Talk Football Here... - Part 3

[30stone]

Flamini set for shock Arsenal return?
01:03 PM 05 July, 2009
Mathieu Flamini could be heading back to Arsenal Football Club this summer.

The French midfielder had a superb 2007/08 season at the Emirates Stadium, before calling time on his four-year stay in London by signing for AC Milan on a Bosman free transfer.

However, reports suggest the Italian giants are prepared to let Flamini return to Arsene Wenger’s side, provided the Gunners accept a £20million bid for Emmanuel Adebayor.

http://www.fansfc.com/story/13414.html



Adebayor - for Flamini and 20m.. still unsure.

[30stone]

http://arsenalaction.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/video-arsenal-fans-who-want-adebayor-to-leave-need-to-see-this/

And a Video for the Adebayor doubters...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyOsBZvG6vE

[Locke.]

Flamini won't get in the first team, no point in re-signing him. AC Milan have better players that they could give up for Adebayor, Wenger should try and get one of them.

[30stone]

Originally posted by David
Flamini won't get in the first team, no point in re-signing him. AC Milan have better players that they could give up for Adebayor, Wenger should try and get one of them.

I think Wenger is getting sick of it lol.

He doesn't really want to sell Adebayor, and i hope we don't season before last Adebayor and Torres were the 2nd and 3rd goal scorers with 24 goals, players that can score the same amount of goals torres can don't grow on trees lol.

I want
Adebayor to Stay
RVP has signed until 2014.

They say the Melo deal is more of a "when" rather than an "If" due to it will be done.

15m + eboue = 21.4m thats they are asking and Fiorentina want him to.

[Locke.]

Liverpool have laid their eyes on Inter midfielder Esteban Cambiasso as an alternative if Xabi Alonso leaves Anfield this summer, according to a report.


Can remember signing Cambiasso on all the manager games a few years ago.... he must be getting on a bit now.

[30stone]

Hes one year older than Alonso.

Alonso would be a hard gap to fill.

My personal favourite Liverpool player, and imo hes amazing.

Still not worth anything near 50m euro's:spin:

[Novo]

Liverpool need someone like Essien

[30stone]

True, Essien is amazing.

So is Ballack though. Hes so quality.

[King Gizzard]

Ive heard we (villa) might sign pennant tommorow.

If we do i ll get depressed. lol

[Novo]

Pennant LOL

Oh god no

[andyman]

Fantastic news for Aston Villa then.. :laugh:

[30stone]

lol

Barry to Man City
Young will go to Chelsea.

and you replace them with .. PENNANT! lol.

[andyman]

PEANUT.

[Locke.]

Pennant is good, he just isn't good enough for top 4.

[King Gizzard]

Seriously I don't reccommend any of you having O'neill as your manager: In the transfer window its so frustrating! He also started to show towards the end of the season he has no plan b. Still a bit of me loves him though


Young wont go by the way..hes not the finished article..he ll have another season or two here. Chelsea wont go for him cause theyre getting Zhirkov, who is excellent by the wayy

[andyman]

Don't worry, Aston Villa will do better than Everton in the Europa League.. :thumbs:

[andyman]

Don't worry, Aston Villa will do better than Everton in the Europa League.. :thumbs:

[Novo]

:cloud::cloud::cloud::cloud::cloud::cloud::cloud:: cloud::cloud::cloud::cloud::cloud::cloud:

[andyman]

Hey Everton might have a lucky season.. They did well last season.

[andyman]

Hope we get some footy news this week.. Just over 5 and half weeks till the new footy season!

Ronaldo will be at the Real Madrid stadium this week, just like Kaká last week and was live on Sky Sports News.

[andyman]

Hope we get some footy news this week.. Just over 5 and half weeks till the new footy season!

Ronaldo will be at the Real Madrid stadium this week, just like Kaká last week and was live on Sky Sports News.

[30stone]

Top 4 news for you andyman.

Man Utd target Yaya Toure to replace Hargreaves - Future is in doubt at Man Utd, after hardly playing in the last 2 seasons.

Ancelotti vows to snub Manchester City's huge offer for Terry as Italian starts work at Chelsea - Good, They were offering stupid money 280 - 300k a week ridiculious, starting to ruin football.

Yuri Zhirkov Signs For Chelsea
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the "Russian Ronaldinho" has joined the Blues... - Good to See Chelsea finally making signings, thought just last year they were calling Arshavin that.

Barcelona will make opening offer for Liverpool's Mascherano this week, The Times says Barcelona are set to test Liverpool’s resolve to keep Mascherano by making a £25.7 million bid for the Argentina midfield player this week. - I think Barca are just wasting money here, Alonso is much better should just buy him, and 25.7 is over priced.

Arsenal target Hangeland rejects offer to double his money at Fulham, Fulham defender Brede Hangeland has rejected an offer by the club to double his wages and his future at Craven Cottage is now in serious doubt. - Good News for Arsenal, looks like we could still get him.

Arsenal price Fabregas at £40 million - Barca and Real both want Fabregas, but Arsenal wont let him go for less than £40m or 46m Euro.


And one for Lauren.

No Black Cats move for Chamakh
Triaud trashes Sunderland link with striker - They don't want him to move this season.

[Lauren]

Aw :sad: LOL thanks Ben.

Damnit, Chamakh would've been a top signing.

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Lauren
Aw :sad: LOL thanks Ben.

Damnit, Chamakh would've been a top signing.

Toure won't go to utd
Godd signing foe Chelsea

[Jayson]

Hey arsenal :xyxwave:

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Jayson
Hey arsenal :xyxwave:

Hi jayson:xyxwave:

whats up with you today?

[Jayson]

Just got back from uni, and am going to my girlfriends in an hour or two :tongue:

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Jayson
Just got back from uni, and am going to my girlfriends in an hour or two :tongue:

damn thats a good day:thumbs:

Hop you enjoy

I'm going to the docters to check my leg out

[Jayson]

Lol, hope all is well :laugh:

[Lauren]

Whats wrong with your leg arsenal?

[Pronay]

I WAS a Newcastle fan

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Lauren
Whats wrong with your leg arsenal?

I broke it playing football

The bone was hanging out of my skin

Ihave been told i won't play for a year:sad:

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Jayson
Lol, hope all is well :laugh:

Thanks man:thumbs:

[Pronay]

The bone was hanging out? damn arsenal

[Jayson]

Sounds gruesome mate :sad:

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Pronay
The bone was hanging out? damn arsenal

Yeh pretty bad

Semi final of a cup as well:sad:

i looked at it and faithed

[Pronay]

sounds brutal as hell Jayson

[Jayson]

Will someone exchange Karma if I turn it back on?

[King Gizzard]

Wazzzaaaaaaaaaaa

[Pronay]

when did it happen AF? is it ok now?

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Jayson
Sounds gruesome mate :sad:

it was some eejit going in like Bruce lee on my leg

He was given a red card too

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Pronay
when did it happen AF? is it ok now?

