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[DDRickyDD]

Barcelona will win with ease. 4-0.

[Locke.]

I think Utd will score first but Barca will win.

2-1.

[King Gizzard]

David do you want to buy Fernandos house

http://residentialsearch.savills.co.uk/property-detail/300176/list/estate-agents/property-for-sale/wilmslow/0/0/16000000/hi/gbp/1

[joeysteele]

I would put a jinx on it if I were to predict a score so I will just say I hope Man Utd win.

[Locke.]

Suarez must have his own house now. He was staying at Fernando's when he first moved here

[Locke.]

Juve beat Man U on Neville's testimonial. Well done Aquilani

[Novo]

I was just happy to see Becks back home where he belongs

[Locke.]

He had to stop a pitch invader

[King Gizzard]

Shocked that his house is just down a normal road, thought most footballers would live out in the countryside

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=59+Woolton+Hill+Rd,+Liverpool+L25+4,+United+King dom&aq=&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=59+Woolton+Hill+Rd,+Liverpool+L25+4,+United+ Kingdom&ll=53.382714,-2.874212&spn=0.01221,0.042272&z=15&layer=c&cbll=53.382675,-2.873922&panoid=0YKb90xN7dQGuhpaMcHcPw&cbp=12,2.56,,0,1.92

[King Gizzard]

Ashley Young to United - 15m

[Locke.]

Should have held out you'd have been able to get 20+

[King Gizzard]

got a year left on his contract..

[Novo]

http://diario.iol.pt/multimedia/oratvi/multimedia/imagem/id/12482568/235

[Claymores]

I was just happy to see Becks back home where he belongs

Playing for numpty Americans?

[Claymores]

Call folks for European Cup Final? I'm bet heavily on Barca and cannot even move my bets as at a footie final @ my brother's house party.

What do you think of game?

[King Gizzard]

David De Gea is one lucky bastard

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[King Gizzard]

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[alc09]

Ashley Young to United - 15m
Very strange signing, thought United would be setting their sights a little higher to be honest.

[Mystic Mock]

Barcelona will win with ease. 4-0.

The only way Barcelona will beat Man Utd is by what they did to Real Madrid,by cheating.

The only true brilliant player Barcelona have got is Messi imo.

[Locke.]

Barcelona have got 11 amazing players in their starting 11 that would walk into any side in the world.

[joeysteele]

Messi is excellent jf, I am not a fan of Barcelona at all too,they do as you say,have the art of not always playing fairly.

It's a cup final and anything can happen in Cup finals.I just hope Man Utd win it.

[Mystic Mock]

Messi is excellent jf, I am not a fan of Barcelona at all too,they do as you say,have the art of not always playing fairly.

It's a cup final and anything can happen in Cup finals.I just hope Man Utd win it.

I hope the same aswell Joey.

[bbfan1991]

Obviously I hope United win, the pressure is more on Barcelona tbh because they are the big favourites and when they are at their best are unbeatable but they do have their weaknesses which United will have to try and exploit whilst trying to be at our best too:)..

Joey Barton not offered Newcastle deal? Surprised at that, I don't like the guy but he's played well for them.

[joeysteele]

Obviously I hope United win, the pressure is more on Barcelona tbh because they are the big favourites and when they are at their best are unbeatable but they do have their weaknesses which United will have to try and exploit whilst trying to be at our best too:)..

Joey Barton not offered Newcastle deal? Surprised at that, I don't like the guy but he's played well for them.

I agree with you as to Joey Barton,I really rate the guy,he has played a the top of his game this season for them, this looks like more unrest for the Premier league side that sacks a Manager near every season, gets rid of managers who are around mid table and bring in a manager that doesn't improve on that, and then not respect or treat its best players correctly either.

No doubt if Barton leaves then the fans will moan and groan as usual and make all sorts of noises about how they want the Clubs set up changed yet in the end see it left as it was for history to repeat itself over and over again.

Newcastle will also stay one of the main also-rans of the Premier league, I actually think they are fortunate to still be in it.

They are also the only club in his whole career to actually 'sack' Sir Bobby Robson,yet they hail him now as their great hero. Hypocrites,and until they get new owners and allow a Manager to have most of the say,they will never achieve or win anything.

One man doesn't make a team, but without some people, it's a lot harder to have things working right, if they lose Joey Barton then next season they could find themselves demoralised 'again' and go down again too.

[King Gizzard]

Very strange signing, thought United would be setting their sights a little higher to be honest.

Fergie will probably getting him like the amazing winger he was a couple of years ago

[bbfan1991]

Villa really do need a new striker;).

[King Gizzard]

A striker is probably last of our priorities

[Locke.]

:joker:

[Novo]

The only reason why Barton is leaving is because they want 5/6 Mil for him and they want to sell him now since he only has 12 months left on his contract

[King Gizzard]

De Gea has NOT signed for United

[Locke.]

According to reports in the Portuguese national paper, Correio da Manha, Liverpool have agreed a fee of £25m for Benfica's left back, Fabio Coentrao

[King Gizzard]

25m is crazy for a lb even if he is good

[Novo]

They do need a left back though

[King Gizzard]

That is half the supposed budget gone just like that

[Locke.]

We will be selling about 8-10 players, will make quite a bit off them

[bbfan1991]

Stewart Downing turns down new Villa deal?, surprised at that but no-one is bigger than the club:).

[bbfan1991]

Premier League say that Fulham take the last Europa League place via Fair Play League;).

[Novo]

Nikica Jelavic has played down speculation of a move to Manchester United Football Club.

The Croatian international has recovered from injury to enjoy a fine debut season in Scotland, helping Rangers to the Premier League title.

He was quoted as saying United were interested in taking him from Ibrox Stadium in the summer, in a deal which worth a fee in the region of £13million.

However, Jelavic now seems to be backtracking on these claims, by insisting he is happy at his current club and is not considering an exit.

“Frankly, I do not think about leaving because I am loving it at Rangers,” he told the Daily Record. "We joked at Rangers about me leaving to go there. I don't think I need to push myself for sale."


