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Football Thread 2011/12 |OT10| Silverware, promotion, survival, relegation and tears
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As long as he moves the ball into the back of the net, I don't care
He's still not where he needs to be, but he's come on massively in the last few months.
Lol surely it doesn't. He looks labored and unrefined. His upper torso kind of lugs around and his hair is flopping all over the place. He almost looks drunk. That's part of what makes it so endearing <3
For example doesn't have nearly the elegance of Nasri's first goal here vs. Fulham http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUUjt4chbNE
I still love it though
Broder Salsa
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I feel a little better about that. Just a little.
I've backed Carroll since the start and still back him.
Bosingwa giving it away way too easily and then his lazy attitude.
Freewheelin'
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Anyone have Mortal Kombat for Vita? Really good port, having lots of fun with it!
Movement may look odd but Carroll made a fool out of Terry there and that was a superb finish. That was an excellent goal, he had a lot of work to do there.
I feel a little better about that. Just a little.
I've backed Carroll since the start and still back him.
And even more than that he looked hungry for goals.
Phantast2k
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A cool goal by Lewandowski from yesterday (he was a bit lucky though):
(pass came from Subotic - wtf?)
Official Meister montage
Then came the fun:
Time for souvenirs:
Some celebrations in the city (lots of Poles & Japanese were present too)
The official celebration is on May 13th after we win the cup
(pass came from Subotic - wtf?)
Official Meister montage
Then came the fun:
Time for souvenirs:
Some celebrations in the city (lots of Poles & Japanese were present too)
The official celebration is on May 13th after we win the cup
You'd ask Shearer for an autograph, don't deny it.
I got Alan Shearer's autograph at a function 5 or 6 years ago. He was the most boring man I've ever met.
Getting Niall Quinn to sign a Newcastle shirt is a bit weird though. Even if I did meet someone like Henry or Bergkamp, the thought of them signing one of my Spurs shirts is...anathema to me.
Getting Niall Quinn to sign a Newcastle shirt is a bit weird though. Even if I did meet someone like Henry or Bergkamp, the thought of them signing one of my Spurs shirts is...anathema to me.
Broder Salsa
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I would totally get an autograph on my shirt if I saw a Copenhagen player outside, what's the big deal? They are probably used to much worse, remember a player once signing someones ass cheek here.
Hixx no likey Newcastle.
Although surely even he will shed a tear of gratification if Cisse rogers City.
Broder Salsa
Banned
Bleeeegh i'm a dumbass. Blame the lack of sleep.
Sir Bobby statue unveiled today.
hopefully it spurs you on to something that isn't a loss
Tim the Wiz
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The doom and gloom is a bit much. United's net spend is pretty low on a relative scale, but gross spend last summer was over 50m. Fergie made more than reasonable offers for both Sneijder and Nasri scuppered by Anzhi going in hard for Eto'o and City naming silly wages, if the press is to be believed. There's no rational reason to think we won't attempt quality transfers this summer.
I've been critical of Phil Jones, especially in his misuse at RB and in midfield, but he's a good player in his natural position who could become very good in years to come. That is improving the first team down the line. The Young transfer never felt right to me, but I suppose that was done with Park's almost certain exit in mind. However, De Gea, as you mention, was a great signing.
Personally, I think people are mistaking transition for decline. There's a lot of potential in this side. It just needs two or three key additions to reach it - which is exactly what Fergie says he's aiming for, whatever that's worth.
The only thing which really irks me is that, for better or worse, Pogba wants first team football now and there's a chance he's on his way. I say this because his possible loss touches on the real problem at United - made evident against Bilbao and Wigan, and crystal clear against City at the Etihad - in how static our midfield has become. I'm shocked every time I see a mid-table side give Scholes space to pull the strings, but many seem to do it anyway. Yes, Scholes and Carrick are great for controlling possession against teams which sit back, but faced with a combative midfield that strips them of time and space, and they struggle to link with the forward line - our wingers begin to look isolated and the poor first touch of players like Park and Young gets exposed.
