pslayer666
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Football Thread 2011/2012 | OT11 | Roll on the Euros and transfer muppetry
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life's not fair, what can you do? :-(
pslayer666
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Talking about yourself? I really enjoy golf. It's the most therapeutic of sports that I can do. While it can be frustrating, if you hit your stride, it's supremely enjoyable.
I would think that footballers would enjoy it as rich people who like slapping balls around.
I concede that a laugh and a drink at the driving range is good stuff. The game itself, the paraphernalia, its cultural history (and, see Augusta, current social disposition): bleurgh.
Freewheelin'
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Glad we released Almunia, he is so bad.
More players released plz
More players released plz
True mate. Btw, who is the player on the left on your avatar ? That's Huntelaar on the right I guess but the other one ?Where there's a will, there's a way mate!!!
pslayer666
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That's Karagounis (Greece). I'm Greek-Cypriot and my wife is Dutch, so I'm supporting both countries this tournament.
In case of Greece Vs Holland though, I'm supporting Greece :O
Since we can't have flags this time around, a fellow gaffer was kind enough to do this avatar for me.^_^ Just like you changed yours.
I was a naysayer on similar grounds until I got out, learned how to hit the ball straight, and played a few rounds of 18 holes.
Just as quickly I forgot about the fact that every second commercial during golf broadcasts is for dick hardeners or prostate shrinkers, and that golf clubs are the weapon of choice for America's national past time of rich dudes murderin call girls.
It's too fun to hate.
True enough. I have a love-hate relationship with golf depending on my current efficacy to drive off the tee. Right now I'm slicing the ball something horrid.
Golf carts are the best part of golf imo.
pslayer666
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I did enjoy the occasional game of Tiger Wood's Golf and driving the Golf Carts in GTA, does that make me a golf fan too?
Vivalaraza
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Apparently one of the agreements in his contract with United is that Old Trafford is renamed "The Garden of Eden". The things you'll do...
There will be provision in his Chelsea contract that states that he gets the pick of the players wives ahead of Terry.
It would be less hassle to get Zlatan.
Dark Machine
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If Liverpool actually do appoint Van Gaal as Sporting Director and then Villas Boas or even Ralf Rangnick as 1st team boss. Liverpool will have some of the maddest nutters ever in football running the place.
I would enjoy this very much.
I would enjoy this very much.
This guy is unproven in the international level, unproven in European level and Has had like 2 good seasons in his career and he is asking for 200,000 pounds per week and the clubs are ready to shell out as well??
I hope this decision by whichever club that signs him backfires, just so it would make them rethink giving unproven players whatever they ask for.
I hope this decision by whichever club that signs him backfires, just so it would make them rethink giving unproven players whatever they ask for.
Except if he signs for United. In that case fuck everything and everyone.
The mind-meld with RAWK would inch towards completion.
Except if he signs for United. In that case fuck everything and everyone.
RonRon was a cocky bastard but he had a nutter streak to handle the pressure when it came. Hazard might just be a cocky bastard.
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Sweet! Will put on my iPad when I get home from work. Thanks for this.
Talking about work, man it's quiet today. You probably have me for company all day at this rate.
Same, then again it usually is at this time of the day. I start to get rammed with shit like an hour before I finish though which is fucking charming. It's a daily occurrence so yay. At least I have football training to look forward to this evening.
Pretty busy here
It's manic at my place today. The sun brings out all the crazy people!
Mecha_Infantry
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Man, what's the word on Hazard.
I hear Citeh didn't want to pay 200k pw for him
Such an absurd amount of cash
I hear Citeh didn't want to pay 200k pw for him
Such an absurd amount of cash
pslayer666
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It's been fucking dead in the office today. I haven't done a single thing. Nothing. Nada. Zero. I'm about to fall asleep really :-|
Jeff Albertson
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Anyone seen the Venkys interview on SSN today?
Lol they are confused and will decide about Kean next month
Hope springs eternal that in reality they are selling and don't want to spend anything till then
Lol they are confused and will decide about Kean next month
Hope springs eternal that in reality they are selling and don't want to spend anything till then
StealthGoblin
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If Hazard ends up at City i'll be disappointed, though he has been whoring himself out as a mercenary. . .and that is basically what City want.
He'd play more and make more of an impact at Utd or Chelsea. At Chelsea he'd be part of rebuilding the team too.
He'd play more and make more of an impact at Utd or Chelsea. At Chelsea he'd be part of rebuilding the team too.
fadetoblack
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Juve transfer plans: http://football-italia.net/19134/juventus-reveal-transfer-plans
I wish Marotta wasn't so upfront about our plans, but anyways.
