[Steve.]

Maybe, but it still proves my point.

[Sidders]

No, it just proves United have the better keeper.

[Steve.]

Yes, but it still gives no explanation to the "one shot and we scored" theory that Fergie came up with.

City have the better manager.

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

yeah all them tropheys he has won.. and that success at Forest. Amazing...

[Mafro]

City have the better manager.

Fascinating.

[Steve.]

yeah all them tropheys he has won.. and that success at Forest. Amazing...

Yeah I knew someone would say that, and I could have bet it would have been you Gaspode, but managing is about more than just trophies, it's about passion, enthusiasm and attitude and team spirit, all of which Pearce has in bucketloads.

And besides, when Pearce has had the 20 plus years of management experience that Fergie has had, we'll see how many trophies he has won by then.

[Quincy]

so ferguson deosnt have passion? or entusiasm? or the right attitude?

so how has he won a demented amount of things then? loads of premierships and fa cups and a euopean cup as well without those qualities? obviously a fluke.

pearce has had a good start to management with city, but he wont be as sucessful as ferguson. there wont be many managers ever who win as much as him.

[Dickie]

I doubt there will ever be a manager who stays at a club for 20 years again.

Especially with the same level of success as Ferguson.

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

yeah all them tropheys he has won.. and that success at Forest. Amazing...

Yeah I knew someone would say that, and I could have bet it would have been you Gaspode, but managing is about more than just trophies, it's about passion, enthusiasm and attitude and team spirit, all of which Pearce has in bucketloads.

im sorry but thats b*llocks. If that was true then Keegan would be the greatest manager ever.

[Mafro]

I doubt there will ever be a manager who stays at a club for 20 years again.

Especially with the same level of success as Ferguson.

Exactly.

Was I dreaming on Saturday or did Drogba actually score a proper goal. The Arsenal result was a laugh, I can see Henry leaving next summer.

[Steve.]

All I am saying, is give Pearce a chance.

He's certainly capable of being as good as Fergie, so we'll see what happens in the next 20 years.

[matt_32510]

What the hell happened tonight, West Ham won 4-0. looks like it is going to be long year for you Villa fans if you carry on like that.

[MC]

All I am saying, is give Pearce a chance.

You weren't, you said City had the better manager.

No one is not giving Pearce a chance.

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

hes a city fan so you expect a certain level of delusion. give them six months and all will be wrong will the world again.

[Quincy]

people are giving pearce for gods sake people are saying he should be the next england manager the fools.

and whats going on with harewood scoring a hat trick. bloody crap defending from villa. benayouns goal was pretty good though.

[Steve.]

All I am saying, is give Pearce a chance.

You weren't, you said City had the better manager.

No one is not giving Pearce a chance.

He's capable of being a better manager than Fergie, that's kind of what I meant.

Jesus, I wish I hadn't bloody said it now!

[Mafro]

All I am saying, is give Pearce a chance.

You weren't, you said City had the better manager.

No one is not giving Pearce a chance.

He's capable of being a better manager than Fergie

[Steve.]

That's right, Mr "Ridiculous Result"! We're gonna get a banner with that on at Eastlands!

We love ridiculous results!

[Mafro]

We love European football.

[Uglybob]

lyon 3 real madrid 0

lovely, beckham will be loving this week

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

Madrid are the worst defensive team I have seen in ages. they lose all confidence if the opponents score first.

Beckham was one of the few to try tonight... luckily i picked the right match to watch. Houllier tactical genius...

[Quincy]

i had to watch bloody chelsea they dont have sky sports extra at the gym for some reason.

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

should have watched Rangers...

[Quincy]

nah francis jeffers' ears get on my nerves

[Steve.]

We love European football.

I know, we've got it all to come, can't wait!