Mick Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Cheating bastard, I'd be gutted if it was against us so feel just the same when it's for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Taylor cheats as well, I don't see many fans jumping on his back. Oh wait....he's a geordie, isn't he? I need a slap on the wrist! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Taylor cheats as well, I don't see many fans jumping on his back. Oh wait....he's a geordie, isn't he? I need a slap on the wrist! What the hell are you talking about? he was also given grief at each time he made a meal of things. And Duff's last night was worse than he's ever managed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Taylor cheats as well, I don't see many fans jumping on his back. Oh wait....he's a geordie, isn't he? I need a slap on the wrist! What the hell are you talking about? he was also given grief at each time he made a meal of things. And Duff's last night was worse than he's ever managed. I don't think so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Taylor cheats as well, I don't see many fans jumping on his back. Oh wait....he's a geordie, isn't he? I need a slap on the wrist! What the hell are you talking about? he was also given grief at each time he made a meal of things. And Duff's last night was worse than he's ever managed. I don't think so. Pretty blatantly. 1. his aston villa thing, was him trying to save his skin, not con the ref to get another player sent off or get a pen -> not worse. Hilarious if anything. 2. Dive v Pompey. Blatant as hell, but rightly didnt get called. -> not worse and he got stick for it on here 3. Lpool tumble: was a penalty -> not worse. But his overreaction annoyed plenty on here and he deservedly got criticised. I rest my case Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Taylor cheats as well, I don't see many fans jumping on his back. Oh wait....he's a geordie, isn't he? I need a slap on the wrist! What the hell are you talking about? he was also given grief at each time he made a meal of things. And Duff's last night was worse than he's ever managed. I don't think so. Pretty blatantly. 1. his aston villa thing, was him trying to save his skin, not con the ref to get another player sent off or get a pen -> not worse. Hilarious if anything. 2. Dive v Pompey. Blatant as hell, but rightly didnt get called. -> not worse and he got stick for it on here 3. Lpool tumble: was a penalty -> not worse. But his overreaction annoyed plenty on here and he deservedly got criticised. I rest my case I don't need to list things to prove my point. It's all about opinions. And imo people are coming down on Duff more aggresively than on Taylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Taylor cheats as well, I don't see many fans jumping on his back. Oh wait....he's a geordie, isn't he? I need a slap on the wrist! What the hell are you talking about? he was also given grief at each time he made a meal of things. And Duff's last night was worse than he's ever managed. I don't think so. Pretty blatantly. 1. his aston villa thing, was him trying to save his skin, not con the ref to get another player sent off or get a pen -> not worse. Hilarious if anything. 2. Dive v Pompey. Blatant as hell, but rightly didnt get called. -> not worse and he got stick for it on here 3. Lpool tumble: was a penalty -> not worse. But his overreaction annoyed plenty on here and he deservedly got criticised. I rest my case I don't need to list things to prove my point. It's all about opinions. And imo people are coming down on Duff more aggresively than on Taylor. Well they are and I'm not denying that at all. What I'm saying is that they absolutely right to be doing so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ridzuan Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Well this is what Duff had to say. Damien Duff today came clean about the controversy surrounding him in last night's UEFA Cup tie in Ghent against Zulte Waregem. The £5m left-winger went down after a challenge from home keeper Pieter Merlier. But the penalty award caused fury amidst home ranks with fans feeling that Duff had dived to win the spot-kick which was eventually converted by Oba Martins The Irishman put in a bright shift last night against the part-timers but also feels United have done the spade work. He told the Chronicle: "He took me down - it was a penalty. "I've been working hard with Nigel Pearson all week, and maybe that paid off with the penalty." He added: "It was a good result although it would have been nice to get more. "No disrespect to them, but they're a poor team and it would have been nice to finish off the tie. "We've got three away goals, but it was the same old story as we conceded off a set-piece. "But we'll look forward to next Thursday." Duff, by his own admission, has yet to hit top gear in a black-and-white shirt, but the player who missed almost two months of action with a knee problem is now looking forward to supplying the bullets for in-form strikers Oba Martins and Antoine Sibierski. He added: "I've had a terrible season with injuries. I've had numerous niggles, and have been out for two-and-a-half months. "But I'm feeling a lot better now. I've worked hard and I want to stay injury-free. "I just want to get back to my peak, and get my sharpness back. I don't think I've had a good run this season, but now I'm looking forward to the next