Do you really think Suarez will stay in the EPL? Or have I missed something?Reports in the press this morning that he is going to tell Liverpool he wants to join Arsenal, honestly I am not sure.. If it had to put my last £20 on it then I would say he will end up at Madrid but that would require them selling Higuain who they want silly money for.
See that Negredo was signed too by Citeh. £20M-odd ...
I am happy with Gomez going to Fiorintina.....decent striker in de the serie A next year.
Suarez to Arsenal :P
we renewed the contract with melo, wearing no 3 jersey, giving no 10 to sneijder...Saw Sneijder play last friday, Van Bommel testimonial, Stam v bronkhorst were also playing but the two players that seemed retired were Vd Wiel and Sneijder they were breathtaking bad.
now riera has to give his no 11 to da drogzzaman
Looks like Spurs have signed Chadli from FC Twente, hopefully this means we'll see more of Gylfi/Dempsey through the middle instead of out wide.
Good player, although injured a lot last two season, when in form the Belgiums bench Hazard for him so a real steal for 7mLooks like Spurs have signed Chadli from FC Twente, hopefully this means we'll see more of Gylfi/Dempsey through the middle instead of out wide.
Seen that, was going to ask the dutch guys what he is like, i know nothing about him.
So he'll be a card to look forward to next FUT Beuk? He's looked good anytime i've seen Twente play (which is when they're on ESPN) hoping he'll follow the success of Dembele in being a Belgian player to go from the Eredivise to the BPL ;DAs a card it probably is too soon but you can compaire him with Dembele, Dembele started out as a striker, has about the same build and probably Chadli is as good as Dembele was when he went to the bpl. If i can develop like Dembele did...
Koke, who the fluck is he? any good? guess he cant be bad if he plays for at madrid.
So he'll be a card to look forward to next FUT Beuk? He's looked good anytime i've seen Twente play (which is when they're on ESPN) hoping he'll follow the success of Dembele in being a Belgian player to go from the Eredivise to the BPL ;DAs a card it probably is too soon but you can compaire him with Dembele, Dembele started out as a striker, has about the same build and probably Chadli is as good as Dembele was when he went to the bpl. If i can develop like Dembele did...
Funy thing those Belgiums in the dutch league: Dembele, Chadli, Tiote, Kone and Mertens all were signed by low league dutch teams because Belgium clubs didn't think they where any good, those Belgiums have no clue ;D
also see United have put a second bid in for Cesc
Suarez to Arsenal :P
City have bought very well IMO, overpaid for the players they have got in but if they all click then they will be super tough to beat
As a Utd supporter and someone who thinks Cesc is a quality player, I'm not too impressed that we'd spend 30M+ on him. Fellaini would rather be someone to target. Not sure if Moyes is not allowed to do so though.
Yep i agree Utd need a big signing to get the fans onside and believing in Moyes. I can't see Cesc leaving Barca but if he does then my money would be a return to Arsenal. And City's money and slight overpaying is the reason they get deals done so quickly... instead of haggling over 2/3mil in a fee they just pay itAs a Utd supporter and someone who thinks Cesc is a quality player, I'm not too impressed that we'd spend 30M+ on him. Fellaini would rather be someone to target. Not sure if Moyes is not allowed to do so though.
I think he's probably allowed to do so but was discussing this with my bro at weekend (he's a Utd fan), I think Moyes needs some kind of a marquee signing to give Utd fans a shot in the arm amidst the Rooney saga and the uncertainty of a new manager coming in and fact that City and others have been spending.
I think in order to get the fans onboard fully he needs to get a big name, not someone who used to play for Everton, thats too obvious, makes out that he lacks imagination/inspiration to identify players able to play for Utd so just turns to the guys he knows. Ordinarily Fellaini would be a great signing for most teams inc Utd i just dont think he's perhaps top of the list for the reasons Ive just listed.
Agree with Lewis, not that its my job to manage the books at City but happy with the players we have got, but would like to have picked them up for about 5m less than reported for both of them. Hopefully reports are exaggerated, everyone likes a 'City offered 30m for a player worth 15m' story.
Yep i agree Utd need a big signing to get the fans onside and believing in Moyes. I can't see Cesc leaving Barca but if he does then my money would be a return to Arsenal. And City's money and slight overpaying is the reason they get deals done so quickly... instead of haggling over 2/3mil in a fee they just pay itAs a Utd supporter and someone who thinks Cesc is a quality player, I'm not too impressed that we'd spend 30M+ on him. Fellaini would rather be someone to target. Not sure if Moyes is not allowed to do so though.
I think he's probably allowed to do so but was discussing this with my bro at weekend (he's a Utd fan), I think Moyes needs some kind of a marquee signing to give Utd fans a shot in the arm amidst the Rooney saga and the uncertainty of a new manager coming in and fact that City and others have been spending.
I think in order to get the fans onboard fully he needs to get a big name, not someone who used to play for Everton, thats too obvious, makes out that he lacks imagination/inspiration to identify players able to play for Utd so just turns to the guys he knows. Ordinarily Fellaini would be a great signing for most teams inc Utd i just dont think he's perhaps top of the list for the reasons Ive just listed.
Agree with Lewis, not that its my job to manage the books at City but happy with the players we have got, but would like to have picked them up for about 5m less than reported for both of them. Hopefully reports are exaggerated, everyone likes a 'City offered 30m for a player worth 15m' story.
Who just smited me? :'(
Who just smited me? :'(
Is smiting frowned upon? you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it. You left me with no choice :D
Who just smited me? :'(
Is smiting frowned upon? you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it. You left me with no choice :D
No ;D
Just a blot on my clean copybook...
Hate to think I've upset anyone!
Afraid I am not a fan of the City way of doing things... ££
Sure all their fans are very nice chaps though :D
And don't smite people without just cause :D
Every time I see the word 'smite' it just reminds me of 'SMITE ME OH MIGHTY SMITER' anyone else?
Every time I see the word 'smite' it just reminds me of 'SMITE ME OH MIGHTY SMITER' anyone else?
No, not here, never heard that before :)
I'm willing to accept it as a typo.....this time >:(Who just smited me? :'(
Is smiting frowned upon? you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it. You left me with no choice :D
No ;D
Just a blot on my clean copybook...
Hate to think I've upset anyone!
Afraid I am not a fan of the City way of doing things... ££
Sure all their fans are very nice chaps though :D
And don't smite people without just cause :D
Well look at me, im barely positive in the applaud/smiting world :(
Tbh i think you are due an additional smite from Lewis for referring to 'Arsenil' lol
Every time I see the word 'smite' it just reminds me of 'SMITE ME OH MIGHTY SMITER' anyone else?
No, not here, never heard that before :)
Never seen Bruce Almighty Eric?
I'm willing to accept it as a typo.....this time >:(Who just smited me? :'(
Is smiting frowned upon? you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it. You left me with no choice :D
No ;D
Just a blot on my clean copybook...
Hate to think I've upset anyone!
Afraid I am not a fan of the City way of doing things... ££
Sure all their fans are very nice chaps though :D
And don't smite people without just cause :D
Well look at me, im barely positive in the applaud/smiting world :(
Tbh i think you are due an additional smite from Lewis for referring to 'Arsenil' lol
Well them.....I'm willing to accept it as a typo.....this time >:(Who just smited me? :'(
Is smiting frowned upon? you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it. You left me with no choice :D
No ;D
Just a blot on my clean copybook...
Hate to think I've upset anyone!
Afraid I am not a fan of the City way of doing things... ££
Sure all their fans are very nice chaps though :D
And don't smite people without just cause :D
Well look at me, im barely positive in the applaud/smiting world :(
Tbh i think you are due an additional smite from Lewis for referring to 'Arsenil' lol
thats cool but rumour has it that hopnut just this second smited you for being an Arsenal fan
Really hope Levy pays the price for Soldado, excellent finisher and could do really well for Spurs imo.
I'm willing to accept it as a typo.....this time >:(Who just smited me? :'(
Is smiting frowned upon? you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it. You left me with no choice :D
No ;D
Just a blot on my clean copybook...
Hate to think I've upset anyone!
Afraid I am not a fan of the City way of doing things... ££
Sure all their fans are very nice chaps though :D
And don't smite people without just cause :D
Well look at me, im barely positive in the applaud/smiting world :(
Tbh i think you are due an additional smite from Lewis for referring to 'Arsenil' lol
thats cool but rumour has it that hopnut just this second smited you for being an Arsenal fan
Really hope Levy pays the price for Soldado, excellent finisher and could do really well for Spurs imo.
Soldado's just a poor man's Negredo :P i hope!!
Really hope Levy pays the price for Soldado, excellent finisher and could do really well for Spurs imo.
Soldado's just a poor man's Negredo :P i hope!!
:o
Smited.
Any Liverpool fans find it interesting that they are openly admitting Reina's wages were a reason for loaning him to Napoli. Surely saying that will make fans question the financial position of the club?
'"Financially it was something that we needed to look at," said Rodgers. "That would be the reason (to move Reina) as you wouldn't move on a top goalkeeper. It (the situation) reared its head over the last couple of months and I had to prepare by bringing in another keeper"
Tbh its not a bad decision in my eyes from footballing or business side, Mignolet very good keeper and probably on half as much. But why not just say you were building for future rather than mentioning wages.
Really hope Levy pays the price for Soldado, excellent finisher and could do really well for Spurs imo.
Soldado's just a poor man's Negredo :P i hope!!
:o
Smited.
uncalled for!!! hold on surely as a global mod i can erm amend smitings.
Unimpressed with Cameron Jerome's comments about Pulis.
http://bbc.in/13xdXI2
Bang out of order. Keep that stuff behind closed doors in my opinion.
Will change his tune when Hughes gets them relegated like he did QPR.
Unimpressed with Cameron Jerome's comments about Pulis.
http://bbc.in/13xdXI2
Bang out of order. Keep that stuff behind closed doors in my opinion.
Will change his tune when Hughes gets them relegated like he did QPR.
not very nice really, keep that stuff to yourself.
Not a fan of Pulis or his football but its too easy to come out and play to all the media's stereotypes like that.
"The new stuff is more advanced and scientific and all to do in relation to how you play a game," the 26-year old said.
"Even some of the drills have been game-related things to do with movement, interchange and passing and high intensity things.
In other words its not hoofball anymore.
Good player, although injured a lot last two season, when in form the Belgiums bench Hazard for him so a real steal for 7mLooks like Spurs have signed Chadli from FC Twente, hopefully this means we'll see more of Gylfi/Dempsey through the middle instead of out wide.
Seen that, was going to ask the dutch guys what he is like, i know nothing about him.
Can play as lw or behind the striker, good strenght, pace and shot.
I see Sneijder responded tonight.
Valencia coach has said he doesn't think anyone will meet Soldado's buy out clause, hoping Levy proves him wrong.spurs with Soldado and Bale are a very good team
Valencia coach has said he doesn't think anyone will meet Soldado's buy out clause, hoping Levy proves him wrong.spurs with Soldado and Bale are a very good team
Looking good for Spurs re Soldado
Graham Hunter @BumperGraham 25m
#Valencia President says on Marca radio that they´ve asked €30m for #Soldado ¨What's being offered isn't far from that¨. Spurs in box seat
Yeah Eric no chance of him going to Utd, apparently the president has written to Utd to say Cesc is not for sale
Kind of funny that Barca are annoyed about Utd tapping up Cesc.... ironic considering their players were basicaly begging Cesc to leave Arsenal. And I have never heard of that guy before he was linked with Barca, but really aslong as he is not a complete idiot it can't be hard to manage a team with Messi, Neymar, Xavi, Iniesta etc..Yeah Eric no chance of him going to Utd, apparently the president has written to Utd to say Cesc is not for sale
Love that Barca would write to them to say that. Did Arsenal not write to Barca about Fabregas? did it stop them then?
I wanna know more about this Martino guy, what his credentials for taking over Barca job. So he managed Rosario to a title?? last season, but where's the barca connection. Was he the Paraguay coach previously as well?
Reports in Spain suggesting Madrid may come in for Bale this summer after allNot sure which I'd prefer, spurs to have Bale or to get a ton of cash to improve elsewhere... either one is a bad thought :(
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html)
Reports in Spain suggesting Madrid may come in for Bale this summer after allNot sure which I'd prefer, spurs to have Bale or to get a ton of cash to improve elsewhere... either one is a bad thought :(
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html)
Reports in Spain suggesting Madrid may come in for Bale this summer after allNot sure which I'd prefer, spurs to have Bale or to get a ton of cash to improve elsewhere... either one is a bad thought :(
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html)
Definitely it's better to have bale. They need him to attract top quality names. Besides they kind of just need a striker and a creative mid
Reports in Spain suggesting Madrid may come in for Bale this summer after allNot sure which I'd prefer, spurs to have Bale or to get a ton of cash to improve elsewhere... either one is a bad thought :(
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html)
Definitely it's better to have bale. They need him to attract top quality names. Besides they kind of just need a striker and a creative mid
Don't see Bale attracting top quality names.
They all know he'll not be around very long.
Only thing that attracts top quality names, is money and/or CL football.
It means absolutely nothing really but.... I can't help but laugh at utd ;D Not a great start for Moyes. And if Madrid are after Bale then it may be easier for us to get Suarez?
There's a journo about to go on talksport who thinks that Bale to Madrid is a possibility, also talking about Soldado so you may want to tune in
See QPR are favorites to sign Gary Hooper ??? ???
Why would you switch from champions league to the championship
See QPR are favorites to sign Gary Hooper ??? ???
Why would you switch from champions league to the championship
££££££
Not rumours anymore...
BBC Sport @BBCSport 6m
Breaking: Liverpool reject a bid of £40m from Arsenal for Luis Suarez. More soon #lfc #afc
Wow actually seems its true. Do you really want him for that much money Lewis? Kinda surprised L'pool rejected it the way they did. Laughed off basically.
Wow actually seems its true. Do you really want him for that much money Lewis? Kinda surprised L'pool rejected it the way they did. Laughed off basically.
Me too Eric.
£40m seems reasonable.
Funny to have a £40m clause and then laugh when someone offers £40m...
I would smite Liverpool at this point, but can't afford to get smited again myself.
#bestbehaviour
Wow actually seems its true. Do you really want him for that much money Lewis? Kinda surprised L'pool rejected it the way they did. Laughed off basically.
Me too Eric.
£40m seems reasonable.
Funny to have a £40m clause and then laugh when someone offers £40m...
I would smite Liverpool at this point, but can't afford to get smited again myself.
#bestbehaviour
I seen a comment from an Arsenal fan on bbc last night saying basically, 'Years of prudent financial management and now bidding double their transfer record on Bitey McRacist (his words) somethings not right, glad they didnt accept'.
I can totally see the person was coming from. Sure you can splash the cash but on Suarez? with his rep in England? he just doesnt really fit in with the Arsenal profile i would have said. Wenger must really rate him.
The fee for Soldado is a bit steep as well dont you think? 30m euros, so £26m roughly? too much for a 28 year old. I would back off and see how Valencia react.
if he score 25 -30 goals he is worth it....think Soldado is a class player and fits perfectly into the BPL
But as they say a player is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for them.
On suarez I think it will take him handing in a transfer request to force the move through.
On soldado, Valencia are basically bankrupt and missing out on the CL has effed them up, they have to sell Soldado so I imagine the price will drop the closer we get to the deadline
Blimey didn't see that >:( Okay who was it??On suarez I think it will take him handing in a transfer request to force the move through.
On soldado, Valencia are basically bankrupt and missing out on the CL has effed them up, they have to sell Soldado so I imagine the price will drop the closer we get to the deadline
You too sir seem also to have taken a right smiting!
Even for a gooner, that's excessive... ;D
They just suggested on radio that the Suarez cash could have been used to keep RVP at the club? obv not all of it but a good point you might think.
They just suggested on radio that the Suarez cash could have been used to keep RVP at the club? obv not all of it but a good point you might think.RVP gave all this crap about 'the little inside him screaming for Utd' and 'Arsenal have no ambition' (despite the fact we signed, Poldo, Giroud and Cazorla). Basically he made his position at the club untenable by saying that the club he was CAPTAIN of have no ambition, unacceptable imo and once that statement came out he was always off. Why he made the statement I don't know, I guess he got fed of waiting and took the easy option to join Utd and win trophies, can I understand why? Yes I can... Does it mean I don't think he is a c***, Judas, twat whatever else? No, I hate his guts.
They just suggested on radio that the Suarez cash could have been used to keep RVP at the club? obv not all of it but a good point you might think.
Didn't he want to win stuff?
Seriously though... don't think it was money that drove him out was it?
They just suggested on radio that the Suarez cash could have been used to keep RVP at the club? obv not all of it but a good point you might think.
Didn't he want to win stuff?
Seriously though... don't think it was money that drove him out was it?
yeah probably not, think it was about winning stuff.
Higuain having Napoli medical, another one bites the dust for poor Arsenal fans.
I am a lifelong Arsenal fan and this offseason just shows ow fickle the game is
1. RVP always wanted out and he ha NO REASON to scorch the earth on the way out . i lost all respect for him once he issued his statement
2. Suarez - I think he would be an outstanding add for Arsenal . he is the right type of footballer for them . As far as off the field stuff , i no longer care as long as my guys perform on the field
3. Fabregas - If we need any reminders of the new football environment , then all we need to do is see what Fab does . A guy that talked about his dream move giving up o it so soon , would be a huge indication that nothing is sacred anymore
4. The striker merry-go - round is just waiting fr the first domino to fall . I hope its Higuain to Naples . I think he is a good player , but his RM days and willingness to play second fiddle make me leery of his hunger . i think RM are collecting cash to launch a full on assault on Bale . I think they are not looking for another ST , but I could be wrong .
I am a lifelong Arsenal fan and this offseason just shows ow fickle the game is
1. RVP always wanted out and he ha NO REASON to scorch the earth on the way out . i lost all respect for him once he issued his statement
2. Suarez - I think he would be an outstanding add for Arsenal . he is the right type of footballer for them . As far as off the field stuff , i no longer care as long as my guys perform on the field
3. Fabregas - If we need any reminders of the new football environment , then all we need to do is see what Fab does . A guy that talked about his dream move giving up o it so soon , would be a huge indication that nothing is sacred anymore
4. The striker merry-go - round is just waiting fr the first domino to fall . I hope its Higuain to Naples . I think he is a good player , but his RM days and willingness to play second fiddle make me leery of his hunger . i think RM are collecting cash to launch a full on assault on Bale . I think they are not looking for another ST , but I could be wrong .
Intersting thoughts Wclass.
On points -
3) Yes agree, you make a good point there. Personally i think Fabregas will stay at Barca, i think Utd are wasting time here. So far their transfer window has been as bad as Arsenal's.
4) Higuain is joining Napoli it seems certain. I do agree and have read that Madrid have/are taking in a lot of cash selling off a lot of these guys for that very purpose. I think Madrid are making a bad move here. I think they should have got by till next season without him then made their move. There was a suggestion they are only moving now as Utd were rumoured to be going after him. I think Bale is very happy to stay at Spurs this season and only think Madrid will **** Spurs off if they go in hard now. They will undo the good foundations that they have spent last few months laying.
If its an 80m bid tho, Spurs simply cant turn that down. Ronaldo money, Spurs would be crazy to refuse it surely if it was true.
RVP gave all this crap about 'the little inside him screaming for Utd' and 'Arsenal have no ambition' (despite the fact we signed, Poldo, Giroud and Cazorla). Basically he made his position at the club untenable by saying that the club he was CAPTAIN of have no ambition, unacceptable imo and once that statement came out he was always off. Why he made the statement I don't know, I guess he got fed of waiting and took the easy option to join Utd and win trophies, can I understand why? Yes I can... Does it mean I don't think he is a c***, Judas, twat whatever else? No, I hate his guts.RVP was right, Poldo and Carzola are okay players nothing more nothing less, not good enough for the top teams in Europe but usefull for teams below that. Giroud is not even that, I could name 100 strikers with more quality then him...
I am a lifelong Arsenal fan and this offseason just shows ow fickle the game is
1. RVP always wanted out and he ha NO REASON to scorch the earth on the way out . i lost all respect for him once he issued his statement
2. Suarez - I think he would be an outstanding add for Arsenal . he is the right type of footballer for them . As far as off the field stuff , i no longer care as long as my guys perform on the field
3. Fabregas - If we need any reminders of the new football environment , then all we need to do is see what Fab does . A guy that talked about his dream move giving up o it so soon , would be a huge indication that nothing is sacred anymore
4. The striker merry-go - round is just waiting fr the first domino to fall . I hope its Higuain to Naples . I think he is a good player , but his RM days and willingness to play second fiddle make me leery of his hunger . i think RM are collecting cash to launch a full on assault on Bale . I think they are not looking for another ST , but I could be wrong .
Jackson Martinez has agreed personal terms with Napoli ahead of a £35.6m move from Porto. (Via @FNN_Premier) Source: Sky Italy
Wowzers Napoli, spending that Cavani money quickly
Anyone with ESPN should watch espn kicks right now, showing the best goals from last season across europe, seen some stunning goals and im not easily impressed either. Get it on quick.There really are some stunning goals from the smaller leagues, I always think this when watching the football league highlights after MOTD
One of those...
Where you watch it like ten times and you're still not quite sure exactly what he did.
Oh dear Moyes, one thing you do not want to do is overtrain an injury prone ST.
And Atletico Minero won the Copa Libertadores last night/this morning, first time Ronaldinho has won it apparently :o
Encouraged by this, Moyes you dinosaur :D
Van Persie was withdrawn at half-time during United’s friendly in Japan on Tuesday because he had experienced tightness in a thigh.
Moyes said the substitution was precautionary and that he expected the striker to be fine, but the new Manchester United manager was still subjected to stinging criticism from Raymond Verheijen, who has worked with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City among others and has a reputation for being outspoken.
Writing on his Twitter account, Verheijin noted that Moyes had previously said United had ‘overtrained’ Van Persie at the start of pre-season.
He wrote: “In Sydney Moyes said: ‘We’ve overtrained Robin this week to build up his fitness’. [In Japan] he picked up muscle injury. It really makes you wonder how these prehistoric training methods can still take place at the highest level.
"The only way to solve this problem in Jurassic Park is to improve education of these dinosaur coaches, fitness clowns & scientific cowboys.
Yeah Jo and Leanardo Silva scored so no obvious MOTM from them and then they won on pens so I dunno tbh. And yeah 7.75m for Rami seems like bit of a bargainOh dear Moyes, one thing you do not want to do is overtrain an injury prone ST.
And Atletico Minero won the Copa Libertadores last night/this morning, first time Ronaldinho has won it apparently :o
I just posted link to story in GD.
Really, bound to be some kind of MOTM for that if it was on.
"Valencia will not let defender Adil Rami, 27, leave for anything less than £7.75m. The Frenchman is wanted by both Manchester City and Arsenal"
Dunno how good Rami is but the more the merrier, i trust Pellegrini's judgement, nice price too in comparison to others.
Encouraged by this, Moyes you dinosaur :D
Van Persie was withdrawn at half-time during United’s friendly in Japan on Tuesday because he had experienced tightness in a thigh.
Moyes said the substitution was precautionary and that he expected the striker to be fine, but the new Manchester United manager was still subjected to stinging criticism from Raymond Verheijen, who has worked with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City among others and has a reputation for being outspoken.
Writing on his Twitter account, Verheijin noted that Moyes had previously said United had ‘overtrained’ Van Persie at the start of pre-season.
He wrote: “In Sydney Moyes said: ‘We’ve overtrained Robin this week to build up his fitness’. [In Japan] he picked up muscle injury. It really makes you wonder how these prehistoric training methods can still take place at the highest level.
"The only way to solve this problem in Jurassic Park is to improve education of these dinosaur coaches, fitness clowns & scientific cowboys.
This is for me, one of the most intriguing periods in football, in my lifetime anyway. Will Utd come out the other side of the Ferguson departure, as the same team?
Lot of respect for David Moyes and the way he managed Everton. Can he make the step up?
Totally. Different. Proposition.
Can't wait to find out.
This pre-season is fuelled with more intrigue than any I can remember.
See the forehead is going to Roma 7.5 mill :o
See the forehead is going to Roma 7.5 mill :o
forehead?
See the forehead is going to Roma 7.5 mill :o
How come you have so few PS's? ???
This is crazy, how can Napoli be able to prise a player from PSG. Unless he's homesick, its not gonna happen, right? :-\
Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Marco Verratti over an improved contract after the French champions received a "monstrous offer" from big-spending Napoli for the midfielder.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti)
This is crazy, how can Napoli be able to prise a player from PSG. Unless he's homesick, its not gonna happen, right? :-\
Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Marco Verratti over an improved contract after the French champions received a "monstrous offer" from big-spending Napoli for the midfielder.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti)
Seen a post on the other forum re Napoli's big spending and their wage bill, but you have to remember who they have sold in the past 2 - 2 and half seasons their wage bill must have more than halved.
This is crazy, how can Napoli be able to prise a player from PSG. Unless he's homesick, its not gonna happen, right? :-\
Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Marco Verratti over an improved contract after the French champions received a "monstrous offer" from big-spending Napoli for the midfielder.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti)
Seen a post on the other forum re Napoli's big spending and their wage bill, but you have to remember who they have sold in the past 2 - 2 and half seasons their wage bill must have more than halved.
the other forum............... (http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-south-park-006.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons.php)
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D
I guess you could look at it like that, only difference is Suarez is worth 40-45m whereas Carrol wasn't worth more than 20m ;DGetting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D
Ha Ha!
Yeah right.
You mean like the time Chelsea paid Liverpool £15m to take Andy Carroll off Newcastle's hands (for free(?))...? (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused002.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D
Madrid have 37m burning a hole in their pocket from Higuain, so are looking to pick Suarez up for 13m now ;)
I think Marca said this morning that Madrid are happy to have Morata and Jese as their back up STs and they are going after Bale... tbh if you have Bale, Ozil, Ronaldo in your team then you don't need a ST ;DGetting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D
Madrid have 37m burning a hole in their pocket from Higuain, so are looking to pick Suarez up for 13m now ;)
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D
Madrid have 37m burning a hole in their pocket from Higuain, so are looking to pick Suarez up for 13m now ;)
59 million euro 37m for Higuain,9.5m for Callejón and 12.5m for Albiol all from Napoli
Suarez - when will this mater get put to bed ?
Thoughts anyone ?
Suarez - when will this mater get put to bed ?
Thoughts anyone ?
I think Arsenal will up their bid, until Liverpool agree to sell.
Then Suarez will join Arsenal..
A match made in heaven I'd say. They're welcome to each other.
PS's incoming.... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
PS'd ;DSuarez - when will this mater get put to bed ?
Thoughts anyone ?
I think Arsenal will up their bid, until Liverpool agree to sell.
Then Suarez will join Arsenal..
A match made in heaven I'd say. They're welcome to each other.
PS's incoming.... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Suarez - when will this mater get put to bed ?I would expect a transfer request from Suarez in the next day or two, Arsenal return from Asia after our last game tomorrow so then I think we'll up our bid to 45m maybe with 5m of add-ons and Suarez will come to London early next week and be signed by the weekend and play in the Emirates Cup. Might stick a tenner on that ;D
Thoughts anyone ?
Suarez - when will this mater get put to bed ?
Thoughts anyone ?
I think Arsenal will up their bid, until Liverpool agree to sell.
Then Suarez will join Arsenal..
A match made in heaven I'd say. They're welcome to each other.
PS's incoming.... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Yeah id go along with that. Unless Madrid step in, i probably do see Suarez joining Arsenal. These things have an air of inevitability about them, unless of course we are talking Fabregas to Utd.
PS'd ;DSuarez - when will this mater get put to bed ?
Thoughts anyone ?
I think Arsenal will up their bid, until Liverpool agree to sell.
Then Suarez will join Arsenal..
A match made in heaven I'd say. They're welcome to each other.
PS's incoming.... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Suarez - when will this mater get put to bed ?
Thoughts anyone ?
I think Arsenal will up their bid, until Liverpool agree to sell.
Then Suarez will join Arsenal..
A match made in heaven I'd say. They're welcome to each other.
PS's incoming.... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Yeah id go along with that. Unless Madrid step in, i probably do see Suarez joining Arsenal. These things have an air of inevitability about them, unless of course we are talking Fabregas to Utd.
I can still see Arsenal coming in at the last minute for Fab screwing up Moyes plan for a big signing to win over the fans.
I'd be interested to know what kinda wage Suarez is on at Liverpool, and what he is likely to get if he joins Arsenal. You expect with these moves it would involve a considerable pay rise but Arsenal will have a wage structure too no doubt :-\
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D
Madrid have 37m burning a hole in their pocket from Higuain, so are looking to pick Suarez up for 13m now ;)
59 million euro 37m for Higuain,9.5m for Callejón and 12.5m for Albiol all from Napoli
I guess you could look at it like that, only difference is Suarez is worth 40-45m whereas Carrol wasn't worth more than 20m ;DGetting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D
Ha Ha!
Yeah right.
You mean like the time Chelsea paid Liverpool £15m to take Andy Carroll off Newcastle's hands (for free(?))...? (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused002.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
I wouldn't up the bid if I was Arsenal, just wait for Liverpool/Suarez to become so angry with each other so its impossible to keep working together and be forced to sell :D
I wouldn't up the bid if I was Arsenal, just wait for Liverpool/Suarez to become so angry with each other so its impossible to keep working together and be forced to sell :D
Ah the 'Madrid' approach, good thinking Beuk ;)
Music to my ears :PBlimey who else can you want ???
