Summer Transfers

[Jack.Lfc]

I lol'd
Ah well, he ****** up his career years ago.

[Flamedragon3]

I guess we'll have to see how Owen does next season and what Fergie can get out of him... Lol, he could turn into Ronaldo and be a hero, or he may do a Berbatov which he doesn't play up to his expectations or he may do a Tevez and simply be a bench warmer lol.

On another note, does anybody actually have any idea what Sturridge's wages at Chelsea will be? He rejected a £40,000 a week deal at City, which shows how young players want too much. :rolleyes: Cheeky git wanting £70,000, I hope he does a Shauny and realises what a mistake it was for making such a big jump so early in his career.

[AgnesIO]

Sorry if posted, I'm sure this will be a good signing, Rooney and Owen in the England days were awesome they were like the partnership of Torres and Villa.. Dnt Flame xD.

United usually gets the best out of players and i hope they do with Owen, and hopefully Berbatov because he is an awesome player and i would compare him to Ibrahimovic. So i think a few more signings including a goalkeeper and were fine.
We need a good team leader... That's were we are lacking i think.

Hopefully Owen Hargreaves will be back, what a player he is.

Yeh... Villa and Torres vs. Rooney and Owen? The Spanish will flatten them any day.

Nonetheless we all have opinions :)


He's signed a 2 year deal.
Alls he cares about is england
Hope he breaks a nail and is out for the season or smit.

Oh be quiet. You wouldn't be moaning if he signed for Liverpool again. If you are getting to owen's age, then you would enver turn down any offer to stay in top flight football.


Love how Liverpool fans hate him for joining Man Utd. :lol:

Makes me laugh too :P My sister loves Liverpool and Owen has been her hero, but at the end of the day who would turn down an offer to be in top flight football for £50,000 at his age?


He wouldnt sign a contract, a striker like him left for 8 million. It was ither sell him for that or get nothing. He shouldnt join united out of resepct, we made him what he is. Well not what he is now alls he is now is a criple.

That last comment, get readin gerrards book.

Jealous? :rolleyes:


owen having his medical
http://i41.tinypic.com/vipkhs.jpg

I'm not sure if that is funny or not? :P


Are manchester united desperate?

So thats five posts in this thread moaning, out of pure spite.


bit underwhelmed by the english clubs at the moment. man utd might be getting owen? so what!? man utd have yet to sign anyone decent, whilst letting ronaldo go, chelsea, arsenal and liverpool (apart from the pompey defender) haven't brought in anyone either.. it's earrly days though, but if i was a manager, i'd want all my signings done by now aha.

Thats why you will never be a manager haha :P


Michael Owen, when fit, is England's best striker. He's a natural goalscorer. Although, he might be injured all the time, when he plays he can get goals. It's a free transfer and I doubt he'll be paid that much. Man Utd will still buy more strikers.

£50,000 a week. Poor sod :D

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Before anyway has a go at me, I am a Leyton Orient fan, so I am hardly being biased to Liverpool or Man U :)

[Jam]

He's basically cost Newcastle about £23 million for 4 seasons of injury and 30 goals.

Not the worst average I imagine, but by god, still awful.

[Jack.Lfc]

Do you think i'd want him at Liverpool again? Like i said, if we would have wanted him, we would have got him. I wouldnt mind if he signed for everton.

Plus if we would have signed him it would have been in the press as a big risk, but because ferguson has signed him, its masterclass.

[Immenseman]

because ferguson is the best club manager ever, he gets instant respect.

[AgnesIO]

because ferguson is the best club manager ever, he gets instant respect.


I wouldn't go that far, as I doubt he could work a League 1 club.

HOWEVER I have to agree he has been VERY successful, and as much as I hate him, nobody can deny that he has done *bloody* well.

Even though he moans about the FA and Referee's 24/7

[Immenseman]

He did well with Aberdeen at the time, they were a middle sized club. He did well with United when they were way behind Liverpool. Aberdeen is probably the same as an English championship team and he made them European champions.

[AgnesIO]

He did well with Aberdeen at the time, they were a middle sized club. He did well with United when they were way behind Liverpool. Aberdeen is probably the same as an English championship team and he made them European champions.


I would be impressed if he could work on a £1.53mil budget including salaries for players. ;)

[Immenseman]

easy for him x

[LuketheDuke]

Back in the 80's don't forget Rangers and Celtic didnt have the massive financial advantages that they have today so it was slightly easier to steer Aberdeen towards European glory.

Still a great manager though, Owen is astute business even if he has become a Judus.

[Mexel]

Owen - Will do great for United when he plays, all im sayin on the subject lol.

Birmingham Mail and internet in the last week (none are completed deals)

Joey Barton - Birmingham Season loan [Yes please]
Patrick Viera - Birmingham - Free (100K a week ;o) [Yes please]
Jeremie Aliadiere - Birmingham - 3.5m [Please dont do this "/]
Amaury Bischoff - Birmingham - Free [Who?!]

[Jack.Lfc]

He's signed a 2 year deal.
Alls he cares about is england
Hope he breaks a nail and is out for the season or smit.

Owen holds England hope (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5414922,00.html)

Michael Owen has declared his ambition to break back into the England squad following his move to Manchester United

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5414922,00.html

Now i lol'd

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Owen - Will do great for United when he plays, all im sayin on the subject lol.

Birmingham Mail and internet in the last week (none are completed deals)

Joey Barton - Birmingham Season loan [Yes please]
Patrick Viera - Birmingham - Free (100K a week ;o) [Yes please]
Jeremie Aliadiere - Birmingham - 3.5m [Please dont do this "/]
Amaury Bischoff - Birmingham - Free [Who?!]
You want Viera and Barton? You don't know who Bischoff is (not AS big a problem)?

My god.

[Jack.Lfc]

No he's saying thats what it said in his local papers.

[Clowgon]

Bischoff used to play for Ac Milian... I'm guessing.. Had that player on Championship Manager and i don't think i know any other player with that name so i'm guessing tht's him.

[Scouse]

Bischoff used to play for Ac Milian... I'm guessing.. Had that player on Championship Manager and i don't think i know any other player with that name so i'm guessing tht's him.

amaury bischoff has never played for ac milian, hes played for werder bremen & arsenal. he got released by arsenal on the 30th june.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaury_Bischoff

[Simmzay]

Arsenal and Juve both in for Melo. Would be a great signing for Arsenal.

[CHA!NGANG]

Yeah, Bischoff used to play for Arsenal but they released him. I think for Birmingham, they could buy everyone there apart from Viera. No way he will go there in my opinion. Melo would be a great signing for us, although we are missing depth on the wings more than anything. If we play:

Almunia

Sagna, Toure, Vermaelen, Clichy

Arshavin, Rosicky, Fabregas, Nasri

Adebayor, Van Persie

Arshavin doesn't really play RM, he plays CF/Midfield but can adapt to play there, and Nasri Doesn't play LM, He plays CAM or CM so he isn't an ideal winger either. I'd say this would be the time for Arsenal to splash a bit of cash and get a new: Goal Keeper, Right Mid, Left Mid.

I think if we could land a good class goal keeper then that would strengthen the defensive side, and then if maybe we could land Robben from Madrid, as it looks like Madrid may be selling him, or maybe even Sneijder from Madrid to play on the left, that would be good. Saying that, I don't see why we haven't bid for David Silva or even maybe Joaquin from Valencia seeing as both could be great for arsenal.

So yeah, to sum that up, In my opinion, Arsenal need a new GK, RM, LM :)!

[Clowgon]

amaury bischoff has never played for ac milian, hes played for werder bremen & arsenal. he got released by arsenal on the 30th june.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaury_Bischoff

Ah right. I'm sure there was a player who played for Ac Milian and had the name Bischoff. :P

Eto will reject the chance to join City and Join united for £25 Million.

United will never pay £25 Million for a player who is 28. Lol, this guy is in dreamland.

Source: NOTW.

[CHA!NGANG]

I didn't say united would never buy a player for £25 Mill who's 28. I said at the moment, it looks like United want to buy a young striker. Maybe you should read first...

[Andys]

Sunderland set to sign Paulo Da Silva
http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/sunderland-afc/safc-news/2009/07/05/sunderland-set-to-get-paulo-da-silva-79310-24075526/2/

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No he's saying thats what it said in his local papers.
No he's saying "Yes please" and "Who" next to the players, so that's why I said it. Viera is way past his best and will just take up wages, and I don't really have to explain why I think the fact he wants Barton to come to the Bluenoses is ridiculous.

[Simmzay]

I had forgotten all about Rosicky. He hasn't played for so long.

[Geraint]

Fiorentina want Eboue. I mean, fgs, how ****'s their right back, seriously?

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Zhirkov having medical at Chelsea.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5415966,00.html.

[Mexel]

No he's saying "Yes please" and "Who" next to the players, so that's why I said it. Viera is way past his best and will just take up wages, and I don't really have to explain why I think the fact he wants Barton to come to the Bluenoses is ridiculous.

Barton is a a good player, apart from his general behavior he is okay, if he sorts that out he could be back in the England team. And dont tell me you would not like Viera playing for Wolves, Viera in my opinion would still be good. But yeah anyway, i think you do need to explain because i dont have a clue what your on about.

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Barton is a a good player, apart from his general behavior he is okay, if he sorts that out he could be back in the England team. And dont tell me you would not like Viera playing for Wolves, Viera in my opinion would still be good. But yeah anyway, i think you do need to explain because i dont have a clue what your on about.

