Talk Football Here... - Part 3

[keithafc]

Originally posted by jt89
Originally posted by Hewmandel pieros PK is gonna be on them football gaffs thing :joker:

I know lol, that was dreadful. Serves him right for trying to be cheeky; just needed a whack in any corner and they'd have won.

Well done Villa. :thumbs:

Oh, and Wilshere fcking class; I hope we see more of him next season, although Wenger will spout his usual "patience" ********. :rolleyes:


He's 17 yet he's got a football brain of a 28 year old. What a bloody gem.
Im a gooner btw but you can't throw a 17 year old in premier league games week in week out when he isn't fully developed as in muscle span. He would take a lot of sore hits. He needs time to grow. From a football perspective, he is miles ahead of most PL footballers tbh.

[Novo]

Everton's Under-16s have won the Milk Cup for a second year in a row.

The young Blues beat Watford 4-1 in the final on Friday to be crowned champions of Northern Ireland’s international youth tournament.

Everton beat strong competition from around the world in four earlier stages to progress to the final, where Everton looked comfortable throughout.

Hallum Hope, who scored a hat-trick in last year's final, opened the scoring just four minutes into the tie while Chris Long doubled the Blues' advantage moments later.

And on the brink of half time Everton's lead was increased to three as Hope netted his second of the match.

Everton continued to dominate proceedings during the second period looking dangerous on the attack, and Anton Forrester got his name on the score sheet to make it 4-0 with twenty minutes to go.

The Hornets' goal in stoppage came just too late to make an impact, and Everton were deservedly crowned champions after a thoroughly impressive performance.


Won it with ease.

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Jayson
He'll say "Espanyol needed the confidence, Rafa supports them so he wanted to give them a boost"

Originally posted by David
We had to let Espanyol win tonight, they are one of Rafa's favourite teams and they had low confidence going into the new season. Very generous of us.

:thumbs:

[Johann]

Originally posted by keithafc
Originally posted by jt89
Originally posted by Hewmandel pieros PK is gonna be on them football gaffs thing :joker:

I know lol, that was dreadful. Serves him right for trying to be cheeky; just needed a whack in any corner and they'd have won.

Well done Villa. :thumbs:

Oh, and Wilshere fcking class; I hope we see more of him next season, although Wenger will spout his usual "patience" ********. :rolleyes:


He's 17 yet he's got a football brain of a 28 year old. What a bloody gem.
Im a gooner btw but you can't throw a 17 year old in premier league games week in week out when he isn't fully developed as in muscle span. He would take a lot of sore hits. He needs time to grow. From a football perspective, he is miles ahead of most PL footballers tbh.

Not at all, and I don't expect that to happen. I mean ffs, he's being touted for a possible England World Cup squad call up already. It would be nice to see more of him than we have seen in the real competitive games.

[Chels]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Chels.x
we've took a sh*t player on trial who i've never heared of :laugh:
peniani or something :laugh:

PERICARD?

Hes 26 and yes hes doing a trail if he does well then you look to sign him..


Hes played for Juve, Portsmouth n Stoke so could be a good championship player.
that's the one!
i took the fact he was sh*t because most of the crowd were shouting "eddie! eddie! eddie!" at him :laugh3:
as in eddie johnson btw.

[Lauren]

Bent at Academy of Light now for a medical.

Sunderland reported to be bidding 16m for David Bentley and Michael Dawson.

[Lauren]

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/Sunderland-sign-12m-Bent-from.5517457.jp

Yaaay, Bent is now ours officially!

[Novo]

Vincent Péricard is Awful chels

Trust me you don't want him 19 goals in 119 games for a striker is awful i doubt cardiff will give him a contract

[Chels]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Vincent Péricard is Awful chels

Trust me you don't want him 19 goals in 119 games for a striker is awful i doubt cardiff will give him a contract
oh god i hope not :bawling:
he's got a worse record than eddie :sad:

[30stone]

Arsenal offered 6m for Chamakh Bordeaux
They say it's way to low and want 12m.

This is what wengar is good at, Zenit wanted 25m for Arshavin and we got him for 15m..

Chamakh is annoyed at the club for not letting him talk with Arsenal

Bent having a medical at Sundeland


Good news for Arsenal Bad news for Everton.

As Nasri is out against Everton, it seems Fellani will not be able to play Arsenal in their first game of the season.

[Novo]

Good news for everton i reckon then

Don't rate fellani that much

Midfield four should be

Pienaar
Cahill
Osman [ Maybe rodwell]
Arteta

[Locke.]

http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww231/sportmil/xabi-alonso.jpg

Real Madrid have had an offer of €32 million accepted by Liverpool for Xabi Alonso and a pre-accord has been sealed that will see the player move back to Spain this week, according to a report.

A meeting between the two clubs in Barcelona at the weekend saw a thaw in the frosty stand-off, and with Los Merengues showing some goodwill, an agreement was reached, Sport state.

Liverpool were holding out for £30 million, while Madrid were keen to pay only €30million, but the rise of €2m has seen the Reds accept the offer.

The Spanish giants' director general, Jose Angel Sanchez, met with Liverpool's financial director, Christian Purslow, in a hotel within walking distance of Camp Nou.

Talks were friendly, but firm, Sport believe, with Madrid accepting that they would have to move their bid up if they were to persuade Liverpool to let the player go.

Alonso has made it clear that he wants to make the switch and become part of Florentino Perez's new look Galacticos, and for such a sum Rafa Benitez is willing to do business.

A deal with the player himself was reached weeks ago and he has had to remain patient while the two clubs postured and searched for a way forward, but now that has happened he can prepare for the transfer.

Before and after Liverpool's friendly against Espanyol in Barcelona on Sunday, Alonso, whose father Periko played for the Blaugrana, remained tight-lipped about joining Real Madrid.

http://goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2009/08/03/1419386/real-madrid-agree-xabi-alonso-deal-report

:sad:

Some better news:

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo51/Chris-C_16/Aquilani.jpg

Reports in Spain suggest that Liverpool have completed a deal for Alberto Aquilani, the Roma midfielder.

According to reports, Liverpool and Manchester United are set to battle for the signature of David Villa, the Valencia forward

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn227/trfc-sam/DVFT.jpg

[Jayson]

Good news for Sunderland and Arsenal, bad news for Liverpool and Cardiff for having a complete dipstick on trial.

[Lauren]

Newcastle 1 - 1 Dundee Utd.

Christ, Newc really need a new owner, new manager, new signing ASAP.

[30stone]

Lol.

Liverpool will only get one of them.

And i dont think it will be villa.


And every game without torres will be hard due to lack of good strikers..

[King Gizzard]

Delph checking in to be villas 2nd summer signing. Really hope he progresses. I think we ll then follow it up signing Warnock, then Distin, then a shock - Sneijder

[Novo]

Man city will come flshing the money to Delph

[King Gizzard]

No, Leeds have said they are not willing to discuss further with any other teams and chose villa down to there respectful handling of their interest in Fabian, its basically a done deal. He'd be a mug to want to go to Man City

[Novo]

Moyes was interested in him in in june

Don't think we would need to him we just need our midfielders fit for the new season

[King Gizzard]

as you said up there, i dont even rate fellaini, apart from that the everton midfield is good

dirty player, remember him in the Hull game where he nearly elbowed turners head off and the ref did nothing about it. And the fact he hasnt bothered to learn english yet

[keithafc]

Originally posted by 30stone
Arsenal offered 6m for Chamakh Bordeaux
They say it's way to low and want 12m.

This is what wengar is good at, Zenit wanted 25m for Arshavin and we got him for 15m..

Chamakh is annoyed at the club for not letting him talk with Arsenal

Bent having a medical at Sundeland


Good news for Arsenal Bad news for Everton.

As Nasri is out against Everton, it seems Fellani will not be able to play Arsenal in their first game of the season.
The deal could well take a few days to complete but it seems he is set on moving to Arsenal.

[King Gizzard]

Is he a goal scorer though? prolific? thats what you need, huntelaar

[Johann]

He's in London at the moment hoping to push through a deal. Tbh I'm a bit unsure about him, but in Wenger we trust.

[Lauren]

Apparently the Bentley/Dawson rumour (that there's a 16m deal for them to move to Sunderland) was made up, aw.

