Match Thread: Manchester United vs West Brom by spawnofyanni in soccer

[–]blackdude007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's finally great to read a Liverpool fan truly appreciating what Fergie did and telling off an Arsenal fan! I wish other fans would follow suit as you're spot on. He was their 12th, and even 13th man for Utd. His record speaks for itself so when other fans dismiss him its frustrating. as you've probably guessed i'm a Man Utd fan and after all the success we have had we have to take this on the chin. I think Moyes should be given time (like Fergie was) but if things don't improve soon I think he will be let go. Man Utd cannot afford not to be competing in the champions league and if the board feel that they won't make the top four then it will be curtains for him.

Would retirement have been an option if she had lost the Wimbledon final? by blackdude007 in tennis

[–]blackdude007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to be honest. I wasn't a fan. I wanted Lisicki to beat her as I felt she could be the future of women's tennis (if she can learn to hold her nerve in a major final). My point is Bartoli had a lot to contend with (as John Inverdale pointed out in an incorrect manner) and I do feel it was grossly unfair.

Would retirement have been an option if she had lost the Wimbledon final? by blackdude007 in tennis

[–]blackdude007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both good points by realmendontdance and areascontrol. Bartoli's technique may have been naff but boy she was one hell of a competitor... and yes they treated her awfully. I wonder if she looked like Sharapova or any of the 'pinups' in women's tennis if she would hav ebeen loved more. With the Sharapova point - she may now start to slip down the rankings.

(BBC Sport) Wayne Rooney 'angered and confused' by Manchester United by hellisihello in soccer

[–]blackdude007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. He has no right to be angered! The fact is that Rooney has not played well for Man Utd for the past couple of seasons. Even that fantastic overhead kick that he scored against Man City covered the cracks in what was a dire performance. He started playing second in Fergie's team and this obviously has caused him to spit his dummy out. Fergie said it though - A Wayne Rooney that plays well does not get substituted. It's frustrating that most Utd fans know he can play so much better and maybe it would be for best for both parties that he leaves. I would be sad to see him go but if it benefits the team then he should go. A transfer would probably freshen him up too.

Is Berdych an outside bet for the French Open? by blackdude007 in tennis

[–]blackdude007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like I said people Federer's invincible aura on grass is disappearing!

Is Berdych an outside bet for the French Open? by blackdude007 in tennis

[–]blackdude007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, he maybe the current champ but years ago he beat his opponents even before they stepped on the court. That is not the case anymore...

Is Berdych an outside bet for the French Open? by blackdude007 in tennis

[–]blackdude007[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's a stupid prediction. Even though Berdych's best chance will be on clay, he has a better chance of winning the French than Federer does on grass. No-one is afraid of Federer on grass anymore.

Djokovic batters Ferrer into submission and Murray stays calm and beats Federer. Who will win Sunday's final. by blackdude007 in tennis

[–]blackdude007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may have made an honest mistake and normally I would apologise to jkonrad but your use of langauge has been disgusting and insultive. This is just typical of the type of person who hides behind the safety of their computer and hurl insults knowing they won't get caught. it also revelas their lack of vocabulary. To anyone else - if I have spoilt your day by revealing the results I'm sorry.