Happened in may

Yeah a bit sore need to work on my leg muscles and vist the docter every week

Won't be kicking a ball until november

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Jayson
Will someone exchange Karma if I turn it back on?

[30stone]

Pronay, who you support now?

[Pronay]

30stone boxing and mma is my favorite sport

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Jayson
Originally posted by Jayson
Will someone exchange Karma if I turn it back on?

[arsenalforever]

MMa is that ufc?

[Pronay]

yeah, mixed martial arts

[Jayson]

Seriously, anyone?
Please?

[King Gizzard]

im a GK for my team...well..when i played i was

some said i had the reflexes of jackie chan

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Pronay
yeah, mixed martial arts

I'd love to do that

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Hewman
im a GK for my team...well..when i played i was

some said i had the reflexes of jackie chan
:joker:

thats cool

Why did you give up?

[Jayson]

WILL ANYONE +K ME IF I TURN IT BACK ON?!

[King Gizzard]

Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by Hewman
im a GK for my team...well..when i played i was

some said i had the reflexes of jackie chan
:joker:

thats cool

Why did you give up?

cause it was an u17/18 team so it ended last year and i dont want to start playing saturday/sunday league cause of all the hard bastards coming in like a ton of bricks lol
tried to get into loads of half decent teams locally who are near the conference but to no avail

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Jayson
WILL ANYONE +K ME IF I TURN IT BACK ON?!

[King Gizzard]

Someone asnwer jayson! god damnit lol

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Hewman
Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by Hewman
im a GK for my team...well..when i played i was

some said i had the reflexes of jackie chan
:joker:

thats cool

Why did you give up?

cause it was an u17/18 team so it ended last year and i dont want to start playing saturday/sunday league cause of all the hard bastards coming in like a ton of bricks lol
tried to get into loads of half decent teams locally who are near the conference but to no avail

The hard bastards broke my leg:joker:

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Jayson
Originally posted by Jayson
WILL ANYONE +K ME IF I TURN IT BACK ON?!

i will

[Jayson]

Its back on.

[Jayson]

Thankyaw :cheer:

[Jayson]

oops, cant plus you for a while, I think I used it already, ill make sure I + u in 3 hrs arsenal :thumbs:

[30stone]

Football talk in here.

And Jayson why you worry about karma that much??

[Jayson]

Because i had 36 last night

[30stone]

Ohh right lol, still..

Football chat.

http://www.footylatest.com/arsenal-only-have-spurs-and-liverpool-to-worry-about-in-cana-chase/7085

Arsenal only have Spurs and Liverpool to worry about in Cana chase
July - 6 - 2009

The Arsenal-target Lorik Cana is thought to be the perfect addition to Arsenal’s midfield, but it seems that they only face competition from both Tottenham and Liverpool.

Wolfsburg and Hamburg were thought to be the other clubs in the hunt, but today Cana’s agent denied any solid offer on the table from either club. When asked about the interest from Wolfsburg he said, “I do not know where from this comes, I have never been in contact with them.” But Agim Cana did confirm contact with Hamburg, who had previously made an offer for Cana. “But nothing will be made as long as OM have not have found a substitute for Lorik”.

It now seems that with M’Bia on his way from Rennes to replace him, so Hamburg may yet return with another offer.

Rafael Benitez is monitoring developments as he is looking to Cana if he has to succumb to one of the massive offers for Alonso or Mascherano, while Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is keen to strengthen his own midfield, after having a clearout this summer, and the 6′1″ Marseille captain is just the man to do it.

But both Liverpool’s and Tottenham interest can’t be actioned until after they have made the neccessary sales to finance the move, which paves the way for Arsenal to move in.

But they will have to move quickly.

Do Arsenal fans want Wenger to make a big effort for Cana?

[30stone]

Arsenal need to buy Veloso.

[King Gizzard]

Veloso is heavily linked with us Villa! :) Hoping you buy melo so we can snap him up

[Jayson]

From arsenal.com...

Arshavin second in Player of the Season poll

Andrey Arshavin has claimed second place in the 02/Arsenal.com Player of the Season poll.

The Russian playmaker collected 19.4 per cent of your votes and we'll be dedicating this week to him on the Club's official website.

To kick us off, Arsenal.com editor Richard Clarke hails Arshavin's instant impact following his transfer-deadline-day arrival at Emirates Stadium.

Had Andrey Arshavin played the entire 2008/09 campaign with Arsenal you suspect he would have walked his way to the Player of the Season award.

The Russian figured in less than a quarter of the Club’s games but picked up 19.4 per cent of your votes - enough to comfortably take second place.

The 28-year-old was a late starter in every sense last term. His transfer saga was so protracted that the official announcement of his move was made on February 3 – three days after the deadline - and his debut would have to wait a further three weeks.

But little did we know that the blue touch-paper was already alight and the explosion was coming. It was just a matter of when.

The boom came in his fifth game when he single-handedly swept aside Blackburn, forcing Andre Ooijer to put the ball in his own net after two minutes then curling home a superb solo effort in the second half. It was scored with a right foot that had needed eight stitches at the interval.

The game was a clear indication that a) Arshavin was no self-important fancy-dan foreigner and b) his adaptation would be brief.

After that he started contributing in pretty much every game. In fact there were only two occasions when he completed 90 minutes that Arshavin did not give the team a goal or an assist.

He got six of the former and seven of the latter. Whether he played on the left-wing, right-wing or in the hole, Arsène Wenger had found a player who was entirely immersed in the act of scoring goals.

And, of course, Anfield was the ultimate example.

By his own admission, he was pretty average in the first half against Liverpool on April 21. But his prodded goal was enough to give the visitors a lead their backs-to-the-wall performance barely merited. However after the restart, Arshavin tore apart a Liverpool side that had been genuine title contenders all season.

His second was a stunning cross-shot, the third profited from poor marking and fourth was all about keeping pace with Theo Walcott before firing home. It was only the 10th time an Arsenal player had scored four goals away from home.

Arshavin was now the name on the lips of every Arsenal fan, even though the player’s goal celebrations seemed to be insistent they remain silent.

But the secret was now out of course. As a result the expectation on Arshavin’s shoulders will be heavy this season however this is an established international who has moved in the prime of his career.

“He is not a soft boy at all,” said Wenger after that Blackburn goal. “He is never in the medical room, he is not that type. He is tough. He has won things before and he has experience.”

The manager even handed Arshavin the captain’s armband at Portsmouth in only his 13th game. It was maybe the final step in acclimatisation to his new side.

Incredibly enough, speaking in tunnel after that stunning night at Anfield, Arshavin was talking about what he might do better next season once he was fully established.

But surely every Arsenal fan would be ecstatic with a full season at the same level.

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by Hewman
Veloso is heavily linked with us Villa! :) Hoping you buy melo so we can snap him up

villa or Arsenal its tough:joker:

[King Gizzard]

dont think arsenal are heavily linked thats my point.

