Euro 2012

**Goofle** · 06-08-2012, 06:16 AM

As I said, he has carried Scholes in terms of work load and basically held together Man Utd's midfield single handedly all season. That is an even greater task considering the formation they play.

First name in the United team sheet at the moment.

Salami · 06-08-2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle11

As I said, he has carried Scholes in terms of work load and basically held together Man Utd's midfield single handedly all season. That is an even greater task considering the formation they play.

First name in the United team sheet at the moment.

Well, I still dunno, Scholes is an opportunist (coincidentally the very best footballer in the world

), and a lot of his finishes are from chances he's taken advantage of, even though to most players they aren't really chances at all. Mind you, he's ageing and can't keep going as much, hence Carrick.
Being a United fan, I'd agree that he is necessary at Old Trafford, but I'd probably think twice about England.

Mojo · 06-08-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle11

He has always been severely underrated so its not a surprise to see comments like that.

Well, in your opinion.

A lot of people wont give him the time of day. I actually like him, as I said. I just dont think that he's as good as you do. He can do a job for Man United but, in my opinion, he's nowhere near the standard of footballer you could expect to see at United.

I also find your comments about Scholes, and Carrick shouldering the majority of the workload, very interesting. Mainly because I don't see it that way at all. When partnered together, would Carrick, in his defensive role, allow Scholes the freedom to push forward and play the kind of patient football we've come to expect from him? Absolutely. Theres no doubt in my mind about that. You could argue that defensively Carrick has pulled the strings a fair bit this season but I don't think he works any harder than Scholes does. Scholes has been holding the midfield together very well, his passing play has been a thing of beauty at times. He just can't defend for ****.

It's arguably a good partnership but I wouldnt say Carrick shoulders any of Scholes workload.

**Goofle** · 06-08-2012, 06:57 AM

He certainly does and is more than good enough to start for Man Utd, and therefore England by default.

Change of topic?

Mojo · 06-08-2012, 07:18 AM

Well, thats settled then.

14232949 · 06-08-2012, 08:14 AM

Has Arteta actually been capped by Spain yet?
If not, he can play for England.

Also, when does coverage of the first match begin?

Mojo · 06-08-2012, 08:14 AM

Coverage on the BBC is 4:15.

Salami · 06-08-2012, 08:16 AM

Exactly one hour!
Might get all my work done now I was meaning to put off till Sunday night.

14232949 · 06-08-2012, 08:26 AM

Awesome. Hopefully Greece will go out and actually look to play football today instead of their usual ultra defensive tactics.

Unknown Soldier · 06-08-2012, 09:19 AM

Yep boring old Greece will be looking for a 0-0 draw. Looking forward to the Russia v Czech Republic match which should be a good footballing match.

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Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Well, thats settled then. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

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14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Has Arteta actually been capped by Spain yet? If not, he can play for England. Also, when does coverage of the first match begin?

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Salami Get in ma belly Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,385	Exactly one hour! Might get all my work done now I was meaning to put off till Sunday night.

06-08-2012, 08:26 AM	#79 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Awesome. Hopefully Greece will go out and actually look to play football today instead of their usual ultra defensive tactics.