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I'd love a sugar daddy to invest pots of money into our club as would fans of every club I suspect. But I'd settle for owners who were prepared to grow the club sustainably so that when we did develop our own players, we either kept them or if we did sell them invested the proceeds back into the club. We don't have that at the moment, which is why we're in a downward spiral.Quote:
Originally Posted by The General
I couldn't think of anything worse! Who'd want to be totally reliant on an outwardly generous benefactor? Ultimately, the fans end up paying somehow, usually through higher ticket prices. It's a shame that a lot of so called intelligent fans are so short-sighted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Muddy Retriever
Much better way of running a football club, and the best way to run it this way is through the fans owning the club.Quote:
But I'd settle for owners who were prepared to grow the club sustainably so that when we did develop our own players, we either kept them or if we did sell them invested the proceeds back into the club. We don't have that at the moment, which is why we're in a downward spiral.
Ken Bates is worse! And maybe you might think the Glazers would be?Quote:
Originally Posted by TheHeathens
A purchase funded by debt and stuck on to the club's Balance Sheet is one of the things I fear with GFH Capital for Leeds although they have denied it. Now that would be even worse than Bates.
Joe Hart never seen world class, not even average.
The boy done good for the fourth goal. Fabulous technique from the big man :thumbup:
ah well it was just a friendly :rolleyes:
Average goalie running out and heading the ball straight to a good striker. RESULT :- GOALQuote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Reasonable point but the keeper was horribly exposed and the finish was sublime. Reminded me of Van Basten '88Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
I'll remind you of the 35 yard free kick, steady shot that went straight in the corner where the goalie was stood (snoring).Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
A poor goal to give away that Stagger, agreed :closed:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Well well well.
Roberto Di Matteo sacked
Bates not out but moved. investment in.
Hmm now if we could get a new manager I'd be happy with old Roberto
I think Di Matteo was unlucky with the defensive problems he had. He should have played Torres from the start last night though. Torres is Abramovich's blue eyed boy so he will blame Di Matteo for not playing him even if they would have got the same result anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Can't get rid of my signature just yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
I'm less than entirely pleased with the Leeds buyout I must say. Bates loitering still makes people wonder exactly what the deal is! I'd guess its something to do with ground and training facilities ownership. Any genuine owner needs to get their hands on all the facilities or keep the owner sweet! Not that I know who the owner is...obviously!
[/QUOTE]Hmm now if we could get a new manager I'd be happy with old Roberto[/QUOTE]
Interesting thought. I'd still like to see Gus Poyet back at Leeds he was the difference when we were doing well in the First Division and he's done well at Brighton.
...........and the fat Spanish waiter in.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Rafa last season after AVB got chopped
''Chelsea is a big club with fantastic players, every manager wants to coach a such a big team. I would never take that job, in respect for my former team at Liverpool, no matter what. For me there is only club in England, and that's Liverpool''
Aye alright cock :rolleyes:
What Baconfaces new statue should have really looked like!
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All it's missing is him holding a carrier bag packed full of Skol
Wonder if it's inscribed with the quote "not in my lifetime" :w00t:
I think it should have been that or that two handed pump fist celebration.. TBH the statue isn't that alike to him really..
Strange appointment of Rafa.. think he's there to clear the dead wood.. take the fans wrath.. leave.. and let someone else start afresh..
I liked that comment someone made "should have gone to Spec savers" :DQuote:
Originally Posted by IainR
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Originally Posted by Alf
Strange season.. no one is playing well.. West Brom are the team of the season so far.. its there for Utd or City really, you feel any serious run of form will let them pull away.. tbf their form isn't that bad as in points gained... the odd stupid points drop, but neither are playing much over 60% of their ability...
I thought City played really well against the European champions and a team wanting to impress their new manager. We closed down really well and stopped them on their counter attacking which has won them countless games and all away from home.Quote:
Originally Posted by IainR
If aguero and silva had taken their chances then we'd have all been singing the praises of the team, as it happens I think we City fans should be happy with that, a good result. :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry
I like watching City as I think they are the most entertaining team in the Premiership but today the game was a bit dull. I thought Luiz was lucky not to give away a penalty as he was all over Kompany but I thought City should have started with Tevez instead of Dzeko.
What's going on with Drogba ?
Drogba is a step back and a strange one when they are clearing out the dead wood.. they need to rebuild and if Torres is the future they need to leave him as the number 9...Quote:
Originally Posted by Alf
Danbert.. chelsea are no longer defending champions... they are out of europe..
Didn't see the game, City have the best squad in the league, but don't seem as strong. hart is superb but this year him and the back 4 look much weaker.. its hard to know who to pick on as they all feed off each other, like at United.. when we had VDS exuding confidence the back 4 were solid..
I think who ever finds a run of form will gallop away this year. A poor league for all the top teams. But who cares, history doesn't remember that.
I'm surprised you say that. I find them a bit Germanic - strong, powerful, fit. A team full of hard workers that rely on Silva for any glimpses of flare. I think that's why they come a cropper in Europe as they just don't have the guile to open up the defences consistantly at that level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alf
In fact a bit like Chelsea under Mourinho - very efficient.
When you watch that first Swansea - Liverpool match though you see the other side, possession tippy-tappy without a purpose.
It looks like Utd to me. They always have a dodgy one here and there like Norwich last week. But they have hardly had a back four all season and still sit at the top.
Utd have the right balance for me. Ferguson has shown he knows how to put a team together and whilst I think Scholes is struggling a little, Anderson looks like he's starting to fulfill the potential - finally.
Their style of football is why I have been an admirer over recent years.
But it seems like this United team can only play when behind which is worrying.:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
Not yet. if they win their last game and Shakhtar bear Juventus, they will progress.Quote:
Originally Posted by IainR
Good point.. I wasn't sure when i said they were out.. thought they were, was fairly sure they were all but else RDM wouldn't have been sacked, but had awful wifi signal in philly airport so didn't check..
I think Guardiola may fancy Brazil...
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Originally Posted by IainR
----------------Hart
Zab-----Kompany---Lescott-----Clichy
---------------Barry
-----Nasri------Yaya-----Silva
--------------Tevez
-------------Balotelli
Going into a Manchester Derby as Champions. Who'd have thought that 15 years ago:thumbup:
I am looking forward to watching the match tomorrow, just hope there are a few goals in it and plenty of drama not a 0-0 passing fest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danbert Nocurry
A combination of Spurs v Man U and Man City - QPR matches from last season with their goals, drama and excitement will do me :D
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Originally Posted by Alf
I'm not looking forward to it Alf . The last thing I want to see is United take away our unbeaten record. On the other hand, their defence is utter shite and our attack is world class, on paper we should tear them apart on that basis alone. But we are City, typical City is our name.
Chemical alki has definitely lost the pre-match mind games this week though. :w00t:
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Good results for the Rams today :thumbup:
Oh yea, wait and see where you finish in the league.Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Fancy a pint as a little bet Stagger? :closed:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
I have woken up this morning believing that this game might just have come at the right time for us.
The players have a lot to prove and the determination to show what they can do after the Champions League debacle must be at an all time high. Add that to the confidence gained from last season's games against Utd, including the FA cup match where we battered them second half with 10 men, and we are well ready for this.
Milner and Silva should be back and all our strikers will be hyped up for this one.
This may be our toughest game of the seasson so far, but it might well be the one that tells the world why we are Champions. Come on City
There comes a time in every season when the lesser teams have to play the best side in the league Danbert. 2-1 I
To United is my prediction
Yep, good honest pint.
City 1 - United 3
City 3 united 1