Printer-friendly copy Email this topic to a friend
Lobby Okay Sports topic #2326587

Subject: "Offseason Transfer/Chat Thread" Previous topic | Next topic
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 08:41 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
"Offseason Transfer/Chat Thread"


  

          

Jose getting it going early signing Diego Costa for £32m to fill the massive hole they have up front. I thought he was older than 25.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/9309372/transfer-news-chelsea-agree-deal-to-sign-atletico-madrid-striker-diego-costa

Man Utd is closing a £27m deal for Luke Shaw. That English tax is some bullshit. Hopefully LVG brings in 2 or 3 CMs and a Rolls Reus.
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/12/manchester-united-bid-luke-shaw

post the news when it comes up. and discuss all your transfer muppet desires here.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top


Topic Outline
Subject Author Message Date ID
arse fans, yall want Vela back? yall might activate that buyback.
May 14th 2014
1
Gimmie Lallana.
May 14th 2014
2
i wouldn't be mad at a shaqiri/lovren signing if lallana stalls out
May 19th 2014
11
PSG always has the best jerseys (link)
May 15th 2014
3
I quite like that red
May 15th 2014
4
love their logo to
May 15th 2014
5
old one better
May 19th 2014
12
yeah, they might have outdone this year's models
May 15th 2014
6
pochettino or GTFO
May 16th 2014
7
*screams like ned flanders*
May 27th 2014
41
who all's getting kicked out of Barcelona this summer?
May 19th 2014
8
Pinto's gone. Valdes and Puyol but that's old news.
May 19th 2014
9
      preference for homegrown players
May 19th 2014
10
Yaya to City: it's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to (swipe)
May 20th 2014
13
http://imgur.com/BsooLJK
May 20th 2014
14
Completely agree Yaya! Get out while you can!
May 21st 2014
15
Zlatan clowning in practice
May 22nd 2014
16
Beats kicking and bullying his own teammates, I guess.
May 22nd 2014
18
Speaking of, saw this documentary at Tribeca
May 22nd 2014
19
I meant to talk about this, too: Helena Costa
May 22nd 2014
17
That's awesome. Wish her all the best
May 22nd 2014
21
and of course, it's already over. smh so hard.
Jun 25th 2014
110
      now Clermont recruits another woman, Corinne Diacre
Jun 30th 2014
118
also, the u21 Toulon tournament is on
May 22nd 2014
20
dope, that's usually a good watch
May 22nd 2014
28
      bein, who else
May 22nd 2014
29
Sagna to Man City: 3 years, 150k a week
May 22nd 2014
22
I will be happier if Van Gaal gets Kroos and Vidal this summer
May 22nd 2014
23
We have a first-refusal clause on Cesc
May 22nd 2014
24
You guys guys will never pay Cesc's weekly wage bill.
May 22nd 2014
25
were not getting Vidal. and LVG doesn't want Carvalho.
May 22nd 2014
26
Is Vidal even for sale?
May 22nd 2014
27
somehow David Luiz is gonna become the most expensive defender
May 22nd 2014
30
nah.
May 23rd 2014
31
yup.
May 23rd 2014
32
      I don't get it.
May 23rd 2014
33
      so, nah =/= don't want?
May 23rd 2014
35
           my nah was incredulous and wishful all at once
May 23rd 2014
36
      WOOOOOOOO! NOT GOING TO BARCA!~
May 23rd 2014
34
dumb dumb dumb
May 23rd 2014
37
40 mill MINIMUM, potentially up to 50 if all incentives met
May 24th 2014
39
sounds like shaw to united is stalling
May 23rd 2014
38
fuck were gonna end up w/ a bunch of 2nd rate targets.
May 24th 2014
40
      The Glazers have never gone out of their way for real needs...
May 27th 2014
42
Sagna confirms he's off, will announce his new club after WC
May 29th 2014
43
guardian already putting money on citeh
May 30th 2014
45
      Confirmed
Jun 13th 2014
95
Barca Talk:
May 29th 2014
44
liverpool's autocorrect is trippin
May 30th 2014
46
Rickie Lambert to Liverpool
Jun 01st 2014
47
they will.
Jun 01st 2014
50
David Villa and Frank Lampard rumored to NYC FC
Jun 01st 2014
48
i was reading about that. it's an interesting situation
Jun 02nd 2014
53
Looks like Remy will be heading to Arsenal
Jun 01st 2014
49
Never been sold on Remy. Another squad player is cool
Jun 01st 2014
51
We need leaders on this team...Cesc was already that when he left
Jun 02nd 2014
52
keep him out the clubs, he'll give you 10-12 goals next season
Jun 03rd 2014
61
Antoine Griezmann is the perfect player for Arsenal
Jun 03rd 2014
62
      See I'm totally down with the Griez
Jun 03rd 2014
64
      Love Griezman, he would provide actual width
Jun 03rd 2014
67
#FREEMENEZ to Milan
Jun 03rd 2014
54
just needs one amendment
Jun 03rd 2014
59
SuperPippo pulls the strings at Milannello now?
Jun 03rd 2014
63
      since he replaced Seedorf as their coach.
Jun 03rd 2014
65
           damn, I didnt know he got sacked.
Jun 03rd 2014
66
meanwhile, in Paris
Jun 03rd 2014
55
Until FFP takes away actual games, it won't impact PSG
Jun 03rd 2014
58
nope, he'll be Chelsea's #10
Jun 03rd 2014
60
According to Aurier, he is moving to Arsenal
Jun 03rd 2014
56
and I'm gonna troll w/this here too
Jun 03rd 2014
57
James Milner
Jun 04th 2014
68
very interesting.
Jun 04th 2014
70
He wants first team football, would love him in an Arsenal shirt
Jun 04th 2014
71
RE: James Milner
Jun 13th 2014
96
As a Villa supporter, he was phenomenal in central mid
Jul 16th 2014
214
Jun 04th 2014
69
Liverpool agree to deal with Emre Can
Jun 05th 2014
72
yup & yup
Jun 05th 2014
75
sounds pretty likely that cesc is going to Chelsea for ~33 mil
Jun 05th 2014
73
Oh god, that cunt.
Jun 05th 2014
76
yall will be favorites to win the league.
Jun 05th 2014
81
Yeh, extremely likely. Will replace Lampard
Jun 05th 2014
82
Van Buyten with the lowdown on Marseille. shit.
Jun 05th 2014
74
Alex to Milan
Jun 05th 2014
77
i thought Mexes was heading to PSG?
Jun 05th 2014
78
      where did you read that? that'd be surprising
Jun 05th 2014
79
           it was going aroudn a couple days ago
Jun 05th 2014
80
barca updates
Jun 11th 2014
83
Cesc and Arsenal
Jun 11th 2014
84
      Agreed but the major question is as follows:
Jun 11th 2014
85
      it's not worth it for arsenal after stealing ozil
Jun 11th 2014
86
Cesc to Chelski officially done
Jun 12th 2014
87
shit.
Jun 12th 2014
88
That looks weird.
Jun 12th 2014
89
No surprise, it's the right move for him and a great one for Chelsea
Jun 12th 2014
90
You're right, but it still sucks. gonna be strange next year
Jun 12th 2014
92
unfortunately
Jun 16th 2014
102
put up or shut up for special one.
Jun 12th 2014
91
This pisses me off.
Jun 12th 2014
93
Ramires might be going to Real Madrid...
Jun 12th 2014
94
for some reason we are buying Vermaelen from teh arse.
Jun 16th 2014
97
That's a pretty smart move imo
Jun 16th 2014
98
      RE: That's a pretty smart move imo
Jun 16th 2014
99
           I don't think there was/is much of a market for him
Jun 16th 2014
101
                watch him for croatia, he's much more content to play deep
Jun 17th 2014
105
                     I'm assuming this should be in response to 100 lol
Jun 17th 2014
107
                          yeah, my bad. fucking chrome.
Jun 17th 2014
108
Jun 16th 2014
100
so cheap. ugh.
Jun 16th 2014
103
      so weird to hear that re: a barca buy
Jun 17th 2014
106
Mario Balotelli summer Arsenal switch is possible
Jun 17th 2014
104
by god we're signing a CM. Ander Herrera from Bilbao
Jun 25th 2014
109
Jun 26th 2014
113
Jun 25th 2014
111
w cesc gone and xavi supposedly leaving
Jun 25th 2014
112
boom. Lallana in for medical (swipe)
Jun 27th 2014
114
Hope it's true.
Jun 30th 2014
120
Gomis to Swansea
Jun 27th 2014
115
Swansea must be willing to Michu or Bony go, then.
Jun 27th 2014
116
Barca really wants Suarez huh.
Jun 30th 2014
117
godfuckingdamnit. fuck fuck fuck.
Jun 30th 2014
119
Jun 30th 2014
121
yuuuuuuuuup (c) Lana Kane
Jul 02nd 2014
123
Really, the bite thing just made Liverpool's decision for them
Jul 03rd 2014
124
Gimmie that Origi
Jul 01st 2014
122
Rumor this morning is Anderlecht likes Yedlin
Jul 03rd 2014
125
Anderlecht is a legendary club
Jul 03rd 2014
126
CL aside, I'm not convinced the Belgian league is a step up in play
Jul 03rd 2014
127
      I think you're wrong about this (even on my Ligue 1 'genda)
Jul 03rd 2014
128
           I don't think CL is a requirement, just want a better league
Jul 03rd 2014
129
                You really think Yedlin is an everyday starter in the Bundesliga?
Jul 03rd 2014
133
is Roma good enough for you?
Jul 06th 2014
135
      probably too good at this point
Jul 07th 2014
136
           You're difficult to please.
Jul 07th 2014
137
                I love Roma, but I think Yedlin would struggle to get PT there right now
Jul 07th 2014
138
new news is we're going after Vidal and Di Maria.
Jul 03rd 2014
130
Smh, why do I do this to myself... But
Jul 03rd 2014
131
Twitter activity also indicates the poor mans white Sagna coming
Jul 03rd 2014
132
rumor I saw yesterday
Jul 04th 2014
134
not sure why, but Bayern is after K. Navas
Jul 08th 2014
139
Evra going to Juve
Jul 08th 2014
140
he looked okay in the WC from what i recall.
Jul 08th 2014
141
Jul 09th 2014
142
Jul 09th 2014
143
Mandzukic to Atletico
Jul 09th 2014
144
Alexis!!!! Officially done + Debuchy. Onto holding mid
Jul 10th 2014
145
i'm just glad barca didn't settle for the lowball prices for once
Jul 10th 2014
146
Don't bother.
Jul 10th 2014
147
Is he gonna fit in? / Barca establishment that tolerant?
Jul 10th 2014
148
      luis enrique wont have the clout to run him off cut price like Pep did I...
Jul 10th 2014
149
      No, this board can't run off another manager
Jul 11th 2014
156
      his teammates never had a problem with him.
Jul 11th 2014
159
I'd take khedira over bender, but either works
Jul 10th 2014
150
Arsenal will be able to play with more pace now
Jul 10th 2014
151
RE: Arsenal will be able to play with more pace now
Jul 10th 2014
153
RE: Arsenal will be able to play with more pace now
Jul 11th 2014
160
Opposition high line strategy is gonna be very risky
Jul 10th 2014
154
Thighs! Bare Chillian Thighs!! - looking like a great summer
Jul 10th 2014
152
      Lol. I swear that's the pic I've seen used 8/10 times when he's mentione...
Jul 10th 2014
155
Anyone heard a firm number on the Suarez deal?
Jul 11th 2014
157
Jul 11th 2014
158
finally. i can't see he won't be missed on the pitch
Jul 11th 2014
161
^
Jul 11th 2014
162
let's be honest, 'pool are NOT title contenders w/o Luis Suarez
Jul 11th 2014
163
      right. if I was a 'pool fan this would make me unhappy.
Jul 11th 2014
164
      not this year, not without some serious breaks
Jul 11th 2014
165
           ^ ^ ^
Jul 11th 2014
167
The Zlatan experiment 2.0
Jul 11th 2014
166
^^^^^^^^^
Jul 11th 2014
169
I'd rather James too, but this isn't zlatan
Jul 11th 2014
175
YES! get him the fuck out of the EPL.
Jul 11th 2014
168
100m for Rakitic and Suarez LOL
Jul 11th 2014
170
      looking forward to taking La Liga already.
Jul 11th 2014
171
      is a real madrid fan really talking about money?
Jul 11th 2014
172
      We got Bale on the cheap if you think about it
Jul 11th 2014
173
           so this is happening? a real madrid fan is really talking budgets
Jul 11th 2014
174
           LMAO!!
Jul 11th 2014
176
      Huh? They have 120m budget, have already sold 80m worth of players
Jul 11th 2014
177
      and a day layer, sounds like vertonghen
Jul 12th 2014
179
           I'd take Hummels over either.
Jul 14th 2014
189
           so would Hummels. he keeps hinting he wants to come
Jul 15th 2014
195
           If you guys want him, Levy's gonna make you payyyyyy
Jul 15th 2014
208
Looks like we have a loan for Atleti RB Javi Manquillo
Jul 11th 2014
178
RE: Looks like we have a loan for Atleti RB Javi Manquillo
Jul 12th 2014
180
liverpool looking to ruin those plans
Jul 22nd 2014
263
Cabella to Newcastle?
Jul 12th 2014
181
Adidas closes jersey deal with Man U: 10years $1.2b
Jul 14th 2014
182
that's a whole lotta money. but damn adidas sucks.
Jul 14th 2014
185
      chart that shows just how astronomical this is
Jul 14th 2014
188
           United stays trying to raise money
Jul 14th 2014
190
                to solve our debt problem.
Jul 14th 2014
191
                     whoa i had no idea they were so heavily in the red
Jul 14th 2014
192
some wild speculation on how pool gonna spend that suarez money
Jul 14th 2014
183
i've been hearing a lot of origi + bony
Jul 14th 2014
184
More and more noise that Khedira to Arsenal is done
Jul 14th 2014
186
Arsenal is making moves this offseason.
Jul 14th 2014
187
Khedira isn't a holding mid tho
Jul 15th 2014
196
That was his role for Germany and he played it very well
Jul 15th 2014
200
Being held up over weekly wages
Jul 15th 2014
201
      i don't blame him. yall supposed to have the money now right?
Jul 15th 2014
204
           Whether you have the money or not, you still have evaluations
Jul 15th 2014
205
Recap of Premier League kits for 2014/15
Jul 15th 2014
193
woof...that third kit for liverpool is terrible
Jul 15th 2014
194
RE: woof...that third kit for liverpool is terrible
Jul 15th 2014
197
and I thought
Jul 15th 2014
198
the arsenal CL alternate w/the two tone diagonals is fuuuuugly.
Jul 15th 2014
207
      but seriously though...why so much claret & blue, England?
Jul 16th 2014
218
           Hammers and Burnley took the idea from Villa
Jul 17th 2014
225
                good looking out
Jul 17th 2014
233
Why he'll never be Arsenal captain
Jul 15th 2014
199
RE: Why he'll never be Arsenal captain - because he's not that good
Jul 15th 2014
203
      cleverly better
Jul 15th 2014
206
Conte OUT. I wonder why...
Jul 15th 2014
202
Because he's fed up with the Juve board
Jul 16th 2014
211
Keylor Navas to RM
Jul 15th 2014
209
that'd make a lot more sense than bayern
Jul 15th 2014
210
      eh, that still might be a little more than he can chew
Jul 16th 2014
212
           atletico signed Jan Oblak
Jul 16th 2014
213
why is Newcastle going so hard after French players, though?
Jul 16th 2014
215
ha I was just wondering that
Jul 16th 2014
216
for them, maybe Ligue 1 clubs are more willing to do business
Jul 16th 2014
217
I *heard* ligue 1 has a disproportionally high # of buy-out clauses
Jul 17th 2014
219
      Ligue 1 is a great league to do business with
Jul 17th 2014
221
      French clubs have good academies
Jul 17th 2014
229
      not sure. but in any case, the Newcastle question remains.
Jul 17th 2014
228
RE: why is Newcastle going so hard after French players, though?
Jul 17th 2014
231
Kroos Kontrol
Jul 17th 2014
220
Now they just fucked around and got James Rodriguez
Jul 17th 2014
222
      i'm MORE curious what the addition of Kroos...
Jul 17th 2014
223
      Di Maria has been on the outs
Jul 17th 2014
230
      it makes no sense...but he wants the EPL, apparently
Jul 17th 2014
234
      Damn damn damn James!
Jul 17th 2014
235
      the envy i have for real madrid knows no bounds.
Jul 17th 2014
236
Spurs looking to sign Griezmann from Real Sociedad.
Jul 17th 2014
224
Would love on Arsenal Griezmann
Jul 17th 2014
232
      He's third down on the list as far as Tottenham's needs...
Jul 17th 2014
237
           Levy should get Di Maria instead
Jul 18th 2014
238
                RE: Levy should get Di Maria instead (swipe)
Jul 18th 2014
239
                     those guys want Champions League
Jul 18th 2014
241
                     From Madrid to Tottenham....jeez, just the thought is depressing
Jul 18th 2014
242
                          so now the word is he would be down with the Paris offer but
Jul 20th 2014
243
                               Barca would probably happily overpay for Marquinhos
Jul 20th 2014
246
                                    I don't think that's happening
Jul 20th 2014
249
Can anyone that follows French football explain this RC Lens situation?
Jul 17th 2014
226
their finances are not in order
Jul 17th 2014
227
      I would imagine it would be quite a financial boost to go up to Ligue 1
Jul 18th 2014
240
looks like spurs are in the lead for davies
Jul 20th 2014
244
Woodward talking a big game in his interview today
Jul 20th 2014
245
barca better stop fucking around and sign a goddam defender
Jul 20th 2014
247
this again, Cuadrado as a wing back?
Jul 20th 2014
248
      Supposedly, it's a back in name only
Jul 21st 2014
253
           update rumor/theorizing
Jul 21st 2014
254
           See, with those three I'd go Xmas tree
Jul 22nd 2014
259
           it's like the guy has never heard of dani alves
Jul 27th 2014
319
2 come backs: Drogba to Chelsea, Dunga to Brazil
Jul 20th 2014
250
lovren to Liverpool sounds like it's getting closer
Jul 20th 2014
251
Reus would be huge
Jul 21st 2014
255
Davies a medical away from joining Spurs.
Jul 21st 2014
252
#nobodyreadsthereplies
Jul 21st 2014
256
      I was too excited to read anything above.
Jul 22nd 2014
264
           nah. taken down too quickly.
Jul 24th 2014
284
                The Soldado/Coco connection in the first half was pretty awesome.
Jul 24th 2014
286
                     reports confirm the tale of two halfs
Jul 24th 2014
288
                          wrong. it was his right.
Jul 24th 2014
289
Jul 22nd 2014
257
those poor Liga defenders
Jul 22nd 2014
258
      If Madrid can make this work, I'm scared of them.
Jul 22nd 2014
260
           it's insane to think about
Jul 22nd 2014
262
classy
Jul 22nd 2014
261
If RM get Pogba it will be their greatest team ever assembled
Jul 22nd 2014
265
he's bound to end up there at some point.
Jul 22nd 2014
266
how the fuck do they play all of those guys?
Jul 22nd 2014
267
      RE: how the fuck do they play all of those guys?
Jul 22nd 2014
270
           fifa, yes. on the field, no
Jul 22nd 2014
271
Ctrl+F "Manchester United signs..."
Jul 22nd 2014
268
nobody compares to RM in the market.
Jul 22nd 2014
269
Jul 22nd 2014
272
Loic Remy to Liverpool / Jeremy Mathieu to Barcelona
Jul 23rd 2014
273
I don't think he's supposed to; good value for 8.5m
Jul 23rd 2014
274
^^^^^^^^^
Jul 23rd 2014
275
Mathieu has had himself a very decent career
Jul 23rd 2014
276
We still need another cb signing imo though.
Jul 23rd 2014
277
      agreed, but at least there's one!
Jul 23rd 2014
278
Liverpool haven't made their move to replace Suarez
Jul 24th 2014
287
Can someone explain to me why I'm watching PSG-Nice right now?
Jul 23rd 2014
279
the weird part about Aurier is it's a loan
Jul 23rd 2014
280
      It's not really a loan
Jul 23rd 2014
281
      oh I know. It's just a delayed transfer.
Jul 23rd 2014
282
      yo NT you should've watched this game (ok not really)
Jul 23rd 2014
283
           see...but then I get all hype and end up being disappointed
Jul 24th 2014
285
Lampard to NYFC confirmed
Jul 24th 2014
290
Valbuena to Dynamo Moscow: Niet
Jul 25th 2014
291
he's severely underrated
Jul 25th 2014
293
Lol, com'n the market don't lie
Jul 26th 2014
301
      the market lies all the time
Jul 26th 2014
303
           Price tag inflation is one thing, lack of interest in a player is anothe...
Jul 26th 2014
309
                plenty of good players go under the radar
Jul 26th 2014
311
shit. I fuck w/Joey Barton now. good show.
Jul 25th 2014
292
I need to look out my window to see if I can spot any pigs in the sky
Jul 25th 2014
297
Ancelotti says he wants to keep Di Maria
Jul 25th 2014
294
How can he keep Di Maria with the signings they've made?!
Jul 25th 2014
295
      he says there'll be competition but that's par for the course
Jul 25th 2014
296
lovren finally coming in for a medical.
Jul 25th 2014
298
+ you're getting Origi
Jul 26th 2014
299
this all looks vaguely familiar
Jul 26th 2014
300
Hearing Shaqiri's name again
Jul 26th 2014
306
poor southampton: chambers on his way to arsenal (swipe)
Jul 26th 2014
302
Love it. Jenkinson finna be on permanent loan status
Jul 26th 2014
307
      and now schneiderlin & rodriguez are apparently coming to spurs
Jul 28th 2014
326
Big Lewandowski with a classy goal
Jul 26th 2014
304
nothing like Deco's at his testimonial game yesterday:
Jul 26th 2014
305
Pjanic. like a boss.
Jul 26th 2014
308
As reports Di Maria to Paris is almost done. yezzir.
Jul 26th 2014
310
Good. Keeps him out of the EPL lol
Jul 27th 2014
312
      As may have called it too early, Ancelotti still says he'll be w/Real
Jul 27th 2014
315
           not gonna happen
Jul 27th 2014
318
Griezmann headed to Atletico for 24 mill (met his buy-out clause)
Jul 27th 2014
313
Bale taking advantage of his freedom from CRy
Jul 27th 2014
314
BAYOL. Holy smokes.
Jul 27th 2014
320
bet c.dot smiling like a proud dad watching his only son that made it
Jul 27th 2014
321
      whoa-- he paid bale's mom off too?
Jul 28th 2014
324
Remy supposedly failed the medical exam w/Liverpool (bbc)
Jul 27th 2014
316
Adriano (FCB) was just diagnosed with a heart condition
Jul 27th 2014
317
That's unpossible (c) 'Arry
Jul 28th 2014
322
apparently Liverpool fans say that this is a ploy to try to get Benzema
Jul 28th 2014
323
      unsurprisingly, benzema appears to be happy at madrid
Jul 28th 2014
325
           i don't think there's a star striker on the market anymore
Jul 28th 2014
327
rolls reus rejects bvb extension. im sure he'll end up at bayern next ye...
Jul 28th 2014
328
meanwhile the one financial powerhouse that england has
Jul 28th 2014
329
BBC: Spurs signing two players from Southhampton w/3 combined knees.
Jul 28th 2014
330
Southampton are having themselves one hell of a summer
Jul 29th 2014
331
QPR/West Ham now in the hunt for Valbuena
Jul 29th 2014
332
origi to liverpool done (swipe)
Jul 29th 2014
333
Yeah, being loaned
Jul 29th 2014
334
Gerrard reflects upon his England career (vid)
Jul 29th 2014
335
Lukaku not trying to get tutored, signs w Everton
Jul 30th 2014
336
moreno and manquillo deals getting closer for liverpool
Aug 01st 2014
337
don't know much about either of them
Aug 01st 2014
338
      i only know what I've read
Aug 01st 2014
339
           I used to love Glen Johnson
Aug 04th 2014
345
Spurs sign young English CB Dier.
Aug 01st 2014
340
We're allegedly closing in on a move for Carvalho
Aug 02nd 2014
341
peeped a little of the Emirates Cup, some entertaining games
Aug 03rd 2014
342
yet another barca product poached due to labor law differences
Aug 04th 2014
346
I really like what Poch is doing with Spurs
Aug 03rd 2014
343
agreed.
Aug 04th 2014
344
Moose probably isn't going to be getting first team minutes.
Aug 05th 2014
352
Me too. Mustacchio might be an issue with his ownership status tho.
Aug 05th 2014
351
liverpool looked decent last night. will be nice to see moreno
Aug 05th 2014
347
came in here to have a wank after a 1-3 loss to united, eh?
Aug 05th 2014
348
pretty much.
Aug 05th 2014
349
Radio Rahim is something else man
Aug 05th 2014
350
that 3-1 was sweet. looking forward to more of that this season.
Aug 05th 2014
353
Falcao still looking at Pool and City, with LFC allegedly in the lead
Aug 06th 2014
354

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Wed May-14-14 11:09 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
1. "arse fans, yall want Vela back? yall might activate that buyback."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/14/arsenal-agree-3million-transfer-to-re-sign-carlos-vela-4727725/

i saw a stat that said in the top 5 leagues only 9 players had more goals+assists than him.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Wed May-14-14 12:00 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
2. "Gimmie Lallana. "
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Mon May-19-14 06:52 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
11. "i wouldn't be mad at a shaqiri/lovren signing if lallana stalls out"
In response to Reply # 2


  

          

i'm not sure if they've publicly stated what liverpool's transfer budget is, but it will be interesting to see what it costs to pick southampton clean. i could see something of a bidding war over lallana.

i like to imagine shaqiri coming over similar to coutinho's move, except with the ability to impact immediately. currently underutilized midfielder who we don't have to pay a premium for.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Thu May-15-14 12:39 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
3. "PSG always has the best jerseys (link)"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://i.imgur.com/9CFWxbY.jpg

freakin gorgeous.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Thu May-15-14 12:42 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
4. "I quite like that red"
In response to Reply # 3


  

          

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Thu May-15-14 12:43 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
5. "love their logo to"
In response to Reply # 3


  

          

perfectly vintage french.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
DonKnutts
Charter member
27064 posts
Mon May-19-14 09:49 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
12. "old one better"
In response to Reply # 5


  

          

http://www.bigpicture.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PSG-old-and-new.jpg

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu May-15-14 01:49 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
6. "yeah, they might have outdone this year's models"
In response to Reply # 3


  

          

I really like the home and alternate...the away is a tad too minimalist

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Fri May-16-14 01:19 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
7. "pochettino or GTFO"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

i'm sure the 10th manager will be the charm?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Tue May-27-14 12:49 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
41. "*screams like ned flanders*"
In response to Reply # 7


  

          

but in a good way.

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/fuck_yeah.gif

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Mon May-19-14 04:06 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
8. "who all's getting kicked out of Barcelona this summer?"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Mon May-19-14 04:17 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
9. "Pinto's gone. Valdes and Puyol but that's old news."
In response to Reply # 8


  

          

I'd guess Song. Afellay. Cuenca.

Potentially Dani Avles and Alexis according to the rumors. But I dunno why Alexis instead of Pedro...

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Mon May-19-14 04:21 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
10. "preference for homegrown players"
In response to Reply # 9


  

          

there are a bunch of other maybes--rumors xavi and Lucho don't get along and also mascherano might be leaving.

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Tue May-20-14 12:29 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
13. "Yaya to City: it's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to (swipe)"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

damage control tweet coming in 5...4...3...

Yaya Touré has confirmed that he is considering leaving Manchester City this summer over the club’s lack of effort in congratulating him on his 31st birthday in Abu Dhabi when the squad were celebrating the Premier League title win.


The midfielder’s agent, Dimitry Seluk, told the BBC earlier on Tuesday that his client was “very upset” that “none of them shook his hand on his birthday” and that this had made the player consider leaving the Etihad Stadium.

Touré responded in a series of tweets on Tuesday afternoon in which he at first appeared to make light of his agent’s comments but then said: “Everything dimitry said is true. He speaks for me. I will give an interview after world cup to explain.”


City, who gave Touré a birthday cake as they flew out to Abu Dhabi as well as tweeting their congratulations after he turned 31, have not commented on the situation but would be deeply disappointed if they were to lose a player who scored 24 goals in all competitions for them in a season in which they won the Premier League title and League Cup.

Seluk, who made a similar complaint last year before Touré signed a four-year extension to his £220,000-a-week deal, claimed the Ivory Coast international did not feel that he was valued. “He got a cake but when it was Roberto Carlos’s birthday, the president of Anzhi gave him a Bugatti,” said Seluk. “I don’t expect City to present Yaya with a Bugatti, we only asked that they shook his hand and said: ‘We congratulate you.’ It is the minimum they must do when it is his birthday and the squad is all together.

“Money is not important. He has enough money. The most important thing is a human relationship and maybe this is his opportunity for Yaya to find that. If City don’t respect him, then, easy, Yaya will leave. No problem.”

Touré initially distanced himself from these comments, tweeting: “Thanks for all the birthday messages today. Card from City just arrived... Must have got lost in the post. Haha.” And adding: “Jokes aside. Please do not take words that do not come out of MY mouth seriously. Judge my commitment to @MCFC by my performances.”

Jokes aside. Please do not take words that do not come out of MY mouth seriously. Judge my commitment to @MCFC by my performances.

— yaya toure (@Toure_yaya42) May 20, 2014

But an hour later he changed tack and said: “My agent was trying to make a point here on my behalf, joke aside. It seems important for me to make a statement..i am going to do so.” Touré then stated that his agent’s comments were “true” and he would give an interview after the World Cup to explain his stance.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/20/yaya-toure-manchester-city-future-birthday-snub

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Tue May-20-14 03:27 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
14. "http://imgur.com/BsooLJK"
In response to Reply # 13


  

          

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Wed May-21-14 03:29 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
15. "Completely agree Yaya! Get out while you can! "
In response to Reply # 13
Wed May-21-14 03:37 AM by LA2Philly

  

          

But seriously....as much as I hope Yaya actually feels slighted, his agent has always made these claims about Yaya not getting respect, regardless of the verity of his claims (for example, last year dude claimed that every other player had a poster at etihad except Yaya...who in fact had multiple huge ones lol).

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu May-22-14 11:25 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
16. "Zlatan clowning in practice"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJyzkCBrRAI

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
B9
Charter member
43124 posts
Thu May-22-14 11:57 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
18. "Beats kicking and bullying his own teammates, I guess. "
In response to Reply # 16


          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Thu May-22-14 01:08 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
19. "Speaking of, saw this documentary at Tribeca"
In response to Reply # 16


  

          

a few weeks back. This link looks like the short version (the one I saw was an hour plus). Great doc though.

Follows Swedish club Malmo (and a superfan, and his poor girlfriend) after a shocking relegation and fight to get back to the first league. Also features a teenage Ibra playing his first big club ball.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xxub4z_teenage-zlatan-ibrahimovic-documentary_shortfilms

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu May-22-14 11:35 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
17. "I meant to talk about this, too: Helena Costa"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

1st woman to coach a professional futbol team (division 2 in France, but that's a start)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2636481/Helena-Costa-hopes-judged-results-unveiled-new-coach-Clermont.html

I really hope she succeeds

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Thu May-22-14 04:46 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
21. "That's awesome. Wish her all the best "
In response to Reply # 17


  

          

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Wed Jun-25-14 07:48 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
110. "and of course, it's already over. smh so hard."
In response to Reply # 17


  

          

Helena Costa resigned yesterday, even before the season started.

she initially wouldn't explain why when she made the announcement to the pressed, just stating that 'the president knew'. When asked about it, he acted dumb and made some flippant joke ('it's not the first time I've been abandoned by a woman'). Later, she published a communiqué, and what she said was essentially that the club was disrespecting her. Several new players came in (after she was hired), and she only learned about it by reading reports from their first medical check ups. She asked the guy in charge of recruitment about it, and he dodged her emails for a while, until he finally replied with something along the lines of 'stop harassing me with emails, you're starting to piss me off, I'm not your lackey'...

of course, it's just her word. I'm sure the club is going to deny. And I'm going to believe her.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Mon Jun-30-14 01:48 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
118. "now Clermont recruits another woman, Corinne Diacre"
In response to Reply # 110


  

          

kinda unfair to her, but this is so obviously a publicity stunt on their part now

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu May-22-14 01:35 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
20. "also, the u21 Toulon tournament is on"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

if, like mine, your itch for international futbol is getting out of control (THERE'S ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT), it's always worth a look

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Thu May-22-14 09:32 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
28. "dope, that's usually a good watch"
In response to Reply # 20


  

          

what channel is it on?

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu May-22-14 09:57 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
29. "bein, who else"
In response to Reply # 28


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Thu May-22-14 04:56 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
22. "Sagna to Man City: 3 years, 150k a week "
In response to Reply # 0
Thu May-22-14 05:06 PM by LA2Philly

  

          

Sad to see him go, it all came down to weekly wages; no blame because this will be his last major contract so get it while you can. Looks like our top target is Serge Aurier from Toulouse.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Ink_Spot
Member since Mar 26th 2004
2948 posts
Thu May-22-14 05:14 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
23. "I will be happier if Van Gaal gets Kroos and Vidal this summer"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Any combination of Kroos/Vidal/Carvalho/Strootman/Gundogan......2 out of those 5 will be cool. I hear rumors that the Kroos deal is done, others claiming it is halted. I also hear they may seriously go after Cesc after the WC, but I see that highly unlikely from Barca's point of view.

Luke Shaw is someone I like, but I have always felt like he is a year away at least. The numbers being mentioned for him is crazy. As long as we aren't overpaying. Then I am cool.

I am also very keen on the Hummels and another very good defender.

After these are done, then I may be more keen about the Reus deal. Which I think is far more likely than the Mueller rumors.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Thu May-22-14 05:29 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
24. "We have a first-refusal clause on Cesc"
In response to Reply # 23


  

          

So unless someone puts in a huge bid, I don't see the board or Arsene allowing him to go play for another EPL team.

As you said, disparate reports on Kroos...some have said deal is done at 20 mill transfer, now Van Gaal saying he doesn't want him anymore (the reality imo: Bayern is staying patient to up Man U's offer, Van Gaal playing for negotiating leverage).

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Ink_Spot
Member since Mar 26th 2004
2948 posts
Thu May-22-14 05:41 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
25. "You guys guys will never pay Cesc's weekly wage bill. "
In response to Reply # 24


  

          

I don't ever see him in an Arsenal jersey ever (unless he returns when he is over 30), plus I think Barca would be stupid to sell him now. I personally think his fee will be way too much anyway. My preference will be 2 of Kroos, Gundogan, Vidal.....and then Strootman or Carvalho. I think more likely will be one of the first 3, and one of the later 2.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Thu May-22-14 05:50 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
26. "were not getting Vidal. and LVG doesn't want Carvalho."
In response to Reply # 23


  

          

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Rick Fox Jr
Member since Feb 28th 2003
12029 posts
Thu May-22-14 08:28 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
27. "Is Vidal even for sale?"
In response to Reply # 23


          

And you think Real Madrid wouldn't pay out the ass for him?

Also, Gundogan sadly will never be what he once was.


  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Thu May-22-14 10:08 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
30. "somehow David Luiz is gonna become the most expensive defender"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

fun player but this boggles my mind. if you got it, spend it i guess...

from the Daily Fail

David Luiz is on the brink of joining Paris St Germain in the next 48 hours in a sensational deal that could cost the French superpower close to £50million.

Exact terms are still to be thrashed out by the clubs, but the transfer of the 27-year-old Chelsea star will be the world's most expensive for a defender, beating the previous two highest fees - both paid by PSG, for Marquinhos and Thiago Silva.

Once a fee is agreed with Stamford Bridge, PSG will seek approval from Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari to fly to their World Cup base to carry out a medical.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Fri May-23-14 07:39 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
31. "nah."
In response to Reply # 30


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Fri May-23-14 09:52 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
32. "yup."
In response to Reply # 31


  

          

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/23/david-luiz-record-40m-move-psg-chelsea

Chelsea are in advanced talks with Paris St Germain over the sale of David Luiz to the Ligue 1 champions with the fee for the Brazilian expected to top the £40m mark, a record for a defender. Discussions between the clubs are on-going and an agreement is anticipated well before the start of the World Cup.

David Luiz, a £23.5m signing from Benfica in January 2011, has claimed the Champions League and Europa League with Chelsea but found himself something of a stop-gap at both centre-half and in defensive midfield last season. At 27, and with the likes of Barcelona and Bayern Munich also long-standing admirers, he represents a saleable asset for the London club as they seek to comply with Uefa’s financial fair play regulations.

The sale to PSG, who are more bullish about maintaining their lavish spending of recent years, would grant José Mourinho more leeway in the market this summer to strengthen his squad in other areas. The Spain forward Diego Costa is expected to join from Atlético Madrid for £31.8m, reflecting the buy-out clause in his current contract at Vicente Calderon, while there is interest in securing a second striker with Bayern’s Mario Mandzukic admired. Chelsea are also seeking a left-back to replace the out-going Ashley Cole, with Sevilla’s Alberto Moreno and Filipe Luis at Atlético tracked.

Mourinho boasts cover at centre-half where John Terry has signed on for a further season, Gary Cahill has excelled, and Branislav Ivanovic can perform. The youngsters Tomas Kalas – who played in the wins at Liverpool and Cardiff towards the end of last season – and Kurt Zouma, who was signed mid-season from St Etienne and remained at the French club for the rest of the campaign, will also seek first-team involvement, meaning David Luiz’s role would most likely have come in midfield. There, too, Chelsea boast numbers with Nemanja Matic to be first-choice holding midfielder next term.

PSG are willing to match Chelsea’s valuation of the Brazilian, conscious as they are of Bayern and Barca’s interest in the player, with the president Nasser al-Khelaifi and the sporting director, Olivier Létang, intent upon securing the player. David Luiz could undertake his medical for the French club at Brazil’s pre-World Cup training camp. Yet PSG’s on-going interest in Eden Hazard will be rebuffed by the Londoners. The former Lille forward has been a long-term target for the French club’s owners, Qatari Sports Investments, with the manager Laurent Blanc reaffirming his admiration for the Belgium international this week.

“You can talk about everything – from systems to individual or collective qualities – but if you have a player who is capable of taking three or four players out of the game at any moment, that’s something else,” said Blanc. “You never know what to expect from players like that. They unnerve opponents. But I can love a player all I want while knowing very well that I may not get him.”

Asked if there was an alternative target to Hazard if that pursuit is knocked back, he added: “Of course. There’s also a plan C. We’ll focus on the specific areas of the team we want to strengthen and come up with three possible solutions, all while knowing that we want to go with Plan A.”

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Fri May-23-14 10:27 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
33. "I don't get it."
In response to Reply # 32


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Fri May-23-14 11:04 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
35. "so, nah =/= don't want? "
In response to Reply # 33


  

          

that was my interpretation. still, £40m for luiz is stupid money ... especially with FFP sanctions.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Fri May-23-14 11:48 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
36. "my nah was incredulous and wishful all at once"
In response to Reply # 35


  

          

when I replied, I did a quick search and could not find any story about this on french news sources, so I was still hoping it was some bullshit

I really don't understand this. I guess it means Alex is a goner, but that's a bit weird since Blanc was singing his praises just a week ago...but even if Alex is gone, why did they break the bank on Marquinhos last year if it's to keep on sitting him behind more experienced players? that's quite a shitty deal for him.

