The English Football Thread

jackhammer · 08-05-2008, 05:10 PM

Most of the Villa fans are surprised with the lack of transfer activity. O Neill showed what he could do on a tight budget so where are the players for the extra push? We really could push into that top 4 with more players. There is still 3 weeks left of the transfer window but the best players have gone.

right-track · 08-05-2008, 05:26 PM

Top 5 in this order;

1. United
2. Arsenal
3. Spurs
4. Chelsea
5. Grannystabbers

Obviously, 1st place is wishful thinking.
Spurs will be a surprise this season and I don't think they've finished spending yet either.
Got a feeling Chelsea will disappoint under Scolari. He's too big a manager not to make big tactical changes and I think they'll suffer for it.
Everton could easily make that top 5 too and I'm tipping them for the F.A. Cup along with Spurs.

jackhammer · 08-07-2008, 05:27 PM

Well today we have bought a left back and right back (Luke Young and Nickey Shorey) both English and both half decent players. At last a little bit of business from the villa.

right-track · 08-07-2008, 06:02 PM

Talking of full backs, United have two Brazilian teenage twins playing left and right, in particular Rafael da Silva made a huge impact.
You can see a free vid clip on this page...Manchester United Official Web Site - NEWS AND FEATURES - Football News: Boss: Rafael has great chance

One to watch.

jackhammer · 08-07-2008, 06:05 PM

Like I want to watch more Man U players that will no doubt continue to terrorise us all in later years!

right-track · 08-07-2008, 06:06 PM

Good to hear Ronaldo is staying too.

jackhammer · 08-07-2008, 06:10 PM

For a year only though maybe?

right-track · 08-07-2008, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

For a year only though maybe?

That's what he thinks.

jackhammer · 08-07-2008, 06:16 PM

I think his petulance will win through TBH and he will go next year.

right-track · 08-07-2008, 06:18 PM

"Before rumours emerge saying that I will play against my will, I want to make this clear - whoever says or writes that is lying.

"I will play for Manchester with all my heart and soul. I will fight and honour that shirt with the same commitment and dedication as always."

08-05-2008, 05:10 PM	#951 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Most of the Villa fans are surprised with the lack of transfer activity. O Neill showed what he could do on a tight budget so where are the players for the extra push? We really could push into that top 4 with more players. There is still 3 weeks left of the transfer window but the best players have gone. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

08-07-2008, 05:27 PM	#953 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Well today we have bought a left back and right back (Luke Young and Nickey Shorey) both English and both half decent players. At last a little bit of business from the villa. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

08-07-2008, 06:05 PM	#955 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Like I want to watch more Man U players that will no doubt continue to terrorise us all in later years! __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

08-07-2008, 06:10 PM	#957 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	For a year only though maybe? __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

08-07-2008, 06:16 PM	#959 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I think his petulance will win through TBH and he will go next year. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

08-05-2008, 05:26 PM	#952 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Top 5 in this order; 1. United 2. Arsenal 3. Spurs 4. Chelsea 5. Grannystabbers Obviously, 1st place is wishful thinking. Spurs will be a surprise this season and I don't think they've finished spending yet either. Got a feeling Chelsea will disappoint under Scolari. He's too big a manager not to make big tactical changes and I think they'll suffer for it. Everton could easily make that top 5 too and I'm tipping them for the F.A. Cup along with Spurs.

08-07-2008, 06:02 PM	#954 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Talking of full backs, United have two Brazilian teenage twins playing left and right, in particular Rafael da Silva made a huge impact. You can see a free vid clip on this page...Manchester United Official Web Site - NEWS AND FEATURES - Football News: Boss: Rafael has great chance One to watch.

08-07-2008, 06:06 PM	#956 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Good to hear Ronaldo is staying too.

08-07-2008, 06:18 PM	#960 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	"Before rumours emerge saying that I will play against my will, I want to make this clear - whoever says or writes that is lying. "I will play for Manchester with all my heart and soul. I will fight and honour that shirt with the same commitment and dedication as always."