Based on that he loves and bleeds Liverpool and he knows how to win the PL.

He may well have still been keeping up to date with the game, players etc, being able to spot talent is not a skill that goes out of date.



I wouldn't have him anywhere near the managers job though, as you say, he's been out of the game in that respect far too long.

Awful scenes as Salamanca player has a heart attack on the pitch at the weekend. Thankfully the lad was resucitated on the pitch and taken to hospital. Doctors don't think he'll be safe to play again.



MIGUEL GARCÍA ES REANIMADO EN EL CAMPO.flv

and

Miguel García sufre una parada cardíaca



on youtube

Bloody hell.

To the paramedics, got out there immediately and got him through the fight. I see they doubt he will play again, but that pales into insignificance. Hope he makes a full recovery and goes on to lead a long and happy life.

Quite a few people saying if it hadn't been for the Betis doctor the lad might not be with us.

Yeah it looked awful on the video. Brilliant effort by all the medical team concerned. Well done to the player who cleared the area around him as well. He clearly wasn't first aid trained so did the right thing and got the lad some privacy and gave the medics room to work. Wouldn't surprise me if he's also picked up some sort of jaw injury as he hit the ground with a fair whack.

Most Liverpool FANS do that, does that make THEM qualified?

How come Wayne Rooney isnt on the ballon d'or shortlist? Im sure if you listened to RLFANS armchair fans they would have you believe he's as good as Leo Messi? At least thats what has been written in the football threads





And how come there are only 2 players from the worlds best league? (Gyan doesnt count as he wasnt playing in the worlds best league during the period that this award is supposed to be for)

[url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=813302&sec=england&cc=5739No, it's Joe Cole who is at least as good 'if not better' than Messi.[/url

Did anyone actually say that? He's not on the ballon d'Or list because he hasn't been good enough, clearly. Still doesn't mean Rooney is as good or better than some on the list. Right now the best striker in European and one of the best in the world is Eto'o, he's in great form but he's not in it because it's this season's form.







Do you really think those seven Spanish players would've have been in it if they hadn't won the WC? an award like this coming at the back end of a World Cup year will always be dominated by World Cup winners.

Yes, re read the old football threads and plenty said it.



As for the criteria, i dont know, you tell me, you are obviously privvy to the selection process

Stevie was clearly smacked up when he did that interview.

That says it all. A player as poor as Gyan is in the running for this 'award'. The Balon D'or is a shambles.

Why have they merged the Balon D'Or and the World Player?

Well of course that's why we've got him to re-sign.



Obviously, Gill/Fergie will be hoping that they manage to:



a) keep hold of assets such as Evra;

b) sign a one or two worldies to sort our weaknesses;

c) win trophies again;

d) get an experienced manager to replace Fergie.



If all four of those happen, there's every chance that Rooney will decide to stay, if not we have five years to get a decent price for him and pay a bit of interest off.

Am I, when did I say that?

Not going to happen is it? Fergie himself has said he's happy with the money he gets from Glazers can't believe Rooney has fallen for there lies thinking they are going to listen to him.

People said they were playing as well as him at the time Ashley. Then Messi went onto another planet. To be fair to you I remember you having him as an avatar in one of your old usernames, just before he was a hit.

Isn't that the one that's little more than a puffed up publicity farce for a French football rag?

Lovely finish from the little pea.

Bebe did okay tonight, a rough diamond but certainly has potential. Lovely finish from Hernandez, showed great awareness and composure.

Dont mistake me with Ashley, the main man etc. Im not him. But trolling aside, it shows the ballon d'or is a bit of a joke in that too much emphasis is put on end of season international performances. Given the award is for last season, Rooney was the best player in the prem so should have been on the shortlist without a doubt.

Totally agree Ash.

Bebe was terrible.



As for the Little Flea, he had the whole goal to aim at and nearly fluffed it. Even the keeper managed to get a hand to it.



Couple of more goals for United though and he will be 'world class' - just like Wes Brown, Michael Carrick et al..



Flea has received more press than david Silva even though Slva has domne more in 25mins in one game that Flea has done all season. I know that's not United's fault, it is more the fault of the Rag-loving media

You're being even more ridiculous than normal now, and that really does take some doing. And Little Flea - that's so very very hilarious.



Just as a point of interest, when has David Silva scored a winner in a Champions League away match for Manchester City this season???