keeno Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Look at all those years where Messi was averaging less than a goal per game. Terrible player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eupraxia Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 The difference between Manchester United this season compared to previous title-winning seasons is that they are more than ever fueled by sheer hunger and determination. If you look at Manchester City, unquestionably Manchester United's only title challengers this year, they seem to be fueled by complacency and expectancy. That's a huge difference. I'd suggest, in fact, that it is the key difference between the two clubs this season - personally, man-for-man, I think City have the better players and better squad. Mancini's latest spoutings are tiresome, and he clearly feels the pressure, which is highlighted by his self-defensive mutterings about how no other manager has been as successful in such a short tenure. But he's failing to acknowledge the context in which his success has come. I'm not belittling what Mancini has achieved in any way, but he has to realize and accept what was (and is) expected at Manchester City now, given the amount they have invested in playing staff, backroom staff, and club infrastructure. Mancini and the club have become very unctuous and smarmy over the past couple of years and it makes me dislike them more and more every time I hear a Manchester City fan on a radio phone-in, or Noel Gallagher talking absolute guff. The United team this season very rarely recognizes when it is beaten, and I have fucking loved seeing them just somehow find a way through in every game. But mainly, I have fucking loved the fact that someone is shitting on Manchester City and putting them back in their place a little bit. I have especially enjoyed Manchester City's gang-raping in the Champions League. That was satisfying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eupraxia Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I also think I may have become a Manchester United fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Another major factor is that players have stepped up hugely. Michael Carrick and Patrice Evra most notably, who have been very patchy for a couple of years, are having arguably their best ever seasons. De Gea, despite the papers ripping him a new arsehole everyday, is a total matchwinner, and Cleverley has cemented his importance, and has played in just about every single big game. The defence is just about sorted, compared to earlier in the season when it was just one disaster after another. Rafael is probably one of the most improved players on earth too. But, as they say, the hardest title to win is the one you're defending, and City are struggling in terms of motivation. But it's not that they are much worse this season, it's that United are much better. at the start of February, City were only 3 points shy of the amount of points they had at the same stage last season. Speaking of putting them in their place, it's pretty great that, with all their billions and their Premier League title, Robin Van Persie and Eden Hazard still didn't want to go there. No duobt, if they'd have gotten those two players, they'd be smashing the league to pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I also think I may have become a Manchester United fan. It happens. I think my eldest brother is a closet United fan. I've always prefered Arsenal out of the bigger clubs, but I do like to watch Man U play, and generally want to see them do well, if I'm honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 As do I. There's a bit of class about the club that I like, and Ferguson is obviously a Dons legend too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eupraxia Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) I think this season underlines just how fucking brilliant a football manager Sir Alex Ferguson actually is. Not that many people tend to doubt that too often, but he's instilled the right attitude throughout the team, and they are one of the most hard-working football teams I have ever witnessed. Not only do they all work exceptionally hard, but they are almost all technically sound, extremely well-conditioned athletically, and mentally balanced on the football pitch. I especially love to watch them counter-attack; it's absolutely devastating sometimes. Great bunch of lads, and a proper football manager. None of this po-faced Roberto Mancini nonsense. That guy grinds my gears. United were hurt last season, and instead of capitulating, they've come out more determined than ever. It's difficult not to find that inspiring. Edited February 18, 2013 by Eupraxia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Everyone's favourite fascist quits Swindon: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21499926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhHVtrKvsss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moose Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 The goal is as good as the celebration. Boff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Looks like man citeh are going to win something this year, the internet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21534620 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21534620 One of those cunts that leaves early. Fair enough if you're 4-0 down but leaving at 0-0? Prick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Boyd heading back to Killie - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21554769 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 FFS, excellent signing for them. McFadden to Motherwell, Boyd to Killie, looks like Kevin Thomson will be back at Hibs before long... How long until Aberdeen re-sign Chris Maguire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 FFS, excellent signing for them. McFadden to Motherwell, Boyd to Killie, looks like Kevin Thomson will be back at Hibs before long... How long until Aberdeen re-sign Chris Maguire? We already did it with Russell Anderson. BTW has anyone posted that Michael Hart has signed for Huntly? Holy fuck that's a step down. He's only in his early 30s as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 We already did it with Russell Anderson. BTW has anyone posted that Michael Hart has signed for Huntly? Holy fuck that's a step down. He's only in his early 30s as well.I thought he was still with Hibs! Wikipedia suggests he was most recently at Airdrie but quit to start a career outside football. Guess that's why he's now at Huntly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I thought he was still with Hibs! Wikipedia suggests he was most recently at Airdrie but quit to start a career outside football. Guess that's why he's now at Huntly. According to Wiki he's also never scored a goal. Maybe this will give him the chance to break his 16-year scoring duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Rafael scored a bollock of a goal today: Camera could barely keep up with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Niall McGinn is booked for diving: WAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsinho Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Word on the streets of Teesside is that Sammy Ameobi is likely to be coming to Middlesbrough on loan for a while. That could be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Pardew confirmed they are talks with your lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Aleksander Kolarov is excellent in that video. Is that what a Harlem Shake is? What is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Cisse's goal was a peach at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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