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[Oxx]

Barcelona's annual report says the club has a long term commitment in place to spend €40m of which €10m has already been paid down.

Most people think it's a reference to Neymar.

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[Messi]

Bit on the cheap side, I'd think. He'll probably end up going for a lot more than that, aye?

50 mil seems high to me.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Gerrard is unbeliveably underrated on redcafe. Or at least, his past ability has been underrated

 

[Willkiller]

Gerrard is unbeliveably underrated on redcafe. Or at least, his past ability has been underrated

Best hoofball player I've seen!

 

[Clegg]

Gerrard is unbeliveably underrated on redcafe. Or at least, his past ability has been underrated

I've seen that thread.

It's in response to RAWK underrating Scholes.

It's just tit for tat stuff.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Best hoofball player I've seen!

That would be a tossup between Carroll and Nolan


@Clegg, from my experience of RAWK, almost everyone admits that Scholes is/was a brilliant player, but they latch onto the tackles as the discussion point because hey, why would a Liverpool fan want to sing the praises of a Man Utd player?

 

[Vivalaraza]

Gerrard is unbeliveably underrated on redcafe. Or at least, his past ability has been underrated

Liverpool legend.

Man United forum.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Liverpool legend.

Man United forum.

They have no problem admitting that Dalglish, Rush, Barnes and the like were great players

 

[LegoArmo]

50 mil seems high to me.

I think he'll be the biggest player to move from Brazil, ever. Not necessarily on skill, but on popularity, marketability, and potential.

Especially if he helps Brazil win the World Cup at home. There'll be Neymar-mania.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Brazil won't be winning the World Cup

 

[LegoArmo]

Brazil won't be winning the World Cup

2 years for a lot of their young talent to blossom and Spain potentially on the slide by then (they have good young players themselves though).

Germany or Argentina? One of those 4 for me.

 

[Messi]

Brazil won't be winning the World Cup

 

[Vivalaraza]

They have no problem admitting that Dalglish, Rush, Barnes and the like were great players

Easier to do with players from days gone by I think.

 

[Wilbur]

Barcelona's annual report says the club has a long term commitment in place to spend €40m of which €10m has already been paid down.

Most people think it's a reference to Neymar.

Yeah, seems cheap to me. Marketability wise as well as ability, that's what... £35m? Can't see him going for less than £50m.

Berlusconi going to jail? Oh me, oh my.

For sure? Damn girl. Dat bunga bunga courtyard party

 

[LegoArmo]

Spain as amazing as they are, do we really see them winning a Euro, World Cup, Euro, World Cup quadruple?

 

[Kyoufu]

I want Argentina to win the World Cup and Belgium to win the Euros.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

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[Messi]

Spain as amazing as they are, do we really see them winning a Euro, World Cup, Euro, World Cup quadruple?

Did anyone call them doing the double? the triple?

 

[KidA Seven]

Spain as amazing as they are, do we really see them winning a Euro, World Cup, Euro, World Cup quadruple?

I don't see it. I think they'll get close though.

 

[LegoArmo]

Argentina winning it in Brazil would be the perfect kind of madness. I want that to happen.

 

[HotHamWater]

For sure? Damn girl. Dat bunga bunga courtyard party

For tax fraud, he'll appeal though. Four years otherwise.

 

[Vivalaraza]

Brazil will win it I think.

It's going to be a hell of a home advantage.

 

[Linius]

The Netherlands will win the WC. Van Gaal will do some karate chops and all will end well.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Will Spain's relative acclimitisation to the Brazilian heat make a difference compared to other European teams?

 

[Blablurn]

The Netherlands will win the WC. Van Gaal will do some karate chops and all will end well.

and he will have an awesome speech

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm8hE5aU0Ok

 

[Clegg]

I don't think Brazil will win it. The pressure of a home tournament will be huge and I don't think their team is good enough tbh.

 

[Oxx]

Brazil won't be winning the World Cup

Anderson will be coming into his prime.

 

[LegoArmo]

Neymar is the type of transfer that would pay for itself within a year, like Ronaldo to Madrid.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Anderson will be coming into his prime.

'One more season, he'll show how good he is'

Heard that before

What the fuck at SkyBet's odds for the first goalscorer in the derby

Anichebe 8/1, Gerrard 8/1, Yesil 8/1

 

[Oxx]

Neymar is the type of transfer that would pay for itself within a year, like Ronaldo to Madrid.

Think of the marketing opportunities.

