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[Meier]

Navas is a good player.

But world class? No way.

If he isn't world class, he's not far from it. As far as pure wingers go, how many would you place above him? I can't think of any in the EPL who are better. Bale if you still consider him a winger and not more of a roaming striker.

Interesting story on ESPN about the Neymar transfer:

One of Neymar's former investors has threatened to go to the Brazilian courts to get money he claims he is owed from the player's transfer to Barcelona, amid confusion over the sums due to each of the various stakeholders in the deal.

However, Brazilian paper Folha de Sao Paulo claims that Santos will receive only €17.1 million, which they would divide with DIS and fellow investors Teisa. Neymar, and his father, was then to receive the other €40 million as a signing-on fee. Moreno said he did not know if these reports were correct.

"The facts we have are only what we have read in the press: that the transfer fee was €57 million," he said. "Right now I do not know if it is more or less."

A €10 million down payment made last year by Barca is also causing disquiet among observers of the deal. This sum was included in the blaugrana's annual accounts for 2012, and Bartomeu said on Monday it was included in the €57 million total Barca were paying to sign the player.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1470580/neymar-investor-dark-barcelona-deal?cc=5901

 

[Clegg]

Rory Smith ‏@RorySmithTimes 7m

Sorry, that wasn't clear. Jovetic likely for Chelsea. Not quite sure how he fits in, I've got to admit. Lovely player, though.

What the fuck are Chelsea planning?

Schurrle
Jovetic
Torres
Ba
Mata
Oscar
De Bruyne
Hazard
Lukaku

 

[Broder Salsa]

If he isn't world class, he's not far from it. As far as pure wingers go, how many would you place above him? I can't think of any in the EPL who are better. Bale if you still consider him a winger and not more of a roaming striker.

Interesting story on ESPN about the Neymar transfer:


http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1470580/neymar-investor-dark-barcelona-deal?cc=5901

40mil in sign on fees and yet they had to be wheeling and dealing forever for a few Cesc millions.

 

[Carbonox]

What the fuck are Chelsea planning?

Schurrle
Jovetic
Torres
Ba
Mata
Oscar
De Bruyne
Hazard
Lukaku

----------------Cech----------------
Oscar - Lukaku - Ba - De Bruyne
----------------Mata-----------------
-------Schurlle------Jovetic--------
Torres------Cavani--------Hazard

Durrrr

 

[Randdalf]

United have released some U21 players

Fornasier captained my Bristol Rovers team to 2 consecutive promotions in my current FM save (that was about 2 decades ago in the game world). He scored like 15 goals in one season because I always targeted him with free kicks and corners.

 

[Randdalf]

----------------Cech----------------
Oscar - Lukaku - Ba - De Bruyne
----------------Mata-----------------
-------Schurlle------Jovetic--------
Torres------Cavani--------Hazard

Durrrr

Zeman?

 

[D_prOdigy]

United have released some U21 players

Lol. We bought Veseli from City.

We killed his Eliteness.

 

[Clegg]

Article by Miggy D. Please be true.

United Still Persuing Ronaldo Deal

United sources have made it known to ESPN that, to counter that, they have detailed two officials to exclusively work on bringing Ronaldo back. It also understood that, having initially bristled at getting involved, Nike is now willing to join fellow sponsors Chevrolet.

The Glazer family want at least one statement signing, or a few purchases of note, to accompany the official unveiling of David Moyes at the start of July.

United are seeking to push ahead with a deal for PSV Eindhoven’s Kevin Strootman, especially having been made aware of Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in the midfielder. Contrary to reports, however, no terms have been agreed.

Fuck off, Spurs.

 

[Meier]

Miggy still banging the United still going after Ronaldo gong.

United sources have made it known to ESPN that, to counter that, they have detailed two officials to exclusively work on bringing Ronaldo back. It also understood that, having initially bristled at getting involved, Nike is now willing to join fellow sponsors Chevrolet.

The Glazer family want at least one statement signing, or a few purchases of note, to accompany the official unveiling of David Moyes at the start of July.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1470705/united-pursuing-ronaldo-deal?cc=5901

Edit: Aww, I was posting this for your sake Clegg and you beat me to it.

 

[Ushojax]

Spurs have announced they are releasing David Bentley, John Bostock and Wiliam Gallas as well as 3 young players.

Gallas has my respect, he made a difficult move from Arsenal and played extremely well in his first two seasons. Had he not come back from injury during the 11/12 run-in we would have been fucked as King could no longer play properly. He wasn't up to par this season but he always tried hard and I'm sure having an experienced players like him in the dressing room helped. Best of luck to him. Bentley and Bostock can go fuck themselves.

 

[Yen]

United have released some U21 players

John Cofie, just like the drink, only not spelled the same.

 

[Clegg]

Arsenal are 3/1 favorites on SkyBet to sign Jonjo Shelvey.

 

[Ushojax]

Arsenal are 3/1 favorites on SkyBet to sign Jonjo Shelvey.

That would probably be the greatest thing ever.

 

[JWong]

----------------Cech----------------
Oscar - Lukaku - Ba - De Bruyne
----------------Mata-----------------
-------Schurlle------Jovetic--------
Torres------Cavani--------Hazard

Durrrr

Nope, you're missing the new formation. It's like this:

----------------Mourinho-----------
---------------------------------------
---------------------------------------
---------------------------------------
Oscar - Lukaku - Torres - Mata - Schurlle - Cavani - Jovetic - Hazard - Ba - De Bruyne

0-0-0-10 formation

 

[ThaneKrios]

I got approved in one hour :lol

Are you a wizard?

 

[Meier]

Arsenal are 3/1 favorites on SkyBet to sign Jonjo Shelvey.

