Talk Football Here... - Part 7

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Sunderland's second choice keeper Marton Fulop has himself admitted that he will be leaving the Black Cats when the summers transfer window opens.

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Martin O’Neill is entering the battle to sign Wigan’s £15m-rated Hugo Rodallega.

Aston Villa’s chief scout Ian Storey-Moore will check on the Colombian but they face competition from Birmingham and Stoke.

Sunderland and Liverpool are also interested in the 24-year-old, who has scored eight times in the Barclays Premier League this season - including the winner against Liverpool (below).

15m! wow.
lol, Gabby's better anyway.

[King Gizzard]

15!!! what the ****!? thats a wind up and a half

[King Gizzard]

Hes not british so we won't buy him

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Albert Riera has indicated that he wants to leave Liverpool after revealing that his relationship with Rafael Benítez has deteriorated to the point where he thinks the manager has something against him.

In an outspoken attack on Benítez, Riera said the manager "turns a deaf ear" to his players and described Liverpool as a "sinking ship". He also questioned whether his fellow Spaniard was suited to the Real Madrid job because his style of football is not attractive enough.

Riera has played only twice for Liverpool since the end of January, making one start and one substitute's appearance in the Europa League, and the midfielder is giving serious consideration to asking for a transfer in an effort to earn a place in Spain's World Cup squad.

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Mario Balotelli still has a future at Inter Milan according to president Massimo Moratti.

The 19-year old, who has become a serious target for Arsenal, was left out of Inter’s squad for the Champions League clash with Chelsea on Tuesday as the result of a reported row with manager Jose Mourinho but Moratti confirms he is still a required play for the Nerazzurri.

“Mourinho made the right decision and if he made the right decision it means that the others aren't doing their best for the club," he told Inter's official website.

"Balotelli has the talent and ability to be a serious professional. He will show us this and then we will all be at peace again."

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Young Arsenal left-back Armand Traore has spoken about his desire to one day play for Paris St Germain, although he is keen to stay in England for now.

The 20 year-old has found himself as first-choice understudy to fellow Frenchman Gael Clichy at Arsenal, with Kieran Gibbs having suffered a long-term injury. As a result, Traore has made 8 Premier League appearances for the Gunners so far this season.

Traore moved to Arsenal from Monaco in 2006 and has told the publication Le Parisien that he wants to move back to France and specifically to the club of his dreams, Paris St Germain.

He said, "PSG will always be PSG… They are a great club which made a whole generation of people dream during the years 1990-2000.

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Lazio’s highly-rated keeper Fernando Muslera has spoken of his pride at being flatteringly linked with a possible move to Arsenal this summer.

The North London club are understood to be monitoring the Uruguayan shot stopper as Arsene Wenger looks to bolster his goalkeeping options.

The 23-year-old joined Lazio in 2007 and his performances as the Italian club’s undisputed number one have led to interest from the Premier League, notably Arsenal.

Wenger is said to be keen and Muslera who admits he is pleased and flattered to on the radar of one of England’s top clubs.

“It is important that a Premier League club like Arsenal have been monitoring my progress and it motivates me to play even better,” he said.

Muslera, who will be going to the World Cup with Uruguay this summer, is reportedly close to agreeing a new four-year deal with Lazio, but might be tempted otherwise if interest from abroad becomes more serious. (Give Me Football – Official PFA Website)

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Arsenal are ready to enter new contract talks with William Gallas.

The Mirror says Arsenal are set for contract talks with Gallas, 32, after Wenger hinted that the club may be ready to bend their rules and offer him a two-year extension.

The club normally only offers 30-somethings an extra one year. Arsenal face competition from Claudio Ranieri's Roma for the France international.

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Arsenal are looking to sign exciting Ajax teenager Christian Eriksen but Arsene Wenger may have to be patience to get his man.

The Gunners boss has heard nothing but good things about the 18-year-old attacking midfielder who recently made his full debut for Denmark as a substitute in the 2-1 friendly defeat to Austria.

One of Eriksen's admirers is ex-Arsenal favourite Dennis Bergkamp, who also happens to be Ajax's youth team coach.

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Chelsea full-back Ashley Cole is a summer transfer target for Real Madrid, according to reports in this morning's newspapers.

And it is thought that Cole, who is currently out injured, would consider leaving Stamford Bridge. However, should Real fail to agree terms with Chelsea, then they have already lined up an alternative - Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra.

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Felipe Melo set for Arsenal move after new problems surface at Juventus
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is preparing a cut-price move for Felipe Melo after the midfielder suffered another setback in his Juventus career.

The Brazilian has failed to settle in Turin since joining from Serie A rivals Fiorentina last summer, and looks set to leave this year after a spat with fans at the weekend.

Melo was involved in an altercation with supporters during their 3-3 draw with Siena - the latest incident leading to an erosion of support for him at Juve.

In an apology on the club's website, Melo wrote: 'I said something I shouldn't have said. I'm sorry about my behaviour.

'I know every Juventus' fan supports us, even if there's a minority that sometimes whistles and criticises us during the match.

'My team-mates and I need to feel the whole stadium's support.

'I wanted to ask people in the curved [vocal] sector [of the stadium] to support us, but a part of them were not doing so.'

Given the playmaker's problems, Juventus are unlikely to be able to recoup the full £21 million fee they paid, thus alerting Wenger - who always has an eye for a good deal.

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Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has handed Arsene Wenger a boost by returning to full training yesterday.

The Spanish midfielder had been sidelined with a hamstring injury and has missed Arsenal's last two games but now appears set to return for Saturday's clash with West Ham at the Emirates Stadium.

Fabregas has been in sensational form for Arsenal this season, having scored 17 goals and contributed 12 assists in 32 games for the Gunners. His performances will likely be crucial for Wenger's side during the Premier League run-in.

Fellow midfielder Tomas Rosicky is also set to return from injury and will be in contention for Saturday's game and Alex Song will also be available for selection following suspension.


19 assists you dumb ****ing stupid newpaper crap.
Dont believe how often they say 12...

[30stone]

And thats all the Arsenal transfer rumours, no one actually wants to read :)

other than me..

[King Gizzard]

Fulham winning 4-1

Its now 5-4 to fulham on aggregate haha crazy

[Iceman]

Fulham winning 4-1

Its now 5-4 to fulham on aggregate haha crazy

was a great goal by dempsey......

pretty decent match!!!

[bbfan1991]

What an acheivement for Fulham:).. 4-1 up at home and on the verge of making the Europa League quarter finals knocking out vile and corrupt Juve in the process:D.

Valencia vs Werder Bremen aggregate score:shocked:.

[Iceman]

Juv down to 9 men

[bbfan1991]

Juv down to 9 men

Ha Ha serves them right:D.

[Iceman]

nearly went down to 8 there, lucky that they only got a yellow....

[Iceman]

Fulham WIN!!!!!!!!!!!

[bbfan1991]

Fulham deserve this:cheer2:.

[Iceman]

Fulham deserve this:cheer2:.

well happy for them....

[bbfan1991]

Lots of partying tonight for the Fulham fans:). Roy Hodgson got his tactics spot on and the players will be on such a high.. proud all round!.

[Iceman]

anyone watching the Lpool match?

[bbfan1991]

anyone watching the Lpool match?

Maybe after Emmerdale and watching Sky Sports news:D.

[Iceman]

will watch in the hope they go out, fingers crossed!!!!

[bbfan1991]

Bet andyman will be nervous;), think Liverpool will win tbh but Lille are a difficult side to beat:D.

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Second favourite team in the pl done awesome :)

There is no highlights though?

