Liverpool v Manchester United, Anfield, 15th October 12:45 - (MOD NOTE - Post #1)

murpho999 · 14-10-2011 05:44PM

Sean Bateman wrote: »

I've heard it all now.

Is it crazy or unreasonable to expect that the 8th most expensive player in the history of football should be threatening the upper echelons of the game?

Carroll cost £35 million. That is simply bonkers.

It says a lot about his ability that no United fans I know are the slightest bit concerned about him in relation to tomorrow's game. Suarez is obviously a threat but Carroll will be dealt with easily and it's shocking to be able to say that about the 8th most expensive player in the history of football.

I mean Jesus H Christ people..."Ronaldo, Zidane, Figo, Carroll"...

If you and other Man Utd supporters are not concerned about Carroll why do you all keep posting about him then?

Sean Bateman · 14-10-2011 05:47PM

bamboozling wrote: »

By the way Carroll is not the 8th most expensive footballer of all time;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfer_(association_football)#Highest_fees

He is actually the joint 13th most expensive. Don't let that ruin a good arguement though.

Good to see you back posting in the soccer forum. Where were you gone?

Again you're misleading people.

That list is "inflation adjusted" rather than a straight list.

Notwithstanding the above, whether he's 8th, 10th or 13th (which he's not), it's utterly ridiculous.

Do you still think that Carroll and Ibrahimovic are comparable? If you do, then your knowledge of the game is questionable to say the least.

G.K. · 14-10-2011 05:53PM

Come back in 7 years time and say it's ridiculous, give him the goddamn time to be what he is, a buy for the future.

efb · 14-10-2011 05:54PM

Come on the pool!

Sean Bateman · 14-10-2011 05:54PM

murpho999 wrote: »

If you and other Man Utd supporters are not concerned about Carroll why do you all keep posting about him then?

Because in my view the guy that many Liverpool fans will be pinning their hopes on is a poor player relative to the others that will be on show.

The fact that Carroll will be on the pitch tomorrow is great for United. The more non world class players the opposition have, the better it is for United.

I'm worried about Suarez and that's really about it. Carragher is in terminal decline and Gerrard won't be up to speed.

God I cannot wait for this game tomorrow...Liverpool are due a hiding at Anfield from United and it could be tomorrow.

United to win by at least two clear goals.

Jax Teller · 14-10-2011 05:55PM

Hope Carroll and welbeck score loads tomorrow

Sean Bateman · 14-10-2011 05:58PM

G.K. wrote: »

Come back in 7 years time and say it's ridiculous, give him the goddamn time to be what he is, a buy for the future.

Spending £35 million on "one for the future" is outrageous.

You spend in the £7 million region for one for the future (e.g. Chicarito).

No other club in the history of football has spent that sort of money on a player who wasn't world class straight away.

I have very little respect for the opinion of anyone who thinks that Carroll's £35 million price tag isn't absolutely ridiculous. I've said it before and I'll say it again...pound for pound he's the worst signing in the history of English football.

14-10-2011 05:59PM

Did I read in this thread Rooney playing so well is an aberration...looks at thread title...leaves quietly, without mentioning better season 2 seasons ago than any Liverpool player has had in my lifetime...

Insane Rambling · 14-10-2011 06:00PM

Sean Bateman wrote: »

Because in my view the guy that many Liverpool fans will be pinning their hopes on is a poor player relative to the others that will be on show.

The fact that Carroll will be on the pitch tomorrow is great for United. The more non world class players the opposition have, the better it is for United.

I'm worried about Suarez and that's really about it. Carragher is in terminal decline and Gerrard won't be up to speed.

God I cannot wait for this game tomorrow...Liverpool are due a hiding at Anfield from United and it could be tomorrow.

United to win by at least two clear goals.

Going by that statement United will have 2/3 players "not up to speed" Rio, Vidic and Fletch all just back from injury :rolleyes:

14-10-2011 06:01PM

Sean Bateman wrote: »

Spending £35 million on "one for the future" is outrageous.

You spend in the £7 million region for one for the future (e.g. Chicarito).

No other club in the history of football has spent that sort of money on a player who wasn't world class straight away.

I have very little respect for the opinion of anyone who thinks that Carroll's £35 million price tag isn't absolutely ridiculous. I've said it before and I'll say it again...pound for pound he's the worst signing in the history of English football.

personally I think it's the right policy but wrong player.

ardinn · 14-10-2011 06:08PM

Sean Bateman wrote: »

Spending £35 million on "one for the future" is outrageous.

You spend in the £7 million region for one for the future (e.g. Chicarito).

No other club in the history of football has spent that sort of money on a player who wasn't world class straight away.

