Talk Football Here

[Locke.]

Luis Suarez has once again spoken about the racism charge that was brought against him, this time he spoke to 'Russia Today' whilst in Moscow with the Uruguay national team.

"The suspension, I suppose, you could call strange and unbelievable.''

"Without a single shred of proof, they suspended me. I accepted it without saying anything obviously because they could have made the suspension longer a...nd it would have just made the whole thing continue, but my conscience is completely calm, and so is that of the club and my family.

"There was not a single convincing proof that I had done any of the things they accused me of doing. I am very calm about all of it. I have played all my childhood and everyone knows that in Uruguay there is a huge black population. I had team-mates and friends of both colours all the time in the national team, in Liverpool, in Holland, where the majority are from Surinam, and I never had any problem with them.

"Holland is one of the countries in the world where there is the highest number of black players and at no point was there an issue. Well, these are the things about football. It seems to me that they had to get rid of a Liverpool player and, well, they definitely were gratified by all of this."

Suarez added: "What the English press has said about me does not interest me. What interests me is what they say about me in Uruguay and in Liverpool, and they have always been very supportive.

"After the suspension was confirmed, I was told that the fans would taunt me, they would whistle me, insult me and shout at me, but to be honest it is not something I was worried about or paid attention to. Everyone whistled me in all of the stadiums I played in all the time anyway, even before the allegation of racism. It was just the same. I tried to pay it as little attention as possible to focus on what I like to do, which is to play."

He is such a great guy :worship:

[Jesus.]

Of course, the British press. Clarke Carlisle, Jason Roberts and all the other people who made a name for themselves off the back of the allegations, will all rush out in force to attack him again.

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[Jesus.]

On the anniversary of Istanbul, Martinez has been offered the job, and Montse said the club haven't even spoken to Rafa.

[Locke.]

Just seen this on Rawk:

Ro-ro-roberto martinez
Gently down the league
Moses, Adam, Heskey, Hoilett
Fourth is but a dream

:joker:

Not happy but not too disappointed, it really doesn't make any sense at all though. If we don't get off to a good start in the league then I dread to think where this club will be in a years time.

[Samuel.]

Seriously depressing. AVB or Rafa would have been brilliant. Instead we get another bottom of the league manager. It doesn't make any sense.

If we have another shocking transfer window as well... dreading the next couple of seasons. The owners intentions are great, but this appointment might mean yet another season wasted. So unbelievably frustrating, especially when you look at where we were 3 years ago.

[MTVN]

I suppose he's shown he's got some managerial potential and might end up doing well but I think it's a big risk for someone who's still quite new to management, has saving Wigan from relegation as the peak of his career and was only ever an average player himself (suppose that's true of a lot of managers though)

[bbfan1991]

Rafael Benitez is linked to the Aston Villa job now...

[Samuel.]

Rafa and AVB would have attracted a lot better players as well, and we definitely need to improve our squad if we want to be anywhere near the top 4.

I just want Champions League football again http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2567/cryfam.jpg

[Samuel.]

Rafael Benitez is linked to the Aston Villa job now...

If we get Martinez and ****ing Villa get Rafa...

It just gets worse.

[bbfan1991]

He has shot up to second favourite and he started out low in the original odds for the Villa job too.

[Jesus.]

Seriously depressing. AVB or Rafa would have been brilliant. Instead we get another bottom of the league manager. It doesn't make any sense.

If we have another shocking transfer window as well... dreading the next couple of seasons. The owners intentions are great, but this appointment might mean yet another season wasted. So unbelievably frustrating, especially when you look at where we were 3 years ago.

I think you're giving FSG too much credit. I don't think their intentions are great. I think they want to cause themselves the least amount of hassle, and someone like Rafa who would challenge them on any broken promises, isn't what they want.

I also think it's more about costs and saving money. They know Martinez gets a young player in and then sells him for a profit. He's made more than he's spent at Wigan, by £10m.

I think they''ve reached the point Randy Lerner got to, when he realised he didn't have the money to get them into the top table, and once any team is away from the top table, then you can reduce investment.

They're bull**** merchants in my opinion. But I really hope I'm wrong.

[MTVN]

Who are Wigan gonna replace Martinez with, Chris Hughton maybe?

[Samuel.]

I think you're giving FSG too much credit. I don't think their intentions are great. I think they want to cause themselves the least amount of hassle, and someone like Rafa who would challenge them on any broken promises, isn't what they want.

I also think it's more about costs and saving money. They know Martinez gets a young player in and then sells him for a profit. He's made more than he's spent at Wigan, by £10m.

I think they''ve reached the point Randy Lerner got to, when he realised he didn't have the money to get them into the top table, and once any team is away from the top table, then you can reduce investment.

They're bull**** merchants in my opinion. But I really hope I'm wrong.

Maybe you're right. It hasn't been positive so far.

How ambitious we are in the summer window might give us a better idea.

[Jesus.]

Who are Wigan gonna replace Martinez with, Chris Hughton maybe?

Old Sheep Heed himself.

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[bbfan1991]

Who are Wigan gonna replace Martinez with, Chris Hughton maybe?

Chris Hughton is still the main favourite to get the West Bromwich Albion job, although they have spoken to Claudio Ranieri and have more talks planned with him next week apparently...

