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[brokenbeans]

Liverpool getting business done quick.

 

[slider]

Harry Redknapp wants to be West Ham's Sporting director with Rio Ferdinand as manager. I don't know what to think about that. He also said he would like to see Di Canio back at the club.

Still, it seems like it's Bilic or Bielsa at the moment though...

Rio as number 2 with Bielsa would make sense. But I'm expecting Bilic (although the lack of concrete news is disconcerting).

Harry can fuck off.

 

[Stulaw]

Well now we're apparently going to announce our new manager within the next 48 hours, so it's probably going to be Bilic.

 

[slider]

Well now we're apparently going to announce our new manager within the next 48 hours, so it's probably going to be Bilic.

And a friend tells me another signing too?

 

[The_Hitcher89]

And a friend tells me another signing too?

Borini

Buy one, get 2 free.

Goodbye Mario and Ricky

 

[TM94]

Ings?

He's a decent enough player don't get me wrong but for Liverpool?

It's like they've forgotten they're one of the biggest clubs in world football, should be after world class players.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Ings?

He's a decent enough player don't get me wrong but for Liverpool?

It's like they've forgotten they're one of the biggest clubs in world football, should be after world class players.

Doesn't matter how big we are, what matters is how good we are. The sixth best team in a pretty shit league. We can't attract world class players.

There's very little chance that Ings will be the only striker we buy anyway.

 

[Maddox]

The Ings signing has me a little bit worried, I highly doubt its our only striker signing though.

Sturridge+Ings+Origi is a lot a question marks. Put a decent bid in for someone please.

Other than that, i'm made up with Milner.

 

[DBT85]

Ings?

He's a decent enough player don't get me wrong but for Liverpool?

It's like they've forgotten they're one of the biggest clubs in world football, should be after world class players.

Are players going to go and play for Liverpool because they are Liverpool though? Or are they going to look at their performance for the last 10 years and go "nope".

Just the last 5 it's

6th, 8th, 7th, 2nd, 6th.

One season of CL in 5 years.
Liverpool are a huge club, they just aren't a top club in England right now.

 

[Maddox]

Are players going to go and play for Liverpool because they are Liverpool though? Or are they going to look at their performance for the last 10 years and go "nope".

Just the last 5 it's

6th, 8th, 7th, 2nd, 6th.

One season of CL in 5 years.
Liverpool are a huge club, they just aren't a top club in England right now.

No they're not, you're only going to break into it if you splash the cash. Our current transfer policy is bollocks. 8th richest club in the world, 5th in England, Bah!

 

[brokenbeans]

Yeah Milner is a class signing.

 

[TM94]

I agree on Milner, good signing.

He's better when he plays centrally imo.

 

[Infernostew]

Yeah Milner is a class signing.

Up until only this season have I rated Milner decent since his Villa days. I still don't know how he gets games in for England.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Up until only this season have I rated Milner decent since his Villa days. I still don't know how he gets games in for England.

He's okay to good for City. Like a lot of others, absolutely atrocious for England.

Worried about the promises we've made him to convince him to join, and wages. You don't want a Milner to be a guaranteed starter in your first 11 if you want to finish above 8th.

 

[slider]

Borini

Buy one, get 2 free.

Goodbye Mario and Ricky

Ouch. Luckily we're no longer small fry.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Ouch. Luckily we're no longer small fry.

Fuck

Any suggestions for a club who can be tricked into signing one/some of them?

 

[TM94]

I'd fucking love Lambert at the Toon.

Proper #9

 

[Stulaw]

And a friend tells me another signing too?

Pedro Obiang probably, we've already agreed a deal and he's in talks with us at the moment.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

I'd fucking love Lambert at the Toon.

Proper #9

Be aware that he seems horrendously unfit.

Maybe he's like Carroll, and needs to play most of the time to stay fit

 

[bjaelke]

Bilic confirmed

http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2015/June/9-June/Hammers-appoint-Bilic

Alves to United then.

 

[Anth1888]

Celtic Park the first UK stadium to have safe standing - 2016/17. Bit of a game changer in the UK and will probably be implemented across the country if successful.

 

[Cappa]

Is it safe? Alot of new faces...

Alves resigning with Barcelona that was unexpected but makes sense since no new signings can play until the winter transfer window opens

Sami khedira to juventus that was also unexpected......

 

[War Peaceman]

Is it safe? Alot of new faces...

