Talk Football Here... - Part 7

[Locke.]

With City signing Aleksandar Kolarov we are being linked with bidding for Wayne Bridge (who will be 2nd choice at City now) to fill our position at left back.

Would be a great signing for us. Could probably get him for quite cheap aswell.

[30stone]

Be good for liverpool, good press at least because of the amount of england players..

[Novo]

Looks like Celtic and Rangers will need to replace a few players that have been sold in their team:p.

Celtic have brought more players then they have Sold, Rangers have Sold 7 now ( Novo Beasley Smith and Boyd on Free's ) 2 Mil for Thompson, 2 Mil for Wilson

[Locke.]

Riera has agreed terms with Olympiakos and the transfer will be completed tomorrow. Apparently around 3.4 million.

Thank **** for that. Hope I never have to watch him again.

[bbfan1991]

Riera has agreed terms with Olympiakos and the transfer will be completed tomorrow. Apparently around 3.4 million.

Thank **** for that. Hope I never have to watch him again.

Hodgson needs to get rid of the deadwood first:p.

[King Gizzard]

I have a new found love for Liverpool..cause of Roy..and now he's bringing in a few british players

Its nice to see

[Locke.]

I have a new found love for Liverpool..cause of Roy..and now he's bringing in a few british players

Its nice to see

Rooney, Terry and Lampard are next.

[King Gizzard]

I don't see whats so bad about Konchesky, he would be good at Liverpool and knows Roy well

[bbfan1991]

I must say Manchester City are delusional if they think they can sign Torres no matter how much cash they offer:joker:.

[Novo]

Don't know how anyone could have love liverpool apart from Liverpool fans themselves..

What is their to love about them?

[King Gizzard]

I must say Manchester City are delusional if they think they can sign Torres no matter how much cash they offer:joker:.

I hate them more than Birmingham

[bbfan1991]

I don't see whats so bad about Konchesky, he would be good at Liverpool and knows Roy well

Yeah he was impressive at Charlton, then he had a blip but managed to recover at Fulham under Roy who knows his strengths;).

ION looks like Ashley Young is staying and MON is still being quiet about transfer activity;).

[King Gizzard]

Yeah he was impressive at Charlton, then he had a blip but managed to recover at Fulham under Roy who knows his strengths;).

ION looks like Ashley Young is staying and MON is still being quiet about transfer activity;).

Never thought ash would leave to be honest

[bbfan1991]

I hate them more than Birmingham

They will take the most despised football team tag now;). Also they have a stupid man of a chairman...

[King Gizzard]

Don't know how anyone could have love liverpool apart from Liverpool fans themselves..

What is their to love about them?
Maybe love was a bit strong, but deffinetly like them more now lol

[bbfan1991]

Never thought ash would leave to be honest

Me neither, he's always seemed down to earth and reading his interviews with my local paper seems to love life at Villa and in the Midlands also:).

I read Cuellar saying that he wants to go back into CB position and doesn't exactly like playing RB but will go there if need be.

[King Gizzard]

They will take the most despised football team tag now;). Also they have a stupid man of a chairman...

Yet again they are buying a bunch of individuals and not a team

I'm not that impressed with their signings

Boateng - meh

Silva - don't think he ll keep up with the physical premier league game, hes very lightweight

Toure - Good but we ll have to see

Kolarov - Fairly unproved


They are just buying players for the sake of it

[Novo]

I have banned Sky sports news from my TV. everytime i turn on it is the same thing " Cash ridden Rangers " " Troubled Rangers " " Another Rangers casualty " Etc..

Walter has a back up plan and the players will be rolling into to ibrox soon, there will probably be a traffic jam down glasgow about 20 players racing to get to ibrox to sign a lucrative £20,000 contract

[Locke.]

Konchesky is alright but I'd rather have Bridge.

I can't see us signing any Fulham players anyway, I think Roy will want to leave them as they are without taking away their best players.

But if we're gonna raid craven cottage then I want Dempsey, Murphy and Zamora.

[bbfan1991]

Yet again they are buying a bunch of individuals and not a team

I'm not that impressed with their signings

Boateng - meh

Silva - don't think he ll keep up with the physical premier league game, hes very lightweight

Toure - Good but we ll have to see

Kolarov - Fairly unproved


They are just buying players for the sake of it

The novelty of chucking money around for the sake of it will soon ware off. Plus it will take time for those players that have been brought in to settle down and for the team to gel as a whole;).

[Big Brother Fan]

He is not good enough for Manchester United.

Lies

[bbfan1991]

Lies

You watching tomorrows match?:).

[Big Brother Fan]

Yeah, saw the Celtic game, we have a good young squad Berbatov had a great match

[Big Brother Fan]

Yeah, saw the Celtic game, we have a good young squad Berbatov had a great match

[bbfan1991]

Philadelphia tonight, apparently midnight on ESPN:D.

Petr Cech out for start of season with calf injury.

Wigan agree deal with Hamilton to sign James McArthur.

Ipswich have made an offer to Sunderland for Marton Fulop

West Ham have made an improved bid for Loic Remy.

Phillip Degen told he can leave Liverpool.

Dan Gosling agrees Newcastle move.

[bbfan1991]

Portsmouth withdraw contract offer for ''Calamity'' David James:p.

Leeds lost to Bury 4-0 in pre season:shocked::D.

[Big Brother Fan]

James could be off to Celtic so I here, they have already bought Joe Ledley and Daryl Murphy who is a beast in SPL.

Celtic strengthening, Rangers weakening.

[30stone]

James could be off to Celtic so I here, they have already bought Joe Ledley and Daryl Murphy who is a beast in SPL.

Celtic strengthening, Rangers weakening.

Lol Thats his days playing for england over if he moves to spl.

[30stone]

Robin van Persie and Carlos Vela are Arsenal’s new #10 and #11

For many, it is back to where it belongs, as Arsenal have confirmed that Dutch striker Robin van Persie will wear number ten next season for the Gunners.

The 26-year will therefore follow in Dennis Bergkamp’s footsteps after French defender William Gallas opted not to extend his contract with the North London Club and will leave during the summer transfer window together with Mikael Silvestre as confirmed by manager Arsene Wenger earlier this week.

Also changing jersey number is Mexican striker Carlos Vela. One who is almost always linked with a possible move away from Arsenal during market windows, the change of jersey number could however mean that Arsene Wenger is ready to use the striker as a regular, especially now that Eduardo looked set to join FC Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine.

It will of course be the same number Vela utilised during his unlucky spell in the 2010 World Cup Finals, tournament which the youngster ended prematurely after a hamstring injury.

As explained on the club’s official website, anyone who has already pre-ordered the #10 or #11 shirts from Arsenal.com with Robin van Persie’s name and number will receive their shirt with the new squad number.

Anyone who has pre-ordered or bought the new Arsenal shirts with ‘Vela 12′ from Arsenal.com can return their shirt to exchange it for one with the updated number. Proof of purchase will be required.

[30stone]

Robin van Persie and Carlos Vela are Arsenal’s new #10 and #11

For many, it is back to where it belongs, as Arsenal have confirmed that Dutch striker Robin van Persie will wear number ten next season for the Gunners.

The 26-year will therefore follow in Dennis Bergkamp’s footsteps after French defender William Gallas opted not to extend his contract with the North London Club and will leave during the summer transfer window together with Mikael Silvestre as confirmed by manager Arsene Wenger earlier this week.

Also changing jersey number is Mexican striker Carlos Vela. One who is almost always linked with a possible move away from Arsenal during market windows, the change of jersey number could however mean that Arsene Wenger is ready to use the striker as a regular, especially now that Eduardo looked set to join FC Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine.

It will of course be the same number Vela utilised during his unlucky spell in the 2010 World Cup Finals, tournament which the youngster ended prematurely after a hamstring injury.

As explained on the club’s official website, anyone who has already pre-ordered the #10 or #11 shirts from Arsenal.com with Robin van Persie’s name and number will receive their shirt with the new squad number.

Anyone who has pre-ordered or bought the new Arsenal shirts with ‘Vela 12′ from Arsenal.com can return their shirt to exchange it for one with the updated number. Proof of purchase will be required.

[Ramsay]

SPL is patethic

[30stone]

Yep pretty much. lol.


Taiwo set for Premier League move - Fifa rate him as one of the best left backs in the world... (clubs interested : Tottenham + Liverpool)
http://www.soccerway.com/news/2010/July/20/taiwo-set-for-premier-league-move/


Manchester City strike £23m deal for Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli
Manchester City were last night confident of clinching the signing of Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli as their summer spending rocketed towards the £100million mark.

City believe they have struck a £23m deal for the volatile 19-year-old, who is set to be reunited with his former Inter coach Roberto Mancini at Eastlands.

The club are banking on the City boss being able to tame Balotelli, the bad boy of Italian football who has attracted as many headlines for his behaviour off the pitch as on it since Mancini left the San Siro two years ago. - I would love to see him fail!! City too many strikers now..

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296392/Manchester-City-strike-23m-deal-Mario-Balotelli.html#ixzz0uLYzb6AD



Arsenal Set for Surprise £13.5m French International Signing?
Arsenal plan Loic Remy transfer hijack as West Ham and Liverpool talks stall
Nice striker Loic Remy could be making a surprise switch to Arsenal this summer after reports that Arsene Wenger has been tapping up his French connections to scupper the attempts of West Ham United and Liverpool.

The in-demand forward has already been the subject of a £12.5million bid from the Hammers, which was turned down last week, while Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has also had scouts watching the player.

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/07/21/arsenal-set-for-surprise-13-5m-french-international-signing/



Arsenal to send Francis Coquelin out on loan to Lorient
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/8842935.stm


According to Talksport Radio, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has arrived in Manchester. A baggage handler had apparently sent a text message to the radio show reporting the Dutch striker’s arrival. Whether his final destination is Old Trafford or Wastelands is yet unknown and the rumour has yet to be validated.

