andy_b
Footballguy
For now lets assume that Bayern wants to slot Landon in as the 3rd striker.What can we expect as a transfer fee from Bayern based on this?
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The Z Machine
Footballguy
So riding home from work on my bike, I passed by the Oakland Coliseum and there's THOUSANDS of people in Mexico gear... They play Sweden tonight in a friendly.
If I would have known, I would have bought tickets to watch the game. I saw ZERO Sweden fans, and the Mexican fans looked like they had been partying for hours, and this was at 5:30 PM for an 8:15 kickoff kickoff.
Also, it looks like Aguirre (of Atlético) still has the backing of management there, which I think is a good thing.
If I would have known, I would have bought tickets to watch the game. I saw ZERO Sweden fans, and the Mexican fans looked like they had been partying for hours, and this was at 5:30 PM for an 8:15 kickoff kickoff.
Also, it looks like Aguirre (of Atlético) still has the backing of management there, which I think is a good thing.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
I know you guys really care about "el Tri", but (my boy) Guardado and Márquez won't be playing tonight.
We'll see if México can beat Sweden by more than 3-0.
We'll see if México can beat Sweden by more than 3-0.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
One of my professors is a huge Arsenal fan.He's a Brit...I wore an Arsenal hoody to class tonight and he started talking to me about them. We discussed today's Everton game, team's poor performance, etc. It's interesting to get a lifelong fan's take on the team's struggles.
He described Adebayor and van Persie (he kept calling him RVP too) as "one game they're world class, the next they're useless." He was telling me how he would kill for Patrick Vieira in the midfield these days....the team had a real "bite" back when Vieira was around, and they haven't been the same since.
no real point, it's always interesting to talk to people in person who actually know what they're talking about. My girlfriend's friend's boyfriend is coming to town from England this weekend....he's a huge Spurs fan...we had a nice talk last summer 
MrPhoenix
Ron Paul Soldier
Effing last minute lapses by Liverpool cost them another one.Thank you WiganElano sucksGood to see Robbie Keane get a good solid 5 minutes today too.That is all
Sebowski
Footballguy
Make that 3 (or is it 4?)We may be watching a historic team right now. Just take it in, Z. Record setting pace in La Liga. Messi and Eto'o can't be stopped right now. They might storm right through Champions. Wouldn't you rather see a La Liga team win that than an EPL team, Z?Me tooAnd Pskov makes a good point - Barça haven't been playing boring soccer this season.
Sebowski
Footballguy
I couldn't find that on TV anywhere. How did it go?
He's a Brit...I wore an Arsenal hoody to class tonight and he started talking to me about them. We discussed today's Everton game, team's poor performance, etc. It's interesting to get a lifelong fan's take on the team's struggles.
He described Adebayor and van Persie (he kept calling him RVP too) as "one game they're world class, the next they're useless." He was telling me how he would kill for Patrick Vieira in the midfield these days....the team had a real "bite" back when Vieira was around, and they haven't been the same since.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
I didn't see it, but he said they played like #### and the articles I read confirmed it. He asked me if I saw how they "got on" today...I couldn't find that on TV anywhere. How did it go?
He's a Brit...I wore an Arsenal hoody to class tonight and he started talking to me about them. We discussed today's Everton game, team's poor performance, etc. It's interesting to get a lifelong fan's take on the team's struggles.
He described Adebayor and van Persie (he kept calling him RVP too) as "one game they're world class, the next they're useless." He was telling me how he would kill for Patrick Vieira in the midfield these days....the team had a real "bite" back when Vieira was around, and they haven't been the same since.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
If it were Liverpool against Barça in the CL final, I'd pull for Liverpool. Otherwise, I'll take the La Liga team. I really don't have a favorite Italian team.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
BTW, Mexico didn't look very good (although Sweden got lucky on their goal). They missed Márquez's leadership, and there wasn't much of a counterattacking threat, nor much of attack down the flank... two things that Mexico should do well against Sweden.
I thought Mexico would take it 1 or 2 nothing, but it was the other way around. Not a good tune-up for the hexagonal.
I thought Mexico would take it 1 or 2 nothing, but it was the other way around. Not a good tune-up for the hexagonal.
Sebowski
Footballguy
Good. I like a couple of their players (Guardado one of them), but I don't care for the program at all. They always play the US dirty and always have an excuse if they don't win.