Alves resigning with Barcelona that was unexpected but makes sense since no new signings can play until the winter transfer window opens.

They signed Vidal. Must be awkward for him, signing to replace Alves with the proviso that he couldn't play until January. Now Alves remains and he still can't play until January...

 

[brokenbeans]

Oh Alves you've broken my heart

 

[omgkitty]

So someone provided the full transcript for the Tomas Rosicky interview, and I feel really bad for him. How can a player have an option for another year in their contract that can just be activated without their permission? He's been loyal to the club for almost 10 years now, and if we're not going to play him, I think he should be allowed to leave.

Regarding the missing out in the FA Cup final – “It was a huge disappointment.”

How would you explain that? – “I don’t know what to say. Since the coach activated the option (to extend the contract), I haven’t even been on the bench.”

From outside this doesn’t make any sense. – “Well, It doesn’t make any sense to me either.”

It must be frustrating. – “Of course it is. Do you think I like it?”

Surely not. And that’s why it is so admirable that you are still keeping in shape. You lead the national team to the championship. Where do you look for motivation in Arsenal though? – “First of all, I am a professional so I should behave like a professional footballer. Second of all, even though you sometimes fall from the team selection, you have to stay ready. You never know when it might turn around. If you are not ready and don’t seize your chance when finally appearing on the pitch, then it is truly over. I cannot afford to take my foot off the pedal.”

This is easier said than done. – “It sure is. I don’t have any other special drive to push me further.”

Except for the national team. Not only coach Vrba is pleasantly surprised how in-form you are even with your lack of playing time (workload?). – “Playing for my national team has a big influence. I want to be successfull there. I am the captain of the boys and have to lead them.”

But you have to solve your current situation at Arsenal. Do you know how? – “Manager Wenger told me in March he wouldn’t let me leave. My plan right now? I will start the pre-season at Arsenal.

Could you go on loan in the summer? – “I won’t speculate what may or may not happen. I will start pre-season at Arsenal and that’s it.”

Has Sparta (Prague) already negotiated with you? – “There is a long-term interest but right now it doesn’t matter. I am focusing on my success with the national team. European championship is coming next year.”

So the Euros 2016 are on your horizon? – “Currently not only regarding the national team. Euros are the thing I am clinging on for a long time. That speaks for itself.”

 

[DBT85]

So someone provided the full transcript for the Tomas Rosicky interview, and I feel really bad for him. How can a player have an option for another year in their contract that can just be activated without their permission? He's been loyal to the club for almost 10 years now, and if we're not going to play him, I think he should be allowed to leave.

Because it was in his contract when he signed it. Plenty of sports people have things in the contract that allow one or both sides to activate the option and the other side can't do anything to stop it.

Similarly a contract can state get out clauses for both sides.

EG If you don't get Manchester United to at least 4th in the table, your fucking fired.

 

[Carbonox]

No more John Carver. Good fucking riddance. Getting a boner for a club and thinking that'll carry you anywhere is irrelevant if you're a shit coach. Don't care how much love he had for Newcastle United.

Not that I expect wonderful things under McClaren but still.

 

[Jarnet87]

everyone saying United wants to get its business done early, shit isnt gonna start til the window officially opens in july. waste of a month we have now, not even worth checking the rumors.

 

[Meier]

So someone provided the full transcript for the Tomas Rosicky interview, and I feel really bad for him. How can a player have an option for another year in their contract that can just be activated without their permission? He's been loyal to the club for almost 10 years now, and if we're not going to play him, I think he should be allowed to leave.

It's pretty typical in most sports. You usually only have the option to opt out, as the player, if you're an absolute superstar and the team is desperate to get you. It's unheard of in soccer though (a player opt-out) due to the nature of teams not being able to trade players without their consent.

James Milner is a fantastic player -- I think he really showed just how good he is when we played him as a striker this year.. he's really good around goal surprisingly. Given the quality of the FK he scored this season, I think he could take those regularly too if they wanted.

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

Oh Alves you've broken my heart

Same but watching the CL final I knew there was no chance he was leaving.
Schweinsteiger won't be leaving Bayern either.

 

[Steverulez]

Despite winning the FA Cup with a commanding display over Aston Villa at Wembley, Sanchez was left wanting more.

Speaking ahead of Chile's Copa America campaign, Sanchez said: "It was an OK season but It was bitter sweet. I would have liked to have been in the Champions League final, to have won the Premier League title.

