Fairly sure he signed a new 5/6 year contract last year. I remember him saying he wanted to stay in Liverpool for as long as his children were young, as they were now scousers.
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Football Thread 2011/12 |OT7| Avaya ever heard anything like it?
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I didn't know that. Perhaps I was talking out of my ass earlier regarding Reina, but I still can't shake the feeling that there's a good chance he may leave Anfield in the summer.
Don't see Suarez, Carroll, Downing, Adam or Reina leaving this summer. Maxi is almost certain to leave as he isn't getting enough game time at the club and his contract runs out soon, Kuyt I imagine would have to accept a substitutes role or move on and then of course we have to deal with Aquilani and Joe Cole once again.
Hopefully Adam is used more sparingly and becomes what he was originally intended to be - A squad member.
Downing I don't think we will let go on the back of one poor season after the fee we paid for him.
Carroll - Similar story to Downing - I think the fee involved will impact any move.
Suarez is an interesting one as he is linked to PSG and obviously with their new found wealth they are an attractive club. However no top player should be wanting to spend their prime years playing in Ligue 1, I know Liverpool aren't exactly setting the world on fire but for me Ligue 1 isn't that much of a step up from the Eredivisie. Seen with Pastore recently that he almost regrets moving to France.
Anyway I guess we will see how the summer unfolds but it will be an interesting one and not just for Liverpool.
Nah really couldn't afford it, was thinking of asking my brother for a loan but then memories of the last Stoke game at Anfield came flooding back so I held off. Part of me just wants to go to get some cup games under my belt, but the other half can't be fucked scrimping and saving to go and watch Charlie Adam whack a few hollywood balls out of touch.
Fucking hell, GAF's taking over the Anfield Road.
I think we'll win too for what it's worth. The lads will need to put in a performance after the last couple of weeks, and what better way to start turning fans around than to beat the blue shite. Reckon Carroll will score if he gets any time on the pitch.
Phoenix Fang
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Holy shit, I thought I'd never see the day when people actually think Charlie Adam is one of our better players. WTF at some of the fans on the Liverpool TV website.
He's the new Mr. Hollywood, the dumb fans will assume that means the new Steven Gerrard.
Maklershed
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Sorry to annoy you guys with this but after doing a bunch of research and based on your recommendations Chelsea is looking good to me: a solid contender, good location with proximity to London, nice size stadium with what appears to be a good fan base, and I found an article that compares them to Philadelphia Phillies (my hometown team for baseball). I'm gonna watch a replay right now of their match against Norwich City from a few weeks ago to see if I like their play style.
if all their old players retire and leave after this season then maybe. Other than that it's a club pretty thick in turmoil. Fired an up and coming young coach, owner is comparable to Al Davis in the NFL(can't think of a MLB owner similar), Torres...
EDIT: Mata is fucking awesome though
Hahahaha good luck with that!
What an awesome game by Sporting today. Glad to see Jeffren able to score another goal after I left. He's played minimal for us due to injuries, comes back and score 2 goals in about 10 minutes. With this result and the win against City, confidence is soaring and it's been months since we've played this well.
And that lady who stays on the bench. (forgot her job)
Maklershed
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Fired an up and coming young coach, owner is comparable to Al Davis in the NFL(can't think of a MLB owner similar), Torres...
EDIT: Mata is fucking awesome though
Uh oh .. maybe I better rethink it then? Haha
Norwich City has a guy named Pilkington. Maybe I should root for them.
Fired an up and coming young coach, owner is comparable to Al Davis in the NFL(can't think of a MLB owner similar), Torres...
EDIT: Mata is fucking awesome though
ive always thought of Roman as closer to Dan Snyder in Washington. Bringing in high profile coaches, saddle them with big money players that dont fit their style and fire the coach when it goes wrong.
at least Chelsea have won a few titles though, Washington has no hope of that.
If they didn't have a kamikaze owner then yes, they'd be a good choice. And they have the potential to be one of Europe's very biggest clubs if they get in a good infrastructure, but they've fucked it up a lot recently. I'd say just jump on Youtube, check shit out and then go with your heart. Even if it's not an underdog and you feel an affinity towards Barcelona or City, that's what happens
just be prepared for me to hate you if its the latter
Kinda, but Al always brought in players he wanted regardless of what the coach thought, sorta like with Torres. They also got a few titles too, though none as recent as Chelsea.
Willkiller
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I'll be suprised if Suarez is at Liverpool next season seeing as he's already linking himself with PSG!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/sunderland/9137038/Luis-Suarez-hints-at-move-to-PSG-as-Liverpools-problems-mount.html
I miss Jeffren, but as more time passes and I see the likes of Tello and Cuenca, I realise there would never have been a place for Jeffren or Bojan. I am glad to see him doing well even through injurys.
Will he play in the 2nd leg against City?
Maklershed
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No Olivia Wilde avatar Messi?