:joker: :joker: :joker:

What a guy

[bbfan1991]

Nikica Jelavic has played down speculation of a move to Manchester United Football Club.

The Croatian international has recovered from injury to enjoy a fine debut season in Scotland, helping Rangers to the Premier League title.

He was quoted as saying United were interested in taking him from Ibrox Stadium in the summer, in a deal which worth a fee in the region of £13million.

However, Jelavic now seems to be backtracking on these claims, by insisting he is happy at his current club and is not considering an exit.

“Frankly, I do not think about leaving because I am loving it at Rangers,” he told the Daily Record. "We joked at Rangers about me leaving to go there. I don't think I need to push myself for sale."


Decent player though.

:joker: :joker: :joker:

What a guy

It's not true, there wouldn't be any room for him if it was because of Danny Welbeck coming back from his loan spell at Sunderland:).

[Novo]

Jelavic has snubbed United

[bbfan1991]

Jelavic has snubbed United

Like I said there wasn't any actual confirmation from United they were interested and tbh I think it was just the papers stiring.

[Novo]

Well Jelavic has set them straight incase they come sniffing around

[KG.]

Fabio Coentrao would be a class signing for Liverpool, he's a sick LB, £25m is a bit pricey though..

[Locke.]

First person to tell me what player this is wins a gold star

http://www.sportingformzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/lebronliverpoolbeats.jpg

[Locke.]

Kolo Toure has been suspended for 6 months

[bbfan1991]

Kolo Toure has been suspended for 6 months

The FA chairman who has Man City connections has been kind then;).

[Locke.]

Rafa has been offered the Atletico Madrid job.

Wonder if he'll take it, he has said he wants to stay in England.

[bbfan1991]

Rafa has been offered the Atletico Madrid job.

Wonder if he'll take it, he has said he wants to stay in England.

He should;). An opportunity to try and make a success of a club that is continually under acheiving..

[Locke.]

He wants a club that have a long term plan, with a good youth set up, and funds that will actually be given to him to spend instead of being promised them and having them taken away.

"Rafa gives Liverpool Aguero for free"

BBC Sports headline next month

[Kerry]

Danny Wilson as new Blades manager - We give up......


Protests due outside The Lane tomorrow at midday

[King Gizzard]

Is he hated by Sheffield or something?

[Kerry]

Is he hated by Sheffield or something?

Har Har

[King Gizzard]

What?

[Kerry]

What?

Devout Sheffield Wendy fan who is totally sh!t regardless managing us - Lovely :joker:

[Locke.]

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[King Gizzard]

Don't really know who he is so didn't know he played for Wednesday

[Novo]

http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/sp/empics/20101216/16/2406838347-16122010160819.jpg

Needs to come back this season

[King Gizzard]

He's a celtic fan apparently the younger danny wilson

[Kerry]

Don't really know who he is so didn't know he played for Wednesday

Played and managed

[Novo]

I've heard that as well.. always played his best for us though

[Locke.]

You can have him back on loan

[Kerry]

Danny Wilson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Wilson_(Northern_Irish_footballer))

[Novo]

the fake danny wilson ^

[Novo]

Beckham is 5/1 on Skybet to be a Spurs player at the start of next season

[King Gizzard]

They don't even know if Redknapps manager or not yet..

[Kerry]

the fake danny wilson ^

Is he plastic?

[Novo]

Is he plastic?

Looks it

[Kerry]

Looks it

Sounds like he acts it too

[alc09]

Danny Wilson as new Blades manager - We give up......


Protests due outside The Lane tomorrow at midday
Give him a chance, should be the chairman who gets abuse not Wilson, he's a decent man.

[bbfan1991]

Danny Wilson as new Blades manager - We give up......


Protests due outside The Lane tomorrow at midday

150 people I last saw on Sky Sports News but I haven't switched it on since then:D.

Give the guy a chance.

[bbfan1991]

Everton agree to sell James Vaughan to Norwich for £2.5 million, hope the Toffees can add some more firepower to their side:).

Karim Benzema once again dismisses any rumours of a move from Real Madrid to the Premier League.

[Locke.]

What are Norwich thinking spending £2.5 Million on Vaughan

[Novo]

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[Locke.]

Benfica, Twente, Liege, Panathinikos, Copenhagen.

Teams Rangers will have to avoid

[Novo]

Then the horrible play off round

[bbfan1991]

Benfica, Twente, Liege, Panathinikos, Copenhagen.

Teams Rangers will have to avoid

You forgot about Dynamo Kiev, they've got a good side and beat Manchester City in the Europa League:p.

[Novo]

You are forgetting we have the money to buy anyone now

[Grimnir]

great line up for next season

will anyone be able to dethrone champions united? :elephant:

[seanraff07]

You are forgetting we have the money to buy anyone now

Do you think McCoist will be able to match Walter Smith's success with Rangers Novo?

[Kerry]

Phew, at least we have Chris Morgan as player/first team coach now

LOL @ the protests today about Danny Wilson. He did a press conference today with fans chanting "Wilson out!!" outside the window :joker:

[bbfan1991]

Phew, at least we have Chris Morgan as player/first team coach now

LOL @ the protests today about Danny Wilson. He did a press conference today with fans chanting "Wilson out!!" outside the window :joker:

They'll soon be behind him if his stint turns out to be a success such is the fickleness in football but the Wednesday connections won't be forgotten obviously:D.

Hoping Blades are up first time of asking:), took Southampton a couple of seasons and Charlton are now in that position.

[Kerry]

It's certainly going to make for a couple of interesting derby days :o

[Shaun]

torquay v stevenage today :amazed:

would be nice to have my season end in a little ray of sunshine.

[Locke.]

Is it on sky?

[King Gizzard]

yep

[Novo]

Same time as the CL final?

[Novo]

Oh no it's on at 3.. was going to say

[Locke.]

I would rather watch the Torquay game

[Novo]

that's because you know United are going to win

[Locke.]

