Discussion Post Season Transfer Talk 2010, Update:David Villa to Barcelona
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 May 26 2009, 09:38 AM, updated 16y ago
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The previous thread opened by unknown was closed.I wonder why.So, I open up a new thread for the discussion of the transfers in the summer.
Let's start off with this. Sunderland have confirmed they will not be signing striker Djibril Cisse on a permanent basis from French Ligue 1 club Marseille. HERE  P.S: Please include source if you post any news/update.At least it let us know the reliability of the news. This post has been edited by solstice818: May 25 2010, 01:17 PM |
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May 26 2009, 10:00 AM
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C. Ronaldo r leaving for real madrid......yeah...!!!!
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May 26 2009, 10:25 AM
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QUOTE(Tonyy @ May 26 2009, 10:00 AM) C. Ronaldo r leaving for real madrid......yeah...!!!! Please state your source. |
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May 26 2009, 10:36 AM
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i read this from newspaper, not from internet...so sorry no source.
but the paper said real madrid will announce it on 4/June....so just wait n see... |
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May 26 2009, 10:40 AM
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only trust sources from the clubs official websites.
news from other sources, internet or newspapers are just tabloids filled with rumours |
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May 26 2009, 10:57 AM
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then that's not news anymore....
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May 26 2009, 11:08 AM
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JM Signed new contract Jose Mourinho has signed a contract extension with Italian champions Inter Milan to keep him at the club until June 2012. It ends speculation that he will take over at city now, no?  |
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May 26 2009, 11:09 AM
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http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...england&cc=4716
Suke2 je nk Teves!! HAHAHA.. No way he play for Liverpool. Go go MU! |
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May 26 2009, 11:13 AM
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Davies wants Owen at Villa
Now now...  This post has been edited by solstice818: May 26 2009, 11:18 AM |
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May 26 2009, 11:20 AM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ May 26 2009, 11:13 AM) expected that.but wont it be more fun if steve bruce comes in for a bid?  |
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May 26 2009, 11:26 AM
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QUOTE(turtles_inc @ May 26 2009, 10:40 AM) only trust sources from the clubs official websites. then no fun about this thread news from other sources, internet or newspapers are just tabloids filled with rumours  right? |
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May 26 2009, 11:31 AM
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QUOTE(akRia @ May 26 2009, 11:26 AM) then no fun about this thread ok then.right? Burnley to make a club record bid of 8million pounds for Liverpool's Lucas. |
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May 26 2009, 11:40 AM
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May 26 2009, 11:47 AM
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QUOTE(Everdying @ May 26 2009, 11:31 AM) ok then. Aston Villa alerted to Lucas' availability. Wants player & cash deal involving Barry.Burnley to make a club record bid of 8million pounds for Liverpool's Lucas. Spanish gaffer  admits mistake, looking to re-sign Crouch on for 12 million plus Voronin.This post has been edited by madmoz: May 26 2009, 11:49 AM |
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May 26 2009, 02:58 PM
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QUOTE Tuesday's gossip column TRANSFER GOSSIP Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra is trying to persuade Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery to come to Old Trafford. (Full story: The Sun) Manchester City and Tottenham are battling it out for Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry. (Full story: Daily Star) West Brom defender Paul Robinson says he will leave the relegated club as he wants to play in the Premier League. (Full story: The Sun) Arsenal have made an £8m bid for Fulham centre-back Brede Hangeland. (Daily Mirror) Tottenham are ready to make another bid for Bulgarian winger Martin Petrov, who is currently playing for Manchester City. (Full story: The Sun) Chelsea are confident they have beaten Inter Milan in the race to sign FC Twente striker Marko Arnautovic. (Full story: Daily Mail) Defender Michael Turner has disappointed Liverpool by pledging his future to Hull. (Various) http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/g...ers/default.stm |
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May 26 2009, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ May 26 2009, 11:08 AM) JM Signed new contract real madrid is more likely his next destination than cityJose Mourinho has signed a contract extension with Italian champions Inter Milan to keep him at the club until June 2012. It ends speculation that he will take over at city now, no? i tot he was too bored at inter.. because he always talk about bpl games while being at italy |
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May 26 2009, 03:32 PM
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QUOTE(MADReaLJL @ May 26 2009, 03:03 PM) real madrid is more likely his next destination than city but he staying at inter right??i tot he was too bored at inter.. because he always talk about bpl games while being at italy |
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May 26 2009, 04:12 PM
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Chelsea young Striker Search
Bojan http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/222/tran...as-bojan-report Sergio Kun Aguero Google it..read somewhere... Marko Arnautovic http://www.peterleemail.co.uk/sport/Blues-...n-to.5301115.jp |
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QUOTE(yfchin2 @ May 26 2009, 09:58 PM) OFFICIAL: Diego Signs For Juventus i wonder why most of the germans best player always go to bayern munich rather than go to other club outside bundesliga...SOS a very good purchase...i wonder why no epl club wants him??? Stuttgart Striker Mario Gomez Set To Join Bayern Munich SOS quite some time didnt heard about him |
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May 26 2009, 11:29 PM
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QUOTE(yfchin2 @ May 26 2009, 09:58 PM) OFFICIAL: Diego Signs For Juventus diego.. really a great buy..SOS a very good purchase...i wonder why no epl club wants him??? Stuttgart Striker Mario Gomez Set To Join Bayern Munich SOS quite some time didnt heard about him maybe too expensive for epl clubs.. 24.5 million for him.. |
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May 26 2009, 11:35 PM
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QUOTE(ilovelyn @ May 26 2009, 11:29 PM) diego.. really a great buy.. It's euro though plus, it's paid in installment.maybe too expensive for epl clubs.. 24.5 million for him.. And, aren't epl clubs famous for splashing out big amount of cash on players? This post has been edited by solstice818: May 26 2009, 11:35 PM |
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May 26 2009, 11:43 PM
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QUOTE(Tonyy @ May 26 2009, 10:57 AM) then that's not news anymore.... If newspapers are to contain nothing but news, it will hardly sell. |
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May 27 2009, 10:12 AM
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I guess it's ok to state story from newspaper as long as you state "the name of the paper and the date"
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May 27 2009, 01:17 PM
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what about grafite and dzeko? does any club want them?
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May 27 2009, 03:28 PM
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QUOTE(pgf501 @ May 27 2009, 01:17 PM) what about grafite and dzeko? does any club want them? who are they?? |
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QUOTE(Ichighost @ May 26 2009, 04:12 PM) Chelsea young Striker Search wa love to see kun play in premier league..but i hope he join man utd to replace tevez.Bojan http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/222/tran...as-bojan-report Sergio Kun Aguero Google it..read somewhere... Marko Arnautovic http://www.peterleemail.co.uk/sport/Blues-...n-to.5301115.jp QUOTE(pgf501 @ May 27 2009, 01:17 PM) what about grafite and dzeko? does any club want them? can somebody tell me who they are..This post has been edited by towlart: May 27 2009, 03:36 PM |
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May 27 2009, 06:26 PM
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QUOTE(towlart @ May 27 2009, 03:36 PM) wa love to see kun play in premier league..but i hope he join man utd to replace tevez. Best striking partnership in the world for this season. Players of Wolfsburg.can somebody tell me who they are.. |
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May 27 2009, 06:31 PM
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Grafite
had a prolific 2008/09 season, becoming the topscorer of the Bundesliga with an impressive 28 goals in 25 appearances and in doing so playing a crucial role in the club's first ever Bundesliga title. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grafite Dzeko Džeko has had a very strong finish to the domestic 2008/2009 season, scoring 26 goals, which is only second to his teammate, Grafite. Together with Grafite, they formed the most successful strike duo in Bundesliga history. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edin_D%C5%BEeko |
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May 27 2009, 07:38 PM
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May 27 2009, 08:55 PM
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QUOTE(Ichighost @ May 27 2009, 06:31 PM) Grafite are they actually good??had a prolific 2008/09 season, becoming the topscorer of the Bundesliga with an impressive 28 goals in 25 appearances and in doing so playing a crucial role in the club's first ever Bundesliga title. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grafite Dzeko Džeko has had a very strong finish to the domestic 2008/2009 season, scoring 26 goals, which is only second to his teammate, Grafite. Together with Grafite, they formed the most successful strike duo in Bundesliga history. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edin_D%C5%BEeko seems a great deal if they can perform like this in epl.. |
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May 28 2009, 02:06 AM
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grafite will likely going nowhere.. he's 30 already..
dzeko will!! at 23, he is pisang panas now!! everybody want him!! if ade bayor arsenal goes, he is the man to replace. he is likened to the playing style of zlatan ibrahimovic. grafite/dzeko 54 goals this season beat gerd mullerr/uli hoeness record. they beat some legends record!! This post has been edited by yikerk: May 28 2009, 02:10 AM |
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May 28 2009, 07:02 AM
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no MU transfer news?other than ronaldo to real
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May 28 2009, 06:03 PM
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They just finish playing CL, wait for another 2-3 weeks...
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May 29 2009, 06:38 PM
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yap..it alraeady spread all over the net..but still no official announcement yet...but it still great..very excited...
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May 29 2009, 06:42 PM
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Blues set to seal deal for Zhirkov
Chelsea are set to finalise the capture of CSKA Moscow's Yuri Zhirkov for £18.6million, with the Russian poised to sign a four-year deal.  The Blues are known to have been long-term admirers of the 25-year-old, who can play anywhere down the left side. One of Zhirkov's representatives is quoted in his homeland as stating that the CKSA Moscow man has already put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal. It is believed that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich personally brokered the deal with CSKA owner, and close friend, Evgeny Giner. Chelsea's interim boss Guus Hiddink, who is leaving Stamford Bridge in the summer, has fully backed the move, as he knows all about the player from his role as Russian coach. Hiddink feels Zhirkov is a huge talent, saying: "I know that Yuri is not just a nice person but one of the best attacking left sided players in the world." CSKA always knew that Chelsea, who say it is currently paper talk, wanted Zhirkov and coach Zico admitted he would fit in well at Stamford Bridge. "I will not stand in the way of this transfer," said Zico earlier this month. "A player of Zhirkov's quality could very well play in the English Premier League. "I see him as a player in the London club's starting XI." SOS: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5353816,00.html This post has been edited by solstice818: May 29 2009, 06:42 PM |
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May 29 2009, 06:49 PM
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for me this is a best buy because..if ashley cole unavailable...zhirkov can swich to LB and Malouda play LW...nice...
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Surprised it took so long for a big club to snatch him. Thought he was brilliant in the Euros. One of the best performers.
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May 29 2009, 08:00 PM
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Sometimes it all about the club that he play and the club that he want to play...Roman Abramovich is also a factor the help this signing..
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May 29 2009, 09:37 PM
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i think hiddink help the zhirkov move too....
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QUOTE(skystrike @ May 29 2009, 09:37 PM) i think hiddink help the zhirkov move too.... so is it official??yes!!! great buy for chelsea.. |
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May 29 2009, 11:23 PM
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QUOTE(ilovelyn @ May 29 2009, 10:17 PM) so is it official?? Not until it comes out at official site. yes!!! great buy for chelsea..  |
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buzz been going around but nothing official yet about zhirkov but... he is a great addition to chelsea if he does comes in. question is, who gets drop?
btw... i can't believe you guys don't know who Grafite and dzeko were. check this out.. this is the goal that got Klinsmann sacked! ahahah i was watching this live because at this time, arsenal was playing Chelsea in FA cup semi but got burnt. hahaha so i switched to channel 811, and see wolfsburg demolish Bayern. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSuiI9WY2uY yeah.. i believe dzeko will go if got considerable amount of $$ offered to wolfsburg. This post has been edited by sakaito: May 30 2009, 02:29 PM |
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QUOTE Top of the bill today is little Micky Owen. He's got 31 more days left of his hefty £120,000-a-week deal at Newcastle but he's going to be on the dole come July 1... but not for long. Everton boss David Moyes has been linked with the former England international for some time - and now it seems, according to the Daily Mail, he will head there on a free. We're not surprised, though, as rumour has it Louis Saha is looking for a new friend. Mikel and Phil will be along shortly. Full article from daily mail, click http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...cape-route.html |
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ May 30 2009, 08:19 PM) so hes going back to his boyhood idol club.well, at least he'll be a park away from greatness pity owen tho. first he leaves lfc, then they go on to win the CL. now he wants to join everton, after they win the FA cup tonight which would probably be their last ever trophy for another few yrs cool, phil brown is in SG talking cock on tv with steve mcmahon who is another one who supported everton as a kid. This post has been edited by Everdying: May 30 2009, 09:49 PM |
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paul scholes to bolton? isnt bolton all about agression and set pieces? while scholes controls the ball in the midfield and distribute them up front or the sides.
i think newcastle is better for him. final season of football, help them get promoted, end his career on a high note rather than bolton which is i think another mid table finish in the coming season |
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May 31 2009, 04:24 PM
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scholes would fit perfectly in bolton. That team is not the same team as the one under Sam Allerdyce. Scholes could help their attack and his defensive ability is quite good too. more importantly, his experience.
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Jun 2 2009, 04:25 PM
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Kaka and Ribery on Carlo's radar. Source: Various
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ancelotti already aiming for players.
anyway, barry to mancity? haih.. it's all about the g's.... |
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Jun 3 2009, 10:07 AM
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Barry officially joined City for 12m
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 3 2009, 10:07 AM) Barry officially joined City for 12m i still don't understand why he join City, no CL games for him and the offer wage per week is 80k, i'm sure Villa would offer more than that to him |
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QUOTE(yhtan @ Jun 3 2009, 10:17 AM) i still don't understand why he join City, no CL games for him because his captaincy get taken away and he hates mon? and the offer wage per week is 80k, i'm sure Villa would offer more than that to him |
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 3 2009, 10:20 AM) because his captaincy get taken away and he hates mon? oh really? i've no idea thenif he extend the contract with Villa, his status in Villa will be lot more different i guess money > loyalty |
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QUOTE(yhtan @ Jun 3 2009, 10:17 AM) i still don't understand why he join City, no CL games for him how sure r u on the gaji?? i heard it's 110k/wk tho. and the offer wage per week is 80k, i'm sure Villa would offer more than that to him  QUOTE(yhtan @ Jun 3 2009, 10:38 AM) oh really? i've no idea then it's a different footie games nowadays. even robinho can join clubs like citeh. wat more can u expect?if he extend the contract with Villa, his status in Villa will be lot more different i guess money > loyalty |
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Jun 3 2009, 10:52 AM
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QUOTE(sinoffire @ Jun 3 2009, 10:46 AM) how sure r u on the gaji?? i heard it's 110k/wk tho. maybe 110k is pre tax wage it's a different footie games nowadays. even robinho can join clubs like citeh. wat more can u expect? |
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Jun 3 2009, 11:09 AM
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It is thought Barry will be paid £80,000-a-week at City.
Source Kaka is on the headline again, to Real Madrid this time. This post has been edited by bearbear: Jun 3 2009, 11:10 AM |
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oh dear ... barry is drifting further and further from the CL that he covets ... another mercenary
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i can't c KAKA leaving AC tho with Leonardo being the manager now...but it's been splashed around papers both in Italy and Spain
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The deal has already been agreed. Just abit of a hiccup with the agents' commission that should be ironed out within the week. And also Berlusconi wants to delay the announcement till the European elections are over as it might hurt his political standing.
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QUOTE(verx @ Jun 3 2009, 11:33 AM) The deal has already been agreed. Just abit of a hiccup with the agents' commission that should be ironed out within the week. And also Berlusconi wants to delay the announcement till the European elections are over as it might hurt his political standing. and your source are? i thought galliani and kaka publicly said that he's staying. and mostly the transfer talk are coming from the spanish media, which is obviously on real madrid's side. |
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QUOTE(nasik @ Jun 3 2009, 11:44 AM) and your source are? i thought galliani and kaka publicly said that he's staying. and mostly the transfer talk are coming from the spanish media, which is obviously on real madrid's side. If my sources were AS or Marca I wouldn't even have bothered to post. Cadena Ser have reported the deal is done and they are very reliable. Galliani was already confirmed to be in Madrid (you can even check AC Milan's official website) even though the excuse is that he's there to congratulate Perez on his appointment as president. Italian media have also reported it with Berlusconi even saying: "The Spaniards have offered a lot, it is difficult to resist". Kaka's father has come out and said we have tabled an offer but there isn't an agreement yet but that's because he's still haggling for a higher commission.I don't have to convince anyone. Just take it however you want to. |
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Jun 3 2009, 01:17 PM
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kaka will sign for real madrid in 56mil gbp..
source: 4thegame.com its odd that barry price tag drop from 18mil gbp --> 12mil gbp?? last season liverpool want him badly and o'neill didnt want to let him go unless for 18mil gbp.. but city just swoop him for 12mil... undoubtly a good buy for city... |
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Jun 3 2009, 01:21 PM
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QUOTE(watever-u-like @ Jun 3 2009, 01:17 PM) kaka will sign for real madrid in 56mil gbp.. he still left a year contract with Villa, 18mil sound too much for a player under 1 year contractsource: 4thegame.com its odd that barry price tag drop from 18mil gbp --> 12mil gbp?? last season liverpool want him badly and o'neill didnt want to let him go unless for 18mil gbp.. but city just swoop him for 12mil... undoubtly a good buy for city... |
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Jun 3 2009, 02:20 PM
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is it all bout money now?
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Jun 3 2009, 02:56 PM
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bad miss by spurs ... surely we can offer 12m ...
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QUOTE(watever-u-like @ May 29 2009, 06:33 PM) QUOTE(Ichighost @ May 29 2009, 06:38 PM) yap..it alraeady spread all over the net..but still no official announcement yet...but it still great..very excited... QUOTE(solstice818 @ May 29 2009, 06:42 PM) Blues set to seal deal for Zhirkov Chelsea are set to finalise the capture of CSKA Moscow's Yuri Zhirkov for £18.6million, with the Russian poised to sign a four-year deal. The Blues are known to have been long-term admirers of the 25-year-old, who can play anywhere down the left side. One of Zhirkov's representatives is quoted in his homeland as stating that the CKSA Moscow man has already put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal. It is believed that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich personally brokered the deal with CSKA owner, and close friend, Evgeny Giner. Chelsea's interim boss Guus Hiddink, who is leaving Stamford Bridge in the summer, has fully backed the move, as he knows all about the player from his role as Russian coach. Hiddink feels Zhirkov is a huge talent, saying: "I know that Yuri is not just a nice person but one of the best attacking left sided players in the world." CSKA always knew that Chelsea, who say it is currently paper talk, wanted Zhirkov and coach Zico admitted he would fit in well at Stamford Bridge. "I will not stand in the way of this transfer," said Zico earlier this month. "A player of Zhirkov's quality could very well play in the English Premier League. "I see him as a player in the London club's starting XI." SOS: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5353816,00.html QUOTE(Ichighost @ May 29 2009, 06:49 PM) for me this is a best buy because..if ashley cole unavailable...zhirkov can swich to LB and Malouda play LW...nice... QUOTE(skystrike @ May 29 2009, 09:37 PM) i think hiddink help the zhirkov move too.... QUOTE(ilovelyn @ May 29 2009, 10:17 PM) so is it official?? Today update:yes!!! great buy for chelsea.. QUOTE Zhirkov dismisses Blues move talk Russia international Yuri Zhirkov has denied reports that he has agreed to join Chelsea this summer Full story here: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5360532,00.html This post has been edited by solstice818: Jun 3 2009, 03:39 PM |
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QUOTE(yhtan @ Jun 3 2009, 10:52 AM) maybe 110k is pre tax wage QUOTE(bearbear @ Jun 3 2009, 11:09 AM) It is thought Barry will be paid £80,000-a-week at City. I don't think it's 80k. Source Kaka is on the headline again, to Real Madrid this time. QUOTE Manchester City began a summer of unprecedented transfer spending with the £12million capture of Gareth Barry from Aston Villa - and are increasingly confident of signing Carlos Tevez. City moved quickly to take Barry, 28, to Eastlands on a staggering basic salary of around £130,000 a week after first making contact on Monday night and the England midfielder had a medical in London on Tuesday after agreeing a five-year contract. Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...Tevez-next.html This post has been edited by solstice818: Jun 3 2009, 03:48 PM |
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Mouyokolo makes Tigers move
French defender Steven Mouyokolo has completed his move to Hull City from Boulogne Full story: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5359875,00.html |
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I`m wondering why Barry actually choose to play with City that have no EURO match next season..he can just stay with Villa for Europa League (UEFA Cup) or just wait for Liverpool to make an offer.. that will be an automatic spot for him in the Champions League..
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QUOTE(EyraYus @ Jun 3 2009, 04:10 PM) I`m wondering why Barry actually choose to play with City that have no EURO match next season..he can just stay with Villa for Europa League (UEFA Cup) or just wait for Liverpool to make an offer.. that will be an automatic spot for him in the Champions League.. His previous deal is 60k/wBut after looking at how much he earn Maybe thats why..So, now we know why... |
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 3 2009, 03:38 PM) Ouch, this lines really summed it all:QUOTE "To sit on the bench and only get on the pitch from time to time doesn't interest me, not even at Chelsea. Barca was linked with this guy last summer. Don't know why Barca are not showing anymore interests this time around.  |
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 3 2009, 03:38 PM) Zhirkov in and most probably on-form Malouda will be out?QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 3 2009, 03:47 PM) 130k x 40% tax = 80k net wage |
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QUOTE(matyrze @ Jun 3 2009, 04:13 PM) Ouch, this lines really summed it all: Coz they have Henry on the left already Barca was linked with this guy last summer. Don't know why Barca are not showing anymore interests this time around. |
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barry can suck egg at ManCity with Robinho. ehehehe
but seriously, 12M for him is a steal... but looking at it, do u guys think ManCity is another Chelsea in the making? Well.. guess we just have to see it next season. |
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 3 2009, 10:14 PM) no idea whether he is good for Premier League or not but in FM...he is certainly good |
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QUOTE(sakaito @ Jun 4 2009, 12:14 AM) barry can suck egg at ManCity with Robinho. ehehehe the owner is richer than Roman, last season they spend 100mil on transfer market and yet not much different in the resultbut seriously, 12M for him is a steal... but looking at it, do u guys think ManCity is another Chelsea in the making? Well.. guess we just have to see it next season. |
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agreed... they owners are trying to pull what Chelsea have done before... but difference with chelsea? they got the "Special One". ehehehehe
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QUOTE(sakaito @ Jun 4 2009, 12:49 AM) agreed... they owners are trying to pull what Chelsea have done before... but difference with chelsea? they got the "Special One". ehehehehe splashing money without a good manager is totally uselessA Good Manager > everything |
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I think Mark Hughes is a good manager but he's not THE manager. When he brings all these players into the club, the ego will be enormous. now he wanna sign Tevez? wow...
Added on June 4, 2009, 1:01 amKaka to Chelsea? this just in.. Chelsea chasing Kaka for 76M This post has been edited by sakaito: Jun 4 2009, 01:02 AM |
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Last summer it was all Ronaldo, now it's Kaka.
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Jun 4 2009, 10:15 AM
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Steve Bruce signed for Sunderland...
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http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/
For those who want a quick summary of In/Out for all the BPL clubs plus the daily rumours |
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 3 2009, 10:14 PM) when i see headlines "blues signed benitez" i though chelsea sign rafael benitez as a new manager.....lol...instead its a birmingham sign new player name benitez... |
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Source:
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QUOTE(madmoz @ May 26 2009, 11:47 AM) Aston Villa alerted to Lucas' availability. Wants player & cash deal involving Barry. resign Crouch??? Spanish gaffer admits mistake, looking to re-sign Crouch on for 12 million plus Voronin. |
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You guys sure have read this. But I do think this news should be in this thread.
 QUOTE World Cup winner heads to Vietnam - Wednesday, June 3 Imagine for a moment you are a 31-year-old former Brazil international, with 69 caps and a World Cup winners' medal in the trophy cabinet; you once commanded a world record transfer fee of £22m when you joined Real Betis from Sao Paulo in 1998 and now you're looking for one last pay day. Where do you go? Maybe you follow in David Beckham's footsteps and head to the MLS, or possibly tread the path of fellow Brazilians Juninho and Romario and head to the A-League? Or you could do what Denilson did this week and sign for Hai Phong Cement FC in Vietnam. Well for those of you who aren't familiar with Cement FC here's the lowdown: nobody knows who they are. Even after signing for the club Denilson admitted that he ''didn't know anything about Vietnamese football" and that simply adds to the mysterious motivation behind his move to a league that does not even figure in the 70+ that feature in Soccernet's live scores page. At least when former World Player of the Year Rivaldo headed to the Uzbek League to play for Bunyodkor in 2008, the multi-million pound contract that awaited him helped us understand his bizarre move. The V-League doesn't strike me as one flush with cash. soccernet.com |
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QUOTE(matyrze @ Jun 6 2009, 02:29 AM) You guys sure have read this. But I do think this news should be in this thread. well, im sure if malaysian super league allow foreign player, he will come to malaysia and play with Selangor.. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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All these talks about blockbuster trades or mega transfer fees for the likes of
1. Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) 2. Maicon (Inter Milan) 3. Tevez (Manchester United) 4. Nemanja Vidic (Man Utd) 5. Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea) 6. Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) 7. Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd) 8. Kaka (AC Milan) 9. David Villa (Valencia) 10. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter) 11. Franck Ribery (Bayern) are not going to or might not happen IMHO There is a lag between what happened with the Wall Stree Financial debacle and the forthcoming financial tsunami that will engulf the top leading FC's of the world. Liverpool and Manchester United are in a precarious financial mess. If they had the wherewithal they would have closed the Barry (£12 million) and Tevez (£25 million to take up the option) transfer or buy clause. Not so long ago these figures would have been sap sap suey suey (peanuts) right? The financial muscle these clubs has withered away with the Americans ownership saddling the clubs (and fans) through financial debt and encumberances. For United the majority of the debt (about 70% - now at about ￡520 Million) is secured against the club not the Glazers. Broadcast fees (Sentata etc ) corporate sponsors (AIG etc), box office holders, season ticket holders are melting away rapidly. Ask yourself a question will you buy another CR7 shirt for 50 quid? The present worth of the FC's has and will go down. Interest Charges will escalate as a result leading into a vicious cycle of debt burden of carrying too many 'credit cards'. Even Chelsea (tons of money owed to owner) and Emirates (new stadium debt) are not going to escape the onerous debt burden. Manchester City new owners, just like Arsenal's, are shrewd businessmen. I doubt they will spend recklessly. These owners are good for Football. Asked the local fans http://community.manutd.com/forums/t/47922.aspx and check out Liverpool fan club IMHO This post has been edited by niuchin: Jun 6 2009, 04:23 AM |
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nice one niuchin..
yes.. financial prudence is the key at this point of time. The only clubs whom i think will spend a lot is Real Madrid... and it's money from RM that'll lead to other mega transfer. say like.... RM gets Kaka for Euro56M means AC Milan gets 56M... spend maybe 20M for Adebayor from arsenal.. Then Arsenal in return, spend 8m to 10m to get a defender and maybe another 5 to 10m to get another experience player. it's all from one mega deal. |
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any news on Paul Scholes? few days ago according to the Star, he might be offloaded to Bolton
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No. Selangor only interested in signing best players like Tony Cottee.
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QUOTE(thatsound @ Jun 6 2009, 10:47 AM) any news on Paul Scholes? few days ago according to the Star, he might be offloaded to Bolton Scholesy ain't going anywhere, rest assured. |
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spurs: 50 megs for huntelaar and robben ... read that on spurs messageboard ... we're gonna see pigs fly soon
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Lest we forget that the financial crunch is also hitting parts of the Middle East.
"Tiger Woods Dubai‚ a multi-million dollar development in the desert with a Woods-designed golf course at its heart, will now not open this autumn and has been pushed back to 2010 or even later, amid claims that the real estate element of the project – 22 "palaces"‚ 75 "mansions"‚ 100 "luxury villas" and a high-end hotel – will be delayed indefinitely." Only three (3) holes has been completed and one or two of the holes is reconfigured by the desert sand . Talking about mothballing a desert golf course. Sakaito you are correct that Kaka transfer is viable if it makes financial sense. However Kaka's agent or immediate family member might derail the sale with their demand of more than 25million euros in agent or personal fees. This demand might be chicken feed not so long ago but because of the current credit crunch, will it be financially prudent of RM? |
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8 figure agent fees lmao
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Jun 8 2009, 01:47 PM
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Thats why the kakas demand might jeopardise the sale
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lol, even Japan's clubs also don't want denilson ...
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Hull have had a bid for striker Fraizer Campbell accepted by Manchester United, the club have confirmed on their website.
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kaka had his medical ... going to real
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man u fans should be very afraid now ... ronald's next
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QUOTE(spursfan @ Jun 9 2009, 10:26 AM) man u fans should be very afraid now ... ronald's next Honestly, we're not afraid anymore. The wavering Ronaldo saga is getting to our nerves and if he leaves, it'll be for mega bucks. I'm seeing at least 80 mil pounds and that'll do good for the club honestly. |
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QUOTE(spursfan @ Jun 9 2009, 10:26 AM) man u fans should be very afraid now ... ronald's next i think we should have more relax by now...as i don't believe they will spent more than 100M++ a year... |
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QUOTE(matyrze @ Jun 7 2009, 08:53 PM) I've read one of Sid Lowe's articles here, though it is an old one Read the last line: » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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QUOTE(leongtat @ Jun 9 2009, 10:51 AM) i think we should have more relax by now... with alonso, david silva, ronaldo, ribery still their target, spending more than 100M can just happen...i hope Madrid sign others and leave alonso alone as i don't believe they will spent more than 100M++ a year... |
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QUOTE(uNeVErwaLkaloNe @ Jun 9 2009, 10:54 AM) with alonso, david silva, ronaldo, ribery still their target, spending more than 100M can just happen...i hope Madrid sign others and leave alonso alone Real can spend at least 200M becoz they got the money alredi to spend on transfers alone. So, i'd expect at least 2-3 more players coming in |
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QUOTE(spursfan @ Jun 9 2009, 10:26 AM) man u fans should be very afraid now ... ronald's next Afraid? Lets think what more then 60million pounds will do..  Remember what that ex-Liverpool football pundit say when United start their season with "Kids"? After selling three of their most important player? What happen after the like of Becks, RVN, leave United? And the rest is history. I dont think United fan are afraid..its just ABU`s who are very happy coz they think United are doomed without Ronaldo  And I think I read somewhere Perez willing to spend more the 200M EURO... |
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80m pound for ronaldo is kinda cheap ler ... last season, citeh offered 123 megs
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QUOTE(leongtat @ Jun 9 2009, 10:51 AM) i think we should have more relax by now... I wouldn't be so suprised if they spend more than 100mil .. i mean look at RM in the 2008/09 season .. they were horrible ..as i don't believe they will spent more than 100M++ a year... |
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QUOTE(spursfan @ Jun 9 2009, 10:26 AM) man u fans should be very afraid now ... ronald's next afraid?? not really..if his attitude becoming worse, then i hoping for he to leave... but 4 a really high price tag |
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QUOTE(spursfan @ Jun 9 2009, 10:26 AM) man u fans should be very afraid now ... ronald's next i'm sure most of us are more relax than beforeRonaldo saga brought up by the previous RM president, not the current one Kaka had been signed by Perez, and u should know Perez policy of "one year one star player" |
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perez might be more impatient this time around ... since he's throwing the dutch contingent, he needs to sign a few players, at least better than the ones he already have
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QUOTE(EyraYus @ Jun 9 2009, 11:52 AM) Afraid? Lets think what more then 60million pounds will do.. The bold statement is funny.Well, from what I have seen, many(most if not all) of the manu supporters are pleading and hoping that Ronaldo don't leave...They(yes, including some in LYN F.L section) actually hope that Tevez leaves and Ronaldo can stay(if one of them is to leave). Remember what that ex-Liverpool football pundit say when United start their season with "Kids"? After selling three of their most important player? What happen after the like of Becks, RVN, leave United? And the rest is history. I dont think United fan are afraid..its just ABU`s who are very happy coz they think United are doomed without Ronaldo And I think I read somewhere Perez willing to spend more the 200M EURO... To be honest, football ain't one man show.With his ego and arrogance, I seriously think that manu will actually be better if Ronaldo is not around. I think I can consider myself as ABU and I actually feel unhappy if Ronaldo leaves manu and BPL...The league will be less interesting(cos of his quality) and less drama(cos of his you-know-what)...No more throwing of towel...That will be bad now, no? This post has been edited by solstice818: Jun 9 2009, 07:47 PM |
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 9 2009, 07:41 PM) The bold statement is funny.Well, from what I have seen, many(most if not all) of the manu supporters are pleading and hoping that Ronaldo don't leave...They(yes, including some in LYN F.L section) actually hope that Tevez leaves and Ronaldo can stay(if one of them is to leave). I would say his departure would balance things up, if you know what I mean To be honest, football ain't one man show.With his ego and arrogance, I seriously think that manu will actually be better if Ronaldo is not around. I think I can consider myself as ABU and I actually feel unhappy if Ronaldo leaves manu and BPL...The league will be less interesting and less drama...No more throwing of towel...That will be bad now, no? |
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QUOTE(Makakeke @ Jun 9 2009, 07:48 PM) I would say his departure would balance things up, if you know what I mean Both in bank and squad morale... |
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 9 2009, 07:49 PM) Both in bank and squad morale... and also the BPL as a whole |
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QUOTE(Makakeke @ Jun 9 2009, 08:36 PM) and also the BPL as a whole no more tegolek2 atas pdg is it?? btw, this is not confirm, but syok to discuss bout this.. here we go » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « real madrid agree a fee for david villa i hope this will happen, so that villa will not go to liverpool This post has been edited by watever-u-like: Jun 9 2009, 08:54 PM |
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I seriously hope tat someone can end tat arrogant for nothing ronaldo's career... he's spoiling the football atmosphere... and he's the main reason i hate man utd tat much... immoral player...
