BOF Posted August 17, 2011 Moderator Share Posted August 17, 2011 It still doesn't invalidate his statement across the entire planet of football over 100+ years though does it. Plus my point of confusing price with quality still stands. You're actually arguing that better players don't get you more success than poorer players do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 well a better team will win games over better individuals most of the time look at Stoke for example. If they play Arsenal i would back them every game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 well a better team will win games over better individuals most of the time look at Stoke for example. If they play Arsenal i would back them every game By most of the time, do you mean, not most of the time? PL record stands at; Arsenal: 4 Stoke: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 17, 2011 Moderator Share Posted August 17, 2011 When was the last time Stoke finished above Arsenal in the league? Better team my arse. I think I've flogged this dead horse enough The point is made, even if you refuse to accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted August 21, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2011 Dzeko is looking more like the player he was at Wolfsburg this season. Unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 21, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2011 Absolutely. He looked quality against Bolton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 No doubt aided by the more attacking approach Mancini is implementing this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I wonder if Dzeko will play if Tevez stays though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 21, 2011 Moderator Share Posted August 21, 2011 Well Tevez and Dzeko didn't work so I think given everything that has happened over the summer and how the season has started it is going to be Tevez that is out the team. He is going it is just a question of when and where, it could be a long season for him sat on that bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 if i remember at VP Dzeko couldnt get a pass of the ball when Tevez came on and plays better without him. It also shows value of a good pre-season for foreign players as he looked woeful in back end of last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Well Tevez and Dzeko didn't work so I think given everything that has happened over the summer and how the season has started it is going to be Tevez that is out the team. He is going it is just a question of when and where, it could be a long season for him sat on that bench. Balotelli is just as big a question. If Dzeko and Aguero gel, then they could be the first choice pairing for City. Will Balotelli hang around? He keeps saying he is homesick anyway and if he is not playing then the homesickness can only get worse. I think he might be back in Italy by the time next season kicks off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 21, 2011 Moderator Share Posted August 21, 2011 I was working on the assumption that he would be heading back to Italy and AC Milan at some point in the not to distant future to be honest Rev. In my head he is as good as gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 He is definitely gone in the head. Interesting reading about Italian law when it comes to Balotelli. He was born in Italy to immigrants, adopted by Italians at the age of 3 and he wasnt granted Italian citizenship until his 18th birthday. His adopted parents had to go to the immigration office every two years to renew his residence permit. He was **** born there but they didnt consider him Italian? :shock: Crazy to think how young he still is too. He only celebrated his 21st birthday last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I'd be distraught if he left the Premier League any time soon. Not just because he's mad to watch, but because he's just fascinating. Read/listen to interviews with him. He's very well spoken in a way only an enigmatic italian can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I'd be distraught if he left the Premier League any time soon. Not just because he's mad to watch, but because he's just fascinating. Read/listen to interviews with him. He's very well spoken in a way only an enigmatic italian can be. he gets a lot of criticism but i would say he is one of most intelligent and mature players in Premier League. think his "insanity" is all an act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Dzeko looked very good yesterday. Him and Aguaro could really do some damage this season. Oh...and David Silva...what a player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Oh...and David Silva...what a player! thought he would flop in England but glad he hasnt as he is a joy to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I think that having found perfect attacking combination, City are about to spoil the balance of their team with the introduction of Nasri. As good as I think Nasri is, I think introducing him into the side will only take away from Silva. I think sometimes its possible to have too many flair players in a starting 11, and both are far too good to be squad players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 That remains to be seen. I think it is more about the strenght in depth to have a go at winning the champions league and the PL. Also it will be another blow to one of their rivels (though I can't see Arsenal being a genuine rivel to Man City anymore) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Also it will be another blow to one of their rivels (though I can't see Arsenal being a genuine rivel to Man City anymore) Good point, will basically destroy Arsenal and demote them to the chasing pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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