With Rooney, Berbatov, Owen, Hernandez, Diouf, Macheda and Welbeck already on United’s books, I’m not sure we need another striker. Although one could argue that Welbeck will most probably head out on a season-long loan with Macheda and Diouf probably heading out on loan at some point during the season as well.

http://www.redforcerising.net/2010/07/21/new-rumour-huntelaar-in-manchester-do-united-need-him/


Liverpool Ready to Seal Deal for £2m England International: Hodgson Sets Sights On Konchesky
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/07/21/liverpool-ready-to-seal-deal-for-2m-england-international-hodgson-sets-sights-on-konchesky/


Barcelona director Javier Bordas confirms Arsenal will not budge on Cesc Fabregas sale
Executive fails to confirm Sandro Rosell's journey to London...
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/07/21/2035676/barcelona-director-javier-bordas-confirms-arsenal-will-not-budge-

WOOOO!!!

[Chels]

:shocked: Any news because i've got BBLB on.

Was something crap about Mark Kennedy, saying he's looking forward to the season ¬¬ that's not breaking news lmao.

Apparently Robert Koren was out in Portugal with us and he's to undergo a medical later this week :O all speculation but I will be over the fcking moon if we signed him!!

[Big Brother Fan]

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar would be a shocking signing. He's obvs going on holidays, Gill and Fergie are in the States I can't see it

[bbfan1991]

Ooh Huntellar has probably gone to Man City:(.

Arsenal may keep Fabregas for now but they have to be realistic that he'll be gone sooner rather than later;).

[bbfan1991]

Was something crap about Mark Kennedy, saying he's looking forward to the season ¬¬ that's not breaking news lmao.

Apparently Robert Koren was out in Portugal with us and he's to undergo a medical later this week :O all speculation but I will be over the fcking moon if we signed him!!

PMSL:laugh:. Koren would be a great signing if that happens.

Seems like Risdale has his knickers in a twist over the Ledley sale, shame that the money can't be used to bring in other players for the club...

[30stone]

Ooh Huntellar has probably gone to Man City:(.

Arsenal may keep Fabregas for now but they have to be realistic that he'll be gone sooner rather than later;).

Arsenal knew that a couple of seasons ago, but barca need to pay the right price..

2 years time he will be the best player in the world (possibly)

Arsenal will be almost out of debt and in a great position, where barca will be crippled with debt i reckon.

[bbfan1991]

Arsenal knew that a couple of seasons ago, but barca need to pay the right price..

2 years time he will be the best player in the world (possibly)

Arsenal will be almost out of debt and in a great position, where barca will be crippled with debt i reckon.

Barcelona will be bailed out by the Catalan government:).

[King Gizzard]

Man City are ridicolous

Why would Huntelaar go to Man City??? They have millions of strikers. And theyre trying to get Donavan too

I guess its one thing, $$$$

[30stone]

Barcelona will be bailed out by the Catalan government:).

Only for so long.. we shall see.

[30stone]

Man City are ridicolous

Why would Huntelaar go to Man City??? They have millions of strikers. And theyre trying to get Donavan too

I guess its one thing, $$$$

Yep..

Getting silly, all the players will start to dislike eachother.
All have ego's

And most wont get enough play time..

[King Gizzard]

http://www.avfc.co.uk/javaImages/ff/ef/0,,10265~8908799,00.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Huntelaar is overrated in the big teams anyway

Someone like villa on the other hand...he would be good

[bbfan1991]

Man City are ridicolous

Why would Huntelaar go to Man City??? They have millions of strikers. And theyre trying to get Donavan too

I guess its one thing, $$$$

Man City won't get Donovan, no way will the MLS let him go because he is basically the face of their league and he makes some right cash so he wouldn't need any from them:D.

Ain't Villa apparently after Scott Parker too?, thats what my local papers say but WH are refusing to sell.

[King Gizzard]

SkySports say we want Sessegnon

http://www.africahit.com/news/images/articles/2009_08/6984/u1_sessegnon_stephane_une_879.jpg

[bbfan1991]

SkySports say we want Sessegnon

http://www.africahit.com/news/images/articles/2009_08/6984/u1_sessegnon_stephane_une_879.jpg

That would be a bargain:D, they should try for Kaisuke Honda too LOL.

[alc09]

Lies
With all due respect, I expect I have been to Old Trafford more times than you, and the majority of supporters I talked to there felt that, although Fletcher has improved, he isn't good enough for Manchester United. I'm sure the opinion of proper Man United supporters is more valid than an armchair glory 'supporter' from Ireland. ;)

Look at other top clubs central midfielders, and compare them to Fletcher. Then you will see why he isn't good enough.

[30stone]

AC Milan striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar is reportedly close to joining Liverpool according to speculation in Italy.

The prolific Holland international was yesterday seen at Manchester airport amid rumours the former Real Madrid striker was holding talks with Manchester City, Manchester United and indeed Roy Hodgson. Last January the striker was strongly linked with a move to North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, with Arsene Wenger openly expressing his admiration for the archetypal number nine; however the media in Italy differ from their English counterparts and intimate the main intent is currently coming from Merseyside.

Today, Italian daily Il Corriere dello Sport suggest Liverpool have in fact jumped ahead of their Premier League rivals Everton rather than United or City in the race for the 26-year-old.

The newspaper claims AC Milan are pressing for Ryan Babel to be included in the deal, but it also suggests the former PSV and Ajax star has been earmarked as a potential successor to Fernando Torres, who is yet to commit his future to the club.

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri recently suggested the player could leave the club this summer and quotes attributed to the new San Siro chief in Corriere dello Sport gave very little away.

He said: “Huntelaar, for now, is a Milan player,”

[30stone]

AC Milan striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar is reportedly close to joining Liverpool according to speculation in Italy.

The prolific Holland international was yesterday seen at Manchester airport amid rumours the former Real Madrid striker was holding talks with Manchester City, Manchester United and indeed Roy Hodgson. Last January the striker was strongly linked with a move to North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, with Arsene Wenger openly expressing his admiration for the archetypal number nine; however the media in Italy differ from their English counterparts and intimate the main intent is currently coming from Merseyside.

Today, Italian daily Il Corriere dello Sport suggest Liverpool have in fact jumped ahead of their Premier League rivals Everton rather than United or City in the race for the 26-year-old.

The newspaper claims AC Milan are pressing for Ryan Babel to be included in the deal, but it also suggests the former PSV and Ajax star has been earmarked as a potential successor to Fernando Torres, who is yet to commit his future to the club.

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri recently suggested the player could leave the club this summer and quotes attributed to the new San Siro chief in Corriere dello Sport gave very little away.

He said: “Huntelaar, for now, is a Milan player,”

[30stone]

Eduardo has revealed his sadness at leaving Arsenal and thanked the club for helping him overcome a career threatening injury.

Croatia striker spent three years with the Gunners before agreeing a £6m move to Shakhtar Donetsk earlier this week and he admits he is leaving the Emirates Stadium with a heavy heart.
A large chunk of his career with Arsenal was spent recovering from a horrendous broken leg and dislocated ankle suffered at Birmingham in February 2008.
Eduardo told the Gunners' official website: "The past few days have been very emotional for me.
"Although I am excited about the challenge ahead with my new club Shakhtar Donetsk, I am so sad to be leaving my home for the past three years - Arsenal Football Club.
"Arsenal is a very special football club and I will miss so many people - my team-mates, all the staff and, of course, the wonderful Arsenal supporters.
"When I first came to England, I could not speak the language and knew nobody, but as soon as I arrived I was made to feel at home and part of this big family.
"I had some very difficult times with my injury, but Arsenal was always there for me - the medical staff, the management, the players and the supporters. Thank you everybody.
"Although I have now left the club, Arsenal will always be in my heart. I will always look for the Arsenal results and of course, I wish Arsene Wenger and the great players at the club well for next season and the future."
The tackle by Blues defender Martin Taylor saw the Croatian miss almost a year of football and many experts believe the psychological scars had a negative impact on the striker's game following his return to action.

[30stone]

Eduardo has revealed his sadness at leaving Arsenal and thanked the club for helping him overcome a career threatening injury.

Croatia striker spent three years with the Gunners before agreeing a £6m move to Shakhtar Donetsk earlier this week and he admits he is leaving the Emirates Stadium with a heavy heart.
A large chunk of his career with Arsenal was spent recovering from a horrendous broken leg and dislocated ankle suffered at Birmingham in February 2008.
Eduardo told the Gunners' official website: "The past few days have been very emotional for me.
"Although I am excited about the challenge ahead with my new club Shakhtar Donetsk, I am so sad to be leaving my home for the past three years - Arsenal Football Club.
"Arsenal is a very special football club and I will miss so many people - my team-mates, all the staff and, of course, the wonderful Arsenal supporters.
"When I first came to England, I could not speak the language and knew nobody, but as soon as I arrived I was made to feel at home and part of this big family.
"I had some very difficult times with my injury, but Arsenal was always there for me - the medical staff, the management, the players and the supporters. Thank you everybody.
"Although I have now left the club, Arsenal will always be in my heart. I will always look for the Arsenal results and of course, I wish Arsene Wenger and the great players at the club well for next season and the future."
The tackle by Blues defender Martin Taylor saw the Croatian miss almost a year of football and many experts believe the psychological scars had a negative impact on the striker's game following his return to action.

[30stone]

Wilshere set for Gunners first team.

Arsene Wenger has told Jack Wilshere to prove his quality if he wants to get a regular first team spot. According to Sky Sports, the French manager believes the time is right for the young midfielder to make the breakthrough. Wengers apparent change of heart could be down to the new Premier League ruling, whereby eight home based players must be in the 25 man squad. This could also mean Bolton manager Owen Coyle is unlikely to land the English youth international back on loan.

Arsenal 3-0 Sturm Graz.

Arsenal’s pre season tour of Austria has started in good fashion, with a 3-0 victory over Strum Graz. Arsene Wenger handed Marouane Chamakh his first start but it was Samir Nasri who grabs the headlines. The French midfielder scored two good goals and Henri Lansbury finished the convincing win with a great finish.

3 goals in 2 games for Samir.

[30stone]

Martin Jol snubs Fulham as Ajax ready Gregory van der Wiel sale to Arsenal
Martin Jol has turned down an offer to take over as Fulham manager, choosing instead to stay with Ajax despite rumours the club are being forced to accpet a transfer bid from Arsenal for star defender Gregory van der Wiel.

Arsene Wenger has made enquiries about the full-back, and is considering making an offer as he looks to strengthen his defence ahead of the new Premier League season.



The Gunners have also been linked with Ajax's first-choice goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg - another Dutch international - and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez.

However, Wenger is thought to have turned his attention away from both after being quoted more than £40million for all three.

He is still trying to tie up a move for Fulham's veteran shot-stopper Mark Schwarzer and is rumoured to be making enquiries about Loic Remy in a bid to usurp West Ham's negotiations with Nice over the young striker.

[30stone]

Arsenal 'end interest in Phil Jagielka' as Everton set transfer value too high
Arsene Wenger has pulled out of negotiations with Everton over Phil Jagielka after Arsenal's latest transfer bid of £15million was rejected out of hand.


Everton said 20m or no deal.

So Looks like Jagielka will be at everton for at least one more season.
Great player though wish we could get him.

[30stone]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger turned down the chance to sign Joe Cole, it has been revealed.

The Daily Star says the Gunners pulled out of trying to sign Cole because they are so confident of keeping Cesc Fabregas.

Cole was keen on a move to the Emirates. But Gunners boss Arsene Wenger did not pursue a deal with the former Chelsea star because he is convinced Fabregas can be persuaded to stay.

Cole, 28, was a fan of Arsenal as a boy and is understood to have let Wenger know he favoured a switch to the club.

The Gunners – unlike Liverpool – could also have offered Cole Champions League football.

But with Wenger not pursuing a deal, Cole opted instead for Anfield, where he has agreed a four-year contract worth £90,000-a-week.



Arsenal are closing in on Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer and are ready to offer him a player-coach role at the club.

[bbfan1991]

Looks like James Milner is leaving Villa after all, he wants out...

[30stone]

I thought he looked ready to stay..

[MissKittyFantastico]

Arsenal 'end interest in Phil Jagielka' as Everton set transfer value too high
Arsene Wenger has pulled out of negotiations with Everton over Phil Jagielka after Arsenal's latest transfer bid of £15million was rejected out of hand.


Everton said 20m or no deal.

So Looks like Jagielka will be at everton for at least one more season.
Great player though wish we could get him.

:xyxwave:

[MissKittyFantastico]

Mikel Arteta's agent claims it will be 'difficult' for the midfielder to leave Everton amid reports Sevilla are planning a bid.

The 28-year-old has repeatedly been tipped to return to La Liga and speculation has linked Sevilla with a £12million offer.

Sevilla's sale of Adriano to Barcelona has left the club short of options in midfield and Arteta has been mooted as their prime transfer target.

However, the former Rangers star's representative, Inaki Ibanez, cast doubt on the prospect of Arteta leaving Goodison Park this summer.

Ibanez told the Spanish press: "Everton are asking for a lot of money, so it is difficult for Mikel to exit the club."



12 million?? Pffffffft they can kiss my ass!

[bbfan1991]

Martin Jol staying at Ajax it seems...

David Sullivan insists Scott Parker is staying at West Ham as Aston Villa do not have enough money to sign him. :joker:

[30stone]

Arsenal were offering more than 12m but apparently arteta has said he wants to say.


Silly everton players should come to us :) LOL

[MissKittyFantastico]

Ben Arfa's agent and has said that Marseille have offered him to Everton, Liverpool and Newcastle as well as an unnamed German club.

Stephane Sessegon has been offered to Everton, but Paris Saint-Germain have placed an £8 million valuation on the Benin midfield player.

Everton defender Shane Duffy is determined to grasp his “second chance” after returning to light training following the freak training ground accident which nearly killed him.The Republic of Ireland centre-back had to undergo life-saving surgery in May after rupturing the hepatic artery close to his liver following a collision in a practice game.

[bbfan1991]

Mikel Arteta's agent claims it will be 'difficult' for the midfielder to leave Everton amid reports Sevilla are planning a bid.

The 28-year-old has repeatedly been tipped to return to La Liga and speculation has linked Sevilla with a £12million offer.

Sevilla's sale of Adriano to Barcelona has left the club short of options in midfield and Arteta has been mooted as their prime transfer target.

However, the former Rangers star's representative, Inaki Ibanez, cast doubt on the prospect of Arteta leaving Goodison Park this summer.

Ibanez told the Spanish press: "Everton are asking for a lot of money, so it is difficult for Mikel to exit the club."


12 million?? Pffffffft they can kiss my ass!


If he wants to go then there would have to be a compromise between both clubs, plus there is the factor that Sevilla can offer Champions League football if they get through the last qualifying round;).

[MissKittyFantastico]

Arsenal were offering more than 12m but apparently arteta has said he wants to say.


Silly everton players should come to us :) LOL

Haha I think if Mikel had any interest in playing for another English team he would jump at the chance of playing at Arsenal, but he's said he would only leave Everton to go back to Spain.

Hands off :p

[30stone]

I think we pulled out because fabregas is staying..

[bbfan1991]

I think we pulled out because fabregas is staying..

For now:p.

[King Gizzard]

Aparently milner wants to leave..he can **** off then!

[MissKittyFantastico]

If he wants to go then there would have to be a compromise between both clubs, plus there is the factor that Sevilla can offer Champions League football if they get through the last qualifying round;).

Yeah, they can give us 15million and Jesus Navas, then they've got a deal :p

I can understand if he wants to go back to Spain and end his career there, but as far as I know he's very happy at Everton, it's just that he's so keen to play for his national team, I don't think he stands a chance though with the amount of amazing players Spain has....Mikel is great but others are better.

[30stone]

For now:p.

Yeah, we all knew he was leaving, i thought he was going to leave this summer.. last summer.

But barca need to put up or shut up and stop tapping up our player.

Should be banned.

[30stone]

Yeah, they can give us 15million and Jesus Navas, then they've got a deal :p

I can understand if he wants to go back to Spain and end his career there, but as far as I know he's very happy at Everton, it's just that he's so keen to play for his national team, I don't think he stands a chance though with the amount of amazing players Spain has....Mikel is great but others are better.

If he was 23 - 24 he would but now at 28 i think its too late.


Spain are really favouring young talent.

Navas
Pedro
Bojan
etc..

[bbfan1991]

Yeah, they can give us 15million and Jesus Navas, then they've got a deal :p

I can understand if he wants to go back to Spain and end his career there, but as far as I know he's very happy at Everton, it's just that he's so keen to play for his national team, I don't think he stands a chance though with the amount of amazing players Spain has....Mikel is great but others are better.

Nah they won't give you Navas, he has homesick problems apparently which he is dealing with and plus he's loyal to his hometown club:p.

[King Gizzard]

Imagine..letting milner go and we still havnt signed anyone

rofl once again MON ****s up big time

[King Gizzard]

And West Ham have said we ''don't have enough money'' to sign scott parker


we're screwed..

[bbfan1991]

Yeah, we all knew he was leaving, i thought he was going to leave this summer.. last summer.

But barca need to put up or shut up and stop tapping up our player.

Should be banned.

ALL clubs are guilty of tapping up players at some point, agents constantly contacting clubs plus there is scouts etc;).

[bbfan1991]

And West Ham have said we ''don't have enough money'' to sign scott parker


we're screwed..

Have West Ham been looking at Villa's finances:shocked:, must have sent an undercover agent to look PMSL.

[MissKittyFantastico]

If he was 23 - 24 he would but now at 28 i think its too late.


Spain are really favouring young talent.

Navas
Pedro
Bojan
etc..

Yep, I agree. He can play for England instead because of that ruling..sign him up Capello :p

[MissKittyFantastico]

Nah they won't give you Navas, he has homesick problems apparently which he is dealing with and plus he's loyal to his hometown club:p.

Shush Reggie :p Nah I know haha it was more wishful thinking than anything ;)

I just want it all settled, Pienaar and Arteta, I don't think either of them are going anywhere but I don't like the uncertainty lol. I'm really liking the look of Gueye for us for next season, he's played really well on the Oz tour, he's fast and strong :) Interested to see how Beckford works out as well.

[bbfan1991]

Shush Reggie :p Nah I know haha it was more wishful thinking than anything ;)

I just want it all settled, Pienaar and Arteta, I don't think either of them are going anywhere but I don't like the uncertainty lol. I'm really liking the look of Gueye for us for next season, he's played really well on the Oz tour, he's fast and strong :) Interested to see how Beckford works out as well.

It will be interesting to see how Beckford will cope in the PL next season thats for sure;).

[30stone]

Arteta would walk into the england starting 11..

[30stone]

ALL clubs are guilty of tapping up players at some point, agents constantly contacting clubs plus there is scouts etc;).

Yes but its so public with barca that its ridiculous.


Pique
Puyol
Xavi
Messi
Y. Toure

all have tried it as well as all the rest..


Iniesta seems like the only one who hasn't. Which is why i like him more than the rest.

[bbfan1991]

Yes but its so public with barca that its ridiculous.


Pique
Puyol
Xavi
Messi
Y. Toure

all have tried it as well as all the rest..


Iniesta seems like the only one who hasn't. Which is why i like him more than the rest.


Just because Iniesta hasn't done in public no-one knows whether that is the same in private;).

[30stone]

Ohh yeah of course but im sick of the reports of it, the reports make it obvious tapping up..

But they wont do anything to barca..

[30stone]

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia pushed closer to exit door after friendly snub



Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has pushed error-strewn goalkeeper Manuel Almunia to the exit door after he failed to pick him for last night's friendly against Sturm Graz, according to the Daily Star.

Almunia, 33, has been linked with a switch to Atletico Madrid after the Gunners supremo was rumoured to have lost faith in him. As Goal.com UK exclusively revealed, Fulham's Mark Schwarzer has been lined up for a player/coach role after Wenger insisted the number one spot at the club was up for grabs.

The squeeze on Almunia was tightened after he watched from the stands as he chose to go with Polish pair Lukasz Fabianski and Wojciech Szczesny in the 3-0 win against the Austrian side.

The Spaniard had missed the weekend clash against Barnet with flu but was given the all clear to be selected yesterday.

I feel sorry for Almunia, hes a better keeper than fabianski, hes an awesome keeper on his day just makes the occasional error. Arsenal vs Man united semi final of champions league, we lost 1 - 0, he made like 6 world class saves and about 8 great saves that match was great.

[King Gizzard]

Frey is availible

[bbfan1991]

Frey is availible

Ooh there is going to be lots of offers on his table:D.