I wouldn't want Viera at Wolves, because as I said before he's past it and would just take up wages. The same thing has been said about Barton over and over that if he sorted out his behaviour he would be a good player, but it just hasn't happened wherever he goes. There will always be issues. Same as Bowyer.

[Mexel]

I wouldn't want Viera at Wolves, because as I said before he's past it and would just take up wages. The same thing has been said about Barton over and over that if he sorted out his behaviour he would be a good player, but it just hasn't happened wherever he goes. There will always be issues. Same as Bowyer.

Other than Preston game when he just reacted like any other player would, he has being well behaved for us :S

[Loser]

I wouldn't want Viera at Wolves, because as I said before he's past it and would just take up wages. The same thing has been said about Barton over and over that if he sorted out his behaviour he would be a good player, but it just hasn't happened wherever he goes. There will always be issues. Same as Bowyer.

But apart from that, he'd be your best player by miles.

[CHA!NGANG]

I wouldn't want Viera at Wolves, because as I said before he's past it and would just take up wages. The same thing has been said about Barton over and over that if he sorted out his behaviour he would be a good player, but it just hasn't happened wherever he goes. There will always be issues. Same as Bowyer.

How can you say that. If anything, Viera is too good for Birmingham, not the other way around. He is still a class player, who has lots of experience and has played as Arsenal Captain and won various titles with them, and in Inter Milan. I think Birmingham would be a step down for him. And he wouldn't take up wages, if he did by any chance join you, as said above he would be your best player by miles.

[Mexel]

But apart from that, he'd be your best player by miles.
Exactly :rolleyes: jealousy gets you no were

How can you say that. If anything, Viera is too good for Birmingham, not the other way around. He is still a class player, who has lots of experience and has played as Arsenal Captain and won various titles with them, and in Inter Milan. I think Birmingham would be a step down for him. And he wouldn't take up wages, if he did by any chance join you, as said above he would be your best player by miles.
Which is why i used [YES PLEASE] for him, of cause he is too good for Birmingham he is still world class, i would jump at the chance to get him on the free transfer and pay him 100k a week, yes its a lot in wages but he is still worth a good 6m surely? Which is why we have gone for gim and i do believe we can get him, maybe a longshot but you never know.

Thanks you two, makes a change for someone to back me up with somthing lol!

[Flamedragon3]

It was only last season before we were taken over by the Arab's when we wanted Viera. I just don't understand how any Wolves fan would not want Viera? All my other mates who support Wolves (because I live near Wolverhampton) are all jumping with joy if this deal goes through. He'd be a great signing for you, he has the experience and skill and today is still a world class player.

[Jack.Lfc]

1201: Everton are expected to make American midfielder Anton Peterlin their first summer signing after the 22-year-old impressed while on trial at Goodison Park. Peterlin currently plays for Ventura County Fusion, who compete in the fourth tier of football in the United States. (Press Association)

[Clowgon]

Ah right. I'm sure there was a player who played for Ac Milian and had the name Bischoff. :P

Eto will reject the chance to join City and Join united for £25 Million.

United will never pay £25 Million for a player who is 28. Lol, this guy is in dreamland.

Source: NOTW.


I didn't say united would never buy a player for £25 Mill who's 28. I said at the moment, it looks like United want to buy a young striker. Maybe you should read first...

I wasn't talking to you.... LOL. :P

[CHA!NGANG]

Ahright, the

'United will never pay £25 Million for a player who is 28. Lol, this guy is in dreamland.'

I thought was a hit at me but sorry for the confusion :)

[Jack.Lfc]

Isnt berbatov 28?

[Clowgon]

Ahright, the

'United will never pay £25 Million for a player who is 28. Lol, this guy is in dreamland.'

I thought was a hit at me but sorry for the confusion :)


Ah no worries.


Isnt berbatov 28?

LOOL, I think so... :$ :rolleyes:

Very rarely United Pay that kind of money to sign players who are at that age range..

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How can you say that. If anything, Viera is too good for Birmingham, not the other way around. He is still a class player, who has lots of experience and has played as Arsenal Captain and won various titles with them, and in Inter Milan. I think Birmingham would be a step down for him. And he wouldn't take up wages, if he did by any chance join you, as said above he would be your best player by miles.
Why are you trying to turn this trying to say Wolves are ****? And I can say it quite easily. I don't feel he's the same player he was. LOL he would be taking up wages. He wouldn't be our best player by miles either - don't be ridiculous.


It was only last season before we were taken over by the Arab's when we wanted Viera. I just don't understand how any Wolves fan would not want Viera? All my other mates who support Wolves (because I live near Wolverhampton) are all jumping with joy if this deal goes through. He'd be a great signing for you, he has the experience and skill and today is still a world class player.
Reasons I just said is why I don't want him. Other Wolves fans don't either, I can tell you that for sure. If the Bluenoses sign him and offer him £100k odd then that'll **** up the dressing room and they'll fall. So I hope they do sign him now, be funny to watch them fall.

I know your lieing because we haven't even been linked with Viera (not to my knowledge anyway). So your 'Wolves mates' will be jumping for joy if the Blues get him?

Ok .. :rolleyes:.

[CHA!NGANG]

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Why are you trying to turn this trying to say Wolves are ****? And I can say it quite easily. I don't feel he's the same player he was. LOL he would be taking up wages. He wouldn't be our best player by miles either - don't be ridiculous.


Reasons I just said is why I don't want him. Other Wolves fans don't either, I can tell you that for sure. If the Bluenoses sign him and offer him £100k odd then that'll **** up the dressing room and they'll fall. So I hope they do sign him now, be funny to watch them fall.

I know your lieing because we haven't even been linked with Viera (not to my knowledge anyway). So your 'Wolves mates' will be jumping for joy if the Blues get him?

Ok .. :rolleyes:.

I'm not saying Wolves are a bad team, because there quite reasonable. Yes he's not the same player that he was before, but he is still a very, very good player and he wouldn't be taking up wages. I would be intrested in seeing the last time you've watched Viera play, and how you can base what you said on? Also, name me a player on the Wolves side that is better than Viera. All i've seen from your posts, are that you don't know much about football so I'll be intrested in seeing if you can proove me, and whoever else thinks this wrong.

[Mexel]

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Why are you trying to turn this trying to say Wolves are ****? And I can say it quite easily. I don't feel he's the same player he was. LOL he would be taking up wages. He wouldn't be our best player by miles either - don't be ridiculous.


Reasons I just said is why I don't want him. Other Wolves fans don't either, I can tell you that for sure. If the Bluenoses sign him and offer him £100k odd then that'll **** up the dressing room and they'll fall. So I hope they do sign him now, be funny to watch them fall.

I know your lieing because we haven't even been linked with Viera (not to my knowledge anyway). So your 'Wolves mates' will be jumping for joy if the Blues get him?

Ok .. :rolleyes:.
God your going to regret saying that. Not saying your going to get relegated this season, i highly doubt you will finish above us though, infact - I am saying you will get relegated.

[Clowgon]

ALEX FERGUSON has bagged Bordeaux midfielder Gabriel Obertan.

The 20-year-old, regarded as one of France's hottest prospects, passed a medical at Manchester United yesterday.


And he will tie up an £8million transfer when he pens a four-year contract today.
Obertan, who can play in a central midfield role or up front, had hoped to return home to Bordeaux after his physical check-up.


But United chiefs told him he must start training with his new team-mates this morning.


Chelsea, Arsenal and Inter Milan had been watching the youngster.


:O Promising player. Good signing i suppose.

[Flamedragon3]

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I know your lieing because we haven't even been linked with Viera (not to my knowledge anyway). So your 'Wolves mates' will be jumping for joy if the Blues get him?

Ok .. :rolleyes:.
Prove that I'm lieing? You don't even know my mates so don't acuse me of lieing. I said my Wolves mates are jumping in joy if the deal went through for them to sign Viera? As I told them apparently people are rumouring a move for Wolves for Viera? They said they would want the player if they had the chance and they don't want the Blue to get him as it would actually be a good buy for them?

I know the Blue are you rival team but you don't have to be biased about how good a player is if they're going to buy them? I don't think Valencia is a bad signing and a waste of money for Utd and I think that for them to get Owen for free is good, especially for his cut down wages. He will make a good substitute for Utd but not a starting striker.

[Clowgon]

I don't think Wolves will get Viera if Birmingham are going to pay 100k a week for him. Hmm i dnt see Wolves matching the ridiculous wage offer that the Blues have reportedly have offered.

[Mexel]

I don't think Wolves will get Viera if Birmingham are going to pay 100k a week for him. Hmm i dnt see Wolves matching the ridiculous wage offer that the Blues have reportedly have offered.

Villa fan?

[Clowgon]

Villa fan?

NEVER. Manchester United fan.

And NO, i'm not a glory hunter. ;)

[Tristan]

I shall not coment on the above statement. :)


Anyway, on Obertan, he's like awesome on FM 09. Can only prove to be a good signing with researchers rating him so highly and club scouts reiterating that to the top teams tracking him.
He's also a winger. Some extra back up is good.

[Clowgon]

A good prospect coming through the ranks hopefully. Tosic and Obertan should be loaned out i think... See how they cope, maybe a Championship team or a team like Birmingham.

Don't think fergie would wanna take any risks thou.

[Tristan]

Yeah, not sure about Tosic but I don't know how old he is.
I want to see how Ljajic is.

