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30stone
08-06-2009, 08:01 PM
How much is Moyes war chest?
£500,000,000 Strong Gillians
Ninastar
08-06-2009, 08:08 PM
Originally posted by 30stone
Laugh if Dodo flopped like Dong did.
Both them words made me laugh.
Originally posted by Ninastar
Originally posted by 30stone
Laugh if Dodo flopped like Dong did.
Both them words made me laugh.
Does this word make you laugh
" Flopandaronda "
BARNES IN LINE FOR TRANMERE JOB
John Barnes has left his post as Jamaica coach and is expected to take over at Tranmere Rovers
Barnes has been replaced at the Jamaica helm by Theodore Whitmore after being told his contract would not be renewed.
The 45-year-old former England international was appointed on a seven-month deal in November and led the team to five wins and four draws during his tenure.
However, Barnes has been told he will not be offered a new contract by the Jamaican Football Federation at the end of June, and is now expected to take the reins at Coca-Cola League One side Tranmere.
"Yes, I am disappointed that I would not be going to the Gold Cup (in July) because I could have started the contract (with Tranmere) after the Gold Cup," Barnes said.
"But I fully accept and understand the JFF decision that they will appoint Theodore, as of now, to give him a chance to experience football at the highest level.
"I have to thank the JFF for giving me an opportunity in doing something I love. It is something I wanted to get involved with for a long time and they gave me that opportunity."
Jamaica beat Panama 3-2 in a friendly on Sunday night.
VASQUEZ PLAYS DOWN STOKE LINK
Sweden Under-21 midfielder Andres Vasquez has played down talk of a move to Stoke.
The free agent was quoted in Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet as saying that he had been offered a contract with Tony Pulis' side.
But the 21-year-old has distanced himself from such a move, saying he is in talks with FC Zurich about playing for the side next season.
He told Fotbollskanalen.se: "I read in a Peruvian newspaper that I was on my way there (Stoke) and that I said to Aftonbladet that they were interested.
"But I have never said such a thing."
Asked what he would think if Stoke were interested, he replied: "It is of course flattering if a club in the Premier League would want you."
But he added: "I have a dialogue with Zurich. They say that they want me for next season.
"I am ready to stay. I am motivated. I want to play in Europe and it feels stimulating to maybe play in the Champions League.
"But the transfer window opens, so we will see what happens."
LAVEZZI AGENT CLAIMS LIVERPOOL BID
Ezequiel Lavezzi's advisors have urged Napoli not to deny the player a move to Liverpool.
The Merseysiders have reportedly enquired about the Argentina striker only to see their advances rebuffed as Napoli look to cling on to the 24-year-old, who is under contract until June 2013.
"Liverpool's proposal is true," said Lavezzi's advisor Eduardo Rossetto.
"(Napoli general director Pierpaolo) Marino has met twice with FIFA agent Pablo Cosentino, who has invited him to set up a meeting in Liverpool or in Naples with the English outfit.
"Ezequiel has tried several times to speak to Marino but he has received no response.
"If Napoli have decided to take this extreme position, so will we.
"We don't want to force Napoli to sell the player but I think it is correct for the club just to consider the offer, to judge it whether it's sufficient or not."
Lavezzi, who joined Napoli in the summer of 2007, scored seven goals for the Serie A club in the recently-completed season.
Ninastar
08-06-2009, 08:13 PM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Ninastar
Originally posted by 30stone
Laugh if Dodo flopped like Dong did.
Both them words made me laugh.
Does this word make you laugh
" Flopandaronda "
Kinda. It needs to sound more like a nickname for a dick though
Originally posted by Ninastar
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Ninastar
Originally posted by 30stone
Laugh if Dodo flopped like Dong did.
Both them words made me laugh.
Does this word make you laugh
" Flopandaronda "
Kinda. It needs to sound more like a nickname for a dick though
Because off the flop bit :spin2:
Locke.
08-06-2009, 08:17 PM
Hope Barnes takes the Tranmere job, want them promote next season.
Ninastar
08-06-2009, 08:18 PM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Ninastar
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Ninastar
Originally posted by 30stone
Laugh if Dodo flopped like Dong did.
Both them words made me laugh.
Does this word make you laugh
" Flopandaronda "
Kinda. It needs to sound more like a nickname for a dick though
Because off the flop bit :spin2:
Yes. Thats exactly what made me laugh :cheer2:
WOLVES BIDE THEIR TIME IN WINDOW
Wolves chairman Jez Moxey is remaining calm despite the Premier League new boys' failure to add to their ranks so far this summer.
Despite reports claiming the club have withdrawn their interest in signing Oguchi Onyewu from Standard Liege, Moxey insists they are pleased with the progress that is being made in the transfer market.
He told the Express and Star: "We are where we expected to be and, as things stand, we are quite optimistic about the outlook.
"I said at the outset that we would have to stay smart and calm."
RODA WANT IMPROVED BIDS FOR CISSE
Feyenoord and FC Twente have both failed with bids for striker Sekou Cisse, according to Roda JC.
Roda technical director Martin van Geel revealed he has been in talks with both clubs, but neither of them met Roda's valuation of the 24-year-old who scored nine goals in 31 appearances last season.
"The difference between what we want and what they offered was too big," Van Geel told AD Sportwereld. "For now any transfer of Cisse to those clubs is off. I don't know if they will come back to us."
Van Geel added that PSV had enquired about the Ivorian three weeks ago, but had not followed up.
He noted reports of interest from the Premier League, but said "not a single club from England has officially contacted us".
MANDARIC: REDKNAPP THE RIGHT MAN
Former Portsmouth owner Milan Mandaric has recommended Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp to Sulaiman Al Fahim.
Al Fahim, who fronts the proposed takeover of Pompey, will have to appoint a new manager if he takes control of the club as Paul Hart was appointed until the end of the season.
Redknapp only left Fratton Park last October to join Spurs, before guiding them from the bottom of the Barclays Premier League to a top-half finish.
Mandaric told The News: "Harry Redknapp is a fantastic manager. He knows and understands the game far better than most.
"He's a top manager and the right manager for Portsmouth. I rate him so highly.
"Managing people is his best quality. He's not perfect and sometimes he would drive me crazy, but that quality always prevails."
He added: "You've got to do the right thing and if bringing Harry to the club is what he needs to do, that is what he has to do."
TOON FOR SALE AT £100 MILLION
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has confirmed he's put the club up for sale for £100million.
More than a week after it emerged that Ashley was looking to get out for the second time since he took control, the Magpies issued an official statement setting a price as Keith Harris, chairman of investment bankers Seymour Pierce, continued his search for buyers.
The statement read: "The board of Newcastle United can today confirm that the club is for sale at the price of £100million.
"Interested parties should contact Newcastle United at admin@nufc.co.uk (or Keith Harris at Seymour Pierce) for further details.
"The club will not be making any further comment at the present time."
The announcement came as no surprise, with Ashley's desperation to offload the club he bought for £134.4million in May 2007 growing by the day.
However, the continuing uncertainty is proving hugely disruptive to the club's preparation for the new season and the challenge of returning to the Barclays Premier League at the first attempt.
Alan Shearer, who has indicated a willingness to take on the role of manager on a permanent basis, is due to return from a short break later today and will be looking for an early answer over whether or not he is wanted after several rounds of talks.
However, there is little prospect of Ashley and managing director Derek Llambias making hard and fast decisions while the ownership issue remains unresolved.
There are understood to be several interested parties, with Harris having travelled to the Middle East last week to once again court offers from potential purchasers in Dubai and Oman.
However, there is interest closer to home and former chairman Freddy Shepherd, who has been linked with a bid to regain control, has steadfastly refused to rule himself in or out.
But as each day passes, the time any manager would have to reshape the squad for a very different challenge decreases.
Most of the club's high earners are sure to be offloaded, with Michael Owen out of contract and Mark Viduka's stay unlikely to be extended, while the likes of Joey Barton, Alan Smith and Obafemi Martins seem certain to go with the club needing to drastically reduce an annual wage bill of around £74million.
But that process, and the recruitment of replacements, cannot begin in earnest until there is a new manager in place, and that appointment cannot be made until the new owners pick up the reins and start to make the big decisions.
GENTENAAR SET TO JOIN VVV-VENLO
VVV-Venlo are set to sign goalkeeper Dennis Gentenaar from Ajax on a free transfer after he completed a medical at the club.
Gentenaar and the club are now working out the details of what is expected to be a three-year deal.
"I expect we will have an agreement later this week," Gentenaar told Omroep Venlo.
"VVV is a nice and ambitious club. I haven't played regularly for a few seasons, and at VVV I want to play again. If all goes well I will sign this week."
The former NEC Nijmegen and Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper also attracted interest from Feyenoord and Cambuur Leeuwarden, but chose VVV for the opportunity to play regularly in the Eredivisie.
ROBINS STRUGGLING TO RECRUIT
Bristol City are finding it difficult to sign their summer transfer targets.
The Robins have yet to seal a deal for any new players, but goalkeeper Chris Weale is set to join Championship rivals Leicester at the end of the month and strikers Dele Adebola and Peter Styvar also look likely to follow him out of Ashton Gate.
Chief executive Colin Sexstone confirmed the club are looking to sign another keeper. City have Adriano Basso and Stephen Henderson on their books, but manager Gary Johnson has always preferred to have three keepers.
"It is like trying to nail jelly to the wall. Some targets are moving on quite well, some are moving and some aren't moving at all," Sexstone told the Evening Post.
"We have got two keepers and I am sure Gary will bring in a third young keeper. It wasn't a question of losing Chris Weale.
"He clearly wanted to be a number one and he has taken the opportunity to do that because he probably saw himself as number two to Adriano Basso. I don't think we were too surprised to see him go."
PREETZ NAMED AS HOENESS SUCCESSOR
Michael Preetz is to be installed as Hertha Berlin's new general manager after Dieter Hoeness left the club on Sunday.
Preetz will be given a slightly reduced role, with his assistant Ingo Schiller taking on some of the responsibilities formerly undertaken by Hoeness.
"Michael Preetz is now going to be called up to become director of sport," Hertha's president Werner Gegenbauer told local television station RBB.
Gegenbauer believes the dual role, with Preetz taking care of the sports side of things and Schiller looking after the club's finances, is the best solution after the departure of Hoeness, who spent 12 years at the club.
"I have no fear at all about this change," added Gegenbauer.
"Hertha Berlin is set up well enough to have a team capable of being competitive next season."
Berlin finished fourth in the Bundesliga this season and were still in the race for the title with three games of the season remaining. They will play in the Europa League next season.
The 41-year-old Preetz ended his playing career while at Hertha in 2003 after seven years with the club for whom he made 227 appearances.
Since hanging up his boots, he had assisted Hoeness in running the club.
Hoeness stood down yesterday, one year before the end of his contract.
DONS 'ENCOURAGED' BY McGHEE TALKS
Willie Miller has revealed talks to bring Mark McGhee to Aberdeen have been "extremely encouraging."
The Dons director of football has confirmed the club has made an approach to Motherwell and received permission to hold talks with the Fir Park boss.
Reports claim McGhee was told he was no longer being considered for the vacant Celtic job at the weekend, paving the way for Aberdeen to make their move.
However, Miller cautioned that there was still work to be done before the appointment is a done deal.
"We have made contact with the Fir Park club and were given permission to approach Mark," he said.
"While subsequent discussions have been extremely encouraging, I've been involved in the game far too long not to realise there are many pitfalls that can affect things at this crucial stage, not least of which is the agreement of compensation between Motherwell and ourselves."
Dons fans will be keen to see Jimmy Calderwood's replacement in place as soon as possible but Miller refused to put a timescale on any announcement.
Speaking on the club's official website, www.afc.co.uk, Miller added: "Obviously we are currently attempting to reach an agreement on all fronts as soon as possible.
"But, until everything is finalised, and despite some media reports to the contrary, it would be premature to confirm that Mark will be the new Aberdeen manager or place a definitive timescale on when we might be in a position to do so."
McGhee, 52, played for Aberdeen between 1978 and 1984 and told the Sunday Herald at the weekend: "For me, there is an element of sentimentality attached to the Aberdeen job.
"This is an opportunity to manage a club where I had fantastic success and memories as a player.
"The same would have applied at Celtic. So there is an element of going home about the Aberdeen job for me and I quite like that."
Motherwell have confirmed an approach from Aberdeen owner Stewart Milne was received on Saturday and, following a period of consultation, permission was reluctantly granted for McGhee to hold talks with the Pittodrie club.