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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Jun 9 2009, 09:38 PM) I seriously hope tat someone can end tat arrogant for nothing ronaldo's career... he's spoiling the football atmosphere... and he's the main reason i hate man utd tat much... immoral player... Now now, you don't have to hold back. Tell us how you really feel? |
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Even if Ronaldo goes to Real, I doubt he'll achieve anywhere near what he did at Man Utd.
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if ronaldo leave man utd for real he surely wont get any service he had while in man utd..just look how he play for portugal n in the recent final UCL..so sellfish
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come on guys n girls... pls stop 'belasah'ing ronaldo, even he deserves it, hahahaha... here we will talk bout the transfers.... hope ronaldo will transfer to RM
Added on June 10, 2009, 12:33 amhere is one rumour... remember slaven bilic? special one in the making portsmouth want to make him the manager.. here is the source --> source This post has been edited by watever-u-like: Jun 10 2009, 12:33 AM |
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if bilic gets the portsmouth job, that'll be very interesting.
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Everyone's trying to emulate Zidane by going to Madrid...The truth is only a player of Zidane's stature would pull it off. I'm a bit upset with Kaka's transfer. Its because I admired him in AC Milan. With Maldini gone & now Kaka. I wish of only the best for Milan. I am now no longer a Kaka fan.
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Jun 10 2009, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(odieseven @ Jun 10 2009, 01:11 PM) Everyone's trying to emulate Zidane by going to Madrid...The truth is only a player of Zidane's stature would pull it off. I'm a bit upset with Kaka's transfer. Its because I admired him in AC Milan. With Maldini gone & now Kaka. I wish of only the best for Milan. I am now no longer a Kaka fan. me too..no longer a Kaka fan.. |
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Jun 10 2009, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(ilovelyn @ Jun 10 2009, 11:01 PM) me too.. I've neven been a Kaka fan,unless he joined THe gunners.no longer a Kaka fan.. |
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Jun 11 2009, 01:25 AM
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QUOTE(odieseven @ Jun 10 2009, 01:11 PM) Everyone's trying to emulate Zidane by going to Madrid...The truth is only a player of Zidane's stature would pull it off. I'm a bit upset with Kaka's transfer. Its because I admired him in AC Milan. With Maldini gone & now Kaka. I wish of only the best for Milan. I am now no longer a Kaka fan. Look at it this way. Milan wanted to sell, and this prob started when Citeh came knocking with their nonsense offer. This prob didn't go down too well with Kaka, and he prob felt betrayed by a club he's served for years. Both parties benefited from this. Milan would be able to settle their obligations with the sum and rebuild and hopefully replace him, Kaka would get to test his skills at another challenging league, at a club where Perez has promised to bring back the glory days. I like Kaka, he seems like a nice bloke, him being religious and shunning the celebrity life. So I don't think its fair to level the blame on him. |
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Jun 11 2009, 02:16 PM
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agreed with Hevrn...
Kaka has done so much for AC Milan. the club is in trouble financially and their prized asset is Kaka. It's only logical to sell Kaka now than later. Why didn't they sell in January? as Kaka already explained, it's in the middle of the season and everyone was backing him. So, he stayed. Also he said the Citeh project is not something he's interested in. Quit blaming Kaka. If you said you're not his fan now that he's gone from Milan, then you're not his fan at all. sure, a lot of people feeling that Kaka let them down, but the truth of the matter is, it's bigger than what you think. it's not just the player, it's also helping the club rebuild. face it, AC Milan has one of the oldest line up in Serie A. They need to get fresh new faces in and rebuild . |
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Jun 11 2009, 05:00 PM
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Manu have accepted an £80million bid for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid and he will now travel to Spain for transfer talks.
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Jun 11 2009, 05:03 PM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 11 2009, 05:00 PM) Manu have accepted an £80million bid for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid and he will now travel to Spain for transfer talks. Official confirmation from United website SOS: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5374135,00.html Gosh why I feel Real should pay more for him  |
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Jun 11 2009, 05:11 PM
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QUOTE(EyraYus @ Jun 11 2009, 05:03 PM) 80m is fair...If I'm not mistaken, next year, he can buy out his contract under webster rule or smth...That time, he wont even have to fork out 30m for the transfer. |
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Jun 11 2009, 05:19 PM
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Perez really is the man of his word....say wanna buy who then sure get his target.....i wonder wat magic he is using....
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Jun 11 2009, 05:22 PM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 11 2009, 05:11 PM) 80m is fair...If I'm not mistaken, next year, he can buy out his contract under webster rule or smth...That time, he wont even have to fork out 30m for the transfer. Now I`m wondering who will Fergie try to bring in with 80M in his transfer fund.. Ribery sounds nice |
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Jun 11 2009, 05:30 PM
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hurm,i dont think man u fans should be afraid if cr7 transfer to real,coz there's more legendary epic to come at the theatre of dreams...
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Jun 11 2009, 05:38 PM
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poor Kaka...
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Jun 11 2009, 05:46 PM
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yeayy... that mean no more cr next season...
quite happy because of the drama he created..such a bad attitude  i wonder who will sir alex bring in.. i hope tevez will stay.. and maybe new wonderkid will wear that sacred no7 |
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Jun 11 2009, 05:46 PM
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Two good looking blokes in the same squad. Boyfriends, lock ur gf's at home when Madrid is playing.
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Jun 11 2009, 05:55 PM
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QUOTE(Hevrn @ Jun 11 2009, 05:46 PM) Two good looking blokes in the same squad. Boyfriends, lock ur gf's at home when Madrid is playing. No gf will stay up till 3am to catch Real play, haha. And should there be one, it calls for Kaka/Ronaldo face-printing |
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Jun 11 2009, 06:18 PM
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i wonder whos next...
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Jun 11 2009, 06:20 PM
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We're 80M rich!!!
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Jun 11 2009, 06:29 PM
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QUOTE(Punish @ Jun 11 2009, 06:18 PM) i wonder whos next... david villa GTG |
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Jun 11 2009, 06:43 PM
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QUOTE(zeronehza @ Jun 11 2009, 06:29 PM) david villa Why not Ibra  |
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Jun 11 2009, 06:44 PM
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give him to barca.. im prefer more spaniard
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Jun 11 2009, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(GrandElf @ Jun 11 2009, 05:19 PM) Perez really is the man of his word....say wanna buy who then sure get his target.....i wonder wat magic he is using.... while he was away.... he was a student at hogwarts |
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Jun 11 2009, 07:47 PM
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hmm.. sucks to be a manchester city fan or owner nowadays... no one wants to go to their team. they dont see any glory
i wonder though. if the Dubai-owners have so much money, why didnt they buy the likes of Man Utd or Barcelona or even Chelsea (which has won a premiership title)? they went for a cheap team and now this is what's gotten them. heh. |
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Jun 11 2009, 07:54 PM
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QUOTE(Hevrn @ Jun 11 2009, 05:46 PM) Two good looking blokes in the same squad. Boyfriends, lock ur gf's at home when Madrid is playing. good one mate! |
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Jun 11 2009, 08:32 PM
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What happened to that Zoran Tosic guy? I heard he's a good player but how come he never gets to play??
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Jun 11 2009, 08:37 PM
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QUOTE(EyraYus @ Jun 11 2009, 06:43 PM) Why not Ibra INDRA PUTRA la!!! |
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Jun 11 2009, 08:55 PM
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yeah~i wanna see how the gals who support MU just because they have CR reacts..im so sick of them.seriously.
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Jun 11 2009, 10:53 PM
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Yay! CR is away from EPL! The Oscar winner has gone!
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Jun 12 2009, 04:46 AM
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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Jun 11 2009, 10:53 PM) Yay! CR is away from EPL! The Oscar winner has gone! well spotted mate..but he's definitely one of the best player atm...gosh gonna miss him...eventho i loathed him that much...  the bid is out of the line though....80 million omg ...dont tell me city will join up the list....100 million for david villa...oh man..its getting ridiculous....the associations shd set the boundary line...cmon platini we need u..This post has been edited by abulabu: Jun 12 2009, 04:49 AM |
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Jun 12 2009, 08:32 AM
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QUOTE(abulabu @ Jun 12 2009, 04:46 AM) well spotted mate..but he's definitely one of the best player atm...gosh gonna miss him...eventho i loathed him that much... which self respecting superstar world class player will want to join city, even if they really going to pay 100m? the bid is out of the line though....80 million omg ...dont tell me city will join up the list....100 million for david villa...oh man..its getting ridiculous....the associations shd set the boundary line...cmon platini we need u.. |
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Jun 12 2009, 08:52 AM
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QUOTE(robertngo @ Jun 12 2009, 08:32 AM) which self respecting superstar world class player will want to join city, even if they really going to pay 100m? we've been thru this before once upon a time ago. pls don't start this again.  |
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Jun 12 2009, 12:34 PM
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QUOTE(sickx @ Jun 11 2009, 08:55 PM) yeah~i wanna see how the gals who support MU just because they have CR reacts..im so sick of them.seriously. Yea me too ... it's just so sickening .. i mean for example that time i went to hartamas square to watch the CL final .. all those girls were sitting in one table all wearing MU jersey with ronaldo at the back .. they're not in it for the game .. they're in it for him .. |
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QUOTE(GrandElf @ Jun 11 2009, 05:19 PM) Perez really is the man of his word....say wanna buy who then sure get his target.....i wonder wat magic he is using.... MONEY |
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Jun 12 2009, 01:05 PM
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QUOTE(rook-ie @ Jun 12 2009, 12:42 PM) MONEY yuppp..have money..dream come true.. |
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Jun 12 2009, 01:11 PM
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fergie ain't stupid. he bought nani for a reason. after beckham left, they struggled to stuff anyone on the right flank , david bellion, ole solskjaer etc etc. and needed a last minute transfer of cRon.
now, no more last mminutes, he had a back up plan cause he knows Madrid always targets united's stars. he quickly bought nani after much specualtion of cRon leaving |
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Jun 12 2009, 02:32 PM
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QUOTE(thatsound @ Jun 12 2009, 01:11 PM) fergie ain't stupid. he bought nani for a reason. after beckham left, they struggled to stuff anyone on the right flank , david bellion, ole solskjaer etc etc. and needed a last minute transfer of cRon. do you realling think nani has what it takes to replace ronaldo??now, no more last mminutes, he had a back up plan cause he knows Madrid always targets united's stars. he quickly bought nani after much specualtion of cRon leaving im not a man utd fan.. but personally, i think nani cant replace him and man utd will struggle without Ronaldo.. at least in the first half of next season.. just watch.. unless they can get Ribery.. |
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Jun 12 2009, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Jun 11 2009, 10:53 PM) Yay! CR is away from EPL! The Oscar winner has gone! the winner is still at anfield  |
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Say what you want about CRonaldo, but there's no denying he's a truly fantastic player and I'm saying this as a Gooner. The man's a whiny, arrogant and diving pr*ck, but the Prem lost a gifted player and one that you would enjoy watching if he didn't play against your team.
First Thierry Henry left and now CRon. Apart from Gerrard, Torres and Van Persie (hopefully Arshavin as well), there's no one else in the league who can now make you go "Holy f*ck!! Did he just do that??!!!". As a football fan, hopefully Ribery comes. But as an Arsenal fan, I hope the Glazers sapu the money! |
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Jun 12 2009, 03:22 PM
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KidS spotted.
Things needed ----> Ice cream + candies...Maybe some balloons and soft toys like teddy bear too If you guys are too free, might as well post some transfer gossip instead of posting some flame baiting shit, aye? First, I don't see a need to insult,name calling a player.Second,If you can't stand someone have a dig on your favourite player or whatnot, don't read it...I don't see a need of replying with flame bait to ignite potential flame war.You just show you are as low as he is...You know who you are.  P.S:This is a thread discussing transfer news of the transfer market.Show your heroic act somewhere else.We don't need tards showing their manhood behind keyboard, trying to upset others.You guys can do better than this. This post has been edited by solstice818: Jun 12 2009, 03:27 PM |
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Jun 12 2009, 04:05 PM
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Cristiano Ronaldo in new move -
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Jun 12 2009, 04:08 PM
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Manchester City bid £18m for Glen Johnson
Big-spending Manchester City have made a stunning £18million move for England full-back Glen Johnson. City are preparing to blow Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham out of the water with another incredible deal for the Portsmouth defender. Chelsea were hopeful of completing a deal to take 24-year-old Johnson back to Stamford Bridge within the next fortnight. But City boss Mark Hughes has come in with a package Portsmouth and Johnson will find hard to resist. City’s Arab owners are prepared to outbid Roman Abramovich and will also give Johnson a £100,000-a-week contract and Portsmouth are now preparing to sell. Johnson’s performance for England against Andorra will only increase the demand but City’s offer may also make him sacrifice Champions League football. But Johnson’s former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard has pleaded with the England defender to return to Stamford Bridge. Lampard said: "He is a fantastic player. Everyone knows about his ability going forwards. "He was a fantastic player when he left Chelsea, and has really come on now. "You forget how young he is because he moved to us at a young age. "He is top drawer." http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/200...15875-21433785/ |
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Jun 12 2009, 04:14 PM
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Real Madrid-bound winger Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to become one of the highest paid sports stars in the world. A report claims that although the player would initially earn £9.5m-a-year, it would rise 25% season-on season to £29m-a-year - or £557,000-a-week.
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Jun 12 2009, 05:05 PM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 12 2009, 04:05 PM) Cristiano Ronaldo in new move - Nice One S..O.S..818. Perk up my morning. Bring it on. One of the best thread in this subforum. Thxs.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Jun 12 2009, 05:08 PM
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QUOTE(thatsound @ Jun 12 2009, 01:11 PM) fergie ain't stupid. he bought nani for a reason. after beckham left, they struggled to stuff anyone on the right flank , david bellion, ole solskjaer etc etc. and needed a last minute transfer of cRon. He succeded alright. Just that injury ruined it.now, no more last mminutes, he had a back up plan cause he knows Madrid always targets united's stars. he quickly bought nani after much specualtion of cRon leaving |
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Jun 12 2009, 05:11 PM
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QUOTE(niuchin @ Jun 12 2009, 05:05 PM) Nice One S..O.S..818. Perk up my morning. Bring it on. One of the best thread in this subforum. Thxs. Morning?Where are you now? |
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Jun 12 2009, 05:18 PM
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QUOTE(PrinceOfPersia @ Jun 12 2009, 04:14 PM) Real Madrid-bound winger Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to become one of the highest paid sports stars in the world. A report claims that although the player would initially earn £9.5m-a-year, it would rise 25% season-on season to £29m-a-year - or £557,000-a-week. And 23% tax rate in Spain for first 5 years compared to Britain tax rate which has gone up to 50% for foreign players plying their trade effectively doubling CR9's wages.SOS Now CR will be el Stupido if he were to turn it down. No? On a separate note a lot of folks have gave too much credit to Fergie for 'discovering' and signing CR. It was players like Keane, Giggs, Neville etc that urged Fergie to sign him promptly else Liverpool and Chelsea will have beaten MU to the punch. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/t...utd/3142959.stm Added on June 12, 2009, 5:19 pm QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 12 2009, 05:11 PM) Morning?Where are you now? StatesAdded on June 12, 2009, 5:41 pmNow its a no brainer why top players (Kaka, Ribery etc) will not come to Britain not just because of the poor weather only. There might be an exodus of stars like Robinho, Vidic (Barca & Spanish tax rate calling) might be in the offing. My favourite Arsenal player Arshavin was shocked when he realized the tax imposition http://article.wn.com/view/2009/05/31/Mill...te_by_taking_w/ Of course the players tax accountants are trying to mitigate with the loopholes but somehow or rather I don't think so other than hiking their wages. This post has been edited by niuchin: Jun 12 2009, 05:41 PM |
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Jun 12 2009, 05:45 PM
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More to leave from OT??
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Dossena Juve bound?Saviola to partner Torres?Benayoun off to Barca? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Rumours Source This post has been edited by bobotorix: Jun 12 2009, 05:49 PM |
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Jun 12 2009, 05:56 PM
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David Villa, Franck Ribéry and Karim Benzema are likely to move on to RM because of the tax rate. No?
Thats why Chelsea signing of '£45million Aguero stumbling block could be the players wage demands, rumoured to be £6.5m a year after tax. ' I won't be surprised Tevez too is not signing with MU because of the tax implication. |
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Jun 12 2009, 06:22 PM
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mancity wants johnson? seems like the rich clubs are monoplying the bpl stars even crazier now.i thought they hv micah richards who plays right back?
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Jun 12 2009, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(thatsound @ Jun 12 2009, 06:22 PM) mancity wants johnson? seems like the rich clubs are monoplying the bpl stars even crazier now.i thought they hv micah richards who plays right back? Heard that Richard will be used as a bargaining chip to lure Arsenal into accepting their bid for kolo toure...That was news few days ago. |
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Jun 12 2009, 06:54 PM
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QUOTE(thatsound @ Jun 12 2009, 06:22 PM) mancity wants johnson? seems like the rich clubs are monoplying the bpl stars even crazier now.i thought they hv micah richards who plays right back? Prolly mark hughes wants to put him as centre mid ... lidat oso can .. they play johson right back and Richards as CDM .. not bad .. |
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Jun 12 2009, 07:50 PM
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probably because Glen Johnson is a better right back than Micah, no?
anyway, 18 million for Glen Johnson is stupid money IMO |
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Jun 12 2009, 07:56 PM
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Any update for chelsea?
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Jun 12 2009, 09:27 PM
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I think hughes will be the first manager to be sacked off next season... He focus too much on player bargains, but not team construction.
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Jun 12 2009, 10:10 PM
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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Jun 12 2009, 09:27 PM) I think hughes will be the first manager to be sacked off next season... He focus too much on player bargains, but not team construction. which player that he currently bought is a bargain? |
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Jun 12 2009, 10:19 PM
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I'm wondering why none messes with messi?
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Jun 12 2009, 10:26 PM
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QUOTE(Syphon @ Jun 12 2009, 10:19 PM) I'm wondering why none messes with messi? Man City will pay 100m pound for Messi  |
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Jun 12 2009, 11:34 PM
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messi is like gerrard in liverpool. no1 dares to touches him anymore lol. but i think mancity shudve bid for bojan. definetely will turn into 1 of d greatest player someday
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Jun 12 2009, 11:51 PM
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QUOTE(Vagine @ Jun 12 2009, 11:34 PM) messi is like gerrard in liverpool. no1 dares to touches him anymore lol. but i think mancity shudve bid for bojan. definetely will turn into 1 of d greatest player someday Well, didn't they say Giovani Dos Santos had the ability to turn into a great player?Look what happen. Eh, come to think of it. Where is he? |
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Jun 13 2009, 12:01 AM
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QUOTE(Sheep319 @ Jun 12 2009, 11:51 PM) Well, didn't they say Giovani Dos Santos had the ability to turn into a great player? Loaned to Ipswich.Now back to Spurs.Look what happen. Eh, come to think of it. Where is he? |
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Jun 13 2009, 12:08 AM
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QUOTE(PrinceOfPersia @ Jun 12 2009, 04:14 PM) Real Madrid-bound winger Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to become one of the highest paid sports stars in the world. A report claims that although the player would initially earn £9.5m-a-year, it would rise 25% season-on season to £29m-a-year - or £557,000-a-week. ouh my. this guy has become richer and richer. hope rosmah mansor doesn't get near him.. hehehehe...SOS |
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Jun 13 2009, 12:30 AM
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rosmah d hooker?
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Jun 13 2009, 01:27 AM
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After having seen Pato, Giovanni dos Santos and Aguero (Tournament MVP and you should see the amazing goals that he scored) personally in action at FIFA U20 World Cup.
Aguero is the one player that Chelsea or City should not miss. He is heads and heels above the rest (including Bojan). He has scored over 20 goals per season over the last 2 LaLiga seasons (44 goals) with Atletico Madrid. Strike rate performance almost similar if we were to compare him with Messi (54 goals). Mind you Messi has the best team in the world to support and the CL campaign goals to include. IMHO. Aguero can replace Tevez (albeit at CR7 wages and double Tevez signing fees) if United so chooseth. City should spend the money on Tevez and Aguero. Lastly to complete CR9 signing RM should go after Park. Park is not very much appreciated by the local MU fans and British media. By signing Park RM will be providing CR9 familiar midfield support/rapport and add international fan base from Korean community. IMHO. Added on June 13, 2009, 1:51 amI think the heat is on. Ada angin ada pohonnya. RM is after Gael Clichy next. Like I say the exodus has just begun because of the tax rate and the financial tsunami facing BPL teams. RM has the financial wherewithal. Local Spanish financial institutions with 'socios' investors and of course the gahmen. This post has been edited by niuchin: Jun 13 2009, 02:00 AM |
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Jun 13 2009, 11:18 AM
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Latics confirm United Valencia bids
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that Manchester United have made offers for Antonio Valencia, and he expects a deal to develop soon. SOS: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5376626,00.html |
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Jun 13 2009, 11:31 AM
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QUOTE(niuchin @ Jun 13 2009, 01:27 AM) RM has the financial wherewithal. Local Spanish financial institutions with 'socios' investors and of course the gahmen. This is getting tiring and lame. I would suggest you to at least research some facts before spouting off s**t about other ppl's clubs. Or even better just talk about the club you support. Thanks. |
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Jun 13 2009, 02:38 PM
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How many others will follow Ronaldo's lead by fleeing to Spain in tax dodge?
Arsene Wenger was the first to forecast an exodus of foreign talent from the Barclays Premier League when tax rates for the rich were raised to 50 per cent, hitting the high earners in the pocket to pay for Government borrowing. Cristiano Ronaldo was one of them, taxed half his £130,000-a-week earnings at Manchester United from April next year before he spotted a nice little loophole under new Spanish regulations aimed at foreign nationals working in the country. Ronaldo pays no tax on the first £6,035 he earns a year and is taxed 10 per cent of the £2,230 after that, 22 per cent up to £34,600, then the higher rate 40 per cent above that. But he was put in a super-tax bracket under new rules. From next April, he would have paid 50 per cent on any earnings over £150,000, but he can leave all those worries behind as he prepares for a new life in Spain. Ronaldo will pay just 23 per cent tax on his salary at Real Madrid over the next six years, saving himself a fortune as he pulls in £150,000 net a week as a basic wage at the Bernabeu. In addition, he will have a lucrative half share of his image rights, the proceeds of which will increase by 25 per cent for each year of his contract. Perhaps others will follow, recognising the financial benefits of a career in the Spanish league. Wenger said: ‘With the new taxation system, with the collapse of sterling, the domination of the Premier League on that front will go. ‘When the pound was at 1.45 or 1.60 to the euro, it was OK, but now from one day to the next it will be a financial problem for all the English clubs.’ Andrey Arshavin complained bitterly about the new taxation law just three months after he signed a deal worth £80,000 a week at Arsenal. The Russia forward will be stung for another 10 per cent in tax on earnings over £150,000 (under two weeks’ work for him) from next April, something his agent is in negotiations with the club to resolve. Arshavin said at the time: ‘It’s important to understand clearly and in detail what money you are going to get and what taxes to pay, so that there are no unpleasant surprises of the kind I am facing now.’ His agent Dennis Lachter added: ‘The British Government has suddenly started to solve their problems through the crisis of people who earn big money in the UK.’ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...-tax-dodge.html |
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Jun 13 2009, 05:25 PM
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « SOS818 - Another well-researched and write-up post for readers of this useful thread regarding PSTT 2009. Your Post No. 166 herein perked me up like I say. The only thing I can add for the moment is twinkle toe (i.e. CR9) is 'soaring on his heels' with another article http://shunews.shudoo.co.uk/index.php/2009...-soaring-heels/. P.S. Its great to see folks like you contributing posts and or threads that are 'substantial ' and relevant rather than padding their 'post portfolios'. I'll be back in Malaysia in the late fall. Before that I'm quite sure I will be watching CR9 and RM No. 5 possibly in action in Toronto and in Washington during Real Madrid MLS preseason tour . My tickets are from my soccer buddies. |
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Jun 13 2009, 06:03 PM
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QUOTE(verx @ Jun 13 2009, 11:31 AM) This is getting tiring and lame. I would suggest you to at least research some facts before spouting off s**t about other ppl's clubs. Or even better just talk about the club you support. Thanks. mind enlighten us how your club earn income then?if you were to clear all the doubts around....i think you should do that... Thanks. |
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Jun 13 2009, 06:23 PM
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QUOTE(verx @ Jun 13 2009, 11:31 AM) This is getting tiring and lame. I would suggest you to at least research some facts before spouting off s**t about other ppl's clubs. Or even better just talk about the club you support. Thanks. Obviously you have not done your research. I suggest you read my previous posts especially No. 172 and 174 before you comment on my post regarding my lack of research or otherwise. FYI I'm not one of those who jumped on a bandwagon and may I remind you that this thread is on PSTT 2009. In any case this does not preclude me from discussing players of calibre like CR, Kaka, Messi, Tevez, Aguero etc. Since when did you own RM CF, if I may echo your childish talk? Obviously you do not know much about financing and even about RM financial structure. I must remember you are just a fan only. My interest here is to kickstart or dropkick you guys to contribute substantial articles or posts rather than being led down the garden path by the jingoistic and biased media. This will augurs well for making this a well-informed and enlightening forum. Not filled with inane lowgrade posts like yours. I will just end up by saying that I enjoy playing and watching EPL soccer or football - jogo bonito - not just supporting one particular club but rather the top tier teams because of players like Tevez, Drogba, CR, Rooney, Owen, Robinho and of course Messi, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Aguero, etc on the continent Perhaps one day I will share with you why I'm qualified to discuss about football issues more than most of you because of my playing experience in KL on a state level and with others (Africans, South Americans, East Europeans), coaching and managing soccer teams in North America while pursuing postgraduate study and working as a professional in the high tech industry. P.S. Can you refute my statement about RM financial structure which you quoted in your post. |
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Jun 13 2009, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE(niuchin @ Jun 13 2009, 01:27 AM) After having seen Pato, Giovanni dos Santos and Aguero (Tournament MVP and you should see the amazing goals that he scored) personally in action at FIFA U20 World Cup. LOL-ed at your statement. Local and outside fans know the importance of PJS13. Funny how you should mention that.Aguero is the one player that Chelsea or City should not miss. He is heads and heels above the rest (including Bojan). He has scored over 20 goals per season over the last 2 LaLiga seasons (44 goals) with Atletico Madrid. Strike rate performance almost similar if we were to compare him with Messi (54 goals). Mind you Messi has the best team in the world to support and the CL campaign goals to include. IMHO. Aguero can replace Tevez (albeit at CR7 wages and double Tevez signing fees) if United so chooseth. City should spend the money on Tevez and Aguero. Lastly to complete CR9 signing RM should go after Park. Park is not very much appreciated by the local MU fans and British media. By signing Park RM will be providing CR9 familiar midfield support/rapport and add international fan base from Korean community. IMHO. Added on June 13, 2009, 1:51 amI think the heat is on. Ada angin ada pohonnya. RM is after Gael Clichy next. Like I say the exodus has just begun because of the tax rate and the financial tsunami facing BPL teams. RM has the financial wherewithal. Local Spanish financial institutions with 'socios' investors and of course the gahmen. QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 13 2009, 11:18 AM) Latics confirm United Valencia bids Seems like right. Even Soccernet has published this. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that Manchester United have made offers for Antonio Valencia, and he expects a deal to develop soon. SOS: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5376626,00.html |
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Jun 13 2009, 07:46 PM
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QUOTE(boxsystem @ Jun 13 2009, 07:18 PM) LOL-ed at your statement. Local and outside fans know the importance of PJS13. Funny how you should mention that. True, you and I do appreciate VERY MUCH PJS13. Seems like right. Even Soccernet has published this. My statement here is that Park is not very much appreciated by the local MU fans and British media. They 'obviate' or underrate his talent and contributions only crediting him with hard work. After following local MU forums and British media to cite a few Go figger why I say that. Another case in point Arsenal's Eboue. Do you know I believe his teammates and AW appreciate him more than the ethnocentric British media or some of the local fans who blame him for any slightest mistake. |
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Jun 13 2009, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE(niuchin @ Jun 13 2009, 07:46 PM) True, you and I do appreciate VERY MUCH PJS13. I thought the one get blamed the most is Diaby? My statement here is that Park is not very much appreciated by the local MU fans and British media. They 'obviate' or underrate his talent and contributions only crediting him with hard work. After following local MU forums and British media to cite a few Go figger why I say that. Another case in point Arsenal's Eboue. Do you know I believe his teammates and AW appreciate him more than the ethnocentric British media or some of the local fans who blame him for any slightest mistake. |
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Jun 13 2009, 08:13 PM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 13 2009, 07:55 PM) I thought the one get blamed the most is Diaby? Ditto for him too. Conversely the locals (media and fans) fawn over Scholes (an overrated British player) and any play or pass he make is 'genius'. He can't do no wrong else he is 'cheeky' if he foul or scythe his opponents from behind or handball causing his team one-player short. This post has been edited by niuchin: Jun 13 2009, 08:19 PM |
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Jun 13 2009, 08:39 PM
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Pompey receive big bid for Johnson
Peter Storrie has revealed that Portsmouth have received a bid for Glen Johnson, with Liverpool said to be leading the race for the full-back. Pompey executive chairman Peter Storrie has told Sky Sports News that a sizeable offer has been tabled for the full-back and that a deal could be concluded imminently. The England international has enjoyed the best season of his career to date in starring for Portsmouth and in the process has established himself as Fabio Capello's first choice at right-back. Former club Chelsea, who Johnson left to join Portsmouth, have been credited with making a bid, as have Manchester City and Liverpool, who in some reports are thought to be the front-runners for his signature. Storrie admits he will not block the player from joining a club that will enable him to play in the UEFA Champions League next season. He told Sky Sports News: "Glen has had a fantastic season for us and I think he is the best right-back in the country at the moment. "I've know Glen a long while, from my West Ham days. When I re-signed him (at Portsmouth) we talked things over. "He said, 'If one of the big four come in with Champions League football, would you stand in my way?' "I told him I couldn't do that. Providing the deal is right for Portsmouth and Glen then we will look to try and do something in the right way. "It is very hard to try and hold people back when they have a chance to play in the Champions League. I accept that." When asked if an offer of between £15million and £18million had been tabled, Storrie replied: "You may not be a million miles away from the mark." Storrie went on to concede that a deal could be struck imminently, adding: "I wouldn't think it would be too long." http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5377644,00.html |
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Jun 13 2009, 10:08 PM
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QUOTE(niuchin @ Jun 13 2009, 08:13 PM) Ditto for him too. Lol. Scholes is a genius in football. Want me to list quotes from Zidane and co? And we all know how poor Scholesy is in tackling. No doubt about that.Conversely the locals (media and fans) fawn over Scholes (an overrated British player) and any play or pass he make is 'genius'. He can't do no wrong else he is 'cheeky' if he foul or scythe his opponents from behind or handball causing his team one-player short. |
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Jun 13 2009, 10:28 PM
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 but still cant beat this » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by PrinceOfPersia: Jun 13 2009, 10:32 PM |
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Jun 13 2009, 10:29 PM
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no no no. scholes isn't a bad tackler. it's just that his timing is waay off
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Jun 14 2009, 12:32 AM
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diaby sucks.. ahahahha.. don't argue with me. i don't want to.
eboue quite ok actually. Diaby has been given so many chances but still can't perform. |
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Jun 14 2009, 12:38 AM
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City set to lodge £15m Santa Cruz bid
Manchester City are reportedly set to test Blackburn's resolve for a fifth time by making a £15million bid for Roque Santa Cruz this week. http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5377906,00.html |
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Jun 14 2009, 12:50 AM
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pergh... another one... i think Santa Cruz waiting for MU to come knocking... ehehehe
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Jun 14 2009, 11:15 AM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 14 2009, 12:38 AM) City set to lodge £15m Santa Cruz bid how that guy ended up being valued at 15 m i dont know. He didnt play much last season. recession? not in the eyes of the ultra-rich ones!Manchester City are reportedly set to test Blackburn's resolve for a fifth time by making a £15million bid for Roque Santa Cruz this week. http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5377906,00.html |
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Jun 14 2009, 11:57 AM
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i think city's problem lies on the centre of midfield. they need someone who could hold the ball and distribute forward and can contribute to the defence as well. something like masherano or keano. over-relying on stephen ireland is just too much a burden, cause firstly his age (experience) secondly, he is more an attacking midfielder from what i see.
we've seen how united struggle abit in the absence of keane, scholes had to fill in and his mis-time tackles were always putting united on a dangerous position of conceding free kicks or penalties. same applies to absence of viera from arsenal. took them awhile to adjust. it's not like they don't have goal scorers. they've got european quality/ international known goal getters like elano, robinho, jo, bellamy, benjani all potential 20 goal a season players. i don't watch much city games, correct me if i'm wrong but the only person i've seen dribbling all the way up and feeding the hitmen chances is robinho. the others like kompany or de jong who aren't so used to the english game just try their luck with long passes and crosses that goes way out. so conclusion : city needs to focus on getting a "hardman" midfielder rather than a targetman now. cause whats the point having a finisher without a provider? and another suggestion is that city shouldn't get players abroad the bpl now, who aren't farmiliar with the pace of the english game. they need someone who could immediately fill in and do the job straight away which i suggest huddlestone. mind you, we've on got 8 or 9 weeks before bpl kicks off, theres not much time left experimenting player by player of pre season games This post has been edited by thatsound: Jun 14 2009, 12:02 PM |
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Jun 14 2009, 12:58 PM
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QUOTE(leongtat @ Jun 13 2009, 06:03 PM) mind enlighten us how your club earn income then? I've cleared doubts plenty of times but nobody seems to listen. Besides if u were really interested you can check back the pages in the RM thread. There has been alot of info posted there over the past week.if you were to clear all the doubts around....i think you should do that... Thanks. QUOTE(niuchin @ Jun 13 2009, 06:23 PM) Obviously you have not done your research. I suggest you read my previous posts especially No. 172 and 174 before you comment on my post regarding my lack of research or otherwise. My issue isn't with the tax rates. My issue is with the same usual claims regarding Real Madrid and their supposed aid from whatever local or government institutions. And you obviously did not do your homework regarding this. As I said before, it's getting tiring.QUOTE FYI I'm not one of those who jumped on a bandwagon and may I remind you that this thread is on PSTT 2009. I'm not stopping you to discuss transfers which is what this thread is about.In any case this does not preclude me from discussing players of calibre like CR, Kaka, Messi, Tevez, Aguero etc. QUOTE Since when did you own RM CF, if I may echo your childish talk? Obviously you do not know much about financing and even about RM financial structure. I must remember you are just a fan only. I don't own RM. And neither do you. But I have an emotional investment in the club and I will defend it if I see someone talking sh*t about it without any substance.QUOTE My interest here is to kickstart or dropkick you guys to contribute substantial articles or posts rather than being led down the garden path by the jingoistic and biased media. This will augurs well for making this a well-informed and enlightening forum. Not filled with inane lowgrade posts like yours. And insulting people makes you any better? I've been on these forums long enough and some older posters here know the usual quality of my posts.QUOTE I will just end up by saying that I enjoy playing and watching EPL soccer or football - jogo bonito - not just supporting one particular club but rather the top tier teams because of players like Tevez, Drogba, CR, Rooney, Owen, Robinho and of course Messi, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Aguero, etc on the continent I enjoy watching football as well. You may be qualified than most to talk about playing, coaching or managing teams but you're certainly no more qualified than me to talk about RM.Perhaps one day I will share with you why I'm qualified to discuss about football issues more than most of you because of my playing experience in KL on a state level and with others (Africans, South Americans, East Europeans), coaching and managing soccer teams in North America while pursuing postgraduate study and working as a professional in the high tech industry. P.S. Can you refute my statement about RM financial structure which you quoted in your post. Of course I can refute your statement. But to me it's a waste of time cause I've done it a dozen times on this forum and this thread isn't the appropriate place either. If you want to bring it into the RM thread I might be willing to indulge in any discussion about RM's financial structure. Cheers. This post has been edited by verx: Jun 14 2009, 01:00 PM |
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Jun 14 2009, 04:51 PM
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Carlos Tevez to sign for Manchester City after agreeing £140,000 a week deal
 Carlos Tevez is ready to stun Manchester United and sign for arch-rivals City. The Argentine international will switch loyalties at the end of this month when his two-year loan at Old Trafford expires. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson contacted Tevez during last week to try to persuade him to stay with United. Old Trafford insiders fear that approach has failed. Fergie made the call on the eve of the announcement that United had agreed to sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid in a world record £80million deal. Tevez was in Quito, Ecuador, on international duty with Argentina. He intends to take a family holiday and then accept a £140,000-a-week deal with City that dwarfs the contract offered by United. It will be a bitter blow to United fans, who acclaimed the striker's hard-working style. Liverpool have also made a late move in the Tevez race. But their hopes of spreading a £25m deal over fouryears will not appeal to businessman Kia Joorabchian, who retains ownership of the player at the moment. Joorabchian has a solid working relationship with City manager Mark Hughes. And the City boss said: "I admire Tevez as a player and I like the way he approaches the game of football - that's been recognised by most managers." Hughes also insists his two Brazil internationals - Robinho and Elano - are staying at Eastlands. Robinho, signed from Real Madrid for a British record £32.5m, has hinted at a switch to Barcelona, while Elano has been linked with Inter Milan. Hughes said: "Robinho says he's happy and wants to stay here and Elano is contracted for another two years." http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/200...15875-21439055/ |
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Jun 14 2009, 05:55 PM
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Jun 14 2009, 05:59 PM
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QUOTE(robertngo @ Jun 14 2009, 05:55 PM) well,apparently the great Zidane called him "The Jewel of French Football" |
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Jun 14 2009, 06:06 PM
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time to look for park ji sung for work rate now
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Jun 14 2009, 06:11 PM
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QUOTE(Doctor Who? @ Jun 14 2009, 05:59 PM) well,apparently the great Zidane called him "The Jewel of French Football" Bayern is driving a hard bargin because of all the cash from CR7 sales, but they need to carefull if they put too high demand MU may lost interest in Ribery deal. |
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WHAT DA FARK IS HAPPENING?
