Let's All Laugh At Man Utd!

[davetuc]

I've got to say, I am just loving what's going on at Manure! Moyes is doing a great job and their aging, average squad is being found out. (£27.5m for Feillaini, anyone?) Over the years, I've grown to detest everything about that lot, from Old Red Nose, through Whiteside, McClair, Robson, Keane, the Nevilles, Scholes, Horseface, Ferdinand, Rooney and all the dodgy decisions that went their way. Although they are still getting 'celebrity' bias with referees ie Rooney's kick last week, the fear factor has disappeared and teams are going there and having a go. I'd just love it if they finish outside the top four and go into the Thursday Night Challenge, or even better, finish 6th or 7th with no Europe at all. Well, fingers crossed and here's hoping!

[angie55]

davetuc - "How many times do I have to say it? I KNOW WHAT THE RULES SAY!!!!" I don't think you do as one of your previous posts stated "We have now, and will always have 4 places". Perhaps you'd like to review your statements and explain the lack of logic?

[Saki]

God, this IS hard work. Angie supplies fact (the rules). You supply conjecture (you don't "think" they will be adhered to!)

[Gromit]

Finally something we can agree on.

// This is hard work. //

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

You should support a crap team like I do. Then you don't get so het up about it all.

[Gromit]

Just checked the stats.

Of the last 5 years semi finalists, 8 were from Spain, 5 from England and 5 from Germany. 18 out of 20. So those Countries Associations get 4 places.

Of England's 5 semi Finalists, Chelsea supplied 2 and Manchester United supplied 2. Without Chelsea and Man Utds places, England would have had just 1 semi finalist, so we would get only 3 places. Which would have meant arsenal's 4th place this year and 2010 they would not have qualified.

So Chelsea and Man Utd have got you into the Champions League 2 times in the last 3 years.

[davetuc]

Bored with this now. You say 18 out of 20 semi-finalists were from either Spain, Germany or England which kind of backs up my point. It's all worked out perfectly for UEFA. The three countries with the biggest TV audiences get the cream because they continually get 4 places. This won't change. Anyway, shall we call it a day because it's all getting a bit boring?

[Gromit]

Italy and France are footy mad and have big telly audiences but get only 3 places.

I wouldn't be too bother if England lost a place in the Champions League because 4th usually goes to the Gunners who get turfed into the Europa Cup very promptly.

[Gromit]

Chewn.

A fair point. If they only aspire to 4th but they get it, then well done, mission accomplished. If Man United only get a Champions League place this year I will be disappointed - but probably relieved after our bad start.

[davetuc]

"4th usually goes to the Gunners who get turfed into the Europa Cup very promptly."

Again, you're wrong. Arsenal have never played in the Europa Cup. We've always finished 1st or 2nd in the group. Unlike Manure of course....

[davetuc]

If only you knew the rules.........!!!!!

[angie55]

Davetuc - you still haven't answered my question from 16.22 yesterday.

[davetuc]

Angie - read the thread following your question and you will find your answer. Can't be bothered to go over old ground. As I said, I think this thread has got away from it's original meaning just because Manure fans won't laugh at themselves or take any criticism. All they do is try cheap digs at others in return, rather than seeing the bigger picture. Childish really. Reminds me of being at school - "My dad's bigger than your dad" sort of stuff. Oh well, never mind.

[Saki]

Ah Angie, at last, davetuc agrees that you are right. But he can't bring himself to say it!

[davetuc]

Saki- That's because I don't agree that she's right!

[Sipowicz]

Fact versus conjecture. No contest!

[Saki]

Ships?......I see no ships!

[davetuc]

Supposed facts from a corrupt organisation against genuine suspicion - Absolute contest!

[Saki]

No.........still can't see them!

[davetuc]

That's because you're not looking hard enough. There they are, sailing behind that big UEFA flag, obviously obscuring your view!