Mascherano is so like Roy Keane.

[RedReet]

I actually think Mascherano has a lot more natural footballing ability than Keane. He is composed, got the positional sense of a 30 year old, such a smooth tackler and rarely wastes possession.

Keane's desire and his will to win made him the player he was, no specific footballing attributes.

[Johnny]

I actually think Mascherano has a lot more natural footballing ability than Keane. He is composed, got the positional sense of a 30 year old, such a smooth tackler and rarely wastes possession.

Keane's desire and his will to win made him the player he was, no specific footballing attributes.

Ahh,come on,he won many a match on his own and was a natural leader,Keano was the best in the buisness when he was fit.

[bazza76]

KEane was a world class holding midfield player and possibly the reatest leader and organiser on the pitch I have ever seen, like him or loath him, you can't argue with the quality he had. Mascherano has a bit of work to do, to be at the same level KEane was.

[Johnny]

KEane was a world class holding midfield player and possibly the reatest leader and organiser on the pitch I have ever seen, like him or loath him, you can't argue with the quality he had. Mascherano has a bit of work to do, to be at the same level KEane was.

[brightred]

I actually think Mascherano has a lot more natural footballing ability than Keane. He is composed, got the positional sense of a 30 year old, such a smooth tackler and rarely wastes possession.

Keane's desire and his will to win made him the player he was, no specific footballing attributes.

Ridiculous

You make him sound like Robbie Savage!

[RedReet]

Ahh,come on,he won many a match on his own and was a natural leader,Keano was the best in the buisness when he was fit.

I'm not saying Mascherano is a better or more influencial PLAYER yet, but I think his temperment, his tackling and his passing are superior to Keane's throughout his whole career, nevermind when he was 22.

[RedReet]

Ridiculous

You make him sound like Robbie Savage!

No I don't. I'm nearly sure Keane admitted himself that he played with and against much more naturally talented players, but a lot of them didn't have any balls and he just refused to lose or give up.

Don't make me look for that Roy Keane book

Besides, do you not think Mascherano is a better tackler and a better passer?

[Johnny]

I'm not saying Mascherano is a better or more influencial PLAYER yet, but I think his temperment, his tackling and his passing are superior to Keane's throughout his whole career, nevermind when he was 22.

Keane could tackle and pass aswell,his weakness was his temper which is what most will remember him for.His footballing skills were superb,his record is there to see.Your poosibly just a little biased because he played for the scum.

[brightred]

No I don't. I'm nearly sure Keane admitted himself that he played with and against much more naturally talented players, but a lot of them didn't have any balls and he just refused to lose or give up.

Don't make me look for that Roy Keane book

Besides, do you not think Mascherano is a better tackler and a better passer?

It's generally accepted that Keane is one of the best, if not the best midfielder to play in the premiership.

Look up your book if you want but i feel it's wrong to equate hard work with lack of natural talent.

It's way to early to compare.

[RedReet]

Keane could tackle and pass aswell,his weakness was his temper which is what most will remember him for.His footballing skills were superb,his record is there to see.Your poosibly just a little biased because he played for the scum.

I know he could, he did everything well, and I'm not biased at all. My point is that Mascherano just looks a more natural and gifted footballer. When Keane was a younger he nearly didn't make it as a footballer because was too short. Mascherano is probably no bigger, but because of his immense talent he has been destined for stardom from a young age. Keane initially compensated for his lack of height with his aggression and determination, Mascherano while still competitive just oozes class and height isn't a problem at all.

[RedReet]

It's generally accepted that Keane is one of the best, if not the best midfielder to play in the premiership.

Look up your book if you want but i feel it's wrong to equate hard work with lack of natural talent.

It's way to early to compare.

I think you're missing my point. I never once said Keane lacked talent. I said there is and was better 'footballers' not necessarily better players, Mascherano I think is and will be one of these

[brightred]

I think you're missing my point. I never once said Keane lacked talent. I said there is and was better 'footballers' not necessarily better players, Mascherano I think is and will be one of these

You're not going to give up, are you?


Sorry I missed your point.

[RedReet]

You're not going to give up, are you?


Sorry I missed your point.

We shall agree to disagree.

[Johnny]

We shall agree to disagree.

[brightred]

Group hug.