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How many Chelsea academy players leave at academy age and make it big elsewhere. or Liverpool. Or Arsenal?
I don't think United have got much of a claim than a lot of other teams
Think your missing the point Afro
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bournemouth academy
Ings, Pitman
we also made defoe who he is today
Ings, Pitman
we also made defoe who he is today
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BigFellasAfro wrote:sodhat wrote:BigFellasAfro wrote:Who was the last Everton academy player to leave direct from the academy and make it big somewhere else?
Rooney...
I could list you all the West Ham players that have gone from our academy to elsewhere, or even worse those that have come through, played for us and then buggered off. That would be some list.
Is that the same Rooney who had played 77 times for us, was playing for England and had been England's best player at Euro 2004 (incidentally since he left us, he has been poor for England)
It's the same one I believe... But I was only prodding you as an Everton fan.
I don't think the move had much bearing on his performances for England. I think if we factor in that England have been poor altogether since 2004, it's hardly a surprise his performances have been less eye-catching.
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Nick - your point was that he should stay at United because how many other top, top players have left United at academy age and gone on to make it big elsewhere. Is that right?
My point - he should stay at United until he has broken into the first team at least because it is very unusual for academy players anywhere to leave their academy club before breaking into the first team, and then become world stars.
I think in truth, you missed the point, not me
My point - he should stay at United until he has broken into the first team at least because it is very unusual for academy players anywhere to leave their academy club before breaking into the first team, and then become world stars.
I think in truth, you missed the point, not me
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sorry, had boss lurking.
The point was Viva said
Yes that is true but it does not apply one bit to Ravels situation. That was the point I was trying to make. So I feel the statement made was fasle if talking about Ravel
- NopeNick - your point was that he should stay at United because how many other top, top players have left United at academy age and gone on to make it big elsewhere. Is that right?
The point was Viva said
we've lost players trillion size the ability of you heck you ain't even a squad player yet, we lost Keane, Cantona other greats yet we move forward.
Yes that is true but it does not apply one bit to Ravels situation. That was the point I was trying to make. So I feel the statement made was fasle if talking about Ravel
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Sodhat
I think you are right about England. I think it reflects that he is used to success at United and gets frustrated when things don't go right for England.
If he had stayed at Everton, he would be used to disappointment by now and be playing better for England as a result.
I think you are right about England. I think it reflects that he is used to success at United and gets frustrated when things don't go right for England.
If he had stayed at Everton, he would be used to disappointment by now and be playing better for England as a result.
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I think in truth, you missed the point, not me
Err no because I questioned Vivas statement as soon as he said it which led me to say:
Theres a difference there. They did not emerge through the youth system.
Argue all you want, all of our best talent through the Youth system has stayed at Manchester United. Please name an highly talented youth team player to leave Man United......I cant think of one.
So I havent missed a piint Afro, you just changed yours
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Nick - fair enough.
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Or just joined late not seeing my initial post whoch started the debate.So I havent missed a piint Afro, you just changed yours
Debatable. He may not be the same player. Could be better, could be worse. Too many variables to make a statement like that IMO
If he had stayed at Everton, he would be used to disappointment by now and be playing better for England as a result.
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Nick - you decide what my point was, that is fine Just let me know.
I do think that Viva's point was not directly relevant to Morrison's situation, but valid. Fans won't want him tom hold the club to ransom and they have lost bigger, better and more important players and moved on. I think Viva's point was "f off Morrison. We don't need you and we will still be a success without you" I don't think you saw it as that.
I also think it is very unusual, and a modern thing for such young players to leave because they can get more money elsewhere, so stating what has happened in the 90s is also not relevant. I would say Pique and Rossi are much better examples for that situation than the class of 92.
And on Rooney, it was tongue in cheek
I do think that Viva's point was not directly relevant to Morrison's situation, but valid. Fans won't want him tom hold the club to ransom and they have lost bigger, better and more important players and moved on. I think Viva's point was "f off Morrison. We don't need you and we will still be a success without you" I don't think you saw it as that.
I also think it is very unusual, and a modern thing for such young players to leave because they can get more money elsewhere, so stating what has happened in the 90s is also not relevant. I would say Pique and Rossi are much better examples for that situation than the class of 92.
