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raumdeuter:
Like who can catch me on this Chelsea thread? My job is to expose ignoramus which are 90% of posters here and educate them which I have done

There is a limit. If I show you evidence and you still insist on your foolishness then I would free you

Hmmm..

The people who argued with you on the Gerrard matter??

Scud Missiles Fired??

Nihilist:
You are absolutely right...

Gerrard forced Scholes to the wing for England and ultimately into retirement.

The same scholes wey subsequent England managers dey prostrate to say make e come outta retirement even at age 35 or so??

Okay oo..

elampiro:
Did you know by how many goals we dismissed AC Milan that season? Without Rafael's red card and Rooney's injury we would have won it. We were comfortable even against Bayern until Rooney started limping. We had Valencia, Nani, Vidic, Ferdinand who were playing some real world class football at the time.

That Yeye Ac milan Coached by Leonardo abi Wetin be hin name?? That side wasn't better than Spartak Moscow Abeg.

Inter milan had Julio Cesar; best goalie in the world ( he was 1st choice & not Toldo - My bad)

............... Julio Cesar..............

Maicon.....Samuel......Lucio........Chivu

........... Thiago Motta.....Cambiasso

....Pandev...............Sneijder...................

.........................Eto.......Milito..........

Didn't you watch the semi final 2nd leg vs Barca?? This team eliminated Barca despite playing the majority of that match with 10 men....Messi was totally useless throughout.

In the final vs Bayern, it was a typical Mourihno-esque performance - Bayern did the playing while Inter picked their moments & it worked perfectly.

I've never been a fan of bus-packing but mehn, the efficient way the team went about it was excellent.

ollah1:
You forgot to mention the offside goal they scored Barca which in turn became the decider

And you forgot to mention how Sergio Busquets shoulda copped an Oscar award in the circumstances that led to Thiago Motta's controversial/unjust sending - off

nitlad:
Ori e yi!

My kerb-crawling has since gone international!

Even when ah bin dey dat Lungu, I didn't limit myself to Unity parole. . .

Fixed...

Person be dey play your record yesterday - I hear say you don popular for that place sotay na installmental payment you dey implement ...even at "contractor"

raumdeuter:
Ori e pe jare owo wobe.

Obviously You never enter that Cocacola joint his morning

Ode ni e

I'm not your partner in crime (Nitlad)

tess1:
See shift. You asked a question and i answered. So why this question?

I`ve told you the years it took him him win UCL is immaterial. Since the inception of Champions league both old and new only Ancelotti have won it more than SAF. We`ll have to wait for others to surpass that before being counted to be superior to him in Europe.

I think their argument is ; "if the likes of Carlotti, Guardiola etc had managed at a top club for 25 years, they woulda won many more UCL trophies"

Personally, I feel sir Alex coulda done much better - his records aren't too impressive TBH. 2 UCL wins, losing finalists twice & maybe 3 Semi-final appearances in 25 years isn't exactly a record one can boast of.

elampiro:

If Ferguson had coached Barcelona, Real Madrid, he would have won nothing less than 6 UCL with the spending power of these clubs in luring the world best stars over the years. Same with AC Milan and Juventus.

If United spent even spent nearly what other big European clubs spent, SAF would have won at least 6 UCL.

If Rafael was not prematurely sent off in 2010 we had a team that was going to conquer Europe again.

Between 2008 and 2011 SAF played 3 UCL finals in four years and Barca with their great team stood between SAF and the cup. No team could beat Barca in the final. Our chance could have been in 2010 but two soft red cards to Rafael prevented us.


SAF also won in Europe with Aberdeen.

Not so sure about this...

That Inter Milan side that won the UCL that year - the team na diee!!

Toldo - Samuel - Sneijder - Eto.. The spine of the team was rock solid. Sneijder was even the best player in the world that season (another argument for another day).

Maicon, Cambaisso, the versatile Chivu, the free scoring Diego Milito....Lawd - Mourihno had a set of warriors/champions/merceneries at his disposal.

That team perfectly suited Mourihno's "battle mode" mentality

A few weeks ago, Martial was on fire....scoring at will and providing assists.

His form excited everyone (including me Ofcourse) but at the same time, I was apprehensive because we were actually looking up to a 19year old (who should still be adjusting to the rigors of the EPL, new team mates,life in England etc) for Miracles.

It may seem a bit too early to judge (and I sincerely hope I'm wrong on this) but the Martial I have seen in the last 2 games looks tired & burned out. If this is the case (I seriously hope otherwise), then we might have to brace ourselves up for ;

• An attack worse than the toothless and blunt one presently on show (In the top 8, our attack is only better than that of crystal palace as we speak)

• Subliminal shots at Martial by the dreaded English press...leading to unnecessary pressure on the young lad, which could have devastating effects on his growth & development.

TBH, I never liked the "New Henry" blahblahblah jargons - we all know what such comparisons have done to some talented "up & coming" players & the ultimate prayer is that he doesn't tow that line.

