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Football Thread 2014/15 |OT2| Wake Me Up, Yaya Sanogo

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LFMartins86 said:
Sporting´s president confirmed that Rojo and Slimani are trying to force their way out but unless something changes in the next few weeks (most likely higher bids), they both will have to stay until the end of their contract. They also have both been ruled out of the first match of the season.
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Any idea what fee you guys are looking ar for Rojo?

We bid £15.9m, can't see us going much higher.
 
pulga

pulga

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Just two GOATs over here

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Yen

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I got this article on the Daily Mail website so you don't have to:
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers backing Raheem Sterling to continue his rapid development this season

Rodgers said after Liverpool had beaten Borussia Dortmund 4-0 on Sunday that Sterling could 'become anything he wants to be' and he has expanded on the point, claiming he is now playing with such swagger and confidence that teams will be forced to make special plans to deal with him.

'Something we said to Raheem when he first broke into the team and something we've reiterated is that you have to have an identity as a player,' Rodgers explained. 'His identity is he has to score goals and create goals – that's what the job is.

'He scored 10 goals last year and this kid is only going to get better. You look at one of the goals he scored against Manchester City (in New York) – he cushioned it and then the finish – how many times have we seen (Lionel) Messi produce a touch like that? Taking it through bodies and when it's so tight in the box.

'The great thing with watching him now is that he gets you off your seat. When he gets the ball you think 'something could happen here'. There was a moment against Manchester City when he had (Gael) Clichy, (Jesus) Navas and another midfielder coming back to press him and block the space.

'So for teams to have that fear of him as a young shows his development. There is still work for him to do, but he knows that and is a really good boy who is developing really well.'

It hasn't always been this way between Rodgers and Sterling. During the manager' s first summer in charge, there was the need for tough love and again last season, when he had two court appearances to contend with.

The penny, however, has dropped since Sterling was made a fixture in Liverpool' s starting line-up and Rodgers is delighted that he is working with a more mature professional, one who knows what is expected of him.

'When you're so young, it's important to understand exactly what your role is,' said Rodgers. 'It's not just about looking good, you have to be efficient and effective. His development has gone to a new level. He's way above the level from when he first came in.

'Tactically, technically, and what has been beautiful to watch with Raheem has been his maturity and he's turning into a beautiful young man, with all the responsibility.

'Raheem is taking it all in his stride and now he's in a good place with every part of his game. It's just about maintaining that commitment to his work. He's still only 19, but in big games he's performed and he's a wonderful talent.'

Adam Lallana is also on course to return to action at the start of next month after clearing a significant hurdle in his rehabilitation.

The England international suffered knee ligament damage during Liverpool's tour of the United States three weeks ago but he has been given the green light to start running again at the club's Melwood training base.

Lallana was initially ruled out for six weeks but he has been working hard cut the time he is on the sidelines. If, for instance, he was fit to be included in Liverpool's trip to Tottenham on August 31, he may yet be fit enough to figure in Roy Hodgson's plans for the games with Norway and Switzerland.

Liverpool, however, will not rush him and it seems most likely that he will be available for the game against Aston Villa on September 13.
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LabouredSubterfuge said:
Roon announced as captain.

Fletch is vice captain.
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So he's now officially undroppable.
 
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Wes. You seen the Sanchez rumor?

Actually excited by this one, we might be signing a midfielder who is good! GASP!

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Colombian midfielder Carlos Sanchez will fly in to join Aston Villa before the start of the season.
Sanchez’s agent Diego Merino is in Birmingham to thrash out a deal worth £1.5million after Villa beat off competition from Everton and QPR.
Defensive midfielder Sanchez, 28 – nicknamed The Rock – has agreed a three year contract at Villa Park.
Manager Paul Lambert has been on the lookout for a defensive midfielder all summer but with wantaway owner Randy Lerner struggling to find a buyer for the club, the Scotsman was priced out of a move for Swansea's Korean international Ki Sung-Yeung.
Sanchez will be only the second significant cash buy at Villa Park this summer following the arrival of former Liverpool loanee Aly Cissokho from Valencia in a £2million deal last week.
They join Bosman signings Joe Cole and Philipe Senderos, while Kieran Richardson

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From the Mirror so salt must be taken but a lot of rumours this one is happening!
 
