Under 21s

[Pidge]

Eurgh... enough of this conversation. Half of the summer thread is about this exact thing. It's been done.

 

This is about the u21s championship. Martinez still looks class, no?

[JaminKibbler]

Eurgh... enough of this conversation. Half of the summer thread is about this exact thing. It's been done.

 

This is about the u21s championship. Martinez still looks class, no?

 

That he does, such a shame we missed out on him a few seasons ago and went for Aquilani instead.

[Dundalis]

Stuart Downing is no better than Boudjewin Zenden was when he came to us. A player that also had a fantastic season before his move here. Average player. I remember many clueless supporters on here talking about how he would improve us also and how good he was for Middlesbrough and was their player of the season.

 

This is exactly the same situation, once we are heavily linked with a player mongs on here make up anything to try and exaggerate the player abilities as though they are better than they actually are.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Stuart Downing is no better than Boudjewin Zenden was when he came to us. A player that also had a fantastic season before his move here. Average player. I remember many clueless supporters on here talking about how he would improve us also and how good he was for Middlesbrough and was their player of the season.

 

This is exactly the same situation, once we are heavily linked with a player mongs on here make up anything to try and exaggerate the player abilities as though they are better than they actually are.

 

Jesus tittyfucking Christ.

 

What has any of this got to do with U21s?

 

I came on to this thread to avoid hearing people argue about Downing.

[Agent Smith]

The gulf in class here is quite staggering.

 

Indeed it is.

 

Javi Martinez had a good game and Mata and Thiago showed some good touches but apart from that no one in the Spain team really stood out and that's the point, they all looked comfortable in possession so didnt have to do anything spectacular.

 

The two main differences between the teams were that Spain kept the ball on the deck as much as possible and the distance of the passes was much shorter.

 

When an England player got the ball all the attackers just fuck off up the field for an aerial pass. Even if he wanted to keep it on the floor he has to hit it harder because of the distance between each player. The ball takes more time to arrive to the next player and then the same thing happens to him.

 

Still, it was a draw so we're just as good as them.

[John101]

Shaqiri is his name?

 

Anyway, the Swiss lad has been the best player in the tournament for me. They have only played one game i hear you cry?

[Pidge]

Shaqiri has looked pretty class today as well. I'd get pissed off if I had to watch him petulantly waving his arms around every week though.

 

The Swiss have totally gone off the boil since Xhaka went off. Another gem there.

[NorwegianRed]

Such a good name that as well. Xherdan Shaqiri. Imagine making songs for him. He's 18 isn't he? Looks to be the real deal him. We have scouts there I'm sure. And according to the mongfest that is twitter. We are looking at (seriously) 3 players. Mata, Jeffren, Shaqiri, Martinez, Bojan, Wickham. Anyone else?

[neopulian]

Such a good name that as well. Xherdan Shaqiri. Imagine making songs for him. He's 18 isn't he? Looks to be the real deal him. We have scouts there I'm sure. And according to the mongfest that is twitter. We are looking at (seriously) 3 players. Mata, Jeffren, Shaqiri, Martinez, Bojan, Wickham. Anyone else?

 

Are we really looking at Mata and Martinez or is it just wishful thinking?

[Red Phoenix]

I wouldn't be complaining too much if we signed Martinez instead of Adam. Looking forward to watching Spain later, can't really say the same about England but will probably watch them anyway seeing as Henderson is with them.

[TheHitman]

The Spanish are leading 1-0 Mata assist. Henderson on later against Ukraine.

[WaltonRed]

Mata not playing on the wing I notice

[kev g]

The movement of the spanish lads is exceptional and this, allied to their passing ability, makes them so good to watch. Hope we will be playing in a similar style next season. Mata and muniain look exceptional, would be happy with either of them as one of, hopefully, two new wingers/wide midfield players.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Would love it if we were in for Martinez.

[WaltonRed]

Me too but he's a CM so I cant see it anytime soon

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Another Mata assist.

[TheHitman]

That second goal was beautiful, lovely pass by Mata and an excellent finish by Adrien.

[Chocoholic]

Another beaut of a through ball from Mata for a second goal for Adrian for Spain

[moof]

Great goal. Mata is doing wonders for my fantasy football score.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Me too but he's a CM so I cant see it anytime soon

 

I was meaning instead of some of the other players we've been linked with.

[WaltonRed]

Me too Numero but I dont think we will be

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

For those watching Mata and thinking 'actually, he's really good', that is the reason why I'm always banging on about Downing. Mata, Suarez and Carroll in a front three (or 4-2-3-1, with Gerrard) is something that could be pretty amazing, in my opinion.

[TheHitman]

For those watching Mata and thinking 'actually, he's really good', that is the reason why I'm always banging on about Downing. Mata, Suarez and Carroll in a front three (or 4-2-3-1, with Gerrard) is something that could be pretty amazing, in my opinion.

 

But but your opinion is formed playing football manager, not watching the player you know.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

But but your opinion is formed playing football manager, not watching the player you know.

 

Tru dat.

[Red Phoenix]

Gahh, Javi should've had a shot after that run.