However, Well chairman John Boyle has not given up hope of persuading his manager to remain at Fir Park.
He told the club's official website, www.motherwellfc.co.uk: "Aberdeen made contact with us at the start of the weekend seeking permission to discuss the vacant managerial position at Pittodrie with Mark.
"The board have reluctantly agreed to this request and Mark will spend some time talking that over with them.
"Contrary to media reports, nothing has been finalised as yet and we obviously hope we can persuade Mark to stay.
"However, we will be proactive in preparing for all eventualities to ensure that the best interests of Motherwell Football Club are upheld."
andyman
08-06-2009, 08:29 PM
Real Madrid's doctors are going to check Kaka..
Liverpool and Everton could share the same ground if new stadium is built..
Liverton/everpool.
CAREW COMMITTED TO VILLA
Aston Villa striker John Carew has played down speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City and insisted: "I will be here next season."
Carew is reported to also be on Mark Hughes's radar following his £12 million capture of Villa midfielder Gareth Barry.
The Norway international was in outstanding form after returning from a back problem in February and finished as Villa's leading scorer for the second season running with 15 goals.
Carew said: "There are always rumours when the window opens. One week it could be me, one week it could be Ashley Young or whoever.
"But I am so happy here. I love everyone here. I don't see any reason for anything else to happen.
"I know I am part of the manager's plans. Rumours that come up, we can't do anything about that. I am happy here. I can't see why I should move.
"I am used to speculation. I have been in the game so many years. I take it as a compliment if clubs are looking at you but I don't relate to it at all. I am happy here.
"That is what is important for me. I have got the current games with the national team and then we are back in early July for pre-season training."
Villa boss Martin O'Neill is being linked with a summer move for out-of-contract Newcastle striker Michael Owen.
But it would mean taking their wage structure to a new level to match Owen's current six-figure salary - or for the one-time England striker to take a pay cut.
Villa showed their intentions when they offered Barry £80,000 a week to sign a new deal before he opted to make the switch to Eastlands.
Originally posted by andyman
Real Madrid's doctors are going to check Kaka..
Liverpool and Everton could share the same ground if new stadium is built..
Liverton/everpool.
No!!!
Will not share with vile scum
SUPPORTERS DEMAND SHEARER APPOINTMENT
Newcastle fans have urged Mike Ashley to appoint Alan Shearer as manager as he attempts to offload the club for £100millon.
The sportswear magnate has confirmed that is the knock-down price at which he is trying to sell the Magpies in a statement which left long-suffering supporters furious once again.
Issued via the club's website, it invited interested parties to e-mail the club or contact Keith Harris, chairman of the investment bank Seymour Pierce, who has been engaged again to try to find a buyer.
It read: "The Board of Newcastle United can today confirm that the club is for sale at the price of £100m.
"Interested parties should contact Newcastle United at admin@nufc.co.uk (or Keith Harris at Seymour Pierce) for further details.
"The club will not be making any further comment at the present time."
Just how many interested parties will e-mail the club remains to be seen, although they seem likely to receive far more messages from their own disgruntled supporters and their Sunderland rivals, which may make for less pleasant reading.
Mark Jensen, editor of fanzine The Mag, was dismissive in his assessment of the move, and called on Ashley to install Shearer as manager and allow him to set about the process of rebuilding the squad before it is too late.
He said: "They would have been better off putting on something saying, 'We are clueless', that's literally what it amounts to.
"It just reflects the urgent need for leadership at the club both on and off the pitch.
"It's clear that on the pitch, the leadership can be given by Alan Shearer in terms of sorting out the football side of things.
"With Alan Shearer in charge, it would not be just about wh
TRIO CHASING SCHARNER
Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner says Tottenham, Everton and Fulham are all interested in signing him.
The versatile Austrian has two years left on his contract at the JJB Stadium but recently expressed his desire to leave to take the 'next step' in his career.
The 29-year-old told BZ am Sonntag that there is also interest from Bundesliga sides, but he would like to stay in the Premier League.
He said: "Tottenham, Everton and Fulham are interested in me, just like Hertha and Hamburg.
"I would prefer to stay in England."
OWEN WOULD COMMAND STELLAR SALARY
Aston Villa would have to make Michael Owen their highest paid player to have a chance of signing the striker, who is out of contract at Newcastle.
Villa manager Martin O'Neill refused to rule out the possibility of signing Owen this summer when asked about the England international during the January transfer window.
And he is expected to step up his bid to sign the injury-hit player, who was understood to be on a six-figure weekly wage at St James' Park.
Villa would be reluctant to pay that sort of figure for a player whose appearances for the Magpies have been severely restricted.
But they are understood to be willing to make him their top wage earner, ahead of the likes of Ashley Young.
O'Neill has lost the services of Gareth Barry to Manchester City and former captain Martin Laursen through his enforced retirement with a knee problem.
But a signing of the quality of Owen - for all his fitness doubts - would lift some of the doom and gloom amongst sections of Villa fans after Barry's departure.
The likes of Tottenham, Everton and Roma are also being linked with Owen.
O'Neill, when asked in January if he would be interested in signing Owen this summer, said: "We would see. Like everything else, football is evolving all the time.
"That's not to say Michael Owen is not a terrific footballer. What happens in the future, I don't know."
One big carrot for Owen, should Villa firm up their interest, would be being reunited with Emile Heskey, with whom he formed a prolific partnership for Liverpool and England.
Villa striker Emile Heskey admits he would welcome the chance to team up with Owen again.
"I would welcome the opportunity to play with him again," Heskey told BBC Radio Five Live.
"He is a great player and a great asset to have. He has shown that on many occasions."
Meanwhile, John Carew has insisted he is happy to remain at Villa after also being linked with a move to Manchester City.
Carew was Villa's top scorer for the second successive season with 15 goals despite being sidelined for three months with a back problem.
EHRET AGREES NEW COLOGNE DEAL
Cologne midfielder Fabrice Ehret has extended his contract with the Bundesliga club until 2011.
The 29-year-old became a first-team regular under former coach Christoph Daum last season and, regardless of who is eventually appointed as the club's new boss, Ehret knows that Cologne is the only place for him.
"I am delighted that I will continue playing for Cologne," he said.
"I am very happy in Cologne and want to make my contribution to ensuring the club continues to be successful in the coming years.
"I was glad to win a regular starting berth last season and would like to continue impressing with my performances."
Ehret's contract was due to expire at the end of the month, but general manager Michael Meier claims it was never their intention to let him leave on a free transfer.
"We are very happy to have been able to extend Fabrice Ehret's contract by a further two years," he said on the club's website.
"Fabrice Ehret has shown, particularly last season, that, with his qualities, he is an important component within the team."
Ehret played every game for Cologne last season from December onwards and scored three goals.
SURMAN 'IN LIMBO' OVER SAINTS STAY
Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman has admitted his future remains far from certain, with Sheffield United reportedly on his trail.
The Blades are believed to have made an undisclosed bid for the 22-year-old and he is unsure of where he will be next season, with Southampton the subject of a takeover bid from the Pinnacle Group.
He told BBC Radio Solent: "I haven't thought about it too much until it actually moves forward. Until the takeover at Saints goes through, then we're in a bit of limbo.
"At this stage I haven't thought any further than going back to Southampton for pre-season on 22 June.
"When a serious bid comes in then that's when you have to review your situation, but we're not at that stage yet."
FERNANDEZ SET FOR FEYENOORD
Feyenoord are set to seal the signing of right back Dani Fernandez from Arsenal Kiev this week.
Fernandez, who has spent the last 18 months on loan at NEC Nijmegen, has agreed a three-year contract and will undergo a medical in Rotterdam on Wednesday.
"I am happy that we can finally complete this after three months," the player's agent Dmitri Selyuk told De Telegraaf. "This transfer has taken longer than any other in my life."
Fernandez, 26, will be Feyenoord's first new signing of the summer.
McAVENNIE RELATES TO COYLE
Frank McAvennie can fully appreciate why Owen Coyle would snub Celtic to stay at Burnley.
Coyle was reportedly the Hoops' number one target to succeed Gordon Strachan in the managerial hotseat at Parkhead but left for his summer holiday more than a week ago poised to sign a new two-year contract at Turf Moor.
Despite being a boyhood Celtic fan, it appears the prospect of leading Burnley in their first top-flight season for 33 years has proven greater a lure for Coyle than managing one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
It was ever thus, according to former Parkhead striker McAvennie, who left the club in 1989 to rejoin West Ham.
"Everyone gets so one-sided up here and so blinkered," he said.
"It's a big world out there and the Premier League's the best league in the world.
"Owen's now got into the Premier League. Why would he want to come up here?"
McAvennie spent four years in England - one of them in the Premier League - before returning to Celtic in 1993.
He can see Coyle eventually wanting to take charge of the club but not before he has tested himself against the cream of the English game.
"I played for a year in the Premier League before I came back to Celtic so I'd done what I wanted to do and proved that I was good enough," McAvennie said.
"Owen has beaten Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Carling Cup, he beat Tottenham, he's beaten Arsenal.
"There's no reason why he doesn't want to pit his wits against them every week.
"Celtic's a massive club, one of the biggest in the world. But they're not in the biggest league in the world and that's the problem."
West Brom's Tony Mowbray is now the overwhelming favourite to be named Hoops boss, with reports claiming compensation is now the only stumbling block to his appointment.
Celtic have so far refused to confirm whether Mowbray is their number one target, while West Brom have repeatedly insisted no official approach has been made for their manager, who has two years remaining on his Hawthorns contract.
But that has not quelled speculation over the amount of compensation it would take to land the former Hoops defender, with figures ranging from £850,000 to £2million.
McAvennie, who was a team-mate of Mowbray's at the club in the mid-1990s, backed him to get them playing the kind of football that will have fans' mouths watering again.
McAvennie believes the Baggies were only a regular goalscorer away from staying up and does not see Mowbray having the same problem at Celtic.
He said: "I think Tony will get the ball down. The fans love to see fast-flowing football and I'm looking forward to it.
"But wait until he signs first. Knowing Celtic, it could change by the hour."
NEW OWNERS WOULD SELL HAMMERS
West Ham's new owners have admitted they will consider offers for the club despite having only just secured a takeover.
CB Holding, an Icelandic holding company made up of banks owed money by the Hammers' previous owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson, have a two-year plan for the club as they do not believe current market conditions are favourable for a sale.
However, should any potential buyer come forward - and an American investor who has already had one £70million offer turned down is still interested - then they would be prepared to sell.
Georg Andersen, head of corporate communications at the investment bank Straumur which owns 70% of CB Holdings, said: "Every club is for sale at the right price but we honestly believe that with the market as it is right now it will be extremely difficult to find the right value.
"I'm not going to pretend we are going to own the club forever.
"Our plan is to hold onto the club for a couple of years, or maybe four or five years, until we believe we can get an appropriate price."
It is understood the value of CB Holdings takeover is £110million, or the amount of money Gudmundsson used to buy the club.
A new chairman, Andrew Bernhardt who is a senior director of Straumur, has been appointed and he has promised security for the club and manager Gianfranco Zola.
Despite the takeover, a degree of uncertainty still surrounds the ownership of the club and Straumur themselves have suffered major problems in the credit crunch and are basically controlled by the Icelandic government. Other Icelandic banks Byr Bank and MP Bank are also shareholders in CB Holding.
Andersen said Straumur were confident of agreeing a compensation deal with creditors and insisted that even if any of CB Holding's shareholders went into liquidation it would not affect West Ham.
"CB Holdings are owned by a number of banks. Hansa [Gudmundsson's company] was owned by one person - there's a huge difference," said Andersen.
"If one of the shareholders of CP Holding went under then the their creditors would simply acquire their shares. The company was created to ring-fence the club."
The Premier League have announced they will study the new ownership structure in detail to ensure all board members pass their fit and proper person's test.
A league spokesman said: "We have asked West Ham United to produce details of their change of ownership. Once we have that information we shall assess it and, if needs be, act accordingly."
The new regime have assured Zola and his assistant Steve Clarke that their jobs are safe and that some funds will be made available for transfers. Chief executive Scott Duxbury will also remain at the club.
Bernhardt said in a statement: "We have one of the best young management partnerships in Gianfranco Zola and Steve Clarke and the team has evolved with a great mix of experience and young players coming through from the academy.
