but why arent we securing any players yet? shouldnt we be getting their signatures before they are snapped up? so far we got benny and he isnt an instant impact. besides i dont think benny can last very long. i am guessing Chelsea will be his last club.

on top of that, lack of match fitness...arghhhh

I would like to see we bring in some young player, 18-23 years old
any players that we're hunting are in that age?

This post has been edited by ericling: Aug 3 2010, 11:05 AM

@madfag - jersey numbers for the kids. always nice to see their progression, esp if they make it all the way to the 1st team.

could you explain more about the kid's numbers? dont they already have numbers last season? i dont see any difference in the numbers. its not like borini is getting 9 or anything. thanks

normally they will use the numbers already allocated to them previous season, but some will be changed as well. IINM, Kakuta had 43 and then 44 or something for a few seasons running.

as our recent season was a huge success, expectations have also rised exponentially. take a deep breathe guys, i know many here are worried including me, but its better if they make all these blunders in pre-season where there aren't any points at stake. however be warned, considering the recent exertions of the world cup even though our players didn't make it far, it does take a toll on their bodies. so don't be surprised if the 'rustiness' bleeds into the first couple of games in the league.

An update on our target;

Ramires deal update

Could it be their technique to force us to increase the price? When the deal is almost done, suddenly the "third party ownership" kicks in.

i bought 2 home jersey .. wanted to put printing name adi ...

i am thinking lampard and drogba ..

but i wanted to wait for torres .. u think torres still coming?

Ozil set to join Real Madrid

Werder Bremen midfielder Mesut Ozil will sign with Real Madrid for the 2011-12 season, according to Spanish publication AS.

The 21-year-old, who attained stardom with his sublime performances with Germany in the World Cup, will be free to hold formal negotiations on 1 January 2011 during the winter transfer window.

The midfielder is currently seeing off his final year of his contract with Bremen and efforts to conjure an extended deal with the club have proved barren.

Reports now claim that a verbal agreement between Ozil and the Spanish giants will allow the rising star to leave the German club on a free transfer next term.

With Real currently overloaded with attacking midfield options in the form of Kaka, Rafael van der Vaart and newly-acquired youngster Sergio Canales, the delay of Ozil's arrival at the Bernabeu could well benefit both the player and coach Jose Mourinho.

In the wake of international teammate Sami Khedira's move to Madrid, Ozil is filled with happiness for his fellow German midfielder.

He said: "I am very happy for Sami. I wish him all the best. It is great for German football that the biggest clubs in Europe are interested in all of us."



Van der Vaart or kaka??

Confirm not Van Der Vaart for me.
Kaka should be ok but I feel like we don't really need an AM.
We need something like wingers.

forget it dude. at the moment, our budget will only allow us to sign his hair band. he isn't coming, so go with lampard

neither!

madrid will demand ashley cole in any sort of deal, so i say we steer clear from their players. besides that carlo has dismissed the kaka rumour entirely. its highly likely our transfer dealings will be concluded with the signing of ramires, barring any last minute hitches.

If this season, terry can be 0% scandal
He will be my second hero printing

looking forward for tomorrow's game..as per Carlo said, he will lining up the best eleven..

Looks like Ramires is a done deal and Torres is set to stay at Pool. Great news!

Is Kakuta available for tomorrow match?

This post has been edited by jenglots: Aug 3 2010, 10:19 PM

ramires will be the "marquee" signing after all...

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Added on August 3, 2010, 11:03 pmTorres: I'm at the BEST club


This post has been edited by krk24: Aug 3 2010, 11:03 PM

Hes having medical on Chelsea tomorrow! It's a good deal if the report is true. 17 million for a versatile player like him.

cant wait >;D

Wow. Fast and great
I hope I have time to watch tomorrow match and please pray for Cech and Drogba.