"Football has lost it's soul. It has become commodity and tool for political agenda." Ronaldo will earn 106mil pound in wages over a six-year duration as stated in his contract. The first year of earning is 183,000 pound a week and subsequently a 25% of wage increment of the following 5 years of his contract. This will total up to approximately 556,000 pound a week in the final year of the contract! The start of the CR to RM saga will spark a new inflation market in the already inflated modern day football...just like how the price for art boomed in the early 70's. Today, the marketing concept of CR is comparable to value of art by Damien Hirst...one of the richest contemporary artists today and the icon of the Young British Artist movement. I admit both are from different games but were just another products by the elite...it’s a never ending cycle of products after products after products...with prices soaring by millions. People everywhere are trying to emulate their successful path as part of the gimmick. CR ones quoted he's the world best, 2nd and third best... and we thought there's no one else as close to his caliber...after all he's the best as mentioned and words from him were the best, no? With his age, his charismatic demeanour, his envious yet sly grin, his goals in a season, skills, and the trophy he had... some might agree, perhaps he's the best after all.He cost a whooping 80mil pound today, by being the best. but as we look back then, we have at least 10 record breaking transfers in the history of modern day football!! What about them? Are they not the best? Why so many best coming out? To me Irishman George Best is the best coz he's the genuine with the Best surname and the icon for British football. Just we thought this will be the highest transfer fees ever comes into reality (starting to emulate the football games we once played)...barely 100hrs, another so called "better player" of the "world best player" emerge with a speculated record price tag of 90mil pound by his own club! Franck Ribery. This player was backed by a previous "best player of the world", ZZidane, to be HIS "best player of the world". Everyone wants a piece of Ribery and ironically those teams that wants him were rich clubs ruled by the elite for either marketing or political reason. Football is always third behind this...and the media and football business around the world manipulated us and create a smokescreen making us to believe it's actually for the goodness of football. If it's really for football, does price even matter? Why must elite clubs enticing players with their big transfer fees and wages? Why can't players be bound by the terms of the contract signed and only leave when finished serving the club? why can't Portugal hoist the world cup since they have the best in their team? why Bayern was not even in the quarters of CL but have to compete in UEFA Cup since they have the better best in their team? What about Milan with with the once priceless player named Kaka? wht's the bloody point to sign contracts and then to be broken by transfer fees by saying I am homesick, sad and leaving for the better? No other better excuses already? Who can be the defender of the beautiful game now and for the future?? Kaka was quoted once as "priceless"...now? he's onli half of the money paid of RM to Manchester. From "priceless" to "46mil" within a few seasons only is absurd. To me, no one is better and no one is indispensable in modern football. Their value were categorized either by commercial, age and marketing only. Sepp Blatter can even defend the ronaldo saga saying that football is still an attractive BUSINESS despite the global financial turndown. He said, "If we have a good MARKET in football, it means we have a good PRODUCT to sell or to buy. it gives people what they want, and it's emotion and entertainment." He also said "I heard also yesterday that you can buy millions of pieces of bread to give to the people for that amount, but entertainment is also food for the people." This is what the president of the "most beautiful game of the world" said. For the dignity of mankind and the love for sports, football ain't something we sell or buy...football is sports. It supposed to be a healthy thing to do, not the other way around. Some of us here need to work at least a month to get to watch 90min of football at the stadium! In our lifetime, we cannot even earn a day of Ronaldo's new speculated wage! See the ridiculously massive social gap caused by these elite? And he has the cheek to say entertainment is our food? Do we rather throw our support for more bigger transfer market in the future to the clubs we support, worsen the social gap and stop eating? There are people who fight and get humiliated for a piece of bread...and some were in dire hunger even if there's food given to them, they can't even open their mouth to eat, chew and swallow because they have no strength caused by severe malnutrition. What da fark is happening? This post has been edited by slcroy: Jun 14 2009, 06:30 PM |
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Jun 14 2009, 11:14 PM
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QUOTE(slcroy @ Jun 14 2009, 06:30 PM) WHAT DA FARK IS HAPPENING? too long i lazy read but im sure its talking about $. hello this is modern football already,still stick to the old fashion?"Football has lost it's soul. It has become commodity and tool for political agenda." having one 20m worth player standing in front of 50k and millions of global viewers, performing and promoting healthy football game is better than building a 100m worth stadium to promote so little people to have the knowledge of going in,play a healthy football game. |
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Jun 14 2009, 11:48 PM
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QUOTE(akRia @ Jun 14 2009, 11:14 PM) too long i lazy read but im sure its talking about $. hello this is modern football already,still stick to the old fashion? hhmmm...you call inflation healthy?having one 20m worth player standing in front of 50k and millions of global viewers, performing and promoting healthy football game is better than building a 100m worth stadium to promote so little people to have the knowledge of going in,play a healthy football game. Think about in the future, where capitalist dominates the entire economy and start hiking prices for food, where your pay stays and working hour increases. Think about a loaf of bread may cost u more than rm20 and a bowl of rice cost you rm50 or so...then i think we will all stand up bcoz those things r directly hitting us. Football is entertainment, and we need that...so it's ok. It's healthy. Last time football is free to watch in national television...now? it's ur opinion. i have nothing to say. |
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Jun 15 2009, 12:08 AM
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dude... shah alam stadium worth RM100million...
now it's nothing.. falling apart by the day. haih... agreed with akria there. u can't compare football with others. Football is a business and it always has been. It's ongoing, year after year, and sports is one of the most sustainable business on the planet. Build a good team, and you'll earn more money that you've invested into. Added on June 15, 2009, 12:20 ambtw... AC MILAN got down to business a.s.a.p.. signing a left back from Porto. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...=europe&cc=4716 This post has been edited by sakaito: Jun 15 2009, 12:20 AM |
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Jun 15 2009, 12:28 AM
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but wht i am trying to say is that football is a business... the soul is gone.
it has been a political tool and it's a commodity now. it used to be 10 million to purchase good players...then 30 million...then 40 million...the average have been going up ever since... now if Man U wants Ribery, it's 90 million. Small clubs r really dying man...no pride no loyalty no nothing with these lads already. such a big gap now between the top four in england and spain and italy with the other teams in the same league already. Tht's why i am sad... The footballing world wont be producing anymore bergkamp, keane, batistuta, gerrard, raul, maldini... i hope u guys think about this and dun go against me now...observe what is going on first and how the rich play their games and how we the poor r indirectly earning for them and working for them... i read this quote and i think it's a good one "The problem with us is we rather be an ignorant of the impending danger and live the life that's design for us than getting to know the truth and do something bout it". This post has been edited by slcroy: Jun 15 2009, 12:38 AM |
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Jun 15 2009, 01:40 PM
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Well i hope united sign Ribery and Silva.. They are both good wingers..
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Jun 15 2009, 02:27 PM
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Cristiano Ronaldo: I love to be hated
Ronaldo does not care if his proposed £80million move to Real Madrid makes him an object of hate. The Portugal winger, who looks to be on the way out of Manchester United, claims he wants to "re-write the history of football". Ronaldo is set to seal a world record transfer to the Spanish giants this summer after United accepted a bid. He said in an interview with French magazine So Foot as reported in the News of the World: "I love it when people jeer me. I love to see the hate in their eyes, to hear the insults. It doesn't bother me. "It's true lots of people hate me but there are even more who love me and who support me. I feel bad only when I play badly. Fortunately, that happens rarely." He added: "I still have a long way to go. I really want to re-write the history of football. "I am aware I'm already among the best of the best but I want to continue to write many more beautiful pages." Ronaldo was outshone by Barcelona's Lionel Messi in last month's Champions League final in Rome, but the Portuguese is not interested in comparing himself to his Argentinian rival. He said: "I have nothing to envy Lionel for. I don't compare myself to others. I am Cristiano Ronaldo - and I can win more medals than anybody else. I don't like to relax. The fans want to see a great Cristiano Ronaldo so I try to never disappoint." Former Real Madrid great Zinedine Zidane has warned Ronaldo he will have to come to terms with being just another player at the Bernabeu. The 1998 World Cup winner moved from Juventus to Madrid in 2001 and went on to win the Primera Division title and Champions League with the Spanish giants. Zidane said in the Daily Mirror: "Despite the vast amount of money available in his transfer to Real Madrid, Ronaldo will have to come to terms with being just another star at the club. "With the arrival of Brazilian Kaka and more expected to follow under returning president Florentino Perez, he cannot expect to take centre stage at a club like Real Madrid. "Besides, while the supporters love to embrace superstar players, collective success is far more important to them than that of any individual." Zidane claims Ronaldo's will have to cope with pressure which will come with his world record transfer fee. He added: "As is always the case when a player movers for vast amounts of money the expectations are enormous. I know that from my own experience. You are burdened with it even though you have nothing to do with a fee agreed between two clubs." And the Frenchman believes Manchester United's decision to sell Ronaldo could prove a wise one. He said: "Yes Manchester United are losing one of the top three players in the world, but with the money they are getting they can actually end up having a stronger and more balanced squad. "If they invest the money well - which I am sure they will - then I can see them being better than last season." http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/200...15875-21440614/ |
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Jun 15 2009, 02:34 PM
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Q: What are the details of Torres' contract with Liverpool? Releases clause fee?
Torres is enjoying his time at liverpool now. But is there a chance Real Madrid will make a bid for Torres? Torres is Spanish and a Madrid boy. Will he fancy going home? One thing that might prevent that : he played for Atlético Madrid Just wondering |
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Jun 15 2009, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 15 2009, 02:27 PM) Cristiano Ronaldo: I love to be hated Haha...well i dont think anyone will wanna hate him...he's just a tool and it's his choice to go where big money and power goes...i guess it's just his opinion. no one actually hates him...In my opinion, it's just his way to dominate a feeling he don't like...which is "hate"!. So when he say he loves it...it's a sense of dominance over the feelings he actually hated; with his money and influence. Why he wanna even say it if "hate" is nothing to him?right? it's an assurance the the insecurity in him.Ronaldo does not care if his proposed £80million move to Real Madrid makes him an object of hate. The Portugal winger, who looks to be on the way out of Manchester United, claims he wants to "re-write the history of football". Ronaldo is set to seal a world record transfer to the Spanish giants this summer after United accepted a bid. He said in an interview with French magazine So Foot as reported in the News of the World: "I love it when people jeer me. I love to see the hate in their eyes, to hear the insults. It doesn't bother me. "It's true lots of people hate me but there are even more who love me and who support me. I feel bad only when I play badly. Fortunately, that happens rarely." He added: "I still have a long way to go. I really want to re-write the history of football. "I am aware I'm already among the best of the best but I want to continue to write many more beautiful pages." Ronaldo was outshone by Barcelona's Lionel Messi in last month's Champions League final in Rome, but the Portuguese is not interested in comparing himself to his Argentinian rival. He said: "I have nothing to envy Lionel for. I don't compare myself to others. I am Cristiano Ronaldo - and I can win more medals than anybody else. I don't like to relax. The fans want to see a great Cristiano Ronaldo so I try to never disappoint." Former Real Madrid great Zinedine Zidane has warned Ronaldo he will have to come to terms with being just another player at the Bernabeu. The 1998 World Cup winner moved from Juventus to Madrid in 2001 and went on to win the Primera Division title and Champions League with the Spanish giants. Zidane said in the Daily Mirror: "Despite the vast amount of money available in his transfer to Real Madrid, Ronaldo will have to come to terms with being just another star at the club. "With the arrival of Brazilian Kaka and more expected to follow under returning president Florentino Perez, he cannot expect to take centre stage at a club like Real Madrid. "Besides, while the supporters love to embrace superstar players, collective success is far more important to them than that of any individual." Zidane claims Ronaldo's will have to cope with pressure which will come with his world record transfer fee. He added: "As is always the case when a player movers for vast amounts of money the expectations are enormous. I know that from my own experience. You are burdened with it even though you have nothing to do with a fee agreed between two clubs." And the Frenchman believes Manchester United's decision to sell Ronaldo could prove a wise one. He said: "Yes Manchester United are losing one of the top three players in the world, but with the money they are getting they can actually end up having a stronger and more balanced squad. "If they invest the money well - which I am sure they will - then I can see them being better than last season." http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/200...15875-21440614/ Haiz...football fans around the world had seen his attitude... he sulk when being sub...he whines when the referee ask him to get up after a fall...his face grew red when he is tackled by not-so-famous defenders...and he often chased them and tackles them with no means to play the ball...such insecurity? to other players this all part and parcel of the game...but ronaldo deem it as a form of antagonism... Ronaldo, please rewrite history in football like the previous greats, not by the means of transfer fees, celebrity chicks and wages...be like maldini, del piero, giggs, gerrard, bergkamp, zola...some of them won more trophies than u and some less silverware, but they won most of the peoples' heart. That is priceless. sigh...24 yrs old kid. This post has been edited by slcroy: Jun 15 2009, 03:52 PM |
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Jun 15 2009, 03:59 PM
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QUOTE(young @ Jun 15 2009, 02:34 PM) Q: What are the details of Torres' contract with Liverpool? Releases clause fee? He is Atletico fan..not Real...bitter rivalry...just like United VS City..UNLESS he is another Cashley Cole...which I doubt he is..Torres is enjoying his time at liverpool now. But is there a chance Real Madrid will make a bid for Torres? Torres is Spanish and a Madrid boy. Will he fancy going home? One thing that might prevent that : he played for Atlético Madrid Just wondering |
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Jun 15 2009, 04:15 PM
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QUOTE(young @ Jun 15 2009, 02:34 PM) Q: What are the details of Torres' contract with Liverpool? Releases clause fee? He just penned a new deal.Don't think there is a release clause in it...Don't think too much. Torres is enjoying his time at liverpool now. But is there a chance Real Madrid will make a bid for Torres? Torres is Spanish and a Madrid boy. Will he fancy going home? One thing that might prevent that : he played for Atlético Madrid Just wondering P.s: He hates R.Madrid.See his celebration when he scored against R.Madrid in March?You should see it. This post has been edited by solstice818: Jun 15 2009, 04:16 PM |
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Jun 15 2009, 04:39 PM
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He has mentioned since his days in Atletico that Real Madrid is one club that doesn't appeal to him. I guess that's a good sign that he's no cashley cole. Trust me, if his love for liverpool isn't as true as he says it is, he would've been looooooooooooooong gone.
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Jun 15 2009, 04:43 PM
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QUOTE(slcroy @ Jun 15 2009, 12:28 AM) but wht i am trying to say is that football is a business... the soul is gone. actually it was the small club who have healty account.etc: WHU who have reported no loss around january 2009, not to mention several more, sevilla FC too who success producing several spanish based player and winning the uefa cup.it has been a political tool and it's a commodity now. it used to be 10 million to purchase good players...then 30 million...then 40 million...the average have been going up ever since... now if Man U wants Ribery, it's 90 million. Small clubs r really dying man...no pride no loyalty no nothing with these lads already. such a big gap now between the top four in england and spain and italy with the other teams in the same league already. Tht's why i am sad... The footballing world wont be producing anymore bergkamp, keane, batistuta, gerrard, raul, maldini... i hope u guys think about this and dun go against me now...observe what is going on first and how the rich play their games and how we the poor r indirectly earning for them and working for them... i read this quote and i think it's a good one "The problem with us is we rather be an ignorant of the impending danger and live the life that's design for us than getting to know the truth and do something bout it". the simplest term to describe is globalisation, toyota don build its car solely from screw that made in japan, it probably come from china or brazil metal. you dont build a team solely from your own country. if your country dont produce the screw that is 15" long, you best to find it from countries that does. if u so sad that no more one club man anymore, thats your personal view as a supporter, but individual speaking, if a company can offer me a better pay or better future, i will definitely drop my current job and go for it,same goes to player. who will complain money dirty? i think probably only the dead will. even monk request more money to keep the temple running,no? to conclude, people are selfish, you will do what is the best interest of you and your family. |
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Jun 15 2009, 05:34 PM
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INTER TARGET DECO AND CARVALHO
Inter Milan have confirmed their intention to sign Portuguese pair Deco and Ricardo Carvalho from Chelsea. Both players have been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. "(Inter coach Jose) Mourinho has asked us for Deco and Carvalho and we are working towards making him happy," said Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. "Our wish is to sign both players and I have seen that the players' intention is to join us. "We still haven't reached an agreement with Chelsea but I think we will do in a short time." Mourinho is familiar with centre-back Carvalho and midfielder Deco having coached both players at Porto. Carvalho, who moved to Chelsea in 2004 to work again under Mourinho, endured a frustrating campaign with the Blues. Injury restricted the 31-year-old to just 18 appearances this season. But Moratti is convinced Carvalho will bring plenty of experience to the Inter backline. "We are interested in Carvalho primarily for the Champions League," said Moratti. "He has the right experience, he is calm under pressure and brings experience in the defensive line. "Our coach has guaranteed quality and I have every intention to make him happy." Deco joined Chelsea from Barcelona last summer but the 32-year-old also suffered injuries, making just 22 league appearances this campaign. "Deco will have two tasks: to do well immediately and to help [Brazilian player Philippe] Coutinho mature as a player," said Moratti. "Coutinho will arrive next season [from Vasco de Gama] and plays in the same role as Deco." http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...elsea_Snap.html This post has been edited by wayne_chen: Jun 15 2009, 05:34 PM |
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Jun 15 2009, 06:03 PM
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QUOTE(akRia @ Jun 15 2009, 04:43 PM) actually it was the small club who have healty account.etc: WHU who have reported no loss around january 2009, not to mention several more, sevilla FC too who success producing several spanish based player and winning the uefa cup. Put all the ego aside and off the denial mode my friend...realised wht is going on...don't mean i am selfish...the simplest term to describe is globalisation, toyota don build its car solely from screw that made in japan, it probably come from china or brazil metal. you dont build a team solely from your own country. if your country dont produce the screw that is 15" long, you best to find it from countries that does. if u so sad that no more one club man anymore, thats your personal view as a supporter, but individual speaking, if a company can offer me a better pay or better future, i will definitely drop my current job and go for it,same goes to player. who will complain money dirty? i think probably only the dead will. even monk request more money to keep the temple running,no? to conclude, people are selfish, you will do what is the best interest of you and your family. We are trying to stop dominance of everything in our daily lives here...my friend. For the love of football... WHU (elite owner) and sevilla is not small. u know that. globalisation is good if the implementation of the policy to benefit all is imposed. Globalisation is the word elite tell us...and we agreed it's good, no? u think it's just as simple as acquiring the things u dun have in other countries in the context of working together? Are you sure there's no exploitation of resources my friend? heard of blood diamond? oil in iraq? wht system nike implemented for their union of workers? and why no one can compete with china in goods and products? what coke did to the colombian union?... don support millions to throw in a player than buying bread for the hungry kids. what have the respect campaign done in football? what have "against racism campaign" done in football? surface onnly. it's scary my friend. We dont need corporate people to teach us moral and use moral to advertise in a football campaign... money is not dirty. i did not say that. money is lifeless it onli has value when the market has the value...it's how people exploit it as a bait. What i am stressing here is WHERE IS MODERATION? why can't we live in moderation? How much is enough? u drop ur current job and move to better pay...then better...then better...so when is enough? it's the gimmick...u get better pay, u get better car and house...and when everything is better u need more money to maintain the better things u have...so u need more money...and of course it wont come easy...everything has a price...pay rise...more hour on job my fren... till u r old and cant move and then u realised u have missed many things money can't buy? When u r retrenched with the credit pilling....how? and when u die...u can bring this to the grave? C'mon fren, we born with nothing, we die with nothing. U die with money, it's just figures and will be finished one day...u die a true hero a true role model...u leave a legacy. Money is dirty in the hands of the evil. Money is not everything. YOU control money...not money control u. Ronaldo have a dignity to reject it...he's earning millions per year already and Man U is such a good club...why leave? see? even millionaires proved money not enough!! i dont understand...he's teaching us money is the greatest! if it's for football...then go when contract expires. be responsible. man. It's cliche but i have to tell u...I have a fren earning 2,000 plus onli...married with 2 kids...wife is a home tuition teacher...thousand plus a month...they have no big house to flaunt no nice cars...but damn they r freaking happy...and very very knowledgeable. Why not? I dont comment on the monk...i am too shallow to know if what u say is true. "The problem with us is we rather be an ignorant of the impending danger and live the life that's design for us than getting to know the truth and do something bout it". |
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Jun 15 2009, 06:14 PM
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There's nothing you could do about it really. Time and time again, ppl come up with ideas like imposing a wage or transfer cap, but its been shot down becoz its too impractical and there are numerous implications to be considered. Money is a major turn on to many. As long as the fans are willing to splurge on the sport (ie merchandise, season tickets, museum tours) there will always be money in the game, and its channeled from the top to the bottom. Yes, its silly money I must admit, but if an industry which is thriving even during hard times like these is capable of doing so, then by all means its fair to them. I for one never questioned how Real got all their wealth becoz we all know what signing your own TV deal and being the most supported club in the world can do for your balance sheet. A few decades ago, Cryuff went for a record breaking 0.9 million. Now, with football being viewed as (arguably) the most watched sport in the word and globalisation, the figure has gone up nearly a hundredfold. No point targetting just football. Have you seen how much golfers or basketballers earn? If you think footballers have it easy, you should check out their bank accounts.
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Jun 15 2009, 06:33 PM
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QUOTE(Hevrn @ Jun 15 2009, 06:14 PM) There's nothing you could do about it really. Time and time again, ppl come up with ideas like imposing a wage or transfer cap, but its been shot down becoz its too impractical and there are numerous implications to be considered. Money is a major turn on to many. As long as the fans are willing to splurge on the sport (ie merchandise, season tickets, museum tours) there will always be money in the game, and its channeled from the top to the bottom. Yes, its silly money I must admit, but if an industry which is thriving even during hard times like these is capable of doing so, then by all means its fair to them. I for one never questioned how Real got all their wealth becoz we all know what signing your own TV deal and being the most supported club in the world can do for your balance sheet. A few decades ago, Cryuff went for a record breaking 0.9 million. Now, with football being viewed as (arguably) the most watched sport in the word and globalisation, the figure has gone up nearly a hundredfold. No point targetting just football. Have you seen how much golfers or basketballers earn? If you think footballers have it easy, you should check out their bank accounts. I cant do it bcoz i am alone.It's the question of is big money and political intervention in football good in long run or not? Sigh...it's so real we in the third world were being exploit, fed and we actively consume things we THOUGHT we like just becoz the elite says "It's good and you should too"... No disrespect to you and akria if my choice of words is too direct... In the midst of telling you guys what's happening in the money making world...I am telling and reminding myself too, that this is the flaw of exploitations. I wish there are someone who share this dangerous trend and willing to come forward to see what can be done frens... This post has been edited by slcroy: Jun 15 2009, 06:38 PM |
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Jun 15 2009, 06:34 PM
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Round 2 *ting ting*
Cheer guys, don't use caps la..Later people misunderstood, thinking that you are angry.. |
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Jun 15 2009, 06:37 PM
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QUOTE(slcroy @ Jun 15 2009, 06:33 PM) I cant do it bcoz i am alone. It's the question of is big money and political intervention in football good in long run or not? Sigh...it's so real we in the third world were being exploit, fed and we actively consume things we THOUGHT we like just becoz the elite says "It's good and you should too"... No disrespect to you and akria if my choice of words is too direct... In the midst of telling you guys what's happening in the money making world...I am telling and reminding myself too, that this is the flaw of exploitations. I wish there are someone who share this dangerous trend and willing to come forward to see what can be done frens... Added on June 15, 2009, 6:44 pm QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 15 2009, 06:34 PM) Round 2 *ting ting* corrected. hey u torres, no lepak @ Arsenal forum d?Cheer guys, don't use caps la..Later people misunderstood, thinking that you are angry.. Sad right...outsider fans need to: 1. Devils die hard need to pay RM98 for a tix to watch Man U 2. Arsenal fans can onli see Wenger...through word of mouth 3. Liverpool rather go thailand and singapore...wht's wrong with coming to malaysia as well? show their gratitude to the fans cannot? they earn so much...take a season off to meet frens from around the world as leisure cannot? dont make profit cannot? if make minimal profit cannot? Sigh and we are here supporting their matches, buy their jerseys and stuff...have their forum for discussion... Crappy no? This post has been edited by slcroy: Jun 15 2009, 06:44 PM |
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Jun 15 2009, 07:54 PM
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Almost like RWI topic la this thread.
But what you, akria and Hevrn said are all true. But like you've said, one makes nothing. Mindsets needed to be changed. And about Liverpool not coming to Malaysia, I thought that there are might be issues with our government. Carlsberg as sponsor? Or Benayoun in the team? |
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Jun 15 2009, 07:58 PM
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QUOTE(slcroy @ Jun 15 2009, 06:37 PM) Added on June 15, 2009, 6:44 pm corrected. hey u torres, no lepak @ Arsenal forum d? Sad right...outsider fans need to: 1. Devils die hard need to pay RM98 for a tix to watch Man U 2. Arsenal fans can onli see Wenger...through word of mouth 3. Liverpool rather go thailand and singapore...wht's wrong with coming to malaysia as well? show their gratitude to the fans cannot? they earn so much...take a season off to meet frens from around the world as leisure cannot? dont make profit cannot? if make minimal profit cannot? Sigh and we are here supporting their matches, buy their jerseys and stuff...have their forum for discussion... Crappy no? Afraid of them As for 3,it's nothing to do with profit.I think it's more to Benayoun's nationality and probably a bit related to our sponsor. This post has been edited by solstice818: Jun 15 2009, 07:58 PM |
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Jun 15 2009, 08:08 PM
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QUOTE(boxsystem @ Jun 15 2009, 07:54 PM) Almost like RWI topic la this thread. If tht's the case, sad right?But what you, akria and Hevrn said are all true. But like you've said, one makes nothing. Mindsets needed to be changed. And about Liverpool not coming to Malaysia, I thought that there are might be issues with our government. Carlsberg as sponsor? Or Benayoun in the team? over the years we have lost so many things... cultural professions (no one bother to cultivate the skills as knowledge) music of the 90's the greatest movements...in exchange for crappy bands and songwriting of today respected footballers and their involvements in sports...sportsmanship is dead. limelight is the new cool. national tv airing weekly updates, highlights and major football matches...used to have epl, bundesliga and la liga books...slowly replaced with laptops and kindle or ipod letters writing...sincere handwriting from a fren...representing his identity.....to emails...churning spam at times original jerseys can be bought less than rm100... why do i need 42in lcd where my 29in crt tv still serve me well? why do i need iphone? why do i need the latest trend and gadgets and lifestyle, if i can also survive with moderation? globalization is good...with convictions...modernisation is good...embrace it with intellectual aspects...over consuming is bad... tht's my point. Added on June 15, 2009, 8:12 pm QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 15 2009, 07:58 PM) Still got lepak over at Arsenal thread la but rarely...scare Mr Know-it-All and Cassanova not happy Cheh, come la... no one owns no thread...freedom of speech. i talk alot too...in the context of changing mindsets and hope for football to be a better sport tht's all. Afraid of them As for 3,it's nothing to do with profit.I think it's more to Benayoun's nationality and probably a bit related to our sponsor. who is mr. know it all? i think there are more than meets the eye...coz all big four came b4. so it should be ok... ah these big clubs all dun come dun come la we wont die man...they need fans more than fans need them. bear this in mind though. This post has been edited by slcroy: Jun 15 2009, 08:12 PM |
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Jun 15 2009, 08:21 PM
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QUOTE(slcroy @ Jun 15 2009, 08:08 PM) Cheh, come la... no one owns no thread...freedom of speech. i talk alot too...in the context of changing mindsets and hope for football to be a better sport tht's all. who is mr. know it all? i think there are more than meets the eye...coz all big four came b4. so it should be ok... ah these big clubs all dun come dun come la we wont die man...they need fans more than fans need them. bear this in mind though. Damn..He gonna sue me for this.. Anyway, back to topic.Wolves get their 1st man. QUOTE Wolves swoop for Serbian star Wolves have made Serbia midfielder Nenad Milijas their first signing of the summer as they prepare for life in the Premier League.  Milijas has signed a four-year contract at Molineux, subject to a work permit, after completing a move from Red Star Belgrade for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old, who stands 6ft 2in tall, was the player of the year in the Serbian league last season. Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said: "We're really thrilled to have started our summer recruitment with Nenad Milijas. "Nenad is a star player and an international of some note in what is a very talented Serbia team." http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5381551,00.html |
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Jun 15 2009, 08:27 PM
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QUOTE He has mentioned since his days in Atletico that Real Madrid is one club that doesn't appeal to him. I guess that's a good sign that he's no cashley cole. Trust me, if his love for liverpool isn't as true as he says it is, he would've been looooooooooooooong gone. The best evidence is tattooed on him. He's the hero at Anfield, why bother to become a normal peon at other big clubs? |
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Jun 15 2009, 08:31 PM
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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Jun 15 2009, 08:27 PM) The best evidence is tattooed on him. He's the hero at Anfield, why bother to become a normal peon at other big clubs? well said... i think i have to start supporting footballers and not clubs.Supporting footballers with dignity and leadership...rather than greed and fame and money and power. modern players barely stay more than 7 yrs in the league...sad case aint it? Added on June 15, 2009, 8:34 pm[quote=solstice818,Jun 15 2009, 08:21 PM] Mr Sylar Damn..He gonna sue me for this.. oh...the one with the penguin avatar holding torchlight right? if i am not wrong... This post has been edited by slcroy: Jun 15 2009, 08:34 PM |
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Jun 16 2009, 02:17 AM
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QUOTE(slcroy @ Jun 15 2009, 06:03 PM) Put all the ego aside and off the denial mode my friend...realised wht is going on...don't mean i am selfish... sorry you posted too much i lazy quote everything. WHU is owned by a iceland owner who later forced to let it into the hand of asset management company,you called that elite owner? the club was run by a smart CEO who can handle money.nothing to do with owner. and sevilla is not small,and not big,seriously how you definite small club? in term of stadium size? or fan base?or financially? even osasuna who runs only 16k stadium have no problem in term of financial,thats because small club control their spending,wisely.We are trying to stop dominance of everything in our daily lives here...my friend. For the love of football... WHU (elite owner) and sevilla is not small. u know that. and about your friend,let's skip it because im sure you are not your friend, how you suppose to know whether he is not whacking his balls each night looking for money for next car loan payment? let's not start with "im his wife's best friend she told me everything" story. seriously,why start with the 42" tv thing? you can might as well don watch astro for live football and go watch rancangan tv3,which is free. why go mamak for live games when you can make your own milo? why even buy a concrete and solid house when still can stay in great grand father's rumah kampung? 1,000 football trainee, half might end up sitting in wheel chair or walking with a stick, the rest might not even break into reserve team and go work in mamak store, the rest who go into reserved team might stay in reserved the rest of their life. and those who seriously get into first team performance, playing in front of global viewer and the club earning tons of money, definitely have sport sickness during or after they retired. i don see whats wrong if they demand a higher pay or better treatment. thats not to mention they spend more than 12years of academy training in order to archieve that. cakap kan senang? |
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Jun 16 2009, 02:32 AM
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anyway its just my 20cents,im done with it already~ |
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Jun 16 2009, 02:42 AM
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oh ok. u r only 24...can make such remarks already...sigh. no wonder. ok done with it. move on kiddo...