[Samuel.]

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[Jesus.]

I challenge anyone to watch this and not be moved.

A player playing his last game, is subbed off.........For his 5 year old son.

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LK - if you're reading this, I know the kid isn't as good as Pogba.

[bbfan1991]

Darlington have been relegated four divisions to the Northern League Division One on the recommendation of the FA http://bbc.in/KmU1gh

I feel sorry for their fans:(.

[bbfan1991]

Get ready for a LK meltdown when it is announced that Pogba has joined Juventus, transfer window officially opens first week of June.

[King Gizzard]

I challenge anyone to watch this and not be moved.

A player playing his last game, is subbed off.........For his 5 year old son.

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LK - if you're reading this, I know the kid isn't as good as Pogba.

So he officially has an appearance for that club, or was it a testimonial?

[King Gizzard]

Ok I've watched it now and theyre ****ing around so it must be some sort of friendly

http://www.audi-tt.ru/forum/phpBB2/images/smiles/facepalm.gif @ me

[Jesus.]

Ok I've watched it now and theyre ****ing around so it must be some sort of friendly

http://www.audi-tt.ru/forum/phpBB2/images/smiles/facepalm.gif @ me

It was his dad's testimonial, and the last game of his career.

[MTVN]

Would have been funny if someone had just came in and taken him out before he scored that goal

[Jesus.]

Would have been funny if someone had just came in and taken him out before he scored that goal

Schumacher style.

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[bbfan1991]

Oh no. Belgium are playing tonight vs Montenegro cue more Hazard questions after the match.

[Novo]

Watched the Croatia game earlier on they have great squad depth, the subs that came on all played amazing wouldn't be surprised if they shocked a few people this year

[Locke.]

1. Rob Green
2. Phil Jones
3. Leighton Baines
4. Steven Gerrard (c)
5. Phil Jagielka
6. Joleon Lescott
7. James Milner
8. Scott Parker
9. Andy Carroll
10. Ashley Young
11. Stewart Downing

Subs
12. Martin Kelly
13. Joe Hart
14. Jordan Henderson
15. Gareth Barry
16. Alex Oxlade Chamberlain
17. Theo Walcott
18. Jermain Defoe
19. Adam Johnson

Big win coming up

[MTVN]

Huddersfield up to the Championship, wish I'd seen the penalty shootout, went to the keepers and finished 8-7 after the Sheff Utd keeper missed his

[mrlecturer]

:joker:


:idc:

[MTVN]

Cheltenham going up to league 1 today hopefully

[King Gizzard]

Go on Crewe, do it for Dario Gradi

[Locke.]

Russell Brand ‏@rustyrockets
VAZ TE!!! Play the last five minutes nude, you beautiful bastard. COYI

http://i.imgur.com/eZFT0.jpg

[MTVN]

:joker:

What a great guy he is

[BBfanUSA]

Scottish National Team....they're in Euro 2012 right? America is Slaughtering them 5-1.

[Novo]

No they didn't qualify for it

[King Gizzard]

Watching that game, why the **** did we not sign michael bradley permanently..we never even game him a chance

his goal was superb

[BBfanUSA]

oh okay,

3 were scored by Donovan (was on loan to Everton again recently)
Dempsey didn't play, I think he twisted his ankle.

I'm pissed that i missed Bradley's goal. Heard it was a beauty.

Even though I'm an American, I feel really, really sad for Scotland.

[King Gizzard]

Klinsmann is an idiot for not picking the mighty Lichaj though

[BBfanUSA]

It's amazing that Donovan and Dempsey have not played on the pitch together under Klinsmann. It's been like 8 matches.

Linchaj wasn't even called up.

[MTVN]

Don't feel sad for Scotland, they are terrible

[BBfanUSA]

Eh you're right. I guess I'm not used to the men's team dominating the competition. (Like the Women's team does to practically every one that stands in their way, unless ur caliber teams like Japan, Brazil, Germany, Sweden.)

Hopefully this win won't go to their heads. They got Brazil in 3 days. America gets cocky when they kick some ass.

[James]

Haven't been watching, but have just seen the scoreline. :o

[BBfanUSA]

Haven't been watching, but have just seen the scoreline. :o

You shoulda seen Bradley's Goal in the 11th.

[MTVN]

Poor Cheltenham

[King Gizzard]

Nick Powell :worship: No wonder the top clubs are after him

[King Gizzard]

louis saha ‏@louissaha08

Apparently on his way to Chelseafc. @hazardeden10

[bbfan1991]

Not surprised, they have apparently offered him lots of wages and do need a wide player.

ION Juventus coach Antonio Conte and Italy international Domenico Criscito have been questioned over match-fixing allegations.

[Jesus.]

louis saha ‏@louissaha08

Apparently on his way to Chelseafc. @hazardeden10

He's potentially a great player, but his dragging out this decision has done him no favours, the publicity seeking rent boy. He thinks he's Lebron.

[King Gizzard]

Yeah, looks fantastic, but a Tevez style ego

Kagawa has better stats apparently, and he'll bring more Asian revenue in

[Jesus.]

Yeah, looks fantastic, but a Tevez style ego

Kagawa has better stats apparently, and he'll bring more Asian revenue in

He's also demanding a "number 10" role in the team, so that's him and Mata playing in the same position next season. Interesting times ahead.