Not to mention Luiz is a big overrated doofus to me.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Fri May-23-14 10:35 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
34. "WOOOOOOOO! NOT GOING TO BARCA!~"
In response to Reply # 32


  

          

i can't take watching another defender who makes dumb/risky decisions.
-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Fri May-23-14 06:03 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
37. "dumb dumb dumb"
In response to Reply # 30


  

          

and Hazard ain't coming as well

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Sat May-24-14 01:56 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
39. "40 mill MINIMUM, potentially up to 50 if all incentives met"
In response to Reply # 30


  

          

That's just fucking ridiculous, smh. Until financial fair play actually takes away eligibility, it's not gonna be that much of a hurdle for the oil tycoon teams.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Fri May-23-14 11:41 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
38. "sounds like shaw to united is stalling"
In response to Reply # 0
Fri May-23-14 11:41 PM by Drizzit

  

          

all because of evra's one year deal? interesting. this also fills me with anxiety that southampton are maneuvering to keep pochettino. ugh.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/23/luke-shaw-manchester-united-deal-stalls

Luke Shaw’s prospective transfer to Manchester United has stalled, with the left-back considering his options and determined not to rush into any move from Southampton.

United had believed signing Shaw was virtually a done deal, with much of the work credited to David Moyes before he was sacked as manager, and, though they remain in a strong position, they are no longer the favourites for his signature.

The decision to give Patrice Evra a one-year contract extension, which emerged on Friday and could be viewed as a surprise, may be a recognition from United that the 20-times champions could yet miss out on Shaw.

If the Frenchman had not been retained and the deal to sign Shaw does collapse, that would have left the unconvincing Alexander Büttner as the sole left-back for Louis van Gaal, the new manager.

The development will alert a host of clubs both in the Premier League and on the continent who retain an interest in the 18-year-old Shaw, with Chelsea among those monitoring the situation.

The west London club are currently keeping only a watching brief given their current financial situation, with it being understood that Chelsea are not willingto pay Southampton’s asking price of £30m and would offer Shaw a salary of around £60,000 a week compared with the £100,000 United were considering paying.

Furthermore Shaw’s elevation in status to being part of Roy Hodgson’s World Cup squad means he will move only to a club where he will be first-choice and César Azpilicueta has impressed at left-back under José Mourinho.

The Chelsea manager does require a left-back as Ashley Cole seems certain to be released. And with David Luiz’s impending £40m transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, Branislav Ivanovic could again be asked to play at centre-back with Mourinho moving Azpilicueta back across to right-back, opening up the left-back berth for Shaw.

Van Gaal is considering paying Yevhen Konoplyanka’s €15m (£12.1m) buyout clause, with the Dnipro winger willing to join despite United not being in next season’s Champions League.

United have scouted Konoplyanka, who is also interesting Liverpool and Schalke 04, on more than one occasion, the most recent being on Sunday when Dnipro played Metalurh Donetsk.

Andrey Stetsenko, Dnipro’s sporting director who is in charge of transfers, accepts that Konoplyanka could leave the club, with United moving ahead of Liverpool as the Merseyside club have not been in contact since January.

“Our scouts are working to find his replacement. Sooner or later Konoplyanka will leave Dnipro,” he said.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Sat May-24-14 11:23 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
40. "fuck were gonna end up w/ a bunch of 2nd rate targets."
In response to Reply # 38


  

          

we suck ass at transfers.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Ink_Spot
Member since Mar 26th 2004
2948 posts
Tue May-27-14 04:30 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
42. "The Glazers have never gone out of their way for real needs..."
In response to Reply # 40


  

          

watch when the second half of August rolls around, and people are grumbling, we will sign some overpriced name that solves nothing, just to get fans cheering about how great the player used to be. A player that solves nothing that ails us. I really hate reading about this so called 120 million pound war chest.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Thu May-29-14 12:50 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
43. "Sagna confirms he's off, will announce his new club after WC"
In response to Reply # 0
Thu May-29-14 12:50 PM by benny

  

          

as per itw with L'Equipe

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Fri May-30-14 07:40 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
45. "guardian already putting money on citeh"
In response to Reply # 43


  

          

makes it sound like a done deal, but no confirmation.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/22/bacary-sagna-sign-manchester-city-arsenal

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Sleepy
Charter member
6947 posts
Fri Jun-13-14 09:59 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
95. "Confirmed"
In response to Reply # 45


  

          

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/former-arsenal-defender-sagna-agrees-three-year-deal-with-manchester-city-061314

Good business for all parties, except for Arsenal who couldn't keep him.

You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles


Never Tired, Always Sleepy

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Thu May-29-14 04:07 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
44. "Barca Talk:"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Confirmed In: Halilovic (B team for a year), Ter Stegen, Luis Enrique, Rafinha, Deulofeu

Rumoured: Rakitic, Marquinhos, Bravo (GK).

OUT: Alves to PSG, Cuenca and Tello being shopped to English and Spanish teams, Song probably back to England. I don't think Cesc leaves, although there are bidders.

Hope we hold on to Mascherano.

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Fri May-30-14 07:42 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
46. "liverpool's autocorrect is trippin"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/30/liverpool-rickie-lambert-southampton

Rickie Lambert is due to have a medical on Merseyside on Saturday after Southampton accepted a revised offer from Liverpool for their England striker.

The 32-year-old was the subject of a £4m bid, plus add-ons, by the Anfield club on Thursday, after they became aware of the Kirkby-born forward’s availability during their inquiries for Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren. Discussions over the structure of the deal, with Liverpool offering several performance-related payments, continued on Friday when Southampton accepted £4.5m up front plus add-ons.

Lambert will be involved in England’s World Cup warm-up game against Peru at Wembley on Friday and, barring any problems, will then travel to Merseyside to become Brendan Rodgers’ first signing of the summer. He is believed to have agreed personal terms with Liverpool, the team he grew up supporting but who released him as a schoolboy, and the transfer is expected to be completed by Monday.

Liverpool are continuing to pursue Lambert’s Southampton team-mates but have not reached agreement on a fee for the 26-year-old Lallana, who is keen to move to Anfield, or Lovren. The 24-year-old Croatia defender scored Southampton’s winner at Anfield last September.

It is understood further talks with Bayer Leverkusen’s Emre Can over the weekend are likely to give a clearer idea of whether the 20-year-old will also move to Merseyside. Although there is a buy-out clause of about £10m which Liverpool are willing to meet, the Germany Under-21 midfielder’s wage demands are proving a significant stumbling block.

However, what interest the club had in Michel Vorm to provide competition for Simon Mignolet has cooled and they are no longer considering Swansea City’s Dutch goalkeeper as a viable target.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Sun Jun-01-14 03:30 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
47. "Rickie Lambert to Liverpool"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

curious if Madrid will try to flex on them for Suarez.

i'm trying to see that CR7/Suarez/Bale attack.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Sun Jun-01-14 04:31 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
50. "they will."
In response to Reply # 47


  

          

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Sleepy
Charter member
6947 posts
Sun Jun-01-14 04:13 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
48. "David Villa and Frank Lampard rumored to NYC FC"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Villa stated that he is leaving Atletico for "an irresistible project for me and my family" (READ: They paid me more money than I ever expected.) Both have supposedly had talks with the team and Manchester City. We will see, but since the team doesn't start play for another season, the question becomes if they sign, where do they go on loan?

You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles


Never Tired, Always Sleepy

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Mon Jun-02-14 03:49 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
53. "i was reading about that. it's an interesting situation "
In response to Reply # 48


  

          

having NYFC bidding on chelsea players as something of a City proxy.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Sun Jun-01-14 04:30 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
49. "Looks like Remy will be heading to Arsenal"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Personal terms have been agreed upon, now it's a matter of transfer fee which is looking to be around 8-10 million.

It's a good start and I love that it's early in the window (which has obviously been accelerated by the World Cup). We need to splash big on a dmf and rb as well, while providing some cover at cb, and midfield. The reason I really want the Cesc move to happen is for the mental make-up of the club...I think it would do wonders as the leader of the team as mental composure has been so glaringly weak in recent history.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
calminvasion
Charter member
12575 posts
Sun Jun-01-14 11:13 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
51. "Never been sold on Remy. Another squad player is cool"
In response to Reply # 49


  

          

But if that is the sole answer to our striker needs, color me unimpressed

Cesc... I'd be cool with it I guess, but not as excited about the prospect, as alternatively using that cash to get a true WC striker.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Mon Jun-02-14 12:32 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
52. "We need leaders on this team...Cesc was already that when he left"
In response to Reply # 51
Mon Jun-02-14 12:34 AM by LA2Philly

  

          

Imagine now with him having the experience of Barcelona and years wiser coming back to the team that gave him his beginning...I think he'd be incredible to have around the youth and a dude who the team can look to for stability. Obviously his skill-set speaks for itself lol.

I'm also hoping for a true out and out striker....but DMF is my biggest need area. I've been saying and yelling it for too damn long that we need a powerful, stable DMF.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
DunDaDa
Charter member
7411 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 06:41 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
61. "keep him out the clubs, he'll give you 10-12 goals next season"
In response to Reply # 51


  

          

talented, but not much of a team player

----------------------------------------------------------------
respect the gift.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 06:46 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
62. "Antoine Griezmann is the perfect player for Arsenal"
In response to Reply # 49


          

He's French for a start! But really, his pace and technical skill as well as youth is most attractive for Arsenal and he would fit very well into the team's style. I'd prefer him over Draxler at the moment and he's be significantly cheaper.

I'm not sure how much Real Sociedad would want but around £25 million would do it.

Until I see something concrete I'll try not to believe Remy is coming, he's not the superstar that we need yet he has experience of scoring in the EPL which is necessary.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
calminvasion
Charter member
12575 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 08:55 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
64. "See I'm totally down with the Griez"
In response to Reply # 62


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 10:46 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
67. "Love Griezman, he would provide actual width"
In response to Reply # 62


  

          

One of our major issues in the final 1/3 is that we often keep trying to play narrow and jam a triangle into a square....Griezman gives you some serious width which can open up so many pockets.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 11:22 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
54. "#FREEMENEZ to Milan"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

apparently, my man was spotted w/his agent meeting Pipo Inzaghi in Ibiza (don't think you could ever write a sentence conjuring more douchiness than this one)

so now the Italian press is saying it's a done deal

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 11:44 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
59. "just needs one amendment"
In response to Reply # 54


  

          

>apparently, my man was spotted w/his agent meeting Pipo
>Inzaghi in Ibiza (don't think you could ever write a sentence
>conjuring more douchiness than this one)

"at Cristiano Ronaldo's annual birthday bash" and you'd hit the trifecta.

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
DunDaDa
Charter member
7411 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 06:48 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
63. "SuperPippo pulls the strings at Milannello now?"
In response to Reply # 54


  

          

since when?

----------------------------------------------------------------
respect the gift.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 09:45 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
65. "since he replaced Seedorf as their coach."
In response to Reply # 63


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
DunDaDa
Charter member
7411 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 10:21 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
66. "damn, I didnt know he got sacked."
In response to Reply # 65


  

          

to my knowledge, I haven't seen any official from the club either.

----------------------------------------------------------------
respect the gift.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 11:25 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
55. "meanwhile, in Paris"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

the French press is reporting an agreement between PSG and Hazard, on a 5 year deal paying him 15 mil a year, with a 75 mil transfer fee to boot
PSG denies, as of now

financial fair play, you say?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 11:31 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
58. "Until FFP takes away actual games, it won't impact PSG"
In response to Reply # 55


  

          

The repercussions have to be more severe, especially for repeat offenders. Limiting rosters, fines, etc don't mean shit when you are printing money.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
DunDaDa
Charter member
7411 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 06:33 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
60. "nope, he'll be Chelsea's #10"
In response to Reply # 55


  

          

https://eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-hazard-handed-chelsea-10-shirt-next-season-212525839--sow.html

----------------------------------------------------------------
respect the gift.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 11:28 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
56. "According to Aurier, he is moving to Arsenal "
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

That's what he said when asked by a fan and then re-tweeted video of that response. Nothing has been officially reported (although our interest is very real) so this very well may just be him pushing for the move to be made.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Tue Jun-03-14 11:29 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
57. "and I'm gonna troll w/this here too"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrOLGifnMJk
THE STRONGEST OF THEM ALL

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Wed Jun-04-14 11:01 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
68. "James Milner"
In response to Reply # 0


          

According to many press reports he wants to leave Man City as he does not get to play in his preferred central midfield position and isn't always in their first choice XI. He is allegedly wants to move to Arsenal with Liverpool also a consideration.

I'm one of those English people that has never seen the so called brilliance of Milner probably because he is such a good utility player and has never been given the chance to excel in just one position.

I could totally see Wenger use him as a central midfielder who could provide cover pretty much everywhere else.

Milner is in the final year of his contract at City and he is valuable to City because he counts as one of their home grown which is required. City have offered him a four year contract but if he signs it he knows life will continue as it currently is and he won't be a central midfielder and with the other superstars he probably won't play in their first XI.

Will City let Milner run his contract down so that he is available next season on a free transfer? He would then have his choice of clubs to choose from. Or will someone like Wenger come in with a £10 million bid?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
DunDaDa
Charter member
7411 posts
Wed Jun-04-14 08:38 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
70. "very interesting."
In response to Reply # 68


  

          

>According to many press reports he wants to leave Man City as
>he does not get to play in his preferred central midfield
>position and isn't always in their first choice XI. He is
>allegedly wants to move to Arsenal with Liverpool also a
>consideration.
>
>I'm one of those English people that has never seen the so
>called brilliance of Milner probably because he is such a good
>utility player and has never been given the chance to excel in
>just one position.
>
>I could totally see Wenger use him as a central midfielder who
>could provide cover pretty much everywhere else.
>
>Milner is in the final year of his contract at City and he is
>valuable to City because he counts as one of their home grown
>which is required. City have offered him a four year contract
>but if he signs it he knows life will continue as it currently
>is and he won't be a central midfielder and with the other
>superstars he probably won't play in their first XI.
>
>Will City let Milner run his contract down so that he is
>available next season on a free transfer? He would then have
>his choice of clubs to choose from. Or will someone like
>Wenger come in with a £10 million bid?

----------------------------------------------------------------
respect the gift.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Wed Jun-04-14 09:02 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
71. "He wants first team football, would love him in an Arsenal shirt "
In response to Reply # 68


  

          

Deploying him in the holding midfield role...I get the feeling that he is gonna be down Wenger's dmf preference list (with Sven Bender at the top) but lets see how it plays out.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Fri Jun-13-14 07:18 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
96. "RE: James Milner"
In response to Reply # 68


          

The fake twitter profile: @BoringMilner is one of the most amusing things on twitter. Do follow it, you'll probably laugh a lot.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
magilla vanilla
Member since Sep 13th 2002
18757 posts
Wed Jul-16-14 08:48 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
214. "As a Villa supporter, he was phenomenal in central mid"
In response to Reply # 68
Wed Jul-16-14 08:51 AM by magilla vanilla

  

          

He started out as a winger, but after Gareth Barry moved to City, he took over as the central mid alongside Petrov in O'Neill's preferred 4-4-2. Milner roving box-to-box and starting breaks with Young and Downing on the wings and Agbonlahor up front was TERRIFYING for defenses, and he ended up with 10 goals in all comps in 09-10 (this is my favorite from that season: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8DrXRmAECE) if O'Neill had gone for Falcao instead of Heskey that January, we might have actually made the CL instead of finishing 6th yet again.

He's no Pirlo on the ball, but he is an incredibly committed runner, and he can pop in some goals. I might be biased, but I'd rather put him in central midfield than, say, Wilshere.

---------------------------------
Photo zine(some images NSFW): http://bit.ly/USaSPhoto

"This (and every, actually) conversation needs more Chesterton and less Mike Francesa." - Walleye

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Wed Jun-04-14 01:13 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
69. ""
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

oh my god.

http://www.espnfc.us/barcelona/story/1861500/neymar-signing-could-
cost-barcelona-1699-million-euros

On Tuesday, Spain's tax office submitted its report to High Court judge Pablo Ruz, concluding that Barca committed tax fraud totalling 9.1 million euros.

AS.com reports that Barca now face a potential fine of up to 54.6 million euros, which would come on top of the following payments: federative rights (17 million euros), compensation (40 million euros), bonus (10 million euros), commission paid to Neymar's father (2.7 million euros), Ballon d'Or (2 million euros), sponsors (4 million euros), social projects (2.5 million euros), first refusal on Santos players (7.9 million euros), scouting in Brazil (2 million euros), friendly match (4.5 million euros), voluntary tax payment (13.5 million euros) and unpaid tax (9.1 million euros).

Former Barca president Sandro Rosell has been summoned to appear at the High Court.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 08:15 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
72. "Liverpool agree to deal with Emre Can"
In response to Reply # 0
Thu Jun-05-14 08:16 AM by pdafunk

  

          

this is not the deal i've been refreshing the Guardian multiple times a day for, but i do like that liverpool swoop infront of bayern to take him out of germany, and i'm a fan of young midfield talent.



http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/05/liverpool-sign-emre-can-bayer-leverkusen

Liverpool’s productive start to the summer transfer window has continued after the club agreed a deal in principle for the £9.75m signing of Emre Can from Bayer Leverkusen.

The 20-year-old midfielder is the second deal Liverpool have agreed this week, following the capture of Rickie Lambert for an initial £4.5m from Southampton on Monday, and the transfer is expected to be finalised on 1 July once documentation has been completed.

Liverpool triggered a €12m release clause in Can’s Leverkusen contract over a week ago. The Germany Under-21 international, of Turkish descent, scored four goals in 39 appearances for Leverkusen following his move from Bayern Munich last year and played an influential role in the team’s fourth-placed finish in the Bundesliga. A mini-slump had cost former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia his job as Leverkusen head coach in April.

Bayern had a buy-back option on the Frankfurt-born player, who has operated as a holding midfielder and at left-back during his brief career, and were reportedly keen on taking Can back to Munich next summer. But the option did not apply to a sale outside Germany, enabling Liverpool to capitalise and Leverkusen to make a quick profit on the £4.4m they paid Bayern for Can last summer.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 11:23 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
75. "yup & yup"
In response to Reply # 72


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 10:02 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
73. "sounds pretty likely that cesc is going to Chelsea for ~33 mil"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

would have been much happier had he gone there and Courtois came to barca as part of the deal (Courtois talking bout having no relation w/ chelsea) but with Ter-Stegen, that doesn't make sense. Courtois better, though. much better.

Barca papers saying Rakitic for 20 mil to replace cesc. I think that's not a bad option at all, as Cesc wasn't going to be replacing xavi and is too close in age to iniesta to really matter. and there are younger guys coming up who need some space in the club for them. feel bad for cesc being the odd man out, but he couldn't play the xavi role under Lucho. not that rakitic can be xavi, but he might actually fit that role better.

team's pushing for Marquinhos at CB. Can't be mad at bolstering the backline, but not my preferred guy, if only because we need a plug-n-play option, not a young talent with a great future.

gonna be interesting to see what happens. Honestly, as much as I like the idea of a 100% masia squad (or as close as possible), if cesc going means alexis stays, i'm ok with that. especially if it opens more rotation in the midfield for younger players. it's basically time for busquest/iniesta/xavi to take a rotating game off each. maybe lucho can get them to do that by pushing the "need to give youth a chance to play" card along with "you guys tire at the end of the season" card.

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Rick Fox Jr
Member since Feb 28th 2003
12029 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 12:15 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
76. "Oh god, that cunt."
In response to Reply # 73


          

Playing with Matic and Oscar though... damn.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 03:49 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
81. "yall will be favorites to win the league."
In response to Reply # 76


  

          

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 05:02 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
82. "Yeh, extremely likely. Will replace Lampard "
In response to Reply # 73


  

          

Costa + Cesc to fill two big needs....with Mourinho in his 2nd year of managing. They have to be favorites.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 11:16 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
74. "Van Buyten with the lowdown on Marseille. shit."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

my man is publishing an autobiography, and he talks about his 3 year stint with Marseille in the early '00s. Here's an extract, roughly translated:

"OM players are preys, easy marks. The road that leads to the 'Commanderie' (OM training grounds) is a kind of lawless area. The worst happens there, but you never see the police. Too dangerous, they're not crazy! It's controlled by gangs. You see guys with blades, others with gats. They rob players. Some houses get burglarized regularly. Vedran Runje's (goal keeper) was three times during the time we played together...just routine. And sometimes it gets worse (...). One day, one of my teammates gets stopped by some dude with a gat, he tells him to step out of his car and the guy just leaves with it, no problem. The now car-less player proceeds with walking to the grounds, or maybe steps in a teammate's car. It is what it is, he plays for OM and he knows he just has to deal with it."

got. damn. this is obviously sad, but I can't help chuckling at the mental picture of some famous futbol player reduced to walking after getting punked by some lowlife.

