...::[The Footy Desk]::... (Part 1)

[Joseph Cooke]

People are underestimating United big time.

Now more than ever.

Because Fergie's gone. I feel united fans are underestimating the effect he had on the team.

[Seddo]

 

Olympiacos have acquired Javier Saviola for two years... this time they might just make it through the Champions League Group Stage

Always thought his career didn't pan out as good as it should have been, showed great potential earlier on his career with his first few years at Barca but he just never kicked on.

 

Have you seen the pitch in China where City, Spurs and Sunderland are playing, cows would be turning their noses up at this.

[Nlwt]

People are underestimating United big time.

Now more than ever.

Because Fergie's gone. I feel united fans are underestimating the effect he had on the team.

No I know, I think the majority of United fans are, probably including me. But when people say Untied won't finish in the top 10 being genuine, it's just embarrassing. I suppose United fans are underestimating the effect Fergie going will have on the team and where we will finish, but I certainly think everybody else is underestimating United in general thinking we won't even be competing for the top 4.

 

Only 3 weeks until PL starts. Hurry the f*ck up.

[Joseph Cooke]

but I certainly think everybody else is underestimating United in general thinking we won't even be competing for the top 4.

Dunno about that. Doubt there are too many who would bet against them getting at least top three.

 

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Pellegrini gets his first trophy. Asia Trophy. Apparently a very good goal from Dzeko. But of course during that one moment when he scored, the stream I was watching decided it'd be a good time for an advert.

[Banks.]

 

People are underestimating United big time.

Now more than ever.

Because Fergie's gone. I feel united fans are underestimating the effect he had on the team.

No that's not true. We still have champions in our squad who are capable of retaining the title and with a couple of more signings we will be sorted. Us United fans are more aware than anyone the effect Sir Alex had on the team but Moyes will backed all the way.

 

Maybe Citeh fans are overestimating Citeh just because they've signed players. Pellegrini is new just like Moyes but Moyes has the english experience. Pellegrini has European experience. We are all even at the moment (meaning United, Citeh, Chelsea)

Edited July 27, 2013 by Tommy.

[Joseph Cooke]

 

People are underestimating United big time.

Now more than ever.

Because Fergie's gone. I feel united fans are underestimating the effect he had on the team.

No that's not true. We still have champions in our squad who are capable of retaining the title and with a couple of more signings we will be sorted. Us United fans are more aware than anyone the effect Sir Alex had on the team but Moyes will backed all the way.

Well you appear to be speaking on behalf of all united fans, yet I know plenty of youse who seem to think it's all going to be the same with Moyes. Yeah yeah, he'll be backed by the fans, he'll have the support of club and so on but let's be honest, isn't even close to Fergie.

 

 

We are all even at the moment (meaning United, Citeh)

 

We have a better squad and manager.

 

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Falcao struggling here for Monaco...against Leicester.

[Crokey]

Have you seen the pitch in China where City, Spurs and Sunderland are playing, cows would be turning their noses up at this.

Practice for when we all visit Hull.

[jaidev]

http://www.spyghana.com/mario-balotellis-s...sad-life-story/

[Mista J]

Just heard that Spurs rejected a $123m offer for Bale from Madrid.

[Banks.]

We have a better squad and manager.

That's your opinion of course but I think we have a better squad. I feel like Citeh have a lot of overrated players for example Hart, Nasri, Barry, Kompany, Clichy, Garcia, Good players but over hyped. We have great youngsters who I guarantee will be f*cking class in the next few seasons. Zaha has blew me away, great player!

 

Pellegrini is better at the moment. Moyes has time because my club is willing to support the manager just a joke of course

[Nlwt]

We have a better squad and manager.

 

I have to disagree with you there.

[Joseph Cooke]

 

Hart, Nasri, Barry, Kompany, Clichy, Garcia, Good players but over hyped.

 

Garcia, Good players but...

 

Garcia, Good player

 

Get out.

 

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On a serious note you mention Vinny as an over-hyped player. No chance. Vinny is King.

 

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@Erebos: I heard it was £81 Mill'. Either way, it's crazy money to reject.

[GTA_stu]

Practice for when we all visit Hull.

Hey it's not that bad here!

 

Now, onto the picture. I recognise that slodgy brown stuff, but what the hell is that weird looking green stuff?

 

As it stands, I think Man City and Chelsea are the 2 strongest looking sides. Manu still have work to do in the transfer market, and have been pretty bad so far. Didn't get Thiago, and have gone after Fabregas even though it was pretty obvious he wouldn't be leaving. Then there's the whole Rooney saga, which although isn't exactly their fault, still isn't benefiting the team. There's still plenty that can change before the start of the season though.

[rhyn]

To be honest I don't think we will win it this year, unless we make one or 2 great signings. I think Chelsea will nab it, all they need is a bit of consistency against the weaker teams and JM will beat that into them for sure.

