Re: The Football Chat Thread : Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:17 am  

Ian 77 Redux wrote:

One of life's little pleasures. People can say what they like about the fella (and, because he is so abrasive, they often do) but there can be no question that this thread in particular would be less interesting without him.

That's like saying Germany would have been a boring place without Hitler

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:54 am  

Cibaman wrote:

I'm very happy to admit to extreme dumbness on that subject. After his first couple of ganes I did express doubts (having made it clear that I hadnt seen too much of him on the telly) as to whether Silva would cope with the physicality of the premiership. His performances in our last 3 games show that those doubts were unfounded. I think Mancini deserves a fair bit of credit for the way he has eased him into the league. Barring injuries I think he'll make a massive impact in the next few weeks.

Hernandes is obviously a very talented player. My only question would be whether him and Rooney are natural partners.

On the Hernandez/Rooney partnership I would say it could work as Hernandez likes to play off the last defenders shoulder and be in the penalty box whereas Rooney likes to come deep and develop play. I see no reason why it would not work.

Hernandez has settled well and looks very promising but people should not go overboard on their praise just yet, Berba and Rooney would still be my preferred option with Hernandez off the bench.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:10 am  

Fresh Prince of Chesh-air wrote: That's like saying Germany would have been a boring place without Hitler It's amazing how often this comes up!

Fresh Prince of Chesh-air wrote: That's like saying Germany would have been a boring place without Hitler It's amazing how often this comes up!

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:18 am  

RedTez wrote: It's amazing how often this comes up!

RedTez wrote: It's amazing how often this comes up!

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:16 pm  

PAUL M wrote:

On the Hernandez/Rooney partnership I would say it could work as Hernandez likes to play off the last defenders shoulder and be in the penalty box whereas Rooney likes to come deep and develop play. I see no reason why it would not work.

Hernandez has settled well and looks very promising but people should not go overboard on their praise just yet, Berba and Rooney would still be my preferred option with Hernandez off the bench.

Do United still play with two upfront?

I thought you pretty much had a lone striker with two wide attackers these days.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:09 pm  

Billinge_Lump wrote:

Do United still play with two upfront?

I thought you pretty much had a lone striker with two wide attackers these days.

Wiht Berbatov being in such good form this season Fergie has found it hard to leave him out and dropping Rooney is in the main a no go so they have both been playing. Since Rooney has gone out of the side it's changed again, depends what competition and opponents.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:58 pm  

Roofs wrote:

Mancini deserves no credit IMO - he's got the easiest job in the world!

If that's what you believe, so did Mark Hughes and look what a pigs ear he made of it.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:07 pm  

D.D. wrote:

If that's what you believe, so did Mark Hughes and look what a pigs ear he made of it.

Its a stupid comment, one that always came out about Jose.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:20 pm  

D.D. wrote:

If that's what you believe, so did Mark Hughes and look what a pigs ear he made of it.

What stupid nonsense that Hughes made a pigs ear of it. He was on course to achieve the same finish that Mancini did. Citeh were in a poor run when he was fired, but they'd have probably got out of that run and finished the same with Hughes as they did with Mancini.

Mancini is a better, more experienced manager than Hughes. Citeh have probably been justified in replacing Hughes with Mancini. But to say Hughes was making a pigs ear of the job is just ridiculous.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:03 pm  

Nikaed wrote:

How many premier league teams are represented on here? I remember they're being a Hammers fan popping up occasionally.

Chelsea - LDJM, WBFOF, Superbowl Scott.
Arsenal - Lenny the Lioner (until banned)
Man United- Me, Redtez. Paul M, Ian77, Karlos13, Yorkshire Red, Paddy, Ordsall Quays red. Mr Philb. Catalancs
Man City - Enfield Exile, Cibaman, Oggy123, D.D, Mintball, mcfc/wire. Urmston Wire.
Spurs - Safeways Saint (until banned)
WBA- NONE
Sunderland - Sure their used to be a lad who supported them.
Bolton - Wanderer, Leyther Matt
Newcastle - Ash4hullfc, there's another hull fan who does as well, Gaz.
Everton - Fresh prince, Dan FC, MSH. Sure there were loads more.
Wigan - Conroy
Blackburn- Dar130
Liverpool - Wire 85, keithcun, Robbie Rotten, Danny 2, 74, Firewire. LFC rhino. a few more I can't remember.

We get quite a wide range of teams...really.

Ahem