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I'm not saying Wolves are a bad team, because there quite reasonable. Yes he's not the same player that he was before, but he is still a very, very good player and he wouldn't be taking up wages. I would be intrested in seeing the last time you've watched Viera play, and how you can base what you said on? Also, name me a player on the Wolves side that is better than Viera. All i've seen from your posts, are that you don't know much about football so I'll be intrested in seeing if you can proove me, and whoever else thinks this wrong.
Vieira is injury prone and I think that a move back to the Premiership would be a big mistake for him. He can't get first team football at Inter and, despite the fact that he would probably be able to hold down a regular place in the starting 11 at City, I don't think he'd be anywhere near his best. I've seen him a number of times in highlights of Inter matches and just in general, and to me he didn't look the player he once was. Coming back to the Premiership won't help that.

Right, you think I'M the one who doesn't know much about football :rolleyes:? Sure. I think a few regulars from this part of the forum would disagree with you.



God your going to regret saying that. Not saying your going to get relegated this season, i highly doubt you will finish above us though, infact - I am saying you will get relegated.
Right..
You can't really say that seeing as we've bought 6 new players and still have the rest of the transfer market to spend on players. Ok then, we'll see who finishes higher.

Why will I regret saying that :S? You probably won't even get him.



Prove that I'm lieing? You don't even know my mates so don't acuse me of lieing. I said my Wolves mates are jumping in joy if the deal went through for them to sign Viera? As I told them apparently people are rumouring a move for Wolves for Viera? They said they would want the player if they had the chance and they don't want the Blue to get him as it would actually be a good buy for them?

I know the Blue are you rival team but you don't have to be biased about how good a player is if they're going to buy them? I don't think Valencia is a bad signing and a waste of money for Utd and I think that for them to get Owen for free is good, especially for his cut down wages. He will make a good substitute for Utd but not a starting striker.
Nobody is though, that's the point :P. Even if we did get him, I've got a few good Wolves fans as mates and I also saw this question raised on a Wolves forum I go on, and their saying the exact same thing as I am.

Bluenoses aren't our main rivals. I'm not being biased about how good a player is if they're going to buy him :S? Since when did I say that? I've never liked Vieira. Dirty player for the most part if you ask me. He's a GOOD footballer, but he's not great.

EDIT: 15.26 Birmingham have confirmed the signing of Ecuador striker Christian Benitez from Santos Laguna for a fee of up to £7.7million.

I swear that deal was confirmed like a month ago? Any reason why their saying it now Mexel? Something to do with a work permit like us and Milijas or something?
Also the fee was £9million before.

[Jibbish]

Vieira is injury prone and I think that a move back to the Premiership would be a big mistake for him. He can't get first team football at Inter and, despite the fact that he would probably be able to hold down a regular place in the starting 11 at City, I don't think he'd be anywhere near his best. I've seen him a number of times in highlights of Inter matches and just in general, and to me he didn't look the player he once was. Coming back to the Premiership won't help that.

Right, you think I'M the one who doesn't know much about football :rolleyes:? Sure. I think a few regulars from this part of the forum would disagree with you.



Right..
You can't really say that seeing as we've bought 6 new players and still have the rest of the transfer market to spend on players. Ok then, we'll see who finishes higher.

Why will I regret saying that :S? You probably won't even get him.



Nobody is though, that's the point :P. Even if we did get him, I've got a few good Wolves fans as mates and I also saw this question raised on a Wolves forum I go on, and their saying the exact same thing as I am.

Bluenoses aren't our main rivals. I'm not being biased about how good a player is if they're going to buy him :S? Since when did I say that? I've never liked Vieira. Dirty player for the most part if you ask me. He's a GOOD footballer, but he's not great.

EDIT: 15.26 Birmingham have confirmed the signing of Ecuador striker Christian Benitez from Santos Laguna for a fee of up to £7.7million.

I swear that deal was confirmed like a month ago? Any reason why their saying it now Mexel? Something to do with a work permit like us and Milijas or something?
Also the fee was £9million before.
i think he just passed his medical or something?

[Mexel]

Yeah he just passed his medical and its 7.7m rising to 9m

[CHA!NGANG]

Vieira is injury prone and I think that a move back to the Premiership would be a big mistake for him. He can't get first team football at Inter and, despite the fact that he would probably be able to hold down a regular place in the starting 11 at City, I don't think he'd be anywhere near his best. I've seen him a number of times in highlights of Inter matches and just in general, and to me he didn't look the player he once was. Coming back to the Premiership won't help that.

Right, you think I'M the one who doesn't know much about football :rolleyes:? Sure. I think a few regulars from this part of the forum would disagree with you.

I agree that he's not near his best which he won't ever be again, but coming back to the Premiership could help him as maybe he feels unsettled in Italy. Saying all of this, I don't actually think he will go to City, nor do I think he should go there but I'm just saying a player of his calibre and ability would probably not sign for Birmingham or Wolves in my opinion, especially when he is nearing the end of his career. Also, I said if you can name a Wolves player better than Viera then maybe i'll agree with you but you didn't so I'm sticking to my opinion about that. From the two or three posts I've read of yours it didn't seem that you know a lot about football, maybe you do, but I haven't looked into your posts and I'm not going to but I'm just going to leave it at that as you may know your stuff and you might not.

In other news, Madrid said no to Alonso because the price is too high... Since when did that bother them seeing as they are willing to pay 80 Million Euros for Ribery, when they already have Robben.

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I agree that he's not near his best which he won't ever be again, but coming back to the Premiership could help him as maybe he feels unsettled in Italy. Saying all of this, I don't actually think he will go to City, nor do I think he should go there but I'm just saying a player of his calibre and ability would probably not sign for Birmingham or Wolves in my opinion, especially when he is nearing the end of his career. Also, I said if you can name a Wolves player better than Viera then maybe i'll agree with you but you didn't so I'm sticking to my opinion about that. From the two or three posts I've read of yours it didn't seem that you know a lot about football, maybe you do, but I haven't looked into your posts and I'm not going to but I'm just going to leave it at that as you may know your stuff and you might not.

In other news, Madrid said no to Alonso because the price is too high... Since when did that bother them seeing as they are willing to pay 80 Million Euros for Ribery, when they already have Robben.
You said that he was MILES better - which just isn't true. Personally, from what I've seen, I think that our new signings Milijas and Zubar would be up there. To a certain extent, also, I think that in a couple of years, if he builds up a good reputation and plays well in the Premiership, I'd have to say Ebanks-Blake. I also think Kightly will go on to bigger and better things eventually, he deserves it. Cracking player.

Other news, Wigan want Scotland, Zhirkov set to sign for Chelsea, Fortune having medical at Celtic.

[Mexel]

You said that he was MILES better - which just isn't true. Personally, from what I've seen, I think that our new signings Milijas and Zubar would be up there. To a certain extent, also, I think that in a couple of years, if he builds up a good reputation and plays well in the Premiership, I'd have to say Ebanks-Blake. I also think Kightly will go on to bigger and better things eventually, he deserves it. Cracking player.

Other news, Wigan want Scotland, Zhirkov set to sign for Chelsea, Fortune having medical at Celtic.

Nah Ebanks-Blake is great, dont realy think Kightly will be decent in the prem.

[Skajo]

I'd like to of seen Obertan at Arsenal but to be honest, now, looking at Arsenal's squad they have the squad to compete. As long as they can keep the majority of the squad fit, they could be contenders for some silverware at last.

I didn't know Zhirkov's transfer had gone through until today. What a great signing for the Premierleague.

[Jack.Lfc]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/images5/johnson6.jpg

Very nice

[Geraint]

I'd like to of seen Obertan at Arsenal but to be honest, now, looking at Arsenal's squad they have the squad to compete. As long as they can keep the majority of the squad fit, they could be contenders for some silverware at last.

I didn't know Zhirkov's transfer had gone through until today. What a great signing for the Premierleague.

Arsenal still need to toughen up. New CB, new CM and possible new striker as I don't rate Adebayor. If they sign Felipe Melo it'll be good especially as they want Eboue :lol:

[Jack.Lfc]

I dont rate adebayor either, he's garbage.

[Geraint]

Too on and off. Great player when he feels like but he never feels like it.

[Skajo]

Sell him whilst they can.

Don't forget though, you've got Eduardo and Rosicky coming back from injury.

Defence should be fine now with Vermalelelelelelen and if Fibreglass stays fit all season they should be fine.

[Geraint]

For some reason, I don't rate Fabregas too highly myself. If someone came in with an offer big enough, I'd sell.

[Wootzeh]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/images5/johnson6.jpg

Very nice
not too keen on the strip o.o (nvm just remembered you're using last years)

[Jack.Lfc]

Johnson is a true scouser, ready to steal the title of man u so he said.

[Wootzeh]

http://www.onestokefan.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/pre-season/training-8.jpg

Mr. T has been spotted training with Stoke.

[AgnesIO]

Jimmy Smith from Chelsea has now signed for the O's :)

He was good on loan for us soo :D

[Andys]

we had a bid rejected for cattermole :'(

[Wootzeh]

You're also in for Frazier Campbell

[Mortalized]

Campbell is ****e

[LuketheDuke]

Stern Johns signed a 12 month contract at Palace.

Useless signing.

[Andys]

You're also in for Frazier Campbell
yeah just about done deal

[Wootzeh]

yeah just about done deal
He's not a proven goal scorer in the prem, would not want to see Stoke pay 5-7mil on him just because he's from the ****.

http://pic-spot.com/images/opt1244727993h.gif

[Jack.Lfc]

Van nistleroy to liverpool

----you heard it here first----

Wouldnt mind him as backup tbh, will be willing to play around 25 games.

