English Football Season 2025-2026. Here we go again.
Welcome 2+2 to the English football season of 2025-2026.
This year I am going to make the thread officially for all of E
Think everyone is knackered and they are on the way of completing their 40 game season with 2 cups already thrown into the mud.
They have a really good chance of top4 imo even with sucking.
Well this 3-2 trashing of the worst UCL team did not have me convinced that everyone is fired up after that United headloss, but the weekend is near to convince me otherwise
I prefer looking at where they are in the PL table, but then that reminds me of where we are in the PL table.
Well this 3-2 trashing of the worst UCL team did not have me convinced that everyone is fired up after that United headloss, but the weekend is near to convince me otherwise
Wasn't the best ending but fairly excited Haavertz had a good game and even more excited he was actually looking to pass to Gyokeres.
Bayern apparently is willing to shell out 80million for Odegaard. I think I would take that tbh
Bayern apparently is willing to shell out 80million for Odegaard. I think I would take that tbh
Ode would absolutely cook in that league.
Bayern apparently is willing to shell out 80million for Odegaard. I think I would take that tbh
gotta improve that net spend
Pretty sickening that I have to root for Chelsea as we're in a relegation battle, but LOL Hammers.
(thank **** for that)
What a ****ing second half by Chelsea.
Analysis: Samford Bulldogs @ Western Carolina Catamounts (Sunday, Feb 1) – Total Points Pick (Over/Under 154.5)
A critical Southern Conference (SoCon) rematch arrives with both teams at divergent psychological crossroads and clear defensive vulnerabilities. The Samford Bulldogs (10-12, 3-6 SoCon), reeling from a heartbreaking 78-73 loss at Furman, desperately need a road win to reignite their faltering conference campaign. The Western Carolina Catamounts (8-12, 4-5 SoCon), soaring after a monumental 90-88 road upset over first-place East Tennessee State, seek to validate that victory and climb into the SoCon's upper echelon. This matchup isn't just about standings; it's a battle between an elite offensive weapon and a resilient, high-variance attack, played on a floor where defense has been optional. The over/under line of 154.5 points is a direct challenge to the core identities of both squads.
Deep Dive: Tactical Styles, Personnel, and the Rematch Dynamic
Samford Bulldogs: The Star-Driven Engine with a Leaky Hull
Offensive Identity: The offense flows through and finishes with Jadin Booth (20.8 PPG, 41.6% 3PT), a bona fide SoCon Player of the Year candidate capable of 30-point explosions. He is complemented by the interior efficiency of Dylan Faulkner (17.3 PPG, 63.1% FG, 7.5 RPG), creating a potent inside-outside duality. Point guard Keaton Norris (4.7 APG) is the orchestrator, adept at finding both in their spots.
Defensive Frailty: For all its offensive firepower, Samford's defense is a persistent issue. They struggle to contain dribble penetration, lack consistent rim protection outside of Faulkner's 1.6 BPG, and are vulnerable to giving up offensive rebounds (36.2 DRPG). Their defensive effort can wane, especially on the road, leading to debilitating scoring runs by opponents.
Psychological State & Recent Form: Coming off a tough loss where they surrendered a second-half lead at Furman, the Bulldogs are fragile. However, they won the first meeting against WCU 82-77, giving them a tactical blueprint and confidence. Their season is on the brink, which could elicit a supreme offensive effort or compound defensive lapses.
Western Carolina Catamounts: The Volatile, Opportunistic Storm
Offensive Identity: Don't be fooled by the lack of a single dominant scorer. WCU wins through collective toughness, pace, and relentless rebounding. They are led by Cord Stansberry (13.9 PPG) and Marcus Kell (13.4 PPG), but the engine is Julien Soumaoro (11.9 PPG, 37.2% 3PT) and the interior duo of Samuel Dada (7.2 RPG, 73.4% FG) and Abdulai Fanta Kabba (6.7 RPG). Their +3.7 rebounding margin is a direct ticket to extra possessions and higher game totals.
Psychological State & Recent Form: Riding the high of a program-defining road win at ETSU, WCU will be confident and energetic in front of their home crowd. The revenge factor for the earlier 5-point loss to Samford adds fuel. Their style is inherently chaotic, which naturally leads to higher-possession, higher-scoring games.
