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[T Bell]

Of course, this could be simply a ploy to get Cain Hoy's name in the press...

I'd be surprised if that was the case, the Guggenheim's tend to not mess around.

Hard to say - with one press release, they have the entire London Financial District in a tizzy - they have announced who they are, who backs them, and they are open for business. Hard to imagine a more effective PR campaign to launch a business - which launched yesterday.

Just my gut feeling, but I don't think I'd want my club owned by a private equity group.

Here's the announcement -- http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/cain-hoy-enterprises-announces-launch-of-operations-274809291.html

Yep, I want a face. Hell, I'd take Jerry Jones over a board of directors.

Coming from a supporter of a club about to be relegated below the Championship...

Harry's take: “We should be able to spend as much as Man United before we play them on Sunday shouldn’t we?"

Harry at least walks as he talks...

 

[Sinn Fein]

Of course, this could be simply a ploy to get Cain Hoy's name in the press...

I'd be surprised if that was the case, the Guggenheim's tend to not mess around.

Hard to say - with one press release, they have the entire London Financial District in a tizzy - they have announced who they are, who backs them, and they are open for business. Hard to imagine a more effective PR campaign to launch a business - which launched yesterday.

Just my gut feeling, but I don't think I'd want my club owned by a private equity group.

Here's the announcement -- http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/cain-hoy-enterprises-announces-launch-of-operations-274809291.html

Yep, I want a face. Hell, I'd take Jerry Jones over a board of directors.

Coming from a supporter of a club about to be relegated below the Championship...

Harry's take: “We should be able to spend as much as Man United before we play them on Sunday shouldn’t we?"

Harry at least walks as he talks...

Or, rolls down the window...

 

[jonessed]

Of course, this could be simply a ploy to get Cain Hoy's name in the press...

I'd be surprised if that was the case, the Guggenheim's tend to not mess around.

Hard to say - with one press release, they have the entire London Financial District in a tizzy - they have announced who they are, who backs them, and they are open for business. Hard to imagine a more effective PR campaign to launch a business - which launched yesterday.

Just my gut feeling, but I don't think I'd want my club owned by a private equity group.

Here's the announcement -- http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/cain-hoy-enterprises-announces-launch-of-operations-274809291.html

Yep, I want a face. Hell, I'd take Jerry Jones over a board of directors.

Coming from a supporter of a club about to be relegated below the Championship...

Harry's take: We should be able to spend as much as Man United before we play them on Sunday shouldnt we?"

Harry at least walks as he talks...

I'm trying to imagine 'arry walking around with his head out a window.

 

[T Bell]

A little PL #### talking spilling over into the Shark Pool. Pretty soon these boards will be named after the real football guys!

 

[NewlyRetired]

This is pretty big news if it is true

Major League Soccer remains on course to sell Chivas USA by the end of this year and it may do so for a record price. But time could be running out to put a rebranded team on the field in 2015, sources have told SI.com, leaving the league to play its 20th season with only 20 clubs.

SI.com understands that a front-runner has emerged to own and operate the second Los Angeles-area franchise. The investor group includes an “L.A. component,” according to a source, and is prepared to spend more than the $100 million MLS received last year from the owners of New York City FC.

The transaction could be confirmed as early as Oct. 6, when the league’s board of governors is scheduled to meet in Los Angeles.

 

[Sammy3469]

Lampard's starting. So much for squad filler.

 

[Sebowski]

Starting to hate this pbp guy. He calls out the guy's name after he gets rid of the ball. Almost like he's just ####### with us. And all he does for minutes at a time is just call out last names.

Also, it isn't natural to be awake before 8am. I don't care what anyone says.

 

[Christo]

17s ago12:54

9 mins: Welbeck looks shorter in an Arsenal kit, oddly.

 

[Sebowski]

I'm officially done being an Ozil apologist.

 

[Christo]

I'm officially done being an Ozil apologist.

Yeah, he seems completely disinterested.

 

[Kafka]

I'm officially done being an Ozil apologist.

