Talk Football Here... - Part 2

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Juninho Pernambucano

[Locke.]

Jamie Clapham

[Locke.]

kENNY Cunnigham

[Locke.]

David Dunn

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Daniele De Rossi

[Locke.]

Jesper Gronkjaer

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Dejan Stankovic

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Javier Zanetti

[Locke.]

Robbie Savage

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Florent Malouda

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Mahamadou Diarra

[Locke.]

Stan Lazardis

[Locke.]

Clinton Morrison

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Andriy Shevchenko

[Locke.]

Dwight Yorke

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Daniel Alves

[Locke.]

Andy Cole

[andyman]

Kenwyne Jones

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic

[Locke.]

Lorenzo Amorouso

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Craig Short

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Tugay

[andyman]

Cannavaro

[Locke.]

Paul Dickov

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Zico

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Youri Djorkaeff [legend]

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Diego Maradona

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Enzo Francescoli

[Locke.]

Matt Jansen

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Jon Stead

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Jari Litmanen

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Gheorghe Hagi

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Fernando Hierro

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Radhi Jaidi

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Maxi lopez

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Bruno N'gotty

[Locke.]

Ivan Campo

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Ronaldo (Ronaldo Luiz Nazario da Lima)

[Locke.]

Jay Jay Okocha

[andyman]

Luke Young

[Locke.]

Stelios Giannakopolous

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luis figo

[Locke.]

Gary Speed

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Les Ferdinand

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Andreas Johansson

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Henrik Pedersen

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Bakayoko

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Petrov

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Dong

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Marc Fish

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Chris Perry

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Matt Holland

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Jason Euell

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Shaun Bartlett

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Kevin Lisbie

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:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[andyman]

Dwight Yorke

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Andy cole

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walter smith

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alan stubbs

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Dong

Fangzhuo dong

My mate thought he was gonna be amazing lol raving about him

and he flopped for united.

[Locke.]

YAHAHA!

Mission Complete. We must continue to secure our lead though

[Lauren]

Originally posted by .Andy.
walter smith

Ledge.

[andyman]

Chiellini

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:hello::hello::hello::hello::hello::hello::hello:

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Keep it up

[Brad*]

The Britney Thread got owned.:thumbs2:

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David bentley

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Sam sodje

[Locke.]

Carlo Cudicini

[andyman]

Lavezzi.

[Locke.]

Wayne Bridge

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Arjen Robben

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Damien Duff

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Claude Makelele

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Tiago Mendes

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Scott Parker

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Jonathon stead

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Alexey Smertin

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Dave kitson

[Locke.]

Eidur Gudjonsson

[Locke.]

Mateja Kezman

[andyman]

Paul Parker

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Boo Boo Ronal dia gomez lopez

[Lauren]

Originally posted by David
Damien Duff

:lovedup:

[Locke.]

Gabor Kiraly

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Mascherano

[Locke.]

Fitz Hall

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Emerson Boyce

[Novo]

RIP britney thread

and mark is crying about it take a look LOL

[Locke.]

Dougie Dreedman

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Ibrahimovic

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Nigel Martyn

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Richard Wright

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Gary Naysmith

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Allesandro Pistone

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David Weir

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Daniel Alves

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Steve Watson

[Novo]

:elephant::elephant::elephant::elephant::elephant: :elephant:

[Locke.]

Lee Carsley

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Thomas Gravesen

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Kevin Campbell

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Borriello

[30stone]

Stop the spam now, By all means discuss the people you are posting about but just simply posting the names is making this thread untidy i dont want to have to delete posts.

[Locke.]

Papa Bouba Diop [what happened to him?]

[Novo]

What happened to gary speed

[andyman]

Don't post in the Britney thread!

15th August season starts?

[andyman]

Will Alan stay at Newcastle?

[Novo]

Yeah he will i reckon

i though he would have made up his mind by now

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
What happened to gary speed

He plays for Sheffield utd now doesn't he?

[Novo]

Last time i heard he was ben

he might have retired now

seems like he's been playing forever

[Locke.]

Originally posted by andyman
Don't post in the Britney thread!

15th August season starts?

August 8th I think

[Novo]

Lets round off an exellent night and get to 300 pages

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Last time i heard he was ben

he might have retired now

seems like he's been playing forever

My dad just told me he is now a coach at sheffield utd.

[Locke.]

Yes I agree. Also need to get the views up, when I go to play on fifa i'll download auto clicker and it will keep refreshing the page :spin2:

[Novo]

Good idea david

you are most wise

[andyman]

Sure 8th August is the Championship kick off.. In past they start week early same with scotland.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by andyman
Will Alan stay at Newcastle?

Yes, but that sly fat **** Bruce is holding off talks with Sunderland to see if Newc job becomes vacant. :mad: Hate hate hate him.

[andyman]

Sure 8th August is the Championship kick off.. In past they start week early same with scotland.

[Lauren]

Oh thank god the swear filter filtered that swear word I just did. It was rather bad of me, LOL.

[30stone]

Originally posted by David
Yes I agree. Also need to get the views up, when I go to play on fifa i'll download auto clicker and it will keep refreshing the page :spin2:

Im going to play fifa in a minute to, just eating last bit of birthday cake.

Havent played since friday.. so ill be rusty im sure.

[Locke.]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1/fifemikey/bruce.jpg

[Novo]

Football thread 13- 0 britney thread

Andyman 18,46,
David 2, 14, 90,
Andy 56, 61,
Ben 34, 45,
Lauren 32, 86,
Harry 56,
Markus OG 87,

[Locke.]

I'm going to score a screamer on Fifa and put it on youtube.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by David
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1/fifemikey/bruce.jpg

I'd love for someone stronger than me to bonce him one in the nose... oh wait, looks like someone already has.

