Gareth Bale
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You said he would win the league with Chelsea. I'll never let you forget that!
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Football Thread 2011/2012 | OT11 | Roll on the Euros and transfer muppetry
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You said he would win the league with Chelsea. I'll never let you forget that!
Did I? I say a lot of shite, most of it in the heat of the moment.
To clarify I think the guy's tactically sound, but I also think he's very stubborn. Everyone could see (after a few games) that his system wasn't going to translate to Chelsea given the playing staff but he persisted anyway. It was very naive, and reminded me of myself on Football Manager, which isn't a compliment.
And to be fair, back when I made such a heady prediction I didn't know he was such a dick head.
Gareth Bale
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Going to have to say no I'm afraid. My heart lies elsewhere. I have a bit of Algerian blood in me. Still waiting for a call-up
from the French Football Federation.
He's still in his mid 30s. Got a good 40 years to cover that prediction.
Milchmonster
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Leitner already started training again, although he still has 3 weeks of free time. You've got to love this guy, he shows an incredible will to become a regular. I really hope he makes his breakthrough next season
The man scored 19 goals in 40 appearances with 14 of those coming in the league. He played much poorer in the 2nd half of the season, but he did better than all but a few strikers in the entire PL in all reality. Let's not go overboard about his performance this year.
Leitner already started training again, although he still has 3 weeks of free time. You've got to love this guy, he shows an incredible will to become a regular. I really hope he makes his breakthrough next season
Where's Klopp using him, as CM or CAM?
Just because City was so stupid to pay that amount of money for Dzeko, doesn't mean other team will do the same. duh
And a lot of those goals came in large chunks when the team as a whole played very, very well. There was a period where he couldn't stop scoring, and then, well, he did. I don't doubt the guy's talented but he's not increased his value at City, and he's not produced the same sort of consistent form which bought him a move from Wolfsburg in the first place.
Oh I don't disagree that he isn't worth 40 million (which I don't for a minute believe City are asking for him) and that City probably won't get what they paid for him, but folks seem to want to discount his overall performance for the season which was far from poor. I think he'll do very well if he moves somewhere and is able to get consistent first team play. He is still fairly young or at least on par with most of the other big name strikers being touted as possible transfer targets.
To be fair I think its probably even easier to get into the N.I squad 8)
Anyways the lack of talent in UK/Ireland is pretty depressing. We really need to change somehow. Simple things like retaining possession seem beyond our abilities.
Barcelona always passes lots.
Dzeko will still be at City in summer. Pretty sure of it.
And everyone dishes him a bad hand. Sure he can be a bit slow and clunky at times but he is quality.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdJTxWOFAiQ - he can shift when he wants, he made that.
He'd walk in to most PL teams.
And everyone dishes him a bad hand. Sure he can be a bit slow and clunky at times but he is quality.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdJTxWOFAiQ - he can shift when he wants, he made that.
He'd walk in to most PL teams.
Milchmonster
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No idea and Klopp probably doesn't know it yet, either. Depends on way too many other players, too. Like where will Reus, Götze or Bittencourt play. Or will Amini make a surprise in pre-season? Who knows, I'm certainly not worried lol
Nobody's said he's poor, it's just he's not as marketable as he was when he was at Wolfsburg, mostly because of how much game time he's had.
Spurs win on last day of season at Stamford Bridge? He still wins the league at Chelsea...
By the year 2036, seasons will only be 3 matches long. It'll be fine.
Exactly.
Apparently the Ox is the one making way.
If the rest of Europe thought our football was negative against France, wait till they see us hoofing it long to the big man. Should make for glorious reading in the Euro thread.
For the record I think it's the right decision, should he play, although Young needs to have a much better game than he did against France; I thought he was the worst player on the pitch.
Krasic is.
Broder Salsa
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Zamparini: "Migliaccio has asked to leave & so his request will be satisfied & very probably we'll sign Michael Bradley."
Noooo Migliaccio.
Well at least Bradley seems to be a fantastic replacement.
Noooo Migliaccio.
Well at least Bradley seems to be a fantastic replacement.
Awesome Animals
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Leitner already started training again, although he still has 3 weeks of free time. You've got to love this guy, he shows an incredible will to become a regular. I really hope he makes his breakthrough next season
I like him. Always grab him in FIFA Career mode.
Seems like a decent move. Sweden is a strongman side Carroll might help.
I am pretty pessimistic though. I can see this being a draw very easily which would be very scary.
Agreed. This is something to look forward to. Its gallows humour but i will take what i can from England this year 8)
Broder Salsa
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You can't put a price on that mustache!
That looks worse than when I try and grow a beard.
I dread to think what the "less regular" viewers in the other thread think of Carroll.
Whilst I agree, I actually think Carroll will impress tomorrow. He loves the big games and he likes it when there's a point to prove. If he can replicate the form he had against Chelsea over those two fixtures then I think a lot of people will be pleasantly surprised.
Baconsaurus Rex
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I would like Carroll more if he'd get rid of the stupid ponytail.
I'm serious
I'm serious
Broder Salsa
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Mmmm eating bacon and eggs past midnight is pretty nice.
At least he can go deep. I'm not really that big but you can never really fully take it.
At least he can go deep. I'm not really that big but you can never really fully take it.
Isn't it Agger's head, Carroll's face and Barton's hair? Or something
It feels better just slapping it across my buttcheeks
Baconsaurus Rex
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probably. Google images gave me that when searching ponytail Carroll.
According to goal, Inter and AC Milan are both wanting to sign Anderson.
http://www.goal.com/en/news/596/exclusive/2012/06/14/3172483/inter-ac-milan-to-battle-it-out-for-manchester-united-midfielder-
He's had too many injuries, really hope he recovers and find his form he had in the first season with United or at the start of last season.
http://www.goal.com/en/news/596/exclusive/2012/06/14/3172483/inter-ac-milan-to-battle-it-out-for-manchester-united-midfielder-
He's had too many injuries, really hope he recovers and find his form he had in the first season with United or at the start of last season.
I would've been much more open to offers on him if not for the huge potential of his partnership in the middle with Cleverley.
If a high enough bid is made I expect he'll be gone though.
yeah, he tracks back well too which would help with Carrick if its a 4-2-3-1 formation next season. I've liked him at United when he's been fit. the one player who would attack from midfield and could find a killer pass.
Freewheelin'
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Surely Giovinco could get a good fee himself?
And about Anderson, if we got £15m for him I wouldn't think twice. Doubt we'll get that much.
Has Anderson made however many appearances to secure Porto his full transfer fee (£25m)?
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