manc_don

Geovanni does look like a twat. Good footballer when he wants to be though.

This is exactly what i've been saying for months. People keep saying that they are weak etc...but I can't see it? I know they had a wobble, but they've steadied the ship and seem to have their goal in their sights and making sure no-one stops them. Added to the fact that they do score late goals, I find it difficult to remain optimistic about our season let alone Thursday. But we will see, I am not being a doom merchant, as you know Ajja, I am generally fairly optimistic, but I just can't see this happening. I hope I am wrong and Thursday will be a magical beginning to the start of our season. btw BB, you been rucking with the Partick boys again, I can hear the chopper

See, they've done this before though. I remember over the summer I saw one where he was talking to her on the phone, something about BT mobile or something like that, and never seen it since, and no-one I know has seen it!

Wtf! when did I miss the big reunion?!? Cos they've been apart for ages. Last one I saw, he was having a nightmare that he didn't have a broadband connection, then woke up with BT.

From the BBC. I don't think he can really blame the club can he?

After Saturday I think this is the team I would want to face the Arabs: Langfield Foster Mair Seve Mulgrew Pawlett MacDonald Kerr Aluko Miller Maguire Whilst some might be shocked in seeing I think Pawlett should start, I just think its worth a gamble. I think he'll offer more than Duff and if not, bring Duff on. I don't want to see Smith anywhere near the first team though I have a feeling JC will use him. Obviously if he came and scored the winner I wouldn't complain

I'm not accusing him of not putting in a shift. He harries defenders and is a general pain in the arse etc...but I think the end of your point is more what I was alluding to. He misses more than he converts. Is Maguire not on the same goal tally as him but half as many starts this season? I don't think Mackie creates that many, but certainly misses the vast majority of the chances he gets. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Maguire is anywhere near the finished product or the end of our striking woes. I just acknowledge what he did on Saturday. Mini, ok, he wouldn't get slated by me. Maybe sections of our support would, but I thought it was a refreshing performance by Maguire.

I disagree. If Mackie put in a shift like Maguire did that game, I don't think people would have many qualms over it. Maguire created chances for himself. Mackie very rarely does it.

I honestly don't see the point in playing Jamie Smith, he'll only have to be subbed for getting injured again.

IS it on just now?

As I said, a better striker would have, and yes, he should have the basic skills to be able to do that, but I wonder if he's always so determined to score he gets a rush of blood to the head and panics. Then again, you could say that about a lot of players in our squad, professional footballers at a top flight club that fail to show the basic abilities/requirements of a professional footballer.

I went for Maguire. His best performance I've seen in a red shirt since the Killie game all those years ago. Though a special mention has to be said to Langfield and Aluko Kerr.

Well, he might for the B squad But I do agree, his first XI chances will be limited due to the manager and the quality of personel infront of him (Gordon). However, he is currently injured is he not? And Mcgregor, no-where to be seen. Surely Alexander can't be seen as being better than him?!?

See, I don't fault either Maguire or Wright for those chances. I would say Maguire would probably put that away. There is no doubting his finishing ability, just needs to apply it better. He probably shouldn't have gone for the lob, because even Mackie has scored a one on one with Boruc by shooting through him. But he is still learning, and appears to be making progress. Wright, the ball just wouldn't come down for him, but then again, a better striker would have taken a touch before hand. Its not his fault, but I don't expect him to be able to do that. As you say, its all down to how good a striker you are, and McDonald showed his worth on Saturday.

I would have hoped our season was critical as soon as we got knocked out of the cup? Still, Langfield has been one of the brightest lights in our extremely dull season. 4 more shut outs please Jamie

From the BBC Gossip column: Falkirk striker Steve Lovell is considering a summer move to Dundee United after passing a medical at Tannadice. (Daily Express)

Why, what happened that day ? Well done Andy Murray! Did he not get knocked out of the was it Monaco Masters??? Hopefully he can get another title under his belt soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6_E_YG6CqE&hl=en&fs=1

We would be fucked without him. I definitely don't think we'd find anyone of his calibre, so I just hope that this is all a load of tosh. He's not scored enough goals (I know none of our strikers have) but I think given time, himself and Maguire may blossom, though obviously I mean into next season.

Folk on MAD are convinced he's off in the summer. Apparently there was an article in the paper where he said should an acceptable offer come in, he'd leave? Anyone see this???

I see the Huns are one up at the moment. I was going to say I want the huns to win but I feel dirty and can't bring myself to do it. Not that the result will impact us.

Can't say I am. Anyone use Spotify to listen to music? Pretty good like!

And to think Birmingham fans were getting on his case! Well done Birmingham. I've heard the Barton is another one out of the Barton thug diaries.

In/Out - Out Prediction - Head 2-1 them, Heart 3-1 us. Pre match - Uni During Match - Flat Post Match - Flat As you quite rightly say, we need to win this one, can't see it happening but I hope I am wrong! Come On You Reds, time to step up! :ultras:

How long until they are finally relegated? I actually hope Boro stay up, not only for TF's sake, but I quite like Southgate, just doesn't seem to be working out for him at the moment.