Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 They're referring to the far inferior Luke Varney (comes from Leicester) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA LAZAROU Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has been discussing his former club following last weekend's disappointing Premier League defeat to Leicester. Writing in his column for The Independent, the 39-year-old said: "Last weekend showed that, for a number of our top clubs, nothing can be taken for granted." "Nigel Pearson set his Leicester team up to attack United. He chose three centre-forwards, which tells you that he wanted to score goals. Jamie Vardy and David Nugent covered a hell of a lot of ground that day. As a team, Leicester dealt with the influence of Daley Blind. Against Queen’s Park Rangers the previous week he had been able to dictate the game. Not this time." "Most of all, Leicester just never gave up. At 3-1 down to United there might have been some teams who would have chucked it in. But that is less and less common in the modern Premier League. You cannot afford to coast when you have the lead. Every point is fought for right to the very end. It is what makes the league the best in the world." The Red Devils have picked up just five points in five matches this season, despite having already faced all three newly-promoted sides - Leicester, Burnley and Queens Park Rangers. It's fair to say Louis van Gaal's side have come undone too often against lesser Premier League sides and this could be put down to complacency, as Scholes suggests. After an impressive pre-season the players had every right to be confident. During their tour of the USA, they dismantled the likes of AS Roma, Real Madrid and Liverpool on the path to lifting the International Champions Cup. However, the club have failed to adapt to the more competitive nature of the Premier League. "These teams are fit and strong. But they have good quality too, and they never give up," the Englishman continued. "I have been critical of teams that have fallen short this season but this time I would like to give some credit to managers. Teams have outperformed bigger clubs on much bigger budgets." Leicester City recorded a net spend of just £10 million during the summer transfer window, compared to the £122 million of Manchester United; a clear disparity. Nonetheless, Nigel Pearson's side gave their all, reaping the rewards as they emerged with all three points. So what did he mean by " lesser" sides ? Does he not realise Man united have become a " lesser" side by their total points so far against as he put it " lesser " teams. And the fact that they have no chance of finishing anywhere near the top four ? If anyone has become a Lesser side it's them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesolo Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 (edited) I think your taking pauls scholes using of the word lesser sides a little bit serious lets face it United have been the biggest English footbal team of the last 25 years. Wayne Rooneys wage bill is probably close to are entire starting squad combined they are a bigger club than us What is going to happen to United if they dont make Champions League football this season are Players like Di Maria going? to stay to play another season with no European footbal Edited 27 September 2014 by Freesolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teblin Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 So what did he mean by " lesser" sides ? Does he not realise Man united have become a " lesser" side by their total points so far against as he put it " lesser " teams. And the fact that they have no chance of finishing anywhere near the top four ? If anyone has become a Lesser side it's them. That was an article praising us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Fox Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 (edited) The sooner Man Utd go out of existence the better. They're the plague of the footballing world. I cannot think of a worse club and fans. Edited 27 September 2014 by Master Fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe's Fox Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 The sooner Man Utd go out of existence the better. They're the plague of the footballing world. I cannot think of a worse club and fans. Don't be an idiot, where would we get our players from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Fox Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Don't be an idiot, where would we get our players from? That is true. I'll have me Danny & James, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 The sooner Man Utd go out of existence the better. They're the plague of the footballing world. I cannot think of a worse club and fans. There's nothing wrong with the club, and the fans that attend games imo - they know their stuff and I've had many a good conversation with these people - it's the glory hunting fans that have never been to a game that annoy me. It's those who know nothing about football, nothing outside of Manchester United, and I imagine for those that do attend even they find it annoying. It's like Chelsea and, now what seems to be growing, Manchester City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateWinner Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 'The catalyst for Leicester has been the captain Andy King' - what the hell football focus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny the fox Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 'The catalyst for Leicester has been the captain Andy King' - what the hell football focus fookin hell.. clearly done his research...depressing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melrose Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Well done football focus Andy king is captain Ulloa has scored 2 penalties All the Leicester fans wanted NP back for his second spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 That was Dublin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Dublin clearly hasn't watched us play. "Ulloa doesn't do anything but score goals." Why he thinks King is captain I'll never know! He's not a fan then if he knows that little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Fox Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Oh god, the media coverage of us is embarrassing. I knew football pundits and people with strong football opinions were dumb as shit, but they've really knocked it up a level this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesolo Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Dublin is legit dense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishOxide Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Just watching Soccer Saturday. All they've done is ripped United for 10 mins rather than analysing our performance and praising it. Not even had a mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I blame Wellens Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Oh yes and that penalty. Let's talk about it for a half hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 They will big us up later. I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox in the North Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Reckon they'll talk about us in a better way when it comes to the palace game. It' was always going to about united considering they're currently previewing their game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samilktray Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Just watching Soccer Saturday. All they've done is ripped United for 10 mins rather than analysing our performance and praising it. Not even had a mention.This is the biggest club in the country, of course they're going to focus on United. Don't know why this kind of thing still surprises people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Reckon they'll talk about us in a better way when it comes to the palace game. It' was always going to about united considering they're currently previewing their game. It's always United. You're talking about one of the biggest clubs in the World, let alone in England. I mean, look at how the media always focus on "United losing" rather than the "Leicester/Swansea victory". I don't see why people still get surprised by this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I blame Wellens Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Merson. What a melon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasmurf Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 (edited) Good interview with Nige there about the Utd game on soccer Saturday. Edited 27 September 2014 by Papasmurf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facecloth Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 Merson. What a melon! What's he said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishOxide Posted 27 September 2014 Share Posted 27 September 2014 It's always United. You're talking about one of the biggest clubs in the World, let alone in England. I mean, look at how the media always focus on "United losing" rather than the "Leicester/Swansea victory". I don't see why people still get surprised by this. I'm not suprised, it's just slightly annoying as they condemn United as being rubbish rather than the other team being better than them on the day. To be fair they were nice about our team when discussing us v Palace just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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