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Just tuned in to the game. Great news. They said in pregame that he went 45 minutes in a scrimmage earlier and feels a 100%. Probably will need to get over the mental barrier of his first hard tackle.
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Footballguy
It's not Fifa this time, amazingly. They are actually doing what they can to push this through finally. It is friggan UEFA that is acting like idiots now fighting this how ever they can. They have already stomped their feet and said it won't be used in Champions League games (and I assume Europa games as well) even if it gets approved.
Sebowski
Footballguy
If Arsenal actually use the money they get from him on other players it could pay off. But there's a good chance they just sit on the majority of it. If they City includes Tevez in a deal I'll be pretty stoked.v. Persie has been at Arsenal for eight years, during which time they've won just one FA Cup (his first season at Highbury). He's been a great performer for the club when healthy and has never been among the highest paid players in England. His contract is coming up, which makes him free to leave under the rules of just about every sport in the world. Arsenal still has a year to get something in return by selling him off to one of the few teams that can afford him. Wenger got the best value out of the player while he was in North London, which is in line with his managerial style. Whoever signs him to his next contract will be paying a lot more for seasons that will include his decline.I don't see why this sucks or is unfair.Yeah, I poked a bit of fun at the end of the season, but it really does suck. I like the NFL model where there is a means to keep the big stars at the team so I'm not sure soccer will ever trump football as my favorite sport to follow. Anything like that would be illegal in Europe. You can talk about loyalty all you want, but at the end of the day it's going to be about money. With teams all around the world being bought by people so wealthy losses in the hundreds of millions or even billions is irrelevant top teams will struggle to keep their stars. The EPL has the added disadvantage of sharing TV revenues equally. It's great for the league because it brings parity, but Barca, RM, Milan, etc. all have massive team TV deals that will always keep them competitive.Could see this coming, but it still sucks.RVP:
It wouldn't mind seeing him at Barca as I think he is one of the few strikers that could actually fit there, but I suspect he will end up at City or Chelsea. Most likely City as I think they are going to drop Dzecko and Tevez.
Spartans Rule
Footballguy
I agree with all of that. I just used the word sucks because I'm an Arsenal fan.v. Persie has been at Arsenal for eight years, during which time they've won just one FA Cup (his first season at Highbury). He's been a great performer for the club when healthy and has never been among the highest paid players in England. His contract is coming up, which makes him free to leave under the rules of just about every sport in the world. Arsenal still has a year to get something in return by selling him off to one of the few teams that can afford him. Wenger got the best value out of the player while he was in North London, which is in line with his managerial style. Whoever signs him to his next contract will be paying a lot more for seasons that will include his decline.I don't see why this sucks or is unfair.Yeah, I poked a bit of fun at the end of the season, but it really does suck. I like the NFL model where there is a means to keep the big stars at the team so I'm not sure soccer will ever trump football as my favorite sport to follow. Anything like that would be illegal in Europe. You can talk about loyalty all you want, but at the end of the day it's going to be about money. With teams all around the world being bought by people so wealthy losses in the hundreds of millions or even billions is irrelevant top teams will struggle to keep their stars. The EPL has the added disadvantage of sharing TV revenues equally. It's great for the league because it brings parity, but Barca, RM, Milan, etc. all have massive team TV deals that will always keep them competitive.Could see this coming, but it still sucks.RVP:
It wouldn't mind seeing him at Barca as I think he is one of the few strikers that could actually fit there, but I suspect he will end up at City or Chelsea. Most likely City as I think they are going to drop Dzecko and Tevez.
Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
Nonstop car horns up and down Paulista, fireworks going off all over the place, lots of drunken Corinthian fans.Went to a bar for the first 15-20 minutes that was right off of Paulista. Great atmosphere, crowd spilling into the streets but we couldn't find a spot with a good shot of the telly or a chance at getting another beer. Ended up finding a small, yet passionate group at a bar/deli a few blocks over with cheap beer. Watched the rest of the match from there. Ended up paying 30 Reals ($15) for 6 quart bottles of beer.Holy ####, it sounds like I am in the middle of a war zone!!!! Imagine setting off industrial grade fireworks in the middle of time square, that's what it sounds like....Chupa Boca!
Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
Amazing atmosphere, I can't imagine what its going to be like for the World Cup. Have to seriously think about finding my way down here for that event. True passion for the sport by the whole country unlike anything I ahead ever seen.
