: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:32 pm  

Lord God Jose Mourinho wrote:

Top players play at the top.

In most cases, yes.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:36 pm  

Enfield Exile wrote:

I'm never surprised by delusional Spuds fans. At the moment, I have to listen to Spuds fans going on about Wilson Palacios. He can't tackle, pass or shoot. He's reminds me of an annoying bloke I used to play against in 5-a-side. He was a terrible footballer but he had a great engine and got in the way.

He's a good player, nothing more, nothing less. Works hard, puts in a lot of tackles and gets himself around the pitch very well. I think at times you get carried away with your criticism of players, you might not rate some, but you go a little OTT IMO.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:41 pm  

Enfield Exile wrote:

Shame he never got to prove himself at a big club.

EE gets his sly dig in here people. This is the attempt to get a reaction.

Enfield Exile wrote:

Spurs players do seem to get favourable treatment in the press. Not sure why. Look at Modric. He's been appalling all season, and makes no more than one decent pass a game. Reading the press, you would think he is better than players who have been far more impressive e.g. Ireland.

Stephen Ireland more impressive than Modric this season ? Okay Mr Manchester City supporter. We'll take your word for it, although I suspect you may be the only person on earth to have this view.

Enfield Exile wrote:

Play football the proper way? King is no good at carrying the football or passing it. As was evident in his disastrous spell as a defensive midfielder in 2003/04 when Pleat was manager. He later played a couple of games for England in midfield. He looked good in one game and then Riquelme made him look pathetic in the following game.

King has never been a central midfielder, hence why he didn't impress there. I won't entertain the nonsense that he can't pass or carry the ball. Fancy one of the best attackling midfielders on earth making a centre half playing out of position look silly eh ? Who eva wud a thunk it ?

Enfield Exile wrote:

Twice the side? I think you look a bit more solid at the back. He impoves you but only marginally.

Marginally ?????!!!! Bwahahahaha. Try watching some of Tottenham before commenting.

Enfield Exile wrote:

Ferdinand is far, far, far and away better than King. It's like comparing Robbie Keane with David Villa. Ferdinand is a better distributor and decision-maker, as well as superior in the air, on the ground King is marginally quicker than Ferdinand. That's the only thing he has over Ferdinand.

Ferdinand is marginally better with the ball at his feet. King isn't prone to the lapses of concentration that Ferdinand is on the other hand. Ferdinand hasn't nearly had his career finished either. King is on a par with the bloke without training all week.

Enfield Exile wrote:

I think it's a disgrace that he was happy to pick up a wage when he couldn't train or play more than every other game.

What are you talking about ? He was injured so couldn't play, now he is obviously improving due to the lack of midweek football.

Enfield Exile wrote:

I'm never surprised by delusional Spuds fans. At the moment, I have to listen to Spuds fans going on about Wilson Palacios. He can't tackle, pass or shoot. He's reminds me of an annoying bloke I used to play against in 5-a-side. He was a terrible footballer but he had a great engine and got in the way.

Again, I would suggest you actually watch some Tottenham games before making yourself look silly by posting about them on here.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:57 pm  

Stirlingshire Saint wrote:

Stephen Ireland more impressive than Modric this season ? Okay Mr Manchester City supporter. We'll take your word for it, although I suspect you may be the only person on earth to have this view.
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I'd actually agree with him there, he's been very influential in a struggling CIty side and I think Modric has failed to shine in all honesty.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:11 pm  

Tom Brady wrote:

I'd actually agree with him there, he's been very influential in a struggling CIty side and I think Modric has failed to shine in all honesty.

Ireland has had a decent season and whilst I'd agree Modric hasn't been massively great this year, he has shown the glimpses of talent that suggest he is indeed going to be a top player. They have both made 7 assists with Ireland scoring more goals.This has to be countered as well with how poor in general we were all over the park early this year and also that Modric has played out of position all season. He has been top quality on a couple of occasions this year still and I am hoping we can hold onto the guy, top little player.

Also to be considered is that this year is his first in the Premiership after a change of scenery. I would suggest in years to come that Ireland won't be fit to wipe Modric's backside.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:17 pm  

Ireland>Modric

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:28 pm  

Minutes applause planned for Hillsborough at chelsea and arsenal semi what a stupid idea, applause for death of fans? And why only at this semi? Should be left to Liverpool matches only and certainly not applause IMO.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:51 pm  

Stirlingshire Saint wrote:

Ireland has had a decent season and whilst I'd agree Modric hasn't been massively great this year, he has shown the glimpses of talent that suggest he is indeed going to be a top player. They have both made 7 assists with Ireland scoring more goals.This has to be countered as well with how poor in general we were all over the park early this year and also that Modric has played out of position all season. He has been top quality on a couple of occasions this year still and I am hoping we can hold onto the guy, top little player.

Also to be considered is that this year is his first in the Premiership after a change of scenery. I would suggest in years to come that Ireland won't be fit to wipe Modric's backside.

I've no doubt Modric is a better player but you said that Ireland hadn't been more impressive so kind of going against your own post.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:53 pm  

Tom Brady wrote:

I've no doubt Modric is a better player but you said that Ireland hadn't been more impressive so kind of going against your own post.

All in all, I don't think he has.

Modric has had to adapt to a completely new place whilst being played out of position and put in the kind of performance against Chelsea that Ireland could only dream of. He has the same number of assists whilst Ireland has scored more goals.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:54 pm  

Wire_85 wrote:

Minutes applause planned for Hillsborough at chelsea and arsenal semi what a stupid idea, applause for death of fans? And why only at this semi? Should be left to Liverpool matches only and certainly not applause IMO.

Why should it only be Liverpool matches? It was a tragedy that affected the entire footballing world which is something you probably won't remember to be fair, the images on the news and in the papers the days after we're very upsetting even for fans of other clubs.