[Iceman]

****in bastards winning....

gerrard peno

[bbfan1991]

Hi Ben:), i'm hoping for Sky Sports News to show the goals later:D.

Yay looks like Alex McLeish is going to sign a new contract at Birmingham:thumbs:.

[bbfan1991]

****in bastards winning....

gerrard peno

I know:yuk:.

[Iceman]

liverpool playing with more confidence than ive seen em play with in a long while.......

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Hate liverpool but want them to do well in europa..

English teams..


Fulham liverpool final


Man utd arsenal champs league final

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Werder Bremen4 - 4 Valencia


David villa hatrick.
Away from home, thats why i rate him.

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Insua wasted chance.


Liverpool look fragile..

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Torres is back

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3 - 0 liverpool.

[Iceman]

3 - 0 liverpool.

Cuhunts!

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Glad for them.

Hope Fulham win the europa.

or liverpool... if not.. valencia :)

[Iceman]

Glad for them.

Hope Fulham win the europa.

or liverpool... if not.. valencia :)

would love fulham to do it, would be great for them......something strange has happened the past 2-3 weeks....dare i say it ive started to follow fottball a lot more.....someone shoot me now!

[setanta]

Liverpool were playing against a weak little side who never really fancied it. Lille can play nice football but they were lacking any real confidence on the night and they're very lightweight up front. Anyway, judging things on that performance, I shouldn't think Liverpool will pose many problems for United in Old Trafford.

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would love fulham to do it, would be great for them......something strange has happened the past 2-3 weeks....dare i say it ive started to follow fottball a lot more.....someone shoot me now!

Yeah its great.

And fulham my second favourite team. Hope they do well.
No big star players but play well..

Liverpool were playing against a weak little side who never really fancied it. Lille can play nice football but they were lacking any real confidence on the night and they're very lightweight up front. Anyway, judging things on that performance, I shouldn't think Liverpool will pose many problems for United in Old Trafford.


Torres is always dangerous though.. and if gerrard gives him the right balls and bennayoun.. etc.. you know what they have done to man utd in recent years..

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Edin Hazard lilles danger man.

Liverpool done well against him.

[setanta]

Torres is always dangerous though.. and if gerrard gives him the right balls and bennayoun.. etc.. you know what they have done to man utd in recent years..

They didn't prove anything to me tonight. Just playing against a weak side, that's all. Fancy United to do them big time judging on that performance.

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Wow Clint Dempsey amazing goal.

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They didn't prove anything to me tonight. Just playing against a weak side, that's all. Fancy United to do them big time judging on that performance.

Liverpool could score against united is what im trying to say..

Man united may score 2 - 3 but i think liverpool will get at least one.



Very lucky save by benitez with his head against hazard.

[bbfan1991]

Liverpool will be full of confidence for Sunday so will be.. In Rafa we trust?.., how about if they lose?:shocked::laugh2:.

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In rafa we trust?

what a cheap rip of in Wenger we trust.

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http://arseneknowsbest.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/3421059607_b1e0538ec7.jpg

[bbfan1991]

Vidic is going to have his hands full again with Torres:D.

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http://i25.tinypic.com/iw0itv.gif

[Iceman]

**** sake, just found out my cousin from edinburgh is coming over on sunday......wants to go over his wedding with us all...gonna miss the bloody match!

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Wolfsburg goal!

Looks like they will go through right now.

[Mark]

Good performance by this years Europa Cup winners :)

[bbfan1991]

Arsenal vs Barcelona, what a match that will be:shocked::hugesmile:.

United got Bayern Munich:devil:, will be tough.

Inter vs CSKA Moscow.. Lyon vs Bordeaux

Liverpool got Benfica in the Europa League.. Valencia got Atletico Madrid, Fulham against Wolfsburg and Hamburg are against Standard Liege:D.

Come on the Baggies tomorrow!:).

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Right.

Messi please please please. become ****, or Arsene pay someone to injure him!!

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Villa 1 - 0 Carew.

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Pepe Reina Signs New Six-Year Contract: The Future Liverpool Captain?

Pepe Reina has finally agreed to a four year extension that will see his contract run until 2016, ensuring Liverpool have one of the very best 'keepers in the world for a long time to come.

It's testament to Reina's commitment to the club as the Spanish shot stopper makes his decision during what looks set to be an unusually poor season under the tenure of Rafael Benitez.

Quite possibly the first name on the team sheet, Reina has been the most consistent player at Anfield during this difficult campaign. When heads have dropped, the Spaniard is still doing all he can to rally his teammates and get them focused again.

The Madrid born 'keeper is highly respected in the dressing room, looked up to on the training ground by academy trainees. Even when Reina is on the bench, he can be seen encouraging the players with the commitment and vigour that makes him one of the best loved personalities on and off the field.

With Steven Gerrard nearing the end of his captaincy, there really could be no finer replacement than the current Liverpool goalkeeper. He has all the trademark leadership qualities necessary: the ever important consistency wanted from a captain, as well as the respect needed to direct his troops and have them running through walls for the cause.

Quite easily the best signing Rafael Benitez has made since taking charge. The 27-year-old is about to hit the peak of his career and the new long term £80,000 a week contract ensures Pepe Reina's best years are seen at Anfield.

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Agent dismisses Serie A link for Arsenal fullback Sagna

The agent of Arsenal fullback Bacary Sagna has dismissed talk of a summer move to Serie A.

The France international has been linked with Juventus and Roma this month.

"Sagna is very well at Arsenal and I don't think right now there may be a club willing to make an important offer for the player," Christophe Mongai told Calciomercato.it.

"If not, in front of a valid proposal, Arsenal could think about it.

"Roma and Juventus? Nobody has called me from Italy."

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Arsenal’s Under 18’s begin their difficult final run in tomorrow with the longest trip in the League, to Wales to face Cardiff City. With an 11 game unbeaten run, Steve Bould’s side have remained consistent where his team selection hasn’t. Injuries and Reserve team duty has depleted the resources on various occasions this season, opening the door for some of the starlets of the future to make an early mark. One player who looks to be taking advantage of the game time is promising midfielder Jamie Edge.

A summer signing from Cheltenham Town in a protracted transfer saga, Edge began his career with Arsenal in the Under 16’s where he always looked ready for a step up to the next level. Form at Under 18 level has been difficult to come by, with injuries scuppering the potential to put together a string of games. After last weekend’s excellent performance against Milton Keynes Dons, Jamie is showing real signs that he is beginning to settle down to life with the Gunners and show his real qualities.

Jamie started on the right of a three man midfield and turned in a typically hard working and stylish performance. The delightful back heel to release Oğuzhan Özyakup for Benik Afobe’s second goal showed exactly why Liam Brady was happy to splash out £100,000 for his services. Throughout the game, the 16-year-old chased, hassled and fought for every ball in a dominant box-to-box role. Quiet but effective is the ultimate way of describing this hard working talent.

Whether Bould feels Edge is ready for a tough game such as Cardiff City, we’ll find out tomorrow. Home games are easier to show off his technical talents, yet at well over 6 foot, a physical away game would be no problem for the former Manchester United trialist.

With such a large price tag and little to show for it so far, many will be critical of Jamie Edge, but as he begins to settle in, the signs certainly look good that Arsenal have another promising and versatile prospect on their hands.

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Armand Traore released an official statement on the Arsenal website dismissing suggestions he was looking for a summer move to Paris Saint Germain.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been given the green light to make a summer move for Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo after the Brazilian combative midfielder responded to criticism over his form by criticising the Turin fans.