Barcelona 3-1 Utd

[Novo]

United 2-1 Barcelona

[King Gizzard]

Feel sorry for people that have to watch the CL final on itv with Adrian Chiles

[James]

http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/sp/empics/20101216/16/2406838347-16122010160819.jpg

Don't think he's in it but it reminds me of this interesting documentary follow-up on Blue Heaven, the programme 10 years ago about young players at Rangers.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b011qj5f/Blue_Heaven_Where_are_they_now/

Charlie Adam, Chris Burke etc. and some of the ones which didn't make it.

[Novo]

Might watch that now actually

[King Gizzard]

wish it was last year again :(

pk8dZZTX3us

[bbfan1991]

PMSL JBL (ex WWE) must like footie then if he's tweeting about the CL final tonight, even if it's something that Samuel Eto'o has said:D.

[Shaun]

****'s sake torquay.

[bbfan1991]

****'s sake torquay.

Wanted them to win:(, oh well congratulations to Stevenage instead:).

[bbfan1991]

Dave Jones sacked by Cardiff:shocked:, they'll have to find another good manager now if they're going to fight for promotion again next season and continue the rebuilding of their squad.

[Locke.]

Swansea promoted to the Premier League.

Finally Everton fans will get to watch their team play in another country.

[bbfan1991]

Swansea promoted to the Premier League.

Finally Everton fans will get to watch their team play in another country.

Day trip to Wales:D.

[bbfan1991]

OMFG a WUM on DS is claiming that Reo Coker is a better player than Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes:joker:.

[King Gizzard]

Nigel is better than Messi

[seanraff07]

Dave Jones sacked by Cardiff:shocked:, they'll have to find another good manager now if they're going to fight for promotion again next season and continue the rebuilding of their squad.

Bit harsh, but he must be fed up himself at Cardiff after failing at the play-off stage once again.

[bbfan1991]

Bit harsh, but he must be fed up himself at Cardiff after failing at the play-off stage once again.

Hard price the managers have to pay but it's the players that have to go out there and get the results. He'll end up at WHU now;).

I don't get why Craig Bellamy is the favourite to be Cardiff manager:conf:

[bbfan1991]

Nigel is better than Messi

Or Darron Gibson:joker:.

[King Gizzard]

Dave Jones is a right prick in his interviews. Bit like Holloway, grumpy idiots.

O'neill was the favourite in the bookies, I actually feel sorry for anyone if Martin O'neill ever winds up at their club. You'll be in debt in a couple of years. Total wanker.

[bbfan1991]

He does have a history of leaving when it gets too tough, I like him and think he's actually not a bad manager but at Celtic he did go because his wife was ill which is understandable.

[King Gizzard]

Left 5 days before the season because the club wouldnt support him anymore. I don't blame them, 150mill ish over his time here including some shocking signings on huge contracts

Heskey 80k (including add ons)
Davies (10m plus 30k wages)
Routledge
Shorey
Sidwell 50k wages
Beye 40k wages
Harewood
Stephen Ireland 70k wages and a lump of **** with a bad attitude

[seanraff07]

Hard price the managers have to pay but it's the players that have to go out there and get the results. He'll end up at WHU now;).

I don't get why Craig Bellamy is the favourite to be Cardiff manager:conf:

I think Bellamy would be a terrible manager, isn't he a bit young anyway to be going into management?

Cardiff should be going all out to try and get Chris Hughton, great manager.

[King Gizzard]

Cardiff should get Lee Clark, brilliant young manager..amazing record at Huddersfield and didn't even get promoted!

[seanraff07]

Cardiff should get Lee Clark, brilliant young manager..amazing record at Huddersfield and didn't even get promoted!

Yep. Unbeaten the last 27 games of the season or something.

[bbfan1991]

I think Bellamy would be a terrible manager, isn't he a bit young anyway to be going into management?

Cardiff should be going all out to try and get Chris Hughton, great manager.

Maybe Bellamy has completed his training badges whilst playing?

Houghton is actually second favourite!

[Locke.]

Craig Bellamy would be the worst manager of all time :joker:

[King Gizzard]

Craig Bellamy would never give an interview

[seanraff07]

Maybe Bellamy has completed his training badges whilst playing?

Houghton is actually second favourite!

Yep, I just couldn't imagine Bellamy as a manager :joker:

He's a quality manager sacked by Ashley for reasons unknown, maybe West Ham are in for him too though.

[King Gizzard]

MatKendrick Mat Kendrick
Gerard Houllier leaves #avfc by mutual consent. Read today's Birmingham Mail exclusive for full story

[Brad.]

Paul Scholes has retired with immediate effect.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13600395.stm

[seanraff07]

Paul Scholes has retired with immediate effect.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13600395.stm

Saw that coming.

I think Giggs should carry on one more season though.

[bbfan1991]

Gutted that Scholes has retired but he was considering it for ages, glad he's been given a coaching role as expected and a testimonial in May.

One of the best midfielders i've ever seen, intelligent football brain, good passing and has scored some fantastic goals. He is a quiet person who shuns the limelight and lets his football do the talking. A true Man Utd legend!:hugesmile:

[bbfan1991]

Saw that coming.

I think Giggs should carry on one more season though.

Giggsy is signed up for one more season at least;).

[seanraff07]

Giggsy is signed up for one more season at least;).

He can still do a job as he proved last season.

I think it's only Giggs left now though who's been at Man.U in the 90's and is still there?

[bbfan1991]

He can still do a job as he proved last season.

I think it's only Giggs left now though who's been at Man.U in the 90's and is still there?

Yeah:(. Fizzer is doing well at Everton!

United are having a busy summer this year for once and it's what we've had to do for ages:D.

[seanraff07]

Yeah:(. Fizzer is doing well at Everton!

United are having a busy summer this year for once and it's what we've had to do for ages:D.

Do you think he could do a job at United at all or was selling him the right decision? He's really consistent that's for sure.