Do you think Villa will be after Rodallega from Wigan?.

[King Gizzard]

Hopefully not, hes crap and they want 12m for him

[Locke.]

Here's how mad things are at Liverpool:

For Sale: Lucas. Ngog. Kyrgiakos. Plessis. Itandje. Cavalieri. Degen. El Zhar. And apparently Johnson and Aquilani aswell.

Undecided: Kuyt. Babel. Skrtel. Maxi.

Safe: Gerrard. Torres. Carragher. Agger. Reina. Mascherano.

Transfers Almost Complete: Riera. Insua. Nemeth.

New Signings: Cole. Jovanovic. Wilson. Shelvey.

Most of the youngsters futures still not decided. My guess is that Ayala and Kelly will stay because they got runs in the first team last season and looked good. And Pacheco is amazing so I hope Roy keeps him.

Mascherano is safe at the club if he wants to stay, but I'm 90% sure that he will decide to leave.

[Novo]

Looks like Relegation

[Locke.]

13 Million for Lucas (he improved a lot last season, would like him to stay), 6 Million for Ngog.

Apparently we've had an offer of 1.5 million for Degen accepted.

Plessis and Ngog are rumoured to have been offered with some money to Nice to Remy.

[Novo]

13 Mil for Lucas, What is the world coming to?

[Locke.]

13 Mil for the future of Brazilian football

[30stone]

Frey is availible

Frey would be perfect! hes an awesome keeper.

Or the dutch number 1 ajax are willing to sell him pretty cheap!

[30stone]

Here's how mad things are at Liverpool:

For Sale: Lucas. Ngog. Kyrgiakos. Plessis. Itandje. Cavalieri. Degen. El Zhar. And apparently Johnson and Aquilani aswell.

Undecided: Kuyt. Babel. Skrtel. Maxi.

Safe: Gerrard. Torres. Carragher. Agger. Reina. Mascherano.

Transfers Almost Complete: Riera. Insua. Nemeth.

New Signings: Cole. Jovanovic. Wilson. Shelvey.

Most of the youngsters futures still not decided. My guess is that Ayala and Kelly will stay because they got runs in the first team last season and looked good. And Pacheco is amazing so I hope Roy keeps him.

Mascherano is safe at the club if he wants to stay, but I'm 90% sure that he will decide to leave.

Mascherano transfer seems to have become quiet ??

I wouldnt sell lucas. (getting 12m for him would be quality) i thought he was crap, but he did improve a lot last season..and id keep johnson, maxi, aquilani, kuyt and skrtel.

[Big Brother Fan]

Torres is by no means a no go

[30stone]

Its a sad day :(

My favourite player mr villa, has joined the list of twats.


David Villa joins list of Barcelona players urging Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas to join them
David Villa has added his voice to the long and growing list of Barcelona players who have publicly urged Cesc Fabregas to leave Arsenal for the Nou Camp this summer.


The Spanish international who had a busy summer in himself moving to the Catalan club, from Valencia, as well as scoring five goals to help Spain to their first ever World Cup victory.

The £34.2 million striker insists if it were down to him Fabregas would leave north London and return to the club whose youth system he was schooled in

Arsenal are already reported to have turned down an opening offer of £25 million from Barcelona, though Villa is confident that Arsenal will eventually be forced to part with one of their finest players.

“I am not the Barcelona coach, nor the person responsible for reinforcements, but personally I will do the maximum to get Cesc here,” said Villa.

“He wants to play here and it will be quite normal if Arsenal finally do a deal. That would be great. A player of his ability will only increase our power.

“He’ll help Xavi and Andres Iniesta – and I will score more goals with him in the side.”

LOL!!! 25million? thats the last time i listen to the telegraph.. it was 29m..

[30stone]

CITY WON'T BID £30M FOR MILNER
The papers seem unsure of what to make of the latest chapter in the James Milner saga but it doesn't seem as if the story will end any time soon.

Amid a general belief that Villa want £30m for the midfielder, The Guardian reports 'Manchester City will make a £24m second and final offer for James Milner within the next 48 hours as they seek to push through a deal for the England international.'

That's repeated in The Sun: 'Manchester City are set to make a £24million take-it-or-leave-it bid for James Milner.'


NEW DEAL FOR VIDIC
It sounds as if all that chatter about Nemanja Vidic moving to Real Madrid will turn out to be a very profitable business for the Manchester United defender.

Just about every newspaper carries the claim that the Serbian will be offered a pay increase from £70,000 a week to 90k.

'Although Vidic's contract is due to expire in June 2012, United have been steadfast in their insistence that, Wayne Rooney apart, all player deals will now be reviewed and renegotiated only once they enter their final 12 months,' says The Guardian.

'But with Rio Ferdinand enduring an injury-ravaged season last term - the England defender is sidelined again with a knee injury - and only Wes Brown offering experienced back-up at centre-half, Ferguson is concerned that losing Vidic would leave United vulnerable defensively.

'No offers have been received for the player, with neither Real nor AC Milan firming up their interest with a bid, but United accept that continued uncertainty around Vidic could prove a distraction for both the player and the club next season.'


Wenger to move for keeper
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is closing in on a £3million move for Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, according to reports.

Wenger is a long-term admirer of the Australian international and had a £2million offer for Schwarzer rejected by Fulham earlier this season.
But with the 37-year-old keen to leave Fulham following manager Roy Hodgson's move to Liverpool, the Gunners are said to be ready to return to their London rivals with an improved bid in the next week - which could also include a coaching role.
While Wenger has ruled out a move to sign another striker before the start of the new season, he is anxious to improve his options in goal with Manuel Almunia and his number two Lukasz Fabianski both having made a number of glaring mistakes last season.


Sol Campbell 'to sign one-year Arsenal contract on return from honeymoon'
Sol Campbell is set to end speculation over his future by putting pen to paper on a new one-year contract at Arsenal when he returns to the UK later this month
Good times thats 4 centre backs we have now, and we have song who is an excellent centre back maybe one more would be good though.

[30stone]

Barcelona To Turn To Werder Bremen Star Mesut Oezil If Deal For Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas Falls Through
The Catalan side are interested in signing Oezil in case they fail to sign Fabregas this summer...
http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2010/07/23/2038410/barcelona-to-turn-to-werder-bremen-star-mesut-oezil-if-deal



Arsenal FC boss Arsene Wenger mulls over Wilshere loan to Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle will have to wait a little while longer to find out whether Arsenal FC starlet Jack Wilshere will return to the Reebok Stadium next season.

Bolton News claims Gunners boss Arsene Wenger wants to take a closer look at Wilshere’s progress before deciding whether to loan him to Wanderers.

Coyle was hoping for a decision on the 18-year-old’s future next week, with the Gunners currently away on a pre-season training camp in Austria.

But Wenger is set to make Coyle wait a little longer, indicating that his preference would be to keep his prodigy at the Emirates this season.

“At the moment, I want Jack to gain experience and, if possible, at Arsenal,” said the Frenchman. “I will give him a chance to play now.

”I want to see if he can integrate with the first team. Of course, I will make that decision later. Ideally, it is better that he gains experience with us.

”I am a bit keen not to create too much hype around the young English players. They need to work hard and we have outstanding English talent.”

Wilshere has indicated that he would return to Wanderers on loan if Wenger failed to guarantee regular first team football.




MASCA DEAL EDGING CLOSER
It does, however, appear as if Javier Mascherano's future is closer to being resolved.

The Daily Mail reports that the player 'is ready to ask for a transfer to push through his proposed move from Liverpool to Inter Milan.

'Representatives of the Argentina captain were reported to be in Milan yesterday holding informal talks over his planned transfer and expect to formulate an offer from Inter over the next week.'

With the transfer seemingly a matter of when rather than if, focus has shifted to the matter of what Liverpool will get in return.

'Inter are unwilling to offer Liverpool's valuation of £30m instead they intend to deal closer to £20m - but could offer players in return such as former Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari,' says the Mail.


HUNTELAAR TO LIVERPOOL?
Meanwhile, The Sun reckons that Hodgson is considering doing a deal that would bring Klaas Jan Huntelaar to Anfield on loan.

'Hodgson has been quoted around £14million to sign Huntelaar permanently from AC Milan.

'But he could get him on the never-never, although the fees will top £2m. Huntelaar, 26, has been told in no uncertain terms that he does not have a future at the San Siro.'

[Novo]

15 out of 19 Rangers players that are left are british


Puts the EPL to shame...

[30stone]

Does that include any youngsters in the 19 players left?

Arsenal have:

4 keepers.
8 Defenders.
10 Midfielders.
5 Forwards.

Which is 27..

and another like 8 - 10 players, who are good enough to be subs (youngsters who have already played first team).

[bbfan1991]

Cardiff have received no approach from Fulham about Dave Jones.

No Fulham approach for Sven Goran Eriksson either:joker:.

[Novo]

HEADLINES: Villa urges Cesc to join Barcelona... Balotelli set for City after terms agreed but "nothing decided" on Kolarov move... West Ham close to Remy deal... Ronaldinho-Donovan in LA-Milan switch... Sevilla bid for Arteta... Wigan sign McArthur... Bougherra to leave Rangers for Stuttgart... Campbell to stay at Arsenal... Fulham go back to Sven as Cardiff deny Jones approach... Spurs in for keeper

[bbfan1991]

France have sensationally suspended all 23 members of their World Cup squad for their next game.

New Les Bleus coach Laurent Blanc has requested that none of the 23-man squad that represented France in South Africa be called up for the friendly against Norway next month.

France endured a disastrous World Cup failing to win any of their three games and crashing out at the first hurdle.

The squad also staged a strike by walking out on training in protest to the treatment of team-mate Nicolas Anelka, who was sent home after a bust-up with former coach Raymond Domenech during the second group match against Mexico.

There were also reports of infighting in the squad between players and management.

The actions of the players came in for heavy criticism from the French Football Federation and former players, including Lilian Thuram.

Blanc, who will take charge for the first time against Norway in Oslo on 11th August, has asked the French Football Federation to suspend the players and the FFF have accepted the proposal.

The development is the latest in a long line of incidents to rock the 1998 World Cup winners as they look to bounce back from the disappointments of South Africa.

