OutByEaster? Posted August 8, 2020 Moderator Share Posted August 8, 2020 Five weeks until our first game. I'd guess maybe a couple of weeks until our first behind closed doors friendly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Five weeks until our first game. I'd guess maybe a couple of weeks until our first behind closed doors friendly? You can just call them friendlies the way things are these days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcincl Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 33 minutes ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: The Ivanovic one? He is corrupt as they come Correct. And a clear and obvious John Terry handball in the penalty area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Any clarity on when the fixtures will be announced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 9, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2020 Looks like fixtures will be announced ‘three weeks before the season starts’ which would be 22nd August... but I don’t think that’s been officially confirmed yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Agree overall that drinks breaks need to go but will personally miss taking them literally as an excuse to get up and grab a beer 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 9, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2020 29 minutes ago, TheMelvillan said: Agree overall that drinks breaks need to go but will personally miss taking them literally as an excuse to get up and grab a beer And have a wee. My bladder was a nervous wreck in that Arsenal and West Ham game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Five weeks until the season starts. Last season's pre-season was just over four weeks long with six friendlies. Any fitness enthusiasts with thoughts on how many players across the sport are going to break down next season? I feel like it might come late on. Maybe just before or after the Euros. The game is so high paced now, they almost need to train less once a base level of fitness is built up. Keep legs fresher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted August 10, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 06/08/2020 at 17:12, Jareth said: Drinks breaks gone? That's good news - the feckers were desperate to get some more adverts in, do not want this sport turning into something American. I went to an NHL game in Minenesota a few years ago and was really confused when half way through the first quarter (about 8 minutes in I think), all the players just stopped and started skating back and forth. My friend then explained that it was the first advert break. They literally couldn't even wait for the quarter to end before going to adverts. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, Rds1983 said: I went to an NHL game in Minenesota a few years ago and was really confused when half way through the first quarter (about 8 minutes in I think), all the players just stopped and started skating back and forth. My friend then explained that it was the first advert break. They literally couldn't even wait for the quarter to end before going to adverts. Power breaks they call it, we have them in Swedish hockey now as well. Then you also have the tactical time out that managers can call so you get a couple additional breaks to spam commercials. Can totally break the momentum for teams and change the game. But money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNVillan Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Rds1983 said: I went to an NHL game in Minenesota a few years ago and was really confused when half way through the first quarter (about 8 minutes in I think), all the players just stopped and started skating back and forth. My friend then explained that it was the first advert break. They literally couldn't even wait for the quarter to end before going to adverts. I live down the street from that arena. Small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Am i the only one not concerned about our midfield? I think Conor has been great since Luiz started playing well. I actually think our midfield is really good as it is. Samatta is a disaster though. Edited August 10, 2020 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 8 hours ago, Rds1983 said: I went to an NHL game in Minenesota a few years ago and was really confused when half way through the first quarter (about 8 minutes in I think), all the players just stopped and started skating back and forth. My friend then explained that it was the first advert break. They literally couldn't even wait for the quarter to end before going to adverts. It’s like the “2 minute warning” in the NFL. Such a load of crap. As if they don’t already have enough time during the game to shove adverts into everyone’s face. “AND THAT TAKES THE BALL TO THE 15 YARD LINE. THE 15 YARD LINE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY TACO BELL” blah blah 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted August 10, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, MNVillan said: I live down the street from that arena. Small world. Can't remember where the NHL stadium was but it seemed nice, smaller than I thought it would be though. That visit we were staying with friend whose uncle lived about 100 yards from the new NFL stadium (Banks stadium?) and whilst we didn't go in it did look very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, villalad21 said: Am i the only one not concerned about our midfield? I think Conor has been great since Luiz started playing well. I actually think our midfield is really good as it is. Samatta is a disaster though. Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNVillan Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Rds1983 said: Can't remember where the NHL stadium was but it seemed nice, smaller than I thought it would be though. That visit we were staying with friend whose uncle lived about 100 yards from the new NFL stadium (Banks stadium?) and whilst we didn't go in it did look very impressive. Sure, you went to the XCEL Energy Center and saw the outside of US Bank Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 9 hours ago, villalad21 said: Am i the only one not concerned about our midfield? I think Conor has been great since Luiz started playing well. I actually think our midfield is really good as it is. Samatta is a disaster though. We need physical presence, and also depth. I'd be happy to start McGinn and Luiz, but it would be great to have another Midfielder that can be what we wanted Nakamba to be. We're too lightweight in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 09/08/2020 at 12:08, alreadyexists said: And have a wee. My bladder was a nervous wreck in that Arsenal and West Ham game. Snap! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) I liked the drinks breaks and will miss them, I also think they were a welcome break for the players and managers, but I respect the decision. Edited August 11, 2020 by ciggiesnbeer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 In our final games after lockdown the drinks break seemed to give me a point to aim for, like getting to halftime without conceding. So I liked it for that and of course the chance for a “comfort break”. Overall though I’m glad it’s going, it just isn’t and shouldn’t be a part of football. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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