Yep, wonder who you'll replace Berbatov with.

[bbfan1991]

Do you think he could do a job at United at all or was selling him the right decision? He's really consistent that's for sure.

Yep, wonder who you'll replace Berbatov with.

I think at the time selling Phil was the right decision because he wasn't getting enough first team football but he's United through and through;).

Rumours are of a swap deal for Modric? Don't know if that will happen but I hope Fergie convinces Berbatov to stay.

[seanraff07]

I think at the time selling Phil was the right decision because he wasn't getting enough first team football but he's United through and through;).

Rumours are of a swap deal for Modric? Don't know if that will happen but I hope Fergie convinces Berbatov to stay.

I think a swap deal for Modric would be good, but surely yous would have to pay additional money aswell?

Also read an article in the Sun a few hours ago that Newcastle are after Berbatov and are planning a £7m bid.

[bbfan1991]

I think a swap deal for Modric would be good, but surely yous would have to pay additional money aswell?

Also read an article in the Sun a few hours ago that Newcastle are after Berbatov and are planning a £7m bid.

I seen that article aswell. I do like Berbatov but he has too many flashes of inconsistency then all of a sudden he shows what a brilliant player he is. I do have sympathies with him not playing but Rooney and Hernandez have struck up such a fine partnership despite Berbatov being Utd top scorer.

Houllier could be leaving Aston Villa?

[seanraff07]

I seen that article aswell. I do like Berbatov but he has too many flashes of inconsistency then all of a sudden he shows what a brilliant player he is. I do have sympathies with him not playing but Rooney and Hernandez have struck up such a fine partnership despite Berbatov being Utd top scorer.

Houllier could be leaving Aston Villa?

He plays with the wrong attitude far too often, he's too lazy and he'll only put in a shift when he feels like it kind of thing. Definitely not worthy of the £32m you forked out for him IMO.

Don't think that would be such a bad thing for Villa tbh, never really rated him much as a manager and you never know it could possibly be health issues that are siding Houllier towards leaving.

[Locke.]

If Gerard does leave (Villa have denied it now haven't they? Think he'll definitely be leaving before the start of the season anyway) then I hope you get Rafa in.

[bbfan1991]

I keep getting a fish pedicure advert in Birmingham at the top of the page:laugh2:.

[bbfan1991]

Birmingham Mail saying that Houllier will definetly be gone in the next few days, either way Villa need to confirm it soon as really so they can continue with their plans for next season without any more extra distractions.

[bbfan1991]

Scottish FA join the English FA in calling for the FIFA presidential election to be called off due to this corruption circus.

I really hope other countries join too because it would be unfair if corrupt Blatter got another few years in the job after making the same promises and failing to deliver them, man is a first class arsehole:bored:.

[bbfan1991]

Piers Morgan is a total Moron and an embarrassment to his fellow Arsenal fans IMO:bored:.

[bbfan1991]

Sam Allardyce new West Ham United boss on 2 year deal..

Wonder what MTVN's thoughts are?:)

[alc09]

Dave Jones sacked by Cardiff:shocked:, they'll have to find another good manager now if they're going to fight for promotion again next season and continue the rebuilding of their squad.
Was always going to be the case with the amount of money he spent. Lucky not to have been sacked last summer.

Dave Jones is a right prick in his interviews. Bit like Holloway, grumpy idiots.

O'neill was the favourite in the bookies, I actually feel sorry for anyone if Martin O'neill ever winds up at their club. You'll be in debt in a couple of years. Total wanker.
Holloway grumpy? :conf:

Left 5 days before the season because the club wouldnt support him anymore. I don't blame them, 150mill ish over his time here including some shocking signings on huge contracts

Heskey 80k (including add ons)
Davies (10m plus 30k wages)
Routledge
Shorey
Sidwell 50k wages
Beye 40k wages
Harewood
Stephen Ireland 70k wages and a lump of **** with a bad attitude
****ing hell thats a collection of ****e but not sure if he spent 150 million somehow?

Yep. Unbeaten the last 27 games of the season or something.
Clark has spent a lot of money and is very lucky to still be in a job.

Paul Scholes has retired with immediate effect.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13600395.stm
Legend, simple as that.

If Gerard does leave (Villa have denied it now haven't they? Think he'll definitely be leaving before the start of the season anyway) then I hope you get Rafa in.
Would be like O'Niell all over again, arguably worse in terms of spending money on ****e.

Piers Morgan is a total Moron and an embarrassment to his fellow Arsenal fans IMO:bored:.
Spot on, the man is a joke.

[DDRickyDD]

Piers Morgan is a total Moron and an embarrassment to his fellow Arsenal fans IMO:bored:.

You mean for writting this at the start of the season?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301176/Piers-Morgan-Manchester-United-wont-make-Wayne-Rooneys-aura-shattered.html

[bbfan1991]

You mean for writting this at the start of the season?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301176/Piers-Morgan-Manchester-United-wont-make-Wayne-Rooneys-aura-shattered.html

No, he's just so bitter and such an arsehole. Even some of his own fans have said what an embarrassment he is which tells you all you need to know;).

He can carry on criticising United, it's his opinion fair enough but Arsenal have more problems than us to worry about at the moment!

[King Gizzard]

Ferdinand is a twat to morgan, always going on about his weight, what message does that send to young United fans?

I want Moyes at Villa.

[King Gizzard]

Holloway grumpy? :conf:



Just a couple of weeks he was going off on one about how everyone wants Blackpool down when they didn't. In January he called Villa a ''half arsed club that use to be famous'' Just because we enquired about Charlie Adam. Liverpool did too, did he criticise them? Nope.. I'm glad they've got relegated, he's a grade A twat in my eyes.

[bbfan1991]

Ferdinand is a twat to morgan, always going on about his weight, what message does that send to young United fans?

I want Moyes at Villa.

True, but he does respond with digs about the street talk etc they say if you can't take it then don't dish it out.

The Piers falling over video is funny though because the camera isn't on him until the end when his bike just tumbles over:joker:.

