match thread (image) Europa League Final 2022 - Official Match Thread

[buster. 4,808]

45 minutes ago, Bill said:

Accepting defeat is a very long way from seeing it as "good". Accepting defeat is merely acknowledging reality.  I haven't heard anyone say it was good to lose. How someone deals with defeat and disappointment tells you a great deal more about them than victory ever will.

It is easy to acknowledge reality.

That kicked in as soon as Eintracht had scored their fifth penalty.

 

Being profoundly disappointed in the result of such an important match and ultimately close run thing, more especially when we didn't perform anywhere near our best, is quite normal.

Each to his own way of processing it.

 

The current and more salient issue is how the players and coaching staff deal with it in relation to the game tomorrow.

[Bill 13,717]

6 minutes ago, buster. said:

It is easy to acknowledge reality.

That kicked in as soon as Eintracht had scored their fifth penalty.

 

Being profoundly disappointed in the result of such an important match and ultimately close run thing, more especially when we didn't perform anywhere near our best, is quite normal.

Each to his own way of processing it.

 

The current and more salient issue is how the players and coaching staff deal with it in relation to the game tomorrow.

Zzzzzzzz

[buster. 4,808]

1 minute ago, Bill said:

Zzzzzzzz

Nothing to say !!

You didn't leave yourself any room for a comeback 😁

[Bill 13,717]

Just now, buster. said:

Nothing to say !!

You didn't leave yourself any room for a comeback 😁

Welcome back. How long before you have to leave again this time?

[Gonzo79 13,596]

I'll be honest, I have serious concerns about tomorrow and hope the starting XI features a few fresh faces.

 

That's in no way a criticism of the players - I think anyone would need more than a couple of days to recover from Wednesday's match.

[Bill 13,717]

2 minutes ago, buster. said:

Nothing to say !!

You didn't leave yourself any room for a comeback 😁

Btw what was that amazing report you were going to astonish us with? Is it finished yet?😂

[Bill 13,717]

1 minute ago, Gonzo79 said:

I'll be honest, I have serious concerns about tomorrow and hope the starting XI features a few fresh faces.

 

That's in no way a criticism of the players - I think anyone would need more than a couple of days to recover from Wednesday's match.

Agreed. I also hope Ramsey plays - I’d like a chance to show some support for him after the other evening. 

[buster. 4,808]

5 minutes ago, Bill said:

Welcome back. How long before you have to leave again this time?

Thank-you !

 

I'm here to see if it helps to process the disappointment of this defeat.

So hopefully, not too long.

[buster. 4,808]

1 minute ago, Bill said:

Agreed. I also hope Ramsey plays - I’d like a chance to show some support for him after the other evening. 

This isn't anything against your opinion here.

 

But I would prefer not to see Ramsey at all tomorrow.

Not very dignified of me, perhaps but I'd much rather play someone who is going to be around next season.

Alex Lowry should not be on the bench and Ramsey start.

[Gonzo79 13,596]

3 minutes ago, Bill said:

I also hope Ramsey plays - I’d like a chance to show some support for him after the other evening. 

A boy next to me was calling Ramsey all the names under the sun after his penalty.  I don't think he joined in with a single song either.

 

Why do people like that go to the football!?