[30stone]

Who got player of the season

Or was it Arsenal player of the season?

And then who got that lol

[30stone]

Nasri Come 4th, not sure who got 3rd but guarantee Van PErsie is top.

[30stone]

on ive just seen.

http://fab4arsenal.blogspot.com/2009/06/fab-4-arsenals-player-of-season.html

5. Cesc Fabregas
4. Manuel Almunia
3. Denilson
2. Andrei Arshavin
1. Robin van Persie

Almunia was amazing this season, as was Denilson, but then so was
Nasri, hard to pick.

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by 30stone
on ive just seen.

http://fab4arsenal.blogspot.com/2009/06/fab-4-arsenals-player-of-season.html

5. Cesc Fabregas
4. Manuel Almunia
3. Denilson
2. Andrei Arshavin
1. Robin van Persie

Almunia was amazing this season, as was Denilson, but then so was
Nasri, hard to pick.

Not when he let that ronaldo goal in at the Champions league semi fianl

[Locke.]

Yuri Zhirkov has signed for Chelsea

Bolton could be ready to offer Zat Knight an escape route from Aston Villa...

Everton are to sign the American unknown, Anton Peterlin, from Ventura County Fusion. The 22-year-old impressed David Moyes on trial

Liverpool are in the running for Inter's Maicon. However, Antonio Caliendo is confident that the Brazilian will remain at San Siro now that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has pledged his future to the club

Blackburn Rovers have clinched a deal for Christian Vieri and are hoping to add Ruud van Nistelrooy to their ranks too

Meanwhile, Sevilla believe that Didier Zokora will soon join from Tottenham Hotspur. The deal had looked dead in the water

Official: Yossi Benayoun has signed a two-year contract extension at Liverpool.

[Novo]

angers have accepted an increased offer from Blackpool for 23-year-old midfielder Charlie Adam.

However Adam, who was on loan at the Championship outfit last season, has not yet entered into discussions with the English club.

Championship rivals Barnsley also had a bid rejected by Rangers for the twice-capped Scotsman this summer.

It appears that Adam was waiting to be told by manager Walter Smith whether he had a future at the Glasgow club.

But Smith was quoted in weekend newspapers saying that all the club's players were available at the right price as Rangers sought to compensate for the effects of the economic downturn.

Adam impressed during his loan spell with Blackpool while his Rangers colleagues clinched a league and cup double.

Tony Parkes, who had been Blackpool caretaker manager for the latter part of the season, had hoped to make Adam's move permanent, and his successor, Ian Holloway, said he would continue the club's pursuit of the player.

[30stone]

http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/22830/Arsenal_star_vows_to_put_rivalry_aside_and_help_ne w_Chelsea_signing_.aspx

Arsenal star vows to put rivalry aside and help new Chelsea signing

Author: Ben Moss
Posted on: 06 July 2009 - 15:40
Category: Football
Comments: 2 Go...

Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin will disregard his club’s rivalry with Chelsea in order to help his Russian teammate Yuri Zhirkov settle in to life in the Premier League.

Arshavin made a similar move to Zhirkov back in January, when he moved to Arsenal having spent his whole career in Russia with Zenit St Petersburg, and he has vowed to help Zhirkov adjust to his new surroundings.

Arshavin said: “I'll do everything possible to help him adapt.”

The diminutive Russian also backed Zhirkov to make an impact at Stamford Bridge.

He said: “All in all there are no weak players in Chelsea. But Zhirkov is capable of competing with any of the Blues.”

“Besides, the coach can always modify the formation so that all of the best players would fit in.”

[30stone]

One For Lauren!

Chamakh will only sign for Arsenal says Bordeaux president

Bordeaux have denied that they have received any offers from Sunderland for Marouane Chamakh, and in fact the president was quite insulting about their link!

A report in the Times said: Jean-Louis Triaud, the Bordeaux president, has denied that the French champions have received a £13 million offer from Sunderland for Marouane Chamakh. The Morocco forward has one year left on his contract and is wanted by Arsenal, should Emmanuel Adebayor leave.

“We never received an offer,” Triaud said. “What the ******* would he do at Sunderland? You have heard him say he will only sign for a big English club. I don’t want to insult Sunderland, but I don’t even know where they finished last season.”

What do Sunderland fans think of that!

http://www.footylatest.com/chamakh-will-only-sign-for-arsenal-says-bordeaux-president/7093

[Novo]

Football thread most vote for glorious sweden

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/3288229537_8c1e8a5e8e_o.jpg

[andyman]

80,000 Real Madrid fans waiting for Ronaldo to show.. Live on Sky Sports News soon!

[Locke.]

I'd rather stick pins in my eyes than willingly watch that idiot.

[Novo]

He's a prick

Said that la liga is superior to The premier league

[andyman]

I must watch! I need to watch... I will watch.

I might run out and buy a Real Madrid shirt! :shocked:

[Locke.]

Henrick Larsson's sister and girlfriend-

http://i44.tinypic.com/24q4voy.jpg

[andyman]

Ronaldo live at 8pm on Sky Sports News!

LIVE! :shocked:

[andyman]

955 hours till kick off! :bouncy:

[Lauren]

Originally posted by 30stone

“We never received an offer,” Triaud said. “What the ******* would he do at Sunderland? You have heard him say he will only sign for a big English club. I don’t want to insult Sunderland, but I don’t even know where they finished last season.”

What a c u next tuesday.

Great sportsmenship you piece of **** lmao. Learn how to be a professional then maybe we'll listen to your advice.

[andyman]

Hot pics in this page..

Football! Women! Beer! Cars!

Everything the Brotherhood stands for... Pukka.

[andyman]

Ronaldo also live on BBC News 24.

[Lauren]

Haha he is actually no. 9! No wonder in Dec 08 he copyrighted "CR9"

[andyman]

Number 9 is the best! Anything with a 9 is good....

[30stone]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by 30stone

“We never received an offer,” Triaud said. “What the ******* would he do at Sunderland? You have heard him say he will only sign for a big English club. I don’t want to insult Sunderland, but I don’t even know where they finished last season.”

What a c u next tuesday.

Great sportsmenship you piece of **** lmao. Learn how to be a professional then maybe we'll listen to your advice.

LOL!

I didnt even know i wrote that done it to quick without reading through it.

That guys a moron, if hes president of the best team in France! (due to winning the league last season)...

Thats a stupid thing to say.

Chamakh isnt Arsenal first team standard!

[King Gizzard]

Gourcuff could of been the new zidane but then he moved to bordeaux permanently? :S.

[andyman]

I think Man Utd will make a big signing next month... Big!

[Novo]

Cristiano Ronaldo fulfilled a "childhood dream" as he was unveiled as a Real Madrid player in front of a packed Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

The Portuguese forward, who has been handed the number nine jersey, was greeted by Alfredo di Stefano - considered the greatest player to have worn that particular shirt - Eusebio and Florentino Perez, the club president whose re-election prompted Ronaldo's £80million signing from Manchester United.

"I am just so happy to be here," he said to a rapturous reception from the gathered thousands.

"For me, I have made my childhood dream a reality, which was nothing less than playing for Real Madrid.

"I didn't expect a jam-packed stadium - this is truly impressive."

Perez claimed Monday night's events "might not have a precedent". "We are very satisfied to know that you made the firm decision to play for Real Madrid," Perez said.

He told Ronaldo what to expect from his new adoring fans, adding: "They will ask of you the very best, but will also give you their all."

Ronaldo is the third player to be unveiled by Madrid since Perez returned to the presidency at the start of June, following in the footsteps of Kaka and Raul Albiol.

Brazil playmaker Kaka was a reported £56million signing from AC Milan, while Spain centre-back Albiol was brought in from Valencia for a fee believed to be around £13million.

Madrid have also agreed a deal with Lyon for their striker Karim Benzema for an initial fee of £30million, a transfer that takes the Spanish giants' summer spending close to the £200million mark.

Monday night's attendance at the Bernabeu swamped the estimated 55,000 that watched Kaka's unveiling here last Tuesday, and is believed to be the biggest turn-out for a presentation since a reported 75,000 saw the arrival of Diego Maradona at Napoli from Barcelona in 1984.

Earlier on Monday, Ronaldo, the reigning FIFA World Player of the Year, successfully completed his medical with Madrid after landing in the Spanish capital just after midday.

Carlos Diez, Real Madrid's medical chief, told realmadrid.com: "(Ronaldo) is in perfect condition and very eager to start the season as soon as possible."

Ronaldo had already undergone initial medical tests with the Spanish giants while on holiday in Portugal last month, which the player claimed at the time had gone "perfectly".

Diez added: "He has an extraordinary cardiac and lung capacity. We have complemented everything that we already did in Portugal and done all the specific tests.

"Now we will be able to start working using an individual plan in order to improve his performance.

"For him (Ronaldo), it's a dream, and this dream starts to convert into reality from today."

Speaking at a press conference after his presentation, Ronaldo insisted that Real were "the closest club to my heart" - but admitted it was a wrench to leave England.

"Thank you to all (United) supporters, the boss (Sir Alex Ferguson), friends and team-mates - I've been there six years and have friends there. But people respect my decision," he said.

"The great challenge now, and dream, is to play at Real Madrid but I'm going to miss many things in Manchester."

The forward claimed he left Old Trafford, and Ferguson, on friendly terms.

"It was good," he said of his departure. "My relationship with him was always good and will stay that way forever.

"I went to Manchester, spoke to them and everything was fine. Life goes on."

Ronaldo also reiterated his belief that he was worth the vast sum paid for his services.

"I have always thought that the best clubs, to have the best players, have to pay - so Real Madrid did a good thing. It was a correct decision.

"I understand...it is not your everyday thing to manage these figures, but I'm happy to be the most expensive player in the history of football and I'm going to prove that they paid good money for me and it was worth it."

[Novo]

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Anfield until 2013.

The 29-year-old Israel international, who had two years remaining on his current deal, has been handed an additional two-year stay.

Benayoun moved to Merseyside from West Ham in July 2007 and made 42 appearances last season, scoring nine goals.

He told the club's official website: "I am very happy that we have reached an agreement. Of course, to be at a club like this is a dream come true and I want to keep playing here.

"Hopefully now I can concentrate on the hard work that needs to be done and try to play better and better and win some silverware."

Benayoun becomes the fifth member of Rafa Benitez's squad to pledge his long-term future to the club following Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres, Daniel Agger and Dirk Kuyt.

Benitez said: "You know that our idea was to extend the contracts of some players and Yossi was one of these players.

"He has been really good for us over the last year, scoring crucial goals and getting assists, so we wanted to keep him and I'm really pleased with the extension."

[Novo]

AC Milan have confirmed they have tabled bids for Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Sevilla forward Luis Fabiano.

The Rossoneri have funds to bolster their squad this summer following Kaka's £59million switch to Real Madrid.

A striker is high on Leonardo's summer shopping list and they have now confirmed that offers have been made for both Huntelaar and Fabiano.

Huntelaar only joined the Spanish giants in January, but their unprecedented summer shopping spree means he is now surplus to requirements.

Milan have also been linked with a move for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o, although vice-president Adriano Galliani believes his wage demands are too high.

"Milan have made offers for Huntelaar and Fabiano, but it's a difficult market because Real Madrid's spending has meant prices have doubled since last year," confirmed Galliani.

"Eto'o's an important player, but he's asking for too much money. We don't hold much hope of reaching a deal. This is a time to maintain balance."

[Lauren]

Huntelaar definitely needs to go from Real. You know they're a super team when the likes of him are considered "surplus" though haha.

[Novo]

Huntelaar to united i reckon

fergie rates him

[andyman]

Evict Kris!

[Christina]

Today i've learnt alot about football from David, Ben and Jayson.

[Jayson]

lol

[Christina]

Fave footy players from these teams:

Arsenal = Arshavin
Liverpool = Gerrard
Man U = Owen

:bouncy:

[Jayson]

Man U = Giggs
Liverpool = Riera
Arsenal = Fabregas
Chelsea = Drogba, Anelka

[Christina]

Liverpool are the best... :lovedup:

[Jayson]

Arsenal FTW

[Locke.]

Originally posted by Christina
Liverpool are the best... :lovedup:

Spoken like a true Brotherhood warrior

[30stone]

Favrouite Premiership player for each team, Max 4. Please try to just write 1.

Arsenal - Van Persie, Fabregas, Nasri, Arshavin
Aston Villa - Agbonlahor.
Birmingham - Larrson.
Blackburn - Mcarthy.
Bolton - Davies.
Burnley - Gudjonsson.
Chelsea - Ballack, Lampard, Cech.
Everton - Arteta.
Fulham - Hangeland, Dempsey, Schwarzer.
Hull - Giovanni.
Liverpool - Alonso.
Man City - Steven Ireland.
Man Utd - Owen.
Portsmouth - Campbell.
Stoke - Beattie.
Sunderland - Malbranque
Tottenham - Modric.
West Ham - Di Michelle
Wigan - Zaki, Figueroa
Wolves - Doyle.

Great players!

[Jayson]

+'d you xtina

[Jayson]

Lol at your sig David :laugh3:

[Christina]

Originally posted by David
Originally posted by Christina
Liverpool are the best... :lovedup:

Spoken like a true Brotherhood warrior

:angel:

Haha! Love your sig btw!

And thanks Jayson!!

[Jayson]

I need some Karma big time :sad:

[andyman]

Should i change my av and sig?

[Novo]

Yes andyman

[Locke.]