A statement on www.fff.fr read: "Laurent Blanc met this Friday, July 23, with the federal council, to whom he presented his staff and his sporting project.

"He also proposed to the federal council, who accepted, not to retain for the friendly against Norway, on Wednesday August 11 in Oslo, any of the 23 players officially selected by the French Football Federation for the World Cup in South Africa.

"Laurent Blanc will release the list of players retained for this match against Norway on Thursday August 5 at 11.30."


Ha Ha:D.

[Chels]

Nottingham Forest have put an official bid of £1.5million in to Cardiff City for winger Peter Whittingham.

25 goals last season for a fooking MIDFIELDER and you bid £1.5million?! How embarrassing on your part Forest, £3million minimum we want for him. Crawl back in your hole, you're not the club you used to be. Stupid *****.

[King Gizzard]

Good god theyve completely lost it if they want Balotelli

[King Gizzard]

Good god theyve completely lost it if they want Balotelli

[Gandalf]

HUNTELAAR TO LIVERPOOL?
Meanwhile, The Sun reckons that Hodgson is considering doing a deal that would bring Klaas Jan Huntelaar to Anfield on loan.

'Hodgson has been quoted around £14million to sign Huntelaar permanently from AC Milan.

'But he could get him on the never-never, although the fees will top £2m. Huntelaar, 26, has been told in no uncertain terms that he does not have a future at the San Siro.'

Apparently SkySports posted that he was seen at John Lennon airport today, so this is looking very likely if the reports are true.

[Locke.]

Gandalf what team do you support?

(I hope you have better taste than your girlfriend... :hugesmile:)

[30stone]

Arsenals new defender laurent koscielny will possibly get a call up for the french squad :)

Good times, if he performs with arsenal he will be a regular because gallas is kinda past it and playing for a **** team now..

[Big Brother Fan]

I can't believe he suspended all 23 players, did all of them play in the world cup?

[MissKittyFantastico]

Gandalf what team do you support?

(I hope you have better taste than your girlfriend... :hugesmile:)

Oi! :nono:

He's a born and bred Evertonian :p

[Novo]

My Tickets are on the way to me for the greatest Pre season friendly this year

[MissKittyFantastico]

My Tickets are on the way to me for the greatest Pre season friendly this year

Everton v Everton Chile?

[bbfan1991]

Carvalho wants to join Mourinho in Madrid;).

[bbfan1991]

Aleksandr Kolarov joins Manchester City on a five year deal from Lazio.

Skysports.com understands Coventry are closing in on the signing of Everton striker Lukas Jutkiewicz.

James Beattie has rejected rumours linking him with a move away from Stoke City and insists he wants to stay at the Britannia Stadium.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Everton have just beaten Preston 3-0 :)

Beckford scored two and Saha one. Coleman came close to making it 4-0, but hit the post.

That's us unbeaten in the pre season so far :)

[Novo]

Everton v Everton Chile?

Don't be Silly

Rangers v Newcastle

[Locke.]

Man Utd have had to put 4000 season tickets up for general sale.... Because no one else wants them.

[Novo]

They have sold 50,000

[Gandalf]

They have sold 50,000

Yeah...but that's 10000 down over the last 2 years.

[Novo]

Was always going to happy with the Glazer protest still in full swing, doesn't make a difference.. Tickets will still be sold

[Locke.]

I'm about to buy a ticket for the Liverpool vs Rabotnicki europa league game, 5th August. Only £20 for a front row seat at Anfield Road.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Don't be Silly

Rangers v Newcastle

Pffffft, call yourself an Everton fan :nono:

I'm going to the Everton v E.Chile game, tickets were only a tenner :)

[Novo]

I use to support Everton a lot more then i do now, the fans piss me off a lot expecting more then what we can achieve.. some fan's still think we should be getting top 5 next year, with the likes of Arsenal, Man city, Tottenham, Liverpool, Man united, Chelsea, No chance at all. Our stadium is awful as well... probably one of the worst in the premiership actually..

[MissKittyFantastico]

I use to support Everton a lot more then i do now, the fans piss me off a lot expecting more then what we can achieve.. some fan's still think we should be getting top 5 next year, with the likes of Arsenal, Man city, Tottenham, Liverpool, Man united, Chelsea, No chance at all. Our stadium is awful as well... probably one of the worst in the premiership actually..

Aye, I get you on the fans thing, a lot of them are so negative as well though, that pisses me off more than the ones who expect too much tbh. Aww Goodison is like an old school stadium though, it's a ****hole but it's our ****hole lol. It reminds me of when I used to go to Exeter City games as a kid :laugh:

[Locke.]

Carragher's testimonial match is at the start of september. Will be a Liverpool X1 vs Everton X1.

Tickets are £20

[Novo]

Rangers fan's in comparison to Everton fan's are the opposite... they don't rate the team enough.. and because scottish football has changed so much since the 90's where all the big name players were in the SPL it's hard to adjust now.. some of them are already settling for 4th place in the Champions league...

[Novo]

Carragher's testimonial match is at the start of september. Will be a Liverpool X1 vs Everton X1.

Tickets are £20

That will be a liverpool bum fest...

[MissKittyFantastico]

Carragher's testimonial match is at the start of september. Will be a Liverpool X1 vs Everton X1.

Tickets are £20

I'm so gutted I can't go to that, we're gonna be in Florida :(

[Novo]

http://yohan.benalouane.free.fr/YOOOO.jpg

[Novo]

Going to bed now to wake up in time for the Rangers v Blackburn game in Australia at 6am

[bbfan1991]

Celtic in for Calamity David James:joker:.

[Locke.]

Blackburn have had such a **** pre season. They're getting beat off all terrible teams

[King Gizzard]

You think thats bad? We got beat by Basingstoke 2-1 two weeks ago, only beat Peterbrough 3-2 and lost to Bohemians (some random irish team) today 2-1

[bbfan1991]

You think thats bad? We got beat by Basingstoke 2-1 two weeks ago, only beat Peterbrough 3-2 and lost to Bohemians (some random irish team) today 2-1

Oh dear:shocked:.

Any more news on the Villa front?.

[Locke.]

We've not had a great pre-season ourselves.

Drawed 0-0 with Grasshoppers, and got beat 1-0 earlier today by some German team. We've only really played our young players though, so I'm not worried yet.

[King Gizzard]

Oh dear:shocked:.

Any more news on the Villa front?.

It's all a shambles on the Milner front..he is denying saying he wants to leave, but MON says that Milner did say it. And obviously i'm going to believe MON

Really wish he'd just bugger off now, and that we went in for Keane, Ireland and McGeady

[bbfan1991]

2 wins so far for us:hugesmile:.

[bbfan1991]

It's all a shambles on the Milner thread..he is denying saying he wants to leave, but MON says that Milner did say it. And obviously i'm going to believe MON

Really wish he'd just bugger off now, and that we went in for Keane, Ireland and McGeady

Comoplicated LOL:D. Yeah the cash from his sale would bring in a few players.. Villa should definetly ask for Stephen Ireland or SWP along with the cash;).

[Locke.]

Real Madrid star Rafael Van Der Vaart last night said:- “I’ll join a big Premier League club if I’m given a starting spot.”

Dutchman Van Der Vaart, 27, pinpointed Chelsea and Liverpool as his preferred choices if he came to England. Midfield maestro Van der Vaart, who cost Real £13 million from Hamburg in 2008, isn’t sure of a Bernabeu first-team place under new coach Jose Mourinho.

He said:- “I have heard of the interest from Liverpool and Chelsea – and that is very flattering. If either of them were willing to offer me first-team football, I will be honest that it would be very hard for me to not listen to what they had to say. I think I have the relationship with Madrid where they understand my position and would let me hold talks. ”

‘‘I expect the majority of transfers to be concluded in the next two weeks, and if Chelsea or Liverpool wanted to talk with me I would at the very least listen to what they have to say. They are both giants, and if they could offer first-team football it may prove impossible to turn down.”


‘‘Real Madrid is the most prestigious club in the world and I am happy here and also in Spain, but I am at the age where I have to be playing first-team football. I am getting to the point where I will be hitting my peak years and I need to spend those years at a club where I will be playing regularly. The boss knows how much he plans to use me, and if he is willing to listen to offers for me.”


And, Van Der Vaart, who has been capped 83 times for the Netherlands, added:- “I wouldn’t be willing to play for any clubs in Spain out of respect for Madrid, so in my eyes the only other place to go would be the Premier League. It’s the only league that competes with the standard of La Liga.”

[Gandalf]

You think thats bad? We got beat by Basingstoke 2-1 two weeks ago, only beat Peterbrough 3-2 and lost to Bohemians (some random irish team) today 2-1

:joker::spin::joker:

[Novo]

Rangers are the first team to win a trophy in 3 different Centuries

Great Fact

[Novo]

Rangers: McGregor; Bougherra, Weir, Webster, Broadfoot; McCulloch; Naismith, Davis, Edu, Lafferty; Miller

Blakburn Robinson, Chimbonda, Salgado, Jones, Samba, Dunn, Pedersen, N'Zonzi, Hoilett, Diouf, Roberts,

[Novo]

Rangers 1-0 Blackburn

EDU!!!

[James]

It's all a shambles on the Milner front..he is denying saying he wants to leave, but MON says that Milner did say it. And obviously i'm going to believe MON


£25 million for a player that got hooked off after 30 minutes against the USA because he could not deal with Steve Cherundolo. :shocked:

[James]

Rangers 1-0 Blackburn

EDU!!!

Where's this on?

[James]

Found a live stream.

[Novo]

Where's this on?

http://www.firstrow.net/watch/22364/1/watch-sydney-fc-vs-aek-athens.html

[James]

This is a decent game for a friendly.

[Novo]

What a goal

2-0 Rangers

Kenny Miller

[Novo]

Rangers miss a penalty for a chance to go 3-0 up then blackburn score a penalty 2 minutes later

Rangers 2-1 Blacburn

The youngsters are on for Rangers

[Novo]

Rangers 2-1 Blackburn FT

Miller and Edu for Rangers, Miller also missed a penalty
Dunn Penalty for Blackburn

[alc09]

http://i29.tinypic.com/2m516yt.jpg

Owned.

[30stone]

http://i29.tinypic.com/2m516yt.jpg

Owned.