[Novo]

Senderos is now an everton player

:laugh3:

[Lauren]

lol, how much was he?

[30stone]

Its not confirmed yet.
But senderos will probs be 4.5 - 5m


And looks like the offer for chamakh will fall through loads of reports this morning saying if Bourdeux don't lower their 15.3m price tag, then he will pull out.

Kalou has said no and that he wants to stay at Chelsea.


Which means, we could go for someone else again.. Huntelaar please?

[Novo]

http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss31/billybookcase/DSC_1007.jpg

[Ninastar]

LOL! a bit early isnt he?

and lol at the naked person in the audience!!!!


























Joke...... did any of you look? x

[Novo]

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2530/therealduncan.jpg

[Novo]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/Mark027/DuncanThrow2.gif

[Novo]

http://i35.tinypic.com/2dtxhmp.jpg

[Novo]

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w53/george_2007_efc/528270927_36f3c9b5fb.jpg

[Lauren]

Ranger's away top:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l19/LaurenFah/novoaway.png

[King Gizzard]

Inter or Villa are favourites for Sneijder..but Inter ruled themselves out :thumbs:

[Novo]

Originally posted by Lauren
Ranger's away top:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l19/LaurenFah/novoaway.png

Nacho chilling out there

[Lauren]

Has Nacho waxed his legs? Haha, I'm sure they used to be hairy!!

Anyway, Bent has PASSED his medical at Academy of Light, signing tomorrow.

[Lauren]

Bassong may be leaving Newcastle.

[Johann]

I'm kinda glad we've been priced out for Chamakh - I would rather us purchase a more established name with a good goal scoring record. Bordeaux are taking the piss with 15m squid anyway.

[Novo]

Liverpool have reached an agreement to sell midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, subject to a medical.

The fee for the Spanish international is reported to be in the region of £30m but Liverpool said the terms of the deal would remain confidential.

[30stone]

Originally posted by jt89
I'm kinda glad we've been priced out for Chamakh - I would rather us purchase a more established name with a good goal scoring record. Bordeaux are taking the p**s with 15m squid anyway.

HUNTELAAR PLEASE!

lol, i think wenger should have held out longer to sell adebayor and toure.

If city are willing to spend 18m on lescott we could have got 18 for Toure easily..

[Novo]

-----------------Howard-------------

Hibbert----Senderos-----Yobo--------Baines


------------------Neville---------------------


-------Cahill------Osman--------Pienaar-------


------------Saha-----------Jo-------------------



Everton's Starting 11 against arsenal i reckon

Injuries

Arteta
Yakubu
Fellani ( Unfit)
Jagielka

[30stone]

David Villa has said hes not leaving Valencia even for Liverpool.

[King Gizzard]

bassong needs to do the right thing and sign at VP, he should join this fellow

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10265~1743439,00.html

[Novo]

We Don't need Bassong

We have Yobo and will have Senderos

[King Gizzard]

feel sorry for you, senderos is toilet imo

[Novo]

He won't be at everton moyes will bring the ebst out off him like he does with every player

[Johann]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by jt89
I'm kinda glad we've been priced out for Chamakh - I would rather us purchase a more established name with a good goal scoring record. Bordeaux are taking the p**s with 15m squid anyway.

HUNTELAAR PLEASE!

lol, i think wenger should have held out longer to sell adebayor and toure.

If city are willing to spend 18m on lescott we could have got 18 for Toure easily..

I agree, Toure was obviously the back-up plan if their Terry bid failed, which it did. Same could be said for Lescott really; Everyon don't intend to sell him so Toure would have been their final option. I'm sure if we waited a bit they would have splashed out more for him, but 15m is still a nice piece to add to our Adebayor money.

Now if only Wenger would spend some of it! :mad:

[30stone]

Originally posted by jt89
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by jt89
I'm kinda glad we've been priced out for Chamakh - I would rather us purchase a more established name with a good goal scoring record. Bordeaux are taking the p**s with 15m squid anyway.

HUNTELAAR PLEASE!

lol, i think wenger should have held out longer to sell adebayor and toure.

If city are willing to spend 18m on lescott we could have got 18 for Toure easily..

I agree, Toure was obviously the back-up plan if their Terry bid failed, which it did. Same could be said for Lescott really; Everyon don't intend to sell him so Toure would have been their final option. I'm sure if we waited a bit they would have splashed out more for him, but 15m is still a nice piece to add to our Adebayor money.

Now if only Wenger would spend some of it! :mad:

Yeh i think we could have got almost 20m for toure and 30 for adebayor if we pushed it...

Im happy Chamakh deal has fallen through, Just don't hope we don't sign Kalou now.

seen a few reports saying that Wenger is still interested in huntelaar which is good.

I hope he offers for Hangeland to.

Looks like eboue is staying.

[30stone]

And Senderos isn't a bad player.

[King Gizzard]

Hes about as good as zat knight

[keithafc]

Originally posted by 30stone
And Senderos isn't a bad player.
He's terrible. Moves like an oil tanker, can't read the game well, has an attention span like a goldfish.

[30stone]

Maybe so but there is much worse players everton could have bought.

[Johann]

Glad we're getting rid of deadweight. I want to see Hangelaand too 30stone, just the type of player we need to deal with high balls, which certainly isn't our strong point.

[keithafc]

Originally posted by 30stone
Maybe so but there is much worse players everton could have bought.
Yeah, possibly but the guy will gift team's goals in a season. I would bet money on him costing Everton a goal this coming season due to him switching off and letting a forward in or him letting the ball bounce over his head and the forward lashing onto the end of it. His performance in the CL quarter final in 2008 againt Liverpool was a disgrace. Single handly cost us two goals on the night and the tie overall tbh.

[Johann]

Man Utd keeper Edwin Van der Sar out for up to two months with a broken finger.

[30stone]

Saves to Shots Ratio

Schwarzer
Cech
Van Der Sar
Howard

They are in order of the top 4 goalkeepers based on saves to shots.

[30stone]

Originally posted by keithafc
Originally posted by 30stone
Maybe so but there is much worse players everton could have bought.
Yeah, possibly but the guy will gift team's goals in a season. I would bet money on him costing Everton a goal this coming season due to him switching off and letting a forward in or him letting the ball bounce over his head and the forward lashing onto the end of it. His performance in the CL quarter final in 2008 againt Liverpool was a disgrace. Single handly cost us two goals on the night and the tie overall tbh.

Well he will be playing against Arsenal first game i think with jag injured so hopefully he does that lol.

[30stone]

-Man Utd have written liverpool off this season as title conteders this season.

-Van der sar could be out for up to 12 games with a broken finger, missing 2 champions league qualifiers, charity shield against chelsea and premiership matches against man city and Arsenal to name the hardest teams.

[Brad.]

Originally posted by 30stone
-Man Utd have written liverpool off this season as title conteders this season.

-Van der sar could be out for up to 12 games with a broken finger, missing 2 champions league qualifiers, charity shield against chelsea and premiership matches against man city and Arsenal to name the hardest teams.

Kind of ironic that Man utd have 'written liverpool off' and then it turns out that one of their most important players will be out for a couple of months. van der sar is a great keeper and Man U will be lost without him. He must be about 38 anyway, so this could be his last season.

The title is actually quite open this year; Arsenal, Man u, liverpool and Chelsea could all win it (i think Chelsea will though).

[Jayson]

We need to buy Huntelaar and Hangeland, also I think an offer for Juan of Roma wouldn't go a miss.

Senderos is awful.

Man Utd have just lost their best player and are writing off a team that is better than them, stupid Ferguson.

And i'm glad Chamakh hasn't come to Arsenal, 15m is way to much for a player that is as mediocre as him.

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Jayson
We need to buy Huntelaar and Hangeland, also I think an offer for Juan of Roma wouldn't go a miss.

Senderos is awful.

Man Utd have just lost their best player and are writing off a team that is better than them, stupid Ferguson.

And i'm glad Chamakh hasn't come to Arsenal, 15m is way to much for a player that is as mediocre as him.

How much would huntelaar cost?

[30stone]

- Chelsea wil battle to keep Kalou from leaving Arsenal (good news i don't want him we need a goal scorer)

- Chamakh future will be decided " in the next few days "

- Usmanov has said he will offer Wenger massive transfer money again, if Arsenal don't start the season well, so the money will be ready for January.