"I can assure fans we will sanction investment in new players, but all within the parameters of sensible budgeting based on revenues generated by West Ham United.
"We have an initial two-year plan which includes improving the infrastructure at the club and we will be getting to work on this as soon as the new board is appointed."
Hammers defender Matthew Upson, one player of whom it had been suggested the club would have to sell, welcomed the news.
Upson said: "The club is in a really crucial position because we had a positive season and it would be really nice to build on that.
"We have got the right man in charge, the manager has done an excellent job and it would be nice to see him given a bit of spending money, the ability to strengthen the squad and to take the team on."
HUGHES APPOINTED HIBS BOSS
Hibernian have confirmed John Hughes as their new manager.
Hughes has signed a three-year contract after quitting fellow Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League side Falkirk.
His assistant Brian Rice is expected to join him at Easter Road when he returns from holiday.
Hibs launched their search for a new manager following Mixu Paatelainen's surprise decision to resign at the end of last month.
"The search for a new manager is always a difficult task and after a very thorough process we were fortunate to have a number of exceptional candidates," Hibs chairman Rod Petrie told www.hibernianfc.co.uk.
"John Hughes was the unanimous choice of the board not for his exploits as a former player, but for his credentials as a manager, his style of football and his potential to bring success to the club on the field of play.
"I am sure too that John will galvanise everyone connected with Hibernian and drive the club forward.
"The board will never lose sight of the requirement for Hibernian FC to be competing for honours and we see John as the ideal candidate to achieve this."
Hughes, 44, spent four years as a player at Hibs but believes it was his management credentials - and not his history with the club - which earned him the job.
"This is a very proud day for me," he told www.hibernianfc.co.uk.
"I am delighted to be the manager of Hibernian. Everyone knows what Hibernian means to me.
"I have so much respect for the club and its supporters that I would not have accepted the job if I did not think that I could make a real difference and be successful.
"It is important to me that the board have identified that it is my managerial ability, and not my history as a Hibernian player, as the reason I have been appointed."
Hughes spent six years at Falkirk, with last season probably the most dramatic of his tenure, securing their SPL survival, runners-up spot in the Scottish Cup and European football for the first time in the club's history.
He added: "I also have great affection for Falkirk FC and would like to thank everyone connected with that club for the fantastic opportunity they gave me to cut my teeth as a manager.
"My future now lies with Hibernian and I believe I will bring innovation and an attractive style of passing football to the club.
"I can't wait to start working with the players and get down to business at the training centre."
Falkirk's board will meet on Tuesday night at the Falkirk Stadium as they begin a search for Hughes' successor.
Chairman Martin Ritchie said: "This will be a very attractive position to many people in football.
"We are now an established SPL side, we have an excellent infrastructure in place to support a new manager, as well as an academy and training facilities which are second to none in Scotland.
"We have our first foray into European competition and our new South Stand to look forward to.
"The new manager will be expected to continue our policies of youth development, the use of the latest sports science techniques and to maintain our attractive style of football.
"This is a great opportunity for both the new manager and for the club as we look forward to the new season."
Speaking on www.falkirkfc.co.uk, managing director George Craig added: "It is imperative that we move quickly to make a new appointment.
"We have several out of contract players and the new manager will want to decide which he wants to keep.
"We need to have the management team in place as soon as possible and the first team squad fully prepared for our first European tie on July 16."
John Hughes Factfile:
1964: Born September 9 in Edinburgh.
1988: Begins professional career as a striker at Berwick Rangers.
1989: November - Joins Swansea.
1990: August - Joins Falkirk, where he converts from a centre-forward to a centre-half. Makes 134 league appearances for the Bairns.
1995: August 7 - Joins Celtic for £38,000. Makes 31 league appearances for the Hoops.
1996: November 1 - Joins Hibernian, making 72 league appearances in four and a half years.
2000: May 31 - Joins Ayr United, making 48 league appearances.
2002: June 4 - Returns to Falkirk in a player-coach role.
2003: January 31 - Appointed joint manager alongside Owen Coyle.
May 20 - Takes sole charge after Coyle joins Dundee United as a player-coach.
2005: April 9 - Hughes makes the last of 19 league appearances in the First Division season as Falkirk beat Ross County to seal promotion to the Scottish Premier League.
October 22 - Makes last of 77 league appearances in second spell as a Falkirk player in 3-1 SPL defeat to Dundee United.
2006: May 6 - Falkirk finish 10th in the SPL.
November 7 - Falkirk record shock League Cup quarter-final win at Celtic.
2007: January 30 - Falkirk lose League Cup semi-final 3-0 to Kilmarnock.
May 19 - Falkirk finish seventh in the SPL.
2008: May 17 - Falkirk finish seventh in the SPL.
2009: January 27 - Falkirk lose League Cup semi-final against Rangers 3-0.
April - With Falkirk four points adrift at the foot of the SPL, fans group the Bairns Trust write a letter to the club's board demanding Hughes' resignation. A furious Hughes dismisses the letter as a "nonsense" and later brands those who wrote it as "faceless wonders", calling for action to be taken against them.
May 23 - Falkirk win 1-0 at Inverness on the final day of the SPL season to avoid relegation and send their opponents down. They finish 10th in the table.
May 30 - Falkirk lose Scottish Cup final 1-0 to Rangers. But they still qualify for Europe for the first time in their history. Hughes and Christie distance themselves from speculation regarding the managerial vacancies at Hibs and Aberdeen.
June 5 - Hughes admits he would be "very interested" in replacing Roberto Martinez as Swansea boss.
June 8 - Hughes is confirmed as Hibs manager.
andyman
08-06-2009, 08:35 PM
Everton would stink the place out..
Breaking News!!!
Kaka has had a medical with Real Madrid!
BERBATOV COMMITTED TO UNITED
Dimitar Berbatov's agent has stated that his client will remain playing with Manchester United next season.
There had been some suggestions that the Bulgaria international could leave Old Trafford this summer following an indifferent debut season with The Red Devils.
The £30.75m capture mustered just nine Premier League goals for the champions despite making 29 league starts, prompting talk in some quarters the club may part with the former Spurs ace.
However, Berbatov's agent Emil Dantchev has poured cold water on the speculation, stating the club's management is happy for the experienced hit-man to stay.
"Despite speculation that he may leave, I want to declare that Dimitar will play next season in Manchester United," Dantchev told Dnevnik.
"There is no desire from the management for any separation.
"He will stay and we hope that he will win what he missed out on this year."
Originally posted by andyman
Everton would stink the place out..
Breaking News!!!
Kaka has had a medical with Real Madrid!
We would not we smell off roses
Kaka making a mistake
ROSSI LEAVES LAZIO
Delio Rossi has left Lazio after four years in charge, despite guiding the Biancoceleste to the Coppa Italia this season.
"For me it's difficult to announce that I have ended my relationship with Lazio after four years," he said.
"It's not an easy decision but one that I thought long and hard about.
"In recent times I have been aware that I was not at the centre of the tactical project of the club.
"I want to thank everyone at the club, especially the players.
"I think I have worked well in the past few years and I leave full of memories, the last one, the Coppa Italia title with almost 70,000 fans celebrating."
Lazio had high expectations going into the season but finished 10th in Serie A.
Rossi has been linked with a move to relegated side Torino this summer.
"I haven't signed anything with another club," he said. "I don't know what I will do but I don't care in which division I coach."
Rossi enjoyed his finest hour with Lazio in 2007 when he guided the team to third in Serie A.
The club began that campaign with an 11-point deduction for their involvement in a match-fixing scandal that rocked Italian football, a punishment later reduced to three points on appeal.
VERBEEK SET FOR HERACLES RETURN
Heracles Almelo are on the brink of appointing Gertjan Verbeek as their new coach.
Verbeek was in charge between 2001 and 2004 and the club believe "in that time he made an important contribution to the building of the club, both in organisation and on a sporting level".
Gert Heerkes, Heracles' coach last season, had a year left on his contract but was relieved of his post at the end of the season.
"The club offered Heerkes the chance to stay on in another technical role but he turned it down," read a club statement.
"After the settlement of his contract, Heracles Almelo is confident of a swift co-operation with Verbeek.
"With a three-year contract, the club can take a big step forward in the future."
BA IS NOT FOR SALE - HOPP
Hoffenheim owner Dietmar Hopp has told striker Demba Ba to forget about his dream move to Stuttgart and honour the contract he signed two years ago.
The Senegalese forward has been linked with a move to Stuttgart, who he claims have already approached his agent, but Hopp reinforced the stance taken by Hoffenheim's director of sport Jan Schindelmeiser by ruling out a sale.
"We are not selling Ba and let that be the end of it," he said in the Rhein-Neckar Zeitung newspaper.
"Anybody in the world who signs a contract must stick to it and what he is doing now is simply not on."
The 24-year-old's contract with Hoffenheim expires in 2011, but he is one of Stuttgart's targets to replace Mario Gomez, who is moving to Bayern Munich.
As soon as Ba learned of Stuttgart's interest, he claimed his heart was set on a move.
"(Hoffenheim coach) Ralf Rangnick has told me that he will not let me go. I respect the coach, but he is going to be disappointed," he told the Stuttgarter Zeitung newspaper.
"I hope that we can find a compromise and end this issue quickly.
"Hoffenheim no longer figures in my thoughts. I am looking for a new challenge and Stuttgart would give me the chance to prove myself again."
andyman
08-06-2009, 08:38 PM
Great posts Andy! I enjoy reading them..
The thread should always have news, info.. And always on topic!!!
ETO'O HAPPY AT BARCA - AGENT
Samuel Eto'o would find it hard to turn down an offer that would see his personal earnings increase dramatically but he is not actively looking to leave Barcelona, his agent has confirmed.
The Cameroon striker has been the subject of intense speculation this summer and on Monday morning his representative, Josep Maria Mestalles, held talks with the Blaugrana technical secretary, Txiki Begiristain.
While Manchester City and Inter Milan, among others, are reported to be awaiting developments, Mestalles explained that Eto'o is happy although any major offer would have to be considered.
"We want to stay with Barca, but if a crazy offer comes in and equals the buy-out clause, then the player would earn a lot," he told Sport.
"If before they were offering €5 million and now they offer €15 million, nobody is stupid.
"The player is not going to look to go. He likes it here and there is no better place to live than in Barcelona, but if someone comes in with an offer that improves his salary..."
In Italy there have been reports that Eto'o could be involved in a swap deal with Inter's Zlatan Ibrahimovic worth around €80 million and Mestalles is ruling nothing out.
"We are happy with the club, the relationship is good, but we cannot rule out any possibility," he continued.
"Just like we know, he has a contract and he is a great player.
"Txiki did not say that Pep (Guardiola) does not want him. He has a contract and he wants to stay, but the difference between this year and last year is that they have not said they do not want him.
"The market is better than last year and there are clubs that are interested in him, but we cannot listen to them because that is prohibited.
"The fact that people want you does not mean that you have to leave where you are.
"With two Champions Leagues, three titles and a Copa del Rey along with his performances and goals he does not need to be revalued."
Originally posted by andyman
Great posts Andy! I enjoy reading them..
The thread should always have news, info.. And always on topic!!!
Yes i have more news coming up
Jose Baxter will go out on loan from Everton to Burnley.
Burnley will also bring in another England youngster, Victor Moses from Crystal Palace for £3 Million
Man City are planning a double raid on Valencia by offering £30m for David Villa and £15m for David Silva. Will also offer Liverpool £20m for Xabi Alonso.
Benitez has prepared the following transfers if the current owners stay:
Tuncay (6.5mil) Silva (17mil) Srna (10mil) Sielva (2mil) with Babel, Voronin, Itjande, Leto, Degen, Dossena, Hobbs, Anderson, Pennant and Hyypia leaving, getting back somewhere in the region of £20mil.
However, it is more likely that Sheikh Mahommed Maktoun will resume his interest after Hicks & Gillett lowered their asking price. The takeover will clear MORE THAN 50% of the debts Liverpool currently own and they will back Benitez by giving him a £70mil transfer budget to compete with the likes of City & Chelsea in the transfer market. It will mean the same players leave, but different ones will be signed:
Sergio Aguero (32mil)
Yuri Zhirkov (15mil)
Aislan (6mil)
Javi Martinez (12mil)
Darijo Srna (10mil)
Luc Castagnois (3mil)
Jesus Fernandez (200k)
Zezinho (2mil)
Burnley are interested in signing Kazakhstan striker Sergei Ostapenko from FC Aktobe for a fee of around £800,000. In addition to this, they will sign Sean St Ledger from Lancashire rivals Preston for £2 Million. However, neither of these signings will take place until early July. Also, they will look to bring in Roman Bednář from West Brom for around £2.5 Million.
