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[T Bell]

So the Gunners win the match but lose Podolski with a hamstring. Bittersweet.

Already a bit thin and they have Spurs on Sunday.

x2

 

[The Gator]

Jozy with a goal

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Jozy and Sunderland were down 0-2 to MK Dons with 15 minutes left. Jozy breaks his Mackem duck and Sunderland score 3 more for the 4-2 win.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Someone just tweeted that Juan Mata's father is at the Emirates for the Arsenal-Fenerbahce match. Interesting.

EDIT- and his father is his agent.

probably scouting arsenal for the Spurs...

 

[The Gator]

Liverpool go up 3-2 after being put down to 10 men when Kolo went off injured in extra time. Three injuries today..oooooof

Henderson seals it at 4-2, but a woeful second half for Liverpool.

Cissokho with a twisted ankle, has to be at least a few weeks.

Allen did in his hammy, who knows...

Kolo..unsure, maybe a groin.

 

[Eephus]

Jozy and Sunderland were down 0-2 to MK Dons with 15 minutes left. Jozy breaks his Mackem duck and Sunderland score 3 more for the 4-2 win.

 

[T Bell]

Can't find a video of the Jozy goal. Anyone got one?

 

[The Gator]

Brian Ruiz PK

 

[Sebowski]

Jones with sent off with two yellows in the 64th. Classic Jermany.

 

[T Bell]

Brian Ruiz PK

 

[Mjolnirs]

Bayern draws with Freiburg.

Ridiculous. I understand you have the Super Cup on Friday, but you start with Ribery, Robben, Mandzukic and Lahm on the bench?

Granted the squad out there should have won the match. 70-80% possesion might look nice, but 1-0 isn't going to win you many Bundesliga matches.

 

[Native]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8893131/transfer-news-chelsea-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-porto-winger-christian-atsu

Chelsea in advanced talks to buy Porto winger Christian Atsu.

Makes perfect sense.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Can't find a video of the Jozy goal. Anyone got one?

http://www.noshortcorners.com/

 

[GoFishTN]

Roma's site has the Lamela to Spurs transfer listed as complete. It's in a pdf.

This is the Google translation:

The A. S. Rome S.p.A. announces that it has signed a contract with Tottenham Hotspur for the FAC outright sale of the rights to the player Erik Lamela in the face of recognition of an amount of 30 million euro. The agreement also provides for the recognition of a variable amount, up to a maximum of 5 million euro for bonuses tied to the achievement of part of the Players and the English Club of certain athletic goals.

 

[Slapdash]

Why would ESPN buy the rights of the Spanish Supercup and not air it? ####ers.

 

[The Flying Elvis]

Roma's site has the Lamela to Spurs transfer listed as complete. It's in a pdf.

This is the Google translation:

The A. S. Rome S.p.A. announces that it has signed a contract with Tottenham Hotspur for the FAC outright sale of the rights to the player Erik Lamela in the face of recognition of an amount of 30 million euro. The agreement also provides for the recognition of a variable amount, up to a maximum of 5 million euro for bonuses tied to the achievement of part of the Players and the English Club of certain athletic goals.

So Lamela is official. Sounds good to me. Rumors seem to be crazy in the transfer window but I've also seen the Spurs in on Eriksen.

 

[Sebowski]

Why would ESPN buy the rights of the Spanish Supercup and not air it? ####ers.

It's on Deportes.

But yeah, stupid. Hate watching non-hd.

 

[T Bell]

Why would ESPN buy the rights of the Spanish Supercup and not air it? ####ers.

It's on Deportes.

But yeah, stupid. Hate watching non-hd.

It's tough to think of another sport that's harder to watch without HD than footy. Most camera shots are zoomed out by necessity, so you quickly lose sight of ball handling tekkers without HD.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Spurs site is full of venom for Bale, which I don't understand. Maybe I am jaded from following american sports for so long - but the whole world knows he is being sold to RM, why would they be worried about whether he shows up for training? Fans just need to accept he is moving on imo.