Juventus lost 4-1 to Fulham to crash out of the Europa League with Melo coming under intense scrutiny from fans of the Old Lady. The big summer signing from Fiorentina has struggled to find the form that persuaded Juve chiefs to invest a reported £15 million in the player, with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger ready and waiting to snap up Melo at a bargain price.

Arsenal failed last summer in their attempts to snap up the 26-year-old with the player opting for a Serie A stay by switching from Fiorentina to Juventus. However, following a testing first season in Turin and heavy criticism in the media, Melo has been heavily tipped to cut short his stay with the bianconeri with several suitors lining up to register their interest, however Arsenal are sort to be the frontrunners for the Samba star's signature.

Melo told Football Italia: "I’ll continue to defend the Juventus jersey,”

“I’m not bothered about the fans. I’m paid to go and defend the Juve shirt on the pitch and that is exactly what I do.

“Perhaps our fans can learn from the example set by the Fulham supporters who continued to back their team even when they were losing.”

Melo could be sold in the summer along with fellow Brazilian born stars Amauri and Diego, who are also reportedly unsettled with life at Juventus. Arsene Wenger, live on French TV last month could not rule out making another move a move for the Brazilian following his unsuccessful spell at the Old Lady. Regarding the future of Melo Juve chief Blanc said before the Fulham fixture:

"Felipe Melo will remain with us but we won't be commenting further on any future dealings."

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I’m sure Harry Redknapp will be interested to hear the comments of his Moroccan playmaker Adel Taarabt who says: “I don’t want to go back to Tottenham.”

Currently enjoying his loan spell with QPR, the man once dubbed ‘the new Zidane’ also admits it was a ‘big mistake’ going to Spurs in the first place.

He wishes he’d gone to Arsenal when he had the chance and reflects: “I was going to go to Arsenal and Comolli was there with Wenger. “But he went to Tottenham so I went there. That was a big mistake for me.

"My friends in England - like Armand Traore and Abou Diaby at Arsenal - told me Tottenham were not the right fit for me.

"The big mistake was to sign for Tottenham and not go to another club when I first came over."

Taarabt insists Redknapp believes in his ability - but after failing to impress at Spurs he does not want to return following his loan with QPR.

"Juande Ramos didn't know me at all and I had one bad performance when we lost 4-1 to Newcastle and after that he never gave me my chance," he continued.

"Harry Redknapp told me I was a fantastic player with a big talent but he wanted me to go to the Championship, play some games and then come back to play for him. But I don't want to go back to Tottenham."

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Sunderland 2 - 0 Birmingham
Bent 5,11

Portsmouth 0 - 1 Hull
Fagan 27

All other games are 0 - 0 at 33 mins.

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Portsmouth Equalize 1 -1
Smith 37.

[setanta]

Very nice goal from Gudjohnsen

[30stone]

Ohara and Kanu.

88 and 89.

Put portsmouth from losing to winning.

[bbfan1991]

WBA win again to keep 8 points clear of Forest:D, point behind Newcastle now at the top so would need a Bristol City win which looks unlikely:(.

[bbfan1991]

P-Diddy interested in buying Crystal Palace with some consortium:laugh:.

[bbfan1991]

Ze Arsenal top of ze table then;).

[King Gizzard]

Dorrans is quality. Could see him at one of the top clubs in the Premier League

[bbfan1991]

Dorrans is quality. Could see him at one of the top clubs in the Premier League

He's happy at Albion:), yeah he's quality indeed liked him at Livingston:thumbs:, a bargain for £200,000.

[King Gizzard]

He'll go eventually

The big boys will come calling in the Summer

[bbfan1991]

He'll go eventually

The big boys will come calling in the Summer

Nah he's already said in an interview (with a picture) in my local paper he wants to stay at Albion and go up with them:D, then again footie is fickle nowadays:joker:.

[30stone]

Rooney + Villa.? Thats a scary strike partnership..

Manchester United are leading the chase to sign Spanish striker David Villa for about £35m after the World Cup.

The Daily Star on Sunday are reporting that Sir Alex Ferguson has sent scouts to watch the Valencia forward in recent weeks.

Villa, 28, is set to spark a massive amount of interest should he be made available for transfer with the likes of Real Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona and Liverpool said to be interested.

A top Spanish source told the Daily Star Sunday: “Manchester United are the favourites to get Villa.”

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Arsenal Target £8 Million Swoop For AZ Alkmaar Goalkeeper Sergio Romero - Report


Almunia is better.

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Chelsea are hoping to pip Manchester City to the £30million capture of Brazilian wonder kid Neymar this summer.
The 18-year-old who plays for Santos is tipped to be a star of the future and City thought they were in pole position to strike a deal after agreeing to loan Robinho to the Brazilian club in January.

City had first option as part of Robinho's loan deal but reports claim that Santos are struggling to meet the player's wages which could result in him returning to Eastlands.

If that is the case then the Neymar situation also changes and Chelsea could nip in and strike a deal, although Real Madrid are also in the hunt to sign him.

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Aston Villa are ready to battle it out with Everton for the signature of Wolves striker Kevin Doyle this summer.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has admitted he faces a huge struggle to keep hold of the Republic of Ireland ace if they are relegated and both Villa and Everton are keeping tabs on his situation.

McCarthy's men are battling for their lives and have a good chance of staying in the top flight after they drew 2-2 with Villa on Saturday while both Hull and Burnley both lost.

Doyle has hinted he could stay if Wolves stay up but offers will still come and McCarthy's resolve will be tested in the summer.

"Mick pulled me and a couple of others aside and told us that he planned to really strengthen the squad if we stayed up," Doyle revealed.

Tottenham and Fulham have also been linked and the striker may find it difficult to turn down the terms on offer if other clubs do coming knock at the end of the season.

[setanta]

Doyle deserves a shot at a bigger club just to see how he gets on. Villa with United? Would that work?

[Iceman]

****ing hate torres

[bbfan1991]

:(, you just know Liverpool will bloody win this, United is like the cup final for them:rolleyes:.

[30stone]

Tores 1 -0 LOL

[bbfan1991]

Rooney + Villa.? Thats a scary strike partnership..

Manchester United are leading the chase to sign Spanish striker David Villa for about £35m after the World Cup.

The Daily Star on Sunday are reporting that Sir Alex Ferguson has sent scouts to watch the Valencia forward in recent weeks.

Villa, 28, is set to spark a massive amount of interest should he be made available for transfer with the likes of Real Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona and Liverpool said to be interested.

A top Spanish source told the Daily Star Sunday: “Manchester United are the favourites to get Villa.”

How would be able to afford him?:D:joker:.

[30stone]

Doyle deserves a shot at a bigger club just to see how he gets on. Villa with United? Would that work?

Villa and rooney would be scary good. He already sets up torres a lot on international level, rooney and him together would be amazing.

Funny to think doyle helped us when we was in the pl now he could move to some big team. (reading i mean)

[bbfan1991]

1-1 Rooney, penalty saved but he managed to strike in the rebound.. come on United!:hugesmile::devil:.

Shame my TV is playing up, can't see:(.

[30stone]

Rooney 1 - 1.


I wouldnt mind a draw or a liverpool win.

[bbfan1991]

Villa and rooney would be scary good. He already sets up torres a lot on international level, rooney and him together would be amazing.

Funny to think doyle helped us when we was in the pl now he could move to some big team. (reading i mean)

I agree it would be amazing:), however still have my doubts Villa would move to England as he has insisted he wants to stay in Spain but perhaps a change of mind could happen?.

Doyle seems happy at Wolves:D.

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Villa was linked to liverpool united chelsea and Arsenal along with inter ac milan, barca and real madrid.