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8841185/manuel-pellegrini-says-manchester-citys-summer-spending-is-not-over (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8841185/manuel-pellegrini-says-manchester-citys-summer-spending-is-not-over)
Music to my ears :PBlimey who else can you want ???
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8841185/manuel-pellegrini-says-manchester-citys-summer-spending-is-not-over (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8841185/manuel-pellegrini-says-manchester-citys-summer-spending-is-not-over)
Lewis, you need to stop looking at random shite on twitter and reading anything into it :D
Stick to respected journo's etc not random individuals who claim to be in the know.
There's no point trying to 2nd guess what someone is going to do based on a picture they liked.
yeah yeah I know, but if you were about to join Utd I doubt you'd be writing letters to people expressing your support for Arsenal... and tbh there are no respected journalists anymore, so many conflicting reports and they just make stuff up and print what sounds best.
For those that do not know i am a lifelong Arsenal fan . I have lived in the USA for the last 15 years .
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2378777/Wayne-Rooney-Luis-Suarez-Gareth-Bale-Cesc-Fabregas--summer-transfer-sagas.html
When I read this , I cannot understand why the media is so heavily anti - Arsenal . C
Can anyone enlighten me ?
Great points Eric . My comment would be that AFC is used to this kid of behaviour - Nasri , RVP etc . This is modern football . I hate it , but the genie is out of the bottle .
I like good football . When you get to my age , trophies mean very little . I think younger fans enjoy bragging about it , but it was interesting to see JUVENTUS top the CL earnings .
I ate Suarez as a player very highly , he is pretty unique in his abilities . I would enjoy watching him at the Emirates - Having said all of this , he is along way from joining Arsenal methinks
Great points Eric . My comment would be that AFC is used to this kid of behaviour - Nasri , RVP etc . This is modern football . I hate it , but the genie is out of the bottle .
I like good football . When you get to my age , trophies mean very little . I think younger fans enjoy bragging about it , but it was interesting to see JUVENTUS top the CL earnings .
I ate Suarez as a player very highly , he is pretty unique in his abilities . I would enjoy watching him at the Emirates - Having said all of this , he is along way from joining Arsenal methinks
It just seems that trying to play by the rules was blown out of the water when the big money came . A crook like Abramovich sails scott free from scrutiny . Brian Marwood is a clown , but he rides the coattails of a huge cheque book and acts smug .
Football has become an arms race and unless you have a sugar daddy - good luck . Spurs will find this out very soon .
I would happily sign for 2 years of good football and a tilt at the title . The days of long term planning in football ar over .
It just seems that trying to play by the rules was blown out of the water when the big money came . A crook like Abramovich sails scott free from scrutiny . Brian Marwood is a clown , but he rides the coattails of a huge cheque book and acts smug .
Football has become an arms race and unless you have a sugar daddy - good luck . Spurs will find this out very soon .
I would happily sign for 2 years of good football and a tilt at the title . The days of long term planning in football ar over .
i disagree there Eric . The gap cannot be bridged . cll me biased , but very few clubs have been better managed in the last 15 years than AFC and they are labelled as lacking ambition because the ball did not bounce there way vs Birmingham .
Look at Fabregas - seemingly an AFC lifer ( unless Barca came calling) and now he is being touted for United . I think Wenger did the right hing by the player letting him go to his home and now look ?
The chasm between the haves and have nots will only keep growing .
Dortmund used their academy very well but look at their team now: Gotze gone, Lewan going, Sahin left (now back), Kagawa gone; Hummels, Gundogan, Reus will almost certainly leave in the next few years. Teams will have a good year or two, or even three but will never be able to maintain it unless they have a rich sugar daddy. I mean 2 years ago if you had said Ibra, Silva, Cavani, Falcao will all be in Ligue 1 you;d have been laughed at.i disagree there Eric . The gap cannot be bridged . cll me biased , but very few clubs have been better managed in the last 15 years than AFC and they are labelled as lacking ambition because the ball did not bounce there way vs Birmingham .
Look at Fabregas - seemingly an AFC lifer ( unless Barca came calling) and now he is being touted for United . I think Wenger did the right hing by the player letting him go to his home and now look ?
The chasm between the haves and have nots will only keep growing .
I mean the likes of Dortmund tho being able to almost win the CL. I mean they do not have the spending power of Europe's elite, they have a bit more now, but last summer they were buying at the level below the PSGs, Barca, Madrids but Dortmund got to the final thru a combination of having very good players and those players being coached to a high standard. Im not talking about the likes of a Stoke being able to win PL or even a Seville/Valencia to win La Liga again anytime soon. I guess tho at a league level, the teams that regulary qualify for the CL will pull further and further away from those who dont. I guess it all points to a European Super League in the future when that point is reached.
i disagree there Eric . The gap cannot be bridged . cll me biased , but very few clubs have been better managed in the last 15 years than AFC and they are labelled as lacking ambition because the ball did not bounce there way vs Birmingham .
Look at Fabregas - seemingly an AFC lifer ( unless Barca came calling) and now he is being touted for United . I think Wenger did the right hing by the player letting him go to his home and now look ?
The chasm between the haves and have nots will only keep growing .
I mean the likes of Dortmund tho being able to almost win the CL. I mean they do not have the spending power of Europe's elite, they have a bit more now, but last summer they were buying at the level below the PSGs, Barca, Madrids but Dortmund got to the final thru a combination of having very good players and those players being coached to a high standard. Im not talking about the likes of a Stoke being able to win PL or even a Seville/Valencia to win La Liga again anytime soon. I guess tho at a league level, the teams that regulary qualify for the CL will pull further and further away from those who dont. I guess it all points to a European Super League in the future when that point is reached.
TBH i do think it is time that the foreigners rule should be brought back albeit maybe with some slight changes. The quality of the players being churned out is getting lower every year
TBH i do think it is time that the foreigners rule should be brought back albeit maybe with some slight changes. The quality of the players being churned out is getting lower every year
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It is a very good idea but the clubs would never allow it unfortunately
I do think the national team suffers as a result of so many foreigners in the prem but then imagine being a young player and learning from someone like Bergkamp, surely that would only help your development.
Mcmananam (spelling :/)
TBH i do think it is time that the foreigners rule should be brought back albeit maybe with some slight changes. The quality of the players being churned out is getting lower every year
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It is a very good idea but the clubs would never allow it unfortunately
while i do agree that there is a problem with the talent development, i dont think limiting foreign players will solve it. if a yougster is good enough, he will get a place in the squad, no matter what. look at bayern or dortmund, players from academy are playing in starting 11.
recently turkish footy fed brought in this kind of limitation, now teams are limited to 6 foreign players on the pitch. the general consensus is that this will do more harm than good. many teams took this to court, at least trying to get EU passport players excluded from the rule.
TBH i do think it is time that the foreigners rule should be brought back albeit maybe with some slight changes. The quality of the players being churned out is getting lower every year
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It is a very good idea but the clubs would never allow it unfortunately
while i do agree that there is a problem with the talent development, i dont think limiting foreign players will solve it. if a yougster is good enough, he will get a place in the squad, no matter what. look at bayern or dortmund, players from academy are playing in starting 11.
recently turkish footy fed brought in this kind of limitation, now teams are limited to 6 foreign players on the pitch. the general consensus is that this will do more harm than good. many teams took this to court, at least trying to get EU passport players excluded from the rule.
TBH i do think it is time that the foreigners rule should be brought back albeit maybe with some slight changes. The quality of the players being churned out is getting lower every year
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It is a very good idea but the clubs would never allow it unfortunately
while i do agree that there is a problem with the talent development, i dont think limiting foreign players will solve it. if a yougster is good enough, he will get a place in the squad, no matter what. look at bayern or dortmund, players from academy are playing in starting 11.
recently turkish footy fed brought in this kind of limitation, now teams are limited to 6 foreign players on the pitch. the general consensus is that this will do more harm than good. many teams took this to court, at least trying to get EU passport players excluded from the rule.
Yea but look at the likes of Guidetti at Man City now i know he has been injured but do you think he will get the play time he got in Holland
Little bit of a random thought but it always amazes me how good a player becomes at a foreign language when they are at a club. People study languages for years at school and yet footballers are normally pretty fluent after 2/3 years in a foreign country (with some exceptions of course)
Miyaichi is a good example too, played loads for Feyenoord and they loved him, comes back to Arsenal and he hardly plays
Bringing back the foreign ruling imo would just make big clubs try to get foreign youngsters as young as possible so by the time they sign pro they would have a UK passport, thoughts on that?They already do, the list of young dutch talent that never reached his potential because they moved to early is endless, in fact I can't think of anyone that succeeded, stick to the dutch league till your at least 22, if you transfer then you'll be good enough to be a top player in the bpl
todays rumours, matri to everton, ibarbo to juve ... http://www.transfermarketweb.com
turkish league is again bringing in old stars, bosingwa and malouda signed by trabzonspor, lucas barrios on his way....
we need turkish league back in UT, there will be many veterans.
Bojan at Ajax eh? Good for hybrids!Really, top signing for Ajax he'll do well there
For the record, I have a policy of not believing any of the transfer rumour mill bullshit, or reading anything into it.90% of it is bullshit for sure but I think if you use The Times/BBC/Sky Sports then you can get a fairly good idea of what is going on
It is ALL lazy journalism, to sell newspapers during the close season, when there is nothing of real worth to report.
However, I agree, if RM, or anyone for that matter did offer £81m for GB, I would take it.
He is worth top dollar right now.
Which is most likely... increase in value, or decrease?
How likely is he to re-produce another season quite like last season?
Call me pessimistic... ;D
Nice Karma balance you got going there Lewis.Didn't realise it was so low :(
4-2 to BVB now, Aubemayang just tramped it to Reus ;D
Apparently Barry Bannan is set for a move to Blackburn, thoughts on that BB?
Fabregas using Man Utd to gauge his importance to Barca ? I think IF they were not going to use him this year he would return to Arsenal . Used United as a stalking horse .I think so yeah. But I also think if Barca say 'Cesc we're selling you' he wouldn't put up too much of a fight, similarly if Cesc said ' I want to leave' then I think Barca would sell him.
Apparently he is going to re-affirm his desire to stay with the Catalans in a press conference tomorrow .
Maikon Leite has just scored for Nautico in ligo do brasil
Maikon Leite has just scored for Nautico in ligo do brasil
Good news if he keeps his 5* skills next year.
Anyone watching the Gold Cup final?
Have to say.. this Reina situation, if taken as reported, is a joke.
Rodgers 'hears' that Barca may 'come in' for his #1 GK, if their GK leaves.
So he goes and buys a new GK. Duh?
Then Barca don't come in for his #1 GK.
So he sends his GK on loan to Napoli?
On the face of it, the bloke is a buffoon.
Gradually becoming less impressed with him.
Don't shoot the messenger but Fabregas has liked 3/4 arsenal photos today on Instagram.
Have to say.. this Reina situation, if taken as reported, is a joke.
Rodgers 'hears' that Barca may 'come in' for his #1 GK, if their GK leaves.
So he goes and buys a new GK. Duh?
Then Barca don't come in for his #1 GK.
So he sends his GK on loan to Napoli?
On the face of it, the bloke is a buffoon.
Gradually becoming less impressed with him.
What, really? just heard them talking about it on talksport. They didnt mention that specifically (the bit that i heard) but they did mention that Reina tweeted saying that the loan had been arranged before he even knew about it or something like that.
Chucho Benitez has passed away after a car accident :( RIP
Quincy to Crystal palace ;D
That is going to be an expensive card in fut14
true he needs to stay silver
just read he's going to sunderland and not palace ::)
true he needs to stay silver
just read he's going to sunderland and not palace ::)
Oli won't be happy with that ;D
And this morning's BBC Premier League 'news'... Pleat and Owen are saying Bale shouldn't go. (http://www.4smileys.com/smileys/sleeping-smileys/smiley_to_sleep020.gif) (http://www.4smileys.com)Owen... the guy who left England at the drop of a hat to go to Madrid. ::)
true he needs to stay silver
just read he's going to sunderland and not palace ::)
Oli won't be happy with that ;D
who is Oli? ;D
This just in, hot off the press for hopnut.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848006/transfer-news-real-madrids-iker-casillas-backs-gareth-bale-chase (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848006/transfer-news-real-madrids-iker-casillas-backs-gareth-bale-chase)
;D
I really don't see how Spurs could turn down a fee higher than what Madrid payed for Ronaldo, when imo, Ronaldo was still better then than Bale is now.
If that 50m+ Di Maria & Coentrao rumour I think you posted yesterday Eric? was true then I reckon that would be a better deal than the 85m considering Spurs would get a replacement for Bale, a better LB than they currently have plus an extra 50m to spend on the rest of the squad.
Honestly cannot see Di Maria agreeing to joining spursIf that 50m+ Di Maria & Coentrao rumour I think you posted yesterday Eric? was true then I reckon that would be a better deal than the 85m considering Spurs would get a replacement for Bale, a better LB than they currently have plus an extra 50m to spend on the rest of the squad.
yeah, and again, would have to agree.
Honestly cannot see Di Maria agreeing to joining spursIf that 50m+ Di Maria & Coentrao rumour I think you posted yesterday Eric? was true then I reckon that would be a better deal than the 85m considering Spurs would get a replacement for Bale, a better LB than they currently have plus an extra 50m to spend on the rest of the squad.
yeah, and again, would have to agree.
Torquay have signed free agent and defender Krystian Pearce on a two-year deal.
Pearce is a free agent having been released by Notts County this summer.
The 23-year-old played 18 times on loan at Barnet last season and has also had loan stints at Scunthorpe and Port Vale in clocking up his 151 senior appearances.
"I'm someone who enjoys defending. My first thought on the day of a game is about keeping a clean sheet," Pearce told the club's official website.
"It is obviously going to take a bit of time to gel with the squad but I'm hoping to do that as quickly as possible. Like all players, I want to get in the team and play well.
"It will be important for me to strike up a quick relationship with the other centre-backs here and Aaron Downes is probably the person I've spoken to more than anyone else, so I'm guessing that's a good start.
"As a team, the play-offs are a realistic aim for us and if we get that far then anything can happen.
"I remember being the underdogs when I was at Scunthorpe but we managed to win the play-offs."
The agent of Jackson Martinez says the Porto striker has agreed personal terms with ambitious Napoli - but the Serie A club will need to meet his 40million euro release clause.
The 26-year-old Colombian is reportedly the latest target for Napoli coach Rafael Benitez, who has reinvested part of the 64million euro fee paid by Paris Saint-Germain for striker Edinson Cavani by signing Gonzalo Higuain and Raul Albiol from Real Madrid, and Dries Mertens from PSV Eindhoven.
While Martinez's agent Manuel Manzo insists the player is eager to continue his career in Serie A, he stresses Porto are unwilling to part with a man who scored 26 league goals in his first season in Portugal.
He told Sky Sport Italia: "There's an agreement with the player, but we're missing one with Porto and the club don't want to sell him.
"The only way it could happen in my opinion is that they pay the 40million euro release clause, otherwise he won't leave.''
Primeira Liga champions Porto are increasingly keen to hold onto their key players after watching midfielders James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho join big-spending Monaco in May.
for the bronze loversQuoteTorquay have signed free agent and defender Krystian Pearce on a two-year deal.
Breaking news on Gareth Bale to Madrid
(http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj524/stuartclark1/hopnut_zps56af0275.png)
Looks like its definitely happening hopnut :D
In all seriousness tho, altho devoid of any concrete info, this sounds a touch more reliable, I think there is definetly something in motion from Madrid.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale)
In all seriousness tho, altho devoid of any concrete info, this sounds a touch more reliable, I think there is definetly something in motion from Madrid.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale)
Poppycock.
In all seriousness tho, altho devoid of any concrete info, this sounds a touch more reliable, I think there is definetly something in motion from Madrid.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale)
Poppycock.
@glad: did you watch Psv? they were stunning tonight
I've had talksport on since 9am and all I've heard is about the Bale story. Bale and Ronaldo vs Messi and Neymar eh, which do you prefer? :oMessi and Neymar for me. Messi is the world's best player and Neymar is better than Bale i think :D For me though it is easy to see how Messi and Neymar fit together, Bale and Ronaldo both want to play in the same position and if Bale plays behind the ST then where does Ozil play?
I've had talksport on since 9am and all I've heard is about the Bale story. Bale and Ronaldo vs Messi and Neymar eh, which do you prefer? :oMessi and Neymar for me. Messi is the world's best player and Neymar is better than Bale i think :D For me though it is easy to see how Messi and Neymar fit together, Bale and Ronaldo both want to play in the same position and if Bale plays behind the ST then where does Ozil play?
I've had talksport on since 9am and all I've heard is about the Bale story. Bale and Ronaldo vs Messi and Neymar eh, which do you prefer? :oFor me though it is easy to see how Messi and Neymar fit together, Bale and Ronaldo both want to play in the same position and if Bale plays behind the ST then where does Ozil play?
What's the breaking news then Eric?
No injured
No injured
Who's Van Dijk? doesnt sound like its going great for Celtic just at the moment. I thought all the prematch talk about Bangura was a bit unfair on the lad.
Bayern V City should be good tomorrow (I think)
not sure on the time :-[Bayern V City should be good tomorrow (I think)
7.45 tomorrow then?
See Dzeko got MOTM for City game, following on from POTT for the Asia trophy, good pre-season for him. Read the match reports for the game, sounds like Fernandinho and Navas done well, Jovetic as well? Hopefully the 3 of them will be class for City
not sure on the time :-[Bayern V City should be good tomorrow (I think)
7.45 tomorrow then?
See Dzeko got MOTM for City game, following on from POTT for the Asia trophy, good pre-season for him. Read the match reports for the game, sounds like Fernandinho and Navas done well, Jovetic as well? Hopefully the 3 of them will be class for City
They played well but the defending from both Milan and City was diabolical so difficult to properly judge them
Spurs have agreed the Soldado deal subject to a medical.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8849782/transfer-news-tottenham-to-sign-roberto-soldado-subject-to-medical (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8849782/transfer-news-tottenham-to-sign-roberto-soldado-subject-to-medical)
Not actually seen any other rumours from Spurs tbh, seen last night they sold Steven Caulker :-\ why? Great up and coming CB, although apparently they're after a Romanian CB who according to H2H stats is rapid, we're talking 80+ pace and silver rating here..
Diego Costa? :D he'd be a horrible replacement, doesn't score consistently, isn't quick or a great dribbler, he's just a battering ram.
Diego Costa? :D he'd be a horrible replacement, doesn't score consistently, isn't quick or a great dribbler, he's just a battering ram.
Sounds like exactly the sort of player Liverpool like to sign. I know they've gone against the grain a couple of times in recent years and signed actual decent players but Costa will suit them better I think.
Diego Costa? :D he'd be a horrible replacement, doesn't score consistently, isn't quick or a great dribbler, he's just a battering ram.
Sounds like exactly the sort of player Liverpool like to sign. I know they've gone against the grain a couple of times in recent years and signed actual decent players but Costa will suit them better I think.
I don't agree. Costa's skills are underrated, IMO, he's better than he looks like. He sometimes reminds me of Tévez, by the way. And when playing alongside Falcao his constant battering of the defence would open lots of space for the Colombian to take advantage. With Sturridge's pace, that should be even more effectiv at 'pool.
Bastos in not young . needs to get it while he can
Oh yeah Wenger is the master of bullshit but I can't imagine him talking about another club's player as openly as he did if there wasn't real interest in them. And Arsenal like to do deals in secrecy as far as possible and I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't announce a top signing with it only being muted about for a day or two.
Defintely reassuring stuff from Wenger. And he speaks as much sense as anyone on FFP, pretty sure it was him i first heard querying sponsorship deals that fall way outside the market standards.Blimey if you're confident then I might aswell go and get my shirt printed with his name on it ;D A rule of thumb I use is if Wenger will talk about him in a press conference then it is generally pretty close. Haven't heard him talk about players we don;t then end up signing.
Like his approach on Suarez, confirms interest but generally guarded and respectful towards Liverpool. I am getting more confident that this deal will happen before the window closes. I'd say you can almost bank on it Lewis. Might make me slightly revise my predictions, or not.
That would be a shame, I really like Dempsey but hasn't been given the opportunities at spurs like he was at Fulham.
Also anyone see Seattle Sounders are after Clint Dempsey?
Bastos in not young . needs to get it while he can
He's a good player who can still play at the top level for another 2-3 seasons and i'm pretty sure he has plenty money anyway, don't agree with moving to places like UAE just for the money and i'll never agree with it.
He's not in FUT Eric but i'm sure in career mode he has something like 40-45 overall pace :D
It is understood the two clubs have ended their stalemate over the player, with a deal appearing dead in the water earlier this week when Lyon rejected Newcastle's near-£7million take-it-or-leave-it bid.
However, it seems the Magpies have had a change of heart.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas confirmed earlier today that his club had agreed a fee that could rise to 10 million euros for a player who has represented France on 10 occasions.
He said in quotes on French website Journal du Dimanche: "We have accepted the proposal of Newcastle, which is eight million euros, plus a two million bonus.
"The agreement is now linked to the acceptance of agents' fees. I understand that the problem is in the amount and manner of payment of commissions.
"There are several people involved in the operation, which complicates the negotiations. But I am hopeful that things will be resolved within 24 or 48 hours."
Progress in the transfer market has been slow to date at St James' Park with director of football Joe Kinnear unable to deliver on his bullish promise of an early breakthrough following his appointment.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew's top priority at the start of the summer was to sign a new striker, and despite reported interest in Darren Bent and Loic Remy - as well as Gomis - their efforts had come to nothing.
When their offer for Gomis was rejected earlier this week, it appeared they would end their interest in the 27-year-old, as they have consistently refused to budge on their valuation of a player since adopting their now tried and tested approach to transfers.
Today's news means that Gomis, who scored 21 goals for Lyon in all competitions last season, is now free to discuss terms with Newcastle and become the latest French player to join the north-east club.
Wow did people make a way bigger deal out of the Terry/Campagnerro dust up then was necessary. The tackle was bad, but it really wasn't "that" bad.
Wow did people make a way bigger deal out of the Terry/Campagnerro dust up then was necessary. The tackle was bad, but it really wasn't "that" bad.
I thought both player went in hard .
See Benitez has confirmed Higuain is to make his debut for Napoli against Arsenal tomorrow :o :DShould be umm.. interesting :\
Who the f*ck is this guy?
http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter (http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter)
Who the f*ck is this guy?
http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter (http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter)
I believe he is a stupidly fast RB.
Who the f*ck is this guy?
http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter (http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter)
I believe he is a stupidly fast RB.
I guess we will find out more next season. Dont recall hearing his name mentioned before.
BBC Sport @BBCSport 5m
Luis Suarez will consider a transfer request and possible court action if his Liverpool dispute is not resolved. #lfc http://bbc.in/145KdlL
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All I would say is if you are going to trust anyone then trust the BBC. And Suarez only said he wants out of England to force a move away, he's backtracked already and said he wants CL football, tbh I just think he wants out of LiverpoolBBC Sport @BBCSport 5m
Luis Suarez will consider a transfer request and possible court action if his Liverpool dispute is not resolved. #lfc http://bbc.in/145KdlL
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Very sloppy journalism again from the bbc, who the hell are sources close to the player. No actual quotes from anyone apart from old ones from winger, I know I want Suarez to go but I just can't see them selling to a direct competitor, and last time I checked arsenal were still playing in England.
Had Watford myself mate, along with Wigan, Blackpool and obviously Spurs but Spurs don't have a proper CB playing today so :-\ Aye cracking strike from the boy from County, 2 mins into his debut as well.
Did Boerrigter end up going off injured?
Did Boerrigter end up going off injured?
Yea Watt on instead County's goal was :o :o
Did Boerrigter end up going off injured?
Yea Watt on instead County's goal was :o :o
I seen it, not bad lol. See Rangers lost in extra time ::)
Did Boerrigter end up going off injured?
Yea Watt on instead County's goal was :o :o
I seen it, not bad lol. See Rangers lost in extra time ::)
Was that the cup :o
Did Boerrigter end up going off injured?
Yea Watt on instead County's goal was :o :o
I seen it, not bad lol. See Rangers lost in extra time ::)
Was that the cup :o
yeah apparently so. Are Celtic gonna score, I got money on them >:(
Where do the media come up with stuff from?? Suarez wants to leave Liverpool because they aren't in the CL, surely Spurs aren't stupid enough to make a bid for him when they haven't got CL to lure him with.
;DWhere do the media come up with stuff from?? Suarez wants to leave Liverpool because they aren't in the CL, surely Spurs aren't stupid enough to make a bid for him when they haven't got CL to lure him with.
I can't see Daniel Levy letting AVB spend 40m+ on one player anyway :D
No 12 million for Bony is a Bargain and the reported 6.5 million Celtic are about to pay for Finnbogason is a Bargain, 40million plus for a player you cannot guarantee will be on the field for more than half the season is too much.
Wenger's problem is he doesn't want to be seen as week in picking the players he wants over the players the Board wants, If and its a big if wenger doesn't buy big in the coming weeks i can see him being pushed upstairs and TBH i think it would be better for Arsenal if it does happen I can see Jürgen Klopp as a perfect Arsenal type of manager.
A 35 year old just made your defence look silly and you guys think a good striker will be enough for a tittle run? ???Our defence at that time was Jenks-Sagna-Per-Miquel.. only 2 first teamers and one playing out of position. We had the second best defence last season and that was with vermaelen doing his best to concede goals in the first half of the season. Suarez won't transform us into title challengers on his own but he single handedly carried a very poor liverpool side to 8th last season
No 12 million for Bony is a Bargain and the reported 6.5 million Celtic are about to pay for Finnbogason is a Bargain, 40million plus for a player you cannot guarantee will be on the field for more than half the season is too much.
Wenger's problem is he doesn't want to be seen as week in picking the players he wants over the players the Board wants, If and its a big if wenger doesn't buy big in the coming weeks i can see him being pushed upstairs and TBH i think it would be better for Arsenal if it does happen I can see Jürgen Klopp as a perfect Arsenal type of manager.
Finnbogason for 6,5 is a steal (heerenveen need the money, v Basten is not happy and I think he's going to quit when they sell him)
I saw Celtic play last week, only one that played well that game was Samaras on the left wing and they bought Boerighter for that same spot, Boerrighter is a real winger Samaras can play striker as well (he played that for Heerenveen and there wasn't much between Huntelaar and him that year) Where will they put Finnbogason?
A 35 year old just made your defence look silly and you guys think a good striker will be enough for a tittle run? ???Our defence at that time was Jenks-Sagna-Per-Miquel.. only 2 first teamers and one playing out of position. We had the second best defence last season and that was with vermaelen doing his best to concede goals in the first half of the season. Suarez won't transform us into title challengers on his own but he single handedly carried a very poor liverpool side to 8th last season
Probably cos he's only half the player Fernandinho is :P kidding of course, he's at least 75% the player Fernandinho is :)Difficult to judge them imo, personally I've only seen a couple of games from both of them and for me they are very similar.
Rooney not travelled for Utd's latest pre season match, he soooo wants out, he's gotta go surely.
Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews 1m
Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic out for up to six weeks with ankle injury #SSN
I think City will go for another CB now
Yeah shouldnt be surprised by Suarez Lewis :D or should that be by Lewis Suarez? ;D
Yeah shouldnt be surprised by Suarez Lewis :D or should that be by Lewis Suarez? ;D
:D
Yeah shouldnt be surprised by Suarez Lewis :D or should that be by Lewis Suarez? ;D
:D
Xbox me :P
Yeah shouldnt be surprised by Suarez Lewis :D or should that be by Lewis Suarez? ;D
:D
Xbox me :P
Have done...
Oh no wait... hang on, that was a PS.. oops - sorry. ;D
Also - Im happy to say we now appear to be reaching the moment i predicted about a month and a half ago -Yeah ... I like the sound of that. This whole Cesc-farce has been pathetic. I'll have to change my vote on who will win the title as Utd seem to be the ones starting the season on a few negatives ... SAF, Rooney, lack of transfer activity, Cesc-farce, etc.
Manchester United manager David Moyes has launched a bid for 25-year-old Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini - signalling the end of the club's pursuit of Barcelona playmaker Cesc Fabregas, 26.
Its ok i understand, you're not the only 1 thats made that error, in fact it seems 102 other people made the very same mistake.
I know Hop, I've had similar experiences whilst dishing out xbox's ;)
See Luiz could be heading for Barca? word is Mourinho doesnt really like that style of player, likes players to stick to their roles. I think he should keep him, he seems to be getting better all the time.
REALLY?!
Footballers really need lessons in what are acceptable and what are "discriminatory terms".
Don't they 'just know'?!!
Seriously..
http://bbc.in/13GSCwA (http://bbc.in/13GSCwA)
West Bromwich are still hoping to sign Ivorian forward Salomon Kalou from Lille, according to assistant coach Keith Downing.
The former Chelsea starlet has expressed his desire to return to English Premier League on a number of occasions, and he has in turn been linked with West Ham and West Bromwich.
West Brom assistant coach Keith Downing has revealed that the Baggies have been in talks with the player and they are hopeful he will accept an offer from the Hawthorns.
“We’ve stated an interest, we’ve had some negotiations and we’re hopeful he’ll come to West Brom,” Downing was quoted as saying in Birmingham Mail.
Kalou raised quite a few eyebrows when he decided to join Lille after his contract at Stamford Bridge had run out last summer.
