English Premier League 2013/2014

**alwarner** · 14-02-2014, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Well done The Toffees.

A lifelong Everton supporter who travelled from Malaysia for his first game was left disappointed when the match was postponed just an hour before kick-off - only to end the night being introduced to Roberto Martinez and Leighton Baines.
Richard Wee, a supporter of 30 years, travelled over for Wednesday's game against Crystal Palace but, when damage to nearby buildings caused the match at Goodison Park to be called off, club officials stepped in.
After being tracked down on social media, Wee met manager Martinez and defender Baines.
Wee will return to the club on Thursday, when he will be given a stadium tour by former Everton striker Graeme Sharp and meet national and local media.
"I wish to thank Everton for the great hospitality," tweeted Wee. "Really appreciate it, also much obliged to the many Evertonians sending warm messages.

Apparently they are looking after him today as well.

Big up.

Heart warming.

Nice to see the good side of social media for a change.

**chassamui** · 14-02-2014, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by cyrille

And he was clearly appointed at the behest of one man. One man who had no stake in whether he succeeded or failed. That has to be a mistake.

Does Alex Ferguson care about his reputation in football or not. If Ferguson was key to Moyes appointment and Moyes fails, then Ferguson has his reputation tarnished by that failure.
True or not?

**cyrille** · 14-02-2014, 12:22 PM

Not.

Ferguson looks either the same or better in hindsight.

In fact there is a conspiracy theory, which i don't subscribe to but can't rule out, that Ferguson is enjoying how much he's missed.

What, do you think they'll maybe rename the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand if things don't get better under Moyes?

The only possible way to slightly dent the reputation of a predecessor is to be better than him, as Martinez at Everton may prove to be.

Your argument is just daft.

You should stick to your hilarious quote doctoring gags.

**chassamui** · 14-02-2014, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by cyrille

Not. Ferguson looks either the same or better in hindsight.

Ferguson effectively insists that Moyes is the man to replace him.

Moyes fails.

Ferguson comes out of this looking better according to you? He comes out of it looking a better manager than Moyes, but has egg on his face for pushing the appointment of Moyes as his replacement.

You are deflecting and obfuscating, because any one who claims to be as smart as you would see that Moyes failure would make Ferguson look bad.

**harrybarracuda** · 14-02-2014, 01:57 PM

But Ferguson is never wrong. If Moyes gets sacked, Fergie will claim the club didn't give him enough time or some other excuse.

**chassamui** · 14-02-2014, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

But Ferguson is never wrong. If Moyes gets sacked, Fergie will claim the club didn't give him enough time or some other excuse.

How very true. I had not considered that. Too quick to forget what a slippery bastard he could be.

**cyrille** · 14-02-2014, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by chassamui

I had not considered that.

It joins a large group of things you evidently haven't considered.

Like whether or not Busby's legacy was sullied, embellished or unaffected by the failures of...err...wassisname.

**chassamui** · 14-02-2014, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by cyrille

It joins a large group of things you evidently haven't considered. Like whether or not Busby's legacy was sullied, embellished or unaffected by the failures of...err...wassisname.

Changing the subject and introducing irrelevancies does not remove the flaw in your argument.
Moyes failure would equate to embarrassment for Ferguson and tarnish his reputation.
The fact that you disagree on that issue is making you look foolish.

**harrybarracuda** · 14-02-2014, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by chassamui

Originally Posted by cyrille

It joins a large group of things you evidently haven't considered. Like whether or not Busby's legacy was sullied, embellished or unaffected by the failures of...err...wassisname.

Changing the subject and introducing irrelevancies does not remove the flaw in your argument.
Moyes failure would equate to embarrassment for Ferguson and tarnish his reputation.
The fact that you disagree on that issue is making you look foolish.

Again: Ferguson would find some excuse. It wouldn't.

**cyrille** · 14-02-2014, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by chassamui

Changing the subject.

did you really use the 'battle of wits with an unarmed man' comeback the other day?

commendable that you still have the lungs to blow the dust off that old chestnut.

**chassamui** · 14-02-2014, 06:25 PM

Keep going Cy. The members here probably know already that no one is allowed to disagree with you.
Arrogant cock.

Nice to know you still read my posts though.

**cyrille** · 14-02-2014, 06:54 PM

your repeated concern for how my presence will impact upon 'the members' is highly commendable.

have a nice weekend.

**harrybarracuda** · 14-02-2014, 07:22 PM

Alright children, play nicely.

**pompeysbroke** · 14-02-2014, 11:36 PM

Wasn't Ryan Shawcross after all

**harrybarracuda** · 15-02-2014, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by pompeysbroke

Wasn't Ryan Shawcross after all

Did you really only just see that?! Jaysus your internet must be slow.

**Shrinking Violet** · 15-02-2014, 02:34 AM

BBC Sport - Fulham hire Felix Magath after sacking Rene Meulensteen

hilarious. fulham sack Jol and emplot "trendy" meulensteen and then after two months sack him for even more trendier "MaGath" - hope they go down

**cyrille** · 15-02-2014, 09:02 AM

What's 'trendy' about Felix Magath?

He has to be one of the least 'trendy' managers in the game.

In fact, isn't that word pretty much only used by Austin Powers these days?

**harrybarracuda** · 15-02-2014, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by cyrille

What's 'trendy' about Felix Magath?

He has to be one of the least 'trendy' managers in the game.

In fact, isn't that word pretty much only used by Austin Powers these days?

I suspect an element of sarcasm....

**cyrille** · 15-02-2014, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Again: Ferguson would find some excuse. It wouldn't.

oh look, someone else thinks chas is talking rubbish.

that makes you 'look foolish', apparently, harry.

**chassamui** · 15-02-2014, 12:01 PM

You believe that if Moyes fails, no blame will be attached to Ferguson because he's is perfect just like you, and therefore never wrong even when he is wrong.
Hope that works out for you.

**harrybarracuda** · 15-02-2014, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by cyrille

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Again: Ferguson would find some excuse. It wouldn't.

oh look, someone else thinks chas is talking rubbish.

that makes you 'look foolish', apparently, harry.

Alright mate, I can make my own arguments thanks.

**Shrinking Violet** · 16-02-2014, 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by cyrille

What's 'trendy' about Felix Magath?

He has to be one of the least 'trendy' managers in the game.

In fact, isn't that word pretty much only used by Austin Powers these days?

trendy in that, he's a bleedin foreigner. with no experience in the premier league. but he's a foreigner who has managed a top european club - therefore "trendy".

**cyrille** · 16-02-2014, 08:57 AM

He's an old school disciplinarian.

One of the least 'trendy' managers imaginable.

He has players throwing medicine balls at each other!

I think the day is long gone when anyone from the continent was automatically considered 'trendy', whatever their cv.

I was still collecting football stickers when that was last true.

**harrybarracuda** · 16-02-2014, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Shrinking Violet

Originally Posted by cyrille

What's 'trendy' about Felix Magath?

He has to be one of the least 'trendy' managers in the game.

In fact, isn't that word pretty much only used by Austin Powers these days?

trendy in that, he's a bleedin foreigner. with no experience in the premier league. but he's a foreigner who has managed a top european club - therefore "trendy".

Oh sorry, Cyrille's right. That's crap, there is nothing "trendy" about that dinosaur. Smacks of desperation.

**kmart** · 16-02-2014, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by cyrille

He's an old school disciplinarian.

One of the least 'trendy' managers imaginable.

He has players throwing medicine balls at each other!

Just needs oranges at half-time and the "magic sponge" for injuries real or feigned. "Back to basics" footie is mibbe what Fulham need right now.?

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