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Football Thread 2011/2012 | OT11 | Roll on the Euros and transfer muppetry
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Completely deserves it.. Torres will have a huge responsibility come the 12/13 season unless they get Falcao or something.
Yus! Hazard will be the icing on top of the cake, but is not completely needed.
I actually want to see him in the MLS. He can only bring more popularity to the sport here and he'd be tearing up all the MLS teams. lol
Drogba was always going to be a Chelsea legend but after Saturday I think he's elevated himself to the level above. If I were in his position Id move to the MLS, I dont understand what would be attractive about moving to China but its possible that Drogba values money more than I do.
DRogba in the MLS would be awesome, but I bet in China he'd command Beckham/Eto'o-like wages, wheras he wouldn't get quite such absurd amounts in the US.
edit: And doesn't Drogba donate most of his wages to charity? I can see him going after the big money if that's the case... and fair play to him; he's earned it. great great player.
edit: And doesn't Drogba donate most of his wages to charity? I can see him going after the big money if that's the case... and fair play to him; he's earned it. great great player.
Too expensive I'd imagine especially if that Chinese club is offering him £10 million per year or whatever the rumor was.
'I wanted to put an end to all the speculation and confirm that I am leaving Chelsea. It has been a very difficult decision for me to make and I am very proud of what we have achieved but the time is right for a new challenge for me. As a team we have accomplished so much and have won every single trophy possible. Saturday was a very special moment for everyone at the club and for all the fans, and I am very proud to have played my part in bringing many trophies to this club, which has been my home for the last eight years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at the club especially Roman and my team-mates, many of whom have become very close friends and will be my friends for life. I would also like to say a very special thank you to the Chelsea fans who have shown me so much love and support over the years. I wish the club all the best and continued success for the future - you will always be in my heart.'
Such an amazing GIF
need money to build hospitals
It is pretty awesome. Hopefully someone edits it better to make it continually flow.. then it'd be even better.
Awesome Animals
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Hard to do because of the movement of the camera. Unless someone rewinds the gif at the same pace and connects.
Guess he (Benali) turned down that supposed contract offer someone mentioned above!
I feel sorry for Hargo. He was a quality player when he was fit. He would have been perfect for United had he remained injury free.
Then he went and ruined it by acting the prick in interviews.
Yeah Viva mentioned it. Ahh well.
Most exciting youngsters at City are:
Wabara (right back and captain)
Rekik (centre back)
Razak (central midfielder)
Suarez (attacking midfielder)
Joan Angel Roman (forward)
As long as we keep them.
Yeah his body just can't do it anymore, that's quite obvious. It was worth a punt by Mancini on a free too. The idea though was he would be fit enough to play when Yaya went away in January and do a job. Obviously he wasn't and that forced the hand and we got Pizarro in on loan, who has now returned to Roma btw.
Vivalaraza
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Can't say I'm surprised about this.
He has the chance to go to West Ham last season, was keen, Vieira snapped him in training though and he damaged his ankle. West Ham wanted him to contribute to his own medical expenses, City took care of everything for him. Back fit now and looking for a new club. Boro' and West Ham most likely.
Big City fan though, he's gutted to leave but knows he won't get games there.
It'll be interesting to see if Chelsea sign a striker that complements Torres' abilities or someone that pretty much canibalises them. If they sign Falcao, for example, then it doesn't really demonstrate a great deal of belief in Torres as a goalscorer.
Saying that, Torres has always been a striker that relishes playing alone up front. In my opinion a signing like Hazard who can play as a number 10 in the hole is a far better signing for Torres than a big striker next to him.
Saying that, Torres has always been a striker that relishes playing alone up front. In my opinion a signing like Hazard who can play as a number 10 in the hole is a far better signing for Torres than a big striker next to him.
http://www.sportal.de/sportal/generated/dreierkette/index_rumor1902.html
Sportal: In case Javi Martinez transfer failed, Lars Bender is on the list as an alternative !
Bayern are interested in Twente's 21-year-old Dutch striker Luuk de Jong, according to the printed version of tomorrow's "Sport Bild". He would cost around 8 million Euros.
And also:
Der Fußball-Tag im Ticker: Alaba: Erst Barca, jetzt ManUnited - Sport Fussball Rund um den Ball
Alex Ferguson wants Alaba to be Evra replacement !!
hahahhahahah
I believe the China rumor is something insane like £230,000 a week. Plus, he could do well in that market. He has the personality that Asia likes to cheer for.
I'm actually fine with the idea of Ivanovic as the primary RB.
Between the rotation of Terry, Luiz and Cahill, plus the possible - but looking unlikely - return of Jeffrey Burma from Hamburger, and we have some pretty solid depth at CB if everyone can stay fit and get along.
Obviously, a Kyle Walker (did he extend already?) conversation would be nice. If Spurs wanted to cash out and go with Naughton, I don't think anyone would blame them.
I know he extended his contract last summer, but given his age and seemingly unsettled position in the squad, Micah Richards is also attractive.
Van der Wiel is the rumor that just won't die. I'm sure if he steps up at Euros we'll be closely linked with him again and used to bump up his asking price. I hear he didn't have such a hot season for Ajax, though they won the league.
Piszczek & Azpilicueta are the newest fullbacks to pop up on the rumor lists. I don't know how well they would transition into the Premier League, but both are definitely talents that have done well for their current clubs.
If we're looking to go young and developing, Danny Da Costa at Leverkusen is always someone who seems to do well in videogame form.
fadetoblack
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God those Barca kits really are ugly. Talk about a captive audience.
You guys are really going to have an awful transfer season. It reminds me of Inter's last year. You'll splash on a big name (Montolivilol is your Forlan) and then a bunch of utterly average purchases. I'm not sure what Milan is doing. Are you just trying to consolidate? Wouldn't it have been better to keep a couple of the old guard around at that point? Surely Nesta on his worst day is better than Yepes on his best...
Also, no worries. You might actually get Sneijder after all. Inter have purchased the one, the only, the Serie A legend, Palacio! Scudetto contenders, for sure. If there's one thing Juventini and Milanistas can agree upon is just how absolute shit Inter is.
Barzagli was the best defender this campaign. Easily. There's no player who was even close to his class this year.
With Drogba retiring, is it going to be Higuain -> Cavani -> RVP -> Torres -> Dzeko ..... -> Amauri -> Drogba? Common Marotta, show us a young WC striker!
You guys are really going to have an awful transfer season. It reminds me of Inter's last year. You'll splash on a big name (Montolivilol is your Forlan) and then a bunch of utterly average purchases. I'm not sure what Milan is doing. Are you just trying to consolidate? Wouldn't it have been better to keep a couple of the old guard around at that point? Surely Nesta on his worst day is better than Yepes on his best...
Also, no worries. You might actually get Sneijder after all. Inter have purchased the one, the only, the Serie A legend, Palacio! Scudetto contenders, for sure. If there's one thing Juventini and Milanistas can agree upon is just how absolute shit Inter is.
Are we discussing who is the 2nd best Serie A defender?
We all know Barzagli is the best, right Juve-GAF ?
Barzagli was the best defender this campaign. Easily. There's no player who was even close to his class this year.
With Drogba retiring, is it going to be Higuain -> Cavani -> RVP -> Torres -> Dzeko ..... -> Amauri -> Drogba? Common Marotta, show us a young WC striker!
If he decides to go to China, Im positive its because he wants to be closer to his family and also the money too but mostly because he wants to be closer to home.
darkside31337
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Living in NYC for my entire childhood way back when Soccer was nonexistant in my life. I was forced to play it as a kid (because my mom really wanted me out of the house on those weekends) but it was still pretty much just a blip on my radar, I always found it intriguing but never really got emotionally invested into the sport.
Then one day much later I happened to catch a man named Didier Drogba in action. It was my true introduction to the most beautiful game, I had never seen anything quite like that before and I latched onto the sport, and both Drogba and Chelsea fairly quickly. He was always my favorite footballer and still is to this day.
So thanks for all the good memories Drogba. Hopefully you end up somewhere other than China just because selfishly I'd like to still watch some of your games.
Then one day much later I happened to catch a man named Didier Drogba in action. It was my true introduction to the most beautiful game, I had never seen anything quite like that before and I latched onto the sport, and both Drogba and Chelsea fairly quickly. He was always my favorite footballer and still is to this day.
So thanks for all the good memories Drogba. Hopefully you end up somewhere other than China just because selfishly I'd like to still watch some of your games.
Baconsaurus Rex
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Anybody here played to CSGO beta?
Milchmonster
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Yeah, sounds like stuff Bayern fans wish that will happen. In reality, you'll spend another 30 million on some mediocre players and call it a day.
I can totally see how it'd seem weird if that's not how things are done there, but it's SOP for coaching hires in the US.
Fire manager --> Assemble pool of candidates for interviews --> Pick one
...as opposed to...
Fire manager with replacement in mind --> Interview --> Hire or repeat process with next preferred candidate
Not saying it's better or worse, just that it's typically how things are done here -- perhaps because it makes it more like the hiring/interview process for most other businesses.
Milchmonster
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Müller out, unleash the GÖTZIL, Löw.
Broder Salsa
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Isn't it about the same? Obviously depending on where in China and where in the US the clubs that wants him are located, but the nearest borders are about the same (and Shanghai with Anelka is at the border not facing towards Africa).
It's all set-up for Solskjaer to take Villa into the CL.
We say that every season though.
Milchmonster
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I doubt it too but just because Löw is strange and only wants to play Götze in the centre.
Also, Götze was out for half a year, it would make sense to start him and use someone else as sub. He's full of power, he'd make his international breakthrough this summer.
Tim Howard doesn't usually round into goalscoring form until after the new year.
But Podolski, Özil and Müller are all proven starters. So far they have shown an amazing understanding and it would be crazy to break things up. If the Real Madrid games are anything to go by Özil wont last the full 90 minutes anyway.
Freewheelin'
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Off to see Pulp Fiction tonight on the big screen! Tasty beverages galore!
PrematureQuiche
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Yeah I played it for a couple of hours
I like it but when I last looked their was no way to play with friends cause it was all quick match :/- Status