I hope Martial's Cool-headed nature bails us out of this potential mess

Danhumprey:
elampiro seem to have run out of excuse.

SailorXY:
That goal was awful. Young has most of the blame. when you follow up your man, especially during a counter attack, never relent unless you have a real chance to step up with an interception or offside trap, or the danger is quelled elsewhere.

If Smalling was on Vardy there, no chance in hell he gets the space for a shot on goal!

Which then begs the question - what was young doing there in the 1st place??

If he was there because smalling was caught out of position (which I strongly believe is the case), then the man donning the #12 shirt should carry most of the blame.

elampiro:

I like the way Gaal substituted Rooney. If possible he should be left out in some games. It will take the pressure of him.

But you told us he would score 30 league goals.

How e wan take score if he is left out??

Hardetayour:
Blaming Rooney as usual. What of Darmian? Played like a division 2 player. No attacking gene in his body. Keep blaming rooney

Yet our genius of a manager played him as a wingback...

Whose fault is "bigger"??

Smalling

McNair in a back 3

Darmian as a wingback


Van gaal is a genius!!!!!

With what I've seen so far, I'd gladly take a draw

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Nihilist:
Dadehmola

When raumdeuter compared Boateng to John Terry, you were one of the first to shoot him down on the basis of individual honours...

Please shoot me down

Apples and oranges..

Boateng never made any "executive" TOTY list like FIFPro, neither has he ever been heralded as the greatest defender in the world so I fail to get the comparison.

Like I said earlier, Gerrard was a top player. Comparing him to Scholes is the issue here.

Nihilist:
It's easy to say he lacked positional discipline when he spent most of his 17 years at Liverpool paired with rubbish in midfield.

When he was paired with Macsherano and Xabi Alonso they finished 2nd in the league only 4 points off first.

You do not get voted 3rd best player in the world, and make several UEFA teams of the Year if you lack positional discipline.

Nobody said Gerard wasn't a good player. Comparing "Captain" Fantastic to "Field Marshal" Paul Scholes is the ish here.

Nihilist:
Ex-Pro opinions count for nothing

But we should count on the opinions of a piss-sodden journo who wrote that keane & Beckham were better players??

Issokay...

Nihilist:
Gerrard scored more, assisted more and was recognised more on an individual level.

*In coogar's voice* have you sorted out the goals/assists via setplays??

The last time I checked, Scholes was never UTD's chief set piece taker.

Nihilist:
Gerrard was voted 3rd best player in the world behind Dinho that year...

Gerrard won the award based on his performance in The UCL final..

If anything, His leadership qualities and ("ginger" he gave his team mates ) were more effective than his technical abilities on the night.

If AC Milan weren't foolish enough to cede a 3-goal lead in a final, Gerrard for No smell that award.

Ginger wey prevent am from winning an EPL medal all these years

Nihilist:
Abegi....

Indeed this excerpt from an article explains it all. On an individual honours evel, Gerrard has more than double Scholes despite playing for a vastly inferior team team for the duration of his career. Champagne no be tombo abeg...

That's because Gerrad was a media boy

"Captain Fantastic strikes again" (despite being piss-poor in that FA cup final vs Westham)

"Gerrard and his wards coast to victory in the mersyside derby" (against the likes of Tony Hibbert, Jelavic etc)

We all know how Brits wànk to Headlines like these (from English Tabloids).

No be the same Gerrard prevent Liverpool from winning the EPL 2 seasons ago??

Abeggi!!

Nihilist:
Who cares what a bunch of ex-pros have to say about him after he retired? Why wasn't he recognised in his heydays ?

We have trashed out this issue on numerous ocassions..

Again..

Thierry Henry:
“I can’t understand why Scholes has never won the player of the year award. He should have won it long ago. Maybe it’s because he doesn’t seek the limelight like some of the other stars.”

Arsene Wenger:
: He did not get completely what he deserves as a player because he’s not a media lion. He’s not one who runs after the media to be in the papers. I respect that.”

Nihilist:
Gerrard and Lampard came to meet him in England squad and chased him away from his natural position to the left wing and forced him to retire before the age of 30.

That's because Sven Goran Erickson is a clueless whimp..

No be the same coach carry 17 year old Walcott (who hadn't played a single EPL match in his life) go 2006 worldcup??

Subsequent Managers tried to talk the Midfield Generalismo out of retirement..all to no avail.

Nihilist:
im too sure Gerrard would have chased him away to the wing at Manyoo if Ferguson was successful in his pursuit of him.

Paul Scholes was the best Midfielder in the world at that time. If the aforementioned players came to Man Utd, na The likes of fletcher & Anderson dem for dey compete with!

Nihilist...From now on, bow down to Scholes and recite these Eulogies everyday (1st thing in the morning)!

Jose Mourinho: “Why isn’t he playing for England? It is crazy. Only in England. Scholes is a great, great player. So experienced and still, for me, one of the best in the world in midfield. Manchester United are lucky to have him.”

Pep Guardiola: “Out of everyone at Manchester United, I would pick out Scholes – he is the best midfielder of his generation. I would have loved to have played alongside him.”

