The English Football Thread

14232949 · 01-20-2013, 08:32 AM

I feel the old cliché of 'form is temporary, class is permanent' should be applied here. Sneijder is still undeniably an incredibly gifted footballer and I'm sure can rediscover his true potential. He's still the right side of 30 also. He could be a force in the Premier League.

**Goofle** · 01-20-2013, 08:36 AM

Nobody would doubt his quality (although I feel it is overstated to a certain degree) but he is physically declining as well. Wouldn't get into any of the Top 4's first XI anyway. Maybe Spurs.

14232949 · 01-20-2013, 08:40 AM

If speculation is to believed, Liverpool are looking at him. He'd be a good buy for them, although I could see Sir Alex taking a punt on him.
You're right though, until he proves he's still got it in him, he won't be signing for a top team.

**Goofle** · 01-20-2013, 08:43 AM

He wouldn't get on the bench at United in my opinion. Doesn't fit in at all.

Liverpool don't really need him either, but would make much more sense.

Big Ears · 01-20-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Didn't know this!!! Their draw against Chelsea in mid-week was a great result or had he been sacked before this? Who is the Argentinian manager?

I think Adkins' sacking was announced yesterday (Saturday) - after the game against Chelsea. I don't know the new manager. They've shown footage of him on our local news, but he means absolutely nothing to me. If he isn't rubbish, I'll eat my undergarments in a sandwich. Same if Adkins does not go on to be a success elsewhere.

Trollheart · 01-20-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluffy Kittens

There was a chance in the 1st half to make it 3-0, can't remember who it fell to it really should have killed the game off.

1 point above the relegation zone, next game is Newcastle at home who are in nearly as much of a crisis as we are. It's another must-win game.

Weiman I think. He's usually quite clinical WHEN he gets sight of goal...

jackhammer · 01-20-2013, 05:57 PM

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Weiman I think. He's usually quite clinical WHEN he gets sight of goal...

No it was Lichaj. Weiman is out injured. If that went in we would have won.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 01-20-2013, 06:03 PM

The game on Tuesday will still go ahead won't it?

Brum is under 6 inches of snow right now but they will have enough time to clear the roads for people traveling to the game surely?

jackhammer · 01-20-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluffy Kittens

The game on Tuesday will still go ahead won't it?

Brum is under 6 inches of snow right now but they will have enough time to clear the roads for people traveling to the game surely?

Yeah The derby yesterday was far worse in terms of snow and they sorted that. I really don't know how the game will go but 3- 1? I think Villa are out

~~Cuthbert~~ · 01-20-2013, 08:14 PM

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Yeah The derby yesterday was far worse in terms of snow and they sorted that. I really don't know how the game will go but 3- 1? I think Villa are out

Have faith, optimistic Villains we are here

Joking, I think so too.

01-20-2013, 08:32 AM	#4171 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	I feel the old cliché of 'form is temporary, class is permanent' should be applied here. Sneijder is still undeniably an incredibly gifted footballer and I'm sure can rediscover his true potential. He's still the right side of 30 also. He could be a force in the Premier League.

01-20-2013, 08:40 AM	#4173 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	If speculation is to believed, Liverpool are looking at him. He'd be a good buy for them, although I could see Sir Alex taking a punt on him. You're right though, until he proves he's still got it in him, he won't be signing for a top team.

01-20-2013, 06:03 PM	#4178 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	The game on Tuesday will still go ahead won't it? Brum is under 6 inches of snow right now but they will have enough time to clear the roads for people traveling to the game surely?