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Rooney has won the Champions League and scored in the final. He's also proved himself in the Premier League, again and again. I like Lewandowski and I think he fits our system better than players like Falcao, but Rooney is (on his day) on another level. He's a leader and a fighter and we need that....we need another Drogba. Not really seen that in Lewandowski up to this point.

Wow...that's some commitment. BRB - just checking my ex-girlfriend's facebook page.

And? Where does the argument go from here, or do you just repeat it over and over again? How long for? To what end? Is this going to happen every time he scores? I said it a few weeks back, but it comes down to mentality. Yes, we sold him. Yes, it may have been a mistake. Move on. The club will. The supporters will. Danny will. Lukaku and Sturridge both had strong games a few weeks back. Some fans chose to celebrate Lukaku's performance, other's chose to bemoan the fact that we sold Sturridge.

Whereas if we sign Lewandowski.....what?? He's had two good seasons in a tough league. There are absolutely no guarantees and anyone suggesting otherwise is a fucking moron. That's why I use the word 'if' a lot because that's what surrounds any transfer. There are great discussions to be had around Rooney the player fitting into our squad, but most people want to write him off, that he's in a decline and that he's just not good looking enough. I would like to coach Rooney, as much for his football as for his mentality. That's what Mourinho said about Rooney in 2010. Mourinho understands mentality is more important than almost any other attribute in football and it's something that certain people on here having got the first fucking clue about.

I think we should look at him, mainly because Rooney is a better player (on his day) than Lewandowski. Lewandowski is a great goalscorer, but Rooney has that x-factor that very few players have. Motivated, fit and hungry Rooney every time.

I don't think that's true in the slightest. We don't offer contracts to squad players that go beyond their 30th birthday anymore. He was never going to get a four year contract and players don't accept two year contracts.

I don't. I'd love Frank to stay forever. He's a legend. But I don't know if Frank the player is the best fit for this team. Yes you can point to yesterday, Stoke away, Everton away and maybe Swansea at home as classic Frank performances, but he used to put them in every week. I accept there's a case for that being enough to offer him a new contract. I really don't love stats, but I think they have their place. Does what we gain from having him in the squad make us better as a team, or are there other options out there? Yesterday was the classic example - we struggled in midfield but he scored two goals.

The stats of the 'mystery players' are three players not named Shevchenko or Torres.

Have some respect...Liverpool are a 'humongous' club remember.

None of those stats are from last season. Two are from this season, one is from a little earlier. Which one takes your fancy? And Falcao is an interesting choice when you think about how he'd fit into our team, his price tag, his effect on the performance of his Atletico teammates and things of that nature. Lewandowski is a great shout and Cavani may be a good fit too, although he's expensive. But Falcao does have those swarthy Latin good looks, something I know has been raised as a negative about Rooney before. I suppose Radamel would look good with the Chelsea shirt on, and off.....if you know what I mean. :eyebrows:

None of those stats are from last season. Just tell me, which player you would like up front for Chelsea? It's a bit of fun. United fans I know say that he hasn't been in decline, but he's been used in a very different way. Van Persie has been the main striker, but Rooney has been keeping Kagawa out of the team in that number 10 role. There seems to be this myth that he's become a worse player or that he's somehow in decline and that simply isn't backed up by much. He's had fitness and injury issues but I don't think they're insurmountable. So just for fun, A, B or C?

Actually I called Rami an idiot for getting sent off. He reacted badly to the situation he was in. Which Man United game? Not the one we were 2-0 down in before we took Lamps off and replaced him with Mikel? We lost is because their midfield worked harder than our's, simple as that. The same thing happened at Southampton too. Ashley? If you're going to blame a centre-back, why not blame Azpi who was closer to the play? It was a bad team goal to concede, but the double pivot requires greater workrate. Maybe I'm being harsh on him, and I accept that. Of course he'd be back when EVERYONE was defending. That's not typical play though so it's hard to take much from it. If you look at the second goal, Luiz wins the ball back and it finds it's way to Mata who then lays it off to Lamps, but that goal is all about a moment of genius from Hazard. You can't absolve Lamps of blame because 'the team' wasn't working hard enough and then not give them credit for doing well for the goal. Like I said, I'll trust Mourinho's judgment when it comes to Lamps, but I think our future lies elsewhere for that position. Nothing changes the fact he's a legend that I consider myself lucky to have seen from his first game to possibly his last. People who want to make out I'm a 'Lampard hater' really can go fuck themselves.

