Talk Football Here... - Part 7

[King Gizzard]

Was just saying they havnt always been **** like Karl said lol

[Novo]

http://i27.tinypic.com/2h4kj21.jpg

Walter has come for Martin O'Neill's head

[King Gizzard]

It is a shame that was an imposter of Martin O'neill

He is currently alive and well sunbathing with Stiliyan Petrov in Lisbon

[Locke.]

Our first competitive game of the season tonight, away to Rabotnicki in the first leg of the Europa League qualifier. Skrtel, Aquilani, Agger, and Lucas are the only first teamers expected to play cos of the world cup... I don't see why the England players got as long a holiday as the Argentina, Germany's, etc.. They only made the last 16.

[Novo]

Portsmouth striker John Utaka has told the Nigerian Tribune that he would be interested in playing for SPL champions Rangers. Bolton, Sunderland and Fulham have also been linked with his services. Full story to follow! SSN

[bbfan1991]

Looks like Mark Hughes could be the next Fulham manager.

Thought Cesc was staying at Arsenal?, now he's admitting he is torn over moving to Barcelona:sleep:, now the Gunners know how it feels to have these Spanish teams breathing down your neck.

[30stone]

Balotelli and Man city go hand in hand...

Cocky, Arrogant, twat!

[30stone]

Liverpool are planning a double raid on Premier League rivals Aston Villa as they want to sign Luke Young and Stiliyan Petrov.

It was confirmed yesterday that the Reds had made an offer for Luke Young, which is now in jeopardy as the right-back looks for a pay out from the Villains.

Now boss Roy Hodgson is hoping to replace Inter Milan-bound Javier Mascherano with Bulgarian Petrov.

The former Fulham manager wants a proven Premier League player to line up alongside Lucas Leiva and Petrov is the man, according to the Mirror.

Mascherano is likely to be sold for around £25 million, giving Hodgson the funds to bring in more players, including a left-back as a top priority.

[30stone]

Arsenal Close to Sealing £23m Player Swap Deal: Wenger Interested In Clichy for Melo Exchange - Wenger would never risk saying hes interested in trading a player like that.. This is just lies... and whats the point in melo? hot headed didnt get on with the fans.. Buy veloso or inler instead..

[30stone]

Talking about his club manager, Fabregas said: “He is a second father to me, the most important person in my life after my father.

Wow :shocked:

[30stone]

Arsenal target will decide his future next week

Arsenal target Sebastian Giovinco will decide on his future sometime next week according to his agent Andrea D’Amico, who also expressed his disappointment in the fact Giovinco has not been giving enough playing time at his current side Juventus.

Arsenal of course are the main contenders to land the ‘Atomic Ant’ should he decide to leave Turin for more regular play, and Arsene Wenger is eagerly anticipating the player’s decision.

[30stone]

Arsenal target Cristian Zapata's agent has said his client is desperate for a move away from Udinese and to the Premier League.

The 23-year-old centre-half has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium since last summer as the Gunners look to strengthen their back line.

Manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he is a big admirer of the Colombian international and with Arsenal short of options in the centre of defence a move has been mooted this summer.

[King Gizzard]

Zapata is amazing on Football Manager

[30stone]

Cagliari were forced to end their 'friendly' against Bastia early after an all in brawl!

Cagliari fans repeatedly protested against goalkeeper Federico Marchetti, who is set for a transfer to Arsenal and did not feature in this game.

Bastia had a player sent off in the first half and Cagliari were leading 3-0 when the referee was forced to abandon the match due to a brawl between the squads.

[King Gizzard]

Here he is on my current FM game

And we all know FM is always right!

http://i26.tinypic.com/2zqrj90.png

[30stone]

Would prefer this guy..


Arsenal have already turned to Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacker in order to solve their defensive crisis.

With Sol Campbell heading to Newcastle United and William Gallas, Philippe Senderos and Mikael Silvestre also leaving the Emirates, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has moved for Germany defender Mertesacker to bolster his defensive options.

Wenger is hopeful that he can secure the signing of the German in a £10m deal after failing to sign Phil Jagielka from Everton.

Arsenal have also been linked to Ajax's Jan Vertonghen and Dynamo Kiev's Senegalese defender Pape Diakhate.

[30stone]

SERDAR TASCI could still make a £10million switch to Arsenal. The Gunners have held talks with Stuttgart but are yet to bid for the German defender.


Arsene Wenger has been dealt a pre-season blow as Nicklas Bendtner will miss the start of the new campaign.

[30stone]

I have amazing news for liverpool!!!!!

[alc09]

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Bristol-City-graffiti-appears-Memorial-Stadium-gates/article-2470494-detail/article.html

Now i dont like the Gas but the scum from the red side who sprayed the Memorial Ground need a good slap.
All over the memorial for the men of Bristol who lost there lives in WW1.
****ing disgusting..............the lowest of the low in my eyes.

[Locke.]

1-0

Ngog :)

[Novo]

Liverpool getting out played here

[Chels]

Steve McPhail out injured for a month and a half apparently :| ****s sake everything goes tits up at the wrong times, now we have to play Gavin ****ing Rae in central mid! We are screwed, relegation is like 99.9% certain

And we sold Mark Kennedy to Ipswich :bawling::bawling: ffs!!!

[alc09]

Kennedy is wank, to be fair.

[Chels]

Kennedy is wank, to be fair.

He's not at all, one of our most underrated players last season. He'll be an excellent manager one day, nice guy as well.

Plus I'm gonna miss shouting 'Maaaaaaaaark Kennedaaaaaaaay' everytime he touches the ball :(

[Novo]

Middlesbrough are going to walk the championship next season

[Locke.]

58 mins: Lovely goal. Martin Kelly delivers in a pin-point cross from the right and Ngog smashes the ball into the top corner with a well-taken right-foot volley from the edge of the six-yard box.


There you have it ladies and gentleman. This years top scorer in the Premiership.

[alc09]

One last pay day for him at Ipswich, **** knows why they signed him when they are looking for promotion - no wonder their fans are pissed off with the signing!

[Novo]

Rangers would be beating these at least 6-0 by now

[Big Brother Fan]

N'Gog? goals? LOL who are they playing? Must be piss poor.

[Locke.]

Rabotnicki in a Europa League qualifer. Full time score:

FK Rabotnicki 0-2 Liverpool (Reserves)

[Chels]

One last pay day for him at Ipswich, **** knows why they signed him when they are looking for promotion - no wonder their fans are pissed off with the signing!

They can't be looking for promotion if they're selling their best players lmfao

[Big Brother Fan]

Chelsea XI lost 5-1 to Wycombe :joker:

[King Gizzard]

XI, so most of the youth lol

[Novo]

Chelsea lost 3-1 to ajax recently as well

[bbfan1991]

I so hope Nottingham Forest get promoted this season:):thumbs:.

[alc09]

They can't be looking for promotion if they're selling their best players lmfao
Who have they sold?

[BristolRovers]

I have officially lost all respect for David James after moving to Bristol City - for obvious reasons :tongue:

Out of all the clubs that wanted him, pretty surprised he has moved there. Saying that though, he does live in Exeter so moving to a club like Sunderland/West Brom would mean having to move.

[Novo]

I have officially lost all respect for David James after moving to Bristol City - for obvious reasons :tongue:

Out of all the clubs that wanted him, pretty surprised he has moved there. Saying that though, he does live in Exeter so moving to a club like Sunderland/West Brom would mean having to move family etc.

He was close to moving to Celtic...

He obviously saw sense though

[King Gizzard]

They are selling Stead, sold Bruce and selling Garvan, hardly their best players

Also probably will sign Fulop who will be good in the championship.

[Big Brother Fan]

Lost 3-2 to Chivas, was kind of like a testimonial match.

Obe_TOL2G24

[Chels]

David calamity James is a nob

why the **** would you want to play for the carrot crunching tractor riding pikeys

[Claymores]

He was close to moving to Celtic...

He obviously saw sense though

Any Scottish Cup predictions for 2010 Novo? are we having a 3rd or 4th one this year?

[Novo]

Any Scottish Cup predictions for 2010 Novo? are we having a 3rd or 4th one this year?

Rangers to win the SPL 11/10 at Paddy Power

Get a £3 note on it....

[Claymores]

Rangers to win the SPL 11/10 at Paddy Power

Get a £3 note on it....

Doing it in 11/10 order would be fun and quite a feat! I'll get my £3 note on it now :thumbs:

Is the final game of the Season in 09?

[King Gizzard]

Chamakh 1-0

[King Gizzard]

Good game this. Then I get to watch Villa vs Feyenoord tonight then Villa vs Benfica tommorow :D

[King Gizzard]

Laurent Kowhateverhisnameisy was great today

[30stone]

So unhappy im missing the emirates cup.

Glad to see our new players fitting in though.

[bbfan1991]

Arsene Wenger wants to sign another centre back for Arsenal.

