Ronaldo

Not really sure how you can argue with the bit you've helpfully bolded. Well I certainly don't have any obsession with him. In fact I advocated starting him almost as much as anyone (except for Ian W and the right of the 'if he's small and/or weak he must be really good' brigade). Unfortunately we've seen a fair bit of the shitty end of the stick when it comes to buying players rated highly in France so that statement alone is pretty tenuous. It was quite a stupid/lazy signing given our requirements for a dominant, physically capable CB.

I think I'd rather England just stay on the right track with a good manager, actually.

Really are some absurd posts on here, like.

I don't think Pardew was responsible for the issues facing a CB who can't compete physically.

Nah, Shaka was better in pretty much every respect. Loved Pav as a guy and this isn't the time for it, but let's not rewrite history regarding his ability.

Jesus. Lovely guy too. Would go into Homebase at Kingston Park and cuddle and chat to multiple members of the female staff on a regular basis.

That's 100% how I feel. Nauseating interview with Piers Morgan a couple of years back. Yay he's a drunk, let's all applaud like mad.

Man U are a fucking disgrace. LvG should be shot for what he's made of what's been handed to him.

God bless him, man. Fucking love Gini.

Reminds me of when Pardew said QPR was 'a really difficult place to come' when they were bottom of the league, relegated, and possessing the worst home record in English football.

Pardew responsible for protecting the defence and it shipped 8 goals. At least he's consistent.

Not sure what's more ridiculous, listing man management as a skill or PowerPoint and Excel.

On the wing away to West Ham when we beat them 4-2. Ridiculous.

Well this post certainly sums the moronic reality up perfectly.

Good restaurant.

We should certainly be in for Byram. Got a lot about him.

True. Barton was absolutely shit in CM for us and looked good out wide only when he had Carroll to aim for.

Ne mention or credit for the player who was voted as one of the best two centre halves in the league by his fellow pros that season or who picked up the North East player of the year award? :lol: :lol: Do you never get bored of hanging your hat on one hopelessly flawed footballer? It's creepy as fuck, man. I imagine you as someone who works in a care home and interferes with old people who don't get taken remotely seriously when they report you.

Wow. You're quite right, KI. May I also say that new avatar gives you credibility.

I like de Jong a lot. My type of player. I want him and Thauvin to start more games for us than not.

Are you frightened?

Souness has held the exact same definition of 'the modern footballer' for 20 years. Detestable prick.

Lua Lua didn't, of course, have the benefit of being wheeled out to play 5 years after his sell-by date.