Player A - 34 Apps, 9 Goals, 11 Assists Player B - 27 Apps, 12 Goals, 10 Assists Player C - 29 Apps, 12 Goals, 11 Assists Which player do you want up front?

United fans singing 'Mancini Got The Sack'. :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: Mancini Wooooahhh We got the trophy back And now he's got the sack. Amateur hour at the Etihad.

Relaxed for the first time since November. :tophat: Don't we have some link with Malaga now? I think that we have still got a good chance to get him, if we so wanted.

So City let it leak out at almost exactly the same moment their neighbours are celebrating winning the title and giving their manager an amazing send-off? Twats.

I think that Fergie might have just given Rooney the fire in his belly he's been missing for a while. To drop him completely on this day, after all Rooney has done in a United shirt.....if that doesn't get him off the beers and into the gym for next season then nothing will. Who can honestly say they wouldn't want a fired up, angry, fit Wayne Rooney playing 10 yards away from Mata and Hazard next season?

So who do people want to miss out on top four? Arsenal or Spurs? Personally I'd take Spurs finishing fourth....and then getting knocked out in the qualifying rounds :eyebrows: They keep Bale for at least one more season, but I think their squad struggles unless Levy invests....which I don't think he will. Arsenal missing out puts the final nail in Wenger's coffin. Unfortunately I don't think it has the financial ramifications it did a few years ago because the stadium is nearly paid off, but it would be beautiful if they get to the point where they want to spend and can't attract top players. That means another top team could be looking for a change of manager. Arsenal dropping points against Swansea Wigan secures third for us (unless Spurs score 18 goals) and puts them under huge pressure, and we can sit back and watch with a drink in our hands. I'm gonna throw this thought out there (and I may follow up on it later)..... Next season is going to be the biggest shake-up in the Premier League ever. The top three teams could potentially all have new managers, maybe even four of the top five (Us, Citeh, United, Arsenal). Plus Everton. Throw in the new tv money and this summer will be huge. In fact across Europe there are going to be huge changes.

Yes. He's on the right of a front three, like Hulk at Porto.

No, but I'm thinking that now.

Benteke, Lukaku and Ba are all very similar. My ideal three would be Lukaku, Schurrle and Rooney. That just offers the most versatility in my view. Rooney would be the main striker, but can also drop off and play in the number 10 spot. Schurrle offers another option on the wing but can also play upfront and that leaves Lukaku with a backup role where he gets about 20-30 starts without a massive amount of pressure. If we get Lewandowski, then Lukaku could still be a great member of the squad but gets less starts. If Falcao or Cavani signs then he should put in a transfer request. So should any other young player at this club with even a shred of ambition.

Absolutely phenomenal end. So happy for Franco and Nat and all the Watford supporters. Nat's performance was simply sublime at times. He glides across the pitch at times, but showed fantastic turn of pace to hustle the opposition. I've said on numerous occassions how special this guy could be but it has to be said again. Fantastic technique, elite physical tools, top-class character and he even scores the odd screamer. Can't wait until Jose gets to see him up close and personal.

For fucks sake :banghead: I'll try and explain it one last time so that only the people looking for reasons to be offended can continue looking to make my comment more than it was. You know you get those puppies (hey look, I'm comparing Rami to a dog now so there's plenty to take mock offence at there) who are just balls of energy, bouncing around all over the place like nutters? Those dogs are great. Who doesn't love those types of puppies? Well every now and then they'll get a little excited and the owner will let them off the leash and they'll end up smacking into a plate glass window. You call them idiots but that doesn't mean you don't love them. You understand that it's just part of who they are and they'll get a little over-excited now and then. That's Rami to me. I love his energy and commitment but he will let it spill over. I don't think he's a nasty player as others have suggested, I just think he's a bit of an idiot now and then who will lose focus, get his teammates booked and then get himself sent off. I'm not saying we should sell him. I'm not saying we should admonish him, I'm just saying he's a bit of an idiot. And in that regard I can't think of a player in my time supporting the club who is as big an idiot as he is. I also can't think of a player who had his engine (maybe Essien) and his ability to muster a lungbusting run in the 92nd minute when other players would be dying on their arse. :banghead: :banghead:

Big game for him today in the starting lineup for Watford in the second leg against Leicester. Just about to kickoff on SS2.