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How so, it helps both teams in my opinion. Jo is getting almost no first team time with City and Everton has only one striker on the roster who isn't injured.... and he has only scored 1 goal in a very long time.City has loaned Jo to Everton?That's an odd move.
How so, it helps both teams in my opinion. Jo is getting almost no first team time with City and Everton has only one striker on the roster who isn't injured.... and he has only scored 1 goal in a very long time.City has loaned Jo to Everton?That's an odd move.
I guess I'm used to players either getting a big step up or a big step down and not a semi-lateral move. It'd be akin, IMO, to the team who's leading the AL Central trading a player to the team leading the AL West...they're both playing for the same thing, and they have comparable talent.It kinda signals to me that City have given up hope of cup qualification this year more than anything.
I see what you are saying, but except for when the teams meet each other, it could actually help Man City. It's not like they are next to each other in the standings. And often, players on loan come up with phantom knocks when a match against their old squad comes up.How so, it helps both teams in my opinion. Jo is getting almost no first team time with City and Everton has only one striker on the roster who isn't injured.... and he has only scored 1 goal in a very long time.City has loaned Jo to Everton?That's an odd move.
I guess I'm used to players either getting a big step up or a big step down and not a semi-lateral move. It'd be akin, IMO, to the team who's leading the AL Central trading a player to the team leading the AL West...they're both playing for the same thing, and they have comparable talent.It kinda signals to me that City have given up hope of cup qualification this year more than anything.
That is very cool. I am surprised by the pre-sale though. T&T typically bring about 500-750 fans to these games. The presales are usually needed for Mexico which could sell out the stadium before most American fans even knew the game was scheduled.What stadium are they using?
I'm not 100% positive, but I'm fairly sure that players on loan are not allowed to play against the teams loaning them out. This move made a lot of sense anyway. Everton obviously needed a striker. Jo doesn't have a spot on Man City any longer, and City are showcasing his talents now in case another team would be interested in taking him off their hands.I see what you are saying, but except for when the teams meet each other, it could actually help Man City. It's not like they are next to each other in the standings. And often, players on loan come up with phantom knocks when a match against their old squad comes up.How so, it helps both teams in my opinion. Jo is getting almost no first team time with City and Everton has only one striker on the roster who isn't injured.... and he has only scored 1 goal in a very long time.City has loaned Jo to Everton?That's an odd move.
I guess I'm used to players either getting a big step up or a big step down and not a semi-lateral move. It'd be akin, IMO, to the team who's leading the AL Central trading a player to the team leading the AL West...they're both playing for the same thing, and they have comparable talent.It kinda signals to me that City have given up hope of cup qualification this year more than anything.
They're playing at LP Field. Maybe they are just trying to open it up to as many people as possible and make you feel like you're "exclusive" by getting in early. I imagine they are sending the same thing to every soccer club within 300 miles or so trying to drum up interest.
You dare to diss David N'Gog? I'll have you know he's scored more goals in Ligue One than, ..., me.Kuyt was actually scoring goals at the beginning of the season, something he hasn't really done since his first Liverpool season. I have to wonder if it was because Keane was doing the work out wide. I think it's interesting that even without Torres, 'Pool was going pretty good at the beginning of the season. Once Keane started being left off the team altogether, they stopped scoring. He certainly wasn't getting goals, but maybe he was doing something else right.
Two weeks ago I didn't think they'd do it, but with two consecutive bad games in La Liga, I can't say I'm surprised. Unfortunately this team seems to be falling apart. They need some cohesiveness NOW if anything is to be salvaged from this season.
I'm pretty sure a player on loan is not allowed to play against the loaning club.As for the loan of Jo to Everton. City gets to see Jo play and evaluate him. I think he needs a little straigtening out and Moyes is likely the guy to do it. Caicedo and Sturridge have past him on the City depth chart and Bojinov was set to get reserve action last week. If Bojinov gets healthy it'll be a choice of him or Bellamy each week. So Jo qould quickly have been 5th choice.City's only hope of Europe next season is finishing 7th and having the Carling and FA cup winners come from the top 4. A 6th place finish would require them to play too far above what they have been so far this season. They are 9 points behind Everton, but with a game in hand. They have to average a more than a half a point per game better than Everton the rest of the way. When you are only getting slightly more than one point per game through the season to date, that's a very tall order.I see what you are saying, but except for when the teams meet each other, it could actually help Man City. It's not like they are next to each other in the standings. And often, players on loan come up with phantom knocks when a match against their old squad comes up.How so, it helps both teams in my opinion. Jo is getting almost no first team time with City and Everton has only one striker on the roster who isn't injured.... and he has only scored 1 goal in a very long time.City has loaned Jo to Everton?I guess I'm used to players either getting a big step up or a big step down and not a semi-lateral move. It'd be akin, IMO, to the team who's leading the AL Central trading a player to the team leading the AL West...they're both playing for the same thing, and they have comparable talent.It kinda signals to me that City have given up hope of cup qualification this year more than anything.
Liverpool is claiming that the fee was more around £16m based on fees and performance clauses. Regardless, they had no choice. Otherwise, he would have rotted away in his apartment, not even being named to matchday squads, and they'd be lucky to get £10m for him at the end of the year season. Lots of rumors swirling about front office issues between Rafa, Perry, and Gillett/Hicks. Not pretty at Anfield right now. Seems like some of them really wanted Keano (Perry), and some (Rafa) really didn't. Arshavin deal was confirmed by the FA today.