- Alonso apparently has completed his medical at real madrid now, and about to sign.

- Reports saying liverpool have sold their title hopes unless they can bring in a good replacement for Alonso.

- Drogba to sign a 2 year contract extension at Chelsea.

- Man Utd and Chelsea to carry on battling for Ribery.

- Man Utd look to make an offer for Valencia's David Silva.

- Leeds United rejected better bids from Man City and Spurs after agreeing to sell Fabian Delph to Aston Villa.

- Tottenham set to make 10m bid for Blackburns samba.

- Arjen Robben has decided to stay at real madrid after havig offers from tottenham.


Just some bitesize news for everyone ..

[Rob]

im hoping spurs really perform this season :dance:

[30stone]

Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by Jayson
We need to buy Huntelaar and Hangeland, also I think an offer for Juan of Roma wouldn't go a miss.

Senderos is awful.

Man Utd have just lost their best player and are writing off a team that is better than them, stupid Ferguson.

And i'm glad Chamakh hasn't come to Arsenal, 15m is way to much for a player that is as mediocre as him.

How much would huntelaar cost?

Huntelaar would be 16 - 18m

And Jayson i wouldnt write liverpool off, but man utd are the stronger team no doubt.

[30stone]

Originally posted by Bradley.


Kind of ironic that Man utd have 'written liverpool off' and then it turns out that one of their most important players will be out for a couple of months. van der sar is a great keeper and Man U will be lost without him. He must be about 38 anyway, so this could be his last season.

The title is actually quite open this year; Arsenal, Man u, liverpool and Chelsea could all win it (i think Chelsea will though).

Yes it will be a big blow for them, but don't write off Ben Foster he is still a very very good goalkeeper although a bit un experienced.

and yeh i think its open, i hate how people write off Arsenal then we play like we did in the emirates cup..

And chelsea were looking to dominate this season im not sure yet, it does depend on the signings they make.

[Jayson]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by Jayson
We need to buy Huntelaar and Hangeland, also I think an offer for Juan of Roma wouldn't go a miss.

Senderos is awful.

Man Utd have just lost their best player and are writing off a team that is better than them, stupid Ferguson.

And i'm glad Chamakh hasn't come to Arsenal, 15m is way to much for a player that is as mediocre as him.

How much would huntelaar cost?

Huntelaar would be 16 - 18m

And Jayson i wouldnt write liverpool off, but man utd are the stronger team no doubt. Mau Utd are looking weak this season, whereas Liverpool have only lost Alonso, Utd have lost their former best player Ronaldo, and now their keeper that they relied on too much last season will be out for 2 months they will be weaker than Liverpool for a while, definately until January.

Also, good news for Arsenal about VDS's injury, hopefully we can beat them at the start of the season now :dance:

[Brad.]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Bradley.


Kind of ironic that Man utd have 'written liverpool off' and then it turns out that one of their most important players will be out for a couple of months. van der sar is a great keeper and Man U will be lost without him. He must be about 38 anyway, so this could be his last season.

The title is actually quite open this year; Arsenal, Man u, liverpool and Chelsea could all win it (i think Chelsea will though).

Yes it will be a big blow for them, but don't write off Ben Foster he is still a very very good goalkeeper although a bit un experienced.

and yeh i think its open, i hate how people write off Arsenal then we play like we did in the emirates cup..

And chelsea were looking to dominate this season im not sure yet, it does depend on the signings they make.

Yeah, if chelsea can make 2/3 good signings, they have a decent chance of winning the PL this season.

Ben foster is still great but Van der sar is one of the best around.

[30stone]

I don't rate van der sar to much.
I say Cech is the best, schwarzer almunia reina are all better.
Man utd just have an awesome defence.


And i think liverpool could struggle this season with what Arsenal had last season.. lack of depth.

No striker options past torres. etc.

[Brad.]

Originally posted by 30stone
I don't rate van der sar to much.
I say Cech is the best, schwarzer almunia reina are all better.
Man utd just have an awesome defence.


And i think liverpool could struggle this season with what Arsenal had last season.. lack of depth.

No striker options past torres. etc.

Cech is the best, yeah. best keeper in the world.

Yeah, atm I see the top 4 as:

Chelsea
Arsenal (if they can bring in a few decent players - adebayor needs replacing)
Liverpool
Man utd - I see this as a flop season for them if they cant replace ronaldo, which they cant.

[30stone]

Man utd will get david silva ... i reckon

Chelsea (If they bring in 2 / 3 people)
Arsenal ( Same as above )
Man Utd
Liverpool
Man City
Everton
Aston Villa

[30stone]

Alonso completes real madrid move.

[Brad.]

Originally posted by 30stone
Alonso completes real madrid move.

as expected.

full story here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8184444.stm)

£30m is too much for Alonso - IMO he's over-rated.

[Novo]

I hope man utd do well this season

Would love to see owen get 20+

[Brad.]

Originally posted by .Andy.
I hope man utd do well this season

Would love to see owen get 20+

Man utd might do well but I dont see owen getting that many goals.

[Johann]

Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by 30stone
Alonso completes real madrid move.

as expected.

full story here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8184444.stm)

£30m is too much for Alonso - IMO he's over-rated.

I think Alonso is a really good player - one of the best distributors of the ball playing the game today. He brings calmness to the midfield and I would have loved to have seen him at Arsenal. Having said that, I would have paid about 20M for his services, nothing more. It's just that Madrid have been disgusting with their transfer fee's this summer. I will bloody laugh my arse off if they win fcuk all.

[Brad.]

Originally posted by jt89
Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by 30stone
Alonso completes real madrid move.

as expected.

full story here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8184444.stm)

£30m is too much for Alonso - IMO he's over-rated.

I think Alonso is a really good player - one of the best distributors of the ball playing the game today. He brings calmness to the midfield and I would have loved to have seen him at Arsenal. Having said that, I would have paid about 20M for his services, nothing more. It's just that Madrid have been disgusting with their transfer fee's this summer. I will bloody laugh my arse off if they win fcuk all.

Same. £30m is a bit of a joke imo. They are using up SO much money its unbelievable.

Tbh i would like to see football taking a step back (obv. wont happen) and for money to be reduced in football. Its such a money-filled sport it can be disgusting at times.

[Lauren]

Mon the Dinamo.

(Dinamo Moscow 0-0 Celtic)

1-0 to Dinamo on agg.

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Lauren
Mon the Dinamo.

(Dinamo Moscow 0-0 Celtic)

1-0 to Dinamo on agg.

Whats that? Champo Lg Qualifier? friendly?

[Jayson]

Is anyone else gonna watch the Premierships 100 Greatest Goals at 11:05 on Sky1 tonight?

If so, then can we discuss in here?

[Lauren]

Yeah Champ Lg Qualifier lol

[Jayson]

Friday night at 8pm the Championship kicks off on Sky Sports :dance:

and BBC1 are showing live Champ matches every saturday, BBC1 and HD :shocked:

[Johann]

Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by jt89
Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by 30stone
Alonso completes real madrid move.

as expected.

full story here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8184444.stm)

£30m is too much for Alonso - IMO he's over-rated.

I think Alonso is a really good player - one of the best distributors of the ball playing the game today. He brings calmness to the midfield and I would have loved to have seen him at Arsenal. Having said that, I would have paid about 20M for his services, nothing more. It's just that Madrid have been disgusting with their transfer fee's this summer. I will bloody laugh my arse off if they win fcuk all.

Tbh i would like to see football taking a step back (obv. wont happen) and for money to be reduced in football. Its such a money-filled sport it can be disgusting at times.

Agreed - it's gotten way out of hand the last few years. Man Citeh aren't any better either -- Adebarndoor, Toure, Barry, Robinho and Tevez all on 100k+ a week contracts. Then they come up with bullshit reasons for coming there e.g. this club has ambition, my old does not; this a is a big big club. Bollocks, they've been driven by $$$$$ and the game is just becoming a joke because of it.

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Jayson
Is anyone else gonna watch the Premierships 100 Greatest Goals at 11:05 on Sky1 tonight?

