[Milan Are Brilli...]

All EPL talk in here...

[Danny]

Chelsea have bought well, very well, but Mourinho needs to utilise the best of his players, rather than parking that bloody bus.

Great squad they have, but Man Utd will be stronger this season.

As for City, have they even bought anyone?

Then there's Liverpool who sold the only thing elevating them from being good to world class.

Last but not least Arsenal - buying well, Sanchez is a good signing.

[Fillipo Simone]

And it seems Arsenal won't stop buying there. Khedira and Balo again mentioned in some papers.

Don't forget United, I'm very keen on seeing how LvG will do there.

[Danny]

And it seems Arsenal won't stop buying there. Khedira and Balo again mentioned in some papers.

Don't forget United, I'm very keen on seeing how LvG will do there.

Wenger calls interest in Balo a total 'fabrication'. Denied it outright.

[Jack Bauer]

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Good luck in NY.

[kurtsimonw]

Class act, wish him luck in the states.

Despite their City links and City looking strip, I might follow NYCFC. I don't have an MLS team and them being NY based makes sense with my other teams.

[Milan Are Brilli...]

He's going back to City on loan apparently for a few months anyway!

Torquay have Gateshead next Saturday when the real thing starts all over again, I'm not even sure I can be bothered (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

Villa close to signing Aly Cissokho, isn't this the guy that failed a medical with Milan because of his teeth? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[Jack Bauer]

Yep (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[X-Offender]

You know, in a way it's a good thing we didn't sign him. I remember Galliani praising him as the best young LB in the world when he was supposedly ours. But then he failed at Lyon, failed at Valencia, and with all due respect Kurt, he's ended up at Villa.

[kurtsimonw]

You know, in a way it's a good thing we didn't sign him. I remember Galliani praising him as the best young LB in the world when he was supposedly ours. But then he failed at Lyon, failed at Valencia, and with all due respect Kurt, he's ended up at Villa.

Failed at Liverpool too.

We're a relegation threatened EPL team, he's not good enough for us. Says a lot about him and how Milan dodged a bullet.

[X-Offender]

You can make more than 3 subs in the Community Shield game? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

You can make more than 3 subs in the Community Shield game? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

It's officially considered a friendly and not a competitive game.

[Danny]

Like the Uefa Super Cup, Club World Cup, Spanish Super Cup.

[X-Offender]

It's officially considered a friendly and not a competitive game.

Really? That's weird. Super Cups are official games everywhere else. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

Really? That's weird. Super Cups are official games everywhere else. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Yeah I'm not sure why. I can't remember who it was that was signed in the summer, played in the Community Shield, then was sold not. There was talk the sale couldn't go through because you can't play for 3 clubs in 1 year, but it was said it's not an official match so doesn't count. Seems odd to me too.

Villa in talks to sign Carlos Sanchez for £4m. Would be one of the signings of the summer at that price, was one of the World Cups better players!

[Milan Are Brilli...]

Quite a bit of talk that the Community shield game might be one played internationally in the near future. Not surprised, still see the EPL becoming like the NFL with a couple of meaningful International games.

[Jack Bauer]

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[kurtsimonw]

Massive signing for Villa really. More of his World Cup performances and the long wait for a DM to replace Petrov will be well and truly over!

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[Milan Are Brilli...]

Good to have the EPL back tomorrow.

[kurtsimonw]

Moyes first league game in charge was a 4-1 win away at Swansea. So if this holds up and United lose at home, van Gaal could be in trouble. United do look horrific.

[han2503]

Moyes first league game in charge was a 4-1 win away at Swansea. So if this holds up and United lose at home, van Gaal could be in trouble. United do look horrific.

Did they actually make any improvements to the squad? They look the same as they did last season...

And what is up with the formation Van Gaal is using, they look so awkward out there

[Milan Are Brilli...]

Herrera looks questionable at the moment, all I've heard is praise for him. He seems to not want to be tackled too, goes over and complains every single time.

Januzaj and Young have been the only decent-ish players for United.

[kurtsimonw]

Did they actually make any improvements to the squad? They look the same as they did last season...

And what is up with the formation Van Gaal is using, they look so awkward out there

They signed Herrera who, as Ash mentioned, looks crap so far. The only other notable signing was Shaw, who's injured. Fletcher, Lingaard, Jones, Smalling and Blackett aren't good enough.

Stupid to play a 3-5-2 when you got rid of your 2 regular starting CBs and didn't replace either.