RM needs Bale more than the Spurs need to sell Bale at this point. So, I don't see RM using Bale as an unsettled player as an excuse to drop the price.

 

[Eephus]

Why would ESPN buy the rights of the Spanish Supercup and not air it? ####ers.

It's on Deportes.

But yeah, stupid. Hate watching non-hd.

It's tough to think of another sport that's harder to watch without HD than footy. Most camera shots are zoomed out by necessity, so you quickly lose sight of ball handling tekkers without HD.

Hockey and Quidditch for starters

 

[CletiusMaximus]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8893131/transfer-news-chelsea-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-porto-winger-christian-atsu

Chelsea in advanced talks to buy Porto winger Christian Atsu.

Makes perfect sense.

I think they'll have 20 or so out on loan again this year. Even if they wanted another winger, there's no room for another non homegrown player on the team.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Looks like Baines formally asked for a transfer to United. That's a real pity for Everton and Martinez.

 

[GoFishTN]

Spurs site is full of venom for Bale, which I don't understand. Maybe I am jaded from following american sports for so long - but the whole world knows he is being sold to RM, why would they be worried about whether he shows up for training? Fans just need to accept he is moving on imo.

RM needs Bale more than the Spurs need to sell Bale at this point. So, I don't see RM using Bale as an unsettled player as an excuse to drop the price.

From what I've read, I think most people are upset now because he was doing things "the right way" until this week. Now he's pulling the prima donna let me go tantrum stuff.

 

[Slapdash]

Why would ESPN buy the rights of the Spanish Supercup and not air it? ####ers.

It's on Deportes.

But yeah, stupid. Hate watching non-hd.

I don't have deportes.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Why would ESPN buy the rights of the Spanish Supercup and not air it? ####ers.

It's on Deportes.

But yeah, stupid. Hate watching non-hd.

I don't have deportes.

Can you stream ESPN3? That's worked pretty well for me in the past. Looks like they are streaming it live.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Spurs site is full of venom for Bale, which I don't understand. Maybe I am jaded from following american sports for so long - but the whole world knows he is being sold to RM, why would they be worried about whether he shows up for training? Fans just need to accept he is moving on imo.

RM needs Bale more than the Spurs need to sell Bale at this point. So, I don't see RM using Bale as an unsettled player as an excuse to drop the price.

From what I've read, I think most people are upset now because he was doing things "the right way" until this week. Now he's pulling the prima donna let me go tantrum stuff.

Yeah, I guess if I was in his boots though, I'd be tired of this whole deal already. I think the Spurs are doing the right thing by making sure they actually have replacements signed, and waiting until the deadline to make the deal - but I get where Bale probably is at this point, and it would be hard to simply smile and go on as though nothing was happening.

I am excited for the Spurs future, and wish Bale well at RM, but I don't harbor any ill will with any antics he goes though this week.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Spurs site is full of venom for Bale, which I don't understand. Maybe I am jaded from following american sports for so long - but the whole world knows he is being sold to RM, why would they be worried about whether he shows up for training? Fans just need to accept he is moving on imo.

RM needs Bale more than the Spurs need to sell Bale at this point. So, I don't see RM using Bale as an unsettled player as an excuse to drop the price.

From what I've read, I think most people are upset now because he was doing things "the right way" until this week. Now he's pulling the prima donna let me go tantrum stuff.

Yeah, I guess if I was in his boots though, I'd be tired of this whole deal already. I think the Spurs are doing the right thing by making sure they actually have replacements signed, and waiting until the deadline to make the deal - but I get where Bale probably is at this point, and it would be hard to simply smile and go on as though nothing was happening.

I am excited for the Spurs future, and wish Bale well at RM, but I don't harbor any ill will with any antics he goes though this week.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Spurs site is full of venom for Bale, which I don't understand. Maybe I am jaded from following american sports for so long - but the whole world knows he is being sold to RM, why would they be worried about whether he shows up for training? Fans just need to accept he is moving on imo.

