Football opinion amnesty thread

[Champ]

Some of the female presenters on SSN are woeful and are really starting to annoy me. Beyond being eye candy (and a bit questionable in that department for some) some of them are barely able to read the autocue in away that conveys what they are describing far less being able to contribute to any discussion/ offer an opinion that is being reported to them. You would think just sitting there they would absorb more of what is going on around them than is apparent. God love her, my daughter has picked up more about football and cricket just being in the same room as us when such conversations are taking place...and she has no interest in these things

[fowler9]

upon reading Nani was likely to leave Scum soon I half considered whether he would be a good signing for us and came to the conclusion he would be

 

then I remembered he is a huge bell end and smiled at the time Carra broke him a little

[Priory Doctor]

I have always quite liked Leon Osman,and will be pleased to see him win an England Cap tomorrow night(if he does). Good little player,who I always thought may have been more suited to the slower pace of International Football than the Premier League. Fast feet, an eye for a pass and a goal, and just comes across as a decent guy all round.Plus it's always nice to see local(ish) lads get a game for England.

[Guest LFD]

Assaidi and sahin are shit

 

Bit early to write both off isn't it?

 

What has Beckham said?

 

He praised Suarez on Sky sports before one of our matches. Can't remember exactly what he said.

[kalasoma]

I said I missed Torres a little but that's not to say I want him back, because I don't.

[kalasoma]

I also don't agree with the absolute bashing that AVB gets from the sports media. They seem to take a lot of pleasure criticizing him at a level of scrutiny that's a bit obsessive.

[fowler9]

not sure I agree with that one, when he was at Chelsea the stick was probably a bit more than he deserved due to Terry etc no doubt pulling a few strings in the media but even then at Chelsea and now at Tottenham I've seen nothing to convince me he is a good manager, in fact sometimes I think he is a complete loon

 

The stick Rafa and Mourinho got towards the end of their reigns in England was the most ridiculous I'd seen once the media decided it was time for them to go

[Guest LFD]

I miss Andy Gray on sky when commentating.

 

Neville is probably the best pundit around at the moment.

[Chip Butty]

I'd like to see a return of the alphabet half-time score board at the Annie Rd, The original Kop bog, Jaffa, the Special, weird trends, Goldens, Sheepies and scrappin at the match.

[kalasoma]

not sure I agree with that one, when he was at Chelsea the stick was probably a bit more than he deserved due to Terry etc no doubt pulling a few strings in the media but even then at Chelsea and now at Tottenham I've seen nothing to convince me he is a good manager, in fact sometimes I think he is a complete loon

 

The stick Rafa and Mourinho got towards the end of their reigns in England was the most ridiculous I'd seen once the media decided it was time for them to go

 

Spurs are in 8th place, 3 points off fifth. I agree that the stick for Rafa and Mourinho was over the top, but I'm pretty sure that AvB will be getting more of it. Even the success he had with Porto is a stick to beat him with, what with winning a title in Portugal and a UEFA Cup being rubbish achievements and all... compared to Spurs under Redknapp.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

I miss Andy Gray on sky when commentating.

Neville is probably the best pundit around at the moment.

 

I know it's an amnesty thread, but....

 

My football watching habits these days involve minimal commentary and infinitesimal punditry and I am a happier man for it.

[redheart]

I would happily take Torres back for £10-15m. I dream that he still has it in him and that he just cannot be motivated to play for Chavski.

 

I think we need a taller and more commanding centre back like Shawcross.

 

I think Reina is finished as a top drawer keeper.

 

I think Gerrard is finished as a top drawer player

[ZonkoVille77]

I'd love Arbeloa back. Fuckin ace he was.

 

I'd also the love the Premier League trophy to be binned, fuckin horrible thing.

The 'old lady' was a much better one

[fowler9]

I'd love Arbeloa back. Fuckin ace he was.

