Stamford Bridge said:Likes too much time with the ball and a bit of a fairy. In fact, even in La Liga he gets too much time to do whatever he likes because the other teams defence are too busy watching Ronaldinho.
Stamford Bridge said:Likes too much time with the ball and a bit of a fairy. In fact, even in La Liga he gets too much time to do whatever he likes because the other teams defence are too busy watching Ronaldinho.
Mithun said:Messi has every chance of weaving his magic in the world cup and landing Argentina the cup.
Stamford Bridge said:Overrated and overhyped.
Would last six minutes in the Premiership. Likes too much time with the ball and a bit of a fairy. In fact, even in La Liga he gets too much time to do whatever he likes because the other teams defence are too busy watching Ronaldinho.
In my personal opinion if he ever moves to the Prem, he'll be found out like Reyes.
ThomasM said:has to be a nightmare to play against him.
JazzG said:If you look more carefully you can find more quotes from Stamford in past threads about Messi which are quite amusing
His ball control is absoultely unbelievable, he doesn't need tricks to beat players he just glides past them. Chelsea's fullbacks are very good at dealing with tricky wingers but they had no answers to Messi, they couldn't get near him. I knew this kid was class but I didn't expect a performance like that at Stamford Bridge.
https://www.redcafe.net/showthread.php?p=1324132Slabber said:Ricard0 had a point about Messi.
Unfortunately, he got himself banned by calling Ledley King a black bastard.
Dubai_Devil said:Ronaldinho got all the headlines, and rightfully so I might add, after the Madrid match earlier in the season, but Messi was outstanding in that match as well.
For once the hype is deserved.
French Henry said:https://www.redcafe.net/showthread.php?p=1324132
8 months before him, and I haven't even been a racist prick.
Reflectorboy said:
classy thread, Messi has always been class, only a nounce cannot see it
Reflectorboy said:only a nounce cannot see it
I disagree with the Ronaldinho bit. Hes in a different league. Even when he isnt at his best(like against Chelsea), hes usually better than almost everyone else. He was quiet uptil Chelsea's goal.. but then almost everyone was. After that he just turned it on.. played a huge part in both goals. Messi might have been good, but the brazillian made his contribution count. Messi does his bit in the final third, and rightfully has been getting rave reviews. But it makes it easier when you have people like Ronaldhinio and Etto' dragging defenders away. Plus the fact that Ronaldhinio plays a lot deeper, and constantly is there carrying the team forward. Its like a zidane, where he not only gets involved when the ball is knocked forwards, he plays passes, gets people involved, gets goals, assists etc.JazzG said:Thing is with Ronaldinho's reputation even a decent game is made out to be great. For example against Chelsea upto when they went 1-1 he was quiet but he still got great reviews. Both of them tore R.Madrid apart though.
Rooney plays in the most direct and qucikest league in the world, who the feck have you been watching? Rooney would play in the middle, where Deco is currently, he'd be tremendous in that position.Mithun said:No doubt Rooney would do better as the team has good balance and has great attacking potential. But i don't think it would suit Rooney--as Barca play a fast, tempo and direct game. Rooney likes time on the ball and i doubt he would be as effective as say Messi!
Etoo is the main goalscorer and Rooney would not dislodge him from the side.
Messi and Ronaldinho and the hole players --this is where Rooney would have to play. As Rooney will not replace Dinho the question is would Rooney do a better job than Messi or the right? Possibly. It all depends on who can fit into the system.
Deco is a play-maker and its unlikely Rooney will get play-making duties ahead of Deco.
This leaves the likes of Xavi and Van Bommel --both are hardworking and excellent ball passing midfielders and Rooney is no central midfielder!
Mozza said:Rooney plays in the most direct and qucikest league in the world, who the feck have you been watching? Rooney would play in the middle, where Deco is currently, he'd be tremendous in that position.
Mithun said:the belief is that Rooney can replace Deco or at least do a better job. I disagree as Deco is a excellent and intelligent player who has greater experience to play in his deeper role for Barca over Rooney.
Also Barca may not be the club for Rooney as he will players like Ronaldinho and Messi all dictating the play.
Chelsea may be a better club as with a strong midfield they dominate midfield and create chances for thier strikers!
Stamford Bridge said:Overrated and overhyped.
Would last six minutes in the Premiership. Likes too much time with the ball and a bit of a fairy. In fact, even in La Liga he gets too much time to do whatever he likes because the other teams defence are too busy watching Ronaldinho.
In my personal opinion if he ever moves to the Prem, he'll be found out like Reyes.
Stamford Bridge said:Overrated and overhyped.
Would last six minutes in the Premiership. Likes too much time with the ball and a bit of a fairy. In fact, even in La Liga he gets too much time to do whatever he likes because the other teams defence are too busy watching Ronaldinho.
In my personal opinion if he ever moves to the Prem, he'll be found out like Reyes.
antihenry said:Fantastic player.
You have to be something special to break into Barca's first 11 at that age.
Great speed, top technique, great shot.
Had our left flank for breakfast on Wednesday and hardly broke a sweat in the process.
He is so good and he's only 18, it's scary.
Namliam said:Stamford Bridge is obviously exaggerating, but his point is valid.
As great as he may look, he may not fare very well in the English league.
Reyes was a tremendous prospect in Spain and look whats happened to him here.
kanchelskis14 said:I've been wondering for a while now. With all the media hype with them having decided months ago that Rooney was going to win England the World Cup, and then everyone on here having a validated reason to call him the best this and that because he scored 4 goals in Euro 2004, what would happen if Rooney had a crap World Cup?
Nobody has seemed to consider that.
kanchelskis14 said:I've been wondering for a while now. With all the media hype with them having decided months ago that Rooney was going to win England the World Cup, and then everyone on here having a validated reason to call him the best this and that because he scored 4 goals in Euro 2004, what would happen if Rooney had a crap World Cup?
Nobody has seemed to consider that.
kanchelskis14 said:I've been wondering for a while now. With all the media hype with them having decided months ago that Rooney was going to win England the World Cup, and then everyone on here having a validated reason to call him the best this and that because he scored 4 goals in Euro 2004, what would happen if Rooney had a crap World Cup?
Nobody has seemed to consider that.
Wan said: