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[dc89]

I like Buffon. He turned City down - he stood by what he believed.

He can be controversial at times but he speaks sense.

 

[Kyoufu]

I'm watching two Norwegian teams playing. Cracking game...

 

[Korez]

Basilea home

Basilea away

 

[dc89]

Haha. Wilbury on twitter.

He has 169 followers and he's following 169. I ask him is he trying to tell us something?

"Only like 2 of them have sucked my dick".

 

[Jensen]

Buffon is right, out of the top eight teams last year only Liverpool and United had Premier League squads with more than half of the players used being eligible to play for the home nations.

The overall percentage of foreign players in the Premier League is 62.2% which is huge compared to La Liga(37.4%), Serie A(47.7%) and Bundesliga(27.2%). English players tend to only play in England so the low percentage breaking through into the top club's first team in England shows how small our national pool of talented players is compared to the similar European nations.

I don't think the clubs are entirely to blame, rules such as the 90 minute rule and the lack of progress in training methods for youth football have forced English clubs to look elsewhere for players.

 

[Kyoufu]

Not all of us can afford to spend limited resources on overpriced English players.

 

[Hixx]

Sunderland, Norwich and Villa.

The lastion bastions of British footballers.



And mediocrity.

 

[Kyoufu]

Sunderland, Norwich and Villa.

The lastion bastions of British footballers.



And mediocrity.

HixxNUFC

 

[Kiraly]

Isn't that just because arguably the Premier League is the most attractive league to play in and so more foreign players are drawn to it?

 

[Hixx]

HixxNUFC

Quite the opposite, as I am a realist not a fantasist *smileyfacewithsunglasseson*

 

[Vivalaraza]

I see why Bayern didn't want to join the NextGen Series then.

Same for United. Glad because I was quite surprised and annoyed we didn't want to participate in NextGen, but it seems obvious this is why.

Isn't that just because arguably the Premier League is the most attractive league to play in and so more foreign players are drawn to it?

I'm sure there are plenty of player from latin nations who would love to go and play in La Liga. The league doesn't need them though since they have more than enough good young players domestically. Can't say the same for the UK. Players will always want to play at the top level be it in England, Spain, Italy or Germany. We just need them more IMO.

 

[Yurt]

Pirlo wearing his Juve sunglasses in Kiev.

I'm tempted to buy them but €147 is too much...

 

[Mastadon]

Pirlo wearing his Juve sunglasses in Kiev.

I'm tempted to buy them but €147 is too much...

It's only money Yurt. You know you want to...

 

[Yurt]

It's only money Yurt. You know you want to...

I don't even like them...

 

[Korez]

Lapo's glasses.

 

[Kyoufu]

We're going to try and sign Junior Hoilett. I didn't really watch him last season. Will he be a squad player or a starter for us (if he joins)?

 

[Willkiller]

We're going to try and sign Junior Hoilett. I didn't really watch him last season. Will he be a squad player or a starter for us (if he joins)?

Really? That would be a great signing

 

[Messi]

Pirlo wearing his

Give me Pinto glasses anyday. I'll wear them.

 

[Vivalaraza]

We're going to try and sign Junior Hoilett. I didn't really watch him last season. Will he be a squad player or a starter for us (if he joins)?

Hasn't he already signed for a German club?

 

[elsk]

Hasn't he already signed for a German club?

Gladbach, but no. Looks like the kid wants more money, the signing of contract hasn't happened because of that.
Gladbach can't offer much money, they just can offer a sporting project, etc.

 

[Hixx]

Apparently McCartney has signed for West Ham. Good to see the spineless leech fuck off... again. Not Keano's greatest moment, bringing him back. If West Ham actually give us money for Elmohamady we get the deal of the transfer window.

And it hasn't even opened yet.

 

[Meier]

We're going to try and sign Junior Hoilett. I didn't really watch him last season. Will he be a squad player or a starter for us (if he joins)?

He's a pretty talented guy -- I think he'd be a great signing. Had 3 excellent goals last year.