In spite of the slow start to his career in France, the Ivorian improved to score 14 goals in 28 Ligue 1 games for les Dogues.
However, he does seem to be hoping for a return to English Premiership, with West Brom reportedly leading the race.
Everton have joined the race to sign Ajax defender Toby Alderweireld, according to the Express.
The 24 year old has been a target for the Toffee’s city rivals Liverpool all summer, while last month the player rejected the chance to join Norwich City.
The Belgium international can play at centre-back or right-back, and has won 24 full international caps as part of a back line that includes Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich’s Daniel Van Buyten and Jan Vertonghen of Tottenham Hotspur.
He has made 180 appearances for the Ajax since signing his first professional contract in 2007 -winning the league title in the last three seasons – and was named the clubs Talent of the Year in 2010.
Everton’s interest was confirmed by the player’s agent Soren Lerby, and should he sign he would become the fifth new arrival at Goodison Park under Roberto Marinez, who has already completed deals for former Wigan Athletic trio Arouna Kone, Joel Robles and Antolin Alcaraz, and Gerard Deulofeu from Barcelona.
Suarez eh, what a slimeball, who the hell would wanna buy him? I think this could be a really bad move for Arsenal. I kinda hope thats how it goes. Ie if he goes to Arsenal, no CL footy for Arsenal, then lets see what happens next summer.I'm more than prepared for him to screw us over in 2/3 years when he decides he wants to leave again, but if he helps us win 2/3 trophies then it would be worth it. Also I can't see his value decreasing in the next few years, unless he does a Torres, so we should be able to recoup most of the 45/50m of whatever it will be. And can you honestly see Arsenal dropping out of the Top 4 with Suarez on board (and others ;) ) especially seeing as Liverpool would have lost Suarez and Spurs likely to lose Bale.
yeah Suarez.....he could have been a great footballer....why is Wnger so interested in him? He doesn't fit the traditional Wenger footballers typesWenger is interested in him because of fan and board pressure, simple as. Of course he is one of the best players in the BPL and Europe but if we had won a few trophies and there wasn't the pressure on Wenger then I am convinced we wouldn't be in for him.
So buying Suarez is Arsenal's way of cementing their 4th place spot? :D An expensive way to do it lol.
I can kinda understand that you want to sign him, but cant help think that this acceptance of Suarez's actions (from Arsenal) is basically just condoning the sorry state of modern football and giving the green light for him or anyone else just to repeat these actions in the future.
Bite someone, be racist, be totally disloyal, doesnt matter, as long as you are a decent footballer some other club will buy you and pay you more anyway :-\
The fact its Arsenal, supposed moral standard bearers for the PL who are prepared to give him his escape route just makes it all the more damning for football.
Huge surprise today as it turns out Man Utd have wasted the last 2 months pursuing Thiago and Fabregas.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23613941 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23613941)
Fellaini - 20-25m, happening soon.
Noone cares about Everton tho Hopnut. All im interested in is how awful Man Utds off field business appears to have been this summer.
We are 1 week away from season, no signings of ANY note coming in yet. Dam i hope it stays this way till end of August but even at this rate it could be too late for them. Not to mention the Rooney saga.
I thought that was the whole idea of Spurs in the post Redknapp/AVB era that they were pushing on to compete with the top 4. I think you are being way too modest in your ambitions.
Seriously i wouldnt worry about Everton under Martinez, they will probably slip slightly from previous seasons, certainly cant see them improving this season anyway. But then if Moyes is the coaching dinosaur I've read about, then maybe they will improve :D
Very interesting match last night between Chelsea and Real Madrid.
Definitely didn't feel like a pre season friendly. Ronaldo played the whole 90 and netted in 2!
Seen Spurs are apparently really close to signing Ettiene Capoue, looks a decent holding CM but I'd much prefer if Spurs invested in another winger and a CB rather than more CMs.
Seen Spurs are apparently really close to signing Ettiene Capoue, looks a decent holding CM but I'd much prefer if Spurs invested in another winger and a CB rather than more CMs.
Seen Spurs are apparently really close to signing Ettiene Capoue, looks a decent holding CM but I'd much prefer if Spurs invested in another winger and a CB rather than more CMs.
Seriously?
Holding CM is last thing we need.
With Livermore, Paulinho, Huddlestone, Parker and Sandro all still on Tottenham's books, it makes no sense.
However.as a CB it makes some sense, as Spurs have (apparently!!!) sold Caulker to Cardiff... a move I knew NOTHING about!!!
How did that pass me by?... on holiday, that's how.
Shame, I liked Caulker, a lot.
Left back please....and a Modric replacement. Still.
could be a good investment Eric. Bayern will fail, so will Dortmund. And with Ancelotti they will get the results in.
Seen Spurs are apparently really close to signing Ettiene Capoue, looks a decent holding CM but I'd much prefer if Spurs invested in another winger and a CB rather than more CMs.
Seriously?
Holding CM is last thing we need.
With Livermore, Paulinho, Huddlestone, Parker and Sandro all still on Tottenham's books, it makes no sense.
However.as a CB it makes some sense, as Spurs have (apparently!!!) sold Caulker to Cardiff... a move I knew NOTHING about!!!
How did that pass me by?... on holiday, that's how.
Shame, I liked Caulker, a lot.
Left back please....and a Modric replacement. Still.
Apparently Capoue can also play CB though so maybe that's in the back of AVBs mind, and the Caulker transfer was a poor one, one of (imo) the best up and coming CBs in the league but he's sold for £8m, who are Spurs going to bring in on his level for that price? Rumours of Coentrao still floating around too.
I disagree.Caulker wasn't spurs standard.To mistake prone.8m is good money for him.Parker and Huddelstone will probably go to Cardiff now.Capoue can play cb,cdm or cm.If you include him as a cb spurs have Vert,Kaboul and Dawson aswell as Capoue.With the left back situation Rose will be first choice and deservedly so after his year at Sunderland.Bae will be back up.I would be more worried about rb with Walker.I think is a liability,so defensively poor. Fortunately his pace is enough to make up for that some times.I think they will line outFixed ;D
Lloris-Walker-Kaboul/Dawson-Vert-Rose-Sandro-Dembele-Paulinho-Chadli-Soldado-Not Bale
I disagree.Caulker wasn't spurs standard.To mistake prone.8m is good money for him.Parker and Huddelstone will probably go to Cardiff now.Capoue can play cb,cdm or cm.If you include him as a cb spurs have Vert,Kaboul and Dawson aswell as Capoue.With the left back situation Rose will be first choice and deservedly so after his year at Sunderland.Bae will be back up.I would be more worried about rb with Walker.I think is a liability,so defensively poor. Fortunately his pace is enough to make up for that some times.I think they will line out
Lloris-Walker-Kaboul/Dawson-Vert-Rose-Sandro-Dembele-Paulinho-Chadli-Soldado-Bale
Hey Kanturk, you had me right up until i saw the last name on your teamsheet ;)I don't think its gonna happen.I think if it was it would have been by now
I disagree.Caulker wasn't spurs standard.To mistake prone.8m is good money for him.Parker and Huddelstone will probably go to Cardiff now.Capoue can play cb,cdm or cm.If you include him as a cb spurs have Vert,Kaboul and Dawson aswell as Capoue.With the left back situation Rose will be first choice and deservedly so after his year at Sunderland.Bae will be back up.I would be more worried about rb with Walker.I think is a liability,so defensively poor. Fortunately his pace is enough to make up for that some times.I think they will line outFixed ;D
Lloris-Walker-Kaboul/Dawson-Vert-Rose-Sandro-Dembele-Paulinho-Chadli-Soldado-Bale, or £100m - not fussed
You should put in a cheeky bid for Baines
The left back situation is a weird one for me.
I agree with you, that Rose should be first choice.
I think BAE is a shocking liability, and always have.
However, if AVB doesn't see Rose as first choice over BAE, then we need to buy one.
Does that make sense?
Or play Zeki Fryers there of course ;D
Hey Kanturk, you had me right up until i saw the last name on your teamsheet ;)I don't think its gonna happen.I think if it was it would have been by now
Really disappointed in our business so far.I think Moyes is trying to get a big name example.Fabregas before bringing in Fellani and Baines.But we incapable of bringing in anyone atm
You should put in a cheeky bid for Baines
The left back situation is a weird one for me.
I agree with you, that Rose should be first choice.
I think BAE is a shocking liability, and always have.
However, if AVB doesn't see Rose as first choice over BAE, then we need to buy one.
Does that make sense?
Or play Zeki Fryers there of course ;D
Really disappointed in our business so far.I think Moyes is trying to get a big name example.Fabregas before bringing in Fellani and Baines.But we incapable of bringing in anyone atm
No wonder! Makes me wonder if this Woodward chap knows how to close a deal, or if they got rid of their main man for identifying transfer targets? Where's David Gill gone, thought he was the man for getting deals done swiftly.
David Gill is not there anymore.I wonder did Woodwards plane crash as he was supposed to be flying home to conclude a transfer two or three weeks ago and we haven't heard from him since.I have given up hope that Rooney will stay.In my eyes he is the best player we have,even ahead of RVP.If he goes to Chelsea they will win the league simple.Really disappointed in our business so far.I think Moyes is trying to get a big name example.Fabregas before bringing in Fellani and Baines.But we incapable of bringing in anyone atm
No wonder! Makes me wonder if this Woodward chap knows how to close a deal, or if they got rid of their main man for identifying transfer targets? Where's David Gill gone, thought he was the man for getting deals done swiftly.
Left back is probably our strongest position with Monreal and Gibbs.You should put in a cheeky bid for Baines
The left back situation is a weird one for me.
I agree with you, that Rose should be first choice.
I think BAE is a shocking liability, and always have.
However, if AVB doesn't see Rose as first choice over BAE, then we need to buy one.
Does that make sense?
Or play Zeki Fryers there of course ;D
So should you ;D
Wish we would.
Utd have screwed up big time on the transfer front this season. They better hope the existing crop can provide same level of performance for Moyes that they were doing for Ferguson. Bcos if they even let it slide 5-10%, they could find themselves really struggling by their own standards.Thiago said that he had never spoken to Utd so god knows what they are doing. And I think that the Bernard stuff was just agent talk, Wenger said we had never bid for him and the only rumours were from the Brazilian press who are notoriously unreliable. He's better off at Shaktar tho tbh
Spent way too much time pursuing hopeless targets. Thiago was probably a good one, but got away. Going for Fabregas just seems like sheer folly.
Im sure they will still pull something out the bag, but options must be getting pretty thin on the ground now.
Also see Arsenal target Bernard, mind how he was so close to joining Lewis :P has joined Shakthar as the majority of young brazilians do.
Thiago said that he had never spoken to Utd so god knows what they are doing. And I think that the Bernard stuff was just agent talk, Wenger said we had never bid for him and the only rumours were from the Brazilian press who are notoriously unreliable. He's better off at Shaktar tho tbh
Atm we would be looking at second or third.We haven't regressed but haven't improved either.Chelsea,City haveI think Chelsea & City will be a fair way ahead of the rest unless Utd/Arsenal spend big in the next few weeks. And Ferguson going is a massive regression, teams won't fear going to OT anymore and if we're honest Moyes has become bit of a laughing stock already.. he doesn't seem to have a clue.
Possibly ;DThiago said that he had never spoken to Utd so god knows what they are doing. And I think that the Bernard stuff was just agent talk, Wenger said we had never bid for him and the only rumours were from the Brazilian press who are notoriously unreliable. He's better off at Shaktar tho tbh
Is that you alluding to the fact that Arsenal are about to sign a human cannibal? ;D
Spurs to spend about 40m in last day of window: Yes
Rooney. Kanturk has a valid point about him being Utds best player. There's been spells over the 10 years he's been there where the team has revolved around him, more so with Scholes decline. Rooney has had the task of taking over from Scholes as the creative hub, more advanced of course but still at the base of a lot of attacks. Spells is the key word tho, consistency has been a major stumbling block. Far too often in the past the team has struggled when Rooney has, the same used to be true of Scholes but he was always steadier and less prone to ups and downs.
Last year was very different, there were several players who had more impact on the title win than Rooney. With Kagawa still improving, Carrick back in form and the inevitable new signing(s), there has never been a better time to prove that Utd are bigger than any player and end their reliance on one who basically, cannot be relied on.
Get rid.
Going to Chelsea is not ideal as I think they're pretty much favourites anyway, imo. Should sell him to Spurs, they'll have the cash soon enough and it really doesn't matter who they sign, Spurs will always be Spurs.
I think Rooney has proven that he will come in anything....
:-[
Cuz you say in your post inevitable signings.But are they?I think after seeing Fab,Thiago etc decide not to come that we don't have either that attraction anymore,wages or our boards inability to finalise deals.Fellani will come maybe Baines.Is that enough?Not in my eyes.If Rooney leaves and he is not replaced correctly we can kiss the league goodbyeAh mate, I've kissed the title goodbye already, lol. We won it by default last year. Utd have been in a bit of a slow decline since losing to Barcelona. The way I saw them last year was as a team with no real core or direction. I think coming so close to winning the year before was more of an achievement given Citys form. I was surprised by it actually as the team didn't have much balance to it even then. Ferguson picked his retirement very cleverly, I believe he's been waiting for the right moment since he changed his mind a while back. If he felt that the team could go on and win the CL with a couple of big signings then he would've stayed on a year and left on a bigger high. Last few years have been disappointing in terms of progess and a major signing won't necessarily make a difference, he knew that it was now or never for him so if the team needed a few years to get right, it was a job for someone else.
See old Louis Saha has retired then.
First name on the old Fantasy Football teamsheet I remember back in his Fulham days... him and Steed Malbranque.
Both bagged onions for fun...
Henry says absolutely no sale. Liverpool taking on player power, could be interesting, sure as hell not gonna be pretty.
Henry says absolutely no sale. Liverpool taking on player power, could be interesting, sure as hell not gonna be pretty.
Gonna be entertaining / funny for the rest of us :)
Think blocking the sale is idiotic frankly.
Hold out for a price yes, block the sale no.
Have I seriously just read that Spurs might sign Carlton Cole? Ffs ::)Good to see the Bale money is being put to umm 'good' use ;D
Have I seriously just read that Spurs might sign Carlton Cole? Ffs ::)Good to see the Bale money is being put to umm 'good' use ;D
They might not have to if Bale demands a transfer, sadly if a player wants out then they're gone.. too much money to lose by keeping an unhappy player.Have I seriously just read that Spurs might sign Carlton Cole? Ffs ::)Good to see the Bale money is being put to umm 'good' use ;D
Madrid aren't willing to pay Spurs valuation for Bale, plus Cole's a free agent anyway.
gosh all that Bale and Suarez talk. Tell you Suarez will be sold, it is just driving his price bit higher.It's getting ridiculously boring now. Personally I think Liverpool and Spurs are being a bit silly keeping them against their wishes, it will do them no favours whatsoever to have unhappy players at the football club.... we experienced it in Cesc's last season, he got injuries far too frequently and his body language was so down and it definitely didn't help the team.
They might not have to if Bale demands a transfer, sadly if a player wants out then they're gone.. too much money to lose by keeping an unhappy player.Have I seriously just read that Spurs might sign Carlton Cole? Ffs ::)Good to see the Bale money is being put to umm 'good' use ;D
Madrid aren't willing to pay Spurs valuation for Bale, plus Cole's a free agent anyway.
I don't dispute you might not get the very out of them, but that doesn't mean you'll lose money, which is what I disagreed with.Probably true that Bale won't decrease in value unless he has an absolute shocker, but Suarez being 26 is only going to decrease in value from next season
Berbs had a shocker before he went. Talk about a sulky Susan.
Spent most games standing still.
Oh no, hang on, that was before he decided to leave ;D
to be fair , bale has had ONE prolific season . He has the physical gifts and looks the part , but it really is ONE big season . To me he MAY be world class , but he is not a given .
Dam right.
Slightly worrying that Perez comes out yesterday and queries the amount. Also heard Juande Ramos commenting on the fee being an insult to Spain given economic problems. Wonder if there is a bit of an undercurrent in Spain to act a bit more responsibly given spains economic problems? never stopped Madrid before tho, but yeah 85m on the table Id feckin take that in a second.
Anyone remember footy manager if this situation arose. Your heart freezes when the bid comes in, your mate (player 2) gets noticeably worried about the potential deal on the table, 80m they say, no thanks i reckon i can be greedy and hold out for 90/95 :D , you negotiate bid, 'Real Madrid decide to withdraw from negotiations' :o HEARTBREAK. All those plans you had for the money gone, all that u21 South American superstars lined up, gone. Player 2, well chuffed at your mistake.
Wonder if we'd get a bye or if we'd play the team that finished below them in the leagueyou get a bye, the team below them played for europa league and got their arss kicked... and when this happens, gala get another 10Mill Eur for step-in money to CL, nice eh?
Good chance Fenerbahce are to be disqualified apparently. Match fixing case going to CAS in the next week.i just hope so, i do want them to get relegated like they did to juve once... fener mudha fookers bahce, i hate them...
Fenerbahce V Arsenal in the CL play-off round.
Bollocks :-\
This is Arsenal were talking about, we should have destroyed Bradford and Blackburn ;D Like you say the only reason people are worried is because of the name, but this is Arsenal and things are never simpleFenerbahce V Arsenal in the CL play-off round.
Bollocks :-\
why? its a shitty team, and plays stupidly unorganized, salzburg had like 20 shots, 15 on target, arsenal should destroy them 5-0 5-0 in both games.
i remember couple of yrs back, in cl arsenal vs fener...yeah 5-2 I think.
guess you guys thrashed them 5-0 in istanbul, it was one of the first games of wilshere and the gang...
Capoue undergoing medical at Spurs.
£9m agreed.
That's Hudd or Parker, or both on their way then.
Capoue undergoing medical at Spurs.
£9m agreed.
That's Hudd or Parker, or both on their way then.
I like Huddlestone, if he was fitter he'd easily be one of the best English CMs around.
Capoue undergoing medical at Spurs.
£9m agreed.
That's Hudd or Parker, or both on their way then.
I like Huddlestone, if he was fitter he'd easily be one of the best English CMs around.
Beggars belief that a Premier League footballer that 'needs to be fitter' would still be on anyones books
How can a pro sportsperson need to be fitter?
I need to be fitter....
What happened Kanturk?3-1 loss in Rios testimonial to Sevilla.Only win all pre season was against the mighty Kitchee.Cleverly and Ando in midfield were sliced apart with ease.Buttner is league 1 standard.Smalling is brain dead.Rooney is "injured"Valencia,Young still play *.The only bright sparks were a young lad Januzaj and Zaha.If we don't sign anyone a battle for top four is on our hands.Truly awful
What happened Kanturk?3-1 loss in Rios testimonial to Sevilla.Only win all pre season was against the mighty Kitchee.Cleverly and Ando in midfield were sliced apart with ease.Buttner is league 1 standard.Smalling is brain dead.Rooney is "injured"Valencia,Young still play *.The only bright sparks were a young lad Januzaj and Zaha.If we don't sign anyone a battle for top four is on our hands.Truly awful
Lingard.Pretty good ya.Smalling is ok.He has his moments.The Shield is on Sunday against Wigan.What happened Kanturk?3-1 loss in Rios testimonial to Sevilla.Only win all pre season was against the mighty Kitchee.Cleverly and Ando in midfield were sliced apart with ease.Buttner is league 1 standard.Smalling is brain dead.Rooney is "injured"Valencia,Young still play *.The only bright sparks were a young lad Januzaj and Zaha.If we don't sign anyone a battle for top four is on our hands.Truly awful
Really, I doubt they would have fielded that strong a squad for that game, is the Community Shield on this weekend? Altho that should be a bit of a stroll anyway.
I always thought Smalling was good, with potential to be really good, you not a fan? i dont watch that much of him tho. Heard about that Januzaj showing up well in presason, sure there was another youngster (not Zaha) who was being praised as well, cant think of his name tho.
Capoue undergoing medical at Spurs.
£9m agreed.
That's Hudd or Parker, or both on their way then.
I like Huddlestone, if he was fitter he'd easily be one of the best English CMs around.
Beggars belief that a Premier League footballer that 'needs to be fitter' would still be on anyones books
How can a pro sportsperson need to be fitter?
I need to be fitter....
His technical ability on both feet is clear for all to see but anytime he plays he always seems like he's really unfit and knackered after 5 minutes :D
Per SkySports ...
"Lyon striker Lisandro Lopez has joined Qatari side Al Gharafa for over 7million euros, the Ligue 1 club have announced"
The Valencia defender has revealed the two clubs remain at loggerheads over the deal, with the Liga side keen for a sale and the Reds hoping for a loan with an option to buy
Valencia left-back Aly Cissokho has revealed that he has reached an agreement with Liverpool and that it is now up to the clubs to negotiate a deal to take him to Anfield.
The Premier League side have been busy in the transfer market with four signings to date - Simon Mignolet, Kolo Toure, Iago Aspas and Luis Alberto - but are light on full-backs following the retirement of Jamie Carragher and Jack Robinson's loan move to Blackpool.
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2/1 Liverpool are 2/1 with bet365 to finish in the top four this season
And Cissokho has now claimed he is close to joining Liverpool, but states the two club are at loggerheads over the structure of the deal with Valencia after a sale and the Reds keen on a loan-to-buy option.
"Liverpool have made me an offer and it is true that I have reached an agreement with them," he told Le 10 Sport. "It is now up to the clubs to agree terms. I expect to know more later this week.
"If nothing happens this week, it probably means that I will not be going to Liverpool.
"The conditions of the transfer are the problem. Liverpool prefer a loan deal with an option to buy, while Valencia want to sell straight away. If the transfer doesn't take place, it's not a problem either. I am feeling well at Valencia."
Cissokho made 20 appearances for Valencia last term after joining from Lyon on a four-year deal.
The Brazil youth international will link up with three of his fellow Blues in a loan move that will see the 19-year-old ply his trade for the Dutch side until the end of the season
BET=RKCRKC£30DRAW£34VitesseVIT£21.5PaddyPower Chelsea have confirmed that Lucas Piazon has joined Dutch club Vitesse on loan until the end of the season.
The 19-year-old was brought to the club as a youth player two years ago from Brazilian side Sao Paulo and made his debut last season before going on to make a further two appearances in all competitions.
He gained his first taste of regular first-team football on loan to Spanish side Malaga during the second half of last season and will now continue his development with a move to the Eredivisie.
Piazon will join a strong contingent of Chelsea youngsters at the club and, linking up with fellow team-mates Patrick van Aanholt, Cristián Cuevas and Gael Kakuta.
The Brazil winger will be hoping to add to the 13 appearances he made during his stint in Spain last season, which included two appearances in the Champions League as Malagareached the quarter-finals.
Piazon is Vitesse's the sixth new signing under new manager Peter Bosz, with the Eredivisie side having opened their league campaign with a 3-1 home victory over Heracles Almelo last Sunday.
Aumbameyang just scored a hattrick on his debut for Dortmund
This sounds promising...
Real Madrid and Barcelona could soon be forced by the European Commission to relinquish their privileged status as member-owned clubs and are likely to become publically listed companies, losing one of the key advantages behind their dominance of Spanish football and success in European competition.
lewis, i do think that giroud has a potential of becoming a better player for arsenal...Yeah it's more of a 4231, I would say if Suarez joined then he would play ST with Walcott RW and then Podolski or Cazorla LW, although Suarez could play LW with Giroud as the ST. And I really like Giroud, his link up play is superb and he's very strong in the air... he just need to sort out his finishing a bit.
he already did double digit last season right?
dont knowwhat happens if suarez is signed, what is the formation now team is playing 433?
Rumours of Spurs making a double bid for Alderweireld and Eriksen from Ajax, wouldn't complain about that.
Rumours of Spurs making a double bid for Alderweireld and Eriksen from Ajax, wouldn't complain about that.
I'd definetly be encouraged as well Lewis, same way im a little disappointed City lost. The fact we are in the last of the preseason games makes it count for more. Seems both teams fielded full strength lineups nearly and you know when BPL teams play each other in friendlies it does kinda mean something.Yeah the closer to the start of the season the more important the games get.
Hearing that Cardiff have signed Guy Medel, not seen him play much, but thats gotta be a good signing for them?
Rumours of Spurs making a double bid for Alderweireld and Eriksen from Ajax, wouldn't complain about that.
I think we are done buying for this window.
Nice to get it done early for a change.
If Bale were to go, which I think he wont, we might spend big late on. but I don't think he will, so I don't think we will.
Could be wrong. Happened once before, though I did vow at the time I wouldn't ever be wrong again ;D
he is more defending minded than vertonghen. But solid CB
Chelsea have had an impressive pre-season. They have beat Milan, Inter and Roma to name a few. Think they have only lost to Madrid, who seem to have beaten everyone.Inter and Milan are not the same teams they were 2/3 years ago, and I would say that performance is much more important than result in pre-season... and not having seen Chelsea play I can't really comment.
I seen that, big Amido Balde getting the winner, whoever he is lol. Did you watch the match? how many fans were there 80k? 2 of the most popular clubs in Ireland i would guess? what is the most popular brittish club over there, is it Utd?
Celtic look set to sign Icelandic striker Alfred Finnbogason just ahead of a Champions League signing deadline for £3.25m, while offering £2.5m for Wolves man Kevin Doyle.
The Glasgow club are keen to boost their attack after losing Victor Wanyama and Gary Hooper over the summer, boss Neil Lennon could see Finnbogason as the man to fill the gap.
The 11pm deadline for new signings affects the squad going into the Champions League clash against Kazakhstan side Shakhter Karagandy, and Finnboagason is thought to have impressed Celtic scouts when he scored for Heerenveen in their 2-0 win over NAC Breda.
Lennon has reportedly been working hard to find the right targets to strengthen his squad, and the 24-year-old could provide the answer, along with Wolves man Kevin Doyle.
Lennon has made previous attempts to sign Doyle but without success, however a fresh £2.5m bid could convince the English side to let him go so they can lower their wage bill.
I can't see Heerenveen sell Finbogason, It would mean V. Basten will quit as a manager but then again they need the money.
Scotsman's probably about as reliable as the Scottish media gets Buddha, one of the broadsheets.
No way, didnt realise Wigan got qualification straight into Europa League group stages, thats pretty nuts lol. Having said that, did B'ham not do that last year? ???
No way, didnt realise Wigan got qualification straight into Europa League group stages, thats pretty nuts lol. Having said that, did B'ham not do that last year? ???
Yea they did and they were shocking ;D .
Think if wigan play like they did last year in regards to passing game they might surprise a few
Napoli are rumoured to be after Luiz Gustavo as well, surely not againI would hope Gustavo would chose us over Napoli.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo)
Napoli are rumoured to be after Luiz Gustavo as well, surely not againI would hope Gustavo would chose us over Napoli.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo)
I think Arsenal dropped out of the Higuain race to focus on Suarez, I'm pretty sure if we wanted Higuain then we would of got him.Napoli are rumoured to be after Luiz Gustavo as well, surely not againI would hope Gustavo would chose us over Napoli.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo)
You might get Higuain'd again though :D
I think Arsenal dropped out of the Higuain race to focus on Suarez, I'm pretty sure if we wanted Higuain then we would of got him.Napoli are rumoured to be after Luiz Gustavo as well, surely not againI would hope Gustavo would chose us over Napoli.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo)
You might get Higuain'd again though :D
all sounds very amicable Lewis. When does anything go amicably with Suarez lol.Yeah it doesn't sound very amicable atm ;D
Just had a thought. Should a player be allowed to play on international duty whilst in dispute with their club? or should i say not training properly with their club? does it matter whether its a dispute like Suarez or just wantaway like Bale and Rooney?
Im sure the answer will be yes, but part of me feels inclined to say no, altho im not sure entirely why. Help?
I'd have more respect for Moyes if he just came out and said, Wayne's acting like a right prick and as far as i'm concerned he can eff off somewhere else asap, just not Chelsea.I'm sure that as soon as someone else comes in for Rooney he will be off
Not this constant 'I've no problem with Wayne, no rift with Wayne, me and Wayne are great pals' etc
only really seems like Chelsea are after him at moment tho. No interest from overseas apparently.I wouldn't be surprised if Arsenal didn't come in for him if the Suarez deal breaks down completely. Utd would probably rather sell to us than Chelsea aswell.
So what are you saying Lewis, that Arsenal are not, not about to spend 70m? :-\ :DNo we are not not not about to not not spend £70m ;) ;)
Seriously tho, Arsenal must be serious if they are preparing bids in both the South American media and in britain too. What happens if both get accepted, do they have to pay 100m??? :o
Ok thanks for not clarifying, not. Absolutely no confusion whatsoever now, not.Jamie Carragher is easier to understand :D
Double negatives and sarcasm, mindblowing :o
I'm just excited for the BPL starting this weekend, one of my mates is away to the game, bit worried for his safety :D
Think I only twigged to it yesterday. England are bad, Scotland are bad, who even cares ???
I can think of only 1 positive. When it's finished we can get on with the real real life football.
Gourcuff wants Arsenal move lol. Is he not a bit late here, think Arsenal wanted him like 4 seasons ago, I doubt they really want him anymore lol.I don't really want him
...... staying at Liverpool and wants a new contract, apparantly the supporters made him reconsider!! ::)
cheer up lewis.....still time....when do the transfer markets close?2nd/3rd September.
with money you can buy anything. Not sure what they are looking for....a striker? A midfielder?I have no idea what Arsenal are looking at tbh. Personally I'd like a ST (Rooney now), CDM (Gustavo), RB (Jesus gamez - rumoured swap deal with Bendtner) then ideally a GK (cesar).