[bbfan1991]

Just a couple of weeks he was going off on one about how everyone wants Blackpool down when they didn't. In January he called Villa a ''half arsed club that use to be famous'' Just because we enquired about Charlie Adam. Liverpool did too, did he criticise them? Nope.. I'm glad they've got relegated, he's a grade A twat in my eyes.

I can back this up, remember the footage of his public rant being shown on Sky Sports.

[King Gizzard]

He loves winding people up, it's funny, and he's paid to do it in newspapers..I'd love that job

[bbfan1991]

He loves winding people up, it's funny, and he's paid to do it in newspapers..I'd love that job

Alan Sugar falls for the bait big time!

He doesn't like it when some irony he does towards other people is directed back to him.

[King Gizzard]

Alan Sugar is a massive knobhead, that's why :joker:

His documentary on football finances was so simplistic and nothing short of terrible

[seanraff07]

Jelavic has admitted he won't be able to turn down a move to Man.Utd if they approach him.

[bbfan1991]

Nah I like Sir Alan, obvious they're just having banter but it does get tiresome because they were so pally in that documentary:joker:.

[King Gizzard]

Jelavic has admitted he won't be able to turn down a move to Man.Utd if they approach him.

:joker: Does he really believe they are interested?

[bbfan1991]

Jelavic has admitted he won't be able to turn down a move to Man.Utd if they approach him.

I haven't seen one iota of proof that United are interested in this guy? He's been saying things that's all, so I suspect it's a non story.

[seanraff07]

:joker: Does he really believe they are interested?

I agree.

He's hardly hit the ground running in the SPL, would be a terrible signing for them.

[bbfan1991]

United's been linked with De Gea, Sanchez, Modric, Rodwell, Sneijder, Varane, Young and Fabio Contreao mostly among with Charlie Adam according from what i've seen on Google.

[King Gizzard]

I agree.

He's hardly hit the ground running in the SPL, would be a terrible signing for them.

SPL is his level. He could probably just about cut it at mid-bottom half Premier League clubs

[seanraff07]

I haven't seen one iota of proof that United are interested in this guy? He's been saying things that's all, so I suspect it's a non story.

Put it this way when Kenny Miller was still at Rangers he was better than Jelavic.

Would Miller do a job at Man.U? Certainly not, so how Jelavic would is beyond me.

[seanraff07]

SPL is his level. He could probably just about cut it at mid-bottom half Premier League clubs

Even that would be pushing it a bit. I just haven't seen any evidence that this guy has what it takes to get a game at any EPL team.

[Novo]

Jelavic is outstanding, Miller is a goal poacher but Jelavic has everything in his locker his all round play his amazing. First touch, Finishing, Heading, Aerial ability, Passing, positioning, one of the best strikers the SPL has seen for a while

[bbfan1991]

I like Stevie Naismith but the Gers use him in midfield more now:(.

[bbfan1991]

I think Rangers really need to go on a spending spree this summer because quality wise Celtic do have some talented players, but fair play Rangers came out on top in the league this year.

[King Gizzard]

It's all about Greg Wylde

[seanraff07]

Jelavic is outstanding, Miller is a goal poacher but Jelavic has everything in his locker his all round play his amazing. First touch, Finishing, Heading, Aerial ability, Passing, positioning, one of the best strikers the SPL has seen for a while

Haven't seen it myself, although I suppose anyone makes Lafferty look ****e.

[seanraff07]

I think Rangers really need to go on a spending spree this summer because quality wise Celtic do have some talented players, but fair play Rangers came out on top in the league this year.

It's the same old story, Celtic always splash the cash and bring in about 15 new additions, everyone thinks they'll win the league but they don't.

[seanraff07]

Steven Whittaker is the best defender in the SPL though

[bbfan1991]

Hearts actually came close to challenging at one point but as expected fell away, was shocked at the Hibees flirting with relegation:shocked:. Need to improve next season!

[bbfan1991]

Steven Whittaker is the best defender in the SPL though

Agreed, although I do rate Izaguirre.

[seanraff07]

Hearts actually came close to challenging at one point but as expected fell away, was shocked at the Hibees flirting with relegation:shocked:. Need to improve next season!

Yep Hearts were picking up all the points against "the rest" but couldn't win the big games against the OF. Although they completely crumbled at the tail end of the season and almost missed out on 3rd, just hope they can continue that abysmal form of late into next season. But after just signing 3 decent players I can't see it, I think they'll finish 3rd again next season.

Our season can't really get much worse than the last, I'm still not totally convinced that Calderwood is the man to take us forward though, but I'm sick of us chopping and changing managers and it having no real good reflection on the team, we need to stick with the same man for a while and give them a chance. We'll scrape top 6 IMO.

[seanraff07]

Agreed, although I do rate Izaguirre.

Yeah he is decent, I honestly think Majstorovic is the worst defender I've seen at Celtic though since Bobo Balde.

[King Gizzard]

I needa sit down with the SPL wikipedia page cause I still really don't know why they split up the league at some point during season

[seanraff07]

I needa sit down with the SPL wikipedia page cause I still really don't know why they split up the league at some point during season

Cause the SFA are a laughing stock

[bbfan1991]

It's baffling:conf:.

[King Gizzard]

Think they should have the exact same set up as England, probably not with as many leagues though

[seanraff07]

It's baffling:conf:.

It's an absolute farce, no SPL fan actually wants it.

It's a ridiculous system that should be scrapped, we finished bottom 6 but were well away from relegation by that stage so we had to play our last 5 meaningless games against **** opposition, it was terrible our home attendances almost dropped by 50% of what they usually are, no one was interested any more and I couldn't blame them.

[bbfan1991]

1st place in Scotland should get automatic entry and not have to qualify for the group CL stages, might be wrong:conf:.

[Kerry]

Seriously hope the rumours about MoonPIG sponsoring us is a joke......