Arsenal - Gibbs
Aston Villa - Agbonlahor, Young, Carew.
Birmingham - Jerome.
Blackburn - Roberts.
Bolton - Jaaskelinen
Burnley - :whistle:
Chelsea - Anelka
Everton - Jagielka
Fulham - Murphy
Hull - Giovanni.
Liverpool - Carragher
Man City - Robinho
Man Utd - Owen.
Portsmouth - Belhadj
Stoke - Shawcross
Sunderland - Jones, was Cisse
Tottenham - Defoe
West Ham - Boa Morte
Wigan - Mido
Wolves - Doyle.

[Christina]

Okay.. i have this feeling Arsenal will win the premiership because they're really good. But i want Liverpool to win it.

[Novo]

Christina newcastle arent even in the premier league you moron

[Christina]

David says:
* everton will finish 15th

[Christina]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Christina newcastle arent even in the premier league you moron I didn't say they were?

[Novo]

~Andy Nacho Novo says:

* Everton 4 - 0 Liverpool

[Novo]

I give up

[Christina]

:laugh:

[Locke.]

Andy what the hell are you banging on about?

[Novo]

Nothing

:flower:

[30stone]

Originally posted by Christina
Okay.. i have this feeling Arsenal will win the premiership because they're really good. But i want Liverpool to win it.

:yuk::yuk::yuk::yuk:

Disgrace.

[andyman]

Arsenal and Everton are a joke.. Everybody laughs at them.

[30stone]

Originally posted by andyman
Arsenal and Everton are a joke.. Everybody laughs at them.

Like people laugh at liverpool fans.

Everyone does the cocky fans are laughed at.

[andyman]

Not true, nobody laughs at Liverpool, NOBODY!

Sat 15 Aug..
Tottenham 1 - 3 Liverpool.:cheer2:

[30stone]

They do, they laugh at their fans who think they are godlike.

[Novo]

Andyman look

Arista (Tupac mix)

Life in the city is fkin hard
Life in the city is a fkin bitch
Life in the city aint fkin pretty with them bitch ass hoe's tryin to take ma money!
Got ma 9s in the hood coz it's
Life In The City
Gonna beat em up guud coz it's
Life In The City

[Christina]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Christina
Okay.. i have this feeling Arsenal will win the premiership because they're really good. But i want Liverpool to win it.

:yuk::yuk::yuk::yuk:

Disgrace.

:bawling:

[30stone]

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Christina
Okay.. i have this feeling Arsenal will win the premiership because they're really good. But i want Liverpool to win it.

:yuk::yuk::yuk::yuk:

Disgrace.

:bawling:

:nono:

Dissapointment.

[andyman]

Andy, wonder if Arista could rap the mighty words i wrote?

[Novo]

No i don't think he likes Rap

he could be a rock kind if person

black sabath....Aerosmith maybe

who knows he might like country music

[andyman]

Yo learn pweeety fast wid the po-leeece on yo ass!

[King Gizzard]

Everton are my least favourite football team. they even beat birmingham to it and thats saying something.

[Novo]

Everton are the best team outside the top 4

[Novo]

Everton are closing in on a deal to take Manchester City striker Jo back to Goodison Park on loan next season.

Jo, 22, scored five goals in 12 games after joining Everton on loan in January having failed to make an impact at Eastlands under manager Mark Hughes.

City paid CSKA Moscow £18m for Jo in July 2008 and Everton boss David Moyes admitted they could not afford a permanent deal for the Brazilian.

However, a loan move is now imminent after fresh talks between the clubs.

Jo has joined up with Everton at their pre-season training base in Scotland while he waits for the formalities to be completed.

Everton chief executive Robert Elstone said: "We have had a conversation with Manchester City over the options available to us and discussions are set to continue."

[andyman]

Next month should give us bigger footy news..

[Novo]

Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has agreed terms on a new four-year contract with the club.

Foster, 26, battled with Edwin van der Sar and Tomasz Kuszczak for the keeper's jersey throughout last season but was hampered by injuries.

And despite admitting that a lack of first-team football could compromise his international prospects, Foster has chosen to stay at Old Trafford.

"I'm really happy to commit my future to the club," he said.

"The team spirit here is fantastic and working along side Edwin and Tomasz has been a great influence on my career."

[andyman]

Breaking News!

Chelsea confirm signing of Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow on three-year deal.

[Novo]

Sheffield United have suspended keeper Paddy Kenny for failing a drugs test.

Kenny tested positive for a banned substance, ephedrine, following last season's Championship play-off semi-final second leg against Preston.

Ephedrine is believed to be present in a cough mixture that the Republic of Ireland star bought over the counter, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.

"We confirm Paddy has been suspended. This is an ongoing, confidential matter," read a club statement.

The 31-year-old will now be subject to a disciplinary inquiry by the Football Association and faces a range of possible sanctions - from a reprimand up to a two-year ban.

The FA and UK Sport - the agency responsible for drug testing programmes in sport - have so far refused to comment.

BBC sports news correspondent Gordon Farquhar said Kenny will be given the opportunity to explain himself at a tribunal, which will decide if a punishment is deserved, and if so, of what duration.

"They can impose anything from a warning to a two-year ban. It's going to come down to whether the science backs up Kenny's claim that this was nothing more sinister than a bit of cough medicine," said Farquhar.

[andyman]

Naughty boy!

[Novo]

Cough medicine :bored:

[andyman]

When is the E3 eviction?

[Novo]

Very soon

[andyman]

Has Arista seen our remix of his old classics?

[Novo]

I made a thread to alert him but dont think he has seen it

[King Gizzard]

Gettting annoyed at martin oneill not signing anyone yet!!

[30stone]

Arsenal still want hangeland...

£10million Arsenal target seeks new contract
09:15 PM 07 July, 2009
Brede Hangeland hopes to earn a new contract at Fulham Football Club.

Arsenal are said to be interested in the £10million-rated Norwegian defender, but he insists he would be happy to commit his future to the Craven Cottage side.

"I'm very happy at Fulham and would like a new contract, but then we must agree on something that both parties can be satisfied with," Hangeland told TV 2 Sporten

[30stone]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1198216/Arsenal-boss-Wenger-offer-Eboue-Senderos-Melo-deal.html

Arsenal boss Wenger to offer Eboue and Senderos in Melo deal

By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 12:54 AM on 08th July 2009


Arsene Wenger is ready to use Emmanuel Eboue and Philippe Senderos in a players-plus-£5million deal for Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo.

Fiorentina are keen on Eboue but less so Senderos after his frustrating year on loan at AC Milan.




Senderos - 5m
Eboue - 10m
Cash 5m

thats 20m not 21.4, unless they rate eboue or senderos higher, which is possible.

[andyman]

UEFA Cup football..

Everton v Standard Liege, Channel 5 at 2.20am.

[Lauren]

http://www.sunderland2018bid.com/

Woooo. :hello:

[Locke.]

Originally posted by Lauren
http://www.sunderland2018bid.com/

Woooo. :hello:

The world ends in 2012.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by David
Originally posted by Lauren
http://www.sunderland2018bid.com/

Woooo. :hello:

The world ends in 2012.