If so, then can we discuss in here?

if i had Sky, yeah - but i dont, so no:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::ma d::mad::mad::mad::mad:

[Brad.]

Originally posted by jt89
Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by jt89
Originally posted by Bradley.
[quote]Originally posted by 30stone
Alonso completes real madrid move.

as expected.

full story here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8184444.stm)

£30m is too much for Alonso - IMO he's over-rated.

I think Alonso is a really good player - one of the best distributors of the ball playing the game today. He brings calmness to the midfield and I would have loved to have seen him at Arsenal. Having said that, I would have paid about 20M for his services, nothing more. It's just that Madrid have been disgusting with their transfer fee's this summer. I will bloody laugh my arse off if they win fcuk all.


Tbh i would like to see football taking a step back (obv. wont happen) and for money to be reduced in football. Its such a money-filled sport it can be disgusting at times.

Agreed - it's gotten way out of hand the last few years. Man Citeh aren't any better either -- Adebarndoor, Toure, Barry, Robinho and Tevez all on 100k+ a week contracts. Then they come up with bullshit reasons for coming there e.g. this club has ambition, my old does not; this a is a big big club. ********, they've been driven by $$$$$ and the game is just becoming a joke because of it.

Welll said JT

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Lauren
Yeah Champ Lg Qualifier lol

Thanks :thumbs:

Originally posted by Jayson
Friday night at 8pm the Championship kicks off on Sky Sports :dance:

and BBC1 are showing live Champ matches every saturday, BBC1 and HD :shocked:

lauren told me this the other day. i think its good that the BBC are getting more into football.

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by Jayson
Is anyone else gonna watch the Premierships 100 Greatest Goals at 11:05 on Sky1 tonight?

If so, then can we discuss in here?

if i had Sky, yeah - but i dont, so no:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::ma d::mad::mad::mad::mad: :tongue:

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by Jayson
Friday night at 8pm the Championship kicks off on Sky Sports :dance:

and BBC1 are showing live Champ matches every saturday, BBC1 and HD :shocked:

lauren told me this the other day. i think its good that the BBC are getting more into football. I was amazed when I heard, I never expected BBC to be showing weekly football :cheer2:

They used to show FA Cup, is ITV still owner of those matches?

[Lauren]

Btw anyone wanting to watch, the Dinamo - Celtic game is on BBC red button (301 on freeview).

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Jayson
Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by Jayson
Friday night at 8pm the Championship kicks off on Sky Sports :dance:

and BBC1 are showing live Champ matches every saturday, BBC1 and HD :shocked:

lauren told me this the other day. i think its good that the BBC are getting more into football. I was amazed when I heard, I never expected BBC to be showing weekly football :cheer2:

They used to show FA Cup, is ITV still owner of those matches?

i would never expect it either, its GREAT news though. I will watch it every week - while having Score running on my laptop all afternoon.

BTW yeah, i think ITV still owns the rights to the FA Cup :(

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Lauren
Btw anyone wanting to watch, the Dinamo - Celtic game is on BBC red button (301 on freeview).

how far into the game are they?

[Lauren]

43mins now.

Dinamo 0 - 1 Celtic

(1-1 agg!)

[Jayson]

Hopefully Dinamo get a goal :dance2:

[Jayson]

It's on Sky channel 990 aswell :spin2:

[Jayson]

Half Time.

[Brad.]

Ah thanks - I might watch a bit after HT

[Locke.]

AQUILANI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AQUILANI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AQUILANI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Liverpool have confirmed they have agreed a fee with Roma for Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani.

The transfer is reported to be worth £20m and is subject to a medical being completed later in the week.

"Alberto has a winning mentality and great experience in both Serie A and the Champions League," said Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez.

http://i32.tinypic.com/2ztghtj.jpg

The greatest Italian player in the Premiership! AQUILANI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[King Gizzard]

looks like ET. COme on you hoops

[30stone]

1 - 1 on agg still in Celtic vs Moscow..

Extra time soon.

[King Gizzard]

celtic are doing amazing, to go to russia, who have started there league quite a while ago, different time zones

[King Gizzard]

Samarasssssssss!

[30stone]

- Bent signed for 10m Officially.

- Aquilani has signed for liverpool for 20m as alonso's replacement, means they wont be looking to buy villa now.

- Arsenal will be facing a fight to sign Hangeland.

Bitesize news...

[30stone]

Celtic 2 - 0 ..

[Locke.]

According to the Correire dello Sport, AC Milan have reportedly signed Klaas-Jan Huntelaar from Real Madrid for a fee of €15m. The actual signing should take place tomorrow - if this Italian report is accurate.

Update: Other sources, including Marca and SkySport 24, are also stating that it is a done deal. Update 2: Goal.com also understands that this is the case.

Unlucky Arsenal and Villa :wavey:

Official: Sunderland have gleefully announced that they have broken their transfer expenditure record to land Darren Bent from Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of £10m

The former West Ham United captain, Lucas Neill, is in talks with Sunderland, according to reports

Birmingham City are still in the running for Arsenal's Armand Traore, according to manager Alex McLeish

Further to the valuation of Aguero, Chelsea are said to be readying an offer of £38m plus a player, believed to be midfielder Deco.


Steve Bruce bringing in some good signings.

http://i26.tinypic.com/9acsif.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Samaras - Brilliant when he can be bothered

[30stone]

Pavel Pogrebynak: Why Did Liverpool, Spurs or Arsenal Not Sign the Bargain £4M Russian Hitman?

Pavel PogrebynakRussian hitman Pavel Pogrebnyak moved to Bundesliga giants Stuttgart last weekend for a cut-price fee despite Premier League interest this summer. The highly-rated 25-year-old international signed for a mere £4m which prompts the question, why didn’t the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham take a gamble on him.

Pogrebynak had even suggested a move to Arsenal was his preference which would have seen him team up with former international and club team-mate Andrei Arshavin at the Emirates. He had said, “It is the first time I’ve heard about Arsenal’s interest, but, of course, I’m pleased that the club is interested in me.

“I think that for any player to get the opportunity to work with Arsene Wenger would be a big step forward.”


He wanted to sign for us before the transfer window opened..

[King Gizzard]

Originally posted by David
According to the Correire dello Sport, AC Milan have reportedly signed Klaas-Jan Huntelaar from Real Madrid for a fee of €15m. The actual signing should take place tomorrow - if this Italian report is accurate.

Update: Other sources, including Marca and SkySport 24, are also stating that it is a done deal. Update 2: Goal.com also understands that this is the case.

Unlucky Arsenal and Villa :wavey:


Steve Bruce bring in some good signings.

http://i26.tinypic.com/9acsif.jpg



Ah well , I'm not too bothered, as long as Spurs or gunners didnt get him I don't mind. We were never really in for him anyway, Sneijder on the other hand :dance2:

[King Gizzard]

BTW, aquilani is an attacking midfielder, how is that a replacement for Alonso :shrug:

[30stone]

**** Sake.

Useless milan and their **** league.

[Locke.]

Originally posted by Hewman
BTW, aquilani is an attacking midfielder, how is that a replacement for Alonso :shrug:

Could drop Gerrard back into the center and play Aquilani as an attacking mid, can't see Benitez wanting to take the Gerrard-Torres partnerhip apart though.

He's changed a lot of players positions before though, Garcia was an attacking mid when we signed him and ended up playing on the right wing everytime he played, Diouf was a striker and ended up on the right wing, and Kuyt was a striker and mainly plays on the right wing now, so he'll probably just drop Aquilani into the center, but we're supposedly still interested in Poulsen anyway.

[30stone]

Who the hell do we sign now.

We are out for chamakh.
Chelsea said they will do whatever it takes to hold on to him.
Dzecko, martins, pavel all signed
Huntelaar has signed

Im lost as to who Wenger will be looking at next..

[King Gizzard]

Originally posted by 30stone
Who the hell do we sign now.

We are out for chamakh.
Chelsea said they will do whatever it takes to hold on to him.
Dzecko, martins, pavel all signed
Huntelaar has signed

Im lost as to who Wenger will be looking at next..


Probably no one, you know what hes like probably thinks you have enough

A fit Eduardo could be your goalscorer

Bendtner will have to step up big time

[Johann]

I don't understand why Wenger didn't go in for Huntelaar. :shrug: Probably because he's not French. :rolleyes:

I bet we sign no one, not even another defender. It's starting to feel that way.

