I will probably be banned for this but... Footie Thread

[Parabolica]

I am no United fan, but United fans need to remember that Ferguson wasn't an overnight success.

If Gary Crosby hadn't have been half an inch offside at the City Ground in January 1990, he wouldn't have been a success at all.

Of course, he hadn't inherited a title-winning team like Moyes, but clearly there are quite a few United fans who are, so to speak, glory hunters with no sense of their own clubs history.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I'm always willing to give a manager time but Moyes certainly hasn't inspired any great confidence in him yet.

He dithered around in the transfer market and ended up paying a ridiculous amount of money for a reasonable player.
Only 2 acceptable performances from 7 games.
Insisting on playing Ashley Young when Nani, Kagawa and Zaha are available.

On what I've seen so far United are going to have a real scrap to finish in the top 4. If we don't manage that then our business model could be royally screwed.

[Mintexmemory]

On what I've seen so far United are going to have a real scrap to finish in the top 4. If we don't manage that then our business model could be royally screwed.

Welcome to Gooner world!!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Are Arsenals finances that dependant on Champions League money? I do worry about Uniteds debt if we fail to get into the Champions League. It is manageable at the minute considering we have a revenue of around £300m each year.

Arsenal may be real contenders this year. They have a class midfield. Whilshere, Ramsay, Walcott, Carzola, Ozil.......

[steveaki13]

Maybe Manchester United fans need to accept they have won so many throphys that maybe now its time they have a few baron years.


Most football clubs go through it, so just enjoy the ride and don't worry if you don't win so much. Just support the club.

I support my local Confro South club Chelmsford City who after 5 years in the play offs are 19th with a poor side, but hey that's football.

[steveaki13]

Also keep a eye on Messi and Barca for fun.

Did anyone see their game today. They were brilliant in the first half and over the 80 minutes he had Messi scored 1, assisted 1, but could have scored about 5. What was with that finishing.

[Storm]

How the hell did I miss this game...just slipped my mind (which is unbelievable when it comes to football)
Missed Neymar's first goal (he does need to get more selfish - though right now he is 'impress Messi' mode) and the fact that Tata subbed Messi again this season.
Leo won't like it, but if he has to be stopped from getting injuhe and screwing up the season come the QF/SF of CL and the final run-in, he must be kept fresh(er)
He also plays all Argentina games (even now that they have qualified!). Tata has more guts than Tito for sure (+ being a countryman and almost handpicked as a coach might help)

[pino]

I have watched Barca for the very last time. I get bored as they are just too strong for the Liga...

[steveaki13]

Get what your saying Pino.

I have to admit to being a Messi fanboy really. I just love watching the guy play.

[Parabolica]

You can say whatever you like about Messi.




But he's no Carlton Palmer.