And on Rooney, it was tongue in cheek
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Thats a fair point but using Cantona, Keane as example doesnt work for a youth player.f off Morrison. We don't need you and we will still be a success without you"
- Agents.because they can get more money elsewhere
Debatable. IMO Pique was always going to return home.I would say Pique and Rossi
Rossi maybe so. Apparently he was not suited to the English game. Meh, IMO he went to play football and earn more so yes.
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OK. Your right
Twist - confirm Samba
Twist - confirm Samba
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Ok mate, just waiting for Mac to answer that release.
Will confirm now
Will confirm now
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Yes Afro I am Right. Your wrong all the time with everything possible appart from shopping at Jacamo where you are the correct size for their clothing range.
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I am king of the loans lol
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Want to loan a player from Lyon TwisT n Shout?
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ED, you injuries this week have been redone as when you joined on monday they the injuries were week 2 injuries which you used for week 1 tactics. So you have new ones, please check them
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Thanks for the offer Nick, but I won't be able to get the cash at present. Maybe if I get a good lawyers on Monday
Samba gives me that added pace in the middle of defense now? If not, he is still a good upgrade.
Samba gives me that added pace in the middle of defense now? If not, he is still a good upgrade.
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nick_fury wrote:Err no we havent.we've lost players trillion size the ability of youTheres a difference there. They did not emerge through the youth system.we lost Keane, Cantona other greats yet we move forward.
Argue all you want, all of our best talent through the Youth system has stayed at Manchester United. Please name an highly talented youth team player to leave Man United......I cant think of one.
ED, he is Manchester Born n Bred. Fans have watched him for 2 years excel at a youth level and KNOW he can be a big big World Class Star. Fans want him to be one at Man United. Nothing wrong with people giving "him the time of day".
He is still a Manchester United player, Fans turn on him he goes. Then we will have to watch him become a Superstar elsewhere because if, Big IF, he focuses he will become one
Nick you keep having wet dreams about Morrison the guys I just mentioned Keane and Cantona would urine out more talent then that idiot Morrison, and I haven't even mentioned Ronaldo and others what I'm saying is we've had played bigger then him that have left us played who meant something Cantona was the second king but we carried on.
Who said anything about youth system? I just stated we've lost better players simple whether they come from youth system or from another clu.Being born and bred means jack in todays era, Rooney a born scouser plays for a Manchester club, club loyalty is dead Nick. I'm sorry but I can't support rapists, racists, thugs even if they play for my club because that is wrong.
Sorry Fan I thought you were on about the younger brother one at Hibs he is dreadful and a little thief.
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Yeah the ex Villa player, he is rubbish, we def got the better one
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The Osbourne at Hibs is shocking. A complete and utter donkey.
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King Beer wrote:The Osbourne at Hibs is shocking. A complete and utter donkey.
Defiantely, but Hibs standard lol
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I don't know how he became a Footballer, he didn't look any better then me when we were at School. Probably because he was tall and athletic.
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Fan Gilhaus wrote:King Beer wrote:The Osbourne at Hibs is shocking. A complete and utter donkey.
Defiantely, but Hibs standard lol
Yeah, we are dire at the moment.
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VivaPaulScholes wrote:I don't know how he became a Footballer, he didn't look any better then me when we were at School. Probably because he was tall and athletic.
Is that the old Furious League (& Nick's Mum's League) "athletic"?
Remember that Viva
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King Beer wrote:Fan Gilhaus wrote:King Beer wrote:The Osbourne at Hibs is shocking. A complete and utter donkey.
Defiantely, but Hibs standard lol
Yeah, we are dire at the moment.
your not a hibee are you? lol
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OK Viva. Good point we have lost better and carried on winning ways. I 100% agree on that as there is a large list
But would you like to read back a little, Actually ill point it out below to help you.
Viva says:
I actually said: "he is Manchester Born n Bred. Fans have watched him for 2 years excel at a youth level and KNOW he can be a big big World Class Star. Fans want him to be one at Man United."
Yes I mention Manchester Born n Bred but can you tell me where I mentioned Player Club Loyalty?