Luke Young not leaving Aston Villa it looks like and no chance of Stilian Petrov leaving to join Liverpool as rumoured.

Sammy Khedira signs for Real Madrid from Stuttgart.

James Morrison signs a new deal at West Bromwich Albion

Brede Hangeland happy to stay at Fulham despite being linked with a move elsewhere

Michael Chopra happy at Cardiff despite enquiry from Ipswich.

Angel Rangel wants to leave Swansea for a club in the Premier League.

Paul Smith transfer lsited by Nottingham Forest.

[King Gizzard]

Villa beat Feyenoord in Portugal 3-1 tonight

Albrighton with a screamer, Heskey (:shocked:), and Sidwell

[bbfan1991]

Villa beat Feyenoord in Portugal 3-1 tonight

Albrighton with a screamer, Heskey (:shocked:), and Sidwell

Albrighton is looking sharp and scored a few goals;).

[30stone]

Arsenal win emirates cup.

Whilst man city lose again..
Liverpool lose.. again
and chelsea lose.

[Locke.]

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/48574000/jpg/_48574075_huang226.jpg

Liverpool could be bought by a Chinese business tycoon within days, according to a source close to the deal.

Kenny Huang, head of Hong Kong-based investment company QSL Sports Ltd, wants to take full control of the Reds, who have been up for sale since April.

"A deal has to be done before the transfer window closes [on 31 August]," a source close to Huang told BBC Sport.

"Huang has made a firm proposal. The club's board has to sanction the sale and it could be sewn up in days."

However, he wants the deal to be completed within two weeks to allow Hodgson time to strengthen the squad before the transfer deadline at the end of August. Any later and the deal is off.

Huang is offering to clear Liverpool's debt to RBS

The tycoon also plans to build the club a new stadium as soon as possible.

Huang is a well-known figure in the Chinese sporting industry and particularly influential in basketball and baseball.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8876510.stm

Good old Kenny Huang, let's hope he buys us so we can go on a spending spree.

[Locke.]

For the second year running Liverpool’s Spanish striker Fernando Torres has topped a list of the most sought after names featured on Barclays Premier League replica shirts in a list compiled by Sporting iD, who deal in visual identity and graphics.

Sporting iD has produced the official sleeve badge to the Premier League since 1993 and been the official licensee and supplier for players’ names and numbers since 1997, they are also Europe’s largest manufacturer to the sports trade.

The sales figures are based upon the number of official club shirts sold domestically and internationally, proving in the strength in depth of the Liverpool fan base despite their worst league campaign in over a decade.

Top 10 names printed on shirts 2009-10 Season

1. Torres
2. Gerrard
3. Rooney
4. Fabregas
5. Arshavin
6. Lampard
7. Drogba
8. Owen
9. Carragher
10. Tevez

[seanraff07]

Yesterday.. Carlisle 1-0 Hibs

Not that many are going to be interested but i'm a Hibby and took me 2 hours to get there by train, got escorted by the police from the station to the Griffen, then after held back by the police, they had the dogs etc out and it took me 40 minutes to get back to the station from the stadium then they told us we had to wait on the next train cause there was too many of us, which didn't come to an hour later.

Don't think i'll be going back to Carlisle for a long time, was a complete shambles.

[Chels]

Arsene Wenger wants to sign another centre back for Arsenal.

Luke Young not leaving Aston Villa it looks like and no chance of Stilian Petrov leaving to join Liverpool as rumoured.

Sammy Khedira signs for Real Madrid from Stuttgart.

James Morrison signs a new deal at West Bromwich Albion

Brede Hangeland happy to stay at Fulham despite being linked with a move elsewhere

Michael Chopra happy at Cardiff despite enquiry from Ipswich.

Angel Rangel wants to leave Swansea for a club in the Premier League.

Paul Smith transfer lsited by Nottingham Forest.

HAHAHA he hates his own club! But then again who in the right mind would like the gyppos down west?

[30stone]

Im surprised more people dont have van persie on their shirts..

[King Gizzard]

Villa are boring me

However, I just got tickets for first game of the season vs West Ham

[30stone]

Should be a villa win.

[King Gizzard]

Nah

[30stone]

I think so, hope this is a good season for arsenal.

Although i disagree about winning a trophy .. i want to come second or get to cl final..

[Locke.]

TiBB needs a Roy Hodgson fan club

[Ramsay]

Am i the only spurs supporter on here?:laugh:

[30stone]

Arsenal are rumoured to planning a double German international swoop as they look to beef up their defensive options. Arsene Wenger is preparing a bid for Stuttgart centre back Serdar Tasci and Bayer Leverkusen keeper Rene Adler and hopes that a joint bid in the region of £22m will seal the double signing.
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/02/arsenal-plan-surprise-22m-double-german-international-swoop/


Yoann Gourcuff ’set for £22m Manchester City transfer’
Yoann Gourcuff is likely to join Manchester City after the expected interest from Arsenal failed to materialise, according to a report.
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/02/manchester-city-set-to-sign-22m-french-international-mancini-to-beat-arsenal-to-gourcuff/


As Javier Mascherano prepares to leave Liverpool for Inter, Reds boss Roy Hodgson has reportedly lined up the Argentine’s replacement - Denmark international and Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen. - Great player!
http://www.adifferentleague.co.uk/p6_1_3806_mascherano-out-poulsen-in-for-hodgson-and-liverpool.html

Bacary Sagna believes Marouane Chamakh can help Arsenal achieve success this season.

The Gunners defender says the free signing from Bordeaux can make a difference to Arsene Wenger's side's chances of challenging for the Barclays Premier League title.

Sagna claims the Morocco striker reminds him of former Arsenal team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor, now at Manchester City
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1299649/Bacary-Sagna-hails-Arsenals-new-signing-Marouane-Chamakh.html#ixzz0vU3EWK6L


Aaron Ramsey could return in an Arsenal shirt sooner than expected as Arsene Wenger confirms he has started light running. The Welshman who broke his leg at the Britannia Stadium is recovering better than expected, after being told he would face a minimum of a year out on the sidelines. The Arsenal boss hinted a return to action in November is on the cards, nine months after the horrendous injury in February.


Arsene Wenger has remained tight-lipped about speculation over signing Per Mertesacker. The German defender has been repeatedly linked to the Gunners, as they search for replacements for William Gallas, Sol Campbell and Mikael Silvestre. Wenger has already signed Laurent Koscielny and the Germany defender and Christian Zapata are on the Frenchman’s radar.


Arsenal target Cristian Zapata is dreaming of a move to England, according to the Udinese centre-back's agent.

"I don't know what will happen this summer, it's still unclear," Massimo Italiani was quoted as saying by the Daily Star.
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-target-Cristian-Zapata-dreaming-of-a-move-to-England-says-agent/9179/


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has refused to comment on reported interest in Germany centre-back Per Mertesacker .

Speaking to reporters after Sunday's Emirates Cup final victory over Celtic, Wenger said he was "not close to signing anybody."

Asked about Mertesacker, he said: "I wouldn't like to comment on names because it raises the price straight away 50 per cent."
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-tight-lipped-on-Per-Mertesacker-/9178/



Barcelona have lined up Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta as a fallback plan should they fail to land Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas , according to AS.

Arteta has said he wants to stay at Everton and is currently negotiating with Toffees chiefs over a new contract.

Reports indicate Everton are willing to make the Spaniard the club's best ever paid player on £75,000-a-week.

But Barcelona could throw a spanner in the works.- Wow this would be a big step up and might actually get an international cap, but cant see it happening.
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-will-go-for-Everton-midfielder-Mikel-Arteta-if-Cesc-Fabregas-stays-at-Arsenal-/9165/


Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia insists he still has a future at Arsenal and says he doesn't have to convince anybody about his ability.

"I don't need to convince anybody, I just do my job," Almunia told Sky Sports."I have a couple more years on my contract and that's it, I'm an Arsenal player."

Almunia has been linked with a move to La Liga after apparently falling out of favour with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-keeper-Manuel-Almunia-insists-he-still-has-future-at-club-/9158/


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed why he's decided against signing a new defensive midfielder.

Wenger admits the performances of Jack Wilshere and Emmanuel Frimpong have changed his thinking.

He said: "At the start of the pre-season I was not convinced Wilshere and Frimpong were defensive midfielders. We were considering going into the market for a midfielder - but we will not do that now."- Wilshire is an attacking midfielder?
http://www.tribalfootball.com/arsenal-boss-wenger-wilshere-frimpong-changed-my-transfer-plans-1016341



Great read about wilshire and frimpong.
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/national-football/Arsenal-star-has-to-39deal.6451405.jp



Arsenal have been linked with a number of goalkeepers in recent weeks and one name which keeps popping up is Manchester City’s Joe Hart.
http://afootballreport.com/post/891916050/arsenal-joe-hart



Arsenal appear to have lost out on Juventus playmaker Sebastian Giovinco .

