the 370Z.com OFFICIAL football (soccer) thread

[phelan]

I'm not sure if I agree with his 'improved drastically'. He has definitely improved, and he has an eye for goal now, but he still had plenty of moments during the Blackpool game which made me go "Oh dear god, what are you doing", i.e. not playing in Arshavin who was wide open (or was it Rosicky), and powering a shot clear wide of goal instead. He still has a lot to learn, and if he switches to a striker role, I could see him making marked improvements.

I read that article on gunninghawk, thoughts on some fans clamoring for more Carlos Vela? He played decent for the national team, but I'm apparently in the minority of the unconvinced. I'd actually roll the dice with Walcott more than Vela, although his one-man play at injury time was quite good to watch. Too bad he couldn't get a goal at the end of it for his theatrics.

[Red370]

Originally Posted by phelan

I'm not sure if I agree with his 'improved drastically'. He has definitely improved, and he has an eye for goal now, but he still had plenty of moments during the Blackpool game which made me go "Oh dear god, what are you doing", i.e. not playing in Arshavin who was wide open (or was it Rosicky), and powering a shot clear wide of goal instead. He still has a lot to learn, and if he switches to a striker role, I could see him making marked improvements.

I read that article on gunninghawk, thoughts on some fans clamoring for more Carlos Vela? He played decent for the national team, but I'm apparently in the minority of the unconvinced. I'd actually roll the dice with Walcott more than Vela, although his one-man play at injury time was quite good to watch. Too bad he couldn't get a goal at the end of it for his theatrics.

I didnt say that he as a player improved drastically, I said his final ball did, his crossing has become substantially more accurate lately and hes actually picking out heads instead of sending them in over the goal or into spaces where nobody is making a run, they've become more cutting/precise and I, as a striker, can appreciate a nice low hard driven cross to my feet because all it takes is a easy touch to put the ball on goal with pace.

And as far as Vela, he has the speed, he has the ball control, but at times holds the ball too long and gets himself into situations where hes boxed in and doesnt know what to do. And as far as his jolly theatrics the other day, i LMFAO'ed when I seen him do all that hard work only to duff the ball with his weak foot, reminds me of me and my left, i'll never switch sides and shoot because it usually ends up with an embarrassing result

[Red370]

I LOL'ed at this: Apparently he'd trade Arsenal and Barca for Inter

Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas To Inter? I Don't Think So - Agent - Goal.com

[phelan]

Originally Posted by Red370

And as far as Vela, he has the speed, he has the ball control, but at times holds the ball too long and gets himself into situations where hes boxed in and doesnt know what to do. And as far as his jolly theatrics the other day, i LMFAO'ed when I seen him do all that hard work only to duff the ball with his weak foot, reminds me of me and my left, i'll never switch sides and shoot because it usually ends up with an embarrassing result

My reactions to Carlos Vela's theatrics:

"Oh wow, great footwork, now he....AWWWWWW RIGHT FOOT SHOT "

[Red370]

twas quite funny, I will say though, have you seen RvP's right footer? while not quite as powerful as his left, he can shoot pretty damn good with it.

[cow]

Jose Mourinho is such a cunt:

Footylatest.com Arsenal Editorial Headlines News Arsenal title challenge dismissed out of hand

[cow]

I don't usually read comments on articles, but for some reason decided to read the ones on Lassana Diarra possibly joining Spurs. The following comment made me lol.

Why would 8.5m for Diarra be impossible? You don't rate a players value based on who they play for. You base it on what they have to offer, and in the case of Diarra, it's not much. Real Madrid spent waaaay over the top for him when they paid Pompey 18m for him. I still remember having a good laugh at that when I heard it. I could only imagine how that initial conversation went...

Ring, ring...

Hello..

Harry Redknapp please...

Speaking...

This is Real Madrid. We want to offer you 15m for Lass Diara...

15m for who???

Okay 'Arry, you're a tough cookie. We'll give you 18m. Final offer...

(Redknapp covers the phone and yells to his assistant) Hey Billy, Real Madrid want to give us 18m for Lass f***ing Diara?

Are they f***ing bonkers?

(Harry chuckles)

Okay Real Madrid, you've player your cards well. We hate to lose him (chuckle, chuckle), but for 18m quid, I can't really turn you away (snicker, snicker).

Okay then Harry, it's a deal. I'll fax you the papers in the morning. Good-bye...

Hey Billy, we just sold Lass Diara to Real Ma' F***ing Drid for 18m quid. Let's call Alex and head down to the track and celebrate. What a bunch of f***ing morons...

Redknapp keen on Diarra, Crouch not for sale - Transfers - ESPN Soccernet

[phelan]

La Ligabigspenders

[bamowo]

spurs 4 young boyz 0 suckaz. bet your knees are shaking...

[cow]

Not particularly. I'm hoping with Spurs worried about Europe, St. Tottie's Day will come even earlier this year.

[phelan]

lol Sp*rs had their way with Young Boys. Now can they stand up against the real men?

Pun obviously intended lol

All this EPL talk...*yawn*

Originally Posted by cow

Jose Mourinho is such a cunt:

Footylatest.com Arsenal Editorial Headlines News Arsenal title challenge dismissed out of hand

He's right though. Its always the same thing every year and they dont do anything.

[cow]

Originally Posted by blue660r01

He's right though. Its always the same thing every year and they dont do anything.

ur mom

[batman_4]

Originally Posted by blue660r01

He's right though. Its always the same thing every year and they dont do anything.