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[Fergie]

I doubt Levy barged in to the dressing room after the game and fired AVB right on the spot. Beln sport had the news up minutes after the FT. It was more down to them putting two and two together and getting four than someone leaking it to them.

More than enough time. Looks like it was leaked.

 

[elty]

I didn't watch any Spurs games, but in general what did AVB do wrong and do right?

I think he cannot really control what players to buy or sell.

 

[FootballFan]

Atleti will soon get us a new asshole.

Fixed

 

[Messi]

Atleti will soon get a new asshole.

Balotelli will play?

 

[NaM]

Really looking forward to the Barca/Man City match up.

I'm not, if Messi isn't a 100% City can advance to the next round.

 

[Yurt]

Atleti will soon get a new asshole.

THAT'S THE SPIRIT

 

[Messi]

I didn't watch any Spurs games, but in general what did AVB do wrong and do right?

I think he cannot really control what players to buy or sell.

He fielded a team

 

[nemesun]

It's nice to want things Arsene. I don't think you can afford him now though.

50mill and a car cassette player would do the trick this time, I reckon. The board will be happy to receive 50mill and all the car parks in Merseyside will be crime free for one night. That's a win for the whole city in my book.

 

[Meier]

More than enough time. Looks like it was leaked.

Yeah, BeIN are of course very knowledgeable. PSG tried to hire AVB this summer so I wouldn't be surprised if his agent informed them (same owners) or something.

Honestly, Porto could really use him (it has not been a particularly good year for them by their standards) but I bet they'd pay at most 1/3rd of the salary that Spurs owe him so I'm not sure it'd make any sense for him to give up what he's owed.

 

[Mr Cola]

There was an interview with Laudrup pre-season where he was speculated for the Everton job and he said he didnt want to go higher, that he enjoyed the smaller club challenge more. Everton are on the same tier as Spurs, save perhaps a bit more financial muscle, would be surprised if he went back on his philosophy 6 months later.

 

[Lambda Pie]

poor gunners, we gonna die eventually and this gif will still be relevant long after we're gone:

 

[Baki]

50mill and a car cassette player would do the trick this time, I reckon. The board will be happy to receive 50mill and all the car parks in Merseyside will be crime free for one night. That's a win for the whole city in my book.

I think there is definitely a release clause. Just some weird conditions that's needed to be met. #FreeSuarez #UnleashOnBayern

 

[rodvik]

I'm not, if Messi isn't a 100% City can advance to the next round.

Nah it will be a cracker. Two teams who can play some of the best football in the world with amazing home records going head to head? Cant wait mate.

 

[Mastadon]

I think the £40m clause was legit but we couldn't activate it bevause we weren't in the CL at the time.

Really? I've seen or heard nothing to support this. Why wouldn't Wenger have re-bid when you qualified then?

 

[Fergie]

Yeah, BeIN are of course very knowledgeable. PSG tried to hire AVB this summer so I wouldn't be surprised if his agent informed them (same owners) or something.

Honestly, Porto could really use him (it has not been a particularly good year for them by their standards) but I bet they'd pay at most 1/3rd of the salary that Spurs owe him so I'm not sure it'd make any sense for him to give up what he's owed.

Yeah, England doesn't seem to be a good place for AVB.

Spain or back to Portugal would be a good bet.

There was an interview with Laudrup pre-season where he was speculated for the Everton job and he said he didnt want to go higher, that he enjoyed the smaller club challenge more. Everton are on the same tier as Spurs, save perhaps a bit more financial muscle, would be surprised if he went back on his philosophy 6 months later.

Wouldn't be a bad choice at all. I really don't know who Spurs can call. It's a mess.

 

[Carbonox]

So who you guys think is leaving Bayern in the summer?

- Weiser
- Pizarro
- van Buyten (or Jan?)

Coming

- Lewa
- a CB?
- an unnecessary midfielder

I thought Weiser is highly rated? Unless you mean he's off on a loan?

 

[Baki]

Really? I've seen or heard nothing to support this. Why wouldn't Wenger have re-bid when you qualified then?

It was too late then. Window was closed and we were too busy sanctioning a €50m transfer for Ozil.

 

[nemesun]

poor gunners, we gonna die eventually and this gif will still be relevant long after we're gone:

 

[Mr Cola]

poor gunners, we gonna die eventually and this gif will still be relevant long after we're gone:

As someone who likes Arsenal and would rather them win any trophy if United cant, i love this .

I seriously hope Arsenal rip Bayern apart and if United arent going to win id sure as fuck hope Arse do over Chelsea and City D:

 

[Yurt]

poor gunners, we gonna die eventually and this gif will still be relevant long after we're gone:

All those silver medals

 

[Mastadon]

It was too late then. Window was closed and we were too busy sanctioning a €50m transfer for Ozil.

Nope, you qualified on August 27th, leaving a full 3 days to make another bid. And the window closing wouldn't have stopped him bidding. If the release clause existed, why wouldn't he bid now so he has him wrapped up for January?

 

[Fergie]

Nope, you qualified on August 27th, leaving a full 3 days to make another bid. And the window closing wouldn't have stopped him bidding. If the release clause existed, why wouldn't he bid now so he has him wrapped up for January?

http://eurosport.yahoo.com/news/premier-league-suarez-40m-1-clause-force-liverpool-193137112.html

"If you are going to have a supposed buy-out clause it should be that, but it is different as it says if there is no qualification for the Champions League and if there is a minimum offer of £40 million then the parties will get around the table to discuss things - but it does not say the club has to sell,” he told the Press Association.

 

[Baki]

Nope, you qualified on August 27th, leaving a full 3 days to make another bid. And the window closing wouldn't have stopped him bidding. If the release clause existed, why wouldn't he bid now so he has him wrapped up for January?