According to Tutto Mercato, the player told friends he has agreed terms with Parma.

The Italian Web site said that the two Serie A clubs are close to a transfer deal, with merely some fine points of the agreement to be finalized. - Snubbed Arsenal.. so basically we didnt bid? and he chose the only offer?..
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Juventus-playmaker-Sebastian-Giovinco-snubs-Arsenal-for-Parma/9143/

[30stone]

Arsenal are rumoured to planning a double German international swoop as they look to beef up their defensive options. Arsene Wenger is preparing a bid for Stuttgart centre back Serdar Tasci and Bayer Leverkusen keeper Rene Adler and hopes that a joint bid in the region of £22m will seal the double signing.
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/02/arsenal-plan-surprise-22m-double-german-international-swoop/


Yoann Gourcuff ’set for £22m Manchester City transfer’
Yoann Gourcuff is likely to join Manchester City after the expected interest from Arsenal failed to materialise, according to a report.
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/02/manchester-city-set-to-sign-22m-french-international-mancini-to-beat-arsenal-to-gourcuff/


As Javier Mascherano prepares to leave Liverpool for Inter, Reds boss Roy Hodgson has reportedly lined up the Argentine’s replacement - Denmark international and Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen. - Great player!
http://www.adifferentleague.co.uk/p6_1_3806_mascherano-out-poulsen-in-for-hodgson-and-liverpool.html

Bacary Sagna believes Marouane Chamakh can help Arsenal achieve success this season.

The Gunners defender says the free signing from Bordeaux can make a difference to Arsene Wenger's side's chances of challenging for the Barclays Premier League title.

Sagna claims the Morocco striker reminds him of former Arsenal team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor, now at Manchester City
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1299649/Bacary-Sagna-hails-Arsenals-new-signing-Marouane-Chamakh.html#ixzz0vU3EWK6L


Aaron Ramsey could return in an Arsenal shirt sooner than expected as Arsene Wenger confirms he has started light running. The Welshman who broke his leg at the Britannia Stadium is recovering better than expected, after being told he would face a minimum of a year out on the sidelines. The Arsenal boss hinted a return to action in November is on the cards, nine months after the horrendous injury in February.


Arsene Wenger has remained tight-lipped about speculation over signing Per Mertesacker. The German defender has been repeatedly linked to the Gunners, as they search for replacements for William Gallas, Sol Campbell and Mikael Silvestre. Wenger has already signed Laurent Koscielny and the Germany defender and Christian Zapata are on the Frenchman’s radar.


Arsenal target Cristian Zapata is dreaming of a move to England, according to the Udinese centre-back's agent.

"I don't know what will happen this summer, it's still unclear," Massimo Italiani was quoted as saying by the Daily Star.
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-target-Cristian-Zapata-dreaming-of-a-move-to-England-says-agent/9179/


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has refused to comment on reported interest in Germany centre-back Per Mertesacker .

Speaking to reporters after Sunday's Emirates Cup final victory over Celtic, Wenger said he was "not close to signing anybody."

Asked about Mertesacker, he said: "I wouldn't like to comment on names because it raises the price straight away 50 per cent."
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-tight-lipped-on-Per-Mertesacker-/9178/



Barcelona have lined up Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta as a fallback plan should they fail to land Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas , according to AS.

Arteta has said he wants to stay at Everton and is currently negotiating with Toffees chiefs over a new contract.

Reports indicate Everton are willing to make the Spaniard the club's best ever paid player on £75,000-a-week.

But Barcelona could throw a spanner in the works.- Wow this would be a big step up and might actually get an international cap, but cant see it happening.
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-will-go-for-Everton-midfielder-Mikel-Arteta-if-Cesc-Fabregas-stays-at-Arsenal-/9165/


Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia insists he still has a future at Arsenal and says he doesn't have to convince anybody about his ability.

"I don't need to convince anybody, I just do my job," Almunia told Sky Sports."I have a couple more years on my contract and that's it, I'm an Arsenal player."

Almunia has been linked with a move to La Liga after apparently falling out of favour with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-keeper-Manuel-Almunia-insists-he-still-has-future-at-club-/9158/


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed why he's decided against signing a new defensive midfielder.

Wenger admits the performances of Jack Wilshere and Emmanuel Frimpong have changed his thinking.

He said: "At the start of the pre-season I was not convinced Wilshere and Frimpong were defensive midfielders. We were considering going into the market for a midfielder - but we will not do that now."- Wilshire is an attacking midfielder?
http://www.tribalfootball.com/arsenal-boss-wenger-wilshere-frimpong-changed-my-transfer-plans-1016341



Great read about wilshire and frimpong.
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/national-football/Arsenal-star-has-to-39deal.6451405.jp



Arsenal have been linked with a number of goalkeepers in recent weeks and one name which keeps popping up is Manchester City’s Joe Hart.
http://afootballreport.com/post/891916050/arsenal-joe-hart



Arsenal appear to have lost out on Juventus playmaker Sebastian Giovinco .

According to Tutto Mercato, the player told friends he has agreed terms with Parma.

The Italian Web site said that the two Serie A clubs are close to a transfer deal, with merely some fine points of the agreement to be finalized. - Snubbed Arsenal.. so basically we didnt bid? and he chose the only offer?..
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Juventus-playmaker-Sebastian-Giovinco-snubs-Arsenal-for-Parma/9143/

[King Gizzard]

I'm feeling a bit like a Rangers fan right now..we havnt signed anyone in yonks lol

[seanraff07]

Does anyone know if Newcastle have sold out yet for the game at Old Trafford?

[bbfan1991]

I so hope United start of the season with a bang;).

[bbfan1991]

Cesc Fabregas in another Barcelona hint:p.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_6292575,00.html

[30stone]

Still no transfer request :)

[Locke.]

http://www.stevengerrard.net/images/fernando_torres.jpg

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres says he is "committed to the club and fans" and is "looking forward to working with new Reds manager Roy Hodgson".

Torres, 26, had been linked to Chelsea and Manchester City ever since the club failed to qualify for this season's Champions League.

"I am looking forward to the challenge ahead," Torres told the club's website.

"My commitment and loyalty to the club and to the fans is the same as it was on my first day when I signed."

The Spain international returned to training on Monday after helping his nation win the World Cup in South Africa in July.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8881776.stm

:worship::worship::worship::worship:

[Iceman]

So what's the latest with Liverpool? They gonna keep holding out for more money?

[Locke.]

We've got until the 13th August to accept the bid from the Chinese Businessman, and if we don't by then he is leaving it.

[Iceman]

Oh right, I don't think he'll buy, I reckon you'll see a lot more interest now, he was the first to show his hand......others will follow suit.

[seanraff07]

Sunderland have asked Man.City if they can have Joe Hart on loan..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/8886135.stm

[bbfan1991]

Looks like Chelsea are going to buy Ramires from Benfica.

Liverpool going to let Javier Mascherano leave for Inter Milan then buy Christian Poulsen from Juventus, who they are in talks to sign now;).

[30stone]

Zhirkov who chelsea bought for what 23m last season and played like 4 times?

messed up today and made them lose lol... so ive heard..

[30stone]

Everton vs Everton be a good game :)

[MissKittyFantastico]

Just got back from Everton v Everton Chile, we won 2-0, great goal from Beckford and another from Billy. Really impressed with Becks, he looks really goal hungry and sharp, quick too. Gueye looks immense, as does Coleman (really good to see him starting games, hope this carries on into the season proper). Billy looked much better tonight, more involved in the game and better touch on the ball and his finish for the goal was great.

Brilliant atmosphere, and we're still unbeaten in the pre season, just Wolfsburg on Sat now and less than 2 weeks until the PL kicks off - can't wait!! Got great feeling about this season :)

[MissKittyFantastico]

Just got back from Everton v Everton Chile, we won 2-0, great goal from Beckford and another from Billy. Really impressed with Becks, he looks really goal hungry and sharp, quick too. Gueye looks immense, as does Coleman (really good to see him starting games, hope this carries on into the season proper). Billy looked much better tonight, more involved in the game and better touch on the ball and his finish for the goal was great.

Brilliant atmosphere, and we're still unbeaten in the pre season, just Wolfsburg on Sat now and less than 2 weeks until the PL kicks off - can't wait!! Got great feeling about this season :)

[30stone]

SHould be good although wolfsburg will be the hardest test, Especially if they keep/play Dzeko awesome player!

[Locke.]

Beckford was amazing in the lower leagues, not sure if he'll do as well in the Premiership but he has played well against Premiership teams in cup ties in the past.

[MissKittyFantastico]

SHould be good although wolfsburg will be the hardest test, Especially if they keep/play Dzeko awesome player!