Marcello Lippi: “ Paul Scholes would have been one of my first choices for putting together a great team. That goes to show how highly I have always rated him. An all-round midfielder who possesses quality and character in abundance.”

Socrates: “Good enough to play for Brazil. I love to watch Scholes, to see him pass, the boy with the red hair and the red shirt.”

Pele: “If he was playing with me, I would score so many more.”

Zinedine Zidane: “There is no doubt for me that Paul Scholes is still in a class of his own. He’s almost untouchable in what he does. I never tire of watching him play. You rarely come across the complete footballer, but Scholes is as close to it as you can get. One of my regrets is that the opportunity to play alongside him never presented itself during my career.”

Luis Figo: “I’m star-struck when I see Paul Scholes because you never see him. On the pitch you can’t catch him. Off the pitch he disappears.”

Ronaldinho: “I want to pass like him. Who taught him how to do that?”


Xavi Hernandez: “In the last 15 to 20 years the best central midfielder that I have seen — the most complete — is Scholes. I have spoken with Xabi Alonso about this many times. Scholes is a spectacular player who has everything. He can play the final pass, he can score, he is strong, he never gets knocked off the ball and he doesn’t give possession away. If he had been Spanish then maybe he would have been valued more.”

Dayo - Thunder Fire you for Hiding My Post!

SailorXY:
Question is - do those figures make sense? £450k weekly? Which kind dream be that??

If PSG are willing to pay the 400k being touted, I see no reason why Ronaldo would settle for a reduced salary in a country with relatively poorer climatic conditions & less funfare all in the name of "sentiments & loyalty"

One can only hope the PSG rumours are false

sinizia:
When Dadehmola and I were saying we don't need to waste our money on CR7, some people were kicking against it, i hope this article helps buttress my points as to why we shouldn't buy CR& back.

Hehehhehe

it's not as If some peeps here don't know the truth - they have only decided to ignore obvious facts probably due to sentiments & the present shitty form of our fowards.

But mehn... Those figures though

Team #Say No to Mega Maga- Money Deals#

elampiro:
Memphis?

He must be a Foool then..

Useless players have started hiding under the rubbish Possession Footie LVG is serving us.

If the "Philosophy" is as conservative as the want us to believe, Valencia will be the captain of the side.

I really cant wait for the game against Wolfsburg - not because i'm optimistic about our chances, but because i want to see how LVG will approach the match

Man Utd ace: I'm half the player I can be under Van Gaal and I can't express mysel

AN ANONYMOUS Manchester United player has confessed that he is struggling to reach his full potential playing under Louis van Gaal.

Reports have emerged that a player within the United camp is unhappy with things at Old Trafford with the 64-year-old at the helm.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5live, Telegraph football journalist Jason Burt said: "I've got to be careful what I say here but I've spoken to one player at United who told me he's half the player he can be here at the moment because of the way they are playing.

"He doesn't feel that it's fair on him. He doesn't feel that it's fair on the fans. He can't express himself properly and finds it very difficult to play here."

The Red Devils sit one point above PSV going into their final game against Wolfsburg, knowing they need to better the Dutch side's result.

Van Gaal has been criticised for his tactics in recent weeks with Paul Scholes branding their playing style "boring."

His philosophy has seen United keep six clean sheets in seven matches but struggle to threaten the opposition with attacking football - they've scored just six goals in eight matches.

But while the performances are perhaps unconvincing, United sit second in the Premier League table, one point behind Leicester.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/622163/Man-United-ace-Louis-Van-Gaal-can-t-express-myself-Premier-League-MUFC-News

elampiro:

This is unacceptable.

What a weak performance. We moved the ball too slowly and ate up the whole first half when we should have won the game.

Depay had no single positive contribution.

The substitutions weren't bad on the surface, except Fellaini was woeful. He couldn't even control with his chest.

Our pattern made it easy for PSV because we played a simple passing game and they outplayed us to it in the second half.

I wondered how Young did not start. The only player who could have given us urgency in the first half.

This team cannot win in Germany. We need Young, Herrera to start there and everyone to give 100%. I wish we could even get Valencia back, and also Jones.

Our players appeared not to know the importance of what winning this match tonight.

I am disappointed. My prayer was that EPL put four teams in the knockout stage.

I never really liked the idea of Sadio Mane joining us but it since Depay seems hell-bent on being useless &worthless, I would welcome the Southampton man with both arms wide open.

chrisley024:
you should change the type snuff you take.

Martial was dissapointing TBH. It's either the lad hasnt fully recovered or the much dreaded "burn out" is here already (i hope not).

And to think we were even mocking Arsenal ..

Possession Football without Penetration ... We are about to reap the true benefits

When the draws were made, i expected us to top the group comfortably but here we are -Thursday Night Football Staring us in the face!!

If we fail to qualify for the next stage (God forbid), the only compensation would be for LVG to win the EPL.

Lingard - lots of enthusiasm .. Limited ability!!

#Typically British#