Hootnow
Jermaine Jenas
Sure but it is not really that accurate. Typically we are strong at the back and strong mentally I feel. It is just a dingdonghead thing to say when being magnanimous is the class thing to do.
Juventus won't win this cup, I'm certain of that.
I think it is accurate and it is clearly something that this very experienced player (and manager) think, as opposed to the fatso down the pub who just gobbles up what he hears Merson say on Saturday afternoons.
We are stronger mentally than we were. Especially in the league, in normal games, I am impressed with our mental strength. In the absolute crunch moments though, I'm still not convinced and I know that I am in the minority of this board when I say that, as Ive had a few discussions around this topic before.
As for defensively. Difficult to say we're good at the back to a player who's team have scored 4 goals against us from about 5 attacks. Its not always about quantity of shots that you concede.
Tbh, I don't care so much. Its better than the usual monotonous crap players spout after matches and let's be honest, we all found it hilarious when Deeney ripped into Arsenal a few months ago. Like Robspur said, I hope Poch and the players take it as motivation. I hope they go and win at the Bridge. I hope they take it and make sure we win the FA cup. I hope they go and make sure we finish in the top 4. And I hope they make sure that whatever European competition we happen to be in next season, we actually win a knockout tie or two.
At least we have more preparation time in between matches now, for the league.