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Jarnet87

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Arnie said:
Fucking hell Evans and Shaw out for the opener. That's all depth blown out of the water.

Moreno getting hugs from players and applause from fans after the match. Looks in bits. Tears everywhere.

Tears of joy at joining the battleship.
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Evans already hurt, I bet I could of found good odds that at least 2 of united's defenders would be hurt before the season even started. Our back line is going to look like Keane Carrick and Blackett at some point during the season. Rooney as captain was a no brainer, the only other candidate for Captain would be De Gea, Fletcher, or Evans. Fletcher could be back on the bench next window and Evans can never stay off the treatment table.
 
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Wes

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rodvik said:
Wes. You seen the Sanchez rumor?

Actually excited by this one, we might be signing a midfielder who is good! GASP!

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Colombian midfielder Carlos Sanchez will fly in to join Aston Villa before the start of the season.
Sanchez’s agent Diego Merino is in Birmingham to thrash out a deal worth £1.5million after Villa beat off competition from Everton and QPR.
Defensive midfielder Sanchez, 28 – nicknamed The Rock – has agreed a three year contract at Villa Park.
Manager Paul Lambert has been on the lookout for a defensive midfielder all summer but with wantaway owner Randy Lerner struggling to find a buyer for the club, the Scotsman was priced out of a move for Swansea's Korean international Ki Sung-Yeung.
Sanchez will be only the second significant cash buy at Villa Park this summer following the arrival of former Liverpool loanee Aly Cissokho from Valencia in a £2million deal last week.
They join Bosman signings Joe Cole and Philipe Senderos, while Kieran Richardson

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From the Mirror so salt must be taken but a lot of rumours this one is happening!
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Hard to be too excited about Villa at the moment considering there is no sale in sight.

That said Sanchez would be ideal. Potentially the holding midfielder we have been crying out for even before Petrov assumed that role.

Think we need another creative outlet. Can't rely on Cole and N'Zogbia not getting injured.
 
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Clegg

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Rooney captain, no sign of new players coming in, Woodward our CEO. Season aots.

At least Shaw is enjoying Manchester's restaurants.
 
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Mr Cola

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You know im fully expecting a full out stupid bid panic buy, LvG clearly knows now that this team is severely lacking.

I think we are going to overpay silly money for someone.
 
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Welcome, James. Better start making space for some medals in your new home.

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The usual one dedicated to Usho and Scum <3

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@Isco_alarcon What a way to start off the season! One more! :D :D :D
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Yeah, he's not going anywhere dc babe

Undecima incoming :3
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rodvik

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Wes said:
Hard to be too excited about Villa at the moment considering there is no sale in sight.

That said Sanchez would be ideal. Potentially the holding midfielder we have been crying out for even before Petrov assumed that role.

Think we need another creative outlet. Can't rely on Cole and N'Zogbia not getting injured.
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Our midfield has been paper light for too long. Needs a bit of strength in it. It looks like Lambert is going to use Richardson there which is bizarre. And yes I have already written Cole off as never playing for us. Charles on the other hand, well he is brilliant 10% of the time and anonymous 90% of the time , if he can up that ratio I will be happy.
 
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Yen

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Tactically, technically, and what has been beautiful to watch with Raheem has been his maturity and he's turning into a beautiful young man, with all the responsibility.
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what has been beautiful to watch with Raheem has been his maturity and he's turning into a beautiful young man, with all the responsibility.
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and what has been beautiful to watch with Raheem has been his maturity and he's turning into a beautiful young man
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he's turning into a beautiful young man
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