24/25 English Cup thread

[Wee Baby Seamus]

I look at Kinsky, I think he just looks better because he is moving more? Like he gives the appearances that he is doing stuff, but I feel a lot of it is just empty calories. Don't think he is efficient. Think its a bit of an adventure. He might be better than Vicario, but if he is, that is still a very low bar.

Nah, he's definitely stronger in the box. Vicario gets knocked around, or doesn't even come out for ones that need to be attacked by the keeper (shades of the notorious 'KEPA! KEPA KEPA KEPA!' from COVID lockdowns when you could hear players well). Kinsky is a lot more aggressive in the box, which Spurs definitely needed.

It is indeed a low bar to be better than Vicario in the box, though.

 

[maclean]

I look at Kinsky, I think he just looks better because he is moving more? Like he gives the appearances that he is doing stuff, but I feel a lot of it is just empty calories. Don't think he is efficient. Think its a bit of an adventure. He might be better than Vicario, but if he is, that is still a very low bar.

was hašek a good goalie or not? the two things don't have to be tied together but they can meet up

 

[hatterson]

Heat of the moment, you think that linesman must be a f***ing fool

I used to do the same in intramurals after very unambiguous fouls

I totally understand when you think you're on or when it's close, but when you know you're off to the standpoint that you're not even bothering to celebrate, it seems silly to wag your finger at him.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

I totally understand when you think you're on or when it's close, but when you know you're off to the standpoint that you're not even bothering to celebrate, it seems silly to wag your finger at him.

it's another example of "empty calories" hahaha, you're wagging the finger to show that your head is in the game, that your competitive drive is sharpened, that you're ready to f***ing kill that linesman

it's for the fans to know you care

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

The entire midfield has been terrible so far. Need to pick it up. We only have one "senior" midfielder on the bench in Bergvall.

 

[Live in the Now]

Gravenberch and Gakpo have been absurdly good. If you told me Gravenberch could replace Fabinho I'd have laughed in your face.

And then Gravenberch right after that. Interception when Spurs are in attacking phase. Brilliant.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Mo Salah - my

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Silly error -- like Nunez would actually finish that.

 

[maclean]

Enhhhhh i dont like that honestly

 

[Savant]

was hašek a good goalie or not? the two things don't have to be tied together but they can meet up

I mean it’s too different sports. And no it doesn’t mean “bad” but I’m just saying because it looks different doesn’t mean it’s better or worse. I just think it’s a bit overrated just because it looks different

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Put Porro and Bergvall on. Only chance we have.

 

[Live in the Now]

That goal's all Gravenberch. Spurs were making what looked like a good pass, guy superhumans his leg in the way, knocks it straight down to an attacker. Doesn't get better than that.

 

[maclean]

Very nicely taken, that's how you do it

 

[Savant]

Enhhhhh i dont like that honestly

Hassk ain’t doing that

That goal's all Gravenberch. Spurs were making what looked like a good pass, guy superhumans his leg in the way, knocks it straight down to an attacker. Doesn't get better than that.

He’s unbelievable.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Mohamed Spotkick

Hassk ain’t doing that

remember when Hasek totally cleared Gaborik on a breakaway

 

[maclean]

I mean it’s too different sports. And no it doesn’t mean “bad” but I’m just saying because it looks different doesn’t mean it’s better or worse. I just think it’s a bit overrated just because it looks different

theyre two different sports but i mention it because it applies equally to what you said. being more theatrical in saves means neither more nor less, it can go both ways, there's nothing to be made of it at the end of the day

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Put Porro and Bergvall on. Only chance we have.

Here we go.

 

[Savant]

Put Porro and Bergvall on. Only chance we have.

Not Dante Casanova?

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Not Dante Casanova?

For however great his name is, he's simply filling out the bench.

 

[Savant]

Mohamed Spotkick

Here’s a fun one



Feels made up but I’m not going to fact check it

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Here’s a fun one



Feels made up but I’m not going to fact check it

can't assist from 12 yards, totally checks

 

[Savant]

can't assist from 12 yards, totally checks

Can’t assist yourself if scoring a goal either. At least not on statistical paper

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Kinsky come on.

 

[Savant]

Darwin is doing a ton of donkey work today creating space and whatnot, but it’s so obvious no one one the team wants to pass to him

Not sure I’d take Darwin off here though.

Also not sure why that was a goal kick

 

[luiginb]

I'm not sold Kinsky is an upgrade on Austin, let alone Vicario.