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Jun 16 2009, 03:02 AM
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come2 transfer talk........
ibrahimovic swap with drogba+cash.. ---> source ibra arrival, nitemare to bpl defence |
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Jun 16 2009, 03:13 AM
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QUOTE(watever-u-like @ Jun 16 2009, 03:02 AM) come2 transfer talk........ bendtner n ibrahimovic got chance showdown... ibrahimovic swap with drogba+cash.. ---> source ibra arrival, nitemare to bpl defence |
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Jun 16 2009, 06:21 AM
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You must spend money but you don't have to spend Real Madrid's kind of money to succeed. A good manager can do well with what he has at hand e.g. Felix Magath bought Grafite + Dzeko duo for less than 10 mil total IIRC and manage to bring Wolfsburg its first league title. Lauren Blanc manage to break Lyon's grip over France's Ligue 1 with Bordeaux without spending like crazy. Sir Alex himself manage to break Celtic and Rangers dominance when he took over Aberdeen and brought Man Utd out of its dark age with basically a kids squad.
Point is, money can only make you come so close to success but cannot guarantee them. |
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Jun 16 2009, 12:18 PM
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Pompey hitman Peter Crouch is a target for BLACKBURN, who expect to sell Roque Santa Cruz to Manchester City for £15m.
Seville are also interested in midfielder Didier Zokora — but Tottenham want £8m. Spurs’ bid to sign Ruud van Nistelrooy could be hit as the £1.25m target wants to keep his current £90,000-a-week Real Madrid wage. |
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Jun 16 2009, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE(cellfreezer @ Jun 16 2009, 06:21 AM) You must spend money but you don't have to spend Real Madrid's kind of money to succeed. A good manager can do well with what he has at hand e.g. Felix Magath bought Grafite + Dzeko duo for less than 10 mil total IIRC and manage to bring Wolfsburg its first league title. Lauren Blanc manage to break Lyon's grip over France's Ligue 1 with Bordeaux without spending like crazy. Sir Alex himself manage to break Celtic and Rangers dominance when he took over Aberdeen and brought Man Utd out of its dark age with basically a kids squad. yup...3 different kind of success in 3 different leagues in different times as well.Point is, money can only make you come so close to success but cannot guarantee them. If rich teams like Real, Man City, Chelsea gonna dominate football and start winning big trophies for at least 5 seasons from now on, and churning lots and lots of neo-fans and glory hunters everywhere...then we will feel the effects...like F1. ferrari or Mercedes or some renault. people will say "cheh arsenal...looser la wei put the jersey at home la wei"...oh i am a gooner. |
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Jun 16 2009, 01:27 PM
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question : in which world did Glen Johnson worth 18.5 million pound?
answer : this world  crazy la i tell u, Liverpool pulak tu yang bid. and here i thought Liverpool doesn't really have the money |
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Jun 16 2009, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(toshio14 @ Jun 16 2009, 01:27 PM) question : in which world did Glen Johnson worth 18.5 million pound? well tats ALL the money Liverpool really have(correct me if i am wrong answer : this world crazy la i tell u, Liverpool pulak tu yang bid. and here i thought Liverpool doesn't really have the money )........just wanna straight 'show hand'.... |
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Jun 16 2009, 01:46 PM
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Being English adds at least 5 million pounds to your name. Ask Bentley and Bent.
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Jun 16 2009, 02:07 PM
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question: glenn johnson worth that amount?
i still think it has the effects of the 80mil transfer....prices inflated already This post has been edited by slcroy: Jun 16 2009, 02:12 PM |
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Jun 16 2009, 02:09 PM
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QUOTE(toshio14 @ Jun 16 2009, 01:27 PM) question : in which world did Glen Johnson worth 18.5 million pound? when a player nationality is English, the price will automatically increase 50% answer : this world crazy la i tell u, Liverpool pulak tu yang bid. and here i thought Liverpool doesn't really have the money |
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Jun 16 2009, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE(yhtan @ Jun 16 2009, 02:09 PM) when a player nationality is English, the price will automatically increase 50% Quote for the truth..make no mistake Johnson is good but not 18.5 mil kinda good |
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Jun 16 2009, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE(yhtan @ Jun 16 2009, 02:09 PM) when a player nationality is English, the price will automatically increase 50% no wonder platini not shiok...hahaha...nice to see the elite pissing off by the act of another elite... |
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Jun 16 2009, 04:22 PM
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QUOTE(slcroy @ Jun 16 2009, 02:42 AM) oh ok. u r only 24...can make such remarks already...sigh. no wonder. ok done with it. move on kiddo... i was enjoying debating with you,but somehow you ends it with immature comment such as age and words like kiddo. so,thats your maturity.i rest my case. QUOTE(Hevrn @ Jun 16 2009, 01:46 PM) Being English adds at least 5 million pounds to your name. Ask Bentley and Bent. you gotta pay more than that if the 6+5 really implement into the system. better pay now than late! |
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Jun 16 2009, 04:32 PM
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bentley is moving out from white hart lane...
QUOTE The clubs are yet to agree a price for the 24-year-old, but Spurs will have to take a significant loss on Bentley. A £7m fee is being touted, less than half of what they paid for him a year ago. sourceThis one is english, and not overprice, right??  This post has been edited by watever-u-like: Jun 16 2009, 04:32 PM |
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Jun 16 2009, 04:35 PM
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QUOTE(watever-u-like @ Jun 16 2009, 04:32 PM) Cos he spent the whole freaking season warming the bench |
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Jun 16 2009, 04:53 PM
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last i heard, villa wants him
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Jun 16 2009, 05:53 PM
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Benitez Vs O'Neill Round 2 - Ting Ting
MARTIN O’NEILL is hoping to win a second summer battle with Rafa Benitez over Steven Defour. O’Neill frustrated the Liverpool boss 12 months ago by preventing him from completing an £18m move for Gareth Barry. And now the Aston Villa boss is determined to beat the Spaniard in the £13m race for Belgian star Defour. O’Neill has been a long-time admirer of the Standard Liege midfielder, 21. He will use the cash raised from the sale of Barry to Manchester City to test the resolve of the Belgian club now Defour has made it clear he wants to leave. He said: “I have achieved what I wanted with Standard. “Maybe it is best for my career to make an upward step. I feel the time is right to move on. “It is up to them if they sell me and they will decide that I go to a good club.” Defour made a big impression on Benitez with European displays against Liverpool for Standard last August. And Benitez has made him a priority if Xabi Alonso or Javier Mascherano leave Anfield this summer. http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/8...rns-a-Def-ear-/ |
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Jun 16 2009, 06:15 PM
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i don't mind having bentley at anfield... do they still owe us money for keane
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Jun 16 2009, 06:42 PM
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[quote=akRia,Jun 16 2009, 04:22 PM]
i was enjoying debating with you,but somehow you ends it with immature comment such as age and words like kiddo. so,thats your maturity. of course u enjoy la...with terms like "bang balls every night"..."my friend's wife is my best friend"...hahaha...shiok right? use harsher words ma my friend...why u scared kena block izzit? hahaha take it personal...whatever. kid makes this kinda tantrums and comment. should i even care if it's an enjoyable debate? so that's ur understanding of debate, eh? u bet kid, call u kiddo u no shiok already...if those remarks i kena back u i wonder how is ur reaction...but i dun wan la. i scared to hear baby cry. shall we move on? big bro? is that ok? |
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Jun 16 2009, 06:52 PM
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Liverpool poised to sign Johnson
QUOTE Liverpool look to have won the race to sign England defender Glen Johnson after agreeing a fee in the region of £17m with Portsmouth. Reds' boss Rafael Benitez is confident he has beaten off interest from Chelsea in the 24-year-old and expects to make him his first summer signing. Manchester City had also registered an interest in Johnson, but it is believed Anfield is his preferred destination. Benitez is now likely to sell Andrea Dossena to help fund the deal. Johnson, who joined Portsmouth from Chelsea in a £4m deal two years ago, emerged as Benitez's prime target after having an outstanding season at Fratton Park last season. Benitez is working within financial restrictions in the transfer market this summer, but it is understood Liverpool are still owed money from the deal that took Peter Crouch to Portsmouth last summer. Spanish defender Alvaro Arbeloa could also be sacrificed to raise cash towards the Johnson deal, with Real Madrid being linked with an £8m move. He has cemented a place as England's first-choice right-back under coach Fabio Capello and played in the two recent World Cup qualifying victories against Kazakhstan and Andorra. Johnson signed a new four-year deal at Portsmouth in January, but club officials accepted they could not stand in his way if he was offered the opportunity to move a club playing in the Champions League. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/t...ool/8102625.stm |
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Jun 16 2009, 06:56 PM
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QUOTE question : in which world did Glen Johnson worth 18.5 million pound? answer : this world crazy la i tell u, Liverpool pulak tu yang bid. and here i thought Liverpool doesn't really have the money It's helpless for liverpool... they have only 2 english starters currently, if they do not start to pool for english talents now, they will have a hard time when the 6+5 rule begins. so you can c the desperation for it... |
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Jun 16 2009, 07:06 PM
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QUOTE(watever-u-like @ Jun 16 2009, 04:32 PM) Bentley sitting at the bench most of the season, of course the price will drop downTottenham bought him for around 15mil last season if i'm not mistaken |
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Jun 17 2009, 12:30 AM
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ha ha bentley... talk so much... what ler.. u shouldn't have left in the first place.
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Jun 17 2009, 09:47 AM
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Liverpool To Sign Pompey’s Glen Johnson - Real Madrid Star Saviola On His Way To Anfield?
Submitted by Alan James on Tue, 2009-06-16 18:04. Portsmouth, Liverpool Premiership Transfer News Liverpool are reported to have secured the signature of England defender Glen Johnson after reaching agreement with Portsmouth over a fee thought to be in the region of £17m. Reds' manager Rafael Benitez is positive that the 24-year-old will become his first summer signing after beating off interest from the right-back’s former club Chelsea. Johnson, who went to Fratton Park from Chelsea for £4m two years ago, became Benitez's number one target following an outstanding season with Portsmouth and recent standout displays for England at right-back; a position he has made his own under coach Fabio Capello. Speculation over Johnson’s future reached fever pitch following confirmation that Portsmouth had received a formal transfer offer for the England man. Portsmouth refused to reveal the identity of the club tabling the bid, but Liverpool and Chelsea were the two clubs rumoured to be favourites for Johnson’s signature. Speaking on TalkSport last Friday, Portsmouth Executive Chairman Peter Storrie would not be drawn on which club Johnson would be joining, other than to say that Johnson wanted to play Champions League football, suggesting that the England right-back would be moving to one of the Premier League’s ‘Big Four’, with Liverpool and Chelsea thought to be favourites. Manchester City and Bayern Munich are also reported to have made enquiries about the availability of Johnson, but Chelsea were considered Liverpool's principal challenger for the 24 year-old. However, it is thought that Johnson’s preferred destination was always Anfield. This wouldn’t be a great surprise following the four frustrating seasons the player spent at Stamford Bridge before his move to Portsmouth. Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is hoping to unveil the England international at Anfield in the coming days. In further Anfield-related transfer news, Benitez is thought to be keen to sign the Argentina international Javier Saviola. The 27-year-old, who has scored 12 goals in 44 internationals, has failed to establish a regular first-team place at the Bernabeu, a situation that is only likely to get worse with the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo next season. Liverpool are thought to be offering around £5m for the Madrid outcast. |
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Jun 17 2009, 11:35 PM
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Jun 18 2009, 09:32 AM
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QUOTE BARCELONA will offer £17million for Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina. The European Champions are targeting Spanish international Reina after calling a halt to contract negotiations with current No 1 Victor Valdes. |
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Jun 18 2009, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE(watever-u-like @ Jun 16 2009, 04:32 PM) his actual price is 2m pound.lol |
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Jun 18 2009, 02:44 PM
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Arsenal's Robin van Persie attracts Manchester United interest
Manchester United have been linked with a £20 million move for Arsenal forward Robin van Persie. According to the Sun, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is a big fan of the 26-year-old Holland international and has been monitoring his situation at the Emirates, where he is yet to commit to a new contract. Arsenal have reportedly tabled an improved deal of £80,000 a week, but Van Persie has still stalled, claiming he is more concerned with winning silverware than boosting his bank balance. Recently, Van Persie said: "In the last four years I've won only one prize, the FA Cup, and that is too little. I want more. "Financially the offer is fine but that is not everything to me. It's about my ambition and how that can be fulfilled." Van Persie was signed by Arsene Wenger five years ago but, due to a run of unfortunate injuries, the Dutchman has made just 79 league starts in that period. This, however, has not stopped the striker from being regarded as one of the most technically gifted players in the Premier League, nor has it prevented Ferguson from casting coveting eyes. Reports suggest United are not the only club keeping tabs on Van Persie, with Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho interested in making a bid. A Dutch source is quoted in the Sun as saying: "Robin loves it at Arsenal but he is getting to the age when he wants to win things. "He knows that there are clubs interested in him and is waiting to see what happens." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...d-interest.html |
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 18 2009, 02:44 PM) Arsenal's Robin van Persie attracts Manchester United interest Wow...if me AW I wont hesitate.Manchester United have been linked with a £20 million move for Arsenal forward Robin van Persie. According to the Sun, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is a big fan of the 26-year-old Holland international and has been monitoring his situation at the Emirates, where he is yet to commit to a new contract. Arsenal have reportedly tabled an improved deal of £80,000 a week, but Van Persie has still stalled, claiming he is more concerned with winning silverware than boosting his bank balance. Recently, Van Persie said: "In the last four years I've won only one prize, the FA Cup, and that is too little. I want more. "Financially the offer is fine but that is not everything to me. It's about my ambition and how that can be fulfilled." Van Persie was signed by Arsene Wenger five years ago but, due to a run of unfortunate injuries, the Dutchman has made just 79 league starts in that period. This, however, has not stopped the striker from being regarded as one of the most technically gifted players in the Premier League, nor has it prevented Ferguson from casting coveting eyes. Reports suggest United are not the only club keeping tabs on Van Persie, with Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho interested in making a bid. A Dutch source is quoted in the Sun as saying: "Robin loves it at Arsenal but he is getting to the age when he wants to win things. "He knows that there are clubs interested in him and is waiting to see what happens." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...d-interest.html |
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Jun 18 2009, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(slcroy @ Jun 18 2009, 03:20 PM) Wow...if me AW I wont hesitate. r u crazy? robin has had a good season with us last season. if anyone should go, its ade |
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Jun 18 2009, 04:21 PM
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i think van persie can suit wit man utd...
i dun know bout u guys... but i thing it's a good move for sir alex... he is still 26.. still in the circle of man utd age policy.. wat do u all think?? im a man utd fan though... |
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Jun 18 2009, 04:38 PM
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gud deal for arsenal if its true...last year of contract + injury prone
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Jun 18 2009, 07:11 PM
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i think if SAF fails to land Benzema, then he can try to sign RvP. not really a bad deal lah. 20m, proven in the EPL. has got killer left foot too. can take short range free kicks.
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ARSENAL MEDICAL FOR VERMAELEN - REPORT
Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen has claimed he will undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday ahead of his proposed move to the Premier League. Reports have strongly linked Vermaelen with a switch to the Gunners in recent weeks, although manager Arsene Wenger has yet to comment on the speculation. The Belgium international's agent recently suggested an agreement was close, with a four-year contract said to be on the table. Vermaelen has explained how he plans to head to North London at the end of this week as he looks to tie up a reported £10million switch. "The signature is not there yet, but everything is in order," Vermaelen told Gazet van Antwerpen. "On Friday I will fly to London to undergo a medical. Then I hope to sign." He continued: "I feel so proud. Arsenal is a fantastic club, and as a child I watched them play. "On Friday, if I go to Emirates Stadium I will be seriously impressed. "This will be a big change in my life, next year I will suddenly be facing the best strikers in the world. "This does not scare me, I will give everything my body has. "This is one of the best days of my life." http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...ual_095304.html |
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 18 2009, 02:44 PM) Arsenal's Robin van Persie attracts Manchester United interest His injury record is quite bad. Can't expect him to play 40-50 games every season. Guaranteed 10-15 goals however.Manchester United have been linked with a £20 million move for Arsenal forward Robin van Persie. According to the Sun, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is a big fan of the 26-year-old Holland international and has been monitoring his situation at the Emirates, where he is yet to commit to a new contract. Arsenal have reportedly tabled an improved deal of £80,000 a week, but Van Persie has still stalled, claiming he is more concerned with winning silverware than boosting his bank balance. Recently, Van Persie said: "In the last four years I've won only one prize, the FA Cup, and that is too little. I want more. "Financially the offer is fine but that is not everything to me. It's about my ambition and how that can be fulfilled." Van Persie was signed by Arsene Wenger five years ago but, due to a run of unfortunate injuries, the Dutchman has made just 79 league starts in that period. This, however, has not stopped the striker from being regarded as one of the most technically gifted players in the Premier League, nor has it prevented Ferguson from casting coveting eyes. Reports suggest United are not the only club keeping tabs on Van Persie, with Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho interested in making a bid. A Dutch source is quoted in the Sun as saying: "Robin loves it at Arsenal but he is getting to the age when he wants to win things. "He knows that there are clubs interested in him and is waiting to see what happens." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...d-interest.html £20 mill is just too much for a potential Saha Mark II |
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Jun 19 2009, 03:46 AM
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QUOTE(-bLiZZarD- @ Jun 18 2009, 04:21 PM) i think van persie can suit wit man utd... we don't need him. he's not manutd standard. eff off. we've got hargo in the nursing room on permanent basis now. we just got rid of saha...dun need another similar kinda injury-prone to come in. they can keep him.i dun know bout u guys... but i thing it's a good move for sir alex... he is still 26.. still in the circle of man utd age policy.. wat do u all think?? im a man utd fan though... |
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Jun 19 2009, 01:39 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: City eye top four as Santa Cruz signs up for £18m
Manchester City have agreed an £18million deal to sign Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn as they begin to build a squad to break into the Premier League's top four. Manager Mark Hughes will finally be reunited with the striker he wanted to bring with him from Rovers to Eastlands last summer in the first of several blockbuster signings before the end of August. Santa Cruz will cost £15m, with the rest of the fee dependant on appearances and team success, but he is likely to have to compete for a place with Carlos Tevez - who is ready to reject Manchester United and Liverpool - and Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o next season. City are confident they are making progress in their pursuit of two of the most respected goalscorers playing in Europe - despite Eto'o's exorbitant wage demands of £192,000-a-week after tax - as chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak continues to back Hughes in the transfer market. The signing of Santa Cruz, who missed the end of last season with a knee injury, shows that the manager remains in charge of the club's transfer targets. Al-Mubarak has admitted his frustration at the perception of City as a club who do not deserve a place at the game's top table. The Cruz deal highlights his reluctance to pay wildly inflated fees, as the initial figure is £5m short of the price Blackburn quoted them in January when their bids were unsuccessful. Hughes first signed Santa Cruz for Blackburn from Bayern Munich for £3.8m in 2007 after he had fallen out of favour at the German club. He scored 23 goals for Rovers in his first season but suffered with injury last term after the Welshman had move on. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...-signs-18m.html |
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QUOTE Report: Manchester United Agree Fee For Carlos Tevez source --> hereAccording to a report in the British tabloid The Sun, Manchester United have agreed to pay the £26 million demanded by Carlos Tevez's owners to purchase his economic rights. hope he will sign the contract |
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rvp is a decent player. very poor injury record. so i think it's best for him to not go to man utd. haha. speaking frm man utd fan's view
arsenal should let ade go. you guys got bendtnar anyway. much more promising than a two legged stick that misses one on ones. |
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Arsenal completed their first major signing of the pre-season; Thomas Vermalen signed from Ajax for undisclosed fee
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Jun 20 2009, 12:34 AM
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Latics chief reunited with Gomez
Roberto Martinez has made his first signing as Wigan manager after completing a deal to bring in midfielder Jordi Gomez from Espanyol.  Martinez made Gomez his priority having finally completed his protracted move from Swansea on Monday and the 24-year-old playmaker had little hesitation in agreeing a three-year contract despite interest from a number of clubs around Europe. Gomez played under Martinez on loan at Swansea last season, scoring 14 goals in the Championship, and the relationship between the two was a key factor in the deal happening so quickly. More arrivals are expected shortly as the Spaniard prepares for his maiden season managing in the top flight, although there will also be departures with utility man Paul Scharner declaring his desire to leave. The signing of Gomez - for a reported £1.7million - represents something of a coup for Martinez considering the quality of opposition also tracking the former Barcelona youth team player. "Jordi is a real quality player, [has] a great left foot and is extremely pleasing on the eye as a player," said Martinez. "I have no doubts in my mind that he will do well in the Premier League. "He is a creative player with fantastic technical ability but he also knows how to look after himself on a football field. "I think he can go all the way in the game, and to play in the Premier League is the next step in his career." Martinez added: "To be honest I was surprised we managed to get him at Swansea last season, but now that he is available, he is a player I really wanted to bring on board. "He can play in several different positions and will score goals from midfield. "We are a little light in numbers and I want to press ahead and bring in some more real quality into the squad. "You need to have healthy competition for places and we must make sure that the players coming in are of the correct standard and mental attitude for us. Watch this space." That approach seems to confirm Scharner's exit will come sooner rather than later. The Austria international's agent claims Fulham are leading the race to sign the utility player, although a reported £6million fee for a 29-year-old would represent good business for the Latics. "Aston Villa wanted him as a defender and that is why they are no longer an option," said Valentin Hobel, referring to the player's preference for a midfield role. "Fulham are strong at the moment. However, there is still the possibility he could go to Germany with Hamburg. "He will look at his options very carefully. "If they can offer concrete figures and everything else all fits into place, then it could happen quickly and all be concluded within a week." Midfielder Lee Cattermole, a reported target for former Wigan manager Steve Bruce at Sunderland, will not be allowed to leave though. "Lee is not going anywhere. You just cannot replace these kind of players," said Latics chairman Dave Whelan. http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5389152,00.html |
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VALENCIA TAKE VILLA OFF MARKET
Valencia have slapped a 'not for sale' sign on star striker David Villa following months of speculation the Spain international was on his way out of the club. Clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea had all been linked with Villa as financially-troubled Valencia seemed poised to cash in on their prize asset. Los Che president Manuel Llorente even admitted in midweek that although there were no offers on the table at that point, they had held talks with Madrid while other teams, including Barca, had asked about the player's situation. However, Valencia have now decided to take the prolific hitman off the market, and will only consider selling if they receive an "amazing offer" for the player. "We have taken the decision to not sell David Villa. We've taken this decision after some days of thought in which we studied the advantages and disadvantages," Llorente told reporters on Friday night. "We think David Villa is the best striker in Europe and we have the fortune to have him in our team and we are going to fight to keep him." Llorente insists the move is not a ploy either, saying: "It's not a strategy, but to avoid all the rumours. Because they affect Valencia, the media and the player. "We have to be calm and think about the project. When we talked of selling it was because we thought that some players could bring in a lot of money, like Villa. But it's not been like that." Llorente did admit though that the decision taken by Valencia does not necessarily guarantee Villa will still be at the Mestalla next season. "I cannot say that because there could arrive an amazing offer," he added. http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...a-Valencia.html |
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Goal.com is like shit...Moments ago, Tevez will sign for manu.Moments later, he will not sign...
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Jun 21 2009, 04:12 PM
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Jun 21 2009, 04:14 PM
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Yes, I know about that.I m saying that Goal.com is unreliable from my past experience .
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Jun 21 2009, 04:15 PM
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errr... ManU confirmed already tevez opt to look elsewhere.
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Jun 21 2009, 04:22 PM
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QUOTE(sakaito @ Jun 21 2009, 04:15 PM) errr... ManU confirmed already tevez opt to look elsewhere. That further proves that what Maradona said earlier is right.anyway, slow weekend. Quoted---news May 16th. QUOTE Tevez claims ‘old man’ Fergie doesn’t like me LONDON - Argentine striker Carlos Tevez has dubbed Manchester United coach-cum-manager Alex Ferguson an ‘old man’ hell-bent on lowering his value in the transfer market. According to The Sun, Tevez has grown increasingly frustrated at being dropped for Manchester United’s big matches and, according to his national boss Diego Maradona, fears Fergie wants him out. Maradona said: “I spoke with Tevez on the phone and the first thing he said to me was ‘That old man doesn’t like me. He’s not playing me and he is lowering my value’.” “When he comes to Argentina, I’m going to reassure him. As I see it, he’s fast, incisive, he scores goals. He is about to be called up for Argentina and he will be playing,” Maradona added. Ferguson insists he wants to keep the on-loan star, who is owned by Kia Joorabchian. Fergie even claimed United had made Tevez an offer to stay, though this was denied by the Iranian businessman. (ANI) http://blog.taragana.com/n/tevez-claims-ol...-like-me-63361/ |
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Chelsea join £18million race to grab Liverpool ace Xabi Alonso
Chelsea have joined the race to sign Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso. The Blues will go head-to-head with Real Madrid in an £18million battle for the Liverpool star. The future of Alonso, 27, has been the subject of intense speculation since the end of the season. He cast further doubt about where he will be playing next season during the Confederations Cup tournament in South Africa. Alonso was non-committal about his plans – the broadest hint yet that he is on his way out of Liverpool, who are also battling to keep Argentine international Javier Mascherano. Mascherano is wanted by Barcelona – and sources in Spain last night suggested that if he did join the European champions, Manchester United would move for Barca’s versatile Yaya Toure. Chelsea have also been alerted to Alonso’s unrest and he is a player who is admired by new manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian is aware Chelsea need to bring down the average age of their midfield. Frank Lampard was 31 yesterday and Michael Ballack will be 33 in September. Temporary manager Guus Hiddink said before he left his stand-in role in May that Chelsea needed to inject younger players into their squad – and Alonso would fit the bill perfectly. He arrived at Anfield five years ago from Real Sociedad for £10.5m and has established himself as a key member of the first-team squad under Rafa Benitez. But his relationship with the manager became increasingly frosty last season and it now looks likely that he will be on his way out of Liverpool this summer. Real would love to bring him back to Spain. It is appreciated at the Bernabeu that while Real will have an unstoppable strike force with the likes of Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and possibly Franck Ribery, there is also the need for more stability in central midfield. Alonso would bring that balance. He has developed into a highly-rated part of the Spain outfit who have the No.1 ranking in the world following their success in Euro 2008 a year ago in Austria and Switzerland. Alonso is certain to be an integral part of Vincente del Bosque’s plans for the World Cup finals in South Africa next summer. But it has also been recognised at Chelsea that Alonso has adapted well into life in the Premier League and he speaks perfect English. His style would also suit Ancelotti and he could now become the former Milan manager’s first major signing at Stamford Bridge. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/200...15875-21458320/ |
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Jun 21 2009, 05:23 PM
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With rumours going around, it's quite disappointing that there's no big move after the 80 mil record breaker...
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 21 2009, 04:14 PM) Yes, I know about that.I m saying that Goal.com is unreliable from my past experience . sols...goal.com = tribal. nuff said. |
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Jun 21 2009, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE(sinoffire @ Jun 21 2009, 05:34 PM) sols...goal.com = tribal. nuff said. Goal.com=tribal=The Sun= Shit that's my equation... |
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jun 21 2009, 05:36 PM) Goal.com=tribal=The Sun= Shit then which source can be trusted?? that's my equation... only official website?? |
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Jun 21 2009, 11:36 PM
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trusted sites? official sites and also soccernet or skysports.
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Jun 22 2009, 10:41 AM
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chelsea in for alonso?
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Jun 22 2009, 10:56 AM
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I must say that Tevez really is stupid or something... Not many player is guranteed a starting place in United squad, its seems like its only Rooney and Ronaldo who has it.
And with Ronaldo surely will go, he should know that its his chance to show the world what he really capable of. And so the tale about bad connection between United and Argentine player continue |
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QUOTE(EyraYus @ Jun 22 2009, 10:56 AM) I must say that Tevez really is stupid or something... Not many player is guranteed a starting place in United squad, its seems like its only Rooney and Ronaldo who has it. now that u mentioned it...i onli realized..... And with Ronaldo surely will go, he should know that its his chance to show the world what he really capable of. And so the tale about bad connection between United and Argentine player continue 1) heinze 2) veron 3) tevez we never get anything good outta those argie eh??? |
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QUOTE(sinoffire @ Jun 22 2009, 04:49 PM) now that u mentioned it...i onli realized..... im not a man utd fans.. but i think the playe i put in red have been great for man utd.. 1) heinze 2) veron 3) tevez we never get anything good outta those argie eh??? until his last season.. |
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Jun 22 2009, 07:20 PM
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pirlo up for sale... seem like chelsea hit the right button with AC.
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90% confirmed already.
Santa Cruz having medical at Manchester City www.soccernet.com » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Barry, Cruz and who's next? I thought their problem lies on midfielders and maybe manager? A slow post-season this term is. This post has been edited by boxsystem: Jun 22 2009, 07:51 PM |
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QUOTE(boxsystem @ Jun 22 2009, 07:50 PM) 90% confirmed already. their problem is the manager..Santa Cruz having medical at Manchester City www.soccernet.com » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Barry, Cruz and who's next? I thought their problem lies on midfielders and maybe manager? A slow post-season this term is. |
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QUOTE their problem is the manager.. Nope, their problem is actually the player's egoism and individualism due to the price and wage inflation that citeh provides... they looked like 11 players that play only for himself alone. |
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Santa Cruz seals £17m City switch
Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has completed his £17million move to Manchester City after passing a stringent medical on Monday. The Paraguayan hitman passed a lengthy medical with the Eastlands outfit and has now signed a deal to link up once more with City boss Mark Hughes, his former manager at Ewood Park. Hughes has never made any secret of his desire to have Santa Cruz at City and having assured themselves the knee injury that kept the South American out at the end of last season has fully cleared up, the Blues have completed the signing of the striker. Santa Cruz is the second big-money arrival at Eastlands of the summer after Hughes captured Gareth Barry from Aston Villa for £12million. The striker's length of contract with City has not been disclosed. Despite the improvement of Felipe Caicedo during the final few weeks of last season, City were desperately in need of a senior striker to bring the best out of Stephen Ireland, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Robinho, who continues to be linked with Barcelona. Having brought the 27-year-old from Bayern Munich during his Blackburn days, Hughes knew exactly what Santa Cruz could bring to him team and after missing out on the player during the last two transfer windows, he was quick to make contact with Rovers counterpart Sam Allardyce with another offer, which this time was accepted. Although he managed just four Premier League goals last term, the memory of his 23 in 43 appearances during his first season at Ewood Park is still strong and Santa Cruz is expected to clock up a third World Cup finals campaign with Paraguay next summer. http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5396193,00.html |
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Blackburn got a good deal by selling Santa Cruz, IMO he worth that much in season 07/08, not 08/09
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Reds pip Blues to Johnson signature
Liverpool have confirmed they have agreed a deal with Portsmouth to sign England defender Glen Johnson, beating Chelsea to his signature. Both the Reds and the Blues agreed a £17.5million fee with Portsmouth earlier this month. Pompey were resigned to losing Johnson, with the player keen to join a bigger club to enhance his bid of keeping his place in the England squad for next summer's World Cup finals. Johnson was given permission to speak to both clubs about a move last week and the full-back has decided to make the switch to Anfield rather than return to Stamford Bridge for a second spell. A Liverpool statement read: "Liverpool FC confirmed this evening that they had reached an agreement with Portsmouth Football Club and with Glen Johnson for the transfer of the player to Anfield." Johnson will be Liverpool's first major signing of the summer, but his arrival is sure to cast doubts over Alvaro Arbeloa's long-term future on Merseyside. http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5396302,00.html |
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next robinho will go.
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QUOTE(hhbks @ Jun 23 2009, 06:57 PM) next robinho will go. stop posting rubbish if u dun have anything to post. everyone is buying young players. why is ski getting those old farts?? gattuso, pirlo are not young anymore. glen johnson, ski owned him last time, then they sold him off. now they want him back. be realistic la. |
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QUOTE(sinoffire @ Jun 23 2009, 07:03 PM) stop posting rubbish if u dun have anything to post. The Carlito style` everyone is buying young players. why is ski getting those old farts?? gattuso, pirlo are not young anymore. glen johnson, ski owned him last time, then they sold him off. now they want him back. be realistic la. Bosingwa will always be Chelski's first choice. Glen made the right decision there. |
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QUOTE(-Nos- @ Jun 23 2009, 10:54 PM) The Carlito style` with ancelotti at helms in ski, i dun think they'll buy any young players. look at AC Milan and you'll figure it out. once in a blue moon he'll buy in one, maybe two youngsters. Bosingwa will always be Chelski's first choice. Glen made the right decision there. |
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Everything in this thread are about EPL.
