brokenbeans
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Oh god we are back to Gaitan rumours, would not be ok with this.
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Oh god we are back to Gaitan rumours, would not be ok with this.
West Ham 1-0 up in the second leg with Elliot Lee scoring, Sakho got sent off on the 14th minute for an unexplained reason...
After reading the commentary, seems like one of their players went down off the ball, Lusitanos players surrounded the ref and he sent sakho off, I wouldn't be surprised if they were playing dirty after last week's game but I'm not there so I don't know what happened.
After reading the commentary, seems like one of their players went down off the ball, Lusitanos players surrounded the ref and he sent sakho off, I wouldn't be surprised if they were playing dirty after last week's game but I'm not there so I don't know what happened.
As I said before I'm OK with it. He had his best season the year we won it and clearly playing under Moyzeus wasn't going to get the best from him. He was just frustrating to watch last season even under Gail.
Quite what we'll do though I don't know. Rooney, Wilson and Pea isn't enough.
It's up to Woowoo now.
That war chest is looking pretty damned full right now.
If Wilson was further along then I think between Rooney, Wilson, and Chicharito it would be enough. Hernandez has been the best partner to Rooney up front since Tevez. He doesn't have the same game as Tevez but he does create the most space for Rooney to go forward. They could roll with Rooney and Hernandez, substitute Wilson in as the striker, play Rooney as the lone man up top, or bring in one of our attacking midfielders here and there to give Rooney a rest.
If Wilson was further along then I think between Rooney, Wilson, and Chicharito it would be enough. Hernandez has been the best partner to Rooney up front since Tevez. He doesn't have the same game as Tevez but he does create the most space for Rooney to go forward. They could roll with Rooney and Hernandez, substitute Wilson in as the striker, play Rooney as the lone man up top, or bring in one of our attacking midfielders here and there to give Rooney a rest.
If my math is correct United scored 60 goals in the premier league last season. Wayne scored 12, Robin 10, and Falcao 4. I think Rooney, Hernandez, and Wilson can easily score more then 26 goals combined. Mata should be able to replicate his close to double digit form, and if Memphis Depay adapts to the prem quickly he should bring double digit goals as well.
Ape Gone Insane
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With the war chest they've been bragging about splashing out with, I would expect better than some of these.
If only they could raid Atletico Madrid, they're overflowing with quality in all areas.
It's mad, Steve McClaren and the club are saying ALL of the right things about what they want to do, where they're aiming to take the club, who they want to sign, etc. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...four-10m-players-to-boost-squad-10379328.html
I can't remember this ever being a stance and publicly-communicated one at that under the Ashley era and yet it feels so cheap. Expectation is that the opposite will be delivered and nobody can blame the Newcastle fanbase. Still, it's the right type of communication regardless and if they go back on everything after this then there literally is no hope for the club.
It looks like the top 5 targets are:
* Florian Thauvin (possible but this has gone quiet)
* Joel Matip (like Mitrovic convincing him Newcastle is the place to be will be tough - just tell the cunt you can move without issue if a Champs League team come in)
* Georginio Wijnaldum (looks to be done within the next few days)
* Charlie Austin (could be dead apparently because of QPR being cunts)
* Aleksandar Mitrovic (unless Roma come out of nowhere this looks the next likely)
I can't remember this ever being a stance and publicly-communicated one at that under the Ashley era and yet it feels so cheap. Expectation is that the opposite will be delivered and nobody can blame the Newcastle fanbase. Still, it's the right type of communication regardless and if they go back on everything after this then there literally is no hope for the club.
It looks like the top 5 targets are:
* Florian Thauvin (possible but this has gone quiet)
* Joel Matip (like Mitrovic convincing him Newcastle is the place to be will be tough - just tell the cunt you can move without issue if a Champs League team come in)
* Georginio Wijnaldum (looks to be done within the next few days)
* Charlie Austin (could be dead apparently because of QPR being cunts)
* Aleksandar Mitrovic (unless Roma come out of nowhere this looks the next likely)
WadiumArcadium
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Finally Newcastle are signing someone:
- Sky Sports News
Edit: Dreamboat has returned to the Prem:
Well his stay in France lasted a while.
Alderweireld x Vertonghen was a thing for Ajax plus they're friends and colleagues within the Belgium team. Spurs have just gained a really fucking good CB partnership. The former was arguably one of the best CB's in the league last season too but yeah I notice they're shopping for a fuck ton of defenders. I'm assuming they'll roll out with:
Trippier - Alderweireld - Vertonghen - Rose
Rose doesn't convince me at all though.
British Monsoon
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It's good to see the Daves getting their chequebooks out, but I think it shows how much this is a make or break season this is. Getting relegated, what with the new stadium next season & increased TV money, would be disastrous for us. Hoping we sign a new striker, we also need to get Jenkinson sorted - would love to see us sign him full-time, but he still harbours a dream of breaking into Arsenal's first team at some point in his career. Can't see it happening, regardless of how well he performs for us - wouldn't be at all surprised to see him have another good season with us, then Wenger flogs him at an inflated price.