[Girish]

Maybe Citeh fans are overestimating Citeh just because they've signed players. Pellegrini is new just like Moyes but Moyes has the english experience. Pellegrini has European experience. We are all even at the moment (meaning United, Citeh, Chelsea)

By that logic, we have the edge because Mourinho has both English and European experience.

[Nlwt]

On a serious note you mention Vinny as an over-hyped player. No chance. Vinny is King.

 

I rate him as a defender, but some people talk about him like he's the best CB in the world which is far fetched.

[Joseph Cooke]

On a serious note you mention Vinny as an over-hyped player. No chance. Vinny is King.

 

I rate him as a defender, but some people talk about him like he's the best CB in the world which is far fetched.

Not really. He's quality in every area of defending. Few defenders are like that. Few are better than him.

[Banks.]

Maybe Citeh fans are overestimating Citeh just because they've signed players. Pellegrini is new just like Moyes but Moyes has the english experience. Pellegrini has European experience. We are all even at the moment (meaning United, Citeh, Chelsea)

By that logic, we have the edge because Mourinho has both English and European experience.

By European experience I meant he has experience in Champions League.

 

I thought Kompany was quite poor last season.

[rhyn]

Anyone not watching Bayern v Dortmund should turn it on. 3 goals in the last 3 minutes. Madness!

[Der_Don]

Anyone not watching Bayern v Dortmund should turn it on. 3 goals in the last 3 minutes. Madness!

Pep's off to a bad start. I like that

[rhyn]

Anyone not watching Bayern v Dortmund should turn it on. 3 goals in the last 3 minutes. Madness!

Pep's off to a bad start. I like that

Happy to see Reus pick up a couple of goals too, love that lil guy

[Der_Don]

Anyone not watching Bayern v Dortmund should turn it on. 3 goals in the last 3 minutes. Madness!

Pep's off to a bad start. I like that

Happy to see Reus pick up a couple of goals too, love that lil guy

Yup, he's Mr. 1-0. Don't know how many times he scored the important first goal last season. One of the best wingers in Europe.

 

And Aubameyangs pace is just sick.

[Joseph Cooke]

 

I thought Kompany was quite poor last season.

Honestly can't say I noticed that. Having said that, the team in general were poor.

 

Nastasic stretchered off today.

 

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And Aubameyangs pace is just sick. mercie_blink.gif

 

How is that name pronounced? I've heard both 'obama-yang' and 'oba-may-yang'.

 

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Oh...no...he...d'int:

 

 

Edited July 28, 2013 by Joseph Cooke

[Der_Don]

Oba-may-yang is the correct pronunciation.

[JOSEPH X]

Maybe Citeh fans are overestimating Citeh just because they've signed players. Pellegrini is new just like Moyes but Moyes has the english experience. Pellegrini has European experience. We are all even at the moment (meaning United, Citeh, Chelsea)

By that logic, we have the edge because Mourinho has both English and European experience.

Any needle between Mourinho and Pellegrini from La Liga?

[Girish]

Maybe Citeh fans are overestimating Citeh just because they've signed players. Pellegrini is new just like Moyes but Moyes has the english experience. Pellegrini has European experience. We are all even at the moment (meaning United, Citeh, Chelsea)

By that logic, we have the edge because Mourinho has both English and European experience.

Any needle between Mourinho and Pellegrini from La Liga?

Don't think so. If there was, we would have heard about it by now.

[Vercetti42]

Speaking of LA Liga I don't expect Real Madrid to perform well either, probably 4th or 5th, no silverware. Quarter Final in the Spanish Cup and Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League is all I expect IMHO.

 

Good for us anyway. I feel LA Liga's is going to be boring this season, much more focused on the Premier League this year.

[Der_Don]

Speaking of LA Liga I don't expect Real Madrid to perform well either, probably 4th or 5th, no silverware. Quarter Final in the Spanish Cup and Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League is all I expect IMHO.

Is there a reason why you expect them to have such a bad season?

[Vercetti42]

Speaking of LA Liga I don't expect Real Madrid to perform well either, probably 4th or 5th, no silverware. Quarter Final in the Spanish Cup and Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League is all I expect IMHO.

Is there a reason why you expect them to have such a bad season?

Yeah, not much faith in Ancelotti. for one. In the previous season they definitely weren't at the best with just one piece of sliverware. They only managed to finish in 2nd place because of a string of late wins. I've just got that feeling that it's not going to be their year, just like United.

[Der_Don]

Speaking of LA Liga I don't expect Real Madrid to perform well either, probably 4th or 5th, no silverware. Quarter Final in the Spanish Cup and Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League is all I expect IMHO.

Is there a reason why you expect them to have such a bad season?

Yeah, not much faith in Ancelotti. for one. In the previous season they definitely weren't at the best with just one piece of sliverware. They only managed to finish in 2nd place because of a string of late wins. I've just got that feeling that it's not going to be their year, just like United.

Fair enough. I think they'll get some silverware though. They brought in some great talent with Isco and Illaramendi. Maybe Bale will follow. Last season was a bad one but I could never imagine Real finishing somewhere around 4th or 5th.