MFC Rumours:
Out:
Gary O'Neil – 3M – Bolton
Mido – 4M – Wolfsburg
Jeremie Aliadire – 2M – Fulham
Tuncay – 7.5M – Liverpool
Stewart Downing – 11M – Tottenham (January)
Robert Huth – 3.5M – Hamburg
Mohamed Shawky – 500k – Al Ahly
Afonso Alves – 6.5M – Ajax
Mattew Bates – FREE – Sunderland
Ross Turnbull – FREE – Chelsea
Adam Johnson – FREE – Rangers
In:
Marlon Harewood – 1.5M – Aston Villa
Jordi Gomez – 2.5 – Espanyol
Joe Hart – LOAN – Man City
Sean St Ledger – 1M – Preston
Jermaine Beckford – 2.5 – Leeds
Gary Neville – FREE – Man Utd
Chelsea Out's:
Anelka – Lyon 10m (Benzema will be leaving and they need a backup)
Ferreira – Sporting Lisbon or Porto 5m
Deco – Inter Milan 5m (Inter needs a creative midfielder)
Shevchenko – Dynamo Kiev 5m (He wants to go back to his first club before he retires)
Pizarro – Werder Bremen 10m (He has scored 11 goals in 15 appearances in the league for the German club)
andyman
08-06-2009, 08:43 PM
Thanks Andy, more football news is good, well this is a football thread.. I enjoy reading and others enjoy reading, plus everything is on topic! (for the ghosters)
Out of contract David Noble has agreed terms with Plymouth Argyle. Bristol City are preparing a bid for Alan Gow.
Barnsley FC!!
Charlie Adam to sign from Rangers for 500k. Also after Adam Hammill for season–long loan from Liverpool as he says he will either play for Liverpool or Barnsley next season. Sam Vokes on way to Oakwell too.
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andyman
08-06-2009, 09:04 PM
He supports England, he don't care for clubs.
He is American and banned in the UK..
Maybe he supports an MLS team in america
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:06 PM
Andy, don't keep looking at him.. He might think you want a fight.
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:08 PM
No he hates MLS! England only.. Had to keep him in a cell when england failed to make it for Euro2008..
30stone
08-06-2009, 09:09 PM
Setanta sports, may not be able to keep live football funding up.
Its costing them too much.
That would wreck Setanta in general.
I'll stroke him on the head
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:10 PM
Dam Sky! Grrr..
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:12 PM
Ben, you hear on the news about Liverpool and Everton shareing a ground?
Originally posted by andyman
No he hates MLS! England only.. Had to keep him in a cell when england failed to make it for Euro2008..
You keep him in a cell :shocked:
Ben you here about Gibbs scoring 2 goals for England under 21's tonight
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:15 PM
Yeah in a cell when he gets mad... Thick steel cell, he can break brick walls.. Cell only for when england lose. :dog:
30stone
08-06-2009, 09:17 PM
Originally posted by andyman
Ben, you hear on the news about Liverpool and Everton shareing a ground?
Nope and i dont think it would work lol, im sure this is just rubbish anyway.
There would be massive fights over tickets to unless the stadium it 85k+
And it will be massively overused the pitch would be destroyed.
30stone
08-06-2009, 09:19 PM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Ben you here about Gibbs scoring 2 goals for England under 21's tonight
Really ? or you lying?
I didnt even know it was on?
30stone
08-06-2009, 09:20 PM
Ohhh 7 - 0 wow.
cant see who scored tho
30stone
08-06-2009, 09:23 PM
2 goals within 6 minutes for england under 21'1
Played first team for Arsenal a lot.
Put ronaldo on his ass and outrun him.
Gibbs will get loadsof offers next year.
Yeah he scored twice and rodwell scored
Can't believe they scored two own goals
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:26 PM
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
Ben you here about Gibbs scoring 2 goals for England under 21's tonight
Really ? or you lying?
I didnt even know it was on? Been on Sky Sports News.
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:26 PM
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
Ben you here about Gibbs scoring 2 goals for England under 21's tonight
Really ? or you lying?
I didnt even know it was on? Been on Sky Sports News.
30stone
08-06-2009, 09:27 PM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Can't believe they scored two own goals
Yes rodwell in the 90th yeh?
And yes ****ing hell 2 own goals, wonder who they came off origionally... like who shot..
It's azerbaijan Under 21's Anyone can beat them
Put andyman on his own up front and he'd score 3
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:33 PM
That england U21s?
30stone
08-06-2009, 09:35 PM
I wonder how well i could do in that kinda game just coming one like imagien it last 10 mins, given i havent properly played football in about 5 years..
I can still cross balls well i found out the other day really accurately... Wonder if i could actually do okay.
Im sure they are pretty great compard to me lol.
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:35 PM
Originally posted by .Andy.
It's azerbaijan Under 21's Anyone can beat them
Put andyman on his own up front and he'd score 3 Me and the dog and we will win the fkin World Cup! :cheer2:
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:39 PM
Originally posted by 30stone
I wonder how well i could do in that kinda game just coming one like imagien it last 10 mins, given i havent properly played football in about 5 years..
I can still cross balls well i found out the other day really accurately... Wonder if i could actually do okay.
Im sure they are pretty great compard to me lol. Fitness needs to be sky hight, the weightling you do will have drawbacks if on the pitch for a full game... Or you could try rugby!
30stone
08-06-2009, 09:42 PM
Originally posted by andyman
Originally posted by 30stone
I wonder how well i could do in that kinda game just coming one like imagien it last 10 mins, given i havent properly played football in about 5 years..
I can still cross balls well i found out the other day really accurately... Wonder if i could actually do okay.
Im sure they are pretty great compard to me lol. Fitness needs to be sky hight, the weightling you do will have drawbacks if on the pitch for a full game... Or you could try rugby!
Thats what i mean, like, if i come on for 10 minutes.
i could keep up the pace i think.
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:42 PM
England 6 wins out of 6.
andyman
08-06-2009, 09:47 PM
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by andyman
Originally posted by 30stone
I wonder how well i could do in that kinda game just coming one like imagien it last 10 mins, given i havent properly played football in about 5 years..
I can still cross balls well i found out the other day really accurately... Wonder if i could actually do okay.
Im sure they are pretty great compard to me lol. Fitness needs to be sky hight, the weightling you do will have drawbacks if on the pitch for a full game... Or you could try rugby!
Thats what i mean, like, if i come on for 10 minutes.
i could keep up the pace i think. 10 mins easy, maybe push 20 mins depending on the game, but anybody can build their fitness level if they put the time in.. Slow game at the back then easy 45mins.
30stone
08-06-2009, 09:50 PM
Thing is i think you don't have to be all that talented in a game like you just have to be noticed to become a star thats it.
you Need to play like fabregas ben
Cairon a brotherhood legend!!!!
http://www.channel4.com/bigbrother/images/guid/ef7197b39f264b328823f28d3deccdaa_extra.jpg
30stone
08-06-2009, 10:08 PM
LOL im not that level but i think for 10 mins but i think i could keep up to pace with a coca cola league 2 under 21's team...
Originally posted by 30stone
LOL im not that level but i think for 10 mins but i think i could keep up to pace with a coca cola league 2 under 21's team...
Ben did you like Cairon in tonights show?
30stone
08-06-2009, 10:12 PM
Yeh, well not just tonight like.
He wasn't outstanding, but since his vt and the first night hes got a lot better.
I hated him striaght away coz he just filled the usual... like science or darnell really cocky and annoying,
but hes becoming a laugh, and i like siavash a bit more.
srees better than both though and Noirin/ sophie still the best.
30stone
08-06-2009, 11:03 PM
"Hello, my name is Andrei Arshavin i support Angel in BB10 UK, you think she will win? no?
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http://nigeria.worldcupblog.org/files/2008/11/yobo.jpg
" speak up arshavin "
30stone
08-06-2009, 11:09 PM
I advise you to .. shh.. next season i will be running past you and netting goals for Arsenal, thats if you make it off the bench...
Angel will win BB10 UK.
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Locke.
08-06-2009, 11:16 PM
Kaka has signed for Real Madrid!!
Locke.
08-06-2009, 11:17 PM
Brazilian international Kaka has finally made the switch from AC Milan to Real Madrid.
The Spanish media have been claiming the deal, worth approximately €65 million, had been as good as done for some time, but it has now finally been confirmed by Real Madrid and AC Milan.
http://www.toffeeweb.com/images/PLAYERS/07-08/yobo-1.jpg
Speak up a little more you quiet arse white boy ! "
Wildcat!
08-06-2009, 11:18 PM
Originally posted by 30stone
I advise you to .. shh.. next season i will be running past you and netting goals for Arsenal, thats if you make it off the bench...
Angel will win BB10 UK.
http://i44.tinypic.com/2evuq91.jpg
Yeeaaa!!! I like him! He can play.:thumbs:
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45889000/jpg/_45889083_kaka466.jpg
Wildcat!
08-06-2009, 11:19 PM
Is that true about Kaka! :shocked:
Thats crazy money!!
Locke.
08-06-2009, 11:20 PM
Madrid need to sign Ronaldo now to play with Kaka, hopefully that will tempt him there.
Locke.
08-06-2009, 11:21 PM
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who has reportedly agreed a fee of €13 million for Ajax's Belgian centre-half Thomas Vermaelen, has also been linked with a move for Manchester City's utility defender Micah Richards.
Wenger will let Kolo Toure move in the opposite direction to Eastlands, according to reports in The Daily Mail, which also claims that Richards has been touted around Premier League clubs for £6m, as City boss Mark Hughes has lost patience with the player's apparently poor attitude.
That is a significant reduction in the £20m he was rated at only last season, and it may be that Wenger would rather take £10m from the Citizens for Toure.
The Ivorian has 12 months left on his Gunners contract and has his heart set on a move to City, The Mail reports, after almost joining them in the January transfer window.
Yeah i think it will
Ronaldo and fabregas
30stone
08-06-2009, 11:22 PM
Originally posted by .Andy.
http://www.toffeeweb.com/images/PLAYERS/07-08/yobo-1.jpg
Speak up a little more you quiet **** white boy ! "
Sorry can't hear you from over there on the bench.
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andyman
08-06-2009, 11:25 PM
Kaka should have gone to Chelsea, good for the Premiership. Hope some big names come to England.
Wildcat!
08-06-2009, 11:25 PM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Yeah i think it will
Ronaldo and fabregas
That would be too much for one year!
Either way, Barca will still own them in La Liga!
Wildcat!
08-06-2009, 11:26 PM
Originally posted by andyman
Kaka should have gone to Chelsea, good for the Premiership. Hope some big names come to England.
Hope not!
The premiership needs to be taken down a peg, make it more balanced!
Originally posted by Aint_mad_atcha
Originally posted by .Andy.
Yeah i think it will
Ronaldo and fabregas
That would be too much for one year!
Either way, Barca will still own them in La Liga!
No
Real madrid are the best team in football history
FIFA team of the century
Real madrid will win the treble next season
Locke.
08-06-2009, 11:28 PM
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has dropped this bombshell: "It's Kaka tonight - now we go for Cristiano Ronaldo!"
Despite what Rafa Benitez may say, the agent of Napoli striker Ezequiel Lavezzi insists Liverpool are interested in his client.
Reports have just emerged that Carlos Tevez has agreed to stay in Manchester... but for City and not United.
Still at Manchester City... the Citizens look unlikely to capture 'The Beast' Julio Baptista after the player's agent confirmed that he will stay at Roma.
Wildcat!
08-06-2009, 11:33 PM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Aint_mad_atcha
Originally posted by .Andy.
Yeah i think it will
Ronaldo and fabregas
That would be too much for one year!
Either way, Barca will still own them in La Liga!
No
Real madrid are the best team in football history
FIFA team of the century
Real madrid will win the treble next season
Why do you put generic answers? YOu sound a lot like Arista these days. Like robot answers! Whats up with that?:laugh:
But na, I think Barca has a stronghold on La liga next year even if real brings all those reinforcements. And I am sure we'll make at least one signing before next season, so, watch out!:spin2:
Originally posted by Aint_mad_atcha
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Aint_mad_atcha
Originally posted by .Andy.