[Andys]

He's not a proven goal scorer in the prem, would not want to see Stoke pay 5-7mil on him just because he's from the ****.

http://pic-spot.com/images/opt1244727993h.gif
he's just gunna be a backup hopefuly

anyway, it's confirmed http://www.safc.com/news/bruce-completes-campbell-swoop.html

[Browney]

"one for the future" probably.

Andys, could be 3m for Murphy :eusa_danc

[Andys]

"one for the future" probably.

Andys, could be 3m for Murphy :eusa_danc
he ******* rejected ipwich :@:@:@
fuming

[Geraint]

Reportedly, we are after Damien Plessis from Liverpool if Joe Ledley goes.

Hull are reportedly in for McCormack with the price being £3.5m. Could just be to guide attention away from another target as they missed out on Campbell. Hull paper reporting £10m for Ledley and McCormack. Wouldn't miss Ledley but I'm unsure of McCormack.


All rumours, anyhow.

[Geraint]

Tevez signed for City subject to medical

[Andys]

Da Silva has signed for Sunderland
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5432161,00.html

[CHA!NGANG]

'The 25-year-old revealed he would not sign for Liverpool due to their rivalry with United, but has opted for a deal with neighbours City.'

Yes because Man U and Man City have no rivalry...

[Flamedragon3]

'The 25-year-old revealed he would not sign for Liverpool due to their rivalry with United, but has opted for a deal with neighbours City.'

Yes because Man U and Man City have no rivalry...
But not as big as a rivalry as Man U and Liverpool... If he went to Liverpool, Utd would see him as a betrayer and trying to help Liverpool win the league over Utd. Besides, there has been loads of Utd players coming to City in the past.

[CHA!NGANG]

Yeah but they never used the reason, 'because they didn't want to join a team that was a rival'. I get what you mean about Liverpool being a bigger rivalry as it's more for a spot on the big 4 rather than a local rivalry, but still he shouldn't use that excuse really. Man City really don't need to buy another striker, they have a solid midfield and a good strike force, if anything they need a young and talented GK, and two new Full Backs and then there sorted for a top 7 finish next season.

[AlexOC]

No more Goalkeepers, got Given, Taylor and Schmechiel (can never spell his name)

[Wootzeh]

John Terry is staying in a hotel in Manchester tonight.

[AlexOC]

Yay 32

http://i32.tinypic.com/2myx8v5.png

[CHA!NGANG]

Ah yeah forgot about Schmechiel. Yeah fair enough. Given is good but he's gettingo old. Also why hasn't he got the Number 1 yet, anyone know? Yeah, all Man City need now are two good full Backs and they can play:

- Given (GK)
- NEW RB
- Richards (CB)
- Kompany (CB)
- NEW LB
- Wright-Phillips (RW)
- Elano (RCM)
- De Jong (CDM)
- Barry (LCM)
- Robinho (LW)
- Tevez (S)

Or they could play 4-4-2 with Tevez and Santa Cruz and get rid of De Jong.

To be honest, that team is pretty strong and has a good depth, so as long as they buy two new full backs there sorted for the new Season.

[AlexOC]

Need to keep De Jong i reckon, and i hate Richards i think we would be good to get rid of him, so maybe a new CB, I don't think they can really give him no. 1 now that Hart has had it so long, it would be very mean just pushing him out the way, even though he's on loan.

[CHA!NGANG]

See that team is almost perfect as you have a good balance in midfield with De Jong playing as a Ball winner in the middle, and then good wing play and also if Tevez needs help then Robinho can always come in from the left wing and barry can fill. If you get your defence sorted then you have a shot at a top 7, at least, finish, maybe even 5th. I wouldn't say a top 4 position just yet, give it another season at least until that can happen but definently top 7.

And I don't know, I find Richards quite talented but maybe if Terry comes in then he can replace him but really you need to get some full backs.

[Jack.Lfc]

Damien Plessis is decent.

http://arsenalspot.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/citymistake1.png

[CHA!NGANG]

22 Million pound deal that might happen. To be honest, I'd rather we sold him, and then bought a good ball winner in midfield and a new keeper. Then we'd have a decent side, however, maybe lacking some striker force and wing play.

EDIT: They really don't need another striker though.

[AlexOC]

Damien Plessis is decent.

http://arsenalspot.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/citymistake1.png

Is that for real :P, It's not there now.

[EverSteve]

Spurs are trying to hijack Everton's bid for Naughton from Sheffield United. Hope if we lose the battle, Moyes dosn't just forget about signing a right back. Defintly the reason for losing last years FA Cup Final.

[Jack.Lfc]

Yeh it real, they took it off now.

[Geraint]

Naughton is very good. Very good in this league along with their above full-back Walker. Don't know if £6m is the right price but we'll have to wait and see.

Adebayor to leave Arsenal would be great. What, 25m? I'd be laughing all the way to the bank. There's better than him out there. Undoubtedly a great player but only plays when he wants to. There's better out there but who are Arsenal going to go for? Gotta have someone lined up there somewhere. Probably some 16 year-old striker from Olympik Baku.

Man City fans, we'll have Schmeichel and Evans. Pretty please. Wouldn't mind Hamann too but that's a well long shot. :P

[AlexOC]

Naughton is very good. Very good in this league along with their above full-back Walker. Don't know if £6m is the right price but we'll have to wait and see.

Adebayor to leave Arsenal would be great. What, 25m? I'd be laughing all the way to the bank. There's better than him out there. Undoubtedly a great player but only plays when he wants to. There's better out there but who are Arsenal going to go for? Gotta have someone lined up there somewhere. Probably some 16 year-old striker from Olympik Baku.

Man City fans, we'll have Schmeichel and Evans. Pretty please. Wouldn't mind Hamann too but that's a well long shot. :P

You can greatly have Evans, he's a pile of **** in my opinion :D

Not Schmeichel though, he could be great in the future, so he's our secret weapon kind of :P

[Jack.Lfc]

If i remember hamann is a free agent.

[AlexOC]

If i remember hamann is a free agent.

Yeh his contract expired on the 1st.

[Geraint]

You can greatly have Evans, he's a pile of **** in my opinion :D

Not Schmeichel though, he could be great in the future, so he's our secret weapon kind of :P

I can't believe you left Hart go. Surely, you're in for another goalie. Schmeichel played last season then just went nowhere. He was great for us. Myself and nearly every Cardiff fan would have him back.

Nah, Evans isn't ****. Great in the Championship but you want £3m for him :S

Yeah, Hamann is free. We need a player like him in CM but he probably has high wages and a player of his calibre would probably go to one of the lower premier league teams.

[AlexOC]

I can't believe you left Hart go. Surely, you're in for another goalie. Schmeichel played last season then just went nowhere. He was great for us. Myself and nearly every Cardiff fan would have him back.

Nah, Evans isn't ****. Great in the Championship but you want £3m for him :S

Yeah, Hamann is free. We need a player like him in CM but he probably has high wages and a player of his calibre would probably go to one of the lower premier league teams.

He's better in defensive mid.

[Skajo]

His wages will be huge - he'll return to Krautland no doubt.

[Flamedragon3]

Evans is amazing for his age, and like Sturridge, he will improve a lot when he gets more experience as he gets older (if Sturridges is able to get any experience at Chelsea :rolleyes:). He's not as good as Sturridge though, Sturridge has skill and can set up players and score like Robinho, whereas Evans tries to break down defences and puts his best into every game.

I haven't seen Schmiechel play much, only a couple of games but he does seem really good. Also we haven't let Hart go? He's only on loan and not on a permanent deal. Schmiechel will leave as he wants to and he does need to be playing every week which is fair enough. I just hope we can hold onto Hart before he gets bored of not being our permanent goalkeeper. :S

[CHA!NGANG]

You should loan out Schmiechel and not sell him as he will be a good replacement for Given when he retires. I honestly, don't see why on earth you would want Adebayor seeing as you have 7 Strikers, not in cluding Robinho and you might even end up playing 4-5-1. Even with 4-4-2 you should only need about 5/6 Strikers at most, unless your planning on selling a few.

Out of intrest any gunners fans out there know why/if Fabregas is now number 10, not 4? I saw it on the site, or on sky sports and was surprised after there was a big issue about giving him the number 4 as it was Vieras. Also, as an Arsenal fan, I think we should re-sign Viera on a free transfer, as we desperately need a CDM, and he could be it. Flamani would have been perfect right about now, shame he went to Milan though.

[Flamedragon3]

If City do get Adebayor for £20m then that would be a brilliant deal for Arsenal. I mean he only plays good when he wants to play, which reminds me of Anelka when he played for City. I too don't see why we should buy him, as we now have two top strikers we want to play, but it is because we want to have a competition between 3 strikers to be able to play. If Adebayor does join us, it is purely for money as he apparently wants a work permit and has proposed a move to City? Which is strange if your playing for a club like Arsenal. He probably wont play brilliantly as I don't see him having any enthusiasm playing for us if he didn't show that much for Arsenal all the time.

I would love City to keep Schmiechel as he is one for the future, but we have Hart and I really think it would be unfair to keep Schmiechel as a reserve player, he deserves to play more often for a club like Cardiff.

