The 2011/12 Gary Speed Memorial Thread

[Dan]

Martin Tyler sounded bored when Man Utd scored.

Why didn't Rooney get booked for flopping?

[Baddar]

Martin Tyler usually sounds bored nowadays. Time for Bill Leslie to take his place!

[Matt]

Bit late but

Get in!

Not that I wanted City to win particularly, I'd have been equally happy with a Spurs win, a draw didn't help anyone.

I'd have liked a draw

Anyway, good first half from Utd and great goal so close to half time. At some times today Arsenal have been playing a 9-0-1.

When I said that I mean "anyone I like".

edit: To be clear, I mean I don't like Man Utd, not you.

[Gazz]

So, Walcott.

He's fast.

What else is he meant to be able to do that makes him so highly rated?

But what about that one time where he got a hat-trick for England?

But what about the other 20 or 30 England games he's played where he's done fuck all? Or that he's had about 5 decent games for Arsenal ever?

Given that he is the same age as Gareth Bale, started at the same club, cost more and plays in a similar position, he's not even close to the same level.

[Matt]

So, Walcott.

He's fast.

What else is he meant to be able to do that makes him so highly rated?

But what about that one time where he got a hat-trick for England?

But what about the other 20 or 30 England games he's played where he's done fuck all? Or that he's had about 5 decent games for Arsenal ever?

Given that he is the same age as Gareth Bale, started at the same club, cost more and plays in a similar position, he's not even close to the same level.

I was agreeing with you.

[Lineker]

So the abject Djourou is off for youngser Nico Yennaris!

[lanky316]

So, Walcott.

He's fast.

What else is he meant to be able to do that makes him so highly rated?

But what about that one time where he got a hat-trick for England?

But what about the other 20 or 30 England games he's played where he's done fuck all? Or that he's had about 5 decent games for Arsenal ever?

Given that he is the same age as Gareth Bale, started at the same club, cost more and plays in a similar position, he's not even close to the same level.

To be fair though even the Southampton coaches said that Bale was the better player back then, he's proceeded to show that. It's weird that Wenger will be so frugal on players then spend stupid money on someone like Oxlade-Chamberlain, is he REALLY worth more than Rafa and Bale?

[Lineker]

Aaaand that's Arsenal's season over!

[Matt]

Looks like Arsenal might be injured.

[-A-]

So, Walcott.

He's fast.

What else is he meant to be able to do that makes him so highly rated?

But what about that one time where he got a hat-trick for England?

But what about the other 20 or 30 England games he's played where he's done fuck all? Or that he's had about 5 decent games for Arsenal ever?

Given that he is the same age as Gareth Bale, started at the same club, cost more and plays in a similar position, he's not even close to the same level.

To be fair though even the Southampton coaches said that Bale was the better player back then, he's proceeded to show that. It's weird that Wenger will be so frugal on players then spend stupid money on someone like Oxlade-Chamberlain, is he REALLY worth more than Rafa and Bale?

He can't buy vdv or Bale for that money. Even looking at Walcott and his failure to live up to expectations, he's still a £10m player (at least.) Oxlade-Chamberlain has the potential to be an absolutely fantastic player and even though his fee is a gamble (as it would be for any youngster) the Walcott model shows that the club likely won't lose large amounts on him.

Personally I think he's going to be an incredible player and the fee is completely reasonable.

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

brb, just having a heart attack.

[Lineker]

Newsroom just erupted into laughter.

[Matt]

Why the fuck did Rosicky pass? And how did Arsenal miss?

[Summers]

The one man they'd want there... Horrible.

[MJB]

He's human

But why on earth did Rosicky pass it?

[lanky316]

So, Walcott.

He's fast.

What else is he meant to be able to do that makes him so highly rated?

But what about that one time where he got a hat-trick for England?

But what about the other 20 or 30 England games he's played where he's done fuck all? Or that he's had about 5 decent games for Arsenal ever?

Given that he is the same age as Gareth Bale, started at the same club, cost more and plays in a similar position, he's not even close to the same level.

To be fair though even the Southampton coaches said that Bale was the better player back then, he's proceeded to show that. It's weird that Wenger will be so frugal on players then spend stupid money on someone like Oxlade-Chamberlain, is he REALLY worth more than Rafa and Bale?

He can't buy vdv or Bale for that money.

Spurs did...

[Lineker]

And have another player score a goal for Arsenal? Perish the thought!!

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

All Arsenal players would rather pass to RVP rather than shoot themselves even if they're on the line and he's outside the box.

[The Future]

Arsenal are looking dangerous again, we should have killed this off first half when Djorou was doing his best to help us out!!

Rosicky hasn't played this well in eons

[-A-]

He can't buy vdv or Bale for that money.

Spurs did...

And Liverpool bought Carroll for £35m so this is a pretty good deal.