That's what i thought too but.... It's Jose Mourinho we are talking about. I think there is more in this saga, maybe a camouflage by Mou? Keep in mind that this saga kept Moyes busy, he didnt sign any player(he signed one but not for the first team i think), he unsettled Rooney. Mourinho is a smart guy and he knows what he is doing, he talked to the Media like he is 100% sure Rooney will sign with Chelsea but why? He knew that if Rooney doesn't sign he would look like a fool. Conspiracy theory? NO! I read this saga as a Master-stroke from Jose, maybe people don't share the same opinion as me but that's why opinions exist. See that Rooney shoot he took from 25yard? He could have just passed it to RVP for a safe goal but he took the shoot instead. WHY? He wanted to prove something and that wasn't the only shoot he took. Maybe Jose WANTED to unsettle Rooney and Moyes and that's what he obviously got. Or maybe.... He simple got played as Rmpr said. Keep in mind, thats only my opinion and since i have spare time i thought i can draw something from this Saga that sounds bizzare one way but plausible the other way.
The bold part - That's not a bad thing. On topic: We should rename this thread to "Let's find some reasons why Jose doesn't want Mata here" Really guys? Selling our best player? Do we have Arsene Wenger as a Manager? Do we play in Emirates?
This may be true(actually it is) but you forgot the factor that we had a huge dip of form after that 3-2 loss at Stamford Bridge. We came back from 2-0 to 2-2 in the FA Cup and they really wanted to win that league game at OT for the point record and they just didnt want to lose against us AGAIN.... On paper we should beat them without any problem but you will never know, that's football, if i could predict matches i would bet all the time. Again, on paper we should beat them without problem but on paper we should beat Villa too without problem. This game will come up to tactics wich in my opinion we are miles ahead.
Am i the only one that thinks this match will be an easy win for us? We beat that MU team last year several times(including an OT win) With them having SAF and us with FSW. Now we have a better squad and a better manager. They have the same squad with a lot weaker manager. No Rafael and Chicharito for them. BRING 'EM ON!
I wont make any prediction since my last predictions were so wrong i was almost put in jail. We need 3 things for this match and we will win. Play Luiz Play Lukaku Shut down RVP VIOLA!
Meanwhile we are also in advanced talks with Di Maria,Reus,Sanchez,Pedro,Diego Costa,Hulk,Coutinho and Frimpong. Looks like Mata and Hazard are going to one of our main rivals. REALLY? This is just bullshit coming from a Agent that wants dat moolah. B U L L S H I T.
This is the third time i am saying this on this topic... Aston Villa is not a team to underestimate. And to add something controversial... We will win 6-0 for sure! Keep your heads up lads, FSW is not here anymore anad we have Jose sitting at the dugout. Ba x2, Mata x2, Cahill and Hazard to score(in no particular order). KTBFFH!
Villa is not a team to joke with My team: Cech,Azpi,Iva,Terry,Cole,MVG,Ramires,Bruyne,Mata,Hazard,Lukaku. I'm so excited :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf:
No Drogba-esque player is available or good enough for us , Cavani was the man and he went to PSG. Chicharito is a player who would love to play with Mata,Hazard,Oscar,Bruyne,Schurrle. We had so much games the last year where we were crying for a goal poacher and i think Chicharito has a good technique too. My opinion, doesn't mean im right.
Damn Heskey for joining the A-league. Your description of what we need reminds me of a nice little cunt we usualy hate but would also give us exactly that. The player who always scores against us, you all know who it is.