"I believe that we have a bunch of skilful players so to not have achieved more is disappointing.

"Yes, we played the FA Cup final and won but I was sad to not have been in the Champions League final or to have won the Premier League."

Mirror

Its like he didn't research before moving. He should have gone elsewhere if he wanted CL or PL success.

 

[D4Danger]

Despite winning the FA Cup with a commanding display over Aston Villa at Wembley, Sanchez was left wanting more.

no shit lol

yeah, if you want to challenge for the PL or CL you probably shouldn't go to Arsenal.

 

[TM94]

Carver and Stone sacked?

Delighted at this news, common sense prevails and for Newcastle United that's nothing less than a triumph.

 

[sam777]

Oh Alves you've broken my heart

Stuck with Valencia sad times. There ain't many good available right backs around either, which doesn't help.

 

[Meier]

I expect United to make a move for Clyne this summer.

 

[D4Danger]

I expect United to make a move for Clyne this summer.

apparently we're trying to buy the Cédric Soares from Sporting Lisbon as a replacement. Arsenal and Barca were looking at him so maybe he's good? no idea.

I still think it would be a mistake for Clyne to leave but we can't offer players CL football so what can you do? sucks.

 

[brokenbeans]

Stuck with Valencia sad times. There ain't many good available right backs around either, which doesn't help.

I expect United to make a move for Clyne this summer.

Yeah I see this happening tbh.

But yeah a lack of decent RB's right now especially ones that can actually defend.

 

[Jarnet87]

Yeah I see this happening tbh.

But yeah a lack of decent RB's right now especially ones that can actually defend.

we already got one overrated english fullback from them, lets not make that mistake twice.

Dat Silly season - Niangollan rumored to have the other 50% of his rights bought by Roma as he is a target for clubs like United (were linked with everyone), papers run story that United have agreed to a fee for him.

 

[Lashley]

no shit lol

yeah, if you want to challenge for the PL or CL you probably shouldn't go to Arsenal.

Erm, weren't his comments about himself, more than about Arsenal?

He felt he could do more, and if he truly could I'm terrified by how brilliant he'll be for us this season.

 

[Omega Kirby]

Hey footiegaf I've been wondering what ever happened to some of these players?
They are probably retired right?

Ronaldinho
Peter Crouch
Michael Owen

???

 

[Steverulez]

Hey footiegaf I've been wondering what ever happened to some of these players?
They are probably retired right?

Ronaldinho
Peter Crouch
Michael Owen

???

Owen is a commentator for BT Sport
Crouch plays for Stoke
Ronaldinho is still playing somewhere, pretty low key these days

 

[Jarnet87]

Owen is a commentator for BT Sport
Crouch plays for Stoke
Ronaldinho is still playing somewhere, pretty low key these days

Ronaldinho is playing in mexico. fat,and out of shape.

 

[Omega Kirby]

Owen is a commentator now? Dude is like 35, thought he was still playing somewhere.. Thanks for responding.

 

[Steverulez]

Owen is a commentator now? Dude is like 35, thought he was still playing somewhere.. Thanks for responding.

He's been crocked since his early Liverpool years through overplaying iirc I think he said. He is loaded and probably didn't see the point of continuing

 

[brokenbeans]

Don't know a much about Van der Weil but we are linked to him for 7m this morning.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

we already got one overrated english fullback from them, lets not make that mistake twice.

Dat Silly season - Niangollan rumored to have the other 50% of his rights bought by Roma as he is a target for clubs like United (were linked with everyone), papers run story that United have agreed to a fee for him.

Clyne is legit


Fullbacks who can defend very well, and attack decently are a rarity these days.

 

[Mory Dunz]

Is there a thread for the u-20 world cup?

Just found out the USA is playing today morning and not tomorrow morning.
Guess I'm staying up another hour....to stay up 2 more.

It's currently 1:41 am here...

 

[bjaelke]

Is there a thread for the u-20 world cup?

Just found out the USA is playing today morning and not tomorrow morning.
Guess I'm staying up another hour....to stay up 2 more.

It's currently 1:41 am here...

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1058069

Not very popular, so you might as well go ahead and post in here.

 

[DamnBoxes]

Swansea City closing in on André Ayew? Would be a good pickup for them.

 

[DBT85]

So are United going to give Southampton like £40m for Schneiderlin and Clyne or what?