Yeah this will be our hardest pre season game by far, should be interesting! I'm just made up with how sharp we're looking at the moment and with the promise the new players we've got are showing, making me feel really optimistic about the season ahead :)

Beckford was amazing in the lower leagues, not sure if he'll do as well in the Premiership but he has played well against Premiership teams in cup ties in the past.

I'm really impressed with him so far from what I've seen, he looks happy and hungry to score goals, and that's what we've been missing, especially with the Yak being a lazy bastard and inconsistent since his injury and Saha being hit and miss. I've got high hopes for Beckford, just hope he gets games and can show the same appetite and skill against the big boys.

[bbfan1991]

United won 7-1 in Ireland:D.

Rooney comeback with a goal!.

[King Gizzard]

Well at least some of us are positive this season :\

We're gonna struggle, really badly

[30stone]

Everton boss David Moyes has admitted he is keen to lure American star Landon Donovan back to the club on loan.


Stoke could pip West Ham to the signing of Loic Remy with the Nice striker set to jet in for transfer talks.


Roberto Mancini will reject Sunderland's request to take Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart on loan.


Man city willing to offer 20m + Stephen Ireland for Milner.


Chelsea bound Brazilian star Ramires has been hailed as the “new Steven Gerrard” by super agent Kia Joorabchian.

Ramires is set to move to the Stamford Bridge club from Benfica for a fee believed in the region of £18 million, and the new midfielder is set to have a big impact on the Premier League according to the super agent.



Reports suggest that Liverpool are interested in signing France Under-19 captain Gueida Fofana.
The teenager led his country to Under-19 European Championship glory last month, and has been coveted by some of Europe's biggest clubs.



Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has revealed that the club are looking to bring in a new striker this summer.
Mourinho is looking to bring in a new defender and a new forward, following Raul’s move to Schalke.


Chlsea pay 18.6m for him and zenit are offering 21m??
Zenit St Petersburg are considering a £21million bid to take Chelsea defender Yury Zhirkov back to Russia.

The 26-year-old endured a torrid first season at Stamford Bridge, struggling with injuries in both knees and making just 10 Premier League starts following an £18.6m move from CSKA Moscow.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300390/Yury-Zhirkov-lined-Zenit-St-Petersburg-21m-swoop-Chelsea-misfit-Russia.html#ixzz0vj6B1Zbv



Arsenal have emerged as contenders to sign highly-rated Russian stopper Igor Akinfeev.

The 24-year-old keeper has been on the radar of a string of Premier League clubs for several years now, but Arsenal now have renewed hope of landing the player after Akinfeev admitted to talks with compatriot Andrey Arshavin.

“I have spoken with Arshavin about Arsenal and London life. He has only had good things to say about the club and the city," Akinfeev told The Sun.

“He said some very nice things about me going on to be the best goalkeeper in the world – and that he would like me to reach that goal at Arsenal with him." - COME ON WENGER!!! please..


Mathieu Flamini has been added to the list of possible replacements for Javier Mascherano at Anfield.



Arsenal have been told they must pay £25million to prise Emir Spahic away from Montpellier.

The Gunners are in the market for a central-defender and looked to be on the verge of clinching a deal for the Bosnian defender, after Spahic claimed a move to north London was on the cards.
- LOL we would never pay that!


Werder Breman invite offers from Arsenal and Man United for ozil.

[30stone]

Everton boss David Moyes has admitted he is keen to lure American star Landon Donovan back to the club on loan.


Stoke could pip West Ham to the signing of Loic Remy with the Nice striker set to jet in for transfer talks.


Roberto Mancini will reject Sunderland's request to take Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart on loan.


Man city willing to offer 20m + Stephen Ireland for Milner.


Chelsea bound Brazilian star Ramires has been hailed as the “new Steven Gerrard” by super agent Kia Joorabchian.

Ramires is set to move to the Stamford Bridge club from Benfica for a fee believed in the region of £18 million, and the new midfielder is set to have a big impact on the Premier League according to the super agent.



Reports suggest that Liverpool are interested in signing France Under-19 captain Gueida Fofana.
The teenager led his country to Under-19 European Championship glory last month, and has been coveted by some of Europe's biggest clubs.



Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has revealed that the club are looking to bring in a new striker this summer.
Mourinho is looking to bring in a new defender and a new forward, following Raul’s move to Schalke.


Chlsea pay 18.6m for him and zenit are offering 21m??
Zenit St Petersburg are considering a £21million bid to take Chelsea defender Yury Zhirkov back to Russia.

The 26-year-old endured a torrid first season at Stamford Bridge, struggling with injuries in both knees and making just 10 Premier League starts following an £18.6m move from CSKA Moscow.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300390/Yury-Zhirkov-lined-Zenit-St-Petersburg-21m-swoop-Chelsea-misfit-Russia.html#ixzz0vj6B1Zbv



Arsenal have emerged as contenders to sign highly-rated Russian stopper Igor Akinfeev.

The 24-year-old keeper has been on the radar of a string of Premier League clubs for several years now, but Arsenal now have renewed hope of landing the player after Akinfeev admitted to talks with compatriot Andrey Arshavin.

“I have spoken with Arshavin about Arsenal and London life. He has only had good things to say about the club and the city," Akinfeev told The Sun.

“He said some very nice things about me going on to be the best goalkeeper in the world – and that he would like me to reach that goal at Arsenal with him." - COME ON WENGER!!! please..


Mathieu Flamini has been added to the list of possible replacements for Javier Mascherano at Anfield.



Arsenal have been told they must pay £25million to prise Emir Spahic away from Montpellier.

The Gunners are in the market for a central-defender and looked to be on the verge of clinching a deal for the Bosnian defender, after Spahic claimed a move to north London was on the cards.
- LOL we would never pay that!


Werder Breman invite offers from Arsenal and Man United for ozil.

[30stone]

Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs has insisted that Arsenal target Per Mertesacker will stay with the Bundesliga club this season.


Spahic has revealed that he would relish a move to the Emirates and that negotiations between the clubs are ongoing: “The most important thing is that so far the negotiations go as planned… Arsenal is a great club, I'm an admirer of Arsene Wenger and I hope that Montpellier will cooperate.”

[bbfan1991]

I do hope Donovan returns to Everton only problem is the Toffees budget:(.

Championship is starting this weekend I think isn't it?, plus there is the Community Shield on Sunday too.

[MissKittyFantastico]

We can't afford Landon, simple as. Unless we sell Yakubu to West Ham, we're asking 9m but I dont think they're gonna pay that tbh. To get Donovan we'll need at least 10m, maybe more. Best we can hope for is that he stays where he is and we get him back on loan after the MLS season is finished again and maybe work something out for the following season, when hopefully we might have more money...as long as he doesn't go to Man ****ty, I hear they're sniffing about as well. I'd love to have him back but if we keep the players we've got (namely Arteta and Pienaar and both have now said they want to/are staying) then I dont even think we need anyone else at the moment tbh. We've got the most strength and depth in the team than we've had for years.

[30stone]

Arteta has been linked with us again, on the basis that fabregas leaves.

But my guess is he is staying..

[MissKittyFantastico]

Arteta has been linked with us again, on the basis that fabregas leaves.

But my guess is he is staying..

As I've said before, Arteta won't leave Everton for anywhere but Spain.

I don't reckon Fabregas will be leaving anyway tbh, Barcelona are interested in Arteta for that reason.

[Chels]

KING KOUMAS IS HOME!!!!!!!!!!! :love::love::love::love::love: l

[King Gizzard]

Itv4 :)

[30stone]

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has issued a come and get me plea to Serie A giants Juventus.


Cesc Fàbregas appears to be ready to commit his immediate future to Arsenal after returning to training at Emirates Stadium today.

The 23-year-old, who returned from an extended holiday following Spain’s World Cup triumph, posed for the Arsenal team photograph and was put through his paces in front of 10,000 fans at Emirates Stadium on Thursday morning.



Arsenal have won the battle to keep hold of Cesc Fabregas after Arsene Wenger confirmed he is staying at the Emirates Stadium.

[30stone]

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has issued a come and get me plea to Serie A giants Juventus.


Cesc Fàbregas appears to be ready to commit his immediate future to Arsenal after returning to training at Emirates Stadium today.

The 23-year-old, who returned from an extended holiday following Spain’s World Cup triumph, posed for the Arsenal team photograph and was put through his paces in front of 10,000 fans at Emirates Stadium on Thursday morning.



Arsenal have won the battle to keep hold of Cesc Fabregas after Arsene Wenger confirmed he is staying at the Emirates Stadium.

[Locke.]

Went to the match tonight, first half was great, second half was boring cos Liverpool were attacking the other end so didn't get to see much, lol.

Jovanovic looks like he's going to be really good, definitely man of the match. Most the players seemed to be trying to set Cole up, but it looked like he was too worried about messing up and instead of shooting he was always looking for another through ball. Ngog is looking much better this season, actually want to keep him now but he needs to be third choice striker and not second.