I only saw the first half, got caught up watching more of City/Newcastle later, but Arsenal controlled the game for the most part in the first half. They just couldn't get any chances in good position against a packed in Everton defense. Everton couldn't mount any attack, but they were dangerous on the counter. It's tough to play @ Everton, especially when they are only using one striker. They put a ton of guys behind the ball, push you to the wings, and are content clearing the ball when they can. Arteta is the only dangerous player with the ball (imo), right now and he wasn't at full strength. I thought for sure once Everton got the lead, Arsenal was dead, but they were able to get one home.City/Newcastle was a much more exciting game to watch. Elano does suck bad. But Robinho, Bellamy, Ireland, SWP and de Jong made for a good, quick, lethal attack. Tons of miscues in the back, nearly cost them the game. Couple of hard/cheap tackles too. Joey Barton hurt himself while stomping his foot into the gound after a mis pass, which I thought was hilarious. Newcastle is reeling right now, between injuries and crap play.I didn't see it, but he said they played like #### and the articles I read confirmed it. He asked me if I saw how they "got on" today...I couldn't find that on TV anywhere. How did it go?
He's a Brit...I wore an Arsenal hoody to class tonight and he started talking to me about them. We discussed today's Everton game, team's poor performance, etc. It's interesting to get a lifelong fan's take on the team's struggles.
He described Adebayor and van Persie (he kept calling him RVP too) as "one game they're world class, the next they're useless." He was telling me how he would kill for Patrick Vieira in the midfield these days....the team had a real "bite" back when Vieira was around, and they haven't been the same since.
brewer
Footballguy
I watched the entire Arsenal/Everton game. Arsenal did not deserve the point, RVP snatched the equalizer at the very end on probably the best service of the game... oddly enough from Djouru. The problem is the same as it has been, the center midfielders don't posses the ball long enough or make the right passes. They started Song along side Diaby in the middle, with Nasri and Denilson on the wings. Nasri was decent, the other 3 were fair at best. Van Persie was putting forth effort up front, but Adebayor seemed to be having one of his 'down' games. The only time his name was called is when he was being flagged for offside on another goal kick or something. However, the service from the midfield was lacking to say the least. The defense had a pretty good game except for the goal. I'm not sure what Djouru was doing on that play... but otherwise, I think he has played well at the back. For subs, Wenger brought on Bendtner and Eboue to play right wing and right back. I would have much rather seen Vela(who may still be ill) or Wilshere(I know he is 17, but he is by far our best play maker from center mid at the moment... give him a few minutes to try). Anyway, Everton played well throughout, although I would be worried about the Cahill injury. He was already playing out of position up front... but seems to be the only one scoring goals for the Blues at the moment.I only saw the first half, got caught up watching more of City/Newcastle later, but Arsenal controlled the game for the most part in the first half. They just couldn't get any chances in good position against a packed in Everton defense. Everton couldn't mount any attack, but they were dangerous on the counter. It's tough to play @ Everton, especially when they are only using one striker. They put a ton of guys behind the ball, push you to the wings, and are content clearing the ball when they can. Arteta is the only dangerous player with the ball (imo), right now and he wasn't at full strength. I thought for sure once Everton got the lead, Arsenal was dead, but they were able to get one home.City/Newcastle was a much more exciting game to watch. Elano does suck bad. But Robinho, Bellamy, Ireland, SWP and de Jong made for a good, quick, lethal attack. Tons of miscues in the back, nearly cost them the game. Couple of hard/cheap tackles too. Joey Barton hurt himself while stomping his foot into the gound after a mis pass, which I thought was hilarious. Newcastle is reeling right now, between injuries and crap play.I didn't see it, but he said they played like #### and the articles I read confirmed it. He asked me if I saw how they "got on" today...I couldn't find that on TV anywhere. How did it go?
He's a Brit...I wore an Arsenal hoody to class tonight and he started talking to me about them. We discussed today's Everton game, team's poor performance, etc. It's interesting to get a lifelong fan's take on the team's struggles.
He described Adebayor and van Persie (he kept calling him RVP too) as "one game they're world class, the next they're useless." He was telling me how he would kill for Patrick Vieira in the midfield these days....the team had a real "bite" back when Vieira was around, and they haven't been the same since.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Anyone watch Law and Order last night?
There were some Russian mobster characters named: Pavlyuchenko, Abramovich, and one of the supporting characters who goes on the witness stand was named Alex Arshavin.