First an Owl manager, then that? No, Just NO

[seanraff07]

Think they should have the exact same set up as England, probably not with as many leagues though

Next season... Scottish Division 1 has 10 teams, top 8 teams next season should then be promoted to the SPL, don't relegate anyone next season. Then the SPL will have 20 teams, play eachother once home and away. Then you could merge Divisions 2 and 3 to make up 22 teams, play eachother once home and away. I know it's a bit of a **** way of going about it but once that is the system for a few years I think it would work.

The worst thing about having a 12-team league is I'm sick of visiting the same grounds 2 or 3 times a season, it gets boring.

[bbfan1991]

Seriously hope the rumours about MoonPIG sponsoring us is a joke......

First an Owl manager, then that? No, Just NO

Sorry but that is hilarious:joker:.

[seanraff07]

1st place in Scotland should get automatic entry and not have to qualify for the group CL stages, might be wrong:conf:.

Up until last season 1st place got you straight through to CL group stages, 2nd place got you to final qualifying round of CL, 3rd place got you to final EL qualifying round and 4th place got you to 3rd EL qualifying round.

Now, 1st place I think gets you straight through to CL group stages, 2nd gets you EL final qualifying round and 3rd place gets you EL 3rd qualifying round, not totally sure about the 2nd paragraph though.

[Kerry]

Sorry but that is hilarious:joker:.

I laughed - then feared it could be true :shocked: :joker:

[bbfan1991]

Up until last season 1st place got you straight through to CL group stages, 2nd place got you to final qualifying round of CL, 3rd place got you to final EL qualifying round and 4th place got you to 3rd EL qualifying round.

Now, 1st place I think gets you straight through to CL group stages, 2nd gets you EL final qualifying round and 3rd place gets you EL 3rd qualifying round, not totally sure about the 2nd paragraph though.

Thanks:), it makes sense now.

I laughed - then feared it could be true :shocked: :joker:

The fans would be making pig noises all the way through the match:joker:.

[King Gizzard]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/715694-houston-dynamo-chase-scotland-hibernian-top-scorer-to-bolster-attack

Bit random, I was looking at another thing on their site and this popped up about Hibs

SPL > MLS

[Kerry]

The fans would be making pig noises all the way through the match:joker:.

Absolute nightmare against Wednesday. As if it wasn't to be bad enough on the derby days :laugh2:

[King Gizzard]

If anyones bored, this is quite a good read, 50 ways to improve world football

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/667901-50-ways-to-improve-world-football

Disagree that you should be given a number on matchday, what about fans that buy shirts? And it would cost a bomb for clubs to make new shirts each week

[bbfan1991]

Absolute nightmare against Wednesday. As if it wasn't to be bad enough on the derby days :laugh2:

Mass brawl next season, not as bad as West Ham vs Millwall will be:shocked:.

[King Gizzard]

Wednesday and United in league 1 is a joke, both 30+k stadiums (ish)

[seanraff07]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/715694-houston-dynamo-chase-scotland-hibernian-top-scorer-to-bolster-attack

Bit random, I was looking at another thing on their site and this popped up about Hibs

SPL > MLS

I think a move to the MLS would be good for Riordan but I suppose he's got a girlfriend and a wee lad so he won't want to move to America.

I heard Blackburn were in for him but I don't think he'd do a job for them. I'm thinking he'd be best suited at a mid-table/bottom half Championship side, someone like Middlesborough or Coventry.

[Novo]

What does everyone think about David Vaughan? Rangers are interested but didn't really notice him much last season.

[Kerry]

Wednesday and United in league 1 is a joke, both 30+k stadiums (ish)

Yeah :/

[King Gizzard]

Without David Vaughan Charlie Adam wouldn't have played as well as he has

Vaughan is good

[bbfan1991]

Without David Vaughan Charlie Adam wouldn't have played as well as he has

Vaughan is good

Vaughan's been good ever since his Crewe days:).

[seanraff07]

What does everyone think about David Vaughan? Rangers are interested but didn't really notice him much last season.

Sunderland want him too apparently.

[MTVN]

Big Sam taking over at the Hammers, great decision

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/sam438.jpg

[King Gizzard]

I feel sorry if you are a ST holder

But can I just say thanks to West Ham for ruling the possibility of him ever coming to Villa :worship:

[MTVN]

:nono:

Big Sam's a footballing genius, West Ham will go straight back up with him in charge

[King Gizzard]

If he's a footballing genius I'm Johann Cruyff

His last promotion was 11 years ago and that was through the playoffs..

[MTVN]

If he's a footballing genius I'm Johann Cruyff

His last promotion was 11 years ago and that was through the playoffs..

He's been managing in the Premiership that time though, he did really well with Bolton and then he was doing a decent job at Newcastle until they had a couple of poor results and he was unfairly sacked. Blackburn sacked him for no reason as well, that was ridiculous. He's a good manager, better than anyone I expected to have tbh, we could have had someone like Dave Jones or Chris Hughton

[King Gizzard]

Would rather have Chris Hughton if I Was a Hammer

[MTVN]

Would rather have Chris Hughton if I Was a Hammer

Well we'll have to wait and see I guess, I have complete faith in Big Sam :D

Then again, I also had complete confidence in Avram right up until the end of the season :laugh:

[KG.]

Would rather have Chris Hughton if I Was a Hammer

I would have much preferred Chris Hughton to manage us, but I'm willing to give Allardyce a chance, I still think we'll go straight back up next season :hugesmile:

[Locke.]

Haven't seen it myself, although I suppose anyone makes Lafferty look ****e.

:crazy:

Lafferty is the best player in the SPL

[Locke.]

Hang on a minute.. I thought Big Sam was holding out for the Madrid job?

"I’m not suited to Bolton or Blackburn, I would be more suited to Inter or Real Madrid. It wouldn’t be a problem to me to go and manage those clubs because I would win the double or the league every time."

:joker::joker:

[Locke.]

Aberdeen goalkeeper Jamie Langfield was recovering in hospital on Tuesday evening after suffering a seizure.