[Novo]

David you scored a screamer for the football thread in the 14th minute

you nutmegged michaelspears kicked the ball it hit markus in the head it came back and you volleyed it in

[andyman]

What about pro evo master league?

Don't fall for the britney trap, try gettin you to post in there! NO!!!

[andyman]

What about pro evo master league?

Don't fall for the britney trap, try gettin you to post in there! NO!!!

[andyman]

What about pro evo master league?

Don't fall for the britney trap, try gettin you to post in there! NO!!!

[Lauren]

Aw how come no-one plays football manager these days?

[Novo]

I wish someone would sort this page problem out :/

[Locke.]

Originally posted by Lauren
Aw how come no-one plays football manager these days?

Crashes my laptop

[30stone]

Originally posted by Lauren
Aw how come no-one plays football manager these days?


Within 2 weeks mine stopped working...

[Novo]

I play football manager but i prefer playing it online with other people like a massive 20 player league where everyone is the manager of a premier league club

[andyman]

Lol not seen Gary Speed play in ages!

Ben you gonna post U21 England team news when it happens?

[30stone]

Originally posted by andyman
Lol not seen Gary Speed play in ages!

Ben you going to post U21 England team news when it happens?

Yes will be if i see the games etc.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by 30stone
Within 2 weeks mine stopped working...

Originally posted by David
Crashes my laptop

Oh LOL. I've been quite lucky then, mine works perfectly.

I got addicted to it again a few weeks ago but now I'm bored again. I never manage big teams, always go for small Scottish league sides - makes it more fun imo.

[30stone]

Well basically it was going fine half way thru second season was still addicted

turn it on one day click the game and bang it says its alredy running, then i take it out n put it in again turn of computer go into my computer to load it...

but it just said its already working or nothing happened like at all.

I might remove it and put it back on in a while.

[andyman]

Player Manager! :cheer2:
Roy of the rovers game!

[30stone]

Going to play fifa 09.

Ill be kinda here but more not.

[andyman]

Originally posted by 30stone
Going to play fifa 09.

Ill be kinda here but more not. Kinda like the lights are on but nobody home? :bigsmile:

[Novo]

Fifa needs the 90 minute match option back again

[30stone]

90 minute game.

Id win like 50 - 0

[Novo]

Ive done it before it ended 1-0 first time and 3-1 2nd time

[andyman]

True, 90min too long, normal 5min is ok so the score is normal.

Fifa 09 has the 90min option!

[andyman]

8th August, Scotland start.
15th August, English Premier League start..

Sure the Non-Premier Leagues start on the 8th.

[Locke.]

Liverpool 4-5 Bolton [Was 5-0, on my broken controller, plugged my brothers in and made a 4 goal comeback from 75 mins in]
Liverpool 3-1 Burnley
Liverpool 0-0 Hull
Liverpool 4-1 Everton

Results I got on Fifa then.

[andyman]

Liverpool 4 - 1 Everton, great game i bet.

[Locke.]

Yes. There goal was lucky, Arbeloa took Saha out in the box and they scored a penalty.

[andyman]

I practice free kicks, dunno why but i do and i bend the ball good to find the corner..

[Novo]

Only on fifa that could happen

[andyman]

Fifa 09 much better than the other fifa games.. Pro evo was the king, Konami might fight for the crown.

[30stone]

Arsenal vs Man city 4 - 1
Arsenal Vs Man city 4 - 1
Arenal Vs Man city 6 - 1

semi final of cup 2 legs and premiership game

there was another game that i won 8 - 0 in cup before but duno the name begins with h, a 1 star team.

[andyman]

Easy mode?

[Lauren]

Novo Rules Out 'Gers Exit



Nacho Novo hopes to become a regular starter in the Rangers side next term and would like to stay at Ibrox until he retires.

The Spanish forward has been with the club since 2004 but has fallen down the pecking order after a season blighted by injuries.

He came off the substitutes' bench to score a spectacular winner in Saturday's Scottish Cup final against Falkirk and has now set his sights on a long future with Walter Smith's side.

The 30-year-old's contract expires next summer and there has been reported interest from clubs across the continent, including Deportivo La Coruna.

However, Novo admits it would break his heart to ever leave Rangers and he is keen to stay and play a more important role.

"I don't know how it will feel when it's my time to leave. I feel so much for this club I would die for it. It's as simple as that. And I'm not just saying that - I actually mean it," Novo told the Daily Record.

"Some people might say things like that just to sound good but I'm straightforward. I never want to leave this place. The fans are the best in the world and I just love playing for them. If I got my way then I would retire here. I never want to be anywhere else.

"Yes sometimes it's hard for me when I'm not playing many games but I am the kind of person who never gives up. I want to prove to the manager that I should be playing."

Novo is convinced he still has a lot to offer Rangers but accepts that it could be difficult for him to become a permanent fixture in the team again.

"This year has not been the best for me. I have not played so much and I got injured at a bad time. I have found it hard and, if I'm honest, that worries me a little bit. I worry that it might be the same next season," he explained.

"I know if I get a regular chance I'll score goals for this club. I've proved that and I want to prove it again.

"I understand it's going to be another fight for me next year but I'm happy with that. It's good for players to know they can take nothing for granted - they have to go out there and earn it."


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11781_5357999,00.html

[30stone]

Originally posted by andyman
Easy mode?

Professional,

Bought Arshavin, Lescott, De Rossi, Pepe and someone else.

I done about 20 matches on fifa 08 months ago.

and play my mates sorta every other friday but havent for a while..

so im newto football gamesas it is.

[andyman]

Novo wasted up there in Scotland..

[andyman]

The Pro Evo games have better play skill, but since the PS3 move it has lost it's touch, fifa 09 has that old pro evo feel, maybe thats why it is a huge hit, better than fifa 08.

[30stone]

Fifa 08 was annoying much harder to attack.

