season but I've had some weird ones. Most notably, Viera is in charge of Tottenham. I assume the likes of Messi and Ronaldo have retired? Maybe even Neymar too? Did they stay on? If so, where'd they go? Sorry for all the questions. I'm just curious. Messi is no longer in the game at all, and his details weren't saved so I have no idea how his career went. Ronaldo stayed at Madrid for the rest of his career, retiring in 2023. Neymar saw out his career at PSG, retiring in 2028. None have had a coaching career. Steven Gerrard was on Liverpool's coaching staff when I arrived but he has retired aged 55. Eddie Howe is currently Juventus manager. Barcelona are managed by Paul Clement (yes, him!), Real Madrid by Patrick Vieira, Milan by Paddy McNair (not kidding) and finally Inter by Ze Ricardo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neotropolis Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Northernpilgrim said: Messi is no longer in the game at all, and his details weren't saved so I have no idea how his career went. Ronaldo stayed at Madrid for the rest of his career, retiring in 2023. Neymar saw out his career at PSG, retiring in 2028. None have had a coaching career. Steven Gerrard was on Liverpool's coaching staff when I arrived but he has retired aged 55. Eddie Howe is currently Juventus manager. Barcelona are managed by Paul Clement (yes, him!), Real Madrid by Patrick Vieira, Milan by Paddy McNair (not kidding) and finally Inter by Ze Ricardo. I'm surprised none of them stayed to coach... McNair at AC Milan?????? Either he has insane coaching stats or Milan are really struggling... Not really surprised by the rest. They're all good in their own right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Neotropolis said: I'm surprised none of them stayed to coach... McNair at AC Milan?????? Either he has insane coaching stats or Milan are really struggling... Not really surprised by the rest. They're all good in their own right as for Milan struggling, no, not really Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neotropolis Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 That's some record for Milan... Final question, how long has he been in charge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 10 hours ago, Neotropolis said: That's some record for Milan... Final question, how long has he been in charge? He joined Milan in July 2036, so he's had one full season plus a few months of this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neotropolis Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Northernpilgrim said: He joined Milan in July 2036, so he's had one full season plus a few months of this one Ahh righty. So he hasn't been the one steamrolling Serie A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Neotropolis said: Ahh righty. So he hasn't been the one steamrolling Serie A. He won it in his first season, but no, he's not been responsible for their dominance. Here's a history of their managers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neotropolis Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Just now, Northernpilgrim said: He won it in his first season, but no, he's not been responsible for their dominance. Here's a history of their managers Understandably, none were sacked. I assume they all got offered better jobs. Still wouldn't expect that level of Milan dominance considering the stature of the Juve team... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 27 minutes ago, Neotropolis said: Understandably, none were sacked. I assume they all got offered better jobs. Still wouldn't expect that level of Milan dominance considering the stature of the Juve team... Yeah, they all joined either national teams or PSG, except Carvalhal who went to West Ham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neotropolis Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Northernpilgrim said: Yeah, they all joined either national teams or PSG, except Carvalhal who went to West Ham That's quite a step down... Milan to West Ham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 October, apart from a Merseyside derby draw in a game we were 2-0 down, was perfect but the dropped points cost us the chance to oust Man City from top spot and we're on the verge of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League, a home game with Rangers up next Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 We had a perfect November but still end the month second behind Man City however, we've already won our Champions League group with a game to spare Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 The real shock is that Rangers still have a chance in the CL groups. Who did they beat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neotropolis Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 12 minutes ago, Lenzar said: The real shock is that Rangers still have a chance in the CL groups. Who did they beat? Looking at the way the group is and that they only have Milan to play, I'd say they did a double over Gladbach... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 17 minutes ago, Lenzar said: The real shock is that Rangers still have a chance in the CL groups. Who did they beat? 4 minutes ago, Neotropolis said: Looking at the way the group is and that they only have Milan to play, I'd say they did a double over Gladbach... Neotropolis is spot on. My last game is at home against Gladbach, so I'm looking for a perfect record in the groups now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 We went through December unbeaten, despite visits to both the Manchester clubs and Chelsea ending the month top of the table, but Man City have a game in hand and we topped the Champions League group with a perfect record Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neotropolis Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 17 hours ago, Northernpilgrim said: and we topped the Champions League group with a perfect record Not just a perfect record, but a 'perfect group' where every team beat everyone below them and lost to everyone above them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 On 23/06/2018 at 10:11, Neotropolis said: Stoke are beginning to look like a one season wonder for the CL qualification...Too early to say for sure but the warning signs are there. Chelsea managers have been sacked for less... I'm happy they're in the Champions League. How did they do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 We had a perfect January in the Premier League, but crashed out of the FA Cup at Everton which leaves us three points clear at the top Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 February was even better, but just short of perfection and we now have a six point lead in the Premier League, with 11 games to go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 11 hours ago, Nobby_McDonald said: I'm happy they're in the Champions League. How did they do? They failed to get out of their group, but they had a really tough draw, and nearly made it. They beat Bayern 3-1 at home, but went down to a 3-0 defeat in Germany which is what sent them out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Only one player from this year's youth intake will be offered a contract Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodesire Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 You're making it look far too easy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 March was a pretty good month, but the unbeaten record is gone and that defeat has cut our lead to three points. Game on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 We had a wobble in April, but recovered really well and we now sit 6 points clear, with three games to play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 We clinched the title in our first match in May but, having beaten Norwich and Chelsea, a draw in the final match of the season at Huddersfield was a disappointing way to finish the season However, 92 points, and a fourth title in five years was a pretty special season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 and here is the updated comparison table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Awards time, and Liverpool's Ray Paxton picked up the golden boot Viera Kameni won the golden glove, despite missing 9 games through injury Six players made the team of the year, including both of the players already mentioned and these are the winners from the Liverpool FC awards night Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Preseason results were a little mixed this time, albeit the only defeats were away at very strong European opposition and we did win another trophy and deservedly so I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpilgrim Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 We also made two signings, although I was hoping to move some players on to reduce the wage bill as well Ipata joining from Leicester and Vercammen from West Brom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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