Activate Another Lever and Still Lose to a Madrid Remontada - The Small Teams Thread

Saeta Rubia · Jun 4, 2023

Zidane05 said: ↑

Nagglesman negotiating with PSG. My lord what a train wreck that will be. At this point he's better going for Tottenham.
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And them forcing Henry into his team who has no connection to PSG. Sounds terrible from the start. Henry was terrible at Monaco as a coach. Why Nagel not allowed to pick his own coaching team? Dude will find out dysfunctional Bayern management of last couple of years is easy to deal with compared to Al K and co. [emoji23]

Saeta Rubia · Jun 5, 2023

natenate101 said: ↑

Bums me out to see them get this player. He is the DM they’ve actually needed for many years now.
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Have a feeling Osimhen will end up at PSG as well. Campos signed him for Lille. Chelsea are not attractive with no CL football. Utd might settle for Holjund if Glazers stay. PSG would be willing to offer most money to Napoli as well as the player.

natenate101 · Jun 5, 2023

Saeta Rubia said: ↑

Have a feeling Osimhen will end up at PSG as well. Campos signed him for Lille. Chelsea are not attractive with no CL football. Utd might settle for Holjund if Glazers stay. PSG would be willing to offer most money to Napoli as well as the player.
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I can see that.

On another note, kinda crazy that when you look at the Serie A final table that Lazio is still second. They don’t get talked about very often, as the headlines go to Napoli (rightfully) and the Milan clubs. Lazio been solid all season it seems.

4x4s · Jun 5, 2023

Saeta Rubia said: ↑

And them forcing Henry into his team who has no connection to PSG. Sounds terrible from the start. Henry was terrible at Monaco as a coach. Why Nagel not allowed to pick his own coaching team? Dude will find out dysfunctional Bayern management of last couple of years is easy to deal with compared to Al K and co. [emoji23]
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In the most respectful way, they most likely don't trust a young coach with no noteworthy achievements to create an environment of authority around a team full of millionaires and stars.

I like the idea of bringing in a person of authority to strengthen the coaching team, but Nagelsmann has to do things differently this time around for sure.

Nathanial Essex · Jun 5, 2023

A thought came to mind, who can stop Manchester City in Europe next season? It's like all the good teams in Europe are either in transition periods or simply not good enough.

I don't rate any of the Italian teams, nor any of the Premier League teams. Bayern look poor and have no striker. PSG have lost Messi and even if Neymar stays, the guy is always injured. Barcelona keep getting knocked out the group stages and that only leaves us who go beat quite convincingly.

4x4s · Jun 5, 2023

Nathanial Essex said: ↑

A thought came to mind, who can stop Manchester City in Europe next season? It's like all the good teams in Europe are either in transition periods or simply not good enough.

I don't rate any of the Italian teams, nor any of the Premier League teams. Bayern look poor and have no striker. PSG have lost Messi and even if Neymar stays, the guy is always injured. Barcelona keep getting knocked out the group stages and that only leaves us who go beat quite convincingly.
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There have been way better teams play way better football and they were eventually stopped.

Akramzizou · Jun 5, 2023

4x4s said: ↑

In the most respectful way, they most likely don't trust a young coach with no noteworthy achievements to create an environment of authority around a team full of millionaires and stars.

I like the idea of bringing in a person of authority to strengthen the coaching team, but Nagelsmann has to do things differently this time around for sure.
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Is Henry that guy though? Has he ever been part of a coaching staff that had any kind of success?

4x4s · Jun 5, 2023

Akramzizou said: ↑

Is Henry that guy though? Has he ever been part of a coaching staff that had any kind of success?
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That's up for PSG to decide. I think Nagelsmann is a risky hire, but having somebody the players look up to along with him makes the situation different.

Maybe Nagelsmann can broaden Henry's academic knowledge when it comes to coaching, and Henry can help Nagelsmann improve with man management and day to day life at a big club.

Akramzizou · Jun 5, 2023

4x4s said: ↑

That's up for PSG to decide. I think Nagelsmann is a risky hire, but having somebody the players look up to along with him makes the situation different.

Maybe Nagelsmann can broaden Henry's academic knowledge when it comes to coaching, and Henry can help Nagelsmann improve with man management and day to day life at a big club.
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I think PSG are doing the thing they have been doing all along where they are enamored by big names, Henry isn't really a commanding personality to help control a dressing room.