Keep the faith Lewis, you have come this far, dont give up now ;)
Have to say to all non-Arsenal fans it is no surprise whatsoever that we are at this stage. I wouldnt blame Wenger, its not his fault. Thats upto the chief exec's of the football world to close deals.
But altho there is still time for deals to be done. What kind of spending big this summer strategy, allows you to reach a point where you are a few days before the new season without any new signings of significance.
Seen Napoli are after Gustavo as well, can't imagine Arsenal fans reaction if Napoli beat them to another target :D
Also seems like Spurs & Liverpool will battle it out for Willian, can't see either wanting to pay the £35m Anzhi want for him though.
You dont pick Wolfsburg over Arsenal, I dont get that. I know German clubs are known to splash reasonably big amounts of cash but 18m is a lot lof money for a team thats not Bayern, Dortmund or Schalke. They are backed by Volskwagen i think so maybe they do have money to burn.Something doesn't quite feel right about it but hey ho his choice I guess
BPL season starts tomorrow lads, really excited for it ;DEven better that I am off to Arsenal ;D All access pass ;D ;D :D
What the actual f-
That's a crazy pic.
BB, you really remembered me posting that pic of Husband a million years ago?! Almost reposted it here when Glad did that player card thread, didn't get round to it and forgot about the thread completely.
Van Persie is easily the best striker in the league, imo.
how was the football Lewis? ::)Well... *rant incoming*
Nigel Winterburn (who got me the tickets and went with me)
He lives in my village and we're very good friends with him and his family.Nigel Winterburn (who got me the tickets and went with me)
:o
Despite today's result I can still imagine Villa will struggle this year - particularly if Bentekkers ges himself injuredNo they were quite good, they'll be safe I think
How did Villa play Lewis?
We're they as dire as last season?
Despite today's result I can still imagine Villa will struggle this year - particularly if Bentekkers ges himself injuredI think Villa will be fine.Forget about last season I think they could finish top 10
How did Villa play Lewis?
We're they as dire as last season?
how was the football Lewis? ::)Well... *rant incoming*
The ref was a disgrace.. you give a pen or the advantage, you don't pull it back when the useless so and so misses an open goal. You also don't give a pen when the defender clearly wins the ball. You also are allowed to give a free kick when Wilshere is kicked for the 20th time in a half. Make no mistake Arsenal were shocking today, but with a decent ref we might have held out for the 1-0 win. The atmosphere was horrible, Nigel Winterburn (who got me the tickets and went with me) said it was 'toxic'. A horrible day and I come back to see RVP has scored 2 for Utd.
See Arsenal lost then.You should watch the ref's performance on MOTD or whatever, it was horrible... seriously one of the worst performances I have ever seen.
;D
See some people aren't too happy with the ref.
;D
Wonder if Wenger would be moaning about the refeering performance if his side had pooped 4 onions in the bag?
Just saying.
;D
Anyone watching MOTD? Im going to put it on after the Man U game, its on first and i saw all that earlier on.Way too depressing, I'll just watch the highlights of the Everton, WHU etc. games tomorrow
off to Ajax - Feyenoord.....
Had some time to think about and reflect on the game, speaking in the immediate aftermath is never the best thing to do. For the first pen, I think the ref panicked and brought play back when he shouldn't have... but the defending to allow Villa to get to that position was abysmal. Again the second pen, personally I think he made a mistake but I can see why he gave it and tbh it's one of those 50:50 calls where if it goes for you then it's a 100% pen and if it goes against then it's the worst decision in the world. But again the defending was dreadful to allow him to get into that position. I mean the game is so quick and depending on the angle the ref sees things from can influence a decision massively. And as they say these things even themselves out, last season Vs West Brom we got two penalties where one was clearly a dive and another there was a foul in the build up on a WBA player.
I guess if one good thing comes out of yesterday it's that Arsene cannot possibly still think this squad is good enough and will now surely bring in 2/3 player minimum. We need 5/6 now including a few defenders... (we have 2 fit and available defenders for Fulham next week if Gibbo and Bac don't recover). Turkey midweek will be a very very tough game, with our first team out I think we can get a draw or maybe nick a win but honestly I'm at the point where I would take a 2-1 loss and an away goal to bring back to London. The next 2 & 1/2 weeks will define the rest of our season and I'm slightly worried to say the least.
Super Sunday is back ;D actually looking forward to the Spurs game, they played some excellent stuff in the last friendly against Espanyol and I hope they continue that flowing football into today's game.
Super Sunday is back ;D actually looking forward to the Spurs game, they played some excellent stuff in the last friendly against Espanyol and I hope they continue that flowing football into today's game.
Likewise Carlos.
Really hoping for a decent start to the season.
Surely not?I'd rather spend the £25m elsewhere, Giroud looked excellent pre-season and good yesterday. As for Richards... well he'd be a stunning signing.
Arsenal will have to pay £25m if they want to sign 27-year-old Swansea striker Michu, while the Gunners are also interested in Manchester City right-back Micah Richards.
Wouldnt be impressed if Arsenal made this move, disrupting another clubs season at this late stage bcos they have failed to get the players they wanted before now. Suppose thats football but hope Swansea tell them to get lost or pay 25m :)
You should buy Ross Barkley, guys gonna be a star, next Gerrard by looks of it. I think City should snap him up (I dont really, well i do, just maybe let him develop first)Class player but that's one area we are doing pretty well in.
Clear dive but it does look like contact from the refs viewpoint.That's the thing with a ref's view... if he sees it from side on it looks like a pen, if he sees it from front on then it is a clear dive
its archaic spelling..anyone with half a brain would have spot that... ::)
Capoue looks decent so far, won every tackle he's went in for and not misplaced a pass, be good if he could play and let Dembele move further forward.
Capoue looks decent so far, won every tackle he's went in for and not misplaced a pass, be good if he could play and let Dembele move further forward.
I was busy googling pictures of Dembele and Capoue to see how similar they looked rather than watching the game...
Wow, Lloris totally abusing the 6 second rule there
Decent performance from Spurs but nothing special, with Bale they have a super team but minus Bale... I dunno, right now they are the 4th best team.
Decent performance from Spurs but nothing special, with Bale they have a super team but minus Bale... I dunno, right now they are the 4th best team.oh for sure you would probably beat us right now, the derby could be very very interesting tho if we can bring in a couple of decent players
Even without Bale I fancy Spurs chances against Arsenal, even before this weekend I'd have said that too and IF Spurs sale Bale they'll have probably £70-80m to spend, and it seems they would buy Lamela or Willian with that cash.
Weird free kick. Possibly the keeper should've had it but such an unpredictable bend on it.
Home to weak opposition yes but they look bright and inventive, they could just be professional and boring like everyone else.
4 assists for Fabregas
Seen Southampton signed Pablo Osvaldo, great signing for them.He cost the same as our record signing... :(
Ox rumoured too be out for the season :-/. This season just gets better and better
Sorry but I wholly disagree with that. Walcott is much much improved - he got 20 odd goals and 10-15 assists last season from the wing, it was when he was played as a ST that he looked out of his depth. HE has a lot of things to work on still but fullbacks are terrified of him and if he doesn't play then teams can push higher up the pitch and make it much more congested in the midfield. I'd love a new LW but not at the expense of TheoOx rumoured too be out for the season :-/. This season just gets better and better
Great opportunity to buy a real winger or change to a two striker system because Walcot isn't a winger
What did you think of Capoue when he came on Hop? Thought he looked very impressive.
So Utd bid £28m for Baines and Fellaini... bit of an insult to Everton I think
I thought Holloway's comments were out of order as well Hop. People say guys like him are a breath of fresh air in the top flight and in some ways they can be. But not if you are going to just come across as someone full of bitterness and with a major chip on your shoulder. It was first game of season ffs, and his team deserved to lose, deal with it Holloway.
One look at the first XI they put out for opening game and you can tell his side is going down regardless of what the refs do or dont do.
Have you got talksport on Lewis, they are talking about Arsenal again :DI have :D should be interesting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TUbQixtsA&feature=youtu.be
Thank you Spurs, this is comedy gold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TUbQixtsA&feature=youtu.be
Thank you Spurs, this is comedy gold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TUbQixtsA&feature=youtu.be
Thank you Spurs, this is comedy gold
Arsenal fan on radio
"I'm not gonna waste my money to go there and be embarrassed anymore"
It's made my day I can tell you that ;Dhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TUbQixtsA&feature=youtu.be
Thank you Spurs, this is comedy gold
Sorry, that has got to be a spoof made by Gooners.
Oh dear God.
I think he is right in this case Hop. To me it sounds like Cabaye has basically made himself unavailable upon hearing of the offer. No doubt spurred on by being called Yohan Kebab by Joe Kinnear the player is desperate to leave Newcastle.
I also think secrecy in terms of bids is very unlikely in the modern football world. Almost to the point when a bid is submitted to the player, its as if its presented to the club, the player, the players agent simulataneously. In many cases as we know they player and agent will know before the club.
So for me, the timing does suck, its not illegal, and Pardew is probably clutching at straws to say the result would be different if he played, but Arsenal could have bid at any stage over last month or 2, so i think the timing is poor. Arsenal not making themselves many friends this summer.
What goes around comes around as far as I'm concerned,
Don't like p/ex deals.
Unless they happen to have a player that was already a target, then it's a compromise.
The report (from Metro - not sure if its reputable) mentions that Levy has accepted in principle and looks to be done by the weekend. Spurs in turn looking to finalise the Willian deal.
... And couldn't agree more - just take it and say thanks!
If Wenger left and Pellegrini came in that might improve the situation ;D
I wrote a post earlier which I declined to submit, suggesting Wenger's days might be numbered, as I felt it was sensationalist and maybe a little OTT (coming from a Spurs fan).
But you do wonder how many times they will go through (what seems like) this 'loop'...
There seems to have been considerable negativity surrounding Arsenal for a fair while now, regarding lack of trophies, lack of spending etc.
Maybe it isn't as it seems. But as a non-fan, the fans I know have been moaning incessantly for as long as I can remember.
One of the biggest games in Arsenal's recent history tonight :o
Be interesting to know if you guys support other English clubs in Europe??
One of the biggest games in Arsenal's recent history tonight :o
Be interesting to know if you guys support other English clubs in Europe??
One of the biggest games in Arsenal's recent history tonight :o
Be interesting to know if you guys support other English clubs in Europe??
Anyone watching the Chelsea-Villa game tonight? hope Villa give em a good fight.Fenerbache V Arsenal >
what channel is Arsenal game on? Think id rather watch prem match, that will be an easy win for Arsenal, or if they make hard work of it a score draw.Sky Sports 1
Just hope he can get the best out of Elmander. Bolton never did. 22 goals in 108 games!
Was he any good in Turkey? I gather they changed the team formation to accommodate him?
@GuillemBalague: The Bale deal will confirmed in the next few hours
Wow
Can't see Benzema happening, aren't Madrid's only strikers him and Morata? Unless you include Ronaldo as a striker..
Di Maria could happen though, said he wouldn't come to Spurs because of no CL football, Arsenal can offer that..
Word on the street is that Madrid want Bale and Suarez. Hence why they might be prepared to sell Benzema and/or Di Maria to Arsenal.Would make sense to me, Ronaldo-Suarez-Bale is a ridiculous front. It also might explain why Suarez has gone back to training with liverpool, they may have said 'Right we're not selling you to Arsenal so forget about it, but if you co-operate then we'll let you go to Madrid if they come in'. And if we help fund Bale's and Suarez's departures whilst getting Di Maria and Benzema... well I might just forgive Wenger ;D
Can't see Benzema happening, aren't Madrid's only strikers him and Morata? Unless you include Ronaldo as a striker..
Di Maria could happen though, said he wouldn't come to Spurs because of no CL football, Arsenal can offer that..
There have been strong rumors of Falcao to Madrid in the last few days
Anyone else think Mourinho's remarks towards Lambert after match last night are quite patronising.Yes absolutely. Mourinho is soooo mature poking Barca's assistant in the eye, very patronising
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that Paul Lambert needs "maturity", claiming that the Villa boss complained too much during his side's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Mourinho said that Lambert wanted to be "coach, manager and ref" during the game and disputed claims that Villa should have been awarded a penalty towards the end of the match. He did however concede that a draw would have been "fair".
haha thats the BBC just showing that they are keeping up with the Bale story since its commonly accepted that a deal is now close. So rather than looking way out of touch, they are reporting the rumour :)
I did see that little side column about Shearer, i was thinking since when was 15m the highest fee in world, then when i saw '96 i thought fair enough then. Crazy to think how fees have spiralled upwards since then. I still cant get over 100m for Bale, its ludicrous.
Lets be fair, personal feelings aside, was Bale a better player than Shearer in his prime? Im thinking the best you can say is that Bale is his equal, Shearer was a striker supreme. so next question is, what would 15m in 96 be equivalent to now? 100m? I doubt it.
Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews 5m
Sky sources: West Brom’s Nicolas Anelka walks out of training and tells staff he is retiring #SSN
It was never going to go well was it...
So the Spurs game isn't on the TV tonight?
Great goal from Paulinho.
Townsend is the real deal.
Going out on loan can do wonders for bringing players on...
Caulker, Townsend, Rose...
No substitute for experience.
Livermore should come back on fire ;D
Gareth who?
Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews 3m
Sky Sources: Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Willian from Anzhi #SSN
Really Chelsea :-\ DO you really need another small attacking midfielder/winger
Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews 3m
Sky Sources: Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Willian from Anzhi #SSN
Really Chelsea :-\ DO you really need another small attacking midfielder/winger
Let him go to Chelsea then complain in 6/12 months he's not getting enough games ;D I'd much rather we got Lamela anyway.
Funny one Hopnut ... Suarez, City all in one sentence ... you should've thrown in Barcelona too ...
Liverpool might argue they were in the race ;D
Yep I agree, no chance spurs can afford to spend this money without the Bale cash coming in
"Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is so angry about Chelsea's pursuit of Willian he is ready to cancel the £94m transfer of Wales forward Gareth Bale, 24, to Real Madrid."
totally makes sense that he would do that ::)
Yes he will
Yep I agree, no chance spurs can afford to spend this money without the Bale cash coming in
"Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is so angry about Chelsea's pursuit of Willian he is ready to cancel the £94m transfer of Wales forward Gareth Bale, 24, to Real Madrid."
totally makes sense that he would do that ::)
Yes he will
I was assuming you were going to sign Lamela or Wilian for ~ £30mYep I agree, no chance spurs can afford to spend this money without the Bale cash coming in
"Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is so angry about Chelsea's pursuit of Willian he is ready to cancel the £94m transfer of Wales forward Gareth Bale, 24, to Real Madrid."
totally makes sense that he would do that ::)
Yes he will
Not necessarily.
IN
Capoue 9.5m, Soldado 26.5m, Chadli 7m, Paulinho 17m = 60m
OUT
Parker 4m, Hudd 5m, Dempsey 6m, Caulker 8m = 23m
They have only spent a net 37m so far.
Not an unreasonable summer window net spend for a club of their financial stature.
I was assuming you were going to sign Lamela or Wilian for ~ £30m
what about Flamini for Arsenal, good deal that.Yep. He's free, he can play CDM, RB or LB, he's solid and back in 07/08 he was excellent for us.
what about Flamini for Arsenal, good deal that.
or he's a traitor, not half the player he used to be, and is coming back with his tail between his legs?I'm not sure how well he did at Milan tbh, I know he was injured in the 11/12 season and that they offered him a deal for this season but he declined it and then came back to train with us to keep his fitness up. Wenger must have been impressed with him in training and if Wenger is impressed then I'm willing to trust him. Hopefully he'll come back more humble and won't have a massive ego thinking he's better than he actually is.
I used to think Flamini was a great player, was hugely impressed with him. Not sure the ins and outs of his time at Milan but he's clearly been on the slide since he left Arsenal.If we had spent £20m on Pogba/Kondogbia/Fellaini/Gustavo then I would say the same thing, but we need a defensive mid for when Arteta is out injured + for rotation and we are struggling at the back for available players and Flamini does both of those things
Personally id take the spiteful approach and tell him to sod off.
Willian to spurs is OFF according to The Guardian, which I'm guessing means he is off to Chelsea.... in which case are the Mata to Utd rumours, possibly swap for Rooney, true then.
Sounds like Willian passed his medical at Spurs and I imagine the deal would have been announced and confirmed today, but Abramovich rand the Anzhi owner yesterday and bid more than Spurs did by a few £££. Then I guess Willian saw more money at Chelsea and basically told spurs to f**k off, so yes he does sound like a c*nt and it might be a good miss.Willian to spurs is OFF according to The Guardian, which I'm guessing means he is off to Chelsea.... in which case are the Mata to Utd rumours, possibly swap for Rooney, true then.
Weird, AVB came out last night/this morning and said we wasn't aware of any interest from Chelsea, seems like Willian must just be a bit of a c***, that's basically what they said on SSN this morning as well, that he had been in London for over a week and was just waiting to see who gave him the best offer :D
Sounds like Willian passed his medical at Spurs and I imagine the deal would have been announced and confirmed today, but Abramovich rand the Anzhi owner yesterday and bid more than Spurs did by a few £££. Then I guess Willian saw more money at Chelsea and basically told spurs to f**k off, so yes he does sound like a c*nt and it might be a good miss.Willian to spurs is OFF according to The Guardian, which I'm guessing means he is off to Chelsea.... in which case are the Mata to Utd rumours, possibly swap for Rooney, true then.
Weird, AVB came out last night/this morning and said we wasn't aware of any interest from Chelsea, seems like Willian must just be a bit of a c***, that's basically what they said on SSN this morning as well, that he had been in London for over a week and was just waiting to see who gave him the best offer :D
Just imagine, what if Chelsea cant/dont beat Utd on Monday night despite having added all these new players. Wont look very good for their title challenge.I actually have Chelsea down for a 2-1 loss at Old Trafford. Yes they were impressive Vs Hull but Hull are a poor side and I reckon they will be relegated without much of a fight; against Villa I don't think Chelsea were that good, could easily have drawn the game if the ref had given a couple of decisions the other way.
Just imagine, what if Chelsea cant/dont beat Utd on Monday night despite having added all these new players. Wont look very good for their title challenge.I actually have Chelsea down for a 2-1 loss at Old Trafford. Yes they were impressive Vs Hull but Hull are a poor side and I reckon they will be relegated without much of a fight; against Villa I don't think Chelsea were that good, could easily have drawn the game if the ref had given a couple of decisions the other way.
You forgetting Harry Kane Hop? He's looked decent in pre season and last night.
Just reading thru the bbc gossip this morning, sounds like Bale's arrival is going to spark a huge fight for Di Maria, Benzema and Coentrao.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Paris St-Germain all want to sign Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 25. The Argentina international wants to stay and coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to keep him - but Real directors believe they can raise around £34m by selling him once Tottenham forward Gareth Bale arrives. United and Spurs are also considering moves for Real's Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao, 25
Also did Moyes really say this :-\
Manchester United manager David Moyes says Everton are holding back the careers of midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, and defender Leighton Baines, 28, by refusing to allow them to move to Old Trafford.
Super performance from the lads.
- Good finishes from Giroud and Poldo
- Ramsey MOTM again
- Santi was back to his usual self
- Szcz made some vital saves
All round good performance... now lets get some players in and thrash Spurs ;D
Yeah I expected a lot more from Fulham - Bent, Berba and Taarabt will be superb when they play well but I can see them having one of those seasons where they win 3-0 one week then get hammered for the next few weeksSuper performance from the lads.
- Good finishes from Giroud and Poldo
- Ramsey MOTM again
- Santi was back to his usual self
- Szcz made some vital saves
All round good performance... now lets get some players in and thrash Spurs ;D
Just you calm yourself ;) was disappointed with Fulham today, thought with the side they put out they could've given Arsenal a few problems, Szczesny was really impressive and Giroud looks more like a goalscorer this year, still think Arsenal need 3/4 players in though to have a squad that's good enough to compete.
arsenal seemed to me quite strong...Midfield is very solid, Ramsey looks a different player this season - he;s been absolutely brilliant, if I had to pick one of Wilshere or Ramsey to play it would be Ramsey all day long atm. Santi looks so much better playing CAM rather than out on the wing and I like Poldo on the wing, he's more direct and is a super finisher. Giroud has impressed me a lot so far, his finishing is so much sharper than last season.
if they dont face injuries again, the mf seems to be dominating consisting wilshere, ramsey, rosicky, santi ... when is diaby and arteta back?
walcott, poldi and giroud also looking determined ... i think at most they need 1 CB and 1 ST ... that would suffice ... on a side note, rosicky showed some talent from his dortmund days, maybe a good season that arsenal fans are expecting since his signing ?
According to some sources Spurs will look to tie up deals for Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela this week, exciting stuff if true.
According to some sources Spurs will look to tie up deals for Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela this week, exciting stuff if true.
Er, indeed.
thought this was an interesting tweet
"I think Jose Mourinho's mind games are working. David Moyes had to start a confused and unfit Wayne Rooney."
Never really thought about that. Cant believe Mourinho has gone for Craig Leveins 4-6-0 formation. No recognised strikers playing and no Mata either ::)
Well I'm glad that has ended, very, very dullAfter next Sunday I *hope* no-one has a 100% record ;D
Who would have predicted only spurs and Liverpool with a 100% record after two weekends. Can we finish the league now please
Mourinho came for a point and got a point, Utd need a CAM desperately.Well I'm glad that has ended, very, very dullAfter next Sunday I *hope* no-one has a 100% record ;D
Who would have predicted only spurs and Liverpool with a 100% record after two weekends. Can we finish the league now please
Narrow 1-0 win for R.Madrid away to Granada tonight, Benzema with the goalApparently Casillas stormed off before the final whistle, he was on the bench again; and ozil wasn't too happy at being subbed and didn't do the usual high 5's with the other players
Still on the bench, hows that, any idea? Not exactly started the season in spectacular form albeit they have won both their games.Realistically I think it's Ancelotti's way of saying 'No player is bigger then the club' and 'You will respect my decision no matter what'.
Cuz is back :o
Best player on the pitch for sure... and not given MOTM, maybe he didn't want to have to do an interview.Cuz is back :o
Well spotted ;)
Cheap headers for both Campbells efforts. Once is fair enough but twice....
Rooney was the best player on the pitch then. Looks like he was a bit more proactive, a few decent shots. Definitely needs to go for goal a lot more if he wants to improve his form and reputation.
Gareth Bale not turning up to Spurs training today and is said to be 'furious' at Spurs dealing of the transfer, he's been quiet through the whole window about it and that's made Spurs fans respect him more, hope he doesn't come out and keep complaining and make the Spurs supporters lose that respect they had for him.
Holy crap, now they are linking Hernanes to Spurs. Whoever is doing Spurs scouting knows their stuff, i guess its Franco Baldini/AVB working together to identify them?
Andros Townsend in the England squad :o
Andros Townsend in the England squad :o
and Ross Barkley, very good looking side on paper.
This suggests a deal is all but confirmed for Chiriches;
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8892086/transfer-news-dinamo-mosow-tried-to-sign-vlad-chiriches-ahead-of-tottenham (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8892086/transfer-news-dinamo-mosow-tried-to-sign-vlad-chiriches-ahead-of-tottenham)
All the information coming from Steaua, not heard Spurs say anything on the transfer apart from when AVB confirmed an interest in him.
This suggests a deal is all but confirmed for Chiriches;
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8892086/transfer-news-dinamo-mosow-tried-to-sign-vlad-chiriches-ahead-of-tottenham (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8892086/transfer-news-dinamo-mosow-tried-to-sign-vlad-chiriches-ahead-of-tottenham)
All the information coming from Steaua, not heard Spurs say anything on the transfer apart from when AVB confirmed an interest in him.
Keeping him off Jose's radar. >:(
I cannot see a) Mourinho selling Mata to Spurs and b) I cannot see Mata wanting to play in the Europa League over the CL....
Also sounds like Bale is annoyed at the hold up in the transfer (??)
True dat ;D
Also sounds like Bale is annoyed at the hold up in the transfer (??)
If you believe everything you read.
True dat ;D
Also sounds like Bale is annoyed at the hold up in the transfer (??)
If you believe everything you read.
Although if it's Madrid have decreased their bid then I can see why Spurs are holding it up, I'd be massively pissed if someone wanted to buy something from me and then right at the end said 'actually no I think I want to pay xxx'
If Mourinho doesn't want to play Mata though Lewis, he won't have CL football.. ;DWhich is why I reckon he'll go back to Spain on loan.
Yeah can't really see it happening but would love him to come to Spurs. I'd be really happy with Lamela coming in though and apparently Zenit have said Hulk isn't for sale.
Doesnt sound good for Liverpool. I see Burton are beating Fulham now in extra-time, bit of a shocker that. Might stick 5 on Martin Jol in sack race lolhmmm if they go out then not a bad shout.. although I think Pardew is very likely to be the first.
From goal.comHonestly have no idea how good Demichelis is, shockingly bad on FIFA tho ;D
Manchester City have agreed a £4 million deal with Atletico Madrid for defender Martin Demichelis.
From goal.comHonestly have no idea how good Demichelis is, shockingly bad on FIFA tho ;D
Manchester City have agreed a £4 million deal with Atletico Madrid for defender Martin Demichelis.
bad news for you Lewis, im pretty sure you aren't getting Di Maria.If Madrid say he's not in their plans for the season and he won't start in many games then he may decide it's best to move on. Things can change very quickly but it doesn't sound positive atm. :-\
Transfer Central TNC @TransferNewsCen 22m
Angel Di Maria reveals he wants to stay at Real Madrid, as he signed a contract until 2018 just a year ago.
bad news for you Lewis, im pretty sure you aren't getting Di Maria.If Madrid say he's not in their plans for the season and he won't start in many games then he may decide it's best to move on. Things can change very quickly but it doesn't sound positive atm. :-\
Transfer Central TNC @TransferNewsCen 22m
Angel Di Maria reveals he wants to stay at Real Madrid, as he signed a contract until 2018 just a year ago.
Only that Madrid say our offer is acceptable, just gotta convince Di Maria to join us by the sounds of it. Ozil I would love.bad news for you Lewis, im pretty sure you aren't getting Di Maria.If Madrid say he's not in their plans for the season and he won't start in many games then he may decide it's best to move on. Things can change very quickly but it doesn't sound positive atm. :-\
Transfer Central TNC @TransferNewsCen 22m
Angel Di Maria reveals he wants to stay at Real Madrid, as he signed a contract until 2018 just a year ago.
I've not heard one positive report of him moving since the rumour broke. Ozil seems to be more likely perhaps?
I saw reports last night that highly rated (long term Arsenal target) Kondogbia is rumoured to be heading to Monaco.
I know this was mentioned yesterday but this is truly patheticSounds like it's becoming a bit petty from all involved now.
However, Balague says Spurs then "put the brakes on" and Madrid responded by tabling a lower offer of 90m euros due to the concerns of Ronaldo, who is currently negotiating a new contract with the club and wants to remain as the most expensive player in history.
Spurs should demand £80,000,001 :P
Boca are one of my favourite teams too ;D Ever since I went to Argentina and watched them play in 2011.
Pretty incredible huh.Boca are one of my favourite teams too ;D Ever since I went to Argentina and watched them play in 2011.
No way, you've actually been to see a match and survived to tell the story? wow.
I've just always loved (and owned) their strips, plus Riquelme is an all time fav player.
I can see Lamela, Eriksen and Chiriches coming in before the North London derby, which is good as all 3 players will be fit and ready to play straight away.
Really hope Spurs get CL this year, not just because I support them, but for AVB's sake, I really respect how he deals with transfers and the players at the club, also approve of the style of football he promotes, think he deserves any success he gets with the work he's put in already in his short career.
Although I read an article the other day where he said he only wanted his managerial career to last 10 seasons as he wants to compete in the Dakar really before he's too old due to his massive love for cars and racing :o
Heard Roma were interested in Adem Ljajic as his replacement, said a few days ago i'd love him at Spurs but he'd be a great signing for Roma, loving that Franco Baldini has basically made this transfer happen.Lamela is the first Spurs transfer this summer where I truly wish we had signed him
Apparently Lamela left Roma in tears and he doesn't want to leave them but Roma need the money so he will be sold to Spurs.
Heard Roma were interested in Adem Ljajic as his replacement, said a few days ago i'd love him at Spurs but he'd be a great signing for Roma, loving that Franco Baldini has basically made this transfer happen.Lamela is the first Spurs transfer this summer where I truly wish we had signed him
You mean you don't want Sanogo :o
Apparently Lamela left Roma in tears and he doesn't want to leave them but Roma need the money so he will be sold to Spurs.
yes he was :(
Really excited about the Lamela signing ;D now sign Chiriches and Eriksen and i'll be over the moon.
Chiriches has been described by many sources as a Vertonghen clone Hop :P
I just hope AVB doesn't sell Defoe, sell Adebayor please, just don't sell JD, always an excellent impact sub to have at any level.
Gonna be interesting to see if Celtic can overturn their deficit tonight. Whens the CL draw proper, tomorrow or friday?Tomorrow 4.30-5pm ish
Gonna be interesting to see if Celtic can overturn their deficit tonight. Whens the CL draw proper, tomorrow or friday?Tomorrow 4.30-5pm ish
Who are spurs hoping to get? ;D ;D :D
Are you not??? :oGonna be interesting to see if Celtic can overturn their deficit tonight. Whens the CL draw proper, tomorrow or friday?Tomorrow 4.30-5pm ish
Who are spurs hoping to get? ;D ;D :D
No mate.. we're not in it.