Yeah i think it will
Ronaldo and fabregas
That would be too much for one year!
Either way, Barca will still own them in La Liga!
No
Real madrid are the best team in football history
FIFA team of the century
Real madrid will win the treble next season
Why do you put generic answers? YOu sound a lot like Arista these days. Like robot answers! Whats up with that?:laugh:
But na, I think Barca has a stronghold on La liga next year even if real brings all those reinforcements. And I am sure we'll make at least one signing before next season, so, watch out!:spin2:
No
Barcelona days are numbered
No more signings
All real from here.
Wildcat!
08-06-2009, 11:39 PM
Damn, OK! I guess Andy is a robot now! :sad:
No
your just a slob
.................................................. .................
I'll stop now
:mad:
Ac milan might be in a bit of trouble next season now
Pato might be going and pirlo is rumoured as well
Michael Mancienne's early strike put England Under-21s on the road to a thumping friendly win over Azerbaijan.
Mancienne scored in the opening minute, Azerbaijan keeper Elcin Sadiqov fumbled into his own net and Craig Gardner volleyed a third in from 12 yards.
Elvin Mammadov's own goal followed before Kieran Gibbs twice side-footed home and Jack Rodwell's late strike sealed the rout.
England ended the game with keeper Joe Lewis playing as an emergency striker.
Coach Stuart Pearce rested some key players as they continued their preparations ahead of the European Championships in Sweden next week.
He named two keepers among his six replacements, with Lewis getting brought on for Lee Cattermole to prevent any injuries.
Pearce insisted he was not disrespecting his opponents by playing keeper Lewis up front and was "forced" into the decision.
"We had to do that because Cat's (Lee Cattermole) pulled a slight injury and with the tournament a week away we were at a loss as what to do," Pearce said.
"We used all our outfield subs and Joe put himself forward to go up front. It was a forced sub.
"Whichever way we did it we didn't want to be seen as disrespectful. That was the last thing I wanted."
Pearce meanwhile says England are in good shape ahead of the championships in Sweden and was delighted to have come through the Azerbaijan game relatively unscathed.
"As a manager you can't ask for more than that," Pearce said.
"Apart from a couple of niggles we've got through pretty much unscathed.
"The spirit is good in the camp. I've had the boys for the last two days, they've been fantastic and they would be crestfallen if they missed it."
andyman
08-06-2009, 11:51 PM
Not far now with the thread having 10,000 posts! :thumbs:
"We used all our outfield subs and Joe put himself forward to go up front. It was a forced sub.
LOL!!!!!!!
andyman
08-06-2009, 11:53 PM
Great footy info being posted, makes the thread a great read. :cheer2:
It will soon come sir andyman
more transfers to come
england matches and pre season
andyman
08-06-2009, 11:55 PM
England game news is a must!
Also all world cup QF games! We know tha Oz and Japan are through.
Brazil's 2007 world footballer of the year Kaka completed his transfer from Serie A side AC Milan to Real Madrid late on Monday, both clubs announced.
The 27-year-old signed a six-year contract with the Spanish giants for a reported fee of 65 million euros ($A114.5 million) which both clubs refused to confirm.
If it is 65 million euros it would be the second biggest ever transfer - after that of French great Zinedine Zidane, who cost Real Madrid 75 million euros ($A132.11 million) in 2001.
Bit more on kaka
30stone
08-06-2009, 11:56 PM
Fabregas isnt leaving and going to real..
Originally posted by 30stone
Fabregas isnt leaving and going to real..
His younger brother told me he is
Netherland are through as well
we must hope scotland don't go through
Locke.
08-06-2009, 11:58 PM
Madrid's midfield next season:
Ronaldo - Kaka - Fabregas - Robben
There will be a day when Messi Kaka and Ronaldo all play for the same team
The heavens will open when it happens and the Angels will sing
and andyman will play his harp
30stone
09-06-2009, 12:04 AM
no perfect team is comeplte without my man zlatan.
Zlatan wouldnt make my perfect team
Joe_88
09-06-2009, 12:13 AM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Ac milan might be in a bit of trouble next season now
Pato might be going and pirlo is rumoured as well We have money to spend mate Pato is staying 100 percent and Pirlo is welcome to move for 30mil as hes just not worth that with the money we now have to spend 75m i see us bringing in some big talents Dzeko, Benzema, Adebayour, Mexas, Hernanes Milan are seed 1 for CL next season Madrid are seed 2 id love to draw them.
Originally posted by Joe_88
Originally posted by .Andy.
Ac milan might be in a bit of trouble next season now
Pato might be going and pirlo is rumoured as well We have money to spend mate Pato is staying 100 percent and Pirlo is welcome to move for 30mil as hes just not worth that with the money we now have to spend 75m i see us bringing in some big talents Dzeko, Benzema, Adebayour, Mexas, Hernanes Milan are seed 1 for CL next season Madrid are seed 2 id love to draw them.
Benzema might go to united though
Adebayor i think you will get him now
Mexas has said many of times that he wants to spend his entire career with Roma
Your sister is your mother
your father is your brother
they all shagged each other
the Kaka family
Joe_88
09-06-2009, 12:29 AM
Am not interested in Mexas anyway ill be very happy if we get Dzeko dunno if you have seen him play hes quality and Dinho behind him and Pato would be great
Check this Pato goal man totally skins Mexas id rate this as goal of the season
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI6FzAPyTcY
30stone
09-06-2009, 12:37 AM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Zlatan wouldnt make my perfect team
Zlatan is best in the word right now.
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
Zlatan wouldnt make my perfect team
Zlatan is best in the word right now.
After Messi and Saha
Joe_88
09-06-2009, 12:50 AM
Zlatan is a overrated show pony
Lauren
09-06-2009, 12:52 AM
I don't rate Zlatan. Well I do, but not in the Worlds greatest.
Feel sorry for him playing for sweden though
he won't be at the world cup
http://images.brisbanetimes.com.au/2009/06/09/561566/kaka-200x0.jpg
To be fair to him though
2006– Internazionale 88 (57)
57 Goals in 88 Games aint bad
For lauren
http://blog.hakmao.com/archives/images/Sunderland_TeamJ.jpg
30stone
09-06-2009, 01:24 AM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
Zlatan wouldnt make my perfect team
Zlatan is best in the word right now.
After Messi and Saha
Saha, who was great at fulham, flopped at man u, and now is a cheap second rate striker at everton.
Lauren
09-06-2009, 01:35 AM
Originally posted by .Andy.
For lauren
http://blog.hakmao.com/archives/images/Sunderland_TeamJ.jpg
Song that goes with it is good lol. Dirty monkey mackems, it's on youtube but you might not get it cos it's all about Sunderland ( the town). My dad plays it constantly, he's a newc fan.
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
Zlatan wouldnt make my perfect team
Zlatan is best in the word right now.
After Messi and Saha
Saha, who was great at fulham, flopped at man u, and now is a cheap second rate striker at everton.
He has scored more Fa cup final goals then Ade-bi-*****
30stone
09-06-2009, 01:54 AM
he scored one.
has he scored in champions league quarted final with an overhead kick? nope.
andyman
09-06-2009, 01:57 AM
Where my 10k award? :shrug::sad:
andyman
09-06-2009, 01:58 AM
Sree working his magic on Karly.
30stone
09-06-2009, 02:06 AM
Not sure think you have to tell admin or somthing?
Congratz Andyman.
Originally posted by 30stone
he scored one.
has he scored in champions league quarted final with an overhead kick? nope.
Has he scored the fastest ever fa cup goal
30stone
09-06-2009, 02:17 AM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
he scored one.
has he scored in champions league quarted final with an overhead kick? nope.
Has he scored the fastest ever fa cup goal
He got lucky..
30stone
09-06-2009, 02:30 AM
Zlatan!!
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45872000/gif/_45872722_foot_trans_records_786.gr.gif
Maradona 3 Million
What a bargain that would be now
30stone
09-06-2009, 12:06 PM
http://www.goal.com/en/news/596/exclusive/2009/06/09/1314382/exclusive-no-milan-deal-for-wolfsburgs-edin-dzeko-agent
Exclusive: No Milan Deal For Wolfsburg's Edin Dzeko - Agent
Reports suggesting Dzeko was on the verge of joining Milan are less than deft as his agent claims there is no deal in place...
9 Jun 2009 11:20:13
Edin Dzeko's agent Irfan Redzepagic has exclusively told Goal.com that his client is not in talks with Milan, contradicting what Sky Sport Italia claimed on Monday night.
The Italian news station suggested Dzeko was on the verge of joining Milan after his father met with Milan directors Adriano Galliani and Ariedo Braida on Saturday. However, the player's agent has denied rumours that his client was in negotiations with the Italian side.
"Edin Dzeko is a Wolfsburg player and he still has a two year contract left to run with the German side," Irfan Redzepagic told Goal.com
"Reports saying that Milan are in talks with Dzeko are not true. I have been contacted by clubs and there are teams in England, Spain, Germany and Italy who are interested in him, but we have not received any concrete deal on the table yet.
"There are no offers for the moment, but it's possible that he could leave for another club. I don't have any information of a deal between Milan and Wolfsburg."
Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com
What i don't understand is Man City have only offered 9m for him?
yet they payed 12m for barry
Edin was second from top scorer in the Bundesliga netting 26 goals.
Scoring 30 goals in 32 games in all competitions, yet hes only worht 9m? ****ing bargain.
30stone
09-06-2009, 12:15 PM
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/van-persie-welcomes-arsenal-move-for-vermaelen-1700598.html
Van Persie welcomes Arsenal move for Vermaelen
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Robin van Persie is delighted Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Belgium international Thomas Vermaelen from Ajax.
The 23-year-old defender is thought to be discussing personal terms with the Gunners after a fee of 12m euros was agreed between the clubs.
"It's a good thing," Van Persie told De Telegraaf. "There's nothing wrong with the qualities of Vermaelen. He can play as left-back and central defender and we need this type of player.
"The guys that we now have on those positions are already somewhat older."
Van Persie admits he does not know a lot about Vermaelen but added: "But our head scout does and he doesn't do such a thing out of the blue.
"He needs to see a player 30 to 40 times before a decision is made."
30stone
09-06-2009, 12:17 PM
http://hammyend.com/?p=2294
Brede still an Arsenal target
June 9th, 2009
The Guardian claims that, despite Arsenal closing in on a deal for the Ajax centre back Thomas Vermaelen, Brede Hangeland still remains a transfer target for Arsene Wenger.
The paper’s report offers no new information from the usual tittle-tattle that has linked Hangeland, so impressive last season, with a move away from Craven Cottage. They insist that Wenger remains keen on signing the Norway captain but Fulham will play hardball, holding out for a new club record fee, eclipsing the £12.8m Manchester United paid for Louis Saha in January 2004.
The Whites are still confident that Hangeland will sign a contract extension after encouraging close-season negotiations.
30stone
09-06-2009, 12:19 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1191742/Arshavin-demands-Arsenal-bump-80-000-week-deal-cover-tax-blow.html?ITO=1490
Arshavin demands Arsenal bump up his £80,000-a-week deal to cover tax blow
By Ashley Gray
Last updated at 12:37 PM on 09th June 2009
Andrey Arshavin's agent has called on Arsenal to increase the star's huge £80,000-a-week wages just four months after arriving in England.
The Russia forward agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract when he signed from Zenit St Petersburg for £15million
But his agent Dennis Lachter says the club should cover cost when the top rate of income tax rises from 40 per cent to 50p in the pound next April.
'The British Government has suddenly started to solve their problems through the crisis of people who earn big money in the UK,' said Lachter.
Arsene Wenger
'If a player has signed a contract, it is logical that there were certain obligations from the club on the money that the player receives.
'Now suddenly, this tax rate change. The question arises: why, in this situation, must the player suffer? So, a club must deal with the problem.'
He insisted that the government rather than the club were to blame, adding: 'This crisis will affect not only Andrey Arshavin, but Frank Lampard, Cristiano Ronaldo, the Queen of England, and so on.
'The situation is not simple - it is understandable that no one wants to lose their money. The hostage of this situation are just clubs. And they will try to somehow resolve the issues.'
30stone
09-06-2009, 12:22 PM
http://www.liverpool.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=156978
Rumours - Masch Wants Barca Move?
