MasterBlaster76
ICC Chairman
It's got nothing to do with 'how good Utd are ATM' - it's more to do with the obvious complacency shown when they went out for the second half. Remember we took City to pieces in the first half?
English Football Thread 2012/2013
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thedon5
Panel of Selectors
Team of the year is a huge disappointment. It's just a Barca/Utd/Real orgy.
Wayne Rooney being in there is a joke and so is David Luiz being nominated. Amazes me to see no RVP, and other than that Gomez, Cavani, Di Natale and some others would be worthy of Rooney's place.
Wayne Rooney being in there is a joke and so is David Luiz being nominated. Amazes me to see no RVP, and other than that Gomez, Cavani, Di Natale and some others would be worthy of Rooney's place.
Dr. Pepper
Chairman of Selectors
The only qualm I have over the side is Pique over Silva or Kompany. Pique's had a really poor season thus far.
The difference between Rooney and all of those players is that Rooney's contribution meant that Utd achieved success. When you look at Utd's side last season, Rooney's contribution can not be understated. His goal scoring was in patches but that doesn't mean his form was in patches as well.
The difference between Rooney and all of those players is that Rooney's contribution meant that Utd achieved success. When you look at Utd's side last season, Rooney's contribution can not be understated. His goal scoring was in patches but that doesn't mean his form was in patches as well.
thedon5
Panel of Selectors
If all that's needed to make the TOTY is success for your team, then I don't see why anyone other than Utd, Barca, Lille, AC Milan, Porto and Dortmund should be in there. Why Real then?
The truth is in the PL RVP is a MUCH better choice, arguably he makes Arsenal "a one man team". Look at his goals and his goals to games ratio. Mario Gomez is the same, 50 goals in 2011 for club and country is not to be taken lightly. Di Natale and Cavani both have great goalscoring records. With RVP most deserving, any of these four deserve Rooney's place.
Dr. Pepper
Chairman of Selectors
I think choosing Rooney over RVP is just a personal preference. Both deserve to be in the team and I don't really think Rooney's choice is poor. Gomez is an interesting player as I don't really think he's that good, he's just effective. Cavani and Di Natale didn't do it on the biggest stages.
lancashire666
International Coach
Only when city had 10 men, and you would be very upset if you couldnt take apart 10 men.
first 10 minutes when both sides had 11, city were the better side
BKB1991
Panel of Selectors
You know we where leading when both teams had 11 men.. 
Kompanys appeal gets rejected, is that saying that kind of tackle warrants a red card? Personally I think the max you could give it was a harsh yellow
Kompanys appeal gets rejected, is that saying that kind of tackle warrants a red card? Personally I think the max you could give it was a harsh yellow
Annoyingdevil
Club Cricketer
Andy Carroll sucks!!
puddleduck
Chairman of Selectors
No, it seems over the last few weeks the FA have been almost desperate to back their refs. There have been a few that should either have been rescinded or retrospectively punished, but nothing has been. Not really sure what's going on to be honest
Dr. Pepper
Chairman of Selectors
I think for it to be rescinded it has to be obvious that it was the wrong decision rather than it just being the wrong decision, or something along those lines.
puddleduck
Chairman of Selectors
What about Joey Barton? Pretty much everyone said the same thing. "Unlucky, but his reputation preceeded him." Appeal placed - Rejected. These, coupled with their refusal to punish Chris Foy for 3 attrocious performances in the space of a month, and it does seem the FA are making more of an effort to back their refs. Not necessarily a bad thing either.
puddleduck
Chairman of Selectors
Those are numbers that a fascist dictatorship would be pleased with 
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