Football 2011-2012

[rexclark]

The man is a legend.

[kaosmark2]

nah. They've got the same problem (and perhaps worse) as last year - a problem scoring goals.

They've had a lot of luck help their goals go in so far (and which it could be equally be said that luck has gone against Liverpool with getting the ball into the net). I can't see that sort of luck keeping going thru the season.

[pink_triangle]

I love Silva but some of this media talk that he is now the best in the world is silly, just as 2 years ago when they did the same with rooney. What puts messi and Ronaldo apart is long term consistency, Silva isn't at that level,although I can see the media probably has an agenda in promoting "the best league in the world".

[The Nal]

I love Silva but some of this media talk that he is now the best in the world is silly, just as 2 years ago when they did the same with rooney. What puts messi and Ronaldo apart is long term consistency, Silva isn't at that level,although I can see the media probably has an agenda in promoting "the best league in the world".

[eFestivals]

They'll be Barca type skills on display at the Rec tonight when Utd get thrashed for the second time in a few days.

[The Nal]

They'll be Barca type skills on display at the Rec tonight when Utd get thrashed for the second time in a few days.

[modey]

No chance!

Is it on the box?

[kaosmark2]

I love Silva but some of this media talk that he is now the best in the world is silly, just as 2 years ago when they did the same with rooney. What puts messi and Ronaldo apart is long term consistency, Silva isn't at that level,although I can see the media probably has an agenda in promoting "the best league in the world".

[The Nal]

Well yes. He is the best in the league though. Possibly the best player in the premier league ever, although he'd have to continue for a few more years to prove that.

And yeah, I don't believe anyone claiming that actually believes it rather than is pushing an agenda.

[kaosmark2]

Messi missed a penalty at the weekend and Ronaldo scored a hatrick.

Ronaldo is the best player in the world now surely? Until next weekend.

[TheGayTent]

The German football experience is a lot better than the English one. We could learn a lot.

[eFestivals]

The German football experience is a lot better than the English one. We could learn a lot.

Yep - including how to win.

[eFestivals]

c'mon the shots.

i wonder what owen and erba think of the Rec's 'facilities'

[kaosmark2]

4 weeks wages and 2 week suspension (inc. the time already served) for Tevez.

[minute5072]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2052843/John-Terry-racism-row-Anton-Ferdinand-game.html

Daily Mail writer thinks footballers being racially abused should just "put up with it and get on with the game"

[Ed209]

oh dear lord. The daily mail strikes again, in epic fashion.

PCC have got their hands full over the next few days.

[eFestivals]

the shots played pretty decently last night. The goal from Valencia was unstoppable, but the defending for the other two was so atrocious I reckon the defence had been taking lessons off Rio. ..... you can't let Owen and Berba stand on the penalty spot unmarked, there's only one thing going to happen.

And I was a bit disappointed with the ref. It seemed to be that he'd decided to let things go to be kind to Aldershot (Utd should have had a penalty in the first half), but I reckon the outcome overall was that Utd got off lightly. While the 'shots players fouls were due to their lower and slower skill levels, so many of Utd's were cynical that the yellows should have been flying around.

But anyway ... on the basis of last night's result, Aldershot are closer to Utd than Utd are to City. There's nothing to be ashamed of from losing.

Let's hope the money gets spent on the club and not used to fatten director's pockets.

[The Nal]

Let's hope the money gets spent on the club and not used to fatten director's pockets.

Edited October 26, 2011 by The Nal

[pink_triangle]

Fans make some racket too. Premiership clubs could learn from the Shots fans.

[eFestivals]

Fans make some racket too. Premiership clubs could learn from the Shots fans.

Yep - they certainly showed Utd fans how to sing when you're losing, something they couldn't do on Sunday.

[The Nal]

Yep - they certainly showed Utd fans how to sing when you're losing, something they couldn't do on Sunday.

Edited October 26, 2011 by The Nal

[jump]

4 weeks wages and 2 week suspension (inc. the time already served) for Tevez.

[The Nal]

Apparently Tevez is going to sue Mancini due to "defamation" but isn't going to appeal about his fine/suspension.

[eFestivals]

Apparently Tevez is going to sue Mancini due to "defamation" but isn't going to appeal about his fine/suspension.

I think he might have solid legal ground for doing that, given that what Mancini said about him isn't provable.

However, I'd be surprised if any judge made a significant financial award in Tevez's favour (if Tevez won). While Tevez might not have committed the 'ultimate' footballing crime, the fact that 5 breaches of contract have been firmly put against him and he's accepted those as accurate (which he will have done if he doesn't appeal them), then a judge is likely to decide that it's something he's largely brought on himself by his own actions.

The great thing about civil law cases is that common sense is a part of any judgement.

[eFestivals]

Tevez is a fucking idiot. Nothing surprises me with that arsehole.

I don't disagree with you, but .....

Mancini has said something about Tevez which is likely to have a significant impact on Tevez's future career. It's just about the worst thing that anyone can say about a professional footballer.

So if the truth of the matter is Tevez's version of what happened, then I can understand why he'd be so pissed off to follow thru with legal action.