Some brave claims there.michael owen's mum said:
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
More predictions, than claims...and ones that wont exactly cost MOM, if they dont come true...
not really. just realistic. i expect our top overall scorer to be a midfielder as it goes.Marching said:
I think im gonna give up the predictions. With 14 to go on Crouch watch I think I should consult my brain more. He might get a few against the giants of the costa rican league on Thursday.Marching said:
Hehehe...that Crouch 15 goals thing has certainly provided people here with a stick to beat you with, hasnt it?
(See what i did there?)
(See what i did there?)
Very cleverDJS said:
. Ye I think i got riled and said he would score 15. Truth is I would like the chap to score 15. He is a great lad. Needs a few breaks. The block by the defender against Middlesbro was class and denied him no. 2!!Stick said:
I'd forgotten about them Stick.michael owen's mum said:
Realistic? More optimistic IMO.
Stick said:
We're clearly rubbish, you lot keep saying so.
true actually, i keep forgetting that we're actually shite. worst champions of europe ever, in fact. and only second in the league by default 'cos wenger didn't replace vieira and alex ferguson has started mainlining horse drugs.Nate said:
Ultra defensive shit tactics. I hate watching us win!!michael owen's mum said:
Boring boring scousers!
The problem is roate with who. Liverpool, like ourselves and Arsenal are suffering from a distict lack of quality in depth. Outside the first teams, which across the 3 sides are pretty comaprable none of us have a great deal of quality.Stick said:
You're right, Chelsea will probably run away with it in January/February because that is usually the time when players get injured or fatigued. With our season starting in July we'll be even more vulnerable. Whatever Chelsea fans say about money not buying you success they can't argue that it buys you very healthy squad depth.Looking Busy said:
In terms of squads and the depth of them Chelsea have upped the ante too much. They have a replacement for almost every position on their team and thats where we fall off in competition. Liverpool need more depth on the wings and fullback/centre back position as the cover for them is either too inexperienced or not good enough.Looking Busy said:
Looking Busy said:
Its only the centre backs that are the issue in that respect IMO.
And Finnan maybe.
I dont believe Rafa will change the unit of Finnan, Carra and sami unless forced. They are doing superb at the moment.sutty said:
they can't play incessantly though. carra and particularly sami will need a rest at some point.Stick said:
You've also got the midfield of Gerrard and Alonso. Sissoko and Hamann can rotate but Rafa will have to go with 2 up front at some point to at least give Gerrard a rest. At the moment he's probably going to clock up 70 games this season.sutty said:
Gerrard will get his rest when we buy a right winger in January.Looking Busy said:
Have you tied up Simoa contract yet?Warrington said:
No news from what I heard.Looking Busy said:
You need to get it sorted. Players are difficult to buy in JanuaryStick said:
I didnt rate him at Barca and when I saw him against United he wasn't great. He could do well for us but I would prefer a player like Joaquin or Pennant. Someone who can beat players and create chances.Looking Busy said:
Someone mentioned Jermain Pennant over the weekend, but first choice appears to be Simao.
Doubt if Betis would let Joaquin move mid-season more likely to be summer. Not sure about Pennant not seen him play much recently.Stick said:
Rafa says he doesn't want Joaquin which is depressing.
I have my doubts about Joaquin ability to cope with the physical nature of the premiership. Last time i saw him for Spain he did get pushed off the ball a little to easilyWarrington said:
Rafa may know more about him than us. I do think he is a great player but there is a question about his consistency.Warrington said:
Betis are close to bottom of la liga. I think Joaquin may slap in a transfer request.Looking Busy said:
I doubt Liverpool could afford Joaquin, and even if they did,he won't be able to help them in Europe,they'd be better off spending their money on less costly targets.Stick said:
Have to admit they're on a very impressive run right now, rock solid defensively and finally found scoring which was a problem at the start of the season. However, they are yet to play Arsenal(twice), Chelsea(away),United(away),Bolton(twice),Tottenham(home),Newcastle(twice) and last but not least, Everton(twice).
They had a pretty easy run of opponents lately(Boro and City were the top of the bunch), and while they did very well, i'm yet to see them beat a top quality team in the league this season.
Kudos to Benitez,he seems to have adjusted to the PL style unlike last season, which was a learning process for him.
eh?Looking Busy said:
We often play with 2 up....like on Saturday
To the original question, begrudgingly number 2. They just look really solid at the back and in midfield but with Gerrard pulling the strings. I really hope you lot haven't got too much money to spend because if you get good quality defensive cover and another good winger and maybe a more humanoid striker you'll finish above us. Well, you probably will anyway barring injuries - bastards!
Grace Slick FC said:
I think his buy out clause is quite high not sure what price they might ask for him. As for Europe well we could put gerrard on the right in europe with the spider and alonso in the centre.antihenry said:
I'm only arsed about getting a CB in January.....and that's only for cover
Joaquin has been talking of leaving Betis....Stick said:
He said:
could newcastle possibly afford to throw out another 15-20 million on a single player in january/this summer?
id be shocked if they had money left.
id be shocked if they had money left.
They made a loss this year but the previous couple of years they did quite well financially. I reckon they could stretch to one more transfer this season, but they would have to back it up by making Europealonso767 said:
Looking Busy said:
Much to DJS's dismay they actually made a profit LB.
£4.5m which was half the previous years and due to transfer dealings as much as anything, but a profit nonetheless.
CB is a problem area for NUFC so I wouldn't rule out a signing for that area.