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Good to see him staying in Spain. Atletico really needs to put some better talent around Forlan and Kun though. Ten points out of the Champions League certainly isn't where they want to be.
They don't seem that crowded in the center, though. Most of their best MFs, Young, Downing, Albrighton, are flank players. I don't think Petrov and Reo Coker were showing much steel in the center of the field, which strikes me as what Villa needs. I think it's a good fit.Eephus said:
You're telling me... Their midfield needs some help. There's not enough playmaking, nor enough control in the center of the park. Couple that with a few blunders on the defensive end, and you're in bad shape.
That's just crazy money for a guy with 20 top flight games.The Red Sox...err, I mean Liverpool have just made an offer to Newcastle for Andy Carroll that is supposed to be well over squiglything30m and he told his bosses HE WANTS TO GO! This would be huge and I would rather have him than Torres anyway. I hate Anelka btw. Spurs are also in the Carroll mix submitting an offer of their own. Lot's of offers into french teams it seems also from Liverpool. Fun day...maybe.
Sweet pony-tail though. That's gotta be worth at least 8-12 mil.That's just crazy money for a guy with 20 top flight games.The Red Sox...err, I mean Liverpool have just made an offer to Newcastle for Andy Carroll that is supposed to be well over squiglything30m and he told his bosses HE WANTS TO GO! This would be huge and I would rather have him than Torres anyway. I hate Anelka btw. Spurs are also in the Carroll mix submitting an offer of their own. Lot's of offers into french teams it seems also from Liverpool. Fun day...maybe.
As silly as it is, being a young England international with a distinct look is worth something. Part of the equation in adding any player is not only their abilities on the pitch but their ability to draw interest in the club, sell merchandise, etc. Carroll leans to the more marketable end of the scale and can be that face of a club even if he isn't that good (not that he isn't good, but he's not all that imo).Sweet pony-tail though. That's gotta be worth at least 8-12 mil.That's just crazy money for a guy with 20 top flight games.The Red Sox...err, I mean Liverpool have just made an offer to Newcastle for Andy Carroll that is supposed to be well over squiglything30m and he told his bosses HE WANTS TO GO! This would be huge and I would rather have him than Torres anyway. I hate Anelka btw. Spurs are also in the Carroll mix submitting an offer of their own. Lot's of offers into french teams it seems also from Liverpool. Fun day...maybe.
It seems like only yesterday when he was throwing drinks at people and getting his Range Rover torched. All is forgiven when you're English.As silly as it is, being a young England international with a distinct look is worth something. Part of the equation in adding any player is not only their abilities on the pitch but their ability to draw interest in the club, sell merchandise, etc. Carroll leans to the more marketable end of the scale and can be that face of a club even if he isn't that good (not that he isn't good, but he's not all that imo).Sweet pony-tail though. That's gotta be worth at least 8-12 mil.That's just crazy money for a guy with 20 top flight games.The Red Sox...err, I mean Liverpool have just made an offer to Newcastle for Andy Carroll that is supposed to be well over squiglything30m and he told his bosses HE WANTS TO GO! This would be huge and I would rather have him than Torres anyway. I hate Anelka btw. Spurs are also in the Carroll mix submitting an offer of their own. Lot's of offers into french teams it seems also from Liverpool. Fun day...maybe.
I'm sure Stevie G would be a mature, calming influence on the lad.
I would certainly agree that the center of their midfield is where they are weakest. How as Filipe Luis been this year on the D? I always wanted Barca to pick him up for left back and thought he looked really strong in the attack for Depor.
Guardian quip on the move: Mmmm. £35m on someone who's currently injured after falling off a casino stool while drinking Jagerbombs.
AND he's a very good striker. I hope his injury is not a big deal though. I would trade torres for him at this point straight up honestly. Torres is ALWAYS hurt it seems and he wants to go.As silly as it is, being a young England international with a distinct look is worth something. Part of the equation in adding any player is not only their abilities on the pitch but their ability to draw interest in the club, sell merchandise, etc. Carroll leans to the more marketable end of the scale and can be that face of a club even if he isn't that good (not that he isn't good, but he's not all that imo).Sweet pony-tail though. That's gotta be worth at least 8-12 mil.That's just crazy money for a guy with 20 top flight games.The Red Sox...err, I mean Liverpool have just made an offer to Newcastle for Andy Carroll that is supposed to be well over squiglything30m and he told his bosses HE WANTS TO GO! This would be huge and I would rather have him than Torres anyway. I hate Anelka btw. Spurs are also in the Carroll mix submitting an offer of their own. Lot's of offers into french teams it seems also from Liverpool. Fun day...maybe.