 

[Kyoufu]

Hasn't he already signed for a German club?

Not yet. Reading boss met him to discuss a move there but apparently he's likely to join us instead.

I will blame Elsk if he moves to Bundesliga.

watching the Murray/Baghdatis tennis game. Hope Baghdatis wins.

 

[elsk]

Yeah, I think Gladbach dropped already from the Hoilett transfer. They're just waiting to sign Hertha's Raffael (http://www.transfermarkt.de/de/raffael/profil/spieler_19819.html) next month when his contract expires.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Pirlo wearing his Juve sunglasses in Kiev.

I'm tempted to buy them but €147 is too much...

I would think of Zebra before Juve to be honest. The other sunglasses looks good though.

 

[Lightning]

Yeah, I think Gladbach dropped already from the Hoilett transfer. They're just waiting to sign Hertha's Raffael (http://www.transfermarkt.de/de/raffael/profil/spieler_19819.html) next month when his contract expires.

That's what i read as well I was hoping Wenger would bring him to Arsenal but it doesn't look like we're interested unfortunately.

 

[Wes]

Not normally one for this but have you seen the Victoria Pendleton pictures from Esquire? I'm not a brunette kind of guy but wow.

 

[Hixx]

Not normally one for this but have you seen the Victoria Pendleton pictures from Esquire? I'm not a brunette kind of guy but wow.

Yes. They were relevant to my interests, most definitely.

 

[Kyoufu]

Come on Baghdatis!

 

[immy]

Not yet. Reading boss met him to discuss a move there but apparently he's likely to join us instead.

I will blame Elsk if he moves to Bundesliga.

watching the Murray/Baghdatis tennis game. Hope Baghdatis wins.

Dislike

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

Slow day today eh?

 

[Willkiller]

Slow day today eh?

We're all scared of banning I think.

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

We're all scared of banning I think.

Or perhaps people are actually doing something with their lives.



nah...

 

[Willkiller]

Or perhaps people are actually doing something with their lives.



nah...

I wish I was out getting pissed in Newcastle. I no longer have a massive bottle of Mexcal in my room any more so I can't even get pissed on my own out of desperation.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Or perhaps people are actually doing something with their lives.



nah...

I actually went out to get some food with friends. It felt terrible being away from here for so long.

 

[elsk]

 

[Willkiller]

Geodude?

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Brilliant! :lol

 

[Stubo]

Mario has mileage, that is amazing!

Despite the whole playing for City thing I really hope that he has a great game tomorrow. Such a talent, such an entertainer.

 

[FootballFan]

:lol

Can't believe the c word is still being discussed in the euro thread.

Also can't believe I just had to call it the c word.

 

[Willkiller]

:lol

Can't believe the c word is still being discussed in the euro thread.

Also can't believe I just had to call it the c word.

You just made me say it in my head there you dick!

 

[Lunchbox]

Not all of us can afford to spend limited resources on overpriced English players.

says you

henderson, downing and carroll were bargains

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

:lol

Can't believe the c word is still being discussed in the euro thread.

Also can't believe I just had to call it the c word.

Saying the c word instead of, you know the actual word, is even worse imo. You're making me thinking about it, letting me actually saying it in my head instead of just listening to your blabbering.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Saying the c word instead of, you know the actual word, is even worse imo. You're making me thinking about it, letting me actually saying it in my head instead of just listening to your blabbering.

You just watched Luis CK too didn't you?

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

You just watched Luis CK too didn't you?

Somebody brought it up today, yeah.

Currently catching up on Louie.

 

[Willkiller]

You just watched Luis CK too didn't you?

I know I did :lol

 

[Stubo]

You're putting the word in the listener's head...that's what saying a word IS...

The man, my favourite comedian by miles.

 

[FootballFan]

You just made me say it in my head there you dick!

Woah man.

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

I know I did :lol

Haha! Brofist

 

[Wessiej]

The disaster when a fucking referee is going to make a wrong decision in the 90th minute, people will call him the c to the nt for hundreds of post here. It will be fun.