Haha dont say that ****, it always scares me :bawling:

[Lauren]

Charlie Adam moved from Rangers to Blackpool permanently.

HA! I hate him, when I was standing outside Ibrox before a game he was stood in the entrance blanking everyone and acting cocky. He's begging to stay at Ibrox apparently. Well ha!

[HeatherTWx]

Liverpool are to sign Paris Saint Germain left back Chris Mavinga.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2009/07/08/liverpool-fc-sign-french-starlet-chris-mavinga-from-paris-st-germain-100252-24103429/

Arsenal were interested in him but he's coming to Liverpool

[Locke.]

A new left back.... that will spell the end for Dossena then. Oh no he's young.

We want two other players too:

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will target Inter Milan's Esteban Cambiasso and Mathieu Valbuena, of Marseilles, if he loses one or both of his in-demand midfielders Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano.

[andyman]

Liverpool will be fantastic this season.

[andyman]

Sunday 9th Aug 2009.

Chelsea v Man Utd.

[andyman]

2009/10 Premiership table..

Top 3.
1. Liverpool.
2. Chelsea.
3. Man Utd.
------------------
Bottom 3.
18. Wolves.
19. Sunderland.
20. Burnley.

[30stone]

Lies.

Arsenal top 3 finish.

[andyman]

Arsenal will be fighting with Man Utd for 3rd place, trust me.

[Lauren]

Andy you change your mind every single time you post your predictions, you're bound to get one of them right since you've tried every combination!

[andyman]

Just warming up.. My final top3 and bottom 3 will be posted after Christmas..

[Lauren]

Originally posted by andyman
Just warming up.. My final top3 and bottom 3 will be posted after Christmas..

:tongue:

My top 3:

1. Chelsea.
2. Man Utd.
3. Arsenal.

[King Gizzard]

What are you all on about, the trophys got Villa written all over it.......:D

[andyman]

When did Villa last win a cup?

Lauren, please put Liverpool at 1st place, you know it's true.

[Novo]

Any transfer news today

[Lauren]

Originally posted by andyman
When did Villa last win a cup?

Lauren, please put Liverpool at 1st place, you know it's true.

No, plus I need revenge for you putting Sunderland in relegation zone. :wavey:

[King Gizzard]

Sunderland i think will be mid table

Andyman couldnt you see the sarcasm in that!?

[King Gizzard]

but..we have won the champs league..and the fa cup alot..and yeah lol

[andyman]

You silly Aston Villa fan... How dare you mock the living mighty legend Torres!

[andyman]

Yey Football.

[King Gizzard]

how did i mock torres? lol. one of the best strikers in the world.

[30stone]

Melo looks like hes going Juve.

Meh, we should have got him, we could be title challenign if they brought another star.

[King Gizzard]

I need to talk football to get that silly irish cow out of my head!


Or i could just realise its only a show..


..but then again i dont like people being put in the wrong even though theyve done nothing wrong...



so..footbal..yeah



Us Villa still havnt signed anyone yet. Only 1 of 5 premiership clubs that havnt. :(

[andyman]

Liverpool have won the best team in the whole wide world award.. :bouncy:

[Novo]

I heard everton did

[Lauren]

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l19/LaurenFah/05648272500.jpg

Mmmm. Ranger's get back to training.

[Jayson]

Pennant completes Zaragoza move

Real Zaragoza have completed the signing of Jermaine Pennant after his release by Liverpool.

The former Arsenal youngster passed a medical with the Spanish outfit on Thursday and will join their bid for survival next season after being promoted back to the Primera Division.

The 26-year-old becomes Zaragoza's first signing of the summer and joins for nothing on a three-year deal.

[30stone]

Barcelona have made a bid for David Villa in the region of €45m. The news was confirmed by club president Joan Laporta who also revealed interest in Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery.

Middlesbrough’s Adam Johnson has once again been linked with a surprising move away from the Riverside with Chelsea the latest big club eyeing the under-21 international.

Steve Bruce is hoping his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson will sell coveted striker Fraizer Campbell to Sunderland despite Hull City tabling a £6m bid.

AC Milan are weighing up a move for Sevilla’s Luis Fabiano and could leave the coast clear for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar to join AC Milan. With both parties satisfied it appears Arsenal’s Emmanuel Adebayor will stay at the Emirates.

Chelsea claim that John Terry is not for sale but rumours persist claiming showdown talks between the player and owner Roman Abramovich are planned for next week. Joe Cole meanwhile will sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge despite the arrival of Russian international wideman Yuri Zhirkov.

Reports in Italy claim that Sir Alex Ferguson and Rafael Benitez will go head-to-head for the signature of Roma striker Mirko Vucinic. The Montenegrin international only signed a new deal last month but could be sold to solved the Italian side’s financial woes.

Reports in Argentina also claim that Arsenal could make a move for Valencia holding midfielder Ever Banega after the player made it clear he wanted to leave the Mestalla.

Cristiano Ronaldo has welcomed David Trezeguet to Real Madrid and claimed it will be ‘fun’ playing alongside the French international. The pair along with Kaka and Raul Albiol have been the Bernabeu’s four main acquisitions this summer.

[andyman]

David Villa is moving to Liverpool..

Liverpool have a secret stash, trust me. :cheer2:

[30stone]

Rosicky Targets Autumn Return!

Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky, who has been out of action since January 2008, claims to be making good progress after his injury nightmare.

The 28-year-old Czech midfielder has been sidelined for nearly 18 months by a combination of hamstring and knee injuries, which have proved hard to treat.

Rosicky resumed light training with Arsenal in May and is hopeful of returning to first-team action during the opening stages of the new campaign.

"I think I will be back in the autumn." Rosicky told Czech newspaper Sport. "According to my fitness coach Tony Colbert I could have been playing at the end of the (last) season as he thought my fitness was okay.

"I think it was obvious from the training that I was ready to play, if not for 90 minutes.

"But the club decided not to play me. They saw that I was okay, but maybe they just did not want to take the gamble.

"Until I play in a league match I will not be able to tell what my chances are, but when it comes to fitness alone I am in better shape than when I came to Arsenal."

Rosicky was just one of Arsenal's many high profile absentees last season and the Czech ace is confident that with a fully fit squad Arsenal will challenge for major honours next season.

He added: "I am missing the competition.

"Playing alongside Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott makes you feel comfortable and I think that I will quickly forget that I have been out for a while.

"Now that I have recovered, I am a new option for the manager.

"We have a strong team capable of moving mountains in all competitions."

[andyman]

Originally posted by 30stone
Rosicky Targets Autumn Return!

Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky, who has been out of action since January 2008, claims to be making good progress after his injury nightmare.

The 28-year-old Czech midfielder has been sidelined for nearly 18 months by a combination of hamstring and knee injuries, which have proved hard to treat.

Rosicky resumed light training with Arsenal in May and is hopeful of returning to first-team action during the opening stages of the new campaign.

