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09 Apr 2014 22:00:11
The Martin Samuel article stinks of a type of 'devils advocate' journalism, which I think is excellent and makes intriguing reading, but ultimately devoid of any substance.
How can anyone argue that loan signings improving a team is unfair? Why would you loan a player if not to improve your team? A club doesn't loan a player, give him a run out for the reserves and show him what the night life is like on a saturday night out on Dale Street. Loan signings are supposed to benefit both clubs, allowing the player to play competitive football with players nearer to his own level and of character building.
The financial argument is equally bizarre, we would have to pay £50m, well yes we would!? If Martin Samuel lives in a plush, suburban London house (which I'm guessing he does) I want him to do as follows. Walk down the street, knock on Joe Bloggs' door and tell him he wants him off the street and out the house because unlike big Mart, he's only renting the property. In effect he is saying you only deserve what you can buy outright, if that was the case I for one would be living in the back seat of my Clio.
We need to push investment in youth development and be wily in the loan market in order to continue to make strides. I think ultimately Arsene is peeved that whilst we have Rom, GB and Stepovers he loaned Kallstrom who fell over on a beach and slipped a disc.
{Ed025's Note - good read that CB...i think martin has some competition on his hands..
1.) 09 Apr 2014 23:58:51
Great post cheltenham. And I like the nickname for deloufeu (stepovers) had me and my wife smiling ;)
2.) Nice post,
05 Apr 2014 11:23:29
Team for tomorrow je pense
Howard
Coleman Stones Distin Baines
McCarthy Barry
Mirallas Osman Deulofeu
Romelu
Bench: Ross, Robles, Alcaraz, Naismith, McGeady, Gueye, Hibbo
1.) 05 Apr 2014 12:20:08
I think mcgeady should start, let him run at monreal and frighten him rather than doofy loofy, who just tires and bores full backs to death, I would start osman aswell, cannot risk ross and bring naisy on if osman isn't doing the business or lukaku either
2.) Bloody hell Swan.you would pick Osman? .actually I agree with you. I think McGeady is just starting to show some form. I may even go for a Naismith start ahead of McGeady but there isn't much to choose between them at the mo. Doofy loofy just seems to do one moment of brilliance and the rest of the time runs into full backs like a blind man. Although he was good at Newcastle. Either way, RM has a few options which can only be good.
3.) I would start McGeady and Naismith instead of Deulofeu and Osman.
05 Apr 2014 11:16:00
Why don't we build a stadium near the Old Littlewood building.
Its a huge area, near the motorway, we could arrange to widen the road and that whole area would benefit from regeneration.
The areas in north liverpool where the old grounds were could have some money reinvested to build parks.
As much as a ground share makes so much financial sense I just have this feeling.
thoughts?
{Ed025's Note - they are building a massive school there next year i believe CB, but it would have been handy for me mate..
30 Mar 2014 03:28:36
If we win games in hand (not easy. granted)
we are 6 points from the TOP of the BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE
6 points
that is exceptional
for EFC,,,,
we are still outsiders for top 4
but oh my we are an impressive union!
Can someone ask Moyes, 'who had the better squad at the beginning of the season? Everton or champions at-a-canter MUFC'??
hashtagprogress
COYB.
Bring on 2015
09 Feb 2014 00:02:18
Team I would play tomorrow
Howard
Coleman Jags Distin Baines
Barry McCarthy
McGeady Mirallas Pienaar
Naismith
Subs: Barkley, Deulofeu, Stones, Robles, Hibbo, Traore, Ossie
I think its touch and go between Ross and Aidy, Ross will only improve with more games and I think it is helpful in the long term to blood him. He does very occasionally ghost through a game, I think Aid is close to getting back some arrogant and offensive swagger.
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I think Baines knows a sinking ship when he sees one. Even if the bar is still open
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Thanks for smashing Arsenal. Would not begrudge you the title as long as we get the fourth spot. A champions league semi-final would be fitting this time next year, save us both a lot on flights.
Great to get Merseyside powers back up there albeit not quite the right way around
Agree with Ed, transcends football, jft96
I don't think its jealousy Dentie, I think we are looked on enviously and with admiration and we shouldn't feel disheartened. The loan thing is pub talk, what's important now is Sunderland so let's get behind the lads.
What I would say is that if we finish 5th that Roberto is cautious with what team he fields midweek. I would recommend he uses it to blood youngsters as I would want to focus on the league again next year, would be interested to know what others think. Obviously its all conjecture as Bobby will have his own plans.
Wayne looked sluggish yesterday, I think he flatters to deceive quite often and is not the same player he was 5 years ago. He seems to be struggling psychologically and does not benefit from being the main man. I think he would benefit hugely from a transfer but unfortunately has been ill advised and now will rot and MUFC until he retires. Sad really. He will not be a pundit given the grey matter situation so I should imagine he slips into obscurity.
Does anyone remember the Rooney who would confidently hit volleys from 25-30 yards frequently or who could beat a man? he has no pace, no purpose and run out of ideas. I think he lack the temperament to be deep lying playmaker and whilst I once held hope he may again play for EFC I know wouldn't want him reddening our spreadsheets for all the tea in Taiwan
Well said Al
We're allowed to be down today as we lost but its been a great season.
Its a slow transition but we just need to keep plugging away.
Its progress.
Heres how much teams around us spent from 2003-2013
1. Chelsea 673
2. Man City 572
3. Liverpool 414
4. Man United 352
5. Tottenham 350
6. Arsenal 214
7. Aston Villa 201
8. Sunderland 187
9. Newcastle 174
10. Everton 129
11. West Ham 123
12. Wigan 110
13. Fulham 107
14. Portsmouth 100
15. Birmingham 92
16. Blackburn 87
17. Stoke 84
18. Bolton 76
19. Middsbrough' 71
20. West Brom 64
and we'll give anyone a game.
Now let fight for those 39 points Al mentioned
COYB