themanupstairs

Bloody hell that Aaron Ramsey is a fucking wizard!!

Incidentally Chelsea are 3-0 up against Watford - HT

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Bobby Robson said "N'Zogbia is a fascinating case. I signed him as a teenager and he was one of the most naturally gifted players of that age I'd ever seen. He seemed to have some kind of dispute with Glenn Roeder and we rarely saw him, which I couldn't understand. Sam Allardyce did play him but he seemed to have to fit in wherever there was an injury." Zog is the one player who would have gone on to the world stage had he been managed correctly at the right times. Not Viana, not Bramble, and not Jenas. Zog was SBR's real gem find. There you go Mick, there's another one. In terms of pure raw talent for a teenager, who else have you seen on our books with that sort of skill and comfort on the ball in the last decade (and more?) No one, but that doesn't make him brilliant by default. He briefly showed some promise, but that quickly evaporated. Talk of being a 'world stage' player is laughable. I think he could of been a player of European pedigree - if that makes sense, obviously not at the Kaka, Ronaldo or Messi stage but more the Rosicky, Nasri, Nani levels. Thought he was supremely gifted but also awfully mismanaged, had a shitty attitude which wasnt handled well throughout his time here, it really hindered his development as a player. Its amazing how many people fail to acknowledge the poisonous atmosphere we have at the club which hinders the players achievments, of course some players do ok it this environment (Jonas, Bassong, Beye etc) but Im not surpirsed at all by the number of players who have done well since they've left, were they bad players or was it us? Which is harder to accept...? nailed wahey!! mmr you're back! where you been man? happy new year I was just wondering that. got ran off ages ago when i was pissed up and was drawn into some stuff i shouldn't have, spat my dummy out as a result and became a silent observer timing worked well 'cause my work went nuts and i'd never have had time to post anyways Kind of like in your avatar? fkn mods around this place

Bobby Robson said "N'Zogbia is a fascinating case. I signed him as a teenager and he was one of the most naturally gifted players of that age I'd ever seen. He seemed to have some kind of dispute with Glenn Roeder and we rarely saw him, which I couldn't understand. Sam Allardyce did play him but he seemed to have to fit in wherever there was an injury." Zog is the one player who would have gone on to the world stage had he been managed correctly at the right times. Not Viana, not Bramble, and not Jenas. Zog was SBR's real gem find. There you go Mick, there's another one. In terms of pure raw talent for a teenager, who else have you seen on our books with that sort of skill and comfort on the ball in the last decade (and more?) No one, but that doesn't make him brilliant by default. He briefly showed some promise, but that quickly evaporated. Talk of being a 'world stage' player is laughable. I think he could of been a player of European pedigree - if that makes sense, obviously not at the Kaka, Ronaldo or Messi stage but more the Rosicky, Nasri, Nani levels. Thought he was supremely gifted but also awfully mismanaged, had a shitty attitude which wasnt handled well throughout his time here, it really hindered his development as a player. Its amazing how many people fail to acknowledge the poisonous atmosphere we have at the club which hinders the players achievments, of course some players do ok it this environment (Jonas, Bassong, Beye etc) but Im not surpirsed at all by the number of players who have done well since they've left, were they bad players or was it us? Which is harder to accept...? nailed wahey!! mmr you're back! where you been man? happy new year

Bobby Robson said "N'Zogbia is a fascinating case. I signed him as a teenager and he was one of the most naturally gifted players of that age I'd ever seen. He seemed to have some kind of dispute with Glenn Roeder and we rarely saw him, which I couldn't understand. Sam Allardyce did play him but he seemed to have to fit in wherever there was an injury." Zog is the one player who would have gone on to the world stage had he been managed correctly at the right times. Not Viana, not Bramble, and not Jenas. Zog was SBR's real gem find. There you go Mick, there's another one. In terms of pure raw talent for a teenager, who else have you seen on our books with that sort of skill and comfort on the ball in the last decade (and more?) No one, but that doesn't make him brilliant by default. He briefly showed some promise, but that quickly evaporated. Talk of being a 'world stage' player is laughable. I think he could of been a player of European pedigree - if that makes sense, obviously not at the Kaka, Ronaldo or Messi stage but more the Rosicky, Nasri, Nani levels. Thought he was supremely gifted but also awfully mismanaged, had a shitty attitude which wasnt handled well throughout his time here, it really hindered his development as a player. Its amazing how many people fail to acknowledge the poisonous atmosphere we have at the club which hinders the players achievments, of course some players do ok it this environment (Jonas, Bassong, Beye etc) but Im not surpirsed at all by the number of players who have done well since they've left, were they bad players or was it us? Which is harder to accept...? spot on post. this is what I was trying to say tbh, and I think I can be excused with it being NYD anarl