News from La Liga. Espanyol have captured the services of Shunsuke Nakamura. Welcome to another good playmaker and set piece taker Unfortunately, he will play for Barca's arch rivals |
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QUOTE(matyrze @ Jun 25 2009, 05:01 AM) Everything in this thread are about EPL. good buy for espanyol....i dont think he is good enough for barca...with iniesta n xavi around...News from La Liga. Espanyol have captured the services of Shunsuke Nakamura. Welcome to another good playmaker and set piece taker Unfortunately, he will play for Barca's arch rivals |
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After santa cruz, Tevez is going to MC. the deal will be done after 1st july, at the end of his loan deal contract ends. I read at the STAR Newspaper.
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Best still to check where they sourced it from because The Star has a habit of getting their information from the S*N
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djibril cisse going to panathinaikos for 8million euro... shud sign by today...
Added on June 25, 2009, 6:26 pmchelsea may buy philippe mexes from AS Roma to replace the Inter-bounded Ricardo Carvalho... Added on June 25, 2009, 6:27 pm SPAIN: Real Madrid are close to signing Raul Albiol from Valencia. The defender will set the capital club back around 15 million euros (AS and Marca). Added on June 25, 2009, 6:27 pm Franck Ribery's agent Alain Migliaccio has said his client will only play for Real Madrid if he moves to Spain. "Franck won't play in Barcelona," he told AS. Added on June 25, 2009, 6:28 pmAlvaro Arbeloa has admitted he would be "lying" if he said he would definitely be a Liverpool player next season. The right-back, who now faces competition from Glen Johnson, said: "It fills me with pride that Real Madrid would look at me. I'm flattered - it's a great project with the return of Florentino (Perez)." Added on June 25, 2009, 6:28 pmBirmingham want Armand Traore on loan from Arsenal in a similar deal to the one which took Stuart Taylor to St Andrews earlier this week (Daily Mail). Added on June 25, 2009, 6:29 pmPortsmouth's John Utaka has become a target for Turkish side Besitkas, who expect to pay around £1m for his services. The Nigerian cost Pompey £7m back in 2007, but they are willing to take a hit on him given the club's current debts (Daily Mirror) Added on June 25, 2009, 6:29 pmManchester City striker Felipe Caicedo, expected to leave Eastlands following the arrival of Roque Santa Cruz, is being tracked by Wigan, West Ham and Sporting Lisbon (Daily Mirror). Added on June 25, 2009, 6:32 pm Tottenham are looking at Twente winger Eljero Elia after his proposed move to Hamburg collapsed following the departure of Martin Jol (Times). Added on June 25, 2009, 6:32 pmBolton are snooping around South Korean prospect Lee Chung-yong, according to the international winger's agent. "Yes, Bolton have sent a scout to watch him play for South Korea. However, nothing has been discussed at this stage," he told the local media. This post has been edited by bcts85: Jun 25 2009, 06:32 PM |
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mexes??
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Blues wrap up £5m Johnson capture
Premier League newcomers Birmingham have completed the signing of Cardiff central defender Roger Johnson in a £5million deal. The 26-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year deal which will keep him at St Andrews until the summer of 2012. Johnson is the third centre-back to join City's ranks this summer following Scott Dann and Giovanny Espinoza. The arrival of Johnson breaks the club transfer record for a defender. Johnson has been a revelation since his arrival at Ninian Park in 2006 from Wycombe. Last season he was named in the Championship team of the year following consistently impressive displays for the Bluebirds. He is also a defender that frequently causes opposition defences problems from set-pieces. Johnson began his career at Wycombe and was captain of the side before sealing a move to Cardiff for £275,000 after making 183 appearances for the Chairboys. He was a virtual ever-present for Cardiff last term, scoring five goals for Dave Jones' side. Johnson told Birmingham's official website: "I am really pleased to be here. Birmingham are a massive club and I am looking forward to putting the shirt on to be honest. "Premier League football is the dream at the start of any footballer's career so I am pleased I have been given that chance with Birmingham and I can't wait to get started. "The aim is to stay in the Premier League with Birmingham and hopefully I will have a big part to play in that. "I want to do well for the club. At both clubs I have been at I have got on well with the fans and hopefully that will continue here." http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5400865,00.html Now, tell the truth, who thought Chelsea signed Johnson when I put that as updated the thread description This post has been edited by solstice818: Jun 25 2009, 11:58 PM |
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QUOTE Blues wrap up £5m Johnson capture I tot chelsea signed glen johnson... lol |
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ahahah... CR confirmed will sign for RM on july 1..
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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Jun 27 2009, 01:26 AM) I tot chelsea signed glen johnson... lol me too.. haha.. saviola leaving RM to where?? |
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Douglas da costa for manutd!!! The new no7!!!
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hot new gossip
Manchester City have made a "stratospheric" offer to Samuel Eto'o according to Barcelona president Joan Laporta. (Catalan radio station iCat FM) Real Madrid have offered in the region of £27m for Arsenal and Manchester United target Karim Benzema after switching their attention to the 21-year-old Lyon striker from Valencia forward David Villa. (Spanish sports newspaper Marca) This post has been edited by robertngo: Jun 28 2009, 09:12 PM |
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QUOTE(messy @ Jun 28 2009, 03:31 AM) Douglas da costa for manutd!!! The new no7!!! how many more no7 will be...Douglas da costa or Zoran Tošić..and lately great no7 will not end his career at old trafford...heheheh |
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Rovers agree deal for 'new Vieira'
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is understood to have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Steven N'Zonzi from French club Amiens. The 20-year-old has been labelled 'the new Patrick Vieira' after establishing himself in the Amiens team last season. Though Amiens suffered relegation from Ligue 2, N'Zonzi impressed in featuring on a regular basis. He was linked with a move to Blackburn earlier this month, while Premier League rivals Portsmouth are also understood to have shown an interest. However, Sky Sports News understands Rovers have won the chase for the promising youngster with Allardyce agreeing personal terms with N'Zonzi. Allardyce is eager to improve his squad over the summer and his prime target is a centre-forward to replace Roque Santa Cruz, who has joined Manchester City. An experienced right-back is also on Allardyce's agenda after the versatile veteran Andre Ooijer agreed to rejoin PSV Eindhoven. http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5404864,00.html |
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when i saw the headline, i saw 'rovers agree deal' and 'vieira'. i almost got a heart attack as i thought blackburn were gonna bring vieira in.lol
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QUOTE(kaka91 @ Jun 29 2009, 02:28 PM) when i saw the headline, i saw 'rovers agree deal' and 'vieira'. i almost got a heart attack as i thought blackburn were gonna bring vieira in.lol Haha...You missed out the word "new" Anyway, Riley to hang whistle  QUOTE Life of Riley - Leeds official Mike hangs up whistle to take over from Hackett as refs' chief Riley will succeed Keith Hackett as general manager of the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) when Hackett retires in January. The 44-year-old Riley has been a referee for 20 years, including 13 years for the Premier League, and was selected by UEFA to officiate at Euro 2004. Peter Heard, chairman of the PGMO, said: "Mike brings a wealth of top-class refereeing experience to the role in addition to his business experience, in both the public and private sectors, which will stand him in good stead. "We are very confident that he will continue to move the PGMO forward and successfully manage and develop professional match officials at this level." Hackett, 65, will spend six months handing over the reins to Riley before he retires in January. Heard added: "I would like to pay tribute to the progress the PGMO has made under the leadership of Keith Hackett, who has overseen the professionalisation of top-flight referees in this country and raised the standards of Ironically, Riley's final season as a referee was one of his most controversial. The FA were forced to defend him after Everton manager David Moyes questioned his appointment as the replacement referee for his side's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. Moyes called for an FA investigation into whether the official had any allegiance towards United. Moyes said: "A member of the press asked me if Mike Riley was a Manchester United supporter and I think that's something you would need to bring up with the FA. "If you're saying that he is, you would hope the FA would look at it. It is something that one or two managers would have something to say about." Hull manager Phil Brown was fined £2,500 this week for comments he made about Riley in March. Brown was found guilty of improper conduct after he accused Riley of a "disgraceful" showing and of being influenced by the Arsenal fans during Hull's FA Cup defeat. Riley is a chartered accountant from Leeds. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...refs-chief.html This post has been edited by solstice818: Jun 29 2009, 02:47 PM |
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QUOTE(robertngo @ Jun 28 2009, 09:11 PM) hot new gossip If arsenal really join the race and make the bid, Im positive that benzema will end up at arsenal...Manchester City have made a "stratospheric" offer to Samuel Eto'o according to Barcelona president Joan Laporta. (Catalan radio station iCat FM) Real Madrid have offered in the region of £27m for Arsenal and Manchester United target Karim Benzema after switching their attention to the 21-year-old Lyon striker from Valencia forward David Villa. (Spanish sports newspaper Marca) adoi~~ MU will miss another signing... |
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u serious? since when can arsenal financially outbid mu? i think real might have a better chance
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QUOTE If arsenal really join the race and make the bid, Im positive that benzema will end up at arsenal... adoi~~ MU will miss another signing... If of three of them offer the same price, Real and Arsenal will have equal likely chance of getting them. Real offers high salary and great teammates, arsenal has good french environment for Benzema. Man Utd? Unless SAF is willing to outbid them by quite a big amount, if not i highly doubt they can get him. And i highly doubt SAF will do so. |
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OFFICIAL: Manchester United Sign Antonio Valencia From Wigan Athletic
Manchester United have today made their first major capture of this summer's transfer window, signing Ecuador international Antonio Valencia from Wigan Athletic. The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract at Old Trafford for an undisclosed fee, though the Latics have confirmed that it is a club record. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted to have secured the player's signature, telling the club's official website, "Antonio is a player we have admired for some time now, having spent the last two years in the Premier League with Wigan. "I am sure his pace and ability will make a significant contribution to the team." The player himself echoed that delight, claiming that the prospect of plying his trade in front of United's massive crowds was a decisive factor in persuading him to move from the DW Stadium - as was the opportunity to play alongside some of the biggest names in world football. "Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me. I have enjoyed my time at Wigan, but I am thrilled to have the chance to challenge for the biggest honours in club football here," he said. "Playing in front of 76,000 fans alongside players like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs will be an amazing experience. I can’t wait to get started." goal.com wat do u think?? |
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Jul 1 2009, 02:27 PM
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Valencia will compete with Park for a place... a positive thing for Man Utd.
But i think that he won't be an irreplacable player in Man Utd like Rooney or Vidic. |
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Jul 1 2009, 09:27 PM
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Jul 1 2009, 09:29 PM
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I think RM will sign another 2 or 3 players. The need someone in CB and back up for CM/DM. Striker wise, if they get Benzema, it'll be awesome.
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Jul 2 2009, 12:05 AM
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David Edgar left...
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5409661,00.html And City dropped 4 players out of squad, leaving them to leave on free transfer. http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5410510,00.html |
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Jul 2 2009, 01:01 AM
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Jul 2 2009, 03:41 AM
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Likelihood that Valencia and Spain striker David Villa is close to a move to Barcelona after meeting the Catalans' sporting director Txiki Beguristain.
http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/villa-acerca-barcelona/dasftb/20090701dasdasftb_17/Tes Gist of it is that Llorente, Valencia president, will not even sell a virus to RM. That leaves begging a question who is leaving Barca? |
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Jul 2 2009, 03:56 AM
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QUOTE(sakaito @ Jul 2 2009, 01:01 AM) maaa~~~n.. i tot that this guy will join MU (if not MU, maybe in premier league) this season... RM is ruining the football~~! Blater, you better do something... btw, i just read somewhere, that liverpool want to sign falcao.. i dont remember where i read it, but from the intenet laaa later i get the source, kompem with u all later |
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Jul 2 2009, 07:47 AM
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benzema to real ... yay
man u options is shrinking ... go sign eto lah ... or huntelaarsurprisingly no news from tottenham for so long liaw |
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Jul 2 2009, 12:59 PM
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QUOTE(watever-u-like @ Jul 2 2009, 03:56 AM) maaa~~~n.. i tot that this guy will join MU (if not MU, maybe in premier league) this season... In which way we are ruining football? Perhaps fulfilling that boy's dream is ruining football? RM is ruining the football~~! Blater, you better do something... btw, i just read somewhere, that liverpool want to sign falcao.. i dont remember where i read it, but from the intenet laaa later i get the source, kompem with u all later |
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Jul 2 2009, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE(miccy @ Jul 2 2009, 12:59 PM) In which way we are ruining football? Perhaps fulfilling that boy's dream is ruining football? Hahaha nothing la.. Just they have a lot of money.... They go and buy buy all player... MU dont have any left... |
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Jul 2 2009, 02:31 PM
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It's all becoming a little too fantasy like for me. Can someone tell me how much Real have spent so far? You guys could have bought Newcastle and used them as a feeder club.
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Jul 2 2009, 03:06 PM
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QUOTE(Duke Red @ Jul 2 2009, 02:31 PM) It's all becoming a little too fantasy like for me. Can someone tell me how much Real have spent so far? You guys could have bought Newcastle and used them as a feeder club. About 211 ME so far. See it as sort of a rebuilding express plan. Our future transfer windows will be comparatively quieter I reckon. Newcastle? Not worth the investment |
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Jul 2 2009, 03:11 PM
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QUOTE(verx @ Jul 2 2009, 03:06 PM) About 211 ME so far. See it as sort of a rebuilding express plan. Our future transfer windows will be comparatively quieter I reckon. Newcastle? Not worth the investment Hmm so that's the outlay so far. I wonder how much you'll recoup for outgoing transfers. I'm sure the spending hasn't stopped with Xabi Alonso on the verge of joining for 20 - 25 milliion. Arbeloa will be a steal at 5 million. |
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Jul 2 2009, 03:17 PM
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QUOTE(Duke Red @ Jul 2 2009, 03:11 PM) Hmm so that's the outlay so far. I wonder how much you'll recoup for outgoing transfers. I'm sure the spending hasn't stopped with Xabi Alonso on the verge of joining for 20 - 25 milliion. Arbeloa will be a steal at 5 million. We've already sold Saviola for 5ME. Metzelder and Huntelaar are almost confirmed to be on their way out. We are also listening for offers for RVN, VDV, Sneijder, Diarra and Heinze. So we'll just wait and see how it all pans out. |
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Jul 2 2009, 04:14 PM
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It's gonna be recouped in no time, shirt sales for Kaka, Ronaldo and Benzema will be phenomenal, balancing the books in no time at all.
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Jul 2 2009, 04:37 PM
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Jul 2 2009, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE(watever-u-like @ Jul 2 2009, 03:56 AM) maaa~~~n.. i tot that this guy will join MU (if not MU, maybe in premier league) this season... I actually see this as Real helping other club, club like United, Milan who really can make good use of the cash from sales given the current state of world credit crunch and economic collapse RM is ruining the football~~! Blater, you better do something... btw, i just read somewhere, that liverpool want to sign falcao.. i dont remember where i read it, but from the intenet laaa later i get the source, kompem with u all later How will they get the money back is their problem, but looking at the money they made with Beckham, I`m sure somehow they will |
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Jul 2 2009, 07:09 PM
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QUOTE(EyraYus @ Jul 2 2009, 05:36 PM) I actually see this as Real helping other club, club like United, Milan who really can make good use of the cash from sales given the current state of world credit crunch and economic collapse These Kaka and CR signings are straight forward deals financed by two financial institutions, Caja Madrid and Banco Santander. How will they get the money back is their problem, but looking at the money they made with Beckham, I`m sure somehow they will Spanish building society Caja Madrid issued a loan of 76.5 million euros (C$120 million) to Real Madrid, which has put up two undisclosed sources of collateral. Spain's largest bank, Banco Santander, has agreed to lend Real Madrid a similar amount. Finance Minister Elena Salgado said Tuesday she finds it odd that Caja Madrid can come up with so much money for Madrid when loans are scarce for everyday people and companies. "It surprises me, and what I would ask banks is that: if they have liquidity, that they also make loans to small and medium-size companies and families," she said. "I would ask that they make an effort for them." Thats why theres an outcry by the rest of the country against these mega signings and their exceptional low tax rates for foreign players at other Spanish taxpayers expense. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Previously to fund the Galacticos I era, RM was able to sell its former training ground Ciudad Deportiva at a handsome sum over 480 million euros. This was a controversial land and property deal. The gist of it is that in late 1990s with Real Madrid's debts mounting, plans to re-zone and commercially develop the land were mooted several times, but it wasn't until the presidency of Florentino Perez that these plans came to fruition. In 2000 there was a motion proposed, voted on, and approved in the Madrid parliament to re-zone the area of the Ciudad Deportiva, which until then was zoned for non-commercial purposes. In this vote, the Partido Popular (People's Party) and the Izquierda Unida (United Left) voted in favor, the PSOE (Socialist Party) voting against. Bottom line is that it took friends and supporters in high places (gahmen) to aid in rezoning the property deals. At the end of the day RM (socios), Perez and his cronies were able to benefit and the rest is history. Of course its understandable the rest of the country (including RM rivals Athletico Madrid, Valencia, Barca et al) were not too 'thrilled' about the helping hand of the gahmen. Verx, thats the financial wherewithal (finanacial muscle via political clout) that RM has. Can you refute above. No? Just imagine if Liverpool were given a similar lending hand by the gahmen. Malcolm Glazer will not have to sell his Montreal Canadiens. These facts are known. Just that I am posting these here at the appropriate moment. Cheers |
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Jul 2 2009, 09:40 PM
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QUOTE maaa~~~n.. i tot that this guy will join MU (if not MU, maybe in premier league) this season... RM is ruining the football~~! Blater, you better do something... Better don't expect that dementia idiot to do anything... he's envious of EPL's marketing success... |
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Jul 3 2009, 12:05 AM
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QUOTE(niuchin @ Jul 2 2009, 07:09 PM) These Kaka and CR signings are straight forward deals financed by two financial institutions, Caja Madrid and Banco Santander. I am no businessman, but i think it's because of RM's big organization, assets and phenomenal history on these galacticos players that eventually secured them a deal. Also i heard it can be back up by their TV deal, anyhow can u point me to the 'outcries' you mentioned? Is it all came from Catalan?Spanish building society Caja Madrid issued a loan of 76.5 million euros (C$120 million) to Real Madrid, which has put up two undisclosed sources of collateral. Spain's largest bank, Banco Santander, has agreed to lend Real Madrid a similar amount. Finance Minister Elena Salgado said Tuesday she finds it odd that Caja Madrid can come up with so much money for Madrid when loans are scarce for everyday people and companies. "It surprises me, and what I would ask banks is that: if they have liquidity, that they also make loans to small and medium-size companies and families," she said. "I would ask that they make an effort for them." Thats why theres an outcry by the rest of the country against these mega signings and their exceptional low tax rates for foreign players at other Spanish taxpayers expense. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Previously to fund the Galacticos I era, RM was able to sell its former training ground Ciudad Deportiva at a handsome sum over 480 million euros. This was a controversial land and property deal. The gist of it is that in late 1990s with Real Madrid's debts mounting, plans to re-zone and commercially develop the land were mooted several times, but it wasn't until the presidency of Florentino Perez that these plans came to fruition. In 2000 there was a motion proposed, voted on, and approved in the Madrid parliament to re-zone the area of the Ciudad Deportiva, which until then was zoned for non-commercial purposes. In this vote, the Partido Popular (People's Party) and the Izquierda Unida (United Left) voted in favor, the PSOE (Socialist Party) voting against. Bottom line is that it took friends and supporters in high places (gahmen) to aid in rezoning the property deals. At the end of the day RM (socios), Perez and his cronies were able to benefit and the rest is history. Of course its understandable the rest of the country (including RM rivals Athletico Madrid, Valencia, Barca et al) were not too 'thrilled' about the helping hand of the gahmen. Verx, thats the financial wherewithal (finanacial muscle via political clout) that RM has. Can you refute above. No? Just imagine if Liverpool were given a similar lending hand by the gahmen. Malcolm Glazer will not have to sell his Montreal Canadiens. These facts are known. Just that I am posting these here at the appropriate moment. Cheers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the classification of fields, it's came from the El ayuntamiento de Madrid (Madrid council), not the Government, and it's a complete legal practice, as well as other clubs in Spain has done previously and are intending to do now (in fact, Barcelona). European Union also investigated on the matters and they found nothing's illegal. And still Real Madrid has two lands, one in Las Tablas and the renegotiation of La Esquina, which concession finishes in 2011 that Florentino could use if needed. For anyone who still doubts the training ground was worth what Real Madrid sold it for, it's worth noting that just one of the towers was sold for 815 Million Euros in 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CTBA Do you know which is the club in Spain that has sold their grounds the most in the history? Barcelona. Do you know that Barcelona has an amazing financial support from La Generalitat (Autonomic Catalan Government) in order for Barcelona to do politics promoting the independence and nationalism of Cataluña? Do you know that Caixa Cataluña (bank) is behind Barcelona? |
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Jul 3 2009, 12:10 AM
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Oh well...This is thread of Post Season Transfer Talk.If you guys wanna debate on the financial status of a certain club, open another thread.Thank you...
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Jul 3 2009, 12:12 AM
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QUOTE(miccy @ Jul 3 2009, 12:05 AM) I am no businessman, but i think it's because of RM's big organization, assets and phenomenal history on these galacticos players that eventually secured them a deal. Also i heard it can be back up by their TV deal, anyhow can u point me to the 'outcries' you mentioned? Is it all came from Catalan? wow... you have such got info --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the classification of fields, it's came from the El ayuntamiento de Madrid (Madrid council), not the Government, and it's a complete legal practice, as well as other clubs in Spain has done previously and are intending to do now (in fact, Barcelona). European Union also investigated on the matters and they found nothing's illegal. And still Real Madrid has two lands, one in Las Tablas and the renegotiation of La Esquina, which concession finishes in 2011 that Florentino could use if needed. For anyone who still doubts the training ground was worth what Real Madrid sold it for, it's worth noting that just one of the towers was sold for 815 Million Euros in 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CTBA Do you know which is the club in Spain that has sold their grounds the most in the history? Barcelona. Do you know that Barcelona has an amazing financial support from La Generalitat (Autonomic Catalan Government) in order for Barcelona to do politics promoting the independence and nationalism of Cataluña? Do you know that Caixa Cataluña (bank) is behind Barcelona? |
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Jul 3 2009, 12:14 AM
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fuh... 4 towers in Madrid....
i mean 4 power signing already.. eheheheh ronaldo, benzema, kaka and albiol. eheheheh |
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Jul 3 2009, 08:25 AM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jul 3 2009, 12:10 AM) Oh well...This is thread of Post Season Transfer Talk.If you guys wanna debate on the financial status of a certain club, open another thread.Thank you... To be honest though, I found this discussion much more interesting Usually this kind of thread is filled with "oh let's get so and so" comments. |
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Jul 3 2009, 08:51 AM
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Manchester United might sign Michael Owen.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/foo...icle6626864.ece |
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Jul 3 2009, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE(niuchin @ Jul 2 2009, 07:09 PM) These Kaka and CR signings are straight forward deals financed by two financial institutions, Caja Madrid and Banco Santander. Banks will be naturally stingy now. But that doesn't mean that no one is able to take out a loan. If an individual can prove that he is financially capable of handling the loan, banks will not refuse. Real Madrid, like most football clubs, are relatively unaffected from the economic crisis mainly because most of their income is guaranteed. TV deals have already been signed. Sponsorships are a similar story. Match day revenues are relatively constant. Is it that hard to believe that banks legitimately have done their due diligence and loaned us the money? This part: "has put up two undisclosed sources of collateral" says it all. It's not like the banks have been irresponsible. Spanish building society Caja Madrid issued a loan of 76.5 million euros (C$120 million) to Real Madrid, which has put up two undisclosed sources of collateral. Spain's largest bank, Banco Santander, has agreed to lend Real Madrid a similar amount. Finance Minister Elena Salgado said Tuesday she finds it odd that Caja Madrid can come up with so much money for Madrid when loans are scarce for everyday people and companies. "It surprises me, and what I would ask banks is that: if they have liquidity, that they also make loans to small and medium-size companies and families," she said. "I would ask that they make an effort for them." Thats why theres an outcry by the rest of the country against these mega signings and their exceptional low tax rates for foreign players at other Spanish taxpayers expense. Another way to put it: If a guy (who doesn't have a good financial record) fails to get a loan for 20k to buy a car while a capable businessman is able to get a 300k loan for a Benz he wants to buy, do you go blaming the bank? the businessman? or the financially irresponsible moron? The finance minister has legitimate concerns because most of the money is going out of the country. But you also have to look at the fact that we are investing in player assets who would give us the potential to bring in even more money globally. Our 2 huge spendings so far have been Kaka and Ronaldo. Albiol was bought for 15ME and Benzema 35ME which can be considered as less extravagant fees, and we've even refused to buy Villa for 50ME, so we've obviously done our homework regarding our finances There hasn't been an outcry believe it or not (well except for the people over at Barca). And banks do not even get their money from taxes for crying out loud. Are you seriously that naive? And just to add, in addition to those 2 banks, it was La Caixa de Catalunya (that's right a Catalan bank) that provided Perez with the 57ME guarantee needed to run for presidency. Money which could be used if Real Madrid were in any sort of financial trouble. If you haven't got the gist of it, then get this into that thick skull of yours: It is strictly business. QUOTE Previously to fund the Galacticos I era, RM was able to sell its former training ground Ciudad Deportiva at a handsome sum over 480 million euros. This was a controversial land and property deal. Yes the facts are well known. The gist of it is that in late 1990s with Real Madrid's debts mounting, plans to re-zone and commercially develop the land were mooted several times, but it wasn't until the presidency of Florentino Perez that these plans came to fruition. In 2000 there was a motion proposed, voted on, and approved in the Madrid parliament to re-zone the area of the Ciudad Deportiva, which until then was zoned for non-commercial purposes. In this vote, the Partido Popular (People's Party) and the Izquierda Unida (United Left) voted in favor, the PSOE (Socialist Party) voting against. Bottom line is that it took friends and supporters in high places (gahmen) to aid in rezoning the property deals. At the end of the day RM (socios), Perez and his cronies were able to benefit and the rest is history. Of course its understandable the rest of the country (including RM rivals Athletico Madrid, Valencia, Barca et al) were not too 'thrilled' about the helping hand of the gahmen. Verx, thats the financial wherewithal (finanacial muscle via political clout) that RM has. Can you refute above. No? Just imagine if Liverpool were given a similar lending hand by the gahmen. Malcolm Glazer will not have to sell his Montreal Canadiens. These facts are known. Just that I am posting these here at the appropriate moment. Cheers The fact that Ciudad Deportiva was a training ground built in the 60's on what was originally the outskirts of Madrid. The fact that Madrid has since expanded as a city and that in 1999 the ground was smack right at the heart of the city. The fact that the zoning was voted on democratically and that there was no controversy about it cause almost everyone in the city knew it was the right decision. The fact that we sold it off to private investors which meant that we had to sell it off according to the market. The fact that the 4 skyscrapers are now acting as the key financial hub of the city thus vindicating the price paid for it. The fact that Barca have tried doing the same thing thus throwing all your points regarding us misusing some sort of political power out the window. If Liverpool has a training ground on a valuable piece of land then maybe you can compare. If not it just smacks of sour grapes if you ask me. And didn't I ask you to take it to the RM forum if you wanted to discuss about this? Why post here when you know it's irrelevant to the thread topic? |
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QUOTE(sakaito @ Jul 3 2009, 12:14 AM) fuh... 4 towers in Madrid.... Albiol no tower la. Next tower should be Ribery. My god, although I'm a United fan, I would want to watch this galacticos playing. Things go wrong or right depends on Pellegrini. If things go right, this might just be one hell of a team. I saw someone posted the formation that Perez was trying to build. Walaowei, awesomenesss!i mean 4 power signing already.. eheheheh ronaldo, benzema, kaka and albiol. eheheheh QUOTE(Paile @ Jul 3 2009, 08:51 AM) Manchester United might sign Michael Owen. Might be a steal for us, especially if he scores in front of The Kop. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/foo...icle6626864.ece Would it hurt you guys(Liverpool fans) to the bits?  BTW verx, Good support over Madrid. You really know your stuff. To be honest, I don't give a damn where does those money comes from. It's a well known fact that Spanish teams have their own TV contracts compared to the EPL. Which, I think they can recoup a lot of money from there alone. Ignore la those whom are jealous. But it is a good discussion. Certainly, I would love to read more on these topics. That would clear up some thoughts. What most of EPL fans are annoyed of are both Blatter and Platini's recent comments and whatever comments over EPL clubs. Yes, not denying on the ownership issues but I don't think that's a problem because we all know that Football is a good business these days. This post has been edited by boxsystem: Jul 3 2009, 03:08 PM |
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Jul 3 2009, 03:33 PM
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They are businessmen.They know where the money comes from and how they can earn it back..I wonder why everyone keep bashing R.Madrid..