Ahmadi8 · Jun 5, 2023

Nathanial Essex said: ↑

A thought came to mind, who can stop Manchester City in Europe next season? It's like all the good teams in Europe are either in transition periods or simply not good enough.

I don't rate any of the Italian teams, nor any of the Premier League teams. Bayern look poor and have no striker. PSG have lost Messi and even if Neymar stays, the guy is always injured. Barcelona keep getting knocked out the group stages and that only leaves us who go beat quite convincingly.
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Obviously Arsenal.

4x4s · Jun 5, 2023

Akramzizou said: ↑

I think PSG are doing the thing they have been doing all along where they are enamored by big names, Henry isn't really a commanding personality to help control a dressing room.
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Neither is Nagelsmann to be honest. PSG's Problem isn't the coaching if we're honest, they've had absolutely excellent coaches take the job and leave or lose it.

Nir_O · Jun 5, 2023

🚨🚨💣| BREAKING: La Liga have APPROVED FC Barcelona's viability plan and has given the GREEN LIGHT to the signing of Leo Messi. ✅🔥@MatteMoretto [🎖️] pic.twitter.com/4Bup9UfNjj
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) June 5, 2023

Messi again ?

The Biscuitman · Jun 5, 2023

Fulham hold a picnic on the pitch after each season finishes. I always think it looks nice and other clubs should do similar.

Elite level picnicking. 🤩

Thank you to everyone who joined us today! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/C6B0dIOk9N
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) June 4, 2023

eran bar-levi · Jun 5, 2023

if KM is leaving in 2024, PSG will be stupid not to accept an offer of 120-150m$ from us now.

Saeta Rubia · Jun 5, 2023

🚨 Jorge Messi and Barcelona president Joan Laporta — meeting now to discuss Leo’s return after La Liga approved the plan.

More to follow on the Messi saga, key hours and days ahead.

🧨🎥 Exclusive video by @tjuanmarti pic.twitter.com/Fshgi2xX8f
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 5, 2023

Bear Crotch · Jun 5, 2023

Lol Messi to Barca again is like having battered wife syndrome

Serengeti_Boy · Jun 5, 2023

Akramzizou said: ↑

I think PSG are doing the thing they have been doing all along where they are enamored by big names, Henry isn't really a commanding personality to help control a dressing room.
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His Monaco antics were very toxic. He once shouted about a player who missed a chance in their cup exit asking why did they spend €€€ on a player of that caliber.

How do you shout and insult players who you need to win to save your own job?

4x4s · Jun 5, 2023

I don't see why anybody would be against Messi returning to Spain. He's a huge attraction for the League, and the sport in general.

hector_br · Jun 5, 2023

4x4s said: ↑

I don't see why anybody would be against Messi returning to Spain. He's a huge attraction for the League, and the sport in general.
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His lack of defensive awareness will also make Barcelona more vulnerable. Good move.

Bear Crotch · Jun 5, 2023

I'm not against Messi returning to Spain, I just don't see how it'll really help Barcelona. I can't wait to see the wages.

temesgen · Jun 5, 2023

Saeta Rubia said: ↑

And them forcing Henry into his team who has no connection to PSG. Sounds terrible from the start. Henry was terrible at Monaco as a coach. Why Nagel not allowed to pick his own coaching team? Dude will find out dysfunctional Bayern management of last couple of years is easy to deal with compared to Al K and co. [emoji23]
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Let em cook

robertocarlos3 · Jun 6, 2023

The guy is still a magician. Utilized correctly he can bring them many points.

natenate101 · Jun 6, 2023

robertocarlos3 said: ↑

The guy is still a magician. Utilized correctly he can bring them many points.
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For sure. The respect he gets from the refs alone would help them out a ton. And the guy still creates chances regularly, just maybe not with his dribbling as much.
Figure Barca gets Amrabat or plays FDJ in Busquets’ spot. They’ll be formidable.

Nir_O · Jun 6, 2023

Iñigo Martinez has just confirmed that he’s set to leave Athletic Club — he will be announced as Barça first signing, it’s done since March. 🚨🔵🔴 #FCB

Martinez signed official documents in May, his contract will be valid until June 2025, pic.twitter.com/4yV7rLSInF
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 6, 2023

Seoul Villan · Jun 6, 2023

Who’s going to sit to make room for Messi? Gavi or Dembele? Lewandowski will have to work defensively more to cover for Messi too. It’s going to be interesting.