Obviously, someone's a soccer fan.
There were some Russian mobster characters named: Pavlyuchenko, Abramovich, and one of the supporting characters who goes on the witness stand was named Alex Arshavin.
Obviously, someone's a soccer fan.
That's the way, Z. Nurture that hate! Feed it!BTW, are you ready to change your avatar? I have a feeling we'll be seeing some NACHOS! in the next round.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Good to see the support for the Blaugrana here.Make that 3 (or is it 4?)We may be watching a historic team right now. Just take it in, Z. Record setting pace in La Liga. Messi and Eto'o can't be stopped right now. They might storm right through Champions. Wouldn't you rather see a La Liga team win that than an EPL team, Z?Me too
Hopefully we don't stumble this afternoon vs Espanyol and keep the treble alive.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
L&O might be the only time I think it's cool to be a lawyer.I noticed that too.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Becks scored AC's lone goal yesterday off a free kick, and was lauded by coach Ancelotti and the tough Italian sports press:
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scoobygang
Footballguy
I guess if you ever wanted to know a way to make David Beckham's work rate look good, now you know. Play him in the same midfield with Pirlo and Ronaldinho (2009 version).
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Becks doesn't just work, he battles.scoobygang said:
The Z Machine
Footballguy
I think there might be something to this "Becks only plays his best on the highest stage" thing.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
set us up the pole: Where will the best football be played this Sunday?
I'll take Anfield over Tampa.
goblue
I'll take Anfield over Tampa.
goblue
Mjolnirs
Footballguy
Great match between Bayern and Hamburg today. Hamburg won 1:0 and temporarily jumped to the top of the table.
Hamburg hit the post at least twice, Toni had a goal called back on a really bad call for Bayern and Landon played the last 15 minutes with some decent touches. The action was top notch for the entire 90 minutes and Rensing and Rost combined for 13 saves.
Hamburg hit the post at least twice, Toni had a goal called back on a really bad call for Bayern and Landon played the last 15 minutes with some decent touches. The action was top notch for the entire 90 minutes and Rensing and Rost combined for 13 saves.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Atlético continues to screw themselves. They appear to have zero confidence right now. They were in 3rd place 6 games ago... since then, they've gone into the crapper.
Playing against a decent team in Valladolid, they lost 2-1. The goal "they" scored was an own goal gift from Valladolid. After playing most of the game tied, Pernía proceeded to give up a clear penalty in the 79th minute. God what a dumb play.
I think Aguirre is gonna have to have a realtor on retainer, because he is not long for Madrid, although the fault wasn't really his. The players are playing poorly and stupidly. There is no leadership and the team is falling apart. There are rumors that Forlán wants to leave.
Ugh.
Playing against a decent team in Valladolid, they lost 2-1. The goal "they" scored was an own goal gift from Valladolid. After playing most of the game tied, Pernía proceeded to give up a clear penalty in the 79th minute. God what a dumb play.
I think Aguirre is gonna have to have a realtor on retainer, because he is not long for Madrid, although the fault wasn't really his. The players are playing poorly and stupidly. There is no leadership and the team is falling apart. There are rumors that Forlán wants to leave.
Ugh.
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Desert_Power
Footballguy
This was a terrible call. There were several questionable cards given out against Barcelona today. Luckily, Messi overcame them for another Barca win.
HellToupee
Footballguy
B Maverick
Footballguy
watching the super+ show on FSC there were a ton of terrible calls in the EPL this weekend. Lampards red, a couple PKs in other games, the yellow for diving on gerrard for LP.But all in all there was some good games played.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
I still don't know the ending, only 60 minutes in, but the Lampard red card is an absolutely awful call. Atrocious.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Pretty sure that ending merits an avatar change to my other favorite player....
eagles2007
Footballguy
fan ofboth and didn't notice that. pretty awesome.L&O might be the only time I think it's cool to be a lawyer.I noticed that too.
Kendall
I heart waffles
LinkEverything I've read about this situation seems to point at Benitez mis-using Keene to get back at manager Rick Parry. Allegedly Benitez was told that if Pool signed Keene there would still be enough money to get Gareth Barry as well. Obviously this didn't happen, so rumors have been bouncing around that Benitez has been leaving him out more because of spite than poor form (which I tend to agree with because he was benched and then left out of the squad entirely after regaining his touch in December). I just feel for Keene. He signed with his favorite club and was extremely excited about playing there. I don't buy the whole he couldn't coexist with Torres line of thought, Keene and Berbatov worked well at Tottenham. Ugh.