"I think I will be back in the autumn." Rosicky told Czech newspaper Sport. "According to my fitness coach Tony Colbert I could have been playing at the end of the (last) season as he thought my fitness was okay.

"I think it was obvious from the training that I was ready to play, if not for 90 minutes.

"But the club decided not to play me. They saw that I was okay, but maybe they just did not want to take the gamble.

"Until I play in a league match I will not be able to tell what my chances are, but when it comes to fitness alone I am in better shape than when I came to Arsenal."

Rosicky was just one of Arsenal's many high profile absentees last season and the Czech ace is confident that with a fully fit squad Arsenal will challenge for major honours next season.

He added: "I am missing the competition.

"Playing alongside Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott makes you feel comfortable and I think that I will quickly forget that I have been out for a while.

"Now that I have recovered, I am a new option for the manager.

"We have a strong team capable of moving mountains in all competitions."

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[30stone]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter Milan)
Sir Alex Ferguson has earmarked forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic after missing out on several other targets, including Lyon's Karim Benzema, but United will have to throw plenty of cash at Inter for them to part with the Sweden international. But after signing Owen and Obertan, Fergie's giving us a new-look United next season. Could Ibramhimovic and Berbatov form the most disinterested strike pairing in football history? They'd hardly compliment each other!

[30stone]

Sebastien Bassong (Newcastle)
Talk about being kicked when you're down. As if Newcastle aren't facing enough problems already, defender Sebastien Bassong claims he is being tracked by Arsenal as well as other top flight clubs here and abroad. He could just be blowing his own trombone to drum up interest!

[andyman]

Great footy news Sir Ben. :dance:

[30stone]

Originally posted by andyman
Originally posted by 30stone
Rosicky Targets Autumn Return!

Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky, who has been out of action since January 2008, claims to be making good progress after his injury nightmare.

The 28-year-old Czech midfielder has been sidelined for nearly 18 months by a combination of hamstring and knee injuries, which have proved hard to treat.

Rosicky resumed light training with Arsenal in May and is hopeful of returning to first-team action during the opening stages of the new campaign.

"I think I will be back in the autumn." Rosicky told Czech newspaper Sport. "According to my fitness coach Tony Colbert I could have been playing at the end of the (last) season as he thought my fitness was okay.

"I think it was obvious from the training that I was ready to play, if not for 90 minutes.

"But the club decided not to play me. They saw that I was okay, but maybe they just did not want to take the gamble.

"Until I play in a league match I will not be able to tell what my chances are, but when it comes to fitness alone I am in better shape than when I came to Arsenal."

Rosicky was just one of Arsenal's many high profile absentees last season and the Czech ace is confident that with a fully fit squad Arsenal will challenge for major honours next season.

He added: "I am missing the competition.

"Playing alongside Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott makes you feel comfortable and I think that I will quickly forget that I have been out for a while.

"Now that I have recovered, I am a new option for the manager.

"We have a strong team capable of moving mountains in all competitions."

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Is 100% true.

Without injury we could do well.

[30stone]

Sebastien Bassong (Newcastle)
Talk about being kicked when you're down. As if Newcastle aren't facing enough problems already, defender Sebastien Bassong claims he is being tracked by Arsenal as well as other top flight clubs here and abroad. He could just be blowing his own trombone to drum up interest!

[30stone]

Blaise Matuidi (St Etienne)

It's business as usual for the Gunners. Arsene Wenger is hoping to tie up a bid for St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi, a double whammy of good news after Robin van Persie renewed his contract at the Emirates this week. And Matuidi would be great for those "Blaise of Glory" headlines, wouldn't he?

[30stone]

Tuncay (Middlesborough)
We're not calling Aston Villa vultures or anything, but trying to nab two players from relegated Middlesborough is a bit much. The club seem to be putting their £12m pay-packet for Gareth Barry to good use though, as they try to entice Stewart Downing and Tuncay to Villa Park for around £18m.


Good idea Arsenal & Villa.

Get the stars form the relegated teams on the cheap.

[30stone]

YESSS

Arsenal's Felipe Melo move back on as Juventus' bid for the Brazilian hits the buffers

Arsenal have been handed a lifeline in their pursuit of Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo.

Juventus thought they had virtually sewn up a deal for the 26-year-old after a cash-plus-player bid met the value of the £21.5million release clause written into the new contract he signed just last week.

However, Marco Marchionni, Juve's 28-year-old Italy right winger, has rejected terms to go in the opposite direction.


Marchionni says he has his heart set on a move but he won't be pushed into accepting a contract he finds unacceptable, leaving Juve with the dilemma of returning with a cash-only bid or hoping that their winger can reach a compromise.

'Fiorentina are my first choice, we are just waiting that a few details are resolved,' said Marchionni.

'I will run to Florence in order to marry Fiorentina's project. It's a big chance for me and they are a big club with ambition. I am enthusiastic about wearing the Viola jersey.'

Sportsmail understands Melo will give Arsenal every opportunity to match the offer by refusing to cut his vacation short and rush through a transfer.

The Barclays Premier League club are likely to have until Friday to improve their offer of £5m plus Emmanuel Eboue and Philippe Senderos.

Combative midfielder Melo is relaxing in Rio de Janeiro after being part of Brazil's Confederations Cup-winning team in South Africa last month.

Fiorentina are understood to prefer a deal with Arsenal because of a bitter rivalry with Juve that has seen fans protest at the possible sale of Melo to the Old Lady.

[30stone]

Arsenal board are stupid to reject the offer of money for transfers from Usmanov!

[andyman]

Great news Ben, reading every post! :hello:

[30stone]

Want some liverpool news sir andyman?

[andyman]

Yeah more news! :hello:

[Novo]

good news

[andyman]

Happy news.

[Novo]

fantastic news

[andyman]

Pukka news.

[Novo]

Superb news

[andyman]

Marvellous news.

[Novo]

AmaZing! news

[Locke.]

In a stunning twist, Liverpool now appear to be leading the race to sign Franck Ribery from Bayern Munich. Betting agencies in England have slashed the odds on an Anfield move for the Frenchman... :shocked: :shocked:

Following rumours of a failed €46 million Manchester United bid for Atletico Madrid star Sergio Aguero, it is now claimed that the Red Devils could throw Dimitar Berbatov into the mix. The Bulgarian has split opinion since moving to Old Trafford.

Everton have joined the race to sign Sergio Sanchez from Espanyol.

Sunderland and Manchester United are said to have agreed a fee for Fraizer Campbell.

[Jayson]

Cristiano Ronaldo Takes Squad Number 9 At Real Madrid

The most famous footballer on planet Earth has selected number 9 for his new club, joining an elite band of Los Merengues heroes.

World record signing Cristiano Ronaldo has selected the number 9 jersey as he paraded in front of journalists for the first time as a Real Madrid player.