'au centre ville de Marseille on entendait le bruit de flingues, dingue'

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 12:54 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
77. "Alex to Milan"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

don't think Marquinhos is going anywhere now

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 01:07 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
78. "i thought Mexes was heading to PSG?"
In response to Reply # 77


  

          

that would open up marquinhos to the market again, possibly. who, still, might be annoyed to be the 3rd CB there (though he'd be 3rd at barca probably too).

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 01:13 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
79. "where did you read that? that'd be surprising"
In response to Reply # 78


  

          

I've always loved Filou, but I think he may need to retire at this point...I don't think he's still worthy of a CL roster spot (even as a sub)

as for Marquinhos, he might be frustrated (with good reasons), but I don't see how a bench player has any leverage to force the club to sell. it's not like they give a shit about recouping on 60 mil or however much they spent on him.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Thu Jun-05-14 01:17 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
80. "it was going aroudn a couple days ago"
In response to Reply # 79
Thu Jun-05-14 01:18 PM by thejerseytornado

  

          

that alex was going to Milan and Mexes would make the opposite trip because he'd be ok being a backup and Alex obviously wasn't about that (backup) life. edit: mostly barca related sources, mostly, i bet, just trying to keep hope alive.

don't know that it had much validity. just yet another CB target falling off the map for barca as Zubi FUCKING SUCKS AT THIS. i wasn't even that focused on Marquinhos as the ideal target (again, we've got a guy around that age in the club already in Bartra) but fuck...make a damn move Zubi. make a fucking move--especially with the transfer ban coming up, relying on homegrown talent and ageing vets won't cut it. GET SOME FUCKING DEPTH.


-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Wed Jun-11-14 10:40 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
83. "barca updates"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

sounds like Cesc is going to chelsea and getting replaced by Rakitic for cheaper (along with a Denis Suarez loan. debate over whether or not Sevilla would have a buy option on the loan. I hope not, or at least one Barca can pay to refuse). Rakitic is talking like it's done. I'm cool with that--barca needs Rakitic's style of play more than cescs, imo, to help the midfield defensively.

VV's injury might be worse than thought and Monaco might screw him out of his contract. Man City supposedly interested and he's not returning. Bravo's gonna be 2nd GK/shared #1. JDS should be going to sociedad as a loanee, but he hates the idea of leaving barca, so now who knows.

rumors about teams trying to get alexis. i don't know why barca would entertain that and, especially, why they'd do it before the world cup where he's likely to shine and up his transfer fee.

barca's still pushing for a 25 mil + dani swap for marquinhos, as well as either miranda or matheiu to bolster the back line and some talk about getting Dortmund's RB (pisczezcezcezcezcezck. or however it's spelled). anyone hearing anything else?

reus sounds dead in the water. if that means pedro and alexis stay, i'm good w/ that.


-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Wed Jun-11-14 01:23 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
84. "Cesc and Arsenal"
In response to Reply # 83


          

It does seem likely that Cesc will leave Barca which I think is sad. He wants to play for his home town club but it seems he isn't wanted there by the suits. Cesc must have imagined (after he forced his way out of Arsenal and yes, he absolutely did) that Barca would be the last club he would play for.

So Cesc's baby momma lives in London with her two children from her ex-husband and her daughter with Cesc. I can understand Cesc wants to come back to the Premier League. If I was Cesc I'd hang on to see if Yaya Toure does leave Man City and while he wouldn't be a like for like replacement Cesc would fit in better at Man City than he would at Chelsea.

I realise Wenger probably doesn't want to be bitten twice by Cesc and his attacking midfielder position is currently occupied by Ozil and Cazorla but if a world class player is available and as Arsenal has first refusal they should take the offer to have Cesc back. Wenger could find a way to make it work. The number of injuries Arsenal always experience over a season mean that not only do you need strength in depth but you need world class strength in depth if you are going to win the EPL or CL. The new replica shirt contract with Puma allows Arsenal to go out and buy a world class player each year.

Rosicky is probably in his final season with the club. Its a shame he was injured for 22 months straight because Arsenal lost the Little Mozart in what could have been his prime. Last season Tomas was playing wonderfully.

Arteta is surely winding down his Arsenal career. He is a fine passer and retains possession well and I like him. However, if one player epitomises the Arsenal team of the last five years it has to be Arteta - a very good player without being world class. Until we replace Arteta in the centre of midfield with a far better player then Arsenal won't win the two most important titles.

Is Jack Wilshere that person? In my opinion not unless he improves a fair bit. I think Arsenal actually play better without Wilshere. He seems to think the world revolves around him and he gets far too many bookings for rash tackles, a very typical English player. This could all change if he matures quickly but I don't see it happening next season.

Would a Wilshere - Ramsey axis in the centre of midfield work? Maybe we'll see a lot of that next season. I do wonder whether Cesc could fit into a more defensive position like Gerrard has adopted at Liverpool. Then if there was an injury to Cazorla or Ozil Wenger could move Cesc up the field.

As posted earlier I would like to try and sign James Milner but I doubt Man City will sell and will make him play out his final year before he can move the club of his choice in the summer of 2015.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Wed Jun-11-14 01:34 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
85. "Agreed but the major question is as follows:"
In response to Reply # 84


  

          

Do you spend 1/3 of your transfer budget on Cesc when you have other glaring needs? Now if we could get our business for a RB, holding mid, width player, striker + other depth done for around 70, then you go ahead and move for Cesc. However, we all know how long Wenger takes in the market so that remaining budget won't be known for a good while...far too long for Cesc to wait.

I too am not the biggest fan of Wilshere because of his decision making (gets caught way too often in possession and his distribution is always his second-thought which leads to many missed open windows) and also his paper mâché ankles (obviously not much he can do to change that but it is what it is...you don't want an injury risk in the heart of your midfield).

The fact that the deal is already done tells me that it's absolutely Chelsea. They have gotten a lot of business done early and this would be no different.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Wed Jun-11-14 01:53 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
86. "it's not worth it for arsenal after stealing ozil"
In response to Reply # 84


  

          

cesc would be back in the same position he's leaving in barca--redundant amongst the best players in his natural position. arsenal would be stuck either selling a player on the cheap to make space (a mistake) or forcing cesc to play a false nine, which, trust me after watching this season, cesc is a square peg admirably trying to fit that round hole.

cesc's saga is a strange one. i feel for him, as he clearly wanted to stay in barca but he's being scapegoated and slightly justifiably. he, and barca, should have known there wasn't a place for him in the structure of the club. but both wanted what the heart wanted--the return of a cule--instead of what the brain knew.

it's why i'm ok with it. i feel like i should be pissed off that cesc is getting the blame when it was rarely fully his fault, but more that the team lineup never really made sense (when he paired with xavi in midfield, he left xavi stranded often, opening up counters all over the place. when he played in the front line, he was too easily taken out of the game) because in barca's system he has a CLEAR fit--in iniesta's position. and there are few, if any, players who can replace iniesta in the lineup and not make it feel like a substantial downgrade. Rakitic can and should play a very different role, and Lucho's talking about making Masche a midfielder again, which might mean double pivot midfields (fuck and yes. it's how spain's national team operates, and I think Rakitic could be an interesting option. His deep position long-passing is a thing of beauty. Xabi Alonso-esque, almost), which takes even more out of cesc's opportunities at barca.


-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

majabajaba
Charter member
157 posts
Thu Jun-12-14 12:02 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
87. "Cesc to Chelski officially done"
In response to Reply # 0
Thu Jun-12-14 12:04 PM by majabajaba

          

for 33 million Euros.

http://www.espnfc.com/league-name/story/1875328/headline

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Thu Jun-12-14 12:48 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
88. "shit."
In response to Reply # 87


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Rick Fox Jr
Member since Feb 28th 2003
12029 posts
Thu Jun-12-14 01:06 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
89. "That looks weird."
In response to Reply # 87


          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Thu Jun-12-14 01:39 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
90. "No surprise, it's the right move for him and a great one for Chelsea"
In response to Reply # 87


  

          

He was getting some scapegoat treatment at Barca, was never going to get to play in his most effective position with Iniesta there, baby mom and kids live in London, gets his wages doubled, and goes to play for a very very good team who will be challenging for every title next year. Fact is, even though we had the buy back, we weren't gonna spend 1/3 of the transfer budget on a redundant move when we have so many other things to address.

Chelsea is doing some serious cotdamn business.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
dillinjah
Charter member
9029 posts
Thu Jun-12-14 02:28 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
92. "You're right, but it still sucks. gonna be strange next year"
In response to Reply # 90


          

>He was getting some scapegoat treatment at Barca, was never
>going to get to play in his most effective position with
>Iniesta there, baby mom and kids live in London, gets his
>wages doubled, and goes to play for a very very good team who
>will be challenging for every title next year. Fact is, even
>though we had the buy back, we weren't gonna spend 1/3 of the
>transfer budget on a redundant move when we have so many other
>things to address.
>
>Chelsea is doing some serious cotdamn business.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Mon Jun-16-14 01:31 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
102. "unfortunately"
In response to Reply # 90


  

          

>Chelsea is doing some serious cotdamn business.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Thu Jun-12-14 01:54 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
91. "put up or shut up for special one."
In response to Reply # 87


  

          

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Thu Jun-12-14 05:33 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
93. "This pisses me off."
In response to Reply # 87


  

          

After all the fucking trouble we went through to bring Cesc back home. We didn't need him to begin with and it was purely an ego move. But we go get him. Spend a grip of fucking money, sacrifice Thiago's development and playing time... and then lose Thiago. Only to sell Cesc a year later.

And we sell him to Mourinho?!

Fuck. That.

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Mr Teeth
Member since Jun 09th 2009
3642 posts
Thu Jun-12-14 05:33 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
94. "Ramires might be going to Real Madrid..."
In response to Reply # 0


          

according to the World Cup commentator here in England.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Mon Jun-16-14 01:55 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
97. "for some reason we are buying Vermaelen from teh arse."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/10902101/Arsenal-captain-Thomas-Vermaelen-agrees-deal-to-join-Manchester-United-this-summer.html

just gotta lock down the fee w/ Arsenal but personal terms already agreed. odd move. i suppose it will be cheap which fits our MO.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Mon Jun-16-14 01:59 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
98. "That's a pretty smart move imo"
In response to Reply # 97


  

          

He was quite good when he filled in this year for Kosc, and will only get better as he gets to first team football again. I think it's a win-win for both teams...he was leaving next year anyways so we at least get something and ya'll need center-backs, you'll get a good one for a good price.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Mon Jun-16-14 03:12 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
99. "RE: That's a pretty smart move imo"
In response to Reply # 98


          

It is only smart if TV was going to leave for free. I'd still prefer to either hang on to him and let him walk for free so Arsenal have some depth at Centre Back. I don't like him going to another EPL team. TV had major confidence issues and the injuries didn't help but when he joined Arsenal he looked like a complete centre back. The confidence issues were such that Wenger knew he couldn't be a first team starter. I get TV can't waste another year on the bench but sell him to a team in France/Italy/Spain. I think the transfer could help him find his form again and he'll probably play very well against Arsenal.

If Arsenal get £10 million for him (which I doubt) then good move but it just means Arsenal will need to buy even more defenders next season. We are now replacing Sagna and TV and need more depth.

I wonder how long it will be before Kos decides he wants to go and play for PSG/Bayern/Real/Barcelona/Man City?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Mon Jun-16-14 01:30 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
101. "I don't think there was/is much of a market for him "
In response to Reply # 99


  

          

Therefore, I think it's a good idea to sell while you have a team interested in him. Ideally it's not in the same league but considering it's a player who hasn't started for 2 years, that's going to be pretty unlikely. If you have an offer for your backup center-back who you will be parting with at the end of the year anyways, and it's early enough where you can use those funds to find a long-term replacement, I'm all for it.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Tue Jun-17-14 11:47 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
105. "watch him for croatia, he's much more content to play deep"
In response to Reply # 101


  

          

unlike cesc. he definitely fits the tactical need better--if people (read: Xavi) are willing to see Xavi sit more. He's really one of the better potential Xavi replacements out there--obviously not as good a facilitator, but a significantly better defender and aerial option.

A little confused by the Suarez options. So why won't Sevilla just say they'll buy him and get 3 mil from Barca in 2 years for free basically? I guess that's what'll happen, just kinda weird set up.

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Tue Jun-17-14 11:49 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
107. "I'm assuming this should be in response to 100 lol"
In response to Reply # 105
Tue Jun-17-14 11:49 AM by LA2Philly

  

          

.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                        
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Tue Jun-17-14 12:13 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
108. "yeah, my bad. fucking chrome."
In response to Reply # 107


  

          


-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Mon Jun-16-14 01:09 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
100. ""
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Lots are saying he'll fit much better than Cesc.
I hope so, as I'm still pissed about that.

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Mon Jun-16-14 01:35 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
103. "so cheap. ugh."
In response to Reply # 100


  

          

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Tue Jun-17-14 11:48 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
106. "so weird to hear that re: a barca buy"
In response to Reply # 103


  

          

but for once, it's kinda true.

don't underestimate Suarez's ability, though. He could be a special one and getting him on a loan for 2 years isn't nothing.

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Tue Jun-17-14 10:02 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
104. "Mario Balotelli summer Arsenal switch is possible"
In response to Reply # 0


          

This is a rumour i've heard for about six months now and one key factor behind it seems to be Balotelli is sponsored by Puma and Arsenal's new kit maker is Puma. Both Balotelli and Arsenal used to be with Nike. It seems the company may broker the deal between club and player. At least Balotelli has shown he can play and score in the EPL. Who knows what is true but Wenger does seem to be an admirer of Balotelli and he is the type of talent who would probably score many many goals with Arsenal's style of play. Can Arsene be the Balotelli Whisperer? And truly be the manager who gets the most out of him?

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/mario-balotelli-arsenal-transfer-agent-3710548

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2656237/Mario-Balotelli-Arsenal-target-Puma-help-Gunners-sign-AC-Milan-striker.html

In addition it seems that AC Milan are okay will selling Mario.

Balotelli's age (23) is young enough that if Wenger decides to cut his losses at some point he can still sell him on for decent money.

In addition someone on OKP should probably make an Arsenal season post for 2014/15 in August as there appears to be a few fans on the board. I made one a few years ago but it didn't get too much interest.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Wed Jun-25-14 02:32 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
109. "by god we're signing a CM. Ander Herrera from Bilbao"
In response to Reply # 0
Wed Jun-25-14 02:33 AM by BrooklynWHAT

  

          

and it only took a year to get it done!

regardless i am pleased. 3 or 4 more signings will do.

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/318451.html

Sport Witness @Sport_Witness
El Correo say Herrera contributing €4m from future Manchester United salary to help deal go through.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Thu Jun-26-14 02:27 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
113. ""
In response to Reply # 109


  

          

Sky Sports Football ✔ @SkyFootball
BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United have agreed a fee in region of £30m for Southampton's Luke Shaw.

Mats Hummels bid when Germany goes out.
testing Juve for Vidal. i say give them what they want up to 50m.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Wed Jun-25-14 09:32 AM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
111. ""
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Now that we're shored up at keeper (and have yet another midfielder), can we PLEASE get some CBs?!

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Wed Jun-25-14 09:53 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
112. "w cesc gone and xavi supposedly leaving"
In response to Reply # 111


  

          

We did need another midfielder.

But, yeah, cb please! And hopefully suarez rumors are dead after bitey mcracist came out again.

Rumors are mathieu from valencia wants to come and theyre negotiating around his 20 mil buyout. Good depth, solid player for about 10 mil. Im also growing more and more intrigued by the cuadrado to repla e dani idea, tho it is risky. Cuadrado is such a talent, tho, its worth it.

A top three cb of pique, mathieu, and bartra isnt terrible, but would be the weak link. Not confident any big names ate moving at cb, tho. I just hope lucho is more willing to force a fullback to actually defend occasionally.
-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Fri Jun-27-14 08:39 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
114. "boom. Lallana in for medical (swipe)"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

this is the bright side of england getting sent the fuck packing. takes a little of the sting off of the suarez drama.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/27/adam-lallana-liverpool-southampton

Liverpool’s pursuit of Adam Lallana has finally paid off after Southampton accepted a £25m offer for their captain, who is poised to become the second player this summer to transfer from St Mary’s to Anfield, subject to a medical.


Contrary to claims from Luis Suárez’s agent, Alejandro Balbi, that Anfield officials would be in Barcelona for urgent talks over their banned striker, Liverpool have instead been finalising a deal for Southampton’s attacking midfielder.


Lallana was subject of a final £25m bid from Liverpool before the World Cup, following Southampton’s rejection of an initial £20m offer. The south coast club, who have already sold Rickie Lambert to Liverpool and are close to selling Luke Shaw to Manchester United, had wanted closer to £30m due to a 25% sell-on fee payable to the 26-year-old’s former club Bournemouth.


However, the impasse has been broken following Lallana’s return from England’s latest World Cup disappointment and the player is expected to undergo a medical on Merseyside on Friday before completing his transfer. Lallana had been linked with a reunion with former Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham Hotspur but the boyhood Evertonian’s preference has always been for a move to Liverpool.


Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, had identified Lallana as a key transfer priority for this summer and the midfielder will follow Lambert plus Emre Can, the Bayer Leverkusen player who will complete his £9.75m arrival on 1 July, into a squad preparing for a return to the Champions League next season.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Mon Jun-30-14 02:36 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
120. "Hope it's true."
In response to Reply # 114


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Fri Jun-27-14 03:40 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
115. "Gomis to Swansea"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

good move by Swansea, Gomis is a finisher-type player who was always underrated I thought. And it's on a free transfer so there should be less pressure on him

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
DunDaDa
Charter member
7411 posts
Fri Jun-27-14 05:59 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
116. "Swansea must be willing to Michu or Bony go, then."
In response to Reply # 115


  

          

----------------------------------------------------------------
respect the gift.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Mon Jun-30-14 01:10 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
117. "Barca really wants Suarez huh."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Barca demanded a public apology before they moved for him and they got it.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Mon Jun-30-14 02:18 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
119. "godfuckingdamnit. fuck fuck fuck."
In response to Reply # 117


  

          

and alexis is balling and tello's going on loan, so besides my ethical and moral disgust for Bitey McRacist, there's also the matter of suddenly barca would have too few forwards for the first half of the season.

unless they plan to keep messi and alexis and neymar and suarez. which, how?

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Mon Jun-30-14 04:53 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
121. ""
In response to Reply # 117


  

          

I'd do that shit in a heartbeat.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Wed Jul-02-14 10:57 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
123. "yuuuuuuuuup (c) Lana Kane"
In response to Reply # 121


  

          

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
B9
Charter member
43124 posts
Thu Jul-03-14 09:18 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
124. "Really, the bite thing just made Liverpool's decision for them"
In response to Reply # 117


          

Someone had to be sold if they were 1) going to improve their squad where they need it (defense) and 2) stay in the good graces of FFP. It was going to be either Sturridge, Sterling or Suarez that would be moved and the bite just kind of made it have to happen the way it did. Now they get a big windfall to balance the transfer budget and get to say "well, we had no other choice with Louis's behavior".

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Tue Jul-01-14 06:01 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
122. "Gimmie that Origi"
In response to Reply # 0
Tue Jul-01-14 06:04 PM by smutsboy

  

          

.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

celery77
Member since Aug 04th 2005
25307 posts
Thu Jul-03-14 09:24 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
125. "Rumor this morning is Anderlecht likes Yedlin"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://www.dhnet.be/sports/football/division1/anderlecht/yedlin-a-ete-propose-a-anderlecht-53b4680c3570c0e743493a16

They've taken Kljestan and Andy Najar (another MLS homegrown you might have seen playing for Honduras at this WC), so it adds up. I'd be surprised if MLS let a marketable star like Yedlin head to Anderlecht. Pretty sure they want more from an asset like him.

