Hmmm, I think the fact that we're probably a worse team but performing better shows there has been some progress tbph.
Pretty sure Baxter was referring to progress from last season, which there has been. Not just in terms of results, but in terms of the team becoming a better all-round outfit, whereas previously they relied a fair bit on RVP.
Yeah definitely. As I siad overall I think the side is much stronger this season. But I don't think playing the whole, "there's been progress", card since the last trophy was won, because quite frankly, the last two seasons have been our worst in yonks. Think things are only going to get better though, which is obviously good.
Yeah obviously the team had a decline a good few years ago. I'd say you look most possible to kick on and mount a genuine challenge this season, as opposed to previous ones. Particularly if you get a few marquee signings.
Michael Owen retired today too. A bit overshadowed in all the other later announced retirements. It's almost been a end of an era.
Vermaelen is the most over-rated centre half in the league. We should have punted him last summer and signed Vertonghen.
Vermaelen was over - rated at one point where his ability on the ball and some goals, covered up his defensive frailties. Don't think many rate him that much anymore.
They've been linked with almost every CB who can play from the back in recent times. Will be surprised if they tried to sign Vermaelen.