Both he & Nasri seem to be cut from the same cloth. No heart, nothing...

 

[gianmarco]

Ozil dispossessed.

 

[Sebowski]

#### YEAH! Awesome goal and well deserved.

 

[Kafka]

#### YEAH! Awesome goal and well deserved.

Well good morning! How's 9:00 am feel?

 

[Sebowski]

#### YEAH! Awesome goal and well deserved.

Well good morning! How's 9:00 am feel?

Much better.

 

[Slapdash]

This Alexis guy is pretty good

 

[Sebowski]

Neymar must be tired from playing so much in those stupid international friendlies.

Starting line up:

13. C. Bravo

2. Montoya

4. Rakitic

5. Sergio

8. A. Iniesta

10. Messi

14. Mascherano

18. Jordi Alba

24. Mathieu

31. Munir

 

[shader]

Wow

 

[gianmarco]

Kolarov should really be in that starting XI.

 

[Slapdash]

When the ball is in play, I don't want to see replays or the faces of managers/players in the stands.

 

[gianmarco]

When the ball is in play, I don't want to see replays or the faces of managers/players in the stands.

So do you close your eyes?

 

[Slapdash]

Barcelona wearing the Senyera kit at home. Hard to get used to that in the Camp Nou.

 

[guru_007]

Kagawa looking ####ign great today Scored and has been fantastic. Good thing he never got at chance at United.

 

[gianmarco]

Loving these Swansea kits.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Swansea press like a pack of hyenas. Impressive.

 

[Christo]

Costa is a dirty SOB.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Cletius is the master of the reverse jinx.

 

[Christo]

Costa is a dirty SOB.

And pretty good.

 

[Christo]

Loving these Swansea kits.

Yep. Could have been even better with the color block on the back too.

 

[gianmarco]

Beautiful goal by Adam Johnson.

 

[The Gator]

Barcelona wearing the Senyera kit at home. Hard to get used to that in the Camp Nou.

Why are they wearing it at home?

 

[Sinn Fein]

Barcelona wearing the Senyera kit at home. Hard to get used to that in the Camp Nou.

Why are they wearing it at home?

Catalan support

 

[crewmember]

Filthy hooker by Lukaku in the 2nd minute. Everton will have the dreaded 2nd half lead...

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Filthy hooker by Lukaku in the 2nd minute. Everton will have the dreaded 2nd half lead...

[Your Ribery joke here]

 

[gianmarco]

This Costa guy is alright.

 

[gianmarco]

Ivanovic = speed.

 

[Christo]

F that guy

 

[Kafka]

Jesus, Messi...what a pass.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

I never understand how people have these gigantic-### flags at games. That just seems like a major pain in the ###.

Hey, no Alves.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

BTW, regarding the Catalan kits, September 11th is the 300 year anniversary of the Fall of Barcelona.

 

[Eephus]

Lyall Thomas ‏@LyallThomas 36m#FulhamFC fans in full voice at Magath: "Youre getting sacked in the morning!" Felix out, Felix out...." Oh dear... they're not happy #FFC

 

[GoFishTN]

:(

 

[Kafka]

Daje Roma!

 

[The Gator]

#LFC team v @AVFCOfficial: Mignolet, Manquillo, Moreno, Lovren, Sakho, Gerrard, Henderson, Coutinho, Markovic, Lallana, Balotelli

 

[The Gator]

Sterling on the bench. Can, Allen and Sturridge out injured

 

[Eephus]

Accrington Stanley 1 - AFC Wimbledon 0

The Dons slip to 15th in L2

 

[Kafka]

Radja! What a strike! Has bossed the midfield all half...he's making the potential January sale of Strootman(ManU) more palatable. Criminally underrated.

 

[Christo]

You tell him, Guzan!

USA! USA! USA!

 

[Eephus]

You tell em woodwork

Plantae! Plantae! Plantae!

 

[jonessed]

You tell him, Guzan!

USA! USA! USA!

It was a bit of a cheap shot by Lovren. I'm surprised he didn't get carded.