___________

HOPE!
https://vine.co/v/i7JjIBL3Qix
https://vine.co/v/i7JtqEFwxDu

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu Jul-03-14 09:47 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
126. "Anderlecht is a legendary club"
In response to Reply # 125
Thu Jul-03-14 09:50 AM by nighttripper

  

          

+ they won their league last year and are directly qualified to the CL group stage...that would be a perfect landing spot for him (not a good enough club that he would be stuck to the bench, but still competing in the top level competition)

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
celery77
Member since Aug 04th 2005
25307 posts
Thu Jul-03-14 10:29 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
127. "CL aside, I'm not convinced the Belgian league is a step up in play"
In response to Reply # 126


  

          

Kljestan's nat'l team career has nose-dived since he got there and I have no idea how Najar is doing, because who knows what's happening in the Belgian league? The enticement for guys like Kljestan + Najar is undoubtedly a big pay raise from MLS + an opportunity in Europe, but I think Yedlin can still develop in MLS. If he wants European competition and a pay raise, he can hope for a better suitor than Anderlecht.

Is there a reason a Ligue 1 team can't holler? Bocanegra and Davies did some time there. I'd feel a million times better if Yedlin were in France, not Belgium, even if he had to sacrifice early stage CL games.

___________

HOPE!
https://vine.co/v/i7JjIBL3Qix
https://vine.co/v/i7JtqEFwxDu

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu Jul-03-14 10:40 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
128. "I think you're wrong about this (even on my Ligue 1 'genda)"
In response to Reply # 127


  

          

I don't think he would start for Paris or Monaco...so you're down to Lilles, who are not qualified directly for the CL and looked significantly worse than Anderlecht in it last year, or clubs that are not in the CL at all.

Belgian league + 6 CL games (and maybe more if Anderlecht is lucky and lands in a doable group) would bring more exposure and more positive experience than a season starting for a mid table Ligue 1 club or riding the bench for one of the top 2 clubs (especially since Fox lost the rights to the CL, I think?)

that said, I wouldn't put it above the Oil & Gas barons to grab him to sell jerseys in the US

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
celery77
Member since Aug 04th 2005
25307 posts
Thu Jul-03-14 10:49 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
129. "I don't think CL is a requirement, just want a better league"
In response to Reply # 128


  

          

If he has a suitor that says he'll start every week in Ligue 1, or even the Bundesliga, I think that's superior to Anderlecht, because the league games will be the crucible, not the CL. Then if he performs in those leagues, he can hopefully spin that exposure to something else, a la Bradley at Gladbach or Chievo. No one says Reus is less than world class because he had to come through Gladbach to get the exposure to move up, for example.

So yeah, unless league play is clearly superior, I think he can still grow as an every game starter in MLS. Biggest enticement to leave is $ besides that, and really it's on MLS to figure out how to close that gap (and I know it's a priority), so yeah ... I say wait until the suitor offers a clear step up in every weekend play while still offering 90 minutes on a weekly basis.

___________

HOPE!
https://vine.co/v/i7JjIBL3Qix
https://vine.co/v/i7JtqEFwxDu

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
Sleepy
Charter member
6947 posts
Thu Jul-03-14 09:00 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
133. "You really think Yedlin is an everyday starter in the Bundesliga?"
In response to Reply # 129


  

          

>If he has a suitor that says he'll start every week in Ligue
>1, or even the Bundesliga, I think that's superior to
>Anderlecht, because the league games will be the crucible, not
>the CL.

He's not ready for that yet. Not even close.

Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga are not on the same level. And as ignorant as I am on the Juliper league, Anderlecht is a pretty big club.

You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles


Never Tired, Always Sleepy

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Sun Jul-06-14 05:21 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
135. "is Roma good enough for you?"
In response to Reply # 125


  

          

they're even nice enough to loan him back to MLS for another season (just in case it turns out that he sucks).

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
celery77
Member since Aug 04th 2005
25307 posts
Mon Jul-07-14 11:44 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
136. "probably too good at this point"
In response to Reply # 135


  

          

Stashing him in MLS for an extra year would be smart, he still needs to show he can make the right defensice decisions + provide consistently dangerous service on a weekly basis to hang with a top-tier, CL ready side

___________

HOPE!
https://vine.co/v/i7JjIBL3Qix
https://vine.co/v/i7JtqEFwxDu

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
Buck
Member since Feb 15th 2005
16160 posts
Mon Jul-07-14 12:07 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
137. "You're difficult to please."
In response to Reply # 136


  

          

Just sayin'.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
celery77
Member since Aug 04th 2005
25307 posts
Mon Jul-07-14 12:30 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
138. "I love Roma, but I think Yedlin would struggle to get PT there right now"
In response to Reply # 137


  

          

If the deal really is to leave DeAndre in place for another year, that's good, because he can sharpen up some things playing every week in MLS so he could fight for a first team spot.

I mean, the game before Yedlin got his call-up, he got BLOWN UP by Diego Fagundez in a match where the New England gameplan was rather specifically to target Yedlin's side of the field on the counter-attack. Without checking, I think the final score was 5-1 and Fagundez had like two goals and an assist. But poor positioning is really to be expected of a 21-yo attacking fullback who's usally the fastest guy on the field, so it's really just an issue to work on. Stashing him in MLS before a move to Serie A would be good, otherwise they might be loaning him out at Roma to somewhere else to get him the PT, anyway.

So good on Yedlin if he's signing paperwork with Roma, but yeah -- let's all remember lots of US soccer fans haven't even seen a complete 90' from Yedlin yet. He's got tons of potential, but he needs to grow into it. He's not a finished product yet, and I think to get there first and foremost he needs regular PT.

___________

HOPE!
https://vine.co/v/i7JjIBL3Qix
https://vine.co/v/i7JtqEFwxDu

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Thu Jul-03-14 05:50 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
130. "new news is we're going after Vidal and Di Maria."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

i don't think we have the guts fork out the necessary price to get Vidal. north of £50m.

Di Maria seems like a much more attainable target as for some reason Madrid is keen to get rid of him. agent Mendes is helping on this one.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

calminvasion
Charter member
12575 posts
Thu Jul-03-14 08:50 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
131. "Smh, why do I do this to myself... But"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/03/alexis-sanchezs-agent-hints-at-arsenal-transfer-by-following-gunners-stars-on-twitter-4786271/


That twitter following shit got me geeked like an idiot. I'm all for this, plays don't let it be another click bait bs

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
calminvasion
Charter member
12575 posts
Thu Jul-03-14 08:52 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
132. "Twitter activity also indicates the poor mans white Sagna coming"
In response to Reply # 131


  

          

http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/03/mathieu-debuchy-edges-closer-to-arsenal-transfer-after-removing-newcastle-player-from-twitter-bio-4785695/

Twitter tweets arn't trust worthy but I'm putting my faith in the veracity of "twitter activity"

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Fri Jul-04-14 04:17 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
134. "rumor I saw yesterday"
In response to Reply # 131


  

          

was that he doesn't want to be part of the Suarez deal bc he wants to go to Arse.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Tue Jul-08-14 09:20 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
139. "not sure why, but Bayern is after K. Navas"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

- Prandelli to Galatasaray
- Ashley Cole to Roma is official
- Gazetta dello Sport reports a 40M offer from MU for Vidal, and a 75M offer from PSG for Pogba (financial fair play y'all)
- also, per AS, PSG would finally have gotten their collective head out of their collective ass and are seriously bidding for Di Maria (it's gonna require something like 60M)
- Madrid would want to use the Di Maria loot to lure Marco Verratti (Ancelotti loves him)...Paris currently says he's not transferable, but swapping the two would be a hell of a win imo
- in PSG news still...Kingsley Coman signed w/Juventus. Sad to see another homegrown talent leave, but I really hope he gets to shine there. I thought he looked very promising, and he's got one of the illest names in the game.
- M'Vila close to Inter. That'd be a good move. Curious to see if he can engineer some sort of come back (which would involve having shed the weight he had put on last time I got to see him), and challenge the Pogba/Matuidi/Cabaye status quo with the national team.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Tue Jul-08-14 07:23 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
140. "Evra going to Juve"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

we wore that dude down over the past 7 years. i wonder how much he has left in the tank

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
PROMO
Charter member
30966 posts
Tue Jul-08-14 08:39 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
141. "he looked okay in the WC from what i recall."
In response to Reply # 140


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Wed Jul-09-14 08:35 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
142. ""
In response to Reply # 0


          

Every UK newspaper is reporting this but until I see Wenger and Sanchez holding up a new Puma branded Arsenal replica jersey I'm not going to believe it. Arsenal are the most secretive club in the EPL when it comes to transfers. Last summer all Gooners thought we had signed Higuain until Napoli sold Edinson Cavani to PSG which allowed them to offer Real Madrid way more than Arsenal were going to pay Madrid for Huguain. Arsenal even had Nuri Sahin (Dortmund) at the club, medical done and then chose not to sign him.

However, if Sanchez does sign for Arsenal then I hope we'll have another willing runner along with Walcott and Ox for through-balls from Ozil.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Wed Jul-09-14 08:45 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
143. ""
In response to Reply # 0


          

Glad we have a top class replacement for Sagna and we shouldn't miss a beat.

Sagna got a huge pay package from Man City which he probably won't be worth in a few years time. I think extending him on a multi year contract would be a huge concern considering his recent leg breaks.

Debuchy is ahead of Sagna in the French team. I'll take that. Plus he looked excellent when Newcastle played Arsenal last season.


http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/07/07/4942345/debuchy-completes-arsenal-medical-ahead-of-8m-move?ICID=AR_PN_2

The France international is set to become the Gunners' first summer signing, though the club's spending could reach £40m this week as talks for Alexis Sanchez progress

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Wed Jul-09-14 10:21 AM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
144. "Mandzukic to Atletico"
In response to Reply # 0
Wed Jul-09-14 10:21 AM by Hitokiri

  

          

according to Bayern's sporting director. All done but the inking.

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Thu Jul-10-14 02:10 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
145. "Alexis!!!! Officially done + Debuchy. Onto holding mid"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

By all reports, Lars Bender and Khedira are the top two targets there. We also need to find some cover for the cb's (talks are being held with Verma but I don't see him staying to be a reserve).

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Thu Jul-10-14 02:52 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
146. "i'm just glad barca didn't settle for the lowball prices for once"
In response to Reply # 145


  

          

now i've just got to try to lie myself into believing that barca + psychologist + in-laws = no more biting for suarez. sigh.

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Thu Jul-10-14 03:17 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
147. "Don't bother."
In response to Reply # 146


  

          

Just enjoy the goals/be ashamed he's on your squad.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Buck
Member since Feb 15th 2005
16160 posts
Thu Jul-10-14 04:13 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
148. "Is he gonna fit in? / Barca establishment that tolerant?"
In response to Reply # 146


  

          

It doesn't seem a stretch that he would quickly become despised by a number of his teammates, esp. the important ones.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Thu Jul-10-14 04:50 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
149. "luis enrique wont have the clout to run him off cut price like Pep did I..."
In response to Reply # 148


  

          

they can always find a new manager and give it another go if it doesn't mesh initially. i actually don't foresee Suarez having any problems there though.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 07:12 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
156. "No, this board can't run off another manager"
In response to Reply # 149


  

          

And Lucho has more clout than pep did when pep started. Also a former player, but more known coaching history and has pep's example to use on a board that is already hanging on by a thread with elections coming up.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 08:11 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
159. "his teammates never had a problem with him."
In response to Reply # 148


  

          

>It doesn't seem a stretch that he would quickly become
>despised by a number of his teammates, esp. the important
>ones.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
dillinjah
Charter member
9029 posts
Thu Jul-10-14 05:05 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
150. "I'd take khedira over bender, but either works"
In response to Reply # 145


          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Thu Jul-10-14 05:31 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
151. "Arsenal will be able to play with more pace now"
In response to Reply # 145


          

Ozil the mastermind with his passing and willing runners now in Walcott, Sanchez and Ox. The way Liverpool played with their front three last season scared all the teams in the EPL. If we can play the traditional, stylish Wengerball that we know but play it with some increased pace then we could be devastating.

Looking forward to seeing Debuachy give us some options down the right hand side too.

I doubt there will be another big name player this summer. I'd love to see Griezmann but not sure we can get that one done although he would be perfect for Arsenal now and would learn so much under Wenger.

A new CB is a priority but I'd rather keep TV5 for another 12 months and let him walk on a free rather than sell him (to a rival).

We need a reserve goalie, i'd go for a decent veteran. The Szech is good for one mad cap incident per season usually leading to a red card.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
calminvasion
Charter member
12575 posts
Thu Jul-10-14 06:41 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
153. "RE: Arsenal will be able to play with more pace now"
In response to Reply # 151


  

          

>Ozil the mastermind with his passing and willing runners now
>in Walcott, Sanchez and Ox. The way Liverpool played with
>their front three last season scared all the teams in the EPL.
>If we can play the traditional, stylish Wengerball that we
>know but play it with some increased pace then we could be
>devastating.

I'm just as hyped to see if Aaron the welsh Jesus Ramsey takes another leap this season. Hopefully no step back, but even if he is the exact same guy, he's gonna be the man as much as anyone else on the squad.

Also love the depth, I am ok with shedding Artetta, but with Diaby in the squad Flamini, Rosicky and the afore mentioned anchor midfielder, that's finally a real squad. I actually hope the move Mikel. He still deserves to be a starter, not just here anymore.


>Looking forward to seeing Debuachy give us some options down
>the right hand side too.

Ehh, whatever, I'm still mad about Bacary

>I doubt there will be another big name player this summer. I'd
>love to see Griezmann but not sure we can get that one done
>although he would be perfect for Arsenal now and would learn
>so much under Wenger.
>
You don't think we are adding a defensive minded mid. Bid be happy with ole boy from Southampton. We can not go into the season with Arteta starting no way. It would leave too big a gap in such a strong squad every where else.


>A new CB is a priority but I'd rather keep TV5 for another 12
>months and let him walk on a free rather than sell him (to a
>rival).
>

Me too


>We need a reserve goalie, i'd go for a decent veteran. The
>Szech is good for one mad cap incident per season usually
>leading to a red card.

Ehh, I guess not stressing that

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 08:33 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
160. "RE: Arsenal will be able to play with more pace now"
In response to Reply # 153


          

>Also love the depth, I am ok with shedding Artetta, but with
>Diaby in the squad Flamini, Rosicky and the afore mentioned
>anchor midfielder, that's finally a real squad. I actually
>hope the move Mikel. He still deserves to be a starter, not
>just here anymore.

I completely agree about Arteta but Wenger's great fault is he is too loyal to his players. Arteta has captained the side (as TV5 hasn't been first choice) and I think Arteta will remain at the club now in a reduced role. Wenger is quite strict about offering new contracts to players over 30. Saying that Wenger just re-upped Tomas Rosicky and the big test of loyalty will be on Abou Diaby which is where I can see Ivan putting his foot down saying no long term contract extension for Diaby even though he is Arsene's number one favourite.

Morgan Schneiderlin is the player from Southampton who might sign for Arsenal. He is French so that ticks one box. I know he just went to the World Cup too. The good thing is that he has EPL experience, i'm just not sure of his quality but certainly he would fill a big need.

Unless we are promoting the Argentinean u21 goalie from Arsenal's youth team we are going to need a reserve keeper as both our number 2 and number 3 GKs have left the club.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Thu Jul-10-14 06:44 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
154. "Opposition high line strategy is gonna be very risky "
In response to Reply # 151
Thu Jul-10-14 06:47 PM by LA2Philly

  

          

Without Walcott and to a lesser extent Ox, teams could play high lines and consistently not have any risk because of the lack of pace. Now with Alexis and when Walcott returns..with Ozil and co. on the ball (as you mentioned), you better drop or watch the fuck out.

I'd be extremely disappointed if we don't add a holding mid with teeth...it's imo our clear #1 biggest issue. We have to have someone who can cut off attacks and be the pillar of composure when the team is under pressure. It's an absolute must...I don't see Wenger ignoring the spot considering how poorly Arteta finished the season in that spot (no fault of his own, dead legs and playing out of position).

I'd love to keep Vermaelen...but if he wants to move on, I don't see Wenger forcing him to stay.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
calminvasion
Charter member
12575 posts
Thu Jul-10-14 06:34 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
152. "Thighs! Bare Chillian Thighs!! - looking like a great summer "
In response to Reply # 145


  

          

http://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/35113124/451390654.0_standard_730.0.jpg


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrPIuU4CEAAyJx1.jpg

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Thu Jul-10-14 06:48 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
155. "Lol. I swear that's the pic I've seen used 8/10 times when he's mentione..."
In response to Reply # 152


  

          

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 07:40 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
157. "Anyone heard a firm number on the Suarez deal?"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

my Liverpool buddy says 75m seems to be the concensus but nothing official. Regardless I just hope they do better with the loot than Spurs last year...

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

B9
Charter member
43124 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 07:41 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
158. ""
In response to Reply # 0


          

Liverpool confirm Luis Suárez’s £75m move to Barcelona pending medical
• Uruguay forward signs five-year deal to wear No9 shirt
• Andy Hunter: how badly will Liverpool miss Suárez?
• The 12 defining moments of Suárez’s Liverpool career
Share
Tweet this

inShare
0
Email
Guardian staff
theguardian.com, Friday 11 July 2014 07.41 EDT
Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez will travel to Barcelona for a medical next week after Liverpool agreed a fee with the Catalans. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
Liverpool have confirmed that they have agreed to sell Luis Suárez to Barcelona.

The Uruguay forward will travel to Barcelona to complete a medical after the two clubs agreed a fee of around £75m. Suárez has signed a five-year contract.

A Liverpool statement said: “Liverpool FC confirms that Luis Suárez will be leaving the club after a transfer agreement was reached with FC Barcelona. The player now has permission to complete the usual formalities, which will then conclude the transfer.

“We would like to thank Luis for his contribution and the role he played in helping bring Champions League football back to Anfield. Everyone at Liverpool Football Club wishes Luis and his family well for the future.”

Suárez told Liverpoolfc.com: “It is with a heavy heart that I leave Liverpool for a new life and new challenges in Spain. Both me and my family have fallen in love with this club and with the city. But most of all I have fallen in love with the incredible fans. You have always supported me and we, as a family, will never forget it, we will always be Liverpool supporters.

“I hope you can all understand why I have made this decision. This club did all they could to get me to stay, but playing and living in Spain, where my wife’s family live, is a lifelong dream and ambition. I believe now the timing is right.

“I wish Brendan Rodgers and the team well for the future. The club is in great hands and I’m sure will be successful again next season. I am very proud I have played my part in helping to return Liverpool to the elite of the Premier League and in particular back into the Champions League.

“Thank you again for some great moments and memories. You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

A statement from Barcelona said: “FC Barcelona and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Luis Suárez. The Uruguayan will be travelling to Barcelona next week for a medical, to sign his five-year contract and to be officially presented to the media and fans as an FC Barcelona player.” Suárez will wear the No9 shirt at the Camp Nou.


Luis Suárez's Barcelona shirt number revealed.
Liverpool’s attempts to persuade the Barcelona forward Alexis Sánchez to move to Anfield held up Suárez’s transfer to the Camp Nou. Sánchez eventually chose to join Arsenal on Thursday, paving the way for Suárez to sign for Barcelona in a straight cash deal.

Rodgers said it was with a heavy heart that his side was losing a player of Suárez’s quality. “Luis is a very special talent and I thank him for the role he has played in the team in the past two years, during my time at Liverpool,” he told liverpoolfc.com. “I think he would be the first to accept he has improved as a player over that period, along with the team, and has benefited from being here as we have benefited from him.

“The club have done all they can over a sustained period of time to try to keep Luis at Liverpool. It is with great reluctance and following lengthy discussions we have eventually agreed to his wishes to move to Spain for new experiences and challenges. We wish him and his young family well; we will always consider them to be friends.”

He added: “We are focused on the future, as we strive to continue with the progress we have made and build on last season’s excellent Barclays Premier League campaign.

“I am confident we will improve the team further and will be stronger for this coming season, when we will be competing on all fronts; domestically and in the greatest club competition in the world, the Champions League.

“If there is one thing the history of this great club teaches us, it is that Liverpool FC is bigger than any individual.

“I hope our supporters continue to dream and believe that we are moving forward and with continued improvement and progression, together we will bring the success we all crave and deserve.”