[bbfan1991]

Gareth Barry ruled out of Euro 2012 with a tear to his lower abdomen. Phil Jagielka called up as his replacement.

[Locke.]

Need another injury now so Henderson gets called up

[bbfan1991]

I wonder if Sturridge will get as many games next season as he did this season for Chelsea?

[bbfan1991]

The Hulk is linked to Chelsea too and I think they will get Modric/Hazard to add to the Marin and Du Bruyne deals.

[bbfan1991]

Chelsea's Petr Cech has signed a new 4 year contract which will see him at the club until 2016.

[bbfan1991]

Sky Sports reckon Hazard is going to announce his new club via Twitter, no press conferences:joker:. It is obviously Chelsea as they have no Manager currently.

[Locke.]

Hazard and Mata both prefer to play the AMC role apparantely, be interesting to see how the one who gets shafted out wide reacts.

At least Lille should be more than happy to sign Joe Cole if they want him now.

[bbfan1991]

Christian Vieri is going to be investigated now over the match fixing scandal in Italy:eek:.

[bbfan1991]

You have to give it to Hazard he has only gone and trolled Twitter again:joker:.

No more announcements until the next 10 days when his chosen club will finally be revealed according to the Belgium Manager!

[bbfan1991]

Hazard has officially confirmed on Twitter he is joining Chelsea.

[King Gizzard]

Could still be United I guess :joker:

[bbfan1991]

I'm over it, now I hope United go for Kagawa again;).

[Legend killer]

Dont worry my united fam who needs talent like hazard when we got Giggs and Park for our big games

[bbfan1991]

According to The Mirror Joe Cole wants to return back to Liverpool and fight for his future there, good move if true and I reckon he should have another chance by whoever the next Manager there will be?

[King Gizzard]

I reckon he should swallow his pride and go to somewhere like Swansea and make his way up again

[bbfan1991]

Villa?;)

[King Gizzard]

No

[bbfan1991]

The club needs some signings at this rate...

[Novo]

Hugo Viana always makes the Portugal team.. what a guy

[bbfan1991]

Hugo Viana always makes the Portugal team.. what a guy

It is a shame that his career declined a bit after he left Newcastle, good news for him to be included though.

Do you think Baines will leave Everton for United? Some of the Toffee fans on Twitter seem to think so.

[King Gizzard]

Hugo Viana is playing good for Braga so not surprised really

[bbfan1991]

I hope Portugal do better at Euro 2012!

[Locke.]

According to The Mirror Joe Cole wants to return back to Liverpool and fight for his future there, good move if true and I reckon he should have another chance by whoever the next Manager there will be?

Now now let's not be silly

[bbfan1991]

Now now let's not be silly

I'm not the one being silly the papers are;).

[King Gizzard]

Belgiums squad is amazing on paper

Must be the different languages/regions that makes a divide

[mrlecturer]

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And this is just half of it. :joker:


Good morning everyone :)

[bbfan1991]

BREAKING NEWS: Judge rules transfer embargo imposed on Rangers by SFA is unlawful.

[bbfan1991]

German press reporting that former Schalke 04 Ralf Rangnick is apparently West Bromwich Albion's number 1 choice to replace Roy Hodgson.

[bbfan1991]

Canal+ reporting that a bid of 8.5m plus Chamakh has been accepted by Montpellier from Arsenal for Oliver Giroud.

[bbfan1991]

Confirmed: Euro 2012 France v England. 4pm Monday 11 June on ITV1.

[King Gizzard]

That Giroud thing was bollocks

[bbfan1991]

That Giroud thing was bollocks

I had a suspicion it was like the Llorente thing, blimey these Arsenal fans are having dreams on Twitter.

I agree with Balotelli's comments RE racism at Euro 2012, although he goes and ruins that by the thinking he is a genius:joker:.

[bbfan1991]

Jailed striker Ched Evans has been released by Sheffield United: http://bbc.in/Kc2YN9

It had to be done.

[bbfan1991]

Thigh injury will be assessed by England medical team.

Frank Lampard has today pulled up in training with a thigh injury.

He will be assessed by the medical team, and scanned tomorrow.

Jordan Henderson has been put on standby notice as cover whilst Lampard continues to be monitored.

[bbfan1991]

It has been confirmed that Roberto Martinez is definitely staying at Wigan Athletic now.

[Locke.]

Is that Chelsea in your sig, Redway? Wasn't you saying they were the worst English team the other day?

[King Gizzard]

Swear he had the united badge as his avatar before :suspect:

[MTVN]

Thought he said he was a Liverpool fan?

[Samuel.]

Okay, so the worst team in England becomes the best in Europe? Wow. Kudos to them, though. But it was all down to Drogba.

Somebody needs to do some explaining :idc:

[MTVN]

What you playing at Redway

[King Gizzard]

He's been rumbled

[King Gizzard]

Sickening behaviour

[bbfan1991]

Frank Lampard ruled out of Euro 2012. Jordan Henderson in.

[King Gizzard]

Embaressing

[Locke.]

Great news

[Novo]

Terrible

[Locke.]

Hendo scoring the goal that wins us the Euro's

[MTVN]

Oh dear, don't think we'll even get past the group stage

[Novo]

Everyone will blame the Liverpool players then so it's a Win Win situation

[King Gizzard]

League Cup to be called the Capital One Cup for 4 years

bit crap

[bbfan1991]

Hulk to Chelsea from FC Porto for £38 million apparently.

[bbfan1991]

Capital One Cup? Is that someones bad idea of a joke:joker:.

[Locke.]

For **** sake Chelsea are buying the league again

[Novo]

I'd take Chelsea winning the league for the next few seasons.. much prefer them over City and United

[King Gizzard]

For **** sake Chelsea are buying the league again

and this comes from someone that likes City? :suspect:

[Locke.]

The City team is full of lovely individuals like Mario and Carlos, I can deal with them winning it

[King Gizzard]

Bet Carroll and Downing can't wait to get their hands on the COC again next season

[Locke.]

They will make do with the Europa League instead

[Novo]

Don't think we have a TIBB Euro 2012 Fantasy Football league yet

[King Gizzard]

Locke, Samuel, JHC, etc I wouldn't click on this spoiler unless you want to cry

Hulk, Hazard and Marin have cost Chelsea just £2m more than Downing, Henderson and Carroll cost Liverpool

[mrlecturer]

Difference isn't the money. It's CL. As long as you're in it, you can chase/sign almost anyone (bar the obvious Messi, Ronaldo etc.). Had Chelsea not won against Bayern, things would've been a lot different in terms of transfers.

[bbfan1991]

Norwich City striker Grant Holt has reaffirmed his desire to quit the club, after having a transfer request rejected last week.

I seen yesterday that Chelsea got £100 million out winning the Champions League, so have not broken any FFP rules apparently. I still think that Abramovich would have splashed the cash even if Bayern Munich had beat Chelsea.

[Jesus.]

Norwich City striker Grant Holt has reaffirmed his desire to quit the club, after having a transfer request rejected last week.

I seen yesterday that Chelsea got £100 million out winning the Champions League, so have not broken any FFP rules apparently. I still think that Abramovich would have splashed the cash even if Bayern Munich had beat Chelsea.

You don't get anywhere near that. It looks like a figure that means that's what the cl could potentially be worth. Chelsea's wages still take up far too high a percentage of their revenue, and they cannot bank on winning the CL every year. There is no way that Chelsea are working within the parameters of FFP. WHat it shows, is that they're not worried about FFP, so unless UEFA grow some balls, then clubs will continue to take the piss out of them.

[Jesus.]

Locke, Samuel, JHC, etc I wouldn't click on this spoiler unless you want to cry

Hulk, Hazard and Marin have cost Chelsea just £2m more than Downing, Henderson and Carroll cost Liverpool

Think the figures are a little wrong. Henderson cost £13m rising to £16m, not the £20m you see reported in the press continually.

That said, we ****ed up massively. There seemed like a desperation to get players in rather than saving the money and getting the right players in.

The way we ended the season before last was based on the movement of Suarez, Maxi and Kuyt. We just didn't build on that, and replaced them with poorer versions and expected better results.

[bbfan1991]

Chelsea and Manchester City don't care Jesus and they will continue to exploit the loopholes. UEFA think they are being harsh but these two clubs are laughing at them.

[Jesus.]

Chelsea and Manchester City don't care Jesus and they will continue to exploit the loopholes. UEFA think they are being harsh but these two clubs are laughing at them.

Roman was pushing for FFP, because he wanted to stop richer men (like the city lot) coming in and knocking him further down, and for the last few years, he's been tightening his belt, but since January 2011, no club in world football has spent anywhere near as much.

People say FSG invested heavily, but KK's net spend was £23m, and he lowered the wage bill

[bbfan1991]

Roman was pushing for FFP, because he wanted to stop richer men (like the city lot) coming in and knocking him further down, and for the last few years, he's been tightening his belt, but since January 2011, no club in world football has spent anywhere near as much.

People say FSG invested heavily, but KK's net spend was £23m, and he lowered the wage bill

Ironic when City's owners are doing the exact same thing as him.

Arsenal's owner Alisher Uzmnaov is richer than Abramovich, fellow Russian and makes his profits through a big oil business yet Arsenal or should I say Wenger don't spend much money and most of their fans are not keen on the owners.

[bbfan1991]

Norwich have enquired about Cardiff City Manager Malky Mackay.

[bbfan1991]

Grant Holt's tweet from earlier.

grant holt@holty30

I have loved my 3 years at the club and it sadness me to right this but want use to here it from me first. #lovedmytime

[Jesus.]

Ironic when City's owners are doing the exact same thing as him.

Arsenal's owner Alisher Uzmnaov is richer than Abramovich, fellow Russian and makes his profits through a big oil business yet Arsenal or should I say Wenger don't spend much money and most of their fans are not keen on the owners.

It's not Uzminov's club, though, is it? He's said that if he was in charge, he would spend his money, and I believe him. Arsenal are set up to be an absolute giant in the next 10 years, their revenues will enable them to be one of the biggest spenders in line with FFP. They are paying their stadium off rather than chasing fantasy players. When they are sorted, they will compete with anyone.

[Jesus.]

Grant Holt's tweet from earlier.

grant holt@holty30

I have loved my 3 years at the club and it sadness me to right this but want use to here it from me first. #lovedmytime

How does Nathan feel about Holt rocking up at Villa? Him and Bent could be a powerful combination next season.

[bbfan1991]

It's not Uzminov's club, though, is it? He's said that if he was in charge, he would spend his money, and I believe him. Arsenal are set up to be an absolute giant in the next 10 years, their revenues will enable them to be one of the biggest spenders in line with FFP. They are paying their stadium off rather than chasing fantasy players. When they are sorted, they will compete with anyone.

He is the second biggest stakeholder after Stan Kroenke.

Arsenal are right to think in the long term, although some of their fans are getting frustrated with Wenger thinking that 3rd or fourth place is acceptable because they obviously want to be competing for the title.

It saddens me that the likes of Chelsea and City have these young kids in their academies who will probably never get a chance with them, waste of all that talent.

[Jesus.]

He is the second biggest stakeholder after Stan Kroenke.

Arsenal are right to think in the long term, although some of their fans are getting frustrated with Wenger thinking that 3rd or fourth place is acceptable because they obviously want to be competing for the title.

It saddens me that the likes of Chelsea and City have these young kids in their academies who will probably never get a chance with them, waste of all that talent.

2nd biggest doesn't give you the freedom though. It's one thing investing when you own the club, but it's another throwing money at someone else's club. You'd have to be crazy to help Kroenke invest, when he's his rival for ownership.

[King Gizzard]

Don't want Holt ever near this club. He's 31, probably wants a 2-3 year contract. He's use to being the main man which he won't be here, Bent will be, and we'll probably play 1 up top alot

and judging by his ''statement'' on Norwich he's not very proffessional, right instead of write, use instead of you..and basically I think he's been very disrespectful to Norwich who made him who he is today, if it wasn't for them he'd still be at Shrewsbury (you could say the same for Lambert but at least he hasn't wrote some ****ty statement on twitter)

and I do like Holt, wanted him to go to the euros, but no thanks

[King Gizzard]

I know the John Terry joke is old now but

https://p.twimg.com/AtZsxbxCEAEd4jw.jpg

https://p.twimg.com/AtZmyjmCEAM-26R.jpg

[bbfan1991]

2 of those guys in the first picture reminded me of Siavash:joker:.

Grant Holt also mentioned disagreements behind the scenes of Norwich for his reasons of wanting to leave in that tweet full of grammar errors and it's inevitable he will join Lambert at Villa IMO, unless another club e.g. Sunderland tempts him.

[Jesus.]

Don't want Holt ever near this club. He's 31, probably wants a 2-3 year contract. He's use to being the main man which he won't be here, Bent will be, and we'll probably play 1 up top alot

and judging by his ''statement'' on Norwich he's not very proffessional, right instead of write, use instead of you..and basically I think he's been very disrespectful to Norwich who made him who he is today, if it wasn't for them he'd still be at Shrewsbury (you could say the same for Lambert but at least he hasn't wrote some ****ty statement on twitter)

and I do like Holt, wanted him to go to the euros, but no thanks

I'll put you down as a maybe then, shall I?

[King Gizzard]

yep http://i.imgur.com/UWDup.gif

[bbfan1991]

Ledley King is on the verge of retiring, a shame because he is a good Defender but hampered by injuries.

[bbfan1991]

Premier League‏@premierleague

Premier League clubs' released and retained player lists have been published - released: http://bit.ly/N3u8Wg retained: http://bit.ly/LSbY8l

[GiRTh]

Euro team of the year (http://www.zonalmarking.net/2012/05/30/zms-european-team-of-the-year-201112/)

A great selection of players here. Xavi and Robin Van Persie dont even make the starting line up.

[Locke.]

Did not realize how strong a team Belgium are, world class players in every position

[Locke.]

“When I had a chat with Huw Jenkins the other day, after I told him I was going to Liverpool, I gave him assurances that I wouldn’t be going back for any *players. My word still stands on that. But Gylfi came to Swansea because I was the manager there.

“I actually pushed Swansea towards making an agreement with Gylfi – and they eventually did that in terms of the fee and then the salary. But ultimately it’s now down to Gylfi.

“I have told Huw that if I speak to the kid, I will make sure he definitely goes down to Swansea and speaks to the new manager, whoever that is.

“But if Gylfi is not comfortable with that and he comes back on to the market then I have to be interested.”

yes. yes. yes.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

yep http://i.imgur.com/UWDup.gif

the pipe smiley we have not good enough for you? :rolleyes:

[King Gizzard]

Sherlock pipe is much better than TiBB pipe, admit it

[Locke.]

Martin Kelly called up to the England squad to replace Gary Cahill, even more great news :worship:

[bbfan1991]

Martin Kelly? What a joke about how Rio Ferdinand and Micah Richards have been treated.

Even Danny Simpson who had a good season at Newcastle should have been considered ahead of Kelly for RB, oh well this is Kelly's chance to try and prove himself.

[Samuel.]

Martin Kelly is better than Richards, and Ferdinand is an old frail man.

[bbfan1991]

Kelly better than Richards? No chance.

There has been doubts over Rio's fitness before but he played 38 games for United this season and actually played in more games this season than John Terry, most people know it is not footballing reasons as to why he has been left out;).

[King Gizzard]

He's not better than Richards :joker::joker: Same with Rio, come on now

Richards didn't want to be a standby so made himself unavailible, Roy took the piss there, and Rio isn't there because of the John Terry thing

[bbfan1991]

Fair play to Richards for refusing to be a stand by, he should have been in that squad in the first place. I do rate the lad too.

[King Gizzard]

(and I do like Kelly, and I'd rather JT at the Euro's if we're forgetting all this racism stuff)

[King Gizzard]

Fair play to Richards for refusing to be a stand by, he should have been in that squad in the first place. I do rate the lad too.

Well to be honest anyone who refuses to be availible no matter what's happened is an idiot

[bbfan1991]

When I have been bored and watched Liverpool Kelly has shown potential I have to admit.

[Novo]

Kelly better then Richards.. and i thought Micheal21 has said some silly things on here

[Redway]

I'm shocked out how decent Belgium's been doing.

[King Gizzard]

Why? They have a great team

[Novo]

Yes they are going to win Euro 2012 aren't they.. oh wait

[King Gizzard]

yeah they've actually been pretty **** :joker:

[BBfanUSA]

Oh, BTW Dempsey and Donovan are on the same pitch for the first time under Klinsmann. After all this time. About Friggin time vs Canada tonight

[bbfan1991]

Joey Barton got punched in the face outside a night out in Liverpool, oh dear.

[bbfan1991]

...Small bruise on rear of head/ear. I've had worse. Life goes on! Thanks for the concern. Have a good day people.

I got sucker punched in the back of the head. Not injured as reported just a

Joseph Barton‏@Joey7Barton

:joker:

[bbfan1991]

Sky Sports are reporting that Dennis Bergkamp has become a front-runner for the Swansea job.

:eek:

[King Gizzard]

Birmingham Mail saying Hughton will be the new Norwich boss

[bbfan1991]

Birmingham Mail saying Hughton will be the new Norwich boss

Yeah, press reporting down here that Brum have reluctantly given him permission to speak to them.

ION Cardiff City have announced they will be playing in red shirts instead of blue next season?:eek:

[mrlecturer]

...Small bruise on rear of head/ear. I've had worse. Life goes on! Thanks for the concern. Have a good day people.

I got sucker punched in the back of the head. Not injured as reported just a

Joseph Barton‏@Joey7Barton

:joker:

was waiting for someone to have a crack at him, though a sucker punch was even better - worth the wait.

[bbfan1991]

Sky Sports News‏@SkySportsNews

Breaking News: Steve Clarke leaves Liverpool.

[seanraff07]

Birmingham Mail saying Hughton will be the new Norwich boss

Good appointment.

Was undeservedly sacked by Mike Ashley at Newcastle, and managed to reach the play-offs with Birmingham with next to no backing money wise from the chairman.

[bbfan1991]

^ Hello, good to see you back:).

I agree, although it is disappointing for Birmingham City to lose his services I think Hughton can do a good job at Norwich City if they come to an agreement.

[King Gizzard]

I still doubt he'll keep them up though, Lambert worked miracles with that Norwich squad, which isn't too different to Birminghams squad

[Raph]

I'm surprised no-one has mentioned it yet, but pretty big news regarding Cardiff City - the shirt was officially changed today from the original blue to red because of the sponsors. Now, I'm seeing this in two ways. On one hand, it's extremely sad that the team colors that i've loved for years are going to be changed. On the other hand, although it had nothing to do with the decision, red is afterall the national colour of Wales. So there are pros and cons. It's weird to see the red kit though!

[bbfan1991]

Sky Sports sources understand Steve Clarke is set to be appointed West Brom's new manager in the next 24 hours.

Chris Hughton named the new Norwich City manager.

[Ryan57]

Manolo Preciado, who was due to be unveiled as new Villarreal manager on Friday, has died of a heart attack.

Terrible news. :(

[King Gizzard]

Jean Makoun's returned to Villa and Lamberts giving him another chance :D

[bbfan1991]

Jean Makoun's returned to Villa and Lamberts giving him another chance :D

Good news:).

Sad news about the new Villarreal manager passing away! RIP.

[King Gizzard]

Just been reading about him actually, his wife died of cancer, his 15yr old son and Dad died in car accidents and now this :/

[King Gizzard]

yloXUhp-SqE

The last question :joker::joker:

[bbfan1991]

Steve Clarke the new West Bromwich Albion manager, hope he does well there and Albion deserve to do well:).

Steve Bruce is the new Hull City manager.

[Ryan57]

yloXUhp-SqE

The last question :joker::joker:

The second to last question also. 'I don't even know what Mario is, oh I did, I played it didn't I? I don't even know what I was doing they just told me to push a button' :hugesmile:

[Locke.]

Novo with a Gerrard sig, never thought I'd see the day.

Hopefully Steve Clarke does a decent job at WBA.

[Locke.]

http://i.imgur.com/UJGGt.png

[King Gizzard]

Not sure I get it :suspect:

[King Gizzard]

oh right yeah I googled it

[bbfan1991]

BREAKING: Nigeria & Udinese midfielder, Christian Obodo has been kidnapped earlier today by unknown gunmen.

[bbfan1991]

Brazil (vs Argentina): Rafael; Rafael da Silva, Juan, Thiago Silva, Marcelo; Sandro, Romulo, Oscar; Neymar, Hulk, Leandro Damiao.

Argentina (vs Brazil): Sergio Romero; Zabaleta, F. Fernández, Garay, Clemente; Gago, Mascherano, Sosa; Di Maria, Messi, Higuaín.

[Chuck]

I hope Brazil will lose so the manager gets sacked.

[bbfan1991]

I hope Brazil will lose so the manager gets sacked.

Who is it?

[Chuck]

Mano Menezes. He was succesfull when he managed Grêmio and Corinthians but nobody likes him anymore and the World Cup is gonna be here and we won't accept anything less than being the winner and I just don't think he can do it.

[bbfan1991]

Mano Menezes. He was succesfull when he managed Grêmio and Corinthians but nobody likes him anymore and the World Cup is gonna be here and we won't accept anything less than being the winner and I just don't think he can do it.

Oh right, fair enough and cheers:).

[King Gizzard]

McLocke are you here?

[King Gizzard]

I hope Brazil will lose so the manager gets sacked.

I'm hoping to get tickets for Brazil at the olympics..wanna watch Neymar/Dede/Oscar etc

[bbfan1991]

SJMPK5DLEXk

WOW what a goal!:cool:

[Chuck]

Oscar > Ganso

[King Gizzard]

Yeah heard Ganso fell off a bit

[Chuck]

He had a knee surgery recently and won't be able to recover until the game against Corinthians on Libertadores semi-finals. :dance:

[Locke.]

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r538/paultommo86/jay2.jpg

[bbfan1991]

Roberto Di Matteo has signed a 1 year deal to be Chelsea's new Manager:idc:.

[MTVN]

Another 6th place for Chelsea this year then, if they're lucky

[Novo]

More Champions League Success then

[Jayson]

SJMPK5DLEXk

WOW what a goal!:cool:

Wasn't that impressive tbh, he picked up the ball and ran unchallenged for half the length of the pitch against Brazil's Olympics squad. Nice finish but nothing too remarkable for Messi.

[bbfan1991]

Twitter was raving about it and I imagine the press will be too...

[Jayson]

This goal > that goal

93Va6TZhmDQ

Won the Puskas last year.

[Jayson]

Argh still trying to get used to the codes again :P

[Mystic Mock]

Here's a goodbye song to Chris Hughton.

p3fRTEbhaJk

We'll miss you Chris.:bawling:

[bbfan1991]

PhysioRoom.com Ltd‏@physioroom

#Arsenal defender #Sagna is expected to miss the start of next season as he continues to recover from a second broken leg in 7 months #EPL

Big blow for Arsenal.

[King Gizzard]

Here's a goodbye song to Chris Hughton.

p3fRTEbhaJk

We'll miss you Chris.:bawling:

:joker:

[Mystic Mock]

:joker:

How are you doing Nathan?

Shay Given was atrocious yesterday wouldn't you agree?

[King Gizzard]

Not bad Sir Mock how about you?

Didn't have the best of games no, but wouldn't say he was to blame for the one where it hit him off the post or the one where Steven Ward screwed up..just unlucky

Not his biggest fan though, if we got good money from QPR for him we should take it, he's on a 5 year contract and he's already showing signs he's getting older, he's quite injury prone and apart from his reflexes he really isn't that great (his command of the area is quite bad)

I'd like a younger goalkeeper

[Ryan57]

BREAKING: Nigeria & Udinese midfielder, Christian Obodo has been kidnapped earlier today by unknown gunmen.

He's now been rescued by Nigerian Police. Good news.

[lahaine]

Not bad Sir Mock how about you?

Didn't have the best of games no, but wouldn't say he was to blame for the one where it hit him off the post or the one where Steven Ward screwed up..just unlucky

Not his biggest fan though, if we got good money from QPR for him we should take it, he's on a 5 year contract and he's already showing signs he's getting older, he's quite injury prone and apart from his reflexes he really isn't that great (his command of the area is quite bad)

I'd like a younger goalkeeper

Given was your best player last year:joker:

We were awful yesterday sadly some players bottled it. Robbie keane and Kevin doyle were poor think its time to drop Doyle for Long. our Midfield couldn't hold the ball and our defence had their worse game ever. Putting Cox on instead of Mcclean was crazy.

[bbfan1991]

He's now been rescued by Nigerian Police. Good news.

Good news indeed, what a horrifying situation for him and I am glad that he has been found safe and sound:).

[Mystic Mock]

Not bad Sir Mock how about you?

Didn't have the best of games no, but wouldn't say he was to blame for the one where it hit him off the post or the one where Steven Ward screwed up..just unlucky

Not his biggest fan though, if we got good money from QPR for him we should take it, he's on a 5 year contract and he's already showing signs he's getting older, he's quite injury prone and apart from his reflexes he really isn't that great (his command of the area is quite bad)

I'd like a younger goalkeeper

Im alright thanks.

I've got to admit when that ball hit Given's head and it went into the net did have me in stitches.:joker:

[Ryan57]

Sylvain Wiltord has retired from football at the age of 38.

Shall never forget that goal that sealed the title for Arsenal at Old Trafford. :(

And the way Kanu somehow jumped over Wiltord also.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEB2lVaUNmI

[Jayson]

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/105837-rangers-liquidation-now-inevitable-after-cva-bid-rejected-by-hmrc/

Such a shame :( The SPL is dead if Rangers go.

[Ryan57]

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/105837-rangers-liquidation-now-inevitable-after-cva-bid-rejected-by-hmrc/

Such a shame :( The SPL is dead if Rangers go.

If Rangers go they might as well rename it the Celtic Premier League.

[Claymores]

anybody want any Rangers players for nowt? Newco liquidation means contracts broken cos of Deceased Club - they are free to walk and no transfer fee

[Claymores]

Goalie is worth a look for free - just offer personal terms

[Locke.]

SPL would be pretty pointless without them, none of the others clubs have it in them to do anything worthwhile other than Celtic

[MTVN]

Are the other clubs likely to vote in favour of a new Rangers playing in the SPL? Would have thought so with the extra TV & gate revenue they bring

[King Gizzard]

Sky have reportedly said the tv rights are safe if Rangers go down or something

[Redway]

Can't wait for Poland versus Russia in 20 minutes. I reckon Russia will smash Poland - they're a pretty bad team.

[King Gizzard]

They're not bad

[Redway]

They're not bad

Rofl. Still not convinced they'll score a goal, to be honest...but let's wait and see.

[King Gizzard]

Rofl. Still not convinced they'll score a goal, to be honest...but let's wait and see.

They scored a goal in their opening match? Do you know any players? They have 5-6 players who play for top European clubs.

[Jayson]

Lewandowski will score a blinding header to put the poles 1-0 up before their hopes and dreams are shattered by a brace from Kerzha and a cheeky goal from Dzagoev.

[King Gizzard]

'Arry has left Spurz

[King Gizzard]

Apparently

[Mystic Mock]

'Arry has left Spurz

:bawling:

[bbfan1991]

Shocked if the Arry rumours are true:eek:.

[King Gizzard]

ESPN Soccernet ‏@ESPNSoccernet

Harry Redknapp has told ESPN that he has not resigned from his job at #THFC after rumours suggested he had quit

[King Gizzard]

Watching Guatemala vs USA for reasons unknown.....a guy called Marco Pablo Pappa Ponce scored

[bbfan1991]

Wayne Rooney's new haircut is cringe. OMG!:eek:

[bbfan1991]

UEFA fines Russian football association euro120,000 ($150,000) for fan violence at Euro 2012.

Sky Sports understands Barcelona and Real Madrid legend Michael Laudrup is set to be named the new manager of Swansea City.

[bbfan1991]

BREAKING: Roberto Di Matteo is the new Chelsea manager.

[Chuck]

More catenaccio then

[King Gizzard]

I give him till Christmas

There was no pressure last season, and the players played because there was no AVB

[Ryan57]

BREAKING: Roberto Di Matteo is the new Chelsea manager.

I knew he'd become their permanent manager after Hazard revealed he'd spoken to him.

[King Gizzard]

Redknapp going to leave Spurs tonight now apparently

[Samuel.]

Wonder if he'd have left had Chelsea lost the Champions League final.

[bbfan1991]

Swansea City hope to announce Michael Laudrup as their new manager over the weekend. He is currently in talks at the Liberty Stadium.

[bbfan1991]

Sky Sports‏@SkySports

Former Rangers manager Walter Smith is leading a new bid to buy the club.

[bbfan1991]

The England band will apparently be given permission to be at tomorrows match:bored:.

[MTVN]

Good news

[bbfan1991]

Charles Green has completed the purchase of the business and assets of Rangers, scuppering Walter Smith's hopes of taking control.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11781/7813873/Green-claims-Gers-capture

[King Gizzard]

Our kits have been released, woeful

[King Gizzard]

The England band will apparently be given permission to be at tomorrows match:bored:.

Terrible news

[King Gizzard]

https://p.twimg.com/AvY6RHgCMAEI80Z.jpg

[BBfanUSA]

The England band will apparently be given permission to be at tomorrows match:bored:.

Are they horrible or something? TBH I have never heard them play before :joker:
I played in a high school marching band and we played at American Football matches. The best years of my life (It's been a year ago)

[King Gizzard]

They play the same crappy tunes over and over again

If they had a bit of variety they'd be alright

Not the best musicians either

[BBfanUSA]

They play the same crappy tunes over and over again

If they had a bit of variety they'd be alright

Not the best musicians either

Oh dear god for 90 mins too. No Wonder they suck.

At least we couldn't play while the teams were playing. Even though we were a low budget band (Uniforms were old as hell). We actually had 20 songs ready :joker:

[Novo]

they'd can be as **** as they want as long as we win

[King Gizzard]

They drown out the crowd

[bbfan1991]

Swansea City have appointed Michael Laudrup as their new manager....

[King Gizzard]

Guys I have an idea

[MTVN]

Uh oh

[King Gizzard]

We should all pick a ****ty league 2 team to support or something

Not one that people already like, but just a random one that everyone adopts

[Locke.]

You should all jump aboard the Tranmere Train, a play off challenge coming next season

[Novo]

Think we should all just have a network game on FM and start in the Evo Stick league tbf

[King Gizzard]

FM Live is terrible

[bbfan1991]

Accrington Stanley!