Danny Welbeck was watched in the same way by Fans. Local fans love seeing local lads come through the ranks. Im not a local fan but I love it. Its part of what Manchester United are about.
But would you like to read back a little, Actually ill point it out below to help you.
Viva says:
Being born and bred means jack in todays era, Rooney a born scouser plays for a Manchester club, club loyalty is dead Nick.
I actually said: "he is Manchester Born n Bred. Fans have watched him for 2 years excel at a youth level and KNOW he can be a big big World Class Star. Fans want him to be one at Man United."
Yes I mention Manchester Born n Bred but can you tell me where I mentioned Player Club Loyalty?
Danny Welbeck was watched in the same way by Fans. Local fans love seeing local lads come through the ranks. Im not a local fan but I love it. Its part of what Manchester United are about.
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BigFellasAfro wrote:VivaPaulScholes wrote:I don't know how he became a Footballer, he didn't look any better then me when we were at School. Probably because he was tall and athletic.
Is that the old Furious League (& Nick's Mum's League) "athletic"?
Remember that Viva
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Yeah I do, fun times!!!!!
KingBeer you're a Jock too? No wonder you're always bitter.
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Not a jock, but Hibs are my second team.
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Not a jock, but Hibs are my second team.
why? lol
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Jock Fan want to know why Non Jock KB supports Jock team..........
KB you better have a good explanation
KB you better have a good explanation
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How is Ivan Sproule doing in his second Hibees stint?
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BigFellasAfro wrote:How is Ivan Sproule doing in his second Hibees stint?
not as good as his 1st stint
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Brain of Itailian footballer:
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LOL
anyone seeing any game this W/E
anyone seeing any game this W/E
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cherriesfan wrote:
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He doesn't look any better in that one. I thought maybe the first image was an off day, but the dude just looks like he's 40.
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Im at norwich vs chelsea this week Cherries
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Rightio boys
am offski soon so hope you have a good weekend
Overtime Mon & Tues so will get my votes in
Enjoy
am offski soon so hope you have a good weekend
Overtime Mon & Tues so will get my votes in
Enjoy
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ncfc_Tooze wrote:Im at norwich vs chelsea this week Cherries
Bournemouth V Tranmere
beat that
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thatw ill be his face when he scores gaainst malagasodhat wrote:cherriesfan wrote:
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He doesn't look any better in that one. I thought maybe the first image was an off day, but the dude just looks like he's 40.
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cherriesfan wrote:thatw ill be his face when he scores gaainst malagasodhat wrote:cherriesfan wrote:
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He doesn't look any better in that one. I thought maybe the first image was an off day, but the dude just looks like he's 40.
I just hope he doesn't put his hip out.
All that running. It's a young mans game.
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sodhat wrote:cherriesfan wrote:thatw ill be his face when he scores gaainst malagasodhat wrote:cherriesfan wrote:
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He doesn't look any better in that one. I thought maybe the first image was an off day, but the dude just looks like he's 40.
I just hope he doesn't put his hip out.
All that running. It's a young mans game.
have seen how fast he is?
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All these posts in a desperate attempt to get people to know about your players cherries
Why don't you just get in contact with Help The Aged, and get them to send you his file. Then you can pass it round to all of us.
Why don't you just get in contact with Help The Aged, and get them to send you his file. Then you can pass it round to all of us.
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My best mate who is like family is a devout Hibee, ran with the casuals as a nipper.
Been to loads of derbies, Barca, Bolton, just a great atmosphere and a great bunch of people to go with.
Sproule has been disappointing.
Been to loads of derbies, Barca, Bolton, just a great atmosphere and a great bunch of people to go with.
Sproule has been disappointing.
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he has 5 goals in the champions league and gets no love.
carroll cant do **** and everyone up his **** like ******
carroll cant do **** and everyone up his **** like ******
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cherriesfan wrote:he has 5 goals in the champions league and gets no love.
carroll cant do **** and everyone up his **** like ******
Doumbia a good player
but
Kerzhakov > Doumbia
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Kerzhakov and doumbia > Carroll
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cherriesfan wrote:Kerzhakov and doumbia >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Carroll
Cya lads
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