But his agent messed the clubs about asking for more and more, and after a deal had been agree'd with chelsea or real i cant remember the agent reportedly ripped up the contract.

So hes been fired.

[bbfan1991]

He had a chance to go to Chelsea last season but because his wife was pregnant he said no straight away but seemed happy enough at Valencia.. I personally think he'll end up going to Barca or Madrid lol but would Valencia really sell to their biggest rivals?.

[30stone]

He had a chance to go to Chelsea last season but because his wife was pregnant he said no straight away but seemed happy enough at Valencia.. I personally think he'll end up going to Barca or Madrid lol but would Valencia really sell to their biggest rivals?.

Valencia were in debt and he could sell for 35m..

They wanted to.

but they wouldnt be a top 4 team without him hes so good.

[bbfan1991]

Valencia were in debt and he could sell for 35m..

They wanted to.

but they wouldnt be a top 4 team without him hes so good.

It's just not Villa they actually have a decent squad:):D.

Valencia will try and get as much cash as possible to help with their debt:thumbs:.

[30stone]

Silva and Villa are the biggest 2 players 1 will seel for 20 - 25m one will sell for 35m ish..

[bbfan1991]

The muppet who talks trash Alan Green after United scored:

"Get back in your cage Mr. Ferguson"

:laugh2:, he's always made it obvious he is a Liverpool fan and just can't hide his dislike for certain teams on air so how can he be fair?:p.

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Apparently it was a very dodgy desicion the penalty.

[setanta]

Nah, it was a penalty and Mascherano is lucky to be still on the field.

[30stone]

Someone said about the foul being outside the box but continued inside.. so it should be given where the first foul happened ?


Anyway im not watching because im watching marley and me..

[bbfan1991]

Apparently it was a very dodgy desicion the penalty.

A professional ref texted in to BBC Radio 5 Live and stated something about the rules of a foul either inside or outside the penalty area and said it was a clear penalty.

[setanta]

Someone said about the foul being outside the box but continued inside.. so it should be given where the first foul happened ?


Anyway im not watching because im watching marley and me..

He was tugging on him outside but had a hand on his arm inside the box and Valencia went down inside the box. Penalty for me and I'd like to see the replay - think Mascherano was last man. Should be off.

[bbfan1991]

I can't see it:(.

[30stone]

Marley and me is very sad :(

[bbfan1991]

Alan Green:mad:.

[bbfan1991]

2-1 Park:D, hopefully we can hang on or score one more still plenty of time yet for Liverpool to try and get back in it.

[Novo]

2-1 United!!!!


PARK!!!!


Park and Fletcher are becoming the new Giggs and Scholes

Both of them Hugely underrated

[30stone]

Movie gets you quite choked up.

Must be some right hard bastard to not feel any emotion watching it, especially if you have a dog yourself, was looking at my puppy watching it..


Now to watch some football..

[bbfan1991]

2-1 United!!!!


PARK!!!!


Park and Fletcher are becoming the new Giggs and Scholes

Both of them Hugely underrated

Hey Novo:wavey:, I agree they are really good players and don't get enough credit they have been helping out Rooney a lot by creating the chances for him which Rooney himself is thankful for the service;).

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Park

2 - 1 united.

[bbfan1991]

This would be a great result if United were to win but still plenty of games left:).

Bet Spurs and City fans are on tenterhooks;).

[bbfan1991]

Vidic booked for foul on Fernando Torres.. just had to happen:joker:.

[30stone]

Come one liverpool!

1 goal is all we need.

[bbfan1991]

Ryan Giggs is on!:):D.

[bbfan1991]

Man City 1 Fulham 0- Roque Santa Cruz.

Cardiff 1 Watford 0 - Ross McCormack.. Chels will be happy so far;):D.

[30stone]

Come on Fulham!!!

[bbfan1991]

Park off and Scholes on, thanks for the goal Park!:D.

Leicester 2-1 up against Coventry.

[bbfan1991]

5 mins of added injury time;).

[bbfan1991]

OMFG what a miss by Torres:shocked:.

[bbfan1991]

Get in!, well done United:devil::):D.

[Iceman]

United! woop just won a tenner off my bro haha

[setanta]

Fairly comfortable victory, although Torres should have buried that chance.

[30stone]

Bloody liverpool..

[bbfan1991]

United! woop just won a tenner off my bro haha

Well done Eoin:thumbs::D.

Tevez makes it 2-0 to Man City.

In Rafa we NOT trust for Liverpool again now?:shocked:. They need to get that 4th or I dread to think the outrage that will happen:joker:, some deadwood needs clearing out:p.

[bbfan1991]

Fletcher is spot on:cheer:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_6044535,00.html

[30stone]

I disagree if Rooney was injured like Van Perisie has been you know 7 months..

Man utd wouldnt win it.
They wouldnt be in the same position at all.

[bbfan1991]

I disagree if Rooney was injured like Van Perisie has been you know 7 months..

Man utd wouldnt win it.
They wouldnt be in the same position at all.

How would Arsenal fare without Fabregas, Chelsea without Drogba or Liverpool Torres?, no-one knows IMO it's unfair on the other players to suggest one player in the team is carrying the squad, that player may be special and quality yes but other players do their job, get stuck in but don't get as much credit;).

[bbfan1991]

Blackburn 0 Chelski 1- Didier Drogba

LOL West Ham might try and sign Beckham:shocked::joker:, please fail so sticktoria doesn't come back here:p.

[bbfan1991]

Fulham 1 Man City 2.

[bbfan1991]

LOL what a weekend for Cardiff.. results went their way because teams failed to take advantage of knocking them out of the PO places and 3-0 up at home against Watford:D.

[bbfan1991]

Manchester City won.

3-1 at CCS, nearly full time;).

[30stone]

How would Arsenal fare without Fabregas, Chelsea without Drogba or Liverpool Torres?, no-one knows IMO it's unfair on the other players to suggest one player in the team is carrying the squad, that player may be special and quality yes but other players do their job, get stuck in but don't get as much credit;).

Yes they do but there is no denying you would have won as many games without rooney in the team what is it 27 league goals?

Fabregas is important for us no doubt. But we have had our stirker out all season.. and we are still in a good position, we played with someone who is like 5 foot 6 upfront for over a month aswell.

Liverpool have shown what they are like without torres aswell which isnt very good..

Chelsea still do very well without drogba tho.


But yeah if we didnt have fabregas, you didnt have rooney, liverpool didnt have torres and chelsea didnt have drogba obviously they wouldnt be on as many points..

But i feel torres and rooney are the big big difference makers. for their teams.

[bbfan1991]

Chelsea draw against Blackburn:shocked::D, still in the race though it will go down to the wire..

[bbfan1991]

Yes they do but there is no denying you would have won as many games without rooney in the team what is it 27 league goals?

Fabregas is important for us no doubt. But we have had our stirker out all season.. and we are still in a good position, we played with someone who is like 5 foot 6 upfront for over a month aswell.

Liverpool have shown what they are like without torres aswell which isnt very good..

Chelsea still do very well without drogba tho.


But yeah if we didnt have fabregas, you didnt have rooney, liverpool didnt have torres and chelsea didnt have drogba obviously they wouldnt be on as many points..

But i feel torres and rooney are the big big difference makers. for their teams.

It's nice when a player gets their individual rewards but the team ethic is the most important part of the game;). No team is a one man team at all:nono:, theres plenty of talent around:D.

[30stone]

Yes of course but like i said, theres no denying you would be top of the table without rooneys influence..

Great to see them draw.

Great for us...
Birmingham away next.. should be good..
They arent on the best form right now..

[bbfan1991]

Met andrey arshavin last night, he's such a sick player, If I see him again I'm gonna try get him to join huddersfield town!


This tweet from Chris Fountain (formerly Justin Burton in Hollyoaks):D:).

[King Gizzard]

My mate is a fat version of Andrey Arshavin

I **** you not

[30stone]

Picture? lol.

[30stone]

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner is being linked with a shock £15million move to German giants Bayern Munich.
The Denmark ace has found his shooting boots in recent weeks and reports now claim that Bayern are keen to take him to the Allianz Arena if they can agree a deal with the Gunners.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is sure to put a block on the move as he sees Bendtner as a key figure in his future plans but that may not stop Bayern making an approach.

The Frenchman hopes to bring in Marouane Chamakh on a free transfer from Bordeaux during the summer but that does not mean he is looking to sell Bendtner and any offers from Bayern will be rebuffed.

Meanwhile the Gunners are also said to be lining up an £8million bid for AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Sergio Romero.

[30stone]

Arsenal boss Wenger dreads more Barcelona transfer talk for Cesc


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger knows their Champions League quarterfinal against Barcelona will spark a new round of transfer speculation for captain Cesc Fabregas.

Wenger is keen for the build-up not to focus on Cesc's links with Barca.

"I believe it is an exciting tie for football reasons," he told arsenal.com.

"The worry in the modern game is when you go to matches, you do not focus on football any more.

"When Chelsea played against Man City, people were more focussed on the Wayne Bridge/John Terry handshake. I was excited to watch a good football game.

"We have to make sure in our job we focus on what is important and what we love, it is not the stories which the media dictates to people - it should be about what really matters to people and that means football.

"In my job, I have to make sure that is the case."

[30stone]

Arsenal Comment: Manuel Almunia Goes From Scapegoat To Title Saviour In One Fell Swoop

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has always been picked out as the weak link in the team but his superhuman penalty save against West Ham has rescued his reputation as well as the Gunners’ title bid.

Brian Clough famously said that a great goalkeeper is worth 12 points a season. Almunia’s denial of Diamanti from 12 yards could be worth all of those at once.

The spot kick saviour preserved Arsenal’s clean sheet and in doing so sent the Gunners to the top of the league. Arsene Wenger’s side has now stretched their winning run to an incredible six games in a row.

The sending off of Thomas Vermalen was soft. Yes, there was contact but if that was always an offense then you would see 10 penalties in every game.

Had the game gone to 1-1, it would have been very hard for Arsenal to get themselves back on top with just 10 men. And if Arsenal had dropped two points against West Ham, this side’s incredible momentum would also have been lost.

One gets the feeling that if Arsenal are to win the Premier League title, they really must win every single one of their remaining games. With Manchester United, Chelsea and the Gunners all so close, every point is crucial.

Almunia’s dramatic dive to keep out Diamanti’s well-taken penalty not only keeps Arsenal in the race but pumps up the pressure on their rivals who still have to play each other.

Sure, the Spaniard came off his line. But show me a goalkeeper in the Premier League that doesn’t. In fact, saving a penalty is such a tough call that such a rule shouldn’t even be an issue.

Whatever the result is of that game between Chelsea and Manchester United, one thing’s for certain now: it’s going to be good news for the Gunners. But the north London side must now maintain their form against Birmingham next week.

The loss of Vermaelen for three games as a result of his sending off this evening will be hard felt. Sol Campbell has come in and done an excellent job in the absence of William Gallas but he looks vulnerable at times. Arsenal’s recent success and the increasing numbers of clean sheets has been down to these two hard men building a successful partnership.

Campbell has been dominant in the air for Arsenal but Vermaelen is also no slouch with his head. The Belgian also could be relied to tidy up his at times clumsy team-mate’s mistakes thanks to his quick feet and excellent reading of the game.

Arsenal fans were relieved to see that Wenger did not turn to Mikael Silvestre when a replacement was required, instead turning to the excellent Alex Song.
The pairing of Silvestre and Campbell is not the solution if the Gunners are to win the next three games until the Belgian returns.

The hugely improved Song must stand-in for Vermaelen while the two veterans are rotated. Wenger must just hope that that decision does not weaken his midfield too much. No one in the squad can protect the back four like the Cameroon man can.

But all that worry can wait because thanks to Almunia’s moment of redemption, Arsenal are sitting top of the league - and now it’s up to their rivals to catch them.

[30stone]

Almunia has had a great season imo, as good as any.

[King Gizzard]

Don't be silly

[30stone]

The day Man united have to play Chelsea..

Arsenal play wolves at home.

[30stone]

Don't be silly

I feel he has, yes hes not the best keeper in the league but he hasn't been bad.
Hes been better than the majority.

Great that we are top scorers still.

[King Gizzard]

hes been woeful at times I'd never be confident with him in goal so gaff prone

hes no where near the standard of Reina and co

[30stone]

LOL.

Someone said that was a clear penalty...

Bloody hell was he pathetic the way valencia went down.. if you stay up that far a little tug on the arm cant pull you over..

[30stone]

hes been woeful at times I'd never be confident with him in goal so gaff prone

hes no where near the standard of Reina and co

I disagree.

We have seen so many mistakes from all keepers this season.
Cech made loads of mistakes.


Almunia has been pretty consistant, yes hes not quite as good but no doubt hes has been good and his best season yet.

Hes left more open aswell, more of our team attack than any other..

[30stone]

Was outside the box to lol.

Ridiculous.

[bbfan1991]

Papers not gonna stop this Ben until Cesc ends up at Barca:p.

[bbfan1991]

El Hadji Diouf:joker:.

[setanta]

Was outside the box to lol.

Ridiculous.

Well you're hardly going to hear it any other way from two ex Liverpool and Arsenal players. Lads on Sky Sports said he was still grabbing onto him in the penalty area so Mascherano has only himself to blame.

[30stone]

Papers not gonna stop this Ben until Cesc ends up at Barca:p.

Yeah i know lol.
El Hadji Diouf:joker:.

Hate him

Good that blackburn won.


I like blackburn but i hate allardyce..

[30stone]

Well you're hardly going to hear it any other way from two ex Liverpool and Arsenal players. Lads on Sky Sports said he was still grabbing onto him in the penalty area so Mascherano has only himself to blame.

they showed it in slow and pictures.

Mascherano let go before valencia's foot touched ground inside the box..

[setanta]

they showed it in slow and pictures.

Mascherano let go before valencia's foot touched ground inside the box..

They had another angle of it on Sky and his hand was still on his arm inside the box. Mascherano is a moron.

[bbfan1991]

Yeah i know lol.


Hate him

Good that blackburn won.


I like blackburn but i hate allardyce..

Allardyce was brill at Bolton:D, he dislikes Rafa Benitez too:D.

[30stone]

Thats what we call bias i think lol.

[bbfan1991]

The foul looked like it was outside the box but Luis Antonio Valencia isn't a dirty player:).

[King Gizzard]

I feel sorry for Blackburn fans

I'd hate allardyce as manager for villa, and pulis.

[30stone]

Alan Lee Adrian.. 2/3 have man utd winning (1 on goal difference)
Adrian thinks chelsea will win.

[setanta]

Thats what we call bias i think lol.

Jamie Redknapp even said it was a peno. You can't be tugging on a guy and not expect something to be given. Anyway, I think United would have beaten them without the peno. It was easy enough.

[bbfan1991]

Alan Green must be so bitter tonight that his beloved Liverpool lost:joker:.. most Liverpool fans are ok but this guy is just an irritant and thinks only his opinion matters and so self righteous:rolleyes:.

