Zatman Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jimzk5 said: Stuart Pearce gets paid for expert analysis like these gems from he's commentary tonight for talkshite "Derby need to score to get back into the game "On balance derby have been the better side but United have just shaded it" "Ighalo isn't that sort of natural finisher, but give him half a chance and hes a player that scores" And the amount of times he says "In and around" yeah Stuart Pearce as a manager didnt put on a striker but chose his goalkeeper to go up front instead. All you need to know about his managerial ability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Zatman said: yeah Stuart Pearce as a manager didnt put on a striker but chose his goalkeeper to go up front instead. All you need to know about his managerial ability The stupid quotes aside what pissed me off was the constant use of in and around United putting the ball in and around the box, Rooney passing the ball in and around the midfield, derby defending in and around the 6 yard box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 I am not saying he isnt going to be that good but apparently according to one journalist Billy Gilmour is the best midfielder since Xavi, Pirlo and Modric. FFS talking about overhyping some poor kid. also Martin Keown thinks Foden has already cemented his starting spot in the England 2020 squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 I think Foden's performance today showed exactly why he probably shouldn't be in the squad. One good game every couple of months isn't enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 9, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted March 9, 2020 12 hours ago, kurtsimonw said: I think Foden's performance today showed exactly why he probably shouldn't be in the squad. One good game every couple of months isn't enough. He was far better when he was played centrally, but yeah it showed that he isn't ready yet. And I'd got him into my FPL team as a massive punt so I basically spent the entire game watching him, so I like to think I paid attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 On 09/03/2020 at 11:03, Stevo985 said: He was far better when he was played centrally, but yeah it showed that he isn't ready yet. And I'd got him into my FPL team as a massive punt so I basically spent the entire game watching him, so I like to think I paid attention Foden? In the final? I thought he was brilliant, hands down the best player on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 17, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 hours ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Foden? In the final? I thought he was brilliant, hands down the best player on the pitch No, not in the final. Look at the date of the post. The game vs Man Utd where he did absolutely nothing for 90 minutes. He's a great prospect. But he's not ready to be starting for Man City yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: No, not in the final. Look at the date of the post. The game vs Man Utd where he did absolutely nothing for 90 minutes. He's a great prospect. But he's not ready to be starting for Man City yet. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Steve Nicol and Frank Lebouef think Van Dijk is a better defender than Vidic was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Zatman said: Steve Nicol and Frank Lebouef think Van Dijk is a better defender than Vidic was Vidic who Gabby roasted every time we played? Yeah, I'll take Van Dijk over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Anyone listening to Peter Crouch podcasts? The referees episode caught my attention. The Mike Dean episode showed exactly what is wrong with today's refereeing. He says that, compared to younger and fitter referees, he doesn't have to run as much as is able to make a call from 30 yards because of his experience. To paraphrase him, he "believes in his own ability". Excuse me? I would rather have a fit referee see a tackle from 5 yards than Mike Dean make a call from 30 yards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Mic09 said: Anyone listening to Peter Crouch podcasts? The referees episode caught my attention. The Mike Dean episode showed exactly what is wrong with today's refereeing. He says that, compared to younger and fitter referees, he doesn't have to run as much as is able to make a call from 30 yards because of his experience. To paraphrase him, he "believes in his own ability". Excuse me? I would rather have a fit referee see a tackle from 5 yards than Mike Dean make a call from 30 yards. I've only heard about two, I'll probably end up getting through them during this isolation. Crouch is brilliant but I cannot stand those two blokes with him. Giddy sycophants, found it excruciating. Felt like they ripped off magic sponge from a few years ago as well. That featured two comedians I don't like and Jimmy Bullard who I don't like and was a really good listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted March 19, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted March 19, 2020 On 18/03/2020 at 17:38, Zatman said: Steve Nicol and Frank Lebouef think Van Dijk is a better defender than Vidic was Because he is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 48 minutes ago, Troglodyte said: Because he is? now maybe but Vidic is retired 5 seasons Van Dijk has had a good 18 months and it played for City that would be that no OTT media hype, he has hit a good bit of form in his late 20s but even that has been shown up at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 On 19/03/2020 at 20:26, Zatman said: now maybe but Vidic is retired 5 seasons Van Dijk has had a good 18 months and it played for City that would be that no OTT media hype, he has hit a good bit of form in his late 20s but even that has been shown up at times Short memories and Liverpool being so good help his cause. He's made quite a few mistakes this season, they just don't matter because they've gone on to win. If Van Dijk got back to his best, and continued that for a good 5 years or so, then maybe you could start putting him in a conversation with some of the best PL defenders - like Vidic. At this point it's just modern day thinking. A good season and you're a God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Vidic had a couple of flaws that I don't think VVD has, running at him turned him to shit, torres always had fun vs him and so did gabby You can't have a sensible conversation about it though, VVD has to have some sort of tag be it Goat or best defender of the decade, it can't just be that he's the best right now FWIW I think Terry in his 30s was better and when the scousers start chucking out best in the world in the last decade nonsense you can hear the laughs coming from Madrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 For me Van Dijk doesnt get into the Real Madrid team or a fully fit Juventus team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 ESPN FC is pretty good show as they bring in actual journalists like Sid Lowe, Laurens, Honigstein though they still have some idiot ex footballers as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Think I have mentioned Under The Cosh on here before, hosted by 2 ex players and a host. Every week they get on ex pros to tell stories about there career. Its quite interesting though get the odd clearing in the woods on it. Clarke Carlisle is the best inteview of all but found they did an interview with the real man Grant Holt. Seems a clever guy and speaks well (havent got to his Villa days yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Real man was always a funny one. Knew what he meant but can you not say a bit more to get fans into it. Lambert must have the biggest difference between his media personality and private one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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