game." http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcastleunited/chroniclesport/tm_headline=it-was-a-spot-kick%2D-insists-ace-damien%26method=full%26objectid=18631933%26siteid=50081-name_page.html You be the judge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 So he's also a total hypocrite... great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Why do people want him to fail? I'm not saying he's done enough this season, but I can't recall anyone on here ever praising him, and yet he seems to get called out on just about everything he might have done wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Why do people want him to fail? I'm not saying he's done enough this season, but I can't recall anyone on here ever praising him, and yet he seems to get called out on just about everything he might have done wrong. I have to say, I disagree. People were delighted at his signing - even if were concerned about N'Zogbia's future. It provided strength in depth. He had the full support of the crowd, and the onus was on him to perform. If and when he starts performing, people will lay off him. It's a tough deal, but it's a tough profession! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Why do people want him to fail? I'm not saying he's done enough this season, but I can't recall anyone on here ever praising him, and yet he seems to get called out on just about everything he might have done wrong. I have to say, I disagree. People were delighted at his signing - even if were concerned about N'Zogbia's future. It provided strength in depth. He had the full support of the crowd, and the onus was on him to perform. If and when he starts performing, people will lay off him. It's a tough deal, but it's a tough profession! I'm not talking about general assessments. I mean I really can't recall anyone on here during a match/post-match thread or anything like that saying anything positive about his play. I'm talking single passes, decent runs etc. Not a single thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Why do people want him to fail? I'm not saying he's done enough this season, but I can't recall anyone on here ever praising him, and yet he seems to get called out on just about everything he might have done wrong. I have to say, I disagree. People were delighted at his signing - even if were concerned about N'Zogbia's future. It provided strength in depth. He had the full support of the crowd, and the onus was on him to perform. If and when he starts performing, people will lay off him. It's a tough deal, but it's a tough profession! I'm not talking about general assessments. I mean I really can't recall anyone on here during a match/post-match thread or anything like that saying anything positive about his play. I'm talking single passes, decent runs etc. Not a single thing. Ah! Well, let me be the first He made a great run into the box ... but then he disgraced the club by diving. Following that he made another jinking run out wide and whipped in a decent ball. In being fair, I must say that his improved second half performance was not coincidental. Everyone was tired, and fitness was no longer an issue. His technique therefore allowed him to fare much better. He hasn't had much match practice, but if he does get into shape, he has a good shot of establishing himself as a decent member of the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Why do people want him to fail? I'm not saying he's done enough this season, but I can't recall anyone on here ever praising him, and yet he seems to get called out on just about everything he might have done wrong. I have to say, I disagree. People were delighted at his signing - even if were concerned about N'Zogbia's future. It provided strength in depth. He had the full support of the crowd, and the onus was on him to perform. If and when he starts performing, people will lay off him. It's a tough deal, but it's a tough profession! I'm not talking about general assessments. I mean I really can't recall anyone on here during a match/post-match thread or anything like that saying anything positive about his play. I'm talking single passes, decent runs etc. Not a single thing. In being fair, I must say that his improved second half performance was not coincidental. Everyone was tired, and fitness was no longer an issue. His technique therefore allowed him to fare much better. He hasn't had much match practice, but if he does get into shape, he has a good shot of establishing himself as a decent member of the squad. Well said, fairly reasoned and something I fully agree with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Why do people want him to fail? I'm not saying he's done enough this season, but I can't recall anyone on here ever praising him, and yet he seems to get called out on just about everything he might have done wrong. I have to say, I disagree. People were delighted at his signing - even if were concerned about N'Zogbia's future. It provided strength in depth. He had the full support of the crowd, and the onus was on him to perform. If and when he starts performing, people will lay off him. It's a tough deal, but it's a tough profession! I'm not talking about general assessments. I mean I really can't recall anyone on here during a match/post-match thread or anything like that saying anything positive about his play. I'm talking single passes, decent runs etc. Not a single thing. Because he's done about 2 good things since he got here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I