Fergie has talked about wanting to speed up our play, so I think he's on the right track. We need to liven up the speed and variety of our transition in attack. Kagawa or Hazard are the right players to do that. Especially since we dearly need to return to the 4-3-3 against the big sides. I think he hoped that Fletcher, Anderson and Cleverley would step up this season and provide dynamic options in the centre of the park, but it simply looks like it's not meant to be. Pogba next season would help, but we need at least one more reliable, quality midfielder to play alongside Carrick - there's no reason to believe our injury woes won't continue.
Wilbury said:
I've been critical of Phil Jones, especially in his misuse at RB and in midfield, but he's a good player in his natural position who could become very good in years to come. That is improving the first team down the line. The Young transfer never felt right to me, but I suppose that was done with Park's almost certain exit in mind. However, De Gea, as you mention, was a great signing.
Personally, I think people are mistaking transition for decline. There's a lot of potential in this side. It just needs two or three key additions to reach it - which is exactly what Fergie says he's aiming for, whatever that's worth.
The only thing which really irks me is that, for better or worse, Pogba wants first team football now and there's a chance he's on his way. I say this because his possible loss touches on the real problem at United - made evident against Bilbao and Wigan, and crystal clear against City at the Etihad - in how static our midfield has become. I'm shocked every time I see a mid-table side give Scholes space to pull the strings, but many seem to do it anyway. Yes, Scholes and Carrick are great for controlling possession against teams which sit back, but faced with a combative midfield that strips them of time and space, and they struggle to link with the forward line - our wingers begin to look isolated and the poor first touch of players like Park and Young gets exposed.
Fergie has talked about wanting to speed up our play, so I think he's on the right track. We need to liven up the speed and variety of our transition in attack. Kagawa or Hazard are the right players to do that. Especially since we dearly need to return to the 4-3-3 against the big sides. I think he hoped that Fletcher, Anderson and Cleverley would step up this season and provide dynamic options in the centre of the park, but it simply looks like it's not meant to be. Pogba next season would help, but we need at least one more reliable, quality midfielder to play alongside Carrick - there's no reason to believe our injury woes won't continue.
He's choosing the wrong London club.
Yeah. Should have went to Chelsea.
More like Douglas, Luuk De Jong etc. I think Pardew is interested in half of the FC Twente team lol
FootballFan
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I love that movie!
"Thats a lovely accent you have...New Jersey?" - Ah so many great quotes from that movie.
That part when the ball goes in is the part that is confusing you.
I'd love autographed/signed stuff from former/current Barca players and just football legends in general(Maradona, Pele etc). But I wouldn't care for say a Kaka or Lampard signed ball or something.
I have this.
FootballFan
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I think Eto'o would have been a machine in the EPL, at Arsenal while Cesc was still there he would have been great imo, any team for that matter.
Yup, it took an hour or so to get accustomed to the poor character models and textures, but once you get beyond that its basically the same as the console versionsbut with more content. Overall very, very pleased.
I'm a Swansea City supporter, but for the past 22/23 years Man Utd have always been my 'League one / Premier League' team of choice. Today is an odd day, as depending on what happens at the, ahem....Sports Direct Arena, the result I want for the Man Utd/Swansea match changes!!!
Roll on 1:30pm......
Willkiller
Banned
Well today is the day.
I'm scared.
I'm scared.
Willkiller
Banned
From Cisse's twitter -
He is ready. I'm not scared any more.
He is ready. I'm not scared any more.
At least he's got the colloquialisms down, eh.
FootballFan
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Should be fun at least, I want Newcastle to get the CL spot, but I really dont want ManUnited to win yet another premier league. So I prefer City to win, but I want Cisse to score. 3-1 to City.
Willkiller
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They are the source of all his powers!
I'm also not expecting a win but I think at this point I know better to rule anything out this season. If we win and Spurs fail to win I'll be delirious.
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