Spartans Rule
Footballguy
That's gotta be awesome.
I don't know too much about Brazilian teams but I know Corinthians is a big one. Surprised to see this is the first time they've won the Copa Libertadores.Hasn't that been obvious for years?
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Footballguy
I don't think Barca can fit RVP into their budget this summer, their priority is a CB right now. And the cupboard on the first squad is already pretty full upfront, nevermind the help on the way in the near future from the B team and possibly Neymar.Chelsea, Juve, and City all seem like the most likely candidates.Yeah, I poked a bit of fun at the end of the season, but it really does suck. I like the NFL model where there is a means to keep the big stars at the team so I'm not sure soccer will ever trump football as my favorite sport to follow. Anything like that would be illegal in Europe. You can talk about loyalty all you want, but at the end of the day it's going to be about money. With teams all around the world being bought by people so wealthy losses in the hundreds of millions or even billions is irrelevant top teams will struggle to keep their stars. The EPL has the added disadvantage of sharing TV revenues equally. It's great for the league because it brings parity, but Barca, RM, Milan, etc. all have massive team TV deals that will always keep them competitive.Could see this coming, but it still sucks.RVP:
It wouldn't mind seeing him at Barca as I think he is one of the few strikers that could actually fit there, but I suspect he will end up at City or Chelsea. Most likely City as I think they are going to drop Dzecko and Tevez.
Sebowski
Footballguy
First year back in Champions League in a looooong time.
Spartans Rule
Footballguy
Official Arsenal reply to RVP statement:
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Footballguy
Brian Straus (@BrianStraus)
7/5/12 11:47 AM
Corriere dello Sport: Michael Bradley about to sign w/ Roma for 4 years, €800,000 per year.
7/5/12 11:47 AM
Corriere dello Sport: Michael Bradley about to sign w/ Roma for 4 years, €800,000 per year.
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Footballguy
So Arsenal has to sell RVP this summer? Having him on the roster during the season would be a disaster, and you can't let him walk for nothing, no?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
This is official now. He will take up a designated player spot. He is the 25th designated player in the league this year.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
They could still keep him and then determine during the winter window if they should sell or not.
Sebowski
Footballguy
Correct. They need to move him ASAP. They are just posturing with that statement.
Eephus
Footballguy
RvP's expiring contract
jonessed
Footballguy
He has been a "good" performer prior to the last two seasons and last season was plagued by injuries. Quite frankly, he never should have been amongst the highest players in England until this season. He is now at the pinnacle of his career and deserves a bigger contract which I'm sure Arsenal have offered. What sucks is that not even a club as big as Arsenal can pay enough to keep a key player like van Persie. To accomodate the kind of salary RvP would demand in today's environment would force them to rearrange their entire pay structure. It's simply not possible. They could pay him, but they couldn't afford the collateral payments to other players or make him happy in the transfer market. Not unless they get bought out by someone who can suck up the losses anyway. Hell, not even United can afford the pay structures of teams like City or Chelsea.So yeah, I think this new era of soccer where billionaires are willing to eat billions in losses to buy a trophy sucks for most clubs. I'm a Tottenham fan, but I don't want to see RvP leave Arsenal. Not because they can't afford to keep him anyway.v. Persie has been at Arsenal for eight years, during which time they've won just one FA Cup (his first season at Highbury). He's been a great performer for the club when healthy and has never been among the highest paid players in England. His contract is coming up, which makes him free to leave under the rules of just about every sport in the world. Arsenal still has a year to get something in return by selling him off to one of the few teams that can afford him. Wenger got the best value out of the player while he was in North London, which is in line with his managerial style. Whoever signs him to his next contract will be paying a lot more for seasons that will include his decline.I don't see why this sucks or is unfair.Yeah, I poked a bit of fun at the end of the season, but it really does suck. I like the NFL model where there is a means to keep the big stars at the team so I'm not sure soccer will ever trump football as my favorite sport to follow. Anything like that would be illegal in Europe. You can talk about loyalty all you want, but at the end of the day it's going to be about money. With teams all around the world being bought by people so wealthy losses in the hundreds of millions or even billions is irrelevant top teams will struggle to keep their stars. The EPL has the added disadvantage of sharing TV revenues equally. It's great for the league because it brings parity, but Barca, RM, Milan, etc. all have massive team TV deals that will always keep them competitive.Could see this coming, but it still sucks.RVP:
It wouldn't mind seeing him at Barca as I think he is one of the few strikers that could actually fit there, but I suspect he will end up at City or Chelsea. Most likely City as I think they are going to drop Dzecko and Tevez.
