**OFFICIAL Association Football 2010/2011 Season thread**

[MickeyG]

No, but all over the internet ABU's are saying how fixed the league is that United have cheated their way to victory again.

[Hellsinkey]

Good it wasn't the only goal, otherwise there would be no end of it. Citeh is slipping without Tevez.

[jellyheadrobertson]

Nani is really upping his game for you lot. That goal was weirder than the one in the Liverpool vs. Sunderland game.

[MickeyG]

Yep. Nani has really stepped up since xmas. Around that time, he slated Ferguson in an interview and I thought he'd be gone in January. But instead, Fergie started picking him and he came up trumps.

Berbaflop seems to be back in a slump again. Been shite the last 2 games.

[ShearMagic]

Great victory for NUFC in the Tyneside derby.

[Hellsinkey]

Berbaflop seems to be back in a slump again. Been shite the last 2 games.

He has a tendency of getting more laid back when others are stepping up.He's assisted though. Can't expect anyone to score in every game, but it's good that Hernadez has stepped up and Nani. We really could have used Berbatov's goals last spring. As long as they're winning, I don't care who scores. Interesting to see how under pressure Rooney is when he returns. One goal from penalty since march.

[MickeyG]

Well, I was going off Berba's all round game not just his goals. I thought all round he was poor against Spurs, and when he's in a mood he likes to bitch at others. I'd still prefer they replace him. Unlikely though with midfield being a higher priority.

[Hellsinkey]

Bit scary that a newcomer Hernandez and unreliable Berbatov are the best strikers in the team. Macheda's been quiet, Rooney shite and Owen is Owen. Still I'm more worried about the midfield, no one to replace Giggs and Scholes. Carrick and Park should go, maybe Fletcher too. Gibson and Obertan, meh. I can't believe how poor the midfield is comparing to past years.

[Hellsinkey]

Almost through to next stage in CL, surprising scorers in Turkey. Watched the Spurs game, they were good, Bale especially.

[MickeyG]

Apparently Carrick played well tonight, and Park was decent at the weekend. I'm still not Fletchers biggest fan.

Obertan needs time and patience to see if he can make it. It's took Nani 3 years to settle, as did Ronaldo and we all know how he turned out. Disappointed in Macheda's season and Rooney has been shite. Berbaflop was apparently really shite tonight.

[jellyheadrobertson]

Almost through to next stage in CL, surprising scorers in Turkey. Watched the Spurs game, they were good, Bale especially.

Any misery for Rafa makes me smile.

[Hellsinkey]

Two goals for Park, who would have thought? Midfield was shite again, too bad for Hargreaves, I hope it wasn't the last of him. Robert Plant must have been disappointed in the crowd for losing in the end.

[MickeyG]

Park looks a far better player when he's allowed to play central and float. He's not really creative enough like a Scholes or Van Der Vaart or explosive like a Stevie G. Against real quality, he will struggle to do much effectively and so the wingers and other midfielders are really important then. That said, against lesser opposition like today he can have an impact.

United are a team in transition. Giggs and Scholes are at the end of their careers. The likes of Bebe, Obertan and Hernandez are trying to make the grade, and gain a foothold in theirs. Interesting times ahead for sure. Amazing they are still unbeaten. I think that will end against either City or Villa though. 2 tough games.

[Hellsinkey]

Bebe was poor today, totally out of his depth. It's been a while since I've seen a substitute substituted. Hard to imagine Liverpool winning tomorrow, but it wouldn't matter as they're so far behind, but the gap to Chelsea could close to two points.

[MickeyG]

Actually, even if Bebe had had a stormer it wouldn't have surprised me if he got replaced. Fitness has been a problem for him, and Hargreaves pulled up in the 6th minute so Bebe was on for a while.

I find it odd that Fergie reckons there's "no value in the market", but then blows 7.4 mil on a young lad he's never seen play. Seems dodgy to me. I only saw the second half today, but thought that Bebe was ok except for his crossing. The lad didn't go hiding that's for sure.

[pieceofme]

Park looks a far better player when he's allowed to play central and float. He's not really creative enough like a Scholes or Van Der Vaart or explosive like a Stevie G. Against real quality, he will struggle to do much effectively and so the wingers and other midfielders are really important then. That said, against lesser opposition like today he can have an impact.

United are a team in transition. Giggs and Scholes are at the end of their careers. The likes of Bebe, Obertan and Hernandez are trying to make the grade, and gain a foothold in theirs. Interesting times ahead for sure. Amazing they are still unbeaten. I think that will end against either City or Villa though. 2 tough games.

£8million for Van der Vaart looks like a steal.

[Hellsinkey]

Park looks a far better player when he's allowed to play central and float. He's not really creative enough like a Scholes or Van Der Vaart or explosive like a Stevie G. Against real quality, he will struggle to do much effectively and so the wingers and other midfielders are really important then. That said, against lesser opposition like today he can have an impact.

United are a team in transition. Giggs and Scholes are at the end of their careers. The likes of Bebe, Obertan and Hernandez are trying to make the grade, and gain a foothold in theirs. Interesting times ahead for sure. Amazing they are still unbeaten. I think that will end against either City or Villa though. 2 tough games.

£8million for Van der Vaart looks like a steal.

I'd say that was one of the best deals in Premier League for some time. Instant success too.

[MickeyG]

Yeah, Van Der Vaart would have been nice at OT, but I'm sure if Fergie had asked about him the price would have been higher.

To be fair, and you guys know I'm a tough critic of United and Fergie on here, but I didn't think Bebe was too bad in what I saw yesterday. I only saw the 2nd half, yes his crossing was shite but everywhere I've been on the net everyone pretty much has slated him as complete shite. He's quick and strong but probably wouldn't be getting near the 1st team if Valencia and Giggs were both fit.

[jellyheadrobertson]

Good win for the Geordies.

[jellyheadrobertson]

...Even better for Liverpool (and you Manc supporters)

[Hellsinkey]

Good result for closing the gap a little, but Citeh won't be a pushover on Wednesday.

[MickeyG]

I thought Lucas was excellent today.

[Hellsinkey]

I thought Lucas was excellent today.

First time I've ever heard that.

[ShearMagic]

Newcastle already in fifth place. But not sure if they can keep up with the race for Euro spots.

[Hellsinkey]

What a boring game tonight. Seems like both were trying to avoid losing. Good for Chelsea, the gap went from 2 points to 4.

[MickeyG]

Sounds like Shitty just defended the whole game. Very poor when you're at home and are trying to push for a top four spot and have spent as much as they have.

[jellyheadrobertson]

[MickeyG]

Got any pics of Rafael giving Tevez a talking to?

[jellyheadrobertson]

From what I read, City barely penetrated the United back line. Guess the article was wrong.
For you Mickey..


Not quite as graphic

[MickeyG]

Haha, I saw another pic of Rafael and Tevez from a different angle and Rafa had his hand up pointing like a gun to Tevez' head.

I can't see Mancini lasting the season. He's too negative in his tactics, and City have good players and shouldn't be scared of anyone at home.