Michael* Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Cant say im a fan of Henderson, i know he is still young, but he shouldnt be in the 1st team. Henderson developed at such a tremendous rate during his time here that he was almost certainly due a lull. Is he ready to play every week for such a high-pressure club? Probably not, but he'll get better and the increased expectations that accompany big money transfers subside given time. I honestly think he has it in him to become another Gerrard. If for some reason he doesn't make the grade at Anfield, though, I wouldn't mind having him back at Sunderland. At a reduced fee of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 A truly historic double, capped by an unforgettable performance. Seasons don't end any better than this, hell there were even a few howlers from monkeyman Neuer just to add extra sweetness. This is the first team EVER to beat Bayern five times in a row. Ever. EVER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnigma Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Cant say im a fan of Henderson, i know he is still young, but he shouldnt be in the 1st team. Henderson developed at such a tremendous rate during his time here that he was almost certainly due a lull. Is he ready to play every week for such a high-pressure club? Probably not, but he'll get better and the increased expectations that accompany big money transfers subside given time. I honestly think he has it in him to become another Gerrard. If for some reason he doesn't make the grade at Anfield, though, I wouldn't mind having him back at Sunderland. At a reduced fee of course. He has been a little unlucky in the fact that most of the season he has had to play out wide right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnigma Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Unbelievable finish to the Premiership Season, 2 goals in added on time clinch it for Man City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SympathysSilhouette Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Football, bloody hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheEnigma Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Not surprised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Football! Bloody hell x10. Nothing like a tense final game to bring out Joey Barton's 'philosophical' side. A brilliantly ridiculous or ridiculously brilliant (take your pick) ending to what I'm sure will be labelled the Premier League's 'best season ever' by excitable rogues the length and breadth of the country. I don't usually expect managers to be sacked so soon after the end of the season but regardless of the timing, McLeish can surely have few complaints. If you insist on bringing such a lacklustre brand of football to a new club, you should at least be expected to implement it well. Respect as well to Sky Sports News for their choice of photo on the 'breaking news' graphic. He looks like he's been sent to the naughty step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnigma Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Didnt see the photo, but was fighting an uphill battle from the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 For the record, the second most important thing is to not hire the guy who relegated your local rivals twice whilst playing the worst 'brand' of football in the history of the universe.You, sir, are a genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Decorum, thy name is Carlos Tevez... ...Or is it Steve Kean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Michael* Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Fred, after double glory for Dortmund and the promise of better things to come at Aston Villa, one could be forgiven for thinking that your week couldn't possibly get any better. Well, with victory in the best leagues in the world™, I guess it just did. Excellent work! (Y) Maybe it's finally time to relax my age-old 'no Mags' policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Fred, after double glory for Dortmund and the promise of better things to come at Aston Villa, one could be forgiven for thinking that your week couldn't possibly get any better. Well, with victory in the best leagues in the world�„�, I guess it just did. Excellent work! (Y)As Mancini would say, for sure we are in good moment! Also pleased to see my bogey team, Average, have a thoroughly miserable season. Which fittingly brings me to...the England squad for Euro 2012!Goalkeepers - Joe Hart, Robert Green, John RuddyDefenders - Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Joleon Lescott, John TerryMidfielders - Gareth Barry, Stewart Downing, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Scott Parker, Theo Walcott, Ashley YoungStrikers - Andy Carroll, Jermain Defoe, Wayne Rooney, Danny WelbeckStandby - Jack Butland, Phil Jagielka, Jordan Henderson, Adam Johnson, Daniel Sturridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 ^And so, Operation: Let's Not Embarrass Ourselves begins in earnest! Obviously, a couple of mildly notable omissions there but it really only goes to show what a decidedly average pool of players we have to choose from. No-one gave England a chance before the squad announcement (or even before Roy's appointment) anyway, so the absences of Ferdinand and Carrick will, generally speaking, do little to change the outlook one way or the other. Much has been made of Downing's price tag and solitary assist this season, though in his defence he's probably assisted in about 18 Suarez shots that have hit the woodwork. Still, assuming that Hodgson has a plan and that he's picked the players he thinks can implement it successfully, this selection could represent the end of the 'let's just chuck all our decent players together and hope for the best' approach, which is alright with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Dalglish gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mewithoutYou Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Dalglish gone.Can't really say I'm surprised at that, tbh. He has been pretty poor, especially when you consider how much money's been spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 On an imaginary sliding scale of things that cost Dalglish his job, I'd probably place his deployment of Luis Suarez as the focal point of Liverpool's attack above the signings of the north east all-stars (Messrs Carroll, Downing and Henderson). A tremendous link-up player, yes, but grossly overrated as a finisher. If Suarez had converted even a fraction of his missed chances this season, I believe Kenny would have been looking at a comfortable top six finish, easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mewithoutYou Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Can't say I've been too impressed by Suarez so far, as well. He was damage when he was playing in Holland, but then obviously the quality of football isn't as high as it is in England. Still though, he's a good name to have on the team sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 The Championship play-off final is always one of my favourite games of the season. Fancy Blackpool to sneak it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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