Re: The Football Chat Thread : Sun Sep 18, 2011 7:35 pm  

Lord Tony Smith wrote:

Yes, really. You really think you're more educated than Henry? Jesus wept

As a businessman, he undoubtedly is more educated, but that's the whole point.....Its like suggesting that Richard Branson suddenly became a Rugby League expert when he became involved in London Broncos...

These billionaire owners are businessmen, their acquisitions are merely the means to make more cash for them and they have many advisers running those acquisitions.

To suggest that Henry is a footballing expert just because he owns a football club is absolutely bonkers.....Most who post on here will have more of an in depth knowledge of the game than him, its a fact.

Henry and his sort just have the advantage that they are successful businessmen who see football has vehicle to make them lots of money.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:11 pm  

Dita's Slot Meter wrote:

As a businessman, he undoubtedly is more educated, but that's the whole point.....Its like suggesting that Richard Branson suddenly became a Rugby League expert when he became involved in London Broncos...

These billionaire owners are businessmen, their acquisitions are merely the means to make more cash for them and they have many advisers running those acquisitions.

To suggest that Henry is a footballing expert just because he owns a football club is absolutely bonkers.....Most who post on here will have more of an in depth knowledge of the game than him, its a fact.

Henry and his sort just have the advantage that they are successful businessmen who see football has vehicle to make them lots of money.

I'm not claiming he's an expert. Just that he's knowledge and passionate about the game. Anyway, I'm happy we have Henry so lets leave it be.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:14 pm  

Lord Tony Smith wrote:

I didn't see the match as I was watching rugby, but I saw Torres' miss on YouTube. What was Pele's penalty miss like, worse than Terry's?

very similar but a worse example, think he slipped earlier so shanked it well wide - just a bit less significant in terms of context of the game than Terry's

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:37 pm  

Rooney did it on purpose because someone told him that he was in my fantasy football team.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:11 pm  

Lord Tony Smith wrote:

I'm not claiming he's an expert. Just that he's knowledge and passionate about the game. Anyway, I'm happy we have Henry so lets leave it be.

Lord Tony Smith wrote:

I trust Mr Henry's footballing brain and knowledge over yours anyday pal.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:14 pm  

Lord Tony Smith wrote:

It's called sticking together. I'm sure you'd rather us be chanting for his head.

Best fans in the world.

Sticking together when it suits though, eh!

Hypocritcal, I bet Hodgson wouldn't have been cheered if he was in charge though.

Lord Tony Smith wrote:

Wow, one bad team performance this season. I trust Mr Henry's footballing brain and knowledge over yours anyday pal.

John Henry - the world renowned footballing expert, eh

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:58 am  

Dan_FC wrote:

John Henry - the world renowned footballing expert, eh

An Evertonian talking about owners, you must have taken your brave pills last night

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:10 am  

So what do people make of the new Premier League hero R.R Drenthe?

Superstar that boy.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:58 am  

Decent result for United, lucky one though. Chelsea were very good and Torres looked lively. Who is Dalglish gonna blame this week? two losses in 8 days. Kenny out.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:05 am  

Enfield Exile doing his usual "Exile" from the forum. Only post when you're winning.