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Aug 16 2014, 01:48 PM

[kurtsimonw]

the player that contributes 100% of Uniteds talent on the field equalises.

[han2503]

I don't understand why they have players like Fletcher and Jones on the pitch, for us one can understand having duds like Muntari and the like, we don't have any actual money to spend. But United? They reportedly gave Van Gaal an unlimited budget to work with this summer and yet they still have these kind of players starting games for them, their midfield is probably worse than ours if you count Mata as an attacker.

There are top players like Khedira and Di Maria not wanted by Real, Reus has a buy out they can easily activate, they could easily improve their squad with the resources that they have at their disposal

[kurtsimonw]

I stand by my opinion that United last season just weren't good. Moyes should've done a better job, but the team was shite. Carried by a great manager in SAF.

[Milan Are Brilli...]

The team is far worse than last year too without Vidic & Evra, even Rio is an improvement on some of those defenders.

Aside of Januzaj & Rooney in fits & starts that United team is horrendous.

Also Herrera looks bang average, but he's little & Spanish so you can't criticse.

[kurtsimonw]

van Gaal, record breaker. Last opening day defeat at home - 1972.

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[kurtsimonw]

Also Herrera looks bang average, but he's little & Spanish so you can't criticse.

These kinds of players don't work in England IMO.

It's and well and good being technically gifted, but shying out of tackles, not really being a ball winner, lack of pace and running - you're going to get out-battled by very average players.

[kurtsimonw]

Nervous for Villa game after what Stoke did to us last season. I expect a loss especially with their home record over the years, but can always hope!

[han2503]

The team is far worse than last year too without Vidic & Evra, even Rio is an improvement on some of those defenders.

Aside of Januzaj & Rooney in fits & starts that United team is horrendous.

Also Herrera looks bang average, but he's little & Spanish so you can't criticse.

I don't think it's just the lack of quality players, Van Gaal's 3-5-2 won't work with the players he has. You need a strong midfield, strong wingbacks and 3 tough as nails CBs, one of which has to be very good on the ball to make that system work, he has none of those. Even more, you need players that are tactically smart enough to make it work, Jones and the rest of the gang are certainly not that.

[kurtsimonw]

I don't think it's just the lack of quality players, Van Gaal's 3-5-2 won't work with the players he has. You need a strong midfield, strong wingbacks and 3 tough as nails CBs, one of which has to be very good on the ball to make that system work, he has none of those. Even more, you need players that are tactically smart enough to make it work, Jones and the rest of the gang are certainly not that.

Are you trying to tell me Ashley Young is not a defender!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[han2503]

Are you trying to tell me Ashley Young is not a defender!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Was he actually playing as a wingback? It looked so awkward and unbalanced

[kurtsimonw]

Was he actually playing as a wingback? It looked so awkward and unbalanced

Yeah, then 2nd half he was playing as an actual left back. WTF!?

[X-Offender]

They lost, again? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

Phenomenal effort and win. Winning at Stoke is no simple task, very few do it. Brilliant. Cissokho was solid at the back, great going forward. More of the same please.

[kurtsimonw]

Pitch invader takes Spurs free kick


I love how all the players turn and watch to see if it goes in.

[Danny]

Utd linked with a £100M bid for Di Maria. Money has no value any more in football. None at all.

'Want that player? Sure! Let's just throw as much money at them as we can'.

Unless you're Milan of course.

[acid911]

Utd linked with a £100M bid for Di Maria. Money has no value any more in football. None at all.

Yup, that's why this sports has little remaining equity for me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) There are much more interesting things to do in life than waste time with this money contests. In a perfect world Di Mario would be a €20 million player. That is why I only occasionally watch football these days, if only for the underdog thrill. The Atléticos and Dortmunds of the world.

And fans who support these (and other) lesser clubs, even in this day and age, have my full respects. Kurt and Ash are two examples here, there are many more that cry for even smaller clubs. I'll always stand beside them, instead of gloryhunters and the new generation that fails to understand that there is a world outside the big teams.

Because, ultimately, at this rate, the sports itself is going to be affected. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) It already is, in some ways.

[Milan Are Brilli...]

Utd linked with a £100M bid for Di Maria. Money has no value any more in football. None at all.

'Want that player? Sure! Let's just throw as much money at them as we can'.

Unless you're Milan of course.

I can't see this happening, I see a knee-jerk coming but not this. If they're going to throw £100m at people they may as well go after Cristiano again. That's paper nonsense though if they're projecting that as a transfer fee.

