The British & Irish Football Thread

[David LFC]

Originally Posted by tob

Time will tell david he started off well but then his form took a dip but i expect alot more from him next season.

Think he is more suited to a lower tempo like Spain and Italy gets bullied off the ball but u suppose he needs time to adjust but for that sort of money you want him to hit the ground running.

[tob]

Originally Posted by David LFC

Think he is more suited to a lower tempo like Spain and Italy gets bullied off the ball but u suppose he needs time to adjust but for that sort of money you want him to hit the ground running.

I think he was surprised that there was no winter break in the premier league and how the pace in the english game is very fast but he will learn from that.
Do you think rodgers will bring in many players this summer.

[-Man-on-Wire-]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

You can't give it to pulis man, mr park the bus!

Poyet hands down mate.

I agree it isn't pretty to watch, but you've got to admire the bloke for what he does: Just like at Stoke, he utilised what he had at his disposal to get the best out of his squad, and he's far surpassed his goals of keeping them in the league. Amazing finish for a newly promoted side. I'm sure if he had Kompany, Yaya Toure, Silva, Aguero and Dzeko et al in his squad he wouldn't be parking the bus that much.

Poyet's kept us up with some style, but had a squad of mostly established Premier league players at his disposal, so if I take my red and white specs off I think Pulis pips him to the post in my humble opinion.

[-Man-on-Wire-]

Couple of hacks on twitter have confirmed its Pulis.

Oliver Kay ‏@OliverKayTimes 23m
Confirmed: Tony Pulis is Premier League manager of the year (voted for by LMA, ie fellow managers)

[Villiam Hayes]

Originally Posted by -Man-on-Wire-

Couple of hacks on twitter have confirmed its Pulis.

Oliver Kay ‏@OliverKayTimes 23m
Confirmed: Tony Pulis is Premier League manager of the year (voted for by LMA, ie fellow managers)

Yip,Pulis wins it.....I've no qualms about him or Rodgers.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by -Man-on-Wire-

Couple of hacks on twitter have confirmed its Pulis.

Oliver Kay ‏@OliverKayTimes 23m
Confirmed: Tony Pulis is Premier League manager of the year (voted for by LMA, ie fellow managers)

The greatest escape the premier league has known and they don't give it to Poyet. That is laughable. However, hardly surprising, they hate Sunderland. They will be giving it to Allardyce next, the bunch of (IMO) jokers!

[Villiam Hayes]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

The greatest escape the premier league has known and they don't give it to Poyet. That is laughable. However, hardly surprising, they hate Sunderland. They will be giving it to Allardyce next, the bunch of (IMO) jokers!

Highly debatable,it was brilliant but there have been others

[-Man-on-Wire-]

Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

Highly debatable,it was brilliant but there have been others

Nah. Bottom of the table, 7 points adrift, 6 games to play- a point away at the eventual champions (very nearly 3), breaking Mourinho's 77 game unbeaten record at Stamford Bridge, beating Man Utd at OT fair and square, and thrashing our closest rivals 4-0 says otherwise. (imo)

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

Highly debatable,it was brilliant but there have been others

There has been one other team who were bottom at Christmas, that was West Brom. Their situation wasn't as bad as ours. Trust me, it's the greatest escape.

[Villiam Hayes]

Sherwood been given the boot by Spurs.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

Sherwood been giving the boot by Spurs.

He was treated badly but did a good job their the problem is daniel levy does not know what he wants.

[Villiam Hayes]

Originally Posted by tob

He was treated badly but did a good job their the problem is daniel levy does not know what he wants.

Yeah he wasn't treated with any respect,I'm not sure deep down he really thought he would be there after the end of the season.

Yeah Levy is a clown,what didn't help was spending the Bale money on....well a load of half wits.

[Penton-Man]

What’s the word on Suarez? Will he be staying with Liverpool if someone like Real Madrid comes around to poach him?

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

What’s the word on Suarez? Will he be staying with Liverpool if someone like Real Madrid comes around to poach him?

David might think differently but I would be amazed if he left Liverpool considering they have just cemented their place in the Champions League. No trophy next season though and things could change. He literally would have his pick of clubs to join.

[Villiam Hayes]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

What’s the word on Suarez? Will he be staying with Liverpool if someone like Real Madrid comes around to poach him?

Originally Posted by Steedeel

David might think differently but I would be amazed if he left Liverpool considering they have just cemented their place in the Champions League. No trophy next season though and things could change. He literally would have his pick of clubs to join.

Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

Do you think if Madrid or someone else comes in with a serious offer that Liverpool can keep hold of Suarez?

Originally Posted by David LFC

Suarez is on record saying he is happy now we have Champions League.

Suarez does seem to love it at Liverpool(in saying that so did Torres)I mean he could have left before now and he hadn't played in the Champions League up to now but Madrid may be a once in a life time chance and I wonder if they do come in with a serious offer will he go.

[Wes Blu-ray]

Agreed.

I can see Suarez staying put for at least another season.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

Suarez does seem to love it at Liverpool(in saying that so did Torres)I mean he could have left before now and he hadn't played in the Champions League up to now but Madrid may be a once in a life time chance and I wonder if they do come in with a serious offer will he go.

Well, as an Arsenal supporter, I do have an ulterior motive . Real Madrid sells Benzema to Wenger and Real buys Suarez in turn to fill the loss.

We’d have a shot at actually becoming a serious contender for the Prem crown next year.

[Villiam Hayes]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Well, as an Arsenal supporter, I do have an ulterior motive . Real Madrid sells Benzema to Wenger and Real buys Suarez in turn to fill the loss.

We’d have a shot at actually becoming a serious contender for the Prem crown next year.

Why not,I mean Arsenal are crying out for a quality striker and Benzema is certainly in that category.
I guess it comes down to how much Madrid want Suarez ....how much would they have to pay?

Arsenal really have to spend this summer if they want to compete for the championship,if they don't they may well just find themselves out of the top four.
I think they could do with two strikers never mind one.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

Why not,I mean Arsenal are crying out for a quality striker and Benzema is certainly in that category.
I guess it comes down to how much Madrid want Suarez ....how much would they have to pay?

Arsenal really have to spend this summer if they want to compete for the championship,if they don't they may well just find themselves out of the top four.
I think they could do with two strikers never mind one.

I agree but i just hope wenger gets rid of the deadwood at the club first like Bendtner and Diaby for example.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Well, as an Arsenal supporter, I do have an ulterior motive . Real Madrid sells Benzema to Wenger and Real buys Suarez in turn to fill the loss.

We’d have a shot at actually becoming a serious contender for the Prem crown next year.

I would be very happy if we got Benzema.