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Jul 3 2009, 03:56 PM
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Owen set to have medical at Old Trafford
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Jul 3 2009, 05:24 PM
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owen going to OT.. nice bargain
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Jul 3 2009, 05:26 PM
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‘Le Phenomene’ has revealed how before he even signed for Madrid that he always dreamt of becoming a Merengue
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QUOTE(niuchin @ Jun 12 2009, 05:27 PM) Like I say the exodus has just begun because of the tax rate and the financial tsunami facing BPL teams. RM has the financial wherewithal. Local Spanish financial institutions with 'socios' investors and of course the gahmen. QUOTE(verx @ Jun 14 2009, 04:58 AM) My issue isn't with the tax rates. My issue is with the same usual claims regarding Real Madrid and their supposed aid from whatever local or government institutions. Cheers. 1. Financial tax incentive (22% rate) to attract top foreign players ( sometimes called Beckham's Law) is a form of government subsidy to Spanish FCs ( especially to RM ) . How come other top Spanish income earners in the same income tax bracket doesn't get the breaks then ? Of course it does affect the transfer market with players wanting to sign for RM rather than top world clubs like MU or Liverpool or Chelsea or Arsenal (50% tax rate for all high income earners). Thats why players like Kaka, Benzema, CR, Villa, Ribery and even Mascherano wants to play for Spanish clubs. 2. According to one recent report, Madrid’s current debt is an estimated €500 million excluding the new signing spree (Kaka, CR, Benzema etc.). To finance the new signings, Niu Chin shared that Banco Santander.and Caja Madrid are providing the loans. According to Bloomberg's report (May 20) mortgage-backed securities packaging home loans made by Caja Madrid, Spain’s second -largest savings bank, will skip a total of 1.12 million euros ($1.5 million) of interest payments that week, the nation’s first real-estate debt to succumb to soaring home-loan defaults. As we know the Spanish Government have provided financial aid packages to these financial institutions who say they have no liquidity but then able to find the moolah to finance RM recent signings. Thats why there is an outcry. RM strategy is based on business model proposed by Perez . It worked before with all levels of Goverment (mostly RM's supporters) supporting and rezoning RM training grounds. This aid or support enabled RM to make almost €480 million to pay for Galactico 1spree and reduce the debt. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/0617/1224248983090.html What makes real Madridistas think that this business model will work again in this economic downturn? . What helped RM before was the €480 million 'windfall'. Perez has been wrong before thats why he resigned the first time (regarding Galacticos' performance on the field). This year revenue for most FCs are projected to be down with a number of clubs to lose more (Liverpool etc. including a lot of Spanish clubs like Valencia). To take on additional debt (of staggering proportions) with revenue projected to be stagnant or declined worldwide for RM is risky. And who is to say that the new Galacticos will succeed on the field. For Verx to argue that there is no Spanish Government support or aid directly or indirectly for RM (previously and in the case of Caja Madrid's loan) is asinine and filled with dishonesty. Verx invitation to discuss the above in RM thead (started by himself) is self serving and indicative of a hypocritic coward and dastardly poster whose only cliche is 'tiring and lame'. I believe his form of originality are those material provided by his fellow madridistas whom he plagiarized and regurgitate here in this thread. For this thread is the right and appropriate neutral forum to debate. Madrid's 'wherewithal' to sign new players has impacted other clubs and this season's transfers. RM has distorted the transfer market. Thats what upsetting. Downstream, fans will have to pay more in tickets prices and my kids will clamour for new CR shirts (which I do not intend to buy since they have CR7's). For that I hope Liverpool, Barca, MU, Chelsea, AM, Valencia will thumped and humiliate RM again. IMO. |
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QUOTE(A 11 @ Jul 3 2009, 07:47 PM) IMO what I shared here, after some careful analysis and research, in this thread is relevant. for sure 1. Financial tax incentive (22% rate) to attract top foreign players ( sometimes called Beckham's Law) is a form of government subsidy to Spanish FCs ( especially to RM ) . How come other top Spanish income earners in the same income tax bracket doesn't get the breaks then ? Of course it does affect the transfer market with players wanting to sign for RM rather than top world clubs like MU or Liverpool or Chelsea or Arsenal (50% tax rate for all high income earners). Thats why players like Kaka, Benzema, CR, Villa, Ribery and even Mascherano wants to play for Spanish clubs. 2. According to one recent report, Madrid’s current debt is an estimated €500 million excluding the new signing spree (Kaka, CR, Benzema etc.). To finance the new signings, Niu Chin shared that Banco Santander.and Caja Madrid are providing the loans. According to Bloomberg's report (May 20) mortgage-backed securities packaging home loans made by Caja Madrid, Spain’s second -largest savings bank, will skip a total of 1.12 million euros ($1.5 million) of interest payments that week, the nation’s first real-estate debt to succumb to soaring home-loan defaults. As we know the Spanish Government have provided financial aid packages to these financial institutions who say they have no liquidity but then able to find the moolah to finance RM recent signings. Thats why there is an outcry. RM strategy is based on business model proposed by Perez . It worked before with all levels of Goverment (mostly RM's supporters) supporting and rezoning RM training grounds. This aid or support enabled RM to make almost €480 million to pay for Galactico 1spree and reduce the debt. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/0617/1224248983090.html What makes real Madridistas think that this business model will work again in this economic downturn? . What helped RM before was the €480 million 'windfall'. Perez has been wrong before thats why he resigned the first time (regarding Galacticos' performance on the field). This year revenue for most FCs are projected to be down with a number of clubs to lose more (Liverpool etc. including a lot of Spanish clubs like Valencia). To take on additional debt (of staggering proportions) with revenue projected to be stagnant or declined worldwide for RM is risky. And who is to say that the new Galacticos will succeed on the field. For Verx to argue that there is no Spanish Government support or aid directly or indirectly for RM (previously and in the case of Caja Madrid's loan) is asinine and filled with dishonesty. Verx invitation to discuss the above in RM thead (started by himself) is self serving and indicative of a hypocritic coward and dastardly poster whose only cliche is 'tiring and lame'. I believe his form of originality are those material provided by his fellow madridistas whom he plagiarized and regurgitate here in this thread. For this thread is the right and appropriate neutral forum to debate. Madrid's 'wherewithal' to sign new players has impacted other clubs and this season's transfers. RM has distorted the transfer market. Thats what upsetting. Downstream, fans will have to pay more in tickets prices and my kids will clamour for new CR shirts (which I do not intend to buy since they have CR7's). For that I hope Liverpool, Barca, MU, Chelsea, AM, Valencia will thumped and humiliate RM again. IMO.  |
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Jul 3 2009, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE(A 11 @ Jul 3 2009, 07:47 PM) IMO what I shared here, after some careful analysis and research, in this thread is relevant. Careful analysis and research and what you can come up with is false facts and stupid assumptions?1. Financial tax incentive (22% rate) to attract top foreign players ( sometimes called Beckham's Law) is a form of government subsidy to Spanish FCs ( especially to RM ) . How come other top Spanish income earners in the same income tax bracket doesn't get the breaks then ? Of course it does affect the transfer market with players wanting to sign for RM rather than top world clubs like MU or Liverpool or Chelsea or Arsenal (50% tax rate for all high income earners). Thats why players like Kaka, Benzema, CR, Villa, Ribery and even Mascherano wants to play for Spanish clubs. According to this source » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Where did your 22% come from? Do you see the words footballer/player anywhere? The tax applies across the board to all foreign professionals in an attempt to attract them to work there. QUOTE 2. According to one recent report, Madrid’s current debt is an estimated €500 million excluding the new signing spree (Kaka, CR, Benzema etc.). To finance the new signings, Niu Chin shared that Banco Santander.and Caja Madrid are providing the loans. According to Bloomberg's report (May 20) mortgage-backed securities packaging home loans made by Caja Madrid, Spain’s second What is €500 million compared to £700 million? And where is this report anyway? I've heard of the 500M figure thrown everywhere but I've yet to have seen a single official report regarding this figure. Besides Madrid's finances are made public.-largest savings bank, will skip a total of 1.12 million euros ($1.5 million) of interest payments that week, the nation’s first real-estate debt to succumb to soaring home-loan defaults. As we know the Spanish Government have provided financial aid packages to these financial institutions who say they have no liquidity but then able to find the moolah to finance RM recent signings. Thats why there is an outcry. As for your Bloomberg report, here it is: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=206...id=agW8QSCA_heA Caja Madrid as you've pointed out is Spain's 2nd largest savings bank. Why have they decided to skip on interest payments? Because of the increase in defaulting loans. Common sense would dictate that they will have to look elsewhere where there is little to no chance of default and focus on those sectors. Real Madrid is a no-brainer. We won't default our payments. Our revenue has been top in the industry for four successive years according to Deloitte. I'm going to throw in an extra, a download link for the Deloitte report in pdf format: http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=b65b69d...04e75f6e8ebb871 And just for the record Caja Madrid did not once say they have no liquidity. The bank in question is Caja Castilla-La Mancha who have since been seized by the government. QUOTE RM strategy is based on business model proposed by Perez . It worked before with all levels of Goverment (mostly RM's supporters) supporting and rezoning RM training grounds. This aid or support enabled RM to make almost €480 million to pay for Galactico 1spree and reduce the debt. "The unique nature of the football industry will enable major clubs to be relatively resistant to the economic downturn"http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/0617/1224248983090.html What makes real Madridistas think that this business model will work again in this economic downturn? . What helped RM before was the €480 million 'windfall'. Perez has been wrong before thats why he resigned the first time (regarding Galacticos' performance on the field). This year revenue for most FCs are projected to be down with a number of clubs to lose more (Liverpool etc. including a lot of Spanish clubs like Valencia). To take on additional debt (of staggering proportions) with revenue projected to be stagnant or declined worldwide for RM is risky. And who is to say that the new Galacticos will succeed on the field. That phrase you can get it from the 2nd page of the Deloitte report link I provided. The zoning issue has already been discussed here as well as countless times in the RM thread. I don't think I need to go any further since no matter how much I say you're still gonna bark up the same tree. Maybe you should check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuatro_Torres_Business_Area If anything I think we were shortchanged. We should have sold it higher Whether the Galacticos succeed on the field or not, we will still be able to sell more shirts, renegotiate a bigger TV deal, renegotiate bigger sponsorships (like the one we have with Adidas or bwin) which in turn means more revenue. And with the quality of these "galacticos" I can safely wager that we will do even better in the CL than our previous attempts. Even a semifinal spot would already mean we make more money from our on field performances as well. Real Madrid are in a privileged position in these times. They like 3 other clubs namely Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna are non-profit organisations. We do not need to please any shareholders. We do not need to run in profit every year although we do need to remain solvent or we could have our status revoked. QUOTE For Verx to argue that there is no Spanish Government support or aid directly or indirectly for RM (previously and in the case of Caja Madrid's loan) is asinine and filled with dishonesty. Verx invitation to discuss the above in RM thead (started by himself) is self serving and indicative of a hypocritic coward and dastardly poster whose only cliche is 'tiring and lame'. I didn't argue that there is no Spanish Government support or aid directly or indirectly. We definitely have some sort of support but so do Barcelona. As long as the support do not translate into financial bailouts or unethical favours then what's the problem? You going to crucify Perez now for using his well established contacts to help the club financially? Spain's Prime Minister has never hidden the fact that he's a Barcelona supporter. Why don't you start another post discussing how Barca are being aided then And I invited the discussion to be done in the RM thread because it is about RM. This discussion has little to do with transfer activity if I'm not mistaken. And I'm pretty sure the title of this thread is "Post Season Transfer Talk 2009". It's not like the RM thread is locked only for certain individuals to view. It's still a public thread. And calling me a hypocritical coward? Who's the coward hiding behind an alternate account? At least I have the "courage" to post this on my main account. If there's anyone that's hypocritical it sure ain't me. QUOTE I believe his form of originality are those material provided by his fellow madridistas whom he plagiarized and regurgitate here in this thread. For this thread is the right and appropriate neutral forum to debate. Madrid's 'wherewithal' to sign new players has impacted other clubs and this season's transfers. RM has distorted the transfer market. Thats what upsetting. The material that my fellow madridistas provided...was provided by me in the 1st place I've been on LYN longer than most here have and I've known miccy since he joined the forum. I just couldn't be bothered to dig up info nowadays as it's cumbersome. But you surely have provided me enough motivation tonite Real Madrid only has the responsiblility to care about it's transfers. If we had to worry how our transfers impacted everyone else we might as well not sign anyone. QUOTE Downstream, fans will have to pay more in tickets prices and my kids will clamour for new CR shirts (which I do not intend to buy since they have CR7's). We'll just have to wait when the ball starts rolling again won't we For that I hope Liverpool, Barca, MU, Chelsea, AM, Valencia will thumped and humiliate RM again. IMO.  And back to the transfer talk now.. This post has been edited by verx: Jul 3 2009, 09:29 PM |
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Jul 3 2009, 09:44 PM
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erm, am i in the wrong thread? verxy damn busy in here.
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Jul 3 2009, 09:50 PM
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QUOTE(sinoffire @ Jul 3 2009, 09:44 PM) erm, am i in the wrong thread? verxy damn busy in here. Well since he made personal attacks against me I'm not just going to sit there quiet am I? I told him to take it to the RM thread, he called me a coward |
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Jul 3 2009, 09:59 PM
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no news about ribery??
benzema ribery kaka ronaldo FIFA2010 dream team |
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Jul 3 2009, 10:48 PM
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QUOTE(A 11 @ Jul 3 2009, 07:47 PM) I believe his form of originality are those material provided by his fellow madridistas whom he plagiarized and regurgitate here in this thread. For this thread is the right and appropriate neutral forum to debate. Madrid's 'wherewithal' to sign new players has impacted other clubs and this season's transfers. RM has distorted the transfer market. Thats what upsetting. You are wrong, i don't provide him the materials, in fact he provide me most of the information on RM |
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Jul 4 2009, 12:32 AM
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Daniel Sturridge going to Chelsea. good for him. Personally i like him, strong and pacey.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...ansfers&cc=4716 |
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Jul 4 2009, 12:35 AM
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QUOTE(PrinceOfPersia @ Jul 3 2009, 09:59 PM) no news about ribery?? i think soon.... maybe 1 or 2 weeks.benzema ribery kaka ronaldo FIFA2010 dream team Added on July 4, 2009, 12:39 amChelsea turn down new Man City bid for Terry Manchester City have failed to lure John Terry from Chelsea for a second time. The Stamford Bridge club have confirmed that Mark Hughes has made a second bid for the England skipper and insist he is not for sale at any price and that they would "not entertain any conversation on the subject''. Terry has long being linked with a move to Eastlands but it seems unlikely the centre-back would entertain a move north even if the Blues decided to cash in. The 28-year-old first came on to Hughes' radar in January when the first offer was rejected. "We can confirm we have completely rejected an offer from Manchester City for John Terry,'' a statement on the club's website read. "It was made clear to City, for a second time following an approach last season, that we would not entertain any conversation on the subject. "At the time John also reiterated his total commitment to Chelsea. We would like to make it clear, and will not do so again, that John is not for sale.'' http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...ansfers&cc=4716 Shevchenko ponders return to Dynamo Kiev Unsettled Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is considering an offer to join Dynamo Kiev, the president of the Ukrainian champions said on Friday. "We've made a proposal to Andriy to return to Dynamo as a player and then, after his retirement, to become part of the coaching staff," Ihor Surkis told Reuters in a telephone interview from Monaco. "His reaction to this proposal was very positive. Everything now depends strictly on him." Shevchenko, 32, joined Chelsea from AC Milan for a club-record 30 million pounds ($56 million) in 2006 but he struggled for form and fitness during two seasons in London. The 2004 European Player of the Year was loaned back to his former club last August but must now report back to London after Milan decided against extending his stay in Serie A. Despite Chelsea appointing Carlo Ancelotti, Shevchenko's former mentor at Milan, as their manager last month, the Ukrainian, in the twilight of his career, is keen to come home to a place where he had made his name as a player. After coming through Dynamo's youth school, Shevchenko joined the first team in 1994. After helping Ukraine's most popular club to win five consecutive league titles he was sold to AC Milan for $26 million in 1999. Surkis said Shevchenko was on holiday and planned to visit Kazakhstan for the opening of a new stadium before rejoining Chelsea in mid-August. "I expect him to give me a definite answer by next month," Surkis said. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...ansfers&cc=4716 This post has been edited by heLL_bOy: Jul 4 2009, 12:39 AM |
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Jul 4 2009, 01:50 AM
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1. Basically to 'ease' the tax burden ( TAX INCENTIVE or AID or SUBSIDY) and to attract the likes of Beckham and top executives the
government introduced amendments to the definition of tax residency. Isn't that discrimmination against locals who have to bear the tax burden. Whereas in Britain there is no such 'law' and all footballers have to share the same tax burden as local residents, which is fair. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beckham_law. I didn't make this up. 2. So you admit ''we definitely have some sort of support but so do Barcelona." That you agree? Then why were you so ashamed of admitting it in the first place and start being an utter bobbin by going on a diatribe against Niu Chin, who pointed out that RM has the financial wherewithal*, in the first place. Every successful FC need supporters in high places whether in relaxing zoning regulations, paving the way for generous tax breaks or financial aid package or loans (from bankers) or guarantees (from Government) or overlook infractions.. This is football politics 101. You are a complete muppet if you think this is not so in the case of RM exercising its financial and political muscle to the detriment of other FCs and non RM fans alike. At the end of the day there is a great divide between the rich and not so rich FCs. Ask Athletico Madrid fans (mostly the working class) who doen't have friends or supporters in high places. Verx - your nose is getting longer and longer everyday. * I think you need to brush up your English here. |
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Jul 4 2009, 06:25 AM
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Owen joins United
www.manutd.com » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Among the top 4, United is the only that is active? Have Liverpool, Chelsea or Arsenal made any signings yet? |
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Jul 4 2009, 07:51 AM
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QUOTE(boxsystem @ Jul 4 2009, 06:25 AM) Owen joins United Actually you guys are the last to make the 1st signing among top 4...Arsenal signed a defender from Ajax.Chelsea signed Turnbull and DT from city. Liverpool signed Johnson.www.manutd.com » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Among the top 4, United is the only that is active? Have Liverpool, Chelsea or Arsenal made any signings yet? |
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Jul 4 2009, 08:05 AM
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QUOTE(PrinceOfPersia @ Jul 3 2009, 09:59 PM) no news about ribery?? Any football fan would want to watch how that team will play together...but for gaming, certainly a dream team! And no cheating involved!! benzema ribery kaka ronaldo FIFA2010 dream team But in real, certainly will be interesting!!! And this group of galactico is younger than previous ones...so have a few years to gel together and play at high level. El Classico i hundred times interesting now!!! |
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Jul 4 2009, 08:25 AM
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real madrid will be the best team offensively in pes2010 and fifa2010
ronaldo kaka benzema.. i dun think raul can live with that This post has been edited by MADReaLJL: Jul 4 2009, 08:25 AM |
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Jul 4 2009, 09:49 AM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jul 4 2009, 07:51 AM) Actually you guys are the last to make the 1st signing among top 4...Arsenal signed a defender from Ajax.Chelsea signed Turnbull and DT from city. Liverpool signed Johnson. who's that? DT?u sure united is the last to sign someone? i tot they just signed valencia from latics earlier this week?? |
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Jul 4 2009, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE who's that? DT? still MU action is quite late... and with 100 mil (now left around 80 mil) on hand, i wonder why SAF still donwanna start his 1st monster bid...u sure united is the last to sign someone? i tot they just signed valencia from latics earlier this week?? This post has been edited by LukeMjstc: Jul 4 2009, 01:27 PM |
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Jul 4 2009, 01:34 PM
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better preserve it for the next manager.. no point buying big if he left next year.. stars will be unsettled
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Jul 4 2009, 01:41 PM
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QUOTE(driftmeister @ Jul 4 2009, 09:49 AM) who's that? DT? That striker from city..Daniel Sturridge... Yes, United was the last to make their 1st signing...among top 4... u sure united is the last to sign someone? i tot they just signed valencia from latics earlier this week?? Arsenal were 1st in making their 1st signing, followed by Liverpool then Chelsea and manu.... |
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Jul 4 2009, 02:00 PM
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QUOTE better preserve it for the next manager.. no point buying big if he left next year.. stars will be unsettled I believe nobody can be wiser than him (except wenger perhaps) in buying decent players with high potential... see macheda and rafael? |
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Jul 4 2009, 06:50 PM
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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Jul 4 2009, 01:25 PM) still MU action is quite late... and with 100 mil (now left around 80 mil) on hand, i wonder why SAF still donwanna start his 1st monster bid... 100mil is peanuts now considering all the big money offer from citeh and RMbetter utilize the current crop and wait for next season QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jul 4 2009, 01:41 PM) That striker from city..Daniel Sturridge... Yes, United was the last to make their 1st signing...among top 4... okay, just now only saw the news regarding citeh releasing players Arsenal were 1st in making their 1st signing, followed by Liverpool then Chelsea and manu.... |
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Jul 4 2009, 11:53 PM
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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Jul 4 2009, 02:00 PM) I believe nobody can be wiser than him (except wenger perhaps) in buying decent players with high potential... see macheda and rafael? And he got help from a team of great scout...The only man I want to see replacing him is Jose Mourinho.. everything the old man have, already in Jose body.. Look how Chelsea struggle after he left.. For me Fergie just taking it easy...as he know that if he wanna buy some one now..the player value will increase more then double due to Real Madrid money, City un-realistic player-evaluation, and its well known United now got tons of money to dispose... |
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Jul 6 2009, 12:54 AM
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zhirkov coming to chelsea?
http://goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/07/...medical-reports also.. MU in for ashley young? http://goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/07/...or-ashley-young now.. i think young shouldn't leave Villa just yet. He should play another season and look at things next season. O'Neill needs to get his priorities straight and address his midfield and defense a.s.a.p. if not, young, agbonlahor and others might go away. |
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Jul 6 2009, 10:26 AM
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sometimes i feel pity to those midtable/bottom clubs selling their best players to top 4 clubs.it's not fair just because the top 4 clubs have the money doesn't mean they can buy the best players from other team.other team also wants to be the champions or at least breaking into the top 4.
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Jul 6 2009, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(sickx @ Jul 6 2009, 10:26 AM) sometimes i feel pity to those midtable/bottom clubs selling their best players to top 4 clubs.it's not fair just because the top 4 clubs have the money doesn't mean they can buy the best players from other team.other team also wants to be the champions or at least breaking into the top 4. I can find two flaws in your argument:1) It's not as though the "big four" pinch players from other Premier League sides all the time. They do sell players to other sides as well. 2) To say that the "big four" spends the most each season isn't accurate either. Sunderland were one of the biggest spenders last season, and look where they ended up. With bad management, it doesn't matter how many players you buy. If it were down to that, you and I would be football managers now. Other than Sunderland, Spurs, Aston Villa and Manchester City all spent a fair amount of money. Look at Man City this season and who knows how much Pompey have to spend now? If anything, the "big four" have more appeal because of our popularity and maybe even history and tradition. Kaka turned down a move to City only to sign for Real later. Why? |
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CR7 now change into CR9!!!!
Added on July 6, 2009, 7:18 pmchelsea signed zhirkov for 18m!!!! Added on July 6, 2009, 7:19 pmReal Madrid will be a insane monster team next season!!!! wit kaka+CR+robben in mid!!! Added on July 6, 2009, 7:20 pmSpeed and Att power of Real Madrid ++++++++++++UP!!!!! Added on July 6, 2009, 8:08 pmwill Tevez go MC or Chelsea??? This post has been edited by -TorreS9-: Jul 6 2009, 08:08 PM |
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Jul 6 2009, 10:05 PM
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QUOTE(-TorreS9- @ Jul 6 2009, 07:17 PM) CR7 now change into CR9!!!! The most important thing in a football team is a teamwork among the players Added on July 6, 2009, 7:18 pmchelsea signed zhirkov for 18m!!!! Added on July 6, 2009, 7:19 pmReal Madrid will be a insane monster team next season!!!! wit kaka+CR+robben in mid!!! Added on July 6, 2009, 7:20 pmSpeed and Att power of Real Madrid ++++++++++++UP!!!!! Added on July 6, 2009, 8:08 pmwill Tevez go MC or Chelsea??? Anyhow, it's not official yet whether it's CR9 or not, i fancy the chance of Benzema wearing that number. |
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Jul 7 2009, 11:58 AM
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Chelsea secure Zhirkov transfer deal..
Carlo keen to keep Terry.. |
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Jul 7 2009, 11:58 PM
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QUOTE Prem rivals interested in Valbuena Ar...I remember him..The one that scored against us few seasons ago....Liverpool and Wigan are reportedly locked in a battle with 'several' rivals to sign highly-rated Marseille midfielder Mathieu Valbuena.  Valbuena is a target for a host of clubs across Europe as doubts grow over his long-term future at Stade velodrome. Reports emanating from France have suggested Wigan have tabled a bid for the diminutive midfielder, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and Chelsea have credited with an interest in the player. Valbuena's agent, Christophe Hutteau has confirmed Wigan have expressed an interest in the 24-year-old, but that the player would prefer a move to a top club in the Premier League with Liverpool also monitoring the skillful midfielder's situation at Marseille. "Mathieu would very much be interested in playing in England as the Premier League is the best in Europe," Hutteau told Sky Sports. "Wigan are interested in Mathieu, but I think Mathieu would like to go to a big team in England. "Liverpool are also interested in Mathieu, but so are teams in Spain, Germany, Italy and Russia. "I think Mathieu will leave Marseille and I think it is very possible he could play in England this season." http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5418631,00.html |
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Jul 8 2009, 09:28 AM
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Yes I remember Valbuena clearly as well having played Marseille 4 times in a few years. Would be a decent signing. Energetic and full of running. Seems to have the traits that will endear him to the Kop.
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Jul 8 2009, 09:34 AM
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INTER PRICED OUT OF CHELSEA DEAL
Inter Milan have given up on signing Chelsea duo Ricardo Carvalho and Deco for the time being. The duo had been linked with a move to the San Siro where they would link up with former Porto coach Jose Mourinho. Reports had suggested Inter sent a representative to London to talk with Chelsea about a possible deal for the two Portuguese players, but the Italians' transfer consultant Lele Oriali insisted that was untrue. He told Sky Italia: "Inter don't need emissaries, the president didn't send anyone and neither did I. "Having had the fortune of being able to speak directly with Chelsea, we know that they are ready to negotiate over these two players, but the asking price is too high. "The deal is not as simple as it might seem. It's unrealistic for us in the current conditions. At the moment the deal is closed, and we don't know if it will open up again later on." http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...nter_Milan.html |
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Jul 8 2009, 11:53 AM
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QUOTE(wayne_chen @ Jul 8 2009, 09:34 AM) INTER PRICED OUT OF CHELSEA DEAL Hmm, I thought they'd want to sell Deco and bring in some fresh young bloods?Inter Milan have given up on signing Chelsea duo Ricardo Carvalho and Deco for the time being. The duo had been linked with a move to the San Siro where they would link up with former Porto coach Jose Mourinho. Reports had suggested Inter sent a representative to London to talk with Chelsea about a possible deal for the two Portuguese players, but the Italians' transfer consultant Lele Oriali insisted that was untrue. He told Sky Italia: "Inter don't need emissaries, the president didn't send anyone and neither did I. "Having had the fortune of being able to speak directly with Chelsea, we know that they are ready to negotiate over these two players, but the asking price is too high. "The deal is not as simple as it might seem. It's unrealistic for us in the current conditions. At the moment the deal is closed, and we don't know if it will open up again later on." http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...nter_Milan.html |
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Jul 8 2009, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE INTER PRICED OUT OF CHELSEA DEAL Inter Milan have given up on signing Chelsea duo Ricardo Carvalho and Deco for the time being. The duo had been linked with a move to the San Siro where they would link up with former Porto coach Jose Mourinho. Reports had suggested Inter sent a representative to London to talk with Chelsea about a possible deal for the two Portuguese players, but the Italians' transfer consultant Lele Oriali insisted that was untrue. He told Sky Italia: "Inter don't need emissaries, the president didn't send anyone and neither did I. "Having had the fortune of being able to speak directly with Chelsea, we know that they are ready to negotiate over these two players, but the asking price is too high. "The deal is not as simple as it might seem. It's unrealistic for us in the current conditions. At the moment the deal is closed, and we don't know if it will open up again later on." http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...nter_Milan.html Bad move by Carlo. I'm sure that the Portuguese duo wanted to get united with their countryman. |
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QUOTE(miccy @ Jul 6 2009, 10:05 PM) The most important thing in a football team is a teamwork among the players CR wears no.9 Anyhow, it's not official yet whether it's CR9 or not, i fancy the chance of Benzema wearing that number.raul 7 , kaka 8 , CR 9 .. maybe benzema is 10 |
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melo is heading to Juventus!!!!
Added on July 8, 2009, 6:21 pmbenzema mayb will becum KB19.... Added on July 8, 2009, 6:22 pmmilan get USA player.... Onyewu.... i think he is the 1st ever milan-US player.... This post has been edited by -TorreS9-: Jul 8 2009, 06:22 PM |
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OFFICIAL: Birmingham City Sign Lee Bowyer
Alex McLeish has made another signing in a busy close-season at Birmingham City by adding Lee Bowyer to the club's panel on a permanent basis. The deal has been announced on the club's official website. Bowyer has signed a two-year contract after impressing on loan last season. The midfielder joined from West Ham United in January, making 17 appearances for the Blues and scoring one goal. However, the Hammers chose not to renew his contract and he was released at the end of the campaign. The 32-year-old gained notoriety for off-field incidents while at Leeds United, and had an on-the-pitch scuffle with team-mate Kieron Dyer at Newcastle United. He performed admirably for Birmingham in the last six months, and will hope to repay the faith shown in him by the Midlands club. Bowyer is the seventh player to join Birmingham this summer, and Alex McLeish can now fully focus on his attempts to reinforce his midfield further. Moves for Inter's Patrick Vieira and Newcastle's Joey Barton are still in the pipeline, and it appears as if there will be further signings at St. Andrews before the summer is out. http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009...sign-lee-bowyer Juventus Chief Giovanni Cobolli Gigli: Felipe Melo Deal Is Not Done Yet Press reports in Italy claim that Juventus struck a deal with Fiorentina last night to sign Brazilian international midfielder Felipe Melo, however, the deal still has to be polished off, according to the Old Lady's boss. Juve are expected to pay €20 million in cash plus give the Viola the full services of winger Marco Marchionni to activate the €25m clause included in the player’s new deal with the Gigliati. But Juve president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli was in no mood to celebrate as he arrived at the Lega Calcio headquarters this morning. “He is not our player yet,” he told Sky Sport 24. “There have been negotiations and [those] are still underway, but the transfer is not official. When it is, you will be informed.” Felipe Melo only joined Fiorentina from Almeria last summer and Juve have apparently beaten off competition from Premier League club Arsenal to capture the 26-year-old. “Do I like Melo? That’s not up for debate but, as I said, it’s not done yet. I hope it will be soon, though,” concluded Cobolli Gigli. http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/italy/2009/...pe-melo-deal-is |
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Jul 8 2009, 11:22 PM
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Sevilla agree fee for Spurs' Zokora
Sevilla have agreed a fee with Tottenham for the sale of Didier Zokora to the La Liga outfit after three years at White Hart Lane. A statement on Spurs' website on Wednesday confirmed the departure of the 28-year-old. It read: "We have reached agreement for the transfer of Didier Zokora to Sevilla. "The Ivory Coast international joined us from St Etienne in July 2006 and went on to make 134 appearances for the club, including being part of the League Cup-winning side of 2008. "We thank Didier for his contribution and wish him every success for the future." http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5421155,00.html |
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Jul 9 2009, 01:32 AM
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MU sign Obertan from Bordeaux....quite young guy...
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Jul 10 2009, 12:10 AM
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QUOTE(-TorreS9- @ Jul 9 2009, 01:32 AM) MU sign Obertan from Bordeaux....quite young guy... Doubt that JM gonna let him go... Added on July 9, 2009, 5:29 pmLiverpool eyes on Cambiasso!!!!! |
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Jul 10 2009, 12:17 AM
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cambiasso to pool? highly unlikely.. unless there's a bid for alonso already tabled. hmm.....
Added on July 10, 2009, 12:18 ambtw... very interesting scenario happening in barca. Eto'o refused to sign extension, because he knew that if he sign, Barca would just turn around and sell him at higher price. So.. maybe he'll see out his contract, and move for free.. huh? This post has been edited by sakaito: Jul 10 2009, 12:18 AM |
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David Villa deal agreed!!!!!
barca bid accepted by valencia!!!! around 40m(euro) gua..... Added on July 10, 2009, 1:10 amnow is the time for David Villa contract talk.... This post has been edited by -TorreS9-: Jul 10 2009, 01:10 AM |
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Jul 10 2009, 02:39 AM
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what's ur source la torres9? i didn't see anything saying valencia agreed on fees for villa and have allowed the player to discuss personal terms with barca.
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Jul 10 2009, 03:16 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: Barcelona To Sign David Villa From Valencia
 Barcelona are set to make their first summer signing and it is the one that they wanted most... Barcelona and Valencia have reached a deal that will see David Villa move to Camp Nou and are expected to make an announcement soon, Goal.com has learned. A source close to Camp Nou has revealed exclusively to this website that the Spanish international striker has had his wish granted and he will join the European champions this summer. Negotiations have been ongoing between Barça and Valencia and the Catalan club's president Joan Laporta even revealed that a bid had been made during a television interview on Wednesday evening. Now Goal.com has been told that a deal has been struck and that Villa will be a Barcelona player, although no details of the fee or any of the Blaugrana's squad going in the other direction was divulged. Laporta suggested that a offer of over €40million had been made and that, allied with los Che's new chief Vicente Soriano's promise to let the player go this year, has meant the treble winners have their man. The arrival of Villa could speed up the departure of Samuel Eto'o, with both Manchester United and Manchester City linked with the Cameroonian striker, who was Barca's top league scorer last term. Real Madrid opted not to pursue Villa after being told that he was not for sale and instead forked out a fee of up to €41million to sign Karim Benzema from Olympique Lyonnais. SOS |
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QUOTE(yfchin2 @ Jul 10 2009, 03:16 AM) EXCLUSIVE: Barcelona To Sign David Villa From Valencia oh NO!! Barcelona are set to make their first summer signing and it is the one that they wanted most... Barcelona and Valencia have reached a deal that will see David Villa move to Camp Nou and are expected to make an announcement soon, Goal.com has learned. A source close to Camp Nou has revealed exclusively to this website that the Spanish international striker has had his wish granted and he will join the European champions this summer. Negotiations have been ongoing between Barça and Valencia and the Catalan club's president Joan Laporta even revealed that a bid had been made during a television interview on Wednesday evening. Now Goal.com has been told that a deal has been struck and that Villa will be a Barcelona player, although no details of the fee or any of the Blaugrana's squad going in the other direction was divulged. Laporta suggested that a offer of over €40million had been made and that, allied with los Che's new chief Vicente Soriano's promise to let the player go this year, has meant the treble winners have their man. The arrival of Villa could speed up the departure of Samuel Eto'o, with both Manchester United and Manchester City linked with the Cameroonian striker, who was Barca's top league scorer last term. Real Madrid opted not to pursue Villa after being told that he was not for sale and instead forked out a fee of up to €41million to sign Karim Benzema from Olympique Lyonnais. SOS valencia loosing all the best players |
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Jul 10 2009, 09:59 AM
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Valencia are suffering from severe financial problems and don't exactly have a choice.
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Jul 10 2009, 12:19 PM
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QUOTE(sakaito @ Jul 10 2009, 02:39 AM) what's ur source la torres9? i didn't see anything saying valencia agreed on fees for villa and have allowed the player to discuss personal terms with barca. u will noe la aft tatwheter he go or not |
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Jul 10 2009, 04:19 PM
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QUOTE Manchester United To Offer €20m Plus Dimitar Berbatov For Aguero - Spanish Press The Red Devils have reportedly come up with a few interesting proposals to Atletico for ‘El Kun’… Manchester United have continued their relentless assault to lure Sergio Aguero from Atletico Madrid as they look to remould their attacking arsenal. Following rumours of a failed €46 million bid last week, the Premier League champions are now ready to take a different approach to whet Atleti’s appetite. According to AS, the Red Devils are now considering including player exchanges to sweeten the deal, and their preferred option is believed to be a payment of €40 million plus Portuguese winger Nani. But Los Colchoneros have no interest in signing a wide player as they already have that department well covered. The second option is said to be a fee of €20m plus striker Dimitar Berbatov, who supposedly fancies a move to the Vicente Calderon. This would bring the total transfer figure to roughly €56 million, based on the Bulgarian’s €36m move to Old Trafford just last summer. However, that is still unlikely to convince the Atletico directors, who have repeatedly insisted that only an offer that matches Aguero’s buy-out clause of €60 million will be enough to kick-off negotiations. Even if a transfer is accepted, AS speculates that United could face another obstacle as they will have to meet the Argentine hot-shot’s sky high wage demands, believed to be around €12.5m-per-year. http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2009/...ar-berbatov-for |
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Jul 10 2009, 04:52 PM
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Rumors from Skysports..
7.02 GMT The big transfer news early on Friday morning is that Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery could be on his way to Liverpool. Bookmakers have slashed the odds on Ribery heading to Anfield, with the France international previously having said he would either join Real Madrid or stay at Bayern. Comments? http://www.skysports.com/football/transfer_clockwatch This post has been edited by enemyofgod: Jul 10 2009, 04:53 PM |
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Jul 10 2009, 06:48 PM
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BARCA COULD BID FOR FABREGAS
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed the club will target Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas should they fail to land Franck Ribery. Bayern Munich have remained adamant amid speculation that they will not be parting company with France international Ribery. A number of sides have been linked with the playmaker, with Liverpool the latest to be mooted as suitors, but Bayern don't want to lose their star performer. Meanwhile, it has regularly been suggested Arsenal captain Fabregas could seek a move back to Spain, with Real Madrid also interested in securing his signature. However, the midfielder has consistently denied the rumours, stressing his commitment to the Gunners. Laporta confirmed European champions Barca are in the market to strengthen and outlined his main targets. He said on Spanish television: "Ribery was a player we were interested in at a logical price but Bayern don't want to sell. "If they are interested in selling, we are interested in buying but if not, then we will look to Fabregas. "Compared to him there is no available alternative left in the market, so we will see what happens. "But after last season we only need small adjustments - a left-back, a central defender, a midfielder and a forward." http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...ual_074653.html |
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Jul 10 2009, 07:56 PM
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liverpool will bid ribery~
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Jul 10 2009, 08:57 PM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jul 10 2009, 04:19 PM) |
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Jul 10 2009, 09:24 PM
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QUOTE Manchester United To Offer €20m Plus Dimitar Berbatov For Aguero - Spanish Press The Red Devils have reportedly come up with a few interesting proposals to Atletico for ‘El Kun’… Manchester United have continued their relentless assault to lure Sergio Aguero from Atletico Madrid as they look to remould their attacking arsenal. Following rumours of a failed €46 million bid last week, the Premier League champions are now ready to take a different approach to whet Atleti’s appetite. According to AS, the Red Devils are now considering including player exchanges to sweeten the deal, and their preferred option is believed to be a payment of €40 million plus Portuguese winger Nani. But Los Colchoneros have no interest in signing a wide player as they already have that department well covered. The second option is said to be a fee of €20m plus striker Dimitar Berbatov, who supposedly fancies a move to the Vicente Calderon. This would bring the total transfer figure to roughly €56 million, based on the Bulgarian’s €36m move to Old Trafford just last summer. However, that is still unlikely to convince the Atletico directors, who have repeatedly insisted that only an offer that matches Aguero’s buy-out clause of €60 million will be enough to kick-off negotiations. Even if a transfer is accepted, AS speculates that United could face another obstacle as they will have to meet the Argentine hot-shot’s sky high wage demands, believed to be around €12.5m-per-year. http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2009/...ar-berbatov-for Wow... Berbatov depreciates heavily... lol |
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Jul 11 2009, 01:21 AM
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do u all tink aguero looks a bit like Jerry Yan???
