Berbatov v Cantona

Simon Adebesi · 4th September 2008, 13:21

I dont see this comparison at all. Maybe this one should be revisited when we have seen Berb play for us. Even once or, dare I say it, for an extended period before we start comparing him to one of the best players we ever had.

Fuengirola Red · 4th September 2008, 13:26

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Originally Posted by Simon Adebesi

I dont see this comparison at all. Maybe this one should be revisited when we have seen Berb play for us. Even once or, dare I say it, for an extended period before we start comparing him to one of the best players we ever had.

quite right , seems a bit of a muppet post

FlawlessThaw · 4th September 2008, 13:27

Don't really like to compare anyone to Eric so I'll wait till the end of the season at least.

ThatOldRedMagic · 4th September 2008, 13:48

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Originally Posted by Fuengirola Red

quite right , seems a bit of a muppet post

Well I started it, so I guess I'm a muppet...

Drifter · 4th September 2008, 14:10

There will never be another Cantona.Amazing that some are comparing him before he's even kicked a ball for us.

Grande · 4th September 2008, 14:15

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Originally Posted by ThatOldRedMagic

How disappointing!

Yes, the Seagulls and so forth are unlikely to be repeated I guess.

Who needs Berbs to do that now that Sir Alex have begun spouting frazes like:

"I love you all! I have come to spread peace!"

Red For Ever · 4th September 2008, 14:15

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Originally Posted by Simon Adebesi

I dont see this comparison at all. Maybe this one should be revisited when we have seen Berb play for us. Even once or, dare I say it, for an extended period before we start comparing him to one of the best players we ever had.

Like he said

ThatOldRedMagic · 4th September 2008, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Grande

Who needs Berbs to do that now that Sir Alex have begun spouting frazes like:

"I love you all! I have come to spread peace!"

Yes, but when he said that it was like Don Vito Corleone saying 'I don't want any trouble'.

jasonrh · 4th September 2008, 17:17

Can we please refrain from constant 24/7 fait accompli comparisons between Cantona and a player who hasn't even suited up for us yet?

kthks

ThatOldRedMagic · 5th September 2008, 15:25

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Originally Posted by jasonrh

Can we please refrain from constant 24/7 fait accompli comparisons between Cantona and a player who hasn't even suited up for us yet?

kthks

Oh - alright then.

Sorry I spoke I'm sure...

Red For Ever · 6th September 2008, 11:15

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Originally Posted by jasonrh

Can we please refrain from constant 24/7 fait accompli comparisons between Cantona and a player who hasn't even suited up for us yet?

kthks

Good point
I have no doubt he will be a success but how can you compare a legend against someone who has yet to kick a ball for us in a meaningfull match.

Red_devil_ · 6th September 2008, 13:43

Its an insult to Cantona to compare him to Berbatov ..Berbatov has a long way to go

Nem 7 · 6th September 2008, 21:48

Ohh

Ahh

Dimitar

ThatOldRedMagic · 6th September 2008, 22:22

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Originally Posted by Nem 7

Ohh

Ahh

Dimitar

Now there's a thought...

Denis' cuff · 7th September 2008, 06:04

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Originally Posted by Scholesy_LEGEND

If Berbatov can get anywhere near Cantona's influence, it'll be a great achievement already.

Hope he can influence the kids i.e. nani, anderson, fabio, rafael, foster, wellbeck, campbell and evans too. Rooney and Ronaldo are still kinda young, mind. Hope he has a great training discipline and ethics.

like "oi Nani, Ando c'mon round the back with us for a quick fag"

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Originally Posted by Nem 7

Ohh

Ahh

Dimitar

that's good but I think many will feel God's name (song) shouldn't be taken in vain - perhaps if he's looking worthy, it'd be good

Simon Adebesi · 30th October 2008, 11:02

Last night, with "that" little bit of skill, I finally saw a little touch of Cantona in Berbs.

Happy days.

Decotron · 30th October 2008, 12:23

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Originally Posted by Spoonatov

Ibrahimovic also has that Cantona-like presence.

Hmmmmmmmmmm dont think so. Ability wise maybe, broody fuck yes but hes not a player I can see inspiring and leading a batch of youngsters.

Spoonatov · 30th October 2008, 12:26

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Originally Posted by Decotron

Hmmmmmmmmmm dont think so. Ability wise maybe, broody fuck yes but hes not a player I can see inspiring and leading a batch of youngsters.

Everything went through Cantona(in the final third). I actually think Ibra and Berbatov have more skill, but not his presence.

Ekeke · 30th October 2008, 12:28

More Bergkamp than Cantona.

Striker10 · 30th October 2008, 12:28

months later I still agree with myself lol. yay

I still think he'll come into his own in Europe, especially away from home.

I think there are similarities but berbatov will stand out in his own right. He's improving, not 100% yet but he'll give us a new dimension to our play and evidently help us fashion chances out of nothing

Spoonatov · 30th October 2008, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Striker10

months later I still agree with myself lol. yay

I still think he'll come into his own in Europe, especially away from home.

I think there are similarities but berbatov will stand out in his own right. He's improving, not 100% yet but he'll give us a new dimension to our play and evidently help us fashion chances out of nothing

Would help if he got envolved more. I think he's brilliant to watch at times, but you get the feeling he's always playing within himself. I'm not saying he should run around like Roy Keane. That said, it's not easy when you've got Ronaldo, Tevez and Rooney all wanting the ball, all of the time. But I still think he's got the Cantona about him. Cantona also used to fade in and out of games.