We've released Vassell, lost Sturridge and were now looking at selling Caicedo, Evans, and Benjani with Jo on loan to Everton. So that would leave us with Bojinov and Bellamy on the bench or reserves. I don't think I missed any strikers did I? :S

[CHA!NGANG]

9 Valeri Bojinov (http://www.skysports.com/football/player/0,19754,11679_241626,00.html)
14 Roque Santa Cruz (http://www.skysports.com/football/player/0,19754,11679_183651,00.html)
20 Felipe Caicedo (http://www.skysports.com/football/player/0,19754,11679_361367,00.html)
24 Ched Evans (http://www.skysports.com/football/player/0,19754,11679_359627,00.html)
27 Benjani (http://www.skysports.com/football/player/0,19754,11679_233323,00.html)
32 Carlos Tevez (http://www.skysports.com/football/player/0,19754,11679_246035,00.html)
39 Craig Bellamy (http://www.skysports.com/football/player/0,19754,11679_31474,00.html)

7 There, but didn't know your looking at selling Caicedo, Benjani and Evans. If they sold them three, then you'd have a good 4 strikers, and Jo on loan.

[Immenseman]

ash, what do you reckon citys starting #11 would be if they didn't sign any one else this summer

[Jack.Lfc]

Given
Richards - Dunne

Dejong - Barry - Ireland

bellamy - adebayor - evans - cruz - tevez - cacedo

[CHA!NGANG]

To be honest, I think a 3-5-2 formation would be quite good for Man City. Who is a better player, De Jong or Elano? Also, who are your two Full Backs at the moment?

[Andys]

To be honest, I think a 3-5-2 formation would be quite good for Man City. Who is a better player, De Jong or Elano? Also, who are your two Full Backs at the moment?
3 at the back in the prem?
you having a laugh!?

[AlexOC]

YESSSS!

I touched tevez's arm!, yyayyy, i got a video of him really close signing autographs.

[CHA!NGANG]

Well, 3 and then a defensive midfielder. With the current squad they have, that formation would suit it best but like i've said a few times they need new Full backs, then a 4-5-1 or 4-4-2 would suit them.

[Andys]

Bruce just been on look north saying he's expecting 2 or 3 new signings in the next couple of days, one being a "major" one

so thats crouch, cattermole and maybe dunne? :D

[AlexOC]

Shay Given has no 1 shirt finally!

All MCFC Shirt Numbers:

1 Shay GIVEN (GK)
2 Micah RICHARDS
3 Wayne BRIDGE
4 Nedum ONUOHA
5 Pablo ZABALETA
6 Michael JOHNSON
7 Stephen IRELAND
8 Shaun WRIGHT-PHILLIPS
9 Valeri BOJINOV
10 ROBINHO
11 ELANO Blumer
12 Stuart TAYLOR (GK)
14 Roque SANTA CRUZ
15 Javier GARRIDO (J.GARRIDO)
16 Kasper SCHMEICHEL (GK)
17 Martin PETROV
18 Gareth BARRY
20 Felipe CAICEDO
22 Richard DUNNE
23 RETIRED
24 Ched EVANS
26 BEN HAIM Tal
27 BENJANI Mwaruwari
29 Kelvin ETUHU
30 Shaleum LOGAN
31 Adam CLAYTON
33 Vincent KOMPANY
34 Nigel DE JONG
35 Scott KAY
36 Javan VIDAL
37 Gunnar NIELSEN (GK)
39 Craig BELLAMY
40 Vladimir WEISS
41 Ben MEE
42 Karl MOORE
43 Clayton MCDONALD
44 Dedryck BOYATA
45 Gregory CUNNINGHAM
46 Paul MARSHALL
47 James POOLE
48 Abdisalam IBRAHIM
49 Donal MCDERMOTT
50 Ryan MCGIVERN
51 Robert MAK
52 Alex TCHUIMENI-NIMLEY
53 David BALL
54 Kieran TRIPPIER
55 Andrew TUTTE
57 Tobias JOHANSEN (GK)

[Wootzeh]

**** me big enough squad?

[AlexOC]

**** me big enough squad?

I know, atleast 10 there i've never heard of.

[AlexOC]

Yehh, i got my video up of Tevez, FF to about 3.00 to when i get proper close :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpZq58H0JEA

[Disaronno]

I would like to see Adebayor swap and maybe 5-10 million for Ireland.

We dont need a new striker - Eduardo, Arshavin, Walcott, Vela, Van Persie. All Strikers.

DM - Denilson, Diaby, Song. Need more stability unless he plays Nasri there and puts Rosicky on the left arshavin up front with Vpersie. Will be interesting next season as to who he puts on bench


Oh and

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_5432379,00.html < - Liverpool invite 5 for trial

[CHA!NGANG]

Nasri plays better more in an attacking midfield role that defensive midfield. I agree, if we sell Adebayor, we don't really need another striker as we have some quality strikers, and don't forget Bendtner. I don't think Ireland would suit either, if we can do a swap, Adebayor for De Jong and 10 mill, or Kompany and 10 mill that would be great, or we can make a swoop for Yaya Toure, or Sissoko then that also would be good. Looking at our current squad though, we have a decent defense now, a decent strike force, it's just the midfield that needs sorted and maybe if we sell Adebayor for 25 mill then we can play a 4-5-1 formation, with:

Almunia (GK)
Sagna (RB)
Toure (CB)
Vermaelen (CB)
Clichy (LB)
Right winger
Rosicky (CAM)
Fabregas (CM)
Nasri (CAM)
Left Winger
Van Persie (S)

Now with that 25 Mill, maybe we can try and get some Valencia players, seeing as Valencia need to sell some before the end of the transfer window.

I think David Silva would be an amazing buy for arsenal on the left wing or maybe Vincente but Silva would be better, and also maybe Joaquin on the right, or Jesus Navas from Sevilla I think.

If we buy David Silva for 15-20 Mill, and then spend 10-15 mill on Jesus Navas or Joaquin, then we'd be sorted for a very, very solid midfield with great wingers and would have a great team.

[Geraint]

Arsenal are going to win the Premier League by selling Adebayor and bringing in no-one. :rolleyes:

[Disaronno]

Walcott. Arshavin? All we need is a DM. A good one we have enough depth to replace anyone but need a DM. I'm thinking alonso from l'pool but that won't happen. Maybe even toure but I can't see barca selling.

Also get rid of bendtner

[Skajo]

Arsenal are going to win the Premier League by selling Adebayor and bringing in no-one. :rolleyes:
Adebayor is lazy, very lazy. Arsenal won't miss him. He only played well with Henry because he did all the work and set Ade up all the time.

[The Undertaker]

Villa have agreed a £12m fee with Middlesborough for Stewart Downing. On SSN now.

[Jam]

Villa have agreed a £12m fee with Middlesborough for Stewart Downing. On SSN now.

Still not a Barry replacement. Sure he's good but no need :/

[LuketheDuke]

Man City are silly spending on players they do not need surely?

Strikers: Tevez, Robinho, Bellamy, Santa Cruz, Adebayor not to mention others like Caicedo

big egos are gonna have to benchwarm.

[Skajo]

Man City are silly spending on players they do not need surely?

Strikers: Tevez, Robinho, Bellamy, Santa Cruz, Adebayor not to mention others like Caicedo

big egos are gonna have to benchwarm.
Robinho is the only egotistical player there and he won't play upfront as it's not his favoured position.

[Jack.Lfc]

Did you sing "he hates munichs"?

Liverpool will be installed as the favourites to sign Aston Villa winger Ashley Young if Xabi Alonso is sold to Real Madrid.

[Geraint]

.....................Given...................
Zabaleta..Kompany...Onuoha...Bridge
...................De Jong.................
.........Ireland.............Barry..........
......Tevez.....................Robinho..
...................Adebayor................

[AlexOC]

.....................Given...................
Zabaleta..Kompany...Onuoha...Bridge
...................De Jong.................
.........Ireland.............Barry..........
......Tevez.....................Robinho..
...................Adebayor................




Bellamy up front, if hopefully they don't buy Adebayor. And we should sell Bridge he's a pile of ****.

[lBlue]

Bellamy up front, if hopefully they don't buy Adebayor. And we should sell Bridge he's a pile of ****.

OK Alex, you call yourself a City fan however you don't know how to play to our strengths. If we play Bellamy upfront then theres no point what so ever to play Robinho and Tevez on the wings, he'll be NO aerial threat - I'll go as far as saying the opposing side will laugh at us trying to get Bellamy to head a ball into the back of the net.

Adebayor would be perfect for us. He's the ideal target man we need. If we had Tevez and Robinho flinging in crosses towards his head he'll put them away. If we had Ireland and Barry looping balls over the defence straight to his feet he'll put them away. Something Bellamy wont do. Oh and by the way, if we don't get Ade (which we are) then it'd be RSC upfront - not Bellamy. He's an IMPACT sub.

Why don't you want Ade? Is he better than what we've got? Yes. Will he improve the team? Well duh. It really does piss me off when I see City fans turning there noses up at players with the calibre of Ade, a few years ago we had Corradi, Dabo and Barton.

Bridge is crap? I don't think so, he's Englands number two. Granted it's not as good as Englands number one but he's the best we can get. We don't want to take risks this year with players with no major PL or champions league experience because we MUST get top five. Who can we get who is better than Bridge?

[Immenseman]

Matty? I'd like to see City get Terry myself because I don't think it would aid them hugely and I'd love to see Chelsea crumble which I think they would without Terry. City really need to concentrate on their defence imo anyway.

Adebayor will benefit them and give City an awesome attack, best in the league.

[Geraint]

Matty? I'd like to see City get Terry myself because I don't think it would aid them hugely and I'd love to see Chelsea crumble which I think they would without Terry. City really need to concentrate on their defence imo anyway.