think this thread is an example of people over-reacting to something to try and prove a point to themselves. Similar to when people are more outraged when someone is racially abused than the person who was actually abused! Is it because of the whole "you only hate Ronaldo because England lost" thing and people are now trying to prove something? Yes diving is a hideous part of our game, I hate to see it, I hate it when players do it but jesus wept people calm down! :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Why do people want him to fail? I'm not saying he's done enough this season, but I can't recall anyone on here ever praising him, and yet he seems to get called out on just about everything he might have done wrong. I have to say, I disagree. People were delighted at his signing - even if were concerned about N'Zogbia's future. It provided strength in depth. He had the full support of the crowd, and the onus was on him to perform. If and when he starts performing, people will lay off him. It's a tough deal, but it's a tough profession! I'm not talking about general assessments. I mean I really can't recall anyone on here during a match/post-match thread or anything like that saying anything positive about his play. I'm talking single passes, decent runs etc. Not a single thing. Because making one good pass per game, but being hideous for the rest of it, deserves no praise. Its praising that kind of woeful underperformance that has lead to people saying Shambles is a decent defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Why do people want him to fail? I'm not saying he's done enough this season, but I can't recall anyone on here ever praising him, and yet he seems to get called out on just about everything he might have done wrong. I have to say, I disagree. People were delighted at his signing - even if were concerned about N'Zogbia's future. It provided strength in depth. He had the full support of the crowd, and the onus was on him to perform. If and when he starts performing, people will lay off him. It's a tough deal, but it's a tough profession! I'm not talking about general assessments. I mean I really can't recall anyone on here during a match/post-match thread or anything like that saying anything positive about his play. I'm talking single passes, decent runs etc. Not a single thing. Because making one good pass per game, but being hideous for the rest of it, deserves no praise. Its praising that kind of woeful underperformance that has lead to people saying Shambles is a decent defender. Or that Milner is a good winger... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Or that Milner is our most productive midfielder and was more productive than any of our midfielders last season aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Don't think he scored or made as many as N'Zogbia or Solano tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfmag Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Why do people want him to fail? I'm not saying he's done enough this season, but I can't recall anyone on here ever praising him, and yet he seems to get called out on just about everything he might have done wrong. I have to say, I disagree. People were delighted at his signing - even if were concerned about N'Zogbia's future. It provided strength in depth. He had the full support of the crowd, and the onus was on him to perform. If and when he starts performing, people will lay off him. It's a tough deal, but it's a tough profession! I'm not talking about general assessments. I mean I really can't recall anyone on here during a match/post-match thread or anything like that saying anything positive about his play. I'm talking single passes, decent runs etc. Not a single thing. Ah! Well, let me be the first He made a great run into the box ... but then he disgraced the club by diving. Following that he made another jinking run out wide and whipped in a decent ball. In being fair, I must say that his improved second half performance was not coincidental. Everyone was tired, and fitness was no longer an issue. His technique therefore allowed him to fare much better. He hasn't had much match practice, but if he does get into shape, he has a good shot of establishing himself as a decent member of the squad. Am I the only person on the planet (apart from my daughter) who thought that his trailing leg was actually caught by the keeper? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Don't think he scored or made as many as N'Zogbia or Solano tbh. I don't think he scored as many but im certain he made as many. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Difference being Villa played a lot of their football down the right due to Milner being their only natural winger, whereas we played down both sides due to having two wingers. For the record... Milner = 27 apps, 1 goal, 10 assists. Solano = 29 apps, 6 goals, 2 assists. N'Zogbia = 33 apps, 5 goals, 5 assists. So really, not a lot in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 He also had more completed passes nad more completed crosses into the box whilst playing for a poorer side. Now add this seasons stats up aswell... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Considering Solano has spent half of the season at full-back and N'Zogbia half of the season injured, that would be pretty unbalanced! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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