Bobby Robson said "N'Zogbia is a fascinating case. I signed him as a teenager and he was one of the most naturally gifted players of that age I'd ever seen. He seemed to have some kind of dispute with Glenn Roeder and we rarely saw him, which I couldn't understand. Sam Allardyce did play him but he seemed to have to fit in wherever there was an injury." Zog is the one player who would have gone on to the world stage had he been managed correctly at the right times. Not Viana, not Bramble, and not Jenas. Zog was SBR's real gem find. There you go Mick, there's another one. In terms of pure raw talent for a teenager, who else have you seen on our books with that sort of skill and comfort on the ball in the last decade (and more?)

Simon Bird Cunt-gate was notably chuckle material

Ok. Radical dude

Bobby Robson said "N'Zogbia is a fascinating case. I signed him as a teenager and he was one of the most naturally gifted players of that age I'd ever seen. He seemed to have some kind of dispute with Glenn Roeder and we rarely saw him, which I couldn't understand. Sam Allardyce did play him but he seemed to have to fit in wherever there was an injury." Zog is the one player who would have gone on to the world stage had he been managed correctly at the right times. Not Viana, not Bramble, and not Jenas. Zog was SBR's real gem find.

If the fella had a little bit more heart about him, he'd be a fantastic striker. A good manager would see that his best position is up front. In a couple years' time.

THOSE AREN'T PILLOWS! ?

John Hughes - doing a great job at Hibs

POIDH

I cant really remember the goal that well tbh, just remember him hitting it from pretty far out and everyone going wild, that was the class bit. Precisely

I think Daves deliberatley leaving it there, which is sending out a message to the rest of the forum saying 'look if your a c*** to us, we f*** you up and s***'. And you can't say it hasn't worked. Lovejoy certainly took note as his joke didn't contain racism. Well f***ing played Dave and co. Oh yeh? then why has it been deleted now?

cheers dave. happy christmas fella

who fucking cares you pedant! quit pissing on people's christmas cheer!! :colo:

Speaking of which, if the other thread is locked for racism (which I agree with totally!!! - the locking that is!!), then why hasnt it been deleted? Isnt the whole point to stop that shite from making its way onto the board and not to prevent folks from replying to the post?

A legend simply for his goals against Man Utd and Liverpool. Will amount to nowt more in his career. Fair enough story to tell yer grandkids tbh

Bollox to that! RIP old fella

Amen! Whether he is playing for a WC place or a move is irrelevant. He's putting in the performances and the effort and that;s much better than sulking in the reserves pining for a move away etc... Top class today. I wish he would bring the ball up more often.

Taylor, Steven

Not really, that would mean that their would be far less goals against every team, which there isn't. Agreed. This myth of "terrible finishing" is ridiculous to say the least. If so, then why are there regular hammerings all over the league, and if you look at the top scorers list, we are only represented by Nolan in the top 10! I think our defence needs to get the credit for our defensive record as they have played as a unit, and have done enough to put off strikers in good shooting positions. As for Harper......why not?? I reckon he would be a solid squad member who is mature enough to understand that he could only play a bit part role in the tournament, and would keep his head if called upon unlike some of the younger element such as Foster and Hart. Thumbs up from me.

fuck me that's some piece of skill and some shot! sure to have the raised the roof with the match poised at 1-0 well done the new boy