I have very little respect for the opinion of anyone who thinks that Carroll's £35 million price tag isn't absolutely ridiculous. I've said it before and I'll say it again...pound for pound he's the worst signing in the history of English football.

You do know he only cost 15million right???

willmunny1990 · 14-10-2011 06:08PM

efb wrote: »

Come on the pool!

i think we've already been made aware of what your sexual preferences are, no need to flaunt it the whole time

murpho999 · 14-10-2011 06:13PM

Sean Bateman, will you come on here and eat your words if Andy Carroll scores the winner tomorrow?

Because if he does you're going to have a lot of threads thrown back at you.

14-10-2011 06:13PM

ardinn wrote: »

You do know he only cost 15million right???

No he cost £35 million :rolleyes: No matter what way you look at it. I don't want to hear the 'we got 15m+ Torres', which I'm sure is what you are trying to say. How much did Antonio Valencia, Javier Hernandez and pretty much all United's signings since Ronaldo cost if you are using this barometer?

willmunny1990 wrote: »

i think we've already been made aware of what your sexual preferences are, no need to flaunt it the whole time

no need to quote the fúcking picture :mad:

14-10-2011 06:14PM

murpho999 wrote: »

Sean Bateman, will you come on here and eat your words if Andy Carroll scores the winner tomorrow?

Because if he does you're going to have a lot of threads thrown back at you.

one good game doesn't make a career in fairness.

markc1184 · 14-10-2011 06:15PM

Coletrickle88 wrote: »

Hope Carroll and welbeck score loads tomorrow

Lets just hope Welbeck scores one more than Carroll.

All this bitching about this player and that player is ridiculous. Give it a rest!

murpho999 · 14-10-2011 06:22PM

Liam O wrote: »

one good game doesn't make a career in fairness.

Absolutely true but it might make some people stop talking ****e!

djPSB · 14-10-2011 06:23PM

Sean Bateman wrote: »

I've heard it all now.

Is it crazy or unreasonable to expect that the 8th most expensive player in the history of football should be threatening the upper echelons of the game?

Carroll cost £35 million. That is simply bonkers.

It says a lot about his ability that no United fans I know are the slightest bit concerned about him in relation to tomorrow's game. Suarez is obviously a threat but Carroll will be dealt with easily and it's shocking to be able to say that about the 8th most expensive player in the history of football.

I mean Jesus H Christ people..."Ronaldo, Zidane, Figo, Carroll"...

Juan Sebastian Veron???

Leiva · 14-10-2011 06:23PM

I think Carroll may surprise and shut up a few tomorrow .

magma69 · 14-10-2011 06:24PM

This thread is ridiculous, hilarious, depressing, entertaining and typical.

ardinn · 14-10-2011 06:34PM

Liam O wrote: »

No he cost £35 million :rolleyes: No matter what way you look at it. I don't want to hear the 'we got 15m+ Torres', which I'm sure is what you are trying to say. How much did Antonio Valencia, Javier Hernandez and pretty much all United's signings since Ronaldo cost if you are using this barometer?

no need to quote the fúcking picture :mad:

No - 15 is all! Bargain!

Leiva · 14-10-2011 06:39PM

Jeez I dont envy Slick and the other mods tomorrow .

This fixture must be a thorn in their side twice a season , but going by the absolute crap spouted so early and IMO never seen before on this match thread so far , I think they have their work cut out .

Will I Amnt · 14-10-2011 06:39PM

mixednuts wrote: »

I think Carroll may surprise and shut up a few tomorrow .

Hardly the most confident statement I've seen.

efb · 14-10-2011 06:40PM

I want Gerrard and Skrtel to score 2-0

Leiva · 14-10-2011 06:41PM

cambo2008 wrote: »

Hardly the most confident statement I've seen.

Are you for fcuking real ?

Will I Amnt · 14-10-2011 06:50PM

mixednuts wrote: »

cambo2008 wrote: »

Hardly the most confident statement I've seen.

Are you for fcuking real ?

Yea, real as it gets.
There's absolutely nothing to suggest he will.
We can all randomly think anything.

Professional Griefer · 14-10-2011 06:57PM

Can't wait for this.
Dying all week for it.

Come on united!

Le King · 14-10-2011 06:58PM

mixednuts wrote: »

I think Carroll may surprise and shut up a few tomorrow .

How?

bamboozling · 14-10-2011 07:02PM

Le King wrote: »

How?

By scoring goals. :rolleyes:

MagicMarker · 14-10-2011 07:04PM

bamboozling wrote: »

By scoring goals. :rolleyes:

That would be a surprise alright.

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