Saw the highlights on the official site, couldn't even tell what happened - apparently the ref didn't even see it and had to have a long talk with the linesman, before returning and showing Sahko the red. I heard the Lusitans players were trying to wind him up from the start, so perhaps he gave one of them a little nudge and they over sold it to get him sent off. Great goal for young Elliot Lee, good to see him improving.
Mitrovic supposedly on his way as well within the next couple of days. Despite being young and the Belgian league not being a true testament to quality, he has the hype and build to succeed in the Prem IMO. Lad's tough as nails and could be the first player with such qualities since Carroll. We are shit in the air and get bullied a lot up front unless Cisse's in cunt mode so getting someone like Mitrovic in could be a real coup.
brokenbeans
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That's a nice signing for a decent price.
I imagine he's had a few offers this window.
Man, Newcastle using a FM wonder kid shortlist from the past few seasons fair play some interesting names popping up.
I imagine he's had a few offers this window.
Man, Newcastle using a FM wonder kid shortlist from the past few seasons fair play some interesting names popping up.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
Can't believe we signed Cabaye. Ridiculous. I can't think of a signing we've made that's been more exciting.
Fucking awesome signing. He's one of my favourite players so enjoy. Pardew could well create the team at Palace he was never able to do at Newcastle if he's given good support. Going for Cabaye suggests so and there are rumours Remy might be another target. On the up!
Edit: Dreamboat has returned to the Prem:
Worst photo ever taken in recorded human history.
Actually no it's not, if Pardew was in it, it would be.
- Sky Sports
Obviously Ogbonna.
This is one of the more entertaining windows in recent memory, a lot of midtable teams going for interesting/good players, moreso than I recall.
Crystal Palace - Cabaye
Swansea - Ayew
West Ham - Payet, Ogbonna
Newcastle - Wijnaldum, Mitrovic
Stoke - Joselu, Van Ginkel (as part of Begovic to Chelsea), possibly Shaqiri
Watford - the whole league
Dat Premier League yo.
Looks to be a tank with a bit of pace, someone we've lacked since pre-Liverpool Andy Carroll. 6ft 3in or some noise as well so he'll add some much needed height to our squad.
I like Rose, he was one of our best attacking outlets last season, part of the reason potch loves 2 defensive midfielders is that they can fill in for the wingbacks
bonesmccoy
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Boo! I was hoping Cabaye would end up with West Ham.
Toby and Jan will do the business for you m8
toythatkills
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Imagine being Jordan Henderson and you're sharing the FIFA cover with Lionel Messi.
I'd be fucking embarrassed.
Well, it's been known for a while now But yeah, we've signed him.
Also, newspapers are making up shit about Manchester United wanting Sakho, the source is a a website I never heard of before seeing the news Wednesday morning and some are adding that they might throw Hernandez into the mix, why would West Ham want to sell their best striker with no replacement on the lines?
Let them have their moment. It's the only time you'll see Liverpool and Barca players on the same pitch this season
Rose was excellent for Spurs last season (especially compared to his year under AVB/Sherwood). Alderweireld is a great signing, I believe, but Spurs still need an upgrade over Ryan Mason in the midfield more than anything right now.
Ape Gone Insane
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Apparently one of Van Gaal's solutions to their striker problem is to play Depay upfront.
For fuck's sake.
For fuck's sake.
brokenbeans
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I had a feeling he would try and convert him, I swear to join United a prerequisite is to play at least 5 positions!
Loaned to Wes Brown within a year.
Loaned to Wes Brown within a year.
Steverulez
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Van Ginkel to Stoke on loan, which was touted yesterday as part of the Begovic deal. Welcome to Chelsea Begovic, I hope you use your sign on bonus to buy yourself a nice comfy pillow for the bench
The_Hitcher89
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Classic bants ¬¬
Lucky Gonk
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Heebie Jeebies
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We played Janujaz up front a couple of times last season, anything is possible.
What a day for Hendo!
Liverpool FC's new captain @jhenderson wins the #FIFA16UKcover vote!
YNWA!
This must be a fan mockup
is he not allowed to go out on a loan for half a year or even full? Or are they content with him playing on the B team and having him in the second half of the Champions League instead.
StealthGoblin
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Hammers fan.
We still need another defender and a proven 15-20+ a season striker.
We still need another defender and a proven 15-20+ a season striker.
WadiumArcadium
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What a day for Hendo!
Liverpool FC's new captain @jhenderson wins the #FIFA16UKcover vote!
YNWA!
Thank God for that. A good cover for once.
I don't think he'd be eligible to play for their B team either since his contract is with Barcelona so playing for Barca B is something akin to a loan. There have been conflicting reports on whether he or Aleix Vidal are able to be loaned out due to the unable to be registered thing. I would have assumed it would be fine (a la when a player can't get a work permit in the UK and therefore can't be registered), but from what I'd heard before, this level of being unable to register the player is a little more significant and it would prevent them from loaning the players out. Guess we'll see.
I agree, a couple of more full-backs, on the right at the moment we only have O'Brien really since Jenkinson hasn't signed yet, and with LB we have Creswell and Hendrie with Hendrie looking to be a good prospect but hasn't played in the Premier League yet.
As with a striker, I'm hoping we sign Charlie Austin.
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