AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 We were 100% right to sell Parker when we did IMO. Just because we now need an energetic holding player doesn't change that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 it wasn't the tackle on Bullard that changed him, it was being made captain. Our midfield was affected more by the loss of Dyer and Solano than Parker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Harsh on Parker like. He's the best pirouetter in the premiership! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Since the day Parker left there's been a hole in our midfield that's yet to be filled. Our CM is getting ran over week after week cause it's pretty much non existant. Parker was excellent at breaking down other teams attacks, something none of our current CM's can do. Barton is better than Parker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Not at breaking down play though. They'd be good together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Since the day Parker left there's been a hole in our midfield that's yet to be filled. Our CM is getting ran over week after week cause it's pretty much non existant. Parker was excellent at breaking down other teams attacks, something none of our current CM's can do. Barton is better than Parker. In theory, yeah. Parker doesn't get into nearly enough shit as Barton does though and is no way near as injury prone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 He doesn't break down play though, he runs around a lot and gets in people's faces but you'll rarely see him intercept a pass like a Makelele or Carrick who are true defensive midfielders. Barton is just as good as getting in people's faces (haaa) but can use the ball once he gets it. Barton is more injury prone but I thought we were talking about ability? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Trouble is that ability doesn't count for much if you're never in a position to use it. I think we got a very good deal with the money for Parker, but after all the crap that Barton has brought on this club I feel like we've been cockslapped with the 5.8m we paid for him.. it was about that I think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Trouble is that ability doesn't count for much if you're never in a position to use it. I think we got a very good deal with the money for Parker, but after all the crap that Barton has brought on this club I feel like we've been cockslapped with the 5.8m we paid for him.. it was about that I think? Was it not 6.5, as we had to pay his loyalty bonus as he resfused to leave man city otherwise. I think man city were refusing to pay it due to his "problems". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Trouble is that ability doesn't count for much if you're never in a position to use it. I think we got a very good deal with the money for Parker, but after all the crap that Barton has brought on this club I feel like we've been cockslapped with the 5.8m we paid for him.. it was about that I think? Was it not 6.5, as we had to pay his loyalty bonus as he resfused to leave man city otherwise. I think man city were refusing to pay it due to his "problems". Yeah it was something like that but I can't remember the actual fee. I think he had a release clause but we ended up paying £500k over that to cover the loyalty bonus or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 problem wasnt getting rid of parker it was in failing to replace him. He's better than Butt, Geremi, Smith, Nolan and Guthrie. Barton is the only one better though he is a different sort of player and for obvious reasons rarely plays. Considering how slow and soft we can be in the middle Parker would make a difference as, for all his faults, he has an excellent engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I liked Parker when he was here, it's hard not to like someone who grafts and isn't afraid to put his foot in... his trouble came when he was asked to play more offensively while Emre was asked to sit deeper. He isn't the type of player who changes a game, more often than not he'll just keep play ticking, hold onto the ball to keep possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I hope to Christ Stoke go down, they are like the tramp in the ball room. Fucking awful side. We were so in control on Sunday until the last 4 minutes when we switched off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 how we miss Scott Parker Yep. Pathetic making him a scapegoat when he was here. A big case of you don't know what you've got til it's gone. I beg to differ. I fail to see what he really offers when compared to Guthrie. completely different players for one How they, seem exactly the same to me, neither attacking or defensive, your bog standard centre midfielder, the only difference is Guthrie seems to have better technique. Parker is a lot more defensively accomplished than Guthrie. Young Danny as you said has better technique, isn't half as dymanic as parker but sprays the ball about better and with more positivity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Problem with Parker was that he was never the same after his tackle on Bullard. still shouldn't have sold him though. He was, it just took us that long to find him out. I had a massive argument recently about Parker being no more than average...you should have waded in to back me up you fecker! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Chelski one up over Coventry. Drogba again. He's doing well with Gus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Chelski one up over Coventry. Drogba again. He's doing well with Gus. Great finish, goal out of nothing, Drogba at his best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Chelski one up over Coventry. Drogba again. He's doing well with Gus. Great finish, goal out of nothing, Drogba at his best More like shambolic defending, still a good finish though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Coventry don't look that bad tbh, that Gunnarsson is looking impressive again. Has a great long throw, great engine, decent passer and a canny shot on him too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Brilliant break away goal from Chelsea. Excellent ball in from the wing by Quaresma. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 What a run from Alex! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Brilliant break away goal from Chelsea. Excellent ball in from the wing by Quaresma. do love Quaresma. Brilliant pass, I hope Chelsea sign him because at times he's a joy to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Good to see Michael Essien back as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Ha ha ha, Septik knocked out of the cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Oh for fucks sake Sunderland 1 up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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