I think its stupid how if you run into a defender 100% of the time th defender gets the ball, yet when im defending i get it like 80%

[Lauren]

Originally posted by andyman
Novo wasted up there in Scotland..

No way, he loves it up there.

http://images.teamtalk.com/09/05/800x600/Nacho-Novo-celebrates_2312520.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l19/LaurenFah/MeandNovo-1-1.png

OH WHO IS THAT GORGEOUS GIRL NEXT TO NOVO? WHO IS THAT? WHO IS IT? OH ITS ME. :spin:

Edit: Oh wait... tiny tiny pic... LOL.

[Lauren]

Sunderland near Bruce appointment



Sunderland moved a step closer to appointing Steve Bruce as their new manager after agreeing a compensation fee with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan.

Bruce, 48, was given permission by Whelan to speak to the Black Cats about their vacant managerial post last week.

Whelan wanted the £3m back he paid Birmingham to release Bruce from his St Andrew's contract in 2007.

With the compensation package agreed it is now just a matter of Sunderland agreeing personal terms with Bruce.

Officials from the north east club are believed to be in Portugal - where Bruce is on holiday - to thrash out personal terms.


Bruce, who started his second spell in charge at Wigan in November 2007 after Whelan paid Birmingham £3m to secure his services, guided the Latics to 11th in the Premier League this season.

American investor Ellis Short, who bankrolled the club's summer transfer spending in 2008, has confirmed that he is to assume 100% control of the club.

The Black Cats were strongly linked with Gordon Strachan, who resigned as Celtic manager on 25 May, prior to focussing on Bruce.

Bruce started his managerial career at Sheffield United in 1998 and has since been in charge of Huddersfield, Crystal Palace and Birmingham in addition to two spells at Wigan.

Whelan meanwhile insists he has nobody specific in mind as a replacement if Bruce agrees to the switch.

"It's not something I do," he said. "I just wait to see what the outcome is and then face reality.

"If we've got to get a new manager, we'll advertise and we'll have 20 applications in and there will be some good lads among them."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/8075752.stm

[Novo]

Nacho and Lauren go well together

Lauren Novo

[Lauren]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Nacho and Lauren go well together

Lauren Novo

Nicest thing you've ever said to me, Andy :lovedup:

[Lauren]

Celtic want boss Martinez


Celtic have made an official approach for Swansea City boss Roberto Martinez.

Swansea confirmed to BBC Sport Wales that the Scottish giants have asked to speak to Martinez about becoming Gordon Strachan's successor at Celtic Park.

"I had a call off their chief executive [Peter Lawwell] making me aware that they'd like to talk to Roberto," said Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins.

"Like I've always done I refused that until I've spoken to Roberto myself and talked things through."

Martinez, one of British football's youngest managers at 35, has earned rave reviews for his handling of Swansea.

Promotion from League One was followed last season by a highly creditable eighth-place finish in their first year back at Championship level.

That success has been achieved through an exciting brand of attacking, skilful football that has seen the Spaniard linked with managerial jobs at the likes of Wigan and Real Sociedad, while Reading are also thought to be admirers.

Martinez is on holiday in Ibiza at the moment but Jenkins expects his prize asset to be back at the Liberty Stadium later this week.

"I'll probably speak to him [Martinez] between now and Wednesday but later on in the week he'll be back home to run through his thoughts with me," Jenkins added.

"First and foremost it's about his position here and how we see that, and we'll consider all that first before any sort of what else he may do.

"I think you've got to respect... what type of club Celtic are and what opportunities exist - perhaps not in the [Scottish Premier] League but certainly in the Champions League - and the size of the club.

"Naturally I suppose that interest would require anybody to sit and consider their position.

"It's basically up to him how he sees it, I think there's certainly no possibility in us forcing any issue.

"Roberto has got to consider his future and where his commitment lies."

Martinez is no stranger to football north of the border, having played for Motherwell in the 2001/2 season, while his long-term girlfriend is Scottish.

Strachan, who left Celtic Park last week after four years at the helm, is believed to have recommended Motherwell's Mark McGhee as his successor.

Everton manager David Moyes has ruled out any return to Scotland at the moment.

But Croatia coach Slaven Bilic has expressed his interest in the vacancy, while West Brom's Tony Mowbray and Burnley's Owen Coyle are also thought to be candidates

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/8076867.stm

[Lauren]

Bit of a weird (and somewhat laughable :hugesmile:) choice of manager by the hoops.

[30stone]

My first game on world class on fifa 09

I won 3 - 2

Should have been 3 - 1.

In the 89th minute my goal keeper rolled it when i pressed square, right to the opposite team about 2 metres from him.

Square is a big kick up field btw..

[Novo]

Martinez use to play for chester

celtic are scrapping the barrel for a new manager

[Novo]

1408 BST: Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar has rejected claims he could leave Pompey in the summer. (Setanta Sports)

[Novo]

1112 BST: Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner looks set to commit himself to a new contract at the club.

[Novo]

Birmingham are set to land Ecuador striker Christian Benitez for £6.25m from Mexican club Santos Leguna. (Daily Mirror)

[Novo]

West Brom are keen on Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson and will bid £1m for the Scotsman. (Daily Mirror)

[andyman]

Chelsea: Drogba has said sorry.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by .Andy.
West Brom are keen on Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson and will bid £1m for the Scotsman. (Daily Mirror)

Anyone who snaps Ferguson up has a good deal imo.

[andyman]

David Beckham is going back to LA Galaxy.

[Locke.]

Former AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed Chelsea manager on a three-year deal.

[andyman]

^5th manager in two years for Chelsea i think.. Bad!

[andyman]

Steve Bruce 98% ready to join Sunderland..
Fantastic news for Lauren. :xyxwave:

[andyman]

Whats news with Steve Bruce?

[andyman]

What date is the Man Utd v Chelsea game?

[30stone]

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/football/Fabregas-Reds-ace-Alonso-would.5321627.jp

Fabregas want's Alonso in the Arsenal team.

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas says Arsene Wenger should consider a summer move for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.
Alonso has enjoyed a great season at Anfield but speculation has suggested he could leave Merseyside during the transfer window.

Rafa Benitez dismissed such reports but Fabregas admits he would love his Spanish compatriot join him at the Emirates Stadium next season.

"We need someone in the middle to make competition and make a difference, plus give us a new dimension," he said.

"I think that is all we need. The rest is perfect.

"Xabi would be great. He's experienced and can score goals. I'm sure the boss is aware of that fact."

[30stone]

http://www.fansfc.com/story/11864.html

Arsenal and Inter both looking to buy Yaya Toure from Barca for 14m.

[Locke.]

If Alonso does leave it won't be to another club in the top 4, Rafa won't want to sell our best players to our rivals.

[Jen]

Tottenham:

Tottenham face an exodus of stars this summer as the club has put up a number of names for sale.

Didier Zokora, Gareth Bale, David Bentley, Heurelho Gomes, Roman Pavlyuchenko, Tom Huddlestone, Darren Bent and even Luka Modric are likely to be put for sale.

Zokora has been linked with a return to France.

Oh no. :sad:

[Locke.]

We will take Pavlyuchenko, Bale and Bent. Modric too if he is under 10 mil.

[Novo]

Luka [i]F[/u]ucking Modric is Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!


They can't sell him

[30stone]

Originally posted by David
If Alonso does leave it won't be to another club in the top 4, Rafa won't want to sell our best players to our rivals.

Better to have him in a top 4 premiership club than a dirty spanish club


And i read that earlier Jen

Loads are leaving they will have to bring in loadsa players if they are going to compete for europa league.

[andyman]

Tottenham are going down, down down and down.

[Jen]

Originally posted by David
We will take Pavlyuchenko, Bale and Bent. Modric too if he is under 10 mil.

Bale MUST stay at Spurs.
You can have Bent.
Modric won't be sold.. I have a feeling Harry will come to his senses and realise he is a gem of a player.

[Novo]

Am going on bluekipper now

to check the latest everton rumours

[Locke.]

Originally posted by Jen
Originally posted by David
We will take Pavlyuchenko, Bale and Bent. Modric too if he is under 10 mil.

Bale MUST stay at Spurs.
You can have Bent.
Modric won't be sold.. I have a feeling Harry will come to his senses and realise he is a gem of a player.

Tottenham have never won when Bale has played

[Jen]

Originally posted by andyman
Tottenham are going down, down down and down.

****.

They will be in top 5 next year. I would bet on that. With Harry - who won't leave, silly rumours - they will be back to their usual nerly awesome selves.

[Jen]

Originally posted by David
Originally posted by Jen
Originally posted by David
We will take Pavlyuchenko, Bale and Bent. Modric too if he is under 10 mil.

Bale MUST stay at Spurs.
You can have Bent.
Modric won't be sold.. I have a feeling Harry will come to his senses and realise he is a gem of a player.

Tottenham have never won when Bale has played

Hahaha I know.
I was talking to my Dad about that.
I love him too much to see him getting sold... then playing amazing at another club.

[Novo]

Everton Top 4

[Novo]

2030: As expected, Real Madrid have confirmed the appointment of Villarreal coach Manuel Pellegrini to succeed Juande Ramos.

[Novo]

Transfer window budget: Cup success and European football has probably allowed Moyes around £25m to play with.

Areas to strengthen: Another striker to replace Jo and possibly cover for the defence.

Who they should sign: Celtic's Scott Brown would complete a formidable midfield triangle with Arteta and Cahill. Ryan Babel would add pace and Premier League knowhow to the David Moyes team.

Who they'll end up signing: An unknown European and Championship striker. Both will turn out to be brilliant. Jerome Beckford from Leeds could also be on Moyes' radar.

On the way out: Jo, obviously, and Louis Saha could be shipped out if his injury nightmares continue.

[Novo]

Newcastle (Possible squad)

Owner: ?
Manager: ? (Lets say for now Shearer)

Gk: Harper, Krul
Lb Khali, Edgar
Cb Caldwell, Tozer
Cb Balde
Rb Osbourne (Unlikely), Loan signing
Lm Driver, sinclair
Cm Butt, Donninguer
Cm Zhi/surman, Marwood
Rm Guthrie, Lua Lua
St Carrol, Jerome
St ameobi, Doyle

[Novo]

2149 BST: West Ham captain Lucas Neill has rejected the terms of a new contract offer but has not ruled out staying with the club.

"The door remains open for West Ham and Lucas. Obviously the longer it goes on, the more likely it's not going to happen," said his agent Darren Jackson. (Sky Sports News)

[30stone]

The Sun - Fab Four get more and more
THE Premier League's top four are pulling further clear of the field - thanks to cash from the Champions League.

The Daily Mail - Crystal Palace get point penalty and fine for fielding Arsenal's Rui Fonte
Crystal Palace have been docked a point off last season’s total and fined £20,000 for fielding Arsenal’s Rui Fonte in their final game, despite his loan having expired.

The Daily Telegraph - Cesc Fabregas: Arsenal need Xabi Alonso
Cesc Fabregas has urged Arsenal to sign Liverpool's Xabi Alonso and says that Arsene Wenger's squad needs just one additional central midfielder.

[andyman]

Breaking News!

Aston Villa confirm Gareth Barry in talks with Manchester City.

[30stone]

http://uk.askmen.com/top_10/sports/top-10-most-hated-premiership-footballers_10.html

Askmens top 10 most hated Premiership Footballers.

No.10 - Kevin Davies
Why: Despite playing as a striker, Davies has still managed to cultivate a reputation as one of the dirtiest players in Premier League football history, and the stats seem to back that up: in three seasons between 2004 and 2006 he committed more fouls than any other player in the league.

No.9 - Emmanuel Adeybayor
Why: Togo star Emmanuel Adeybayor is perhaps the most puzzling name on this list. Since the Arsenal striker seemingly has no beef with Arsenal's rival fans, we have to put his inclusion on this list down to his often fraught relationship with the Arsenal supporters themselves.

No.8 - Rio Ferdinand
Why: A bit harsh we reckon, but Rio Ferdinand, who is considered one of the best defenders in the world game, probably gets more stick for his non-football antics than what he gets up to on the pitch.

No.7 - Gary Neville
Why: The fact that he's spent his entire career at Manchester United and is the captain of the club football fans love to hate probably doesn't help Gary Neville stay off lists like this, but his perceived arrogance and strong opinions makes him a prime figure of hate.

No.6 - Didier Drogba
Why: One of the Premier League's most deadly strikers is also one of the most despised thanks in no small part to his tendency to dive at the drop of a hat, in spite of his impressive physique. The image of him shrugging his shoulders and pleading his innocence to referees is one that sticks in the mind of many football fans across the country.

No.5 - Craig Bellamy
Why: Welsh international, Craig Bellamy's lack of popularity in the game stems from his confrontational style of play, and despite his undeniable talent, the fact that he's been at seven clubs in eight years says a lot about him. In 2004 he fell out publicly with then-Newcastle manager, Graeme Souness after refusing to play out of position for the team.

No.4 - Ashley Cole
Why: Former Arsenal player Ashley Cole was once considered the best left-back in the world. When he moved to Chelsea in 2006 he doubled his money, while his reputation took a nose-dive. Considered one of the game's greatest whingers, public opinion of him hit an all-time low after allegations of his cheating on wife Cheryl Cole came to light.

No.3 - Joey Barton
Why: A one-man controversy magnet, Joey Barton has made a habit of creating enemies among team-mates, opposition players and fans alike. His snarling style of play more than occasionally spills over the disciplinary line and we're only surprised he hasn't featured higher on this list.

No.2 - El-Hadji Diouf
Why: Tenacious and comitted on the pitch, El Hadji Diouf feeds off his reputation as the panto-style villain of Premiership football, whose perceived diving antics make him a victim for crowd abuse. And then there's one simply unforgivable factor: his off-key dress sense.

No.1 - Christiano Ronaldo

Why: Well, you must have guessed. World and European Footballer of the Year he may be, but Christiano Ronaldo is also widely recognised as the least likeable character in the English game by some stretch. Whether that's down to his tendency for going to ground like a fairy, his constant berating of teammates, or his sarcastic clapping of referees when decisions don't go his way, his status as the most hated is seemingly unchallenged.

Im Surprised Lampard didn't make it one there for unknown reasons to me loads of people don't like him, And a lot of people don't like Rooney.

[30stone]

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/349923781?-477


Gerrard's plea to Barry to join Liverpool


STEVEN Gerrard has reiterated his desire to see Villa midfielder Gareth Barry make the move to Liverpool this summer.

Gerrard issued a “come and join us” plea to Barry during England’s end-of-season trip to Trinidad 12 months ago only for Liverpool to stall on meeting Villa’s £18million asking price.

Now Barry is about to enter the final year of his current contract and Villa manager Martin O’Neill has offered Barry an £80,000-a-week deal with a testimonial.

But the likelihood is that he will end his 11-year stay with Villa and move on for around £10million.

Liverpool are still keen but are not thought to be at the top of Barry’s preferred destinations following Rafa Benitez’ preference for playing the England midfielder at left-back or left-midfield at Anfield next season in what is a crucial World Cup year.

Manchester City and Tottenham are waiting to pounce for Barry while Arsenal could also make a play.

Gerrard though is not giving up hope of reuniting the partnership that has flourished under Fabio Capello ahead of the World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan on Saturday.

He said: “Would I still like to see Gareth Barry join Liverpool? Yes. He is a top player. Top players improve your team and squad. He is a Liverpool type of player.

“He is very clever but he is still an Aston Villa player and I don’t want to disrespect Martin O’Neill. If it happens, then great.

“If it doesn’t, hopefully we get players in of Gareth’s standard.

“When you watch Villa, Gareth is their main man, their captain, their leader. He scores good goals, creates chances. I’ve enjoyed working with him at England.”

[30stone]

Owen negotiates deal with Everton, Chelsea target £19m Brazilian sensation

Michael Owen to Everton
Back in April, The Daily Express claimed the Toffees were after the charismatic Newcastle striker, and the rumour has resurfaced today in The Mirror. Apparently, Owen has entered negotiations and has been offered £50k-a-week to sign up on a free transfer. £50k? He wouldn’t get off the injury table for any less than £100k at St James’ Park!




Alexandre Pato and Glen Johnson to Chelsea
As if taking their manager wasn’t bad enough, The Sun believe Chelsea have offered Milan £30m to steal away 19-year-old Brazilian wunderkind and webcam fan Pato. Apparently, the smokey Italian is also interested in reintroducing Glen Johnson to the Cobham fold too.

[30stone]

Nicolas Anelka Urges Chelsea Not To Sell Didier Drogba
The France international striker believes the duo have forged a good partnership in attack...


Nicolas Anelka has opined that Chelsea would be making a big mistake if they decide to cash-in on Didier Drogba during the close-season.

The Ivory Coast international recently affirmed his desire to stay put at Stamford Bridge.

However, it has been reported that the Blues have grown tired of the 31-year-old's antics, most notably his sending off in the 2008 Champions League final, and the rant aimed at Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo following the defeat to Barcelona in the semi-final of the same competition this season.

According to British tabloid The Daily Mail, the former Marseille star has just 12 months remaining on his current contract, so the Blues are looking to sell him now, and possibly replace him with Valencia's David Villa.

However, France international Anelka believes that the pair have finally forged a good understanding in attack, and feels it would be a huge loss to the west London club if Drogba were to leave.

"I want Didier to stay," Anelka told The London Evening Standard.

"We have had to wait one year to start together but we have shown in the last few months that we can play well as a partnership.

"This is good for the new manager and the club. They know we can play with two strikers.

"Opposition defences don’t like playing against us and he helped me finish as the Premier League’s top scorer in the final few weeks.

"We are not just focused on our own goals, we put the club first. I’m not the chairman or manager and they are going to buy players anyway, but we’re strong.

"We can bridge the gap to United next season. We have a big squad, with big players, we just need to concentrate on next season and play like we did."

Ricky Brooks, Goal.com

[Novo]

Imagine if everton buy owen

were going to have a injury prone attack

Owen
Saha
Yakubu
Vaughan

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Imagine if everton buy owen

were going to have a injury prone attack

Owen
Saha
Yakubu
Vaughan

Pretty much, though saha could leave everton this year ive heard.

[30stone]

Everton and Aston Villa keen on £5m defender
June - 2 - 2009

It has been reported that both Everton and Aston Villa are considering a bid for the £5m-rated Sheffield United defender Kyle Naughton.

Sheffield boss Kevin Blackwell is having a clear-out prior to a complete rebuild of his squad as he prepares for another assault on promotion from the Championship, and he needs to sell Naughton to help fund his new acquisitions.

The Daily Mirror says that both Everton and Villa are interested in the highly promising 20 year-old, and are expected to place bids shortly.

Sheffield United are believed to be willing to accept £2.5m in cash with the rest in add-ons if he makes it to their first team.


http://www.footylatest.com/everton-and-aston-villa-keen-on-5m-defender/

[30stone]

http://www.fansfc.com/story/11953.html

Spurs, Hammers, Everton & Villa chase Barca star?
12:23 PM 02 June, 2009

Arnor Gudjohnsen, the father and agent of Eider, claims that the 30-year-old Iceland international could return to the Premier League.

Spurs, West Ham United, Everton and Aston Villa are all thought to be interested in the Barcelona star.

"Eidur is seriously studying the possibility of a summer departure," the player's father stated.

"We have contacts with English clubs, but also with Greek, Turkish and Russian. We have not met with any French club yet.

"However, if a big club like Bordeaux, Lyon or Marseille show an interest, Eidur would obviously be attracted."

[andyman]

Owen is damaged goods, his great days was between 1997-2002.. After that it has been downhill ever since!

Back in 1998, Real Madrid would have paid £100m for him.

[andyman]

Breaking News!

Tony Adams says he will become Celtic manager if Wim Jansen is appointed technical director.

[Locke.]

If Barry goes to City he clearly only cares about money. Last year he said he wanted to leave for Champions League football, and City aren't even in the Europa.

[Novo]

Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn from the England squad to face Kazakhstan because of injury and Bolton centre-back Gary Cahill has been called-up.

Ferdinand has failed to shake off a calf injury in time for Saturday's World Cup qualifier but could return for the game against Andorra next week.

Left-back Ashley Cole, who picked up a knock on Saturday, has trained ahead of the trip to Almaty and should play.

Coach Fabio Capello turned to Cahill following an injury to Phil Jagielka.

Ferdinand was an injury doubt ahead of the Champions League final in which United were beaten 2-0 by Barcelona on 27 May.

The central-defender had been sidelined for three weeks prior to the game.

[Locke.]

Kaka's Agent & Adriano Galliani Arrive In Madrid To Discuss Transfer - Report

The Brazilian superstar looks as though he could be going to Madrid, despite saying this morning he wants to stay in Milan...

AC Milan vice president Adriano Gallaini and Kaka's father Bosco Izecson Perreira are reportedly in the Spanish capital to discuss a deal with Real Madrid for Kaka.

El Confidencial claims that the pair arrived in Spain on a private airplane at 15.00 this afternoon and have travelled to the Bernabeu.

There, they will meet with the new Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to negotiate a deal for Brazilian superstar Kaka.

http://goal.com/en/news/10/italy/2009/06/02/1301229/kakas-agent-adriano-galliani-arrive-in-madrid-to-discuss

300 pages today

[Locke.]

"Give me the pleasure of scoring goals," pleads David Trezeguet. The striker will leave Juventus if an interesting offer come to the table.

[Novo]

Everton will have trezeguet

[30stone]

Originally posted by David
If Barry goes to City he clearly only cares about money. Last year he said he wanted to leave for Champions League football, and City aren't even in the Europa.

He will go Liverpool / Arsenal.

[30stone]

Arsenal star urging £16million Anfield swoop?
05:43 PM 02 June, 2009
Cesc Fabregas admits he would love Xabi Alonso at Arsenal Football Club.

Arsene Wenger has been linked with a £16million bid for the Liverpool midfielder, and the Gunners skipper would love to see his Spanish compatriot head to the Emirates Stadium.

"We have lost big players, but the boss knows what he is doing," said Fabregas. "The days of signing a new player aren't finished. We need someone in the middle to make a difference.

"I think that is all we need. The rest is perfect. Xabi Alonso would be great. He's experienced and can score goals. I'm sure the boss is aware of that fact."

http://www.fansfc.com/story/11979.html

[30stone]

Arsenal to win race for £5m Chelsea & Man Utd transfer target?
03:43 PM 02 June, 2009
Arsenal look set to win the race for Bordeaux attacking midfielder Gabriel Obertan.

The Under-21 France international will cost in the region of £5m.

Chelsea and Manchester United were monitoring Obertan while he was on loan at Lorient, but nevertheless reports from France suggest Arsenal are favourites to sign him.

http://www.fansfc.com/story/11960.html

[30stone]

Benayoun: I've received offers but I want to stay at Liverpool

Author: Nigel Brown
Posted on: 02 June 2009 - 4:17 PM
Category: Football
Comments: 1 Go...

Liverpool's Israeli winger Yossi Benayoun says he has received offers from clubs in both England and Spain but is not considering leaving Anfield. Benyoun has had his best season to date since moving from West Ham, scoring nine times in 42 appearances in all competitions. And he claims this has attracted interest from rival clubs, but says he wants to sit down with Liverpool and discuss his future, stating he wants to stay at the club.

"This has been the best season of my career," Benayoun told Israeli radio. "I have played a lot of games and scored some important goals, and I am very happy with that.

"At the moment, I am a Liverpool player, and unless something surprising happens, I will remain one. But after such a good season, I have had some offers from England and Spain.

"You have to give that some consideration, so there will probably be some discussions with Liverpool."

And despite accepting he will never be seen as one of the first names on Rafael Benitez, the 29-year-old is happy to remain on Merseyside.

He added: "I have had a great two years at Anfield and enjoyed every minute. I have long since accepted that, with one or two notable exceptions, there is no such thing as an automatic choice at Liverpool.

"Unless you are Steven Gerrard, you are going to sit out one or two games, but that is no problem. Stevie is exceptional, and the rest of us accept that.

"The good thing is, I have been playing more, and I hope it continues that way. To be honest, it could be Real Madrid knocking on my door, and I would still rather stay at Liverpool four more years."

http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/20843/Benayoun_Ive_received_offers_but_I_want_to_stay_at _Liverpool.aspx

[30stone]

Michael Ballack can't wait to work with Carlo Ancelotti after signing new Chelsea deal




Chelsea have confirmed Michael Ballack has agreed a contract extension tying him to the club until June 2010.

The Germany midfielder moved to Stamford Bridge from Bayern Munich in 2006 and has won two FA Cups and a Carling Cup in his time in the capital.

Ballack, 32, told the club's official website: "I am very happy to be staying at Chelsea for one more year as it was always my intention to play in London at least until the World Cup in 2010.
Michael Ballack (left) and Chelsea midfield partner Frank Lampard

"We had a fantastic end to the season, winning the FA Cup, and we are all looking forward to taking this success into the new season under Carlo Ancelotti, our new manager."

A Chelsea statement added: "Michael has been a key member of our team for three years so we are naturally very happy that we have agreed the extension."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1190375/Michael-Ballack-wait-work-Carlo-Ancelotti-signing-new-Chelsea-deal.html?ITO=1490

[Novo]

Barry has gone !!!!!!!!


Man City snap up Barry for £12m
Gareth Barry
Barry had been with the Villa Park outfit since 1997

Manchester City have completed the signing of England midfielder Gareth Barry from Aston Villa for £12m.

The 28-year-old was linked with a move to Liverpool last summer but ended up staying at Villa Park, helping them to a sixth-placed finish in the league.

Barry has spent his entire career at Villa, playing over 400 games for the Midlands outfit and scoring 52 goals.

He has won 29 caps for England and is in the squad for World Cup qualifiers on Saturday and next Wednesday.

City's owners, the Abu Dhabi United Group, are expected to embark on a spending spree this summer but the fact that Barry has joined Mark Hughes' side still comes as a surprise.

Barry claimed that his main reason for wanting to leave Villa in 2008 was to play Champions League football.

But City finished six places and 22 points behind this season's top four in the top flight, all of whom qualify for Europe's elite club competition.

City will not even contest the Uefa Europa League after Everton, Villa and Fulham took the three places available to English clubs.

[Lauren]

LOL @ Gareth Barry. What a sly fecker "I want champions league football"

[Novo]

He's probbaly going to be on 150,000 a week now

[Lauren]

Tony Adams wanting to go to Celtic for managers job.

Cba to put link up cos no one is really arsed LOL.

[Novo]

Tony adams LOL

Bit young for the job i think bad move from celtic

[andyman]

EPIC BREAKING NEWS!!

Reports comming out of Spain that Kaka is joining Real Madrid for 65m...

[Novo]

Real will win la liga with Kaka

[andyman]

Gareth Barry joins Manchester City for £12m on five-year contract..

Bad move for him.

[andyman]

Real Madrid are wanting to be kings of football again.. Last season they played poor, Liverpool walked all over them and not even put a good fight up..
Then again we also beat Man Utd.. Woohoo!

[andyman]

If Kaka does join Real Madrid then that might make Ronaldo wanting to join also.. Big changes at Real Madrid... Big things.

[Locke.]

Originally posted by 30stone
Benayoun: I've received offers but I want to stay at Liverpool

Author: Nigel Brown
Posted on: 02 June 2009 - 4:17 PM
Category: Football
Comments: 1 Go...

Liverpool's Israeli winger Yossi Benayoun says he has received offers from clubs in both England and Spain but is not considering leaving Anfield. Benyoun has had his best season to date since moving from West Ham, scoring nine times in 42 appearances in all competitions. And he claims this has attracted interest from rival clubs, but says he wants to sit down with Liverpool and discuss his future, stating he wants to stay at the club.

"This has been the best season of my career," Benayoun told Israeli radio. "I have played a lot of games and scored some important goals, and I am very happy with that.

"At the moment, I am a Liverpool player, and unless something surprising happens, I will remain one. But after such a good season, I have had some offers from England and Spain.

"You have to give that some consideration, so there will probably be some discussions with Liverpool."

And despite accepting he will never be seen as one of the first names on Rafael Benitez, the 29-year-old is happy to remain on Merseyside.

He added: "I have had a great two years at Anfield and enjoyed every minute. I have long since accepted that, with one or two notable exceptions, there is no such thing as an automatic choice at Liverpool.

"Unless you are Steven Gerrard, you are going to sit out one or two games, but that is no problem. Stevie is exceptional, and the rest of us accept that.

"The good thing is, I have been playing more, and I hope it continues that way. To be honest, it could be Real Madrid knocking on my door, and I would still rather stay at Liverpool four more years."

http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/20843/Benayoun_Ive_received_offers_but_I_want_to_stay_at _Liverpool.aspx

:dance::dance: He was probably our best player last season, always scoring at the most important times.

[Locke.]

Barry is gone.... good news for people that want Alonso to stay at Liverpool :spin:

At least some big transfers are starting to go through now.

[Locke.]

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes Chelsea's appointment of Carlo Ancelotti could provide a stumbling block to the Reds' title dreams.

Liverpool provided the biggest threat to Manchester United's latest defence of their Premier League crown.

But with Ancelotti installed as Chelsea's new manager, Gerrard expects a renewed challenge from the Blues.

"I think it's a good appointment for Chelsea, I'm not so sure its good one for Liverpool though," said Gerrard.

"We will have to wait and see. He is a fantastic manager, one of the best in the world.

"They are both fantastic managers and it will make the Premiership even more exciting."

Steven Gerrard
"We played two Champions League finals against him when he was at AC Milan.

"We won one on a fantastic night in Istanbul but the second time around they beat us and he was spot on tactically in the second game."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8079812.stm

[Novo]

Don't really rate barry

when Phil neville plays in center mid he does a better job

[30stone]

Well done gerrard, at least hes not a cocky arrogant footballer saying how it wouldnt effect liverpool and they will still win easily.

+3 respect for steven gerrard.

[Locke.]

Reportedly, an offer from Chelsea has stalled negotiations between Milan and Real Madrid for Kaka. Does Carlo Ancelotti want to bring Kaka with him to Stamford Bridge?

[30stone]

http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/02/man-city-land-villas-barry/

City have bought Barry for 12m.

Looks like he wont ever get to play Champions league football now.

Rejecting offers from 2 great footballing sides, Liverpool and Arsenal. To get some extra cash...

[Novo]

20 facts about Carlo Ancelotti

1. He is a food junkie - and admits there are only two things he cares about when it comes to grub ... quality and quantity.

2. When Juve fans called him a pig he said: "That's an insult to the animal!"

3. He was raised a Catholic by Salesian monks.

4. He is a keen horse rider and keeps several at his country home at Reggiolo.

5. His estranged wife Luisa is a qualified helicopter pilot who used to give him lifts home from the AC Milan training complex.

6. His son Davide signed a contract last year with Serie D side Borgomaneror.

7. Daughter Katia, 24, was in an Italian TV talent contest and worked at Chelsea TV.

8. He split from wife of 25 years Luisa after it emerged he had been having a secret affair with Romanian PR girl Marina Cretu, 30.

9. His nickname as a player was 'Carletto', gaining a reputation as a very capable midfielder.

10. He lost a bet and gave up smoking for a while when Milan lost the 2005 Champions League final.

11. In the four years that have passed, he has refused to watch any of that Liverpool game on video.

12. When Milan lost to Man United he snubbed Alex Ferguson's offer to share a bottle of red wine.

13. He admits the only time he ever liked Juventus was when he was their coach.

14. France legend Zinedine Zidane is rated by Ancelotti as the greatest player he has worked with.

15. Ancelotti had no idea who Kaka was when stories broke about the player joining AC Milan.

16. At Roma, he took the mickey out of then manager Sven Goran Eriksson because players caught the Swede "stinking up the dressing room toilet with a bad bout of diarrhoea."

17. But he likes Eriksson and when Roma sacked the Swede in 1987, he decided to quit the club.

18. He is convinced a hotel doorman thought he was a toyboy in a tryst when he went to a secret meeting to sign for Milan in 1987.

19. Ancelotti is one of six men to have won the CL as player and coach.

20. He has collected 17 trophies so far.

[Locke.]

According to reports from Spain, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is willing to let Samuel Eto'o leave the club. Read More

Come on Rafa! Sign him!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Novo]

According to reports from Spain, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is willing to let Samuel Eto'o leave the club. Read More

Come on Moyes! Sign him!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Locke.]

Everton won't be able to afford him if they can't afford Jo. You can have injured Owen instead, Arsenal can have Trezeguet, we can have Eto'o.

[Locke.]

Garth Crooks' Team of the Season:

Goalkeeper: Shay Given - [Runner Ups- Almunia, Jaaskelainen]

Right Back: Jose Bosingwa -
Center Back: John Terry - [Runner Ups- Upson, King]
Center Back: Nemanja Vidic - [Runner Ups- Laursen]
Left Back: Patrice Evra - [Runner Ups- Baines, Insua]

Right Mid: Ashley Young - [Runner Ups- Malouda]
Center Mid: Xabi Alonso - [Runner Ups- Robinho, Lampard, Giggs]
Center Mid: - Steven Gerrard
Left Mid: - Cristiano Ronaldo

Striker: - Fernando Torres
Striker: - Nicholas Anelka

Manager: Roy Hodgson - [Runner Up - Tony Pulis]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8075375.stm

[Novo]

Garth Crooks is clueless i hate him on bbc final score he arguee's with everyone

[andyman]

Be pukka if Kaka comes to the Premiership, even Shaun would agree.

[andyman]

Kaka's dada will want him to sign for Chelsea.

[Novo]

Shaun doesnt even know who kaka is :eureka:

[andyman]

If Real Madrid get Kaka then Ronaldo might do the same!

Real Madrid are looking to spend big during the summer!

[Locke.]

Kaka must go to Madrid to tempt Ronaldo to a move there.

[andyman]

Shaun! Shaun! SHAUN!!!!

Do you know who Kaka is?

[andyman]

Palace fined £20,000... :shocked: