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Football Thread 2011/2012 | OT11 | Roll on the Euros and transfer muppetry
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Dont worry Podolski is as good as three new signings.
There was a pic of him as a kid posted on here earlier, don't search for it
The Mail have up a fairly poor Photoshop if you'd like a taster.
There was a pic of him as a kid posted on here earlier, don't search for it
WHERE
joking please don't
Seriously though I'm delighted. Such a good footballer.
Milchmonster
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Man City won the league?
Everybody's more or less confirming it. Sportitalia, Sky, Di Marzio ... They're also saying we smacked down Inter's feeble attempt at Verratti. FATALITYYYY!
Man City won the league?
he's been hit by one of Bebe's crosses
Verratti would never join Inter. <3<3
The Other One
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Arsenal supporter here, just thought I would mention that.
I'm forcing you to see it
[IG]http://i.imgur.com/krTEl.jpg[/IMG]
No we can't let Shinji ruin his Japanese chic by wearing that fucking thing, sell him.
And Juve have bought Asamoah?! Fucking brilliant signing
The Other One
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Arsenal have signed Yann M'Villa. Deal done, just waiting for paperwork and medical.
And I dont know if this has been posted yet, but made me chuckle (and worry a bit)
And I dont know if this has been posted yet, but made me chuckle (and worry a bit)
Two brilliant deals. Hopefully they get enough game time.
Pogba's already ruined his career
M'Vila? Arsenal? I'll believe it when it's on the Arsenal website.
fadetoblack
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It's not on Juventus's page but, to be fair, Corriere says we've reached agreement with both Isla and Asamoah. Twitter sources confirm Asamoah, nothing for Isla yet. Both for 18m which is a bargain, I think, for two classy players. I guess we just need to wait for player contracts. I'm more excited for Isla than Kwandwo.
Also, Van Persie is very likely to sign at this point from what it seems. Can't say I'm displeased although Higuain might have been better.
Vucinic-----Van Persie-----Isla
Oh god can't wait for next year
Edit: Yurt, Isla is Pepe competition. And the striker is coming.
Also, Van Persie is very likely to sign at this point from what it seems. Can't say I'm displeased although Higuain might have been better.
Vucinic-----Van Persie-----Isla
Oh god can't wait for next year
Edit: Yurt, Isla is Pepe competition. And the striker is coming.
You're welcome
Where's Gio
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Zero. As usual.
Runners up however....
Freewheelin'
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fadetoblack
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Not likely very high. I think we'll make it out of the group but beyond that is anyone's guess. It'll all depend on which striker we get and if we stay injury free.
The Other One
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Player and Clubs have agreed terms, just delays in paperwork (then of course the medical)
Its done (in principal - it could fall through with the medical) but I guess you can wait for it to appear on the website.
What's the source? I'm not saying you're wrong, but so much transfer bullshit nowadays haha.
Juve will be a real force in the CL I think. Apart from a top class striker they're fantastic all across the pitch.
fadetoblack
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On the bench. He doesn't start ahead of Mirko, for me, until he proves he's worthy of our shirt. I know he's a Bianconero at heart but I don't want someone who doesn't show it.
The Other One
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lol, tell me about it, I actually got excited at Llorente going Arsenal
I also had some hope with Kagawa, so much for that.The source is the same one that broke the Podolski transfer 5 weeks before it happened.
Freewheelin'
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LOL
fadetoblack
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Hahaha Zab
Lots of misinformation about Asamoah and Isla as players.
Isla's not really a striker though he can play on the inside right if necessary. He's Conte's type of versatile player who can play in a Caceres role in a 3-5-2 or a Pepe/Vucinic role in a 4-3-3. He can also play LB or RB, much in the same way that Vidal can play CB or fullback. He took Pepe's role when he left Udinese, and I think he'll be doing this at Juve. I'm really excited about him.
And yeah, Asamoah is capable of giving cover to any of our midfield 3. I'm most excited, however, about his defensive capabilities.
Curious about the reports of van der Vaart wanting to play in Serie A. He wouldn't be bad for Juve, I don't think, although clearly he'd be below Higuain, RVP, and Suarez in terms of who we've been linked to.
Oh god what I'd actually do to have Suarez on the left in Vucinic's positoin and RVP in the centre. O_O
Lots of misinformation about Asamoah and Isla as players.
Isla's not really a striker though he can play on the inside right if necessary. He's Conte's type of versatile player who can play in a Caceres role in a 3-5-2 or a Pepe/Vucinic role in a 4-3-3. He can also play LB or RB, much in the same way that Vidal can play CB or fullback. He took Pepe's role when he left Udinese, and I think he'll be doing this at Juve. I'm really excited about him.
And yeah, Asamoah is capable of giving cover to any of our midfield 3. I'm most excited, however, about his defensive capabilities.
Curious about the reports of van der Vaart wanting to play in Serie A. He wouldn't be bad for Juve, I don't think, although clearly he'd be below Higuain, RVP, and Suarez in terms of who we've been linked to.
Oh god what I'd actually do to have Suarez on the left in Vucinic's positoin and RVP in the centre. O_O
Just seen this tweeted by Miguel Delaney
Here's the text from a piece earlier today on how Hazard's decision prompted fury at Old Trafford.. as well as response. United basically thought they'd had Hazard deal done, and were going to announce it day before England friendly. Or, at least, that was the case at the start of last week. Will turn attention to Modric. But Ferguson refusing ransom.
http://eircomsports.eircom.net/News/hazard-united-response.aspx
Make of it what you will. Seems the rumours for Modric and Baines are picking up pace though.
Here's the text from a piece earlier today on how Hazard's decision prompted fury at Old Trafford.. as well as response. United basically thought they'd had Hazard deal done, and were going to announce it day before England friendly. Or, at least, that was the case at the start of last week. Will turn attention to Modric. But Ferguson refusing ransom.
http://eircomsports.eircom.net/News/hazard-united-response.aspx
Make of it what you will. Seems the rumours for Modric and Baines are picking up pace though.
Asamoah and Isla not yet confirmed, but both talks are in 'advanced stages'. Reports say we'll pay 15m for half of both of them and another 15m at the end of the season.
Hopefully this will leave enough transfer budget to go after the other parts of the team that need beefing up, we need a backup central back, a top striker and we need to decide if we're bringing Giovinco back or if he'll go to Napoli/Inter instead. Plus there's the Veratti situation which we should take advantage of by getting our foot into that door, even if he ends up staying at Pescara for another year.
Hopefully this will leave enough transfer budget to go after the other parts of the team that need beefing up, we need a backup central back, a top striker and we need to decide if we're bringing Giovinco back or if he'll go to Napoli/Inter instead. Plus there's the Veratti situation which we should take advantage of by getting our foot into that door, even if he ends up staying at Pescara for another year.
Aye I can see us getting squeezed for every penny we can afford ala Berbatov.
As good as he is I would rather United looked at other cheaper targets.
Steverulez
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The more Fergie keeps talking about there being no value in the market makes me think he's just pissed off because he can't get the players he wants dirt cheap.
Modric cost £18m-£20m? When Spurs bought him 3-4 years ago? Based on the what the market is like now £32m is probably the right sort of price.
If Fergie wanted him cheaper he should have beaten Spurs to the signature in the first place.
The rumoured £30m plus price tag seems excessive though, United could get two pretty good players for that tbh.
I wonder what Fellaini would go for, he'd give our midfield a certain about of bite that it's lacking.
What if Bayern and Juve make it to the final? Both end second place?
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