Perch is quality. Probably wasn't that great back then but he has improved immensely.
Hate on him again and I'll slap you.
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Football Thread 2012/13 |OT2| @agent_89: My sources tell me the season has started
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Perch is quality. Probably wasn't that great back then but he has improved immensely.
Hate on him again and I'll slap you.
Broder Salsa
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Come on ESPN
Well, I can think of one player who would have squealed until the stadium fell down.
This man knows what's up.
The_Hitcher89
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I'll have Witsel @ Spurs if no one else is interested.
Nani?
That is actually true. Kinda awesome to see him just stand there. "Gash here, need help..."
Welp, if Rooney's gonna be out, it's going to be Kagawa taking the hole with RVP up top for at least our next two games.
Bebe
Tim the Wiz
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Some thoughts:
- Dembele MotM; although Kagawa might have been if he stayed on.
- Speaking of which, taking Shinji off so early and only one goal up seemed odd. Not surprising that United didn't look as dangerous in the final third with him on the bench. (To be fair, he did play the entire game on Monday.)
- Even RvP is being asked to play in the hole ahead of Rooney. Fergie's obviously noticed Rooney's poor touch in that area despite his impressive goal tally over the past few seasons. Seems like he wants to shift him right up forward again. Neither striker saw much of the ball, but at least both weren't dropping too deep like Rooney on Monday.
- It's nice to have a mobile midfield again. Anderson and Cleverley leave things a bit too open, but we have much more fluency and variety going forward. It's a good start, but the team has to keep escalating the forward passes into central areas. You suspect that with Carrick in there, partnering one of those two, things could be a lot more solid.
- Defensive issues of course. Games like this make you appreciate how incredible VDS was too, in terms of communication and command of his area. The discrepancy is noticeable with De Gea, particularly from set pieces and crosses. But he's got everything else in his locker as a goalkeeper and he should be able to grow into more confidence.
- Say what you will, but mentality remains the chief concern. It's like United don't want to kill off games any more. Once again, we switch off in the second half with a comfortable lead and it almost screws us.
- What a strike by RvP.
Nani, yea?
I really don't think Witsel's got the passing range and vision to replace Modric. Proper dirty shite too.
M'Vila?
Vivalaraza
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Salazar left himself so open for that one it's unreal :lol
Liverpool GAF swarmed at it.
Liverpool GAF swarmed at it.
2 out of the 3 top strikers last season both get injured and could be out for 4 weeks. We need to keep RVP fit
Buying RVP isn't looking too bad right now.
Broder Salsa
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Copenhagen defender pushed in the back, just outside the box, touches the ball with his hand as he is pushed out of balance (still out of the box) and penalty. Hate this fucking JT ref, it's the guy who also consistently is harsher to black players.
The_Hitcher89
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I know. The reason for the #smh is that its the reaction I think most players have, and nobody rolls around on the floor when they have an injury like that
edit: Jesus, Charlie Nicholas. Gotta readjust my TV brightness whenever he's on
Tiote
But United Gaf says he is world class and the best winger in the EPL.
Good news for Arsenal fan, definitely think you need one. I rated Song quite highly as a creative presence, not so much as a defensive one.
I almost think he just genuinely meant Nani.
2 out of the 3 top strikers last season both get injured and could be out for 4 weeks. We need to keep RVP fit
Buying RVP isn't looking too bad right now.
Pretty much this. I would be afraid of depending too soon on Welbeck.
Not a top class midfielder.
BlindCommunication
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Stop jumping on the Belgian bandwagon. Witsel's dad said he won't leave Benfica this summer anyway. Probably waiting for Real to come in with an offer next summer.
Vivalaraza
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I doubt he is out for that long. If its just a deep cut, back within a month I think.
The_Hitcher89
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Rooney out for four weeks. United are fucked, no depth up front
Yeah I agree. Hearing that he's willing to spend 20 million & is still on the lookout is good to hear.
Winding the Newcastle fans up
Players like that are most notable in their absence. They're the catalyst for everything good about the team's play.
Are you kidding me? He wouldn't even start for Newcastle.
This.
The_Hitcher89
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Level with Lineker
2 out of the 3 top strikers last season both get injured and could be out for 4 weeks. We need to keep RVP fit
Buying RVP isn't looking too bad right now.
Seems so. I hope we get to see more of Chicarito during his absence; Kagawa might be able to get him those through balls quick enough so that he isn't constantly offside.
BlindCommunication
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Means he'll play next week end already?
Thank fuck we do. This injury literally came outta nowhere.
Vivalaraza
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Fergie reckons a month for Rooney huh. That's not TOO bad because there is a 2 week international break coming up anyway.
But damn these injuries! That was the worst luck just there. We have some easier fixtures in the next 2/3 games I think but then quite a few tough ones. Rooney needs time on the pitch to get up to speed so it's a setback.
But damn these injuries! That was the worst luck just there. We have some easier fixtures in the next 2/3 games I think but then quite a few tough ones. Rooney needs time on the pitch to get up to speed so it's a setback.
This seems so out of place. I just don't know why... lol
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