Is that villa?

[Novo]

That is Novo

[King Gizzard]

£25 million for a player that got hooked off after 30 minutes against the USA because he could not deal with Steve Cherundolo. :shocked:

Lol, hes not really worth 30million, but we don't want to sell him, and you have to add on an extra 10-15 million on when selling a player to man city..


They did pay 32million or something like that for Lescott so..lol

[30stone]

Cesc Fabregas signs five-year contract with Barcelona, as Arsenal captain waits for clubs to agree fee
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/07/25/2041646/cesc-fabregas-signs-five-year-contract-with-barcelona-as-arsenal-


New Arsenal signing Laurent Koscielny cannot wait for Premier League debut
Gunners' newest recruit is raring to go...
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/07/25/2041384/new-arsenal-signing-laurent-koscielny-cannot-wait-for


Arsenal set to make £15m raid for Everton star Phil Jagielka
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/07/25/2041159/arsenal-set-to-make-15m-raid-for-everton-star-phil-jagielka


Cesc Fabregas has decided to stay at Arsenal for another season, according to Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta.
http://www.clubcall.com/arsenal/fabregas-to-delay-barca-move-1080413.html - See iniesta the nicest spanish bloke..


Arshavin tries to sell Arsenal to Akinfeev - CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev has revealed he is eager to move to the Premier League, with Russia team-mate Andrei Arshavin trying to persuade him to move to Emirates Stadium.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=810158&sec=transfers&cc=5739


Fabregas' love affair with Arsenal fans will block move to Barcelona
The Arsenal captain does not want to break his bond with Gunners support, according to Andres Iniesta.
http://www.sportingo.com/football/a13822_fabregas-love-affair-arsenal-fans-will-block-move-barcelona


Iniesta believes Fabregas will remain at Arsenal - Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta does not believe the Spanish champions will be able to sign Cesc Fabregas this summer and will instead have to wait 12 months to get their man - and it's all because of the Arsenal fans.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=810159&sec=transfers&cc=5739


Arsenal boss Wenger rejected James signing chance - Thank you james is terrible.
http://www.tribalfootball.com/arsenal-boss-wenger-rejected-james-signing-chance-998891

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is considering making an move for Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg this summer.
http://www.soccernews.com/arsenal-ponder-move-for-ajax-star/51148/


Mesut Ozil in Manchester United and Arsenal's sights as move to Spain stalls for Werder Bremen star
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297475/Mesut-Ozil-Manchester-United-Arsenals-sights-Chelsea-Spaniards-stall.html


Man City keeper Hart never tempted by Arsenal rumours
Silly boy.


In a bizarre twist in the Cesc Fabregas saga, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez is said to be trying to keep the Arsenal captain out of the hands of bitter rivals Barcelona by attempting to sign the player himself.
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-wants-to-snatch-Arsenal-captain-Cesc-Fabregas-from-under-Barcelonas-noses/8965/


Arshavin expects Arsenal to sign Fulham keeper Schwarzer[b/]Andrey Arshavin expects Arsenal to sign Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

Arshavin is expecting more signings to arrive at Arsenal before the start of the season, but he has already been impressed by new recruits Marouane Chamakh and Laurent Koscielny - even if he work out the latter's surname.

"We don't pronounce it, his name is restricted to Laurent," said the 29-year-old. "Both he and Chamakh look not back - nobody doubts that they are good players.


[b]Cesc refuses to be bullied by Barcelona into demanding Arsenal transfer
http://www.tribalfootball.com/cesc-refuses-be-bullied-barcelona-demanding-arsenal-transfer-995411


Arsenal Ready to Complete £10m Centre Back Signing Next Week - ARSENAL are ready to launch a £10m bid for Per Mertesacker next week – if Everton refuse to budge on Phil Jagielka. - Great news.
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/07/24/arsenal-ready-to-complete-10m-centre-back-signing-next-week/



All in one post :) since i know people probs dont read it.

[30stone]

Cesc Fabregas signs five-year contract with Barcelona, as Arsenal captain waits for clubs to agree fee
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/07/25/2041646/cesc-fabregas-signs-five-year-contract-with-barcelona-as-arsenal-


New Arsenal signing Laurent Koscielny cannot wait for Premier League debut
Gunners' newest recruit is raring to go...
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/07/25/2041384/new-arsenal-signing-laurent-koscielny-cannot-wait-for


Arsenal set to make £15m raid for Everton star Phil Jagielka
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/07/25/2041159/arsenal-set-to-make-15m-raid-for-everton-star-phil-jagielka


Cesc Fabregas has decided to stay at Arsenal for another season, according to Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta.
http://www.clubcall.com/arsenal/fabregas-to-delay-barca-move-1080413.html - See iniesta the nicest spanish bloke..


Arshavin tries to sell Arsenal to Akinfeev - CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev has revealed he is eager to move to the Premier League, with Russia team-mate Andrei Arshavin trying to persuade him to move to Emirates Stadium.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=810158&sec=transfers&cc=5739


Fabregas' love affair with Arsenal fans will block move to Barcelona
The Arsenal captain does not want to break his bond with Gunners support, according to Andres Iniesta.
http://www.sportingo.com/football/a13822_fabregas-love-affair-arsenal-fans-will-block-move-barcelona


Iniesta believes Fabregas will remain at Arsenal - Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta does not believe the Spanish champions will be able to sign Cesc Fabregas this summer and will instead have to wait 12 months to get their man - and it's all because of the Arsenal fans.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=810159&sec=transfers&cc=5739


Arsenal boss Wenger rejected James signing chance - Thank you james is terrible.
http://www.tribalfootball.com/arsenal-boss-wenger-rejected-james-signing-chance-998891

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is considering making an move for Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg this summer.
http://www.soccernews.com/arsenal-ponder-move-for-ajax-star/51148/


Mesut Ozil in Manchester United and Arsenal's sights as move to Spain stalls for Werder Bremen star
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297475/Mesut-Ozil-Manchester-United-Arsenals-sights-Chelsea-Spaniards-stall.html


Man City keeper Hart never tempted by Arsenal rumours
Silly boy.


In a bizarre twist in the Cesc Fabregas saga, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez is said to be trying to keep the Arsenal captain out of the hands of bitter rivals Barcelona by attempting to sign the player himself.
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-wants-to-snatch-Arsenal-captain-Cesc-Fabregas-from-under-Barcelonas-noses/8965/


Arshavin expects Arsenal to sign Fulham keeper Schwarzer[b/]Andrey Arshavin expects Arsenal to sign Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

Arshavin is expecting more signings to arrive at Arsenal before the start of the season, but he has already been impressed by new recruits Marouane Chamakh and Laurent Koscielny - even if he work out the latter's surname.

"We don't pronounce it, his name is restricted to Laurent," said the 29-year-old. "Both he and Chamakh look not back - nobody doubts that they are good players.


[b]Cesc refuses to be bullied by Barcelona into demanding Arsenal transfer
http://www.tribalfootball.com/cesc-refuses-be-bullied-barcelona-demanding-arsenal-transfer-995411


Arsenal Ready to Complete £10m Centre Back Signing Next Week - ARSENAL are ready to launch a £10m bid for Per Mertesacker next week – if Everton refuse to budge on Phil Jagielka. - Great news.
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/07/24/arsenal-ready-to-complete-10m-centre-back-signing-next-week/



All in one post :) since i know people probs dont read it.

[30stone]

Lol, hes not really worth 30million, but we don't want to sell him, and you have to add on an extra 10-15 million on when selling a player to man city..


They did pay 32million or something like that for Lescott so..lol

Bought Toure for 14m and lescott for 24m.. silly move from Wenger.

[King Gizzard]

http://img.skysports.com/08/10/218x298/StephenIreland_1429466.jpg

[Novo]

Rangers are discussing a surprise swoop for veteran Stoke striker James Beattie.
Record Sport can reveal Ibrox boss Walter Smith has already held talks with chief executive Martin Bain about scraping together a package for the 32-year-old who looks to be on his way out at the Britannia Stadium following last season's public spat with manager Tony Pulis.

[Novo]

Rangers are discussing a surprise swoop for veteran Stoke striker James Beattie.
Record Sport can reveal Ibrox boss Walter Smith has already held talks with chief executive Martin Bain about scraping together a package for the 32-year-old who looks to be on his way out at the Britannia Stadium following last season's public spat with manager Tony Pulis.

[30stone]

Have rangers no money?

Scrape somthing together for a 32 year old?

[30stone]

Have rangers no money?

Scrape somthing together for a 32 year old?

[30stone]

CSKA Moscow keeper Igor Akinfeev keen to join Andrey Arshavin at Arsenal
Russian international is also a target of United and Juventus - Please sign him!!!

Barcelona are asking cesc to demand a transfer in puttin in a transfer request, Fabregas has earlier said he would not, so will he or not?
He apparently still has a love affair with the fans


Goal.com Interview: Arsenal target Jan Vertonghen speaks of ambition to play in the Premier League and his friendship with Thomas Vermaelen
Ajax defender wants to win Eredivisie title before UK switch - Wants to stay one more year before he leaves.[/b]


Arsenal Prepare £12m Bid for Didier Droba Mk II: Wenger Wants to Snap Up Impressive Youngster Lukaku - 12m for a 17 year old?!
Saying that although its only belgium league, he was top scorer last season age 16 - 17..


Tottenham Set to Complete Record Breaking £24m Signing of England International: Redknapp Closes In On Milner - Problem is you cant outbid city, though they have to sell 12 players so..

[Novo]

Have rangers no money?

Scrape somthing together for a 32 year old?

Have about 2-3 Million to spend i reckon..

They want Beattie on a season long loan.. I fear for Barcelona or Real madrid's defence in the champions league if we get him

:blush:

[30stone]

LOL.

Always thinking positive arent you.


Dont you follow everton much anymore?

[bbfan1991]

United lost 2-1:bawling:.

Raul leaves Real Madrid for Schalke

Mario Ballotelli definely hasn't agreed a deal with Manchester City yet.

Man City are gonna try and bid for Torres:joker:.

[bbfan1991]

Looks like Dave Jones has ruled out managing Fulham...

[30stone]

Ferguson has blamed his youngsters for losing..