RM needs Bale more than the Spurs need to sell Bale at this point. So, I don't see RM using Bale as an unsettled player as an excuse to drop the price.

From what I've read, I think most people are upset now because he was doing things "the right way" until this week. Now he's pulling the prima donna let me go tantrum stuff.

Yeah, I guess if I was in his boots though, I'd be tired of this whole deal already. I think the Spurs are doing the right thing by making sure they actually have replacements signed, and waiting until the deadline to make the deal - but I get where Bale probably is at this point, and it would be hard to simply smile and go on as though nothing was happening.

I am excited for the Spurs future, and wish Bale well at RM, but I don't harbor any ill will with any antics he goes though this week.

If it's true the club is fining him for not training with them, I can understand his attitude.

 

[Sebowski]

They shouldn't even let him into the building. Imagine a stupid injury costing them $100mil.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Spurs site is full of venom for Bale, which I don't understand. Maybe I am jaded from following american sports for so long - but the whole world knows he is being sold to RM, why would they be worried about whether he shows up for training? Fans just need to accept he is moving on imo.

RM needs Bale more than the Spurs need to sell Bale at this point. So, I don't see RM using Bale as an unsettled player as an excuse to drop the price.

From what I've read, I think most people are upset now because he was doing things "the right way" until this week. Now he's pulling the prima donna let me go tantrum stuff.

Yeah, I guess if I was in his boots though, I'd be tired of this whole deal already. I think the Spurs are doing the right thing by making sure they actually have replacements signed, and waiting until the deadline to make the deal - but I get where Bale probably is at this point, and it would be hard to simply smile and go on as though nothing was happening.

I am excited for the Spurs future, and wish Bale well at RM, but I don't harbor any ill will with any antics he goes though this week.

Am I not supposed to use "the" here? I never know the proper usage of Tottenham Hotspur and Spurs...I'm still learning.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I'd say no "the" on the first one, you think that Spurs are doing the right thing. Second one could go either way, since you're excited for the future. I'm just busting your balls though.

 

[B-Deep]

I'd say no "the" on the first one, you think that Spurs are doing the right thing. Second one could go either way, since you're excited for the future. I'm just busting your balls though.

well that sounds silly

i'd always say the

 

[Eephus]

Spurs site is full of venom for Bale, which I don't understand. Maybe I am jaded from following american sports for so long - but the whole world knows he is being sold to RM, why would they be worried about whether he shows up for training? Fans just need to accept he is moving on imo.

RM needs Bale more than the Spurs need to sell Bale at this point. So, I don't see RM using Bale as an unsettled player as an excuse to drop the price.

From what I've read, I think most people are upset now because he was doing things "the right way" until this week. Now he's pulling the prima donna let me go tantrum stuff.

Yeah, I guess if I was in his boots though, I'd be tired of this whole deal already. I think the Spurs are doing the right thing by making sure they actually have replacements signed, and waiting until the deadline to make the deal - but I get where Bale probably is at this point, and it would be hard to simply smile and go on as though nothing was happening.

I am excited for the Spurs future, and wish Bale well at RM, but I don't harbor any ill will with any antics he goes though this week.

Am I not supposed to use "the" here? I never know the proper usage of Tottenham Hotspur and Spurs...I'm still learning.

:tedlasso:

 

[Slapdash]

Why would ESPN buy the rights of the Spanish Supercup and not air it? ####ers.

It's on Deportes.

But yeah, stupid. Hate watching non-hd.

I don't have deportes.

Can you stream ESPN3? That's worked pretty well for me in the past. Looks like they are streaming it live.

Nope. TWC won't let you use ESPN3 unless you have TV through them.

 

[The Flying Elvis]

Spurs talking with Eriksen from Ajax. Something like a £10M offer.

 

[Sinn Fein]

I'd say no "the" on the first one, you think that Spurs are doing the right thing. Second one could go either way, since you're excited for the future. I'm just busting your balls though.

Can't believe I am this into an EPL team...the new NBC deal helps a lot since I can make a point of watching all, or as many as I can, of their games now.

Not a fan of the HP logo on their kits - wish it was at least dark blue.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Spurs site is full of venom for Bale, which I don't understand. Maybe I am jaded from following american sports for so long - but the whole world knows he is being sold to RM, why would they be worried about whether he shows up for training? Fans just need to accept he is moving on imo.

RM needs Bale more than the Spurs need to sell Bale at this point. So, I don't see RM using Bale as an unsettled player as an excuse to drop the price.

From what I've read, I think most people are upset now because he was doing things "the right way" until this week. Now he's pulling the prima donna let me go tantrum stuff.

Yeah, I guess if I was in his boots though, I'd be tired of this whole deal already. I think the Spurs are doing the right thing by making sure they actually have replacements signed, and waiting until the deadline to make the deal - but I get where Bale probably is at this point, and it would be hard to simply smile and go on as though nothing was happening.

I am excited for the Spurs future, and wish Bale well at RM, but I don't harbor any ill will with any antics he goes though this week.

Am I not supposed to use "the" here? I never know the proper usage of Tottenham Hotspur and Spurs...I'm still learning.

Our favorite grammar nazi/Spurs fan Smoo would set you straight on this were he still posting. I think this was one of the jokes in the NBC Sudekis video.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

What about "da Spurs"?

Messi supposedly playing today. And Barca reportedly targeting either Hulk or Fred! Maybe to play central defense?

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Spurs site is full of venom for Bale, which I don't understand. Maybe I am jaded from following american sports for so long - but the whole world knows he is being sold to RM, why would they be worried about whether he shows up for training? Fans just need to accept he is moving on imo.

RM needs Bale more than the Spurs need to sell Bale at this point. So, I don't see RM using Bale as an unsettled player as an excuse to drop the price.

From what I've read, I think most people are upset now because he was doing things "the right way" until this week. Now he's pulling the prima donna let me go tantrum stuff.

Yeah, I guess if I was in his boots though, I'd be tired of this whole deal already. I think the Spurs are doing the right thing by making sure they actually have replacements signed, and waiting until the deadline to make the deal - but I get where Bale probably is at this point, and it would be hard to simply smile and go on as though nothing was happening.

I am excited for the Spurs future, and wish Bale well at RM, but I don't harbor any ill will with any antics he goes though this week.

Am I not supposed to use "the" here? I never know the proper usage of Tottenham Hotspur and Spurs...I'm still learning.

Our favorite grammar nazi/Spurs fan Smoo would set you straight on this were he still posting. I think this was one of the jokes in the NBC Sudekis video.

The thing is that when the fans blatantly rip off Southampton, they seem to sing "Oh, when THE Spurs go marching in . . ."

But yes, we've all heard that The Spurs only play in San Antonio.

Scary team that may be filthy when they gel. Paulinho and Capoue already look like rocks in the middle of the pitch.

 

[Bonzai]

What about "da Spurs"?

Messi supposedly playing today. And Barca reportedly targeting either Hulk or Fred! Maybe to play central defense?

:snort:

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Spurs site is full of venom for Bale, which I don't understand. Maybe I am jaded from following american sports for so long - but the whole world knows he is being sold to RM, why would they be worried about whether he shows up for training? Fans just need to accept he is moving on imo.

RM needs Bale more than the Spurs need to sell Bale at this point. So, I don't see RM using Bale as an unsettled player as an excuse to drop the price.

From what I've read, I think most people are upset now because he was doing things "the right way" until this week. Now he's pulling the prima donna let me go tantrum stuff.

Yeah, I guess if I was in his boots though, I'd be tired of this whole deal already. I think the Spurs are doing the right thing by making sure they actually have replacements signed, and waiting until the deadline to make the deal - but I get where Bale probably is at this point, and it would be hard to simply smile and go on as though nothing was happening.

I am excited for the Spurs future, and wish Bale well at RM, but I don't harbor any ill will with any antics he goes though this week.

Am I not supposed to use "the" here? I never know the proper usage of Tottenham Hotspur and Spurs...I'm still learning.

Stick with either "Tottenham" or "Spurs" and you'll be fine.

 

[B-Deep]

Spurs site is full of venom for Bale, which I don't understand. Maybe I am jaded from following american sports for so long - but the whole world knows he is being sold to RM, why would they be worried about whether he shows up for training? Fans just need to accept he is moving on imo.

RM needs Bale more than the Spurs need to sell Bale at this point. So, I don't see RM using Bale as an unsettled player as an excuse to drop the price.

From what I've read, I think most people are upset now because he was doing things "the right way" until this week. Now he's pulling the prima donna let me go tantrum stuff.

Yeah, I guess if I was in his boots though, I'd be tired of this whole deal already. I think the Spurs are doing the right thing by making sure they actually have replacements signed, and waiting until the deadline to make the deal - but I get where Bale probably is at this point, and it would be hard to simply smile and go on as though nothing was happening.

I am excited for the Spurs future, and wish Bale well at RM, but I don't harbor any ill will with any antics he goes though this week.

Am I not supposed to use "the" here? I never know the proper usage of Tottenham Hotspur and Spurs...I'm still learning.

Stick with either "Tottenham" or "Spurs" and you'll be fine.

when i say spurs i'll say The

that's just the way it is (some things will never change)

 

[T Bell]

Spurs talking with Eriksen from Ajax. Something like a £10M offer.

I can't for the life of me figure out why United isn't interested in this guy.

 

[GoFishTN]

Spurs talking with Eriksen from Ajax. Something like a £10M offer.

I can't for the life of me figure out why United isn't interested in this guy.

Moyes is too busy trying to bring in his guys from Everton.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Spurs talking with Eriksen from Ajax. Something like a £10M offer.

I can't for the life of me figure out why United isn't interested in this guy.

Moyes is too busy trying to bring in his guys from Everton.

They could always make an 11th offer for Cesc!

 

[Eephus]

Spurs talking with Eriksen from Ajax. Something like a £10M offer.

I can't for the life of me figure out why United isn't interested in this guy.

Moyes is too busy trying to bring in his guys from Everton.

They could always make an 11th offer for Cesc!

Paul Pogba's agent was spouting some nonsense today about Pogba being worth two Bales. I'm not sure bales of what, but Pogba would be a good fit for MUFC.

 

[Christo]

I'd say no "the" on the first one, you think that Spurs are doing the right thing. Second one could go either way, since you're excited for the future. I'm just busting your balls though.

well that sounds silly

i'd always say the

Then you'd always be wrong.

No "the" in either situation unless you are talking about The San Antonio Spurs.

 

[Christo]

What about "da Spurs"?

Then you can DIAF

 

[SmoovySmoov]

Spurs talking with Eriksen from Ajax. Something like a £10M offer.

I can't for the life of me figure out why United isn't interested in this guy.

Moyes is too busy trying to bring in his guys from Everton.

They could always make an 11th offer for Cesc!

Paul Pogba's agent was spouting some nonsense today about Pogba being worth two Bales. I'm not sure bales of what, but Pogba would be a good fit for MUFC.

A little bit like saying Xabi Alonso would be a good fit for Liverpool, or Robin van Persie would be a great fit for Arsenal. I realize that there's a new sheriff in town now, but wasn't he reaaaaaaaaaaaaal happy about leaving United, or am I making that up?

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Deadspin gives NBC coverage the thumbs-up: http://deadspin.com/nbc-sports-premier-league-coverage-is-really-damn-good-1216484174