Low Value Boy Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I agree with Adri, there needs to a view somewhere betweem Roux and Scott. This isn't the worst United squad ever by any means but they have simply not been good enough in Europe this season. United played strong teams in both legs and got turned over and tbh the 5-3 agg score flattered them. I'm not denying Bilbao raised their game, because they clearly did but I think even if United played very close to their best over the two legs they would have still gone out, they were THAT good OVER THE TWO LEGS. I think we can all recognize the weaknesses in the team, injuries have played a part though. We're just not as good as we used to be, I don't think City have gotten that much better, I think we've just dropped so much that they look amazing by comparison. Europe more or less proves this, 4 years ago 3 of 4 semifinalists were english, and the 4th english team only didn't make it because they played one of the other english teams in the quarters. Take today when only chelsea remain, and probably not for long. The premier league has dropped in quality, liverpool are far worse now, arsenal are a shadow of themselves, god knows what chelsea are doing and utd are getting weaker as well. Not saying City aren't any good, but the team they have today in 2008 would have been fighting for a top 4 spot, not looking at a title. City haven't got that much better??? you are fucking kidding me right? Benjani and Caciedo vs Aguero and Balotelli/Dzeko....yeah reaaallllll close. The team they have today absolutely pisses over their 2008 team! the strength in depth is immense and in my opinion is unrivalled by any club in the world at the moment, if this squad were together in 2008 it would have a def chance of winning the title. The league on a whole has got more competitive, yes teams like Chelsea and Liverpool are weaker but look at Spurs? Arsenal have picke dit up as well and with players returning to fitness and a few signings they could be there or there abouts. I'm gonna account this for traditionally mid table teams like Newcastle, Fulham etc and the strength of the promoted teams this season as why its all so close, our league is more competitive now so of course more teams are taking points off the big sides. Yes we had a bad season in Europe but the English sides will bounce back, it's just one season in a cup competition, anything can happen. You've made some pretty terrible uninformed points in the last few pages dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott. Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'd love Brendan Rodgers to be United's next manager after Fergie goes, Imagine what he could do with money and better quality players he's fluent in Spanish too, so some Spanish players would be lovely. We'd be fucking lethal. Athletic were outstanding on and off the pitch, fell in love with them a little bit last night, we should get a friendly going in the Summer, that would be great, before we sign Martinez, Llorente, Muniain and Herrera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roux Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I wish United were in a postion to buy Cesc Fabregas - just been reading stats and watching vids of him in the Barca team. Gifted, truly gifted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott. Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Brilliant from Swansea, 3-0 winners away to Fulham. Up to 8th. Muamba collapsed on pitch, not looking good here fighting for his life, pull through lad!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roux Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Man, i hope he gets better. Had to go to a party last night - and that was all i could think about. Must be the scariest thing in the world from those who were on the pitch. Hopefully the lad makes a full recovery and we see him in the Bolton lineup again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott. Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Beating Wolves 3-0 at ht Evans has been brilliant the last few months and deserves his goal, Tony V has been a massive loss for us, first game back and he scores and sets one up, fucking animal, no messing about doing pointless flicks and skills just pure power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Braveheart Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Jesus! United in full on rape mode! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roux Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Antonio Valencia. WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 my football coach said that you'd never be a professional footballer if you can't play with both feet.......tell that to valencia...he's just sublime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott. Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Enjoyed that. Now for Chelsea to beat City in El Plastico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Braveheart Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 c'mon norwich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean. Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Torres scores twice in a match. Lol. Tough game against Stoke has kicked off, would love to give them a right battering. FUCK YEAH! We're going back to Wembley!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean. Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 FA Cup Semi Final draw: Tottenham/Bolton v Chelsea & Sunderland/Everton v Liverpool. Not bad! Woud've liked the possibility of an all Merseyside final but oh well. More importantly, an update on Muamba: http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/story/_/id/7705008/bolton-midfielder-fabrice-muamba-remains-critically-ill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Ah...Lex' Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Liverpool Chelsea cup final, me thinks. Chelsea to win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruaraidhlando45 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Bilbao were amazing vs Utd. In retrospect it makes me pretty satisfied with the 0-0 draw we got at their place last season! I do actually feel physically sick today at throwing away the League Cup final. Absolutely devastated, was almost in tears. And the Muamba incident was shocking, like you Roux, I was out last night but I couldn't concentrate on having a good time, he was all I could think about. 23 years old ffs, same age as me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roux Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott. Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I love that man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Value Boy Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Yeah it was a nice touch from Madrid, I must say. Also for Abidal as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Value Boy Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 West Ham United are a terrible terrible team at the moment, last night was painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott. Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I watched a bit of that last night, last 10 mins was brilliant, thought Boro had nicked it with that deflected shot at the end. Leeds 3 Forest 7 I love the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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