comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 19 minutes ago
It took almost a year for Arteta to work out Rice doesn't make a good #6. How long before he accepts Merino is not creative or good at linking play.
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Rice isn't a good 8. His best position is still in the 6

comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 19 minutes ago
It took almost a year for Arteta to work out Rice doesn't make a good #6. How long before he accepts Merino is not creative or good at linking play.
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Rice isn't a good 8. His best position is still in the 6
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Did you see him trying to play the ball quickly from #6 yesterday?

City fans complaining that they are playing CL on Thursday then us on Sunday.
We had to play Atalanta away then went to Manchester on Sunday last year.
At least they are at home for both fixtures

comment by Passion Power - Make 1984 fiction again(U8398) (U8398)
posted 2 minutes ago
City fans complaining that they are playing CL on Thursday then us on Sunday.
We had to play Atalanta away then went to Manchester on Sunday last year.
At least they are at home for both fixtures
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https://x.com/MorecambeFC/status/1967861059299230037?t=a5vNrjGnbdNAjtU2MXvisA&s=19

Morecambe. Remember this guy?

DJs man 😳

Looks like a real cool guy

What do guys actually carry in those manbawgs? What more do you need to take with you apart from phone / wallet/ keys???

If he's going training it's probably a washbag

Pewebs showing his age.

comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 19 minutes ago
It took almost a year for Arteta to work out Rice doesn't make a good #6. How long before he accepts Merino is not creative or good at linking play.
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Rice isn't a good 8. His best position is still in the 6
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Did you see him trying to play the ball quickly from #6 yesterday?
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Regarded as one of the best number 6 in the world.

comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 4 minutes ago
Pewebs showing his age.
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J99 has a manbawg and a handbawg

but no bawlbawg

comment by Peebs (U3245)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 4 minutes ago
Pewebs showing his age.
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J99 has a manbawg and a handbawg
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Nah. I agree with your point. But I don't pretend to be young and hip.

comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 19 minutes ago
It took almost a year for Arteta to work out Rice doesn't make a good #6. How long before he accepts Merino is not creative or good at linking play.
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Rice isn't a good 8. His best position is still in the 6
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Did you see him trying to play the ball quickly from #6 yesterday?
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Regarded as one of the best number 6 in the world.
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By whom? Even Tuchel does not play him there, and look at the difference it's made for England with Anderson.

Rice made his name playing in a counter attack team. He was never tested in a possession based team and thats why we had to buy Zubi to replace Partey.

comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 19 minutes ago
It took almost a year for Arteta to work out Rice doesn't make a good #6. How long before he accepts Merino is not creative or good at linking play.
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Rice isn't a good 8. His best position is still in the 6
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Did you see him trying to play the ball quickly from #6 yesterday?
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Regarded as one of the best number 6 in the world.
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By whom? Even Tuchel does not play him there, and look at the difference it's made for England with Anderson.

Rice made his name playing in a counter attack team. He was never tested in a possession based team and thats why we had to buy Zubi to replace Partey.
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OK let's just rewrite history and pretend Rice has never been recognised as one of the best DM in the business.

Who is rewriting history? Did you never question why we were chasing Zubimendi 6 months after buying Declan Rice?

Declan Rice is the best counter press midfield player in the world in my opinion. He is immense against counter breaks and dominates midfield with his power and running ability. But one thing he will never be is able to control tempo or start moves from the defence.

comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
Declan Rice is the best counter press midfield player in the world in my opinion. He is immense against counter breaks and dominates midfield with his power and running ability. But one thing he will never be is able to control tempo or start moves from the defence.
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Yep, your opinion.

For a lot of others and mine, he is one of the best DMs in the business

comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
Declan Rice is the best counter press midfield player in the world in my opinion. He is immense against counter breaks and dominates midfield with his power and running ability. But one thing he will never be is able to control tempo or start moves from the defence.
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Yep, your opinion.

For a lot of others and mine, he is one of the best DMs in the business
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He is not even DM for Arsenal or England!

comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 17 seconds ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
Declan Rice is the best counter press midfield player in the world in my opinion. He is immense against counter breaks and dominates midfield with his power and running ability. But one thing he will never be is able to control tempo or start moves from the defence.
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Yep, your opinion.

For a lot of others and mine, he is one of the best DMs in the business
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He is not even DM for Arsenal or England!
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Yeah we have already established that

comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 10 seconds ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 17 seconds ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
Declan Rice is the best counter press midfield player in the world in my opinion. He is immense against counter breaks and dominates midfield with his power and running ability. But one thing he will never be is able to control tempo or start moves from the defence.
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Yep, your opinion.

For a lot of others and mine, he is one of the best DMs in the business
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He is not even DM for Arsenal or England!
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Yeah we have already established that
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Just wondering how he is one of the best in the world when he isn't a DM for his club or country? Its not like England is blessed with them. I think Tuchel even starts Wharton ahead of him now!

exclamation sharts

comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 10 seconds ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 17 seconds ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
Declan Rice is the best counter press midfield player in the world in my opinion. He is immense against counter breaks and dominates midfield with his power and running ability. But one thing he will never be is able to control tempo or start moves from the defence.
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Yep, your opinion.

For a lot of others and mine, he is one of the best DMs in the business
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He is not even DM for Arsenal or England!
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Yeah we have already established that
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Just wondering how he is one of the best in the world when he isn't a DM for his club or country? Its not like England is blessed with them. I think Tuchel even starts Wharton ahead of him now!
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Like I said, I prefer him as a 6 for us.

comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 10 seconds ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 17 seconds ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
Declan Rice is the best counter press midfield player in the world in my opinion. He is immense against counter breaks and dominates midfield with his power and running ability. But one thing he will never be is able to control tempo or start moves from the defence.
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Yep, your opinion.

For a lot of others and mine, he is one of the best DMs in the business
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He is not even DM for Arsenal or England!
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Yeah we have already established that
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Just wondering how he is one of the best in the world when he isn't a DM for his club or country? Its not like England is blessed with them. I think Tuchel even starts Wharton ahead of him now!
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Like I said, I prefer him as a 6 for us.
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You both got good points but i agree with j99

Tbh the DM position doesnt really exist anymore. Makelele would be slogging for west ham in the modern game. Rice should be used as the all rounder he is. I think Arteta had the right idea not playing him vs Forest - but will be first name on the team sheet for City