United are an odd one at the moment, everyone was expecting a big surge of transfers and they've actually been pretty poor again. Shaw was an ok buy but for £30m+? That's ridiculous. Herrera I'm still yet to be convinced by and again I think they overpaid.

They are still an illustrious club I don't buy this whole they aren't in CL now so no one wants to go there. We're still in a generation where Manchester United have been and continue to be one of the biggest clubs globally in the world, they still have a lot of allure. Something is going on in the background though, most likely the Glazer's just aren't putting money back into the club.

That team needs a lot of financial backing at the moment, it did with Fergie and it certainly does without, everyone could see that at the weekend. I can't see how their Exec can be so poor to not get anyone of note, all Cesc, Vidal, Di Maria, Kroos, Bale, Cuadrado, Strootman even dare I say it Cristiano have slipped through the grasp. You could be the worst salesman in the world and get people to United as long as you have financial backing.

Kurt and Ash are two examples here, there are many more that cry for even smaller clubs.

Yeah, I feel for Dave who has a season ticket to the park to watch the local pub b-team (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[acid911]

Yeah, I feel for Dave who has a season ticket to the park to watch the local pub b-team

Massive respects to him! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

[han2503]

Chelsea are seriously stacked this season!

[kurtsimonw]

Cesc pass/Schurrle goal

[Danny]

Yup, that's why this sports has little remaining equity for me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) There are much more interesting things to do in life than waste time with this money contests. In a perfect world Di Mario would be a €20 million player. That is why I only occasionally watch football these days, if only for the underdog thrill. The Atléticos and Dortmunds of the world.

In a perfect world Di Maria would be a £500,000 player and the world record would have stopped at £1M. Since Clough signed Francis it opened the floodgates.

And fans who support these (and other) lesser clubs, even in this day and age, have my full respects. Kurt and Ash are two examples here, there are many more that cry for even smaller clubs. I'll always stand beside them, instead of gloryhunters and the new generation that fails to understand that there is a world outside the big teams.

HEY! Kurt supports a team who won the European Cup! Rangers haven't even made the final (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) And never will. Did make the Uefa final in 2008 mind you. But nowadays we're in the Scottish Serie B having clawed our way back from its equivalent of Serie D. THAT'S support! Hence tonight I rather enjoyed an 8-1 win (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

As for Ash, aye, that truly is dedication.

Or insanity. Or both. I think you need a bit of both to stay loyal in football.

This post has been edited by Danny: Aug 18 2014, 11:43 PM

[kurtsimonw]

A few of my friends support Tamworth, I've been there for a few games. They got relegated from the Conference this past season. Most of them support Villa as well though, sort of cheating.

[kurtsimonw]

Former Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has been found to have sent sexist, homophobic and racist texts to people within the club regarding players, agents and the like.

Harry "Rent-a-quote" Redknapp gave his opinion. "He’s not murdered anyone, he’s not a rapist or a paedophile." Oh okay, thanks Harry. I wasn't aware those were the only 3 crimes you were allowed to be punished for. Harry Redknapp is my least favourite famous person in the World.

[Danny]

Redknapp is a well-intentioned buffoon. He's a nice guy and straight up, fairly, anyway, but he doesn't half seem off the pace with some things.

[Danny]

PS MacKay - slimeball, lowest of the low. Glad he's a tim.

[kurtsimonw]

Table doesn't lie. Villa top. Best side in England.

[Rossoneri7]

Table doesn't lie. Villa top. Best side in England.

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[Milan Are Brilli...]

Worst game I've seen in a long time.

Cabella is a trick pony if I've ever seen one too, least the under 13's will love him.

[kurtsimonw]

Worst game I've seen in a long time.

Cabella is a trick pony if I've ever seen one too, least the under 13's will love him.

It was a disaster.

Hutton made Cabella look like a League 2 player and Hutton isn't exactly Cafu.

[kurtsimonw]

Felix Magath is the worst manager in the World.

[Rossoneri7]

United break UK transfer record to sign Di Maria.

[han2503]

United break UK transfer record to sign Di Maria.

Is it 70m?

I think he's more than worth it, Real made a mistake imo.

[kurtsimonw]

Madrid didn't really need him. Great player, but in the position United least need. All this means is one of RvP, Mata and Rooney can't play.

[Danny]

Is it 70m?

I think he's more than worth it, Real made a mistake imo.