The agent for Javier Mascherano has cast further doubts over the Argentine's future at Liverpool with him rumoured to have told a Catalan radio station that he'd like to join Barcelona. Walter Tamer is believed to have said that the midfielder would happily join the Spaniards if they approached him, as he explained to RAC-1:
'If a club like Barcelona want to bring you into their ranks after having completed such a brilliant season and having won everything, obviously as a player you are going to say 'Yes, I want to play there'.
'It is an honour for Javier that a club like Barca pay such close attention to him, especially after the incredible season they had. I believe that a transfer would be feasible. If Barca really want him, he will sign for them.
The Argentina international cast some doubts over his Reds future before last season ended by refusing to rule out a summer exit before then committing his future to the club, but his agent, like most do, is going backwards and forwards on the issue now!
Tamer is expecting either Masch or Xabi Alonso to go this summer, but doesn't believe both would be sold so it depends on who does go first, with him also going on to say:
'What if Xabi Alonso also leaves? Surely, Rafa Benitez would not want to have both his central midfielders go. It will be difficult, although Xabi's future does not depend on Mascherano and vice-versa.
'The transaction would certainly happen, but the first to leave will have more options.'
This is likely to make Rafa Benitez furious again as the Spaniard has already spoken of his annoyance at rumours about players coming and going, and done this more than once including today, however I feel this is something that we are going to see a lot of this summer I'm afraid.
If the 24 year old wants to go let's hear Masch say he wants to go, having him say that he is happy to stay at Anfield one minute, and say he wants Carlos Tevez to join him, is not very helpful when his agent is saying that he wants to leave the next!
30stone
09-06-2009, 12:25 PM
http://www.fansfc.com/story/12253.html
Transfer record smashed for Chelsea & Man City target...Man U star next?
09:28 AM 09 June, 2009
Real Madrid have signed the Brazilian midfielder Kaka from Milan for £56m, smashing the previous record in pounds set by Zinedine Zidane.
The 27-year-old Brazil international was wanted by Chelsea and Manchester City earlier this year, but now has agreed a six-year contract at Real.
Now Real president Florentino Perez is aiming to bring in Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United.
They have also agreed terms with david villa for £32m. I hope Chelsea outbid them though.
Real madrid have brought kaka because they gave up on ronaldo that's what i was thinking surely they won't buy ronaldo as well
30stone
09-06-2009, 06:12 PM
Same but you never know with there unlimited amount of money.
Don't believe they have offered 32m. for Villa.
He should go Chelsea for 40.
andyman
09-06-2009, 06:35 PM
The SPL is doomed! Rangers and Celtic will be better off joining the English Premier League..
Cardiff is a Welsh city, but are in a English league so no problem with Celtic and Rangers joining the English Premiership.
30stone
09-06-2009, 07:36 PM
Rangers and Celtic, wouldn't be in champions league without Staying in the SPL.
Coz they wouldn't break top 4.
Im not even sure they would get into Europe probably not both of them.
They would then get less money, and unless they could just add 2 teams to the premiership, and make it 22?? Who's to say they start in the premiership they would have to push 2 off the bottom.
so we would have 40 games per team a season.
Or 42.
Best to keep celtic and rangers in the scottish league
we don't want teams like hearts and aberdeen finishing 1st and going straight into the champions league
REAL 'UNDECIDED' ON RUUD FUTURE
Real Madrid have stated that they remain undecided over the future of Ruud Van Nistelrooy, who has been linked with a move to Tottenham.
The striker is currently fighting to be fit for the start of the season after undergoing knee surgery in November but that has not stopped rumours surfacing regarding where he will play next season.
The Dutchman appears to have been pushed down the pecking order at the Bernabeu following the arrival of Kaka, while Real have been continuously linked with moves for David Villa and Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
Real are said to be ready to let van Nistelrooy leave for 1.25million Euros despite the former Manchester United frontman voicing his desire to stay and fight for his place in the Spanish capital.
The news is likely to alert Spurs and Panathinaikos, who have been linked with a move for the 32-year-old.
"We are still not decided over the situation of some players like van Nistelrooy," a Real Madrid source told skysports. "At the moment, we have other priorities and they will wait until next week."
New Real manager Manuel Pellegrini is believed to have the deciding stay over whether van Nistelrooy will stay at the club.
PATO SET FOR ANCELOTTI TALKS
Alexandre Pato has revealed he will speak to new Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti before deciding whether he will stay at AC Milan.
The 19-year-old has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge ever since his former boss Ancelotti made the switch last month.
However, the Brazilian international moved to swiftly deny any reports linking him with a switch to West London last week but it now seems his head has been turned.
The former Internacional star admitted that his future would be resolved after the Confederations Cup - where Brazil will compete against the likes of Spain and Italy - in South Africa due to begin in a week's time.
"It's an honour being esteemed by a club like Chelsea," Pato, who finished the season with a total of 17 goals in all competitions, told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"Anyway, I repeat, I will meet Ancelotti before, then Milan officials. My future will be clear at the end of June."
Despite Pato's insistence on meeting with Ancelotti, Milan are unlikely to let another of their top stars leave San Siro this summer after Kaka's sensational move to Real Madrid.
But the news that one of their brightest talents plans to discuss his future with one of their former managers rather than his current club will come as major blow to the Milan hierarchy.
"There is nothing decided yet," Pato reiterated.
"At the end of June, after the Confederations Cup, I'll meet Milan officials and we will talk about my future. But before I'll talk with Ancelotti.
"He's a sensational man. I owe him. It's because of him I've been able to emerge at Milan and in Italian football.
"Before deciding my future I want to talk to him."
BILIC KEEN ON POMPEY JOB
Slaven Bilic is 'very interested' in holding talks with Portsmouth over the club's vacant managerial position, according to the Croatia boss' agent.
Pompey are currently without a permanent head coach after temporary manager Paul Hart's deal expired at the end of last season.
The club are overseeing a period of change as prospective owner Sulaiman Al-Fahim is in a period of due diligence before his takeover at Fratton Park is completed.
A number of high-profile coaches have been linked with the post, including Sven Goran Eriksson, with Bilic's name the latest to be mentioned.
Bilic's agent, Rudi Vata, has now claimed the former West Ham defender would be keen to manage on the South Coast, despite the Croatian Football Federation being keen to hold onto his services.
Vata, who recently suggested the Croatian could be set for Celtic, told The News: "Slaven is open to offers and there is interest from Portsmouth.
"There are different clubs who want him but he is very interested.
"Portsmouth have tried to get in touch, but there is no concrete offer at this stage.
"But the idea of working with and building the club would excite him.
"Slaven is hungry for the right club with the right ambition because he is a hungry manager. He is a person who sets high goals and wants to work hard to achieve them.
"There are going to be special things from him in the future."
30stone
09-06-2009, 07:41 PM
lol yes could you imagine, they would be one of the teams barca beat 7 - 0.
And Celtic and Rangers would probably finish like 7th n 8th...
HUNT WANTS OUT OF READING
Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt is seeking a move away from the Madesjki Stadium.
The Republic of Ireland international's future was the subject of conjecture in the winter transfer window, with the midfielder keen to move to the Premier League.
Hunt, though, opted to sign a new contract with the Royals, but the club ultimately failed to gain promotion from the Championship.
Media reports claim Everton are lining up an offer for Hunt and the 27-year-old intends to seal a transfer away from Reading this summer.
He told Sky Sports News: "My own situation is that I am happy at Reading, but in terms of my future, I've been loyal to Reading, maybe a fresh start would be good for me and the club.
"I think me and the club agree it is time for a fresh start. I don't know about that (Everton). I can't talk about other clubs."
Meanwhile, Brynjar Gunnarsson's future at Reading is also in doubt despite being offered fresh terms by the club.
Gunnarsson's agent, Olafur Gardarsson, told Fotbolti.net: "He hasn't rejected the offer but he is mulling over his options.
"He's got the offer of a one-year contract and he is considering that and also other offers from clubs in the Championship."
£59M KAKA: I MOVED TO HELP MILAN
Brazil star Kaka has revealed he has joined Real Madrid in order to help AC Milan to overcome their financial difficulties.
The Italian side confirmed the sale of Kaka to Real in an expected world-record transfer late last night, before Madrid also announced the move on their own website.
Reports have suggested Kaka, who was also earlier linked with Chelsea, has signed for around 68 million euros (£59million) - which, if true, would smash the world record fee of £46.7million paid by Real to Juventus for Zinedine Zidane in 2001.
He had the opportunity to join Manchester City in January this year in a deal reported to be worth £100million, but opted to stay in Italy.
At a press conference in Recife, where the player is currently on international duty ahead of Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Paraguay, Kaka revealed he rejected the move to England as he did not want to leave Milan mid-season.
"I can officially say I'm a Real Madrid player. My professional link with AC Milan finishes now, but my sentimental link will never end," he said.
"Real Madrid intend to build a great team, with historic players such as Raul and Casillas. We will make history again, both in Spain and Europe. I guess the sport project is very good.
"Manchester City and Real Madrid are two different clubs with different situations. At that time (January), it was mid-season, I had a strong emotional impact due to the Italian fans requesting me to stay, and I decided to stay.
"Now another chance came up and AC Milan is in a big crisis (financially). For me, the sporting project (at Madrid) is interesting and will be an important boost to continue my career in the highest level."
"I wanted to stay on at Milan, but the world (financial) crisis affected a lot of clubs, especially those like Milan which are businesses," he continued.
"So then, I spoke with the Milan directors and we reached the conclusion that the best thing for everybody would be to sell."
Kaka also revealed that new Real president Florentino Perez has been busy "making contact" with potential targets as he looks to revive his 'Galacticos' project.
In Perez's previous stint with the club, he oversaw the acquisitions of global stars of Luis Figo, Ronaldo and David Beckham, as well as Zidane.
The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Xabi Alonso, David Villa and Franck Ribery have also been linked to the Spanish capital club since Perez's unopposed election signalled the return of their vast spending.
"The president (Perez) is already making contact (with potential signings) and is putting together a competitive team, one which will try to once again become champions in Spain and Europe. That's why I chose Madrid.
"They have historic players there already, such as Raul or (Iker) Casillas. Real Madrid will be an important challenge for me. We're going to win many titles again."
Kaka also admitted he had received plenty of advice on the move from former Real player and Perez signing Beckham, who spent a short spell at Milan on loan earlier this year.
He also revealed that although the deal was only announced on Monday night, it had been in the pipeline for some time.
"I spoke to some friends, like Beckham, who has already played for Real. He said it's a fantastic place to play. I spoke to him this past week and he kept helping me, he said I made a positive choice for my career's growth," Kaka revealed.
"I wanted this move to be announced sooner. For me it's a relief that it has been announced now, although I have always be 100% focussed on the national side.
"I've been weighing up the offer from Real Madrid a lot. It's an important project for me to continue growing in my career. I'm not going to Real Madrid for money, as I had other offers. But I knew I would only leave Milan to play for Real Madrid.
"Only small details were missing, such as the medical exams I passed this morning. The deal was sealed long time ago".
He also said he hoped to put an end to Barcelona's dominance of Spanish and European football, after the Merengues' arch-rivals swept all before them this season en route to claiming Spain's first league, cup and Champions League treble.
"This will be a tough season at Real Madrid, after all that Messi conquered with Barcelona," he said.
"They're the big favourites and deservedly so. I hope Barcelona's hegemony will end in the coming years. Real Madrid will build a great team to win titles again, as it's the club's history"
Meanwhile he revealed he fell uncomfortable taking on the number five jersey once worn by Zinedine Zidane.
Perez had admitted he would like to see the Brazilian playmaker take on the shirt, but Kaka said he would not feel comfortable doing so.
He said: "Wearing the number five would be a great responsibility. Zidane was a great player, both for Real Madrid and for France, and I wouldn't like to wear the same number as he did.
"We're going to wait a bit before deciding which one to use."
And finally he had words of gratitude to Milan for launching his career in Europe, while he was also elusive about whether he would end his career in Madrid.
"I will be 33 years old by the time the (Madrid) contract ends, with the World Cup in Brazil in 2014 still to come. Lots of things will happen," he said.
"I'm not thinking today in ending my career at 33. I expect to write history there and sign a new contract, who knows, until 35. May be I'll retire then."
He added: "I want to thank Milan, as they were the club who put me on the international scene. They gave me the opportunity to become a big name in Europe.
"I'm happy to leave Milan by the front door, with a lot of friends. It has been very emotional to see what the Milan fans have done for me."
TURKEY MOVE INTERESTS KAPO
Wigan's Olivier Kapo is keen to secure a return to France, but is not ruling out moving to one of Turkey's giants.