The Portuguese winger finally got his hands on the coveted white jersey, as his €96m move from Manchester United was sealed in front of 80,000 jubilant fans who packed the Santiago Bernabeu to the rafters this evening.

The atmosphere inside the stadium was electric as the former CR7 was revealed as 'RONALDO 9' for the 2009/10 campaign, replacing Javier Saviola who occupied the role last season.

The choice of 'Ronaldo' as his shirt name is somewhat surprising. It was widely expected that 'C. Ronaldo' would be used, given that Brazilian striker Ronaldo was a hugely popular purchase and shirt sale upon his arrival in 2002.

The 24-year old has added his name to former Los Merengues legends such as Hugo Sanchez, Ronaldo, and of course the greatest of them all, Alfredo di Stefano in wearing the number nine jersey with pride, and in doing so joins an elite legacy of footballers.

At Manchester United, Ronaldo had initially selected the number 28, but after persuasion from Sir Alex Ferguson he was given the No. 7 and in doing so he joined the elite list of Red Devils such as Eric Cantona, George Best and David Beckham who all donned the jersey.

[Jayson]

All the premier league kits so far...
http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=124600

[30stone]

ahahahahahahah

"In a stunning twist, Liverpool now appear to be leading the race to sign Franck Ribery from Bayern Munich. Betting agencies in England have slashed the odds on an Anfield move for the Frenchman..."

That is Bull ****. He wont go.


On a brighter note, Jo has signed another loan deal at everton.

[Novo]

Sheffield United have accepted a bid from Premier League side Everton for defender Kyle Naughton, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.

The Blades turned down an offer of £3.5m in June but a fee, believed to be around £5m, has now been agreed.

The 21-year-old full-back has been at Bramall Lane since the age of eight, coming through the same youth system as Everton centre-half Phil Jagielka.

Naughton is due to discuss terms with the Merseyside club on Monday.

[30stone]

Arsenal's Arshavin dismisses Barcelona link
11.07.09 | tribalfootball.com

Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin has dismissed talk of a move to Barcelona.

"That is nothing more than a rumour," he told Sport Express. "I'm an Arsenal player and the only thing I am thinking about is preparing for the new season."

Arshavin also believes the Premier League remains the best in Europe despite Barca winning the Champions League and Real Madrid investing heavily this summer.

"If they do not solve the tax issues in England, it's possible that they will see an exodus of stars," he said.

"But, in my view, the Premier League is still the best. However, we will find out when we see what happens in the Champions League, of course."



Arshavin is loyal.

And true players dont want to come because they know their wages are slashed in half due to tax.

[Jayson]

Great news about Arshavin staying here :hello:

[30stone]

Yeh i dont think there was ever any doubt

just like Fabregas.

Hes not leaving this season.

Looks like the only people who will possibly leave will be, Eboue, Gallas and Senderos the rest will stay.

and we will have to wait and see who we bring in this year.

[Ninastar]

Torres!!!! <3

[30stone]

Originally posted by Ninastar
Torres!!!! <3

It's been revealed that torres is actually a woman!

Andyman is relieved as he "liked" torres a lot.

[HeatherTWx]

Nabil El Zhar has signed an extension to his current Liverpool contract that will keep him at Anfield until 2012.

The 22-year-old, who made 19 appearances for the Reds' first-team last season, follows Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres, Dirk Kuyt, Yossi Benayoun and Daniel Agger in committing his long-term future to the club.

The Moroccan international joined Liverpool from Saint Etienne in October 2006.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N165002090711-1049.htm

[30stone]

Gunners target not for sale
Last Updated: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:22
Arsenal

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson insists that Brede Hangeland is not for sale despite rumours linking him with a move to Arsenal.

The Gunners, Aston Villa and Manchester City have all been linked with a move for the big Norwegian but as far as Hodgson is concerned the player will be staying at Craven Cottage.

"He's a Fulham player, he's got a two-year contract at Fulham," Hodgson revealed. "We don't really intend to sell him, and he's very happy at the club.

"We've even offered him a new contract, an improved contract, which I think he's mulling over. Because he hasn't immediately jumped at the chance of a new contract, people are suggesting that there will be some movement. But I will be surprised if he moved.


Hope he comes i think hes quality.

[andyman]

He needs to stay at Fulham..

5 weeks to go! Kick off for the 2009/10 Torres season!

[30stone]

Yes can't wait.

Want to see what happens in first match.

Arsenal and Liverpool face tough opponents in Everton and Tottenham.
Chelsea and Man Utd can walk it, playing hull and birmingham i think.

First match win gives any team a good confidence boost.

I hope Arsenal do better than last season.


And i hope Hangeland comes to us hes great although i do like Fulham.

[andyman]

Nah Liverpool alway beat Tottenham, easy game for us and Torres will score 2 goals..

Tottenham 1 - 3 Liverpool:dance:

[30stone]

Lol easy game?

Tottenham always seem to upset the top 4.

[Iceman]

This isn't a football song but it is a Gaelic football song so I thought i'd post it here because there's no GAA thread. It's quite funny actually, better than the original IMO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlI02yR2crM

[andyman]

:dance2::banana::cheer:
No songs! :tongue:

Ben, Liverpool always beat Tottenham..

[Iceman]

Originally posted by andyman
:dance2::banana::cheer:
No songs! :tongue:

Ben, Liverpool always beat Tottenham..

Oh right, sorry. Didn't know where to post it Music or Sports, and I didn't want to start a GAA thread because it would probably only be me posting in it.:joker::joker:

[King Gizzard]

us villa, with the smallest squad in the prem, we havnt even bought anyone yet! whereas 16 premiership teams have!

[30stone]

Originally posted by Hewman
us villa, with the smallest squad in the prem, we havnt even bought anyone yet! whereas 16 premiership teams have!

Portsmouth have let 8 players go, without bringing in one. lol.

[30stone]

Originally posted by andyman
:dance2::banana::cheer:
No songs! :tongue:

Ben, Liverpool always beat Tottenham..

Tottenham beat you 2 - 1 this season? lol!!!!

[andyman]

So, we beat Tottenham in the other game.. But out of most of the meetings Liverpool have won more.

Plus against Arsenal, Liverpool have won more.. :dance::bigsmile::cheer2::wavey::hello:

[30stone]

Who will score the biggest preseason victory??!?

[King Gizzard]

Hopefully Villa when we go to colchester on the 21st..which i will be attending :elephant:

[andyman]

Pre season victory? You mean them games being played know that mean nothing, unless Premiership teams play them in asia to drum up support and shirt sales..

[30stone]

Chelsea in 60m for Zlatan

Real madrid offered 65m for torres and were turned down.

[King Gizzard]

im loving how Chelsea are going to be screwed in a few years when Roman wants out

[30stone]

Originally posted by andyman
Pre season victory? You mean them games being played know that mean nothing, unless Premiership teams play them in asia to drum up support and shirt sales..

yes last season arsenal won 10 - 1 i think.

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[King Gizzard]

^^ Gave up? lol

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