Adebayor will benefit them and give City an awesome attack, best in the league.

nah, it's pleke.

[CHA!NGANG]

I think that instead of £25 Million for Adebayor, we should have asked for Wright-Phillips and £15 Million. Wright-Phillips would be a great asset to Arsenal as we need some proper wingers, and that would be a good deal.

[Disaronno]

We dont need wingers. All we need is a Defensive Mid and maybe another CB

[CHA!NGANG]

Well, we don't actually have any wingers at all so we do kind of need some, it depends on the formation he plays. But if we buy a defensive midfielder, than Rosicky and Nasri can play on the sides and can cover that area so yeah, can either but a Defensive Midfielder or two wingers, either would work. As for a Defender, yeah we probably need 1 more but that's not the main position we need to fill as we have Senderos, Djorou (can't spell that), Silvestre, Gallas who can all fill in. I think we should buy a new keeper though, maybe as a replacement for Almunia. Maybe, Carson from West Brom or Scmicheal from City.

[Disaronno]

Or Mr Green

Nasri, Walcott, Arshavin, Van Persie, Rosicky. Can ALL play wings.

Even though 3 are strikers.

And Diaby

[Geraint]

I think that instead of £25 Million for Adebayor, we should have asked for Wright-Phillips and £15 Million. Wright-Phillips would be a great asset to Arsenal as we need some proper wingers, and that would be a good deal.

You're not going to get any decent players from Man City. They're all on megabucks and won't leave. They all know the club is going places so who'd leave to go to Arsenal?

Arsenal don't need wingers. They need a tough-tackling midfielder, a striker and possibly a big CB.

[CHA!NGANG]

Or Mr Green

Nasri, Walcott, Arshavin, Van Persie, Rosicky. Can ALL play wings.

Even though 3 are strikers.

And Diaby

Yeah I know they can all play on the wing, as I said above Rosicky and Nasri will probably end up playing there, but none of them are natural wingers so if what I'm saying is if we can buy 2 wingers, then we can play:

Right Winger
Rosicky
Fabregas
Nasri
Left Winger

Don't get me wrong, I too think a ball winner in the middle would probably be the best bet but I'm saying that could be a possibilty. Hopefully we can sign a good ball winner which would provide a good balance but the wingers is another idea that could be possible as a 2nd alternative.


You're not going to get any decent players from Man City. They're all on megabucks and won't leave. They all know the club is going places so who'd leave to go to Arsenal?

Arsenal don't need wingers. They need a tough-tackling midfielder, a striker and possibly a big CB.

Well, look at Wright-Phillips, he moved from Chelsea, who were paying him a lot more than Man City at the time, back to Man City because he wasn't getting first team football, and by the looks of things he won't be getting any at Man City now either. I see what you mean though, it depends on the player I guess.

Also, If we sell adabayor which will probably happen then apparently we are buying a french striker for 7 mill I think which will solve that. I don't think we need another Center Back now. We have: Toure, Vermaelen, Senderos, Gallas, Silvestre and Djourou all of which are capable of starting. And I talked about the CDM above so yeah.

I think we have a decent enough defence and enough strike force for next season, maybe we can buy that 7 mill striker too just incase, but it's the midfield that needs sorting, so either a good ball winner, or a couple wingers are what we need in my opinion.

[Geraint]

Yeah I know they can all play on the wing, as I said above Rosicky and Nasri will probably end up playing there, but none of them are natural wingers so if what I'm saying is if we can buy 2 wingers, then we can play:

Right Winger
Rosicky
Fabregas
Nasri
Left Winger

Don't get me wrong, I too think a ball winner in the middle would probably be the best bet but I'm saying that could be a possibilty. Hopefully we can sign a good ball winner which would provide a good balance but the wingers is another idea that could be possible as a 2nd alternative.



Well, look at Wright-Phillips, he moved from Chelsea, who were paying him a lot more than Man City at the time, back to Man City because he wasn't getting first team football, and by the looks of things he won't be getting any at Man City now either. I see what you mean though, it depends on the player I guess.

Also, If we sell adabayor which will probably happen then apparently we are buying a french striker for 7 mill I think which will solve that. I don't think we need another Center Back now. We have: Toure, Vermaelen, Senderos, Gallas, Silvestre and Djourou all of which are capable of starting. And I talked about the CDM above so yeah.

I think we have a decent enough defence and enough strike force for next season, maybe we can buy that 7 mill striker too just incase, but it's the midfield that needs sorting, so either a good ball winner, or a couple wingers are what we need in my opinion.

You might aswell have no-one there than Senderos, Silvestre will go - he's a full-back anyway, Djorou is crap. Gallas is on and off, might leave.

Marouane Chamakh, Moroccan striker from Bordeaux. Surely it'd be better having his strike parter Fernando Cavenaghi.

[Disaronno]

Senderos is still in Milan, Silvestre wont leave unless he is guranteed 1st team football in another league. Gallas will leave in next season winter sales.....

[CHA!NGANG]

Ooh When does senderos' loan end? Djourou isn't that bad and Silvestre plays CB more than full back. I still think we don't need any more CB's or Strikers really, just need to sort out midfield. Once that is done then maybe buy another striker but only if there's money spare.

[Disaronno]

I think Arsenal rejected taking him back. If i remember rightly. And Djorou played well for 7 games, no goals conceded last season, then gallas came back :(

Id like to see Aguero or someone like Hargreaves (sp) at Arsenal.....
If we didnt have Sagna, maybe Sergio Ramos

[CHA!NGANG]

I would love all three of them but realisticlly we can't sign any. Ramos will never leave Madrid, Hargreaves won't leave Man U for Arsenal, and Aguero, well actually maybe we can sign him, depends on how much money they want for him because we might have around 30 million spare once Adabayor is gone. Ramos at arsenal would be amazing lol but Sagna is a good Right Back so we don't need him that much. Shame about Senderos, he has potential and played well at the start of his career at arsenal and it went downhill. On sky sports it says he is still a gunner so I think we might be holding onto him though but not sure. I don't think with the squad we have now, there is any chance we will win the league if I'm honest so we definently need to buy at least 2 more players in before September.

[Disaronno]

I would love all three of them but realisticlly we can't sign any. Ramos will never leave Madrid, Hargreaves won't leave Man U for Arsenal, and Aguero, well actually maybe we can sign him, depends on how much money they want for him because we might have around 30 million spare once Adabayor is gone. Ramos at arsenal would be amazing lol but Sagna is a good Right Back so we don't need him that much. Shame about Senderos, he has potential and played well at the start of his career at arsenal and it went downhill. On sky sports it says he is still a gunner so I think we might be holding onto him though but not sure. I don't think with the squad we have now, there is any chance we will win the league if I'm honest so we definently need to buy at least 2 more players in before September.

Well United have lost 2 threats, Chelsea havent gained and nor have liverpool

We have gained rosicky back, eduardo and vermaleon (w/e)

[Geraint]

Why do Arsenal fans always think they're going to do well. Woop-de-doo you have Rosicky, Eduardo and Vermaelen. Fergie'll be having some hard nights sleep soon worrying about them being against them. :rolleyes:

[Disaronno]

I think we have a good chance, and 4th is good mate.

Also, Rosicky, V, and Eduardo are all quality

[CHA!NGANG]

United won't be a big of a threat and probably won't win either. Chelsea, well I don't count them out yet, I can see them buying at least 2 more players for big money. Liverpool already have a pretty good squad with: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, (donno who plays LB), Mascharano, Gerrard, Alonso, Benayoun, Torres, Kuyt? (not sure about that one).

We almost have a good squad, but 1 or 2 more players would mean that we have a strong chance of winning this year.

I think the way it stands now:

- Liverpool
- Arsenal
- Man U
- Chelsea
- Man City

I can see Chelsea buying some players so they will probably go up, and Man U aren't buying any so I can see Man U and Chelsea swapping and Arsenal could be anywhere in the top three really, can't predict it.

EDIT FOR POST ABOVE: I don't always think we are going to do well, the last couple seasons I've known we won't do that well but this season, seeing if we buy some players, then we can pose a threat. Man U have lost two of there best players, and haven't really gone out and replaced them so I can't see them winning it, Liverpool have a good squad and Chelsea will buy more so hard to tell at the moment.

[Geraint]

Arsenal fans remind me of Cardiff fans. We all expect too much. We expect to win the league and for our managers to bring in players that we won't. It won't happen. Both managers have their own way of working things and are too stubborn to change anything. Melo would've been great for Arsenal. Shame he joined Juve.

[CHA!NGANG]

We don't expect to win the league... Haven't done for a good few seasons now but this season could be different. And when Adabayor goes, I can bet Wenger will buy at least 1 more good player, probably two.

[Disaronno]

I've hear a lot about huntelaar coming to afc as replacment.

[Disaronno]

And pirlo from milan

[CHA!NGANG]

Pirlo is going to Chelsea for £18 Million I think, and Huntelaar is going to Stutgard which is pretty much a done deal. Shame because they would both be intresting for Arsenal. Snijder could be leaving Madrid too but Arsenal don't really need another attacking mid. One of the Diarras would fit perfectly though but I don't think Madrid will sell either.