LFMartins86
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I doubt he will start but he could be brought in on the 2nd half. He´s been through a hard time, you could see that he was trying hard not to cry just after he scored.
Welcome.
Limber up for the summer transfer circus with the rest of us
Huge sums will be spent. Utter pillocks will be bought. It will be majestic.
And never trust the Daily Mail.
Phoenix Fang
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Already proven to be taken out of context. Great British journalism strike again.
https://twitter.com/#!/philippeauclair
Depends. I'd probably start Jeffren over Capel but thats only if Jeffren is ready for a start.
Limber up for the summer transfer circus with the rest of us
Our transfer targets are your transfer targets are Man City's transfer targets ect. I'm sure the same names will be doing the rounds... Hazard, Götze, Cavani... With the reality being something completely different. I've already bought my Lucas Moura shirt though
Our transfer targets are your transfer targets are Man City's transfer targets ect. I'm sure the same names will be doing the rounds... Hazard, Götze, Cavani... With the reality being something completely different. I've already bought my Lucas Moura shirt though
I'm expecting everyone in the Prem to get a Pogba shirt just in case they try and entice his agent.
Vivalaraza
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I honestly don't think you should "force" yourself into picking a team. Just follow the rest of the European season, try and watch as many games from the sides that interest you as possible or catch the highlights and you will inevitably end up falling for one.
By the time next season comes around, you'll have a club who have won you over. Over the summer you'll get excited as they (hopefully) bring in new players and then you'll be ready for the big kick-off in August.
I reckon that'll be a better way to follow a team rather than listing requirements and picking one which seems to suit them best.
I've already bought my Lucas Moura shirt though
I'm pulling the trigger on a Pogba shirt when he signs.
Edit: lol Wilbury.
Ignore most things I've said up to now but also listen to them at the same time and then listen to this! Just keep watching the four big leagues for now, see what happens.
SALAZAR DONT READ MY MIND
flintstryker
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I personally started supporting Chelsea many moons ago because of Gianfranco Zola's captivating performance and I have not regretted it since, I actually wouldn't have no qualms about not qualifying for CL next season had Boas stayed and gotten a chance to straighten things out, the club's future is way more important to me right now than present glory hunting with this lot.
Edit: damn forgot to trying to determine which team to support.
Edit: damn forgot to trying to determine which team to support.
Lost a bet (Said Napoli and Chelsa would draw) so I need to keep this troll until
Then the goddess returns!
Its been torture.
Edit: Decided to go with Tello and Thiago for the new home and away kits for next season. Young talent FTW. Oh and the standard first kit being Messi, as it has been for the past few seasons.
I don't think anyone could possibly fathom whats going on in your head.
Vivalaraza
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Rooney has moved on to 26 goals for United this season in 28 games. That's a great record.
Messi's not impressed though.
Messi's not impressed though.
No one but you ever needs to know baby
Brilliant record. What's his record for a season, 34?
Watch this video Maklershed.
And this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VosPdk0WZ1A
<3<3<3
Not just because it's MUFC. But because it is special.
Vivalaraza
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Yep 34 a couple of years ago when he was scoring all those headers.
He'll do well to beat that. We'll probably go out against Bilbao so only 11 more games in the season for him to get another 9 goals. But if he keeps his form going he could do it.
A hat-trick against Wolves next weekend would be nice.
If Chicha or Welbeck get their shooting boots on instead of him that would be fine; I like Rooney more when he drops deep and dictates the play a bit rather than spend most his time in the box. I think this is the first season he's married the two really successfully.
Vivalaraza
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For sure, I think Welbeck has helped with that because he has done such a good job of holding it up and shown he can lead the line himself.
The most pleasing thing about Rooney's form is how consistent it has been in regards to goal-scoring (which is new for him) and also, funnily enough, how unspectacular he's been at times. He's had fewer moments of magic but been a whole lot more effective.
Just having a look at next "weekends" fixtures. Anybody know why they've been spread in such a stupid way? 2 games on the Saturday, 2 more on the Sunday, 2 on Monday and then 4 on Tuesday.
It's ridiculous. City and Chelsea play on Tuesday night. Chelsea have to travel back to London for a midday kick off against Spurs on Saturday. That's just one example of many teams who'll be annoyed by the timetable. United will have 7 whole days of rest before their next game, Chelsea (amongst others, including City) get 3.
Not even. I know he's going to fake to shoot and then pull off some kind of other genius pass which nobody else could see. He has just been so good since coming back. Can't believe it. It's truly a pleasure and honour to see it again. Thought I'd seen the last of him as his testimonial in August...was an amazing night at Old Trafford, could never have guessed this would happen.
I was begging Le Pog to unleash himself though.
You're probably right. Our patience around the box will hopefully pay off when Chicha and Welbeck start finishing again.
Super Tom yet to get off the mark. It don't matter, tho. A one touch pass and move player like he is becoming is so good to have.
bonesmccoy
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Something something Champions League?
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