Hopefully Keane can help keep Spurs in the Premiership.
That part is just a clause. There is no Prem rule that states a player cannot play against his home team. It is normally built into the loan deal. Similar clauses are that they can't play Cup games. If the loaning team is paying 0% of the salary they can also be recalled at any time (24 hours notice).I'm pretty sure a player on loan is not allowed to play against the loaning club.I see what you are saying, but except for when the teams meet each other, it could actually help Man City. It's not like they are next to each other in the standings. And often, players on loan come up with phantom knocks when a match against their old squad comes up.How so, it helps both teams in my opinion. Jo is getting almost no first team time with City and Everton has only one striker on the roster who isn't injured.... and he has only scored 1 goal in a very long time.City has loaned Jo to Everton?That's an odd move.
I guess I'm used to players either getting a big step up or a big step down and not a semi-lateral move. It'd be akin, IMO, to the team who's leading the AL Central trading a player to the team leading the AL West...they're both playing for the same thing, and they have comparable talent.It kinda signals to me that City have given up hope of cup qualification this year more than anything.
How could that work with the transfer window now closed? Honestly asking, I just don't see how this is possible. I think there is another month of free transfer/loan dealings, but I don't see how they can buy him. Then again $20m can make pretty much anything happen.ETA Just the Beckham part.
If this is anywhere near to being close, MLS should not get greedy here and grab this immediately. This $20M will come in handy in what is sure to be a tough year for the league financially with the economy. This $20M would go a long way. And with Becks being a bit injury prone, the longer they wait, the more likely he sprains his ankle again in a Serie A game and they would lose that wonderful injection of cash.
Yeah, the beginning of the season seems so far away. I don't get a chance to watch too many games, I mostly just try to keep up by reading online. It would seem that at the beginning of the year, just have Keane out on the pitch forced the other teams to commit to defending him. Everything I had read about Keane suggested that he played more of a supporting striker role, with the ability to distribute the ball well. Liverpool generally uses Gerrard in this type of role, which I guess made the fit of Keane a difficult one. But look, the day after selling Keane, Gerrard gets injured. I just don't understand how any objectionable manager could give a player like Keane so few shots but continually put the fouling machine Lucas out there (another center mid, I guess if Barry had indeed been bought at least Lucas wouldn't be out there very often).
Did you lose an avatar bet?
And that's when depression set in....jpeace121 said:
Nah...big Torres fan though ever since his time at Atletico....he scored those two goals against Chelsea so I made him my avatarIn other news, Beckham has announced his intent to stay at AC Milan. Apparently his lawyers are trying to work out the kinks so he can make the move permanent.
Was listening to the game on my Sirius. The announcers were appalled over the straight Red card.
The first one was a decent goal against 10 men, although I thought Cech was caught out of position, something that happens with shocking frequency these days for a guy who is still often referred to as the best in the world. The second was a clean up goal after Chelsea had sold out. Yes I am still bitter.
Little consolation as it ruined what was shaping up to be a great game, and he ended up scoring a -4 as captain of my EPL fantasy teamI will admit that, at live speed, I could see the why the call was made and wasn't really pissed off until I saw the replay in slowmo.Was listening to the game on my Sirius. The announcers were appalled over the straight Red card.
I really think Cech has slipped. He seems to spill a lot more balls nowadays too. I prefer Van Der Sar and Freidel just within the EPL. I don't see how Cech still makes Best XI teams over the likes of Buffon and Casillas.
Some would say he's never been the same since he got that dent in his head in the shape of Steven Hunt's knee. One thing that makes it a bit difficult for fans is that Cudicini was excellent and still looks great whenever he gets a chance to play. I think he was Chelsea's player of the year in 2004 or so, and has always been better at penalties.
Can't find any English links this morning - was able to find Brescia v. Bari though.Has Justin.tv dried up for soccer links?I can't find anything....couldn't find some NHL games earlier this week either.
Good game today between Villa and Blackburn....Villa won though
Villa totally outclassed them.Now, it's time to see if Liverpool can handle Portsmouth. They probably can, although I think the story here will be how big the score difference is. If Liverpool runs over Portsmouth, then I'm convinced they're out of their funk. If it's close....
I didn't think Blackburn played that badly, actually. They just didn't have enough on the offensive endGood game today between Villa and Blackburn....Villa won though
You're right, it could have been worse.Just from what I saw, Villa basically controlled things.I didn't think Blackburn played that badly, actually. They just didn't have enough on the offensive endGood game today between Villa and Blackburn....Villa won thoughVilla totally outclassed them.Now, it's time to see if Liverpool can handle Portsmouth. They probably can, although I think the story here will be how big the score difference is. If Liverpool runs over Portsmouth, then I'm convinced they're out of their funk. If it's close....
I am always able to get Barca links there. Other games not so much.Steve Tasker for Prez said:Has Justin.tv dried up for soccer links?
Babel's miss was on of the worst I have ever seen.
Do I get points for his assist on the other end?
The Sevilla derby is on right now.I am always able to get Barca links there. Other games not so much.Steve Tasker for Prez said:Has Justin.tv dried up for soccer links?I can't find anything....couldn't find some NHL games earlier this week either.
now that they have a true striker back in form.
Well done Toffees, well done.