If you are a fan of a team like Barca, RM, or AC Milan that exist in leagues that will let you hold more revenue then it probably works out just fine. If you are a fan of a Chelsea, City, PSG, etc. then you are clearly going to support the current environment. Ferguson has largely insulated United from this because he is so incredibly gifted at getting the best out of his players, but it's going to hit United as well when he's gone.
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GoFishTN
Footballguy
The fans will be all over him, don't you think? I don't see any other option but to move him now.
jonessed
Footballguy
Yup, it's not going to be hard though. Nasri was on his last year and City still paid top dollar for him. When money doesn't matter you aren't going to let a deal go south because you want a "good" deal. Barcelona's general negotiating tactic of spending a year unsettling the player to get the rate down is obviously out as well. I don't think they want to spend that kind of money on a striker anyway to be honest. They still run like a business, just a business with a lot of money. I would put his next club at 70% City, 20% RM, 10% Barca. Chelsea and PSG also have the money, but if he wants trophies PSG is still a few years away and Chelsea don't really need another striker.Some have speculated that this is contract posturing by RvP, but he doesn't really seem like the kind of guy that would do that to them.
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jonessed
Footballguy
They have always been a huge club in Italy, but have been working their way up since they were relegated for match fixing. They need to bolster their entire roster to prepare for Europe though. I really doubt they drop that much money on one player.
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Footballguy
Chelsea does need a striker, no? They're not going to just roll with Torres up there full-time, right? And aren't they pursuing Hulk?The British papers are saying that Man United is also in on RVP. If Madrid added him, I think they'd need to move Benzema or Higuain, as both of them would probably become pretty unhappy. The Daily Mirror said that Barcelona's interested, but I think they're probably just driving up the price. I just cannot see it happening given their strength up front. Their #1 priority right now is CB, and they've already stated that they're not interested in adding another forward this summer. Unless they sold Villa or something...'jonessed said:
GoFishTN
Footballguy
I try not to deal in twitter rumors, but I've heard Higuain as the other part of a Modric for cash + player since Sahin apparently said no.
jonessed
Footballguy
I was assuming the Hulk deal was going to go through. Unless PSG tries a last minute hijack I don't see how it doesn't. United can't compete on financial terms with the other contendors and with Ferguson on his last legs I don't think they will be able to trump City.
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The Daily Mirror is pretty worthless.
Eephus
Footballguy
Arsenal Vice Chairman David Dein was on the three-man arbitration panel that voted to allow Wimbledon FC to move to Milton Keynes. So #### 'em.'jonessed said:He has been a "good" performer prior to the last two seasons and last season was plagued by injuries. Quite frankly, he never should have been amongst the highest players in England until this season. He is now at the pinnacle of his career and deserves a bigger contract which I'm sure Arsenal have offered. What sucks is that not even a club as big as Arsenal can pay enough to keep a key player like van Persie. To accomodate the kind of salary RvP would demand in today's environment would force them to rearrange their entire pay structure. It's simply not possible. They could pay him, but they couldn't afford the collateral payments to other players or make him happy in the transfer market. Not unless they get bought out by someone who can suck up the losses anyway. Hell, not even United can afford the pay structures of teams like City or Chelsea.So yeah, I think this new era of soccer where billionaires are willing to eat billions in losses to buy a trophy sucks for most clubs. I'm a Tottenham fan, but I don't want to see RvP leave Arsenal. Not because they can't afford to keep him anyway.'Eephus said:v. Persie has been at Arsenal for eight years, during which time they've won just one FA Cup (his first season at Highbury). He's been a great performer for the club when healthy and has never been among the highest paid players in England. His contract is coming up, which makes him free to leave under the rules of just about every sport in the world. Arsenal still has a year to get something in return by selling him off to one of the few teams that can afford him. Wenger got the best value out of the player while he was in North London, which is in line with his managerial style. Whoever signs him to his next contract will be paying a lot more for seasons that will include his decline.I don't see why this sucks or is unfair.'jonessed said:Yeah, I poked a bit of fun at the end of the season, but it really does suck. I like the NFL model where there is a means to keep the big stars at the team so I'm not sure soccer will ever trump football as my favorite sport to follow. Anything like that would be illegal in Europe. You can talk about loyalty all you want, but at the end of the day it's going to be about money. With teams all around the world being bought by people so wealthy losses in the hundreds of millions or even billions is irrelevant top teams will struggle to keep their stars. The EPL has the added disadvantage of sharing TV revenues equally. It's great for the league because it brings parity, but Barca, RM, Milan, etc. all have massive team TV deals that will always keep them competitive.Could see this coming, but it still sucks.RVP:
It wouldn't mind seeing him at Barca as I think he is one of the few strikers that could actually fit there, but I suspect he will end up at City or Chelsea. Most likely City as I think they are going to drop Dzecko and Tevez.