[Locke.]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs131.ash2/39899_10150243533480717_883095716_14038988_5417368 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs131.ash2/39899_10150243533485717_883095716_14038989_5445502 _n.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Kelly looks great

[Locke.]

Yeah he's good for a young player, should get a few more games this season

[King Gizzard]

For some random reason our game is on itv4 tommorow night, when its just a friendly and our team is awful at the moment

[King Gizzard]

Blackpools team really is diabolical lol I know you can never tell, but they are going straight back down

[bbfan1991]

Finally Cesc Fabregas confirms he is staying at Arsenal but I bet the rumours will carry on through the season:sleep:.

Nicky Shorey in talks with West Brom:D.

Spurs to face Young Boys in Champions League qualifiers.

Celtic interested in buying James McFadden from Birmingham.

Norwich vs Watford tonight first Championship game of new season:).

[30stone]

N gog looks better but still more wasteful than bendtner last night lol.

That game was over before you scored, the other team just couldnt handle it.

Cole and Gerrard partnership looking great and yeah jovanovic (sp) is looking great to.






Arsene Wenger's pursuit of a centre-back has taken another twist after he was linked with a move for Phillippe Mexes.

The Arsenal boss currently has a depleted backline after William Gallas, Sol Campbell and Mikel Silvestre all left the Emirates during the summer and - despite the signing of Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny - Wenger is after more cover.

[30stone]

N gog looks better but still more wasteful than bendtner last night lol.

That game was over before you scored, the other team just couldnt handle it.

Cole and Gerrard partnership looking great and yeah jovanovic (sp) is looking great to.






Arsene Wenger's pursuit of a centre-back has taken another twist after he was linked with a move for Phillippe Mexes.

The Arsenal boss currently has a depleted backline after William Gallas, Sol Campbell and Mikel Silvestre all left the Emirates during the summer and - despite the signing of Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny - Wenger is after more cover.

[30stone]

Cesc Fabregas insists he is "100 per cent focused" on playing for Arsenal after the London club rejected two offers from Barcelona this summer.

The Gunners captain's future has been the subject of speculation all summer, with Barca making clear in public terms their desire to bring him back to the Nou Camp after coming through the Catalan club's academy.

However, his immediate future now appears to be at the Emirates Stadium and he said: "I am a professional and I fully understand that it is Arsenal's prerogative not to sell me.

"I owe a lot to the club, manager and the fans and I will respect their decision and will now concentrate on the new season ahead with Arsenal.

"I can assure all the fans that now the negotiations have ended I will be 100 per cent focused on playing for Arsenal."

Fabregas admitted a move to Barcelona had been an appealing prospect, but that he respected the club's decision to hold on to a player who is under contract until 2014.

He added: "Firstly I would like to apologise to all the Arsenal fans for not speaking sooner about my future but I have not known what I was going to do until this moment.

"I cannot deny that joining a club like Barcelona was not an attractive move for me. This was the club where I learnt my football, it is my home town where my friends and family are and a club where I have always dreamed of playing.

"There are not many players in the world who would not want to play for Barcelona. I have had many conversations with Arsene Wenger both in person and over the phone over the last few months and although the content of those conversations will remain private, the conclusion is that Barcelona have had two formal offers rejected by Arsenal.

"I am an Arsenal player and as soon as I step out on to the pitch, that is the only club I will be thinking about. I am looking forward to the start of the season and putting this speculation behind me."

[30stone]

Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle is hoping the success of Arsenal FC teenager Jack Wilshere’s loan spell at the club will entice the big clubs to send their young talent to the Reebok.

The Gunners youngster spent six months on loan with Wanderers earlier this year and is now believed to be on the cusp of a place in Fabio Capello’s England squad for next week’s friendly against Hungary at Wembley.

Asked if Wilshere’s improvement under his watch could enhance his prospects of landing a top youngster on loan, Coyle said: “From a selfish point of view, I hope so.

“I have always tried to be transparent when I bring young players in and give them an opportunity.

“I think you can see the development the players get because we play a certain style, which is conducive to young players improving and going on to further their careers.

“If there are players of that ilk – like Jack Wilshere – out there then we would certainly look to bring them in. If Jack does get the call for England then I have to say it’s merited.

“I’m not being smart after the event, but I said last year that if Mr Capello took a young player to the World Cup then, for me, he was the one.

“What I’d seen in development from January to the end of the season was incredible.”

Coyle has not given up completely on spending another six months in Wilshere’s company, and admits he will be watching Arsenal’s progress carefully in the next few weeks.

“We’ve seen him play at the Emirates Cup and Arsene has conceded that he’s a far better player now – I’m delighted by that,” he said.

[King Gizzard]

now just gotta get rid of Sidwell (30+k a week for doing naff all), Heskey (60k a week for doing naff all)

[30stone]

Chelsea recruit Ramires has thanked former Arsenal players Gilberto Silva and Julio Baptista for advising him to join the Premier League.

The 23-year old Brazilian completed an £18million deal to join the Blues from Benfica but admits he was in two minds before the Gunners old boys guided him in the right direction.

“Gilberto, Julio Baptista and others gave me confidence by insisting I must accept this chance,” he said.

"In the end the Chelsea proposition was impossible to reject - not just because of the money but the chance to spend every day at one of the best clubs in the world.

"As a boy in Brazil I watched the Premier League and I remember how Chelsea and Manchester United played such attractive football.

"This summer has been a dream - the Portuguese title with Benfica, the call of Brazil, the World Cup and now the jump into the Premier League."

[King Gizzard]

7.30 itv4

[bbfan1991]

Looks like Milner is definetly off to Manchester City then.. what was the Villa vs Valencia score Nate?.

Watford won Norwich 3-2 yesterday in the first Championship game of the new season, can't wait for the other games later:D.

[30stone]

Reading play at home today :) hope it will be a good win :)

[30stone]

James milner near 26m aston villa exit.


18m cash + Stephen Ireland

[30stone]

Score was 0 - 0

[30stone]

Palermo sporting director Walter Sabatini believes there is still a chance the club could capture Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva.

The Serie A outfit confirmed earlier this month they had made a bid for the Brazilian, but denied it was as high as €6million (£4.99m).

Sabatini says the two clubs are still talking and believes a deal could be done if the Italian club can up its bid.


Liverpool want 8.3m.. I dont think he will leave though...



Liverpool 'to make two more summer transfer signings', says Roy Hodgson
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has revealed he intends to bring in at least two more transfers this summer, but admits this could depend on the result of the ongoing takeover talks.



Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has assured Jamie Carragher he can finish his career at Anfield, after the veteran defender admitted he feared for his Liverpool future.


ARSENAL have launched a stunning £23million raid for Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina.
Arsene Wenger sees the Kop star as the man to solve his problem position.
And the Gunners boss is prepared to go up to £25m to land the Spaniard. - I think this is just paper talk...


Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill has confirmed that left-back Nicky Shorey is on the brink of joining West Midlands rivals West Brom for 3m.

Skysports.com revealed on Friday that talks were under way and O’Neill has now confirmed that a fee has been agreed between the two clubs.


Arsenal hero Ray Parlour is expecting big things from Jack Wilshere.

Parlour has high hopes for 18-year-old midfielder Wilshere, who will get a shot at first-team football following a loan spell at Bolton last season.

"I rate him highly," said Parlour. "He has improved over the last season. It's been tough for him to break in to the first team but his loan move to Bolton has made him a better player as he has had to scrap and work hard for results there.


Chelsea tempted by Real Madrid swap deal for Ashley Cole
The Premier League champions have been offerd Karim Benzema in a part-exchange for their full back.

Real Madrid are believed to be willing to offer striker Karim Benzema plus cash for the England international with the deal to worth in excess of £30m.


Manchester United’s Mame Biram Diouf has joined Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan deal. The Senegalese striker was up against fierce competition for a place in United’s attacking sector and a move to Ewood Park is the ideal solution for him to play regularly and continue developing. However, Alex Ferguson has ruled out a loan move for young star Tom Cleverley.


Manchester United have been given a boost in their bid to land Mesut Ozil while Hamburg's Piotr Trochowski continues to be linked with the Old Trafford outfit.

The Red Devils have been tipped as potential suitors for 21-year-old Germany international Ozil following his blistering World Cup in South Africa.


Manchester United chase £20m former Chelsea and Arsenal man
The Red Devils want Lassana Diarra to add some bite to their midfield.




STOKE BID BIG FOR COLE
After their big-money move for Loic Remy was foiled by Nice's not-so-nice asking price, Stoke are ready to break their transfer record for West Ham beanpole Carlton Cole. According to the Daily Mirror, Stoke will have a £12m bid accepted for the England striker - with £9m being paid up front and £3m more coming in add-ons.

West Ham are apparently happy to let him leave because they fancy throwing £7m towards Everton for Yakubu. Now if we were Everton, we would bite their hands off and go and spend the money on a striker who was hungry for more than pie. - LOLOL!!!!