[Locke.]

We are playing now against Lyn Oslo, winning 0-1. This game wasn't listed on the fixtures list on the LFC site :nono:

Think Voronin got the goal.

[King Gizzard]

There is a lack of strikers out there, its bemusing, us Villa even need one :shrug:

[Johann]

Originally posted by David
We are playing now against Lyn Oslo, winning 0-1. This game wasn't listed on the fixtures list on the LFC site :nono:

Think Voronin got the goal.

Yeah, the pre-season hitman. :joker: Now if only he could bring that form into the games that matter, you wouldn't have to rely on Torres and Gerrard as much. Did well for Hertha, but we all know that the German league is quite inferior to the PL.

[King Gizzard]

I think cutting off that massive ponytail would somewhat help him :joker:

[Johann]

Originally posted by Hewman
I think cutting off that massive ponytail would somewhat help him :joker:

:joker:

N'gog just scored to make it 2-0.

[Locke.]

Yeah Voronin isn't good enough to be competing at the top 4 stage in the premiership, he doesn't play like he is anyway.

2-0 Ngog.

[King Gizzard]

Villa close on Beye aparently :(. Terrible signing

[Jayson]

Sucks about Huntelaar but never expected Wenger to go through with it TBH.

I think we need to sign Juan from Roma, great centre back.

And Agbonlahor from Villa or maybe even Saviola from Madrid.

[Brad.]

Agbonlahor would be a great signing for arsenal.

[30stone]

Agbonlahor is good but he hasn't realy shown hes consistant yet.

We should go for David Villa lol.


Actually no, will Wenger be back in for Andre Piere Gignac?
I think The french leage 1 top scorer age like 25.

He was interested before..

[Lauren]

Rangers 3 - 2 Man City.

Last minute Weir goal!

[Johann]

Originally posted by 30stone
Agbonlahor is good but he hasn't realy shown hes consistant yet.

We should go for David Villa lol.


Actually no, will Wenger be back in for Andre Piere Gignac?
I think The french leage 1 top scorer age like 25.

He was interested before..

Yea we were linked with him weren't we; maybe we still are. Now he's a striker I wouldn't mind seeing with us.

I'm hearing rumours, albeit not very good ones, that Tomas Rosicky sustained a hamstring injury in training today and could be out for up to 5 weeks. :shocked: This may be absolute bollox but nothing would surprise with our luck with injuries and especially as Rosicky has been out for over a year because of the hamstring.

[Johann]

Originally posted by Lauren
Rangers 3 - 2 Man City.

Last minute Weir goal!

I swear Citeh haven't even won a pre-season game yet.... :laugh2:

[Lauren]

Originally posted by jt89
Originally posted by Lauren
Rangers 3 - 2 Man City.

Last minute Weir goal!

I swear Citeh haven't even won a pre-season game yet.... :laugh2:

Was their strongest team they could ever put out, minus injured Tevez! They had Adebayor, Robinho, Barry, Richards, Toure, Ireland, Dunne etc etc.

And they got beat by a 39 year old Scotsman :laugh3:

[King Gizzard]

Trust me, you dont want Agbonlahor, he is ****. He runs and runs but thats about it, he has about 2 brain cells. even if he does score its just down to him kicking it and hoping it goes in.







If arsenal want a goalscorer try go for Vedad Ibisevic of Hoffenheim and Bosnia, or Patrick Helmes of Leverkusen and Germany

[Novo]

Celtic have still got to play in the 4th Qualifying round now

:laugh2:

[30stone]

Originally posted by Hewman
Trust me, you dont want Agbonlahor, he is ****. He runs and runs but thats about it, he has about 2 brain cells. even if he does score its just down to him kicking it and hoping it goes in.




If arsenal want a goalscorer try go for Vedad Ibisevic of Hoffenheim and Bosnia, or Patrick Helmes of Leverkusen and Germany

We have one of them, his name is theo walcott.

And as for a striker gignac is def the best option.

[King Gizzard]

Walcott has quite a good brain on him, i wish gabby would play more like him, looking for the pass.



Nathan Delfouneso, our 18 year old striker is the future. He is prolific for the England u19s and will get alot of games this year

[keithafc]

Originally posted by Jayson
We need to buy Huntelaar and Hangeland, also I think an offer for Juan of Roma wouldn't go a miss.

Senderos is awful.

Man Utd have just lost their best player and are writing off a team that is better than them, stupid Ferguson.

And i'm glad Chamakh hasn't come to Arsenal, 15m is way to much for a player that is as mediocre as him.
Disagree mate. I keep hearing people talk about Huntelaar but it's more about signing some one for the sake of signing some one. We have a much better player than Huntelaar in the similar mold in Eduardo IMO. Plus i think Eduardo is a better finisher as well. We don't need him IMO.

We need a central midfielder and for me that needs to be the number 1 aim.

[30stone]

Originally posted by Hewman
Walcott has quite a good brain on him, i wish gabby would play more like him, looking for the pass.



Nathan Delfouneso, our 18 year old striker is the future. He is prolific for the England u19s and will get alot of games this year

Yes but his final ball is generally poor.

People like
Kieron gibbs
Nacer Barazite
Fran Merida
Jack Wilshire.

Should all be future stars and there is others at Arsenal.
All quality players already, who could play for lower premiership teams week in week out and be great players for them.

[30stone]

Mmm any one know if Riera's injury was bad??

like is it a long term injury?

[30stone]

Not counting youngsters who havent played first team yet... And not including goal keepers or reserve players.

Liverpool
Defence: Johnson, Agger, Aurélio, Carragher, Insua, Skrtel, Dossena (could leave) - 7
Midfield: Gerrard, Riera, Benayoun, Kuyt, Mascherano, Lucas, Plessis, El Zhar, Aquilani. - 9
Striker: Babel, Torres, N gog, Voronin. - 4
Total: 20


Arsenal
Defence: Sagna, Vermalelen, Gallas, Song, Silvestre, Djourou, Clichy, Gibbs, Traore. - 9
Midfield: Diaby, Fabregas, Rosicky, Nasri, Denilson, Ramsey, Wilshire, Arshavin, Eboue, Merida - 10
Striker: Van Persie, Walcott, Vela, Bendtner, Eduardo. - 5
Total: 24


Chelsea
Defence: Cole, Ivanovic, Carvalho, Terry, Alex, Belletti, Mancienne - 7
Midfield: Essien, Lampard, Cole, Mikel, Ballack, Malouda, Zhirkov, Deco, Kalou - 9
Striker: Shevchenko, Drogba, Pizarro, Sinclair, Sturridge, Anelka - 6
Total: 22


Man Utd
Defence: Neville, Evra, Ferdinand, Brown, Vidic, O' Shea, Fabio, Rafael, Evans - 9
Midfield: Hargreaves, Anderson, Park, Tosic, Carrick, Nani, Scholes, Fletcher, Valencia, Gibson, Giggs - 11
Striker: Owen, Berbatov, Rooney, Welbeck, Macheda, Obertan - 6
Total: 26

So

Man Utd : 26
Arsenal : 24
Chelsea : 22
Liverpool : 20

So Arsenal were said to have not enough depth.
But it was just the vast amount of injuries we had.. as we have enough players..

This is why we shouldn't be written off as to get 4th or 5th, we have the depth we have the talent, injury free then we are contenders :cheer2:

[King Gizzard]

atm this is villas starting team

Friedel/Guzan

Young --Cuellar-- Davies --Shorey

Milner-- Delph/Sidwell -- Reo-Coker/Petrov --Young

Carew-- Agbonlahor/Delfouneso



Then when Sneijder comes riding into town we can start pushing forward :hello:

[andyman]

Glad Alonso has fk'd off, he just wants to be another Real Madrid gimp and we don't need players like that at Liverpool, he was not true for the club.. Plus we got more than we should for the gimp! Haha.

Liverpool will do great this season, our defence, midfield and attacking options is world class, great gameplay, with fantastic depth to beat any club in the world.. Which we always do! Haha.

Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea are going into the new season looking like sh*t! They buy sh*t, talk sh*t and will play like sh*t!

Champions League final.. Liverpool v ?