Joey Barton?It seems like only yesterday when he was throwing drinks at people and getting his Range Rover torched. All is forgiven when you're English.As silly as it is, being a young England international with a distinct look is worth something. Part of the equation in adding any player is not only their abilities on the pitch but their ability to draw interest in the club, sell merchandise, etc. Carroll leans to the more marketable end of the scale and can be that face of a club even if he isn't that good (not that he isn't good, but he's not all that imo).Sweet pony-tail though. That's gotta be worth at least 8-12 mil.That's just crazy money for a guy with 20 top flight games.The Red Sox...err, I mean Liverpool have just made an offer to Newcastle for Andy Carroll that is supposed to be well over squiglything30m and he told his bosses HE WANTS TO GO! This would be huge and I would rather have him than Torres anyway. I hate Anelka btw. Spurs are also in the Carroll mix submitting an offer of their own. Lot's of offers into french teams it seems also from Liverpool. Fun day...maybe.
Or sitting on the couch playing FIFA11 day. I am Spurs and I just sold Jermaine Defoe after year two just for fun.Liverpool reshuffling is making for a very interesting workday .
I'm sitting in my office, but downloading Football Manager 11 for my office computer.When news first broke this weekend about the possibility of Torres leaving, at first I was sad. But it is a "buy low sell high" business, and Fernando Torres will never be worth more than he is now. Torres out. Carroll, Suarez and Adam in? I like it a lot.ETA - Now all they need to do is recall Aquilani from Juventus.Or sitting on the couch playing FIFA11 day. I am Spurs and I just sold Jermaine Defoe after year two just for fun.Liverpool reshuffling is making for a very interesting workday .
I'm sitting in my office, but downloading Football Manager 11 for my office computer.When news first broke this weekend about the possibility of Torres leaving, at first I was sad. But it is a "buy low sell high" business, and Fernando Torres will never be worth more than he is now. Torres out. Carroll, Suarez and Adam in? I like it a lot.Or sitting on the couch playing FIFA11 day. I am Spurs and I just sold Jermaine Defoe after year two just for fun.Liverpool reshuffling is making for a very interesting workday .
And Mierles has looked incredible the last three matches. I hope that keeps up.
is there an archive of their tweets when Paul Konchesky was signed
Lots of twitter-type reports confirming this at 20 mil Euro + Matic + friendly at LisbonThe game (from which Benfica would get all the proceeds) is the only part of this deal that wasn't included in the rumors the past week. Seems like a decent price to me based on what I've read. I've not seen Luiz play. I had never heard of Matic before - I think he's on loan somewhere.
it seems he'll be walking alone after all
As good as could be expected yesterday. Torres forcing this transfer at the end of the window forcing Liverpool to spend insane, ludacris money for Carroll doesn't make me happy though.
Where is it?
Need to get on Adam and/or Young pretty soon here. Time is running out.It's gonna hurt a bit to get rid of Torres on FIFA tonight.
I am happy about it. I think it worked out GREAT for Pool as now there are Champions league hopes (especially if Carroll comes back soon from injury) and they got a guy they NEVER would have had a shot at come summer imo for fair value. They got Suarez, Carroll, and maybe Charlie Adams for Whores and some $$. Great day.
Still wondering about Insua?
Charlie Adams is as good as Red!
That was the feel on Sky sorts last I looked. He was heading to anfield to talk $$ and his dad talked a bunch of trash about Blackpool on the way out. Young is staying put. Left back is the need now if Insua doesn't return imo.
Hoping for Adam.... Lerner basically said they can't have Young. Witch makes sense since they went out and got Bent to partner with him.
I was just thinking that too. My son's going to be pissed....
How has Insua been doing for Galatasaray? I haven't heard much about him since he went on loan. Certainly wish he was here rather than Konchesky earlier this year, but probably wouldn't have made a difference with the tactics Roy employed.I am happy about it. I think it worked out GREAT for Pool as now there are Champions league hopes (especially if Carroll comes back soon from injury) and they got a guy they NEVER would have had a shot at come summer imo for fair value. They got Suarez, Carroll, and maybe Charlie Adams for Whores and some $$. Great day.