Turkish giants Fenerbahce are preparing to offer a contract to free agent William Gallas after his deal with Arsenal ended this summer.

The shock elimination for the Champions League at the hands of Young Boys did not stop the club from continuing their shopping spree and the Turks now look set to offer former Arsenal captain a chance to kick-start his career.



Barcelona have lamented Arsenal’s firm decision not to sell Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas .

“FC Barcelona regrets the decision by Arsenal FC to declare the player non-transferable and would have wanted them to evaluate the proposals," read a statement issued by the Catalan club.

In addition, Barcelona stressed that none of the bids for the Arsenal captain "exceeded 40 million euros." - They iddnt offer over 40m euro id expect a min of 45m £..

[bbfan1991]

Cheers Ben:).

Ooh Stephen Ireland would do well at Villa me thinks.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Mikel Arteta has provided a huge boost to the Blues by agreeing a new five year contract with the Club.

The deal will keep the 28-year-old at Goodison until 2015 and brings an end to media speculation over the Spaniard's future.

Arteta becomes the fifth player this summer to agree new terms with the Club. He follows Tim Cahill, Seamus Coleman, Jack Rodwell and Leighton Baines in tying his future to the Blues.

Arteta told evertonfc.com: "What this summer has made me realise is how important I am to the Club and how important the Club is to me. The Chairman and the manager wanted me to stay 120 per cent and that makes me feel proud. We are all seeing the Club and the future in the same way and that is special - something that you don't always find.

"I believe in this squad. We have got a very strong squad now and it is getting difficult to pick an 11 because of the players we have. Something is happening here and I want to be a part of it."

Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright believes the new deal is a huge boost for the Club so close to the new season.

He said: "Mikel Arteta is one of the finest players ever to wear an Everton shirt and over the past few weeks his pride in wearing that shirt has helped our conversations hugely. Alongside several others in the squad we are both passionate Evertonians.

"After already tying up the likes of Tim Cahill, Jack Rodwell, Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman on long-term deals we have now agreed terms with one of the finest and most influential players in our recent history."

Arteta has been a key player for the Blues since first arriving on Merseyside in January 2005 and has twice been named the Club's Player of the Season in his time with Everton.

Manager David Moyes sees Arteta as a key part of his plans for the future of the side.

"Its great news that Mikel Arteta has pledged his future to Everton. He is a very important player for us and we are delighted to secure him.

"The Chairman deserves a lot of credit for making this deal happen. He is continually trying to move the Club forward."



I'm so happy I could actually cry!! Now we just need Pienaar to do the same :)

[King Gizzard]

Milner aparently having a medical. Hope ireland is part of the deal

[MissKittyFantastico]

West Ham can have Yakubu for 9m any less and they can do one, though I couldn't care less about him tbh, he can piss off af far as I'm concerned. And LOL at that pie comment :laugh:

[Locke.]

Ireland is a better player than Milner... If you get him and money then you've ripped City off... Again :joker:

[King Gizzard]

yea, and think about it Milner is a money grabber, left Toon for the Money and leaves us...told mon BEFORE the world cup he wanted to leave. Hes got to get use to sitting on the bench

Viera, De Jong...I could go on

Ireland will slot in very well with Petrov :) and that 16 mill should get us a striker (hopefully Huntelaar but probably not)

[King Gizzard]

Finally getting rid of Shorey as well, I well hope Sidwell would leave too. and heskey, on 60k a week, 2 years left on his contract. Robbing 8million off us doing f all

[Locke.]

Arsenal are reportedly preparing an audacious £23 million bid for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

According to The Sun, Arsene Wenger has switched his target from experienced Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer to the 27-year-old Reina, who has only recently signed a six-year deal at Anfield in April.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/08/07/2059784/arsenal-launch-audacious-23m-bid-for-liverpool-goalkeeper

Didn't see that coming. Needs to be turned down.

[King Gizzard]

David James has let 3 goals in on his debut :joker:

vs Millwall at home lol!!!

[King Gizzard]

Was going to go to Boro vs Ipswich today with mates, but would of cost 70quid ticket and travel

[Locke.]

Arsenal are reportedly preparing an audacious £23 million bid for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

According to The Sun, Arsene Wenger has switched his target from experienced Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer to the 27-year-old Reina, who has only recently signed a six-year deal at Anfield in April.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/08/07/2059784/arsenal-launch-audacious-23m-bid-for-liverpool-goalkeeper

Didn't see that coming. Needs to be turned down.

Now been rejected...

[MissKittyFantastico]

Losing 2-0 at half time to Wolfsburg.

Everton fans piss me off, we've won all our pre season games so far, have had great news about Arteta today and there they go bitching and moaning again already because we're down at half time. Not even playing our strongest team, and they on a downer again as quick as that and slagging the players and Moyes :bored:

[Chels]

According to Nottingham Forest's chairman Darren the Prat of Scumsea and my Whitts have agreed terms and is set to sign this week..

I am on the verge of tears :|

[bbfan1991]

According to Nottingham Forest's chairman Darren the Prat of Scumsea and my Whitts have agreed terms and is set to sign this week..

I am on the verge of tears :|

It gets worse:shocked:.


Great news about Arteta Kitty:D.

[bbfan1991]

Fulham beat Werder Bremen 5-1:joker:.

West Brom drawed with Osasuna:).

[Chels]

It's sh!t, if he goes I will seriously cry :/ I love him.

Aha LOL @ Weeds, pikey twaaats.

[Chels]

Fulham beat Werder Bremen 5-1:joker:.

West Brom drawed with Osasuna:).

Wooooo Fulham, EDDIE SCORED <3

[Locke.]

Michael Ngoo struck a brace as Liverpool U18s beat Cardiff City 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at the Academy on Saturday afternoon. :blush:

[bbfan1991]

It's sh!t, if he goes I will seriously cry :/ I love him.

Aha LOL @ Weeds, pikey twaaats.

I think he will tbh, even though he enjoys playing for you guys Forest have a much better chance of getting promoted IMO although he'll have lots of competition;).

Do you know what time the Football League show is on tonight?.

[Chels]

Omg David I'm going to watch Liverpool play that Turkish side in the Europa League :| fml.

[Chels]

I think he will tbh, even though he enjoys playing for you guys Forest have a much better chance of getting promoted IMO although he'll have lots of competition;).

Do you know what time the Football League show is on tonight?.

Nah they'll finish like 10th, he's stupid if he goes there because he'll never play. Our fans absolutely adore him and I honestly think we'll be fcked without him :/ it might be bull though, if he starts tommorow then he's not going anywhere.

It's on at 11:35 :)

[Locke.]

Omg David I'm going to watch Liverpool play that Turkish side in the Europa League :| fml.

Are you going to the game?

[Chels]

Are you going to the game?

Ye my Dad's getting us tickets D: they're his and my brother's first team over Cardiff (twats) and I'm being forced into going -.-

It's a new ground to visit at the end of the day I suppose.

[Locke.]

Ye my Dad's getting us tickets D: they're his and my brother's first team over Cardiff (twats) and I'm being forced into going -.-

It's a new ground to visit at the end of the day I suppose.

Haha i'm trying to get tickets myself.

Only £10 for adults an £5 for kids for this game for some reason

[bbfan1991]

Nah they'll finish like 10th, he's stupid if he goes there because he'll never play. Our fans absolutely adore him and I honestly think we'll be fcked without him :/ it might be bull though, if he starts tommorow then he's not going anywhere.

It's on at 11:35 :)

Who knows, he definetly has more chance of becoming a better player staying at Cardiff and getting regular first team action:).

Cheers Chels:hug:.

[Raph]

Cardiff tomorrow :D Sheffield are going down!

[Chels]

Haha i'm trying to get tickets myself.

Only £10 for adults an £5 for kids for this game for some reason

Yeah they're excellent prices considering it's a massive club, if you score though I'm only gonna stand up and clap, not go mad :p

[Chels]

Who knows, he definetly has more chance of becoming a better player staying at Cardiff and getting regular first team action:).

Cheers Chels:hug:.

Yeah and he's like the best winger in the league so he's irreplaceable :/

No problem :hug:

[bbfan1991]

The leagues are definetly going to be much tighter this season and more exciting.. however money dominates.

[King Gizzard]

Kasper Schmeichel..amazing

like father like son

Peter is the god of Goalkeeping :worship::worship:

[Locke.]

Yeah they're excellent prices considering it's a massive club, if you score though I'm only gonna stand up and clap, not go mad :p

You will be signing You'll never walk alone and be dancing around the Kop :)

[Chels]

You will be signing You'll never walk alone and be dancing around the Kop :)

Unless someone gave me a grand, no I won't lol.

[Locke.]

I will pay you £5

[Chels]

A loss for Scumsea, Carrot Crunchers and Weeds on the opening day of the season :D:D:D!! What an epic day this has been, with a win tommorow it'll be an entire epic weekend.

