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[Meier]

Has this been posted yet? Berlusconi says Pep has a deal with Man City.

"We contacted him, but he said he wanted to stay in a sabbatical. He said that at Milan he'd have fun and felt admiration towards me, and appreciation for Lake Como, where I could offer a beautiful villa. At this moment, I have to say the percentage for him to come to Milan is very low."

Berlusconi then added: "So we contacted him, but then came the club that hires his friends."

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/4...r-city-move-pep-guardiola-repalce-roberto.htm

 

[Fry]

Spurs fans: Holtby will be playing against Bayern in 20 minutes.

 

[alexthekid]

:lol nope, Simpson will be on the bench. I mean, this would strengthen the squad but fuck me I'd rather buy another RB and let that shitbag go.

Okok, He played midfield in younger years.

It seems crazy to payup for a bench player, sign someone on potential but without big demands.

 

[dc89]

Has this been posted yet? Berlusconi says Pep has a deal with Man City.


http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/4...r-city-move-pep-guardiola-repalce-roberto.htm

o___________O

 

[Shatner's Bassoon]

Has this been posted yet? Berlusconi says Pep has a deal with Man City.


http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/4...r-city-move-pep-guardiola-repalce-roberto.htm

Wait, where does it say anything about a deal?

 

[fuenf]

I don't get why people keep mentioning Neuer for the World XI. He was awful last season. Cost Bayern more than a few points in the league and fucking lol at his DFB cup final.

cuz of this:

Spoiler

just needed an excuse to post my new gif

 

[Ushojax]

Spurs fans: Holtby will be playing against Bayern in 20 minutes.

Cheers, I'll check it out.

 

[Slizz]

cuz of this:

Spoiler

just needed an excuse to post my new gif

Lol it loops nicely

 

[Meier]

Wait, where does it say anything about a deal?

I saw it referred to as a deal at a different source who I suppose were just translating Berlusconi's comments to a deal itself based on this quote (especially when coupled with this story from the end of November: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footb...-and-pep-guardiola-have-a-preliminary-1464288), but the writing is on the wall my friend! Pep is coming home to La Masia part 2!

 

[Fry]

cuz of this:

Spoiler

just needed an excuse to post my new gif

Driving... there you have something that requires constant usage of hands and feet, and won't give you any injuries. You found your new profession, Robben!

 

[Milchmonster]

Also Best XI is boring.

Bundesliga Worst XI this season:
Bance - Voronin
Sio - Ottl - Träsch - Musona
Schmitz- Marcos António - Bruma - Fagner
Wiese

 

[fuenf]

Also Best XI is boring.

Bundesliga Worst XI this season:
Bance - Voronin
Sio - Ottl - Träsch - Musona
Schmitz- Marcos António - Bruma - Fagner
Wiese

coached by Magath? I mean, it sure looks like a Magath team.

 

[Slizz]

Lmao, just saw an Australian Open commercial on ESPN and half of the words and commercial are upside down.

Spoiler

<3 Sharapova

 

[Shatner's Bassoon]

I saw it referred to as a deal at a different source who I suppose were just translating Berlusconi's comments to a deal itself based on this quote (especially when coupled with this story from the end of November: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footb...-and-pep-guardiola-have-a-preliminary-1464288), but the writing is on the wall my friend! Pep is coming home to La Masia part 2!

"Gallardo claimed City will also try to sign Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes." lol

 

[Kyoufu]

Berlusconi wants Santon.

 

[Vivalaraza]

Apparently City have sent back tickets for the game at Arsenal.

Suggestion that it's in protest of the price of the ticket, £63.

 

[Ushojax]

Berlusconi wants Santon.

Is Santon actually good? He doesn't seem to defend that well, although I've only watched him a few times.

 

[Milchmonster]

coached by Magath? I mean, it sure looks like a Magath team.

I think Markus Babbel was even worse.

 

[Meier]

I think they still have CL rights and I'd have to assume they try for Bundesliga or Serie A to replace the PL

beIN Sport has Serie A already. Bundesliga is on Gol TV though and that is on its last legs.. that will be FSC's only chance to stay relevant. I know ESPN sometimes shows the Portuguese Liga.. perhaps FSC will make a move for that? beIN Sport already has the Championship as well so no chance there.

It'll be very interesting to see what happens. I can't imagine Fox Soccer Plus lasting.

 

[Kyoufu]

Is Santon actually good? He doesn't seem to defend that well, although I've only watched him a few times.

He's young so in the learning process. Though to be honest he could use better coaching than what's available at Newcastle.

 

[Carbonox]

Is Santon actually good? He doesn't seem to defend that well, although I've only watched him a few times.

I think he's alright. Lot of potential, probably better off being a winger than a defender. :lol

His decision making needs work.

 

[Arnie]

Pep to City makes the most sense, to be honest. City are a club needing inspiration, after vaulting the hump that was a lingering lack of silverware, and establishing themselves domestically, they need to hit a new level in order to establish themselves as a real European superpower. That new level is Pep.

:lol G-Unit

Apparently City have sent back tickets for the game at Arsenal.

Suggestion that it's in protest of the price of the ticket, £63.

If it's true, not saying it is, but if it is, then fair fucking play.

Ticket prices are a joke. Contrary to what people would have you believe, there are bigger problems with the English game than who John Terry sticks his dick into, how many handballs Suarez makes, or how many times players dive to earn free kicks.

 

[fuenf]

I think Markus Babbel was even worse.

how about?

Magath - Director of Football
Babbel - Coach
Stark - referee

 

[Slizz]

beIN Sport has Serie A already. Bundesliga is on Gol TV though and that is on its last legs.. that will be FSC's only chance to stay relevant. I know ESPN sometimes shows the Portuguese Liga.. perhaps FSC will make a move for that? beIN Sport already has the Championship as well so no chance there.

It'll be very interesting to see what happens. I can't imagine Fox Soccer Plus lasting.

ESPN has the Dutch and Portuguese league frequently on ESPN3, and during broadcasts ESPN advertises PL games on Fox Soccer, so maybe they have some sort of deal?

NBC Sports just got the PL though right? FA cup and League cup could maybe keep them afloat.

 

[Milchmonster]

how about?

Magath - Director of Football
Babbel - Coach
Stark - referee
Toni Kroos - motivation coach

It's perfect.

 

[Meier]

ESPN has the Dutch and Portuguese league frequently on ESPN3, and during broadcasts ESPN advertises PL games on Fox Soccer, so maybe they have some sort of deal?

NBC Sports just got the PL though right? FA cup and League cup could maybe keep them afloat.

Yeah, Fox sub-licenses some EPL games to ESPN and have for some time. FSC tried to do the same deal with ESPN continuing to sub-license games from them but obviously NBC won out. I hope that Darke and Macca move to [strikethrough]beIN[/strikethrough] NBC because they're by far my favorite announcing team.

Edit: Oops, meant to say I hope they move to NBC so they can continue to do EPL games.

 

[Vivalaraza]

Pep to City makes the most sense, to be honest. City are a club needing inspiration, after vaulting the hump that was a lingering lack of silverware, and establishing themselves domestically, they need to hit a new level in order to establish themselves as a real European superpower. That new level is Pep.

:lol G-Unit


If it's true, not saying it is, but if it is, then fair fucking play.

Ticket prices are a joke. Contrary to what people would have you believe, there are bigger problems with the English game than who John Terry sticks his dick into, how many handballs Suarez makes, or how many times players dive to earn free kicks.

Yeah it's a joke.

Especially since Arsenal charge some away fans less than half of that. I get that big games cost more, that's fine, but charging over 100% for the away fans of better teams is just a joke.

 

[Slizz]

Yeah, Fox sub-licenses some EPL games to ESPN and have for some time but they lost out on keeping this deal when NBC Sports won the rights. ESPN won't have any PL games starting next year.

I hope that Darke and Macca move to beIN because they're by far my favorite announcing team.

Oh man that sucks. I too love Darke and Macca. I hated Macca at first but hes really grown on me and is pretty good at being un-biased towards Liverpool. Plus they both do a decent job at calling players out when they deserve it.

 

[LanceVance]

Apparently City have sent back tickets for the game at Arsenal.

Suggestion that it's in protest of the price of the ticket, £63.

If that's true then fuck that. Ticket prices are a joke in England, the Premier League needs to look at Germany and how clubs there price their tickets, much fairer to the fans and opens up watching the team live at the stadium to more than just those who have a ton of money

 

[Fry]

Fuck Schalke

 

[Broder Salsa]

Done! There are many people that still aren't in the OP. I just added bud and the walrus on my own. Who else is missing?

Now that you are in both bayern and liverpool... Can I be in Palermo and Chelsea too pls.

Spoiler

fuck you 1 team people, got a 3 ½ month winter break here, need my football

 

[Arnie]

Is this a Bundesliga match?

 

[Meier]

DM says Theo will sign a new contract by this weekend's game with City. The Daily Star are claiming that M'Vila is available for only £7m now and Le Arse will finally make the purchase. That'd be a steal.

 

[Blablurn]

 

[spidye]

Is this a Bundesliga match?

no, just a friendly

 

[Fry]

Is this a Bundesliga match?

It's a friendly. Müller just scored from a penalty.

What are the chances of seeing Robben in the second half?

 

[Broder Salsa]

Adler > Schalke cunt Neuer.

 

[Blablurn]

müller is the best penalty shooter in the world.


too bad he got subbed in the final...

 

[Ushojax]

Just turned it on, what was the Bayern pen given for?

 

[Linius]

Fuck Schalke

SCHALKEEEEE #fuckbayern

 

[spidye]

Just turned it on, what was the Bayern pen given for?

foul from the goalie

 

[sazabirules]

Yeah, Fox sub-licenses some EPL games to ESPN and have for some time. FSC tried to do the same deal with ESPN continuing to sub-license games from them but obviously NBC won out. I hope that Darke and Macca move to beIN because they're by far my favorite announcing team.

I'm hoping NBC is true to their word about setting up a streaming service for the games not on TV.

 

[Arnie]

no, just a friendly

Wondered why the stadium looked half empty. Won't watch then, saw the penalty, that's enough.

 

[TrueBlue]

müller is the best penalty shooter in the world.


too bad he got subbed in the final...

 

[GQman2121]

So Spurs are interested in Zaha and Belhanda? If so, seems they really are considering letting Bale go in the summer for big monies.

Also, I love that we're again being linked with Fellaini. He's the type of player every team can use.

 

[dc89]

Pep to City makes the most sense, to be honest. City are a club needing inspiration, after vaulting the hump that was a lingering lack of silverware, and establishing themselves domestically, they need to hit a new level in order to establish themselves as a real European superpower. That new level is Pep.

:lol G-Unit


If it's true, not saying it is, but if it is, then fair fucking play.

Ticket prices are a joke. Contrary to what people would have you believe, there are bigger problems with the English game than who John Terry sticks his dick into, how many handballs Suarez makes, or how many times players dive to earn free kicks.

Can't wait for us to get Pep. The salty tears in here will be incredible.

Yeah it's a joke.

Especially since Arsenal charge some away fans less than half of that. I get that big games cost more, that's fine, but charging over 100% for the away fans of better teams is just a joke.

If that's true then fuck that. Ticket prices are a joke in England, the Premier League needs to look at Germany and how clubs there price their tickets, much fairer to the fans and opens up watching the team live at the stadium to more than just those who have a ton of money

I posted about this weeks ago! They charged West Brom fans £25-£30 for the same seats.

 

[Yurt]

Just turned it on, what was the Bayern pen given for?

Holtby fucked up.

 

[Vivalaraza]

Today's reports suggested Spurs aren't actively pursuing Zaha yet.

To me it seems like his representatives are leaking most of the stories. There's an obv interest in him but if anybody was prepared to pounce, they would have done it yet. He'll probably move before the end of the window but doesn't seem clear where he's going.

 

[Meier]

I'm hoping NBC is true to their word about setting up a streaming service for the games not on TV.

Yeah, I think they will do everything they can to show as much content as possible. The Olympics streaming on so many devices was a huge coup for them and I imagine they'll use the same infrastructure that they've created for it.

And I meant to say I hope Darke and Macca move to NBC so they keep doing EPL games.

 

[Blablurn]

Holtby fucked up.

have fun tottenham