Striker10 · 30th October 2008, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Spoonatov

Would help if he got envolved more. I think he's brilliant to watch at times, but you get the feeling he's always playing within himself. I'm not saying he should run around like Roy Keane. That said, it's not easy when you've got Ronaldo, Tevez and Rooney all wanting the ball, all of the time. But I still think he's got the Cantona about him. Cantona also used to fade in and out of games.

I know what you mean. It is quite like watching eric at times. Hopefully he'll get more involved when it matters. I think he'll win a European cup with us. I'd like to see us going anywhere and him showing his ability. I think that's what we need because we can't always rely on being solid at the back. happy days

Decotron · 30th October 2008, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Striker10

months later I still agree with myself lol. yay

I still think he'll come into his own in Europe, especially away from home.

I think there are similarities but berbatov will stand out in his own right. He's improving, not 100% yet but he'll give us a new dimension to our play and evidently help us fashion chances out of nothing

Id have Tevez over him in big away matches. Id also have Park ahead of Nani

Simon Adebesi · 30th October 2008, 12:46

You are a toilet trader! Go with it boy, give into to it. It's like a tide. Don't let it ruin your youth as I nearly did over Eric.

GusHiddink · 30th October 2008, 16:37

It starts already, give the boy time!!

Striker10 · 30th October 2008, 16:46

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Originally Posted by Decotron

Id have Tevez over him in big away matches. Id also have Park ahead of Nani

what in europe or the league?

Well that's the thing isn't it, opinion. In europe away from home i'd have berbatov and rooney or tevez or maybe even all three.

Berbatov would be the ideal man to put the midfield forward I think but we're lucky in that we're talking about good players here

Vinay · 30th October 2008, 19:06

Berbatov is creating and will create loads for the team! That's a truth and a conviction respectively...

Dippersripper · 30th October 2008, 19:09

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Originally Posted by Ekeke

More Bergkamp than Cantona.

spot on

ralphie88 · 30th October 2008, 19:11

Far far far too early to tell. You're asking for a guess, not a prediction.

No.

gaffs · 30th October 2008, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Spoonatov

Everything went through Cantona(in the final third). I actually think Ibra and Berbatov have more skill, but not his presence.

There are many that have more skill than Eric. But there just not Eric.

For me, Berbatov will have to do a lot more over many years to be mentioned in the same breath at Cantona.

djemba's arse · 30th October 2008, 19:41

Berbatov might score more goals. He will not have the same influence on the team or the fans.

4th September 2008, 13:21	#41 (permalink)
Simon Adebesi Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sanctity, like a cat, abhors filth. Posts: 2,555	I dont see this comparison at all. Maybe this one should be revisited when we have seen Berb play for us. Even once or, dare I say it, for an extended period before we start comparing him to one of the best players we ever had.

4th September 2008, 13:27	#43 (permalink)
FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 10,538	Don't really like to compare anyone to Eric so I'll wait till the end of the season at least.

4th September 2008, 14:10	#45 (permalink)
Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,396	There will never be another Cantona.Amazing that some are comparing him before he's even kicked a ball for us.

4th September 2008, 17:17	#49 (permalink)
jasonrh Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: "You sir, are the syphilitic cockbiscuit son of a hamster rimmer."; "Sir Alex Ferguson, trainer of the English champions, wants to start the spoon fruits since early." Posts: 58,971	Can we please refrain from constant 24/7 fait accompli comparisons between Cantona and a player who hasn't even suited up for us yet? kthks

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Red_devil_ Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: That boy Ronaldo !! Posts: 2,099	Its an insult to Cantona to compare him to Berbatov ..Berbatov has a long way to go

6th September 2008, 21:48	#53 (permalink)
Nem 7 Look, I'm a cunt, can type in colour so I must be important. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Outside Right Posts: 5,046	Ohh Ahh Dimitar

30th October 2008, 11:02	#56 (permalink)
Simon Adebesi Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sanctity, like a cat, abhors filth. Posts: 2,555	Last night, with "that" little bit of skill, I finally saw a little touch of Cantona in Berbs. Happy days.

30th October 2008, 12:28	#59 (permalink)
Ekeke McFuckwit Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,910	More Bergkamp than Cantona.

30th October 2008, 12:28	#60 (permalink)
Striker10 "Ronaldo and trophies > Manchester United football club" Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,823	months later I still agree with myself lol. yay I still think he'll come into his own in Europe, especially away from home. I think there are similarities but berbatov will stand out in his own right. He's improving, not 100% yet but he'll give us a new dimension to our play and evidently help us fashion chances out of nothing

30th October 2008, 12:46	#64 (permalink)
Simon Adebesi Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sanctity, like a cat, abhors filth. Posts: 2,555	You are a toilet trader! Go with it boy, give into to it. It's like a tide. Don't let it ruin your youth as I nearly did over Eric.

30th October 2008, 16:37	#65 (permalink)
GusHiddink Alex Ferguson will not win another champions league for this club - Gus Hiddink 29/05/2007 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the berbatov thread trying to push the deal through Posts: 5,917	It starts already, give the boy time!!

30th October 2008, 19:06	#67 (permalink)
Vinay Muppet in Training Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: On a Rose-Hill Posts: 4,358	Berbatov is creating and will create loads for the team! That's a truth and a conviction respectively...

30th October 2008, 19:11	#69 (permalink)
ralphie88 Bitterer than a bitter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stretford Posts: 7,185	Far far far too early to tell. You're asking for a guess, not a prediction. No.

30th October 2008, 19:41	#71 (permalink)
djemba's arse Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The trophy room Bad Posts: 0 Posts: 1,551	Berbatov might score more goals. He will not have the same influence on the team or the fans.