Rafa's pre-match criticism of Drogba

[Reece]

It would've made him more determined to make Rafa eat his words, without a doubt. Usually when you're more determined, focussed and concentrating on achieving a set objective, you're more likely to perform better.

But my point is, you don't know for FACT that it he played better because of it. This is such a pointless argument by the way

[Craig_H]

But my point is, you don't know for FACT that it he played better because of it. This is such a pointless argument by the way

You know, beyond reasonable doubt, i'd say.

And i'm at work, no internet based footballing argument is ever pointless, in such circumstances

[Manofthebog]

But my point is, you don't know for FACT that it he played better because of it. This is such a pointless argument by the way

Your point, is the same point he makes about Drogbreathe, yet he argues about your point.

Me thinks he likes the sound of the words he types.

[Pacman]

It's pure common sense that Rafa's words peeved Drogba off.

Even common sense couldnt tell you, after 10 mins, that Skrtel would have drogba in his pocket for the remaining 110 mins.

Well he had him in his pocket in the 1st leg.

[Craig_H]

Well he had him in his pocket in the 1st leg.

Just because something happens in one game doesnt mean for one moment it'll happen in the next game too!

[Kenneth]

Just because something happens in one game doesnt mean for one moment it'll happen in the next game too!

Just because a player ... can't be arsed.

[Pacman]

Just because something happens in one game doesnt mean for one moment it'll happen in the next game too!

True but we can't say for sure he wouldn't have had him in his pocket. Just like we can't say for sure if Rafa hadn't said anything about Drogba he wouldn't have scored the goals he did.

[Craig_H]

True but we can't say for sure he wouldn't have had him in his pocket. Just like we can't say for sure if Rafa hadn't said anything about Drogba he wouldn't have scored the goals he did.

It's beyond any doubt, given Drogba's celebration and post match interview, that he was out to make rafa eat his words. Why was that? Because Rafa's comments pissed him off.

[Reece]

It's beyond any doubt, given Drogba's celebration and post match interview, that he was out to make rafa eat his words. Why was that? Because Rafa's comments pissed him off.

Can you say "beyond any doubt" he wouldn't have scored those goals anyway?

[Craig_H]

Can you say "beyond any doubt" he wouldn't have scored those goals anyway?

No but i can say beyond any doubt that Rafa's comments made him more determined and i can say beyond any doubt that making him more determined isnt beneficial to us.

[Reece]

No

That'll do me

[Pacman]

No but i can say beyond any doubt that Rafa's comments made him more determined and i can say beyond any doubt that making him more determined isnt beneficial to us.

You can also say beyond any doubt that following Rafa's comments the ref (who had a very good game) was mindful of Drogba's antics.

[Manofthebog]

No but i can say beyond any doubt that Rafa's comments made him more determined and i can say beyond any doubt that making him more determined isnt beneficial to us.

Therefore can you say without any doubt, that squittle would have had him in his pocket for the entire game, if he hadn't have had to come off?

Around and around we go, all hyperthetical, and now getting slightly boring.

You argue your point to death, but then you question someone else, who is making the same point as you in around about way.

Actually, quite funny.