Keep up.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8894244/tottenham-given-permission-to-speak-to-ajax-midfielder-christian-eriksen (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8894244/tottenham-given-permission-to-speak-to-ajax-midfielder-christian-eriksen)
;D ;D
We've resigned Flamini :-\
So everyone (esp City) want Benfica or Porto from pot oneWho cares? Pot 2 is the decider
whats with the Celtic love, booooooooooooooooo
So everyone (esp City) want Benfica or Porto from pot oneWho cares? Pot 2 is the decider
I think that theory makes sense if you are focused on coming 2nd Otu, but if you want to come 1st, then i think my draw would be more favourable.second spot is all city should look at, they don't exaclty have a great trackrecord in Europe despite the quality they have
I think that theory makes sense if you are focused on coming 2nd Otu, but if you want to come 1st, then i think my draw would be more favourable.second spot is all city should look at, they don't exaclty have a great trackrecord in Europe despite the quality they have
I think that theory makes sense if you are focused on coming 2nd Otu, but if you want to come 1st, then i think my draw would be more favourable.
Arsenal are getting a bit annoying (might already be for some) but moving for Benteke after he has 'committed' to Villa, they are showing little respect for other teams.
Arsenal are getting a bit annoying (might already be for some) but moving for Benteke after he has 'committed' to Villa, they are showing little respect for other teams.
Totally agree. That is bang out of order (if true).
Attempting to unsettle a clearly, now settled (for this season at least), player.
But is it true?
Arsenal are getting a bit annoying (might already be for some) but moving for Benteke after he has 'committed' to Villa, they are showing little respect for other teams.
Totally agree. That is bang out of order (if true).
Attempting to unsettle a clearly, now settled (for this season at least), player.
But is it true?
Yeah who knows, will reserve judgement for now.
Wonder how many players ze Spurs are gonna sign today Hop.
Is he actually going for free? I thought it was 6m odds or something.
Used to be a big fan of Etoo as a striker, wondering/hoping that he has now lost his edge. For a non-Chelsea fan im actually thoroughly pissed off about Lukaku getting pushed aside.
Wonder how many players ze Spurs are gonna sign today Hop.
I think the first 3 you will certainly get. Not sure about Eriksen but early signs are encouraging for Spurs and i think given some of the players you have signed, i think that will be the incentive to make the move even tho no CL football.
Not sure how much else you would need after those 3 arrive? what other positions require strengthening? Potentially a secondary striker,buy Lukaku lol.
saw this on twitter... spurs squad is quite strong now and can make 2 strong team out of that...
AVb's job is not easy, keeping everyone up, motivated and happy...
So we've confirmed the signing of Flamini. Decent player who can play CDM, RB or LB but won't be first or even second choice in any of those positions. And on a free you can't really complain
The possibilities are going to be mindblowing. so much so that i cant actually think of any.
Oh wait i wonder how they are going to rate Fernandinho, Willian and Paulinho next season. Perhaps even Ramires too. Who will EA decide is the pick of the bunch cos on paper they seem kinda like carbon copys.
I think they will disrespect Fernandinho then he will show them how wrong they were over the season.
Tbh my gut feeling says Willian is the best, not sure why, just that clip they showed on sky of him bursting from halfway and leaving about 5 players for dead was pretty impressive.
No really tasty groups yet
It soooooooo has to be G for City, pleaaaaaaaaseeeeeee
Damn we have Dortmund
If Arsenal get Napoli in pot 4 you are going out :DDon't even think about that Eric ;D Bad vibes
I really think some of you guys are underestimating the difficulty of the groups, especially City and Arsenal's.
I am loving the way that Arsenal are so dismissed this year . I think they will surprise a lot of people this year .
I am loving the way that Arsenal are so dismissed this year . I think they will surprise a lot of people this year .
Based on what? :D
I am loving the way that Arsenal are so dismissed this year . I think they will surprise a lot of people this year .
Based on what? :D
the more interesting question is why everyone seems to dismiss them ? Players are a year older , dead wood gone . My only concern is whether the squad is deep enough to compete on all fronts . They have players that are very underrated . the injuries concern me , but i has become so fashionable to batter Arsenal for not signing players . I do not think we should be signing anything but proven winners - we have too many young players as is .
I love the draw . we will only be a better side if we progress and no one will fancy us at all .
I am loving the way that Arsenal are so dismissed this year . I think they will surprise a lot of people this year .
Based on what? :D
the more interesting question is why everyone seems to dismiss them ? Players are a year older , dead wood gone . My only concern is whether the squad is deep enough to compete on all fronts . They have players that are very underrated . the injuries concern me , but i has become so fashionable to batter Arsenal for not signing players . I do not think we should be signing anything but proven winners - we have too many young players as is .
I love the draw . we will only be a better side if we progress and no one will fancy us at all .
The squad depth is the reason many people have dismissed Arsenal this year, too many young players as you say but a lot of those young players have CL experience already. But another few injuries and I don't know if Arsenal have the back up players capable of filling the boots of players like Cazorla, Koscielny, Walcott etc. I never write anyone off myself but I reckon those are reasons why most seem to have written Arsenal off so far :P
Again a bad draw for Ajax, They should be able to beat Celtic
I hope you do well in the Champions League too Hop. Oh wait.... ;D
ahh my mistake, keep thinking Newcastle equalised.I hope you do well in the Champions League too Hop. Oh wait.... ;D
Again... we're not in it.
Do keep up. ::)
ahh my mistake, keep thinking Newcastle equalised.I hope you do well in the Champions League too Hop. Oh wait.... ;D
Again... we're not in it.
Do keep up. ::)
I'm going to cop so much flack if we lose on Sunday ;D
The gloves are off in the battle for 4th place already :P
How credible a source is Tancredi Palmeri?
According to him the money Spurs spent on Soldado, Paulinho, Chadli and Capoue wasn't dependent on Bale leaving, so if Lamela, Eriksen and Chiriches come in, Spurs would still have £60m to spend.
How credible a source is Tancredi Palmeri?
According to him the money Spurs spent on Soldado, Paulinho, Chadli and Capoue wasn't dependent on Bale leaving, so if Lamela, Eriksen and Chiriches come in, Spurs would still have £60m to spend.
That's what I've been saying all along dude...
Only spent £37m this summer so far, net. ;D
Maybe AVB could bring in IF Lloris.
Can't think where else to spend it... :D
How credible a source is Tancredi Palmeri?
According to him the money Spurs spent on Soldado, Paulinho, Chadli and Capoue wasn't dependent on Bale leaving, so if Lamela, Eriksen and Chiriches come in, Spurs would still have £60m to spend.
That's what I've been saying all along dude...
Only spent £37m this summer so far, net. ;D
Maybe AVB could bring in IF Lloris.
Can't think where else to spend it... :D
£60m for another striker? I'd like him to keep some of it for January incase all goes wrong, although all the new signings are exciting we really need to hope they all settle in really quickly.
The gloves are off in the battle for 4th place already :P
Why? You and Lewis about to step out into the car park? ;D
Was just reading through some of his tweets there Eric, apparently Lazio got Burak Yilmaz for only 12m Euros :o
Was just reading through some of his tweets there Eric, apparently Lazio got Burak Yilmaz for only 12m Euros :o
thas been denied by gala chairman... our lowest for yilmaz is 20M, accdng to him... yday a gala club official was in roma, press speculated about yilmaz leaving, it turned out to be the other way round, gala was there for candreva and lulic...
and lastly, if yilmaz is sold this season, and for a price tag like that, i kid you not, we will burn that faking stadium down, there will be so huge protest that chairman would have to step down... at least that is how our fanbase was when i was younger :P 10-15 yrs ago, dunno how they are now
Yeah its true but he forgot Dortmund is a big club and because of that paired to Bayern so that they automaticly play on a different day, so bayer leverkursen had only that spot available, when i remember correctlySeriously >:( Shocking if true, TV schedules should be done after the draw and not impact on it.
Was just reading through some of his tweets there Eric, apparently Lazio got Burak Yilmaz for only 12m Euros :o
thas been denied by gala chairman... our lowest for yilmaz is 20M, accdng to him... yday a gala club official was in roma, press speculated about yilmaz leaving, it turned out to be the other way round, gala was there for candreva and lulic...
and lastly, if yilmaz is sold this season, and for a price tag like that, i kid you not, we will burn that faking stadium down, there will be so huge protest that chairman would have to step down... at least that is how our fanbase was when i was younger :P 10-15 yrs ago, dunno how they are now
I didn't think 12m seemed a good deal for Gala, and I holidayed in Turkey for about 12 years in a row when I was younger, I know how crazy some Turks can be :P btw just seen that Shota Arverladze is manager of Kasimpasa, what are the opinions of him as a manager in Turkey? Seems like he's built a solid team with Babel, Uche, Isaksson etc.
Yeah its true but he forgot Dortmund is a big club and because of that paired to Bayern so that they automaticly play on a different day, so bayer leverkursen had only that spot available, when i remember correctlySeriously >:( Shocking if true, TV schedules should be done after the draw and not impact on it.
So Lewis, looking at putting Ramsey in my fantasy team on the back of two goals the other night...I would say Ramsey over Wilshere for sure ATM. They both kind of play a holding role but get forward a lot still, I wouldn't say Ramsey is playing further forwards but he's getting forward more and when he does get forward he is producing the final ball or shot.
Is he playing in a more advanced role, and hence the goals?
I can't afford Santi, or Theo. So it's Wilshere or Ramsey
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8896238/transfer-news-real-madrids-kaka-wants-to-leave (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8896238/transfer-news-real-madrids-kaka-wants-to-leave)
Interesting..
yes i know that but i still dont believe that it allows them to tamper with the integrity of the draw as a result of that. Im almost doubting myself cos its late and im tired but i keep coming back to thinking that that would not be allowed. I understand that tv companies have a lot of sway, sure the reason the matches are played over 2 nights now is bcos thats what they wanted, but i dont believe that it goes as far as affecting the draw like that.
yes i know that but i still dont believe that it allows them to tamper with the integrity of the draw as a result of that. Im almost doubting myself cos its late and im tired but i keep coming back to thinking that that would not be allowed. I understand that tv companies have a lot of sway, sure the reason the matches are played over 2 nights now is bcos thats what they wanted, but i dont believe that it goes as far as affecting the draw like that.
Not letting clubs form the same country draw each other tampers that same integrity but you didn't mind that...
Nice one Carlos. Bit cheesy at times ;D ... but good to see some of that footage.
Making some of those runs - kind a reminded me of Franco Baresi :o. Looks like he will be a quality signing. Would just be weary that he doesn't leave the defence too exposed when caught out :D.
will check it tomorrow im off to bed :)
Nice one Carlos. Bit cheesy at times ;D ... but good to see some of that footage.
Making some of those runs - kind a reminded me of Franco Baresi :o. Looks like he will be a quality signing. Would just be weary that he doesn't leave the defence too exposed when caught out :D.
Racism driven move? Does he have a brother that still plays in Germany? nah
Ok BB ... this make you smile maybe ...
Celtic Football Club @celticfc
NL on Teemu Pukki: "I think we are close. He is a good player and we would be pleased to get that one done."
Just on spurs signing all these players, Where is Holtby ??? ???
Celtic already have a great CB, he is called Van Dijk, you're playing him rb... :-\
Rodgers has confirmed liverpool have received a 40m bid for Suarez from a Spanish club (so surely Real Madrid)
The word is that Di Maria doesnt want to go.
Yeah so he is, just seen a tweet by footballitalia saying the very same thing.
Here's one for Kiwi and Cuz :D -
Juventus have ended their interest in Manchester United's 26-year-old winger Nani, with the Italian club's sporting director Fabio Paratici saying the player has signed a new contract at Old Trafford.
Did I hear a few boos for benzema?
Seen a few Spanish football reporters tweeting rave reviews of Modric so far this year, kind of happy he's starting to perform even though I don't particularly like him for leaving Spurs >:( really good player and i'm glad he's starting to prove that in Spain.
No Kagawa again for Utd, not even on the bench. Such a shame that his Utd career isn't working... another one who should of stayed put at a 'smaller' club
The word is that Di Maria doesnt want to go.
Yeah so he is, just seen a tweet by footballitalia saying the very same thing.
Here's one for Kiwi and Cuz :D -
Juventus have ended their interest in Manchester United's 26-year-old winger Nani, with the Italian club's sporting director Fabio Paratici saying the player has signed a new contract at Old Trafford.
No ... WTF does it take to get rid of that pile of crap ... ::)
Funny you mention Rio's comments Eric, there is something not quite right with this Rooney situation.
Well played ref, booked Aspas for waving the imaginary card
Eriksen was confirmed on Friday night Eric.
Our bench is appalling ;D
If Kyle Walker wasn't completely shite we could have got something there, the chance he swung and missed then when we have everyone in the box he kept hitting the first man. Like I said though, we lacked cutting edge and didn't have a match winner today.It was a strange game in that sense, we normally dominated possession and get hit on the counter. Hopefully we'll bring in a couple tomorrow that will help us going forwards.
Arsenal were really good defensively and even though Giroud is getting loads of credit you really don't look threatening going forward at all, might have been different if Podolski was on the left but today I wasn't worried about Arsenal going forward. Were only at their most dangerous with Walcott on the counter.
Hearing Capoue has a double leg break, horrible if true don't like to see something like that happen to anyone.
Wow, Monaco 2-1 up away from home to Marseille as well, Falcao got one of the goals, they're going well so far.They're looking a lot mor impressive than PSG are
Wouldnt mind seeing this
footballitalia @footballitalia 2m
Bologna 2-1 Sampdoria: Kone! What a scorcher! Scissor kick mid-air volley, stunning!!!
Gabriele Marcotti @Marcotti 3m
Another outrageous goal by Panagiotis Kone. He's the new human highlight reel.
Can't remember who it was but someone last night said that with Bale spurs would found an equaliser at the end when all the pressure was on. That might be the difference in spurs this season and last seaosn: You play well and will beat most teams comfortably but against teams that sit back or in games you struggle in you don't have a player who can get a wonder goal to steal 3 points
Spurs still look to me like they looked last season, and have done this season so far... devoid of penetrative ideas.
Change most of the players, and it still doesn't click, you have to look at the manager / the tactics.
He'll blame the new players settling in, for a while. But it was the same last season.
Final third offers very little, game in game out. Where did all the goals come from last season? That's right, not the final third, not from any great deal of creative build up.. but from one man.
Things have to change or Spurs ARE going to struggle.
Still no goal from open play in the Premier league.
Are they the only team with this accolade to their name?.. No, I think Hull and West Brom Hull share that claim to fame.
With West Brom having not scored at all.
Just think Modric is still missng, None of Paulinho, Dembele, Sandro, Capoue, Sigurdsson or Holtby are his replacement.
Hoping Eriksen is it. If not, we will struggle. OR we find a guy to provide to solo goals that bale used to score.
The latter is unlikely and not preferable.
Don't want to sound too negative, and I think the management team have handle the Bale departure to perfection, but amidst all of this, Spurs do need to start breaking teams down better and creating far more, through the middle of the park.
Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews 35s
Tottenham midfielder Etienne Capoue ruled out for a month with ankle injury. #THFC
Good to hear :)
yeah that was the rumour going around yesterday evening.Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews 35s
Tottenham midfielder Etienne Capoue ruled out for a month with ankle injury. #THFC
Good to hear :)
Just what I thought.
Someone said earlier it was a double leg break.
Great news.
Mata in talks with PSG, oh dear nice work Mourinho.
Yeah she's incredible Eric, she's recently told Lewis Hamilton there's no chance of her getting back with him too :D
no words...What the hell is wrong with these people, if true this is shocking
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/gabriel-agbonlahor-tackles-louis-tomlinson-2260599
Thanfully agbon doesn't have twitter agbon_10 is a fake account
Ukraine are average, England are average... makes for a fairly dull game, shame that all of England's games are dull atm. I spend most of the time wincing every time a player comes within 2 yards of Wilshere ;D
Andorra - Holland first half 0-0 ::)
****ing Van Gaal is playing with two.....that is right TWO defensive midfielders.....prick....
Ukraine are average, England are average... makes for a fairly dull game, shame that all of England's games are dull atm. I spend most of the time wincing every time a player comes within 2 yards of Wilshere ;D
lfc-till-death (Liverpool): England Vs Ukraine was like watching two people who have never played FIFA before and don't know the buttons.
:D
He could of easily played last night... Don't know if you've seen the recent picture of him on holiday in Portugal, the cut seems to have heeled
'Romania striker Ciprian Marica's agent says the 27-year-old is close to joining Arsenal. Marica is a free agent after leaving Schalke. Shakhtar Dontesk, Lazio and Inter Milan have all been interested.'Well I assume he's better than Bendtner because well everyone is better than Bendtner :-\
'Romania striker Ciprian Marica's agent says the 27-year-old is close to joining Arsenal. Marica is a free agent after leaving Schalke. Shakhtar Dontesk, Lazio and Inter Milan have all been interested.'Well I assume he's better than Bendtner because well everyone is better than Bendtner :-\
Well if Ozil can play that well having had hours of sex and no sleep then imagine what he'd be like with a proper nights sleep ;D
And anyway the girl and Ozil himself have denied the claims and Ozil's father is considering legal action against Madrid.
lol.....all that fuzz about some sex? I would say: do what you like ...
yes I am Dutch.....but let him do what he wants to do....
'Welcome to Real Madrid Gareth'
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Well if Ozil can play that well having had hours of sex and no sleep then imagine what he'd be like with a proper nights sleep ;D
And anyway the girl and Ozil himself have denied the claims and Ozil's father is considering legal action against Madrid.
Wouldn't happen at City, thats all im saying :P
Just reading the Spurs team news, Lamela and Eriksen might start today but according to the BBC Chiriches STILL doesn't have a work permit :o
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I would be excited to see Lamela and Eriksen.. Chadli still needs more training and could be good. Chiriches not so needed at this stage bearing in mind spurs problem is the finishing not defence
Ozil to Giroudddddd 1-0. Ozil showing his class already, beautiful touch and pass into Giroud. 4 in 4 now for Olivier.
How come Morrison at West Ham gets to ponce about with Ravel on his shirt instead of his surname? Berk.
Suppose everyone will be supporting Swansea tonight then? :P
Suppose everyone will be supporting Swansea tonight then? :P
I think its fair to conclude that the likes of spurs and man utd are disgustingly homophobic clubs? ;)
I think its fair to conclude that the likes of spurs and man utd are disgustingly homophobic clubs? ;)
Great bit of analysis work there fella.
I think its fair to conclude that the likes of spurs and man utd are disgustingly homophobic clubs? ;)
Great bit of analysis work there fella.
Thanks, glad you agree.
I think its fair to conclude that the likes of spurs and man utd are disgustingly homophobic clubs? ;)
Great bit of analysis work there fella.
Thanks, glad you agree.
Hmm.. yeah, I must have missed the whole 'me agreeing' bit.
I think its fair to conclude that the likes of spurs and man utd are disgustingly homophobic clubs? ;)
Great bit of analysis work there fella.
Thanks, glad you agree.
Hmm.. yeah, I must have missed the whole 'me agreeing' bit.
ok i take it back, spurs are not a homophobic club. It was silly of me to jump to such conclusions. I understand now that what i done was terribly wrong and I will refrain from making any similar analyses in the future. I would also like to apologise for any offence my original comment may have caused.
Better?
Swansea V Liverpool tonight, should be a good game but I expect a reasonably comfortable Liverpool win. No Sakho in Liverpool's squad and Rodgers has said that his £18m price tag doesn't guarantee him a start, I wonder if there's been some trouble with him at the training ground.
Swansea V Liverpool tonight, should be a good game but I expect a reasonably comfortable Liverpool win. No Sakho in Liverpool's squad and Rodgers has said that his £18m price tag doesn't guarantee him a start, I wonder if there's been some trouble with him at the training ground.Well done media ::) Sakho starts
City will get out of that group easy. CSKA and Plzen at home are 6 point bankers, as should the away games be but say you might draw one of them. That's 10 points which would be enough, then you're hardest game - Bayern away - might not be too bad as Bayern will likely be through by then so could well rest players.
Utd have got a very tricky group as have we obviously ;D Chelsea's.. well... :-\
Dreadful keeping for bayer
Yes they have been very lucky tonight, first was offside, then 2 pretty big blunders, but it's all about winning, not how well you playDreadful keeping for bayer
Shocking defending there for Rooney's 200th goal ...
Yes they have been very lucky tonight, first was offside, then 2 pretty big blunders, but it's all about winning, not how well you playWell, Utd have been the better team on the park - by far, not only because of the defensive blunders. Passing has been good and distribution of the ball too.
Yes they have been very lucky tonight, first was offside, then 2 pretty big blunders, but it's all about winning, not how well you playWell, Utd have been the better team on the park - by far, not only because of the defensive blunders. Passing has been good and distribution of the ball too.
It does question the quality of German teams outside the top 2, seeing the number of poor passes & obviously shocking defending.
Eric ... quality goal by Yaya.
Do you question the strength of Man City? they also don't perform in Europe just like the other English teams outside Man Utd and Chelsea.
Leverkusen had a great season last year, outperformed themselves probably a bit and other German teams didn't play well, so they're not good enough to win the Champions League and a team like Man utd is really a lot better but against a Villa or Everton they can win.
SO... Marseille tonight. Tough game but onw we must win if we are going to progress in this group.. Mertesacker should be back which will help our defence a lot.
PS im getting excited about City-Utd at weekend already. Both teams arrive at game in reasonable condition, I'd give my right arm for a City win.
Ah yeah ... but there's that nice lump of debt to pay off ::).I'm no financial expert but I know from Arsenal's finances that revenue like that means you can spend more than £28m on players. And the fact that you have a 'record' revenue this year and have spent more in previous years surely means they could of spent more if they had wanted to. But hey who am I to talk about clubs and their transfer dealings ;D
I always had a soft spot for City since they bought Wiekens..
City is the great example how not to run a football club, 30 great players and the football is just awful. You think it is normal they lost to Dortmund but it isn't. Dortmund didn't have any money to spend for the last 15 years. the little money they had they put into youth development and they scouted young talent. Look at Lewandowski, my team wanted him to replace Suarez but he didn't want to leave Poland, two years later Dortmund picked him up for 2/3 miljoen Euro's. they bought a couple of those players for next to nothing, a good coach with good ideas about football and they could beat anyone despite the age of the players.
Who knows maybe with a good coach City can finally play close to the potential of the players, its about time they did...
But losing to Ajax was really bad, I hope Barca plays to it's potential tonight and you'll see what a great team Ajax has. can't wait to see them crushed
Oh Madrid ;D They really are a laughable club.
And Monaco and PSG have spent more than anyone else this summer, so surely it should be an all French final.
No Celtic didn't, Ajax still think they are great, last good player their youth setup produced was Sneijder and he's almost 30, but they still say they have a top youth setup but all they do is buy 16/17 year talents from other clubs, Vertonghen and Eriksen for instance. Rest of the Netherlands hates them
I don't like Madrid, but although they never won prices they are always around
The reason that BPL teams have so much to spend is because all the billionaires want to invest in the teams in the best league in the world with the most interest worldwide, and the BPL is the best league in the world. I'll put it like this, would Ozil have joined the 4th place team in serie a, Bundesliga, Ligue 1..
Well looking at Ozil's wife I don;t think any girls would of swayed his decision :oThe reason that BPL teams have so much to spend is because all the billionaires want to invest in the teams in the best league in the world with the most interest worldwide, and the BPL is the best league in the world. I'll put it like this, would Ozil have joined the 4th place team in serie a, Bundesliga, Ligue 1..
think you are right Lewis...don't see that the English women were the decisive factor for choosing Arsenal ;D
2001... a good victory though, Ibrahimovic sneijder and Vd Vaart were in that team, if I remember correctly
If they could pay his wage Ozil would join...
No offence to any of these side but I doubt he would of joined: Fiorentina, Schalke, Nice. All 4th in their respective leagues. Ozil's bit of a poor example because he has already said that Wenger was the decisive factor for him.
valid points on both sides . i try hard not to get in to it on here because you all seem decent and are passionate about the clubs you support . City are the rich mans way of running a football club these days . I dont think it can work long term , but who knows .
It is a tough one to discuss rationally . Football is a game that invokes passion from fans . The players and the owners have a tendency to be money driven now . I mean all the new owners seem to have one thing in common .- almost NO football history or knowledge :)
I've said it before but I don't believe in the money mantra. All money does is paper over the cracks and keep big clubs near the top, it allows for turnover of talent in the hope that something sticks. What you need to actually be successful is all about being a close knit group with a clear style of play where everybody in the club knows their role and knows they have to work to be a part of the success.
You look at any of the CL winning teams and they all had that. City had it when they won the league but Mancini lost control. Chelsea had it in Mourinhos 1st spell and the residue of that kept them going when the coach changed. Utd had it for years but have moved continually further from it over the last few.
Money means nothing if you don't have a core.
There was a great moment that summed this up in one of Utds CL games in 99. Looked for a pic but it's needle in a haystack...
Might've been the semi but one of the Utd players scored a vital goal. To celebrate he ran over to the advertising hoardings, one was for the Ford Focus, just had 'Focus' on it in big letters, player stood to one side, pointing at it and grinning as all his teammates piled up. Apparently it was because Fergie was continually banging on at them about the need to be focussed, it was his mantra.
The run in that season had nothing to do with the players that had been bought and everything to do with the unbeatable spirit and concentration that had been drilled into them by the manager.
Look at Inter in the years when they were the big spenders in Europes strongest league. They never had any focus and never achieved a thing.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-60iZZNEnE
Look at Inter in the years when they were the big spenders in Europes strongest league. They never had any focus and never achieved a thing.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-60iZZNEnE
Milan are that bad I would say Celtic should be disappointed not to win tonight.
What a goal that was from Walcott ;D
Basel went ahead at Chelsea ... OUCH!
Yeah they still take it easy, thats the worst part of it, not being bothered in playing as good as possible and still 4-0 in the lead
sailing?
I sail myself so I saw America's cup, I would love to have a boot that can foil, think the missus isn't so keen on that tho ;D
sailing?
Yeah mate ... I know it doesn't sound like the most exciting thing in the world ... but these 2 boats are just amazing & the race is so tactical. Speeds of 40+ knots ... ain't slow on water!
Just watched the CL highlights from last night..
- Barca's defense is woeful
- Celtic could well get out of that group, could of easily beaten Milan.
- The atmosphere in Naples :o Don't want to be going there on matchday 6 needing something
- Chelsea... wow they were poor.
Just watched the CL highlights from last night..
- Barca's defense is woeful
- Celtic could well get out of that group, could of easily beaten Milan.
- The atmosphere in Naples :o Don't want to be going there on matchday 6 needing something
- Chelsea... wow they were poor.
-Messi's goals were sensational
-Celtic wont get out the group, they blew their chance last night, Milan were very very poor.
-Usually is, they could do well this year with Benitez's experience in Europe.
-Basle play some great football for a team of their size. Go check Mohamed Salah in FUT, decent looking player, 74 silver with 91 pace, dunno if pricefixers had pounced when i checked last night. Also Marco Streller seems a wily old fox, with a great football brain. Checked his card too, bog standard silver but with excellent heading.
Which reminds me, lets all pricefix Luca Toni!!!!!!!!!!
Aaaaand... the 'Y' word debate rages on.
To use or not to use.
That, is the question.
Aaaaand... the 'Y' word debate rages on.
To use or not to use.
That, is the question.
whats your view on it? hate speech only hate if motivated by hate? lol, think thats what the PM had to say about it but i could be wrong. Guess its relevant to use of the N word too.
Interesting views.
I had/have a mate who used to call things/ppl he didnt like a 'feckin jew' but it was never motivated by a born hatred for jews. Not saying that makes it ok, but as far as i know it was never said around any genuine jewish ppl, as that would be wrong, but as banter amongst mates, is it a problem??
Admittedly, by same token i grew up with a habit of calling things/ppl/uncool things gay, almost in same manner as above. Again never motivated by hatred, just an expression that kinda stuck as we were growing up 'dont be so effin gay' or whatever context it might have been used in. Never really saw the harm in it. But again i would never say it around known gay people nor do i have any issue with gay people in general, heck the guy sat beside me at work is but we are cool :) we dont go out dancing on fri night or anything together but we have banter etc. Tell you what tho some of his habits do my feckin head in, almost makes me anti-gay. Kidding, of course it doesnt, but so many of his little actions/mannerisms drive me up the wall. Am i homophobic?
I am not being drawn into that wider debate.
...but women are definitely the weaker sex. :D
And Lukaku makes it 3-2 to The Toffees.
Lewis, I've not heard it but apparently Mourinho has publicly criticized Mata today, or gone public to say why he's not picking him at moment. Need to see what he has said exactly.He said Mata needs to adapt or some nonsense like that and that Oscar is his preferred number 10.
Just looking out bets and noticed its PSG v Monaco tomorrow night :P
There's some incredible games tomorrow - PSG V Monaco; Lazio V Roma; Milan V Napoli; PSV V Ajax and of course City V Utd.
Lewis, I've not heard it but apparently Mourinho has publicly criticized Mata today, or gone public to say why he's not picking him at moment. Need to see what he has said exactly.He said Mata needs to adapt or some nonsense like that and that Oscar is his preferred number 10.
