Bigandy Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 33 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Preview: reports say he'll play up top with Abdón in front of a 5-3, Muriqi is still not ready for 90. They play the Cup keeper Greif but he's also good. Aguirre says they have to pace it over 180 minutes, there is no away goal either so that is not a concern. Real Sociedad has a few injuries but got Kubo back from the Asian Cup after Japan was eliminated. I must admit I am a bit tired of watching Mallorca, overly pending this or that detail from Cyle, like an overly doting parent. Same reason I tired of Lille. But if you can, Real Sociedad plays beautiful football at times, won their Champions group, really an exemplary football project for a mid-budget team. mallorca vs girona in the last round was painful to say the least. hump the ball in behind and hope for a counter attack is not fun soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Obinna said: This is an aside, but is that a club Eustaquio could eventually move to? When you said "mid-budget" it put the thought in my head, as Staq could maybe be a "mid-budget" signing of sorts. If he ever leaves Porto, I doubt he'll cost much, maybe no more than 10M euros, but at that cost (or lower) he'd possibly be good value. Geographically it's also a hop, skip, and a jump from where he's currently at. Moreover, Real Sciedad seem to consistently punch above their weight, having a good presence in European competition and all, so that's a place I would be happy to see him, if not Porto. Seems like it would be a nice lateral move from Porto, which him and the club may want to make with the emergence of Valera (is that his name?). Thing is, I have no idea of a player like Eustaquio would fit Real Sociedad, as I don't know enough about them. Thoughts? It is true that la Real tend to sign slightly younger players from outside, and have sold on very well, like Isak to Newcastle. Griezmann was a Real Sociedad youth player. And then they bring up their own academy players. They don't have the Bilbao restriction for only Basques, but are a bit careful about occupying spots with foreigners that they could potentially fill. Then it happens they have very good mids in Mikel Merino and Zubimendi, also on the national team. In favour, they like a high press, have that pace and physicality that makes the Basque teams resemble aspects of EPL clubs. They are not obsessively tactical, which imo is a weaker areas for Steph. I just want to see Staq do more than be a Porto player, but to find a clearer identity. I realise it may not matter for Canada, but for his career I think it will. I've suggested it before, but I think he has to do less, do it better, not overextend, and then he'll be identified as a players with specific virtues. No transfer rumour at all for him, considering the level, suggests that clubs don't see him in any particular way. Edited February 6 by Unnamed Trialist Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 I'm just starting to watch now, m 25, Real Sociedad dominating possession. I read Cyle had a header or even two. Obinna and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Half time. Very hard fought Cup match, Mallorca had the same quality chances or better, but have less than 40% possession. RS has not broken through effectively. Mallorca have a dozen fouls, RS has a lot too, maybe the ref is calling too many. A few players hot under the collar. Cyle fighting for the chances and not touching the ball too much. Obinna and johnyb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) M. 56, draws a yellow after a nice control giving him a run at goal, then after the defender accidently stomps on his hand. I think he'll stay in as the other striker has a muscle injury and is a better bet to be subbed out. Edited February 6 by Unnamed Trialist johnyb and Obinna 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Crazy good play by RS and Sadiq misses a total sitter, they are still alive. Larin up high alongside Muriqi now, m. 72. This ref is technically weak, with weak ARs, a lot of minor errors in fouls and interpretations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) He's off m. 76. They bolster the midfield to try to save the tie, still scoreless. Nothing special from Cyle today in a tough match where they kept their defensive shape fairly well. Edit. Ends scoreless. Good result given the rival. I think most don't realize what we're talking about with RS: look at the market value of Zubimendi the compact DM of Real Sociedad. That guy could play on any team in the world. https://www.transfermarkt.com/martin-zubimendi/profil/spieler/423440#/ Edited February 6 by Unnamed Trialist johnyb, Obinna and GasPed 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Cyle can't play today vs Rayo, he's sanctioned for yellow card accumulation. He's not violent but should manage cards a bit better, his complaining, with Abdon possibly still injured they only have one healthy striker. narduch, johnyb and DeRo_Is_King 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Mallorca beat Rayo 2-1 on a late Muriqi goal, they have 23 points after 24 games. As Muriqi is back healthy I think Cyle will go back to rotation with the other strikers and will probably see less minutes. Normally a point a game is relegation in Spain, you need over 40 points in a 38-game league to ensure staying up. But they are 6 points above relegation. They host Real Sociedad in league next Sunday. johnyb, MauditYvon and lowlander 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauditYvon Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 10 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Mallorca beat Rayo 2-1 on a late Muriqi goal, they have 23 points after 24 games. As Muriqi is back healthy I think Cyle will go back to rotation with the other strikers and will probably see less minutes. Normally a point a game is relegation in Spain, you need over 40 points in a 38-game league to ensure staying up. But they are 6 points above relegation. They host Real Sociedad in league next Sunday. Pretty much over for Almeria, might also be the end for Granada way before 38th week. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 34 minutes ago, MauditYvon said: Pretty much over for Almeria, might also be the end for Granada way before 38th week. True, they are 11 points up on Granada, who we get to see in 2 hours at Barcelona. So it'll come down to Cadiz, Celta Vigo, Mallorca, maybe some other team that slips. But if two of the relegation teams are very far off, in any 20-team league, that usually pushed the relegation line up, so maybe they'll need more points to get over the line. Just took a look and they say the average points to not relegate in the history of EPL, 20 teams, is 35.7, or 36. In La Liga in the last 12 years it is 38.5 points. I guess teams target 42 because it is a safe number and means maybe you can say phew before the final day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyb Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 In the starting 11 against Real Sociedad dyslexic nam, Corazon and narduch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Why does TSN not show these games 🤦♂️ johnyb, dyslexic nam, Corazon and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 19 minutes ago, Chad_Impact said: Why does TSN not show these games 🤦♂️ Sportscentre re runs are more important Ruffian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Plus they get to charge you extra for subscribing to TSN+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I'm not watching, gone to watch live my neighborhood u19s away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) Apparently got an assist. Edited February 18 by dyslexic nam Corazon and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) Mallorca 1 Real Sociedad 0 4' Larin and another player bump heads, both exit and then reenter game 9' Commentator says Larin has to start pulling his weight (for the season) Larin has to stop bitching at the refs, it does him no favours (commentator made a comment about the ref having no part of it) Edited February 18 by Joe MacCarthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 18 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: Mallorca 1 Real Sociedad 0 4' Larin and another player bump, both exit and then reenter game 9' Commentator says Larin has to start pulling his weight (for the season) Larin has to stop bitching at the refs, it does him no favours (commentator made a comment about the ref having no part of it) Right after assisting on the goal? How's he doing? I agree he could score more, but if he defends, pressures the ball, has chances? It's a low scoring team with a tough defence, lots of fouls , and his goals have gotten them wins and into Cup semis. narduch and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Real Sociedad equalizes at 37' Mallorca 1 Real Sociedad 1 37' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 5 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Right after assisting on the goal? How's he doing? I agree he could score more, but if he defends, pressures the ball, has chances? It's a low scoring team with a tough defence, lots of fouls , and his goals have gotten them wins and into Cup semis. The comment was made after the goal and was in the context of goalscoring. He also said something to the effect of he was given to the end of January to start scoring, improved a bit and was barren of late IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 10 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: How's he doing? You never have to worry about knowing if Cyle is in the game, he's always visible and involved, usually physically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Mallorca's captain red carded before the half for bitching at the ref (2nd time) Mallorca 1 Real Sociedad 1 HT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 2 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: Mallorca's captain red carded before the half for bitching at the ref (2nd time) Mallorca 1 Real Sociedad 1 HT That’s a tough way to get a second yellow. Oof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) Sociedad staff member gets red carded and sent out at 51' Zubeldia gets a yellow for throwing Cyle down at 61' Sociedad making three changes at 63' Larin off at 63' Mallorca 1 Real Sociedad 1 67' Sociedad scores in XT 93' Bunch of yellow cards given for players holding their hands out in front of them with stupid looks on their faces Red card given to a player (who wasn't even in the game) after the game I am getting the impression the fans don't like the ref. Real Sociedad 2 Mallorca 1 FT Edited February 18 by Joe MacCarthy johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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