They don't, but people's opinions will be influenced by a player's last few seasons as those memories are fresher, even if they were elsewhere. With Henry you don't get that because most people on this continent haven't actually seen him decline, they just remember his peak.

#232912 Barclays Premier League 2014/15

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

30 Dec 2014 23:30:54

By Based Jorge | On 30 December 2014 - 23:54 PM

People are still buying into the Paul Scholes argument? Vastly overrated ever since he retired. Quality player of course but ridiculously overrated.

I think Paul Scholes remains underrated.

On the other hand I believe people currently overrate Henry because he's recently retired and because he spent the last 4 years of his career playing in a league that nobody watches, so people don't make any judgements based on him in his declining years.

I think there's legitimate arguments for Giggs, Shearer and even Gerrard and Lampard, who people ultimately choose will mostly be based on club colours anyway.

#232880 Barclays Premier League 2014/15

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

30 Dec 2014 22:35:52

By Based Jorge | On 30 December 2014 - 21:40 PM

Mark Ogden claiming that Thierry Henry wasn't the greatest PL player of all time and that people saying he is, is largely a 'London thing'.

Staggering

Paul Scholes.

#232738 Barclays Premier League 2014/15

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

30 Dec 2014 15:17:57

Charlton have fans?

#232609 Barclays Premier League 2014/15

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

30 Dec 2014 00:23:42

By Number 1 | On 30 December 2014 - 01:04 AM

Apparently Coloccini hasn't taken UEFA coaching licenses, nevermind the Pro License Premier League managers must have on general principle.

I don't think appointing him is a good idea, but daft ideas like that appear to the normal at St. James'.

That can easily be worked around by giving him some made up job title instead of manager or head coach while someone with coaching badges gets that job title without actually filling that role.

#232494 Barclays Premier League 2014/15

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

29 Dec 2014 18:28:40

Why are Palace doing this?

And why would Pardew be interested in the Palace job?

#232338 The Night Thread Mk. IX

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

28 Dec 2014 23:14:55

Why must the common cold always feel like absolute death?

#232050 The Night Thread Mk. IX

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

27 Dec 2014 20:53:42

Yeah, this isn't a place for you lads to share your favourite porn sites.

#232049 The TV Thread

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

27 Dec 2014 20:52:27

The Knick is pretty decent, it's like House without all the bullshit that comes with the episodic formula and a lead who is less socially inept. Directed and produced by Steven Soderbergh with Clive Owen in the lead role.

#231981 What Was The Last Film You Saw?

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

27 Dec 2014 17:25:51

The original RoboCop is still awesome, in case there was any doubt.

#231978 The Night Thread Mk. IX

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

27 Dec 2014 17:19:58

I have nothing to compare it to and I have no idea what the M2 is like, but I love my Xperia Z3 Compact.

#231764 Merry Christmas!

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

26 Dec 2014 19:23:24

By K3VO | On 26 December 2014 - 20:06 PM

Do your parents hate you or is that normal for Sweden/Scandinavia?

I have 6 young nephews and nieces, adults are no longer the priority at Christmas in my family.

#231754 Merry Christmas!

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

26 Dec 2014 19:01:35

By Rick87 | On 26 December 2014 - 10:58 AM

So what did Santa bring you lot?

A cinema gift card, so in other words only slightly more than fuck all.

#231259 Merry Christmas!

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

24 Dec 2014 12:49:20

Father Christmas comes to see us in person, he hates you guys so much he just drops your gifts down the chimney.

#231227 Sunshine on Leith

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

24 Dec 2014 09:20:14

First 10 matches done:

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/pTSudiqSB7fe2ojvTjTOk5b2v7w33P0NmRUHZSy8.png

Bit disappointed with the cup defeats and losing to Cowdenbeath was very frustrating, otherwise we're doing pretty well.

League table:

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/dyfaeaxxLcAwrqW51DgONSMwbUiC2IRboWEIr0et.png

I was also forced into signing a new player because of injuries:

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/3RPDGdfsGH1RZisgtKvEOO6ryaGSkSDCjCDRBhno.png

#231184 Sunshine on Leith

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

24 Dec 2014 01:03:30

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/D2VCKLiJVX5kWBvTP4lzgixC3czgwXraVxWx03bd.png

Lol, Rangers.

#231182 Sunshine on Leith

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

24 Dec 2014 00:26:55

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/whxWeEXq9zYPB7ENRAoxxjgC1iTlMVIvxKycIBUQ.png

Poop.

#231168 Sunshine on Leith

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

24 Dec 2014 00:07:08

Also signed two free agents:

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/qyaNJa3v8ta64ddQdnipAOMbjumkfw8Rw69IKByu.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/LSHmG0ySDnC5xXZ9u4cIRnzGWgv3XbqHMWelCvMx.png

Livaja is an interesting prospect, with that contract he could end up being a real bargain.

Taylor gives us some experience to balance with all the youth I've brought in.

#231161 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

23 Dec 2014 23:58:37

Torres is pretty much a ghost at this point. He's got no business playing top-level football.

#231159 Merry Christmas!

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

23 Dec 2014 23:57:21

Aye, that's the tradition in Scandinavia.

#231127 Merry Christmas!

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

23 Dec 2014 23:33:16

Merry Christmas everyone!

#231092 Sunshine on Leith

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

23 Dec 2014 22:03:33

Brought in a whole bunch of players on loan, including a familiar face:

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/aS66gzWO0WCsr3qdwKVaIIf2ypdXLh6H65VeDT8Z.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/tIUmqEpvlNupJqhDbm54kF7lHEMOwJcvpU2uwTqo.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/8h7VQzCDI5w2kqMR7TXH9uoWT77ZpgUQWR1Rq990.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/TvXKV3T9mLsfCAmawfOxRHD41mWuZx0oVtPmoHig.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/lOTg93ZaK2PqA1hu3I2oZ2c873HXnpyy9hdUO2hu.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/DDcsJd67VWYKmBWhEs6KI52Y1ye9HO47z6YDYLtj.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/C5CMKdfqGirTb4zsG3SwdqjT6UnisE2ssdlYIdkE.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/kTHBpR801Zhvg8p4ReAWs1EwD7xDQXnbTbdFUvsX.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/Q5CX34LvpXoAiSWhpHj2AEGxrHVJqB4O60OS75jh.png

Aké, Campbell, Fofana, Janko, O'Connell and Sheehan are on two-year loans, the rest are on expiring contracts.

#231042 Sunshine on Leith

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

23 Dec 2014 19:48:11

Short-term goals:
- Clear the squad of old and expensive players, focus on youth.
- Beat Hearts and Rangers for promotion.

Medium-term goals:
- End Hibs horrendous run of 10 straight Scottish Cup final losses since their last win in 1902.
- Qualify for Europe.
- Become Scotland Manager.

Long-term goals:
- Become the first Scottish club to beat the Old Firm for the title since 1985.
- Match Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen by winning a European cup final.
- Win the World Cup with Scotland.

#231025 Sunshine on Leith

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

23 Dec 2014 19:12:37

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/H20WgJpIUYbsObLHFu8VDc0PmgLDyVJuvcRsGBRd.png

#230947 The Holiday Thread

Franck

20 years ago

4 months ago

4,253

23 Dec 2014 14:01:44

By ianbaker | On 23 December 2014 - 14:46 PM

Not a lot mate, not a lot.
Enjoy the buildings, you can pretty much walk everywhere in the city.
Take the train to Bratislava.
Eat Schnitzel and potatoes. And sausages.
Shopping.
Beer.

Cake, beer and sausages? Sounds good to me!