Won't quote it all.
Basically, yes to one of Suarez, RVP, or Higuain.
No to Balotelli because he's a c
and Cavani because De Laurentiis is a c
.
Wants to get Asamoah who is versatile midfielder who Conte admires (rightly so, he's one of Serie A's top 10 in the middle, easily. Probably'll be cheap to buy as well if we throw in Pazienza.).
Says Juventus believes in Giovinco. Pretty sure sign he's coming back.
Another article suggested we're going to go for Destro by offering one of Marrone, Estigarribia, or the second half of Immobile to Geona. Wouldn't get rid of Immobile. That'll bite us in the ass, and I'm quite found of Marrone. Kid shows lots of talent. I think he could easily act as vice-Marchisio/Vidal if given the chance. Esti is good, or above average, but I think Destro would do a better job out on the left.
I wish Marotta wasn't so upfront about our plans, but anyways.
Won't quote it all.
Basically, yes to one of Suarez, RVP, or Higuain.
No to Balotelli because he's a c
razy
unt
Wants to get Asamoah who is versatile midfielder who Conte admires (rightly so, he's one of Serie A's top 10 in the middle, easily. Probably'll be cheap to buy as well if we throw in Pazienza.).
Says Juventus believes in Giovinco. Pretty sure sign he's coming back.
Another article suggested we're going to go for Destro by offering one of Marrone, Estigarribia, or the second half of Immobile to Geona. Wouldn't get rid of Immobile. That'll bite us in the ass, and I'm quite found of Marrone. Kid shows lots of talent. I think he could easily act as vice-Marchisio/Vidal if given the chance. Esti is good, or above average, but I think Destro would do a better job out on the left.
Mecha_Infantry
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Same shit. Supposedly won't be long.
Boo
I guess he'll end up at Chelsea to be honest, I actually don't even think City would want him, they're stacked already with Tevez coming back, and Ade is only on loan. So I guess they'll need to get rid of some first
Marotta is clearly not on twitter I see. Higuain is staying with Madrid now!
Also according to Gazzetta (lol), we're still negotionating with De Laurentiis, and will continue to do so for a week at least.
Getting rid of Immobile is an incredibly dumb move, especially after playing (and linking up well) with Verratti for a whole season!!!!!!! :/
Willkiller
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So apparently Newcastle have signed Tranquillo Barnetta on a free from Leverkusen. I know nothing about him really.
Edit: I should say, I heard this from a friend over Facebook so it may or may not be true haha. I just know we were linked with him last year.
Edit: I should say, I heard this from a friend over Facebook so it may or may not be true haha. I just know we were linked with him last year.
"He was released from both Bayer Leverkusen and his Jesmond Hotel to sign for Newcastle United on a Free Transfer on the 23 May 2012,"
wtf haha
Dark Machine
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You lot can't have Suarez. I love Juve but you can't have him. Glad Aqua's come back, hopefully the new manager appreciates he's 10 times the player Charlie Adam is. Could we interest you in Joe Cole?
I honestly don't think Suarez is leaving anytime soon. Which is why I didn't comment on him!
Willkiller
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Man, what's the word on Hazard.
I hear Citeh didn't want to pay 200k pw for him
Such an absurd amount of cash
Apparently City have done negotiating with 2 players and clubs and they are final offers.
Apparently they offered Hazard just over £100k a week but he wanted double. We'll have to see I guess.
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MarshMellow96
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James Dean.
Vivalaraza
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His agent said he has 3 offers and he'll decide which one he takes by June 2nd. There are also some quotes attributed to the agent in which he says wages are not the most important factor in Hazard's decision...guess we'll find out. I expect him to sign for City.Man, what's the word on Hazard.
I hear Citeh didn't want to pay 200k pw for him
Such an absurd amount of cash
Kagawa has also said that he won't make a decision until he's finished international duty with Japan, that's a couple of weeks yet.
Duncan Castles mentioned this too I think. Definitely won't happen.
Tim the Wiz
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Pretty much gives it away as bullshit - informed bullshit, as reasonable a reasonable speculative summary of United's transfer rumours could be, but invented-noise nevertheless; Rafael and Fabio are 21, for fuck's sake. Fabio was actually one of our best players in a Champions League final against Barcelona. Their development is fine. Jones and Smalling will leach minutes off Rafael for the next few seasons of Vidic-Rio(-Evans); after his loan, Fabio will get time at left-back as Evra is transitioned out. But I doubt they're in trouble. Just doesn't strike me as a Fergie move to jettison players on the verge of coming into their own. He's always demonstrated an understanding of potential.
If anyone should be worried, it's Anderson. Next season is probably his last chance.
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