Thread: The Official 2009-2010 Soccer Thread

Michael Owen making his first start for United...

Originally Posted by Crazy_Ivan

Benitez said this 5 mins ago, doesent sound like someone on his way out.

"I have been surprised by the reaction from the first game, and comments about our prospects for the season. It is too early to judge. "Now we have another game, quickly. A win will make things easier but I do expect similar comments from the critics if we do not."

BBC live text is saying

"Hmmm, a few of you have picked up on the chat about Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez apparently stepping down today, but it does appear to have just been a rumour. I say that, because Rafa is at Anfield tonight ahead of the Reds' game with Stoke - which appears (to me anyway) to suggest he is still in charge."

Yea, that rumor was way too far-fetched. I mean I can see Benitez leaving eventually since it seems he and the owners/board seem to clash, but not right now.

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

Michael Owen making his first start for United...

And he blows his first chance....

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

How about this

Arsenal and Barca 'sign pact' on Cesc Fabregas's £30m return to the Nou Camp | Mail Online

I also think its funny that Barca want Eboue for RB cover. Good luck with that...

If they get huge money for him that's one thing but between 25 and 30? I don't buy they'd sell him for that for a second.


Eboue is fine as a full back. It's in midfield where he is useless.

P.S. Go Burnley.

Already missing Ronaldo's penalties.

Originally Posted by VEGASKING

If they get huge money for him that's one thing but between 25 and 30? I don't buy they'd sell him for that for a second.


Eboue is fine as a full back. It's in midfield where he is useless.

I think he's pretty awful whenever he's on the pitch. Especially with the way Barca use their fullbacks, they provide width and are expected to put in some good crosses. Not exactly Eboue's bag.

As far as Fabergas goes, 25-30 million is a lot, Alonso went for 30, I don't see Fabergas going for that much more than that. Fabergas is younger so that's a factor but a team that's featured him has never really won anything. Again he's a fine player but how much do you expect for him? Plus you have the factor of the player possibly pushing for a move, which could lower his value some.

Kind of wish ManU had kept Owen in, Berbatov just couldn't seem to find his spots

What a bad game. At least Berbatov looked dangerous. Exactly the kind of game United will miss Ronaldo in.