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please sell us Ba
Jenko believes.
Chuffed that he got a goal.
Tbf United's team had won three of the last five league titles and still contained players who'd won the Champions League in 2008. Wages were always going to be extremely high. There's been a very sharp decline this season with players who were on massive wages being the worst performers. Chelsea have gotten rid of a few high earners in recent years which balances the books nicely for you.
Rio, Vidic and Evra must be on a combined 250-300k per week and they're all leaving. Not sure if we'll end up with a wage bill any less for next season tho. We're in the market for some v expensive players.
I can imagine Aguero, Falcao, Cavani, even Costa would all be targets ahead of Suarez. All would be cheaper and with less baggage.
LFMartins86
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Can't believe we are going to lose this match. Estoril haven't had a shot on target for 90 minutes. At least Shikabala looks like a good player for next season.
CrashBandicoot
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Respect to this guy
Yeah, I thought it was a bit embarrassing from the FA to do fuck all for it in the games today.
Drogba, Malouda, Mata, Kalou and other big earners leaving probably cuts a large chunk off the top. I imagine Ferrera and Alex were earning a lot. Bosingwa, too. I think Van Ginkel, Schurrle, Salah, Azpilicueta and Oscar are probably on the lower end of Chelsea's wage structure considering the clubs that they came from and their ages.
United signing RVP, Mata and Rooney's contract renewal, plus a few high-earners at the tail-end of their contracts (Vidic, Evra, Ferdinand, Giggs) probably weighs down their wage bill quite a bit. And I imagine they gave Fellaini a pretty nice contract as well.
I think Walcott played in that game, right? He's going to make such a huge difference to our team next season, he barely played at all this season and we really missed him.
The_Hitcher89
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The 2 season-defining moments for me are Gerrard's slip and Hart's save from Naismith
That's where the title was lost. Been a boss year though. Let's make next year even bosser.
That's where the title was lost. Been a boss year though. Let's make next year even bosser.
Freewheelin'
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CrashBandicoot
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poor guy
in all seriousness, we should get both. Ba is a better striker than Giroud, I am absolutely convinced of that. Ba + mystery world class striker + Giroud would get the job done
I think we can abolish the myth that this club do not have a spirit.
It's a very likable team outside of a few characters... well, just Nasri, really. Pretty much everyone else there is a respectable personality. And Pellegrini is pure class, too.
We'll miss you and your Tactics, Tim.
Steal Benteke in the summer madness that will take place at A. Villa.
FootballFan
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..cringing so hard over here.
smh.
step away from the keyboard.
Dark Rider
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HALA MADRID 
HALA MADRID
Please don't. This is too painfull, we will be lucky if we come out with a draw.
StealthGoblin
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I feel bad for Stevie G, this season was his best chance and its gone. That's that then.
The_Hitcher89
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You'd be an idiot to spend significant money on Benteke right now. Leave him at Villa to show that this season is an exception rather than becoming the norm.
Unreal Champ
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What makes you think Suarez is gone? Didn't people say the same thing in the summer and the summer before that? And yet he is still at Liverpool. You jokers just love making assumptions.
Posting without context is an advisable thing to do.
Well it'd the end of a very topsy turvy season for Swansea city. The europa league obviously contained some great highs (beating Valencia for example) but it really took a toll on our players. We skirted with religation for a while but powered through towards the end and find ourselves in mid table. Obviously the back room bust ups and Laudrup not giving a toss were low points. Monk has come in and after an amazing start (beating cardiff 3-0 was glorious) he had a few dodgy games but things have turned a corner and we can look forward to maybe a better season next year.
The big thing this summer will be can we hang onto Bony? Swansea would want at least 20 million for him, maybe more. There's also rumours that newcastle want shelvey but I think that maybe unlikely as there would be little to gain career wise. Besides it's not like swansea are strapped for cash we are the second most profitable club in the league after tax (only man united make more money). It should be an interesting summer. If Bony has a good world cup then who knows what price we could ask.
The big thing this summer will be can we hang onto Bony? Swansea would want at least 20 million for him, maybe more. There's also rumours that newcastle want shelvey but I think that maybe unlikely as there would be little to gain career wise. Besides it's not like swansea are strapped for cash we are the second most profitable club in the league after tax (only man united make more money). It should be an interesting summer. If Bony has a good world cup then who knows what price we could ask.
if you had read my post carefully, i did say SOME, not all
dark_prinny
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Atléti on my Tv screen. Barça on my iPad Air.
LETS DO THIS!
LETS DO THIS!
FootballFan
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yeah lad
Benteke has really cooled down. Like Aston Villa's Cisse.
I cannot bring myself to 'like' City; as a club they are just a disgrace, along with Chelsea. Some posters mentioned earlier how Liverpool fans would support other clubs over United, but I would honestly rather have United in the top 4 over either of the oil clubs.
I will continue to root for their downfall, just as everyone does with QPR but neglects to do with City or Chelsea for some reason.
I will continue to root for their downfall, just as everyone does with QPR but neglects to do with City or Chelsea for some reason.
I agree, but you just know someone will go for him and the new owner will be more than willing to make a sale.
LanceVance
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Mmm I have my own ideas as to why the FA ignore it but I won't discuss them here
The_Hitcher89
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Thank fuck Spurs got that EL spot btw.
Man Utd have a squad and funds to handle it much better than Spurs, may well prevent Spurs from challenging for 4th next year
Don't have a clue what Man Utd will be like next year. Can see them coming anywhere between 3rd and 7th.
Man Utd have a squad and funds to handle it much better than Spurs, may well prevent Spurs from challenging for 4th next year
Don't have a clue what Man Utd will be like next year. Can see them coming anywhere between 3rd and 7th.
pulga
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admission that Neymar has flopped and been detrimental to Barca this season, can't trust him for these last two games
Dresden fans are threatening their players
"You have one hour to leave the city"
sounds like Argentina :lol
He's literally saving himself for the world cup.
No joke, he told the directives at Barca he won't risk himself and sit the rest of the season (for a small injury) like 2 weeks ago.
totally agree. I wasn't convinced Benteke was anything more than a one season wonder at the beginning of the season and he's not progressed at all this season. we can't afford to waste away more seasons playing a project up front. if he's available for a cheap price while everyone's getting fired, it's worth a gamble if only for his physical tools, but right now, I'd play Giroud ahead of him. Giroud.
Yeah it was a bit wrong to say the least. Terrible tragedy that should always be remembered.
LabouredSubterfuge
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Louis Saha ‏@JosephMahon96 18m
Villa fans dressed as Traffic Cones are blocking traffic in London singing "We're Aston Villa, the traffic is ours".. pic.twitter.com/ysb8ju2X4T
lol
Villa fans dressed as Traffic Cones are blocking traffic in London singing "We're Aston Villa, the traffic is ours".. pic.twitter.com/ysb8ju2X4T
lol
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