The British & Irish Football Thread

[gvortex7]

Originally Posted by tob

Everton are doing alright without him Martinez did well with his signings in the transfer window.

Indeed. Especially Lukaku, that guy has been huge for us.
BTW, what's going on with RvP? Is he still injured? Is that why he's played so bad this year?

[gvortex7]

Originally Posted by FrameFecker

He's a touch out of his depth, currently. And he looks silly. Hopefully he'll get better, given time - at carrington.

You got to give him the benefit of the doubt. That's not the easiest managerial job to settle into. Especially when you're succeeding the legendary Ferguson. He's going to need a little time to adjust to everything. But I do realize that United's fan base is not the most patient one in the world. They're used to winning, and they don't accept anything less, regardless of the circumstances surrounding the team.

[FrameFecker]

I mean I agree with vortex, is what I mean. I don't see steedeel's view point of being a signing away from EPL cum.

[FrameFecker]

Originally Posted by gvortex7

You got to give him the benefit of the doubt. That's not the easiest managerial job to settle into. Especially when you're succeeding the legendary Ferguson. He's going to need a little time to adjust to everything. But I do realize that United's fan base is not the most patient one in the world. They're used to winning, and they don't accept anything less, regardless of the circumstances surrounding the team.

We are crossing wires, you and I with this internet.
I agree with you on the one signing away post, and also, as well thought out as your comment was that I quoted above, I was talking about Fellaini.
Not Moyes.

edit: brain

[FrameFecker]

You have a point though.

[gvortex7]

Originally Posted by FrameFecker

We are crossing wires, you and I with this internet.
I agree with you on the one signing away post, and also, as well thought out as your comment was that I quoted above, I was talking about Fellaini.
Not Fergie.

I was actually talking about Moyes. So yeah, we did cross wires. Oops.

But yeah, Fellaini will come around. Just give him a little time. He might be a little shell shocked by his new surrounding. Who knows?

[FrameFecker]

Originally Posted by gvortex7

I was actually talking about Moyes. So yeah, we did cross wires. Oops.

But yeah, Fellaini will come around. Just give him a little time. He might be a little shell shocked by his new surrounding. Who knows?

This is the ****ing internet version of trying to pass someone on the pavement and stepping out of the way in to each other's way. I edited to Moyes.
**** I hate the interwebs.

[gvortex7]

Originally Posted by FrameFecker

This is the ****ing internet version of trying to pass someone on the pavement and stepping out of the way in to each other's way. I edited to Moyes.
**** I hate the interwebs.

It's all good bud. I think we understood each other in the end.

[FrameFecker]

So yeah... I'm down for giving Moyes time.
I don't expect much for a few years. Three years to win the league I'll give him. I'm not fussed about other cups. Want to win the league. The day in, day out struggle.
However, SAF always maintained that no-one was bigger than the manager.
I find this current situation quite the opposite. Moyes has to prove HIS worth. On the Manchester United level.
Fingers crossed eh?

[FrameFecker]

Wait... yeah I was talking about Fellaini. Not Moyes or SAF initially.
You're putting words in my head. That's enough internet for now. For me. Nice try NSA. I'm off to play with beer and guitars.

[David LFC]

Originally Posted by tob

great win tonight against Liverpool and what a goal by Ramsey.

3-5-2 doesn't work away from home against a team known for keeping the ball very well, Surprised that Rodgers went with that formation would prefer 4-3-1-2 with Coutinho behind Suarez and Sturridge

Fulham at home weekend they're on bad run of form should pick up the 3 points

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by gvortex7

I kindly disagree. I think they have what it takes to win now. We'll see I guess.

The Christmas period and CL games take their toll. One big signing, attacking wise could see Arsenal win it. One major signing, that's just how I feel.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

The Christmas period and CL games take their toll. One big signing, attacking wise could see Arsenal win it. One major signing, that's just how I feel.

we do need another striker and defender but if we can get through November and December we have a chance.

[tob]

John Delaney has told Sky Sports News he sees 'no impediment' to the impending appointment of Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane as the Republic of Ireland's new management team.

The chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland hopes to formally unveil the pair on Saturday following news on Tuesday that talks were at an advanced stage.

O'Neill and former Manchester United midfielder Keane will succeed Giovanni Trapattoni - who was sacked in September following the country's failure to make the World Cup finals - and will be in charge of their first game against Latvia in Dublin on November 15.

O'Neill, who has had spells in charge of Wycombe, Norwich, Leicester, Celtic and Aston Villa, was sacked by Sunderland in March whilst Keane, whose first management job was at the Stadium of Light, has been out of the game since January 2011 when he was jettisoned by Ipswich.

He has stayed in the public eye as a TV pundit and saw his combative and unpredictable personality highlighted recently by Sir Alex Ferguson in the Scot's new autobiography.

Keane was outspoken when he was United's captain and also caused controversy playing for his country, clashing with managers and the Irish FA over a number of issues.

The most famous incident came at the 2002 World Cup in Japan when the midfielder attacked the team's preparations and the facilities they had to use before a dramatic falling out with manager Mick McCarthy.

The past is now being put to bed, though, with Delaney saying Keane was O'Neill's man and that he is happy to abide by that.

"I don't see any impediment to that (signing contracts) happening. I hope that this Saturday, this coming Saturday, there will be an unveiling of our new management," he told Newstalk Radio.

Describing the pair as "two great icons of Irish soccer", Delaney added: "He (O'Neill) asked what the association's view would be about Roy being considered and I said absolutely no problem."

Referring to Keane's past criticisms of Delaney, the chief executive said: "People would have known Roy and I wouldn't have had much contact in the past, because he was a player with the team, I was probably treasurer."

O'Neill and Keane first game in charge will be a friendly against Latvia in Dublin on November 15 - the Republic will begin their qualification for Euro 2016 in September next year.

[tob]

Good luck tonight steedeel in the league cup.

[D-Blitz]

Massive, massive result for Arsenal! Hope to carry this momentum into Saturday and quiet the doubters.

[tob]

Originally Posted by D-Blitz

Massive, massive result for Arsenal! Hope to carry this momentum into Saturday and quiet the doubters.

we got a great result tonight

[D-Blitz]

Originally Posted by tob

we got a great result tonight

Historic, mate! We are the Arsenal!!!

[FrameFecker]

Right then...

Predictions for United vs. Arsenal this Sunday?
Any one? I'm gonna hope for a 3-2 to United (coz it'll be my birthday).
That aside I'm going .... Hmmmmmm...... 2-2.

[Villiam Hayes]

Originally Posted by D-Blitz

Massive, massive result for Arsenal! Hope to carry this momentum into Saturday and quiet the doubters.

.....and Sunday.