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Jul 11 2009, 01:29 AM
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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Jul 10 2009, 09:24 PM) Wow... Berbatov depreciates heavily... lol Goal.com. Uh please... |
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Jul 11 2009, 06:48 PM
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REDS SNAP UP FRENCH STARLET
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of French defender Chris Mavinga from Paris Saint Germain. Reports in France earlier this week claimed Liverpool had offered Mavinga a three-year deal at Anfield and the 18-year-old has now put pen-to-paper on the contract. Arsenal were believed to be interested in signing the versatile defender, but Liverpool have won the race to bring Mavinga to England. Mavinga follows in the footsteps of David Ngog in leaving Paris for Liverpool following the striker's switch last summer. The young Frenchman is Liverpool's second signing of the summer following Glen Johnson's arrival from Portsmouth. http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...ual_112705.html |
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Jul 11 2009, 07:08 PM
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nice...
Chelsea - 3 Manu - 2 Liverpool - 2 Arsenal - 1 |
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Jul 13 2009, 02:26 PM
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Bolton wrap up Robinson loan deal
Bolton's long pursuit of Paul Robinson is finally at an end after the club completed the loan signing of the West Brom defender. Full story: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5426652,00.html |
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Jul 13 2009, 07:37 PM
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CITY IN TALKS TO SIGN ADEBAYOR
Manchester City have entered talks to sign Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor, according to Sky Sports News. The station claims talks were opened at the weekend and have continued. Exact details remain sketchy but negotiations are said to be at a 'significant level'. Adebayor's future at Arsenal has been in doubt for some months but a move to Manchester City would still be something of a surprise given they signed Roque Santa Cruz three weeks ago and are expected to announce the purchase of Carlos Tevez during the next 48 hours. http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...ual_121731.html |
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Jul 13 2009, 07:44 PM
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eh ts, those stupid baseless rumours no need put in title lah.
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Jul 13 2009, 10:39 PM
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QUOTE CITY IN TALKS TO SIGN ADEBAYOR wow, hughes is trying to play 1-3-6 formation?Manchester City have entered talks to sign Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor, according to Sky Sports News. The station claims talks were opened at the weekend and have continued. Exact details remain sketchy but negotiations are said to be at a 'significant level'. Adebayor's future at Arsenal has been in doubt for some months but a move to Manchester City would still be something of a surprise given they signed Roque Santa Cruz three weeks ago and are expected to announce the purchase of Carlos Tevez during the next 48 hours. http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...ual_121731.html given terry ireland elano wrightphillips santacruz robinho tevez adebayor eto'o benjani |
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Jul 14 2009, 12:05 AM
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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Jul 13 2009, 10:39 PM) wow, hughes is trying to play 1-3-6 formation? LOL'edgiven terry ireland elano wrightphillips santacruz robinho tevez adebayor eto'o benjani |
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Jul 14 2009, 01:25 PM
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Tevez agrees to become City slicker
Manchester City have announced they have reached an agreement to sign Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez in a reported £25million deal. Full story: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5432271,00.html |
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Jul 14 2009, 06:18 PM
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Due diligence completed on Pompey takeover Sulaiman Al Fahim's £60m Portsmouth takeover is close after he completed due diligence, according to reports. The Arab property tycoon has spent nearly a month poring over Pompey's books, and reports on the south coast suggest that process is at an end. Portsmouth paper The News claim Al Fahim's advisor, Ivo Ilic Gabara, has confirmed due diligence has finished as his takeover bid inches ever closer. The Premier League last week started their fit-and-proper-person investigation into Al Fahim. Pompey expect that process to take a week, although reports suggest it could take nearer a fortnight. 100% completed stated at Pompey Offical Site. A New Rival Arabian Team Added on July 14, 2009, 7:00 pmSunderland sign Paraguay skipper Da Silva Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has landed his second summer signing when he clinched a deal for Paraguay skipper Paulo da Silva. The 29-year-old central defender, who has been capped more than 50 times for his country, has put pen to paper on a three-year deal to seal a move from Mexican club Toluca. Bruce said: "I'm delighted to have signed a player of Paulo's experience. "He is captain of his country and has played at the highest level in South America, so will bring leadership qualities to our side.'' http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...ansfers&cc=4716 This post has been edited by heLL_bOy: Jul 14 2009, 07:00 PM |
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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Jul 13 2009, 10:39 PM) wow, hughes is trying to play 1-3-6 formation? citeh cooled their interest on eto'o edi.given terry ireland elano wrightphillips santacruz robinho tevez adebayor benjani wanna balik pompey. adebayor still in progress. seems like the beloved "Mr Chelsea" has been shaken by the moolah from the Sheikhs. Mr Chelsea konon. meh! Micah Richards pulak kena swine flu. wat a busy summer. |
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ADEBAYOR CLOSE TO CITY SWITCH
A work permit for Emmanuel Adebayor appears to be the only thing standing between Manchester City and yet another jaw-dropping £25million signing. Even before Carlos Tevez put the finishing touches to a five-year deal, rumours were circulating that Adebayor was undergoing a medical after a fee had been agreed with Arsenal. Then it emerged he will attempt to secure a work permit - which should be nothing more than a formality - before heading off to South Africa, via Abu Dhabi for a brief meeting with the Blues owners. City officials remained silent on the prospect of the transfer being speeded through, although Hughes, given his general reluctance to discuss possible new recruits, rather gave the game away by first confirming talks had taken place, then suggesting they were at quite an advanced stage. "There has been discussions between ourselves and Arsenal," he said. "It is not the right time or place to discuss it but yes, there has been contact and possibly there is a deal to be done. "It has not been concluded as we speak. Until it happens, it is not the time or the place to talk about it." If the deal goes through, it would bring the number of strikers at City's disposal to 10, four of which would have arrived since January alone, starting with Craig Bellamy. Spending since June 2008 would be touching £200million, with Hughes confirming City are still in the market for top-class talent - presumably defenders now - in the most amazing spending spree English soccer has ever seen. And, while a move for John Terry has not paid dividends just yet, Hughes knows what a capture the England skipper would be. It means City are virtually certain to go back with a third bid for the Chelsea star he first noticed during his own spell at Stamford Bridge well over a decade ago. "I have had fantastic respect for John Terry since I saw him as a young player when I was at Chelsea," said Hughes. "He is a great player and an outstanding captain. Any manager would covet a player like that. "But we have to respect he plays for Chelsea." http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...y_Adebayor.html |
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ade bye yor...
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Jul 17 2009, 08:27 AM
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Downing just signed for Aston Villa for a fee of 12 million pounds. All the best for u Stewey..
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QUOTE(zimhibikie @ Jul 17 2009, 08:27 AM) Downing just signed for Aston Villa for a fee of 12 million pounds. All the best for u Stewey.. The signing makes sense if you ask me. Firstly, 12 million is cheap for an England international keeping in mind how much we paid for Glen Johnson. Secondly, with Emile Heskey and John Carew in the side, they are always going to be a threat from crosses and in Stuart Downing, they now have a decent crosser of the ball. |
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Jul 17 2009, 09:59 AM
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whoa.they already have milner and young.now got downing.who will be first choice winger now?
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Jul 17 2009, 10:20 AM
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with young player of the year in his head, definetely a young is a starter, he can play at right flank as well right?
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Jul 17 2009, 11:19 AM
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You have to consider that while he plays on the left, Young is right footed, making Downing the only natural left footed winger of the 3. It's easier and quicker for a left-footed player on that side of the field to whip in zipping crosses for big men like Heskey and Carew to attack.
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QUOTE(Duke Red @ Jul 17 2009, 11:19 AM) You have to consider that while he plays on the left, Young is right footed, making Downing the only natural left footed winger of the 3. It's easier and quicker for a left-footed player on that side of the field to whip in zipping crosses for big men like Heskey and Carew to attack. But im suprised they didn't buy a replacement yet for Barry. |
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QUOTE(Duke Red @ Jul 17 2009, 11:19 AM) You have to consider that while he plays on the left, Young is right footed, making Downing the only natural left footed winger of the 3. It's easier and quicker for a left-footed player on that side of the field to whip in zipping crosses for big men like Heskey and Carew to attack. i thought young is a left footer?and yeah.they still haven't buy barry's replacement.rely on reo-coker and petrov i guess. |
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QUOTE Spurs close in on £13m Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo Good signing... Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo is expected to sign for Tottenham Hotspur before the weekend, according to reports in Spain. The north London club have been in talks with the Spanish giants about a number of players since the end of the season and appear to be on the verge of agreeing a deal for the 23-year-old Spaniard. Tottenham gave up on a bid for former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy last month amid doubts over his knee injury plus high wage demands. They moved on to talks to sign striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, former Chelsea forward Arjen Robben and Gabriel Heinze. But the move for Negredo indicates they are losing to Stuttgart in their pursuit of Holland striker Huntelaar. Madrid intend to offload at least five players in the next few days to fund a final spending spree before the end of the month. A midfielder is their priority, with Liverpool's Xabi Alonso still their No 1 target. Negredo is also thought to have been offered a switch to Anfield in a bid to sweeten the deal for Spain international Alonso. Negredo is expected to be sold for between £13million and £15.5m, which would represent good business for the Spanish giants. Madrid sold him to Almeria two summers ago, but exercised a buyback option last month worth £4.3m. However, his chances are limited at the Bernabeu with a squad that also includes Raul, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain and Karim Benzema. Meanwhile, Madrid are unmoved by criticism of their near £200m summer spending spree with projections from the club saying that profits of more than £75m a year will pay for £56m Kaka and £80m Ronaldo in under two years. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...ro-Negredo.html |
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BREAKING NEWS: Barcelona Sign Ibrahimovic From Inter For 40m Plus Eto’o - Spanish Press
The Catalan press has reported that Barca have completed the singning of Ibracadabra... Barcelona have reportedly concluded the transfer of Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Inter for €40m plus Samuel Eto'o and Alexander Hleb on loan Source: http://goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2009/07/1...r-for-40m-plus- |
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Jul 17 2009, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(Duke Red @ Jul 17 2009, 11:19 AM) You have to consider that while he plays on the left, Young is right footed, making Downing the only natural left footed winger of the 3. It's easier and quicker for a left-footed player on that side of the field to whip in zipping crosses for big men like Heskey and Carew to attack. Villa is fortunate to get Downing. He is known to be capable to deliver preciosn cross balls like beckham. Downside is that he has limited creativity and lack of pace..QUOTE(joe405 @ Jul 17 2009, 02:32 PM) BREAKING NEWS: Barcelona Sign Ibrahimovic From Inter For 40m Plus Eto’o - Spanish Press Thats is good news. tho Eto'o will be surely missed, I think Barca needs some fresh face in attack and midfield. I hope Barca will go for Juan Manuel Mata from ValenciaThe Catalan press has reported that Barca have completed the singning of Ibracadabra... Barcelona have reportedly concluded the transfer of Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Inter for €40m plus Samuel Eto'o and Alexander Hleb on loan Source: http://goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2009/07/1...r-for-40m-plus- |
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Jul 20 2009, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(joe405 @ Jul 17 2009, 02:32 PM) BREAKING NEWS: Barcelona Sign Ibrahimovic From Inter For 40m Plus Eto’o - Spanish Press Is that a done deal?The Catalan press has reported that Barca have completed the singning of Ibracadabra... Barcelona have reportedly concluded the transfer of Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Inter for €40m plus Samuel Eto'o and Alexander Hleb on loan Source: http://goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2009/07/1...r-for-40m-plus- Or is Barca keeping its option open regarding Villa. |
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Jul 22 2009, 01:57 PM
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QUOTE(niuchin @ Jul 20 2009, 04:49 PM) Is that a done deal? Read from Barca thread , the fee is actually 50ME... 10ME more than the reported fee last week... Or is Barca keeping its option open regarding Villa. |
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Jul 24 2009, 10:26 AM
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Team by team guide to the new English Premier League season which kicks-off on August 15. All transfer fees are listed in pounds:
MANCHESTER UNITED Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson Last season: Premier League champions, Champions League runners-up, FA Cup semi-finals, League Cup winners, FIFA Club World Cup winners In: Antonio Valencia (Wigan) 16m, Gabriel Obertan (Bordeaux) 3m, Michael Owen (Newcastle) free Out: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) 80m, Fraizer Campbell (Sunderland) 3.5m, Richard Eckersley (Burnley) undisclosed, Lee Martin (Ipswich) undisclosed, Carlos Tevez (Manchester City) loan expired, Rodrigo Possebon (Sporting Braga) season-loan Outlook: Losing one world-class player would have been enough to raise doubts about United's ability to win a record fourth consecutive Premier League title, but when Carlos Tevez followed Cristiano Ronaldo through the Old Trafford exit door the alarm bells really started ringing. Ronaldo's long-anticipated move to Real Madrid at least brought the consolation of a world record transfer fee. It was the defection of cult hero Tevez to despised neighbours Manchester City which especially pained the United faithful. The Stretford End angst was enhanced by the knowledge that Ronaldo and Tevez scored more than 100 goals between them over the last two seasons. Yet United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who made a surprise swoop for Michael Owen to replace Tevez, has coped with the departures of stars like Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Ruud van Nistelrooy in the past and the motivation of passing Liverpool's record of 18 league titles will drive him on. LIVERPOOL Manager: Rafael Benitez Last season: Premier League runners-up, Champions League quarter-finals, FA Cup 4th rnd, League Cup 4th rnd In: Glen Johnson (Portsmouth) 17.5m, Aaron King (Rushden and Diamonds) undisclosed, Chris Mavinga (Paris Saint Germain), undisclosed Out: Paul Anderson (Nottingham Forest) 250,000, Jack Hobbs (Leicester) undisclosed, Sebastian Leto (Panathinaikos) undisclosed, Jermaine Pennant (Real Zaragoza) free, Sami Hyypia (Bayer Leverkusen) free, Astrit Ajdarevic (Leicester) free Outlook: A powerful sense of unfinished business has infused every utterance from Liverpool during a frustrating close season for Rafa Benitez's team. Allowing bitter rivals Manchester United to snatch the Premier League title from their grasp has left Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and company more desperate than ever to end the club's 19-year wait to be crowned kings of English football. The Reds have nothing to fear from United after beating the champions twice last season, including a stunning 4-1 rout at Old Trafford, and, with United weakened by key departures, Benitez knows they have to seize the moment. He invested a large slice of his transfer budget on Portsmouth's Glen Johnson and the England right-back should add pace and poise to a team often hamstrung by Benitez's defensive mindset. CHELSEA Manager: Carlo Ancelotti Last season: 3rd in Premier League, Champions League semi-finals, FA Cup winners, League Cup 4th rnd In: Yuri Zhirkov (CSKA Moscow) 18m, Daniel Sturridge (Manchester City) undisclosed, Ross Turnbull (Middlesbrough) free Out: Ben Sahar (Espanyol) undisclosed, Lee Sawyer (Southend) six month-loan, Jimmy Smith (Leyton Orient) free Outlook: Manchester City's determined pursuit of Chelsea captain John Terry has cast a shadow over Carlo Ancelotti's reign before the Italian has even taken charge of his first competitive match. City have made two massive offers for Terry and surprisingly the England defender has yet to completely rule out the possibility of a shock switch to Eastlands. It seems likely Chelsea will raise his salary to persuade Terry to stay but his reticence is hardly a ringing endorsement for Ancelotti, who replaced popular interim manager Guus Hiddink in July. Ancelotti arrives from AC Milan boasting a CV that includes two Champions League triumphs, but he has a major task on his hands to win over a squad and supporters who grew to love Hiddink's down to earth demeanour. ARSENAL Manager: Arsene Wenger Last season: 4th in Premier League, Champions League semi-finals, FA Cup semi-finals, League Cup quarter-finals In: Thomas Vermaelen (Ajax) undisclosed Out: Emmanuel Adebayor (Manchester City) 25m, Amaury Bischoff (released), Rui Fonte (released) Outlook: Rarely has a star player left Arsenal to such little dissent as Emmanuel Adebayor, but the Togo striker's move to Manchester City has left a substantial hole in the Gunners' armoury. Whereas Thierry Henry, Ashley Cole, Alexander Hleb and others departed north London to a soundtrack of grumbling from frustrated fans, Adebayor won't be missed by many at the Emirates Stadium after a series of lacklustre displays last season. Yet Adebayor was a formidable force at his best and his most likely replacements in the starting line-up - Croatia forward Eduardo and England's Theo Walcott - are both are worryingly fragile and prone to lengthy spells on the sidelines. It is imperative that Wenger finds the answer quickly. After four years without a trophy, the Frenchman came under fire from fans for the first time last season and the criticism will only get stronger if Arsenal make another spluttering start. EVERTON Manager: David Moyes Last season: 5th in Premier League, FA Cup runners-up, League Cup 3rd rnd, UEFA Cup 1st rnd In: Luke Garbutt (Leeds) undisclosed), Shkodran Mustafi (Hamburg) undisclosed), Anton Peterlin (free agent), Jo (Manchester City) season-loan Out: Lars Jacobsen (Blackburn) free, Nuno Valente (released), Andy van der Meyde (released) Outlook: David Moyes believes last season's FA Cup final defeat against Chelsea was a valuable experience on the journey towards the Premier League's top four. Whether Everton have absorbed the lessons of Chelsea's ruthless Wembley victory remains to be seen because the Toffees are in danger of standing still while other leapfrog them in the race for those precious Champions League places. With Arsenal seemingly on a downward spiral, Everton could be one or two big signings away from making the breakthrough, but Moyes has been frustrated by the club's parsimonious ways. He must be growing tired of shopping in the bargain basement for a series of untried prospects and, to add insult to injury, Manchester City have made up ground on the top four with a lavish spending spree, with Everton defender Joleon Lescott next in their sights. ASTON VILLA Manager: Martin O'Neill Last season: 6th in Premier League, FA Cup 5th rnd, League Cup 3rd rnd, UEFA Cup last 32 In: Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) 12m Out: Gareth Barry (Manchester City) 12m, Stuart Taylor (Manchester City) undisclosed, Martin Laursen (retired) Outlook: After a season that promised so much but ultimately delivered so little, Villa boss Martin O'Neill will have to work wonders to keep his team on an upwards curve. With the home stretch in sight, Villa were firmly established in the top four and could have gone eight points clear of fifth-placed Arsenal with a win over Stoke. Instead O'Neill's team conceded two late goals to draw. They never recovered and eventually slumped so badly that they finished sixth. The close-season has reflected the atmosphere of despondency that hung heavily over Villa Park in May. Gareth Barry quickly bolted for Manchester City, although the signing of England winger Stewart Downing from Middlesbrough showed O'Neill's intent to go for the top four again. FULHAM Manager: Roy Hodgson Last season: 7th in Premier League, FA Cup quarter-finals, League Cup 3rd rnd In: Bjorn Helge Riise (Lillestrom) undisclosed, Stephen Kelly (Birmingham) free Out: Collins John (released), Moritz Volz (released) Outlook: After exceeding all expectations by leading Fulham into the Europa League, Cottagers manager Roy Hodgson has to find a way to emulate his club's most successful Premier League campaign. Hodgson will never earn the headlines that his colleagues at more glamourous English teams garner on a regular basis, but in his methodical way the former Inter Milan coach has fashioned one of the best value for money squads in the top flight. For just a minimal outlay in the transfer market, Hodgson built a team capable of beating Manchester United and Arsenal and drawing with Liverpool and Chelsea. It will hard to do the same again as Fulham are now less of an unknown quantity but bids for the likes of England striker Peter Crouch in the close-season emphasises Hodgson's determination to build on that success. TOTTENHAM Manager: Harry Redknapp Last season: 8th in Premier League, FA Cup 4th rnd, League Cup runners-up, UEFA Cup last 32 In: Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker (Sheffield United) joint 10m fee Out: Didier Zokora (Sevilla) undisclosed, Danny Hutchins (Yeovil) undisclosed, David Hutton (released), Ricardo Rocha (released), Simon Dawkins (released) Outlook: Harry Redknapp can finally take aim at the Premier League's big guns after making a perfect start to his dream job. Redknapp, who has always been desperate to manage one of the game's traditional powers, found a club in crisis when he took charge at White Hart Lane early last season, but quickly guided Spurs away from the relegation zone and only narrowly missed out on a European place. Signing the likes of Robbie Keane, Jermain Defoe and Wilson Palacios in the January transfer window greatly improved Redknapp's squad, but one of the game's shrewdest transfer operators is always on the look-out for another deal and continues to be linked with a host of new faces including England stars Peter Crouch and Ashley Young. Avoiding Manchester United in the Cups would also greatly improve Tottenham's chances of success. United defeated Redknapp's team in the FA Cup fourth round and then rubbed salt into the wounds by beating them in the League Cup final. WEST HAM Manager: Gianfranco Zola Last season: 9th in Premier League, FA Cup 5th rnd, League Cup 3rd rnd In: Luis Jimenez (Inter Milan) season-loan, Peter Kurucz (Ujpest) undisclosed, Jack Lampe (Harlow Town) undisclosed, Frank Nouble (Chelsea) undisclosed Out: Lee Bowyer (Birmingham) free, Freddie Sears (Crystal Palace) season-loan, Walter Lopez (released), Lucas Neill (released), Kyel Reid released), Tony Stokes (released), Diego Tristan (released), Jimmy Walker (released) Outlook: Gianfranco Zola performed a miracle to keep West Ham in mid-table safety despite battling against a backdrop of financial uncertainty last season and the Italian plans to work more magic this term. Zola's first managerial role looked to have turned into a poisoned chalice when the Hammers' Icelandic owners were badly affected by the global credit crunch. Yet the former Chelsea star proved quite the alchemist as he produced an eye-catching and winning team from the slenderest materials. Zola's hopes of enduring success in east London lie with the club's latest crop of thrusting youngsters, with Jack Collison and James Tomkins to the fore, and a self-styled 'magician' from Chile - Luis Jimenez, who has joined on loan from Inter Milan. MANCHESTER CITY Manager: Mark Hughes Last season: 10th in Premier League, FA Cup 3rd rnd, League Cup 2nd rnd, UEFA Cup quarter-finals In: Carlos Tevez (Manchester United) 25m, Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal) 25m, Roque Santa Cruz (Blackburn) 17m, Gareth Barry (Aston Villa) 12m), Nils Zander (Schalke) undisclosed, Stuart Taylor (Aston Villa) undisclosed Out: Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea) undisclosed, Gelson Fernandes (St Etienne) undisclosed, Jo (Everton) season-loan, Joe Hart (Birmingham) season-loan, Michael Ball (released), Glauber Berti (released), Dietmar Hamann (released), Danny Mills (released), Darius Vassell (released) Outlook: For the first time in over 30 years, Manchester City head into a new season as the talk of the town thanks to a spending spree which threatens to catapult them into the Premier League's elite. After decades in the shadow of Manchester United, it is City's turn in the limelight. The club's Abu Dhabi-based backers have handed manager Mark Hughes a seemingly bottomless transfer fund, which has already helped snatch Carlos Tevez from United's clutches. Add big-money swoops for Emmanuel Adebayor, Roque Santa Cruz and Gareth Barry and an audacious bid for Chelsea captain John Terry into the mix and it becomes clear that City's owners are desperate to make their mark sooner rather than later. Whether such a frenzy of transfer activity will produce a cohesive unit come the opening day of the season remains to be seen and doubts persist over Hughes's hording of so many strikers when the defence has been a bigger problem. Whatever happens, City's time in the shadows is well and truly over. WIGAN Manager: Roberto Martinez Last season: 11th in Premier League, FA Cup 3rd rnd, League Cup 4th rnd In: Jason Scotland (Swansea) 2m, Jordi Gomez (Espanyol) undisclosed, Hendry Thomas (Deportivo Olimpia) undisclosed, James McCarthy (Hamilton) undisclosed Out: Antonio Valencia (Manchester United) 16m Outlook: Roberto Martinez arrives at Wigan with impressive credentials after leading Swansea from the depths of League One to the brink of the Premier League in just two seasons. The Spaniard's reign at the Championship club persuaded Wigan chairman Dave Whelan to turn to the former Latics player when Steve Bruce quit to take over at Sunderland. But Martinez won't find it easy to replicate Bruce's success. Bruce only left because of Wigan's failure to hold onto their best players and Antonio Valencia's July move to Manchester United continued the trend. Martinez has so far focused on signing players he worked with at Swansea, with powerful striker Jason Scotland and Spanish playmaker Jordi Gomez following their old boss to the DW Stadium. STOKE Manager: Tony Pulis Last season: 12th in Premier League, FA Cup 3rd rnd, League Cup quarter-finals In: Matthew Lund (Crewe) free, Ben Marshall (Crewe) free Out: Vincent Pericard (released) Outlook: Just 12 months after being written off as relegation certainties, Stoke are looking forward to their second season in the Premier League. Tony Pulis's side defied the odds to finish well clear of the bottom three and it was no more than they deserved. Superbly organised by Pulis, Stoke's unfashionable collection of journeymen were able to turn the Britannia Stadium into a fortress, which Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa, amongst others, were unable to breach. Now they have to avoid falling victim to the second season syndrome that has often found teams happy to rest on their laurels after peforming above expectations. BOLTON Manager: Gary Megson Last season: 13th in Premier League, FA Cup 3rd rnd, League Cup 2nd rnd In: Sean Davis (Portsmouth) free, Paul Robinson (West Brom) season-loan Out: Blerim Dzemaili (Torino) undisclosed Outlook: Gary Megson may never emulate the hero status enjoyed by Sam Allardyce, but the Bolton boss is beginning to make an equally impressive impact at the Reebok Stadium. Megson's dour personality and safety-first tactics have earned criticism from Bolton fans, yet he has put pride to one side and responded by leading Wanderers to safety two years in a row. Now he needs to lift Bolton to the top ten finishes enjoyed during Allardyce's reign to continue the comparison. Solid signings like Sean Davis and Paul Robinson should guarantee Megson remains a Premier League boss, but he needs more quality up front to make the next step forward. PORTSMOUTH Manager: Paul Hart Last season: 14th in Premier League, FA Cup 4th rnd, League Cup 3rd rnd, UEFA Cup group stage In: Aaron Mokoena (Blackburn) free Out: Glen Johnson (Liverpool) 17.5m, Djimi Traore (Monaco) undisclosed, Sean Davis (Bolton) free, Lauren (released), Glen Little (released), Noe Pamarot (released), Jerome Thomas (released) Outlook: Following a tumultuous close-season at Fratton Park, Portsmouth manager Paul Hart has to make up for lost time as he tries to build on last season's rescue act. By the time Hart was finally handed the job on a permanent basis in mid-July following the takeover by Arab tycoon Sulaiman Al-Fahim, Portsmouth were in danger of losing several key players. Glen Johnson had already left for Liverpool, while Peter Crouch was involved in a transfer tug-of-war between Tottenham and Sunderland. French defender Sylvain Distin was also the target of several clubs, while only South Africa's Aaron Mokoena had arrived. Hart was rightly rewarded for hauling Portsmouth to safety after Tony Adams' disastrous reign but he faces another fight for survival this season. BLACKBURN Manager: Sam Allardyce Last season: 15th in Premier League, FA Cup 5th rnd, League Cup quarter-finals In: Nikos Giannakopoulos (Asteras Tripolis) 52,000, Gael Givet (Marseille) undisclosed), Steven N'Zonzi (Amiens SC) undisclosed, Lars Jacobsen (Everton) free, Elrio van Heerden (Club Brugge) free Out: Roque Santa Cruz (Manchester City) 17m, Matt Derbyshire (Olympiakos) undisclosed, Bjorn Bussmann (1860 Munich) undisclosed, Andreas Arestidou (Shrewsbury) free, Tony Kane (Carlisle) free, Aaron Mokoena (Portsmouth) free, Andre Ooijer (PSV Eindhoven) free, Tugay (released) Outlook: Blackburn fans should have spent the close-season thanking their lucky stars that Newcastle treated Sam Allardyce with such disdain. Allardyce returned to management in December almost a year after being sacked by Newcastle and he was determined to prove a point to his former employers. He succeeded in some style as Rovers climbed out of the relegation zone and Newcastle eventually crashed into the Championship. Allardyce has lost star striker Roque Santa Cruz to Manchester City, but the Paraguayan was missing for much of the relegation run-in and Rovers, bolstered by their manager's passion, will be looking upwards this year. SUNDERLAND Manager: Steve Bruce Last season: 16th in Premier League, FA Cup 4th rnd, League Cup 4th rnd In: Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United) 3.5m, Paulo da Silva (Toluca) undisclosed Out: Michael Chopra (Cardiff) 4m, Greg Halford (Wolverhampton) undisclosed, Peter Hartley (released), Niall McArdle (released), Arnau Riera (released), Darren Ward (retired), Dwight Yorke (released), Nick Colgan (released), David Connolly (released) Outlook: Steve Bruce is finally back in his native north-east England but not with the club he always believed he was destined to manage. While Bruce often hankered after the chance to take charge at Newcastle, his boyhood club's relegation to the Championship last season made that job much less attractive. So instead, with Wigan struggling to hold onto their best players, Bruce opted to leave the DW Stadium and head to Sunderland during the close-season for his biggest challenge yet. The Black Cats' huge fanbase encourages the club to dream of great achievements but the reality is staying in the top-flight will be the limit of their ambitions. HULL Manager: Phil Brown Last season: 17th in Premier League, FA Cup quarter-finals, League Cup 2nd rnd In: Steven Mouyokolo (Boulogne) undisclosed Out: Wayne Brown (Leicester) undisclosed, John Welsh (Tranmere) free, Dean Windass (Darlington) free, Michael Bridges (released), Ryan France (released) Outlook: As Phil Brown rode off into the sunset after Hull's narrow escape from relegation he must have reflected on the gamble that backfired. At the half-way point of last season, Hull were on course for a remarkable debut in the Premier League, but the Tigers lost their bite after Brown's very public dressing-down of his players when they trailed 4-0 at half-time at Manchester City. Suddenly morale dipped and Brown's men just avoided relegation on the last day despite winning only one of their last 19 matches. Brown, who spent some of the close-season riding around France on his motorbike, should take a more low-key approach to team-talks this season as Hull try to recapture the form that saw them rock England's top teams for six months. WOLVERHAMPTON Manager: Mick McCarthy Last season: Championship winners, FA Cup 4th rnd, League Cup 2nd rnd In: Kevin Doyle (Reading) 6.5m, Andrew Surman (Southampton) 1.2m, Greg Halford (Sunderland) undisclosed, Nenad Milijas (Red Star Belgrade) undisclosed, Ronald Zubar (Marseille) undisclosed, Marcus Hahnemann (Reading) free) Out: Stephen Gleeson (Milton Keynes Dons) undisclosed, Darren Potter (Sheffield Wednesday) undisclosed Outlook: "I'll spend money on a load of over-priced players, win two of the first 15 matches and get sacked by Christmas". If Mick McCarthy's verdict on the lot of a Premier League manager seems a little brutal, the Wolves boss can be forgiven for he has tasted the harsh end of life among the elite. During his reign at Sunderland, McCarthy won promotion to the Premier League in 2005, only to be sacked less than a year later because he hadn't been able to build on that achievement immediately. He should be given more time at Molineux and bolstering his talented young team with Ireland striker Kevin Doyle means Wolves at least have a chance of staying up. BIRMINGHAM Manager: Alex McLeish Last season: Championship runners-up, FA Cup 3rd rnd, League Cup 2nd rnd In: Christian Benitez (Santos Laguna) 7.7m, Roger Johnson (Cardiff) 5m, Barry Ferguson (Rangers) 1.25m, Scott Dann (Coventry) undisclosed, Giovanny Espinoza (Barcelona Sporting Club) undisclosed, Lee Bowyer (West Ham) free, Joe Hart (Manchester City) season-loan Out: Stephen Kelly (Fulham) free, Radhi Jaidi (released), Mehdi Nafti (released) Krystian Pearce (Peterborough) season-loan Outlook: Few managers can have greeted promotion to the Premier League with more relief than Alex McLeish. The former Scotland coach spent most of last season under intense pressure from Birmingham's owners and fans after a spluttering Championship campaign, but he finally delivered a top two finish with victory at Reading on the final day. With the demands for Premier League football satisfied, McLeish has started to spend big in an attempt to avoid yet another short stay in the top-flight. His swoops for Scott Dann and Roger Johnson, two defenders who excelled in the Championship, adds youth to his aging defence, while the seven million pound move for Ecuador striker Christian Benitez looks like a boom or bust gamble. BURNLEY Manager: Owen Coyle Last season: 5th in Championship (promoted via play-offs), FA Cup 5th rnd, League Cup semi-finals In: Steven Fletcher (Hibernian) 3m, Brian Easton (Hamilton) 350,000, Richard Eckersley (Manchester United) undisclosed, David Edgar (Newcastle) undisclosed, Tyrone Mears (Derby) undisclosed Out: Alex MacDonald (Falkirk) six month-loan, Steve Jones (released), Gabor Kiraly (released), Alan Mahon (released) Outlook: For the first time in 33 years, unglamourous Turf Moor will host the English game's rich and famous but Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest shouldn't expect a red carpet welcome. Owen Coyle's team were the most romantic story of last season as they ended years in football's backwaters by clinching promotion via the Championship play-offs. The Clarets, champions of England way back in 1960, have no intention of letting the fairytale end with that Wembley victory over Sheffield United however. Wins over Chelsea, Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham in cup competitions last term proved Burnley can compete with the best and Coyle is convinced they can emulate Stoke and Hull's survival. SOS |
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Jul 24 2009, 12:46 PM
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nice compilation of BPL transfer bro
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Jul 26 2009, 05:18 PM
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anybody have compilation of transfer from other league??