Game Flow & Multifaceted X-Factors
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The full analysis for this game and others is on my website:
v i c t o r y p i c k s . e u
And today, something truly special...
Analysis: Samford Bulldogs @ Western Carolina Catamounts (Sunday, Feb 1) – Total Points Pick (Over/Under 154.5)
A critical Southern Conference (SoCon) rematch arrives with both teams at divergent psychological crossroads and clear defensive vulnerabilities. The Samford Bulldogs (10-12, 3-6 SoCon), reeling from a heartbreaking 78-73 loss at Furman, desperately need a road win to reignite their faltering conference campaign. The Western Carolina Catamounts (8-12, 4-5 SoCon), soaring after a monumental 90-88 road upset over first-place East Tennessee State, seek to validate that victory and climb into the SoCon's upper echelon. This matchup isn't just about standings; it's a battle between an elite offensive weapon and a resilient, high-variance attack, played on a floor where defense has been optional. The over/under line of 154.5 points is a direct challenge to the core identities of both squads.
Deep Dive: Tactical Styles, Personnel, and the Rematch Dynamic
Samford Bulldogs: The Star-Driven Engine with a Leaky Hull
Offensive Identity: The offense flows through and finishes with Jadin Booth (20.8 PPG, 41.6% 3PT), a bona fide SoCon Player of the Year candidate capable of 30-point explosions. He is complemented by the interior efficiency of Dylan Faulkner (17.3 PPG, 63.1% FG, 7.5 RPG), creating a potent inside-outside duality. Point guard Keaton Norris (4.7 APG) is the orchestrator, adept at finding both in their spots.
Defensive Frailty: For all its offensive firepower, Samford's defense is a persistent issue. They struggle to contain dribble penetration, lack consistent rim protection outside of Faulkner's 1.6 BPG, and are vulnerable to giving up offensive rebounds (36.2 DRPG). Their defensive effort can wane, especially on the road, leading to debilitating scoring runs by opponents.
Psychological State & Recent Form: Coming off a tough loss where they surrendered a second-half lead at Furman, the Bulldogs are fragile. However, they won the first meeting against WCU 82-77, giving them a tactical blueprint and confidence. Their season is on the brink, which could elicit a supreme offensive effort or compound defensive lapses.
Western Carolina Catamounts: The Volatile, Opportunistic Storm
Offensive Identity: Don't be fooled by the lack of a single dominant scorer. WCU wins through collective toughness, pace, and relentless rebounding. They are led by Cord Stansberry (13.9 PPG) and Marcus Kell (13.4 PPG), but the engine is Julien Soumaoro (11.9 PPG, 37.2% 3PT) and the interior duo of Samuel Dada (7.2 RPG, 73.4% FG) and Abdulai Fanta Kabba (6.7 RPG). Their +3.7 rebounding margin is a direct ticket to extra possessions and higher game totals.
Psychological State & Recent Form: Riding the high of a program-defining road win at ETSU, WCU will be confident and energetic in front of their home crowd. The revenge factor for the earlier 5-point loss to Samford adds fuel. Their style is inherently chaotic, which naturally leads to higher-possession, higher-scoring games.
Game Flow & Multifaceted X-Factors
...
The full analysis for this game and others is on my website:
victorypicks.eu
And today, something truly special...
Yesterday we saw why it is that teams adopt good low and mid blocks against Arsenal. If they don’t they risk getting wiped out in open play, so instead they concede corners which Arsenal have had to learn to excel at.
And the media narrative led mainly by Sky donkeys is “they don’t score enough open play goals” and “they only score from corners”.
Man Utd have won 3 in a row, next 2 games are
Spurs (H)
West Ham (A)
Is he finally going to get a haircut?
He can't even stop shots like he used to any more, we are the place where talent seems to go to either a) die or b) become unrealized.
It's really bad at the moment, I don't even remember feeling this woeful about the state of the team in the 90s when we were consistently poo, but I was also a pre-teen/teenager so who the F knows.
How does that goal stand LOL. Solanke kicked through the defender and didn't even touch the ball. Decisions against Arsenal.
If we could play City every week we would be solidly mid table.
How does that goal stand LOL. Solanke kicked through the defender and didn't even touch the ball. Decisions against Arsenal.
It has been awarded to Dom so I guess they are claiming he got the ball partly through his legs? Absolutely a foul LOL
