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Originally Posted by Rowem
You're an angry, retarded little imp aren't you?
My point is simple: Ashton > Manucho in terms of skill.
Ive seen enough of both to say so. Ashton is English, will have no problem living in Manchester, no problem with the language, no problem with the weather, no problem getting stuck in away at Bolton. Manucho is less talented from what I have seen of him at Olympiakos and Angola, and would need time to adapt.
Comparing Torres to Manucho is ridiculous. Torres showed at Spain he was absolutely quality, anyone with a pair of eyes can see that, and anyone with a pair of eyes can see that Ashton > Manucho. I don't need to see them both in a United shirt to know that.
The other point you missed entirely is that we are looking for a backup. For a backup player, you need someone who can step in immediately and do a job. Thats why the likes of Fletch and O'Shea are great backups - they dont need time to adjust to the PL, they already are suited to it. Thats why Liverpool and Arsenal fail - because there backups are used to French or Spanish football, and dont get enough time to properly adjust. That is another reason why Ashton > Manucho.
I know we already have Manucho, but that doesnt mean we shouldnt be looking at better options if we can. He might not get a work permit for a start, and we havent put loads of money into his transfer either, so if we see a better option we should take it. |
Instead of admitting that you have barely seen Manucho play, you try to make yourself look knowledgeable by saying that you've seen him playing in Greece without even knowing what club he plays for.
I'm not there to argue who's the better player, as I think that Ashton is a pretty good one and I don't know much about Manucho to be fair, but judging player and saying that you know enough without actually knowing much is a bit wrong.