I don't think any player is worth more than about £1M tbh. But going by today's loathsome transfer fees, yeah, it's fair.

[Danny]

Madrid didn't really need him. Great player, but in the position United least need. All this means is one of RvP, Mata and Rooney can't play.

Di Maria will be the second Mata Utd have signed. He won't fit in at Utd just like Mata doesn't.

[Danny]

It was a disaster.

Hutton made Cabella look like a League 2 player and Hutton isn't exactly Cafu.

We called him the 'Blue Cafu' actually (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

PS I got your tweets and DM'd a reply (eventually). Though this is going back a couple of weeks.

[kurtsimonw]

We called him the 'Blue Cafu' actually (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

PS I got your tweets and DM'd a reply (eventually). Though this is going back a couple of weeks.

I've been having issues with DMs, not sure why. Pretty much all that I've received in the last few months don't appear!

[han2503]

Madrid didn't really need him. Great player, but in the position United least need. All this means is one of RvP, Mata and Rooney can't play.

I'd still take him over Bale or James tbh. And they could easily be fit into the same side if it wasn't for Van Gaal's lopsided formation

I don't think any player is worth more than about £1M tbh. But going by today's loathsome transfer fees, yeah, it's fair.

Yeah, of course going by today's prices



WTF is Van Gaal trying to achieve exactly 3-man defence with 3 mediocre CBs, Young at WB...

[kurtsimonw]

I'd still take him over Bale or James tbh. And they could easily be fit into the same side if it wasn't for Van Gaal's lopsided formation

Was never a fan of Bale, but he's so much better than ADM now IMO.

Mata scores for United. I'm fine with him scoring because the odd goal will cover up how dreadful he has been for the past 12 months, keep him in the side please!

[han2503]

Was never a fan of Bale, but he's so much better than ADM now IMO.

I don't think that's the case, Di Maria was crucial to Real's success last season, especially in the CL

[kurtsimonw]

and Bale wasn't? Bale was involved in an incredible amount of goals and scored the winner in the CL!

lol, Gus, there's no way any player knows what he means by this.

[Jack Sparrow]

Weird. I actually thought Di Maria and Modric were crucial to Real Madrid. Especially when they faced opposition who weren't going to get blown away by the sheer firepower.

[kurtsimonw]

Kroos and James will help in that regard though.

It's quite amazing to look at this United team and see only 3 players or so that would be a noticeably big upgrade on their Villa counterpart.

[han2503]

and Bale wasn't? Bale was involved in an incredible amount of goals and scored the winner in the CL!

lol, Gus, there's no way any player knows what he means by this.

I didn't say Bale wasn't, I just thought Di Maria was more crucial and I personally prefer him over Bale.

[Milan Are Brilli...]

£64m for Di Maria if true is absolutely obscene.

[kurtsimonw]

This is already Uniteds biggest spending window ever BEFORE Di Maria - yet apparently Moyes is **** and Van Gaal isn't. I wonder if when he spends £200m and they get top 4 if he'll be hailed as a genius, despite his embarrasing failure?

[han2503]

This is already Uniteds biggest spending window ever BEFORE Di Maria - yet apparently Moyes is **** and Van Gaal isn't. I wonder if when he spends £200m and they get top 4 if he'll be hailed as a genius, despite his embarrasing failure?

How is this their biggest spending window?? They look the same as last season... If not worse (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[Milan Are Brilli...]

How is this their biggest spending window?? They look the same as last season... If not worse (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

They choked £30m+ on a fat 19 year old, mediocre English left back & also bought Herrera.

Oh & Rojo has joined but needs a permit which isn't secured to actually play (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

How is this their biggest spending window?? They look the same as last season... If not worse (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

£72m on Herrera, Shaw and Rojo. They look the same because Herrera was terrible last week, Shaw is injured and Rojo hasn't played yet.

I think it's too early to call Shaw mediocre. He was phenomenal last season and injured at the moment, oh and he's not even 20.

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Aug 24 2014, 06:06 PM

[Milan Are Brilli...]

I think it's too early to call Shaw mediocre. He was phenomenal last season and injured at the moment, oh and he's not even 20.

Exactly and he struggles with his waistline that's only going to get worse over the next few years. That's pretty worrying.

[kurtsimonw]

JOVETIC!

[kurtsimonw]

RIP Liverpools season. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[han2503]

RIP Liverpools season. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Can't wait to see Mario whinging in their shirt tbh.

