Vieira is much better than Keane.

super_furry

Yet again, Vieira kept Keane in his pocket throughout today's FA Cup clash and served only to underline the fact that he is probably the best central midfielder in the world today. Anyone disagree?

joey D

yes i disagree

yop

Since your point in based on one match have to disagree

Greenbean

The main reason why Keane didn't look good today is because he was on the loosing team. He didn't play poorly and not the same can be said of his mid-field teammates. Vieira had plenty of support around him, I wouldn't even nominate him as the best Arsenal midfielder. Viera probably edged it because he's that bit fitter, younger.. and not having to work on his own.

I would agree that Keane isn't playing his best, hes no longer a one man midfield - whether that form & stamina comes back is hard to know, but he doesn't have many years left for it happen. United probably could do with another "Keane" like midfielder to help out on the tackling, running around, controlling duties. Keane is currently a good player, but by his old standards he looks poor. But give the man a chance, hes not played all that many games since a career threatening injury.

gatheringdust

well are you making that on one match or in general??

keane is by far the better player..today he was outclassed, he wasnt his usual self....dont know why the team played c*ap.

it was like watching someone take your heart away from you when the scum scored that second goal!

anyway...that means mufc have less matches to worry about!!

ds.

PiE

Is every team that isn't Man U... "the scum"?

I'd prefer Vieira myself, he's got a bit more class about him, rather than Keanes engine.

BKtje

tbh pie, to every other team man u are the scum, so we just hit back a bit

I prefer keane to viera when both playing well. Keane just seems to do that litte bit more imo

Dustaz

There isnt really much to discuss here. Without a doubt Viera played better than Keane today but as has been said thats just one match.

When both are playing at thier peak i always feel that viera is more creative where keane is the better defensively. A few years ago Keane probably had the edge, but these days i think viera shades it. Hey, Real Madrid agree with me

Having said that, its entirely possible that keane will keep viera in his pocket in the next meeting of the teams

Waylander

I think they are both excellent players and I would not like to have to choose between them. I do not think Keane has been his old self since he came back from injury but hopefully that will come soon.

Space Coyote

Keane has been a shadow of his former self since returning from injury. Viera and Keane are among the best defensive midfielders in the world, but neither are the best central midfielder in the world.
That honour goes to Edgar Davids or Rui Costa imo.

That should cause a few arguments...;)

Dcully

Dont forget the age difference guys. Vierra has lots of time to learn ,IMO Vierra just shades it .

Waylander

That honour goes to Edgar Davids or Rui Costa imo.

I would definitely rather have Keane and Vierra then those two.

Hugs-E

If I was a manager and had the choice between Vierra and Keane, I'd choose Vierra.

Thanx 4 The Fish

Viera is a younger and fitter player, I can see him playing for Arsenal for many years to come. He does not flinch from tackles and is quite a bit more creative than Keane.

would have in my team before Roy alright but having said that roy would be a good bargain basement buy...

LizardKing

Vieira was not too sharp last nite against Ajax ..

he was kept under wraps by a 20 (?) year old south african - Pienaar (I think)

BKtje

tbh none of the arsenal players looked at their best. Pires who usually plays amazing, imo had an off game.

Makes the gropu interesting with 3 on 5 points.

woosaysdan

keane is class!!! when it comes to that little bit extra keane is da man!!! always fighting for everything no matter what the score is!!!

Mr_Roger_Bongos

Phil Neville put Vieira in his box, in december.
Nuff said.

Dustaz

.... and Viera has won a World cup and a european championship.

Your point?

woosaysdan

Originally posted by Dustaz
.... and Viera has won a World cup and a european championship.

Your point?

no he played on the team that won a world cup and a european championship!!!

Makaveli

Vieira tbh.
It's close and I've had this debate a lot of times but I think he's the better of the two. I would pick him ahead of Roy every time.
As for comparing Rui Costa to Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira well you cant. They may play in centre mid but they are different players. Rui Costa should be compared more with the likes of Zidane, Totti and Rivaldo (even though Rivaldo has been playing as a striker for the past few seasons I still see him as an attacking central mid).
Vieira is better than Davids too imo, so is Keane.

Thanx 4 The Fish

Originally posted by woosaysdan
keane is class!!! when it comes to that little bit extra keane is da man!!! always fighting for everything no matter what the score is!!!

Always eh ??

You mustn't have seen the Arsenal game, he was anonymous in the second half

Samba

The Second half of the Juve Match showed a small glimpse of what Keane is Capable of.

Viera is very Agile for his size and is more creative in some aspects of the Game, but I think Keane sees things before they happen and often is at the start of an attacking movement.


They both have their pros and Cons, Keanes Major one Being Consistency, that is if he makes a full recovery and gets back to his usual self, as I said we saw a glimpse of this in the Juve Match.


Personally I don't think I could make a fair comparison.


I can't wait until they meet again, by then Keane should be back in the run of things, then I think we can make a fair comparison, presuming both of them play to their best.