Kapo, who has two years remaining on his Latics contract, is being tipped to leave the JJB Stadium this summer.
The French winger made just 10 Premier League starts last season and is mulling over his options in search of regular first-team football.
Kapo's preferred switch is returning to Ligue 1, but with the likes of Fenerbahce and Galatasaray expressing an interest he is also considering moving to Turkey.
"I want to return to France, but not for sentimental reasons. I have other offers on the table," he told skysports.
"Turkey? Why not, they have good crowds there and big teams.
"It could be another good experience in my life, but nothing is done yet so let's wait and see."
SCOLARI UNVEILED BY BUNYODKOR
Former Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has been appointed as the new coach of Bunyodkor, according to the Uzbek outfit.
The 60-year-old, who was dismissed by the Blues in February after barely six months in charge, has penned an 18-month contract, Bunyodkor announced on their official website.
Scolari takes over from fellow Brazilian Zico - who left the club in December to take up the hotseat at CSKA Moscow.
"Uzbek football now creates its own success story, especially Bunyodkor with its remarkable dynamism and prospects for the past four years," said Scolari on www.fcbunyodkor.com.
"Completion of a new football stadium in the town of Tashkent, which is scheduled for March 2010, will open a new era for the club.
"I know that I am in the right place at the right time and in the right team."
Bunyodkor won the Uzbek league and cup double last year and also reached the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League.
ESPINOZA CLOSE TO BLUES MOVE
Giovanny Espinoza is only awaiting his visa to finalise his move to Birmingham City.
The player's agent Jorge Guerrero has confirmed that a deal is in place and the Ecuador international will move to the club later this month.
The 32-year-old defender is arriving on a two-year deal after Birmingham agreed a nominal fee with his club Sporting Club Barcelona and he will become the second Ecuador international to arrive at the club after they also sealed a deal for his compatriot Christian Benitez.
"We are just working on a visa for Espinoza and we also have to wait for Ecuador's match with Argentina," Guerrero told the Birmingham Mail.
"As soon as Birmingham were promoted to the Premier League, we were waiting for the call.
"I know that Espinoza is really happy and his family are also very happy to be moving from Ecuador to Birmingham.
"He is a great player and is the captain of his club at the moment, he's the best player in their team but the chance to play in the Premier League is a dream for him."
Meanwhile, Oguchi Onyewu's American-based representative Lyle Yorks denied that a deal was already in place to take him to Birmingham.
The Blues look ready to win the battle to sign the Standard Liege defender - who is available on a free transfer.
But Yorks insists a deal is yet to be concluded.
"This is not true. We are only in discussions at this point," said Yorks.
TOURE'S AGENT HITS OUT AT BARCA
Yaya Toure is considering his Barcelona future but will not be signing for Arsenal, according to the midfielder's agent.
The Ivory Coast international recently stated his commitment to the European champions following speculation surrounding his future.
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Toure in the past and a fresh approach has been mooted this summer.
However, Toure's agent, Dmitri Seluk, has claimed the 26-year-old has received more attractive offers from elsewhere, with Manchester City said to be interested.
"There are many teams interested in Toure," Seluk told Sport.
"He will not go to Arsenal because he has better offers and nor will he go to Germany, but his future could be in Italy or in England.
Seluk continued: "Barca have not complied with the gentleman's agreement that we reached.
"(Barca president) Laporta says that Valdes is the best goalkeeper in the world, the same about (Lionel) Messi, with Xavi, with (Andres) Iniesta... but with Toure, never anything,
"If he is not good enough to play in this team then that will be that.
"He has spent two seasons earning a minimum salary. He earns less than many of the first-team regulars and less even than some of those that hardly play at all.
"We have put our faith in the word of the club, but they have not respected it.
"Clearly he is a professional and if the club do not respect him then he would to go and that would be a shame because he feels at home at the club and in the city. He has adapted marvellously.
"Toure has done everything for Barca and always thinks about the team. He has never cause any problems and remember that last season he played a number of games while injured.
"This term, after Rafa Marquez picked up an injury, he played as a centre back and did so without complaining, while (Seydou) Keita, for instance, said he did not want to play at left-back in the UEFA Champions League final.
"Therefore, I think Toure deserves more recognition on the part of Barca."
BENITEZ - I HAVE ENOUGH CASH
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has revealed he was fully aware of the club's financial problems before he signed his new five-year contract in March.
And a defiant Benitez insists he is happy with his transfer budget and still aims to bring in "one or two" top signings ahead of next season.
The Liverpool boss was speaking in the wake of the release of the club's worrying financial figures last week, underlining the need for prudence in the transfer market.
The damaging financial reality hit home when accounts, for the season 2007-08, showed Kop Holdings lost £42.6million on the year.
Kop Holdings is the company set up by under-fire American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett to run Liverpool.
Although the football club made a £10million profit, that money was swallowed up in paying the interest on the loans taken out by the Americans to buy the club.
Benitez reveals he was working last season to tie key players to new contracts, fully aware of the financial straits at the club that would be exposed this summer.
He said: "We spent some money to solve that situation, to guarantee the extension of those contracts. Now we need to improve a little bit because we are in a very good position.
"Yes, we knew it would be difficult, especially as there is a (financial) crisis all around the world.
"But when I decided to sign a five-year extension to my contract, I knew in my own mind that Liverpool is more than just a club, it is the heart of the city. It is our life.
"It means so much to a lot of people. We had to sign, we have to fight, we have to do it because we wanted to do it. The people in Liverpool are always fighters, they have done that all their lives.
"We know that. We also knew that the (financial) situation was not fantastic. But we still have a lot of confidence in our squad and we want to fight (for the title) again next season."
Benitez, who has also dismissed claims he wants Napoli's Argentinian striker Ezequiel Lavezzi, continued: "Every single year, every single week, every single day you can always talk to fans who say they are supporting you, supporting the team.
"You can see the passion is so strong and that makes a massive difference. This city has great passion, Everton fans have similar passion for their club and that is really good and our fans are amazing.
"When I talk with people in Spain (they are aware of it). Now we will go to the Far East in the summer and we will see the same thing, so many people talking about us and the club.
"It shows to me that this place is more than just a football club. It is clear that it is life to so many people."
Benitez again maintained Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso is not for sale and he will fight to ensure Javier Mascherano does not fall into the hands of European champions Barcelona following remarks from the Argentinian's agent today suggesting a deal would suit the player.
Benitez said: "Our position is very clear. We want to keep our best players and Xabi has done really well for us.
"Alonso has three years left on his contract so he is not for sale."
And, concerning the financial restraints, Benitez is now crucially talking about only "one or two" additions to his squad.
He added: "I will not give any figures (about spending power) and I will keep working without saying anything on that.
"But we do not have too much money, that is clear. But we have enough money to add one or two players that we need.
"I am very happy with the squad, they have been really good and we have competed on every front so, if we can sign one or two players, I am really positive and believe that we can improve.
"I am also positive because I have spoken about Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard not playing in the same side too many times and I hope that will change.
"We have a very good squad if we can improve just a little bit. How much do we need to improve to win a title, will it be enough?
"Certainly it will be enough to compete like last season and again we will try to compete for all the trophies right to the end.
"We have always known the (financial) situation around the world would be difficult and we would see clubs asking about some of our players.
"So the priority was to keep the key players here on new (long-term) contracts. The players who are the spine of the team."
Topal would love to swap Galatasaray for Everton
Everton target Mehmet Topal says it is his dream to play in the English Premier League.
The Galatasaray midfielder has been linked with the Toffees and would love a chance to show his wares in England.
"The Premier League is my dream league,” Topal is quoted as saying.
“It is full of pace and is very physical.
“But of course I'd like to play football in England.”
Steven Fletcher is hoping that Tony Mowbray's imminent arrival as Bhoys boss will see a possible move to Glasgow back on the agenda.
A target for Gordon Strachan in January, the Scotland striker remained at Hibernian after a bid for his services was turned down.
Now, with his former Easter Road manager Mowbray set to succeed Strachan, Fletcher has said: "I want to push myself to further my career and if that means moving on from Hibs, then so be it.
"If I'm good enough, then happy days. If I'm not, then we'll see what happens."
He added: "Tony was a big help for me. I was just breaking through at Hibs when he was there and he knew when to play me and when I needed a rest.
"He was a massive influence on my career, not just as a manager, but as a friend, too.
"I was just a young boy and it was a bit daunting going into the first-team dressing room, but he was great."
et again silly season has arrived and as usual we at SheWore are putting together the complete list of players linked to The Arsenal over the summer transfer window. Some players will be linked by their agents to up the players wages, some by clubs wanting to increase the players sell on price, but players will be mainly linked to us to sell a few newspapers and get a few hits on Internet sites...
The list so far...
A.
B. Barry, Bassong, Babel, Barnetta, Buffon
C. Cana, Chamakh, Chiellini
D. Dzeko, De La Red, Delph
E.
F.
G. Genter, Gomis
H. Hangeland, Huntelaar, Henry (!)
I.
J. Johnson
K.
L.
M. Mbia, Melo de Carvalho, Matuidi
N.
O.
P. Pandev, (Yohann) Pele
Q.
R.
S. Santa Cruz, Sakho, Saviet, Shelvey
T. Toure (Yaya), Thompson (from Swindon), Tuncay
U.
V. Veloso, Vermaelen, Villa
W. Wheater
X. Xavi Alonso
Y.
Z. Zapata
According to the Frankfurter Rundschau newspaper, FSV Mainz 05 general manager, Christian Heidel, said "Everything is said, this is a done deal."
Christian Heidel said that Muller will go head-to-head with Dimo Wache for the number one position, but there would be no guarantee Muller would be starting the first game.
Dimo Wache, 35, has played 333 games over the last decade for Mainz, but will face stiff competition in the form of Heinz Muller.
The fee is a reported E600,000 (£500,000).
Most likely Luke Steele will now be wearing the number one shirt for the new season
Joe_88
09-06-2009, 08:49 PM
Who does everyone support?
Locke.
09-06-2009, 08:50 PM
Originally posted by Joe_88
Who does everyone support?
http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l446/freeagent66/1474_18_07_2006_492_liverpoollogo.jpg
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/GB/SP0439~Everton-FC-Crest-Posters.jpg
http://www.gapars.co.uk/images/Rangers.png
Locke.
09-06-2009, 08:56 PM
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk123/Huss213/LFC/lampardkn1.gif
Originally posted by David
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk123/Huss213/LFC/lampardkn1.gif
LOL!!!!!!!!
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/msweeney85/Lampard.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h280/Laurence_J/steviegerrard.jpg
Steven gerrard when he was sensible
http://www.the-spine.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/everton2.jpg
Moyes working at tesco's
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd98/wayne17fc/everton.jpg
Oh no....
30stone
09-06-2009, 09:50 PM
Originally posted by Joe_88
Who does everyone support?
http://i40.tinypic.com/a433pf.jpg
30stone
09-06-2009, 09:53 PM
Originally posted by David
Originally posted by Joe_88
Who does everyone support?
http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l446/freeagent66/1474_18_07_2006_492_liverpoollogo.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/2jcj4lt.jpg
30stone
09-06-2009, 10:01 PM
http://i42.tinypic.com/121c3rt.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2cglm3o.jpg
^ He looks proper freaky and happy ^
Fowler is openly gay as well
30stone
09-06-2009, 10:21 PM
http://i42.tinypic.com/25z79xh.jpg
Locke.
09-06-2009, 10:41 PM
Be quiet Insult Removed.
30stone
09-06-2009, 11:16 PM
http://i39.tinypic.com/11l4jh1.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/bigbrother/images/guid/37e5dacbf47cedd213b2ecc8583416ba_extra.jpg
Why did you remove that comment Hitl.. i mean Ben
30stone
09-06-2009, 11:20 PM
Because its an insult... towards me...
lol, why not?
It's not a insult
Hitler was a good kind man
30stone
09-06-2009, 11:27 PM
No its an insult...
Hitler would not like Cairon though
just like you....
30stone
09-06-2009, 11:32 PM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Hitler would not like Cairon though
just like you....
Many people don't like cairon doesn't mean they are hitler.
Its implying im racist... and its not on.
andyman
09-06-2009, 11:54 PM
:nono:Ladies!
kaka is going to Real Madrid.
Many people love Sir Cairon
he is a demi god
30stone
10-06-2009, 12:00 AM
Kaka is overrated...