More and more Benitez aggravates me. I never understood why Benitez wanted to bring Barry in to begin with, the central midfield was already crowded with Gerrard, Alonso and Mascherono. When there was speculation to sell Alonso I was getting pissed, he truly is a great player. Not to mention Benitez attempting mind games through the press and falling flat on his face.
There is clearly a lot of discontinuity at the top for Liverpool, the two co-owners hate each other, can't agree on anything, one wants to keep Ricky Parry, the other doesn't, Rick Parry and Benitez don't agree on anything. Its all a huge mess, its amazing that Liverpool players can even focus on games.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
The Soccernet Saff should have someone proofread their stories....
Kendall
I heart waffles
Well you know they're nothing but class if they advertise for readers to become regular contributors.
No tears spilled over Chelsea getting screwed this weekend, absolutely awful officiating. They made mention that the ref who officiate the game had already handed out 4 red cards this year, and Lampard's red was a brutal call. There were a bunch of poor cards given out in that game, really detracted from the play.
I was pulling for a draw, but frankly, a Liverpool win was probably an even better result. Riera is a nightmare out there, I can't believe in a million years Benitez would favor him over Keane. And I've been banging this drum for awhile now, but Kuyt is not very good either. In my eyes, Chelsea is a better side than Liverpool and worry more about them catching up with United.
ManU is riding a 13 game clean sheet streak, and are starting to get healthy. Rooney should be back in a week or two, Brown is getting there, Rio is rounding into form, hopefully Evra will not be out too much longer, as they obviously miss his play against the top flight teams, and don't trust Rafael enough just yet. Vidic is playing brilliantly, and in my mind is the mvp of the team to date this year. He will be out in the first CL leg against Inter, and that is a bit troubling.
Man City with yet another transfer, grabbing Shay Given. I guess the price was right, I've always felt Given to be a tad overrated. City was the most active, with the biggest signings during the January transfer, although they failed to sign the star player they desired.
I was pulling for a draw, but frankly, a Liverpool win was probably an even better result. Riera is a nightmare out there, I can't believe in a million years Benitez would favor him over Keane. And I've been banging this drum for awhile now, but Kuyt is not very good either. In my eyes, Chelsea is a better side than Liverpool and worry more about them catching up with United.
ManU is riding a 13 game clean sheet streak, and are starting to get healthy. Rooney should be back in a week or two, Brown is getting there, Rio is rounding into form, hopefully Evra will not be out too much longer, as they obviously miss his play against the top flight teams, and don't trust Rafael enough just yet. Vidic is playing brilliantly, and in my mind is the mvp of the team to date this year. He will be out in the first CL leg against Inter, and that is a bit troubling.
Man City with yet another transfer, grabbing Shay Given. I guess the price was right, I've always felt Given to be a tad overrated. City was the most active, with the biggest signings during the January transfer, although they failed to sign the star player they desired.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...312&cc=5901
Altidore to spend the rest of this season with the second division leaders, Xerez.
Altidore to spend the rest of this season with the second division leaders, Xerez.
HellToupee
Footballguy
I never got Rafa's infatuation for Barry either
HellToupee
Footballguy
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/foo...icle5627871.ece
Why Rafa Benitez is on the rack
Like Forrest Gump, the Hollywood character with an unwitting influence upon important moments of history, “Isobel from Bury” might go down as a key figure in the 2008-09 title race. Her question to an Ask The Manager feature in Manchester United’s official magazine was what prompted Sir Alex Ferguson to suggest Liverpool “will get nervous” when trying to secure their first championship in 19 years. This, in turn, provoked what will always be remembered as Rafa’s Rant. The Premier League has not been the same since Rafael Benitez, cheeks the colour of sangria, eyes wider than paella pans, launched a televised attack on Ferguson. Before last night’s match against Everton, United had taken charge, winning 12 points to Liverpool’s three in the 22 days since El Rant was delivered. Liverpool have free-fallen from first to fourth.
Words in press conferences are not stray passes or mistimed tackles. You cannot get out a tactics board and show them directly leading to bad results. But competing involves the display of strength as well as the actual exercising of it and impressions count.