Just looking out bets and noticed its PSG v Monaco tomorrow night :P
There's some incredible games tomorrow - PSG V Monaco; Lazio V Roma; Milan V Napoli; PSV V Ajax and of course City V Utd.
no RVP for Utd today :)
no RVP for Utd today :)
Uh oh. 0-0 then.
Starting to get distracted. Accepting the inevitable already.
Yeah it's on BT Sport Eric, nice win for Spurs earlier, looking at the stats they absolutely hammered Cardiff and just couldn't score. But apparently Paulinho's goal was a back heel, looking forward to see that later ;D
Seen the stats earlier Hop, very encouraging to say the least.
But no way did Malky say that, seriously? :D
Di Canio sacked apparently
Di Canio sacked apparently
Still can't believe the clown was ever hired.
Nice win for Spurs tonight, 4-0 away to Villa, ANOTHER clean sheet :o
Suarez starts for Liverpool tonight, makes the game that bit more interesting, im predicting BTTS with Utd winning. But anything could happen, just half expecting a reaction from Utd tonight, that and being at home i think will see them through.
I know everyone says this but Arsenal's away fans really are superb.
;DI know everyone says this but Arsenal's away fans really are superb.
I have never said that (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused013.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Interesting team Utd have out. Forgot half these guys existed. Think we'll lose this one.Been a decent game - end-to-end stuff ... Utd's defence is atrocious ... no way they can defend a title in this manner.
I know everyone says this but Arsenal's away fans really are superb.
I have never said that (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused013.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
I know everyone says this but Arsenal's away fans really are superb.
I have never said that (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused013.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Nope, me neither.
So, to clarify, that's everyone, minus me and Eric?
Nani watch. He being a massive dick or actually contributing. Obviously incapable of only doing the latter...
okay so.... loads of people (But Eric, Hop, Kiwi, Carlos) say their away fans are the best.... happy?? ;D
Nani watch. He being a massive dick or actually contributing. Obviously incapable of only doing the latter...
Well, only watched the 15min of this half but I have sworn at him 3 times so that answers that question.
Looking forward to seeing Januzaj again, looked impressive every game he's came on.Wish he was coming on for Nani ... ::)
tell you what those arsenal away fans were nothing short of sensational last night. Not sure if anyone's ever said that before but my word, what a support.
Marco Van Ginkel out for the season, shame :-\ very decent young player.
Good for you Hop. Its a weight off my back as well. Credit where credit is due, Ive never heard anything like that away support.Right I'll clear this up....
Good for you Hop. Its a weight off my back as well. Credit where credit is due, Ive never heard anything like that away support.Right I'll clear this up....
I only mentioned it because personally I think it's quite an achievement to sell out 5k tickets for a COC game when you know that the kids will be playing and it's likely you'll lose. Not to mention that the majority will live in London and won't have got back him until 2/3am in the morning, and then to out sing the home fans quite comprehensively topped it off.
Good for you Hop. Its a weight off my back as well. Credit where credit is due, Ive never heard anything like that away support.Right I'll clear this up....
I only mentioned it because personally I think it's quite an achievement to sell out 5k tickets for a COC game when you know that the kids will be playing and it's likely you'll lose. Not to mention that the majority will live in London and won't have got back him until 2/3am in the morning, and then to out sing the home fans quite comprehensively topped it off.
;D Just joshing with ya mate...
Wasn't the Arsenal away support comment..it was that you said everyone knows! :D (I had no idea!)
By the 'everyone says' I meant that everyone thinks their away fans are the best, okay maybe not 'everyone' but a lot of people do... Lets end this 'away fan discussion' ;D
Gylfi's on fire this season, Eriksen makes a HUGE difference to how Spurs play.
Oh dear Vertonghen, that really is disgraceful. Torres should of been off for the scratch but then what Vertonghen did is inexcusable.
Going down clutching his face when Torres's arm was nowhere near itOh dear Vertonghen, that really is disgraceful. Torres should of been off for the scratch but then what Vertonghen did is inexcusable.
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Going down clutching his face when Torres's arm was nowhere near itOh dear Vertonghen, that really is disgraceful. Torres should of been off for the scratch but then what Vertonghen did is inexcusable.
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Going down clutching his face when Torres's arm was nowhere near itOh dear Vertonghen, that really is disgraceful. Torres should of been off for the scratch but then what Vertonghen did is inexcusable.
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He held the side of his head when he went down, hardly clutching his face :D
Didn't see that Eric. Just looked and see an article on Flipboard where Everton say "Unplayable Lukaku will only get better".
Start to wonder if this is a loan-to-buy deal, or if Everton at least have first option. Also got to think if there's a price tag already agreed.
Last Q ... (once again) ... how the hell did Mourinho let this guy go on loan ???
You resisted the urge to chuck stones Eric, well done.
Luxury bus was it Eric? Would be surprised if stones weren't thrown at some point tbh :D
Really not that impressed with Bayern, fully expect to see this finish 3-1 to City or close to that. City were really unlucky in the first half, the refs not helped either.
Hart should have saved that.Ah ... IMO tho' Hart is crap. Problem for City.
That goal was a bit route 1 as well, thought Bayern were better than that. Clichy was unlucky with the offside trap.I don't City were unlucky - great run by Muller.
Not looking good, I wouldn't let Robben turn that easy to his left foot, this is going to be a really big score if they dont watch out
Not looking good, I wouldn't let Robben turn that easy to his left foot, this is going to be a really big score if they dont watch out
Quite like to see you try to stop him tbh. I imagine I'd struggle....
Lahm really plays well as a defending midfielder..
A very useful engine. As they say in Thomas the Tank Engine.
I'm gonna be taking this season as a transitional one for Utd. The transition being from Moyes to someone else.
Draw would be a fair result for Utd too. Not being biased of course....same draw that city deserved?;)
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Rooney, Van Persie
Kagawa
Baines, Carrick, Fellaini, Rafael
Vidic, Ferdinand
De Gea
So obvious, I find it painful to look at.
Rooney, Van PersieSo obvious, I find it painful to look at.
Kagawa
***, Carrick, Fellaini,
Baines, Vidic, Ferdinand, Rafael
De Gea
***Someone else we should've bought in the summer
I'm glad you think Utd are so good we'll beat everyone with this formation, with 10 players.
Or, are you just expecting someone to get sent off every game :P
What do we make of the Jack Wilshere smoking shenanignans then, i feel disappointed, let-down and shocked by his actions.
The difference is Messi is world class and has been for a good few years now, Zidane was the same, whether he smoked or not. Wilshere has potential but he's not even close to fulfilling it as of now and can't imagine smoking would help him any.Yeah ofcourse WIlshere is miles off them, but it shows that smoking doesn't make/not make you a great player. Honestly I don't see the fuss.
"don't see the fuss" ... wow!(http://gyazo.com/e284922c2f1e95b96f556b6ce42c153d.png)
These people are paid thousands upon thousand of pounds to do a job. He's obviously not worthy of the salary he earns, if he decides to do something that will limit his performance. No one can deny that by smoking, you can perform at 100% throughout your career.
Just shows he's a worthless git.
"don't see the fuss" ... wow!
Blimey :o"don't see the fuss" ... wow!
Ditto.
Furthermore - it makes me furious, when these guys are role models to young kids, like mine.
I am desperate that my kids don't ever take up smoking, and with dick wads like him (and others) promoting it, it really doesn't help.
Twat I say.
Blimey :o"don't see the fuss" ... wow!
Ditto.
Furthermore - it makes me furious, when these guys are role models to young kids, like mine.
I am desperate that my kids don't ever take up smoking, and with dick wads like him (and others) promoting it, it really doesn't help.
Twat I say.
Sounds to me like this is just people who sense an opportunity to have a good go at a player who generally isn't liked. And if this was Lamela/Eriksen/Soldado who had been caught smoking I doubt you'd call them a 'dick wad'
Never liked or disliked him before Lewis. Now, I think he's someone that does not take his job seriously & moved into that zone.I agree it's stupid of him to smoke and even more stupid to be caught smoking. But Arsene has said he's not happy with it and will deal with him, I just don't see why the media need to make such a big issue of it, no wait they need to sell papers, okay I do understand why they need to make a big fuss ;D
I know you're younger than most here. Once you're in a job and have kids, it might mean more to you. Bottom line is these guys get paid incredibly well to do something they love & then, knowing they're in the public eye - go out & do this.
It's a simple stupid thing.
You should see the abuse he gets on twitter :DBlimey :o"don't see the fuss" ... wow!
Ditto.
Furthermore - it makes me furious, when these guys are role models to young kids, like mine.
I am desperate that my kids don't ever take up smoking, and with dick wads like him (and others) promoting it, it really doesn't help.
Twat I say.
Sounds to me like this is just people who sense an opportunity to have a good go at a player who generally isn't liked. And if this was Lamela/Eriksen/Soldado who had been caught smoking I doubt you'd call them a 'dick wad'
Nope, nothing against Wilshere until now. Don't know the guy ;D
Didn't know he generally isn't liked. Why is that?
Nope. Think the same of any footballers, or other role models to children, who smoke in public.
It's a stupid habit, it's really bad for you, and really, really, really, really hard to stop once you start.
I don't have that feeling at all.
Janusaj. Think he's looked brilliant as it goes. Not just decent running with the ball but uses it very wisely as well.
a totti IF ?
As for Arsenal, 3 points and 3/4 goals is what I expect... West Brom are a poor side.
A poor side that was excellent last week away at Old Trafford? :P
Bodes well for Januzaj
'Born on 5 February, Belgian forward Adnan Januzaj, 17, who scored twice on his full Manchester United debut to beat Sunderland 2-1, shares a birthday with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar, former Barcelona forward Gheorghe Hagi, Juventus and former Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez and former Italy international Cesare Maldini.'
Wilshere showing qualities today which are why I don't like him, when it's not going his way he either throws himself to the ground constantly or tries to kick players off the park. Think he has the potential to be great, don't like his attitude though.
Time to see what Spurs are made of.
The less said the better I think.
They played really well friday, you never know how Holland will play beforehand. When Persie and Robben want to play a good match its going to be really difficult for Turkey
That Kazakhstan goal against Ireland :o
That Kazakhstan goal against Ireland :o
Agreed - just checked it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eIMKxzcZDE
Thanks for mentioning it :D
-_-
Not sure I'm watching England.
They've been pretty exciting.
If Poland don't equalize at some point, I'll know I'm not watching England.
Honesty I have to ask, why did you want them to equalise? Do you not want England to get to the World Cup finals?
Watching England is a chore at times but the feeling when they score at a World Cup is unrivaled imo.
Lol, I do get it. The 2nd half was boring. I don't think this England would've found a winner if Poland had equalised. They seemed to have used up all their good play in the 1st half and just got worse with every passing minute. Pretty fortunate to get a 2nd goal at all really.Honesty I have to ask, why did you want them to equalise? Do you not want England to get to the World Cup finals?
Watching England is a chore at times but the feeling when they score at a World Cup is unrivaled imo.
For the excitement of it... ;D
Give us a nail biting finish with England throwing the kitchen sink at them looking for a winner, only for David Beckham to step up in the closing minutes with a free kick and... oh no hang on, sorry.. wrong game.
agreed he had a stunning cross, but his freekick ability was really overrated
Disagree. Beckham was exceptional at free kicks. Cant really think of many players in world I'd rather take an important set piece.Zidane, Van Hooijdonk, Koeman, Juninho, Del piero. C Ronaldo. Sneijder, Riquelme, Ronaldinho, roberto Carlos, Hagi, Platini to name a few... Every monkey can hit a freekick if you give him enough opportunities, so yeah Beckham scored a couple but he didn't convert freekicks like all these players did, Van Hooijdonk being my all time favoriet propably, that season Feyenoord won the uefacup they did that with his freekicks (as a Rangers man you'll remember that;))
Disagree. Beckham was exceptional at free kicks. Cant really think of many players in world I'd rather take an important set piece.Zidane, Van Hooijdonk, Koeman, Juninho, Del piero. C Ronaldo. Sneijder, Riquelme, Ronaldinho, roberto Carlos, Hagi, Platini to name a few... Every monkey can hit a freekick if you give him enough opportunities, so yeah Beckham scored a couple but he didn't convert freekicks like all these players did, Van Hooijdonk being my all time favoriet propably, that season Feyenoord won the uefacup they did that with his freekicks (as a Rangers man you'll remember that;))
My sarcasm detector may be broken but if not... IG stands for Ivan Gazidis (Arsenal's CEO) - he was basically saying Madrid are our rivals not Spurs
Also amusing to see Spurs now consider Real Madrid to be their rivals. In which competition, I wonder.
Darren @DarrenArsenal1 2m
YOU CANNOT MAKE THIS UP, the next question is about Block 16 Lower Tier, and how rain gets seats wet.....
We get 1 chance a year to ask difficult questions to the board and someone submits that..
I think a statue outside everyone else's ground would be more appropriate.
Rangers 3-1 down at half time now 4-3 up 8)
arsenal played an amazing football...
an amazing first, second, third and forth goal ... seriously all of them was really nice, the first was the best though ...
Agreed Cuz.I agree Ramsey's goal was the combination of shocking defending and good skill, but honestly I think Wilshere's was the best Arsenal goal I have seen in many many years, maybe even back to Bergkamp's against Newcastle.
Lewis ... they were good goals - quality team play in the first / poor defending (sliding in the box) did make Ramsey's goal look even better / good counter.
My problem lies with the media and specific words "best goal ever" referencing the first, "brilliant" & yes "stunning" goals ... I head over and watch the highlights and generally am disappointed. Are they good goals, yep! But just good goals.
And yes - I'd love Utd just to score SOME goals. Even if they did score those, they would still be "just good goals" ... :P
Such a slow day that I'm focusing on one word ... sorry ;)
eric, the first one is so nice even norwich players watched it without moving : P
second was a lesson of how to counter attack, ozil's run was amazing ... third one was spectacular from ramsey ...
ramsey has moved up to a new level ...
thats a fantastic goal by Cavani, loved the way he done the keeper and finish cool as you like.
The thing about the Wilshere goal, is - as Eric said - the hype. Read the headline in this article - http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/19/jack-wilsheres-stunning-goal-is-the-best-ive-ever-seen-says-arsene-wenger-4152919/Journalism in the UK is dreadful. They can't wait for England or big English teams to fail so they have something to write about.
BUT ... when you read through it, this is Wenger's comment ‘It was certainly one of the best [Arsenal] goals, one I enjoyed the most because it was a team goal.'
It's pathetic that these days, pathetic journalism comes to the fore. They have to hype it up so that people open their web pages.
Also, as you say yourself Lewis, "best goal in many years" - which is true. It is a quality team goal.
Not sure if you do, but if you read through the UK Sports "board" in Flipboard, you get these constant "worst own goal ever" or "amazing free kick" articles/videos. It's downright lazy & the people in charge should be embarrassed to allow that in the first place.
There is no art these days in online journalism.
... and I'll get off my little box now ...
Just thinking as i watch the highlights again, do you think Aaron Ramsay is playing in similar way/level to how Nasri was playing in his last season at Arsenal. That goal against Norwich was reminiscent of Nasri on top form.Yeah there are a lot of similarities, that goal was very similar to Nasri's Vs Fulham. I think he's playing better than Nasri was, I never really rated Nasri at Arsenal, he scored some good goals but slowed the play a lot and 90% of his passes were backwards.
Not doubting your judgement is legit but not many Arsenal fan's would praise Nasri now he's at City, even for his Arsenal efforts.Nasri had a superb half a season but apart from that he was just a 'good' player.
Is Wenger not off to PSG next season anyway? :P I would love Lewa at City but like you say, ill be totally amazed if he isnt at Bayern next season, which is a shame but what can you do.
Seen A LOT of rumours linking Spurs with Pirlo and Hernanes, also most rumours linking Spurs with Hernanes say they will battle it out with Arsenal to get him.
Exactly, I dont need anyone elses opinion. It is now FACT.It's a shame especially as both are probably in their prime right now and it will likely be Ibra's last World Cup.
No Ronaldo or Ibra, heard that earlier, couldnt give a monkeys tbh, there's always good players that miss out on World Cups, not like they belong to nations that could win it anyway.
I think for WC its better if Ronaldo's there.
Exactly, I dont need anyone elses opinion. It is now FACT.It's a shame especially as both are probably in their prime right now and it will likely be Ibra's last World Cup.
No Ronaldo or Ibra, heard that earlier, couldnt give a monkeys tbh, there's always good players that miss out on World Cups, not like they belong to nations that could win it anyway.
I think for WC its better if Ronaldo's there.
What a goal from Fulham, absolutely stunning
Not seen it but bbc description sounds good, Carlos wont be far away :P that goal just won me money, had BTTS on tonight so happy days :D
What a goal from Fulham, absolutely stunning
What a goal from Fulham, absolutely stunning
Stunning. That's the word.
Best goal I have seen in a long time.
Wont see a better one this season.
Van Basten-esque.
I would prefer if they keep them there in some dark dungeon. :D :D
I would prefer if they keep them there in some dark dungeon. :D :D
Celtic Park could qualify as said venue :D
Just watching highlights of the games. Steaua Bucharest equalise ... the guy gives the shush whilst jogging away. D!ckhead. If I was on the pitch I would walk over, knock him out, and walk off the pitch.
Gutted, absolutely gutted. We'll have to win in Naples or Dortmund and we 100% HAVE to beat Marseille at home
At least in Naples & Dortmund you'll have the Arsenal away support. ;D
Damn certain wins then ;DGutted, absolutely gutted. We'll have to win in Naples or Dortmund and we 100% HAVE to beat Marseille at home
Aw mate..
At least in Naples & Dortmund you'll have the Arsenal away support. ;D
LOL, only yesterday i was thinking about Arsenal's away support, not even sure why but its true i was.It's so good it sticks in your mind.
Man City game at 4.30 today, big big game for City, gonna leave work sharp to tune in :P
LOL, only yesterday i was thinking about Arsenal's away support, not even sure why but its true i was.It's so good it sticks in your mind.
Man City game at 4.30 today, big big game for City, gonna leave work sharp to tune in :P
And do you know why CSKA are playing on some beach instead of the artificial pitch at the Luzhniki as they usually do
Well usually all the Russian teams play at the Luzhniki but City fans were tweeting out a picture of the pitch which is basically a beach. Pellegrini isn't too happy that the game is even going to go ahead.LOL, only yesterday i was thinking about Arsenal's away support, not even sure why but its true i was.It's so good it sticks in your mind.
Man City game at 4.30 today, big big game for City, gonna leave work sharp to tune in :P
And do you know why CSKA are playing on some beach instead of the artificial pitch at the Luzhniki as they usually do
Since when? has the game been moved?
Based on that half hour I just watched, Russian football hasn't improved at all in the last few years, got worse if anything.
That no to racism ad just then, the full screen faces popping up. Puyols mug suddenly filling the screen is a frightening moment.
Yeah Eric. The first being a tap-in, but even the second he showed some class. That third one ... man! Just stunning!
Considering going back to FUT13 just to acquire TOTS Ibra just because of that goal. Sadly I don't much fut14 to offer.. :-[
Many Thanks BB..I'll see what his going rate is and I'll let you know.
Again Thank you ..
Sweet Jesus BB...If you have that much.. you should have told me before FUT14 came out..I could have brokered you back some cash through EBAY..guess that's what we call disposable income eh?
anyways..I just saw one TOTS Ibra in the market ..for an overpriced tag of 4 million..not paying that of course.
what's your xbox GT? I have about 90k in coins in FUT14 if you ever need that..
I restarted my club at FUT13 yesterday..almost won 2 matches with my starter pack 39 chem team :-[against a fully loaded Gold team..close matches too...guess Handicap is an ever present factor..
Anyways are you just giving me the coins? I'll just put up some players for a certain amount if you want it that way.
Thanks again...
wow glad to get away with all 3 points there. Palace were so much better than they were Monday night and we were poor and maybe a bit lucky to get all 3 points. Superb saves from Szczesny to keep it 1-0 and then the sucker punch at the end was just what we needed. I don't think the red card was the right decision, imo Chamakh pushes the ball towards the corner flag then leans into Arteta and there's a tangle of legs, yellow would of been more than enough. Anyway we won and he'll only miss the COC game Vs Chelsea and I doubt the'd have played anyway.
It's a 50:50 challenge
(http://gyazo.com/0c89ad00173c2f75bcfd504bb2132181.png)
Chamakh also pushes the ball towards the corner flag, he's 40 yards from goal and going away from goal = no goal scoring opportunity so imo it's no where near a clear goal scoring opportunity.
But it is Chamakh so is anything a goal scoring opportunity? ;DIt's a 50:50 challenge
(http://gyazo.com/0c89ad00173c2f75bcfd504bb2132181.png)
Chamakh also pushes the ball towards the corner flag, he's 40 yards from goal and going away from goal = no goal scoring opportunity so imo it's no where near a clear goal scoring opportunity.
So it's not a yellow then.
I say it was a goal scoring opportunity. He was through on goal once past Arteta, with plenty of time to re-direct his run towards goal.
'Going away from goal' is only relevant when close in on goal and with no room/time to correct the run.
They did lean in on each other 50:50, but that said Arteta's leg did trip Chamakh, albeit perhaps unintentionally.
Still, you won anyway, so that's a sh!t. ;D
But it is Chamakh so is anything a goal scoring opportunity? ;DIt's a 50:50 challenge
(http://gyazo.com/0c89ad00173c2f75bcfd504bb2132181.png)
Chamakh also pushes the ball towards the corner flag, he's 40 yards from goal and going away from goal = no goal scoring opportunity so imo it's no where near a clear goal scoring opportunity.
So it's not a yellow then.
I say it was a goal scoring opportunity. He was through on goal once past Arteta, with plenty of time to re-direct his run towards goal.
'Going away from goal' is only relevant when close in on goal and with no room/time to correct the run.
They did lean in on each other 50:50, but that said Arteta's leg did trip Chamakh, albeit perhaps unintentionally.
Still, you won anyway, so that's a sh!t. ;D
Like you say I'd be alot more annoyed if we hasn't won today and Arteta's ban really means nothing as the game he'll miss he wouldn't of played in anyway
What the hell was that, I think Hart has to take the blame there, him coming out like that was just a recipe for disaster!!! unbelievable
What the hell was that, I think Hart has to take the blame there, him coming out like that was just a recipe for disaster!!! unbelievable
Being a keeper when i played he should have been screaming from when he started to come for it, totally his fault ::)
See that the St. Etienne / PSG game is live so started streaming it. Nice strike from Corgnet to put St Etienne ahead.
Surprised Rakitic missed that pen, he's a cracking player.
Spurs win 8-7 on pens, Lamela sums up his time at Spurs so far by being the only Spurs player to miss one.
The fact it went to ET, and pens was a right result. Nearly an hour of extra free football! And four goals to boot, and one of them a screamer from Siggy.You think Lamela's problem might be a mixture of homesickness + the lack of first team games? I mean leaving a club that is currently flying high top of their league and by all accounts it sounds like it was a very hard decision for him to leave. Or maybe is serie a just an appalling league that can make any player look like a world-beater, I mean look at Gervinho. (Obviously Lamela is a much superior player.)
Lad was made up that Lamela was playing, but he had an absolute nightmare. Kid is so short on confidence in my opinion. Spent most of the night on his arse. Think he must have forgotten his boots and played in astros... ;D
He made hardly any runs for people. Walker kept drfiting forward with the ball and Lamela kept looping back behind him and into the centre, rather than giving him a runner down the line. Very worrying to watch. Was expecting great things. Mind you... Bale wasn't made in a day.. ;D
Go for the CO Cup next round at home to the Hammers mate... at least the tickets are cheaper. Was a sell out last night too.
Lamela just needs time to adapt, could take the whole season tho. Altho, for the record, i dont think Roma were flying quite as high before he left ;)Hmmm adapting is a funny thing. Obviously players need time to adjust to the pace of the league and undoubtedly normally have better 2nd/3rd seasons - look at Giroud. Hopefully he doesn't become another Reyes, tons of potential but just never shows it over here.
Out of interest, does anyone else get tired of hearing references to the Torres 'getting back to his best' or 'looking more like the old Fernando Torres' constantly and especially when he has a good game. I think his contribution has been fine for a while, without doubt there was that time when he was woefully out of form but by god the commentators and pundits dont half go on about it.
I think the worst of that form left him a while ago and has proved he is still a top player, so i say drop the constant references to the 'old Fernando Torres'.
In other news booked tickets for my first prem match this morning, me and my bro going to Man City v Swansea on 1st december.
Lamela just needs time to adapt, could take the whole season tho. Altho, for the record, i dont think Roma were flying quite as high before he left ;)Hmmm adapting is a funny thing. Obviously players need time to adjust to the pace of the league and undoubtedly normally have better 2nd/3rd seasons - look at Giroud. Hopefully he doesn't become another Reyes, tons of potential but just never shows it over here.
Out of interest, does anyone else get tired of hearing references to the Torres 'getting back to his best' or 'looking more like the old Fernando Torres' constantly and especially when he has a good game. I think his contribution has been fine for a while, without doubt there was that time when he was woefully out of form but by god the commentators and pundits dont half go on about it.
I think the worst of that form left him a while ago and has proved he is still a top player, so i say drop the constant references to the 'old Fernando Torres'.
In other news booked tickets for my first prem match this morning, me and my bro going to Man City v Swansea on 1st december.
And Torres is a 'good' player so will always have the occasional match where he performs well, but the old Torres was world class and I doubt we'll ever see that again.
56 euro profit, just wasn't certain for a victory so did the 2 way bet for 3.8 instead of 3 way for 5.
Ajax hit the post in injury time :P
Hmmm ... Eric. Real Madrid 3 up & concede 2 penalties in 2 min
wtf is Lloris doing?!?!
Cannot believe Lloris did not get taken off.
After a blow to the head like that, there could be all sorts of post injury complications, such internal beleeding etc etc...
Shocking decision to let HIM decide to carry on.
There needs to be a rule. Can't believe there isn't one...
Lol ah tbh i didnt think you would. I hear your point but i aint got no time for freeloaders :P
Surely the bigger point here is the fact AVB went against his medical staff and potentially put Lloris in a lot of danger, not to mention the fact he can't have been at his peak performance wise.
As for the charities using football to promote themselves, personally I don't see a problem in the saying 'Here's a footballer with a head injury and the management have made the wrong decision, if this happens to you then don't be stupid and get yourself to hospital'. I don't like them having a go at the Spurs management, AVB's decision was wrong and I think he should be fined for endangering Lloris (I think there's a rule in place for it) but we don't need some goody two shoes sticking his nose in.
Nasri's different tho, he was born a warrior :D
I think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.
I think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.
Nah... "they're sh!t, and they know they are..." ;D
At least we didn't buy a penalty taker for £26m ;D ;DI think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.
Nah... "they're sh!t, and they know they are..." ;D
At least we didn't buy a penalty taker for £26m ;D ;DI think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.
Nah... "they're sh!t, and they know they are..." ;D
Funny thing is... it's not like we missed having a decent penalty taker last season.. didn't get awarded a single pen all season.At least we didn't buy a penalty taker for £26m ;D ;DI think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.
Nah... "they're sh!t, and they know they are..." ;D
Funny thing is... it's not like we missed having a decent penalty taker last season.. didn't get awarded a single pen all season.At least we didn't buy a penalty taker for £26m ;D ;DI think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.
Nah... "they're sh!t, and they know they are..." ;D
Then went and spent 26m on a pen taker just in case we got any this season.
He is good at them though ;D
Annoyingly, spent 26m on a penalty taker only for him to miss the penalty shoot out last week!
Its not like they would have let him take all of them tho :P
:D
Its not like they would have let him take all of them tho :P
:D
Thought that after I wrote it! :D
Why is this page so flaming wide!?
It's unacceptable.
Someone needs to be fined for this, there has to be a rule in place.
Edit. Why was that page....
...and as having paid off a large chunk of his transfer fee :P
Why is this page so flaming wide!?
It's unacceptable.
Someone needs to be fined for this, there has to be a rule in place.
Edit. Why was that page....
Seems alright to me...
Maybe you have a narrow field of vision? ;D
Um ... guess you didn't see Negredo's FIFA goals Eric ... :P
I think Conte planned this Eric, ;D He likes it tight....
it is football and anything can happen.
Interesting ... Ray Wilkins blasts 'pathetic' Ashley Young.
But David Moyes "All I know is he got a penalty kick from a decision; I don't know about his reputation, but the referee is there and he gave it."
For Moyes to say that about his reputation, is pathetic itself. Pretty poor & (my) respect for him (Moyes) is even lower now.
An unheard of sub in UT terms ... Schrieber on for Reus.
Great result for Arsenal, all i'll say is, fair play. :PAll I'll say is 'bummer'.
Too happy right now ;D Win at Old Trafford would just top this already amazing week
Too early, I'm not sure about him yet.
Physical he is great for a 17 year old, strong, fast, alway in the right spot, confident in front of goal but he has to learn he is in a team, he didn't pass the ball for an easy goal but took the shot himself and it eventually cost us two points last sunday. his technique does look a bit like Suarez (we scouted him from Uruguay) and Robben, they don't have real skillmoves but somehow always skip past the defenders. give him two years to be the main player for our team, then two years at a topteam in Holland (he likes Ajax) to be the best player in the league and if he does that he can look at better leagues, but he is no use for city right now and won't be for the next couple of years.