[lBlue]

http://content.mcfc.co.uk/~/media/Images/Home/News/Team%20News/2009/signings/Adebayor.ashx?as=0&dmc=0&h=450&thn=0&w=800 (http://content.mcfc.co.uk/%7E/media/Images/Home/News/Team%20News/2009/signings/Adebayor.ashx?as=0&dmc=0&h=450&thn=0&w=800)

Thank you, now Alex stop complaining about signing a player of Ade's quality over someone like Corradi. :rolleyes:

[Skajo]

Pirlo is going to Chelsea for £18 Million I think, and Huntelaar is going to Stutgard which is pretty much a done deal. Shame because they would both be intresting for Arsenal. Snijder could be leaving Madrid too but Arsenal don't really need another attacking mid. One of the Diarras would fit perfectly though but I don't think Madrid will sell either.
I really don't think Lass would even come back to Arsenal after how Wenger treated him.

[AlexOC]

http://content.mcfc.co.uk/~/media/Images/Home/News/Team%20News/2009/signings/Adebayor.ashx?as=0&dmc=0&h=450&thn=0&w=800 (http://content.mcfc.co.uk/%7E/media/Images/Home/News/Team%20News/2009/signings/Adebayor.ashx?as=0&dmc=0&h=450&thn=0&w=800)

Thank you, now Alex stop complaining about signing a player of Ade's quality over someone like Corradi. :rolleyes:

Adebayor, though being a good player would be a major disruption at city, like elano is, and whilst we're trying to build a good team the one thing we don't need is disruptions.

[DavidDaveDavid]

man city need a better manager

[Andys]

Daryl Murphy > Hull deal is off
******* **** :@:@:@

[Skajo]

Daryl Murphy > Hull deal is off
******* **** :@:@:@
Hehe. He wasn't worth it anyway. More like one million.

[StefanWolves]

I respect Man City for actually going out and TRYING, isn't like any of the other 'big' clubs are trying to buy players. :P

[Wootzeh]

They're all in debt.

Arsenal really need to pull their finger out though

[StefanWolves]

That doesn't mean they can't buy players though, even Chelsea are in debt. :P

[CHA!NGANG]

I'm guessing the recession hit the big 4 too :P I don't think any of the big 4 are prepared to splash out the money this transfer window because of the inflation in the market, fair enough seeing as players such as Glen Johnson and Valencia are going for £17 million each, which could have got you Torres last season. I know which one I'd rather have :P It's best to wait till next year for big buys as they will be less expensive. I agree that Arsenal need to spend as they haven't been doing so for a while now.

[StefanWolves]

I still think United will dig into their £80M at some point during the transfer window though.

[CHA!NGANG]

SAF has already said he isn't buying anyone else this transfer window, but maybe in January he will buy a few players. Chelsea will spend soon I think and Arsenal will do after Adebayor has gone. Liverpool won't I don't think, maybe 1 more player.

[StefanWolves]

David Gill said United may yet sign a player or two. (this was said after what Fergie said about not buying anyone)

[Jack.Lfc]

Alonso will go, silva and a cm will be brought in.

[StefanWolves]

Silva would be a good signing, Alonso won't really be missed I don't think, just as long as you keep Mascherano.

What other CM would you like to see brought in, Jack?

[Jack.Lfc]

Most Liverpool fans dont want alonso too go, but for 35 mil we should be grabbin there hand off, He was garbage the past seasons before last. Hope we keep mascheranoo and i think we will.

Wouldnt mind moutinho

[CHA!NGANG]

Most Liverpool fans dont want alonso too go, but for 35 mil we should be grabbin there hand off, He was garbage the past seasons before last. Hope we keep mascheranoo and i think we will.

Wouldnt mind moutinho

What if Liverpool did Alonso for Snjider (can't spell that) and £15-20 million too?

[Jack.Lfc]

What if Liverpool did Alonso for Snjider (can't spell that) and £15-20 million too?

Yeh i would take that, apparently rafa has ruled it out tho

[Skajo]

Most Liverpool fans dont want alonso too go, but for 35 mil we should be grabbin there hand off, He was garbage the past seasons before last. Hope we keep mascheranoo and i think we will.

Wouldnt mind moutinho
Alonso has been one of the best midfielders in the EPL.

[The Undertaker]

Inter Milan and Barca are in talks over a swap between Eto'o and Ibrahimovic.

[Skajo]

Inter Milan and Barca are in talks over a swap between Eto'o and Ibrahimovic.
:S

Ibra is terrible out of Serie A. He's poor in CL and International.

[The Undertaker]

:S

Ibra is terrible out of Serie A. He's poor in CL and International.
Apparently a fee has been agreed, Inter want Eto'o as part of the deal and are trying to get Hleb aswell. Was on SSN earlier.

[Immenseman]

i don't rate either ibra or eto'o

[AlexOC]

Ibra is much better than Eto'o me thinks.

[Immenseman]

yeah, i'd rather have him over eto'o. i'd rather play bramble up front than eto'o

[Wootzeh]

Alonso has been one of the best midfielders in the EPL.
Do you call football soccer too?

[Geraint]

Why do Barca want to get rid of Eto'o seriously?

[Skajo]

Do you call football soccer too?
It's easier than typing it out.

[CHA!NGANG]

Why do Barca want to get rid of Eto'o seriously?

Only has 1 year left on contract and doesn't want to re-sign, so they either sell him now or get nothing for him next year.

[Geraint]

£35m plus Eto'o and Hleb on season long loan for Ibrahimovic. ******* hell.

[Immenseman]

way too much

[CHA!NGANG]

Yeah I know. I looked at it and thought no way he is worth that. Eto'o is worth £20 Million (according to Man City's bid) and Hleb about £8 Million. That's £63 Million for Ibra, no way worth it. Rather have Benzema for £30 million but I suppose Barca really want to get rid of Eto'o. But there's no way Ibras worth more than Kaka lol.

[StefanWolves]

Biggest waste of money of all time, he'll be the biggest flop, EVER, terrible deal for Barcelona, GREAT deal for Inter, come on English clubs? these Spanish are out-spending you easily? what are you doing!!

[CHA!NGANG]

Biggest waste of money of all time, he'll be the biggest flop, EVER, terrible deal for Barcelona, GREAT deal for Inter, come on English clubs? these Spanish are out-spending you easily? what are you doing!!

Being smart lol. The spanish clubs will be in big big debt. Madrid shouldn't even count seeing as they get there money from the Bank of Madrid so have a bigger fund available then every club. Other clubs have to worry about there finances.

I do think there will be a few more English signings though.

[StefanWolves]

Agreed, Barca could have financial problems, but definately not Madrid, still, the Spanish clubs are throwing their money in the drain, especially Barca with this deal, but saying that, who's to say tomorrow Chelsea/Man City won't put in a just as good offer + higher wages for Ibra/Eto'o? wouldn't surprise me, especially seeing as though all the players involved have not yet agreed to the move, only the clubs have as of yet.

[Mexel]

Barry Ferguson Rangers - Birmingham 1.2m

Gossip - Gardner Villa - Birmingham 5m (Not to sure if he is worth the 5m, think it might be a risk but hey, like most of our transfers so far!)

[StefanWolves]

Not sure bout your signing Mexel, neither am I tbh though, we shall see?

[Geraint]

Who's to say Ibrahimovic won't be good in La Liga. Doubt the diving Spanish pansies are going to enjoy a big lump up front.

[StefanWolves]

Barcelona won't be the same team next year, Madrid could be very good, but I can still see them flopping... money doesn't buy you instant success.

And it would surprise me if Ibra was a success, but we'll see eh? :P

[CHA!NGANG]

Ibra is a good player, just not worth £63 million pounds. According to that he should be the 2nd best player in the world.. He is probably worth £30 million tops. He might struggle in La Liga, only time will tell.

Madrid may take a season to connect well together. Can't see them winning all 3 this season, maybe one trophy.

[StefanWolves]

Madrid will win La Liga, that's it...

[Skajo]

Madrid will win La Liga, that's it...
Why is this?

[Clowgon]

I wouldn't mind if we Swapped Berba for Sergio Aguero

[Skajo]

I wouldn't mind if we Swapped Berba for Sergio Aguero
HAHA.

Joke of the day so far.

As if you're getting Aguero. Berbatov is worth about a tenth of what you paid for him.

[Clowgon]

HAHA.

Joke of the day so far.

As if you're getting Aguero. Berbatov is worth about a tenth of what you paid for him.

Haha i know! We would have to pay 30 mill plus Berba for him. :P

[StefanWolves]

Why is this?

I just don't think they will go far in Europe, even with all their "galacticos", I can't see them beating the more physical PL teams.

And yeah, I wish a PL team would dig their hands deep into their pocket and buy Aguero.

[Skajo]

£45m buy out clause.

I think it'll be the other way around - you can't dominate over a set period of time (the league) with a list of players who probably (hopefully) won't gel ala Man City.

They'll win the cup competitions I reckon (both Madrid and City).

[StefanWolves]

I have a sneaky suspicion that City will go in for a BIG player, to show that they can compete and better Madrid, Ribery??

[Skajo]

I have a sneaky suspicion that City will go in for a BIG player, to show that they can compete and better Madrid, Ribery??
It'll still only be a list of players that probably can't gel.

I'd say Aguero but what's the point in having 70 forwards?

[StefanWolves]

Don't know, they need another good RM and a couple of Defenders, then I think City will challenge the top four, I can still see United/Chelsea stumping up the cash for Augero though.

[CHA!NGANG]

I think Chelsea would buy him. Would love it if he came to Arsenal, but no chance money wise unless we splash out the £25 mill from Adebayor and give them another player on top and some money.

