TRL Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I would prefer all of our players over the England players at league 1 level on a international weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Spain lost today (again) Would I take Busquets, Iniesta, Alba, Pique over any of our players? No way. I don't think these players would even get in our u18 team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 First time I've noticed it but we are a predominantly English squad. I've actually found this thread great btw mookey, within their own environment, the players you are comparing to ours are playing at greater speed, are quicker in terms of speed of thought, will generally have greater technique etc etc Of course, in the context of the level that they are playing, some of them do look poor. Whereas, in the context of league one - we have looked too good, at times. I have every expectation that Ayling and Freeman will make it to be top flight players but it is unlikely that they will ever play for England, imo. Turn this around, would you seriously not swap Marlon Pack for Jordon Henderson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Don't think the most stupid - there are numerous pointless threads about all sorts At least it's football related and you may not agree with the lad in any way shape or form but it's HIS opinion no need to be so dismissive I agree here. No need to shoot the guy down so much, Yes I wholeheartedly disagree with him, but hey ho it's how he is feeling. City are top of the league, won a trophy, best we have played in god knows how long. He's loving the time, loving the squad. And why not? Even though he may be deadly serious, doesn't mean people have to react so damn serious to him. Just don't feel there is any need to shoot him down so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dastardly red Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Was gonna say - better get yourself to bed But I guess it's half term pffff It's not half term it's the Easter holiday. Didn't you even know that? Derrr you don't know anything. Like I said before, I smell gas, only a gashead would think it's half term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I agree here. No need to shoot the guy down so much, Yes I wholeheartedly disagree with him, but hey ho it's how he is feeling. City are top of the league, won a trophy, best we have played in god knows how long. He's loving the time, loving the squad. And why not? Even though he may be deadly serious, doesn't mean people have to react so damn serious to him. Just don't feel there is any need to shoot him down so much. I see why people are dismissive. For one, it makes us look a laughing stock. Barcelona of League 2 anyone? Ask any one with a hint of objectivity whether they would swap Jordan Henderson for Marlon Pack and they would bite your hand off. It's just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I see why people are dismissive. For one, it makes us look a laughing stock. Barcelona of League 2 anyone? Ask any one with a hint of objectivity whether they would swap Jordan Henderson for Marlon Pack and they would bite your hand off. It's just ridiculous. Im sorry but it makes us look like a laughing stock to who exactly? Bristol Rovers fans? They are in a position to laugh at us are they? The football community? Who on earth would be reading this bar City fans and the very odd fan of other teams? Your suggesting that ONE fans view is making Bristol city fans look a laughing stock??? We look like a laughing stock to nobody. Thats some paranoia setting in right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballwinningcentrehalf Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Oh my aching sides. Quite obviously, all of those mentioned are far better than our players. Conversely, I'm interested to know if mookey believes England would have fared better in Turin by removing those he listed and playing their counterparts from Ashton Gate? Oh and Atticus, while I agree that this topic will probably drift away into the wilderness of the Internet in a day or two, you only need look at any form of social media to know not to underestimate the potential for any single forum post, written comment, shared picture or short video to go viral to potentially millions in a breath. Although I, for one, welcome the risk of mockery for our club in exchange for fantastically entertaining craziness like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ten minutes of rough Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Not at all surprised at this thread has attracted such comment, considering that many footballing matters are played out on FL Manager with our members. I much prefer Top Trumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ten minutes of rough Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Im sorry but it makes us look like a laughing stock to who exactly? Bristol Rovers fans? They are in a position to laugh at us are they? The football community? Who on earth would be reading this bar City fans and the very odd fan of other teams? Your suggesting that ONE fans view is making Bristol city fans look a laughing stock??? We look like a laughing stock to nobody. Thats some paranoia setting in right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ten minutes of rough Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sorry dp.. I was on the dog and bone negotiating a straight swap Pack for Henderson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Not knocking the OP, forums are meant for free speech and random questions BUT, it's threads like this that give Rovers/Swindon fans all the reasons they need to laugh at us. And fair play the them, i'd be doing the same if i came across this gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 And now it's April 1st.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I agree here. No need to shoot the guy down so much, Yes I wholeheartedly disagree with him, but hey ho it's how he is feeling. City are top of the league, won a trophy, best we have played in god knows how long. He's loving the time, loving the squad. And why not? Even though he may be deadly serious, doesn't mean people have to react so damn serious to him. Just don't feel there is any need to shoot him down so much. Why are we not allowed to belittle the OP? He is talking absolute turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrytheb Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Jones and Smalling shouldn't be anywhere near an England team and if they played for a smaller club they wouldn't get a look in. Clyne isn't up to international football but he's there because we have a shortage of full backs. On a positive note, England were far better than Italy in the second half with a relatively weak team and could easily have won the game. But they don't play for a smaller club because someone who has a fair bit of knowledge about footie decided they are good enough to play in a team that won the Premier League 2 years ago and are in the top 4 this season. Arsenal would buy Smalling in a heartbeat if they could. Clyne is part of a defence that has the 1st or 2nd best record in the whole of the premier league. (I believe). Saying that I do kind of agree with you on him but he needs to be given the chance to see if he is or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Im sorry but it makes us look like a laughing stock to who exactly? Bristol Rovers fans? They are in a position to laugh at us are they? The football community? Who on earth would be reading this bar City fans and the very odd fan of other teams? Your suggesting that ONE fans view is making Bristol city fans look a laughing stock??? We look like a laughing stock to nobody. Thats some paranoia setting in right there. Oh you mean like has happened on here from other forums... repeatedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrytheb Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Chelsea have the biggest, most athletic and versatile back 4 in English football if not world football. It's not because of the defence they have fallen behind the others. Are smalling/Jones world class - not in a million years. Are they England class - I'd say they most definately are looking at what players are available. Terry is the best CB but doesn't play, Cahill on his day is top class but other than that, those two are probably the next best. Stone at Everton has potential but there isn't mush else available. It's all about expectations with England. We've appointed many a manger who has had a sucessful time elsewhere and come with a big reputation but failed for England. The one reaccuring element are the players. Be it Gerrard and Lampard, Terry and Rio, Shearer and Sheringham and so on. English football as a whole, the coaching, the mentalitly of young players is so far behind a lot of 'smaller' countries and unless we get very very lucky we won't be seeing any tournament wins in my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I wouldn't swap Flint for any other English CB at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 OH ... FFS Behave the lot of ya!... PS... Honestly wouldn't swap managers though - Cotts for Woy? no ta very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Why are we not allowed to belittle the OP? He is talking absolute turd.so do 95% of posters on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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