[Danny]

Can't wait to see Mario whinging in their shirt tbh.

I'll pay good money to watch the pr*ck ruin their season worse.

Yes, I had to hold back when he played for us, but he's a selfish, whiney little shite and I loathe him. He doesn't even compensate his personality with ability - he's just not that f*ckin' good overall. I'm overjoyed we've wiped our hands of the tw*t.

I also hate Liverpool again, now that they've sold Suarez and replaced with Balo. Call Suarez for his faults, but one thing he always did was given 100% in every match and often won them for Liverpool. Ditto Uruguay.

While Balo only showed up when he wanted to.

I can't wait for Scousers to start hating him.

[Danny]

This is already Uniteds biggest spending window ever BEFORE Di Maria - yet apparently Moyes is **** and Van Gaal isn't. I wonder if when he spends £200m and they get top 4 if he'll be hailed as a genius, despite his embarrasing failure?

Moyes was an unpopular choice so Utd's decline was blamed on him. LVG is a popular choice so Utd's continued decline is blamed on the players, and Woodward.

Moyes was the wrong choice, true, but there's no right choice for that club.

No one can replace SAF. All the more because he knew where his squad was headed.

PS Di Maria won't fit in at Utd just like Mata hasn't.

Great player, wrong team.

I'm loving Liverpool and Utd crumbling into disarray. Makes Milan's own failings not seem quite so awful. Sort of.

[Danny]

£64m for Di Maria if true is absolutely obscene.

Nah, he is a truly extraordinary player and by today's absolutely abhorrent transfer fees he's up there with Rodriguez etc in terms of quality. Not quite a Ron, Suarez or Messi but an excellent player.

But tbh, the Luiz transfer showed that transfer fees are a total joke and completely trivialising money.

[Ry4n]

RIP Liverpools season. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

to early for that tbh... one loss does not end a season , but they looked so predictable reminded me alot of milan throughout the years..a bit under carlo a bit under allegri...and seedorf.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

so glad man united are failing tho good ****.

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This post has been edited by Ry4n: Aug 26 2014, 03:17 AM

[kurtsimonw]

QPR allegedly looking at Tim Sherwood as a possible replacement for Redknapp. Apparently they weren't happy that he failed to get automatic promotion last season, despite having a wage bill that dwarfed CL finalists Atletico Madrids.

Fans have started to turn on him as well after he, with his team 4-0 down in a London derby, waved to the Spurs fans after they started chanting "Harry, give us a wave". QPR fans tarting booing him as he did it. Not exactly surprising though, the man has never heard of the words "class" or "loyalty". Hopefully this is the end of him in football management!

[kurtsimonw]

MK Dons 1-0 United, awful error from Johnny Evans.

[han2503]

MK Dons 1-0 United, awful error from Johnny Evans.

They're all over the place in defence, not that shocking to see them make so many individual errors

[kurtsimonw]

2-0. MK Dons strikers chested it in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

val Gaal has to go IMO. £75m spent and they look awful, just not cut out for this league.

[kurtsimonw]

3-0, van LOL

[KillerMax]

That is embarrassing for Man u.

[kurtsimonw]

This goal is great

United have had 1 shot on target v a lower league team. Ha.

[kurtsimonw]

4-0 lol

It took all of 3 games for van Gaal to make Moyes look brilliant.

[Ry4n]

QPR allegedly looking at Tim Sherwood as a possible replacement for Redknapp. Apparently they weren't happy that he failed to get automatic promotion last season, despite having a wage bill that dwarfed CL finalists Atletico Madrids.

Fans have started to turn on him as well after he, with his team 4-0 down in a London derby, waved to the Spurs fans after they started chanting "Harry, give us a wave". QPR fans tarting booing him as he did it. Not exactly surprising though, the man has never heard of the words "class" or "loyalty". Hopefully this is the end of him in football management!

lol really i hope he one day manages your team (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Have your self some class.

Your hatred for some people knows no bounds (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) pretty disturbing tbh but its ok your behind a keyboard.

Lets counter it and i will say i hope Villa fail this season and get relegated...

What is the difference between an Aston Villa supporter and a baby? A: The baby will stop whining after awhile.

crash bam !

This post has been edited by Ry4n: Aug 27 2014, 03:46 AM

[Jack Bauer]

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[Rossoneri7]

United have bought a gem of a player in Di Maria.