The 31-year-old was admitted to Glasgow's Southern General hospital on Monday and his condition has been described as stable.

According to the Daily Mail, Langfield will undergo fresh tests on Wednesday morning with results due at the end of the week to clarify the problem.

[Novo]

Skysports.com understands Wigan and Rangers have made moves to land highly-rated Spanish striker Toche.

Toche is available on a free transfer after seeing out his contract at Segunda Liga side Cartagena.

The 28-year-old has scored 32 goals in under 60 games for Cartagena and his performances have not gone unnoticed from clubs across Europe.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is believed to have made a personal check on Toche, while Rangerschief Ally McCoist is scouring the transfer market for bargain signings.

Primera Liga outfit Villarreal are thought to have expressed an interest in Toche, while a number of Serie A and Portuguese Liga Sagres sides are believed to be keen on signing the target-man.

However, Toche is thought to favour a move to the UK and is waiting to see what offers come his way this summer.

[Novo]

Malaga after Ruud as well

[King Gizzard]

Haha liverpool fans on RAWK really hate villa fans for not wanting Benitez dont they?

[Locke.]

Haven't been on there tonight, transfer forum is annoying me.

Is Rafa definitely not going to Villa then?

[King Gizzard]

I think it will be Hughes

Rafa lost it a bit when Pako left, didn't he?

[Locke.]

It definitely didn't help him, but I think if Benitez was working under owners here that were prepared to back him with a decent transfer budget that he would have been the person to win us our first Premier League.

He got ****ed around by them too much, he'd be promised a certain amount of money and when the time came to spend it it wouldn't be there. He made the odd dodgy signing but then there are signings like Torres, Alonso, Garcia, Reina, Mascherano, etc. And he has to be given most of the credit for all the youth players coming through into our team this season.

On average he spent about £70 Million over his 5 year stay.. so around £14 Million per year.

A bit less than £200 mil overall, but we brought in over £120 mil from selling players

[King Gizzard]

Well we deffinitely don't have those sorts of funds, and we've just got rid of a whole load of players that were clogging up the budget...

[Locke.]

You have got a much better youth system than what we had at the time though, and probably a better squad than what he inherited when he took over (no idea how we managed to win the champions league with that team).

He'd definitely have you back up challenging for the top 7 at least next season if he got the job.

Moyes is good as well though, I don't see any reason a manager as good as him would go to Everton if he leaves. No money, probably going to lose their best players this summer.. Going to be a tough season for them next year.

[King Gizzard]

Think they might do a charlton if he leaves

[Novo]

RANGERS have been offered the chance to sign German World Cup ace Torsten Frings.
The midfielder, 34, is looking for a new club after being told that he can leave Werder Bremen, although he has an offer to join their coaching staff.
But Frings wants to look at options which would let him play on and SunSport can reveal he's offered his services to Gers.
Boss Ally McCoist is considering him as an option.
He wants to add experience to his midfield and Frings had a magnificent career at the top level. He made 70 international appearances - playing in the World Cup in 2002 and 2006.
He's nearing the end of his career but it would be seen as a major coup for McCoist if he could lure him to Ibrox this summer.
Meanwhile, Gers target David Vaughan has opened talks with West Brom.
The Welsh international midfielder has been looked at by McCoist for a Bosman switch to Ibrox.
The 28-year-old has held talks with the SPL champs as well as Sunderland after his Blackpool contract expired.


Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3616175/Frings-benefit.html#ixzz1OBKrRCOx

[bbfan1991]

Brad Freidel has signed for Spurs on a free transfer, looks like Arry is keeping Gomes as expected even if the guy is too inconsistent but is their best current GK by far at the moment.

As for Vaughan, he may be tempted by Champions League football and trophies with the Gers but it seems he may want to stay in the Premier League..

[Novo]

RANGERS have been offered the chance to sign German World Cup ace Torsten Frings.
The midfielder, 34, is looking for a new club after being told that he can leave Werder Bremen, although he has an offer to join their coaching staff.
But Frings wants to look at options which would let him play on and SunSport can reveal he's offered his services to Gers.
Boss Ally McCoist is considering him as an option.
He wants to add experience to his midfield and Frings had a magnificent career at the top level. He made 70 international appearances - playing in the World Cup in 2002 and 2006.
He's nearing the end of his career but it would be seen as a major coup for McCoist if he could lure him to Ibrox this summer.
Meanwhile, Gers target David Vaughan has opened talks with West Brom.
The Welsh international midfielder has been looked at by McCoist for a Bosman switch to Ibrox.
The 28-year-old has held talks with the SPL champs as well as Sunderland after his Blackpool contract expired.


Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3616175/Frings-benefit.html#ixzz1OBKrRCOx

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/03062011/58/spl-frings-keen-rangers.html

[KG.]

Diouf apparently keen on coming to West Ham so he can work with Allardyce again :amazed:

[BBfanUSA]

One thing i am looking forward to this weekend is the friendly between Spain and USA the last time they two played against each other was the 2009 confederations cup semifinal and America SHUT THEM OUT 2-0 when Spain was #1 and Spain is again (game is taking place in America)

[bbfan1991]

Robin Van Persie denies making any negative comments about Chelsea and Barcelona(might be the press stiring). The comments about Chelski are understandable because that situation is a farce but the Barcelona ones.. bit ironic for him to call them ''moaners'', if he said that of course when the Arsenal fans have had rightly every right to have a go at their players over the collapse of the season for them which was looking promising until the collapse against Barcelona and the unfortunate last minute loss at Birmingham.

Barcelona are winners, Arsenal need to improve for next season and do better so should concentrate on themselves.

[BBfanUSA]

I found this not sure if this is actually possible but America could still get the 2022 world cup instead of Qatar

Here's the Article (http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/could_the_united_states_get_the_2022_world_cup_aft er_all/4835499)

[Shaun]

oh dear.

[Shaun]

oh, well there's one back

[Locke.]

Great game this

[Locke.]

