tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post1213213127843366014..comments2023-10-25T08:28:57.428-04:00Comments on Unprofessional Foul: Gone Baby GoneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-63150620595111193642008-09-05T10:32:00.000-04:002008-09-05T10:32:00.000-04:00"Fag fun", you say? Well, count me--oh, sorry. Nev..."Fag fun", you say? Well, count me--oh, sorry. Never mind.Cleatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924181581453419735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-83585634695663763342008-09-04T13:27:00.000-04:002008-09-04T13:27:00.000-04:00Andrew, he was the starting point for most of the ...Andrew, he was the starting point for most of the goals in the opener (his one-two with Ashley Young to set up Gabby's first goal was especially nice), and he has bossed the middle of the park in our European excursions. On the central mid dilemma, I really don't know. All three have been playing exceptionally, plus there's Sidwell, Gardner and Salifou. I really couldn't tell you, but all six will be necessary, as we've got seven matches in a 3-week span after the WC qualifiers (at Spurs, at Litex Lovech[UEFA], at WBA, home to QPR [Carling], home to Sunderland, home to Lovech[UEFA], and then to Stamford Bridge). It's a nice problem to have, actually.Email us athttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952127683665557204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-83807912834105622212008-09-04T11:48:00.000-04:002008-09-04T11:48:00.000-04:00Keith - I just never saw him until after the first...Keith - <BR/><BR/>I just never saw him until after the first 25 minutes. He and Petrov did have a battle in the middle, but I hold Barry in high regard and expected more from him. Of course, the game was a chore to watch, so my perception of Barry may have been dulled somewhat. Nevertheless, I think he isn't playing with the same fire he did last season. Still early, I keep telling myself. <BR/><BR/>As for NRC, where does he play now? Center-mid, sure, but then Petrov sits. Would you rather have Petrov or NRC?<BR/><BR/>As for Laursen, it's great to see him come forward on corners. Always a threat.EbullientFatalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502420022767098791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-43562929106795980782008-09-04T11:17:00.000-04:002008-09-04T11:17:00.000-04:00Andrew-Completely disagree with your assessment. ...Andrew-<BR/><BR/>Completely disagree with your assessment. <BR/><BR/>One, Barry isn't the captain any more. That's Laursen. <BR/><BR/>Second, NRC was playing right wing until Milner came on, then he was playing right-back. With Pool's attentions directed to the left side of the pitch, NRC had the space allowed to him to make those runs. <BR/><BR/>Third, even with the estimable Mr. Gerrard out, Barry always had a chore ahead of him dealing with Xabi and Mascherano in the midfield. I thought he and Petrov came out quite well, and Pool never really broke play through the middle (just as Villa never really broke play through the middle). And he certainly looked involved in the proceedings of the game.Email us athttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952127683665557204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-54511091358449429282008-09-04T10:40:00.000-04:002008-09-04T10:40:00.000-04:00The Sultan of Sulk...The Sultan of Sulk...The Likely Ladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08662871179552554891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-33798070293693894902008-09-04T10:24:00.000-04:002008-09-04T10:24:00.000-04:00@ Phil: I like "L'autre Sulk." Run with it.As for ...@ Phil: I like "L'autre Sulk." Run with it.<BR/><BR/>As for the "does he care?" theme, one excellent example is Barry against 'Pool this past Sunday. He was non-existent. One could chalk it up to the whole Villa-'Pool-Barry transfer situation, yet he's the Captain (still, right? Keith?), he needs to be in the thick of things. Reo-Coker, playing out of position at rightback, had more of an influence on the proceedings than Mr. Barry. Shoddy performance.<BR/><BR/>It's still early, though. Once the race heats up so will the performances.EbullientFatalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502420022767098791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-32570584320066393812008-09-04T10:01:00.000-04:002008-09-04T10:01:00.000-04:00@andrew:LMAO. I very nearly called Berba "L'Autre ...@andrew:<BR/><BR/>LMAO. I very nearly called Berba "L'Autre Sulk." His behavior was reminiscent of Anelka's, for sure.<BR/><BR/>It does seem like a lot of the big names in the Prem have gone missing so far this year. I'm not ready to chalk it up to not caring, but you have to wonder....<BR/><BR/>Think Reds dream of a team of Robbie Keane's?philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873082204015241250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-30545356482674085992008-09-04T09:39:00.000-04:002008-09-04T09:39:00.000-04:00Berbatov = Anelka@ Phil:"Brilliant when he cares" ...Berbatov = Anelka<BR/><BR/>@ Phil:"Brilliant when he cares" could be used to describe more than 50% of the Prem, yeah?EbullientFatalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502420022767098791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-43883235206504770242008-09-04T09:14:00.000-04:002008-09-04T09:14:00.000-04:00Well said, TLL.I was gutted when Keano (whose shir...Well said, TLL.<BR/><BR/>I was gutted when Keano (whose shirt I still pull on every weekend) told us he didn't want us anymore, but with Berbatov, I'm just glad it's over. Spurs got shut of a sulky, manky git and got 30 mil and a hungry youngster in return. Berbatov is brilliant when he cares, but those moments were becoming fewer and farther apart. <BR/><BR/>Here's to the rest of the season! <BR/><BR/>COYS!philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873082204015241250noreply@blogger.com