Prem league title.. Liverpool (We have the depth and attacking power to go all the way, the other big 3 just look so weak..)

[30stone]

Lol andyman i have missed your delusion recently.

did you watch emirates cup second day?

[King Gizzard]

I love the optimism lol and how gently it will be crushed over time

[andyman]

I missed the 2nd day of the cup, but i did see a video clip for a split second that had the Arsenal team being happy.. They won?

Look people, i know football inside and out and i am always right, me being wrong is not even known!

Liverpool already have the team to win anything, to beat any club.. Who beat Man Utd 4-1 and Real Madrid 4-0 last season? Who came 2nd leaving Arsenal and Chelsea miles behind?..

I will let the Football do the talking and i will lol at you all every Saturday evening!:thumbs:

[Alf]

if anyone breaks the top four
it will be everton

i think they'll be up challenging this season, with man utd, chelsea and liverpool

arsenal are on the down, man city overpaid money grabbers.

villa and spurs should do well, but maybe not up to the very top standard

west ham look the best of the rest

[andyman]

Evertom might even top Arsenal, but Man City will knock Arsenal out of the top 4..

It won't be a top power 5 because Arsenal will just blend into a normal mid table club like Tottenham..

1. Liverpool
2. Chelsea
3. Man Utd
4. Man City
5. Everton
6. Arsenal
7. Aston Villa

[Brad.]

Originally posted by andyman
Evertom might even top Arsenal, but Man City will knock Arsenal out of the top 4..

It won't be a top power 5 because Arsenal will just blend into a normal mid table club like Tottenham..

1. Liverpool
2. Chelsea
3. Man Utd
4. Man City
5. Everton
6. Arsenal
7. Aston Villa

all wrong sir andyman.

1 chelsea
2 arsenal
3 liverpool
4 man utd
5 Everton
6 man city
7 Aston villa

[King Gizzard]

I can't see liverpool doing any better than 4th tbh.

[andyman]

Who came 2nd last season?
Who beat Man Utd 4-1?
Who beat Real Madrid 4-0?
Who out of the top 4 mini table came top?

People here are smoking crack!
Liverpool have the best team to win the Prem league and Champions League.. People are foolish to say that Liverpool will not do well! Madness!

Look at last season, our best players are still at the club.. Only Liverpool and Chelsea have kept their best players.. Arsenal and Man Utd will be fighting for 3rd place! Muhahaha.

[Shaun]

When the **** are Arsenal going to sign someone :mad:

[Alf]

Originally posted by andyman
Who came 2nd last season?
Who beat Man Utd 4-1?
Who beat Real Madrid 4-0?
Who out of the top 4 mini table came top?

People here are smoking crack!
Liverpool have the best team to win the Prem league and Champions League.. People are foolish to say that Liverpool will not do well! Madness!

Look at last season, our best players are still at the club.. Only Liverpool and Chelsea have kept their best players.. Arsenal and Man Utd will be fighting for 3rd place! Muhahaha.
i agree
liverpool have the best spine through the middle in carregher (best natural defender in the world), gerrard (just a woderful player) and torres (best centre forward in the world). and im an everton fan saying this.

but if those three players are injured i dont think they have that much to offer especially having sold alonso.

[30stone]

Originally posted by Bradley.


all wrong sir andyman.

1 chelsea
2 arsenal
3 liverpool
4 man utd
5 Everton
6 man city
7 Aston villa

Correct.

or

1 chelsea
2 man utd
3 arsenal
4 liverpool
5 man city
6 everton
7 villa.

[Johann]

Originally posted by Shaun
When the **** are Arsenal going to sign someone :mad:

Well Wenger said if we do bring a player(s) in it will be before the start of the season. So fingers crossed we see some transfer activity before our opener against the Toffees. Sign a bloody DM already! :mad:

I sincerely hope that the Rosicky rumour is false; our luck with injuries is beyond a joke now.

[andyman]

Originally posted by Shaun
When the **** are Arsenal going to sign someone :mad: A new manager would help. :thumbs:

[andyman]

Yep, doom and gloom for Arsenal, bit like Rangers, Everton, Sunderland, Aston Villa and Man Utd..

Real Madrid have spent £220m at least! That is fooookin crazy.

[Johann]

Originally posted by andyman
Yep, doom and gloom for Arsenal, bit like Rangers, Everton, Sunderland, Aston Villa and Man Utd..

Real Madrid have spent £220m at least! That is fooookin crazy.

LOL it ain't doom and gloom for us....yet. :whistle:

Madrid are disgusting - bloody hope they win fxck all.

[keithafc]

Originally posted by andyman
Evertom might even top Arsenal, but Man City will knock Arsenal out of the top 4..

It won't be a top power 5 because Arsenal will just blend into a normal mid table club like Tottenham..

1. Liverpool
2. Chelsea
3. Man Utd
4. Man City
5. Everton
6. Arsenal
7. Aston Villa
Got to be the worst looking table ever. :shocked:

[keithafc]

Originally posted by andyman
Originally posted by Shaun
When the **** are Arsenal going to sign someone :mad: A new manager would help. :thumbs:
A manager who has billions? Yeah, great idea.

Wenger's made bad decisions but look at what he has had to work with compared to Fergie and the manager of Chelsea.

Wenger would do no worse than Ferguson has if he was Man Utd manager. Im talking money wise. Arsenal can't go out and spend 25-30 million on one player and then go and do it again for another player.

[30stone]

Wengers transfers are usually good, he doesnt often ake a bad one.
and
What he does to make the football so good, hes such a quality manager.

I just wish he would be a bit more confident with spending the money he has.

[30stone]

Zidane reveals major Arsenal offer for Real Madrid's Huntelaar
07.08.09 | tribalfootball.com

Zinedine Zidane has revealed Arsenal have made an offer for Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

The Daily Mail says Real Madrid special adviser Zidane has told journalists that Arsenal bid £17m for Huntelaar, but the Holland striker, also a target for Tottenham Hotspur, is closing in on a move to AC Milan.

Indeed, AC Milan are expected to announce Huntelaar's signing today, with the Dutchman due in Italy.

[30stone]

Arsenal up Marouane Chamakh offer to £7.5m as Zidane claims Gunners bid £17m for Spurs target Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

Arsenal are set to make an improved £7.5million bid for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh.

The French club felt the original £6m was ridiculous for a player they valued at £15m, but the Gunners have played hardball on player who is out of contract next summer.

Bordeaux are now desperate to do a deal after conceding that Chamakh will not sign a new contract and they are aware that the 25-year-old has his heart set on north London despite competing interest from Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers.

The Ligue 1 champions' president Jean-Louis Triaud said on Wednesday challenged Arsenal to raise their bid, but Arsene Wenger's men are still short of a revised £10m price-tag.

Wenger is using interest in Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou to show that he is prepared to walk away from a bid to sign Chamakh.

Kalou, 24, has a year left on his Stamford Bridge contract and is thought to be available for about £8m.

Real Madrid special adviser Zinedine Zidane has also told journalists that Arsenal bid £17m for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, but the Holland striker, also a target for Tottenham Hotspur, is closing in on a move to AC Milan.

Wenger has threatened to wait for Morocco international Chamakh, who could earn a massive pay rise on his current £16,000 a week if he sits out the final year of his contract.

Spurs and Fulham have also previously shown interest in Chamakh.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1204680/Arsenal-Marouane-Chamakh-offer-7-5m-Zidane-claims-Gunners-bid-17m-Spurs-target-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar.html?ITO=1490

[30stone]

Apparently he has signed for milan though so im guessin its rubbish.

[andyman]

Nobody wants to join 4th/5th best team Arsenal..

Liverpool have a new fantastic world class player to replace sh*t head Alonso.. :dazzler:

[30stone]

Bitesize news

- Arsenal up offer for Chamakh to 7.5m and offer real Madrid 17m for huntelaar.

- Hodgson has braced himself for Arsenal raid.

- Arsenal have said Fabregas will NOT be sold to any club at any price this summer.

- Chelsea's Pizarro is open to all offers.

- Wigan sign Chelsea forward Sinclair.

- Barcelona want man utds evans.

- Owen buys a 170,000 Ferrari in celebration of his man utd move.

- Barcelona's have announced their top target is to buy Javier Mascherano from liverpool.

