The Football Thread - Page 1008

**ultimatewarlord** · February 26th, 2013, 07:52 PM

Surely West Ham fans knew the sort of football Jabba the Manager prefers. Saw enough of it at Bolton.
The thing that impresses me most about Bale (Ouch that hurt) is his crossing. At pace he'll hit it low and accurately into the box. He'll rarely whack it behind.
On the subject of Ronaldo. I would never, ever want him in my team. I've never seen a pplayer exude such arrogance. Even in his early days at Utd. Ridiculous stepovers, posing, preening. He's so unlikeable I don't understand why anyone puts up with him, regardless of the number of goals he scores.

**pierrelm** · February 26th, 2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimatewarlord

On the subject of Ronaldo. I would never, ever want him in my team. I've never seen a pplayer exude such arrogance. Even in his early days at Utd. Ridiculous stepovers, posing, preening. He's so unlikeable I don't understand why anyone puts up with him, regardless of the number of goals he scores.

It'll be interesting, if he does return to see how he's matured. You can't fault his dedication - but unlike say, Bobby Charlton, his dedication isn't selfless.

Last time he was there MU had a remarkably good Dutch c/f. The relationship didn't last. He went off to Spanish football, exasperated by Ronaldo's self regard. Not that I'm suggesting anything, you understand? Just thinking out loud...

February 26th, 2013, 08:40 PM

Copa Del Rey tonight after 80 minutes

Barca 0 Madrid 3 (2 goals for Ronaldo)

He came to United as a precocious fancy dan, and left as one of the hardest working wingers weve ever seen at OT.

You may not like him, but as a footballer he is 100% pure class.

**m100** · February 27th, 2013, 12:07 PM

to all supporters of clubs without managers, whose managers are on the brink of the sack or who will be sacked in the summer can i be the first to offer my deepest condolences.

steve mclaren is out of work again, be afraid folks.

**victor meldrew** · February 27th, 2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m100

to all supporters of clubs without managers, whose managers are on the brink of the sack or who will be sacked in the summer can i be the first to offer my deepest condolences.

steve mclaren is out of work again, be afraid folks.

With Allardyce possibly losing his employment status, I am just hoping there is a God.

A strange Red Card

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITUBr15AxS0

Finally, with all the talk of the Gareth Bale Goal, this one at ST. James's Park, appears to have passed us by.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoJDs2MyloE

**ultimatewarlord** · February 27th, 2013, 03:10 PM

Not only a great goal but a reminder why Barry Davies was the finest football commentator of his era. I did and still do, dislike John Motson's commentary style.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnKBwYHAbE4

Gordon Banks v Brazil. Jim Montgomery v Leeds. And this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEXlrQlR28M

I LOVE FOOTBALL.

**ultimatewarlord** · February 27th, 2013, 07:43 PM

Supermac. Shades of Crouch against Man. City last season. Fat Sam playing for Bolton.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyckt3H6I6Y

**Road Dogg** · February 27th, 2013, 08:32 PM

Who do you support Ulti?

Great highlights, proper pitch, football, and fans

Missed all that

**victor meldrew** · February 27th, 2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimatewarlord

Not only a great goal but a reminder why Barry Davies was the finest football commentator of his era. I did and still do, dislike John Motson's commentary style.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnKBwYHAbE4

Gordon Banks v Brazil. Jim Montgomery v Leeds. And this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEXlrQlR28M

I LOVE FOOTBALL.

Liked Motson when he first started, then his head began to swell and became rater boring. Wolstenholme, Davis and Johns were always favourites. Brian Moore was excellent on radio, but failed to live up to expectations on TV. Jimmy Hill used to drive me nuts.

**victor meldrew** · February 27th, 2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Dogg

Who do you support Ulti?

Great highlights, proper pitch, football, and fans

Missed all that

I wonder how today's players would cope with those sort of pitches.

Highlights of the 1970 cup semi final at WHL in March of that year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjasofV0ZtQ

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February 26th, 2013, 07:52 PM	#10071
ultimatewarlord Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,474 Thanks: 8,328 Thanked 15,982 Times in 1,441 Posts	Surely West Ham fans knew the sort of football Jabba the Manager prefers. Saw enough of it at Bolton. The thing that impresses me most about Bale (Ouch that hurt) is his crossing. At pace he'll hit it low and accurately into the box. He'll rarely whack it behind. On the subject of Ronaldo. I would never, ever want him in my team. I've never seen a pplayer exude such arrogance. Even in his early days at Utd. Ridiculous stepovers, posing, preening. He's so unlikeable I don't understand why anyone puts up with him, regardless of the number of goals he scores.

February 26th, 2013, 08:40 PM	#10073
Inglorious Guest Posts: n/a	Copa Del Rey tonight after 80 minutes Barca 0 Madrid 3 (2 goals for Ronaldo) He came to United as a precocious fancy dan, and left as one of the hardest working wingers weve ever seen at OT. You may not like him, but as a footballer he is 100% pure class.

February 27th, 2013, 12:07 PM	#10074
m100 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 5,115 Thanked 11,919 Times in 1,489 Posts	to all supporters of clubs without managers, whose managers are on the brink of the sack or who will be sacked in the summer can i be the first to offer my deepest condolences. steve mclaren is out of work again, be afraid folks.

February 27th, 2013, 03:10 PM	#10076
ultimatewarlord Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,474 Thanks: 8,328 Thanked 15,982 Times in 1,441 Posts	Not only a great goal but a reminder why Barry Davies was the finest football commentator of his era. I did and still do, dislike John Motson's commentary style. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnKBwYHAbE4 Gordon Banks v Brazil. Jim Montgomery v Leeds. And this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEXlrQlR28M I LOVE FOOTBALL.

February 27th, 2013, 07:43 PM	#10077
ultimatewarlord Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,474 Thanks: 8,328 Thanked 15,982 Times in 1,441 Posts	Supermac. Shades of Crouch against Man. City last season. Fat Sam playing for Bolton. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyckt3H6I6Y