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Football Thread 2011/2012 | OT12 | All the clowns were offside...
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Robert Soldado and Kolbein Sigthorsson are a golden duo with my Valencia Football Manager 2012 save file. At half time I am leading 1-4 at Genoa in Europa League last 16 first match. Soldado scored a hattrick after only 39 minutes and he already has 34 goals in 40 matches before this match.
FIFA won't have the balls to deny top clubs a place in Europe.
They'll shit all over the "smaller" clubs though.
Doubt it. If they go after you they'd have to go against some of the biggest clubs in Europe, right?
I don't think the Sheikhs care. They wipe their arse with millions of pounds every day.
Your absolutely right about that. If you look at allt the ''big'' topclubs in Europa Bayern Munich is the only with no debts. Chelsea, Barcelona, United etc on the other hand are millions or billions in debt.
I think he handled Tevez okay. He took a hardline stance publicly and backtracked, but Tevez paid the price.. literally. The team clearly needed him in the second half and the decision to allow him back obviously paid off.
I think he's a good manager and he has a proven record of winning titles. He hasn't had much luck in the CL clearly but he's brought City two more trophies in the past 2 years than the team had in 30-40 before that and he's being rewarded for it. I am a little surprised at the duration of the deal, but obviously the Russian Federation's 6 year offer meant they had to probably tack at least 1 more year on to retain him.
I'd imagine that if the team doesn't make waves in next year's CL, he'll probably be shown the door. This will be another tough year but hopefully a trophy or two on the domestic side of things will allow for a better group in 2013. The buyout fee won't deter the Chairman.
I think he's a good manager and he has a proven record of winning titles. He hasn't had much luck in the CL clearly but he's brought City two more trophies in the past 2 years than the team had in 30-40 before that and he's being rewarded for it. I am a little surprised at the duration of the deal, but obviously the Russian Federation's 6 year offer meant they had to probably tack at least 1 more year on to retain him.
I'd imagine that if the team doesn't make waves in next year's CL, he'll probably be shown the door. This will be another tough year but hopefully a trophy or two on the domestic side of things will allow for a better group in 2013. The buyout fee won't deter the Chairman.
Seems odd to offer a 5 year contract though, why not 3?
You are forgetting a certain London club.
To instill confidence in your manager. If your manager is happy and confident, then it'll trickle down to staff and players.
That is my wild guess.
Tottenham?
The Russian Federation was offering him a 6-year deal covering until after World Cup 2018 (which they'll host). If City continued to only offer only a 3 year extension/4 year deal, he probably would have left.
Fulham.
I can see the headlines now.
"City betray the manager who brings brings them first league title in 44 years."
You guys would be going mental surely, if City dumped Mancini after he's given City what they wanted. City are not Chelsea haha! Roman was obsessed with winning the CL. The Sheikh is obsessed with building a winning club and it's facilities.
5 years is a odd time period, but still, he's got the backing of the owner to fulfill this long term project!
What will happen to Sahin if Modric comes to Madrid? Ah well, they don't even care.Rumours Modric is set to have a medical at Madrid. If true, Perfect case of Madrid buying players just because they can
Rot in the reserves unless he moves in the other direction
Willkiller
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Sounds like he already has regardless!
If Spurs spend their money wisely they could easily be title contenders.
They're going to annihilate us at the Sports Direct Arena...
I felt weird typing that out. :|
St. James Park will do.
And I think I'll try following the Spurs next season if I have the time. Never really had a favourite club in England but I'd like to see how Vertonghen is doing over there.
Willkiller
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They should have tried for Sahin but Wouldn't be surprised if they buy Moutinho now.
Could happen, what with the AVB connection and all. He'll cost quite a bit though.
No offence but if you are serious... Fulham is not really a big european ''top club''. But Arsenal might be debt free, correct if I am wrong?
Shola will score a hat-trick.
In every game.
This. It was Arsenal I was referring too. We have been financially prudent much to the detriment of the club and it has threatened our status as a big club.
Edit: We are 98m in debt as of last year, probably due to the stadium. Paying 15m interest seems excessive, though.
That's what they are saying here in Portugal right now. The rumor is that Moutinho already told FC Porto that he wants to go to the Spurs instead of Man United because of AVB connection and the hiring of Luis Martins (his coach at Portimonense and Sporting youth squads) sealed the deal.
However there is no agreement between the clubs. I feel this will last until August...
Awesome Animals
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Shatner's Bassoon
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Roma forward Fabio Borini is expected to become Brendan Rodgers' first signing as Liverpool manager.
BBCSport
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Fulham have a Sheikh right?
Yeah but he's worth as much as Mike Ashley. Not really a major player compared to Roman/City Sheik.
And I think he only worked for a Sheikh and isn't one himself.
The_Hitcher89
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wut? Telegraph am redeemed?
Won't we have to pay more to buy him from Roma than we would have had to pay in the blind auction?
To be fair, The Sheikh is in a class of his own.
whatsinaname
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Rumours Modric is set to have a medical at Madrid. If true, Perfect case of Madrid buying players just because they can
Modric = Kaka replacement
Sahin = Xabi Alonso understudy. He'll get more time this season and hopefully take over from Xabi over the next two seasons.
Rodger's likes working with the guys he knows, doesn't he? I can't believe he only just turned 21 this year too. He and Stoch should have been our future.....
Would be a great signing for LFC. Better even than Sturridge.
Phoenix Fang
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Same but I also like Ozil and Alonso.
Every 3 minutes out of 6. The other 3 are spent having a crafty joint.
Now that we're in Europe I expect Lord Amoeboid to initiate EURO ASSASSINO again. It's been a long time since he scared European defences like he did in the Champion's League.
He eats Barcelona for breakfast.
If I was a mod then people will have to try so, so hard to get banned ;P The worst offender , if any, would get a good reminder. I'd never be a good leader as I'd be too kind to enforce order.
Pedro looking like a boss at Iniesta's wedding:
Thanks for sharing these Messi, wish we could have joined. Your current Olivia avatar is the best one yet IMO.
LOLOLOLOLOL, never thought I'd fine someone similar on GAF of all places
The question is, does he LOVE both like I do ?I bet I would man! Though when I'm neutral I tend to enjoy upsets! Wigan in particular gave me many enjoyable games in that regard lololololol.
2 is like, my all time favorite game. No kidding. I haven't started 3 yet but it's always nice to hear that the final third is great
I was thinking this signing Rodgers talked about could be him, I hope BBC are right. He also mentioned the possibility of another signing this week, although that was unsure.
I like the fact that although there's speculation, nothing has actually leaked out of the club yet like our dealings have been these last few years. Although it makes the transfer windows a horrible wait, it's the way it should be.
Didn't notice anyone putting up the photo.
He's great too! Recently signed a new deal I believe, he definitely got noticed!
I'm praying for the same man!! He does look like a younger, cooler, slimmer version of him at least
He's great too! Recently signed a new deal I believe, he definitely got noticed!
I'm praying for the same man!! He does look like a younger, cooler, slimmer version of him at least
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