Gary Neville @GNev2 28mToo happy right now ;D Win at Old Trafford would just top this already amazing week
With all due respect I hope you lose :)
great win last night tho.
Gary Neville @GNev2 28mToo happy right now ;D Win at Old Trafford would just top this already amazing week
With all due respect I hope you lose :)
great win last night tho.
Can't wait for United v Arsenal Sunday! Arsenal in good form / top of the league/ confident! Is Reyes Playing? Could be one of those days!
Well if Neville is right then I'm suddenly not looking forward to the game. Back in 03/04 and into 04/05 Arsenal were a class above Utd and Utd resorted to kicking them off the park, namely the game that ended our unbeaten run.
Don't know if you've seen the video of the 04/05 game at Old Trafford. Basically Utd fouled, kicked Arsenal (especially Reyes) and amazingly the ref did nothing about it. And yeah they will look to bully us, hopefully Flamini is back and can give it back. Anyway with the likes of Mertesacker, Sagna, Giroud, Flamini, Koscienly I think we're a lot harder to bully nowadays.Gary Neville @GNev2 28mToo happy right now ;D Win at Old Trafford would just top this already amazing week
With all due respect I hope you lose :)
great win last night tho.
Can't wait for United v Arsenal Sunday! Arsenal in good form / top of the league/ confident! Is Reyes Playing? Could be one of those days!
Well if Neville is right then I'm suddenly not looking forward to the game. Back in 03/04 and into 04/05 Arsenal were a class above Utd and Utd resorted to kicking them off the park, namely the game that ended our unbeaten run.
what do you mean if he is right? pretty sure Reyes isnt playing lol. But Utd will look to bully you, Arsenal pass the ball better but Utd have the physical strength, it will take a performance of power, pace and guile from Utd to come out on top.
Mate im 'working' ;) so cant watch that but sure ive seen it anyway. Utd/Arsenal games always tend to go that way over the last decade, its not a new thing.
Someone needs to tell Neville that Reyes doesnt even play for Arsenal anymore ::)
Here's something that made me raise an eyebrow last night when Wenger did his post-match interview and its been mentioned on talksport too.
What the hell is Wenger talking about calling Arsenal 'technically superior' to Dortmund. Just a reminder that he's an ungracious winner and loser. Sorry i like him but its true.
How the heck can he think Arsenal are technically superior to a team that got to the final last year? and as Adrian Durham rightly said, Dortmund came to Emirates won and looked good. Arsenal on the other hand won but put in a backs to the wall performance of sorts. So again, how are Arsenal technically superior?
Hmm well the only thing I would say is that maybe Wenger meant we showed technical superiority in the 2nd half??
Yeah doesn't sound misquoted ;DHmm well the only thing I would say is that maybe Wenger meant we showed technical superiority in the 2nd half??
Hmm not quite....
"We knew at half-time it was a question of keeping our team focus without making a mistake and letting our technical superiority come in at some stage of the game"
"They tired a little as well and we knew that it was a case of keeping the team focus and let out our technical superiority come through at some point in the game"
First one from sky, 2nd from espn. The sky quote im pretty sure is what i heard last night. So do we agree, not really misquoted/misinterpreted?
4th place just became a much bigger trophy
Tongue in cheek of course, but that deal must mean 30-40m per season just in TV rights, add in the prize money etc. and the difference between 4th and 5th is massive money wise.4th place just became a much bigger trophy
How many more times...? Fourth is not a trophy!
..Unless you're Arsene.
Morning. Great, Monday morning ...I'm pretty pleased with the results, would have preferred an arsenal goal to round it off but you can't have everything.
Thought I would've seen some comments here. Checked results and see why. Bad weekend for most, except Cuz, Pac and I?
city lost???Indeed! 2nd to bottom Sunderland.
Almost a third of the way thru the season, 6 points separate 1st from 8th and Southampton are 3rd. Great stuff.
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Obviously Newcastle won 1-0, and people say Fifa isn't realistic when this happens :D
devastated by another away defeat for City yesterday. Gobsmacked that Utd are somehow above us in the table. Takes tiny morsals of comfort from the openness of the league. Thats about it.Normally I agree on the friendlies thing but Chile and Germany should make for good games. I assume Chile try and play some nice football and it should be good to see Vidal, Sanchez in action. And then the Germany game well... it's England V Germany so it's never boring.
Oh and just to bore us all to death its international friendlies this weekend zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
devastated by another away defeat for City yesterday. Gobsmacked that Utd are somehow above us in the table. Takes tiny morsals of comfort from the openness of the league. Thats about it.Normally I agree on the friendlies thing but Chile and Germany should make for good games. I assume Chile try and play some nice football and it should be good to see Vidal, Sanchez in action. And then the Germany game well... it's England V Germany so it's never boring.
Oh and just to bore us all to death its international friendlies this weekend zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
wow this is really something :o
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24916323 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24916323)
::)
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Obviously Newcastle won 1-0, and people say Fifa isn't realistic when this happens :D
:D
More efforts on target than any other side, and only two sides have scored less.
Wasn't like this when Adebayor used to play...
I didn't even want goal line technology.Goalline technology I do like, when the ball is over the line and you have scored a goal, for it not to be given is ridiculous for me. Penalty decisions, however stone dead, are still subject to opinion so should be left to the ref but whether the ball is over the line or not is a matter of fact.
Refereeing decisions are half the entertainment..!
You're right of course, which is why they will never introduce in game video replays for these things.Well as we all know pundits are the best referee
It would put referees under waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much pressure.
Like they're not under enough already.
They would have nowhere to hide, from the all-knowing, all-seeing press, managers and pundits.
Just refreshed Livescore ... Ukraine now 2 up ... wow!messed my bet up, had Portugal and a draw for iceland so was expecting profit....:(
Just refreshed Livescore ... Ukraine now 2 up ... wow!
That last 15min of the half was actually quite entertaining, from both teams.
The notion that we may have a decent squad and a decent manager appears to have taken me by stealth.
2-0 Chile now in stoppage time
That last 15min of the half was actually quite entertaining, from both teams.
The notion that we may have a decent squad and a decent manager appears to have taken me by stealth.2-0 Chile now in stoppage time
Love a bit of irony me.
wow France lost 2-0....what happened with the red cards Lewis?Well Kos got to a ball first and a Ukraine player came in a bit late and then another Ukraine player kicked the ball away and then the camera focused on the ref and the next thing we see is Kos slapping a Ukraine player in the face. I think it was just frustration that they were wasting time and he was angry at himself for conceding the penalty.
went to The Escape Plan with the oldest. Nice over top action movie. Stallone and Arnold S ......
so not a real mature reaction....stupid actually.yeah completely stupid, a shame because he was playing well until he gave away the penalty and then let frustration get the better of him. Interestingly, L'equipe gave Nasri the same rating as Kos... namely a 3.
big blow for France anyway....
Ronaldo's the best in the world right now.
Well tbf just before they made 2-0, a goal was disallowed that should have counted, rather had Ukraine tho
haha guess which modest footballer said this:Don't mean to ruin the moment but he didn't actually say that, he said "One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile for me to wait for the World Cup."
"One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup."
haha guess which modest footballer said this:Don't mean to ruin the moment but he didn't actually say that, he said "One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile for me to wait for the World Cup."
"One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup."
And France were superb last night, could of won the game 5/6-0. Anyway they'll find some way to mess it up
;D Well I'd rather watch a good game than the pile of tosh England served up and all the newspapers are reporting what you said but a Swede on twitter claims that he was misquoted and he meant he wasn't looking forward to a World Cup that he wasn't part of.haha guess which modest footballer said this:Don't mean to ruin the moment but he didn't actually say that, he said "One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile for me to wait for the World Cup."
"One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup."
And France were superb last night, could of won the game 5/6-0. Anyway they'll find some way to mess it up
Right Mr FrogLover :P i was merely passing on what it was reported he said, i was not twisting his words for dramatic effect y'know.
5 nil, 6 nil??? Coulda/shoulda/didnt. Personally being a champion of fair play, id have rathered karma came back to bite the french on the ass.
I presume by a Swede on twitter you are referring to Zlatan himself?not Zlatan but a different Swede 8)
'Benzema scored a perfectly legitimate goal that was ruled out and if France had been knocked out then we'd be having the same conversation but on the other side'
No, you might have been having that conversation but I wouldn't have ;D
Thats really bad luck for Dortmund and very lucky for Bayern. I dare say of the 2 that Dortmund are less equipped to be able to deal with so many absences.
How on earth is Hummels out now, were the English roughing him up last night?
Personally think that England have shown a lot of promise recently, people are being typically negative about them but I think it's a little unfair.
For God knows how long, they've utterly unimaginative in their build up play and completely worthless as far as entertainment goes but some of the fast combinations (mainly around Rooney) have been top class lately. They've even had brief spells where they're actually enjoyable to watch.
Still a long way to go. Rudimentary errors on the ball, blind passes and a lack of consistency in the finish are as obvious as ever but given the relative youth of the squad, I feel more positive about the future under Roy than I have for a very long time. I only hope that the WC proves to be a decent experience and he's given time to continue the development into the Euros.
Be happy to see some players dropped for good. Ashley Cole was a liability last night. Henderson is barely good enough for Liverpool imo. Welbeck shouldn't be so far up the pecking order.
Walker desperately needs competition. I like Cleverley but he's no more than a water carrier, not good enough for the knock out stages. Smalling clearly isn't 1st choice.
Hart needs switching off and back on again.
I thought England were god against Poland and Montenegro but poor against Chile and Germany. Unfortunately that's our level atm, a side that will qualify but not do anything in major tournaments.
Yeah but they got outplayed by Arsenal, they were not in the game at all so why would you change tactics if your winning the game? ??? keep on playing make the second goal, make the third and park the bus then, not when your leading by only a goal.We weren't at our best today but I wouldn't say we parked the bus, Soton had quite a bit of possession but we never parked the bus.
3-1 City im going for.
3-1 City im going for.
Wrong!!
Oh dear Spurs. Forever 1 step forward, 1 step back. Do the Tottenham hokey cokey....
easy answer, ronaldo is injured.
Leverkusen plays really bad, nice finish Nani tho
I have to say that's impressive from Utd, whenever you score 5 goals it's impressive no matter how sh*t the other team were.
Just noticed City conceded 2 to Plzen :-\ Must be a concern for City fans?
Disappointed at only drawing with, what is, frankly an average Man United side (Not that Spurs are much better recently :P) Sandro's goal though..
... for some ... :P.
Hey Eric, guess you enjoyed that game?
Seriously?!?!
Hi Kiwi, yeah it was good thanks, had money on Negredo to score and Nasri to score plus City winning so that made it even better. Pulled out the phone to record a direct fk in first half, up steps Negredo to slam it home :) perfect timing. City werent at their best tho, Swansea were playing better for periods in first half and Jonjo Shelvey was by far their best player, everything went thru him. City came good in the end tho.
Seriously?!?!
Hi Kiwi, yeah it was good thanks, had money on Negredo to score and Nasri to score plus City winning so that made it even better. Pulled out the phone to record a direct fk in first half, up steps Negredo to slam it home :) perfect timing. City werent at their best tho, Swansea were playing better for periods in first half and Jonjo Shelvey was by far their best player, everything went thru him. City came good in the end tho.
Hi Kiwi, yeah it was good thanks, had money on Negredo to score and Nasri to score plus City winning so that made it even better. Pulled out the phone to record a direct fk in first half, up steps Negredo to slam it home :) perfect timing. City werent at their best tho, Swansea were playing better for periods in first half and Jonjo Shelvey was by far their best player, everything went thru him. City came good in the end tho.
Incredible performance from Suarez, utterly brilliant. His goals were just :o that 3rd goal just amazing Gazza-esque the way he dinked it over/round the defender before hitting a perfect half volleyAbsolutely stunning, he just seems to get better and better, unfortunately can see a world record bid coming in jan
Incredible performance from Suarez, utterly brilliant. His goals were just :o that 3rd goal just amazing Gazza-esque the way he dinked it over/round the defender before hitting a perfect half volleyAbsolutely stunning, he just seems to get better and better, unfortunately can see a world record bid coming in jan
Absolutely stunning, he just seems to get better and better, unfortunately can see a world record bid coming in jan
Man Utd eh, unbelievable!!!!
Man Utd eh, unbelievable!!!!
::)
Pretty much sums that up.
Yessssssss Delofeu just equalised for Everton :) :) :):(
Yessssssss Delofeu just equalised for Everton :) :) :):(
Well Eric ... they must've listended. Silva grabbed on back now after (finally) playing a bit of decent football. Good cross in by Navas,
Utd have come disguised as a Championship team. Again.and they seem pretty good at it, Shakhtar outplaying them
gala did it, kicked out juve... quite happy now
gala did it, kicked out juve... quite happy now
Yeah Lewis, Mertesacker said they were holding something back but why would you when you see the teams they could face. City have it just as bad, for those that dont know:Who would you want to draw Eric? Personally I'd like Barca, we came close to knocking them out a few years ago when they were the best team by a mile and I don't think their defence is great at all. Madrid would be a fun game but I think we'd be beaten by them, Atl. Madrid and PSG would be tight and anyone but Bayern :D
Manchester City will play either:
Real Madrid, PSG, Dortmund, Atletico Madrid or Barcelona
Arsenal will play either:
Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid or Barcelona
Yeah Lewis, Mertesacker said they were holding something back but why would you when you see the teams they could face. City have it just as bad, for those that dont know:Who would you want to draw Eric? Personally I'd like Barca, we came close to knocking them out a few years ago when they were the best team by a mile and I don't think their defence is great at all. Madrid would be a fun game but I think we'd be beaten by them, Atl. Madrid and PSG would be tight and anyone but Bayern :D
Manchester City will play either:
Real Madrid, PSG, Dortmund, Atletico Madrid or Barcelona
Arsenal will play either:
Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid or Barcelona
Congrats Eric :D
Not too much to say other than what a game it was and some of City's attacking play is incredible. Annoying the lino was blind otherwise it could of been a 6-5 or 6-6 game but still.
Yeah Fernandinho really impressed me, still not sure he was worth £30m but looks a good player.Congrats Eric :D
Not too much to say other than what a game it was and some of City's attacking play is incredible. Annoying the lino was blind otherwise it could of been a 6-5 or 6-6 game but still.
thanks Lewis, very gracious of you. Yeah score could have been a bit different, City deffo deserved it. Like you say some of the attacking football was brilliant. Was really impressed with the tenacity of Citys midfield in the 2nd half, the amount of times Wilshere or someone was getting caught in possession by Nasri, Fernandinho and Toure was pretty significant in how the game turned out.
Did Wenger really say City didnt cause any more problems than Everton or Southampton caused Arsenal?
Got the Utd game on at the moment, probably going to put BF on instead. Reckon Utd must win this one.
I see AVB just got canned, not surprised to be honest. I wonder who they will replace him with Gus hidden maybe? Seems to be a few rumours of Fabio Capella and possibly a return of Arry Redknapp :)
I'd love Michael Laudrup to come to Spurs, we have the players that are capable of playing good football and I feel Laudrup would be able to get it out of them.
I'd love Michael Laudrup to come to Spurs, we have the players that are capable of playing good football and I feel Laudrup would be able to get it out of them.
Ahhh, Carlos... been waiting for you to turn up... ;D
You don't fancy Fabio then?... with his catalogue of club management accolades?
Just back in and seeing the Swansea-Everton highlights, what a player Ross Barkley already is. I think he should have a big(ish) role to play at the world cup, fantastic player best english talent in years i might say.
Just back in and seeing the Swansea-Everton highlights, what a player Ross Barkley already is. I think he should have a big(ish) role to play at the world cup, fantastic player best english talent in years i might say.
yeah got him in my Career mode, despite he is not developing he feels great at the ball. Bit like a young lampard/gerrard. He is one of the talents in England isn't he?
I simply love the age old refereeing debate.
Rodgers:
"Of course, he [Mourinho] will defend his player and I will defend mine."
...and the Ref has to decide which one is honest.
At the time; in real time; one time only.
With ten of thousands of biassed lunatics screaming at him.
Piece of ****, being a ref.
COYS
That is all ;D
Sherwood is a gooner, Sherwood is a gooner, na na na na na na na naCOYS
That is all ;D
...and not forgetting "there's only one Timbo, there's only one Timbo, there's only one Timbo... Timbo!.. [and repeat]"
;D
Happy with the way things are going for City recently, been a good festive period, just a shame Arsenal havent dropped some more points yet, patience tho, it will happen soon :p
Hoping for a win against Blackburn in FA cup too, want to go as far as possible in all the cups.
Happy with the way things are going for City recently, been a good festive period, just a shame Arsenal havent dropped some more points yet, patience tho, it will happen soon :p
Hoping for a win against Blackburn in FA cup too, want to go as far as possible in all the cups.
not going to happen one J Rhodes is finding his form again ;D
1-0 City at half-time, Negredo.
1-0 City at half-time, Negredo.
Notice you went very quiet after this comment ;D
so BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO's all round then.
Bayern - BOOOO, Germans - BOOO, The most uber coolest manager in history - BOOO, signing good players like Gotze and instantly making them trechearous rats BOOOO, same with Lewandowski - BOOOO, dismantling your closest and cooler rivals - BOOOO and as if that wasnt enough being better than City by winning CL group - BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Ok think that covers it.
Any decent football on today?
United ... at home ... not surprised any more TBH.
Indeed - something needs to stop the rot. Even if it's unbeaten (from now) at home, till the end of the season & maybe, just maybe push for the CL playoff spot.
Read some article where the author was commenting that it's not Moyes' fault, but the Glazers. Ok, maybe it's a contributing factor. But, IMO the key thing is that Fergie got the best out of an aging squad. That's the difference.
Again - just my opinion, but there's not a manager on this planet that would done anything special with the current United squad.
Walcott out for 6 months, not good news for arsenal or England.
Dam just read they're saying he's already out of the World Cup, that must be a huge blow for a player who would probably be starting those games. I mean it doesnt get any bigger for a player than playing in a WC in Brazil (no matter how badly run lol)It's a real shame for Walcott, as you say he would probably have started for England.
Quiet today.
Did not see the Utd game, but did see a report where Moyes slammed the referee. Think this was mentioned way back how Fergie had some kind of power over referees, or they were just weary of upsetting the 'team of the moment' for a good number of years.
Seems Moyes is suffering some of the consequences. Not saying the referees aren't doing their jobs, it may just seem that Utd is not getting the 50-50 calls going their way now.
Thoughts?
I missed Negredo's first initially but saw it at half-time :o great goal and great technique. Just before i write this he got his hat-trick goal, another brilliant finish, what a player.He's looked better and better as the season has progressed, I did wonder if they would miss Aguero more than they have.
I missed Negredo's first initially but saw it at half-time :o great goal and great technique. Just before i write this he got his hat-trick goal, another brilliant finish, what a player.He's looked better and better as the season has progressed, I did wonder if they would miss Aguero more than they have.
Dam that 6th goal :o brilliant stuff from Cityyes, they are simply superb at killing teams off, great to watch
Kinda feel for Allardyce, not saying he should stay/go but a team low on confidence and not playing well, down to barebones thru injury are on a hiding to nothing going to City in current form.
Did you not see my thread? I heard the call...
Saw a couple of games that have some relevance. Hammers might have been on a hiding to nothing against City but Forest? Holy sh*t, they were beyond terrible and lucky to only concede 5! Allardyce is doomed.
Utd v Sunderland. Didn't see anything wrong with the ref and at times he was even booed by the mackems for Utd bias. Was a pretty clear pen imo, Clevers swung at the ball from behind, with the wrong leg and missed. Sunderland played well but it was a fairly even game and Utd were unlucky to lose. You are supposed to make your own luck mind you...
I don't believe in the Fergie- ref myth at all. Stats will show that bigger teams get more decisions, especially at home, but then they're playing more controlled football, not needing to panic and get physical with the opposition. They're more likely to be leading and holding the other team at arms length. Refs make high profile mistakes, couple of long injury times and the myth grows.
Utd aren't getting as many decisions at the moment because they're crap. No composure at the back, a porous midfield and not much clue about playing backs to the wall. They simply commit more fouls.
Wow - that is impressive.
And ... as I'm sitting here, I wonder how the good ol' people on UT react. Well, his non-rare silver (72-rated) card has lowest BINs of 40k & open bids have him no less than 28k. Laughable.
Indeed mate. Watched Banshee yet?
So pardew called pellegrini an old c@nt during the game yesterday, very dignified behaviour for a premiership manager, real classy
Well deserved Balon D'or win for Ronaldo, thought Messi would win it again due to pure bias.
Anyone see Messi's votes?
1. Iniesta
2. Xavi
3. Neymar
I mean really? ::) Never liked that Messi is always seen as an angel, think it's all an act that FIFA have played on for all of his career. Incredible player yes, as good a guy as they portray him to be? I doubt it.
Hmm, not sure on Timbo Hop. Wanted a manager that would let Spurs play the slick attacking football they're capable of, but Sherwood just loves playing on the counter, he's getting the results yes, not sure he's the best match for Spurs though.
'Manchester City want to sign Barcelona central midfielder Xavi, 33, to play for their new Major League Soccer franchise New York City FC in 2015'
Sorry, what is this nonsense?!
have to laugh you's needed to play all you top strikers tonight.
On another note glad to see Guidetti getting away from city
Absolutely mate! Even at 40M quid ... yes please indeed.
Amazed that Mata is filling the bench.
Also saw something on Dante from Bayern. Another one I would take ... but he is 30yo. I'd be surprised though as playing 1st team football for Bayern is far more lucrative than playing Europa League next year ::)
He he ... yeah, RvP/Rooney are key to Utd keeping up with the rest, for the next year or 2.
40M ... well, that's an interesting debate given what does a 'good signing' cost these days. Going on some recent midfielders - Ozil (42.5), Navas (22.9), Fernandinho (30), Fellaini (27.5), Willian (32), Hazard (32), Oscar (25). We know a few of these could've been 10-15% cheaper.
Still ... 40M wouldn't be that excessive given he's still 25yo. If they could get into the mid 30's then it would be better, but I think Chelsea will make them 'overpay' given it's United.
Guillem Balague
@GuillemBalague
All agreed. Juan Mata will be a Manchester United player. 45 million euros. All will be announced very soon
This was an hour ago.
Also Eric ... I believe Guillem Balague more given he's Spanish :D
Actually the reason I posted was more about the 'All Agreed' rather than your's just mentioning 'to sign' :P
no way ...
Did you edit it in?
He he ... maybe I was just reading selectively. Oops ... sorry mate.
jezus...does noone knows how to take a penalty????
shocking loss of Milan too
I wasn't a Sherwood fan at all before his appointment, but he has won me over 100%. 5 wins, 1 draw and a defeat to City.
Superb post match interview tonight. Called the goal as offside. Very humble, honest man.
Surely no-one can stop this City side side buying their second PL title now?
Personally didn't see it but it's obvious the Rose red card changed the game since City got a penalty and scored from it. Also heard it was the same linesman who disallowed the Tiote goal vs City and the Sterling goal vs City, would make sense really :D
Expected a defeat though so won't be bitter about the decision, City will run away with the league this season IMO.
Personally didn't see it but it's obvious the Rose red card changed the game since City got a penalty and scored from it. Also heard it was the same linesman who disallowed the Tiote goal vs City and the Sterling goal vs City, would make sense really :D
Expected a defeat though so won't be bitter about the decision, City will run away with the league this season IMO.
TBF I only watched the first 25 minutes but that it was only 1-0 at half time really surprised me, City were miles better then only leading by a goal tbh
I wasn't a Sherwood fan at all before his appointment, but he has won me over 100%. 5 wins, 1 draw and a defeat to City.
Superb post match interview tonight. Called the goal as offside. Very humble, honest man.
Surely no-one can stop this City side side buying their second PL title now?
Red card for Rose harsh, was it a pen tho, yes it was in my opinion, he got the ball first but if he hadnt taken man as well, Dzeko would still have had a goalscoring chance, so if you are going to blame anyone for that blame the rules. Rules say denying a goalscoring opportunity is a red card, and it was still a goalscoring opportunity despite him getting a tiny touch on the ball.
I wasn't a Sherwood fan at all before his appointment, but he has won me over 100%. 5 wins, 1 draw and a defeat to City.
Superb post match interview tonight. Called the goal as offside. Very humble, honest man.
Surely no-one can stop this City side side buying their second PL title now?
Red card for Rose harsh, was it a pen tho, yes it was in my opinion, he got the ball first but if he hadnt taken man as well, Dzeko would still have had a goalscoring chance, so if you are going to blame anyone for that blame the rules. Rules say denying a goalscoring opportunity is a red card, and it was still a goalscoring opportunity despite him getting a tiny touch on the ball.
How would Dzeko still have had a goal scoring opportunity when Rose put the ball behind the goal? Even if he hadn't touched Dzeko it would have went out for a corner, so it wasn't a penalty, in my opinion (And most pundits too). And 'tiny touch on the ball'? C'mon now Eric :D
You're right though Spurs were completely outclassed and like I said, even without the red/pen decision it would have been a City win, would have rather the shots that hit the post went in than the 4th and 5th though considering they were rebounds. City definitely deserved the luck they got in those goals but they did deserve that luck, probably deserved a few more goals too.
Not a massive fan of the Dawson/Chiriches partnership, Chiriches is like Luiz and comes out and tries to read the game, when he misjudges it he needs the other CB to be well positioned and difficult to beat and Dawson just hasn't provided him with that the way Gary Cahill does for Luiz.
I wasn't a Sherwood fan at all before his appointment, but he has won me over 100%. 5 wins, 1 draw and a defeat to City.
Superb post match interview tonight. Called the goal as offside. Very humble, honest man.
Surely no-one can stop this City side side buying their second PL title now?
haha i love a bit of football debate so please take my comments with reason.
My thoughts are this - Sure dawsons elbow on aguero was not a red, BUT spurs discipline was a disgrace tonight, the injuries City sustained surely provide evidence of that. I felt Spurs were outclassed tonight, Adebayor in particular was a disgrace, wtf was he doing to Toure when he got subbed off, uncalled for and disrespectful to a fellow pro, imo Spurs tried to do a hatchet job on City tonight and got exactly what they deserved, a humping. You mention Aguero, but i think the fact he went off injured tells its own story. I cant reiterate enough that i feel Spurs were outclassed and tried to even it up with aggression and foul play. Poor show imo.
Red card for Rose harsh, was it a pen tho, yes it was in my opinion, he got the ball first but if he hadnt taken man as well, Dzeko would still have had a goalscoring chance, so if you are going to blame anyone for that blame the rules. Rules say denying a goalscoring opportunity is a red card, and it was still a goalscoring opportunity despite him getting a tiny touch on the ball.
Wasn't able to watch the game Eric, hence me not commenting on the discipline matters you brought up, didn't see much of it on MOTD so I have no idea what went on there. Does seem like a tactic Sherwood would employ though, not something I'm a fan of, even if it's against a team I hate, just makes it look like amateurs playing against professionals.
Worries me though, especially at home the game should not have went that way, Spurs don't keep anywhere near as much possession under Sherwood as we did with AVB and that's what let City rule the game tonight. You let City dictate the tempo, you get a right good hammering and tonight proved that. Not saying if Spurs had 60-65% possession they would have won, but it certainly wouldn't have been as easy for City.
I wasn't a Sherwood fan at all before his appointment, but he has won me over 100%. 5 wins, 1 draw and a defeat to City.
Superb post match interview tonight. Called the goal as offside. Very humble, honest man.
Surely no-one can stop this City side side buying their second PL title now?
haha i love a bit of football debate so please take my comments with reason.
My thoughts are this - Sure dawsons elbow on aguero was not a red, BUT spurs discipline was a disgrace tonight, the injuries City sustained surely provide evidence of that. I felt Spurs were outclassed tonight, Adebayor in particular was a disgrace, wtf was he doing to Toure when he got subbed off, uncalled for and disrespectful to a fellow pro, imo Spurs tried to do a hatchet job on City tonight and got exactly what they deserved, a humping. You mention Aguero, but i think the fact he went off injured tells its own story. I cant reiterate enough that i feel Spurs were outclassed and tried to even it up with aggression and foul play. Poor show imo.
Red card for Rose harsh, was it a pen tho, yes it was in my opinion, he got the ball first but if he hadnt taken man as well, Dzeko would still have had a goalscoring chance, so if you are going to blame anyone for that blame the rules. Rules say denying a goalscoring opportunity is a red card, and it was still a goalscoring opportunity despite him getting a tiny touch on the ball.
Ah the irony.. I actually did think Spurs stepped up the physical side of their game after a while, but this was in response to City's dirty physical tactics of their own, and not to mention the play acting.
Nobody on the planet can dispute that City were, and are the better side. Only a fool would try and say any different.
The offside was an impossible decision - and Ade was offside, and may have got a touch. The penalty was harsh.
HE did get the ball, and if the player goes down under a tackle, since when is that a foul, and therefore denying a goal scoring opportunity? It's only denying a GS opportunity if it's a foul, obviously.
Again, I don't blame the officials, as they have to call it in real time, seeing it once.
Didn't see Ade and Toure when subbed, so can't comment.
To say Adebayor was disrespectful though is a bit of a joke really. There is zero respect left in football.
None between players, and none towards officials.
Has been long gone for many years now mate.
Not sure what story Aguero going off injured tells. Lost me there.
Just such a shame to see such a talented player resorting to sh!t like that against Dawson.
Add to that, the City players waving imaginary cards at the ref... and you talk about respect for other players?? Really?