I guess we will have to see in January. But I suspect we may have a few surprises coming.

 

[Mastadon]

I guess we will have to see in January. But I suspect we may have a few surprises coming.

Yes, you're not going to sign anyone.

Surprise!

 

[nemesun]

Yeah, England doesn't seem to be a good place for AVB.

Spain or back to Portugal would be a good bet.


Wouldn't be a bad choice at all. I really don't know who Spurs can call. It's a mess.

He should rehabilitate his career on the international scene. Take some time off from footy til after the WC, and I'm sure one of the big boys will come knocking after another disappointing WC.

 

[Jack cw]

I thought Weiser is highly rated? Unless you mean he's off on a loan?

He has talent but I doubt it will be enough for what Bayern is aiming for. He is a forward, and Bayern desperately needs a talent that could take Lahms wing position, but Weiser isnt the one.

 

[K1LLER7]

I see that Charni Ekangamene has got a squad number, wonder if he'll be on the bench at Stoke on Wednesday.

Midfielder?

 

[Baki]

Yes, you're not going to sign anyone.

Surprise!

That's not a surprise! That's typical Arsenal.

 

[Fergie]

He should rehabilitate his career on the international scene. Take some time off from footy til after the WC, and I'm sure one of the big boys will come knocking after another disappointing WC.

Sound advice. It has been a rollercoaster experience in England for AVB.

 

[RaikuHebi]

trabzonspor is like north of the wall in GoT this time of year.

loooool. It's definitely nothing like people would expect a place in Turkey to look. It's a truly beautiful place, my favourite place in Turkey and yet I've never been:

And when Juventus arrive:

 

[rodvik]

Sound advice. It has been a rollercoaster experience in England for AVB.

AVB as England manager would be glorious. He and the english gutter journos could just start swearing at each other in the first press conference.

 

[dc89]

Next seasons City shirt?

 

[Jack cw]

Next seasons City shirt?

Nice, what a breath of fresh air.

 

[K1LLER7]

Next seasons City shirt?

Nice

 

[Facism]

loooool. It's definitely nothing like people would expect a place in Turkey to look. It's a truly beautiful place, my favourite place in Turkey and yet I've never been:

And when Juventus arrive:

that's what i love about the country, so diverse in it's landscapes and climates.

 

[Splatt]

Whelp, guess that's the end of AVB's top club manager career.

He'll probably take over Zenit after Spalleti gets fired.

 

[Fergie]

AVB as England manager would be glorious. He and the english gutter journos could just start swearing at each other in the first press conference.

All those guttural groans.

 

[Yen]

50mill and a car cassette player would do the trick this time, I reckon. The board will be happy to receive 50mill and all the car parks in Merseyside will be crime free for one night. That's a win for the whole city in my book.

"What is it with airplane food?!"

 

[Mastadon]

"What is it with airplane food?!"

They don't have crime in London.

 

[Zabojnik]

Ludogorets forwards:

Lazio are DEAD. #BasedPlatini

Btw we have nothing to do with the Istanbul teams. If some of you are still salty about the whole Gala snow thing then take it to somebody who cares!

You gonna get raped in Torino and then again in Turkey. Snow or no snow. <3

 

[GorillaJu]

Are Arsenal fans on about Suarez again?

Dudes, if it didn't happen in the summer, there is absolutely no way it's happening in the winter.

If Suarez weren't completely happy with the team, if he weren't playing the best football of his life, and if he hadn't just recently pledged his future once more to us, it would be because the owners wouldn't sabotage Brendan and the club's first legitimate run at Champions League qualification in 3 years half-way through a season.

We have one of the world's best players, playing at the top of his game. We turned down 40 million in the summer, even with the player agitating for a move. Why, on gods green earth, would we simply throw our hands up and say "well fuck it, why not just take the 40m now and write the season off?"

 

[Meier]

Next seasons City shirt?

Very sharp! The fact the crest is flush with the shirt is already a massive improvement. There is a rogue plastic stitch behind the crest on my shirt this year and it ends up agitating the top of my boob over time whenever I wear it. Stupid thing! I can't even find where it is..

 

[Gurthang]

Are Arsenal fans on about Suarez again?

Dudes, if it didn't happen in the summer, there is absolutely no way it's happening in the winter.

If Suarez weren't completely happy with the team, if he weren't playing the best football of his life, and if he hadn't just recently pledged his future once more to us, it would be because the owners wouldn't sabotage Brendan and the club's first legitimate run at Champions League qualification in 3 years half-way through a season.

We have one of the world's best players, playing at the top of his game. We turned down 40 million in the summer, even with the player agitating for a move. Why, on gods green earth, would we simply throw our hands up and say "well fuck it, why not just take the 40m now and write the season off?"

It is not Arsenal you should be worried about. It's Madrid.

 

[Kamakazie!]

Great draw for us.

Arsenal out unfortunately.
Chelsea also got it pretty easy.
Hope City smash Barca.

3/4 in next round ain't bad.

 

[Batigol]

Missed everything

 

[Messi]

Next seasons City shirt?

I know a united kit when I see one

 

[Perfect Blue]

LOL AVB, rip in peace

Wow we draw Galatasaray. oh lordy

 

[GorillaJu]

It is not Arsenal you should be worried about. It's Madrid.

Madrid wasn't interested in the summer and if they're interested now, too bad because it's not happening.

This game has not aged well at all. I spoiled of course but I cant even enjoy it on Vita anymore. Outdated graphics that carry none of the atmosphere anymore and the battlesystem is pretty basic. A remake with FF15 engine would be fine.

Jack, I just vomited. Don't do this.

 

[nemesun]

"What is it with airplane food?!"

They get made in the Merseyside biscuit factory?

 

[King of Polygons]

It would take Bale/Ronaldo money to take Suarez away at this point.