Kaka will score 60 Goals in 40 games for real madrid
30stone
10-06-2009, 12:09 AM
Hes over rated.
Edin Dzeko scored 26 goals in german league alone this season.
kaka scored 16.
Zlatan scored 25, top scorer, and his team arent as good as ac milan...
andyman
10-06-2009, 01:16 AM
Viera?, The italian dude... He a god.
30stone
10-06-2009, 01:16 AM
what? lol
andyman
10-06-2009, 01:17 AM
Totti and Del piero also gods.
andyman
10-06-2009, 01:19 AM
Andy was on about a god..
Andyman is your dog still awake
i need to speak to him about football?
andyman
10-06-2009, 02:01 AM
No. Dog sleeping and dreaming about eating cats! We both like eating pussy.
I'll speak to him tomorrow then i just wanted to ask him about his thoughts on kaka goig to madrid
30stone
10-06-2009, 02:29 AM
Premier League clubs invited to the Newcastle summer sale
Everton, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Arsenal first in linefor Magpies players
Sounds like we could get some pretty good reserves on the cheap, looks like newcastle will never be as big as they were.
30stone
10-06-2009, 02:29 AM
Arsenal or Spurs to beat West Ham to £15m transfer target?
02:38 PM 09 June, 2009
Arsenal and Spurs are ready to bid for £15m-rated Luis Jiménez, according to reports from Italy.
The Inter Milan attacking midfielder has been heavily linked with West Ham, but the east London club may lack the finances to complete the deal.
The 24-year-old Chile international moved to Lazio for €11m two years ago, but his market value has increased a little since then.
http://www.fansfc.com/story/12257.html
30stone
10-06-2009, 02:30 AM
Good news for liverpool coming.
30stone
10-06-2009, 02:31 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=goal_real_madrid_give&prov=goal&type=lgns
Real Madrid Give Up Chase For Liverpool Star Xabi Alonso
Hot on the tail of securing the services of Brazilian star Kaka for an impressive six years, newly appointed Real Madrid president Florentino Perez spoke to Telemadrid about the players that he has been linked with of late.
Perez admitted that Los Blancos are looking to bring in an estimated six new players, but the 62-year-old conceded that attempts to sign Liverpool midfielder and Spain international Xabi Alonso could be entirely in vain.
"He [Xabi Alonso] is a great player but he also plays in a big team and I haven't heard any news that they plan to sell him," he said.
"It's obvious that [Liverpool manager Rafael] Benitez is counting on keeping him. That's normal, he's a good player and it wouldn't be easy to replace him."
Since taking over, Perez has openly laid his cards on the table when it comes to his intentions in the Spanish capital. The honcho stated that at least nine players are regarded as dead weight, and will be let go as he looks to continue rebuilding the club in a glamorous fashion.
"The squad has 28 players. We can bring in six new and only register 25," he concluded.
Stephen Crawford, Goal.com
30stone
10-06-2009, 02:35 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1191955/Who-needs-Kaka--45m-Aguero-new-Chelsea-target.html?ITO=1490
Who needs Kaka? £45m Aguero is the new Chelsea target
Chelsea have made moves to secure the £45million signing of Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero, only to be stunned by his wage demands.
After losing out to Real Madrid on the signing of Kaka, owner Roman Abramovich is determined to flex his muscles in the transfer market and has turned his attention to the explosive 21-year-old Argentina striker.
Intermediaries have held talks, but the two parties are haggling over wages. Aguero, who would smash the British record fee of £34m for Manchester City’s Robinho, is demanding a salary of £6.5m a year after tax, which means Chelsea would have to pay him nearly £11m a season.
This astonishing figure is even more than the rumoured £200,000 a week Kaka will earn at Real Madrid in his six-year deal, worth around £10m a season.
The Stamford Bridge hierarchy believe Aguero’s demands are too high, even for the latest diminutive Argentinian international to be hailed as the ‘new Maradona’.
Aguero is engaged to Diego Maradona’s daughter, Giannina, and is the father of his first grandchild, Benjamin Aguero Maradona, who was born in Madrid in February.
The 5ft 7in striker, who was expected to miss his country's 2010 World Cup qualifier against Ecuador later tonight with a thigh strain, scored 17 goals in La Liga last season.
But Aguero and strike partner Diego Forlan, who contributed 32 goals to Atletico’s cause, have been linked with moves away from the Vicente Calderon this summer. Chelsea, now managed by Italian Carlo Ancelotti, have been keeping tabs on
Aguero for some time.
The FA Cup winners recognise the need to add some quality young players to their ageing squad and have yet to nail down the deal to keep Didier Drogba.
As revealed in Sportsmail last week, Ancelotti has convinced Abramovich to give the Ivory Coast striker another chance.
Drogba was primed to leave following his over-the-top reaction after Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona, but has since been offered a new
three-year deal.
Chelsea are also targeting Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery after accepting their
two other main transfer targets have slipped through their fingers.
Kaka, 27, Valencia striker David Villa and Ribery were the three original names on Chelsea’s list of summer spending, but the France winger is now the only viable option.
Kaka joined Real Madrid in a £56m deal on Monday and Villa, 27, looks set to follow the Brazilian to the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has made no secret of his desire to add Ribery to his new breed of galacticos, but Chelsea remain intent on signing the 26-year-old, who has two years left on his contract at Bayern Munich.
Manchester City will ask for £10m in compensation if — as expected — teenage
striker Daniel Sturridge quits Eastlands for Chelsea this summer.
City are resigned to losing the 19-year-old to Stamford Bridge after the youngster allowed his contract run down.
But it is understood that City will pitch for a ‘development fee’ of £10m when the matter
goes before an FA tribunal.
Players under the age of 24 cannot switch clubs under a ‘Bosman’ free transfer, a rule designed to ensure that those who develop young talent do not lose it for nothing.
City will make a claim for a downpayment in excess of £5m and propose that the remainder of the money comes in performance-related instalments.
Chelsea will — in all likelihood — offer substantially less for a player they have been
tracking for three or four years.
andyman
10-06-2009, 02:36 AM
He would never go for that small spanish club anyway.
andyman
10-06-2009, 02:39 AM
The Premiership needs some big summer signings! Makes Match of The Day good.
30stone
10-06-2009, 02:42 AM
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/06/10/rafa-benitez-to-fine-liverpool-s-javier-mascherano-after-agent-s-barcelona-transfer-claims-115875-21428254/
And when you think benitez can't become more of a cock...
Rafa Benitez to fine Liverpool’s Javier Mascherano after agent’s Barcelona transfer claims
Rafa Benitez is ready to fine Javier Mascherano after his agent claimed the player was desperate for a move to Barcelona.
The new European Cup winners started tracking Mascherano earlier in the season when he was struggling to tie down a regular midfield spot at Liverpool.
Agent Walter Tamer said yesterday: “I believe that a transfer would be feasible.
“If Barca really want him, he will sign for them.
“If a club like Barcelona want to bring you into their ranks after having completed such a brilliant season and having won everything, obviously as a player you are going to say, ‘Yes, I want to play there’.
“It is an honour for Javier that a club like Barca pay such close attention to him, especially after the incredible season they had.
“He would have a very easy job at Barca. Sometimes we talk and joke that the only thing he has to do is run, rob the ball and pass it on to all the superstars in front of him.”
Benitez insists Mascherano has three years left on his contract and will not be allowed to leave.
But the Anfield gaffer has some work to do to persuade another midfielder, Xabi Alonso, that he is still wanted on Merseyside.
Alonso has grown disillusioned after Benitez tried to sell him, and now wants a move to Real Madrid, who will make a firm offer for the Spanish international within the next week.
Benitez can do without outside interference affecting plans he has been working on since being told his budget earlier in the year.
When Benitez agreed his new contract in March, he was told he would have a minimum of £20million to spend this summer plus any cash he generates himself in the market.
He is bullish about bringing in the two big-name stars he believes will enable Liverpool to wrest the Premier League title from Manchester United.
“I’m positive we have a squad to compete because we were close even though Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard didn’t play together for a long time this season,” said Benitez.
“We have a very good squad and we can still improve a little bit. I’m sure we can improve enough to compete.
“Some clubs were asking for our players, so our priority was to extend the contracts of our key players – those players who are the spine of the team.
“We spent some money to guarantee this and now we are in a very good position.”
With the likes of Ryan Babel, Andrea Dossena, Andriy Voronin and Sebastian Leto all up for sale, Benitez could raise another £20m for his kitty.
And that will allow him to bid for Valencia winger David Silva, plus a top-class defender such as Portsmouth’s England international Glen Johnson or Spain centre-back Raul Albiol.
Benitez is also looking to bring in back-up players and Middlesbrough striker Tuncay has appeared on his radar.
Sorry,
1 His agent and him can say they would like to move if they want theres no law against it.
2 Hes actually going to fine his own player over this.
3 He tried to sell him before what the hell does he expect 100% loyalty after trying to get rid of him?
Moron.
andyman
10-06-2009, 02:45 AM
We trust Rafa, Rafa is the man with the plan..
Mascherano Has defiantly gone then
Bad times ahead for liverpool
Jayson
10-06-2009, 02:04 PM
Originally posted by 30stone
Hes over rated.
Edin Dzeko scored 26 goals in german league alone this season.
kaka scored 16.
Zlatan scored 25, top scorer, and his team arent as good as ac milan... I agree, Kaka is overrated, as is Rooney, Ronaldinho and Lampard. But Im looking forward to Kaka at RM because spanish footie is on Sky :)
Jayson
10-06-2009, 02:08 PM
As a newbie to this thread, Who does everyone here support?
Im an Arsenal fan.
Joe_88
10-06-2009, 03:55 PM
Kaka overrated :conf2:
30stone
10-06-2009, 04:03 PM
Originally posted by Showtyme
Originally posted by 30stone
Hes over rated.
Edin Dzeko scored 26 goals in german league alone this season.
kaka scored 16.
Zlatan scored 25, top scorer, and his team arent as good as ac milan... I agree, Kaka is overrated, as is Rooney, Ronaldinho and Lampard. But Im looking forward to Kaka at RM because spanish footie is on Sky :)
I think that Lampard is underated.
He had an absolutely amazing season this year.
10 assists.
Scored 12 goals.
Played 37 games and played well in all of them.
Yet he wasn't even nominated in player of the year.
And Good Another Arsenal Supporter.
I am Arsenal Fan to
:thumbs:
Locke.
10-06-2009, 04:42 PM
Originally posted by Showtyme
As a newbie to this thread, Who does everyone here support?
Im an Arsenal fan.
Liverpool.
Rafa has said today Mascherano isn't leaving, no matter how much Barcelona offer.
30stone
10-06-2009, 04:52 PM
Everyone watching England tonight??
They said in paper i looked at today, Andorra are just a joke team in the group, and England should be trying for a Record victory.
The biggest victory England has ever had is 13 - 0.
So i predict we wont win by more than like 2 now lol.
And because of the tube strike, Wembley may only have 30,000 fans there.
5-0 England
Goalscorers
Rooney
Gerrard (2)
Heskey
SWP
30stone
10-06-2009, 04:59 PM
I hope Lampard Scores.
And not sure about Heskey still as an England starter.
I think Rooney will though.
and that will me he Equals Gary Linekar's record.
Carlton cole may sneak one as well
FYR Macedonia 1 - 0 Iceland L
Macedonia go level on points with scotland if they hang on!!!
1742: Half-time fans everywhere will have noted that Macedonia lead Iceland 1-0 after the first period of their match in Skopje. If that stays the same, Macedonia will go above Scotland into second place in Group Nine (by virtue of their head-to-head record - Macedonia beat Scotland 1-0 at home), although Scotland will have a game in hand - and a home game with the Macedonians to come.
http://www.wavemagazine.net/arhiva/18/topic/mkd.jpg
30stone
10-06-2009, 05:08 PM
Originally posted by .Andy.
Carlton cole may sneak one as well
If he gets played
I reckon Crouch will come on if any.
Yeah big crouchy
good record for england
Jayson
10-06-2009, 06:47 PM
Im watching it now
and i mean over his career lamps is overrated, especially his England career
HeatherTWx
10-06-2009, 06:53 PM
Whats the england team playing tonightt?
Jayson
10-06-2009, 06:54 PM
Originally posted by lil_star11
Whats the england team playing tonightt? Andorra
andyman
10-06-2009, 06:55 PM
Ben, you gonna change thread title for the game?
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