I think Man City already have Tevez who can play RW and Wright Phillips who can play RW, so they don't really need a new RW. They need to tighten up there defence, then they are sorted for the new season.

[StefanWolves]

I understand what you're saying, but it didn't stop City having 7 strikers, did it? :P

[Clowgon]

I think City and Real Madrid, Chelsea and Maybe Barca are just throwing thier money away... Buying players who are at thier peak, 28/29 for like 40/50 Million.

United are completed different, we made a mistake with Berba, maybe, Owen Havegreaves, not at all as he's a amazing talent.

I think they dnt see it at the long run that if they dnt win all that money back (Or atleast half of it) They will be kicking themselves as they will have to pay it all back, plus intrest... Real Madrid will be deffo if they don't win anything Major or reclaim most of that money they spent so far this season.

[CHA!NGANG]

True True. It seems like they will buy anyone that is available and that has a big price tag without thinking where they will fit in. Terry isn't going that's for sure now.

EDIT: United have made a few mistakes but not as bad as Madrid, Chelsea and City. Barca aren't that bad. They have a lot of home grown players and have a really good acadamy. They only occasionally splash the cash. The Ibra deal will be a big mistake though.

Arsenal are probably the best at buying players and training them up, however, you need to get a balance between spending and training up, and we haven't done that and we really need too.

[StefanWolves]

I doubt Terry will go, but until he himself says he's not going, I'll always be suspicious.

[Immenseman]

adebayor officially passed medical and just signed for city.

[CHA!NGANG]

Not a bad bit of bussiness for us. £25 Mill to spend on a new midfielder and striker, and I'm sure we have some other money to spend too.

[Immenseman]

yeah, be interesting to see who you bring in

[56i,]

yeah, be interesting to see who you bring in

Arsenal are potentially buying Chemakh, a Bordeaux(sp?) striker for 10M roughly.

[AlexOC]

Yess!, Adebayor!, i was watching the match vs orlando pirates at city, and saw a big crowd gathering around the entrance, so we waited there for 2 hours not knowing what was going on and ade turned up and got mobbed haha.

Then we waited for 1 hour to see him come back out.

[Skajo]

All this money and you lose to some Pirates - oh dear, oh dear.

Arsenal paid £3m for Adebayor, that's about an 850% profit. That's awesome. For a very, very lazy player who expects everything to be done for him.

[AlexOC]

All this money and you lose to some Pirates - oh dear, oh dear.

Arsenal paid £3m for Adebayor, that's about an 850% profit. That's awesome. For a very, very lazy player who expects everything to be done for him.

The team played was awful, the only regular player was Ireland, and nearly-regular players were Bellamy and Zabaleta, they played the likes of Taylor, Mee, Wiess, Ben Haim, no wonder we lost.

[Skajo]

The team played was awful, the only regular player was Ireland, and nearly-regular players were Bellamy and Zabaleta, they played the likes of Taylor, Mee, Wiess, Ben Haim, no wonder we lost.
We managed to win 2-0 today and we played our goalkeeping coach outfield and our assistant manager.

[Browney]

We managed to win 2-0 today and we played our goalkeeping coach outfield and our assistant manager.

ahaha amazin'. dunno how we did against gateshead, scores arent up.

[Andys]

ahaha amazin'. dunno how we did against gateshead, scores arent up.
lost 4-1 :lol:

[Jack.Lfc]

Alonso set to go on tour with liverpool team, make of that what you want.

[Jack.Lfc]

Hang on i think its just paper ** that he is going on tour. Roumers round here that ther will be a HUGE silva/villa deal by the end of the week, it all sounds too good to be true, but think about it, its very possible.

[StefanWolves]

Another rumour Jack?? :P

[Jack.Lfc]

I swear i said a while ago there was a double deal for villa and silva. Well if its not announced by wed/thu then its **. ;)

Happy waiting.

Alonso will be gone for 30m

[StefanWolves]

Alonso isn't worth half £30M, just Madrid wasting their money again, will laugh when they get into financial problems.

[AgnesIO]

Alonso isn't worth half £30M, just Madrid wasting their money again, will laugh when they get into financial problems.

Sadly Madrid wouldn't spend money if they couldn't afford it. Infact unlike most (well all) English Premier league teams they are not in debt!

[Jack.Lfc]

Alonso will tkae that league by storm.

[StefanWolves]

Sadly Madrid wouldn't spend money if they couldn't afford it. Infact unlike most (well all) English Premier league teams they are not in debt!

Actually they are in 100M Euros worth of debt, Florentino Perez even admitted it, the money used to buy Ronaldo Benzema and Kaka was leant from the banks.

"Very simply they are a club that always has and always will run up massive debts but never have them called in by the bank. It's a shameful affair and it's made even more shameful by Perez suggesting it's anything else.''

source; http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/mihirbose/2009/07/stately_perez_defends_bigspend.html
kthx.

And Jack, I don't think he would to be honest, don't rate him that much...

[-Heart]

Our tussle with Wigan over Hamilton youngster James McCarthy has taken another turn, after he was seemingly heading for Wigan just a few days ago.

http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/News/0,,10307~1725292,00.html
http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/News/0,,10307~1725973,00.html

He's been looking around our training ground and is set to make a decision in the next few days I believe.

[StefanWolves]

Did you read this?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hamilton_academical/8146848.stm

As I said though, no proof to back up their words...

[Jack.Lfc]

but he scores from his own half

[StefanWolves]

but he scores from his own half

So did Beckham!!!!

[-Heart]

Did you read this?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hamilton_academical/8146848.stm

As I said though, no proof to back up their words...
Did you read this?

http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/News/0,...725292,00.html (http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/News/0,,10307%7E1725292,00.html)
http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/News/0,...725973,00.html (http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/News/0,,10307%7E1725973,00.html).

[StefanWolves]

Yes I read those, but if you look at the dates they were from Friday, the one I linked you to was from Saturday, meaning the BBC one is more up to date... even though it might be complete **. :P

[-Heart]

Yes I read those, but if you look at the dates they were from Friday, the one I linked you to was from Saturday, meaning the BBC one is more up to date... even though it might be complete **. :P
Wolves never like to give too much away, and anyway he came to our training ground and at the moment it's looking pritty good.

[StefanWolves]

Hopefully he'll come but I think we will get snubbed.

[StefanWolves]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/8146848.stm

Time wasting idiot, new he wouldn't come...

[AlexOC]

I think someone should snap up the Goalkeeper from Shamrock rovers, he played amazing in the game against Real.

[-Heart]

I think someone should snap up the Goalkeeper from Shamrock rovers, he played amazing in the game against Real.
Was just one game..

[Rock]

Real were a real flop in that game.

Don't think Shamrock deserved to lose -.-

[Andys]

Published Date: 23 July 2009
Marouane Chamakh has given his clearest indication yet that he will join Sunderland in the next few days.

In an interview with French radio, the Bordeaux striker suggested the move to the Stadium of Light was done and dusted as far as he was concerned.

from the echo this morning, good bit of buisness :)

[Wootzeh]

Dean Whitehead 2.5mil rising to 3.5mil and Dean Ashton - 4.5mil rising to 8mil to Stoke.

Maybe Richard Dunne aswell.

[Andys]

Dean Whitehead 2.5mil rising to 3.5mil and Dean Ashton - 4.5mil rising to 8mil to Stoke.

Maybe Richard Dunne aswell.
i love you

[Wootzeh]

he isn't that bad, he was captain for you after all. just glad its not nosworthy ;)

[Andys]

he isn't that bad, he was captain for you after all. just glad its not nosworthy ;)
he is disgraceful.

[Wootzeh]

so was most of your team last season. ooo burn

[Immenseman]

i think ashton when fit is quality. also, i really rate huntelaar, wicked scoring record. i think he'd be a 20+ goal per season in the prem. even in madrid where he didn't always start he got 8 goals from jan to the end of the season. give him a full season and a run in any side he'd be 20+ i reckon. i know he's unproven in england but meh if spurs get him i reckon he'll be awesome.

[Andys]

so was most of your team last season. ooo burn
yeah, and whitehead still managed to be one of the worst.

[Geraint]

Ross McCormack has handed in a transfer request. If it's true then £10m, thank you very much, Premier league we're having a laugh.

[Andys]

Lorik Cana and Maroune Chamakh to Sunderland in the next few days, both want to come here and we have placed bids. :)

Lorik = 6m euros
Chamkh i've heard 8m and 12m gbp, don't think he's worth 12.

[Skajo]

Lorik Cana and Maroune Chamakh to Sunderland in the next few days, both want to come here and we have placed bids. :)

Biggest joke I've heard this week.

[Andys]

Biggest joke I've heard this week.
source (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.lequipe.fr/&ei=6s5oSpejOqKNjAfzu5GrCw&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dl%2527equipe%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dope ra%26rls%3Den-GB%26hs%3DrQQ%26sa%3DX)
(http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.lequipe.fr/&ei=6s5oSpejOqKNjAfzu5GrCw&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dl%2527equipe%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dope ra%26rls%3Den-GB%26hs%3DrQQ%26sa%3DX)
very reliable, first to break the cisse transfer story last season

[Skajo]

About as reliable as Sky Sports.

Which, by the way, isn't very.

[StefanWolves]

About as reliable as Sky Sports.

Which, by the way, isn't very.

well where do you get your football rumours from??

[Browney]

About as reliable as Sky Sports.

Which, by the way, isn't very.

init, my brother is convinced Sky Sports is more reliable than BBC. I lol'd.

But yeah I hope its true. :eusa_danc