Walcott is so poor

[Shaun]

meh. yet another 'meh' from england.

[Locke.]

Poor performance but we were without the 2 most important players. Will still win the group.

[King Gizzard]

Nice to see ITVand everyone on twitter blaming Bent. Not his fault Joe Hart, Ferdinand, Wilshere and Milner ****ed up bad for Switzerlands 2 goals

[bbfan1991]

Match was ****:bored:, glad I missed the second half by the looks of things!

[BBfanUSA]

USA v. Spain match is S*** as well

3-0 Spain at Halftime :(

I don't even think Donovan is playing

[Locke.]

Wouldn't matter if he was, he isn't as good as the Spanish players.

It is only a friendly anyway isn't it?

[Locke.]

Liverpool outcast Joe Cole is heading to Tottenham in a £3m deal after a year of disappointment at Anfield.

Spurs will give him a full medical assessment this week before finalising the move after a season wrecked by injury and lack of form.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1394332/Joe-Cole-sign-Tottenham.html#ixzz1OLgpKDBt

Some excellent news right there

[bbfan1991]

Liverpool outcast Joe Cole is heading to Tottenham in a £3m deal after a year of disappointment at Anfield.

Spurs will give him a full medical assessment this week before finalising the move after a season wrecked by injury and lack of form.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1394332/Joe-Cole-sign-Tottenham.html#ixzz1OLgpKDBt

Some excellent news right there

Surprised Spurs want to buy him:shocked:.

[Locke.]

They were in for him last year but he chose us over them, I don't see what Harry has saw in him this season which makes him think he is worth signing, but I'm glad. This is almost as good as signing a new player.

Poulsen, Konchesky, El Zhar, Degen and Jovanovic next :D

[Locke.]

Some quotes from Tevez:

“Yes but Marbella is different from Manchester. You can buy a holiday house in Marbella, but I’m never going back to Manchester, not even on holiday, not for anything.

“Of course I would buy a house in Marbella.

“The weather, everything. Manchester has nothing.

“For example in Marbella you can buy a house by the beach, relax there and later you can go there on holiday and everything.

“But a house in Manchester? On top of that a house in Manchester costs six or seven million pounds. Pounds!



Read more: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/I-m-never-going-back-to-Manchester-says-Man-City-star-Carlos-Tevez-in-astonishing-attack-on-the-city-Exclusive-article744331.html#ixzz1ON2ENL7u
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[King Gizzard]

Ancelotti to be announced by the end of the week

[BBfanUSA]

Wouldn't matter if he was, he isn't as good as the Spanish players.

It is only a friendly anyway isn't it?

Yeah it was
Spain must of been really pissed off that they lost to america in 2009 i think they brung out the better players in the 2nd half and the final score was 4-0 I'm just going to go into a corner anyway now. This isn't good for the Gold Cup (North America's Version of the Euro Cup)

[King Gizzard]

Michael Bradley had a decent game apparently

We have signed him permanently I think

[King Gizzard]

Today has the potential to be one of the most important days for Aston Villa in recent memory

[Locke.]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/249706_167963053266412_138596612869723_433243_2951 226_n.jpg

LOL

[King Gizzard]

Today was the worst day in recent Villa memory

I would still wouldn't say no to Imogen though

[Novo]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/249706_167963053266412_138596612869723_433243_2951 226_n.jpg

LOL

:joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker:

[bbfan1991]

Imogen likes cock too much, she'll soon be shagging Defoe again:p.

[Locke.]

Liverpool have agreed a deal with Roma to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Doni, it is understood. Sky Sports Italia report that the two clubs have agreed a fee and the Reds will now discuss personal terms with the player ahead of his prospective move to Anfield.

Liverpool have been in the market for a goalkeeper after accepting that their current second and third choices, Brad Jones and Peter Gulacsi, would be transferred and loaned out this summer, respectively. Having missed out on American veteran Brad Friedel, Kenny Dalglish turned his attentions to the considerably younger, yet still experienced Doni.

Having established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in Serie A between 2006 and 2008, the now 31-year-old earned a contract extension that would keep him at the club until 2o12. In the following seasons, though, he lost his place to Artur and Júlio Sérgio as injury prevented him staking a serious claim between the sticks.

[Novo]

One of the worst keepers ever

[Locke.]

Great keeper

[Novo]

QPR and west brom were interested

[King Gizzard]

Gotta be crap if he is willing to sit on the bench

[bbfan1991]

Martin Jol new manager of Fulham:). What a good appointment for them and I think they will do well next season with some more players added to their exisiting squad.

That will be gutting for Villa since Ancelotti has ruled himself out of going there but Rafa or as some calling him (Fat Spanish Waiter:conf:) is still available and is a better option than Steve McClaren and his faux Dutch accent:joker:.

[Locke.]

I really hope Rafa gets the job, I want him to manage in the PL but at a team I don't dislike.

[Rob]

Martin Jol new manager of Fulham:). What a good appointment for them and I think they will do well next season with some more players added to their exisiting squad.

That will be gutting for Villa since Ancelotti has ruled himself out of going there but Rafa or as some calling him (Fat Spanish Waiter:conf:) is still available and is a better option than Steve McClaren and his faux Dutch accent:joker:.

Are you serious!!! Do you remember that was Spurs when he was in charge!?!?!

[bbfan1991]

Are you serious!!! Do you remember that was Spurs when he was in charge!?!?!

Well most of the Spurs fans i've seen making comments on the net like the guy and he did some good things for you guys, he was treated harshly.

[King Gizzard]

Jol done as good as he could at Spurs. 5th place finish wasnt it? Spurs would of taken that at the time.

[King Gizzard]

Keith Andrews puts Ireland 1-0 up against Italy away :joker:

[bbfan1991]

I had a dream Ireland beat Italy 2-0 on Saturday:shocked::laugh2:.

[Locke.]

Just looking at a Sunderland forum, they are devastated about signing Ngog

[Chuck]

:worship: http://i.imgur.com/FfBvb.jpg :worship: