Talk Football Here... - Part 2

[Novo]

lol you will only make about a £10 profit

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by David
no not chelsea

Chelsea will offer the right money, and trophy winning opputunities.

but Barca if he wants to stay in spain.

real are a bt of a joke i think.

Figo Raul and Zidane era was the best i've seen off real madrid pretty poor off late

Yes they were an amazing trio.

Rauls not very good now to old,

Figo was my favourite but yeh i loved that team

but they are a bit of a joke now they bring up so many bs transfer rumors. bring in some big players and dont tend to gel so they still cant top barca,

[Novo]

Originally posted by Lauren
I might put some qualifying bets on actually. I haven't done a risky accumulator in a WHILE. A few months ago I nearly won close to £22,000 by betting on a random Hungarian league or something, but 2 out of 16 bets went the wrong way. Purely gutted. I'm a bad better anyway, I don't really understand the numbers and I go on "hunches" rather than knowledge LOL.

I love Accy's the last minute's when all your team are winning!!!
The NO!!!!! Some bastard spoils it

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
lol you will only make about a £10 profit

doesnt matter lol.

still 10 pound buy me 4 pints lol.

maybe 3 2.50 petrol money to get betting shop, but its an easy win and very obvious.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Lauren
I might put some qualifying bets on actually. I haven't done a risky accumulator in a WHILE. A few months ago I nearly won close to £22,000 by betting on a random Hungarian league or something, but 2 out of 16 bets went the wrong way. Purely gutted. I'm a bad better anyway, I don't really understand the numbers and I go on "hunches" rather than knowledge LOL.

I love Accy's the last minute's when all your team are winning!!!
The NO!!!!! Some b****** spoils it

Chelsea ****ed up my chances of £60 when I bet on Everton winning with Saha being first scorer. Only £60 but it was a last minute bet and I didn't expect Saha to even score lol.

[Novo]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
lol you will only make about a £10 profit

doesnt matter lol.

still 10 pound buy me 4 pints lol.

maybe 3 2.50 petrol money to get betting shop, but its an easy win and very obvious.

I've always got really tempted to do it but i bottle it like on matches like Man utd v bolton Arsenal v wigan Liverpool v Portsmouth

those sort where Liverpool/Man utd / arsenal would be 2/5 on or somthing like that

[30stone]

LOL.

Id of bet on chelsea winning, i have the urge to bet loads of money atm...

[Novo]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Lauren
I might put some qualifying bets on actually. I haven't done a risky accumulator in a WHILE. A few months ago I nearly won close to £22,000 by betting on a random Hungarian league or something, but 2 out of 16 bets went the wrong way. Purely gutted. I'm a bad better anyway, I don't really understand the numbers and I go on "hunches" rather than knowledge LOL.

I love Accy's the last minute's when all your team are winning!!!
The NO!!!!! Some b****** spoils it

Chelsea ****** up my chances of £60 when I bet on Everton winning with Saha being first scorer. Only £60 but it was a last minute bet and I didn't expect Saha to even score lol.

LOL!! I remember you saying you had saha before the final Unfortunaltely for you he scored WELLLL to soon :joker: 90 To hang on

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
lol you will only make about a £10 profit

doesnt matter lol.

still 10 pound buy me 4 pints lol.

maybe 3 2.50 petrol money to get betting shop, but its an easy win and very obvious.

I've always got really tempted to do it but i bottle it like on matches like Man utd v bolton Arsenal v wigan Liverpool v Portsmouth

those sort where Liverpool/Man utd / arsenal would be 2/5 on or somthing like that

yeah you make like usually 1 pound when you put 10 on or somhting like arsenal vs west brom.

but yeh id be scared because it does happen like middlesbrough on bad form randomally beat liverpool 2 - 0.


imagine you put 200 on liverpool winning think you would get 220 - 240 back and you lose it all.

[Locke.]

anichebe back from injury soon

[Novo]

Originally posted by David
anichebe back from injury soon

He's suppose to be going anyway

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by David
anichebe back from injury soon

He's suppose to be going anyway

to where?

[Novo]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
lol you will only make about a £10 profit

doesnt matter lol.

still 10 pound buy me 4 pints lol.

maybe 3 2.50 petrol money to get betting shop, but its an easy win and very obvious.

I've always got really tempted to do it but i bottle it like on matches like Man utd v bolton Arsenal v wigan Liverpool v Portsmouth

those sort where Liverpool/Man utd / arsenal would be 2/5 on or somthing like that

yeah you make like usually 1 pound when you put 10 on or somhting like arsenal vs west brom.

but yeh id be scared because it does happen like middlesbrough on bad form randomally beat liverpool 2 - 0.


imagine you put 200 on liverpool winning think you would get 220 - 240 back and you lose it all.

I think it's better putting loads of money on something that is likely to happen and it having short odds compared to putting hardly anything on something with Long odds though

[Locke.]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by David
anichebe back from injury soon

He's suppose to be going anyway

Where to?

[Novo]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by David
anichebe back from injury soon

He's suppose to be going anyway

to where?

He's been rumoured with a few places i think one of them was wolves and another Cardiff

[30stone]

http://manutdblog.net/manchester-united-will-sell-cristiano-ronaldo-to-real-madrid-for-mirrorcouk/

Manchester will sell Christano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for 75million

Manchester United will sell Cristiano Ronaldo – if Real Madrid president Florentino Perez comes up with a stunning £75million. Boss Sir Alex Ferguson and the club's money men believe this is the magic number ...

[Novo]

Anyone got an good rumours from across the globe

[Novo]

Originally posted by 30stone
http://manutdblog.net/manchester-united-will-sell-cristiano-ronaldo-to-real-madrid-for-mirrorcouk/

Manchester will sell Christano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for 75million

Manchester United will sell Cristiano Ronaldo – if Real Madrid president Florentino Perez comes up with a stunning £75million. Boss Sir Alex Ferguson and the club's money men believe this is the magic number ...

Good rumour!!!!

I give this **** stars

[Locke.]

Ronaldo will leave

[30stone]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1190926/Arsenal-contest-mega-rich-Manchester-City-sign-12m-Bosnian-hotshot-Edin-Dzeko.html?ITO=1490

Arsenal in contest with mega-rich Manchester City to sign £12m Bosnian hotshot striker Edin Dzeko

Arsene Wenger has opened talks with Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg over the signing of German player of the year Edin Dzeko.

The Arsenal boss is competing with moneybags Manchester City for one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe with the bidding starting at £12million.

Wenger is convinced that can beat off competition for the Bosnian with the chance to play in the Champions League for Arsenal a crucial factor.

Dzeko scored 26 goals in 32 appearances last season as Wolfsburg beat off late competition from Bayern Munich to seal the first German national title in the club's history.

Despite the interest from City - and the prospect of a much higher salary at Eastlands - Dzeko, 23, moved to Wolfsburg two years ago from FK Teplice, but he caught the eye of Wenger with his impressive performances in Germany.

He was signed by Felix Magath two years ago for just under £4m and has improved so dramatically at Wolfsburg that he has been monitored for some time by Arsenal's chief scout Steve Rowley.
In control: Dzeko has scored 17 times in 34 Bundesliga appearances for Wolfsburg

In control: Dzeko has scored 17 times in 34 Bundesliga appearances for Wolfsburg

Although Wolfsburg, who have the backing of German car giant Volkswagen as their principal sponsor, are under no pressure to sell after qualifying for next season, Arsenal's bid is tempting.

Dzeco scored 17 times in 34 Bundesliga appearances for Wolfsburg and he has become of the biggest names in German football after landing the player of the year title.

His potential arrival at the Emirates will throw the future of several strikers in doubt, with long-term fears that Eduardo may never reach his full potential following his return from the injury he sustained in a challenge with Birmingham defender Martin Taylor in 2008.

Robin van Persie has still not signed a new contract with the club and despite the repeated denials, Emmanuel Adebayor will be sold by Wenger if Inter Milan pay the £24m being demanded by the Gunners.

Emmanuel Eboue, meanwhile, admits he's considering his future at Arsenal.

The Ivory Coast international midfielder said: 'I have this season not played very many matches. With the World Cup, the prospect is not pleasant.

'There are several clubs interested, so I will wait. Before starting pre-season for the new season I hope to have clarity.'

[30stone]

WAit i have found the best article ever!

Takes the piss out of Arsenal a bit i guess but funny as hell.

[Novo]

Originally posted by 30stone
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1190926/Arsenal-contest-mega-rich-Manchester-City-sign-12m-Bosnian-hotshot-Edin-Dzeko.html?ITO=1490

Arsenal in contest with mega-rich Manchester City to sign £12m Bosnian hotshot striker Edin Dzeko

Arsene Wenger has opened talks with Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg over the signing of German player of the year Edin Dzeko.

The Arsenal boss is competing with moneybags Manchester City for one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe with the bidding starting at £12million.

Wenger is convinced that can beat off competition for the Bosnian with the chance to play in the Champions League for Arsenal a crucial factor.

Dzeko scored 26 goals in 32 appearances last season as Wolfsburg beat off late competition from Bayern Munich to seal the first German national title in the club's history.

Despite the interest from City - and the prospect of a much higher salary at Eastlands - Dzeko, 23, moved to Wolfsburg two years ago from FK Teplice, but he caught the eye of Wenger with his impressive performances in Germany.

He was signed by Felix Magath two years ago for just under £4m and has improved so dramatically at Wolfsburg that he has been monitored for some time by Arsenal's chief scout Steve Rowley.
In control: Dzeko has scored 17 times in 34 Bundesliga appearances for Wolfsburg

In control: Dzeko has scored 17 times in 34 Bundesliga appearances for Wolfsburg

Although Wolfsburg, who have the backing of German car giant Volkswagen as their principal sponsor, are under no pressure to sell after qualifying for next season, Arsenal's bid is tempting.

Dzeco scored 17 times in 34 Bundesliga appearances for Wolfsburg and he has become of the biggest names in German football after landing the player of the year title.

His potential arrival at the Emirates will throw the future of several strikers in doubt, with long-term fears that Eduardo may never reach his full potential following his return from the injury he sustained in a challenge with Birmingham defender Martin Taylor in 2008.

Robin van Persie has still not signed a new contract with the club and despite the repeated denials, Emmanuel Adebayor will be sold by Wenger if Inter Milan pay the £24m being demanded by the Gunners.

Emmanuel Eboue, meanwhile, admits he's considering his future at Arsenal.

The Ivory Coast international midfielder said: 'I have this season not played very many matches. With the World Cup, the prospect is not pleasant.

'There are several clubs interested, so I will wait. Before starting pre-season for the new season I hope to have clarity.'

Good rumour

If he is greedy he'll go to city though just like greedy Barry

[Locke.]

city will get him

[andyman]

Do Real Madrid have the cash to buy Kaka & Ronaldo??

[30stone]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1190807/Bendtner-Ibrahimovic-way-Ill-worlds-best-striker-2012.html


Bendtner: Ibrahimovic is on the way down now and I'll be the world's best striker by 2012


Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has warned Zlatan Ibrahimovic he intends to become the pin-up of Scandinavian football within three years - then become the best in the world.

Denmark forward Bendtner struggles to hold down a regular place at The Emirates while Swede Ibrahimovic helped Inter to the Serie A title this season - and was also the top scorer in Italy.

But this has not deterred Bendtner, who at 21 believes he has nowhere near reached his peak while insisting it's all downhill from here for 27-year Ibrahimovic.

The Gunners star said: 'In about three years, I will be better than Zlatan. He is older than me and has now reached his peak as the top scorer in Serie A - but I have a plan, I believe in it and I am ready.

'Next season, I can finally make my breakthrough and then I still have two years to become better than Zlatan – and I will.

'By then I will be close to my peak and will be able to look upon myself as one of the world’s greatest strikers.'


Age: 21

Club appearances: 132
Club goals: 38
Goals/game: 0.28
International appearances: 23
International goals: 8
Goals/games 0.34

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Age: 27
Club appearances: 348
Club goals: 154
Goals/game: 0.44
International appearances: 56
International goals: 20
Goals/game: 0.35


Ill be happily proved wrong though i think he will become much better, just not that great, his international record is good though.

[Novo]

Originally posted by andyman
Do Real Madrid have the cash to buy Kaka & Ronaldo??

They should do

Real madrid always have money they grow it out there arses

[Christina]

I love Everton!

[Novo]

Originally posted by Christina
I love Everton!

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

[Christina]

But i love Liverpool too lol.

[Novo]

Originally posted by Christina
But i love Liverpool too lol.

You horrid bint

[Lauren]

Originally posted by andyman
Do Real Madrid have the cash to buy Kaka & Ronaldo??

Whyaye.

[Locke.]

Originally posted by Christina
But i love Liverpool too lol.

:kiss:

[30stone]

Originally posted by 30stone
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1190807/Bendtner-Ibrahimovic-way-Ill-worlds-best-striker-2012.html


Bendtner: Ibrahimovic is on the way down now and I'll be the world's best striker by 2012


Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has warned Zlatan Ibrahimovic he intends to become the pin-up of Scandinavian football within three years - then become the best in the world.

Denmark forward Bendtner struggles to hold down a regular place at The Emirates while Swede Ibrahimovic helped Inter to the Serie A title this season - and was also the top scorer in Italy.

But this has not deterred Bendtner, who at 21 believes he has nowhere near reached his peak while insisting it's all downhill from here for 27-year Ibrahimovic.

The Gunners star said: 'In about three years, I will be better than Zlatan. He is older than me and has now reached his peak as the top scorer in Serie A - but I have a plan, I believe in it and I am ready.

'Next season, I can finally make my breakthrough and then I still have two years to become better than Zlatan – and I will.

'By then I will be close to my peak and will be able to look upon myself as one of the world’s greatest strikers.'


Age: 21

Club appearances: 132
Club goals: 38
Goals/game: 0.28
International appearances: 23
International goals: 8
Goals/games 0.34

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Age: 27
Club appearances: 348
Club goals: 154
Goals/game: 0.44
International appearances: 56
International goals: 20
Goals/game: 0.35


Ill be happily proved wrong though i think he will become much better, just not that great, his international record is good though.

Next page as this is to funny to miss.

[Christina]

Ooh and Arsenal.. my dad supports them!

[30stone]

http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/20970/Tottenham_keen_on_City_star_.aspx

Tottenham keen on City star


While Manchester City appear to be the big movers in this summer’s transfer window, Tottenham have turned their attentions to the cash rich club’s captain and prior to this term, their player of the season on the last two occasions and four in total Richard Dunne.

The Republic of Ireland stalwart has endured a poor season by his lofty standards, and although the 29 year old is eager to remain in Manchester, Tottenham are set to test Mark Hughes’ desire to keep him at the club with a £5 million move.

Ledley King’s chronic injury woes continue to concern Harry Redknapp, and the former West ham and Portsmouth coach is keen to add an experienced defender to his squad.

Should City accept the bid, Dunne is likely to move to Tottenham in the next coming weeks after nearly 300 games at the club.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Christina
Ooh and Arsenal.. my dad supports them!

Pmsl, Christina - you aren't picky with your teams, you love 'em all :laugh:

[30stone]

Originally posted by Christina
Ooh and Arsenal.. my dad supports them!

Well done :hug:

[Christina]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Christina
But i love Liverpool too lol.

You horrid bint LOL.. David threatned to beat me up if i didn't say i loved them!

[Locke.]

Lies Christina! Lies!

[Christina]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Christina
Ooh and Arsenal.. my dad supports them!

Pmsl, Christina - you aren't picky with your teams, you love 'em all :laugh: Lol well i just tend to support all 3 cos of my family really.. gotta be loyal to em all!

Mum = Liverpool
Dad = Arsenal
Me = Everton

Funny mix eh? :P

[Novo]

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Christina
But i love Liverpool too lol.

You horrid bint LOL.. David threatned to beat me up if i didn't say i loved them!

Get out off my sight!!

[30stone]

http://www.clubcall.com/wolverhampton-wanderers/wolves-issue-transfer-message-908933.html

Wolves issue transfer message

Wolverhampton Wanderers, 11:55, June 4, 2009

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has urged the club's supporters not to get too carried away by transfer rumour speculation.
Bolton's Danny Shittu and Red Star Belgrade midfielder Nenad Milijas are among the names linked with a summer move to Molineux but Moxey has moved to dampen any transfer speculation.

"We're being linked with all and sundry and once again I would remind supporters - until they hear something from us - not to believe comments and speculation," Moxley told the Birmingham Post.

"What is happening, however, is a huge amount of work behind the scenes."

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Christina
Ooh and Arsenal.. my dad supports them!

Pmsl, Christina - you aren't picky with your teams, you love 'em all :laugh: Lol well i just tend to support all 3 cos of my family really.. gotta be loyal to em all!

Mum = Liverpool
Dad = Arsenal
Me = Everton

Funny mix eh? :P

Haha, yes! How come you came to support Everton? It's completely random (No offence Andy!).

[Christina]

Originally posted by David
Lies Christina! Lies! :bawling:

[30stone]

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Christina
Ooh and Arsenal.. my dad supports them!

Pmsl, Christina - you aren't picky with your teams, you love 'em all :laugh: Lol well i just tend to support all 3 cos of my family really.. gotta be loyal to em all!

Mum = Liverpool
Dad = Arsenal
Me = Everton

Funny mix eh? :P

Convinient me andy and david support them teams eh.


trying to get into our good books are you?

[Novo]

http://nunboro.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/blyth.jpg

[Lauren]

Lmao Andy, I can't believe when Bear said about Blyth Spartans last night it didn't click who it was hahaha. I was like... oh this is weird, I live near Blyth and never met a fan, and on one forum I meet 2 - not even from the area!! I'm too gullible.

[30stone]

Originally posted by Lauren
Lmao Andy, I can't believe when Bear said about Blyth Spartans last night it didn't click who it was hahaha. I was like... oh this is weird, I live near Blyth and never met a fan, and on one forum I meet 2 - not even from the area!! I'm too gullible.

Lol


That did take you a little while to notice lol.

[Christina]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Christina
Ooh and Arsenal.. my dad supports them!

Pmsl, Christina - you aren't picky with your teams, you love 'em all :laugh: Lol well i just tend to support all 3 cos of my family really.. gotta be loyal to em all!

Mum = Liverpool
Dad = Arsenal
Me = Everton

Funny mix eh? :P

Haha, yes! How come you came to support Everton? It's completely random (No offence Andy!).

LOL!
Adebayor is my fave .. 20 goals this season even with an injury!

[Lauren]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Lauren
Lmao Andy, I can't believe when Bear said about Blyth Spartans last night it didn't click who it was hahaha. I was like... oh this is weird, I live near Blyth and never met a fan, and on one forum I meet 2 - not even from the area!! I'm too gullible.

Lol


That did take you a little while to notice lol.

I almost fell for it again with that kangaroo!

[Locke.]

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Christina
Ooh and Arsenal.. my dad supports them!

Pmsl, Christina - you aren't picky with your teams, you love 'em all :laugh: Lol well i just tend to support all 3 cos of my family really.. gotta be loyal to em all!

Mum = Liverpool
Dad = Arsenal
Me = Everton

Funny mix eh? :P

Haha, yes! How come you came to support Everton? It's completely random (No offence Andy!).

LOL!
Adebayor is my fave .. 20 goals this season even with an injury!

LOL

[Novo]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Lauren
Lmao Andy, I can't believe when Bear said about Blyth Spartans last night it didn't click who it was hahaha. I was like... oh this is weird, I live near Blyth and never met a fan, and on one forum I meet 2 - not even from the area!! I'm too gullible.

Lol


That did take you a little while to notice lol.

I almost fell for it again with that kangaroo!

LOL!!!!!!!!

Skippy
BigBrotherBear
????
Yogi-Bear
We-Shall-not-be-moved
Justice!
TuncaySanli

And am sure there was more

[Christina]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Christina
Ooh and Arsenal.. my dad supports them!

Pmsl, Christina - you aren't picky with your teams, you love 'em all :laugh: Lol well i just tend to support all 3 cos of my family really.. gotta be loyal to em all!

Mum = Liverpool
Dad = Arsenal
Me = Everton

Funny mix eh? :P

Convinient me andy and david support them teams eh.


trying to get into our good books are you?

Haha, actually nope. Not this time :)

[30stone]

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Christina
Ooh and Arsenal.. my dad supports them!

Pmsl, Christina - you aren't picky with your teams, you love 'em all :laugh: Lol well i just tend to support all 3 cos of my family really.. gotta be loyal to em all!

Mum = Liverpool
Dad = Arsenal
Me = Everton

Funny mix eh? :P

Haha, yes! How come you came to support Everton? It's completely random (No offence Andy!).

LOL!
Adebayor is my fave .. 20 goals this season even with an injury!


Amazing guy, will be goign ac milan this season though i think,

[30stone]

http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/21002/West_Ham_step_up_chase_for_Bates.aspx

West Ham step up chase for Bates



West Ham will step up their pursuit of Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates after club captain Lucas Neill rejected a new contract at Upton Park. Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola is looking to fill the right-back spot next season and sees 22-year-old Bates as the perfect candidate to replace Neill.The Boro Academy graduate is out of contract at the end of the month and is desperate to secure a return to the Premier League.

Zola is also looking to keep the wage bill down at Upton Park and Bates would earn considerably less than the departed Neill, who was one of the highest earners at the club.

[Novo]

Bates

Master-Bates


HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[30stone]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1190962/Kop-meltdown-Transfer-shock-Rafa-Benitez-Liverpool-cash-crisis-deepens.html?ITO=1490

Kop meltdown: Transfer shock for manager Rafa Benitez as Liverpool cash crisis deepens


Liverpool were facing meltdown last night after their dire financial crisis was exposed.

Only 48 hours after losing out to Manchester City on the signing of Gareth Barry, and with Glen Johnson - another long-term target - expected to join Chelsea, details of their fragile state became clear.

Owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett were warned that there is 'significant doubt on the group's and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern' because of the club's debts.

Though Liverpool's most recent accounts showed a profit of £10.2million, their parent company lost £42.6m, mainly due to interest payments of £36.5m.

That will panic the club's supporters, who are seeing their rivals move quickly in the transfer market - and may even unsettle their star players, just as the club seemed to be gearing up to challenge champions Manchester United.

Hicks and Gillett face a July 24 deadline to refinance their £350m debt and though they remain optimistic about meeting it, there was a warning from the accountants that could have repercussions on Rafa Benitez's spending plans.

Benitez has already admitted he may have to sell to top up a limited budget, and there were more concerns for the Liverpool manager after accountants KPMG LLP delivered a sombre assessment.


Referring to the losses incurred by parent company Kop Football (Holdings) Ltd, they said: 'The directors have initiated negotiations to secure the replacement finance required by the group, and they are ongoing.

'These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern.'

Worryingly for Benitez, the figures underline how revenue from the Champions League and Barclays Premier League is being swallowed up to service the parent company's loans.
Glen Johnson
David Silva

Losing out: Benitez had hoped to stage multi-million pound bids to land Portsmouth full-back Glen Johnson and Valencia winger David Silva this summer

The manager was hoping for substantial backing in the transfer market but has already seen Barry sign for Manchester City and is beginning to lose hope over his other two main targets, Portsmouth's Johnson and David Silva of Valencia.

His overall budget is believed to be as little as £15m, plus anything generated from sales, and there are questions over whether he can afford Johnson or Silva, let alone both.

Chelsea's interest in Portsmouth right back Johnson can only inflate his asking price, while Valencia's reluctance to accept a £15m bid for Silva continues to block the Spain winger's route to Anfield.

Benitez has been forced to consider cheaper alternatives, such as Middlesbrough striker Tuncay and Portsmouth centre back Sylvain Distin, but there is at least a ray of hope for him in the form of possible new investors.

Sportsmail understands three representatives of the India-based GMR infrastructure company, who hold the franchise for the Delhi Daredevils cricket team in the Indian Premier League, have met intermediaries acting on behalf of Liverpool's American owners to discuss a takeover.

Should Hicks and Gillett finally relinquish control, Benitez could at least count on greater transfer funding but may still struggle to convince Xabi Alonso to remain at Anfield after a £20m bid from Real Madrid and interest from Manchester City.

Alonso almost joined Juventus last summer and has now reluctantly concluded he may have to end a five-year stay at Liverpool after sensing Benitez is prepared to sacrifice him to raise funds.

[Locke.]

Tuncay will sign

[30stone]

http://www.tribalfootball.com/arsenals-adebayor-received-offers-not-milan-248709


Arsenal's Adebayor received offers but not from Milan
05.06.09 | Ian Ferris

Emmanuel Adebayor's agent has refuted press suggestions his client is on the brink of a move to Milan.

Reports claimed the Rossoneri were preparing a £15 million bid for the striker.

The player’s agent, Stephane Courbis, admitted several clubs were interested in the Togo international hitman, but not as yet Milan.

"Yesterday I met with Arsene Wenger, but we did not talk about a possible sale because at the moment there is no offer on the table that interests us," he told Calcio Mercato.

"The Milan owners have made no contact with me. There are other offers, but none that Emmanuel finds interesting. It is not right to talk about things at the moment because Ade is an Arsenal player."


If Adebayor was to leave for 15m i'd be so pissed off!!

[30stone]

Originally posted by David
Tuncay will sign

Its annoying teams like Arsenal and Liverpool are very limited in terms of transfer money, they would both make more of an impact in europe if they did.

Not like they didn this year arsenal semi's and liverpool quarters, but it could be eve better.

Just shows both do good with limited money.



Up until this Arsenal have been on an even tighter budget.

Hopefully both will do well next season.

[Novo]

Tuncay Sanli :angel:

[Lauren]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Bates

Master-Bates


HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

LOL. :laugh3: I didn't know what you meant at first, I was like.. wtf Andy. :laugh2:

[Lauren]

Ranger's duo eye September return

Rangers are likely to be without midfielders Kevin Thomson and Maurice Edu for the start of the next campaign.

Thomson, who impressed in the early part of last season, has been working with the club's physios at Murray Park to recover from a cruciate injury.

Although he has made good progress since suffering the injury against Kilmarnock last November, a September return is seen as a realistic target.

And Edu's recovery from knee ligament damage will take another three months.

It is a blow for the American midfielder who broke into the Rangers first team in the closing weeks of the season.

Edu's injury was sustained while helping his team clinch the Scottish Premier League title on the last day of the campaign at Tannadice.

The US international has had a successful operation on his knee but he has been forced to withdraw from his country's World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Honduras and the Confederations Cup tournament later this month.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45870000/jpg/_45870310_thomson_edu_sns_226b.jpg

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8084298.stm

[30stone]

http://www.evertonbanter.co.uk/2009/06/everton-rumour-mill-blues-eye.html

Everton transfer status.

Tottenham eyeing Everton's Arteta

Tottenham are eyeing Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta.

Harry Redknapp wants to bring in three quality players this summer, partly funded by a culling of the first-team squad.

The manager reportedly sees Arteta as providing significant improvement to his midfield, with David Bentley set to leave White Hart Lane. Tom Huddlestone and Jermaine Jenas's futures are also in question.

But Spurs would face competition for 27-year-old Arteta from Manchester City, according to The London Paper.




Man City to make opening £12M offer for Everton's Lescott

Manchester City are ready to make an opening offer for Everton defender Joleon Lescott.

The Times says City boss Mark Hughes is expected to make an opening bid of about £12 million for Lescott.

But David Moyes, the Everton manager, is fiercely opposed to selling the England defender and is unlikely to consider accepting a bid of anything less than £20 million.


Man city target lescott after arsenal show interest just like in barry -.-

[Locke.]

Who are you all liking so far in bb10?

[Daniel__]

Anyone a fan of Sheffield United ?? I bet not lmao

[Lauren]

Can't believe Edu's injury will take another 3 months! Great player, though.

[andyman]

Who watching the game on Saturday? The midweek game is live on ITV1... Much better.

[Novo]

Originally posted by Lauren
Can't believe Edu's injury will take another 3 months! Great player, though.

Yeah i rate Edu highly reminds me off Makelele

[30stone]

http://www.fansfc.com/story/12074.html


Unexpected....


Fulham to help Chelsea land Kaka?
09:58 AM 04 June, 2009
Fulham's interest in Kaka's brother could help Chelsea in their quest to land Kaka himself

Kaka's list of personal demands could scupper a move to Real Madrid: he wants £10m for his father, £10m for himself and £1m signing on fee for his brother, Digao, who must also be signed.

Meanhwile, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is an admirer of the 23-year-old defender, Digao, who is currently on loan at Standard Liege from Milan.

If Fulham get Digao, the brothers could be reunited in west London with Kaka up the King's Road at Chelsea.

[andyman]

The Blades need to get back in the Premiership! Could happen for 2010/11 season.

[Novo]

Spurs will not take Arteta!!!!!

[Novo]

Originally posted by andyman
The Blades need to get back in the Premiership! Could happen for 2010/11 season.

They are finished hopefully wedensday come back up
always liked shef wed

[Lauren]

Originally posted by andyman
Who watching the game on Saturday? The midweek game is live on ITV1... Much better.

Nah, I'll be trying to catch Ireland at 6.30pm though. If I can be arsed.

[30stone]

Originally posted by Lauren
Can't believe Edu's injury will take another 3 months! Great player, though.

There is only one good Edu in football and he played for the Great London Club,

The Gunners!

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Spurs will not take Arteta!!!!!

Hope not,

I prefer Everton to Spurs and i like Arteta hes an amazing player on form.

[Novo]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by andyman
Who watching the game on Saturday? The midweek game is live on ITV1... Much better.

Nah, I'll be trying to catch Ireland at 6.30pm though. If I can be arsed.

you like ireland more then england!!

[Daniel__]

I like both.. More of a fan of blades to be honest.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Lauren
Can't believe Edu's injury will take another 3 months! Great player, though.

There is only one good Edu in football and he played for the Great London Club,

The Gunners!

Both are good Edu's! Deal? :tongue:

[30stone]

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=goal_spanish_press_inter&prov=goal&type=lgns


Spanish Press: Inter President Moratti In Barcelona To Sell Ibrahimovic

Inter striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona over the past month.

The recent comments of both the agent and player himself have prompted the Italian press to speculate that Ibrahimovic is no longer content at the San Siro and a move to the Camp Nou could be on the cards.

According to El Mundo Deportivo, Nerazzurri president Massimo Moratti is currently in Barcelona to negotiate the sale of his star striker to the Blaugrana.

The Swedish international was an influential figure in Inter's Scudetto victory and top scorer in Serie A this season with 25 goals to his name.

Any move for the former Ajax star would likely involve a substantial amount of money and possibly Samuel Eto'o moving in the other direction to the San Siro.

In fact, according to tuttomercatoweb, the meeting between Moratti and Barcelona officials is taking place at the Hotel Majestic, where the agent of Eto'o is also present.

The Corriere dello Sport adds that the deal has received the blessing of Jose Mourinho and Inter will receive approximately €30 million plus the Cameroon international. The negotiations will continue into the night, but a successful resolution is expected.

Adam Scime, Goal.com


Any top club that gets ibrahimovic will do amazing next season hes so god right now

[andyman]

Knickers!!! Just seen on E4.

How much is Silva worth?

[Novo]

Originally posted by andyman
Knickers!!! Just seen on E4.

How much is Silva worth?

About 28 MIL i would say

[30stone]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Lauren
Can't believe Edu's injury will take another 3 months! Great player, though.

There is only one good Edu in football and he played for the Great London Club,

The Gunners!

Both are good Edu's! Deal? :tongue:

Yeah i guess, Still Arsenal's Edu was amazing guy.

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by andyman
Knickers!!! Just seen on E4.

How much is Silva worth?

About 28 MIL i would say

YEs around that

But Valencia are in debt would take 20 i think.


And i missed the knickers.

[andyman]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by andyman
Who watching the game on Saturday? The midweek game is live on ITV1... Much better.

Nah, I'll be trying to catch Ireland at 6.30pm though. If I can be arsed. NO!!!!!

You will watch England and pain St. George on yo face. :mad:

[30stone]

Someone needs to buy gudjohnson, someone like bolton, still a great player and experience so he could mentor some younger strikers...

Could get him fairly cheap now.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by andyman
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by andyman
Who watching the game on Saturday? The midweek game is live on ITV1... Much better.

Nah, I'll be trying to catch Ireland at 6.30pm though. If I can be arsed. NO!!!!!

You will watch England and pain St. George on yo face. :mad:

Bahaha, no! I'm going to drink Irish whisky and stamp on a St Georges! (I was gonna say burn, but that'd be harsh).

Nah but seriously, I see a better game from Ireland.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by 30stone
Someone needs to buy gudjohnson, someone like bolton, still a great player and experience so he could mentor some younger strikers...

Could get him fairly cheap now.
He could come to Sunderland :tongue:

Need to see if Brucey makes any good signings. He sounds like he's up for the transfer market - which is better than our major fail last market LOL.

[andyman]

Originally posted by Daniel__
I like both.. More of a fan of blades to be honest. Blades are the better team, have been for the past ten years.
I wanted them to beat Burnley but the best team won, fantastic for Burnley though.

[Novo]

Ireland are a boring intrnational team!!!!!!

Come on Lauren

Up your game!!

[30stone]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by 30stone
Someone needs to buy gudjohnson, someone like bolton, still a great player and experience so he could mentor some younger strikers...

Could get him fairly cheap now.
He could come to Sunderland :tongue:

Need to see if Brucey makes any good signings. He sounds like he's up for the transfer market - which is better than our major fail last market LOL.

should do, could get him for less than 8m i reckon, if he gets to play first team football, sunderland could finish top half..

[andyman]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by andyman
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by andyman
Who watching the game on Saturday? The midweek game is live on ITV1... Much better.

Nah, I'll be trying to catch Ireland at 6.30pm though. If I can be arsed. NO!!!!!

You will watch England and pain St. George on yo face. :mad:

Bahaha, no! I'm going to drink Irish whisky and stamp on a St Georges! (I was going to say burn, but that'd be harsh).

Nah but seriously, I see a better game from Ireland. Ahhh thats because you know England will win.
Ok what about the World Cup... England?

[Lauren]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Ireland are a boring intrnational team!!!!!!

Come on Lauren

Up your game!!

I don't support England. If I watched I'd be left disappointed when they won, which will they obviously do.

Nah, I'm sticking with Ireland this Saturday :laugh:

Edit: England won't win the World Cup. L O L.

[30stone]

Some one should sneak ireland in on the cheap from man city..

I bet since they are bringing in all these international stars S ireland would go pretty cheaply, would make a great signing for villa or everton even top 4 teams..

[Lauren]

Originally posted by 30stone
Some one should sneak ireland in on the cheap from man city..

I bet since they are bringing in all these international stars S ireland would go pretty cheaply, would make a great signing for villa or everton even top 4 teams..

Ireland is a great player. I remember on FM06 I signed him for cheap before he was "known" and he was proper good... .... then again FM isn't real life lmao. Oops.

But yeah, I rate him highly.

[Novo]

World cup is ours 2010 believe

Andyman believes

[30stone]

LOL

yeah i think hes a great player and worthy of top 7 team.

Man city probs will be next season but stilll...

He could play champoions league football.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by .Andy.
World cup is ours 2010 believe

Andyman believes

Andyman said Spain! (I think it was Spain anyway).

[Novo]

Everton will set their sights on

Villa
Eto'o
Silva
Veloso
Hulk
Mutinho

[Novo]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by .Andy.
World cup is ours 2010 believe

Andyman believes

Andyman said Spain! (I think it was Spain anyway).

This true andy?

[Locke.]

Spain will win, Torres and Alonso will make sure of it.

[30stone]

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/fabregas-i-feel-responsible-for-this-club

Fabregas - I feel responsible for this Club


Cesc Fabregas was named Arsenal's new captain towards the end of 2008, becoming the second-youngest skipper in the Club's history.

Although the 22-year-old missed almot four months of the season through injury, he took to his new role like a duck to water.

Earlier in the season we caught up with Cesc about his new responsibilty. He discussed:

* being helped by his team-mates
* the mutual respect
* feeling responsible for the Club
* helping new players settle in
* captaining players 10 years older than him
* leaving fining duties to Manuel Almunia
* organising team days out


I think hes a great manager, and he wants to lift silverware with Arsenal, i hope he gets that this season coming

[Lauren]

Fabregas is awesome, seriously a top footballer.

[Daniel__]

Originally posted by andyman
Originally posted by Daniel__
I like both.. More of a fan of blades to be honest. Blades are the better team, have been for the past ten years.
I wanted them to beat Burnley but the best team won, fantastic for Burnley though.

Yeh I thought they was pretty crap during the game with Burnley.

[Novo]

Originally posted by 30stone
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/fabregas-i-feel-responsible-for-this-club

Fabregas - I feel responsible for this Club


Cesc Fabregas was named Arsenal's new captain towards the end of 2008, becoming the second-youngest skipper in the Club's history.

Although the 22-year-old missed almot four months of the season through injury, he took to his new role like a duck to water.

Earlier in the season we caught up with Cesc about his new responsibilty. He discussed:

* being helped by his team-mates
* the mutual respect
* feeling responsible for the Club
* helping new players settle in
* captaining players 10 years older than him
* leaving fining duties to Manuel Almunia
* organising team days out


I think hes a great manager, and he wants to lift silverware with Arsenal, i hope he gets that this season coming

To young to be captain surely Gallas always better to lead from the back

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Everton will set their sights on

Villa
Eto'o
Silva
Veloso
Hulk
Mutinho


Villa < Arsenal Chelsea Liverpool Real Barca.
Eto'o < Man City, Chelsea , Utd.
Silva < Liverpool , Man city
Veloso < Arsenal, West ham, Spurs
Hulk
Mutinho

Other people who are looking at them players lol

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/fabregas-i-feel-responsible-for-this-club

Fabregas - I feel responsible for this Club


Cesc Fabregas was named Arsenal's new captain towards the end of 2008, becoming the second-youngest skipper in the Club's history.

Although the 22-year-old missed almot four months of the season through injury, he took to his new role like a duck to water.

Earlier in the season we caught up with Cesc about his new responsibilty. He discussed:

* being helped by his team-mates
* the mutual respect
* feeling responsible for the Club
* helping new players settle in
* captaining players 10 years older than him
* leaving fining duties to Manuel Almunia
* organising team days out


I think hes a great manager, and he wants to lift silverware with Arsenal, i hope he gets that this season coming

To young to be captain surely Gallas always better to lead from the back

Hes pretty good captain, and it kept him to stay at the club lol.

I thought toure would bebest captain...

[Novo]

Ben can everton have van persie for 5 million

[30stone]

Originally posted by Lauren
Fabregas is awesome, seriously a top footballer.

Yes i know..

Theres

Lampard
Gerrard
Ronaldo
Fabregas

Who are now considered the 4 big midfielders of the premiership.

I think he still has a bit to learn, but he has time being the youngest but at least 4 - 5 years.

His short passing vision and positioning is quality though.

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Ben can everton have van persie for 5 million

25 + and you can have him.


With Van Persie everton would come 4th liverpool 5th.

[Novo]

Where has that Pesky Lauren gone

[30stone]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKorWkkNZXg&feature=related

Rosicky Back this season!

Wll be amazing hes underated, because hes absolutely amazing.

[30stone]

Arsenanl squad this season

Gk : Almunia, Fabianski , Mannone

Defence : Sagna, toure, thomas(new player), Clichy Gibbs, another new player..

Midfield : Walcott, Fabregas nasri, rosicky, denilson, diaby, new player,Fran Merida, Jack Wilshire, a ramsey, alex song

Forwards : Van Persie, Adebayor, Eduardo, Arshavin, Vela, Bendtnar, possible new player.

Team most fielded is in bold to what i think.
Arshavin will play as an out and out striker this season i think.

Wll be great out midfield is so attacking.

[Novo]

Everton can buy Eduardo for 10 MIL then?

[30stone]

Yes, actually, if he doesn't get injured hes actually an amazing player.

im not sure how much first team foootball he will get this season which is dissapointing, there so many good strikers there.

He would probably do well at everton, would be top striker by far aswell.

[Novo]

Originally posted by Lauren
Fabregas is awesome, seriously a top footballer.

I like fabregas's loyalty he seems to have a good relationship with Wenger Just like Nacho and walter :joker:

[30stone]

Everone will wait, Merida will play a lot of fa cup and carling cup football this season.

and he will shine.

Fran Merida is the next Cesc Fabregas. But more attacking.

[Iceman]

Ireland win Saturday 2-1

off topic Andy how did you get on here??

[30stone]

Originally posted by Iceman
Ireland win Saturday 2-1

off topic Andy how did you get on here??

Yes and i will win my bet

2 from robbie keane hes repof ireland right?


and andy is on probation

[30stone]

Good Night all :bouncy:

[Novo]

Originally posted by Iceman
Ireland win Saturday 2-1

off topic Andy how did you get on here??

I've been let out for a bit

back to jail tomorrow though

[Lauren]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Where has that Pesky Lauren gone

I'm back :spin:

[Novo]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by .Andy.
Where has that Pesky Lauren gone

I'm back :spin:

Welcome back

I feel like a convict let out for a day out at the beach with mark watching from the distance incase i make an escape

[Lauren]

Quinn: Bruce brings cat true grit


Niall Quinn believes Steve Bruce will bring Sunderland ingredient they have been missing.

With businessman Ellis Short completing his takeover of the club a week ago, attention turned to appointing a successor to Ricky Sbragia, who resigned after the final game of last season having guided the Black Cats to Barclays Premier League safety.

And the short search for a new boss ended with Quinn landing the club's number one target, attracting Bruce from Wigan on a three-year contract.

Now the chairman expects the former Manchester United captain to stamp his authority on Sunderland.

Quinn said: "We have a lot of fine things at this football club and if we can get that steel into our dressing room that Steve Bruce brings there could be big rewards.

"Steve has proved himself to be very astute in the transfer market, he knows the demands and expectations of football people in the North East. The fit is perfect for us.

"The structure of the club is good, the ownership has been dealt with positively, we stayed in the Premier League and the supporter base is phenomenal.

"We did not excite our fans very often last season but we had more than 40,000 at most games and I think this is the perfect time for us and Steve to come together.

"I am really looking forward to what Steve brings to the club.

"I have seen virtually every game played by this club for the last three years.

"We have some fine players but there have been times - and the players have admitted this themselves - when we have been brittle.

"We have taken some giant strides in those three years but also some backward steps at times.

"I believe the missing ingredient is that steel - that mentality.

"Steve will forgive a player a bad pass or a missed chance if that player is working hard, but what he won't accept is anyone who shirks his responsibilities.

"With Steve I believe we will have a proper football club with players who always give everything."

With a new manager on board, the thoughts of supporters will naturally turn to how the club will strengthen for next season.

Quinn said: "There have been some far-fetched newspaper reports plucking figures out of the air for what we will be spending, but what we will say to the fans is that if we are intelligent and slick in the transfer market there will be backing for Steve.

"We are in a place the club has never been before."

http://www.safc.com/uploads/images/jun_09/safc_1244134302_quinnbruce.jpg
http://www.safc.com/news/quinn-bruce-brings-cats-true-grit.html?

[Lauren]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by .Andy.
Where has that Pesky Lauren gone

I'm back :spin:

Welcome back

I feel like a convict let out for a day out at the beach with mark watching from the distance incase i make an escape

Lmao @ day out at the beach. Mark is always watching!

[Novo]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by .Andy.
Where has that Pesky Lauren gone

I'm back :spin:

Welcome back

I feel like a convict let out for a day out at the beach with mark watching from the distance incase i make an escape

Lmao @ day out at the beach. Mark is always watching!

:joker:

" Don't wonder off to far just stay in the football thread

Good boy "

[Lauren]

He'll even be scanning your football thread posts, making sure your posts are more than just a players name!
Dare you to post a random players name!

(Don't, just in case he actually is watching lmao)

[Novo]

Don't tempt me

I'll take the bait and do it :joker:

[Lauren]

Pmsl, nah - we need the Cairon fan club to be led on!!

I'm off to bed now! Night xxx

[Locke.]

Night Lauren. Need to go soon myself, College in 5 hours.

[Novo]

No bed for me tonight

[andyman]

Any housemates look like footy players?

[Locke.]

Rodrigo looks like Ronaldo

[andyman]

Or a young Kaka.

[Novo]

Cairon looks like Yobo

[Daniel__]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Cairon looks like Yobo

Yeh he does actually lol

[andyman]

Karly has a Totti type of face.

[Locke.]

Kris looks like Felani

[andyman]

Marcus likes like Gusto (spelt right?)

[andyman]

Charlie looks like Toni (italian striker bit back)

[andyman]

Kris looks like Badgeio

[Iceman]

I really thought this was gone?????

[andyman]

Was taken to teach us a lesson.. Which means we must talk more football!

[30stone]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1191030/Wenger-I-dont-sell-players--Arsenal-club-excellent-shape.html?ITO=1490

Wenger: I don't have to sell any of my players - Arsenal as a club are in excellent shape


Arsene Wenger does not need to sell Emmanuel Adebayor or any of his young Gunners.

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is constantly linked with Barcelona but Wenger is under no pressure to generate cash for new recruits.

He said: 'We do not have to sell because we have a balanced budget. I believe that what is important at this stage is to keep the players you have.

'People think it is a disaster to get to the semi-finals of the Champions League and the FA Cup while finishing fourth. OK, you can do better but if that is a disaster, then the future of the club is very promising.

'Legacy is about leaving the club in every aspect that is important in a good situation. It means you leave a good squad with good young players, a good financial situation and a good structure.

'What is the most important is that the club continues to improve and the state of our club is fantastic.'

Wenger prefers top take a glass-half-full look at Arsenal's achievements in recent years.

He said: 'People say we have not won anything since 2005 which is true but it's how you present it. We were in the Champions League final in 2006, the quarter-finals in 2008 and the semi-finals in 2009. We nearly won the league last year too, so although we haven't won anything it is not as if we haven't been competing at the top level.'

Wengar made some fair points, his young team can only get better, and champions league final quarter final and semi final last 3 years.

3rd in premiership last year only 2 points off second 4 off top place i think.

[30stone]

http://www.tribalfootball.com/man-city-confident-convincing-liverpools-xabi-bumper-offer-248878


Man City confident convincing Liverpool's Xabi with bumper offer
05.06.09 | tribalfootball.com

Manchester City are favourites for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

The Mirror says Alonso heads the list of players wanted by the super-rich Manchester club, and manager Mark Hughes even placed him ahead of Gareth Barry as a target.

The City boss wants the pair to form the fulcrum of his midfield, and he is ready to capitalise on a breakdown of the relationship between Alonso and his boss Rafa Benitez to try to tempt him with a £20million bid.

There has already been contact from Real Madrid, and while – contrary to reports – there has yet to be a concrete bid from the Bernabeu, it seems certain they will follow up interest with an offer in the region of £18m.

But the politics at Anfield will prevent a swift conclusion to any deal, and that will allow City the chance to tempt Alonso with a massive deal.

He and his family are happy in the north west of England, and until the end of the season he wanted to remain at Anfield, before tiring of the Kop politics.

Signing for City would allow him to stay where he is settled, and would also offer the huge incentive of a deal that could be worth in the region of an amazing £30m.

[30stone]

http://www.eatsleepsport.com/football/chelsea-in-for-villa-star-909390.html

Chelsea in for Villa star


Aston Villa face a battle to keep hold of Ashley Young, who is said to be high on Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti's wanted list.

Ancelotti is starting to put together his list of summer transfer targets after taking over at Stamford Bridge this week and reports claim that Young is a target, as the new man bids to draft in a host of new players.

Chelsea have shown a long-term interest in the winger but they could firm up their interest by making an offer for last season's PFA Young Player of the Year.

After losing Gareth Barry to Manchester City, Villa will not want to sell anymore star players this summer but if Chelsea do make an approach they may find it hard to reject a major bid.

[30stone]

http://www.tribalfootball.com/everton-boss-moyes-determined-keep-man-city-target-lescott-248859


Everton boss Moyes determined to keep Man City target Lescott
05.06.09 | tribalfootball.com

Everton boss David Moyes is determined to keep hold of England defender Joleon Lescott.

The Daily Star says Moyes is determined to hang on to defender Lescott, 26, despite Manchester City lining up a £12m bid.


Looks like Yobo wont get that much first team football next year.

[30stone]

Fulham want £15M for Arsenal, Villa target Hangeland
05.06.09 | tribalfootball.com

Fulham have slapped a £15 million price-tag on defender Brede Hangeland.

The Times says the Cottagers hope to dissuade bigger clubs from trying to sign him. Villa are among the clubs interested in the Norway defender.

Martin O’Neill, the Villa manager, has met Randy Lerner, his chairman, in Cleveland, Ohio, but would not be willing to meet Fulham’s valuation of a player who cost £2.5 million in January last year. Arsenal have also been linked with Hangeland.



15m for hangeland, id rather buy lescott for 13m.

[Novo]

15 MIL bit steep if you ask me

[Lauren]

15m deffo steep, not worth that much.

Anyway!! I'm going to town in a sec to go exchanged my old TV for a new one, and the new one has Setanta!! Aint getting it installed til September when I move into the new place, but yey.

[30stone]

YEs 15m is too much.
Prefer having lescott for that price.

Aww cool its great having setanta.
Is it hi def to?

[Novo]

We have sky but i just watched everything on streams now

[30stone]

Why?

I much prefer watching on a big tv.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by 30stone

Aww cool its great having setanta.
Is it hi def to?

Yeah, cos I'm in student buildings we're told not to get expensive TVs etc incase we're robbed, but next year I'm living with my bf so we're getting a big HDtv with Setanta, wooo. lol.

[Novo]

Originally posted by 30stone
Why?

I much prefer watching on a big tv.

Because i can stay online talk to people Etc when watching it
unless it's like a cup final then i watch it on tv

[30stone]

Aww sounds great Lauren good for you :dance2:

And fair enough andy. Im on laptop though so sit infront of a tv at all times anyway lol.

[Novo]

I never use the laptop havent got a mouse for it and i hate the touch pad

[Novo]

Udinese's 22-year-old defender Cristian Zapata has claimed Arsenal are among the clubs interested in acquiring his services this summer

[Novo]

Manchester United will sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid if the Spanish giants stump up a stunning £75m.


If Real do not sign the Portugal international winger by the end of the month they will have to pay him £26m as a result of a promise made to him by the club's former president Ramon Calderon.


Why £26m

Is it componsetion for approaching him

[Novo]

Howard Kendall: Everton FC transfer deals must be completed quickly

DAVID MOYES has made it clear he wants to get his transfer business done much earlier this summer.

The Blues can’t have a repeat of last year and he will want new faces in ready for pre-season so he can bed them in and get them playing in the friendlies.

But the boss’ first priority this summer is to ensure he keeps hold of all his key players.

There has already been talk of clubs coming in for Joleon Lescott and Mikel Arteta and the Blues can’t afford to lose anyone.

In terms of signings, I’m sure David will be looking for quality rather than quantity.

He will want players who will improve his first choice side rather than just bulk out the squad.

That means signing players you know will produce the goods rather than taking a chance on someone.

One player I like the look of is Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez.

I haven’t had the chance to closely analyse him but when I’ve watched Newcastle on television he’s really caught the eye.

Have a great summer.

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Manchester United will sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid if the Spanish giants stump up a stunning £75m.


If Real do not sign the Portugal international winger by the end of the month they will have to pay him £26m as a result of a promise made to him by the club's former president Ramon Calderon.


Why £26m

Is it componsetion for approaching him

Probably breach of contract price.

They said they will put together 75m

and manchester united will accept and they sign a contrct just saying that, and if they don't and waste the time of man utd 26m fee..

[Novo]

Might as well sign him then LOL

Get it over with

[Novo]

ZIDANE: KAKA HAS JOINED REAL

AC Milan star Kaka has "already signed for Real Madrid', according to Zinedine Zidane.

An announcement on Kaka's future is expected on Monday as reports continue to suggest he is set to leave the San Siro.

Real are said to be the favourites to land the Brazil international's signature, although Chelsea are rumoured to have made a record-breaking offer for his services.

France legend Zidane, who played at the Bernabeu for five years, believes a deal has been agreed to secure Kaka's move to Spain.

"Kaka has already signed for Real," Zidane said.

"I would be happy if he were to take my number, the No.5, I would not be jealous."




:joker:

[blackbeard]

Originally posted by ThaGazBoi
arsenal are the best, and there not bad, there a! Are they an English team?

[blackbeard]

Anyone know where Newcastle is?

[Novo]

Originally posted by blackbeard
Anyone know where Newcastle is?

Up north near scotland blackbeard

[Novo]

Blackbeard who do you support?

[30stone]

Yes of course Arsenal are and English team lol.

[Novo]

Ben i think there is an arsenal in argentina or brazil :laugh:

[Novo]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_de_Sarand%C3%AD

Question is who are the real arsenal!!

[Novo]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporaci%C3%B3n_Deportiva_Everton_de_Vi%C3%B1a_de l_Mar


Errrrrr :tongue:

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_de_Sarand%C3%AD

Question is who are the real arsenal!!


"Arsenal de Sarandí. They were founded in 1957."


"Arsenal F.C. Arsenal were founded in 1886 "

The English "Arsenal" had been goign for 71 Years before the other Arsenal came along.


And im Sure the English Club are more successful

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporaci%C3%B3n_Deportiva_Everton_de_Vi%C3%B1a_de l_Mar


Errrrrr :tongue:

The English everton were gong 31 years before.

[Novo]

but they stole our names

[30stone]

But we will always know they are the cheap immitations.

Its like having a well known fan club..

See how Arsenal and Everton are good enough to have a teams names after them lol.

[Novo]

England coach Fabio Capello admits it is normal for players to feel tired at the end of a long season, but says his squad must not use fatigue as an excuse for a poor performance against Kazakhstan.


Even if we were tired i'd expect us to beat Kazaghstan 4-0 :joker:

[Novo]

Originally posted by 30stone
But we will always know they are the cheap immitations.

Its like having a well known fan club..

See how Arsenal and Everton are good enough to have a teams names after them lol.

I think Arsenal and everton are the only 2 to have teams named after them in south america

[30stone]

Yes probably.
i predicted 3 - 0.
Im sure it will be that.

[Novo]

5-0 for me

Although it will probbaly be less one sided then i think i always over rate england

[arsenalforever]

England for me have a team to win the world cup but the big stars don't perform (Steve gerrard and Frank Lampard are the two big ones) but in Wayne Rooney you got a real star and team worker. But the lack of a ferrando Torres or didger drogba type striker is what the English team lack.

England have had a decent and easy group and no doubt will win this group by a large gap.

Rep of Ireland have to beat Bulgaria tomorrow to make it a two horse race between us and Italy. I fancy a decent result but we need to play better then we did against them at home, when we threw away two points.

[Novo]

Bulgaria away is a tough one as well

Andorra and kazaghstan are a certain 6 points

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Bulgaria away is a tough one as well

Andorra and kazaghstan are a certain 6 points

We were awful at home and they scored from a reflection from Kilbane a minute from half time after Keane scored. Its a tough one but they are not unbeatable. We're pretty horrible to watch but we got a good defence and a good strike force but average midfield without Stephen Ireland who just doesn't want to play.

England will walk those teams even with a second string team.

[Novo]

Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
Bulgaria away is a tough one as well

Andorra and kazaghstan are a certain 6 points

We were awful at home and they scored from a reflection from Kilbane a minute from half time after Keane scored. Its a tough one but they are not unbeatable. We're pretty horrible to watch but we got a good defence and a good strike force but average midfield without Stephen Ireland who just doesn't want to play.

England will walk those teams even with a second string team.

i hope england give beckham a good game he has been on great form for AC Milan

[andyman]

Hope Beckem gets to play in the World Cup next year, will be his last.

[Novo]

Yeah be good to see him lift the world cup


Imagine that

goosebumps

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
Bulgaria away is a tough one as well

Andorra and kazaghstan are a certain 6 points

We were awful at home and they scored from a reflection from Kilbane a minute from half time after Keane scored. Its a tough one but they are not unbeatable. We're pretty horrible to watch but we got a good defence and a good strike force but average midfield without Stephen Ireland who just doesn't want to play.

England will walk those teams even with a second string team.

i hope england give beckham a good game he has been on great form for AC Milan

I'd bring him on if the game is a stalmate but Theo Walcott gets the nod cause of his pace

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Yeah be good to see him lift the world cup


Imagine that

goosebumps

Spain will be the team to beat and england will struggle agaisn't them

[Novo]

Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
Yeah be good to see him lift the world cup


Imagine that

goosebumps

Spain will be the team to beat and england will struggle agaisn't them

Yeah there strong in every position! don't think they will win the world cup though

i can see argentina winning it

[Novo]

Is anyone going to south africa next year for the world cup?

[andyman]

No, just watch it on tv but plenty of fans will go, been 4 years since our last championship!

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Is anyone going to south africa next year for the world cup?

If Rep of Ireland get there yeah:thumbs:

[Novo]

Originally posted by andyman
No, just watch it on tv but plenty of fans will go, been 4 years since our last championship!

Yeah be hard to get there

Wonder if the stadiums will be sorted out in time

[Novo]

Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
Is anyone going to south africa next year for the world cup?

If Rep of Ireland get there yeah:thumbs:

How many ireland fans you reckon will go if they make it

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
Is anyone going to south africa next year for the world cup?

If Rep of Ireland get there yeah:thumbs:

How many ireland fans you reckon will go if they make it

We always take up half the stadium at tourments, i reckon 50,000 or more. WE won best fans at 2002 at the World cup:thumbs:

[Novo]

Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
Is anyone going to south africa next year for the world cup?

If Rep of Ireland get there yeah:thumbs:

How many ireland fans you reckon will go if they make it

We always take up half the stadium at tourments, i reckon 50,000 or more. WE won best fans at 2002 at the World cup:thumbs:

I remember that

you were in the group with Germany Saudi Arabia and cameron wasnt it?

[andyman]

I think they will be all ready for next summer.

[andyman]

Next week we should be there, 5 wins no, next week 7 wins out of 7.

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
Is anyone going to south africa next year for the world cup?

If Rep of Ireland get there yeah:thumbs:

How many ireland fans you reckon will go if they make it

We always take up half the stadium at tourments, i reckon 50,000 or more. WE won best fans at 2002 at the World cup:thumbs:

I remember that

you were in the group with Germany Saudi Arabia and cameron wasnt it?

Yep we did well should have won agaisn't spain in the last 16 but thanks to Ian Harte first pen miss, it went to pens and we got beat:bawling:

[Novo]

100% Record we will get

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
100% Record we will get

Tough game agaisnt Crotia and urkaine away in the winter thats tough

[Novo]

David beckham to score tomorrow free kick

Boom!!!

[Novo]

Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
100% Record we will get

Tough game agaisnt Crotia and urkaine away in the winter thats tough

Yeah true ukraine away will be hard

Croatia at wembley will be harder we might have already qualified by then hopefully then no pressure for us

[Novo]

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45870000/jpg/_45870572_transferpic466.jpg

Name all the players for +K

[andyman]

England will end top of the table, does 2nd place mean through to the world cup?

[Novo]

2nd place is a play off with another team who finished 2nd place in there group

[Novo]

England v scotland

Think that was a Play off match for euro 1996 was gasgoine scored that goal

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
England v scotland

Think that was a Play off match for euro 1996 was gasgoine scored that goal

no group game. they did play a play off for 2004 euro's when paul Scholes scored i belive

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45870000/jpg/_45870572_transferpic466.jpg

Name all the players for +K

Four of them are wanted for Real Mardid
and one's about to sign for Barcenlona

[Novo]

Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
England v scotland

Think that was a Play off match for euro 1996 was gasgoine scored that goal

no group game. they did play a play off for 2004 euro's when paul Scholes scored i belive

Did they play in 2004!!

[Novo]

Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45870000/jpg/_45870572_transferpic466.jpg

Name all the players for +K

Four of them are wanted for Real Mardid
and one's about to sign for Barcenlona

Which one ia about to sign for barcelona for +K

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45870000/jpg/_45870572_transferpic466.jpg

Name all the players for +K

Four of them are wanted for Real Mardid
and one's about to sign for Barcenlona

Which one ia about to sign for barcelona for +K

can't spell his name Inter milans Ibrasovic:hugesmile:, a waste of money i think

[Locke.]

Ronaldo, Ribery, Kaka, Villa, Ibrahimovic

[Novo]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

I'll give you it

And i agree about waste of money

[Novo]

Originally posted by David
Ronaldo, Ribery, Kaka, Villa, Ibrahimovic


+K for you as well

But can you tell me this

which one is gay

[Locke.]

Ribery

[Novo]

No Ronaldo is

[Locke.]

Was going to say him, thought Ribery would be though by the way he looks

[Novo]

CAHILL: CLUBS ARE JEALOUS OF EVERTON

Tim Cahill believes Everton are the envy of other Premier League clubs after achieving continued success on a relatively small budget.

The midfielder's form was a major factor in another good season for the Toffees as they finished fifth in the league and reached the FA Cup final, ultimately losing 2-1 to Chelsea at Wembley.

The 29-year-old states that what the club lacks in finances, compared to the 'big four', they more than make up for in terms of hard work and passion.

And the Australia international feels what David Moyes has achieved at Goodison Park with little resources has made him the envy of most top flight chairman.

"When you see clubs like Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea spending their hundreds of millions and Arsenal you can understand why they are there and why, when they are not winning the Premier League they are getting questioned," he told Sky Sports News.

"For ourselves spending £20 to £30million a season and our achievement I think a lot of other chairman will prefer to be doing what we're doing.

"They see the manager and the players believing and wanting to play in every game.

"Whether we have got knocks and kicks, the passion and the character what we show in every game."

Cahill believes the team's character is best highlighted by them finishing the season strongly despite having the distraction of an FA Cup final in the back of their minds.

"Everyone said we would fall away at the end of the season because we've got an FA Cup final to look at," he added.

"But you've seen every player playing in every single game wanting to finish fifth.

"We could have taken our foot of the gas and finished sixth and still qualified for Europe but as players it doesn't have the same ring to it if we'd finished sixth and it wouldn't have been as successful a season if we'd finished sixth."

[andyman]

Originally posted by .Andy.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45870000/jpg/_45870572_transferpic466.jpg

Name all the players for +K Tunay?
Kaka.
Villa.
Ronaldo.
That french guy..

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic

I'll give you it

And i agree about waste of money

I knew the other guys Villa, Ronaldo, Kaka and ribery.

£30 million real mardid are willing to pay for Ribery:shocked:

£40million each for both Kaka and Villa

Mardid never learn do they:hugesmile:

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by David
Was going to say him, thought Ribery would be though by the way he looks

Hell dave:thumbs:, hear the news of Liverpool losing money thanks to hicks and gillette. forget signing any decent players this year

[Locke.]

Reports in France suggest Stade Rennais midfielder Stephane M'Bia is close to sealing a transfer to Everton.

[Locke.]

Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by David
Was going to say him, thought Ribery would be though by the way he looks

Hell dave:thumbs:, hear the news of Liverpool losing money thanks to hicks and gillette. forget signing any decent players this year

Front page of one of the local papers say they are still giving Rafa the money for transfers, so hopefully that's true.

[Locke.]

Andrea Dossena has failed to fully settle at Anfield, and is now desperate for Juventus to rescue him from Liverpool and offer a fresh start. Read More

Manchester City are preparing a move for Liverpool's Xabi Alonso, according to reports, rivalling Real Madrid.

Barcelona are considering offering Eric Abidal to Liverpool in the hope of strike a swap-deal that would see Javier Mascherano head to Camp Nou.

That last one is very tempting

[Novo]

Get rid of skrtel he is the worst thing ive seen this that sinclair player that scored 2 own goals in one game for leicester

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by David
Andrea Dossena has failed to fully settle at Anfield, and is now desperate for Juventus to rescue him from Liverpool and offer a fresh start. Read More

Manchester City are preparing a move for Liverpool's Xabi Alonso, according to reports, rivalling Real Madrid.

Barcelona are considering offering Eric Abidal to Liverpool in the hope of strike a swap-deal that would see Javier Mascherano head to Camp Nou.

That last one is very tempting

I'd sell of Dossena for a few million
Wouldn't sell off Alonso for any price
And barcenlona can forget it Rafal wont sell off to Javier

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Get rid of skrtel he is the worst thing ive seen this that sinclair player that scored 2 own goals in one game for leicester

Skrtel is a decent Centre back as is Arger and will replace Jaime carragher when his legs give way

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by David
Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by David
Was going to say him, thought Ribery would be though by the way he looks

Hell dave:thumbs:, hear the news of Liverpool losing money thanks to hicks and gillette. forget signing any decent players this year

Front page of one of the local papers say they are still giving Rafa the money for transfers, so hopefully that's true.

They don't have the funds to compete dave,. Gareth Barry offer from Liverpool was £8million from liverpool but they couldn't offer any more.

[Novo]

Liverpool have to sell torres to rangers

thats the only way

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Liverpool have to sell torres to rangers

thats the only way

Nope to Celtic:thumbs:

[Novo]

Not celtic!!!!!

Dirty scum!!!!!!

Torres will get sick of playing up front with that useless samaras

[30stone]

Torres would never go to a scottish team.
Wasted talent up there.


Liverpool more money worries than Arsenal now
:bigsmile:

[30stone]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1191101/Arsenal-want-sign-claims-Udinese-defender-Zapata.html?ITO=1490

Arsenal want to sign me, claims Udinese defender Zapata


Udinese defender Cristian Zapata claimed Arsenal are among the clubs interested
in acquiring his services this summer.


The 22-year-old has made 17 league starts for Udinese this season and his performances for the Bianconeri have not gone unnoticed.

'Juventus, Fiorentina, Milan, Arsenal and Villarreal have requested information about me,' said Zapata.

'There are many teams that are keen to sign me but an official offer has not been made so far.

'I think if a good offer arrives then Udinese will have to consider it. But the club don't need to sell me immediately.'

Udinese reportedly turned down a £9.5million bid from Arsenal for Zapata last
summer.

The Colombia international joined the Italian outfit in 2005 from home club Deportivo Cali.

He is under contract with Udinese until June 2013.

[30stone]

http://www.tribalfootball.com/chelsea-arsenal-target-dzeko-reveals-wolfsburg-contract-talks-248901


Chelsea, Arsenal target Dzeko reveals Wolfsburg contract talks


Edin Dzeko says he's prepared to stay with Wolfsburg.

Wanted by Arsenal and Chelsea, Dzeko said last night: "Discussions on a new contract are ongoing. If I get what I've asked, it is very likely that I will stay another year."

[30stone]

http://www.fansfc.com/story/12135.html

Liverpool's transfer kitty unaffected by co-owners' money woes?
04:51 PM 05 June, 2009

Liverpool's parent company, owned by Tom Hicks and George Gillett, has suffered heavy financial losses over the past year, but how much will it affect the football club's transfer kitty?

The holding company, Kop Football Holdings, lost £42.6m in the year up to August 2008, Hicks and Gillett have until July 24th to refinance the £350m loan they took out to buy the club.

Ursula Errington of Sky News Business said: "I would be tempted to say, there's always room for manoevre and negotiation with the banks.

"It's unlikely, bearing in mind the assets that Hicks and Gillett have, that they're just going to come to a dead-end wall."

Hicks and Gillett surely realise that Liverpool need to continue to invest in their squad to remain title challengers, but their paltry offer of £8m for Gareth Barry shows they are more mindful of money now than when they forked out over £20m for Fernando Torres (who must be worth a whole lot more than that now!).

Will Liverpool still be able to buy big this summer?

They will drop into 4th this year i reckon.

[30stone]

http://www.chelsea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=514722

Chelsea - Malouda Set To Leave?

Earlier this week rumours swept around cyber-world that Florent Malouda was on the verge of signing a new two year deal with Chelsea.

It was seen as ample reward for a pulsating second half of the season whereby Malouda appeared to have captured the form that made him the 'Player of the tear` in the French League prior to us signing him.

However, today rumours are emerging that Malouda may not be long for Stamford Bridge. Apparently Malouda`s people are locked in talks with AC Milan.

AC Milan are, apparently, keen to utilise some of the transfer funds they`ll receive for Kaka to fond a replacement and Malouda is seen as that man!

[Novo]

Originally posted by 30stone
Torres would never go to a scottish team.
Wasted talent up there.


Liverpool more money worries than Arsenal now
:bigsmile:

At least if you move to Rangers/celtic you are Certian to be in europe and win cups

[30stone]

http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/21069/Afternoon_tittle-tattle_Arshavin_transfer_tips_Valencia_exodus_Weng er_tracks_trio_Milan_want_Chelsea_winger_Cisse_bat tle.aspx

Zinedine Zidane has claimed that Kaka has signed for Real Madrid and will wear the number 5 shirt which he once occupied. The former World Player of the Year has also urged Florentino Perez to steal Franck Ribery from Bayern Munich.

Ashley Cole will be rewarded with a new contract at Stamford Bridge in an attempt to ward off interest from Barcelona. - He will Stay i think

Gareth Barry has begun life as a Manchester City player by embroiling himself in a heated training ground bust-up with Gary Cahill while on international duty. - lol does that mean a fight?

Mark Hughes could approach Liverpool with a big-money bid for Xabi Alonso after it was revealed that the Reds financial problems have escalated. - Xabi could go to help with debt like Arsenal did with Henry and others.

David Silva is thought to be holding talks with Real Madrid scuppering any Rafael Benitez’s attempts to sign the Valencia winger. - Already knew he wouldnt come.

Andrey Arshavin has hinted that Manchester United might need a new goalkeeper soon and has nominated Russian star Igor Akinfeev for the position. The Arsenal midfielder has also suggested Rafael Benitez signs right-back Aleksandr Anyukov. - Lol Arshavin giving the managers tips, probably a pretty good idea though as the Russian team internationally are looking really dominating.

Aston Villa are bracing themselves with reports claiming both Chelsea and Real Madrid are keen on signing PFA Young Player of the Year Ashley Young. - Good chance he will win i think.

Arsene Wenger is reportedly monitoring Lille’s Eden Hazard, Wolfsburg’s Edin Dzeko and Werder Bremen’s Mesut Oezil. - I don't think Edin Dzeko will leave but could get the other 2, great new additions to the Arsenal team.

David Bentley and Tom Huddlestone are expected to leave White Hart Lane this summer with Manchester City and Aston Villa the two side’s keen on rescuing the underperforming individuals.

Valencia president Vicente Soriano has resigned following his failure to solve the La Liga’s side’s debt problems. Star trio David Silva, David Villa and Juan Mata are all expected to be sold to service some of the alleged £398 debt. - Silva will go to liverpool, only if they can put the money together, Villa will go premiership or la liga. not sure about mata.

Tim Cahill has taunted the big four clubs claiming that chairmen across the country are jealous of Everton’s ability to achieve success on a budget. - Arsenal are on a budget to, its not as tight but its a budget but still they are doing better.

Lyon’s Karim Benzema is not ‘untransferable’ according to the Ligue 1 side’s chairman. The player himself, however, wants to remain in France and will only move if a huge bid is put on the table by a top European club. - Looks like Utd wont get him unless they offer huge money.

Stoke City will challenge Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of Djibril Cisse. The former Liverpool player is contracted to Marseille but will be allowed to leave the Stade Velodrome once again.

AC Milan are ready to use any funds from the sale of Kaka to lure Chelsea winger Florent Malouda. The French international appears to have regained his form after a year in and out of the side under messrs Grant and Scolari.

Harry Redknapp has been bowled over by the sums of cash being waved around by Chelsea and Real Madrid and has also claimed that he wouldn’t be surprised if Manchester City won the Premier League title in the near future.


All my opinions on todays transfer rumours and all the big news of the day in my last few posts.

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
Torres would never go to a scottish team.
Wasted talent up there.


Liverpool more money worries than Arsenal now
:bigsmile:

At least if you move to Rangers/celtic you are Certian to be in europe and win cups

Yes but im not sure they could afford him?

And in ability he is to good for them

[Novo]

Originally posted by 30stone
http://www.chelsea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=514722

Chelsea - Malouda Set To Leave?

Earlier this week rumours swept around cyber-world that Florent Malouda was on the verge of signing a new two year deal with Chelsea.

It was seen as ample reward for a pulsating second half of the season whereby Malouda appeared to have captured the form that made him the 'Player of the tear` in the French League prior to us signing him.

However, today rumours are emerging that Malouda may not be long for Stamford Bridge. Apparently Malouda`s people are locked in talks with AC Milan.

AC Milan are, apparently, keen to utilise some of the transfer funds they`ll receive for Kaka to fond a replacement and Malouda is seen as that man!

Can't see Malouda leaving

He had a good end of season with chelsea

[arsenalforever]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
Torres would never go to a scottish team.
Wasted talent up there.


Liverpool more money worries than Arsenal now
:bigsmile:

At least if you move to Rangers/celtic you are Certian to be in europe and win cups

Bitchy:laugh: Arsenal i reckon will come strong next season and sweep past all that stands before them.

[30stone]

Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
http://www.chelsea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=514722

Chelsea - Malouda Set To Leave?

Earlier this week rumours swept around cyber-world that Florent Malouda was on the verge of signing a new two year deal with Chelsea.

It was seen as ample reward for a pulsating second half of the season whereby Malouda appeared to have captured the form that made him the 'Player of the tear` in the French League prior to us signing him.

However, today rumours are emerging that Malouda may not be long for Stamford Bridge. Apparently Malouda`s people are locked in talks with AC Milan.

AC Milan are, apparently, keen to utilise some of the transfer funds they`ll receive for Kaka to fond a replacement and Malouda is seen as that man!

Can't see Malouda leaving

He had a good end of season with chelsea

Yeah i think he will stay, could leave next season though.

And Arshavin makes me laugh saying man utd could use the russian internation goalkeeper and liverpool could use one of the russian midfielders. lol

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Originally posted by arsenalforever
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
Torres would never go to a scottish team.
Wasted talent up there.


Liverpool more money worries than Arsenal now
:bigsmile:

At least if you move to Rangers/celtic you are Certian to be in europe and win cups

Bitchy:laugh: Arsenal i reckon will come strong next season and sweep past all that stands before them.

LOL are they might just have an awful season and finish 8th :tongue:

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Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
http://www.chelsea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=514722

Chelsea - Malouda Set To Leave?

Earlier this week rumours swept around cyber-world that Florent Malouda was on the verge of signing a new two year deal with Chelsea.

It was seen as ample reward for a pulsating second half of the season whereby Malouda appeared to have captured the form that made him the 'Player of the tear` in the French League prior to us signing him.

However, today rumours are emerging that Malouda may not be long for Stamford Bridge. Apparently Malouda`s people are locked in talks with AC Milan.

AC Milan are, apparently, keen to utilise some of the transfer funds they`ll receive for Kaka to fond a replacement and Malouda is seen as that man!

Can't see Malouda leaving

He had a good end of season with chelsea

Yeah i think he will stay, could leave next season though.

And Arshavin makes me laugh saying man utd could use the russian internation goalkeeper and liverpool could use one of the russian midfielders. lol

LOL!!!!!

The Whole russian team will be playing for english clubs soon

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BROWN MAY MAKE MANUCHO MOVE

Phil Brown has not ruled out making a permanent move for Manchester United striker Manucho.

The Angola international spent the second half of the season on loan at the KC Stadium and scored two goals in 17 appearances for Hull City.

He has now returned to Old Trafford and has 18 months remaining on his United deal, but Brown is considering a summer swoop.

The Tigers boss is keen to sign two forwards during the transfer window and admits he could be tempted to recruit Manucho, but only if he can agree on a price with United.

"There's mileage in Manucho but how much there is would depend on how much he would cost us," Brown told the Hull Daily Mail.

"He's 6ft 4ins, he's got an eye for goal, he's got pace and he's got an awareness in the penalty box.

"There's certainly potential where he's concerned, but he's a very raw talent."

There has been speculation that Hull could raid Newcastle, Middlesbrough or West Brom, who all dropped out of the Premier League at the end of the season.

Chairman Paul Duffen has refused to confirm the rumours but admits the club will have to 'look at everything'.

Duffen added: "The market is starting to creek and groan a little now and there is starting to be some movement.

"It is an interesting market this summer as the global economic situation will mean clubs will have to be careful with their finances.

"Obviously there are also players who will attract interest at the relegated clubs. The problem with going down that route is that many players have long contracts and high salaries that they are happy to sit on."

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Vladimir Bystrov would be good in the premiership i reckon good russian midfielder.


And Yes, Arsenal will be one of the stronger sides this season they are going to make a few defensive signings already got one, and maybe 1 - 2 midfield signings no strikers i don't think.

But with liverpool maybe not able buy new transfers and be on a tighter budget than Arsenal hopefully we can pull above them...

top 2 in premiership next year Arsenal and Chelsea.

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Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by .Andy.
Originally posted by 30stone
http://www.chelsea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=514722

Chelsea - Malouda Set To Leave?

Earlier this week rumours swept around cyber-world that Florent Malouda was on the verge of signing a new two year deal with Chelsea.

It was seen as ample reward for a pulsating second half of the season whereby Malouda appeared to have captured the form that made him the 'Player of the tear` in the French League prior to us signing him.

However, today rumours are emerging that Malouda may not be long for Stamford Bridge. Apparently Malouda`s people are locked in talks with AC Milan.

AC Milan are, apparently, keen to utilise some of the transfer funds they`ll receive for Kaka to fond a replacement and Malouda is seen as that man!

Can't see Malouda leaving

He had a good end of season with chelsea

Yeah i think he will stay, could leave next season though.

And Arshavin makes me laugh saying man utd could use the russian internation goalkeeper and liverpool could use one of the russian midfielders. lol

LOL!!!!!

The Whole russian team will be playing for english clubs soon LOL yes, would be good all seem like pretty good players.

I like having just a couple russian players in premiership, Arshavin has made a big impact though and probably other teams will start looking at russians now.

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Chelsea eye Young swoop
Ancelotti a fan of Villa's exciting flank man

Aston Villa's Ashley Young is among new Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti's top targets, skysports.com understands.

A host of high-profile names have been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge since the arrival of Ancelotti, but Young is believed to be high on the Italian's agenda.

Young enjoyed another fantastic season for Villa last term, being named in the PFA team for a second successive year and also scooping the Young Player of the Year award.

Chelsea have held a long-term interest in Young and they see him as a key addition to their squad as they look to rebuild their ageing side.

Guus Hiddink is thought to have recommended Chelsea move for Young as the club look to bring in more English talent.

Young has established himself as one of the most exciting players in the Premier League since bursting onto the scene at Watford and he would fit into Chelsea's plans of trying to introduce a brand of more attractive attacking football at Stamford Bridge.

Aston Villa chief Martin O'Neill is a big fan of Young and would be loath to lose the England international, having already seen Gareth Barry leave Villa Park this summer.

However, Villa could find it hard to resist a big money offer for Young, with Chelsea hoping to lure him away with the prospect of UEFA Champions League football.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5364718,00.html

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England were given a tough 45 minutes when they defeated Kazakhstan earlier in the season and face them again in Almaty this weekend.

Here skysports.com looks at the key battles in the World Cup qualifier.

JOHN TERRY v SERGEY OSTAPENKO

Terry, England's captain, will be the cornerstone of a defence missing centre-back Rio Ferdinand and goalkeeper David James. The 28-year-old is on a high after lifting the FA Cup at the weekend and will be expecting another win. Ostapenko could be the player Kazakhstan look to when they attack. He plays in his own country now but did have a spell with Royal Antwerp in Belgium.

STEVEN GERRARD v ZHAMBYL KUKEYEV

Gerrard is in top form and was given the player-of-the-year award by the Football Writers' Association. In his last few England games he and Wayne Rooney have been sharing duties on the left flank and as a support striker, interchanging mid-match - and the results have been encouraging. Kukeyev shocked Wembley by scoring in the qualifier last October and will be hoping to get on the scoresheet again.

WAYNE ROONEY v ALEXANDR KISLITSYN

Rooney has never been in better form for England, netting seven goals in his last five appearances. The system with Gerrard is working and allows him the freedom to express himself. Now he is looking to get over his Champions League final disappointment. Kislitsyn, a defender, played at Wembley and is again expected to have his hands full with Rooney and Emile Heskey in attack.

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http://goal.com/en/news/8/main/2009/06/05/1307194/stade-rennais-star-stephane-mbia-is-close-to-everton-switch

Stade Rennais Star Stephane M'Bia Is Close To Everton Switch
Reports in France suggest a deal is almost done...
5 Jun 2009 14:13:37

Reports in France suggest Stade Rennais midfielder Stephane M'Bia is close to sealing a transfer to the Premier League.

Rennes general manager Pierre Dreossi pushed a move closer last week when he told France Football that M'Bia would be allowed to leave for the right price.

"M'Bia is the only player we are willing to let leave, but that is only if we get a suitable offer, which has not been the case so far," revealed Dreossi.

Reports in Le Parisien claim the 23-year-old Cameroon international has now sealed a move to Everton.

The Paris-based daily believes that M'Bia has already agreed personal terms and that the clubs just need to agree a fee before the transfer goes through.

M'Bia is currently valued at around €4.5 million (£4m)



Sounds like a good everton signing.