I can obviously see why he'd sign for them over Norwich but he'd probably be better off doing the latter. He'd get squeezed out at Arsenal.

 

[Carbonox]

Shelvey to Arsenal is worse than Spearing to Newcastle.

 

[K1LLER7]

Article by Miggy D. Please be true.

United Still Persuing Ronaldo Deal

Fuck off, Spurs.

I'm not sure I want Strootman. I'd take Fellani instead. Cabaye would be a nice addition too.

If true, it looks like there'll be no signings announced until July alongside Moysey.

 

[Can Crusher]

Arsenal are 3/1 favorites on SkyBet to sign Jonjo Shelvey.

Lol

Hope Arsenal is a bit more ambitious.

 

[Yen]

Shelvey to Arsenal is worse than Spearing to Newcastle.

I think Spearing would be a decent signing for Newcastle. Better than Perch or whoever.

 

[Carbonox]

I think Spearing would be a decent signing for Newcastle. Better than Perch or whoever.

His orcish visage would suit Newcastle's orcish playing style.

 

[GQman2121]

Reading over the list of players that have been released this morning. If this were 2008 you could put a decent team together with this lot. Except for David Bentley. You never go full on Bentley.

Arsenal are 3/1 favorites on SkyBet to sign Jonjo Shelvey.

Well if you can't land a player like Fellaini, Jonjo is the next logical step. Wait......

 

[Mastadon]

Arsenal are 3/1 favorites on SkyBet to sign Jonjo Shelvey.

Holy fuck I thought you were joking.

 

[Milchmonster]

What the fuck are Chelsea planning?

Schurrle
Jovetic
Torres
Ba
Mata
Oscar
De Bruyne
Hazard
Lukaku

Klopp will call his buddy Jose and make a deal for de Bruyne.

 

[Messi]

Utd GAF lets be friends again. I got your new shit

Straight bandwagoning.

#Champions

 

[Wes]

Looks like Tonev deal is done! (That's Petrov with him I think)

 

[Carbonox]

Did you fork out a Tonev money for that thar purchase?

 

[Messi]

Did you fork out a Tonev money for that thar purchase?

Ding

 

[Tc91]

YES MESSI.

FF and you with us United bro's. Anyone else want to join?

 

[Messi]

Gonna get welberg on it

 

[Linius]

Dat Siem de Jong.

 

[LNBL]

Dat Siem de Jong.

Reckon he will leave this summer?

 

[confuziz]

Dat Siem de Jong.

Simple headers ofcourse, but still clean goals =)

 

[Linius]

Reckon he will leave this summer?

Seems most likely. Can't blame him, he's been with us for quite a while now. He got the right age to make a move.

Simple headers ofcourse, but still clean goals =)

Yeah, nothing special. Just glad for him he scored his first goal in the NT

 

[Milchmonster]

Gonna get welberg on it

Noooo

Get Shinji

 

[Batigol]

Are you a wizard?

Dat Eircom email address

 

[Meier]

It looks like Braunschweig did permanently sign one of our youngsters, Omar Elabdellaoui, after his loan finished. Can't find out what sort of compensation we got but I know he was pretty highly regarded. Doubt it was much though, probably €1-2m at most. Was at the club since 2008 and is playing for Norway at the U-21 Euros.

 

[Vivalaraza]

Don't even think I'm buying the home shirt this season. Can't afford it.

SPEAKING OF AFFORDING THINGS

Off to Meadowhall with my hangover to buy some naughty summer garments. Although the trick I find is to get clothes that are suitable in any season. Apart from the shorts I'm currently sat in.

Might buy some new Levis. What ya saying Viva

BTW, I'll note it in here: The whining and whinging and militant campaigning about DRM in gaming side is embarrassing.

#saynottoDRMPS4XB1moyesout

I might be buying some new Levi's today too.

Arnie is great.

 

[Mr.Marston]

Arsene will make Shelvey world class

Spoiler

;_;

 

[Milchmonster]

Today, our president, who rarely gives interviews, also said we will "invest heavily" this summer.

Then fucking announce something already lol

 

[Messi]

Noooo

Get Shinji

I wanted him but they are out. Valencia too

 

[Linius]

What are these U21 games that are being played today about?

 

[LNBL]

It's coming

 

[Batigol]

Zigic is apparently getting a contract renewal. Not sure how I feel about that. He's mostly shit, but he seems to score a lot of 90th minute goals

 

[Wes]

Did you fork out a Tonev money for that thar purchase?

I think it's £2.5m, with a further £1m addons.

We're multiplying his wage at Poznan 8 times over.

 

[Vivalaraza]

Lol at you guys predicting the season before most teams even sign their players.

 

[tarzanpuyol]

Arsenal are 3/1 favorites on SkyBet to sign Jonjo Shelvey.

HAHAHAHA I'd do it just to piss Liverpool

 

[Milchmonster]

It looks like Braunschweig did permanently sign one of our youngsters, Omar Elabdellaoui, after his loan finished. Can't find out what sort of compensation we got but I know he was pretty highly regarded. Doubt it was much though, probably €1-2m at most. Was at the club since 2008 and is playing for Norway at the U-21 Euros.

1-2m lol? In the last 3 years, Braunschweig spent €100k on new players. Although they are in the Bundesliga now, you'd be lucky to get just 500k.

I wanted him but they are out. Valencia too

That sucks. Not that Valencia's out but Shinji

 

[Wilbur]

This tennis match is lovely.

Zigic is apparently getting a contract renewal. Not sure how I feel about that. He's mostly shit, but he seems to score a lot of 90th minute goals

I thought he was going to be an amazing signing when he first came.

 

[Yen]

Pls, Fi, pls stop talking