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Feña14
G.O.A.T.
I think it's time to take Rooney out back behind the shed and give him the Old Yeller treatment, he's past it
How are you getting on with Fifa online? Everytime I try and play it takes about half an hour to find anyone and it seems to freeze up alot. Also if someone rage quits it freezes, I have to re-start the console and they get a 3-0 win! I don't have any problems with other games online and it says my connection is "open", not good.
Breaker
Legend
Yeah there seem to be problems with the EA servers for some reason, it's happening in all the game modes, at its worst in clubs which is unfortunate because that's what I like to play most.
DNF% is over 20% so far in H2H when I've never been above 0% in the other Fifas. The odd thing is the connection runs smoothly and then will just randomly disconnect usually resulting in what you said with a loss and having to go back to the dashboard/restart the console.
It seems to be a huge problem they'd better fix it up quick cause that online pass they charged for was robbery if the online is this broken!
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Too right! My biggest problem is matchmaking, very often I get to the screen and it says "waiting for opponent" under both sides, then after a minute or two either mine or the other players name will appear for us to select sides, but the other one doesn't and we have to quit. They've also had a few problems with the NHL game, so i'm guessing it must be an EA Sports problem.
I've only played FIFA11 online a few times, but there hasn't been any issues for me, so far.
Peters
Professional
I think anyone who can't see how brilliant Rooney was last season and why he got his awards might as well give up following football altogether. Or go to Specsavers.
This season, yes he's been surprisingly poor, just hasn't got going yet. But Jan-Apr earlier this year, I haven't seen an English footballer produce that level of football since Gascoigne circa 1990.
He'll return to his best in due course, I'm sure.
This season, yes he's been surprisingly poor, just hasn't got going yet. But Jan-Apr earlier this year, I haven't seen an English footballer produce that level of football since Gascoigne circa 1990.
He'll return to his best in due course, I'm sure.
Drogba had more goals and more assists, yet played like 5 or 6 games less than Rooney did. Drogba's team not only set the record for most points ever accumulated in a single season, they also set the record for most goals scored. He also ended up with a Premier League winner's medal.
Stats don't lie. Neither does the fact that without Drogba, Chelsea were weaker, but still a force to be reckoned with due to FloMo and Anelka kicking ass up top. Manchester United were a completely different team with Rooney than without him last year, and much less successful without him. They depended more on him, and it showed. Chelsea didn't depend 110% on Drogba being available. Drogba wasn't Chelsea's single source of any offensive production. Rooney, on the other hand, was for United.
Rooney also can't play in big games, never could. Drogs, on the other hand, almost always scores against the big clubs when it matters most.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Nick's spot on. Drogba scored more, set up his team mates more, won the Premier League and then won the FA Cup too, scoring a hat-trick in the final game of the season to win the League, aswell as the winning goal in the FA Cup final.
I feel almost embarassed that the British journalists, who voted at the end of the season, chose Rooney. Sure, he's English and plays for Man Utd which had everything to do with it, but even so, overlooking Drogba's achievements for being a foreigner playing for an unattractive team is pretty bad.
Just watching the video of Drogba's goals from last season, you have a 25 yard free kick and a chip from an impossible angle on the first day of the season alone! The 40 yarder against Villa comes up pretty soon after, then you have the goal of the season with the chest down, back heel, side foot finish against Bolton away, the deft "lob wedge" flick against Arsenal that found the top corner, the rocket of a free kick against Arsenal, the perfect counter attack and left foot blast (again against Arsenal), the top corner finish against Man Utd (where was Rooney that game?), the winner in the FA Cup semi, the finish against Liverpool away to effectively seal the title, then of course the hat-trick on the final day and free kick to win the FA Cup.
I've not even included all the amazing assists (over the head, bring down and first time cross against Stoke, anyone?) or the goals where defenders literally bounced off him trying to stop him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQaT2r8MeZk
Saying anyone who can't see how good Rooney was last year should go to Specsavers is all well and good, but maybe they should have a little look at what Drogba did, and then book themselves an appointment so they don't miss him again this year
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
I play Rooney on either side of an attacking midfield trio down the middle, alongside Gourcuff (the usual playmaker) and Rakitic/Verratti/Canales, behind either Kristian Nemeth or one of two regens.
