Troglodyte Posted May 16, 2020 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2020 Dortmund looked strong today, particularly considering their absentees: no Reus, Sancho, Witsel or Can. Schubert had a shocker for Schalke (one for Sean Connery there) and they looked completely listless. Great to see Brandt continuing his improved performances from before the break, and Haaland still being an absolute monster. It is absolutely nothing like the same without fans. I found it less jarring than the Champions League game behind closed doors between PSG and Dortmund, perhaps because after watching that, this time I felt more prepared for what to expect. It still does take so much away though. It's going to be amazing to hear the fans at pretty much any stadium once they're back; I imagine it'll be louder than ever at most stadiums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted May 17, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted May 17, 2020 I think I'd watch Villa on TV without fans and enjoy it. It's not the same, but it's worthwhile. And when you take relegation battle into account, I'd definitely be up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Would you rather have no football or football behind closed doors for a full season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted May 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) No football Football is for fans Edited May 17, 2020 by Zatman 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Zatman said: No football Football is for fans I agree. I tried watching it and it was just lane with no fans. I think a lot of fans wont be that interested after 3-4 games Even if leeds and wba come up it wont be the same as they cant celebrate with their fans. It will be so lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Quote In an accompanying document sent to clubs, the DFL said hugging and hand contact in celebration of goals should be avoided and that preference should be given to “elbow or foot contact”. But on Saturday, a DFL spokesman confirmed there would be no punishment, as it had only offered “guidelines” on how goals should be celebrated. “For celebrations, only advice has been given and therefore there can be no sanctions,” a DFL spokesman said. Eye roll. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 21 hours ago, VillaChris said: Schalke keeper is s***. Probably shouldn't have benched Nübel. I get why they did so since he's already signed for Bayern but still. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 16 hours ago, sne said: Probably shouldn't have benched Nübel. I get why they did so since he's already signed for Bayern but still. He's made a few clangers since signing for Bayern too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Hornso said: He's made a few clangers since signing for Bayern too. Yeah I read that on a Bayern forum yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I think has been decided at Bayern he will be a No.2 behind Neuer so probably not helped his confidence either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Zatman said: I think has been decided at Bayern he will be a No.2 behind Neuer so probably not helped his confidence either Well his signing has certainly ruffled Neuer’s feathers somewhat. Yet to sign an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Looking forward to the match tonight. Werder Bremen have always been my German team so hoping the break has done them good. Expecting the atmosphere to be similar to a Man City home game though, unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) Life would be so much easier if we could just go and sign Kai Havertz for 100m. Guy's going to be a very good player shortly, reminds me of Ballack. Diaby looks good on the right aswell, they picked him up from PSG. Rashica been quiet but tbh Bremen look well short of fitness for this. Edited May 18, 2020 by VillaChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Life would be so much easier if we were bayern Munich and could just go and sign Kai Havertz for £0 when his contract runs out 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 10 hours ago, Hornso said: Well his signing has certainly ruffled Neuer’s feathers somewhat. Yet to sign an extension. I’d love to see Neuer in the premier league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted May 18, 2020 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2020 Neuer's issues are more to do with money and length of contract than Nübel's arrival. I don't think he'd be losing any sleep over that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Troglodyte said: Neuer's issues are more to do with money and length of contract than Nübel's arrival. I don't think he'd be losing any sleep over that! Why do you think he wants a 5 year deal? So he can finish his career as Bayern's #1. Quote Neuer, who has a market value of $15.95 million, would like to finish his career in Munich. But Bayern Munich has already signed a long-term replacement in Alexander Nübel. Nübel is the next stumbling block in future negotiations between Neuer and Bayern Munich. Signed by sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić on a free transfer, Nübel was lured to Bayern Munich with the promise of guaranteed playing time. Nübel was promised that Neuer would give up a certain percentage of games per season to ensure Nübel's development. Neuer, however, was not informed about this particular development and was unhappy about the club's decision. His discontent about the club's decision once again made its way to the public, another aspect that upset Neuer. "There is no such thing in competitive sports," Neuer said about Nübel's guaranteed playing time in Bild am Sonntag on Sunday. "Such promises are risky because there is a coach who is definitely not doing you a favor. I don't think you can tell a coach that manages a team like Bayern, who to play." https://www.forbes.com/sites/manuelveth/2020/04/19/bayern-munich-contract-negotiations-with-manuel-neuer-show-internal-rift/#27c854b91bb7 Edited May 18, 2020 by Hornso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I really don't think Neuer is that good anymore, amazed Ter Stegen still isn't Germany number one despite him playing really well for Barcelona in the last 18 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Berlin derby Friday night, hardly a mention of it in the city. Fair to say football enthusiasm quickly crashed I think the lack of fans will also relegate Union Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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