 

 

I wanted to get him back as first choice left back when he was struggling to get a game at Madrid and our only decent left back was perma-crock Aurelio

[Champ]

I'd love Arbeloa back. Fuckin ace he was.

 

I'd also the love the Premier League trophy to be binned, fuckin horrible thing.

The 'old lady' was a much better one

Where's the 'amnesty' element?

[Captain]

I'd love Arbeloa back. Fuckin ace he was.

 

Bob was ace, as was his goal celebrations.

 

Not amnesty material at all.

[KopOut]

Dalglish should still be the manager, and FSG should be prepared to shell out 100 million quid every bloody season for him to spend as he chooses. At least.

[Guest LFD]

I know it's an amnesty thread, but....

 

My football watching habits these days involve minimal commentary and infinitesimal punditry and I am a happier man for it.

 

Don't like his opinion, I like his passion for the game.

 

Like his celebration when Gerrard scored vs Olympiakos.

[A_S]

I'd love to see Rafa get back into the managerial game where he belongs. A QPR-type situation would be perfect for him in terms of investment (plus their squad is better than their league position suggests).

 

Mainly what I'd enjoy about it is seeing is him taking a team directly after one of these gravy train-riding, no-mark (Hughes), ex-player, British hacks who constantly get an easier ride than their foreign counterparts. I am sure he would do a better job than the likes of Hughes.

 

Fuck, even the much-maligned AVB has achieved more in his 3 seasons of management than most of these shithouses put together.

[Il Fenomeno]

Spurs are in 8th place, 3 points off fifth. I agree that the stick for Rafa and Mourinho was over the top, but I'm pretty sure that AvB will be getting more of it. Even the success he had with Porto is a stick to beat him with, what with winning a title in Portugal and a UEFA Cup being rubbish achievements and all... compared to Spurs under Redknapp.

 

The stick he gets is ridiculous.

 

The dailymail were actually having a go at him for using a notepad in the Arsenal game!

 

Andre Villas-Boas notepad can't stop Tottenham losing to Arsenal | Mail Online

 

I know that people will say what do you expect reading the mail etc but its just a really shit article to attack Villas-Boas for something that isn't even a big deal and shows that there is some sort of media bias against him.

[Thants]

The stick he gets is ridiculous.

 

The dailymail were actually having a go at him for using a notepad in the Arsenal game!

 

Andre Villas-Boas notepad can't stop Tottenham losing to Arsenal | Mail Online

 

I know that people will say what do you expect reading the mail etc but its just a really shit article to attack Villas-Boas for something that isn't even a big deal and shows that there is some sort of media bias against him.

 

That's because he's shit, a one club wonder. He doesn't even crouch anymore, the ginger bearded dwarf.

[Champ]

Don't like his opinion, I like his passion for the game.

 

Like his celebration when Gerrard scored vs Olympiakos.

I didn't even mind his opinions most of the time.

 

Whether you're agreeing with them or not the commentary is part of the package for me...and the analysis. Can be a harmless way of venting your anger at the game...and if we're winning, who cares anyway

[Guest LFD]

I didn't even mind his opinions most of the time.

 

I didn't either.

 

I couldn't stand Keys (and still can't), but I always liked Gray and do miss him. Especially when we have to listen to Redknapp or Niall Quinn instead, who both just sit on the fence.

 

At least Gray wasn't scared to give an opinion.

[Saucepan]

I hate Barcelona with a passion!... except for Messi, you can`t hate Messi?, can you?

It all started when Busquets dived and the cameras cought him peeking. Then I saw Alves diving and that was it. Barca can go fuck themselves. Lying, cheating, Unicef-wearing do-good hypocrits!

 

...And there should be more beards (like big and thick ones) and headbands in modern day football. This is a mans game and I`m tired of all of these fuckboys and their slick greasy har and diamondstudded earrings. WHAT SORT OF A MAN WEARS EARRINGS!!

[smilezzz]

I think Mario's ace, though I wouldnt want him to play for us.