Failing that he seems to do alright in a two man striker partnership. Not a 30 goal a season overrating job like Tevez and Hulk, but that doesn't matter to me when I've got about five or six players who can contribute ten a season anyway.
Would've signed Lukaku, Hazard and whatnot but they were happy at Benfica, who I'd left for the United job. And the fool Giuliano had snubbed Benfica to join Genoa who are currently pwning Serie A on my game.
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Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Lol, ok then. Let's not forget at these same awards the double winning Frank Lampard with his 22 league goals from midfield (versus Rooney's 26) and 17 assists (versus Rooney's paltry 5) failed to make the team of the year, with Darren Fletcher taking his place! I think that tells us all we need to know as to how messed up they are.
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
What about all the Chelsea players winning UEFA's best xxxx awards despite clearly not being the best? I'm talking Terry winning Best Defender when Ferdinand was blates better than him that season.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Which year was that? 2005, 2008 or 2009?
He's been brilliant this season and will need to be tomorrow, the team is seriously patched up. Third choice right back, third choice centre back alongside an injured Terry, no Lampard, Drogba, Alex, Benayoun, Kalou, Sturridge, Bruma etc.. All that against a team where we've only had 1 win in 11.
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
Proof that the awards mean jack, only 2005 could apply to Terry being the best defender.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Pretty decent result overall. After 10 minutes you could see Chelsea weren't really going to score, the fact we stayed strong at the back was encouraging, especially at set pieces without Alex, Drogba and Lampard who regularly clears the attempted near post flick ons.
A 7 point gap would of been nice, but I think most Chelsea fans would of taken a draw before the game.
A 7 point gap would of been nice, but I think most Chelsea fans would of taken a draw before the game.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Good job Anelka and Ivanovic only hit the post eh?
I can't help thinking it would of been a 7 point gap if Drogba was there, not least because we wouldn't of ended up with a left back up front in the second half
Breaker
Legend
Lovely goal too, he and Tevez were brilliant for the last 20 minutes of the game.
And I've gone from -100 to top with +100 in the last few weeks as well as having a big week in the fantasy league with super Kevin Davies, Brunt, and Cahill being consistently good and Tevez banging the goals in.
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StJamm
Rookie
What has happened to the thread?
Breaker
Legend
So it seems Rooney wants to leave Man Utd, but still stay in England. There was always a chance of him going to Spain, but to want to play for another English club is a bit of a surprise. Hopefully Man City can come in before Abramovich gets to him
Yes making Rooney our towel boy would be very satisfying, though I'm not sure he could even perform that role correctly these days. Hopefully he goes back to Everton or performs the ultimate betrayal by somehow going to Liverpool.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
I think there's every chance he goes to Man City, he's pretty Northern and is comfortable up there. He wouldn't have to move his family, would get payed over double what he's already on plus they're a team on the rise.
He could opt for Spain if he really is fed up of the English media, plus Man Utd might be keen to get Benzema in exchange from Real Madrid. I don't think Barcelona have the money at the moment.
I'd be surprised to see him anywhere other than Man City or Real Madrid.
Xenakis
Hall of Fame
Seconded. Strange.
Breaker
Legend
Already have Tevez + Balotelli, no need for him. Quite frankly my stomach is getting a bit sick just thinking of him in the sky blue..let alone wearing the same number as Goater. Anywhere but here..
I don't see how he'd fit in with Mourinho at Real either tbh but we'll see, I still like the idea of him going to one of the Liverpool clubs if they could afford him.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Man City will buy anyone
I think Chelsea would possibly be the best fit on paper, what with Anelka and Drogba both being in their 30's and the way we went after Aguero and Pato in the past few years. A young, second striker, who's done it in the Premier League already would probably appeal to the club.
I still believe it will be Real Madrid or Man City where he ends up, though.
Breaker
Legend
Man City will buy anyone
I think Chelsea would possibly be the best fit on paper, what with Anelka and Drogba both being in their 30's and the way we went after Aguero and Pato in the past few years. A young, second striker, who's done it in the Premier League already would probably appeal to the club.
I still believe it will be Real Madrid or Man City where he ends up, though.
No. Pretty sure most of the buying is finished for a while.