If you are a fan of a team like Barca, RM, or AC Milan that exist in leagues that will let you hold more revenue then it probably works out just fine. If you are a fan of a Chelsea, City, PSG, etc. then you are clearly going to support the current environment. Ferguson has largely insulated United from this because he is so incredibly gifted at getting the best out of his players, but it's going to hit United as well when he's gone.
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Footballguy
Saw this on Big Soccer. Don't know if it is official yet but since Sky and ESPN UK released their schedules, this is probably pretty close
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USA TV Schedule (all times EASTERN/New York)
August
Newcastle vs Tottenham - Sat 18 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Wigan vs Chelsea - Sun 19 8:23am FOX Soccer
Manchester City vs Southampton - Sun 19 10:53am FOX Soccer
Everton vs Manchester United - Mon 20 2:55pm ESPN2
Swansea vs West Ham - Sat 25 7:30am ESPN2
Chelsea vs Newcastle - Sat 25 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Stoke vs Arsenal - Sun 26 8:23am FOX Soccer
Liverpool vs Manchester City - Sun 26 10:53am FOX Soccer
September
West Ham vs Fulham - Sat 1 7:30am ESPN2
Manchester City vs QPR - Sat 1 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Liverpool vs Arsenal - Sun 2 8:23am FOX Soccer (8am ET pre-match show)
Southampton vs Manchester United - Sun 2 10:53pm FOX Soccer
Norwich vs West Ham - Sat 15 7:30am ESPN2
Sunderland vs Liverpool - Sat 15 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Reading vs Tottenham - Sun 16 10:53am FOX Soccer
Everton vs Newcastle - Mon 17 2:53pm ESPN3.com & ESPN Deportes
Swansea vs Everton - Sat 22 7:30am ESPN2
Liverpool vs Manchester United - Sun 23 8:23am FOX Soccer (8am ET pre-match show)
Manchester City vs Arsenal - Sun 23 10:53am FOX Soccer
Arsenal vs Chelsea - Sat 29 7:30pm ESPN2
Manchester United vs Tottenham - Sat 29 12.23pm FOX Soccer
Aston Villa vs West Brom - Sun 30 10:53am FOX Soccer
October
QPR vs West Ham - Mon 1 2:53pm ESPN3.com & ESPN Deportes
Manchester City vs Sunderland - Sat 6 7:30am ESPN2
West Ham vs Arsenal - Sat 6 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Southampton vs Fulham - Sun 7 8:23am FOX Soccer
Newcastle vs Manchester United - Sun 7 10:53am FOX Soccer
Tottenham vs Chelsea - Sat 20 7:30am ESPN2
Norwich vs Arsenal - Sat 20 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Sunderland vs Newcastle - Sun 21 8:23am FOX Soccer
QPR vs Everton - Sun 21 10:53am FOX Soccer
Aston Villa vs Norwich or Everton vs Liverpool - Sat 27 7:30am ESPN2
Manchester City vs Swansea - Sat 27 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Everton vs Liverpool or Aston Villa vs Norwich - Sun 28 9:23am FOX Soccer
Chelsea vs Manchester United - Sun 28 10:53am FOX Soccer
(Everton vs Liverpool will be on Sunday October 28 if Liverpool were in the UEFA Europa League, otherwise Everton vs Liverpool will be on Saturday October 27.)