Benitez’s tirade made Liverpool suddenly look embattled: away supporters had something to shout about and anxieties among their own followers increased. These things affect football matches: the stands at Anfield, in the closing stages of a tight game, are far jumpier than at Old Trafford in similar circumstances. Atmospheres influence players.
El Rant was followed by public posturing over a new contract, a denunciation of Everton, a strange outpouring about a “crazy, crazy” match at Wigan and a row with Tottenham over their interest in Robbie Keane, now at the point of departure from Anfield after being left out of the squad to face Chelsea. Benitez, with each eruption, appears to spend a little of the credit he has built up with Liverpool fans. Some who defended his attack on Ferguson doubt his temperament now. There was unprecedented booing of the Spaniard when he substituted Steven Gerrard at the JJB Stadium and he is having to appeal for patience. “They have to stay with the team and the manager picks the team. Everybody is in the same boat. So we cannot criticise and complain every day, because we have to go together,” he said.
Benitez denies he is feeling the pressure
There are no cracks in Benitez's master plan
Can Liverpool bounce back from meltdown?
In losing his cool before the cameras, Benitez ignored one of the tenets of his predecessor. Gerard Houllier once lectured a Uefa elite coaches forum on “the most important five minutes of a manager’s week”. These, said Houllier, are the ones a boss spends talking on television: in modern football everybody involved in a club — directors, players, players’ wives, journalists, supporters — watches the pre-match and post-match interviews and what is conveyed there sets that club’s mood. Soundbites, in Houllier’s view, should be flavoured with calm authority. From Benitez there is too much.
Jan 9 Benitez launches into a long rant against Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson, asking why he wasn’t punished for ‘killing referees’
Jan 10 Liverpool struggle to draw 0-0 at Stoke. The next day United crush Chelsea to close the gap on Liverpool to five points
Jan 14 Benitez speculates on the ‘influence’ David Gill, United’s chief executive, has as a member of the FA Board. United beat Wigan 1-0
Jan 17 United go top by beating Bolton 1-0. Benitez accuses his own board of pushing defender Daniel Agger towards the exit before Liverpool draw with Everton 1-1
Jan 25 Liverpool come from behind to draw 1-1 with Everton in the FA Cup
Jan 28 A day after United hammer West Brom 5-0, Liverpool are held 1-1 at Wigan
Why Rafa Benitez is on the rack
Like Forrest Gump, the Hollywood character with an unwitting influence upon important moments of history, “Isobel from Bury” might go down as a key figure in the 2008-09 title race. Her question to an Ask The Manager feature in Manchester United’s official magazine was what prompted Sir Alex Ferguson to suggest Liverpool “will get nervous” when trying to secure their first championship in 19 years. This, in turn, provoked what will always be remembered as Rafa’s Rant. The Premier League has not been the same since Rafael Benitez, cheeks the colour of sangria, eyes wider than paella pans, launched a televised attack on Ferguson. Before last night’s match against Everton, United had taken charge, winning 12 points to Liverpool’s three in the 22 days since El Rant was delivered. Liverpool have free-fallen from first to fourth.
Words in press conferences are not stray passes or mistimed tackles. You cannot get out a tactics board and show them directly leading to bad results. But competing involves the display of strength as well as the actual exercising of it and impressions count.
Benitez’s tirade made Liverpool suddenly look embattled: away supporters had something to shout about and anxieties among their own followers increased. These things affect football matches: the stands at Anfield, in the closing stages of a tight game, are far jumpier than at Old Trafford in similar circumstances. Atmospheres influence players.
El Rant was followed by public posturing over a new contract, a denunciation of Everton, a strange outpouring about a “crazy, crazy” match at Wigan and a row with Tottenham over their interest in Robbie Keane, now at the point of departure from Anfield after being left out of the squad to face Chelsea. Benitez, with each eruption, appears to spend a little of the credit he has built up with Liverpool fans. Some who defended his attack on Ferguson doubt his temperament now. There was unprecedented booing of the Spaniard when he substituted Steven Gerrard at the JJB Stadium and he is having to appeal for patience. “They have to stay with the team and the manager picks the team. Everybody is in the same boat. So we cannot criticise and complain every day, because we have to go together,” he said.
Benitez denies he is feeling the pressure
There are no cracks in Benitez's master plan
Can Liverpool bounce back from meltdown?
