Obviously, but you're comparing one of the best full backs in the World with Fabio there.
It wasn't meant to be a direct comparison, just a hope that at least the player's ability was taken into account when the decision to sell him was taken.
I agree with that. Another thing he might have considered is that at least Buttner is usually available for selection whereas Fabio is injury prone.
Buttner does get some unfair stick IMO. He's not as bad as some make out. Also, he seems to absolutely love United.
Buttner comes accross as a really decent bloke and he always puts a proper shift in, but sadly he just isn't good enough. With Evra going we desperately need someone better to be first choice.
I agree and I expect Moyes to address it in the Summer at the very latest. LB isn't something I'm overly worried about right now.
This is very true, good point.
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They had to register him by midday yesterday.
Good post, lets hope some of those who have been under-performing view it that way. Moyes seems to also be taking a firmer stance by reminding them that he is willing to be ruthless to get the squad to where it needs to be and that none of their places are guaranteed.
I don't buy it, if that truly is the reason, then what's the explanation for everyone but Fabio at right back covering for rafael?
Yeah I don't think being right footed is the reason. It must be something to do with his personality or injury proneness... and he does seem a bit out of position at times which is problematic. But Buttner is worse in that regard (being out of position). It's a mystery all right.
Because thats a way to give Smalling and Jones gametime so they dont want to leave despite not being regular CBs for us. If you took away Smallings 10 matches at RB and gave them to Fabio instead, Chris Smalling is going to be knocking on the door asking why he's only had 5 league starts this season. Because of injuries and the poor form of Fellaini Jones has had more than enough gametime so he wouldnt miss the 4 starts at right back if Fabio had them. But another year we dont get injuries in CM and Fellaini plays well, suddenly Jones isnt getting much gametime either. Basically Moyes wants to keep Jones and Smalling so he'll give them games at right back when Rafael isnt fit and on form. Fabio? He probably didnt bother to learn his name, just called him "the other one"
All his best games, and his only significant run in the team, came at right back. That was his position. He should have been his brother's understudy/competition, and he should have got plenty of games this season.
You give Chris Smalling those games at CB, (you know, his position) ahead of the creaking old buffoon he's comfortably better than.
Nah, you're argument is not valid here. How on earth was Valencia getting games at RB ahead of him as well? And I'm sure Moyes would prefer someone at RB who is actually delivering good performances, rather than giving games to Smalling and seeing him perform woefully.
...Remember Arsenal in the cup? That was beautiful.So whats your argument? Moyes thought he was the 10th best right back and 3rd best left back after Buttner because Buttner is more talented?
Tell that to David Moyes. Also tell him to find the receipt for that toilet brush he purchased in the summer that never gets any use, among other things
How do I do this while abiding by the new rules?
Oh I don't know, perhaps calling one of our greatest ever defenders who only last year was still an integral part of our first eleven a buffoon. One who has played 444 games for us while winning...
As much as Rio has been a great player for us up until the last couple of years (our best ever CB, I would say) it doesn't change his personality in the least. The man's a buffoon by any definition.
I just can't for the life of my understand how posts like this are allowed on the forum. This is even more of a disgrace than your last post.
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And what fecking relevance does that have as to whether Chris smalling should be playing over him. Don't try to pass this off now as you were referring to anything other than his time on the pitch.
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Where did I insult you? I referred to your posts on several occasions as is absolutely allowed in the rules, but I was very very careful not to insult you.
