The Skipper

Lol! You're not serious.

Another £50m spent on a striker? Don't see it happening. Goal.com is not a great source regardless.

Raheem plays in a position that allows the team to carry him, Josh doesn't. If Raheem loses the ball, it's alright as he's usually far up the opposition field. In Josh's case that would be different. Josh would also have a lot more tactical instructions required from him.

I wonder if RDM has the balls to start Sturridge for a couple of games after the United games this Saturday...

Kojo, you can't honestly say Mikel has been shit this season. Can't you just appreciate when a player performs well?

Wow, people are gullible.

Bullshit.

You don't have to, this is the Mikel thread after all!

Exactly this. Falcao might be better at finishing chances but overall RVP is a better player, brings a lot more to the side.

Obviously you can't even spell obviously. And who uses the word noob these days?

So Balotelli doesn't work hard? Just because he has a couple personal attitude problems doesn't mean he he doesn't work hard when it comes to his professional footballing life, something Gael clearly didn't do. I agree. What a waste.

We should play a strong team against both Shakhtar and United and play a weakened team against United in the League Cup.

Spot on.

So he's going out on loan again next year? Wouldn't be surprised tbh.

I rate RVP above Falcao.

This is embarrassing. I'm actually laughing out loud on public transport.

Never going to happen, wouldn't even get my hopes up.

Messi has only started to replicate his club form internationally quite recently. Give him time.

Shakhtar haven't been defeated since November 2011 if I'm not incorrect. They've been on a 25 game winning streak, having won 12 out of 12 games in the league this year. This game won't be easy at all, I'll be delighted if we come through with 3 points.

Poor and stupid article trying to add more flames to the fire.

Tough tough game. Glad JT's back for this one.

Commentators on ESPN were a BIG joke.

Bang on. It's gone from "Mikel can't play in a possession based side" to "Mikel is actually good". Not much has changed regarding Mikel, just people are finally realising why he's so important to the team. They're seeing this because ironically, we're more possession based now, and that actually brings the best out of Mikel because he is so good under pressure.

I see what you mean, but Mikel has been consistent for most of the season so far now.

Don't know why people are surprised. He's always had that in his locker.