Stephen O'Halloran played well for Villa last night, got a good 75 mins. Looking fairly good for him at the moment.
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Originally Posted by bellavistaman
As much as I hate to say it but does anyone think that Stan isn't getting enough credit for plucking someone like O'Halloran from obscurity and now he's beginning to look like the business...
On the flip-side you could also say its trial and error I suppose!
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your right, the bits of creit stan deserves he doesnt get. Personally i like stan, and have never mouthed him off.As much as I hate to say it but does anyone think that Stan isn't getting enough credit for plucking someone like O'Halloran from obscurity and now he's beginning to look like the business...
On the flip-side you could also say its trial and error I suppose!
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No, I think Stan is showing signs of improvement. The team is being set up better, results have been getting better, the introduction of younger players is moving along nicely. I hope it's not what they call a "dead cat bounce" in financial markets. i.e., even a dead cat falling from a roof will bounce up a couple of inches, but this bounce is hardly the start of an upward trend.
I still think that for every 2 things he does right he does something wrong, but credit should be given where it's due.
Last edited by Stuttgart88; 02/08/2007 at 11:00 AM.
When he was added to the squad, everyone said it was because of Kevin McDonald. Which was probably true, but he doesn't pick the team, Stan does. He played well in the first game against Ecuador and got another promising run out against Bolivia.
But you do have a point, I think that Stan's mistakes that he made in the start of his career, and the results that came with it too, are hanging over him and every mis-step (not even misstakes) are blown out of proportion now.
Darron Gibson started for a Manchester United XI against Doncaster tonight. He hit the bar in the first half then scored in the second half. All the united fans are being hugely complementary of his performance tonight on redcafe.net, you might even say they are raving about him! Given that the game was all about Anderson's debut, it seems like young Darron has somewhat stole the show!
Line-up: Kuzsczak, Bardsley, Pique, Johnny Evans, Silveste, Sean Evans, GIBSON, Flethcer, Martin, Anderson, Campbell
The lad sean evans also got a goal, a cracker apparently. I wonder if he has a green granny??
Last edited by ofjames; 03/08/2007 at 8:42 PM.
Evans plays for the north and is supposed to be an excellant player by all accounts.
Gibson goal:
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance...ster-uni_sport
Should have been saved though in fairness.
No, your talking bout Johnny Evans ye big ejit, who also happens to have a younger brother (called Corry of all things) who plays for the United Academy team.
The guy i'm asking about is SEAN evans. A winger who was born in shropshire
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Thye are really getting excited about Darren Gibson in this website, he has his own thread. To quote one message
'I know he is untested at the highest level. But he reminds me a lot of Effenberg every time i see him in action. What made Effenberg great was the fact he had Scholes' vision + passing range plus shot, Carrick's game reading and Fletcher's grit and (in his early days) the work rate. Plus he could beat people. For me Gibson has all these qualities and similar size. I just hope he is given a chance in the first team and can consistently show those qualities at a higher level on a consistent basis. IMHO he is a top prospect.'
Lets pray Fergie gives him a chance to shine, and going by his interview after match he just well might
there's many messages in that thread from people who've watched him regularly and still have reservations about him though. I think everyone is agreed that he has the talent and ability however. Next 18 months are crucial for him. I think a loan to a good champo side (or maybe sunderland!) would be a good move. Too many players get to his stage of development at OT and then just tail off and stagnate
As regards the concerns raised by some on this board regarding the impact of Sven's spending spree on Stephen ireland's future at City, it seems all is well. He started again today against valencia. By the looks of it he played 'in the hole' as they say it.
City: Schmeichel, Richards, Onuoha (Jihai 62), Dunne, Garrido, Elano (Geovanni h-t), Johnson (Corradi 71), Fernandes (Hamann 71), Petrov, Ireland, Bianchi.
Last edited by ofjames; 04/08/2007 at 7:57 PM.
Must brush up on my knowledge of Man U reserves.Should have known Johnny wouldnt like to be addressed as Sean.:
Given went off with a groin injury during Newcastles 1-0 win over Sampdoria
Precautionary hopefully. He's been prone to groin trouble since the Harewood foul.
Reid captained Charlton against Braga on Saturday. He played a part in the only goal with a short taken free kick.
Given scan results today. We need him fit 4 weeks from now. Worrying times...
Article about Given's injury in today's Indo: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...n-1052859.html
Finn Harps beat Celtic last night 3-2. Darren O'Dea played the full match for Celtic.
Robert Bayly captained (a very young) Leeds United last night in a friendly defeat at Guisley.
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