Balotelli is a twat i hope he fails in every league.

and.. Torres looks like someone who cares about what the fans think, and he will know EVERYONE would hate him if he chose man city.

I dont see why real madrid dont make an offer for him?


But i think IF he was to leave it would be chelsea.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Lol, hes not really worth 30million, but we don't want to sell him, and you have to add on an extra 10-15 million on when selling a player to man city..


They did pay 32million or something like that for Lescott so..lol

25m for Lescott and now apparently Mancini wants to offload him :laugh:

And there was me thinking that karma didn't exist :hugesmile:

[bbfan1991]

Ferguson has blamed his youngsters for losing..

Balotelli is a twat i hope he fails in every league.

and.. Torres looks like someone who cares about what the fans think, and he will know EVERYONE would hate him if he chose man city.

I dont see why real madrid dont make an offer for him?


But i think IF he was to leave it would be chelsea.

True money talks but if he had any morals and likes Liverpool as much as he says then if he leaves not join their rivals;).

[30stone]

Arsenal target Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg

Arsenal have set their sights on signing Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, according to The News of the World.

The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for Fulham’s Mark Schwarzer throughout the summer but a transfer is yet to materialise.

Stekelenburg, who is rated at £4 million, starred in the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign, helping them reach the final where they lost 1-0 to Spain.

Ajax manager Martin Jol’s decision to stay with the club rather than move to Fulham will be a boost to the Dutch side, but he has been told that players may have to leave this summer.

An Ajax insider told The News of the World: "I don't think Luis Suarez will leave us this summer but as for the others, there's a good chance one or two have to leave.

"I know there's an English club interested in the goalkeeper, for sure."

A move for Stekelenburg would throw even further doubt on the future of Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia. The Spaniard’s place in the team is far from secure after manager Arsene Wenger failed to confirm him as the club’s first choice stopper.



Great news!

4million id take him now!!

And van der Wiel is only rated like 10m.. buy them both wenger!

[30stone]

Arsenal have become big favourites to sign bolton defender gary cahill.

:)


Coyle said a few months ago he wouldnt stand in cahills way to leave, but the club interested would need to pay near 30m..

Is this guy serious?

[bbfan1991]

Arsenal have become big favourites to sign bolton defender gary cahill.

:)


Coyle said a few months ago he wouldnt stand in cahills way to leave, but the club interested would need to pay near 30m..

Is this guy serious?

PMSL what a rip off that would be:laugh2:.

[30stone]

Yeah for sure!

30m for cahill! ahah.


Would rather just give gallas 35k a week..

[Big Brother Fan]

Raul didn't sign for Shalke

[Locke.]

Torres wouldn't go to Real because the club that made him who he is, Atletico Madrid, are Real's derby rivals.

He won't go to Man City because he isn't a mong.

And Chelsea, I dunno, depends how much he loves Liverpool.

I think he will stay though. And even if he wants to leave, someone has to offer around 70 million for the club to even consider it.

[Big Brother Fan]

Yaya Toure makes 200k a week at citeh :joker:

[Chels]

Relegation looks a certainty

[Cordelia]

West Bromwich albion all he way!!!! Boing Boing!

[Novo]

Relegation looks a certainty

Swansea will win the Championship meanwhile Cardiff will be on -10 Points at the bottom with No Chopra or Whittingham...

[Ramsay]

west brom will be right back down
they are like a feckin yo-yo

[Cordelia]

west brom will be right back down
they are like a feckin yo-yo

Watch this season we should do well. We have gotta show wolves their aint no beating us! We will have a better season this time round. We will just escape relegation i reckon!

[Chels]

west brom will be right back down
they are like a feckin yo-yo

Lmfao true

League One <34

[Chels]

Swansea will win the Championship meanwhile Cardiff will be on -10 Points at the bottom with No Chopra or Whittingham...

With their manager and players? Roflmaopmsl, funniest thing I've heard all day.

Whitts is a certaintly to stay with us, Chopra can go though

[Jayson]

Have there been any big signings yet? I haven't really kept up with footie recently :/

[Novo]

POSITIVITY on the pitch, positivity off it – Brendan Rodgers has only been in charge at Swansea City for one week but he is already making his mark.

As he watched his side cruise to a comfortable 1-0 win over League Two side Cheltenham, two things will have crossed Rodgers’ mind.

Firstly, Swansea should have scored more goals, but secondly, and more importantly, there were plenty of encouraging signs that the attacking flair which earned so many plaudits under Roberto Martinez was ready to rise again.

[Novo]

POSITIVITY on the pitch, positivity off it – Brendan Rodgers has only been in charge at Swansea City for one week but he is already making his mark.

As he watched his side cruise to a comfortable 1-0 win over League Two side Cheltenham, two things will have crossed Rodgers’ mind.

Firstly, Swansea should have scored more goals, but secondly, and more importantly, there were plenty of encouraging signs that the attacking flair which earned so many plaudits under Roberto Martinez was ready to rise again.

[Locke.]

Have there been any big signings yet? I haven't really kept up with footie recently :/

Joe Cole to Liverpool.
Koscielny to Arsenal.
Benayoun to Chelsea.
Silva, Toure, Boateng to City.
Hernandez to Utd.

[bbfan1991]

I so hope the Baggies stay up!:hugesmile:.

[King Gizzard]

http://www.celticfc.net/NetFrame_Client/1_0_0/Pages/DisplayImage.aspx?resourceID=f0679e6d-ff88-451f-adfa-59bf53ac2a45

[Novo]

http://s1.e-monsite.com/2009/06/18/26078659magic-bougherra-jpg.jpg

[Boothy]

I so hope the Baggies stay up!:hugesmile:.

:D:D

We're signing Djemba-Djemba apparently. Should be finalised by Wednesday. Dunno what to think tbh.

[alc09]

Will go along and watch our friendly at Cirencester tomorrow night, first game I have been to since play off final at Wembley. Bit of a change of scenery:

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00012/fa_CUP_VENUE_12135a.jpg

To....

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/LawnFGR2006STS20062007.jpg/220px-LawnFGR2006STS20062007.jpg

[bbfan1991]

:D:D

We're signing Djemba-Djemba apparently. Should be finalised by Wednesday. Dunno what to think tbh.

Lmao I saw that in the E&S:D, he'll have to prove that he is worth it.

[King Gizzard]

So good they named him twice..

or not

[Gandalf]

According to Talk Sport earlier on, they reckon they have it from 2 excellent sources that Torres will be at Chelsea this new season, and something is under way now!?

[Locke.]

Their sources must be drunk

[King Gizzard]

He is still on holiday as far as I'm aware..think it was a rumour starting from nowhere

[King Gizzard]

http://www.caughtoffside.com.cdn.tixdaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/FB.jpg

[Locke.]

Everyone on Liverpool forums are saying that that page is just ran by a fan.

[Gandalf]

Their sources must be drunk

I've got my fingers x'd that it is true ;) Mind you, he won't be much use to anyone for a while yet.

[King Gizzard]

Picture that somes up Villa at this time.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VMSUn2TMfXo/SfhwWsuCmpI/AAAAAAAABBQ/NKTnFC-7HYo/s400/skint.jpg

[Locke.]

Hodgson has apparently spoke to Mascherano and they have both agreed that he will be leaving if someone comes in with an acceptable bid (probably around 25 mil).

[King Gizzard]

I think you should try get scott parker if he goes

But Hammers will want loads

[Locke.]

I think we're gonna end up with Tiago or Poulsen... Don't really want either. Don't rate Tiago at all and Poulsen has been ****e for a couple of years

[King Gizzard]

City have really lost the plot now they are going to sign Balotelli, probably 200k a week contract, only 19, fairly unproved, and one hell of a temper. Already got Tevez, Adebayor, whoever else, and want Torres too.

No word of a lie, if I was a city fan I would be hating whats happening to my club. Of course I would love the big names and success, but only if they were made into a team. Not just a loada Divas on 200k a week each. Would hate to watch the likes of Richards and Ireland walking out of the club too


Hopefully Ireland to us

[King Gizzard]

City have really lost the plot now they are going to sign Balotelli, probably 200k a week contract, only 19, fairly unproved, and one hell of a temper. Already got Tevez, Adebayor, whoever else, and want Torres too.

No word of a lie, if I was a city fan I would be hating whats happening to my club. Of course I would love the big names and success, but only if they were made into a team. Not just a loada Divas on 200k a week each. Would hate to watch the likes of Richards and Ireland walking out of the club too


Hopefully Ireland to us

[bbfan1991]

City have really lost the plot now they are going to sign Balotelli, probably 200k a week contract, only 19, fairly unproved, and one hell of a temper. Already got Tevez, Adebayor, whoever else, and want Torres too.

No word of a lie, if I was a city fan I would be hating whats happening to my club. Of course I would love the big names and success, but only if they were made into a team. Not just a loada Divas on 200k a week each. Would hate to watch the likes of Richards and Ireland walking out of the club too


Hopefully Ireland to us

They will soon learn the lessons that Chelsea did;).

[30stone]

Both those housemates looked like giant tits nathan lol.

Especially the worlds sexiest fat man lol.

[alc09]

Is that villa?
Spain under 19 player, not sure who.

[Locke.]

^^ Dani Pacheco. Plays for us.

And Hodgson on Torres:

"He has told us he is looking forward to Monday, looking forward to getting back to work and looking forward to playing for Liverpool next season."

[30stone]

Calvente.

Surprisingly he plays in liga 2..( dont know what its called )

and has only made 2 under 19 appearances and hes 19..

[Big Brother Fan]

Bets suspended on Ozil joining Man United

[King Gizzard]

Yea was Calvente

the whole Spain u19 team is amazing, I watched the game today

If you put them all in the Premier League as one team, they'd already be looking at a 6/7th spot finish

[bbfan1991]

Bets suspended on Ozil joining Man United

:shocked: Can't see that happening tbh.

[King Gizzard]

Its only 12m that is being quoted, bloody hell, after the WC he had I would of said 30 in todays market

[bbfan1991]

Its only 12m that is being quoted, bloody hell, after the WC he had I would of said 30 in todays market

His value will go up and Werder Bremen will demand lots of cash.. now Hargreaves is injured yet again Sir Alex will lose patience and will have to dip into the market.

