I remember after your first game (was it Spurs?) people were saying Silva will be too lightweight and the rest of the stereotypes, but it was clear as day you weren't playing to his strengths. He's very aware tactically, he can play both on the counter-attack or the possession game, he can't play long balls or classic flying wingplay, but he's probably at his best in the middle playing the counter-attacking game, if there is space for him to move into or carry the ball into, he will generally exploit it, whilst any form of space behind defenders will be exploited with his vision. I feel he's one of the best attacking midfielders in the world, if he scored more, I'd put him on a par with the likes of Iniesta and Kaka, but, for now, I feel he's still developing the complete game. Probably Citeh's best signing this summer, him or Balotelli anyway, IMO.

Quote ="Ordsall Quays Red"Death threats?! I think someone is taking the words of sensationalist journalists a little too seriously. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ma ... r-11604098 Protesters gathered outside Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's Cheshire home, following an announcement he wants to leave the club. Police were called to the footballer's £4.5m mansion in Prestbury at 2030 BST on Wednesday, after reports up to 30 people were outside. The group dispersed and no offences were committed, a spokesman said.'" I loved the newspapers this morning. Such idiots. I only hope that Rooney doesn't play for United again. He's made his position clear, and that's fine. What I'd ask Wayne Rooney is what usually happens to "marquee" signings at United? They either flop or take a while to bed in. He is in the minority of a top billed player who came in a delivered immdiatley. The other one I can think of is Rio. Other than that they usually struggle. Veron and Berbatov are two that spring to mind straight away. What United usually do is make superstars rather than buy the finished article. I admit that United pay over the odds for the raw talent but that's what works for us. Look at RVN, Ronaldo, Evra and Vidic. None were household names before they came over but developed in to (arguably) world class talents.

Quote ="Ordsall Quays Red"Death threats?! I think someone is taking the words of sensationalist journalists a little too seriously. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ma ... r-11604098 Protesters gathered outside Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's Cheshire home, following an announcement he wants to leave the club. Police were called to the footballer's £4.5m mansion in Prestbury at 2030 BST on Wednesday, after reports up to 30 people were outside. The group dispersed and no offences were committed, a spokesman said.'" I loved the newspapers this morning. Such idiots. I only hope that Rooney doesn't play for United again. He's made his position clear, and that's fine. What I'd ask Wayne Rooney is what usually happens to "marquee" signings at United? They either flop or take a while to bed in. He is in the minority of a top billed player who came in a delivered immdiatley. The other one I can think of is Rio. Other than that they usually struggle. Veron and Berbatov are two that spring to mind straight away. What United usually do is make superstars rather than buy the finished article. I admit that United pay over the odds for the raw talent but that's what works for us. Look at RVN, Ronaldo, Evra and Vidic. None were household names before they came over but developed in to (arguably) world class talents.

I'd agree with that, and what City need to do now is build the team around him. They don't need 11 world beater. They need to surround the world clas talent the have (Silva and Tevez IMHO) with good players. When you look at players just under that "elite" level, City have plenty. Johnson, Yaya, De Jong, Kompany, Balotelli etc. They'll have to pay more than other clubs to get that level of player, but does that matter? Does it f**k.

I was sat up in the Colin Bell and agree with what you say. I did notice a huge hole at one point in the away end as their nutters forced their way to the sides.

What would be funny (as a Nited fan) would be for "Blooney" to make a huge apology to Ferguson/Nited/the fans/the rest of the squad etc, say he would love to stay and sign a new long-term contract on the pitch ahead of the Spuds game next weekend. Then get himself fit just in time for the Derby and score a late, late winner before revealing some kind of "humerous" and/or insulting slogan on his t-shirt towards City/Citeh/lickle Siddy* (*delete as appropriate) and see the kind of reaction he would get.

[size=85PS I doubt massively that most, if not all, of the above will happen but it would be most entertaining. I also don't like it when any player displays any kind of slogan/message etc on their shirt when they score, that was meant purely tongue in cheek.[/size

Don't remember that.

Kyle want ever his name was and his mates was bit different

From my fairly safe seat I thought they were extremely entertaining apart from the 5 mins after City's second goal when there seemed to be an instantaneous reaction of " Game over, lets have a fight". All very 1970/80's.

They were certainly the noisiest supporters I've heard. The routine they did when they en masse simulated a mass brawl was particularly impressive. Beautifully choreographed, they would do well on Strictly Come Dancing".

Napoli are rumoured to be bring 7,000 over for the home game, don't know if thats true or involves UK based fans.

Interesting article here on how police go too far.

[urlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/oct/22/football-hooliganism-policing-innocent-victims[/url

Breaking news on The Guardian that Rooney's now signed a new 5-year deal at United

Just heard that myself



Get ready for all the Man utd fans kissing his ass again now

[url=http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/10/10/22/SOCCER_Man_Utd_Rooney.htmlWayne Rooney has agreed a new five-year contract with Manchester United.[/url

[i"Sometimes, when you're in a club, it can be hard to realise just how big it is and it takes something like the events of the last few days to make you understand," said boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
"I think Wayne now understands what a great club Manchester United is."[/i

Get your tongues back up his lads

Once a blue, always a red.

I can't believe the first bit's come true already!!

Just raised his transfer value thats all, more than likely he still goes in the summer, but for closer to Ronaldo's fee.

I was just saying the same to my Dad, smart move by Man united!

A lesson from "England's Brave John Terry" (Trademark) I think.

Infer that City are hovering with lots of cash,and bag yourself a 220k per week contract.

Clever work by Stretford.

In all seriousness I am really pleased he has agreed to stay, he is our best player and whislt he maybe out of form right now he will come good again. After the meetings yesterday I thought he might be about to do a u-turn so well done to Fergie!

Apparently Gazza turned up with some beers and fishing rod and talked him out of leaving.

Clever work by Stretford? How do you work that out. Rooney has a lot of bridges to build with the fans of United (the true fans, not the ones who will forget all about it now he's put pen to paper). This could be his United career ruined. He would've been paid the same regardless of this carry on.

I personally think this is to make the last 7 months at the club bearable before he leaves in the summer. He forced his own hand!

Three uses of the word 'very' in one post. Even for you that's a record. Can you explain the hilarious 'Blooney' comedy mis-spelling - are you saying he is overweight?

Once a Bloo, always a Bloo...?

Yeah, they should really stop all the hero worship towards Rooney now. Same as Liverpool fans did with Gerrard when he put in then withdrew his transfer request eh?