- Hodgson has said he would consider offers for hangeland.

- Huntelaar joins ac milan.

Thats about all the bigger news.

[30stone]

Originally posted by andyman
Nobody wants to join 4th/5th best team Arsenal..

Liverpool have a new fantastic world class player to replace sh*t head Alonso.. :dazzler:

He wanted to come to the premiership and would have signed if we offered earlier...

Wenger made an offer last week he would have signed..

[Johann]

We waited too long, as usual. :rolleyes:

[keithafc]

Can't see us having made an offer. Why would we need Huntelaar? We have a better player than him in Eduardo. Chamakh for me would be a better signing, not that he is a great goal scorer but because he offers something different.

[30stone]

Yes, but Eduardo has only just come back from injury and it never hurts to have 2 great goal scorers..

[Johann]

Originally posted by 30stone
Yes, but Eduardo has only just come back from injury and it never hurts to have 2 great goal scorers..

Yep - despite looking fit and raring to go for the new season it's plausible that he could suffer a little setback. It would also add to our depth - and quality depth at that.

[Lauren]

LOL ugh, I just saw Partick Thistle's new away top.
PINK CAMOUFLAGE.

http://www.ptfc.co.uk/img/news/strip2.jpg

[30stone]

Yes Jt89 would be good they wouldnt probably play well together aswell.

Huntelaar's goal scoring record is amazing.

[King Gizzard]

Originally posted by Lauren
LOL ugh, I just saw Partick Thistle's new away top.
PINK CAMOUFLAGE.

http://www.ptfc.co.uk/img/news/strip2.jpg

lmfao that made my day

[Lauren]

Bassong and Beye gone from Newcastle Utd now.

So no Martins, Bassong, Beye.... ouch.

[30stone]

Who have they gone to?

Tottenham? or Villa.

I think its tottenham that wanted them?

[30stone]

Originally posted by Lauren
Bassong and Beye gone from Newcastle Utd now.

So no Martins, Bassong, Beye.... ouch.

And not to forget, no Owen..

[Jayson]

Is it 100% comfirmed that Huntelaar has signed for Milan?

[30stone]

Nope.

But he pretty much is ready to sign i think..

[Jayson]

Dang, hopefully he see's sense at the last minute.

[Novo]

Newcastle will still batter the championship

Viduka and Carrol will score 20 goals each

[30stone]

Arsenal: The Making of a Modern Super-Club

New book out with a lot of quotes from David Dein.

Saying how we need to just spend some money, and let people like usmanov buy whatever shares he wants..

Since he's willing to give Wenger "big money for any transfer he wants to make in january"

[Novo]

Chester City have been given permission to start the new Blue Square Premier season this Saturday - but will have to start with a 25-point deduction.

[andyman]

Reports have came out about Liverpool being too strong this season, it also says.. "Many non-Liverpool players will be in pure fear when they face the new super strong Liverpool team, but they might use their millions to pay refs to swing the game against Liverpool!"

Looks like Arsenal, Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea, Everton, Tottenham and Aston Villa already have the green eye..

[Johann]

Originally posted by 30stone
Who have they gone to?

Tottenham? or Villa.

I think its tottenham that wanted them?

Bassong went to Totnam - and Beye to Villa.

Wenger has confirmed his interest in Fulham's giant defender Brede Hangelaand. :thumbs2: Whether he actually follows up on that interest and signs the man will remain to be seen.

On a sour note, Rosicky has indeed picked up another hamstring injury which could sideline him for up to 6 weeks. :bored:

[Brad.]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Chester City have been given permission to start the new Blue Square Premier season this Saturday - but will have to start with a 25-point deduction.

Damn, that almost immediately relegates them

[30stone]

Originally posted by jt89


Bassong went to Totnam - and Beye to Villa.

Wenger has confirmed his interest in Fulham's giant defender Brede Hangelaand. :thumbs2: Whether he actually follows up on that interest and signs the man will remain to be seen.

On a sour note, Rosicky has indeed picked up another hamstring injury which could sideline him for up to 6 weeks. :bored:

Terrible the Rosicky news, without nasri and rosicky it could make the season start hard.

On the pluss side..

From Arsenal.com.

"Arsène Wenger is targeting up to two new players before the transfer window closes – but Patrick Vieira is unlikely to be one of them.

Speaking at the launch of Arsenal’s Charity of the Season, the French manager suggested he was interested in “one offensive and one defensive player” to add to his squad."

Hangeland and someone i guess, great news.

[30stone]

Arsene Wenger: Everton Target Philippe Senderos Is Still An Arsenal Player
The Swiss centre-back is wanted by the Tofees, but he hasn't swapped north London for Merseyside just yet...

So he's still with us for now.
Wonder how much Everton will pay for him..

[Johann]

I reckon we could get about 6M for him.

[Johann]

See, the downside about signing Hangeland now is that he would be ineligible to play in the Champions League should we progress to the group stages. It would have been nice to have him available for all competitions, especially the CL. Oh well, I'm sure we would be able to cope. He would definitely bolster our chances of a title success so I'm hoping we can get him.

[King Gizzard]

Hi guyzzzzzzz

Beye is going to hull thank god


O'neill signals his interest in Sneijder, lets wait and see :blush2:

[keithafc]

Originally posted by 30stone
Yes, but Eduardo has only just come back from injury and it never hurts to have 2 great goal scorers..
Van Persie, Eduardo, Bendtner and Arshavin who can play upfront can all score goals. For me, a more powerful player upfront like Chamakh would balance it up with pace and power and great air ability. Just for balance alone.

[King Gizzard]

football league kicks off tonight! :hello: Middlesbrough v sheff utd

then im going to villa v fiorentina our final friendly on the 8th, then ipswich v coventry on sunday! :)

[Johann]

The season is finally upon us! :thumbs2::thumbs2:

Well, for us PL fans it's next week but not long left! :thumbs2::thumbs2:

[King Gizzard]

its been a long wait! but its been real quick at the same time, if that makes sense? :conf::laugh:

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Hewman
its been a long wait! but its been real quick at the same time, if that makes sense? :conf::laugh:

yeah, i think that too.

[Brad.]

Oh and its PUKKA that the Football league is starting today, pukka pukka pukka!!!!!!!!!!! i support barnet (League 2 :blush2:) so the football league is still a big deal for me.

[King Gizzard]

Shame soccer am isnt starting this saturday though, ah wel will be back next week! my saturdays have been incomplete without it

[andyman]

Midd'bro 1 - 2 Sheff Utd. :thumbs:

[King Gizzard]

3-1 middlesbrough i reckon they will do well this year, good youth setup


will be interesting to see if the likes of alves, tuncay, huth etc are there

[Jayson]

I reckon a comfortable 2-0 win for Boro.

[Johann]

Going for a 1-1 draw.

[King Gizzard]

this many people up at this time lol :laugh:

[Novo]

3-2 Middlesbro

[Lauren]

Celtic draw ARSENAL in the Chp. League.

L O L. I was watching the draw with my fingers crossed.

[Novo]

Arsenal will murder them

Great outcome

Now all i need is everton to draw one of the easier teams in the europa league draw

[Lauren]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2qnv0Bt8APQ/SCMjUcVjeMI/AAAAAAAAACg/n6FvYKQycjE/s320/arsene-wenger.jpg

[Marc]

Originally posted by Lauren
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2qnv0Bt8APQ/SCMjUcVjeMI/AAAAAAAAACg/n6FvYKQycjE/s320/arsene-wenger.jpg

LOL

[Locke.]

Celtic will show Rangers how to beat Arsenal.

Fortune will score a double in both legs. Goodbye Arsenal :xyxwave:

[Lauren]

Fortune hasn't scored yet for them?

[Locke.]

That's ok His first goals will come against Arsenal

http://i30.tinypic.com/2dhdy87.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/hwb9lj.jpg

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There won't be 4 English teams in the quarter finals this year now

[Brad.]

When is Arsenal vs celtic on??

[Lauren]

18th or 19th I think, second leg is a week after.

It's Celtic home first lol

[Shaun]

I'm not particularly fond of Celtic fans, so it should be nice to shut them up :)

[30stone]

Im fairly happy about this...


I just remember them holding utd to a draw first leg then beating them 1 - 0 and knocking them out.