[30stone]

I dont think it was, but i agree that they would win anyway..

Man city getting a cheap goal..


Tevez' goal was quality tho.

[bbfan1991]

Carlos Tevez:).

[King Gizzard]

Carlos Tevez is a wanker

[bbfan1991]

Gareth Barry:D.

[King Gizzard]

..is a judas **** wanker prick dickhead.

[bbfan1991]

..is a judas **** wanker prick dickhead.

:D, left Villa on a sad note:hugesmile:.

[setanta]

Villa play only one way. I watched that game.

[King Gizzard]

Yep..said he wanted to go to further his career at a club bigger than us but just fell for the money

And to all the people that say ''he was a great servant for you, amazing down the years'', no he wasnt, it was only when mon came he was actually cared about and noticed. mon turned him into the player he is, he moved him to central midfield. 6-7 years before that he was an average squad player going nowhere near the england set up.

and how does he repay mon? by disrespecting him in interviews, and treating the club like ****.

Understandable if he went to Liverpool but Man City, no.

[setanta]

Yep, he did say that he wanted to join a club where he had the opportunity to compete at the highest level and win things, and where does he go? Money talks.

[King Gizzard]

My favourite goal this year without a shadow of a doubt is Richard Dunnes against man city, Gareth Barry was marking him as well

[bbfan1991]

City can flash all the cash they want but like Real they lack class and dignity.. they will soon find out like Chelsea that sometimes money isn't the answer to everything.

Money talked in Gareth's case as much he denies it.. Villa I would rate a better team than City but thats bias speaking;), looking at the team now I would say he's not missed at all.

[King Gizzard]

Man City told Dunney they needed to sell him for the money :joker:

one of the biggest insults ever

[King Gizzard]

City can flash all the cash they want but like Real they lack class and dignity.. they will soon find out like Chelsea that sometimes money isn't the answer to everything.

Money talked in Gareth's case as much he denies it.. Villa I would rate a better team than City but thats bias speaking;), looking at the team now I would say he's not missed at all.

The arabs will sure enough get bored of football and want to opt out. man city are in the ****, so are manure, so are chelsea, so are liverpool

If Man city don't win anything in the next couple of years it'll be curtains


Arsenal are doing well on the finances side

Villa are too

[bbfan1991]

Man City told Dunney they needed to sell him for the money :joker:

one of the biggest insults ever

LOL big time:laugh2:, do they think people are that stupid and gullible?.

Also their Chief Executive Garry Cook caught on camera bragging they would make the Carling Cup final by beating United then win it and that City would be the biggest club in the world made me lol:joker:.

[bbfan1991]

The arabs will sure enough get bored of football and want to opt out. man city are in the ****, so are manure, so are chelsea, so are liverpool

If Man city don't win anything in the next couple of years it'll be curtains


Arsenal are doing well on the finances side

Villa are too

The big teams usually dig their way out of trouble:laugh:, but the recession is hitting footie hard. I feel for teams like Portsmouth and even Valencia on the verge of selling their players to keep afloat:(.

[30stone]

The arabs will sure enough get bored of football and want to opt out. man city are in the ****, so are manure, so are chelsea, so are liverpool

If Man city don't win anything in the next couple of years it'll be curtains


Arsenal are doing well on the finances side

Villa are too

Agreed out of the top 4 we are the only ones making a profit..

And in terms of losses man city made the same amount of losses as chelsea and united put together.. and a bit more lol.

[King Gizzard]

Even though it would of probably benefited villa, i'm glad they voted again that Champions league playoff thing in the Premier League

would be so gutted if I finished 4th with like 30 more points then the 7th placed team, yet they beat us in the playoffs and went into the CL and got all the money

[bbfan1991]

Makes me laugh how the papers suggest that United are going to buy David Villa when we can't afford him really?, theres still the bulk of Ronaldo sale left yet they insist more cash for transfers are available?, hope the debt is sorted out:D.

Lucky teams that are out of the red:).

[bbfan1991]

Even though it would of probably benefited villa, i'm glad they voted again that Champions league playoff thing in the Premier League

would be so gutted if I finished 4th with like 30 more points then the 7th placed team, yet they beat us in the playoffs and went into the CL and got all the money

I liked that idea:shocked:, but yeah it would have been unfair if the fourth place team if they were clear on the others lost in the play off final.

[30stone]

That was just a plain bad idea lol.

Its like something a 14 year old would think up in a class room without thinking..

Time to play other games during the summer..
Expenses.
How its unfair if one point is 10 points behind..

[King Gizzard]

The idea was just $$$$$$

the only reason they decided against the idea was cause they could fit the fixtures in

crazy that they were actually considering it and that was the only real stumbling block

[bbfan1991]

The proposed 39th game abroad (relief it was a no) was the biggest £££ idea that they come up with:joker:.

I see Lyon lost 2-1 against Marseille, it's rumoured Platini is a fan of them:D.

[30stone]

Dont understand why people say people say we have an easier run in.. other than united having to play chelsea the run in is the same as arsenals.

[bbfan1991]

Dont understand why people say people say we have an easier run in.. other than united having to play chelsea the run in is the same as arsenals.

They are only going by on paper Ben:rolleyes:, this season has been so unpredictable still lots of twists and turns left:).

[30stone]

Yeah but if you look on paper we have same fixtures other than chelsea now...

Have a feeling if we go out of champions league and you dont, we could sneak it.

[bbfan1991]

Yeah but if you look on paper we have same fixtures other than chelsea now...

Have a feeling if we go out of champions league and you dont, we could sneak it.

I would back you guys if United were to go out and you go through against Barca:p.

Them games could be considered easier thats what they're saying.. all the teams are capable of beating each other. United still got to play City and Chelsea so it's all up for grabs;).

[30stone]

I would back you guys if United were to go out and you go through against Barca:p.

Them games could be considered easier thats what they're saying.. all the teams are capable of beating each other. United still got to play City and Chelsea so it's all up for grabs;).

Its only one game difference though..

We both have to play tottenham and man city.
its just you have to play chelsea.

But yeah im supporting the englih team, hopefully man utd win champions league, focus on it and we get pl :)

[bbfan1991]

LOL both Arsenal and United are hungry for the two trophies:joker:, we'll have to see who triumphs.

Robbie Keane has hinted at returning to Spurs in the summer but now he's been linked again with a move to Aston Villa?.

[30stone]

Cant see us beating Barca and inter..

So best we have is domestic.

[bbfan1991]

Cant see us beating Barca and inter..

So best we have is domestic.

You never know.. Barca are a bit lacking in the defence at times and lack concentration where as upfront we know they have class all over the pitch. All the Arsenal players will have to be on top form.

[30stone]

Yeah for sure..

Problem is us having to play at home first, we cant let them score.. we need to be atleast 1 - 0..

Problem is gallas is still out.
Wish we had RVP.. he would add that touch of class.. him and fabregas linking together is always good.

[bbfan1991]

Yeah for sure..

Problem is us having to play at home first, we cant let them score.. we need to be atleast 1 - 0..

Problem is gallas is still out.
Wish we had RVP.. he would add that touch of class.. him and fabregas linking together is always good.

Then again the Arsenal defence would need to be very organised;). RVP is a quality player shame he's injured.. looks like Fabregas and Arshavin will have to try and cause as much problems as they can with Rosicky and co trying to contain Barca's midfield:D.

[bbfan1991]

“Did Valencia dive? Yes, I think so, although it’s not clear. There is maybe a contact but the way he fell down – it was strange.

“From the bench I was asking the people who were below with the television about the penalty and they said it was a penalty.

Oh Rafa:laugh2::laugh2:.

[30stone]

Then again the Arsenal defence would need to be very organised;). RVP is a quality player shame he's injured.. looks like Fabregas and Arshavin will have to try and cause as much problems as they can with Rosicky and co trying to contain Barca's midfield:D.

Yeah we need to pull out something special.

[30stone]

“Did Valencia dive? Yes, I think so, although it’s not clear. There is maybe a contact but the way he fell down – it was strange.

“From the bench I was asking the people who were below with the television about the penalty and they said it was a penalty.

Oh Rafa:laugh2::laugh2:.


I dont think valencia dove as such.

I think there was a foul outside the box marginally, and he lost his balance from the foul and fell whilst in the box.

[30stone]

Way to early to count Chelsea out.

They are 2 points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.

And they are a very strong team, i still think they have a big chance..

[Chels]

don't think utd's penalty was a penalty tbh

[bbfan1991]

I dont think valencia dove as such.

I think there was a foul outside the box marginally, and he lost his balance from the foul and fell whilst in the box.

Yes Valencia was clean through on goal and Mascherano got a tug on outside the box to try and stop him from his chance of scoring so ended up losing his balance before falling in the penalty area. However for Benitez to imply Valencia is a dirty player when he clearly isn't is a right joke:laugh:.

[bbfan1991]

Way to early to count Chelsea out.

They are 2 points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.

And they are a very strong team, i still think they have a big chance..

Me too:), however bookies seem sure they are out of it now:rolleyes:.

[Novo]

Chelsea are 11/4 now at the bookies behind arsenal at 2/1

£100 each on both of them and you'd make a profit as long as united don't win

[bbfan1991]

Van Persie back in training thats good news:).

Ben Watson wants to stay at WBA:D.

[30stone]

Yeah, Chelsea are a big powerful team they could blitz basically every game if they turn up..

They will be fired up next week i bet they will win by 3 goals +

And be right back in it.

If they beat united they have a great chnace..

[30stone]

Back in training :o

They said he wont be back til the last game of april though ??

[bbfan1991]

Oops I mean light training:blush:.

[30stone]

Big teams wait to long to see if someone if fit..
Giving him a month of training before wenger will play him..
Yet in smaller teams they would put em straight in..

He will be there for the last 3 games and the champions league semi finals (if we get there)

Man city, it will be good to have him back for that.

[Novo]

A0o2HGbO16U

Novo with the cup!

[Chels]

watson won't stay with west brom

[bbfan1991]

Championship table is much tighter now:shocked:.

[Chels]

Championship table is much tighter now:shocked:.

more confident we'll make the playoffs now, we're looking a better team almost all our players are back from injury - all our best ones too! ledley, hudson, mcnaughton... come on cardiff!

[bbfan1991]

more confident we'll make the playoffs now, we're looking a better team almost all our players are back from injury - all our best ones too! ledley, hudson, mcnaughton... come on cardiff!

I agree hope you make it, tbh can see Forest winning the play offs.. anythings a possibility;).

[bbfan1991]

watson won't stay with west brom

Maybe not but I read an interview with him in my local paper saying that he's enjoying his football there and likes it up here:D.

[Chels]

I agree hope you make it, tbh can see Forest winning the play offs.. anythings a possibility;).

forest have been **** of late, and tbh have been punching well above their weight since the word go.
they're certain for the playoffs, but i can't see them making it to wembley never mind winning it.

[bbfan1991]

forest have been **** of late, and tbh have been punching well above their weight since the word go.
they're certain for the playoffs, but i can't see them making it to wembley never mind winning it.

They have took their foot off the pedal recently:D, got a decent squad but I think Billy Davies really wants to get them promoted instead of trying the mind games that he wants another season in the Championship as he said his squad wasn't ready yet for the PL:joker:.

[Chels]

billy davies is a ****ing plank though
i hate that ****

[bbfan1991]

He does get mixed up:D.

I see Matthews has further rubbished transfer speculation:p.

[30stone]

Reading are now in 13th.

With 2 games in hand over most people if they win those games in hand they go into 7th.
1 place below play offs..

4 - 5 weeks ago we were in relegation zone.

[bbfan1991]

Reading are now in 13th.

With 2 games in hand over most people if they win those games in hand they go into 7th.
1 place below play offs..

4 - 5 weeks ago we were in relegation zone.

Momentum and confidence picked up:thumbs:.

Need Newcastle to beat Forest next week:D.

[Chels]

He does get mixed up:D.

I see Matthews has further rubbished transfer speculation:p.

yeah i heard that he did but haven't seen the arcticle myself yet :)
proud of him tbh, i think he'll still be here next season.

[Chels]

Reading are now in 13th.

With 2 games in hand over most people if they win those games in hand they go into 7th.
1 place below play offs..

4 - 5 weeks ago we were in relegation zone.

you still need to beat us though ;)
think it's time we'll get a league double over you ;)

[bbfan1991]

yeah i heard that he did but haven't seen the arcticle myself yet :)
proud of him tbh, i think he'll still be here next season.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11704_6036246,00.html

;)

[bbfan1991]

Dave Jones has held talks with Dato Chan Tien Ghee over a possible takeover of Cardiff.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11704_6045677,00.html

;)

[30stone]

Momentum and confidence picked up:thumbs:.

Need Newcastle to beat Forest next week:D.

It was beating liverpool at anfield.
Beating west brom away.
And being the better team against villa but losing.

We gained loads of confidence.

you still need to beat us though ;)
think it's time we'll get a league double over you ;)

Hope not, where is it at madjeski?

[bbfan1991]

Reading picked up at the right time now they are clear from the relegation zone;).

[Chels]

Hope not, where is it at madjeski?

nope, CCS

[Chels]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11704_6036246,00.html

;)

that photo of adam is so hot.
and yeah he's very level headed, can honestly see him staying.

[30stone]

Reading picked up at the right time now they are clear from the relegation zone;).

Yeah we should be pretty safe :)

nope, CCS

Bugger.

Though we got a draw away at middlesbrough this week :)

[Chels]

Bugger.

Though we got a draw away at middlesbrough this week :)

we're brilliant at home.
plus unluckily for you both ledley and hudson are returning for tthe first time against you :L

[bbfan1991]

This takeover will be great Chels if it means Risdale goes;).

Albion are going up:cheer:.

[30stone]

Yeah well we wil still do well hopefully our momentum can get us a draw i believe!

lol.

[Chels]

This takeover will be great Chels if it means Risdale goes;).

Albion are going up:cheer:.

yes TG wants ridsdale gone anyway :)

[Chels]

Yeah well we wil still do well hopefully our momentum can get us a draw i believe!

lol.

you just better hope we're not on a good run; whenever we are we take even the best teams apart.

[King Gizzard]

Football

[Chels]

Football

Futsal

[King Gizzard]

Thats that game indoors with a smaller ball isnt it

[bbfan1991]

I HATE it when Football is pronounced as Soccer:rolleyes::mad:.

[bbfan1991]

yes TG wants ridsdale gone anyway :)

Saves the club from being in more of a mess:), all the fans will have to hope it's done before the debt deadline imagine if they got promoted to the PL and started with a 10 point deduction:shocked:.

[Chels]

Thats that game indoors with a smaller ball isnt it

yup

[Chels]

Saves the club from being in more of a mess:), all the fans will have to hope it's done before the debt deadline imagine if they got promoted to the PL and started with a 10 point deduction:shocked:.

i know that would be awful D: uphill struggle!
i hate people who say soccer as well, really grinds my gears :@

[bbfan1991]

i know that would be awful D: uphill struggle!
i hate people who say soccer as well, really grinds my gears :@

Will be a race against time for this takeover;).