Could see him at Chelsea don't know if they'll go for him though it does seem the most logical fit of any of the clubs that would potentially be able to afford him. We probably won't find out until summer anyway.
On a side note when did MgGeady go to Russia :shock:, didn't realise he left Celtic.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Not what i've heard!
I'm pretty sure Man City would want Rooney if he became available.I certainly agree with you when you say Chelsea would be a good fit, Ancelotti would be a great manager for him and I still think somewhere in a front 3 is his best position. Maybe as a long term replacement for Anelka who likes to play out wide and drop into midfield to pick up the ball alot. Having said that, I still think Chelsea are a distant fourth behind Man City, Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race for him as they can all offer more money in wages.
Breaker
Legend
Not what i've heard!
I certainly agree with you when you say Chelsea would be a good fit, Ancelotti would be a great manager for him and I still think somewhere in a front 3 is his best position. Maybe as a long term replacement for Anelka who likes to play out wide and drop into midfield to pick up the ball alot. Having said that, I still think Chelsea are a distant fourth behind Man City, Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race for him as they can all offer more money in wages.
Mate, I would be done with City if they went and acquired Rooney - full stop. For whatever length he were to be at the club I would not support them and would be finished buying shirts/tickets/anything involved with the club until he's gone. It would be absolutely sickening for something like that to happen and although it would obviously anger the United supporters, it would mark the end of any sort of honour there is at the club (though that's obviously waning with each signing and rumour and glory hunter that arrives). I hope he eventually has a change of heart or someone at the club just comes out and says they're not interested because it would be awful..it's like getting Gary ****ing Neville to come to the club.
Chelsea certainly could use another young/in prime forward yeah with only 3 real forwards I see there and Sturridge being a wildcard for the future. I do think Abrahmovic would go for someone a bit less known like when he got Drogba to take some £££ off the pricetag though since I can only assume Rooney will ask for a ton if he leaves in January. With his family issues I also can't see him leaving England but we'll see what happens it's good to see United in a bit of a shambles but this probably will blow over in the next few weeks perhaps until summer.
Not what i've heard!
I certainly agree with you when you say Chelsea would be a good fit, Ancelotti would be a great manager for him and I still think somewhere in a front 3 is his best position. Maybe as a long term replacement for Anelka who likes to play out wide and drop into midfield to pick up the ball alot. Having said that, I still think Chelsea are a distant fourth behind Man City, Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race for him as they can all offer more money in wages.
I keep hearing that Madrid are going to offer Pedro Leon, Karim Benzema, Sergio Canales and 5 million for Rooney. If I was English, I'd want Fergie to be convicted of theft should that offer be given - that kind of offer is an absolute steal. You could replace Giggs, Scholes and Rooney all in one fell swoop, and have a couple million left over to save up for a summer raid on Atletico in the form of a double swoop for Sergio Aguero and David De Gea.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
I think you're right, the players Madrid can offer in part exchange will be huge for Ferguson. If it's a straight cash offer then the owners would probably use it to pay of some of the debt. When Ronaldo left I thought it was a good thing as the £80 Million could of been used to create another fantastic team, Ferguson didn't get to use much of that money and they've stagnated a bit. I think Sneijder is probably the player they need to make them tick, not sure if they would get him though, especially if a player like Rooney has left as it would make a world class player think twice about going there. Ozil would of been great too but even at around £12 Million they couldn't stop him going to Madrid.
There's probably a new project that needs to be undertaken there, Ferguson is nearly 70, does he still have it in him to rebuild again? I can't help but think this Rooney episode could make him question where football is heading and he might think it's time to get out.
Yeah, I think Fergie has it in him. Maybe this will be his last go-round, as many have predicted before me. He'll build one last team before calling it a day within 3 or 4 more seasons.
Regarding Rooney, I don't think that money had a lot to do with the fact that he wants out at United. Sure, the fact that Yaya Toure makes almost three times what he does might mean a good deal, but you've also got to take into account how much damage the media has done to him in the last few months, and he and Coleen certainly won't mind getting away from all that. I reckon he goes abroad just to get away from the English press, if anything. He'll make plenty of bank at Madrid or whereever else he goes (I've also heard ramblings of his destination being Inter, and even more unlikely, Juventus, both clubs where he'd do quite well from a purely footballing stance), but I think this move has a bit more to do with Rooney's desire to escape the English press than we all think.
Should Fergie get straight cash for him, how would he rebuild United, provided he were given all the profits from the Rooney sale? If Sneijder was out of the question, who do you think he'll pick up in January?
Who would you buy, if you were Fergie?
Personally, I'd try to drop a few on Juan Mata, a few more on Ever Banega, maybe a young defensive midfielder like Maurice Edu of Rangers or Steven Defour, a bit more on Sergio Asenjo (if De Gea is too pricy) and maybe throw the rest of the cash on a young striker like Hazard, Lukaku or maybe recall Giuseppi Rossi (United still have the option to buy him back from Villarreal for some absurdly low price). If not just throw the rest in the bank.
crosscourt
Professional
If I were Ferguson I wouldnt take a single Madrid player in exchange for Rooney. I would get the cash in and look for players who want to play for United, not players who want to play for Madrid. I would look at Forlan. But United should look at Dutch, German and above all English players. They need a ball playing centre back, two midfield players (one if Hargreaves really is on the way back) and a goal scorer in the Van Nistelrooy model. Torres might fit the bill. And the players they bring in must be able to compete physically with technically capable but primarily very strong players at Chelsea and similar sides.
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forthegame
Hall of Fame
Is this true? Wow! Nobody can compete with ManCity if they're paying mid level bods that much. Is it sustainable? Even oil rich Sheikhs have to stop somewhere. What about the promised wage cap?
BTW, the press didn't damage Rooney, Rooney damaged Rooney!
Is the wage cap going top happen?i think it'd level things out but surely they'd all have to agree on a figure?
Rooney certainly did damage himself and I personally hav very little sympathy, even more so since his wife became a celebrity and keeps polluting my tv with her chavy looking footballing WAG mates.
Rooney is on 90k a week, while Yaya is on 220k a week. Rooney figures he'll be able to demand atleast 230-250k a week if he goes to City, or atleast that's what I've heard.
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
Rooney reckons he wasn't given assurance about the future of the squad, which sounds about right for a club in hundreds of millions worth of debt.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Do you think he will ever play for the club again? Ronaldo performed at the top of his game for the club in his last season, even though it was a poorly kept secret he had an agreement to go to Madrid at the end of the season. Rooney seems to not care and that's probably not someone you want in the dressing room. When you also add into the mix the way he put the club and the manager down by saying they have no future and that he's too good for them, it makes it hard to see him playing again.
PED
Legend
"While Rooney was pondering the fall-out from several hours of high-level talks at Old Trafford, a 40-strong group of United supporters, many wearing balaclavas and hooded tops, had travelled to his home in Prestbury, Cheshire to warn him off any move to Manchester City. Witnesses reported a gathering outside his house, with a banner reading "If you join City you're dead".
Pure class, makes me glad to be an Arsenal fan
Pure class, makes me glad to be an Arsenal fan
"While Rooney was pondering the fall-out from several hours of high-level talks at Old Trafford, a 40-strong group of United supporters, many wearing balaclavas and hooded tops, had travelled to his home in Prestbury, Cheshire to warn him off any move to Manchester City. Witnesses reported a gathering outside his house, with a banner reading "If you join City you're dead".
Pure class, makes me glad to be an Arsenal fan
They want to kill him? Seems a bit late; methinks Coleen has beat them to it!
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
I don't think he'd be offered a five year deal to sit out every match
What a weird few days! One minute he's off, then a few hours later he signs a new 5 year deal lol. At least the papers will have to find something new to talk about now
What a weird few days! One minute he's off, then a few hours later he signs a new 5 year deal lol. At least the papers will have to find something new to talk about now
Shameless. Absolutely f'ing shameless act by Rooney. His actions over the past week or so have clearly demonstrated he feels he's bigger than the club. This little stunt might have gotten him a significant pay raise, but, it sickens me to see someone who is on only 90k a week (who on here would like to make "only" 90k a week?) offer to their heated rivals (city) to walk out on United if they'll pay him triple what he makes now? Talk about commitment and club loyalty.
I hate the way this sport is changing. Who actually plays for the love of the game these days?
Cesc Fabregas
Legend
PR ploy to get more money out of the glazers. Got to give it to Fergie, it was some acting performance, he should recieve an oscar.