But if we can beat rangers 3 we can beat celtic 4.

[30stone]

Neville
Van der Sar
wes Brown
Vidic

are all out against Chelsea apparently.

[30stone]

Champions League Fixtures.

Celtic v Arsenal
FC Copenhagen v Apoel Nicosia
FC Sheriff Tiraspol v Olympiacos
FK Ventspils v FC Zurich
Levski Sofia v Debrecen
Lyon v Anderlecht
Panathinaikos v Atletico Madrid
Politehnica Timisoara v VfB Stuttgart
SV Red Bull Salzburg v Maccabi Haifa
Sporting Lisbon v Fiorentina

Bold it the team i think will win.
Couldn't choose the last one..

[Lauren]

My predictions:

Celtic v Arsenal
FC Copenhagen v Apoel Nicosia
FC Sheriff Tiraspol v Olympiacos
FK Ventspils v FC Zurich
Levski Sofia v Debrecen
Lyon v Anderlecht
Panathinaikos v Atletico Madrid
Politehnica Timisoara v VfB Stuttgart
SV Red Bull Salzburg v Maccabi Haifa
Sporting Lisbon v Fiorentina

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Lauren
18th or 19th I think, second leg is a week after.

It's Celtic home first lol

Ah, okay thanks.

i would think it'll be 0-0 in the first leg and 2-1 to Arsenal in the 2nd, so a 2-1 agg.

[30stone]

So exactly the same?

Im just betting on the stronger team in their respective leagues, im not sure what they are like in europe football..


English teams in Europa league drew..

Everton v Sigma Olomouc
Fulham v Amkar Perm
Rapid Vienna v Aston Villa

[Lauren]

1st leg:

Celtic 1 - 2 Arsenal

2nd leg:

Arsenal 3 - 0 Celtic

(Arsenal 5 - 1 Celtic on agg).

[30stone]

Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by Lauren
18th or 19th I think, second leg is a week after.

It's Celtic home first lol

Ah, okay thanks.

i would think it'll be 0-0 in the first leg and 2-1 to Arsenal in the 2nd, so a 2-1 agg.


I think if we can pull 1 - 0 away since the first leg is away, we should win.

I can't see them beating us at the emirates ..

first leg
Arsenal 1 - 0 Celtic

Second leg
Arsenal 2 - 1 celtic

3 - 1 on agg

[Brad.]

Champions League Fixtures;

Celtic v Arsenal
FC Copenhagen v Apoel Nicosia
FC Sheriff Tiraspol v Olympiacos
FK Ventspils v FC Zurich
Levski Sofia v Debrecen
Lyon v Anderlecht
Panathinaikos v Atletico Madrid
Politehnica Timisoara v VfB Stuttgart
SV Red Bull Salzburg v Maccabi Haifa
Sporting Lisbon v Fiorentina

Bold =winners

[Lauren]

Originally posted by 30stone
So exactly the same?

Hahaha I just realised, yeah. We'll both be right but my bf thinks Haifa will win against Salzburg.

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Lauren
1st leg:

Celtic 1 - 2 Arsenal

2nd leg:

Arsenal 3 - 0 Celtic

(Arsenal 5 - 1 Celtic on agg).

Thats just being blatantly a biased rangers fan :laugh:

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by 30stone
So exactly the same?

Hahaha I just realised, yeah. We'll both be right but my bf thinks Haifa will win against Salzburg.

i think he's right ;)

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by Lauren
1st leg:

Celtic 1 - 2 Arsenal

2nd leg:

Arsenal 3 - 0 Celtic

(Arsenal 5 - 1 Celtic on agg).

Thats just being blatantly a biased rangers fan :laugh:

Hey, I gave them a goal :whistle:

[Novo]

Celtic 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal 3- 0 Celtic

5-0 On Agg

[Novo]

Newcastle V west brom is live on BBC tomorrow

[Brad.]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Newcastle V west brom is live on BBC tomorrow

That shall be a good quality championship game.

[Locke.]

Maybe we should have a championship/football league prediction thread? I'd start it but I can't be bothered adding points up and everything.

[King Gizzard]

gutted i gotta record all these games cause im going villa tomo

[30stone]

Originally posted by David
Maybe we should have a championship/football league prediction thread? I'd start it but I can't be bothered adding points up and everything.

Yeah last season we had a Champions league and Uefa cup prediction thread.

Im not sure if we should start with qualifiers or not?

[Brad.]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by David
Maybe we should have a championship/football league prediction thread? I'd start it but I can't be bothered adding points up and everything.

Yeah last season we had a Champions league and Uefa cup prediction thread.

Im not sure if we should start with qualifiers or not?

he said championship not Champions league. I dunno if it would work though.

If it did i would be happy to do it.

[30stone]

ohhh yesh lol, maybe im just not reading properly due to everyone talking about champions league.


But yes there will be

Premiership prediction game
champions league and europa league prediction game
fa cup prediction game
carling cup prediction game

I think im doing championship and f.a probably bigsister is doing premiership and if she wants to do carling.

And yeh bardley if you want to do it ill be happy to play..
since it starts today id advise making it soon lol.

[Brad.]

I dont think enough people would do it, so we can just stick with the Premier League one :bigsmile:

[30stone]

Alreet lol.

Im off to gym cyah :wavey:

[30stone]

Huntelaar deal is done 100% confirmed with Ac Milan.

[Brad.]

Originally posted by 30stone
Huntelaar deal is done 100% confirmed with Ac Milan.

unlucky for arsenal, they NEEDED him.

[Locke.]

http://i31.tinypic.com/21o4lg2.jpg

Liverpool FC confirmed this evening that Alberto Aquilani has successfully completed a medical and agreed a five-year contract with the club.

The player will now continue his rehabilitation from an ankle operation under the guidance of Liverpool's medical team and is expected to be fully fit in approximately four to eight weeks' time.

Can't believe he's injured :sad:

[30stone]

Well as long as eduardo stays fit.

and wenger brings in this unamed offensive player...


Wenger has said..

The top 4 wont be the top 4 forever you can see that, there has only been 2 teams that have been in the top 4 every year for the last 10 years (Man Utd and Arsenal btw) and things are changing..

It will now become the top 6 with villa and a surprise team getting the other top spot.

He also said that man city wont make top 4 at least this season, with how many new players they have its changed the dynamics of the team and think its a technical gamble..he doesnt believe they will click together i guess and will finish outside the top 6.

[Jayson]

Anyone watching Boro vs. Sheffield?

[30stone]

Yep but going out soon..

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Jayson
Anyone watching Boro vs. Sheffield?

nah. I will watch newcastle vs west brom though (tomorrow)

[Novo]

http://i28.tinypic.com/m8dyrd.gif

Everton 1 - 0 Malaga

Saha

[Brad.]

Originally posted by .Andy.
http://i28.tinypic.com/m8dyrd.gif

Everton 1 - 0 Malaga

Saha

How far into the game are they?? 20mins?

[Jayson]

Boro's new kit reminds me of a Bayern Munich kit that was used a few years ago.

[Novo]

http://i28.tinypic.com/m8dyrd.gif

Everton 2-0 Malaga

Osman

About 22 minutes brad

[Brad.]

Originally posted by .Andy.
http://i28.tinypic.com/m8dyrd.gif

Everton 2-0 Malaga

Osman

About 22 minutes brad

ah cheers. A 2nd goal already -wow.

[BigSister]

haha i like that goal sign

[Jayson]

Still 0-0 in the Boro vs. Sheffield match.

[Brad.]

Originally posted by Jayson
Still 0-0 in the Boro vs. Sheffield match.

Im not watching it but I think it'll be 2-1 to Boro.

[Chels]

Originally posted by Bradley.
Originally posted by Jayson
Still 0-0 in the Boro vs. Sheffield match.

Im not watching it but I think it'll be 2-1 to Boro.
i reckon sheff utd will win.
ched evans :lovedup:

[Chels]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Newcastle V west brom is live on BBC tomorrow
pffffft, our game is so much more interesting. scunthorpe fgs, people would rather watch them than those geordies.


:laugh:

[Brad.]

Still 0-0 with just over 10mins to go

[Brad.]

0-0 Final score between Boro and sheff utd.