Yeah it annoys me how the Americans say it but they've been brought up saying that term for their sports.

[30stone]

you just better hope we're not on a good run; whenever we are we take even the best teams apart.

Fabregas Van Persie and Vermaelen are going on loan to Reading just for the Cardiff match :)

[30stone]

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has a superb goalscoring record with Los Blanco’s. He has a ratio of a goal every other game.

For most strikers that would be good enough to earn you a regular place in the starting line-up and the fans acclaim. However this is Real Madrid were talking about and they are on a different planet.

Scapegoat

The Argentinian striker received fierce criticism after Real’s Champion’s League exit at the hands of French side Lyon. He deserved some of the criticism because of the amount of chances he missed in that game in the Bernabeu but it was a poor team display and Higuain is just one of those players in the team.

Cristiano Ronaldo moaned that Higuain didn’t pass the ball to him and that he was too much of an individual. The two are in a completely different category. Ronaldo is seen as indispensable but Higuain seems to be treated like an outsider.

Galactico

Higuain is not and never will be considered a Galactico. It seems no matter what he does at Real he will always be second best to the latest Galactico. He has the potential and the talent to become a top class player but I don’t believe he can fulfil his potential in the shadow of the likes of Ronaldo, Kaka and Karim Benzema, who are considered Galactico’s.

He needs to be recognised for his true ability and not judged on reputation. At just 22 years-old he has time to become a truly world class striker. However at Real he will always be remembered for those misses in the Champions League and not the fifty odd goals he’s scored for the club.

Move

The striker has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks and I believe he will leave Real this summer. He has been in contract negotiations with Sporting director Jorge Valdano but Florentino Perez is believed to want the French-born star to leave. The club president usually gets what he wants.

Location

If Higuain does leave Bernabeu he won’t be short of potential destinations. He would suit the Premier League perfectly. He is clever enough and skilful enough for England’s top flight. With Chelsea and Manchester City on the lookout for new talent in the summer, I wouldn’t be surprised if he turned up on English shores this summer.

Italian giants AC Milan have also been linked with the prolific marksman but its believed that he would prefer a move to the Premier League rather Serie A.

World Cup

Argentina manager Diego Maradona selected Higuain in his last national team squad. Having only played four times for his country he is not sure of a place in that World Cup squad. He has some big competition for a place in the Argentina squad.

The attacking positions are possibly Argentina’s strongest with the likes of Leo Messi, Sergio Aguero and Diego Milito all competing for a place in the team. However if he keeps playing as he is for his club then surely he has to be on the plane to South Africa. If he does wish to leave Madrid then the World Cup will be the best shop window he could hope for.

Contract

All this speculation about his future could be his agent trying to put him in a stronger position for negotiating a new contract. It wouldn’t be the first time and won’t be the last time that an agent has drubbed up rumours to get their client a better deal.

However as they say there is no smoke without fire and at the moment Higuain is hot property and could make himself a superstar if he moved away from the Spanish side. This summer could be moment that decides where his career goes and hopefully for the Argentinian the right decision is made.

[King Gizzard]

Higuain is amazing

[30stone]

Man Utd To Finalise £40m Deal For David Villa?

I can’t help but feel like we’ve been here before…

Manchester United are ready to steal a march on their rivals (probably every other major club in Europe) by submitting a huge £40 million bid for Valencia striker David Villa before the World Cup gets underway in June.

United have reportedly sent scouts to nearly every Valencia game this season and Chief Scout Martin Ferguson (brother of manager Sir Alex) has urged the club to make their move after watching Villa net a hat-trick in Los Che’s 4-4 draw with Werder Bremen in the Europa League last week.

It is widely believed that 28-year-old Villa will finally leave Valencia this summer, and the Spanish ace has gone on record expressing his love for United’s brand of attacking football on numerous occasions – which seemingly puts them firmly in the hot seat should Villa chose a move to The Premier League.

Now don’t get me wrong, I’d love to see Villa plying his trade in the Prem as much as the next man – the guy is a ridiculously good striker- but £40 million? Surely that’s a bit rich for a player who isn’t exactly a spring chicken anymore?

[30stone]

Higuain is amazing

Should play for someone who apprechiate him more.

[King Gizzard]

They dont have the money so its bollocks

[30stone]

Chelsea Set for Summer Clear Out to Cut £150m Wage Bill: Who Should Go?

Fifteen minutes after the final whistle blew on Chelsea’s latest unsuccessful tilt at the Champions League, Roman Abramovich, flanked by minders, took a long, lonely trudge across the pitch at Stamford Bridge.

His face, as ever, was inscrutable, but enough noises have come out of Stamford Bridge to tell us what he was thinking. Disappointment with Carlo Ancelotti? Yes, a little. Anger with his players for failing to deliver the performances in proportion with their pay-packets? Yes, plenty. Regret at losing sight of the big picture over the past year or two? Intriguingly, yes.

Abramovich, according to someone close to him, is facing up to having made mistakes. To an outsider, the obvious one was falling out with José Mourinho, but the Chelsea owner is more concerned by the way he has allowed his squad to grow older — and, very significantly, richer — while seeing Manchester United re-establish themselves as the dominant force in English football.

One example cited was that of the John Terry contract saga last summer, when he was wanted by Manchester City. Abramovich, apparently, was “spooked” by the possibility that his captain had been attracted to City’s riches, so Terry was offered — and duly signed — a new deal worth £151,000 a week. Six months later, Abramovich recognises that, while it would have been unwise to sell Terry, a five-year £40 million contract for a defender approaching his 29th birthday was not good business.

It goes on. Aware of the need to rejuvenate an ageing squad but committed to his ambition to make the club self-sufficient, Abramovich planned to raise funds for reinforcements this summer by selling a key player or two. But who is there to sell? The time to cash in on Terry, Ricardo Carvalho, Frank Lampard, Deco, Didier Drogba or Nicolas Anelka has gone, with their market value — and in certain cases their performance level — now in decline.

Considering it was always Abramovich’s aim for Chelsea to break even by 2010, the lack of forward planning is staggering. Although the precise figure has not yet been released, Chelsea’s wage bill for the last financial year was more than £150 million. United’s was a not inconsiderable £123 million, but the champions’ turnover was £72 million higher than Chelsea’s. In terms of wages as a percentage of turnover, Chelsea spent at least 70 per cent. The equivalent figures at United and Arsenal are 44 per cent and 33 per cent respectively.

Abramovich accepts that to rejuvenate the squad he will have to spend, but he is loath to throw good money after bad. Joe Cole, out of contract this summer, seems destined to be the first victim of a purge of the older players, but he might not be the only one. (Times Online)

[30stone]

This will make you laugh nathan, after that article on chelsea this is one of the comments someone wrote :


anonymous - March 22nd, 2010 at 2:43 pm

They should get rid of J.Cole and sign Diouff, sack Ancelotti and get Alladyce.


LOL

[King Gizzard]

Taking the piss lol

[King Gizzard]

Not long before I become second top poster in here now

[30stone]

Good luck :)

Shouldnt be long now.

I should get mine up in the bh thread really...

[30stone]

Liverpool are reported to be tracking Lille’s £20 million-rated playmaker Eden Hazard.

The 19-year-old Belgian shone over both legs of Liverpool’s recent Europa League clash with the French side, and it is now thought that Rafa Benitez has singled Hazard out as the man he wants to revive his somewhat stagnant midfield.


I think everyone could see that coming.
The only one who looked dangerous against liverpool.


Arsneal should get him tho.