The English Football Thread

**Goofle** · 02-06-2013, 01:58 PM

Amazing from Lampard. Unreal footballer.

Big Ears · 02-06-2013, 03:03 PM

Well, we won, but by the skin of our teeth (even if we were at home).

~~Cuthbert~~ · 02-06-2013, 03:24 PM

**Goofle** · 02-06-2013, 03:39 PM

Rooney was good tonight. And he has been immense for United recently (which was what I was referring to more than anything else).

FRED HALE SR. · 02-06-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle11

Rooney was good tonight. And he has been immense for United recently (which was what I was referring to more than anything else).

This is one of those instances where blind hatred can get the best of you. Rooney has been exceptional as of late. I did chuckle at the Rooney rendition of Unforgettable, but the guy deserves credit when his game is on, as much as he deserves credit when he is invisible.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 02-07-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

This is one of those instances where blind hatred can get the best of you. Rooney has been exceptional as of late. I did chuckle at the Rooney rendition of Unforgettable, but the guy deserves credit when his game is on, as much as he deserves credit when he is invisible.

I don't hate Rooney I just think he's overrated. He has been good since the Fulham cup game but then was poor for months before that. It is well known that he's a hot and cold player.

right-track · 02-07-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluffy Kittens

I don't hate Rooney I just think he's overrated. He has been good since the Fulham cup game but then was poor for months before that. It is well known that he's a hot and cold player.

Absolute bollocks!

~~Cuthbert~~ · 02-07-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

Absolute bollocks!

How is that bollocks? Rooney's goals come in patches for a start, he scores loads for a few weeks then none for a month. Repeat. His career has constantly been like that, shifting between playing well and playing awful and the latter is more frequent.

If Rooney got back to back seasons where he was consistent, in the same sort of form he had in 2009/10, then there would be no doubt he is world class. Van Persie, Messi, Xavi, Ronaldo, you name the truly world class players... They have all been consistently good at the top level. Rooney hasn't.

14232949 · 02-06-2013, 05:08 PM

Who cares about the England/Brazil game.
Didn't you guys hear?!?!

Scotland beat Estonia!

right-track · 02-07-2013, 12:29 PM

League Goals for the last 4 seasons;
2009/10 Apps: 32 Goals: 26
2010/11 Apps: 28 Goals: 11
2011/12 Apps: 34 Goals: 27
2012/13 Apps: 17 Goals: 10 (so far. also top in assists)

How can you even argue with that? Do the stats/hard facts above suggest a player who is overated and inconsistent? No it doesn't!
He has games where he isn't in top form. Big deal, he's human. Even then he always gives 100% and his overall consistency is as good, if not better than any other player in the Premier League.

Admit it. You're just a bitter, lemon sucking ABU...

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right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,769	League Goals for the last 4 seasons; 2009/10 Apps: 32 Goals: 26 2010/11 Apps: 28 Goals: 11 2011/12 Apps: 34 Goals: 27 2012/13 Apps: 17 Goals: 10 (so far. also top in assists) How can you even argue with that? Do the stats/hard facts above suggest a player who is overated and inconsistent? No it doesn't! He has games where he isn't in top form. Big deal, he's human. Even then he always gives 100% and his overall consistency is as good, if not better than any other player in the Premier League. Admit it. You're just a bitter, lemon sucking ABU...