Holden McGroin

They are getting shots away at will here. This could be embarrassing. We need to tighten up. Quickly

Any rivers about?

I agree with that too like, I just think we've made it very difficult to throw stones from our position. Tbh, I think loads of the more vocal fans are twats. I've nearly got into altercations a few times at the reactions to some passages of play. So many show a complete misunderstanding of what the player was trying to do and look for perfect execution every time. To make it worse, imo, these 'rules' only apply to certain players while others are seemingly exempt. No wonder they think the fans are wankers. yeah this is pretty much how I feel tbh. not like players like barton or dyer don't behave like arseholes too. My biggest complaint is when players don't do the "simple" things right. I mean I doubt I could control a ball under the intense pressure of 50k fans' gaze, but I'm not a professional sportsman. The odd slip up is understandable, but there are players who persist in making the wrong choice, or suffer so many lapses in concentration that the occasional good touch is jeered rather than cheered. I think a lot of it is because I've not experienced that pressure, I can't fathom their seemingly avoidable mistakes. I won't chew out a player for attempting a long raking ball a couples of times, but if his inaccuracy is costing us possession and goals I will... Not having a go here Fish but from this I am going to assume you have never played 11-a-side football. Am I correct?

Ameobi is NUFC's 3rd top scorer in the league cup history. Add that to his European exploits as well and it makes him an all time great .

Machete - 5/10 Lohan gets her ample norks out though

Bellamy definitely has, Keane Definitely has and no, Messi probably hasn't. However, my point was that they play(ed) for the love of the game. Messi is on a stack of cash, but when you see him celebrate a goal, he doesn't just punch the air because he'll be able to afford that new clunky watch he saw in the Gucci store, he's celebrating the same way we all did when we were kids; with a massive smile on his face, just beaming with joy. To be honest, a lot of the players who make it through Barcelona's system seem to play like they love the game and not the trappings that come with it. I missed off "for being shit" from that post. Bellamy perhaps got a little at Coventry. Anyway, back to Ricketts OP. I find a few points quite interesting. For example, why should James Perch give a fuck. He has played 8 games for us. All 100% effort, seems like a nice lad yet is getting booed by his own fans. I think they have to accept a bit of away fans banter and heckling but all this "they get paid enough money to verbally abused" doesn't cut it for me. They are still human beings and wont play better by getting booed. Don't agree with that. I think Perch has played so that he can't be accused of being lazy, but I wouldn't say he's been busting his gut every game, I think he's playing like a man who knows he's out of his depth. Not sure if he should be booed, but I wouldn't say it's the majority of fans doing that anyway. I think you get my point though. Ive heard Gary Speed and Warren Barton both be booed before. Both 100%'s.

I think he is very average at the moment but he is still young.

I traveled to and internally in the US recently and both were similar. Belts off, laptop out. I think I took shoes off as well.

They are playing a strong team by all accounts. Should be a good experience for Ferguson v Walcott and Vukic/Donaldson v their midfield.

Bellamy definitely has, Keane Definitely has and no, Messi probably hasn't. However, my point was that they play(ed) for the love of the game. Messi is on a stack of cash, but when you see him celebrate a goal, he doesn't just punch the air because he'll be able to afford that new clunky watch he saw in the Gucci store, he's celebrating the same way we all did when we were kids; with a massive smile on his face, just beaming with joy. To be honest, a lot of the players who make it through Barcelona's system seem to play like they love the game and not the trappings that come with it. I missed off "for being shit" from that post. Bellamy perhaps got a little at Coventry. Anyway, back to Ricketts OP. I find a few points quite interesting. For example, why should James Perch give a fuck. He has played 8 games for us. All 100% effort, seems like a nice lad yet is getting booed by his own fans. I think they have to accept a bit of away fans banter and heckling but all this "they get paid enough money to verbally abused" doesn't cut it for me. They are still human beings and wont play better by getting booed.

How fucking old are you ?

Bellamy, Keane and Messi probably never got shit off their own fans.

http://www.sabotagetimes.com/football-spor...ink-about-fans/

The Tyler Clementi story in that article is shocking.

rolling subs?

CT started on the windup, now he believes himself.

Its surely a bit harsh to judge Simpson his first game back. This is like his pre-season.

Aye! Expect a few out in January. All back to Celtic I reckon

Another good post. You feeling ok Alex??

Aren't most of Boros squad players he ditched?? They must be cacking themselves.

I'd rather play Raylor than Perch, Even if he does gets skinned at least he can get a cross in and is a good set piece taker.

Both team doctors embraced after the final whistle. Fucking terrifying stuff. Im surprised this doesnt more on Sunday morning football. I've played with a skinful before. Cant be good for you.

This. I actually do think he is world class as well. He would give any centre half in the world a tough time. I suspect his personality which has led to him be shifted around so many clubs has been detrimental to his career but he is top quality.

4 points off Europe.

tbf to Simpson. He has had no pre-season and 1 reserve match.