ThunderPower_14 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I rate that goal higher than either of the scorpions. What an absolutely gorgeous move, perfect connection into the top corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Incredible technique from Andy Carrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 16, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 16, 2017 On 15/01/2017 at 02:23, HanoiVillan said: Antonio got three assists today. Probably my favourite player in the PL in some ways, shame he plays for such a shithouse club. Always stood out at Forest, cracking player and a smart buy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Andy Carroll having a nose bleed with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted January 16, 2017 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2017 What goes around comes around. It just takes a bit longer for some ... Linkings! Quote There are uncanny parallels between the Dimitri Payet situation and Slaven Bilić's time as a player West Ham United manager Slaven Bilić has been praised by elements of the club's support for how he has dealt with wantaway playmaker Dimitri Payet. But it seems Bilić the manager is very different from Bilić the player, based on reports about his own West Ham departure almost 20 years ago. Payet reportedly does not want to play for the London club, and is thought to be desperate for a move back to France. And Bilić has been happy to call out the player, who he left out of the squad for Saturday's 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace. However, Observer journalist David Hills has found parallels between the current situation and the storm around the Croatian when he was looking to force through a move away from East London. In this week's edition of the paper, Hills points to comments made by West Ham's then-manager Harry Redknapp in March 1997, when Bilić was keen on a move to Everton, as well as comments from the player himself: March 1997 – Harry Redknapp reveals he’s “bitter and angry “ with Slaven Bilic trying to leave West Ham: “He’s on a fantastic contract, the highest paid player in the club’s history. He signed it … Now he wants a move and feels Everton are a big club, so there’s nothing we can do. "West Ham are a big club in our eyes, but he feels otherwise.” Bilic: “I had to do this. We are professionals – all players know, if anyone gets the chance of a big club, he must take it.” Not too far from Bilić's comments this week that he is "let down and angry" with Payet, wouldn't you say? Chortle. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 hours ago, TrentVilla said: Always stood out at Forest, cracking player and a smart buy. It's strange because I remember when he was on loan at Southampton, he was very raw and looked distinctly average most of the time. he used to run well with the ball but then would waste the opportunity. Shows we really can't write players off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 7 hours ago, BOF said: What goes around comes around. It just takes a bit longer for some ... Linkings! Chortle. sure the media have been calling him one of the most honest managers in the game. not once is his honesty to make Laurent Blanc miss a World Cup final mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Agreed with Carroll comments the guy is a very good footballer, not just aerial threat but also on the deck. Injuries and attitude have stopped him being higher rated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 One of the biggest selection cock ups for England I've ever known was Roy not taking Carroll to the World Cup, I still have no idea. Exactly the player we needed for the situation we had against Iceland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 22, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2017 31 minutes ago, Genie said: One of the biggest selection cock ups for England I've ever known was Roy not taking Carroll to the World Cup, I still have no idea. Exactly the player we needed for the situation we had against Iceland. The biggest of that period was picking Roy in the first place. The biggest I've ever seen though was Scholes on the left wing, that was criminal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 43 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: The biggest I've ever seen though was Scholes on the left wing, that was criminal. At least it showed him up for being the selfish word removed that he is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 22, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, kurtsimonw said: At least it showed him up for being the selfish word removed that he is. Why because he retired from international football to prolong his domestic career and spend more time with his family? I don't agree with criticism of his decision, he put up with it for years. Besides I think stepping away from international football was less selfish than what a lot of the top players do. The likes of Gerrard spent years ducking friendlies and only played in important games. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Andy Carroll enjoying his latest flash of form and the calls for an England call up before disappearing again, he does it pretty much every season, I'd be kind and say it's because of the injuries but he's not consistent, he does all his good stuff in 3/4 game spells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, TrentVilla said: Why because he retired from international football to prolong his domestic career and spend more time with his family? I don't agree with criticism of his decision, he put up with it for years. Besides I think stepping away from international football was less selfish than what a lot of the top players do. The likes of Gerrard spent years ducking friendlies and only played in important games. I don't tend to believe a word he says. He contradicted himself a few times recently when talking about greedy players/why he wouldn't leave United, etc. Couldn't make up his mind whether it was because he lived near the ground, was always winning things or wanted to be loyal. As for dropping out. Gerrard missed about 55/45 in terms of friendly/competitive, Scholes was 66/33 in terms of England games he missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 22, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, kurtsimonw said: As for dropping out. Gerrard missed about 55/45 in terms of friendly/competitive, Scholes was 66/33 in terms of England games he missed. Sorry but you've just plucked those figures from the air, they've no basis at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: Sorry but you've just plucked those figures from the air, they've no basis at all. It's actually the % of friendly/competitive games they missed (weren't in the squad for) from their debut to their final game. But yes, no basis at all. From thin air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 22, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, kurtsimonw said: It's actually the % of friendly/competitive games they missed (weren't in the squad for) from their debut to their final game. But yes, no basis at all. From thin air. Well if they are factual figures perhaps don't introduce them as "about", it gives a sense they aren't accurate. If they are the actual percentage of games they missed, then fair enough, do you have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, TrentVilla said: Well if they are factual figures perhaps don't introduce them as "about", it gives a sense they aren't accurate. If they are the actual percentage of games they missed, then fair enough, do you have a link? I said 'about' simply because I was too lazy to calculate Gerrard's 29/24 exactly. Scholes' 12/6 was doable in my head. It's obviously not a complete story as, for example, some are genuine injuries and it's going to be subjective as to what we believe. Also, Gerrard missed a number of games early in his England career, which is probably down to him just not being selected rather than him deciding he's too big to play. I don't like Gerrard, but I'd tend to side with him not missing friendlies for that reason - mostly because he missed a lot of comeptitive games too and, crucially IMO, he missed some really high profile friendlies against top teams. Gerrard for England Scholes for England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 and to go back on topic, that last West Ham goal was very weird. It was like Boro were trying to let them score, but West Ham didn't want to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 So much for West Ham being in crisis. They should just let Payet go and make a tidy profit on someone who'll be 30 shortly. They have plenty of other good players if they can keep them fit....maybe Lanzini will come into his own now. And I said when they were in the bottom 3 Andy Carroll would stay fit for about 10 games and pretty much lift them to mid table with his goals...before he falls off another bar stool and does his knee for another 6 month lay off. I've always thought Carroll as a really good striker but a combination of big transfer fees, bad injuries and a lack of professionalism have held him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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