The DEFINITIVE English football banter thread

**Pumpkinhead** · 07-18-2012, 11:55 AM

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!

http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...glish-interest

**Tommy Thunder** · 07-18-2012, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Pumpkinhead

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!

http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...glish-interest

Do we need another left back? We have Evra (yeah, he had a bad season last year, but he's still amongst the best), and I'd rather see us grooming Fabio to follow Evra (I understand that he's on loan for next year, but still). I don't think we should spend on players when we already have able guys in the squad.

**Pumpkinhead** · 07-18-2012, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Tommy Thunder

Do we need another left back? We have Evra (yeah, he had a bad season last year, but he's still amongst the best), and I'd rather see us grooming Fabio to follow Evra (I understand that he's on loan for next year, but still). I don't think we should spend on players when we already have able guys in the squad.

Maybe is for cover in case Evra gets injuried??, if that happens who can play there if Fabio is on loan???, seems we might get Lucas Moura but Real wants him too!!

**Tommy Thunder** · 07-18-2012, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Pumpkinhead

Maybe is for cover in case Evra gets injuried??, if that happens who can play there if Fabio is on loan???, seems we might get Lucas Moura but Real wants him too!!

That's true, but when Fabio returns from his loan, you have the problem of having 3 left backs competing for one spot. I know that competition is good and all, but can't we just get someone in on loan as cover for Evra while Fabio is away? Plus Rafael can play left back too since he's bi-footed.

I've heard good things about that Lucas guy. Not sure if we need him since he seems like a similar player to Shinji and Ashley Young. Not sure where he'd fit in to be honest.

**VanHooliganX** · 07-18-2012, 11:05 PM

Whitecaps choke a 2-0 lead vs LA Galaxy...finished 2-2

Still, they were lucky as fuck and we should've wrapped that up ages ago.

Robson vs Beckham
Winner: Robson

Robson with Koffie were amazing, if Beckham didn't play they wouldn't of missed him since his crosses were shit, his goal took a big deflection too. Robson was needed for us and nearly scored the best free kick this year if keeper didn't pull off a last second save.

I await The Sun saying how he is the messiah of MLS when he's had 3 good games out of 20 so far

**VanHooliganX** · 07-18-2012, 11:08 PM

Also. Possibly the worst kits ever are playing in this upcoming season. Not many kits I can point to that I like from all 20 teams.

**VanHooliganX** · 07-19-2012, 05:45 AM

Also. Tomsta and anyone else who has seen him play.

Is Kenny Miller from Cardiff City any good?

He's signed for the Whitecaps and we have ANOTHER striker.

Failing to see how Le Toux, Camilo, Hassli and Mattocks aren't enough but if he's a great championship play then I'm happy to hear that. Robsons doing great in MLS so I can only imagine having a really great striker.

SHAME OUR DEFENCE STILL NEEDS WORK! HINT HINT!

**Tommy Thunder** · 07-19-2012, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by VanHooliganX

Also. Tomsta and anyone else who has seen him play.

Is Kenny Miller from Cardiff City any good?

He's signed for the Whitecaps and we have ANOTHER striker.

Failing to see how Le Toux, Camilo, Hassli and Mattocks aren't enough but if he's a great championship play then I'm happy to hear that. Robsons doing great in MLS so I can only imagine having a really great striker.

SHAME OUR DEFENCE STILL NEEDS WORK! HINT HINT!

Miller was a goal machine during his second run at Rangers. Scored about 50 goals in about 80 appearances. Wasn't as prolific for Cardiff though, plus he is 32 now. I reckon he's good enough still to do well in the MLS though.

Ledley King's retired from football. Real shame he had so much bad luck with injury. One of the best English defenders around when at his best for sure.

Also apparently Fergie's come out and said that he's happy for Berbatov to stay with United next season. I hope that's a sign that he'll get more game time.