Official Essendon Association Football thread

[stay true]

Even though he wanted to go back to Barca, I was surprised how little we let him go back there for.

By the way, I'm lolling at the thought of Nani playing for Wigan. Not to be disrespectful to Wigan, just that Nani would be just as conceited as Ronaldo and wouldn't be caught dead at a club like that. Would probably cry and refuse to play.

PS. You've got me in the mood for FM now Godzke.

 

[centrelink1]

Yeah, Nani is a little ****.

Valencia was all class. I hope he gets a spot in the team again.

 

[centrelink1]

Yeah, Nani is a little ****.

Valencia was all class. I hope he gets a spot in the team again.

 

[stay true]

Still is all class. Love the guy. He's made sub appearances in the last 2 games so hopefully he can get some confidence back. Always hard to come back from those nasty leg breaks and a lot of players are never the same. Fingers crossed.

 

[eth-dog]

Nani is way better than Valencia IMO. He has the speed and touch of Valencia, but has better versatility and shot.

 

[Burzum]

Nani is arguably the best winger in England.

 

[centrelink1]

Nani doesn't have the laser guided crossing, or the work rate. He doesn't have anywhere near the same ability passing in close, and while he is quick and dynamic, Valencia puts the ball on a platter for Rooney, which is what led to his incredible goal scoring last season. Look at his headed goals, and see how many were from Valencia's beautiful crosses.

There's no question that Nani has a greater dollar value, as his dynamic style attracts interest and draws fans, but Valencia is a very, very useful player to have, particularly in a team as formulaic as United. To suggest Nani is 'way better' implies little thought.

 

[Crimson King]

Nani is arguably the best winger in Europe

efa.

Messi and Ronaldo can't be counted as traditional wingers so it's a pretty open field.

Nani doesn't have the laser guided crossing, or the work rate. He doesn't have anywhere near the same ability passing in close, and while he is quick and dynamic, Valencia puts the ball on a platter for Rooney, which is what led to his incredible goal scoring last season. Look at his headed goals, and see how many were from Valencia's beautiful crosses.

There's no question that Nani has a greater dollar value, as his dynamic style attracts interest and draws fans, but Valencia is a very, very useful player to have, particularly in a team as formulaic as United. To suggest Nani is 'way better' implies little thought.

I agree with this but you're selling Nani short. Nani's crossing/work-rate is as good as Valencia but the difference is Valencia whips in sexy crosses consistently while Nani can be hit and miss.

Either way, they both have varying styles that work for us so I'm hoping Valencia can hit top form soon.

 

[Burzum]

efa.

Messi and Ronaldo can't be counted as traditional wingers so it's a pretty open field.

I didn't want to seem too biased.

 

[centrelink1]

Nani doesn't do nearly as much as Valencia going backwards, nor does he have the same partnership with Rooney.

Will I be flamed if I ask for Walcott to be given 3 years to meet Nani's standards?

 

[Crimson King]

Nani doesn't do nearly as much as Valencia going backwards

He tracks back enough, though. By no means is he a one-way player.

Champions League Quarter & Semi finals draw in less than 90 mins..

 

[eth-dog]

Please don't draw Barca till final.

Having said that, we'll get them next round

 

[centrelink1]

Eth-dog having said that, United will lose to Chelski.

 

[eth-dog]

Not if the refs are half decent this time.

 

[centrelink1]

Not if the refs are half decent this time.

You're really going to complain about refs? Really? Really?

Rooney elbowed McCarthy in plain sight and nothing happened.

 

[eth-dog]

Well they have cost us the game at Stamford Bridge 2 years in a row

 

[Godzke]

Nani's isn't the best winger in Europe. Definitely behind Robben. Perhaps the best in the EPL, although I'd prefer Bale personally.

 

[Crimson King]

Impact wise, this season, Nani has been as good, imo. He's pretty much carried us.

Robben would be up there with Messi and Ronaldo, if he wasn't such a crock.

 

[centrelink1]

I love everyone and everything.

 

[stay true]

Relegation battle is going to be very interesting this year. 3 points separating 13th to 20th with 8 games remaining (Brum with 9 remaining though). Wigan to go down.

 

[centrelink1]

Brum have a game in hand against Chelski. Lets just count it as 8.

I see Brum, Villa and one of the 4 W's or Blackburn/Blackpool going down.

Will be tight.

 

[eth-dog]

I see Wigan, Wolves and West Ham going down.

 

[Ben the Gooner]

I see Wigan, Wolves and West Ham going down.

So all three are safe then?

 

[eth-dog]

So all three are safe then?

Pretty much. Of course I made this statement not knowing the rest of their draws. But oh well

 

[centrelink1]

Thanks E-Dog. Now I want you to tell me United will win the title, and Chelski and Liverpool will be third and fourth.