I want to spread some Neymarmalade on my toast.

 

[Slizz]

Think of the marketing opportunities.

I want to spread some Neymarmalade on my toast.

Available exclusively at Ney-Mart.

 

[Messi]

Neymar is the type of transfer that would pay for itself within a year, like Ronaldo to Madrid.

Which is why I think Barca are willing to pay that fee.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Think of the marketing opportunities.

I want to spread some Neymarmalade on my toast.

What did the Scot say to his Mum when asked if he'd lost weight?

Spoiler

Neymar

 

[Clegg]

I'd laugh my bollocks off if Neymar flops against non South American opposition.

 

[KidA Seven]

I don't think Brazil will win it. The pressure of a home tournament will be huge and I don't think their team is good enough tbh.

I don't think it's fair to judge Brazil yet. They have a lot of youth talent. I think they'll be much better in 2 years.

 

[GorillaJu]

Brazil is in a perpetual state of having young potential. Spain are also in this state, but also have incredible experienced players as well.

 

[Meier]

Neymar is the type of transfer that would pay for itself within a year, like Ronaldo to Madrid.

Easily. In a day really. The guy is already an icon and will only get bigger when he moves to Europe.. I can't wait to see it happen.

Regarding his valuation, his transfer to Real that ended up being shot down was for £53m in November of 2011. I don't expect he'd go for notably less than that at this point (or in the future).

However, the Brazilian said in September he hopes interest in his signature will be renewed after next summer's London 2012 Olympics, and ESPNsoccernet understands a £53 million deal is in place to bring him to the Bernabeu.

A source said: "Neymar will be a Real Madrid player in July, but he is not going there any earlier. He has not signed a contract as yet."

Neymar is expected to join Real on a contract worth £1 million-a-month, while image rights, commercial agreements and the transfer fee could see the deal total around £150 million.

Santos are yet to agree a release date for the sale of Neymar, but it is anticipated his switch to Real will go through next summer, despite interest from elsewhere, including Premier League side Chelsea, who have reportedly been priced out of a deal.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/s...r-neymar-to-join-real-madrid-for-L53m?cc=5901

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Brazil is in a perpetual state of having young potential. Spain are also in this state, but also have incredible experienced players as well.

 

[Clegg]

If City actually sign Jovetic, which of their strikers will they sell to accommodate him? Dzeko or Balotelli?

 

[LegoArmo]

I tried Domino's new Ring Of Fire crust last night. I just want to warn fellow fast food Gaffers that the name is not a lie. My mouth is still burning.

 

[Meier]

If City actually sign Jovetic, which of their strikers will they sell to accommodate him? Dzeko or Balotelli?

I think a lot of it will depend on the Mancini situation. If he's on his way out, I'd expect Mario would go. I doubt many other managers would be willing to put up with his shenanigans. Dzeko provides a different wrinkle as well that Jovetic couldn't replicate.

 

[Slizz]

I tried Domino's new Ring Of Fire crust last night. I just want to warn fellow fast food Gaffers that the name is not a lie. My mouth is still burning.

WTF is this??? I'm looking at pics but I can't get a description of what makes it so firey.

 

[Linius]

I tried Domino's new Ring Of Fire crust last night. I just want to warn fellow fast food Gaffers that the name is not a lie. My mouth is still burning.

That's a first then. Most of the time when they say something is hot it's just not hot

 

[Wes]

Balotelli to Liverpool.

 

[LegoArmo]

WTF is this??? I'm looking at pics but I can't get a description of what makes it so firey.

"Fiery hot sauce and mozzarella cheese with a hint of garlic and herb" is what it says.

That's a first then. Most of the time when they say something is hot it's just not hot

I could just be particularly sensitive.

 

[FootballFan]

Balotelli to Liverpool.

Are we naming random transfers?

Iniesta to Man City as player-coach.

 

[Linius]

I could just be particularly sensitive.

If you feel the need to warn others that it's really hot I believe you

KFC and their 'hot' products are always so funny.

 

[Wes]

Are we naming random transfers?

Not entirely random. Ones that would be fun to see.

 

[Awesome Animals]

Did Ronaldinho or Original Ronaldo never get to lift a World Cup? Shame

 

[Yen]

Did Ronaldinho or Original Ronaldo never get to lift a World Cup? Shame

Ronaldinho won one, Real Ronaldo won two, 1994 and 2002, runner up in 98, when he had a seizure and was forced to play by Nike.