Re: The Football Chat Thread : Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:57 pm  

Coates on the way good signing.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:15 pm  

Isn't the thing with athletico not having a shirt sponsor due to it being some form of anniversary? Either way, I am all for it, going to snap one up.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:29 pm  

Emiliano Zapata wrote:

Isn't the thing with athletico not having a shirt sponsor due to it being some form of anniversary? Either way, I am all for it, going to snap one up.

I think it's the 100-year anniversary of the red and white shirt but I'm not sure that's why there's no sponsor.

Diarra off to Spurs according to Spanish radio. Adebayor on loan too.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Tue Aug 23, 2011 11:30 pm  

Catalancs wrote:

Peach. You should let Del Bosque in on that one Robbie.

What will you do, quote me on another forum to get him on me?

I've been through it before with you, Iker is overrated. He's the darling of Spain because of what he represents in Madrid. He's a good goalie, but nothing more than that.

Someone who's also getting a mythical reputation is Lloris.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Tue Aug 23, 2011 11:45 pm  

I agree about Lloris, bit of a flapper for me. Samir Handanovic has impressed when I've seen him. The two best keepers both play in Spain but Casillas shades it because of Miss Carbonero.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:04 am  

Enfield Exile wrote:

People made those judgements about Beckham etc., before they had even played a full season as a regular. Ashley Cole and Cleverley have hardly set the world alight before this season. Admittedly Cleverley is young but he couldn't get into Wigan's central midfield on a regular basis. He's young but apart from being enthusiatic I don't think he has much in his locker.

I think you will spank Arsenal this weekend but I do feel you may have problems against the more defensive minded teams this season.

I assume you mean Ashley Young, he looked very promising at Watford, but as is the case immediately got a big price tag whacked on him

Obviously its early doors with Cleverley in the first team, but he looks tidy and comfortable with the style of football United are playing at the moment, that is all you can ask and judge him on at this point. I do think there are more robust midfields out there than United have faced so far this season, so whether the options United have in there are enough, or equipped to go all season, clearly we don't know.

Anderson appears to be in good shape, and has looked pretty good, I think and hope he'll benefit from an extended run and some faith being put in him

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:44 am  

Conroy wrote:

Strange. Sure he played most weeks.

Cleverley was played out wide a lot of the time at Wigan as they had better central midfielders.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:54 am  

I don't know if they had better central midfielders but they definitely had more robust and solid central midfielders which is what they needed in their position at the wrong end of the table. Cleverley is very slight which is my worry about him. Good technically though. He was outstanding against Arsenal at home despite serious provocation from England's lord and saviour Jack Wilshere.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:59 am  

Wire_85 wrote:

Coates on the way good signing.

Never heard of him before Copa America and the rave reviews seemed to be more about his colleague at the back. From what I've read he seems a great prospect but I'd be interested on someone's opinion of him who has seen him play a bit. If he signs the word is that he won't be one for the future and will be challening straight away for a starting spot.

Re: The Football Chat Thread : Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:42 am  

Sthelens RLFC wrote:

Never heard of him before Copa America and the rave reviews seemed to be more about his colleague at the back. From what I've read he seems a great prospect but I'd be interested on someone's opinion of him who has seen him play a bit. If he signs the word is that he won't be one for the future and will be challening straight away for a starting spot.

I backed them for the Copa mainly due to our little gem that plays for them, so watched most of the games in the early hours, they were pretty solid all round in defence but you wouldn't notice he was making his debut at that level he didn't look out of place at all, for someone so tall he stood up well pace wise and had some nice passing touches.