November
Manchester United vs Arsenal - Sat 3 8:30am ESPN2
West Ham vs Manchester City - Sat 3 1:23pm FOX Soccer
QPR vs Reading - Sun 4 8:23am FOX Soccer
Liverpool vs Newcastle - Sun 4 10:53am FOX Soccer
West Brom vs Southampton - Mon 5 2:53pm ESPN3.com & ESPN Deportes
Aston Villa vs Manchester United - Sat 10 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Manchester City vs Tottenham - Sun 11 8:23am FOX Soccer
Chelsea vs Liverpool - Sun 11 10:53am FOX Soccer
Arsenal vs Tottenham - Sat 17 7:30am ESPN2
Norwich vs Manchester United - Sat 17 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Fulham vs Sunderland - Sun 18 10:53am FOX Soccer
West Ham vs Stoke - Mon 19 2:53pm ESPN3.com & ESPN Deportes
Swansea vs Liverpool - Sat 24 7:30am ESPN2
Aston Villa vs Arsenal - Sat 24 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Sunderland vs West Brom - Sun 25 8:23am FOX Soccer
Chelsea vs Manchester City - Sun 25 10:53am FOX Soccer
Aston Villa vs Reading - Tue 27 2:53pm ?
Wigan vs Manchester City - Wed 28 2:53pm ?
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USA TV Schedule (all times EASTERN/New York)
August
Newcastle vs Tottenham - Sat 18 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Wigan vs Chelsea - Sun 19 8:23am FOX Soccer
Manchester City vs Southampton - Sun 19 10:53am FOX Soccer
Everton vs Manchester United - Mon 20 2:55pm ESPN2
Swansea vs West Ham - Sat 25 7:30am ESPN2
Chelsea vs Newcastle - Sat 25 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Stoke vs Arsenal - Sun 26 8:23am FOX Soccer
Liverpool vs Manchester City - Sun 26 10:53am FOX Soccer
September
West Ham vs Fulham - Sat 1 7:30am ESPN2
Manchester City vs QPR - Sat 1 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Liverpool vs Arsenal - Sun 2 8:23am FOX Soccer (8am ET pre-match show)
Southampton vs Manchester United - Sun 2 10:53pm FOX Soccer
Norwich vs West Ham - Sat 15 7:30am ESPN2
Sunderland vs Liverpool - Sat 15 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Reading vs Tottenham - Sun 16 10:53am FOX Soccer
Everton vs Newcastle - Mon 17 2:53pm ESPN3.com & ESPN Deportes
Swansea vs Everton - Sat 22 7:30am ESPN2
Liverpool vs Manchester United - Sun 23 8:23am FOX Soccer (8am ET pre-match show)
Manchester City vs Arsenal - Sun 23 10:53am FOX Soccer
Arsenal vs Chelsea - Sat 29 7:30pm ESPN2
Manchester United vs Tottenham - Sat 29 12.23pm FOX Soccer
Aston Villa vs West Brom - Sun 30 10:53am FOX Soccer
October
QPR vs West Ham - Mon 1 2:53pm ESPN3.com & ESPN Deportes
Manchester City vs Sunderland - Sat 6 7:30am ESPN2
West Ham vs Arsenal - Sat 6 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Southampton vs Fulham - Sun 7 8:23am FOX Soccer
Newcastle vs Manchester United - Sun 7 10:53am FOX Soccer
Tottenham vs Chelsea - Sat 20 7:30am ESPN2
Norwich vs Arsenal - Sat 20 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Sunderland vs Newcastle - Sun 21 8:23am FOX Soccer
QPR vs Everton - Sun 21 10:53am FOX Soccer
Aston Villa vs Norwich or Everton vs Liverpool - Sat 27 7:30am ESPN2
Manchester City vs Swansea - Sat 27 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Everton vs Liverpool or Aston Villa vs Norwich - Sun 28 9:23am FOX Soccer
Chelsea vs Manchester United - Sun 28 10:53am FOX Soccer
(Everton vs Liverpool will be on Sunday October 28 if Liverpool were in the UEFA Europa League, otherwise Everton vs Liverpool will be on Saturday October 27.)
