6 minutes ago, pacquiao said:

and all their strikers were isolated up front

Excuses excuses

Just now, Ernie_blue said:

That's how it all started was comparing with Luiz.

Just showing Chelsea's start has been just as easy as Utds 

Luiz hasnt played for us yet, so i dont see why Chelsea's start is relevant to this? 

Just now, Ernie_blue said:

Excuses excuses

excuses? so are you saying they were not isolated up front? 

1 minute ago, pacquiao said:

Luiz hasnt played for us yet, so i dont see why Chelsea's start is relevant to this? 

Comparing the signings of others and the signing of Luiz. 

1 minute ago, pacquiao said:

what??? so your saying Bailly has been tested then?  Wilson, Long and Hernandez were all left isolated against the Man United defense, there is not much they can do on their own, against any defense.

and that i say quote "i agree that it's still too early in the season, let's just see then"

please read before you spout

Bailly has had a good start to the season.

If Luiz had the same start Manny would be going on about stats and everything, saying how great he has been.

Just now, havelschayes said:

and that i say quote "i agree that it's still too early in the season, let's just see then"

please read before you spout

pretty sure you just said ' lol no and no and no, we must've been seeing a different games,' please think before you spout.

2 minutes ago, Ernie_blue said:

Bailly has had a good start to the season.

If Luiz had the same start Manny would be going on about stats and everything, saying how great he has been.

based on what??? have i done that with Cahill who i think has done ok? No, because i am fully aware we havent had the hardest start to the season! 

Edited September 1, 20169 yr by pacquiao

2 minutes ago, pacquiao said:

pretty sure you just said ' lol no and no and no, we must've been seeing a different games,' please think before you spout.

goodness me, i was referring to the very obviusly bolded comment of you saying  he has looked rash, charging into players and giving away silly freekicks

again please read, and think, and read again,  before you spout 

5 minutes ago, pacquiao said:

based on what??? have i done that with Cahill who i think has done ok? No, because i am fully aware we havent had the hardest start to the season! 

The forum gets the weekly Costa updates ;)

Just now, havelschayes said:

goodness me, i was referring to the very obviusly bolded comment of you saying  he has looked rash, charging into players and giving away silly freekicks

again please read, and think, and read again,  before you spout 

but he has looked rash! even Man United fans are saying it! shows you havent watched him closely enough, thats also the main reason why he wasnrt 1st choice at Villarreal. 

Just now, Ernie_blue said:

The forum gets the weekly Costa updates ;)

you do know i do that to wind someone up right?

12 minutes ago, pacquiao said:

excuses? so are you saying they were not isolated up front? 

No but nearly every team plays one up front, I'll remind you when Luiz plays wells

1 minute ago, pacquiao said:

you do know i do that to wind someone up right?

Your his number one fan though 

Just now, Ernie_blue said:

No but nearly every team plays one up front, I'll remind you when Luiz plays wells

its not about playing one up front, its the fact those teams have everyone else behind the ball parking the bus leaving the striker on his own

Just now, Ernie_blue said:

Your his number one fan though 

not really

1 minute ago, pacquiao said:

its not about playing one up front, its the fact those teams have everyone else behind the ball parking the bus leaving the striker on his own

Ok it changes by the minute

He's back now, lets get behind the big lad, he will bring more charcter and entertainment to our side.

He will win games for us, and he'll probably cost us some points, but what player doesnt? They all make mistakes!

He will almost certainly score some fantastic goals for us. His last stint with us didnt go too badly, so lets enjoy it. 

1 minute ago, Zola said:

He's back now, lets get behind the big lad, he will bring more charcter and entertainment to our side.

He will win games for us, and he'll probably cost us some points, but what player doesnt? They all make mistakes!

He will almost certainly score some fantastic goals for us. His last stint with us didnt go too badly, so lets enjoy it. 

Agreed.

No point bitching and moaning about it now, he's here and if nothing else he will provide us with some smiles and enjoyment.

We need a CB, he's a CB who's won countless things with us in the past so it's not as much of a disaster as folk are making out on here.

Welcome home Geezer.

He's not the CB I would have signed.

He's not even in the top 10 probably.

But he's here again and he certainly offers entertainment at the very least.

 

So welcome back David.

Cold light of day:

Obviously I'm not particularly happy about this transfer, especially considering we did so well to get rid of him in the first place, but he's back now and naturally I welcome him and wish him every success.

There are definitely positives to be taken from this - he has a unique skill set among our centre backs, he has brilliant natural technique and physical attributes, and he is a remarkably popular figure among the fans and within the team. His signing also makes playing three at the back a genuine option.

I think it is far too late for his lamentable decision-making to be coached out of him, but he can certainly become a valuable member of the squad, and he has shown that he is capable of individual massive performances. If he can produce that on a [somewhat - being realistic] consistent basis then it is possible that he can be an asset rather than a liability. Admittedly that is hugely wishful thinking, but pathological despair isn't a particularly attractive trait and considering how often I've criticised others on here for whining, I'd feel like a hypocrite to not at least try to see this transfer from the other side.

Good luck David, I hope to God that you prove me wrong.

Have a feeling this is gonna be one of the most enjoyable season in a while

Edited September 1, 20169 yr by Xfaxtor

Merson said PSG probably dropped him off 

When you sold him for £50m, that was the greatest sale of a player in history.

Buying him back now for £34m isn't that bad considering how the market has gone. It is probably the equivalent of about £20m back when you sold him. I

still a bit peeved we couldn't have used tomori. has a decent showing as a cb for us, then left out in the dark. i guess luiz' experience and leadership means more to us than soley defensive work, although he's still not a terrible defender; has brain farts but is still capable.