He was instrumental for Madrid and Argentina alike. He is not a flash player, an attribute you can give to CR or Messi, but he is the man orchestrating the moves. United will definitely be a stronger team with him in the ranks.

Very curious to see how influential he will be for them.

[kurtsimonw]

edit.

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Aug 27 2014, 09:15 AM

[Jack Sparrow]

Wow. This is an argument that came out of nowhere. Seeing as kurt expressed his opinion on Harry in a pretty civil tone, I'm really not sure why this change in tone gets popped up.

If both you guys have a problem sort it out on PM please. Leave my forum boards alone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)


Actually there shouldn't be a problem at all. You guys should GTFO and have a beer together and check out pretty girls. You'll be fine after that.

[kurtsimonw]

Yeah I'm gonna edit the post. I don't think I said anything out of order regarding Redknapp and 90% of the post was basically cut and paste from the papers anyway, not my own thoughts. What bothered me was he criticises me for something (that's nothing to do with him) then does the exact same thing labelling me with tags like "disturbing".

[han2503]

United have bought a gem of a player in Di Maria.

He was instrumental for Madrid and Argentina alike. He is not a flash player, an attribute you can give to CR or Messi, but he is the man orchestrating the moves. United will definitely be a stronger team with him in the ranks.

Very curious to see how influential he will be for them.

Agreed, but I think Van Gaal was just a mistake for them just like Moyes, his system clearly does not work and I can't see him budging on it. I wonder if he'll play Di Maria as a WB like he's doing with Young (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Ry4n]

Wow. This is an argument that came out of nowhere. Seeing as kurt expressed his opinion on Harry in a pretty civil tone, I'm really not sure why this change in tone gets popped up.

If both you guys have a problem sort it out on PM please. Leave my forum boards alone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)


Actually there shouldn't be a problem at all. You guys should GTFO and have a beer together and check out pretty girls. You'll be fine after that.

Just a bit of banter matey i'm sure he can handle it.

But i would like to know his take on Liverpool and Harry and why he has a facet hatred with them. I'm curious.

This post has been edited by Ry4n: Aug 27 2014, 10:51 AM

[Ry4n]

Yeah I'm gonna edit the post. I don't think I said anything out of order regarding Redknapp and 90% of the post was basically cut and paste from the papers anyway, not my own thoughts. What bothered me was he criticises me for something (that's nothing to do with him) then does the exact same thing labelling me with tags like "disturbing".

lol i did not see the post before you edited it so thanks for that.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

But i would like to know his take on Liverpool and Harry and why he has a facet hatred with them. I'm curious.

Liverpool is mostly a large portion of their fans being incredibly disrespectful. They defend Suarez throughout his racism, diving and biting. I browse opposition forums a lot and RAWK, their main one, is a vile place. Even some Liverpool fans who hold a minority opinion have insults hurled at them, it's quite ridiculous.

Redknapp is his lack of loyalty. He's spent silly money (not all his fault) at clubs to serve his own needs. It's easy to look a bit better when you spend a tonne, but when the money goes, he leaves the club. If you get sacked it's one thing, but to jump ship when a club is in trouble and you've helped put them there is just poor form. As for my perceived lack of class by him, it's like when he went to QPR he called out the whole squad saying they're overpaid, not good enough, etc. So he then goes and spends £10m and £100k a week on a centreback who was a pretty medicore EPL defender. The main thing though is his constant talking about other teams players. For starters by rule it's illegal, it's tapping up. He constantly does it and for Odemwingie to turn up at QPR, "uninvited" and say he knew nothing about it is quite ridiculous. The media love-in isn't his fault, it's just hilarious how people think he's good enough for England or a good manager. This is the same manager who needed the playoffs to get a team with one of the highest budgets in World football to get out of the Championship. Some people like him? That's fine, I personally can't stand the bloke or his sidekick Joe Jordan.

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Aug 27 2014, 11:16 AM

[Jack Sparrow]

^^ Right. I understand your opinion.

Now Ry4n, if you want to debate, you can stick in and weigh in on the points kurt has presented with your own. But if you wish to go ad hominem on kurt's abilities of perception, I'm afraid that banter will have to go PM.

Thanks guys. Let's get a beer when I'm in town. kurt will arrange the girls. And since he's in Birmingham, there will be plenty of Indian girls with sexy Brit accents for me to go on the rampage.

P.S: Not that I don't like white girls/black girls/Hispanic girls/middle-eastern girls, just that I'm sure kurt's carved up his territory and .....