[Chels]

I will pay you £5

Add two 0's and we have a deal

[Chels]

OMG MY DAD'S MATE STEVO WAS JUST ON TV!!!!!! :L :L

He was the guy dancing when they showed the Cardiff v Scumsea montage lmfao

[Chels]

OMG MY DAD'S MATE STEVO WAS JUST ON TV!!!!!! :L :L

He was the guy dancing when they showed the Cardiff v Scumsea montage lmfao

[King Gizzard]

Ireland not in the man City team whatsoever tonight

We hate Milner :elephant:

[Locke.]

Fabio Capello has named a 23-man squad to face Hungary at Wembley.

Fabio Capello has called upon three players for the first time as he names his first squad since the World Cup.

Arsenal pairing Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs are included, as is Fulham forward Bobby Zamora.

Theo Walcott and Adam Johnson are both recalled having been included in the provisional 30-man squad but then were not involved for the World Cup.

Squad in full

Ben Foster (Birmingham), Joe Hart (Manchester City), Paul Robinson (Blackburn Rovers)

Wes Brown (Manchester United), Gary Cahill (Bolton Wanderers), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Michael Dawson (Tottenham Hotspur), Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), John Terry (Chelsea)

Gareth Barry (Manchester City), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Adam Johnson (Manchester City), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Aston Villa), Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)

Darren Bent (Sunderland), Carlton Cole (West Ham United), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Bobby Zamora (Fulham)

[Locke.]

http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/oct2008/4/0/D81D6327-DE0F-5F5F-A6F1C41B8D76C23F.jpg

Liverpool seem to be beating Arsenal in the race to sign Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, according to the Mirror.

Wright-Phillips is believed to have been told he can leave the City of Manchester stadium for a fee of around £7 million.

However Arsenal are thought to be unwilling to pay the £65,000-a-week wages he earns and now this has opened the door for Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson to make his move.

Hodgson is confident of signing Wright- Phillips after already persuading his former Chelsea team mate Joe Cole to join the Merseyside club ahead of the Emirates.

Wright-Phillips has already turned down City’s offer of a £10,000-a-week wage increase he was offered at the end of last season and his place has recently come under threat since the arrival of David Silva from Valencia and the imminent arrival of James Milner from Aston Villa.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/08/07/2060705/liverpool-leading-chase-to-sign-manchester-city-midfelder

Poulsen is due to sign any day now from Juventus aswell. And we've been linked with Crouch for a few days now. Imagine our squad ended up like this:

GK: Reina

RB: Johnson
CB: Carragher
CB: Agger
LB: Aurelio / New Signing

DM: Poulsen
Free Role: Gerrard

LW: Jovanovic
RW: Wright Phillips
AM: Cole

ST: Torres

Subs:
GK: Cavalieri / New Signing
DF: Skrtel
DF: Aurelio / New Signing
MF: Lucas
MF: Aquilani
ST: Kuyt
ST: Crouch

Maxi, Babel, Ngog, Kyrgiakos, Pacheco, Kelly, Spearing and Wilson all on the fringe too.


I think someone like Villa will end up with Wright Phillips though.

[Chels]

We have so many braindead supporters it's unbelievable, makes me angry ¬¬

[bbfan1991]

We have so many braindead supporters it's unbelievable, makes me angry ¬¬

Whats happened now?:shocked:, draw not that bad for first game LOL.

Looks like DJ has been given assuarance by the owners he can buy players now then;).

[Chels]

Whats happened now?:shocked:, draw not that bad for first game LOL.

Looks like DJ has been given assuarance by the owners he can buy players now then;).

Ye I'm chuffed with the point but we deserved to win it, we invaded their box 24/7 in the second half, moving Whitts inside and putting McCormack on the left solved our problems!

Oh loads of knobhead booing Hudson when his name was read out in the starting line-up and shouting '*******,' it was sickening - he's a Cardiff player at the end of the day whether he's great or not he doesn't deserve getting sh*t like that. Loads of other fans had a right go at them for it though.

Yeah we're meant to be getting Lee Naylor and Andy Keogh, which would be two great signings! :D

[King Gizzard]

Lee Naylor is absolutely f'ing atrocious


And we wont get SWP

[Chels]

Lee Naylor is absolutely f'ing atrocious


And we wont get SWP

Had him on trial in pre-season and he shat all over Bath City

[bbfan1991]

Lee Naylor is absolutely f'ing atrocious

And we wont get SWP

I agree although he's from a place where some of my family live:D.


All of a sudden Redknapp wants to keep Keane:conf:, Villa definetly need to get a striker.

[Locke.]

We've loaned Degen out to Stuttgart for the season.

Wish we'd hurry up and sell him, one of the most pointless signings ever.

[King Gizzard]

Exactly..Bath City rofl

Have seen him play many times and he is beyond crap

[King Gizzard]

Excuse me..I got mixed up with Richard Naylor LOL

[bbfan1991]

Ye I'm chuffed with the point but we deserved to win it, we invaded their box 24/7 in the second half, moving Whitts inside and putting McCormack on the left solved our problems!

Oh loads of knobhead booing Hudson when his name was read out in the starting line-up and shouting '*******,' it was sickening - he's a Cardiff player at the end of the day whether he's great or not he doesn't deserve getting sh*t like that. Loads of other fans had a right go at them for it though.

Yeah we're meant to be getting Lee Naylor and Andy Keogh, which would be two great signings! :D

Did Chops play?:p, also will Whittingham be leaving?. McCormack should definetly be given more of a chance too.

LOL fickle fans, he'll soon shrug it off and settle down.

[Chels]

Excuse me..I got mixed up with Richard Naylor LOL

*facepalm*

Lee Naylor is class though.

[bbfan1991]

Excuse me..I got mixed up with Richard Naylor LOL

PMSL:joker:, I like Lee Naylor really.

[King Gizzard]

He'd be good at championship level

[King Gizzard]

Ipswich are signing Jason Scotland

He'll be banging them in for the mighty tractor boyz!

[Chels]

Did Chops play?:p, also will Whittingham be leaving?. McCormack should definetly be given more of a chance too.

LOL fickle fans, he'll soon shrug it off and settle down.

Yeah Chops did, he set the goal up but he didn't look interested :/ Whitts is 100% staying, DJ went mad today at Forest's CEO saying it's a load of rubbish claiming he's trying to unsettle the player, then TG said he's in talks with him over a new contract :) McCormack's too overweight though LOL, he can't run quickly anymore, he's great for back-up though.

He's just the Scapegoat, he barely does anything wrong he's actually a very good player and he did well today, it's just a shame he's slow haha but most center halfs are. He played alongside Gyepes today who was atrocious and it was his fault they scored - yet everyone blamed Huds ¬.¬ Gyepes is like a king to our fans for some reason even though he's wank. Hudson > Garbage > Gyepes

[Chels]

Ipswich are signing Jason Scotland

He'll be banging them in for the mighty tractor boyz!

Ew, filthy Jack *******. Leon Britton had a nice welcome today LOL, Scotland should expect the same ;) he's gunna have to come face to face with Mark 'the tank' Hudson

[bbfan1991]

Yeah Chops did, he set the goal up but he didn't look interested :/ Whitts is 100% staying, DJ went mad today at Forest's CEO saying it's a load of rubbish claiming he's trying to unsettle the player, then TG said he's in talks with him over a new contract :) McCormack's too overweight though LOL, he can't run quickly anymore, he's great for back-up though.

He's just the Scapegoat, he barely does anything wrong he's actually a very good player and he did well today, it's just a shame he's slow haha but most center halfs are. He played alongside Gyepes today who was atrocious and it was his fault they scored - yet everyone blamed Huds ¬.¬ Gyepes is like a king to our fans for some reason even though he's wank. Hudson > Garbage > Gyepes

I predict Chopra will be leaving again:rolleyes:, thats good news about Whittingham, at least he's being sensible and is staying where he knows he will get lots of first team action.

Ross can lose some weight ha ha:p.

[bbfan1991]

LOL I hope Middlesbrough come back up but they have way too many Scottish players:p, not a bad thing though.

[King Gizzard]

Everyone laugh at Norwich

[bbfan1991]

Everyone laugh at Norwich

I had a giggle at Leeds;).

[King Gizzard]

I like Leeds, well not like, but they are back where they should be and then hopefully higher

H7epRZva7JE

[Chels]

I predict Chopra will be leaving again:rolleyes:, thats good news about Whittingham, at least he's being sensible and is staying where he knows he will get lots of first team action.

Ross can lose some weight ha ha:p.

I think Chops will stay but Rossco will be off :/ his off the field lifestyle is really peeing DJ off.. he needs to stop drinking he's always in trouble for it. Gerrard has packed on the pounds over the summer as well fair play :laugh:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/nottm_forest/8895891.stm
Here's the link to the Whitts to Forest thing is bull, Cardiff and Swansea teaming up :O that's a first LOL

[bbfan1991]

I like Leeds, well not like, but they are back where they should be and then hopefully higher

H7epRZva7JE

Yeah I do agree on that point:).