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 09:28 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
161. "finally. i can't see he won't be missed on the pitch"
In response to Reply # 158


  

          

31 goals is tough to replace and rodgers spent the last two years building the team around him. but luckily in that time we've also seen sturridge and sterling emerge. with the addition of lallana and to a lesser extent lambert, i'm hoping there isn't too much of a drop off. i don't know anything about markovic, but i like what rodgers has done with the young players on the squad so far, so i am optimistic.

will be nice to wrap up lovren and shore up the back line though.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 10:05 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
162. "^"
In response to Reply # 161


  

          

Realistically I expect a slight dip from the club this year, just because it's so much offense to replace.

But for the first time in years I have faith in the leadership.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
celery77
Member since Aug 04th 2005
25307 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 11:13 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
163. "let's be honest, 'pool are NOT title contenders w/o Luis Suarez"
In response to Reply # 161


  

          

Although the price is good + he would be a headache if he stayed, I don't see Liverpool contending for the crown without Suarez.

___________

HOPE!
https://vine.co/v/i7JjIBL3Qix
https://vine.co/v/i7JtqEFwxDu

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
PROMO
Charter member
30966 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 11:25 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
164. "right. if I was a 'pool fan this would make me unhappy."
In response to Reply # 163


  

          

but, maybe next year for them if they use that suarez money on players (seems like everyone is already bought up this year)

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 11:35 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
165. "not this year, not without some serious breaks"
In response to Reply # 163


  

          

but they should be able to play well enough to finish top 4. the title wasn't really a target last year originally and i think even at the time, pre-bite, most people realized they had caught lightning in a bottle and it wasn't likely to repeat next year. losing suarez just kind of drives that point home, which in some ways is a good thing.

but with sturridge (24), lallana (25), sterling (19), coutinho (22), henderson (24) markovic (20), and emre can (20), with still a chance at lovren, i like the foundation they are putting in place.

i'm still holding out hope for shaqiri as well, but i think not wrapping him up before the world cup as hurt liverpool's chances.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 11:42 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
167. "^ ^ ^ "
In response to Reply # 165


  

          

all of this.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 11:39 AM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
166. "The Zlatan experiment 2.0"
In response to Reply # 158


  

          

We should've gone after James instead.

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Sleepy
Charter member
6947 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 12:09 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
169. "^^^^^^^^^"
In response to Reply # 166


  

          

I don't see him fitting in with the Barca system.

Barca is always trying to put a square peg in a round hole, and always looks astonished that the pieces don't fit.

Should be a fun 2 years before he's off...

You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles


Never Tired, Always Sleepy

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 04:37 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
175. "I'd rather James too, but this isn't zlatan"
In response to Reply # 166


  

          

zlatan has an ego and wants to be the star. suarez is alright being 2nd star and has a much better work rate and can move around the field more and has already played in a barca-esque system.

messi-neymar-suarez can just swap positions whenever however they want. i like it on football field, not so much on the moral standing.

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 12:00 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
168. "YES! get him the fuck out of the EPL."
In response to Reply # 158


  

          

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Rick Fox Jr
Member since Feb 28th 2003
12029 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 02:45 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
170. "100m for Rakitic and Suarez LOL"
In response to Reply # 158


          

Meanwhile, back in defense...

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
PROMO
Charter member
30966 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 03:47 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
171. "looking forward to taking La Liga already."
In response to Reply # 170


  

          

w/ Costa gone Atleti will not really contest us.

man, the Suarez/Pepe dual trolling is gonna be epic. i bet Pepe is already plotting a way to get Suarez to bite him (or he's gonna fake like he got bit, LOL).

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 04:16 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
172. "is a real madrid fan really talking about money?"
In response to Reply # 170
Fri Jul-11-14 04:17 PM by thejerseytornado

  

          

like, really? that's happening. smfh.

what defenders have moved at a reasonable price? I'm glad they didn't pay 50 mil for luiz.

edit: and the problem was bad midfield possession play leading to easy counters. Rakitic HELPS.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
Rick Fox Jr
Member since Feb 28th 2003
12029 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 04:30 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
173. "We got Bale on the cheap if you think about it"
In response to Reply # 172


          

Do you want to think about it?


  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 04:36 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
174. "so this is happening? a real madrid fan is really talking budgets"
In response to Reply # 173


  

          

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

there are so many better angles, and instead, you're talking about Rakitic and Suarez "costing" too much even though barca said it has up to a 120 mil budget every year for transfers and it sold alexis and cesc for 80.

so alexis + cesc + 20 mil = suarez + rakitic. on pure talent and fit for the team's needs, that's a W for barca. and there's still money for a CB. and cuadrado rumors are still out there.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 04:39 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
176. "LMAO!!"
In response to Reply # 173


  

          

Delusions!

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 07:50 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
177. "Huh? They have 120m budget, have already sold 80m worth of players"
In response to Reply # 170


  

          

They have done some pretty solid business thus far, and I'm sure are working on something in the backline.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Sat Jul-12-14 09:56 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
179. "and a day layer, sounds like vertonghen"
In response to Reply # 170


  

          

Thanks for the anti jinx. And matheiu is also close. Im good with either or both.
-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Mon Jul-14-14 05:44 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
189. "I'd take Hummels over either."
In response to Reply # 179


  

          

nm

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 10:27 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
195. "so would Hummels. he keeps hinting he wants to come"
In response to Reply # 189


  

          

though Hummels + Pique is kinda scary slow acceleration. but Hummels does beast against c ronaldo, regardless of hairstyle. so i'd be down. ANY OF THEM. JUST GET AT LEAST ONE.

and cuadrado. i'd like cuadrado. good attacking winger replacement while suarez is banned and then can start replacing dani alves as the non-defending defender.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
CliffDogg
Member since Dec 19th 2004
18078 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 11:10 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
208. "If you guys want him, Levy's gonna make you payyyyyy"
In response to Reply # 179


  

          

Not sure he wants to leave anymore now that Sherwood isn't managing.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/9382873

Transfer news: Tottenham will not entertain offers for Belgium's Jan Vertonghen

Tottenham will staunchly resist any offers for defender Jan Vertonghen this summer, Sky Sports understands.

The 27-year-old centre-half has four years left on his current contract and Spurs have no intention of selling the Belgium international.

Vertonghen's future at White Hart Lane has been questioned following recent comments made by his agent, Mustapha Nakhli, in which he claimed a host of European clubs were interested in the player.

Nakhli also fuelled speculation by refusing to confirm or deny whether Barcelona, who are searching for a central defender following the retirement of Carles Puyol, are one of those interested clubs.

But Sky sources understand Spurs have not received any contact from the Catalan giants about Vertonghen, nor any other club for that matter, and are unconcerned by Nakhli's comments.

Vertonghen is believed to be a fundamental part of new head coach Mauricio Pochettino's plans for the forthcoming season and, as recently as May, the player insisted he would not be seeking a move away from the north London club this summer.

"I've got more years left at Tottenham and I'm happy,” he said following Tim Sherwood's sacking at the end of last season.

“I want to stay so it doesn't matter who the manager will be. The chairman will make a good decision."

The versatile defender, who signed on a six-year-deal from Ajax in 2012, will have been further encouraged by team-mate Hugo Lloris committing his long-term future to Tottenham, signing a new five-year-deal earlier this month.

Vertonghen, who has played 82 times for Spurs, is not expected to travel on the club's tour to the USA next week, however, and neither are any of Tottenham's representatives at the World Cup including Belgium team-mates Mousa Dembele and Nacer Chadli, Brazil's Paulinho and Nabil Bentaleb of Algeria.

Vertonghen impressed in Brazil as Belgium made the quarter-finals, where they were knocked out by Argentina, taking his caps for the country to 62.

----

THFC
F1
MotoGP

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Fri Jul-11-14 07:52 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
178. "Looks like we have a loan for Atleti RB Javi Manquillo "
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

No Jenkinson for at least a year...thank goodness

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Sat Jul-12-14 09:58 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
180. "RE: Looks like we have a loan for Atleti RB Javi Manquillo "
In response to Reply # 178


          

Jenkinson will go out on loan in the EPL and one can hope play a full season of games. I'd imagine he still will be in Wenger's plans as he is still young at only 22 and Debauchy is already 28. However, being sent out on loan at Arsenal is often the kiss of death. Still, if he improves I'd like to see Jenkinson make it at Arsenal for the long term.

Seems like this has been the long term plan as this report is from March: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-defender-carl-jenkinson-sent-3273364

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 02:12 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
263. "liverpool looking to ruin those plans"
In response to Reply # 178


  

          

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Sat Jul-12-14 12:05 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
181. "Cabella to Newcastle?"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Great move for NUFC if this happens. Then they can sell him to PSG in two years for 25mil (sigh)

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Mon Jul-14-14 07:54 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
182. "Adidas closes jersey deal with Man U: 10years $1.2b"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Adidas has messed up most of the national jerseys recently, but dang if that ain't a decent chunk of change. Deal to start after this upcoming season

(this post brought to you by WC post-partum disorder)

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Mon Jul-14-14 03:44 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
185. "that's a whole lotta money. but damn adidas sucks."
In response to Reply # 182


  

          

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Mon Jul-14-14 05:34 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
188. "chart that shows just how astronomical this is"
In response to Reply # 185


  

          

http://s12.postimg.org/v0y1v21j1/image.png

Woodward is a genius to pull this off a year after Madrid just reupped. shopping spree time.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Mon Jul-14-14 05:46 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
190. "United stays trying to raise money"
In response to Reply # 188


  

          

See: MANU

i wonder where it's all going though.

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Mon Jul-14-14 06:02 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
191. "to solve our debt problem. "
In response to Reply # 190


  

          

Andy Green @andersred · 10h
People asking what I meant on @manutd debt. Interest bill used to soak up 70% of profits each year, now down to c. 15%.

Andy Green @andersred · 11h
Debt clearly held back transfer spending up until last year = legacy of weak, ageing squad whilst others strengthened.

we have no more excuse to not be competitive in the transfer market now.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Mon Jul-14-14 06:16 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
192. "whoa i had no idea they were so heavily in the red"
In response to Reply # 191


  

          

no pun intended

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Mon Jul-14-14 03:34 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
183. "some wild speculation on how pool gonna spend that suarez money"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

reus, lukaku, rodriguez, bony.

southampton's already frosty over the mass exodus and lovren in particular, so i don't think they'll take kindly to rodriguez overtures.

my gut has me preferring bony over lukaku, but i've got nothing really to back up that feeling and it sounds like they are in advanced talks with chelsea on lukaku.

reus would be great but pricey and of the names being thrown around seems the least likely to sign. but hey, these are crazy ideas you can throw around with a 75M kitty to spend.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Mon Jul-14-14 03:38 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
184. "i've been hearing a lot of origi + bony "
In response to Reply # 183
Mon Jul-14-14 03:39 PM by vik

  

          

rodriguez is getting that real money, no way liverpool can compete

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Mon Jul-14-14 04:01 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
186. "More and more noise that Khedira to Arsenal is done"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

23 million transfer, around 150k a week....I'm all for it considering our holding midfield woes and how good he looked at the World Cup.

If this goes through....that's 65/100 million we've spent thus far (Sanchez, Debuchy, Khedira) which leaves space for one more very nice signing + depth

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Mon Jul-14-14 04:03 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
187. "Arsenal is making moves this offseason. "
In response to Reply # 186
Mon Jul-14-14 04:04 PM by vik

  

          

Alexis is going to score soooo many goals for ya.

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
DonKnutts
Charter member
27064 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 11:55 AM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
196. "Khedira isn't a holding mid tho"
In response to Reply # 186


  

          

Like the player but that's not his strength

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 02:13 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
200. "That was his role for Germany and he played it very well"
In response to Reply # 196


  

          

Allowed Schweiny and Kroos to have a lot of freedom with his ability to cover and quickly link-up

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 02:17 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
201. "Being held up over weekly wages "
In response to Reply # 186


  

          

Khedira sticking to 150k a week...talks at an impasse. Hopefully we can get this done.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 03:42 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
204. "i don't blame him. yall supposed to have the money now right? "
In response to Reply # 201


  

          

pay up.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 04:41 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
205. "Whether you have the money or not, you still have evaluations "
In response to Reply # 204


  

          

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 08:33 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
193. "Recap of Premier League kits for 2014/15"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

cotdang the Arsenal one looks bad. And that's before even looking at their 90s throwback Cup shirt. Liverpool not doing much better.

I have to admit City's shirt doesn't look half bad. Very clean, something which for some reason only Nike seems to be able to do these days. Southampton's away kit is pretty decent too (unlike their offseason)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2607738/PREMIER-LEAGUE-NEW-KITS-2014-15-The-strips-team-wearing.html

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 10:03 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
194. "woof...that third kit for liverpool is terrible"
In response to Reply # 193


  

          

the diagonal line could work if the contrast wasn't so jarring (at least on the black one), and if they removed the standard chartered logo. add in the collars it's all just so busy.

maybe if the stripes were vertical and there was more than just one it would be okay. but it also starts in a weird position under their armpit instead of their shoulder and going across their chest. i don't know. it's pretty horrible.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 12:01 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
197. "RE: woof...that third kit for liverpool is terrible"
In response to Reply # 194


  

          

http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/nuke-it-from-orbit-it-s-the-only-way-to-be-sure.png

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 12:30 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
198. "and I thought"
In response to Reply # 194


  

          

"not as bad as last year's"

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 10:20 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
207. "the arsenal CL alternate w/the two tone diagonals is fuuuuugly."
In response to Reply # 193


  

          

the fuck kinda bootleg HAC bullshit is that?
liverpool regulars are a vast improvement from last year, the CL alternate is another gigantic what the fuck

but more importantly...how many gotdamn claret & blue teams are there in England? the fuck is Burnley?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Wed Jul-16-14 10:43 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
218. "but seriously though...why so much claret & blue, England?"
In response to Reply # 207


  

          

somebody in our brit contingent, pengedragon maybe, please answer this for me...or maybe one of you britophile geeks

that's 3 clubs with the exact same pattern/color scheme (Villa/West Han and now Burnley)

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
magilla vanilla
Member since Sep 13th 2002
18757 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 12:32 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
225. "Hammers and Burnley took the idea from Villa"
In response to Reply # 218


  

          

The original Villa colors were pretty varied - they played in Black with a red lion, blue and white hoops, green halves, and even piebald spots. In 1886 they played in chocolate/blue stripes, changing to claret and blue quarters in 1888 (http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/HistoryKits).

Then in 1899 a Hammers right back won a full set of kits from beating a handful of Villa players in a footrace, or so the story goes (http://hammersnews.blogspot.in/2009/09/history-of-west-ham-united-colours.html).

Burnley only started wearing claret and blue in 1910, having played in a variation of colors before then (http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Burnley/Burnley.htm). They, according to lore, were looking to change their luck, and switched from green to the colors of, at the time, one of the most accomplished clubs in England (much as Tottenham's white and navy was a tribute to Preston North End).

---------------------------------
Photo zine(some images NSFW): http://bit.ly/USaSPhoto

"This (and every, actually) conversation needs more Chesterton and less Mike Francesa." - Walleye

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 02:22 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
233. "good looking out"
In response to Reply # 225


  

          

I guess I could have googled all that, but I knew somebody here would have a head start

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

DonKnutts
Charter member
27064 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 01:25 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
199. "Why he'll never be Arsenal captain"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Love the guy and all but still

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2692078/Jack-Wilshere-smokes-learn-While-Germany-rule-world-England-pouring-away-Arsenal-star-Joe-Hart-party-Las-Vegas.html

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 03:41 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
203. "RE: Why he'll never be Arsenal captain - because he's not that good"
In response to Reply # 199


  

          

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
DonKnutts
Charter member
27064 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 09:58 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
206. "cleverly better"
In response to Reply # 203


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 03:41 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
202. "Conte OUT. I wonder why..."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Have to imagine he'll be the new Italy coach.

Hope we wrap this Vidal deal up this week.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Wed Jul-16-14 04:13 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
211. "Because he's fed up with the Juve board "
In response to Reply # 202


  

          

Dude wants to compete on the highest level and for that, you have to not only keep your best players but also acquire pieces who aren't only value youngsters. Juve very well may sell Vidal and Pogba this summer...glad he decided to bounce from that situation.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Rick Fox Jr
Member since Feb 28th 2003
12029 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 11:18 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
209. "Keylor Navas to RM"
In response to Reply # 0


          

http://www.nacion.com/deportes/futbol-costa-rica/Keylor-Navas-temporada-Liga-espanola_LNCIMA20140523_0060_28.png

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Tue Jul-15-14 11:31 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
210. "that'd make a lot more sense than bayern"
In response to Reply # 209


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Wed Jul-16-14 08:15 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
212. "eh, that still might be a little more than he can chew"
In response to Reply # 210


  

          

hope he does well but the rumored move to Atletico seemed like a much better fit for him

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Wed Jul-16-14 08:34 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
213. "atletico signed Jan Oblak"
In response to Reply # 212


  

          

i don't know that they have a spot for another GK.

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Wed Jul-16-14 09:22 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
215. "why is Newcastle going so hard after French players, though?"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

we all know why Arsenal does it (even if they slowed down somewhat on that front), but the entire Newcastle staff is British...I don't understand.

anyway, after Cabella, they got Emmanuel Riviere
I hope Cabella really makes a name for himself over there

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Wed Jul-16-14 05:42 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
216. "ha I was just wondering that"
In response to Reply # 215


  

          

apparently they're going after Lacazette too, which would be a nice pickup. But yeah, considering their team management it's really interesting how all in they are on Frenchies

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
DunDaDa
Charter member
7411 posts
Wed Jul-16-14 06:24 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
217. "for them, maybe Ligue 1 clubs are more willing to do business"
In response to Reply # 215


  

          

----------------------------------------------------------------
respect the gift.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 01:40 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
219. "I *heard* ligue 1 has a disproportionally high # of buy-out clauses"
In response to Reply # 217
Thu Jul-17-14 01:41 AM by LA2Philly

  

          

No idea if it's true....night, benny? Some help lol. But that would give other clubs more leverage in making deals bc they can just opt to buy-out the player if the team doesn't want to negotiate something else.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
Sleepy
Charter member
6947 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 08:40 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
221. "Ligue 1 is a great league to do business with"
In response to Reply # 219


  

          

The transfer fees are more reasonable than most other places, and the talent level is still relatively high. I think it may be the most underrated league TBH.

You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles


Never Tired, Always Sleepy

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 01:03 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
229. "French clubs have good academies"
In response to Reply # 221


  

          

and a lot of them are not all that rich, so they're willing to sell their youngsters as soon as they've made a name for themselves

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 01:02 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
228. "not sure. but in any case, the Newcastle question remains."
In response to Reply # 219


  

          

I know Cabaye did a great job there, but not all of their Frenchies produced as much...yet they keep coming to the well, almost exclusively (they did recruit dutch too, though)

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 01:33 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
231. "RE: why is Newcastle going so hard after French players, though?"
In response to Reply # 215


          

Newcastle have various scouts and specialist transfer people with huge knowledge and contacts from the French leagues. More so than any other team in the EPL. It has been this way for some time for NUFC, maybe three years. I think one strategy is to get a talented, youngish player from League 1 and then after he has played for the Toon in the EPL you can sell him on to another team for a big profit, e.g Debauchy and Arsenal.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

PROMO
Charter member
30966 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 03:29 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
220. "Kroos Kontrol"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
ConcreteCharlie
Member since Nov 21st 2002
71387 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 10:30 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
222. "Now they just fucked around and got James Rodriguez"
In response to Reply # 220


  

          

di Maria on the outs?

And you will know MY JACKET IS GOLD when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
PROMO
Charter member
30966 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 10:40 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
223. "i'm MORE curious what the addition of Kroos..."
In response to Reply # 222


  

          

does to Xabi Alonso. i'm not the greatest tactician, but they basically play the same role, no? Alonso has shown big flashes of starting to flame out the last couple seasons. i assume he'll be second choice or loaned out or am i wrong?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 01:29 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
230. "Di Maria has been on the outs "
In response to Reply # 222


  

          

I don't understand why since he has been the key link in that team, but he was shopped last summer and no different this summer. I know he wasn't happy last summer with the team willing to part ways and even moreso this summer after the season (and especially finish to the season that he had). Looks like PSG is the main suitor.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 02:24 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
234. "it makes no sense...but he wants the EPL, apparently"
In response to Reply # 230


  

          

so the talks with PSG have cooled down

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 02:49 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
235. "Damn damn damn James!"
In response to Reply # 222


  

          

If this deal goes through RealMad will have two players I really, really like. James and Isco.
I do not like this.

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 04:19 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
236. "the envy i have for real madrid knows no bounds."
In response to Reply # 222


  

          

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

CliffDogg
Member since Dec 19th 2004
18078 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 10:52 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
224. "Spurs looking to sign Griezmann from Real Sociedad."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Having someone not named Nacer Chadli to play on the left would be great.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/premierleague/article4149525.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2014_07_16

----

THFC
F1
MotoGP

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Rolo_Tomasi
Member since Jan 29th 2004
1140 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 01:55 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
232. "Would love on Arsenal Griezmann "
In response to Reply # 224


          

I'm surprised that Griezmann hasn't been snapped up already, he had a very good world cup. Given Wenger's love of his fellow countrymen and developing players with potential into genuine world class players I'm surprised there haven't been reports about Wenger wanting Griezmann.

It makes me think a deal has been done already with a club and its just being kept quiet.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
CliffDogg
Member since Dec 19th 2004
18078 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 11:54 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
237. "He's third down on the list as far as Tottenham's needs..."
In response to Reply # 232


  

          

Behind another CB for depth and a LB not named Danny Rose, but he would be awesome to have.

The Times is pretty good about rumors too. Also at some point one would think that Levy would make a big signing for MoPo happen, this might be it.

----

THFC
F1
MotoGP

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Fri Jul-18-14 01:02 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
238. "Levy should get Di Maria instead"
In response to Reply # 237


  

          

word is he wants the EPL...he should go be the man at Tottenham. Huge upgrade, plus sentimentally, it would bring back Osvaldo Ardiles memories, I'm sure white hart lane would love that.

then PSG can scoop up Griezzy

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
the_main_ingredient
Member since Jun 20th 2003
1727 posts
Fri Jul-18-14 08:25 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
239. "RE: Levy should get Di Maria instead (swipe)"
In response to Reply # 238


  

          

“It hurts when you’re always doing your best for your club and then you hear that you might be going to Tottenham."


http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/angel-di-maria-says-being-linked-with-transfer-to-tottenham-hurt-9460958.html

----
http://uptowntraffic.tumblr.com
www.flickr.com/photos/512stclair/

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
DonKnutts
Charter member
27064 posts
Fri Jul-18-14 09:36 AM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
241. "those guys want Champions League"
In response to Reply # 239


  

          

Di Maria to Spurs? C'mon now

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Fri Jul-18-14 12:52 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
242. "From Madrid to Tottenham....jeez, just the thought is depressing"
In response to Reply # 239
Fri Jul-18-14 12:53 PM by LA2Philly

  

          

Di Maria going from the biggest stage at Madrid...to Tottenham? Regardless of being the man or not, that's just a huge step-down, especially with no CL. I don't see him agreeing to it...I know he wants to play in the EPL but I don't think he wants to play there THAT badly, especially when PSG is interested.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                        
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sun Jul-20-14 10:26 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
243. "so now the word is he would be down with the Paris offer but"
In response to Reply # 242


  

          

they're butting against the financial fair play rules...meaning they have to sell before they can splurge. They played it all wrong, imo, because now other teams know and will low ball them on whoever they're trying to offload (Pastore, possibly Lucas).

They could still sell Verratti at market value though, because Ancelotti really, really wants him. I'd be a-ok with letting him go if it means they're getting Angel.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                            
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Sun Jul-20-14 02:45 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
246. "Barca would probably happily overpay for Marquinhos"
In response to Reply # 243


  

          

who is clearly still 3rd CB (or are they planning to play LulzLuiz at CDM or something?)

and fuck, it'd be a CB, so even an overpay is something I'd support.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sun Jul-20-14 08:22 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
249. "I don't think that's happening"
In response to Reply # 246


  

          

as far as I know, PSG only has 4 CBs on the roster, I don't see them selling at that position

I wish I knew what the fuck they wanna do with Luiz. I actually would be happier with him as a holding mid, as I think he's borderline garbage as a defender. Then again, I don't need anybody else to steal playing time from Cabaye, I'm gonna need him to start this year (fuck Verratti's overrated ass, and Motta for that matter).

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Sleepy
Charter member
6947 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 12:45 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
226. "Can anyone that follows French football explain this RC Lens situation?"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Appearently they finished 2nd in Ligue 2 and are being blocked from promotion somehow?

You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles


Never Tired, Always Sleepy

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu Jul-17-14 12:59 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
227. "their finances are not in order"
In response to Reply # 226


  

          

there's a new Azeri investor, and he apparently didn't send some 10M euros, needed to balance the budget, in time

they're appealing though, it's not final yet
Lens has maybe the greatest fan base in France (toss up between them and Saint-Etienne), so I hope they figure it out

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Sleepy
Charter member
6947 posts
Fri Jul-18-14 08:31 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
240. "I would imagine it would be quite a financial boost to go up to Ligue 1"
In response to Reply # 227


  

          

I don't know if it is the big jump from the Championship to the Premier League, but I would imagine that it would be a great help to getting their finances up.

Or, are their finances so jacked up that they don't think they would be able to keep the team operating through the year?

It looks like it might be a tough call either way.

You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles


Never Tired, Always Sleepy

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Sun Jul-20-14 11:20 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
244. "looks like spurs are in the lead for davies"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/19/tottenham-hotspur-swansea-city-ben-davies

young welsh LB? yes, please.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Sun Jul-20-14 01:44 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
245. "Woodward talking a big game in his interview today"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

- "We have the financial strength which allows us to do stuff in the transfer market that other clubs can't"
- "I want us to strive to win, I want the best players in the world to be joining United not clubs in Spain, I'm prepared"
- "We are doing all it takes to be back up to the top of table & we are WILLING to invest absolutely"
- there are a number of players who will be leaving (thank god)
- "....A-list players want to come here, there will be new players, we will get back to the top - watch this space"

all i have to say is http://i.imgur.com/ssBZhCs.gif

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Sun Jul-20-14 02:47 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
247. "barca better stop fucking around and sign a goddam defender"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

said every fan of the team for the 3rd straight transfer season. WHAT THE FUCK.

and they're trying to underbid on caudrado (supposedly, Lucho wants to run a whole bunch of formations that use wingbacks and thinks he's the guy for it) and blind. but whatever, BUY A CB. it's to the point where the eternal optimists are talking about Edgar Ie being promoted from B for the CB role. yeah...but...BUY A CB TOO.

sigh.

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sun Jul-20-14 08:15 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
248. "this again, Cuadrado as a wing back?"
In response to Reply # 247


  

          

he doesn't play defense...I mean, he plays adequate pressure defense for a forward, but there's nothing 'back' about him, he's a forward through and through

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Mon Jul-21-14 06:04 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
253. "Supposedly, it's a back in name only"
In response to Reply # 248


  

          

A variant on a 343 I think. So he'd be in the midfield technically. Sounds like a potential shitshow....or amazing. No in between.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Mon Jul-21-14 09:04 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
254. "update rumor/theorizing"
In response to Reply # 253


  

          

Lucho wants the option to run a 4-3-1-2. we know he wants to run messi behind neymar and suarez (which, honestly, confuses me. Suarez sharing the front with neymar seems a little odd. I guess if all three just interchange to cause confusion, that'd make sense. also, fuck bitey mcracist.)

so anyway, the idea is that the backline would be alba/CBs/cuadrado with a double pivot. so caudrado and alba would have minimal actual defensive responsibilities, except for running to recover, much like a traditional winger occasionally defends when needed. but with the double pivot, it'd be a lot less defending...i guess?

i don't know. i don't understand this board. to get to the point of being a board member for one of the largest clubs in the world and still not know TO SIGN A FUCKING CB is confusing, to say the least.

sigh.

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
magilla vanilla
Member since Sep 13th 2002
18757 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 08:06 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
259. "See, with those three I'd go Xmas tree"
In response to Reply # 254


  

          

>Lucho wants the option to run a 4-3-1-2. we know he wants to
>run messi behind neymar and suarez (which, honestly, confuses
>me. Suarez sharing the front with neymar seems a little odd. I
>guess if all three just interchange to cause confusion, that'd
>make sense. also, fuck bitey mcracist.)

Bitey up top, with Lio and Neymar playing the roles of Kaka and Rui Costa

---------------------------------
Photo zine(some images NSFW): http://bit.ly/USaSPhoto

"This (and every, actually) conversation needs more Chesterton and less Mike Francesa." - Walleye

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Sun Jul-27-14 08:11 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
319. "it's like the guy has never heard of dani alves"
In response to Reply # 253


  

          

he's still cooking that PSG 'genda though, I see it.

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sun Jul-20-14 08:32 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
250. "2 come backs: Drogba to Chelsea, Dunga to Brazil"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

the Dunga deal is a headscratcher given how little creativity this team showed...

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Sun Jul-20-14 09:16 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
251. "lovren to Liverpool sounds like it's getting closer "
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

If we can scoop reus from United as well I will be a happy man.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Mon Jul-21-14 09:27 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
255. "Reus would be huge"
In response to Reply # 251


  

          

LFC still need some goals.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

CliffDogg
Member since Dec 19th 2004
18078 posts
Mon Jul-21-14 12:11 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
252. "Davies a medical away from joining Spurs."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

On one hand it's great to potentially be signing another young, Welsh LB to replace Danny Rose.

On the other, last time this happened Chelsea came and ruined it (Willian).

----

THFC
F1
MotoGP

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Mon Jul-21-14 09:45 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
256. "#nobodyreadsthereplies"
In response to Reply # 252


  

          

i don't think a willianing is in the cards. davies has made it clear he wants to start and swansea want sigurdsson.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
CliffDogg
Member since Dec 19th 2004
18078 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 03:11 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
264. "I was too excited to read anything above."
In response to Reply # 256


  

          

See the screenshots of him training in Toronto?

----

THFC
F1
MotoGP

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Thu Jul-24-14 09:18 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
284. "nah. taken down too quickly. "
In response to Reply # 264


  

          

regardless, the real important thing in toronto is lamela with two goals.

i have a good feeling about this season and will continue to do so until we lose to west ham for the fourth straight time in the opener.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
CliffDogg
Member since Dec 19th 2004
18078 posts
Thu Jul-24-14 09:38 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
286. "The Soldado/Coco connection in the first half was pretty awesome."
In response to Reply # 284


  

          

>regardless, the real important thing in toronto is lamela
>with two goals.

Even Lennon was looking good during the first half. Hopefully Poche's tactics will suit him, because he didn't stand out at all last season. Within 5 minutes or so Davies already looked like an upgrade from Rose at LB, even though Tanner Twellman didn't like the idea of moving Vertonghen to CB for the season (...).

Second half was a bit of a mess, between the CB pairing and no one really knowing what was going on. Kane was invisible, and Carroll looked disinterested. Hopefully he gets some run with the first team in Chicago to see if he can figure it out, or if he'll go to QPR or something.

Also how did Andros score that goal? With his right foot?

>i have a good feeling about this season and will continue to
>do so until we lose to west ham for the fourth straight time
>in the opener.

Fact. Very excited.

----

THFC
F1
MotoGP

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Thu Jul-24-14 10:14 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
288. "reports confirm the tale of two halfs"
In response to Reply # 286


  

          

first half was solid, coherent and our presssing was top notch ... then the second half started with a completely new 11 and it was a bit messy. if poch can solve the final third problems from last year, i'll be a happy man.

fire on saturday. good performance, no injuries and no whammies!

>Also how did Andros score that goal? With his right foot?

from the recaps, it sounds like it was his left, but i could be wrong. no one was screaming about it coming from his right, so i assume left. still a great strike by all accounts.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                        
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Thu Jul-24-14 11:11 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
289. "wrong. it was his right. "
In response to Reply # 288


  

          

here it is in .gif format.

not as cray as my brain originally imagined, but still nice.

https://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/861270837.gif?1406163250

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 07:35 AM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
257. ""
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Hopefully and probably this means Isco is gone.
Hope he lands somewhere nice. I'd like to be able to be a fan of his again. Meanwhile James just landed on my shit list. But whatev.

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 07:57 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
258. "those poor Liga defenders"
In response to Reply # 257


  

          

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 08:12 AM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
260. "If Madrid can make this work, I'm scared of them."
In response to Reply # 258


  

          

I wasn't last year. Despite their CL win, they weren't scary to me. Not until the end of the year when Bale finally put it together.

But this year... Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema, James (and I guess you throw Kroos in there)... that's fucking scary.

I'm glad their defense will suffer.

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 01:16 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
262. "it's insane to think about"
In response to Reply # 260


  

          

I'm not sure anyone is ever safe over there, with the constant need to "galacticize" the squad. Heck you could almost argue that even Ronaldo isn't as crucial as he was not that long ago. So Di Maria's out, Isco possibly. Heard they're sorta half-looking at Falcao (even though Benzy just had his best season for the team).
Of course a lot of the stuff you hear ends up being fantasy dreamt up by twitter/fans, but it always feels possible with Madrid doesn't it. Except for them being punished under FFP rules.

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 11:14 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
261. "classy"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/22/paris-saint-germain-disabled-chelsea-fans?CMP=twt_gu

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Rick Fox Jr
Member since Feb 28th 2003
12029 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 04:45 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
265. "If RM get Pogba it will be their greatest team ever assembled"
In response to Reply # 0


          

Have a feeling it will happen if Khedira leaves.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 05:22 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
266. "he's bound to end up there at some point."
In response to Reply # 265


  

          

never thought it'd happen so soon though.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 06:06 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
267. "how the fuck do they play all of those guys?"
In response to Reply # 265


  

          

pogba/james/kroos/modric/c.ronaldo/bale/benzema/isco/illaramendi. and this assumes di maria is gone.

who doesn't play? who plays a defensive role?

-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 06:23 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
270. "RE: how the fuck do they play all of those guys?"
In response to Reply # 267


  

          

-CR7-------Benzema-------Bale
------------Hamez
------Pogba-------Kroos

sub Xabi, Modric, Jese

or

--------CR7-----Bale
-----------Hamez
---Pogba---Kroos--Modric

sub Xabi, Benz, Jese


Isco and Illaramendi are probably out.

either way best FIFA team ever.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 07:54 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
271. "fifa, yes. on the field, no"
In response to Reply # 270


  

          

>-CR7-------Benzema-------Bale
>------------Hamez
>------Pogba-------Kroos
>
>sub Xabi, Modric, Jese

Modric ain't gonna be down with being a sub. nope.


>--------CR7-----Bale
>-----------Hamez
>---Pogba---Kroos--Modric
>
>sub Xabi, Benz, Jese

see above about Benz. and neither of those lineups is good enough defensively, imo.

isco and illaramendi cost 70+ mil last season and they're just gonna get jettisonned like that. fucking ridiculous.


-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

PROMO
Charter member
30966 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 06:09 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
268. "Ctrl+F "Manchester United signs...""
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

:(

i mean, i love RM too but MU is #1 in my heart so to see RM just bawsing the fuck outta the summer transfer window is kinda crushing my soul. what makes it worse is Arsenal actually made good signings this year.

uggghhh.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 06:19 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
269. "nobody compares to RM in the market."
In response to Reply # 268
Tue Jul-22-14 06:25 PM by BrooklynWHAT

  

          

they're like the baller just picking dimes out of the waiting line for a quick pump & dump. you either hate that guy or envy him.
we need to "save" some of their rejects though. no reason we couldn't have been in for Robben or Sneijder from the last big Madrid firesale.

we gonna be aight though. we got some more folks coming in.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Tue Jul-22-14 08:08 PM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
272. ""
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Hope it goes well for him

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Wed Jul-23-14 08:04 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
273. "Loic Remy to Liverpool / Jeremy Mathieu to Barcelona"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Mathieu is a good signing for Barca, especially if they plan to go to a 3-4-3 (or any other 3 defenders formation)...he came up as a wing back, converted to center, so he's got the versatility you need there

Remy...is not going to make up for Suarez.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Wed Jul-23-14 08:06 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
274. "I don't think he's supposed to; good value for 8.5m"
In response to Reply # 273


  

          


>Remy...is not going to make up for Suarez.

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Sleepy
Charter member
6947 posts
Wed Jul-23-14 08:40 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
275. "^^^^^^^^^"
In response to Reply # 274


  

          

I mean, can you find a better value signing than that? He doesn't have to set the world on fire, but for the price there's not much better available.

You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles


Never Tired, Always Sleepy

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Wed Jul-23-14 08:55 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
276. "Mathieu has had himself a very decent career"
In response to Reply # 273


  

          

never quite made it on the French squad but he's done well for himself in La Liga and now he's got the record for highest transfer fee on a defender over 30. Not sure the FCB fans will be over the moon about his coming over but he's the type that will just shut up and let his play do the talking

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Wed Jul-23-14 09:11 AM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
277. "We still need another cb signing imo though."
In response to Reply # 276


  

          

and i'm surprised we havent off-loaded Song yet.

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Wed Jul-23-14 12:09 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
278. "agreed, but at least there's one!"
In response to Reply # 277


  

          

progress is progress! hopefully this also means other teams stop trying to blackmail barca because they can now say "nah, we're good" and walk away from talks for other CBs. even though they aren't good, they're better than they were.
-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Thu Jul-24-14 09:55 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
287. "Liverpool haven't made their move to replace Suarez"
In response to Reply # 273


  

          

The question is whether they are going to even do so, or whether BR thinks they can take a more (ill-fated) broad-based approach.

Given what Arse and Chelsea have done, LFC are going to have to add big money players at some point.

But as we've said elsewhere, this club is still in 'rebuild-from-ground-zero' approach.

Last year was gravy.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Wed Jul-23-14 01:23 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
279. "Can someone explain to me why I'm watching PSG-Nice right now?"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

gosh futbol offseason is a terrible thing

In PSG news, looks like we're looking to get Serge Aurier from Toulouse, while Christophe Jallet has signed with Lyon. Jallet seemed like a decent dude, but I won't miss his shaky defense. And looks like the Conte rumors are just BS put out by his camp to drum up some buzz

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Wed Jul-23-14 09:28 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
280. "the weird part about Aurier is it's a loan"
In response to Reply # 279
Wed Jul-23-14 09:28 PM by nighttripper

  

          

so unPSG
in any case not a glamorous signing but a massive upgrade over Jallet...he's going to challenge Van der Wiel for the starting spot

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Sleepy
Charter member
6947 posts
Wed Jul-23-14 09:48 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
281. "It's not really a loan"
In response to Reply # 280


  

          

It's a loan in name only, to get around FFP rules. Expect him to stay though.

It's kinda bogus that teams cane structure "loans" to get around these FFP rules. It's kind of a a big nudge nudge wink wink thing. Everyone is in on the skirting of the rules, but UEFA won't make any changes at all.

You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles


Never Tired, Always Sleepy

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Wed Jul-23-14 10:32 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
282. "oh I know. It's just a delayed transfer."
In response to Reply # 281


  

          

put it sounds funny

Toulouse gets Chantome for cheap in the process too. good for them, and him.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Wed Jul-23-14 11:08 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
283. "yo NT you should've watched this game (ok not really)"
In response to Reply # 280


  

          

last 30mins were basically our CFA squad, and it was pretty nice to see some of these youngsters do their thing. Bahebeck is way better and less tentative than I remember him, and Ogenda still has dat speed. Also we have a Lacazette on the team, no not that one, and some kid Pereira de Sa who seemed pretty good.

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Thu Jul-24-14 09:32 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
285. "see...but then I get all hype and end up being disappointed"
In response to Reply # 283


  

          

I'm still bummed we let Juve pry KINGSLEY away

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Thu Jul-24-14 11:52 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
290. "Lampard to NYFC confirmed"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Fri Jul-25-14 07:55 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
291. "Valbuena to Dynamo Moscow: Niet"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

I can't believe a player as good as him is only getting offers from the likes of Dynamo Moscow (4th this past season of Russian league), and now apparently QPR. He says he really wants to go to Spain (where his parents are from), but would it make sense to go to a club like say Levante if he wants to keep maximum visibility for his spot on the national squad?

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Fri Jul-25-14 11:37 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
293. "he's severely underrated"
In response to Reply # 291


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
calminvasion
Charter member
12575 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 09:43 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
301. "Lol, com'n the market don't lie"
In response to Reply # 291


  

          

>I can't believe a player as good as him is only getting
>offers from the likes of Dynamo Moscow (4th this past season
>of Russian league), and now apparently QPR. He says he really
>wants to go to Spain (where his parents are from), but would
>it make sense to go to a club like say Levante if he wants to
>keep maximum visibility for his spot on the national squad?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 03:58 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
303. "the market lies all the time"
In response to Reply # 301


  

          

60M for a goof like David Luiz for instance...total lie.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
calminvasion
Charter member
12575 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 08:39 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
309. "Price tag inflation is one thing, lack of interest in a player is anothe..."
In response to Reply # 303


  

          

One that's been around and been seen by everyone for years... Y'all see what yo want to see, he's a poor mans giaccherini

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 10:57 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
311. "plenty of good players go under the radar"
In response to Reply # 309


  

          

plenty of bums get sold for way more than they should

Valbuena would be a massive upgrade over Cazorla, Rosicky or any of the brit neverweres/future hasbeens Arsenal is trotting out in the midfield, I know that much...Wenger should look into it. then you would start liking him.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Fri Jul-25-14 11:36 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
292. "shit. I fuck w/Joey Barton now. good show."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/07/25/joey-barton-twitter-rows-gaza_n_5619831.html

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Fri Jul-25-14 12:46 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
297. "I need to look out my window to see if I can spot any pigs in the sky"
In response to Reply # 292


  

          

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Fri Jul-25-14 11:41 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
294. "Ancelotti says he wants to keep Di Maria"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

PSG is also looking at Koke. If Angel can't be done, I would rather they look at Cuardado...

also, Milan is interested in Lavezzi. Wouldn't be mad at all at offloading him if we can get Di Maria.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Hitokiri
Charter member
22106 posts
Fri Jul-25-14 11:45 AM

Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
295. "How can he keep Di Maria with the signings they've made?!"
In response to Reply # 294


  

          

How?!

--

"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Fri Jul-25-14 11:48 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
296. "he says there'll be competition but that's par for the course"
In response to Reply # 295


  

          

for a club like Madrid
he says they struggled last year when some of their top players were hurt, so having Kroos/James/Di Maria will be insurance
bla bla bla

might just be negotiating tactics, to get suitors to raise their offers

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Fri Jul-25-14 01:30 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
298. "lovren finally coming in for a medical. "
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

i still don't know whether to expect a 35-45M signing this offseason but i'm excited to see how all these new players get integrated into Rodgers' system. it might be harder to do with a short summer and playing in the CL this year, since there will less time to drill. i expect some early hiccups.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 02:34 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
299. "+ you're getting Origi"
In response to Reply # 298


  

          

shrewd move there, I get the sense he's going to tear up the EPL
they were never gonna get the equivalent of Suarez, but him combined w/Remy would definitely be a winning off season

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 08:32 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
300. "this all looks vaguely familiar"
In response to Reply # 298


  

          

would love pool to fall apart for a year in transition, but rogers is a far better manager for this type of challenge than AVB. he has to be manager of the year if they maintain CL status, barring something crazy from van gaal.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 05:21 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
306. "Hearing Shaqiri's name again"
In response to Reply # 298


  

          

but I'm not holding my breath.

Lots of talent potential coming, but still no replacement for Suarez's offense. Not this year anyway.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 11:49 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
302. "poor southampton: chambers on his way to arsenal (swipe)"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

they are getting completely gutted. interested to see how next year goes.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/26/arsenal-southampton-calum-chambers

Arsenal are close to a deal for the 19-year-old Southampton right-back Calum Chambers, which is believed to be worth around £11m as Arsène Wenger looks to swell his defensive options.

Chambers has made only 18 Premier League starts for Southampton, yet Wenger has had no hesitation over the fee, such is the potential that he sees in the Hampshire-born player.

The Arsenal manager has already signed the France right-back Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle to replace Bacary Sagna, who has joined Manchester City on a Bosman free but that has not deterred him from moving for Chambers, whose arrival will place a question mark over defender Carl Jenkinson’s future at the Premier League club.

Wenger has previously raided Southampton for young English talent, taking Theo Walcott in 2006 and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2011, and the south coast club are having to contend with an exodus this summer.

The manager Mauricio Pochettino has gone to Tottenham Hotspur, to be replaced by Ronald Koeman, and a clutch of key players have left, with Luke Shaw going to Manchester United, and Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert joining Liverpool. Dejan Lovren is also on the brink of moving to Anfield.

Southampton also know that Tottenham and Arsenal covet the midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, although they are fiercely determined to keep him.

Wenger, meanwhile, has spoken for the first time about Arsenal’s incoming new goalkeeper, David Ospina, who starred for Colombia at the World Cup finals. Arsenal have agreed a £3m deal for Ospina with Nice.

“At the start, Szczesny will be the No1 then we’ll be down to performances and if Ospina shows that he is better, he will play,” Wenger said.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 05:46 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
307. "Love it. Jenkinson finna be on permanent loan status "
In response to Reply # 302


  

          

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Mon Jul-28-14 03:28 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
326. "and now schneiderlin & rodriguez are apparently coming to spurs"
In response to Reply # 307


  

          

good signings ... but we need to trim the herd a bit.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28534458

Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin and forward Jay Rodriguez are close to joining former Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham.

Talks are ongoing between the clubs as the France international and England striker, both aged 24, look set to join the Saints exodus.

Southampton have sold Rickie Lambert, Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Calum Chambers this summer.

Schneiderlin is reportedly valued at £27m by the Hampshire club.

Rodriguez, who has been at St Mary's since joining from hometown club Burnley in 2012 for a fee of about £7m, is currently sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Tottenham are looking to add to the signings of full-back Ben Davies and goalkeeper Michel Vorm from Swansea.

Southampton achieved their best Premier League finish in seventh last season, but have already sold players worth more than £90m over the summer.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 04:02 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
304. "Big Lewandowski with a classy goal"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/CD2C7CB0991104893566398103552_1406401339851ce913d7360.mp4.mp4?versionId=Mh.PQ61d5Vs3A0_LqrO6NdGmyFnq2uyu

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 04:18 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
305. "nothing like Deco's at his testimonial game yesterday:"
In response to Reply # 304


  

          

http://s3.amazonaws.com/br-cdn/temp_images/2014/07/25/8228c2bceb045f383b36f9fe8ac848a5.gif

of course d10s beasted, but you wouldn't care for facts now would you?

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 08:19 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
308. "Pjanic. like a boss."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9ln_OZ_ix0

the sponsor free Roma jersey looks really nice, too.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sat Jul-26-14 10:48 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
310. "As reports Di Maria to Paris is almost done. yezzir."
In response to Reply # 0
Sat Jul-26-14 10:49 PM by nighttripper

  

          

a paying 10M loan, w/mandatory buyout next year
now they need to sell somebody...Cavani/Lavezzi/Pastore?

no way they're not taking an L financially on either of those 3 given how much they paid for them, but who cares. Lavezzi is prolly the one they could recoup the most on.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Sun Jul-27-14 11:15 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
312. "Good. Keeps him out of the EPL lol"
In response to Reply # 310


  

          

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sun Jul-27-14 04:35 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
315. "As may have called it too early, Ancelotti still says he'll be w/Real"
In response to Reply # 312


  

          

although that would be awkward at this point...

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Sun Jul-27-14 06:23 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
318. "not gonna happen"
In response to Reply # 315


  

          

your childish hopes for it are funny to watch though.

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Sun Jul-27-14 11:18 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
313. "Griezmann headed to Atletico for 24 mill (met his buy-out clause)"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Really good move. Would loves to have seen him at Arsenal but would have been a bit redundant especially considering the price tag and the hole we still have at holding mid.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Sun Jul-27-14 04:33 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
314. "Bale taking advantage of his freedom from CRy"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

https://vine.co/v/M0HvY95Qdad

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
CliffDogg
Member since Dec 19th 2004
18078 posts
Sun Jul-27-14 11:21 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
320. "BAYOL. Holy smokes."
In response to Reply # 314


  

          

----

THFC
F1
MotoGP

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Sun Jul-27-14 11:26 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
321. "bet c.dot smiling like a proud dad watching his only son that made it"
In response to Reply # 314


  

          

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Mon Jul-28-14 01:28 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
324. "whoa-- he paid bale's mom off too?"
In response to Reply # 321


  

          

:oD

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

nighttripper
Charter member
17453 posts
Sun Jul-27-14 04:37 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
316. "Remy supposedly failed the medical exam w/Liverpool (bbc)"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

happened to him before when he got to Marseille, some heart condition...but somehow Marseille looked past it

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Sun Jul-27-14 05:20 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
317. "Adriano (FCB) was just diagnosed with a heart condition"
In response to Reply # 316


  

          

during his pre-season physical.

must be some arrhythmia since they're saying it can be treated within ~6 weeks ... but i dunno.

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Mon Jul-28-14 09:54 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
322. "That's unpossible (c) 'Arry"
In response to Reply # 316


  

          

if it's really a heart issue i hope it's nothing serious. liverpool have been pretty tight-lipped about the reason behind it, but i'd be surprised if they had some ulterior motive for pulling out. remy was a pretty good value even if they end up getting origi for around 12M as well.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Mon Jul-28-14 01:23 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
323. "apparently Liverpool fans say that this is a ploy to try to get Benzema"
In response to Reply # 316


  

          

silly season? silly season

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Mon Jul-28-14 02:59 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
325. "unsurprisingly, benzema appears to be happy at madrid"
In response to Reply # 323


  

          

again, i can't believe the 8M for remy is holding liverpool back from making a 35-45M offer for someone. it just appears that those someones (reus, benzema) don't want to come to liverpool.

on the one hand, i can sort of understand it (liverpool is not madrid), but on the other hand you've still got champions league football, a top two finish, added depth, and a manager who employs a quick pace and racks up individual accomplishments for his strikers.

i'm still viewing liverpool as a work somewhat in progress, so i'd rather hang on to that cash til january or next summer (assuming they don't pull a tottenham) than spend it just because they can. but i'll be honest in saying a marquee signing would be pretty sweet.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Mon Jul-28-14 03:41 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
327. "i don't think there's a star striker on the market anymore"
In response to Reply # 325


  

          

well, one that won't cost an absurd 1.5x sum.

they should hold onto it because i don't see ibra walking through that door.

it'll be a new market by january and if it turns out they need an emergency injection, they can do it then. but they've got some young proven goalscorers (whom admittedly did benefit from suarez' presence) and they should give them a run out before splashing something ridiculous.

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Mon Jul-28-14 07:42 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
328. "rolls reus rejects bvb extension. im sure he'll end up at bayern next ye..."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

at least la liga has the decency to have 2 powers instead of 1.

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Mon Jul-28-14 08:07 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
329. "meanwhile the one financial powerhouse that england has"
In response to Reply # 328


  

          

is too dumb to figure out how to consolidate their position at the top

financial mismanagement at its finest over in wherever chevy sends their checks.

mata for 50m? yep, money is being laundered.

>at least la liga has the decency to have 2 powers instead of
>1.

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

CliffDogg
Member since Dec 19th 2004
18078 posts
Mon Jul-28-14 11:30 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
330. "BBC: Spurs signing two players from Southhampton w/3 combined knees."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28534458

I like the Schneiderlin potential for depth (MOAR CMS!!!!), not sure about Rodriguez's knee, but he's a nice backup or something.

Neither one is a CB though, so I guess Spurs are doomed if Levy signs these guys.

----

THFC
F1
MotoGP

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Tue Jul-29-14 08:08 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
331. "Southampton are having themselves one hell of a summer"
In response to Reply # 330


  

          

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Tue Jul-29-14 08:15 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
332. "QPR/West Ham now in the hunt for Valbuena"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

I'm not sure how well Big Sam would use him but I'm all for petit velo going to the EPL to do his thing

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Tue Jul-29-14 02:48 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
333. "origi to liverpool done (swipe)"
In response to Reply # 0
Tue Jul-29-14 02:50 PM by pdafunk

  

          

i like this deal much better than the money they were talking about for either bony or lukaku. 10M fee and a five year contract. liverpool gonna be young, fast, and deadly on that counter.

*edit - dang. missed that part about being immediately loaned back for 2014-2015


http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/29/liverpool-complete-divock-origi-deal

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of the Belgium striker Divock Origi from Lille with the player being loaned back to the French club for the duration of the 2014-15 season.

The 19-year-old joins the Premier League club on a five-year contract for a fee believed to be £10m, having spent four years at Lille. “I am very, very happy and delighted a club as big as Liverpool showed interest in me. I’m very excited,” the striker told the club website.

“I know it’s a club with a great history, great fans and a lot of great players. For me, Liverpool is one of the greatest clubs in the world and I’m very excited to be part of this great history.”

Origi played in all of Belgium’s five games at the World Cup in Brazil and scored the winning goal against Russia in the group stage.

The Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers, added: “For me, he can be one of the most exciting talents in world football. I genuinely believe that. You see a lot of good players, but this kid – for 19 years of age – he burst on to the scene at the World Cup, but we’d tracked him before that, we’d seen him as a young player playing in the youth internationals. He has everything to be world class.”

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Tue Jul-29-14 04:00 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
334. "Yeah, being loaned"
In response to Reply # 333


  

          

but I like it. The squad is real young so it can't hurt for some of the young talent to get experience elsewhere.

If he develops he'll be a real nice piece to add 12 months from now.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Tue Jul-29-14 04:41 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
335. "Gerrard reflects upon his England career (vid)"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

not sure why, but I've always liked this guy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHpXBT4BU34

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

vik
Charter member
13505 posts
Wed Jul-30-14 03:26 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
336. "Lukaku not trying to get tutored, signs w Everton"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28569197

---

But hell, what do I know?

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Fri Aug-01-14 02:23 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
337. "moreno and manquillo deals getting closer for liverpool"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

hooray for defenders!!

i would not be mad at a back line of

moreno----sakho----lovren----flanagan with manquillo, skrtl, johnson, etc. to fill in some gaps as need be.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Fri Aug-01-14 03:28 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
338. "don't know much about either of them"
In response to Reply # 337


  

          

that's a young backline though.

talented, but young.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Fri Aug-01-14 09:14 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
339. "i only know what I've read"
In response to Reply # 338


  

          

Sounds like both are targeted for the Spanish national team's resurrection. Moreno's been succeeding at every stage and progressing rapidly, just missingthe cut for this year's final 27. The fact that he was Rodgers #1 target this summer and would allow Flanagan to move to his more natural spot on the right certainly is encouraging. Don't know much about Manquillo, other than he's not Kolo Toure.

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Mon Aug-04-14 11:27 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
345. "I used to love Glen Johnson"
In response to Reply # 339


  

          

he's still reliable, but nothing special.

Not sure what's up with Enrique. I assume he's on his way out at some point.

Interesting that Agger/Skrtel used to be the rock back there but now both might me out.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

CliffDogg
Member since Dec 19th 2004
18078 posts
Fri Aug-01-14 11:14 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
340. "Spurs sign young English CB Dier."
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

Small transfer fee and huge upside. Anyone is better than Michael Dawson at this point as well.

Levy has made some great moves this summer, can't wait for TWO WEEKS to see this team in action in the EPL.

----

THFC
F1
MotoGP

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts
Sat Aug-02-14 01:13 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
341. "We're allegedly closing in on a move for Carvalho "
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

That would cap an incredible window and imo be the most important move of the summer. A strong holding mid with some teeth who can also link-up play well...I've been asking for this move for what feels like forever now.

---------------------------------
<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Sun Aug-03-14 02:17 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
342. "peeped a little of the Emirates Cup, some entertaining games"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

mostly focused on Arsenal, noticed this Spanish kid Bellerin who has some decent moves on offense, seems like a good fit for that team.
Alexis was a little more on the ball than I expect will happen during the season (when he and Giroud are both on the field), but he seemed to get more comfortable by the 2d half of the Monaco game

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts
Mon Aug-04-14 11:46 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
346. "yet another barca product poached due to labor law differences"
In response to Reply # 342


  

          

but barca gets a ban for la masia. i hate soccer bureaucrats.
-----------
Y'all stupid...should've tanked for Lebron/Wiggins in 2014 -Rex LongFellow

Its 2014...there are computers in glasses and people stunt after hitting the ball far. Get over it. -Cenario

It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilariou

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

haj20
Member since Nov 21st 2002
16195 posts
Sun Aug-03-14 08:32 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
343. "I really like what Poch is doing with Spurs"
In response to Reply # 0


          

came in and saw first hand how shit our D was and he's making it his primary focus to fix it.

http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3875/transfer-zone/2014/08/04/5002497/musacchio-set-to-join-tottenham-admits-villarreal-coach

_________________________

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Mon Aug-04-14 07:49 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
344. "agreed. "
In response to Reply # 343


  

          

only thing we need to do now is sell a MF (dembele?) and a defender (DAWSON!) to keep the minutes working for everyone.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
CliffDogg
Member since Dec 19th 2004
18078 posts
Tue Aug-05-14 11:39 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
352. "Moose probably isn't going to be getting first team minutes."
In response to Reply # 344


  

          

Sell him, and as much as I love Dawson, he looked like shit all last year, and shit against MLS competition. Levy tried to sell him earlier this summer apparently but he refused to move. Spurs need to sign another BPL level starting CB to pair with Vertonghen especially if Kaboul is on the way out (or gets injured again).


All the Rumors about Bony are great, but I would sleep better if Spurs had another first team CB signing done by now.

>only thing we need to do now is sell a MF (dembele?) and a
>defender (DAWSON!) to keep the minutes working for everyone.

----

THFC
F1
MotoGP

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
CliffDogg
Member since Dec 19th 2004
18078 posts
Tue Aug-05-14 11:34 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
351. "Me too. Mustacchio might be an issue with his ownership status tho."
In response to Reply # 343


  

          

His rights are owned by 3 different parties or something? I dont really understand how all of this works, but sounds like a Tevez-esque situation.

----

THFC
F1
MotoGP

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Tue Aug-05-14 10:37 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
347. "liverpool looked decent last night. will be nice to see moreno"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

sign and lovren play. sakho had a key clearance early, johnson didn't do much to impress, and i missed the goals in the second half so i'm not sure how skrtl did. but for the most part they held off united's early chances, though the liverpool's counters weren't as precise as i would have liked.

but man, coutinho and sterling stood out for me, as did some of rickie lambert's runs (even if he didn't have the ball at the end of them). sterling's speed is just insane to me. and coutinho showed really good control and had a great move on a defender to set a nice shot up for himself. it will be interesting to see how rodgers deploys coutinho, can, henderson, and gerrard. coutinho ostensibly was a wing last night and it will be nice to have the flexibility to switch between that and a diamond with coutinho at the tip, can and henderson wide, and gerrard holding a bit deeper. oh, right. and lallana in there somewhere too....

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Drizzit
Member since Sep 19th 2002
6467 posts
Tue Aug-05-14 11:15 AM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
348. "came in here to have a wank after a 1-3 loss to united, eh? "
In response to Reply # 347


  

          

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
pdafunk
Charter member
5445 posts
Tue Aug-05-14 12:04 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
349. "pretty much."
In response to Reply # 347


  

          

------
"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
smutsboy
Member since Jun 29th 2002
33301 posts
Tue Aug-05-14 12:09 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
350. "Radio Rahim is something else man"
In response to Reply # 347


  

          

that kid is so good.

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85073 posts
Tue Aug-05-14 11:40 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
353. "that 3-1 was sweet. looking forward to more of that this season."
In response to Reply # 347


  

          

<--- Big Baller World Order

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

benny
Member since Jan 15th 2003
8435 posts
Wed Aug-06-14 04:18 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy listClick to send message via AOL IM
354. "Falcao still looking at Pool and City, with LFC allegedly in the lead"
In response to Reply # 0


  

          

------------------------------
For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Lobby Okay Sports topic #2326587 Previous topic | Next topic
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.25
Copyright © DCScripts.com