In losing his cool before the cameras, Benitez ignored one of the tenets of his predecessor. Gerard Houllier once lectured a Uefa elite coaches forum on “the most important five minutes of a manager’s week”. These, said Houllier, are the ones a boss spends talking on television: in modern football everybody involved in a club — directors, players, players’ wives, journalists, supporters — watches the pre-match and post-match interviews and what is conveyed there sets that club’s mood. Soundbites, in Houllier’s view, should be flavoured with calm authority. From Benitez there is too much.
Jan 9 Benitez launches into a long rant against Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson, asking why he wasn’t punished for ‘killing referees’
Jan 10 Liverpool struggle to draw 0-0 at Stoke. The next day United crush Chelsea to close the gap on Liverpool to five points
Jan 14 Benitez speculates on the ‘influence’ David Gill, United’s chief executive, has as a member of the FA Board. United beat Wigan 1-0
Jan 17 United go top by beating Bolton 1-0. Benitez accuses his own board of pushing defender Daniel Agger towards the exit before Liverpool draw with Everton 1-1
Jan 25 Liverpool come from behind to draw 1-1 with Everton in the FA Cup
Jan 28 A day after United hammer West Brom 5-0, Liverpool are held 1-1 at Wigan
jpeace121
Footballguy
First off, 
for the Reds yesterday. Warms the heart to see El Nino back in form.
Lots of news as the transfer deadline approaches:
Arshavin looks to be a Gunner soon, terms have been agreed to
Keane has been sold back to Spurs
Dos Santos was on his way to Pompey, but failed a medical
Dacourt has signed a loan deal with Fulham
Quaresma apparently is in London speaking with Spurs
The FA has agreed to conditionally extend the transfer deadline due to the record-setting snowfall they're experiencing in England. Should be a couple more hours of big news.
for the Reds yesterday. Warms the heart to see El Nino back in form.Lots of news as the transfer deadline approaches:
Arshavin looks to be a Gunner soon, terms have been agreed to
Keane has been sold back to Spurs
Dos Santos was on his way to Pompey, but failed a medical
Dacourt has signed a loan deal with Fulham
Quaresma apparently is in London speaking with Spurs
The FA has agreed to conditionally extend the transfer deadline due to the record-setting snowfall they're experiencing in England. Should be a couple more hours of big news.
jpeace121
Footballguy
Arshavin deal is done, only thing left is for him to negotiate how much it will take for him to buy out his Zenit contract. Rumor is he will wear #13 at Arsenal.
Also, rumors are floating that Man City have made an 11th hour play for van Persie, in the neighborhood of £42m.
Also, rumors are floating that Man City have made an 11th hour play for van Persie, in the neighborhood of £42m.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Arsenal will need to be in some serious, serious financial trouble that we don't know about for this to happen....Arshavin deal is done, only thing left is for him to negotiate how much it will take for him to buy out his Zenit contract. Rumor is he will wear #13 at Arsenal.
Also, rumors are floating that Man City have made an 11th hour play for van Persie, in the neighborhood of £42m.
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jpeace121
Footballguy
Another rumor....Chelsea have scooped Spurs and swooped in to sign Quaresma. Nothing official on that yet. Rumor is coming from Portuguese press.
Arshavin has passed his medical, his dealings with Zenit are the only thing left for that deal to be done.
City throwing money around left and right, they had a £8m bid from Newcastle United for midfielder Michael Johnson rejected.
ETA: Other outlets are now substantiating the Quaresma to Chelsea reports.
Arshavin has passed his medical, his dealings with Zenit are the only thing left for that deal to be done.
City throwing money around left and right, they had a £8m bid from Newcastle United for midfielder Michael Johnson rejected.
ETA: Other outlets are now substantiating the Quaresma to Chelsea reports.
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HellToupee
Footballguy
poor Harry can't be happy
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
City has loaned Jo to Everton?
That's an odd move.
That's an odd move.
brewer
Footballguy
Maybe... but there are rumors that if they do not make the Champions league, it would be hard to resign RVP to a new contract anyway. It may make sense to get something(quite substantial) for him now.Steve Tasker for Prez said:Arsenal will need to be in some serious, serious financial trouble that we don't know about for this to happen....jpeace121 said:Arshavin deal is done, only thing left is for him to negotiate how much it will take for him to buy out his Zenit contract. Rumor is he will wear #13 at Arsenal.
Also, rumors are floating that Man City have made an 11th hour play for van Persie, in the neighborhood of £42m.
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