November
Manchester United vs Arsenal - Sat 3 8:30am ESPN2
West Ham vs Manchester City - Sat 3 1:23pm FOX Soccer
QPR vs Reading - Sun 4 8:23am FOX Soccer
Liverpool vs Newcastle - Sun 4 10:53am FOX Soccer
West Brom vs Southampton - Mon 5 2:53pm ESPN3.com & ESPN Deportes
Aston Villa vs Manchester United - Sat 10 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Manchester City vs Tottenham - Sun 11 8:23am FOX Soccer
Chelsea vs Liverpool - Sun 11 10:53am FOX Soccer
Arsenal vs Tottenham - Sat 17 7:30am ESPN2
Norwich vs Manchester United - Sat 17 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Fulham vs Sunderland - Sun 18 10:53am FOX Soccer
West Ham vs Stoke - Mon 19 2:53pm ESPN3.com & ESPN Deportes
Swansea vs Liverpool - Sat 24 7:30am ESPN2
Aston Villa vs Arsenal - Sat 24 12:23pm FOX Soccer
Sunderland vs West Brom - Sun 25 8:23am FOX Soccer
Chelsea vs Manchester City - Sun 25 10:53am FOX Soccer
Aston Villa vs Reading - Tue 27 2:53pm ?
Wigan vs Manchester City - Wed 28 2:53pm ?
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Bull#### moneygrab
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Footballguy
Forlan signs with Internacional in Brazil. 
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Footballguy
The Brazilian clubs are suddenly flush with cash compared to where they were years ago. You are going to see a slow migration of players to Brazil in the future. It won't be the super stars of course but you will see some surprisingly big names going to Brazil which has be nearly unheard for a long long time.They are even starting the the China/MLS technique of signing big name players in their 30's. Clarence Seedorf has become the highest paid foreigner in Brazilian football after recently signing for Rio de Janeiro outfit Botafogo. This influx of cash will also allow them to keep their good younger players a little longer than normal in the domestic league.Forlan signs with Internacional in Brazil.
Spartans Rule
Footballguy
Any decent job openings left out there? Bielsa's pretty highly regarded and his teams play a very attacking style.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
We were talking earlier about DC United getting some new owners to help with the stadium. Looks like they got them.
Sebowski
Footballguy
Hopefully they are smart enough to stay in the District and not move out to a suburb.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I love the schedule gods. One of the best part of sports.
Last April, Colorado Rapids player Brian Mullin made a horrendous tackle on one of MLS's best young players in Steve Zakuani. Result was a broken tibia and broken fibula. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32O6fDvaoT0
Tomorrow night, more than a year later, there is a decent chance that Zakuani may make his return, at home, against of course Brian Mullin and the Rapids.
Game is on NBCSN at 11:00pm eastern with ex Sounders announcer Arlo White likely to be doing the game for NBCSN.
I was not that interested in this game but may watch just to see what is sure to be a great reception should Zakuani sub in late in the match.
Last April, Colorado Rapids player Brian Mullin made a horrendous tackle on one of MLS's best young players in Steve Zakuani. Result was a broken tibia and broken fibula. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32O6fDvaoT0
Tomorrow night, more than a year later, there is a decent chance that Zakuani may make his return, at home, against of course Brian Mullin and the Rapids.
Game is on NBCSN at 11:00pm eastern with ex Sounders announcer Arlo White likely to be doing the game for NBCSN.
I was not that interested in this game but may watch just to see what is sure to be a great reception should Zakuani sub in late in the match.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Wayne Bridge to Brighton. Lots of history there I suppose ...
Eephus
Footballguy
His £90000 a week salary is probably higher than all his new teammates combined
GoFishTN
Footballguy
Most likely. The average salary in the Championship last year was £4,059. Not bad though. I doubt anyone makes around $300K playing AAA ball full time.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Likely so, but I'm sure the Sheikh is on the hook for most of it, so probably a good deal for the Seagulls.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Do you multiply the weekly salary by 52 to get total salary or is it just like a 10 month type salary?
Eephus
Footballguy
x52Bridge makes the equivalent of around $7.25M. He appeared in 10 games last season on loan to Sunderland.
Eephus
Footballguy
Talk is cheap, stadiums aren't. I think there are limits to how many new venues London capital can absorb, particularly given the economic climate. QPR will have to get in line with the conversion of the Olympic venues, Spurs' Northumberland development and Chelsea's big plans.Fernandes is rich but nowhere near Sheik Mansour levels, so he can't take on the lion's share himself. He's nothing if not ambitious but the current differences between QPR and the big clubs is nearly as large as the gap between Fernandes' Caterham F1 team and Ferrari.
jonessed
Footballguy
That's just Platini being a #####. He hates any kind of technology in soccer. His position will be fine until there is a major screw-up and then every single fingers in the world, including FIFA's, will be pointed straight at him.
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