Mark McFaul's Avatar

Mark McFaul

@jmmcfaul

Husband. Father. Adopted Geordie. Mostly here to talk about Arsenal, Leicester Tigers and Irish rugby.

171
Followers
536
Following
1,119
Posts
15.11.2024
Joined
Posts Following

Latest posts by Mark McFaul @jmmcfaul

Preview
Will Everton's formidable away form upset Arsenal's title challenge? BBC Sport examines whether Everton can win for a fifth time in six away games at Premier League leaders Arsenal.

My nerves are precisely because it is Everton. They seem like the exact team and play style that we struggle with... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

14.03.2026 11:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Will Everton's formidable away form upset Arsenal's title challenge? BBC Sport examines whether Everton can win for a fifth time in six away games at Premier League leaders Arsenal.

They are. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

14.03.2026 11:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Will Everton's formidable away form upset Arsenal's title challenge? BBC Sport examines whether Everton can win for a fifth time in six away games at Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Not sure I'd agree tbh.... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

14.03.2026 11:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sorry. I wanted to share my anxiety with the world. A problem shared and all that!๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

14.03.2026 10:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

With how they like to play it kinda makes sense that they are better away from home where they generally have less possession etc. Is funny how teams struggle to adapt to new stadiums too. I remember the Emirates not really feeling like a home advantage for a while.

14.03.2026 08:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Will Everton's formidable away form upset Arsenal's title challenge? BBC Sport examines whether Everton can win for a fifth time in six away games at Premier League leaders Arsenal.

It's going to be one of the hardest games we've had imo. I was feeling pretty positive until I read this.... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

14.03.2026 08:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Will Everton's formidable away form upset Arsenal's title challenge? BBC Sport examines whether Everton can win for a fifth time in six away games at Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Going to be really tough. I felt relatively positive until I read this... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

14.03.2026 08:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Brilliant as always ๐Ÿ‘

13.03.2026 23:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Firstly I didn't say anything about wanting to work with people who are the same as me. I like plenty of people with very different interests and opinions to me but equally they were all team players. Secondly I wasn't being completely serious...

13.03.2026 21:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'd be gutted if they got rid of him but equally I'm not sure the people in charge have demonstrated an ability to hire the right person so fingers crossed it's not 3rd time lucky! ๐Ÿ˜‚

13.03.2026 21:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why would they only be making contingencies in case they sack him? Surely they are going to sack him? Spurs were supposed to be a well run club, clearly that was not true...

13.03.2026 21:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I get it. Objectively Madueke has been better but even then both have not lived up to their price tag. The issue for Eze is in a very different team and still finding his feet. Most Palace fans said he's a moments player but we just haven't seen enough and he doesn't help control games which we need

12.03.2026 20:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah I mean I don't care about film choice really either but equally when you spend 5 days a week with someone it's good to know they aren't going to drive you mad! ๐Ÿ˜‚

12.03.2026 19:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tbh I wish more interviews were like this. So much time is wasted on both sides a lot of the time. If you know the person can do the job, just work out if you want to work with them or not.

12.03.2026 19:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah I don't disagree. Equally, under Wenger, Arsenal treated the league cup as a youth tournament which is always an option. I think however due to how early it wraps up many managers see it as a psychological boost if you can get the first trophy in the cabinet. I tend to agree with that idea.

12.03.2026 13:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ultimately output gets a bit overlooked because of that initially perception of both of them.

12.03.2026 13:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I don't. Eze is easier to like. He's an Arsenal fan and fans desperately want him to succeed. Madueke was a player hardly anyone wanted and he came from Chelsea a team many are fed up of buying from.

12.03.2026 13:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

PSG were allowed to move their league game to have more time to prepare for Chelsea. That support from their fa and the less competitive nature of their league is a big advantage for them tbh.

12.03.2026 09:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No

12.03.2026 09:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I for one support this initiative.

In all seriousness I do wonder whether the energy drink cup should be binned. No other leagues have 2 domestic cups.

12.03.2026 08:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is part of the issue also to do with age? Generally speaking Chelsea recruit players under 25 but most top level GKs and central defenders are older than that as they tend to require more experience compared to attacking positions.

12.03.2026 08:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Will need a far more convincing performance at home if we're serious about winning the competition but I take your point.

12.03.2026 08:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

1-0 is pretty pathetic considering who we are playing and how we have played previously in the CL. It also wouldn't be so bad if we hadn't been seeing the same issues since the start of the year...

11.03.2026 19:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's all relative but I think we've got the worst of both recently. We've lost our imperious defence quality and we also can't put the ball in the back of the net as often as we should. Do think Merino and Odegaard are missed tbh

11.03.2026 19:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Which is why I feel like the frontline needs a major overhaul in the summer. Also question our midfield set up. We lack creativity and attacking threat far too often this season.

11.03.2026 19:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If he thinks like that then we have serious issues. We can downplay it but we should be winning away at Bayer. If we can't outscore them then we can kiss any chance of a trophy away imo

11.03.2026 19:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Have been for a while too. It's fine when you win to a degree but doesn't make you confident we can keep winning without any attacking quality

11.03.2026 19:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You make a fair point! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚

10.03.2026 13:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely mad. When I saw the French kit I assumed England would be wearing their alternative kit alas we're all going to be struggling to tell which team is taking a drubbing... Oh wait...

10.03.2026 11:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So Ireland and Wales can't wear their home kits against each other because of colour blind accessibility but these two kits are going to be allowed? ๐Ÿค”

Is Borthwick hoping we'll think LBB is English and we'll not notice his team losing.... ๐Ÿ˜‚

10.03.2026 11:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0