The English Football Thread

[TheCunningStunt]

I can't make my mind up if he's an actual troll, or he genuinely is just THAT clueless.
He is from Leeds, so that supports his case for the latter.

[right-track]

My opinion so far is that he's a typical Man United hating Leeds fan.
However, I suspect there's more to Percy if we scratch a bit below the surface.
Anyone who likes The Kinks can't be half bad!
I'm prepared to give him the benefit, providing he adds a bit of substance to the sweeping statements he makes in this thread.

Everybody is guilty of ballooning every now and then...me included.
So long as the debate is lively without being insulting, or bigoted, then there's room for all of us.
Even for a sheep shagging Lids fan.

Besides, I'm looking forward to the dual.

[TheCunningStunt]

I like The Kinks and I can say with great confidence that I'm a cunt, so your logic is flawed.

[right-track]

Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

I like The Kinks and I can say with great confidence that I'm a cunt, so your logic is flawed.

Not if I'm a cunt too.

[TheCunningStunt]

What did you think of the game?
Bébé doesn't look totally rubbish! He actually looks really promising, a real rough diamond but it's great to see him fitting in.
Obertan with his first goal, he's looking like he's matured since last season. I hope with the injury situation of Valencia it will be a blessing in disguise with the development of Obertan.
Scholes is just a joy to watch.
Berbatovside - wasn't his night.
Now a win again Wolves to get our birthdays off to a great start!

[right-track]

The game was boring first half, but United never looked threatened.
All United had to do was score the first goal. Pretty unlikely at that time given Berbatov's languid performance. He obviously hate's playing the lone frontman and is better suited in behind a striker.
Definitely not the man for that job, but I wonder how much his seniority won him the nod over Hernandez?
Bébé has pace and two quick feet. He's a rough diamond, but if anyone can knock the rough off, it's Ferguson.
Obertan's (the screaming skull) potential is frightening. I'd say he's further ahead than (one trick pony) Ronaldo was when we first got him. I doubt he'll ever be as good, but he's a great prospect if he can get it all together.

Bring on the Wolves!

EDIT: What's your opinion of Smalling?

[Percy Thrillington]

Wouldnt it be nice if Arsenal won the Champoins League this season, if theres a manager that deserves to win it that hasnt already won it then Its Arsene Wenger. I know he's a bit tight with the money when it comes to signing new players and thats probably the reason they havent won anything for quite a few seasons, but you have to admire the way he tends to bring young players through, and still manages to finish in the top 4 every season.

Its a matter of opinion which manager you think is the best in the Premier League, and its obviously difficult to argue against Alex Ferguson but I'd go for Wenger meself.

[loveissucide]

Originally Posted by Percy Thrillington

Wouldnt it be nice if Arsenal won the Champoins League this season, if theres a manager that deserves to win it that hasnt already won it then Its Arsene Wenger. I know he's a bit tight with the money when it comes to signing new players and thats probably the reason they havent won anything for quite a few seasons, but you have to admire the way he tends to bring young players through, and still manages to finish in the top 4 every season.

Its a matter of opinion which manager you think is the best in the Premier League, and its obviously difficult to argue against Alex Ferguson but I'd go for Wenger meself.

Tight is unfair, considering Arsenal don't have the resources a lot of clubs have at their disposal.

[Percy Thrillington]

Originally Posted by loveissucide

Tight is unfair, considering Arsenal don't have the resources a lot of clubs have at their disposal.

I'd say Arsenal have more resources than the vast majority of clubs at their disposal, plus their not in hundreds of millions of £'s of debt. I think Arsene could splash out a little more often than he has done without putting the Gunners in debt, he'll have to splash out next year if Fabregas goes to Barca.

The question is, are Arsenal worth a £50 bet at 10/1 to win the Champs League?

[TheCunningStunt]

Originally Posted by right-track

The game was boring first half, but United never looked threatened.
All United had to do was score the first goal. Pretty unlikely at that time given Berbatov's languid performance. He obviously hate's playing the lone frontman and is better suited in behind a striker.
Definitely not the man for that job, but I wonder how much his seniority won him the nod over Hernandez?
Bébé has pace and two quick feet. He's a rough diamond, but if anyone can knock the rough off, it's Ferguson.
Obertan's (the screaming skull) potential is frightening. I'd say he's further ahead than (one trick pony) Ronaldo was when we first got him. I doubt he'll ever be as good, but he's a great prospect if he can get it all together.

Bring on the Wolves!

EDIT: What's your opinion of Smalling?

I don't think Obertan is anywhere near the prospect Ronaldo was, even when Ronaldo was a kid. I remember seeing Ronaldo for the first time, back when I was younger I'd watch United no matter what.
School nights, I'd stay up and watch the tour of Asia.
I did that to a degree this season, but I used online streaming.
I saw Ronaldo tear our defence apart and I wanted us to sign him, and then strangely enough we did. I was at OT on his debut and he just looked the business. Won a penalty, had the full backs in nots.
But still, no slight on Obertan - if he can be half the player he'll be a good one.

Smalling, he hasn't put a foot wrong.
But he's hardly been up against anyone who would show him up, seems like a good signing at the moment. He's got better form than Evans at the moment, which is only good. He obviously has the talent, I think he lacks the brains but that'll come. He will learn. What do you think of Smalling?