City are a very,very good side, and look like destroying anything in their path.
It's just very sad for the game in my opinion, that SAF is no longer here to stop them buying English football.
Just seen the interview with Mourinho..
Criticising the Hammers saying that this is not the Premier League product we try to sell around the world.
No Jose, it is the Premier League where West Ham don't want to get relegated, and that point might end up being the difference...
Like Chelsea have never gone away from home and played for just a point... Emirates at Christmas?
Mourinho is such a d!ck. Such a shame he came back.
I'd like the media to ask him now how happy he is because he sounds like a child having a tantrum as things aren't going to plan for him.
News breaking that Kim Kallstrom is injured and is out for 3 months +
Arsenal watching that trophy slipping away already?
Yeah know what your saying Sherlock, same with diving, just because people do it more and more often doesnt make it acceptable.
See Utd are starting Rooney, RVP and Mata together today. In light of that, ive gone with Utd to win both halves on my coupon.
Yeah know what your saying Sherlock, same with diving, just because people do it more and more often doesnt make it acceptable.
See Utd are starting Rooney, RVP and Mata together today. In light of that, ive gone with Utd to win both halves on my coupon.
Unlucky Eric
Wow ... Mourinho goes & sits down & Pellegrini walks over to shake his hand. The level of this arrogant pr!ck has no bounds ... ::)
Hmmm ... 2min 30 seconds in ... 3 fouls, people rolling on the floor, manager moaning at the asst referee ... ::)
Hope Hoddle gets Swansea job, always rated him as a football man. Sure if he got the nod he would do a great job there
Not the only one, what a start ;D
Nice to see Jovetic is starting for city today hope he has a good game real class player in my mind, oh yea on Liverpool v Arsenal :o
could do with a few draws now from the others in contention
Seeing headlines this morning of Mourinho saying 'City are the Jaguar of the title race' ::) does he ever give it a rest? just spouting continual nonse. I said yesterday elsewhere that Pellegrini and Wenger should both say that Chelsea are the clear favs for the title, especially since they possess one of the top 3 footballers in world in Hazard
wooohoooooooooo goooooooooooooo WBA
Both Everton / Crystal Palace and Manchester / Sunderland games are postponed now.
Late winner for Liverpool, convincing win for Spurs, i think its fair to say that there will not be CL football for United next year. Wow.
COYS ;D
That is all.
Actually, finished work thinking the 'Pool game ended 2-2, kinda gutted when I was watching MOTD and Gerrard converted an injury time pen :D
COYS ;D
That is all.
Actually, finished work thinking the 'Pool game ended 2-2, kinda gutted when I was watching MOTD and Gerrard converted an injury time pen :D
Ha! I did exactly the same Carlos!
Gutted.
And then remembered I should be pleased ;D
Adebayor has the Midas touch at the moment.
We sure looked a lot better against Newcastle than we have in previous games under Sherwood.
I know he is getting results, but I have been less than convinced at times.
Nah long sold, dont tell me he's skyrocketed?
Also whilst on subject of paying respect, RIP to Tom Finney who passed away today. Never seen him play but have seen him the odd time on football programmes, and he seemed a true gentleman and from what i understand one of the very best footballers of his era too, could do with more like him.
Revenge indeed for City. Good. Quality strike by Jovetic & good play with Silva for Nasri's. Just seen the stats & see that Chelsea were never in it & were dominated, especially in the 2nd half. Were they playing for the draw? ::)
Gardner hit a good one for Sunderland too! Wow.
This is a pretty interesting read, would like to hear you guys' thoughts on it;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26174252
This is a pretty interesting read, would like to hear you guys' thoughts on it;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26174252
What amazes me with the Lazio player ... it's not like he's 21, or 25 ... but 41! From the picture I saw over the weekend, he definitely does not look 17 - way too many razors have done their work on that face.
I am ... err ... not surprised when I see stories like this. Back in the late 90's, I travelled up to Ndola, Zambia for a weekend's work. Naively I put down on my visa that I would be out of there on the Monday. Issues with the software, flights delayed till Wednesday (next available flight out) ... but did not change my visa - albeit a scrappy hand-written piece of paper filled out on the flight into Zambia.
On my departure on the Wednesday, I was deemed to have violated my visa & they would be putting me in a holding cell :o.
Now, it must be said that there's plenty poverty there - majority of people with malnutrition. The guy I was flying back to SA with, walked with me to a back room where this 'fat cat' was sitting behind his desk ... just waiting for his bribe. That US$70 bribe was the equivalent of about 6 months wages for the average workers standing next to him.
Overall, Africa is corrupt. Nothing more, nothing less. Pathetic ... but will never change.
Back to this issue, I take my hat off to those that will attempt to prevent this issue, but it will never happen.
How do you play it now if you are City? basically give up lol.
Yeah ... not the best option to slide. Barca with the extra man you just know they will throttle with possession now. Not that they didn't start that earlier already :D.
Just listening to Hislop about the ref's instructions to give a penalty if they continued into the box. Wow! Never knew that.
Contact was definitely outside the box.
Yeah ... not the best option to slide. Barca with the extra man you just know they will throttle with possession now. Not that they didn't start that earlier already :D.
I dont want to go for the easy blame De Michelis option, but do you not think, Messi's gonna outpace me here, why not give the keeper the chance to save 1 v 1 (and not from the penalty spot) and then if you do concede, at least you have chance to fight back with equal numbers????
I kinda figured that De Michelis was perhaps just a case of being a favourite of the manager coming from Malaga?
A friend of mine was saying that fifa are looking into scrapping the rule where its a pen AND a red card, on the basis its a double punishment of sorts. I think this would be a very good idea.
A friend of mine was saying that fifa are looking into scrapping the rule where its a pen AND a red card, on the basis its a double punishment of sorts. I think this would be a very good idea.
I think the opposing manager should get to choose.
Should be straight red if it's outside the box though.
make sense indeed. Hate those red cards as untill that moment it was really an enjoyable game to watch, after that it was dead.
doesn't promote football at all.
Just hearing arsenal fans on talksport, never heard such a fickle bunch, blaming wenger for the defeat last night, agreeing with mourinho that he specialises on failure. You didn't hear city fans saying all that after Barca game.
what is a sin bin?
off the pitch for some time and back, like ice hockey?
Said it a few times now, despite my love for Michael Dawson and his commitment to Spurs, he needs to be dropped. Showed it in the first half when he misjudged the ball against Van Wolfswinkel, against a top side that's a goal. Then for the goal he's at least a yard behind the defensive line. He just gets turned so easily and it's hard to watch considering he was our best CB last season despite Vertonghen getting most of the credit.
Said it a few times now, despite my love for Michael Dawson and his commitment to Spurs, he needs to be dropped. Showed it in the first half when he misjudged the ball against Van Wolfswinkel, against a top side that's a goal. Then for the goal he's at least a yard behind the defensive line. He just gets turned so easily and it's hard to watch considering he was our best CB last season despite Vertonghen getting most of the credit.
Didn't watch it Carlos... had a bad feeling about it though.
Kaboul and Vertonghen should be first choice.
Season looks like fizzling out... - not that it ever looked like fizzling in to be fair :D
I wonder if the entire Olympiakos team's wages amount to 300k per week? serious questionI would guess it's considerably less
ANCHESTER UNITED CAPTAIN NEMANJA VIDIC TO PLAY FOR INTER NEXT SEASON
Negotiations to bring the Serbian defender to the club have been successfully concluded. President Erick Thohir: "A world-class player"
MILAN - Nemanja Vidic will wear the black and blue of Inter next season.
FC Internazionale is delighted to announce that negotiations to bring the Manchester United captain to the club have reached a successful conclusion.
Speaking exclusively to inter.it, president Thohir said: "Vidic is a world-class player. I'm extremely happy to have completed this deal to bring Nemanja to Milan. He's one of the world's best defenders and his qualities, international pedigree and charisma will be an asset to the team and help bring through our younger players. He will bring added value to the club and is another piece of the great Inter side we are building. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Manchester United, Nemanja and his entourage for the professional and cooperative approach they have shown throughout the negotiations."
Nemanja Vidic was born in Titovo Užice on 21 October 1981. A solid centre-back, he made his professional debut for Spartak Subotica in 2000/01, going on to make 27 appearances and score six goals in his debut season (still his personal best goals tally for a single campaign). After moving to Red Star Belgrade he racked up 67 appearances and 12 goals over three years. Then in 2004 he made the switch to Russia and Spartak Moscow, where he remained for a year and a half playing 39 times and scoring four goals. That was followed in 2005/06 by his big career move to Manchester United, where to date the Serb has made 204 Premier League appearances (his record of 35 in a single season coming in 2010/11) while netting 15 goals. Vidic has also turned out for the Red Devils 52 times in the Champions League scoring twice (including pre-qualifying rounds), made one appearance and scored one goal in the European Super Cup, played 12 games with three goals in the Europa League/UEFA Cup, and featured in two matches at the Club World Cup, scoring once. He has 56 caps and two goals at international level for Serbia-Montenegro and Serbia, having played three times at the 2010 World Cup.
Vidic's honours include a Serbian championship (2003/04), two Serbian Cups (2001/02, 2003/04), five Premier League titles (2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 2010/11, 2012/13), three League Cups (2006, 2009, 2010), five Charity Shields (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013), a Champions League (2007/08) and a Club World Cup (2008).
I was bored 2 mins after putting it on. Bayern look relatively toothless. Im sure they are going through the motions to a degree but im still not awestruck by them.
Yeah - he's one that goes down very quickly. The penalty decision though was probably correct in this instance as the defender was way too close and Robben obviously slowed down & got bundled over.
But still, there are times you wonder why these professionals, with so much talent, earning so much money ... resort to these methods, to win football games.
Im just waiting for Beuk to drop in and tell us how bad a team City are and how generally inferior they are in every department :D not sure it would quite be a European night without it :)No mate i'm enjoying the great football show last couple of days, always Nice tot see a team that needs to score 2 goals play great defensive football, i' m so liking it im off tot bed, good night
Im just waiting for Beuk to drop in and tell us how bad a team City are and how generally inferior they are in every department :D not sure it would quite be a European night without it :)No mate i'm enjoying the great football show last couple of days, always Nice tot see a team that needs to score 2 goals play great defensive football, i' m so liking it im off tot bed, good night
Pitiful refereeing, sends players off to compensate for his own utter ineptness, stonewall penalty for City, how can he not give it?
yes correct, but not quite what i mean. I mean the fact that the 2 guys in the middle (inc the goalscorer) are offside when the through ball is played, but its ok as the guy who makes the assist, was onside when the ball went through, so in other words the 2 in the middle werent interfering/involved in that phase of play. But i think its a bit unfair as Kompany and Lescott in the middle are left high and dry by playing the 2 offside. I suppose the counter argument is that if the defense keeps a better line, as a unit, that it wouldnt matter, but personally i just dont like it.
See Spurs are a goal down to Benfica, hope they come back, ive got BTTS on this match :) Sherwood will be for the boot if they dont get through this tie.
The guy Markovic for Benfica get some plaudits from the commentator there, signed him for my Football Manager team a good month or 2 ago. Took him off Dortmund too. Not sure what my point is really, either that I've got an eye for a player, or by 2019/2020 he will be a world star :-/
agree they should punish them after the match too, like players that did an elbow or a bizar hard tackle.
3 games out after ever diving, think it will stop quickly.
In The Netherlands the discussion is now on when somebody tackles in the box, they mostly get a red card & penalty. Wouldn't it be better to give a penalty and a yellow card. The penalty is suffcient punishment and the game is not dead instantly. Unless the tackle is unfair/hard of course.
just watched Chelsea....jezus....how bad can footbal be? Sorry otu but this was not the game I hoped on
and evening Kiwi ;)
'Rental player from the Gunners' lol
Yep saying its the Di Maria show so far. I think Madrid should get Bale on the ball more, should be taking that fk instead of Ronaldo a minute ago. Benzema is showing his best form pretty much ever. He had been bit of a flop at Madrid up till this season.
Well the Ref has gone and ruined it now
Well the Ref has gone and ruined it now
actually two fair penalties...
@ Eric: happy with Lades coming to City?
I almost feel sorry for Moyes now. Where does this leave him? same position as before?
HOLY CRAP! 10 defeats this season - 6 at home.
Don't give a stuff ... just sack him!!!
Ronaldo, he can be a right prick sometimes eh
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So Saturday again, can mean only one thing, yep United are losing lol.Not for long unfortunately :(
So Spurs then? Nop/Carlos? surely the Sherwood expirement is coming to an end.Probably an experiment that should never have started ;D
I mean of course Neuer is not easy to beat 1 v 1 but of all the self indulgent finishes to attempt, you should absolutely not miss it like that.
The idiot commentator just gave him credit for 'having the confidence to try it' ::)
Wasnt Costa, he's off injured, it was Diego.
Good decision by ref there imo. I wouldnt have sent Valencia off for that tackle. Nice to see for a change, in my opinion.
Thats a result; 3 dives from man utd and 3 cards for bayern
Incredible news that, it includes selling. Not sure if precontracts are affected ie ter stegen
His touch looked off and Neville was right I think, he looked slugglish and clumsy.
he has been injured badly so may be that got to do with it?Yeah one of the commentators said that last night I think, guess he's still the 2nd top scorer in Ligue 1 so he can't be that bad ;D Still not a £55m player on the basis of last nights performance. Looking forward to seeing how he does with Lavezzi and Lucas flanking him for 90 minutes in the 2nd leg (assuming Ibra doesn't make it)
Cavani was very poor last night in my opinion, bar that one shot that went close in the 2nd half. His touch looked off and Neville was right I think, he looked slugglish and clumsy. Can see him leaving PSG this summer if a big offer comes in.
I'll settle for an ugly win for City tomorrow :PI'd prefer a classy Saints win myself
Nice win for CIty today Eric :) As bad as that offside call was I doubt it had much effect on the result. Personally I'm #TeamCity for the title if Arsenal can't (we won't), don't want Mourinho winning it - horrible man he is - and Liverpool, well their fans if they win it wil be unbearable
Hat off to Martinez he's done an incredible job.
Hat off to Martinez he's done an incredible job.
Showing up Moyes as the average manager that he is :o
wow talk about evening things up, this referees awfulyes another terrible decision
Lets just hope they have a real ref in charge of the big game next weekend.well it can't help
Do you think its the big EA Sports badge on their sleeve that makes them so sh*t? lol
Pretty optimistic there Lewis. ;DI think if we win our remaining 5 games (I think) we'll get 4th. Everton have won 6 in a row now so if they finish with 6 more wins, taking it to a 12 win streak - not done by any club since 2001 then well.....
I think 4th will be a pretty close run one ... Arsenal has the easiest run-in from here with no big names whatsoever, or any of the 3 in the relegation zone. Everton still have Utd, So'ton & City - both Manchester clubs at home though. BUT ... their game-in-hand is against Crystal Palace & CL football is a big payday & such an exclusive competition, that they'd be doing everything they can.
Problem it seems with Arsenal is that there are just too many non-performing players & injuries. Also, 5-odd games ago, the probability that Arsenal may lose out on a CL spot, was never on the minds of their management & fans.
Bring out the popcorn & watch this one end ...
Pretty optimistic there Lewis. ;DI think if we win our remaining 5 games (I think) we'll get 4th. Everton have won 6 in a row now so if they finish with 6 more wins, taking it to a 12 win streak - not done by any club since 2001 then well.....
I think 4th will be a pretty close run one ... Arsenal has the easiest run-in from here with no big names whatsoever, or any of the 3 in the relegation zone. Everton still have Utd, So'ton & City - both Manchester clubs at home though. BUT ... their game-in-hand is against Crystal Palace & CL football is a big payday & such an exclusive competition, that they'd be doing everything they can.
Problem it seems with Arsenal is that there are just too many non-performing players & injuries. Also, 5-odd games ago, the probability that Arsenal may lose out on a CL spot, was never on the minds of their management & fans.
Bring out the popcorn & watch this one end ...
Plus I booked tickets for the semi on Saturday ;D First time at Wembley
Chelsea going 19th century football with Torres, Etoo and Ba all playing now lol
Well ... PSG have themselves to blame. Pathetic.
He He the little lad is jumping around the sitting room ATM, some great keeping from Cech in the final 2 minutes
Are you talking about Atletico game? I see they are 1 up, i wasnt expecting that. Is it good match so far?
Haha woah :o what a strike. Im on a slightly delayed feed. Saw your comment and thought what, did i miss something, then the ball breaks to edge of the box, Evra..... BOOM!!!! pick it out.
Last thing evra die voor was score, after that he didn't defend manzukic, gave robben all the time to cross and was lucky nog to het send off and after that he's pickingva fight with ribery, its time to sub him
Well played Atletico, what a team. Never looked in doubt that last 10-15 mins, they work their socks off. Amazing.
If Atletico get through and draw Chelsea can Courtois play ??
Think that will depend on the loan agreement, hey?
Should not be an issue from a UEFA perspective.
Wow! Never heard about something like that - you loan out a player & then you make them pay you even more, to play against you.
Always thought it was common practice to either let the guy play, or not. Weird ...
... or greedy.
If Atletico get through and draw Chelsea can Courtois play ??Think that will depend on the loan agreement, hey?
Should not be an issue from a UEFA perspective.
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Common sense prevails in football... for once.
Liverpool v City - finally it's here.
Couldnt believe it when Kompany limped out of training yesterday thanks to a Richards tackle!!! but luckily (touch wood) Kompany will still play. Honestly what the hell was Richards playing at. Anyway thank god Vinnie is still able to play and lets hope for a good game not decided by the ref :)
I dont think so, not sure what you would gain from that.
Yeah i agree, refs have generally been very poor. Whatever the result i just want a fair outcome.
First sign of adversity and Yaya suddenly pulls up injured. Sometimes you do wonder ::)
Well I'm shattered, what a game. Was really worried at 2 2, City were by far the better team but a mistake changed the game.
Well that's city's title hopes over.
Not sure I get your point about the league hop, surely these kind of results are what makes a good league?
Anyone see bales goal to win copa del rey, incredible pace, like really good goal altho finished with a toe poke lol.
So Liverpool...reasonable start ;)
Cech out for season, Terry went off injured.... is there anything else that could possibly go Liverpools way?
@Nop - what did you make of Sherwoods comments on other managers touting themselves for his job? thought they were bit misguided tbh, I've not heard a single manager coveting the spurs job directly, so kinda thinking whats he on about.
Corner. Header. Ear cup ... gotta love it!
Too late BB ...
Really hoping the next Madrid team can dominate away from home to make it a derby in the final ...
Feel really sorry for Jose.:D :D :D :D
NOT
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
#twat
..sorry - bit childish.. but, THAT man.
Working since early. See Utd is playing. Check Livescore ... yay, Utd have scored. Check goal scorer - maybe Vidic will score as I see he came on for Jones.
James Wilson. Ok. Who is he ??? ::)
Haha it was talksport I was hearing the news on. Personally I don't believe they would talk about it the way they were if they didn't have it on good info that it had been confirmed.
On a separate matter, the layout of this site is totally different on my mobile today
Was hoping for a miracle from villa but not to be, just big Andy Carroll to negotiate now. On another note what a run by Sunderland, absolutely incredible how they managed to survive.
West Ham have a thing for messing up Titles for Manchester teams on the final day :o :o
I actually thought when Toure had the ball on the halfway line he should have played Negredo (i think) in, but obviously he had a better idea lol.
Whats the deal with La Liga, they dont do goal difference do they, its on head to heads i believe, so if Barca were to beat Atletico and they both win their other games - who wins the league? I know Barca havent beat Atletico this season in about 5 attempts but not sure what the league results were.
If you had given me second at the start of the season I'd have grabbed it obviously but unfortunately the feeling is that Liverpool blew it. It's been a brilliant season and I can't remember a Liverpool team playing such exciting football since the eighties but to get so close and then have them almost self destruct is somewhat annoying. Well played to City though, when it got tough they stepped up.
If you had given me second at the start of the season I'd have grabbed it obviously but unfortunately the feeling is that Liverpool blew it. It's been a brilliant season and I can't remember a Liverpool team playing such exciting football since the eighties but to get so close and then have them almost self destruct is somewhat annoying. Well played to City though, when it got tough they stepped up.
Agree with all of this 100%. Liverpool blew it against Chelsea really. The Palace game didn't matter in the end.
I dont think Sherwood was ever going to be the answer for Spurs. He done ok for them, but he seems to think he done better than he did. He said after the last game that had he been in charge all season Spurs would have finished in the top 4 ::)
I have a question to pose on this topic since Sherwood is making out a them v us attitude with foreign coaches. So put simply - foreign managers, fashionable, better or both? Personally i vote both.
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Twenty minutes till kickoff :P
Have lost even more respect for Barca today only allocating 407 tickets to away fans ::) ::) delighted for Atlético
Ajax picked him up already, I still have my doubts, he's quick, he's strong, and he can shoot but he still needs to learn a lot.
Our main player in attack is probably Kostic, lightning quick, can cross and he'll always tries to run past the defence, I'm afraid he won't be with us in 7 weeks time
Damn ... it is now confirmed - 40-50M.
Most ever for a defender. Nutty ...
Damn ... it is now confirmed - 40-50M.
Most ever for a defender. Nutty ...
Agreed mate - 8min 30 secs ...
Think he probably just wanted a medal should they perform a miracle!
Really pleased the better team won, for once anti football loses out.
OT - never said it was not a penalty - did say it was soft. You can clearly see that Gabi clips him - no doubt there - but Ronaldo has the ability to stay up. He doesn't - lets his leg drag & then he goes down. Also, there is no doubt that Ronaldo goes down like a sack of potatoes and the slightest hint of a touch. He did so earlier on in the game too - the ESPN3 commentators mentioning that it's his biggest flaw.
The flexing ... c'mon - there's no justification for that self-indulgent arrogance. Like Eric said he's celebrating as if he's single handedly won the game for Real. He was rarely in that game - 2 free kicks (one poor & one hard but straight at Courtois) and a header that was maybe a bit high for him - he still missed it. The game was already sealed at that stage & he goes on acting like some guy that's just scored a great goal and a very important one at that.
I have no doubt that Atletico went defensive - it was their only chance of winning that game. And ... they nearly pulled it off. If Turkey were in the final of the World Cup & played like that against a Brazil / Spain / Germany ... I'm pretty sure you'd condone that style of play - underdogs / fire power of the opponents / etc. It's a big, big game. You'd do anything to win.
Lastly, I'm not hating on Real nor Ronaldo - was purely rooting for the underdog yesterday, specifically their defensive structure how they kept a team out that destroyed Bayern. And remember that they had 1 more shot on target in that first half than Real - all because they broke down their attacks - a number of them in midfield. IMO they only 'parked the bus' for the last 30 minutes-odd.
The increasingly bizarre world of Leeds United has taken another turn for the strange after it emerged that Massimo Cellino, their maverick new owner, has such a dislike of the number 17 it has turned him against one of the club’s key players who was born on that date.
Cellino is so suspicious of the number 17 that he had the seats at his former club, Cagliari, taken out and replaced with 16B. Now he has instructed the new Leeds head coach, Dave Hockaday, not to select Paddy Kenny after discovering that the goalkeeper’s birthday is on 17 May and concluding that he is bad luck for the Championship club. Kenny, the second-highest earner at Leeds on £10,000 a week, has been left at home while the other players embark on a pre-season trip to Italy and he will not play for the club again."
Watching the Utd/Real game & Utd just scored their third (3-1 now).
Kagawa looks great. Perfect ball in for Hernandez.
Everything about that goal is so wrong, yeah sure the backs are out of position and they don't seem to want to run back, but those central defenders are a disgrace, giving so much room for the cross and that striker just runs 40 yards with out change of pace or direction and isn't marked.
17 M for Blind......come on :o
This may not be funny for some ... but I chuckled quite a bit :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-pgN5ZAj48
Initial reference to FIFA obviously ... & then the celebration ;D
happy birthday Oto!
IF Sneijder!!!! Yeah baby!
So ... the own goal that Dunne scored today means he is now the leading 'own-goal scorer' for the premier league ... :D
21 years ago today, this happened...
What a player he was.
http://youtu.be/9M--5rbdCBk (http://youtu.be/9M--5rbdCBk)
Watching PSG -Chelsea, pretty bad game. 1-0 for Chelsea lucky first attempt on the goal. Hope EA is not watchong ;-)
Just bookef a football trip for my olest and me, long weekend in Manchster and tickets for Cuty - Aston Villa. Looking foeard to it
Just bookef a football trip for my olest and me, long weekend in Manchster and tickets for Cuty - Aston Villa. Looking foeard to it
Should be a good game with the villa recovery well under way
nice : ) i would have worshiped my father if he had taken me to UK for a city game : )
So ... last games for BPL ...
Must admit, United chasing a CL spot ... does look tough! Some really key games in there!
BTW ... great strike by Tevez to put Juve one foot into the QFs!
Well ... it's a pretty damn good morning from this side. 3 points for United!Having watched the full game I have to admit that Utd were by far the best team, unfortunately liverpool just didn't perform and Gerrard completely lost it. It would have been hard enough with 11 but became almost impossible with 10, the only thing that nearly saved liverpool was Utd took their foot off the peddle when they got the second and they almost paid for it.
Watched a 3-min highlight video on it ... not sure if it was a red card, but what was Gerrard thinking! Pure frustration of course, but is there more there than simply being behind in the game? The tackle before was a hard one - no problem with it. Surely got rid of some testosterone with that one, but then stupidly stands on Herrera's leg ??? His time being up at Anfield and doing that, obviously does the club no good. Will he play again? Maybe a last hurrah in a meaningless game?
Still, I'm happy about the win. Mata's 2nd was well done! Thought Di Maria had fluffed the pass, but Mata's technique was near perfect.
Barca up fir their next championship?
Interesting Sherlock.i think it's probably best for all parties, not winning the league last season in the manner that it occurred hit gerrard very badly and I don't think he is the same player now. Moving to a new club may give him a new lease of life. When the decision was first made I wasn't sure it was the right one, since then the other players have stepped up and I don't think he is now able to command a first team place and I'm not sure he would want to stay as a bit part player, even with the huge influence he could still have on the younger players.
What's your take on Gerrard leaving?
sharpe ? wasnt he the LW for united?
Yeah TWS - true for so many.sharpe ? wasnt he the LW for united?
Yep
Porto just waiting on Bayern to score, no pressure on bayern's defence like last game. Players going down easy, referee not up to his task, could be a boring evening..... and that changet - quite dramatically!
Porto just waiting on Bayern to score, no pressure on bayern's defence like last game. Players going down easy, referee not up to his task, could be a boring evening..... and that changet - quite dramatically!
I'm looking at my tvseries collection now instead of watching footballWhat have you been watching recently?
We have quit a different opion about the word boring... ;D
This was exactly the game i thought it would be when i wrote boring match, I had hoped porto would play much better, bayern struggling, maybe extra time, maybe shootouts. I'm looking at my tvseries collection now instead of watching football
@ the airport of Manchester at the moment. Lovely 3 days with my son. We took the stadium tour if Old Trafford, magic! Yesterday watched the game City vs Villa. Great stadium and a nice game. Really enjoyed it. We hoped for a victory for Villa and they came very close. Nice to see Vlaar play life again.
They were very inlucky, I was ver impressed by Delph and Sanchez. They were all over the pitch. Was also nice to see Silva play. In ine word : quality!
So next year some nice bronze players from Barnett?
Man Utd have spent a quarter of a billion pounds in a year and still can't beat Swansea.
It does seem a bit crazy what has happened. Can't remember a tournament without a Dutch team there, and normally always something interesting going on, on or off pitch. The players available should be good enough to qualify, especially for a Euro with more places.
Wow looks like Holland won't be at the euro's, been a pretty bad run of results
Yep - agreed. Bosnia, albeit a good time - had all that possession and was little threat in front of goal.
Enjoy that hangover BB :D
Amusing own goal but not sure the keeper will agree
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34880263
Every now and again something comes along that makes me chuckle. Even given the ... erm ... struggles of Chelsea, I was not expecting this:lol very amusing although I think they may have rated Costa a bit high
http://www.futhead.com/16/squads/5584723/
So special they sacked him twice! Kind of disappointed, I wanted to see it get even worse.
Just checked on the result and see that it looked like a shocker penalty shootout for LFCit wasn't good, started well then dropped off a cliff
Celtic. WTF??????LOL ... wow!
Celtic. WTF??????LOL ... wow!
Re: the China bit ... it is insane how much many they are throwing at average/good-ish/aging players.
Lavezzi was the one that blew my mind ... £400,000-a-week ... nuts!
So China will be the next league to be added to FUT or......if PES is clever they buy it. What will be hard being a Japanese company doing business with China :D
Celtic lost to a team from Gibraltar made up of taxi drivers and airport workers in the Champions League qualifiers!
wow....we just won against ManU for the European League.....what a result! :D :D :D :D
wow....we just won against ManU for the European League.....what a result! :D :D :D :DThat's a good win for you!
wow....we just won against ManU for the European League.....what a result! :D :D :D :DThat's a good win for you!
Thankfully the other game was a draw. Long way to go so hope Utd can improve.
Sad to hear about the crash with the Chapecoense football team.
I know it can be a bit of a cliche at times, but EA passing out the badge and kits did a bit of good and I was kinda surprised that most of the opponents last night had the badge and at least one of the kits.
Yup. No chance for Ajax but it is annoying to see how bad ManU played. But this is the way you win cups. Park the bus and counter...
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