Any Villa news?, know that Milner had talks with the management etc.

[King Gizzard]

Only news Ive heard of is that Luke Young is going to Liverpool, bid was accepted (confirmed on official site)

[bbfan1991]

Only news Ive heard of is that Luke Young is going to Liverpool, bid was accepted (confirmed on official site)

Bargain;), now they need to replace him. MON is being very quiet on transfer targets etc, tbh can't blame him as the press spoil things...

[King Gizzard]

Really don't get why we are getting rid of him, really dont get why we didnt play him last season, he is a great RB

I think Eric Lichaj will be called up to the first team (Great young american RB)

[King Gizzard]

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Peterborough+United+v+Aston+Villa+Pre+Season+Jj1QU TjuoQel.jpg

Andreas Weimann, some young Austrian striker whos come through our youth system, scored 2 goals today against Walsall

[bbfan1991]

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Peterborough+United+v+Aston+Villa+Pre+Season+Jj1QU TjuoQel.jpg

Andreas Weimann, some young Austrian striker whos come through our youth system, scored 2 goals tonight against Walsall

LOL he's quite good on FIFA too:D.

Agree about Lichaj, there will be at least a couple of more departures with funds available for transfers.

[King Gizzard]

Heskey rumours, for him to go to Blackburn or Sunderand

so hop eits true :D aparently hes got 2 years left on his contract, 62k a year, so he will be making roughly another 8mill from us :shocked: shocking really when he doesnt even do anything

[bbfan1991]

Heskey rumours, for him to go to Blackburn or Sunderand

so hop eits true :D aparently hes got 2 years left on his contract, 62k a year, so he will be making roughly another 8mill from us :shocked: shocking really when he doesnt even do anything

LOL what a bargain that would be:joker:, he does need to go. There needs to be a quality strike partner for Carew definetly.

[King Gizzard]

Delfouneso will probably step up, he is amazing

[King Gizzard]

http://www.avfc.co.uk/javaImages/e4/37/0,,10265~8927204,00.jpg

[bbfan1991]

Delfouneso will probably step up, he is amazing

I like him from what i've seen, especially the goal against Portsmouth last season:D.

[King Gizzard]

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/article263061.ece/ALTERNATES/gallery-large/Martin+ONeill.jpeg

[Big Brother Fan]

http://pub.tv2.no/multimedia/TV2/archive/00756/Lee_Hendrie_756657p.jpg

[haggis]

will there be the predictor league running again this season......if so count me in :)

[haggis]

will there be the predictor league running again this season......if so count me in :)

[bbfan1991]

Newcastle sign Sol Campbell

West Ham reject Spurs bid for Scott Parker

West Brom abondon interest to sign Eric Djemba Djemba:joker:.

Nottingham Forest interested in buying Nicky Shorey

[30stone]

Its only 12m that is being quoted, bloody hell, after the WC he had I would of said 30 in todays market

His value will go up and Werder Bremen will demand lots of cash.. now Hargreaves is injured yet again Sir Alex will lose patience and will have to dip into the market.

Any Villa news?, know that Milner had talks with the management etc.

Ozil will be around 16 i thought? anyway his price is low because..

He has one year left on his contract.. if he doesnt get sold then he will definately leave on a free..

[Locke.]

Aston Villa defender Luke Young is on the verge of joining Liverpool, according to the player's agent.

Young's representative, Andy Evans, said the two clubs had agreed a fee and were discussing personal terms for the 31-year-old former England right-back.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/8863364.stm

Andy is Young's agent :shocked:

I went on the BBC Site, saw "Young set for Liverpool move", saw the Villa shirt, and thought we where in for Ashley Young :joker:

Decent enough signing anyway.

[30stone]

Ozil Spotted in manchester airport

Arsenal fullback Clichy not interested in Juventus move


Arsenal have made contact with Sporting Lisbon for midfielder Miguel Veloso.

Veloso is a step away from joining Genoa for £8 million, however, the deal has been delayed after Arsenal made contact.

Sporting are ready to sell the Portugal international this summer.


Arsenal fullback Pedro Botelho pleased with Cartagena loan move

Arsenal continued their build-up to the new season with a comprehensive 4-0 friendly victory against FC Neusiedl. The result saw Marouane Chamakh score his first for the club early in the second half after he was brought down inside the box and stepped up to coolly slot the resulting penalty. His strike added to early goals from Theo Walcott and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Carlos Vela then scored a trademark chip to complete the rout. The victory was the last game of the club’s Austrian training camp before they return to London, stepping up their preparations by entertaining AC Milan and Celtic in the Emirates Cup this weekend.
Chamakh scores.. a penalty..
Vela scores yet another chip.

Djourou injured, Arsenal left with Vermaelen and Laurent fit.. [b]


Arsene Wenger remains adamant that Cesc Fabregas will not be leaving Arsenal this summer and the Frenchman insists he has stopped caring about the 'noise' coming out of Barcelona.



[b]Barcelona have reserved the No. 4 shirt for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas , according to the Spanish press.

The shirt worn by Barcelona legends Luis Milla, Ronald Koeman and current Nou Camp boss Pep Guardiola will be made available by Rafael Marquez , who is set to join Thierry Henry at the New York Red Bulls.


AC Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will not be making the move to England this summer, according to his agent.

Speculation has been rife that the Dutch marksman was set to quit Milan for a move to the Premier League after failing to find his way into the Rossoneri first team.


Wenger in for BOTH Jagielka and Mertesacker!



Wenger ready to pay 10m for Mertesacker


Since a £30million bid for Fabregas was turned down in June, the Catalans have made several attempts to speak to Arsenal, but board spokesman Toni Freixa says the Londoners will not budge.

‘Arsenal don’t want to sit down and negotiate with us. It’s not a problem with the wishes of Cesc or of Barca – they simply don’t want to negotiate,’ he said.

Meanwhile, Barca lost more than £64m last season.

LOL! ahahahhahaa. Piss off you cheap bastards.

[30stone]

Ozil Spotted in manchester airport

Arsenal fullback Clichy not interested in Juventus move


Arsenal have made contact with Sporting Lisbon for midfielder Miguel Veloso.

Veloso is a step away from joining Genoa for £8 million, however, the deal has been delayed after Arsenal made contact.

Sporting are ready to sell the Portugal international this summer.


Arsenal fullback Pedro Botelho pleased with Cartagena loan move

Arsenal continued their build-up to the new season with a comprehensive 4-0 friendly victory against FC Neusiedl. The result saw Marouane Chamakh score his first for the club early in the second half after he was brought down inside the box and stepped up to coolly slot the resulting penalty. His strike added to early goals from Theo Walcott and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Carlos Vela then scored a trademark chip to complete the rout. The victory was the last game of the club’s Austrian training camp before they return to London, stepping up their preparations by entertaining AC Milan and Celtic in the Emirates Cup this weekend.
Chamakh scores.. a penalty..
Vela scores yet another chip.

Djourou injured, Arsenal left with Vermaelen and Laurent fit..


Arsene Wenger remains adamant that Cesc Fabregas will not be leaving Arsenal this summer and the Frenchman insists he has stopped caring about the 'noise' coming out of Barcelona.



Barcelona have reserved the No. 4 shirt for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas , according to the Spanish press.

The shirt worn by Barcelona legends Luis Milla, Ronald Koeman and current Nou Camp boss Pep Guardiola will be made available by Rafael Marquez , who is set to join Thierry Henry at the New York Red Bulls.


AC Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will not be making the move to England this summer, according to his agent.

Speculation has been rife that the Dutch marksman was set to quit Milan for a move to the Premier League after failing to find his way into the Rossoneri first team.


Wenger in for BOTH Jagielka and Mertesacker!



Wenger ready to pay 10m for Mertesacker


Since a £30million bid for Fabregas was turned down in June, the Catalans have made several attempts to speak to Arsenal, but board spokesman Toni Freixa says the Londoners will not budge.

‘Arsenal don’t want to sit down and negotiate with us. It’s not a problem with the wishes of Cesc or of Barca – they simply don’t want to negotiate,’ he said.

Meanwhile, Barca lost more than £64m last season.

LOL! ahahahhahaa. Piss off you cheap bastards.

[30stone]

Aston Villa defender Luke Young is on the verge of joining Liverpool, according to the player's agent.

Young's representative, Andy Evans, said the two clubs had agreed a fee and were discussing personal terms for the 31-year-old former England right-back.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/8863364.stm

Andy is Young's agent :shocked:

I went on the BBC Site, saw "Young set for Liverpool move", saw the Villa shirt, and thought we where in for Ashley Young :joker:

Decent enough signing anyway.


2.5m yes?

and lol andy being youngs agent..

I thought it was ashley to.. but saw the 2.5m lol

[Locke.]

Not sure about the price yet.

Can he play left back Nate?

[alc09]

Liverpool are going to win **** all with people like Luke Young, but if they do decide to go down that route, then they're very fortunate that Arsenal and Man United aren't up to much in the strengthening department.

[Locke.]

If Young can't play left back then he is only being brought in to replace Degen as a back up for Johnson.

[King Gizzard]

He can play both, he is great, don't know why we didn't play him


Watching Celtic vs Braga, Ledley and Juarez debuting

[King Gizzard]

Lol!!! lost 3-0

Bet that Israeli player doesnt come anymore, and Juarez probably wishes he never signed

[bbfan1991]

Lol!!! lost 3-0

Bet that Israeli player doesnt come anymore, and Juarez probably wishes he never signed

LOL looks like this season will be more interesting for the two main Scottish teams:joker:.

[setanta]

I wish Ryan Giggs was 10 years younger. He's a better player now than he was back then. Vision, awareness and tactically astute. Just great to see him playing so well.

[Novo]

Celtic's squad now is the worst i have ever seen it. it really is dire... the starting 11 tonight was shocking..

Lennon has just been buying any old ****e player and hoping that they will play well, Rangers have been playing together as a team for the past 2 seasons now without anyone coming in, the celtic squad right now hardly know each other... this season will be a breeze. it's looking more likely then Bougherra will stay as well

[Ramsay]

celtic have always been ****

[Novo]

Very true Sir Karlus

[King Gizzard]

celtic have always been ****

European Cup..

[Novo]

A European Cup but their trophy cabinet is still half full compared to Rangers

:)