c1982 Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Well first off, they probably wouldn't, as he is probably their most consistent player, but it would be something that I 'personally' think could be a good deal for both, if we were to get cash on top, as they would then have the Center Back pairing of Jags and Lescott, and we would have a steady defender, who is also Fellaini's mate, hence keeping Fellaini at Goodison, and have a few quid to buy another player. It won't happen, but I'd rather it were that, than a straight cash deal for Arsene. Arsenal are probably the team we have best chance of catching. Dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 you think he's better than puyol, chiellini and lucio? hell i'd even say carragher was better..really don't see the fuss with him Far better. Especially than Chiellini who can't pass for shit and has had one of the shittiest seasons of his career I believe. Kompany is by far the best centre back in the world with the ball at his feet. He's strong, he's got pace, he's got a great tackle... With City playing Champions League this season, I believe it's just a matter of time before the whole of Europe acknowledges that. Most English pundits already do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 He's a top defensive midfielder too. Talented player. Not gonna get into who's better than who debate. You can pick a variety of stats and examples to support or disagree. All I can say is I can't think of many 'clearly' better. Pique? Good ball player, defender? Haven't seen anything that makes me think vidic esque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Far better. Especially than Chiellini who can't pass for shit and has had one of the shittiest seasons of his career I believe. Kompany is by far the best centre back in the world with the ball at his feet. He's strong, he's got pace, he's got a great tackle... With City playing Champions League this season, I believe it's just a matter of time before the whole of Europe acknowledges that. Most English pundits already do too. kompany has only played 2 seasons at cb for city aint he? and your argument is that chiellini has had a shit season..if kompany carries on playin well and carries on into the champions league playing well for 4 or 5 years then i will say yeah you're possibly right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Chiellini has never had a season as good as Kompany's, but I get your point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Lol, I've started something now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAJUSTIN Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 You guys have lost me now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 I'd say he has the potential to be considered in the top 3 (Kompany) in the future... not sure about right now. I definitely enjoy watching him play. Really, it is subjective, and based on what kind of style of team you'd prefer to have when it comes to talking about "best" players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Never been great at evaluating defenders to be honest. Reason is I've always been an attack minded player. All I know is that the Only way to get the better if a good old arse is to be a really quick and sharp young arse. Remember dave Watson giving Owen a master class in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 (edited) Moyes is footballs answer to Laurence Llewelyn Bowen. I get bored lol. Edited July 31, 2011 by Avinalaff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 <p> I get bored lol. </p><p>At 1st i focused mainly on the text and thought this was a very very random pic/meme of Howard Marks offering Baines a spliff.</p> <div id="myEventWatcherDiv" style="display:none;"> </div> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) <p></p> <p>At 1st i focused mainly on the text and thought this was a very very random pic/meme of Howard Marks offering Baines a spliff.</p> <div id="myEventWatcherDiv" style="display:none;"> </div> Lol. Here's the culprit: Edited August 1, 2011 by Avinalaff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroBlue Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 http://www.thefa.com/England/News/match-centre/2011/England-v-Wales/Match-Previews/baines-050911 Shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Haha just posted this in the Injuries thread at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 awesome. Drenthe, better learn to defend English style....and quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 fuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Neville or Distin will play LB if Baines is out I reckon, not Drenthe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Neville or Distin will play LB if Baines is out I reckon, not Drenthe. You rekon Distin at LB....and Jonny, Jags in the middle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 You rekon Distin at LB....and Jonny, Jags in the middle? I do. The only answer for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 You rekon Distin at LB....and Jonny, Jags in the middle? you assuming logic in Moyes squad selection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 not sure if Moyes would want to take the risk of playing Drenthe at left back on debut but he is a natural left back so I would expect him to be our back up left back generally if Baines is out. Therefore I wouldn't be surprised if he gets picked there this weekend...then again i'd be equally not surprised if Moyes plays someone else there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 with baines injured the obvious replacement(thinkin in moyes terms here) is vellios..go on lad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Garbutt is our young up and coming LB isnt he? Not saying he has a chance, just curious if im thinking about the right man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Johny in at RB and Neville to LB id say he will go with as he doesnt like to split up Jags and Distin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 garbutt from the sounds of things is making rapid progress, I would be reluctant to see him thrown in at the deep end too early in such a position that relys on a calm mind. Left midfield yes - certainly with a senior player taklking them through the game from the back. Distin all the way for me, let's play Drenthe in front of him to give their right winger and right back some pace to deal with which should stop them pressing forward too much. More worried about Fellaini playing up front to be honest, he looked a £5m buy when moyes played him advanced in the first year we had him. Only in deefensive midfield should we even consider him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Johny in at RB and Neville to LB id say he will go with as he doesnt like to split up Jags and Distin. Johnny has already come out saying he will never play there again, so dont see it. garbutt from the sounds of things is making rapid progress, I would be reluctant to see him thrown in at the deep end too early in such a position that relys on a calm mind. Left midfield yes - certainly with a senior player taklking them through the game from the back. Distin all the way for me, let's play Drenthe in front of him to give their right winger and right back some pace to deal with which should stop them pressing forward too much. More worried about Fellaini playing up front to be honest, he looked a £5m buy when moyes played him advanced in the first year we had him. Only in deefensive midfield should we even consider him. completely agree mate with Garbutt mate, but Felli got 10 goals in the 1st stint as striker. I dont like it either but he is a tall target, awkward to mark etc. Agree that he should only really be played as CDM and that Vellios / Denis should start there ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 completely agree mate with Garbutt mate...... Yes mate. Matt mate, i agree mate, what he said mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Johnny has already come out saying he will never play there again, so dont see it. completely agree mate with Garbutt mate, but Felli got 10 goals in the 1st stint as striker. I dont like it either but he is a tall target, awkward to mark etc. Agree that he should only really be played as CDM and that Vellios / Denis should start there ahead. Just think we need felli playing deeper to influence the game where he is best, would sooner see Billy playing just behind Dennis, given the height of Den it could be knock downs galore for Billy to rifle a few in - something we know he can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Just think we need felli playing deeper to influence the game where he is best, would sooner see Billy playing just behind Dennis, given the height of Den it could be knock downs galore for Billy to rifle a few in - something we know he can do. Spot on. For me Fellaini needs to string a few more games together in his role before we'll see the best of him and to think of the youth we have available in the positions with spaces, it would be criminal to shift it around to accomodate the 'best 11' theory. Imagine how some of the young lads must feel if the senior players start playing out of position due to a lack of bodies, whilst you're sitting on the bench, primed and waiting for an opportunity to shine. It must be a little gutting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Yes mate. Matt mate, i agree mate, what he said mate! quiet you, its not a good day in the office! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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