I fear for the away people that have to go to Millwall though, shame that some fans give the decent folk and their club a bad name:(.

[King Gizzard]

Millwall on the other hand..can do one

[bbfan1991]

I think Chops will stay but Rossco will be off :/ his off the field lifestyle is really peeing DJ off.. he needs to stop drinking he's always in trouble for it. Gerrard has packed on the pounds over the summer as well fair play :laugh:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/nottm_forest/8895891.stm
Here's the link to the Whitts to Forest thing is bull, Cardiff and Swansea teaming up :O that's a first LOL

Oh dear wrong move there, what areas of the squad do you think need improving on?.

LOL indeed then back to loathing::devil:.

[Chels]

Oh dear wrong move there, what areas of the squad do you think need improving on?.

LOL indeed then back to loathing::devil:.

Need a new CB to partner Hudson, Gerrard's attitude isn't right atm. A defensive midfielder because the midfield gets overrun everytime as it's too attacking and nobody can tackle. A back-up full back that can defend more than attack and can play either side, as Darcy and Kev played well together today. Then finally a back-up target man for Jay and I really think we could finish top two :thumbs:

Yeah I can't believe he said 'We know Whitts wants to come here' WTF :| bullshiiiiiiiiit.

[King Gizzard]

Chopra should play for India..he'd immediatly be their best players (I don't think they have any recognised players)

Think about the money he would get in Sponsership :shocked:

[bbfan1991]

Need a new CB to partner Hudson, Gerrard's attitude isn't right atm. A defensive midfielder because the midfield gets overrun everytime as it's too attacking and nobody can tackle. A back-up full back that can defend more than attack and can play either side, as Darcy and Kev played well together today. Then finally a back-up target man for Jay and I really think we could finish top two :thumbs:

Yeah I can't believe he said 'We know Whitts wants to come here' WTF :| bullshiiiiiiiiit.

Hmm the CB was the first thing that came to my mind, basically one for every position in the team then:p.

I like Darcy Blake and Adam Matthews, they should just get on with it and ignore any interest from elsewhere. Good news about McNaughton too, I rated him when he was playing in Scotland;).

[King Gizzard]

If I were O'neill I would loan you Ciaran Clark

u19 England captain, but now hes like 20 or something

He's amazing but we've got too many CB's he wont get a look in

[Chels]

Chopra should play for India..he'd immediatly be their best players (I don't think they have any recognised players)

Think about the money he would get in Sponsership :shocked:

I think he should as well, because let's face it he's nowhere near good enough for England, not sure he'll make it in the Prem for a start.

Hmm the CB was the first thing that came to my mind, basically one for every position in the team then:p.

I like Darcy Blake and Adam Matthews, they should just get on with it and ignore any interest from elsewhere. Good news about McNaughton too, I rated him when he was playing in Scotland;).

CB is a massive problem, none of them are consistent.

Darcy is absolutely amazing and he's gonna have a storming season for us as long as he keeps playing full back, he's too short for CB and he makes me jittery whilst defending set pieces. Adam won't play much this season I don't think (unfortunately) due to Darcy and Kev looking awesome, Ad's can't defend for sh*t either but that's what needed for physical teams, he should play against more of the passing teams as he links up well with Burke down the right and he's a brilliant attacker. I love Super Kev, my fave player and has been for years, he's super quick and excellent defensively and on the attack - easily our best player IMO along with Bothroyd. He's really funny and nice as well :D he presented the player of the season trophy to my brother at his end of season presentation last year :)

[Locke.]

Sligo Rovers 1-0 Everton

:laugh3:

[Ramsay]

we are great!

[bbfan1991]

I think he should as well, because let's face it he's nowhere near good enough for England, not sure he'll make it in the Prem for a start.



CB is a massive problem, none of them are consistent.

Darcy is absolutely amazing and he's gonna have a storming season for us as long as he keeps playing full back, he's too short for CB and he makes me jittery whilst defending set pieces. Adam won't play much this season I don't think (unfortunately) due to Darcy and Kev looking awesome, Ad's can't defend for sh*t either but that's what needed for physical teams, he should play against more of the passing teams as he links up well with Burke down the right and he's a brilliant attacker. I love Super Kev, my fave player and has been for years, he's super quick and excellent defensively and on the attack - easily our best player IMO along with Bothroyd. He's really funny and nice as well :D he presented the player of the season trophy to my brother at his end of season presentation last year :)

Brilliant he must have had a awesome day:).

I agree about Burke, always liked him for Rangers.

[King Gizzard]

Chopra would be good for a relegation struggle team, I think Sunderland was just a bit too big for him

[King Gizzard]

At least Everton didn't lose to Basingstoke like we did..and then Bohemians

[Chels]

LOL Jay Bothroyd on Talksh*te (Talksport) a min ago, "scoring a goal for Cardiff is on par with sex" :L:L I love the guy :love:

[King Gizzard]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:TSKstDS-RuGSyM:http://members.tripod.com/darrensnet/Pics/aston10.jpg&t=1

The King of talksport

[Chels]

He's Jay's mate lol

[King Gizzard]

I am going to write to Cardiff City with a marketting ploy involving Whitts..a ''Wheres Whitts?'' book which is basically the same as Wheres Wally but with Pete

could be anywhere..including the ground etc



Saying that..I bet it has been done actually D;

[King Gizzard]

Im going to copyright the idea though so that they give me royalties and a free Darcy Blake signed shirt

[bbfan1991]

I'll scream abuse at Dave Jones for managing Wolves:p:joker:.

[Chels]

I am going to write to Cardiff City with a marketting ploy involving Whitts..a ''Wheres Whitts?'' book which is basically the same as Wheres Wally but with Pete

could be anywhere..including the ground etc



Saying that..I bet it has been done actually D;

Im going to copyright the idea though so that they give me royalties and a free Darcy Blake signed shirt

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a good idea actually :p


OMG Marlon King was seen at the game today in the Hospitality section :| he's been heavily linked with us past few days and DJ sais we're close to signing a forward... PLEASE DON'T BE HIM :|

[King Gizzard]

Normally I would be one to forgive a footballer after they came out of jail..but this guy has been charged and inprisoned 39023943349439843 bloody times

[Chels]

Normally I would be one to forgive a footballer after they came out of jail..but this guy has been charged and inprisoned 39023943349439843 bloody times

Inoo and he's a rapist as well ffs :| I don't want him here!

[King Gizzard]

Well..sexual assault and GBH, don't think it was a rape conviction lol

[Chels]

Oh well it's similar :L still disgusting though

[Locke.]

Marlon King is innocent!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://img.skysports.com/08/12/218x298/Marlon-King_1632950.jpg

[MissKittyFantastico]

Sligo Rovers 1-0 Everton

:laugh3:

Everton RESERVES :crazy:

It actually finished 2-0 to Sligo lol

Great to see Shane Duffy back and playing the full 90mins, don't give a crap about the result tbh, Coleman only played for the first 15mins, I'm hoping that means Moysey's looking at playing him on Saturday against Blackburn :)

[Locke.]

Went to school with Baxter. Did he play well?

[MissKittyFantastico]

Went to school with Baxter. Did he play well?

No idea lol, we thought it was gonna be shown on EvertonTV but it wasn't in the end :( I rate him, but he's gonna find it impossible to make it into the first team this season though, he made a couple of appearances for us last season but no chance now.

[Ramsay]

http://www.irishdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/SligoRovers1.png

[MissKittyFantastico]

Go away Karl :laugh:

[Ramsay]

http://ireland.worldcupblog.org/files/2009/02/colemantheoffside.jpg

[Ramsay]

http://www.independent.ie/multimedia/archive/00383/rovsteampic_383613t.jpg

the brilliant squad:worship:

[MissKittyFantastico]

http://ireland.worldcupblog.org/files/2009/02/colemantheoffside.jpg

Our star player of the future right there :worship:

[Vicky.]

Anyone want to make a new one of these?

Think the size of this is whats causing the double posting problem.

Will lock this once the new one is up. Link this one in the new one though please, whoever makes it :)

[Ramsay]

Our star player of the future right there :worship:

true!
http://www.evertonfc.com/assets/_files/images/feb_09/efc__1234362833_Seamus450.jpg

[MissKittyFantastico]

Anyone want to make a new one of these?

Think the size of this is whats causing the double posting problem.

Will lock this once the new one is up. Link this one in the new one though please, whoever makes it :)

I've done it :)

[Ramsay]

byebye:bawling:

[MissKittyFantastico]

What an epic thread :worship:

[Wildcat!]

post before the thread gets locked! to give thanks. :D

[Ramsay]

ill miss you!!

[King Gizzard]

I will have the last post muahahaha :dance:


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