Flip Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Also I realise the irony of me defending Neymar with a Neymar avatar. I blame flip tbh. Neymar has been instructed to be more selfish. Last year he was always looking for Messi and it didn't work. He still has a problem with that though, when he's 2 on 1 with Suarez he'll go for the finish himself but when he's with Messi he'll look for Messi. He still looks for Messi a bit too much even when Suarez is in a much better position. He'll get his fair share of assists when he starts doing that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cort Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Stats definitely don't tell the story with someone like him, I personally think this is the best season of his career but the stats won't suggest that. The decision making in particular took a big leap than any other previous season IMO. Fair point. As I've said elsewhere as well that's what's set Suarez apart and made them tick for me too. Neymar is basically the selfish c*** of the three and the other two are more than willing to set him up on a plate when they can. Would like to see Neymars assists vs the other two for the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 As if that's one season man. FFS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 How many goals did NUFC score in total this season? Just as a depressing comparison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 How many goals did NUFC score in total this season? Just as a depressing comparison. 11 less than Neymar 1 more than Neymar, 18 less than Messi We only conceded 6 more than Messi scored as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 31 fucking assists man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 31 fucking assists man. Responsible for 89 goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 How many goals did NUFC score in total this season? Just as a depressing comparison. 11 less than Neymar 1 more than Neymar, 18 less than Messi We only conceded 6 more than Messi scored as well. Imagine having an 18-goal a season striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 31 f***ing assists man. Responsible for 89 goals. That's without mentioning the million and one times he'd slip someone through who would then assist the goal or something like that. First goal against Juve was like that, Iniesta did great but his pass was the one that opened it all up. He probably has a hand in everything they do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I'm gonna hate it so much when he becomes shit/retires. Football won't be the same. It will be like being in your forties and happily married with children, yet unable to forget the time you dated the most beautiful girl in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 There's always Youtube VI. I wouldn't start thinking about it ending now either like, even when he slows down he'll never ever be shit. We've still got another up to another 8 years of watching him imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixx Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Stats definitely don't tell the story with someone like him, I personally think this is the best season of his career but the stats won't suggest that. The decision making in particular took a big leap than any other previous season IMO. Fair point. As I've said elsewhere as well that's what's set Suarez apart and made them tick for me too. Neymar is basically the selfish c*** of the three and the other two are more than willing to set him up on a plate when they can. Would like to see Neymars assists vs the other two for the season. http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Ron-Burgundy-Saying-I-Dont-Believe-You.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 You're on what 5 CL'? By the end of his career (if he stays with you) you could realistically add add another 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 31 f***ing assists man. Responsible for 89 goals. That's without mentioning the million and one times he'd slip someone through who would then assist the goal or something like that. First goal against Juve was like that, Iniesta did great but his pass was the one that opened it all up. He probably has a hand in everything they do. Neymars pass man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 sixx, that gif man. So perfect. Ronaldo though like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'm gonna hate it so much when he becomes shit/retires. Football won't be the same. It will be like being in your forties and happily married with children, yet unable to forget the time you dated the most beautiful girl in the world. Yeah y'all are definitely in for some dark times when Messi eventually hangs em up. Nothing but the memory of all those trophies to console you as you challenge for more trophies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 How many goals did NUFC score in total this season? Just as a depressing comparison. 11 less than Neymar 1 more than Neymar, 18 less than Messi We only conceded 6 more than Messi scored as well. http://i.imgur.com/k9zpL6v.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'm gonna hate it so much when he becomes shit/retires. Football won't be the same. It will be like being in your forties and happily married with children, yet unable to forget the time you dated the most beautiful girl in the world. Yeah y'all are definitely in for some dark times when Messi eventually hangs em up. Nothing but the memory of all those trophies to console you as you challenge for more trophies. Or whatever 8 year old they have in the system that will be just as good. Get the fuck outta here, VI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Interview with him up at Short List. http://www.shortlist.com/entertainment/sport/lionel-messi-talks-champions-league-copa-america Do you wish you’d have played senior football in Argentina before moving to Barcelona? Barcelona gave me everything, they took a chance on me when nobody else would. I never have any desire to play for anybody else, I will be here for as long as they want me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 But he will never get to play against Stoke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Reading his book didn't Inter Milan and Real Madrid both want him and especially Inter Milan nearly got him? This is once he'd moved to Barca, but it was when they were umming and arring about paying for his treatment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Reading his book didn't Inter Milan and Real Madrid both want him and especially Inter Milan nearly got him? This is once he'd moved to Barca, but it was when they were umming and arring about paying for his treatment. No. Inter's interest came in many years later, when he had already played for the first team even. Messi reportedly refused because he thought he owed it to Barça to stick with them. There was a story about Messi's then manager getting a job at Madrid (the city) while our chief scout was still trying to convince the board to pay for Messi's treatment, but that's all there was to it afaik. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 That's what fascinates me about Messi's story. How do you know at that age that he's worth the investment, time and care? How can you go out of your way, as a scout, to convince moneymen to put their money into this kid who, looking at the odds, may not amount to much? Pretty crazy foresight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 That's what fascinates me about Messi's story. How do you know at that age that he's worth the investment, time and care? How can you go out of your way, as a scout, to convince moneymen to put their money into this kid who, looking at the odds, may not amount to much? Pretty crazy foresight. Funnily, the scout that pushed for his signing (Carles Reixach) would later manage Barça and is universally considered our worst manager ever. All is forgiven now. He tells that during the trial, he put Messi to play against boys two years older than him, and when he ran circles around them he saw that we had to get that little Argie lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 That's what fascinates me about Messi's story. How do you know at that age that he's worth the investment, time and care? How can you go out of your way, as a scout, to convince moneymen to put their money into this kid who, looking at the odds, may not amount to much? Pretty crazy foresight. imagine trying it with ashley "ere del, get this little facka cleaning the chimneys" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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