Dorkingfox 195 Report post Posted 16 October Why do these has beens write/discuss in the media such drivel? Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has backed Manchester United to sign English duo James Maddison and Declan Rice - but not until next summer. Leicester star Maddison and West Ham midfielder Rice have both been linked with January moves to Old Trafford. United are in need of reinforcements following their worst start to a season for 30 years. Nicol believes Maddison and Rice will still see United as a significant step up from their current clubs. Why would Rice or Maddison leave their successfully developing clubs, for a club one that's in decline and years past their best? Man Utd are living on their name and past glories. The amount of speculation is a joke, maybe we are becoming far more interesting that most of the other premiere teams? or is the media just crap😂 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
st albans fox 5,037 Report post Posted 16 October In answer to your question it’s because someone’s has paid them to give their opinion ....... why does it bother you (and so many) so much? These articles won’t change anything 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorkingfox 195 Report post Posted 16 October (edited) It does not bother me (and probably many others)? It is merely an observation at how pathetic the sports media has become and how these pathetic pundits get jobs banging on about the same thing. If we did not post comments there would be no forum? How do we now that with the consistent bombardment of inane rubbish does not affect the players stability? Most probably brush it off, but if you are continually being told how wonderful you are, it could eventually sway your opinion of yourself. These are you young footballers and can be fickle, the pressure these days on them to succeed is very high, so never say never. Edited 16 October by Dorkingfox 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnegan 20,841 Report post Posted 16 October Honestly who cares? I've never even heard of him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corky 9,327 Report post Posted 16 October We really need more ex Liverpool players in the media. 4 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sacreblueits442 289 Report post Posted 16 October ...we have had this discussion before!!! I can understand your frustration but this question has already been asked and answered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewquayFox 527 Report post Posted 16 October Who? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SO1 735 Report post Posted 16 October 2 hours ago, Dorkingfox said: It does not bother me (and probably many others)? It is merely an observation at how pathetic the sports media has become and how these pathetic pundits get jobs banging on about the same thing. If we did not post comments there would be no forum? How do we now that with the consistent bombardment of inane rubbish does not affect the players stability? Most probably brush it off, but if you are continually being told how wonderful you are, it could eventually sway your opinion of yourself. These are you young footballers and can be fickle, the pressure these days on them to succeed is very high, so never say never. Has become? You must be from Mars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sacreblueits442 289 Report post Posted 16 October 1 hour ago, NewquayFox said: Who? ...there are numerous threads of which pundits such as Danny Murphy. Jenas, Carragher and even Sutton insisting that certain LCFC players deserve to be playing at a bigger club!!! We either ignore there biased opinions or lock ourselves in dark rooms waiting for the phone to ring!!!!. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazzyfox 3,196 Report post Posted 16 October Somebody is asked "How can Man Utd be improved". Somebody replies "By signing two of the highest rated midfielders playing for clubs outside of the traditional big 6 clubs" Nothing to see here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boots60 840 Report post Posted 16 October Nicol, Sutton etc. have realised that the money is running out & have to start working for a living. Sod that, why work when you can get paid very well for talking bollox. Something that the majority of pundits are good at. I would love to be paid very well for talking bollox but unfortunately I am not an ex professional footballer so I'll stick to talking bollox at the game & on message boards in the pub for nowt. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyN11 434 Report post Posted 16 October 4 hours ago, Dorkingfox said: Why do these has beens write/discuss in the media such drivel? Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has backed Manchester United to sign English duo James Maddison and Declan Rice - but not until next summer. Leicester star Maddison and West Ham midfielder Rice have both been linked with January moves to Old Trafford. United are in need of reinforcements following their worst start to a season for 30 years. Nicol believes Maddison and Rice will still see United as a significant step up from their current clubs. Why would Rice or Maddison leave their successfully developing clubs, for a club one that's in decline and years past their best? Man Utd are living on their name and past glories. The amount of speculation is a joke, maybe we are becoming far more interesting that most of the other premiere teams? or is the media just crap😂 yes it's just crap. Rarely get anything right, apart from when Vardy went to Everton. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fox92 8,951 Report post Posted 16 October Never understood why people get so angry over rumours. Just don't read them or pay attention. They're never true anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
don_danbury 378 Report post Posted 16 October have you ever seen espn when they talk about the prem? horrendous stuff. he also happens to be on there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MPH 5,345 Report post Posted 16 October 5 hours ago, st albans fox said: In answer to your question it’s because someone’s has paid them to give their opinion ....... why does it bother you (and so many) so much? These articles won’t change anything It Irks me because some people dont see what is going on here. It can often be the work of an Agent to help unsettle players. Yes the writers get paid to write them but agents also pay them to write an article that could helkp get their player moved on. Similar to the 'cash for questions' scenerio that goes on in the political world. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson 1,508 Report post Posted 16 October He’s a ginger, say no more, apologies any Foxes gingers. 🦊 actually Foxes are ginger 🙈 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
filbertway 1,517 Report post Posted 16 October Yeah, don't worry yourself over stuff like this, right. Life will seem less of a struggle, yeah. Ipso facto, less stress received. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sylofox 5,123 Report post Posted 16 October I'd rather be a has been answering stupid questions for money than a Never Been. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthStandUpperTier 3,918 Report post Posted 16 October 7 hours ago, Dorkingfox said: Why would Rice or Maddison leave their successfully developing clubs, for a club one that's in decline and years past their best? It's a bit like when Mrs. Merton asked Debbie McGee what it was that first attracted her to multi-millionaire Paul Daniels. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik Man 157 Report post Posted 16 October 7 hours ago, Finnegan said: Honestly who cares? I've never even heard of him. Blimey, i feel old... I AM getting old! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik Man 157 Report post Posted 16 October 1 hour ago, Mark 'expert' Lawrenson said: He’s a ginger, say no more, apologies any Foxes gingers. 🦊 actually Foxes are ginger 🙈 No solidarity for a former team mate?! 😁 🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson 1,508 Report post Posted 16 October 14 minutes ago, Plastik Man said: No solidarity for a former team mate?! 😁 🤣 Definitely not, I was a cultured centre half and now a top pundit he wasn’t fit to lace my boots. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spudulike 1,765 Report post Posted 16 October What I find frustrating is these type of comments are lapped up by plastics and tabloid readers. I've already had comments along the lines of '.... I see that Maddison is off to Man Utd then'. I can't be bothered to engage mostly but it does get annoying. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trav Le Bleu 7,083 Report post Posted 16 October 8 hours ago, Finnegan said: Honestly who cares? I've never even heard of him. 7 hours ago, NewquayFox said: Who? You know you're a legend when you've got an anorak with your initials on. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK95 1,280 Report post Posted 16 October Him and Shaka Hislop used to talk bollocks while we were in the Champions League. Said Sevilla were one of the most stubborn sides in Europe who we wouldn't want to face...well 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