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Jul 26 2009, 05:35 PM
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and spurs' bid for crouch just got accepted by pompey.
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Jul 26 2009, 09:33 PM
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QUOTE(-bLiZZarD- @ Jul 26 2009, 05:18 PM) anybody have compilation of transfer from other league?? It would be great if the likes of faris21, verx,matyrze,Christy and others to contribute transfer news of La Liga and Serie A |
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Jul 27 2009, 01:03 PM
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Mourinho 'angered' by Ibra sale
Jose Mourinho admits he was left angered by the decision to send Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Barcelona, although the Inter Milan coach is delighted to welcome Samuel Eto'o to the San Siro. Inter are on the verge of completing a deal which would see them receive €45m plus Eto'o for Ibrahimovic, after both players agreed terms with their prospective clubs. Alexander Hleb would also join Inter on loan as part of the arrangement. Mourinho knows it will be a blow to lose last year's leading goalscorer in Serie A but, speaking about the deal for the first time, acknowledged that it is a fantastic bit of business. "I was a bit angry because no coach is happy to lose Ibrahimovic," he said. "But no one is not happy to have Eto'o: we have lost a top player, but we have taken another one. "If I talk as a coach and a man on the pitch, I say that I don't want to lose this player. "If I talk as a manager, I say that Inter have done great business: if Ibra is worth €50m, Eto'o is not worth 49," said Mourinho. "This is a €100m deal for Inter." Mourinho feels Ibrahimovic will adapt to life at the Nou Camp in no time, but insists he would not make a similar move. "He had this dream and wanted to go," said the Nerazzurri coach. "He told me he would miss me and I told him exactly the same thing. He's going to a club in which I worked for four years. Barcelona are an extraordinary club and he will be happy. "I didn't give him any advice, but I spoke to him a few days before the final decision," said Mourinho. " "I told him that if he wins the [UEFA] Champions League with Barcelona he won't be doing anything extraordinary, seeing as the Catalans have won it twice in three years. I like doing something extraordinary, not what's normal." Mourinho, who is preparing for his second season in Serie A, steered the Nerazzurri to the title last year, but nevertheless faced criticism for not doing better in the UEFA Champions League where Inter were knocked out at the quarter-final stage by Manchester United. The former Chelsea manager, who won the competition with Porto, was brought in to boost Inter's European chances and speculation is rife that if they limp out of the Champions League again, even another Scudetto might not save him from the sack. However, Mourinho claims he is not worried. "If the president wants the Champions League, I will give him the replica I have at home," Mourinho said. "I know that's not what he wants: he's an honest person, he knows there are seven or eight clubs in line for the same objective. "If he doesn't' know it, I will tell him myself that two or three are stronger than us at the moment." http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfoot...id=rssfeed&att= LOL-ed at the bold part... |
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Jul 27 2009, 01:45 PM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jul 26 2009, 09:33 PM) It would be great if the likes of faris21, verx,matyrze,Christy and others to contribute transfer news of La Liga and Serie A in case u're talking abt me, its Chrisky. i'm a dude, so Christy doesn't sounds right. a summarize list of transfers involving Serie A clubs can be seen here : http://www.football-italia.net/transfers.html |
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Jul 27 2009, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE(Chrisky @ Jul 27 2009, 01:45 PM) in case u're talking abt me, its Chrisky. i'm a dude, so Christy doesn't sounds right. Erk, sorry...My bad... a summarize list of transfers involving Serie A clubs can be seen here : http://www.football-italia.net/transfers.html Anyway, thanks for the link |
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Jul 27 2009, 05:50 PM
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here dude
Almeria In: Fabian Andres Vargas (free, Boca Juniors), Ilco Naumoski (undisclosed, SV Mattersburg), Hernan Bernadello (€3m, Newell’s Old Boys), Henok Goitom (€2.2m, Real Murcia) Out: Bruno (free, Valencia), Iriney Santos da Silva (free, Real Betis), Carlos Garcia (loan, Real Betis) Athletic Bilbao In: Inigo Diaz De Cerio (undisclosed, Real Sociedad), Oscar de Marcos (undisclosed, Alaves), Xabier Castillo (€1m, Real Sociedad) Out: Del Olmo (free, Hercules), Javier Cases (free, FC Cartagena), Juseba del Olmo (free, Hercules), Inaki Lafuente (free, Numancia), Iñigo Vélez (free, Numancia), Joseba Garmendia (undisclosed, Numancia) Atletico Madrid In: Juan Pablo (undisclosed, Numancia), Leandro Cabrera (undisclosed, Defensor Sporting), Sergio Asenjo (€5m, Valladolid), Juanito (free, Real Betis), Roberto Jimenez (€1.5m, Recreativo De Huelva) Out: Miguel Ángel de las Cuevas Barberá (undisclosed, Sporting Gijon), Diego Costa (loan, Valladolid), Leo Franco (free, Galatasaray), Gregory Coupet (€1m, Paris Saint-Germain), Angel Bernabe (free, Salamanca), Aitor Nunez (free, Tenerife), Maniche (free, FC Köln), Barcelona In: Henrique (loan return, Bayer Leverkusen), Maxwell (€4.5m, Inter Milan), Keirrison (€14m, Palmeiras), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (undisclosed, Internazionale) Out: Sylvinho (free, retired), Daniel Corcoles Alcaraz (free, Recreativo Huelva), Alberto Botía (loan,Sporting Gijón), Aliaksandr Hleb (loan, Internazionale), Samuel Eto`o (free, Internazionale) Deportivo La Coruna In: Brayan Angulo (loan, Leixoes), Roberto Juca (free, Partizan Belgrade) Out: Joan Verdu (free, Espanyol), Gustavo Munua (free, Malaga), Angel Lafita (€3m, Real Zaragoza), Antonio Barragan (free, Valladolid), Fabricio Agosto (free, Real Valladolid), Álex Bergantiños (loan, Xerez), Cristian Hidalgo (free, Hercules) Espanyol In: Joan Verdu (free, Deportivo), Ben Sahar (€1m, Chelsea), Oliva (free, Castellon), Shunsuke Nakamura (free, Celtic), Wellington Baroni (free, AA Iguacu), Ivan Pillud (free, Tiro Federal), Pablo Camacho (loan, Caracas FC) Out: Jordi Gomez (£1.7m, Wigan Athletic), Wellington Baroni (loan, Panionios), Kiki Casilla (loan, Cadiz CF), Sito Riera (free, Panionios F.C), Jonatas Domingos (loan, Botafogo), Valdo (loan, Malaga), Juanma Hernandez (loan, Girona FC), Ernesto Galan (loan, Girona FC), Marc Torrejón (€1.5m, Racing de Santander), Francisco Rufete (free, Hercules), Sergio Sánchez (€4m, Sevilla), Gregory Beranger (loan, UD Las Palmas) Getafe In: Pedro Rios (undisclosed, Xerez), Jordi Codina (undisclosed, Real Madrid), Juanma Ortiz (€2.5m, Almeria), Daniel Parejo (undisclosed, Real Madrid) Out: Eugen Polanski (loan, FSV Mainz), Miguel Pallardo (loan, Levante), Juanfran Moreno (free, Real Madrid Castilla), Ikechukwu Uche (€5.5m, Real Zaragoza), Francisco Sousa (free, Albacete), Esteban Granero (€4m, Real Madrid) Malaga In: Gustavo Munua (free, Deportivo La Coruna), Patrick Mtiliga (free, NAC Breda), Xavi Torres (free, Barcelona), Duda (free, Sevilla), Lolo (free, Sevilla), Valdo (loan, Espanyol), Omar Hernandez (free, Sporting de Gijon B), Fernando Forestieri (loan, Genoa) Out: Inaki Goitia Pena (free, Real Betis), Javier Calleja (free, Osasuna), Eliseu Pereira (€900k, Lazio), Miguel Angel (loan, Gimnastic), Jesus Gamez (free, Sevilla), Álvaro Silva (free, Cadiz) Mallorca In: Sergio Tejera (loan, Chelsea) Out: Juan Arango (€3.6m, Borussia Monchengladbach), Miguel Angel Moya (€6m, Valencia), Pablo Cendros (loan, Levante), Carlos Carmona (free, Recreativo Huelva), Emiliano Nsue (loan, Real Sociedad), Juan Callejon (loan, Albacete) Osasuna In: Javier Calleja (free, Malaga), Carlos Aranda (€1.2m, Numancia) Out: Hector Font (free, Valladolid), Javier Flano (free, Numancia), Xavier Margairaz (€400k, FC Zurich), Jaroslav Plasil (€3m, Bordeaux), Santiago Ezquerro (mutual termination) Racing Santander In: Manuel Arana Rodriguez (undisclosed, Castellon), Juan Carlos Mandia (undisclosed, Hercules), Jose Crespo (loan, Sevilla), Nasief Morris (loan, Panathinaikos), Marc Torrejon (€1.5m, Espanyol) Out: Ivan Marcano (undisclosed, Villarreal), Jorge Goncalves (loan, Vitoria Guimaraes), Jonathan Valle (free, CD Castellon), Cristian Portilla (free, Sporting de Gijon) Real Madrid In: Kaka (€68m, AC Milan), Raul Albiol (€15m, Valencia), Cristiano Ronaldo (€94m, Manchester United), Karim Benzema (€35m, Lyon), Esteban Granero (€4m, Getafe), Ezequiel Garay (loan return, Racing Santander), Alvaro Negrado (€5m, Almeria) Out: Fabio Cannavaro (free, Juventus), Javier Saviola (€5m, Benfica), Jordi Codina (undisclosed, Getafe), Albero Bueno (€3m, Real Valladolid), Javier García (€7m, Benfica), Daniel Parejo (undisclosed, Getafe), Julien Faubert (loan return, West Ham United) Real Zaragoza In: Jordi Alba (free, Valencia), Angel Lafita (€3m, Deportivo La Coruna), Jermaine Pennant (free, Liverpool), Juan Pablo Carizzo (loan, Lazio), Ikechukwu Uche (€5.5m, Getafe), Abel Aguilar (loan, Udinese), Juan Pablo Carrizo (loan, Lazio) Out: Chus Herrero (free, FC Cartagena) Sevilla In: Didier Zokora (€10m, Tottenham), Sergio Sánchez (€4m, Espanyol) Out: Jose Crespo (loan, Racing Santander), Aquivaldo Mosquera (€4.2m, Club America), Morgan de Sanctis (€1.7m, Napoli), Enzo Maresca (€1.2m, Olympiakos) Sporting Gijon In: Alberto Rivera Pizarro (free, Real Betis), Gregory Arnolin (undisclosed, Vitoria Guimaraes), Miguel Ángel de las Cuevas Barberá (undisclosed, Atletico Madrid), Juan Pablo Colinas (€500k, Numancia), Cristian Portilla (free, Racing Santander) Out: Raul Camara (free, Recreativo Huelva) Tenerife In: Carlos Bellvis Llorens (free, Valencia), Aitor Nunez (free, Athletico Madrid) Out: Suso (free, Heart of Midlothian), Rafael Clavero (free, FC Cartagena), Cristo Marrero (free, Universidad de Las Palmas CF), Iriome González (loan, Huesca) Valencia In: Aaron Niguez (loan return, Rangers), Jeremy Mathieu (free, Toulouse), Bruno (free, Almeria), Miguel Angel Moya (€6m, Mallorca), Angel Dealbert Ibanez (free, Castellon) Out: Raul Albiol (€15m, Real Madrid), David Rodriguez Lomban (loan, UD Salamanca), Carlos Bellvis Llorens (free, Tenerife), Stephen Sunday (loan, Real Betis), Jordi Alba (free, Real Zaragoza), Vicente Guaita (loan, Recreativo Huelva), Jaume Costa (loan, Cadiz), Edu (free, Corinthians), Emiliano Moretti (loan, Genoa), Jorge Morcillo (free, Cordoba) Valladolid In: Nauzet Aleman (free, UD Las Palmas), Hector Font (free, Osasuna), Diego Costa (undisclosed, Atletico Madrid), David de Gea (free, Atletico Madrid), Nivaldo Batista Sanata (free, Umm-Salal), Ignacio Camacho (free, Athletico Madrid), Fabricio Agosto (free, Deportivo La Coruna), Albero Bueno (€3m, Real Madrid), Manucho (undisclosed, Manchester United), Antonio Amaro (free, Salamanca), Yuri Berchiche (free, Tottenham Hotspur), Pelé (loan, FC Porto), Cesar Arzo (undisclosed, Villarreal), Marquitos (undisclosed, Villarreal) Out: Inaki Bea (free, Murcia), Oscar Sanchez (free, Murcia), Sergio Asenjo (€5m, Atletico Madrid), Victor Fernandez (free, FC Cartagena), Vivar Durado (free, Albacete), Kike López (free, Salamanca) Villareal In: Tiago Dutra (undisclosed, Gremio), Bruno Renan (undisclosed, Gremio), Ivan Marcano (undisclosed, Racing Santander), David Fuster (€400k, Elche CF), Xavi Oliva (free, Castellon), Jefferson Montero (undisclosed, Independiente Jose Teran), Nilmar (€11m, Internacional) Out: Nihat Kahveci (€4.5m, Besiktas), Matias Fernandez (€4.5m, Sporting Lisbon), Cesar Arzo (undisclosed, Valladolid), Marquitos (undisclosed, Valladolid) Xerez In: Álex Bergantiños (loan, Depotivo La Coruna) Out: Pedro Rios (undisclosed, Getafe), Jesus Mendoza (free, Rayo Vallecano), Jorge Luque (free, Cordoba) This post has been edited by faris21: Jul 27 2009, 05:52 PM |
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Jul 27 2009, 06:56 PM
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QUOTE(faris21 @ Jul 27 2009, 05:50 PM) here dude » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Thanks a lot...Wow.Surprising that Ath madrid removed both their experienced keeper.Leo Franco left, and Coupet left too... Asenjo 1st choice now?  |
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Jul 27 2009, 07:22 PM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Jul 27 2009, 06:56 PM) [/spoiler] of course he is, Asenjo is better than both Leo and Coupet, even Barca want to sign this kid to fight Valdes for 1st choice GK at Barca, i bet Asenjo will be 1st choice GK for Spain when Iker retired but he have Diego Lopez to beatThanks a lot...Wow.Surprising that Ath madrid removed both their experienced keeper.Leo Franco left, and Coupet left too... Asenjo 1st choice now? |
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Jul 27 2009, 08:09 PM
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Dossena on the news again
Once again, RUMOURS QUOTE Andrea Dossena's agent claims the Liverpool defender is eager to sign for Napoli - and that the two clubs are in negotiations. The Italian club are apparently offering £4.3m and £7m signing Dossena "would welcome the opportunity to join Napoli with great enthusiasm". |
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Jul 27 2009, 11:41 PM
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QUOTE(faris21 @ Jul 27 2009, 07:22 PM) of course he is, Asenjo is better than both Leo and Coupet, even Barca want to sign this kid to fight Valdes for 1st choice GK at Barca, i bet Asenjo will be 1st choice GK for Spain when Iker retired but he have Diego Lopez to beat Asenjo is a freak talent of a GK. I think it'll be a long time before Iker retires so he's abit unlucky in that sense but who knows maybe he can usurp Iker's position? |
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Jul 28 2009, 12:00 AM
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QUOTE(verx @ Jul 27 2009, 11:41 PM) Asenjo is a freak talent of a GK. I think it'll be a long time before Iker retires so he's abit unlucky in that sense but who knows maybe he can usurp Iker's position? i rate him very high, he very unlucky when play with shaky Valladolid defender but this time he can fight Zamora title with Iker, Valdes and Diego Lopez, if thing goes right for him next season don't surprise if he become 2nd choice GK in WC2010 ahead of Reina which mean Palop and Lopez can stop dreaming to join WC squad |
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Jul 30 2009, 10:38 PM
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Jul 31 2009, 04:42 PM
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Steven Finnan's back after an unsuccessful spell with Espanyol. Pompey have just signed what had to be the most underrated rightback in the league back then. Rarely puts a foot wrong this lad. He also has the distinction of having played in all four leagues.
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Aug 3 2009, 06:07 PM
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Additional clubs (besides RM, Chelsea) after Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso,
1. Inter Milan? 2. English Club? QUOTE Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has intimated two additional clubs have joined Real Madrid in the chase for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, with one reportedly being Manchester City. Previous reports have suggested Chelsea were also interested in the player, however Balague intimates the other club is Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan. The journalist, who features regularly on Sky Sports’ Revista de la Liga, believes the protracted deal to take Alonso to the Bernabeu has an added twist, as one club from Italy and one believed to be from England, are willing to pay more than Florentino Perez. Writing on his official website, Balague said: “The matter took another late twist as it emerged last night that at least two other teams - one English and one Italian club, possibly Inter and Manchester City – are expected to make superior offers to Madrid in the coming days.” Benitez is obviously keen to earn as much from the Alonso deal as possible, in order to reinvest any revenue into rejuvenating his squad, amid reported interest in Wigan’s Lee Cattermole, and Valencia’s David Villa. Balague continues: “Benitez’ desire to extract the maximum amount of cash from the deal is apparent and wholly understandable.” “The Liverpool manager has seen his transfer kitty near exhausted following the purchase of Glen Johnson and the renewal of key player contracts at Anfield.” Writing on his official website, Balague said: “The matter took another late twist as it emerged last night that at least two other teams - one English and one Italian club, possibly Inter and Manchester City – are expected to make superior offers to Madrid in the coming days.” Benitez is obviously keen to earn as much from the Alonso deal as possible, in order to reinvest any revenue into rejuvenating his squad, amid reported interest in Wigan’s Lee Cattermole, and Valencia’s David Villa. Balague continues: “Benitez’ desire to extract the maximum amount of cash from the deal is apparent and wholly understandable.” “The Liverpool manager has seen his transfer kitty near exhausted following the purchase of Glen Johnson and the renewal of key player contracts at Anfield.” |
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WENGER WON'T CHASE CHAMAKH
QUOTE Arsene Wenger has revealed he will not be upping his efforts to take Marouane Chamakh to Arsenal. The Gunners boss had enquired as to the Bordeaux striker's availability, and has lodged an offer he deems to be acceptable. However, the French champions are stalling on any possible deal as they hold out for more money from a player Sunderland are also interested in. Wenger is reluctant to improve his bid and has admitted that, in his eyes, the agreement is dead unless Bordeaux change their stance. "In five months, if he doesn't prolong his contract, Chamakh will be free to talk to any club and Bordeaux won't get anything," the Frenchman told L'Equipe. "In the current context, to me, it is over. Let's say that at the moment it is terminated. "I like Chamakh, he is a forward that attracts me, but I already have (Theo) Walcott, (Nicklas) Bendtner, (Robin) Van Persie, (Andriy) Arshavin and Eduardo. I am in no rush. "My offer seems fair to me, taking the market into account. Chamakh would be good, but there are other options should we wish to pursue them." With his patience pushed to breaking point, Wenger will be pleased to here that Bordeaux could be about to lower their demands. Club chairman Jean-Louis Triaud has revealed that he may be prepared to slash the 18million euro (£15.3m) price tag placed on Chamakh's head. "I am an admirer of Marouane's qualities and that is why I set the price so high," he said. "I will admit that the fee I quoted is excessive, but Arsenal's offer is still a long way short. "I won't say that I will hold out for 18million euros, but Bordeaux need to benefit from this deal as well." http://www.sportinglife.com/football/trans...ual_103038.html |
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Aug 5 2009, 01:40 AM
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Liverpool agree fee for Alonso's deal...
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Aug 5 2009, 04:33 AM
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Jonny Evans to follow Pique?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...e.html?ITO=1490 Jonny Evans is shock £12m Barcelona target after United block Nemanja Vidic move |
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Aug 5 2009, 12:00 PM
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Aston Villa have completed the signing of midfielder Fabian Delph from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £8million.
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Aug 7 2009, 10:07 PM
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Aug 9 2009, 12:10 AM
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Niemi, Finland's answer to Santiago Canizares.
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Aug 9 2009, 10:05 AM
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Rafa is sure a brave man signing Aquilani even though he's injured. 23M euro...how much is that in pound?
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Aug 9 2009, 02:01 PM
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in RAFA we trust...
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Aug 10 2009, 10:43 AM
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QUOTE(O-haiyo @ Aug 9 2009, 10:05 AM) Rafa is sure a brave man signing Aquilani even though he's injured. 23M euro...how much is that in pound? He's also played only 14 games last season because of it, which adds to my concerns. |
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Aug 11 2009, 04:30 PM
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Seriously whats the latest on Patrick Viera?
Is AW considering re-signing Vieira on a free transfer from Inter Milan on a pay-as-you-play deal, as revealed in Mirror Sport? http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/200...15875-21562613/ Does the Gunners really want The Legend back? I read that* in a soon to be release book on Aug. 29th from Penguin, Nicolas Anelka’s book “It’s not me. It’s everyone else” reveals why he is afraid of the legend*.  QUOTE Nicolas Anelka has the football world on tenter hooks with the imminent release of his audacious autobiography ‘It’s not me. It’s everyone else.’ Which critics are are already labelling ’shocking’ and ‘compelling.’ The book, which details Anelka’s rise from Parisian street urchin to World Cup winner certainly pulls no punches, firing broadsides at former team mates from Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester City, Paris St German, Liverpool and Galatasary. “I wasn’t accepted anywhere I went.” Says Anelka with heart breaking honesty. In it Anelka exposes the bullying tactics employed by multi national clubs world wide and holds a mirror to the ugly face of football. Some critics have even labelled it the sports equivilent to Nelson Mandela’s ‘Long Walk to Freedom.’ However none of the targets suffer the wrath of Anelka as much as former team mate Patrick Vieira, whom Anelka describes as a ‘world class git.’ In excerpts to be serialised in the Guardian Anelka reveals: “My career at Arsenal was going from strength to strength until the day I crossed Vieira, who was better known in the Arsenal dressing room as ‘Le Long.’ I was playing against Fulham at Highbury and I remember receiving a ball from Bergkamp, then rounding the keeper with ease and, with the goal wide open, somehow managing to screw the ball wide at the last minute. It only happened because the sun was in my eyes. It wasn’t my fault! Anyway Vieira gave me a glare and I knew I was in trouble, afterwards in the showers he tore into me and I just snapped, I knew I shouldn’t have, but I called him a ‘lanky limbed boombaclart.’ At first he just stared at me with his hollow eyes. Then…..WHAM! Just like that he slapped me across the face with his penis. Just once. But it knocked me back a few steps. It was like being struck by a wet kipper. No one could believe what they saw! Can you imagine how embarrassing it is to be smacked across the face with a 14″ pork sword in front of your team mates? It was the worst moment of my life. No one said anything for what seemed like an eternity, the silence was only broken when Ashley Cole asked “Is it my turn?” It was then I knew I had to leave. When Wenger found out what he’d done he merely high fived him and shouted “And that’s why he’s the captain. POW! Look at that thing!” Anelka’s book reveals how he only regained his confidence eventually playing alongside Paul Dickov at Manchester City. “He could fit it in a polo.” Anelka reveals. However not all are sympathatic to Anelka’s plight. Diagne N’dour, Vieira’s life long agent and business partner, described Anelka’s book as a ‘disgrace.’ N’dour wrote on his website that, if anything, Anelka should be privileged that he was allowed to touch Vieira’s chopper: “In our country it is a great honour to be shown, let alone come into contact with Patrick Vieira’s porridge chucker. Instead of painting my client as a tyrant Mr Anelka should be apologising for sullying my clients penis with his miserable, miserable face.” Patrick Vieira is yet to comment on these accusations. I think thats the type of leadership and example the young gunners need to emulate. * http://crabfootball.wordpress.com/2009/08/...literary-world/ This post has been edited by A 11: Aug 11 2009, 05:01 PM |
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QUOTE(A 11 @ Aug 11 2009, 04:30 PM) Seriously whats the latest on Patrick Viera? LOL you should die for making people fall off their chair laughing like hell to that. Is AW considering re-signing Vieira on a free transfer from Inter Milan on a pay-as-you-play deal, as revealed in Mirror Sport? http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/200...15875-21562613/ Does the Gunners really want The Legend back? I read that* in a soon to be release book on Aug. 29th from Penguin, Nicolas Anelka’s book “It’s not me. It’s everyone else” reveals why he is afraid of the legend*. I think thats the type of leadership and example the young gunners need to emulate. [SIZE=1]* http://crabfootball.wordpress.com/2009/08/...literary-world/ This post has been edited by Rhadykall: Aug 11 2009, 04:37 PM |
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QUOTE(Rhadykall @ Aug 11 2009, 08:35 AM) LOL you should die for making people fall off their chair laughing like hell to that. Its TRUE. I nearly fall off from ny swivel chair when I read that. I know Viera runs like a stallion when he was a young gun but I couldn't believe that he is the 'le Long' stud. Well thats why he's the Legend. Well you know wordpress always comes out with the 'latest publications or book release' |
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Aug 11 2009, 06:28 PM
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How does a penis reach the face? Was Anelka down?
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Aug 11 2009, 06:31 PM
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QUOTE(kobe8byrant @ Aug 11 2009, 06:28 PM) How does a penis reach the face? Was Anelka down? Stretchy2... ROFL |
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QUOTE Everton have turned down a formal transfer request from defender Joleon Lescott. The centre-back has been targeted by Manchester City this summer, with the big-spending Eastlands outfit seeing two bids rejected. Toffees boss David Moyes has always made it clear that he is determined to retain the services of the England international. And despite Lescott now revealing he wants to leave Goodison Park, the Scot is refusing to be swayed from his stance. Moyes told his club's official website: "I have always said that we are not selling any players and that hasn't changed." Target City put in an initial bid of £15million as they look to bring in further defensive reinforcements, before seeing a second offer of £18million also knocked back. Eastlands boss Mark Hughes has already signed Ivory Coast international Kolo Toure from Arsenal, but identified Lescott as another target after missing out on Chelsea captain John Terry. The former Wolves player, who is currently away on international duty preparing for Wednesday's friendly against Holland, moved to Goodison Park in a £6million deal in June 2006. Lescott, whose current contract runs until the summer of 2012, has been an integral part of Everton's defence since his move to Merseyside. While Moyes remains adamant that the centre-back will not be leaving, Lescott's desire to move on and City's vast financial resources mean that the latest development is unlikely to be the end of the saga. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5484546,00.html |
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Aug 12 2009, 11:38 PM
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Hull close in on Real's Negredo
Hull City are closing in on the capture of Real Madrid frontman Alvaro Negredo, according to the player's agent Alejandro Camano. The 23-year-old is reportedly keen to try his hand in the Premier League after failing to make one senior appearance for the Galacticos, and the Tigers have been in discussions with his agent Camano. Camano has admitted speaking to Hull chairman Paul Duffen, but would not say if a deal had been completed. Asked whether Negredo could move to City, his agent told the Hull Daily Mail: "It's 100 per cent possible. "I have had calls with the chairman. He (Negredo) likes the team and it's possible he will play in the Premier League. "The chairman is a good man but the deal is not totally 100 per cent yet." The six foot striker has made 80 appearances for Madrid's Castilla reserve side and spent two seasons on loan at Almeria, where 32 goals helped keep the club in La Liga. Hull have missed out on a number of strikers this summer as they look to bolster their squad for next season, and will be wary that Tottenham, Zenit St Petersburg, Sevilla and Villarreal have all been linked with Negredo in the past. http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5486773,00.html |
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Aug 13 2009, 12:15 AM
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Sunderland have completed the signing of midfielder Lee Cattermole from Wigan for an initial fee of £6million.
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Aug 20 2009, 05:27 AM
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Aug 20 2009, 09:47 PM
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Premier League Transfer Window Extended
The Transfer window is to stay open an extra day due to the bank holiday. The transfer window was due to close on the last day of August, but since this is a bank holiday in England the Premier League has decided to extend the deadline. "The Premier League confirms that the summer transfer window will close at 5pm on Tuesday, September 1," read a statement from the league. "Following normal Premier League guidelines, it has been put back because August 31 falls on a bank holiday." This is the third consecutive transfer window to be extended, last summer's was extended as August 31st fell on a Sunday. The winter deadline was also pushed back earlier this year. http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/85/england/...window-extended This post has been edited by solstice818: Aug 20 2009, 09:47 PM |
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Manchester City linked with move for Juan Riquelme?
http://www.imscouting.com/global_news_item.aspx?id=2901 QUOTE Reports in Brazil today suggest that Manchester City have joined Corinthians in the race to sign Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme. Corinthians were considered the favourites to land Riquelme and link him up with legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo. The Brazilian giants have though been put off by Riquelme’s demand for wages of two million euros a year and instead signed Matias De Federico from Huracan last week. Manchester City have reportedly bid 17 million euros for Riquelme. The 31-year-old playmaker made 34 appearances for Boca Juniors in 2008/2009, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists |
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Aug 28 2009, 09:45 AM
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Robert Huth and Tuncay Sanli are discussing personal terms with Stoke City.
Added on August 29, 2009, 12:49 pmRobert Huth and Tuncay Sanli completed their move to Stoke City, both at 5 million each.. This post has been edited by zimhibikie: Aug 29 2009, 12:49 PM |
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Sep 1 2009, 01:24 PM
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today the deadline day, let's make this thread a lil bit more happening shall we?
as of now, the list o deadline day(or near to deadline day) transfers that i can see from Soccernet are : Sunderland signs Michael Turner West Ham sign Da Costa in an exchange deal with Fiorentina which see Savio going the other direction Wolves swoop to sign Castillo and Maierhofer Potters sign up Uruguayan midfielder Arismendi Donati goes back to Italy, signing for Bari Grosso pun balik Italy jugak, sign for Juve summary on a number of transfers including Gudjohnsen to Monaco, Miguel Torres to Getafe etc |
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Sep 1 2009, 01:44 PM
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Latest , Bentley and M.Petrov on a swap deal+cash.Hughes want Bentley and Redknapp want Petrov on the left as a replacement for the injured modric.
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Sep 1 2009, 03:04 PM
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Redknapp joy at 'deal' for Kranjcar
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5529463,00.html Redknapp is raiding Pompey..Poor pompey. |
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Sep 1 2009, 03:42 PM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Sep 1 2009, 03:04 PM) Redknapp joy at 'deal' for Kranjcar Redknapp trying to buy all his players from Portsmouth..really poor Portsmouth http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5529463,00.html Redknapp is raiding Pompey..Poor pompey. |
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Sep 1 2009, 04:30 PM
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QUOTE(solstice818 @ Sep 1 2009, 03:04 PM) Redknapp joy at 'deal' for Kranjcar No la, Pompey got City's two Bens (TBH and Benjani) unless SGE scuppered Benjani's deal. Don't cry for Pompey la.http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5529463,00.html Redknapp is raiding Pompey..Poor pompey. |
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Sep 1 2009, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE(beck_ken @ Sep 1 2009, 03:42 PM) Redknapp trying to buy all his players from Portsmouth..really poor Portsmouth 'arry trying to get James?Should we be concened for Spurs? QUOTE How very different to Happy Harry and his wheeler dealer approach. Let’s forget that he left West Ham overnight, and they then had huge problems, Portsmouth (what a mess today) and Southampton (administration, 10 points off, division 3). |
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Sep 1 2009, 04:51 PM
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QUOTE(niuchin @ Sep 1 2009, 04:30 PM) No la, Pompey got City's two Bens (TBH and Benjani) unless SGE scuppered Benjani's deal. Don't cry for Pompey la. Benjani aint Kranjcar...That's the problem... and Cucidini for James, what a deal...and Pompey rejected it? |
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Sep 1 2009, 04:57 PM
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haha..yeah
I want to see is there any despo/panic buy this transfer window...ahahaha |
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Sep 2 2009, 12:24 PM
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James for cudicini and pompey rejected it? giler ker..
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Sep 2 2009, 01:04 PM
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QUOTE(sakaito @ Sep 2 2009, 12:24 PM) James for cudicini and pompey rejected it? giler ker.. james better than cudicini maaa...u dont watch spurs v brums??? |
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Sep 2 2009, 01:42 PM
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QUOTE(leftist @ Sep 2 2009, 01:04 PM) james better than cudicini maaa...u dont watch spurs v brums??? Cucidini good also ma...just lack some match fitness and his age , compared to James... |
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Dec 31 2009, 07:50 PM
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this thread alive?
Players sale start from tomorrow for january transfers any rumors or gossip on the players? |
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Jan 1 2010, 11:46 PM
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No one buy anybody. At least that what Ancelotti and SAF said
and as usual there will be rumor about Spurs with all player in planet This post has been edited by Sifha238: Jan 1 2010, 11:49 PM |
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Jan 2 2010, 01:27 AM
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Several transfers that caught my attention the past 2 weeks:
Roma get Bayern's Toni on loan. Genoa bought Suazo. Sportin Gijon bought Pongolle from Atletico. Recoba is back to Uruguay's Danubio. Portillo was transferred to a second division team, from Osasuna. |
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Jan 5 2010, 01:44 AM
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Goran Pandev signed for Inter 4 years deal. Free agent after Lazio was forced to release Pandev
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Jan 5 2010, 09:03 AM
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Seriously whats the latest on Patrick Viera?
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE Patrick Vieira is expected to join Manchester City on a six-month loan deal by the start of next week. The former Arsenal captain has spoken with his former Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini, now the boss at Eastlands, and a deal is ‘99 per cent agreed’. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...0#ixzz0bhAbHnR0 I think thats the type of leadership and example the young citizens need to emulate! This post has been edited by A 11: Jan 5 2010, 09:08 AM |
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Jan 5 2010, 11:57 AM
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Latest: Goran Pandev joins Inter Milan
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