EPL Thread - Transfer Crunchtime
For most EPL teams, between now and Feb. 1st are a coupla EPL games and an FA Cup match. The Carling Cup Semis 2nd leg is in there, too. I guess the only notable PL match for the contenders is ManU visiting Blackpool for, I assume, a make-up game. Would squeeze the table some if Pool can nip a point in that match while everybody else holds form thru Feb 1st.
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Saw this at the Blue Moon forum ...
Some of Hughes buys:
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Wayne Bridge 10 million – loan at West Ham
Joleon Lescott 23 million – not in first team when all fit
Emmanuel Ade 25 million – on the verge of a move for around 10 million
Craig Bellamy 14 million – loan at Cardiff
Jo 18 million – not in first team when all fit
Roque Santa C 18 million – loan at Blackburn
Robinho 32,5 million – sold to Ac Milan for around 20 millon
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of course some other players he brought in are a success, but
we are talking about 140 million which is more then our current starting line up cost.
He did sign Tevez, NDJ, Kompany and Zabba. And I guess not selling Hart was smart. Otherwise …
Looking for silver linings ...
One of Robinho’s exit claims was that his signing with City heightened the signing attractiveness of the club. He’s sorta got a point, and maybe Adebayour’s signing has that hidden value, too. Perhaps you can consider City “breaking even” with both their stints if Adebayour leaves for @10M.
Hughesy
I wonder how much pressure he was under to actually overpay for the players he wanted. He could’ve gotten the directive to get whoever you want at whatever price, just make us win! He could’ve also gone crazy with the silly money after running on a shoestring budget at Blackburn.
Same happened to Alardyce when he went from Bolton to Newcastle. Sometimes buying cheaply and squeezing every ounce of talent out of the player/s is a manager’s strong suit, albeit a pain in the ass, and the flip side is hard for them to master.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
During the recent Tevez kerfluffle I learned a few things.
When you add it all up, it looks like Kia Joorabchian, Tevez’ and Mark Hughes’ agent, was hugely influential in the acquisition of talent at City during that timeframe. Kia makes money when players change hands. No doubt he was a de facto member of Hughes’ front office during his days at City. Kia saw mo money mo money and ensconced himself into the situation full bore. The recent Tevez situation was probably driven by Kia being excised from his City power base by the current Manchester regime. Vindictive little cuss, our Kia. After all is said and done tho’ Mancini inherited the spine of his team – Tevez, Kompany, NDJ and Hart – from the Chinese fire drill that proceeded him.
Serie A musings ...
Inter has won 4 straight league games since Rafa got the boot, if I understand the timeline correctly, and no thanks to some shaky D they can still improve. Inter now sit 6 pts behind AC Milan and have a game in hand. Things could get interesting in the Serie A table in the coming weeks – the scramble for the last 2 CL spots should get wild and woolly behind presumed Springtime front-runners Inter and AC.
And in case you’re wondering … Inter visits AC Milan on April 3rd.
Leonardo
It sucks that Inter is finding all of this success with the AC Milan legend at the helm. Not only does he have them playing well but his inroads in Brazil he built up while at AC Milan will do nothing but help that team.
I wasn’t a big fan of giving him the manager’s spot last year and I was even less enthused about his sacking. Allegri is a great coach, it can’t be denied, but if hiring him comes at the cost of setting up Inter for the long haul, then it probably wasn’t worth it.
But the April clash will undoubtedly have serious implications. AC Milan have drawn at Lecce and against Udinese when they were down 1-3 with 20 to go so it’s not like AC Milan are flying high right now.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Sid Lowe, the La LIga correspondent on the Guardian podcast said ...
that Mourinho was actively undermining Rafa from afar thru his contacts at Inter. Lowe said the hiring of Leonardo shows Jose’s influence, as L was JM’s boy. Jose was even spreading the message around the Inter lockerroom and front office to treat Leonardo well because Mourinho approves of him highly.
if there was any manager who you would think would do it, wouldnt it be mourinho?
granted i am a little bit biased against him, but still…
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 20, 2011 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
Leonardo as JM's boy?
How did that ever occur? Where were they tied together in the past? They never worked together so was JM just an admirer of Leonardo’s so that means he was his boy? Just not seeing the link there
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Watched their game yesterday
Shaky D is right.
Cesena had to play with 10 men for the last 20 minutes or so and they almost equalized it several times. I don’t understand why Inter was playing the trap in the waning moments. I guess you have to give them credit for getting the W, but that’s a team that’s been promoted twice in the last two years.
by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 20, 2011 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
Why is your ponytail still out?
Thigh strain, yah?
Worse than originally thought, or what’s the deal?
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 21, 2011 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, it's still the thigh.
They’re saying he’s probably out for the next 2-3 matches. There’s probably something going on that they’re not willing to talk about. If you’re one to believe in conspiracy theories (and also one to believe anything The Daily Mirror prints), there’s this.
by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 21, 2011 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
lol
As much as your ponytail looks like the kinda guy who’d totally roll into a bar and proceed to order 30 Jagerbombs, that’s the sort of ridiculously un-credibale slander that makes me love the British press oh-so-much.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 21, 2011 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
Stop it.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 21, 2011 2:43 PM CST up reply actions
Much better.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 21, 2011 10:52 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not putting the odds of this as low as
the whirling Belgian, but I just don’t see it happening.
Wenger will keep an optimistic expectation for Vermaelen, for whatever reason, Squillaci is only a week away, and he thinks of himself as having extra depth in Song. Djourou has improved, and in his mind if he gets Vermaelen back, he’d have too many at the position and would put himself in jeopardy of losing Djourou or Koscielny after the season.
I don’t agree with most of that, but it’s what I think Wenger thinks. I guess we’ll see.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 22, 2011 7:53 AM CST up reply actions
Galatasaray just opened their new stadium.
WOW. Scroll forward thru a few pages from here for all sorts of pics and videos.
Fenerbahce-Galatasaray
That’s one of those matches I want to go to before I die. Just to see how crazy those guys really get. I have mixed feelings about Souness, but I always enjoyed this story thoroughly.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,1182696,00.html
Scroll down to #4
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
x
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
They still have a dumb name, though.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 21, 2011 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
Charlie Adam
Read on a couple of the LFC forums that we put in a bid for him earlier today, it was rejected, and that a higher bid should be forthcoming this weekend.
Talks are still ongoing with Suarez as well- word is that we’ve given them two options, either straight cash or a lesser amount plus Ryan Babel.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
The horror....
Skysports.com understands Arsenal are weighing up a shock move to sign Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate.
Miereles getting lotsa media love for today's performance.
From twitter feeds and from the match announcers. [nice volley, too]
Aaron Ramsey is off to Cardiff City on loan. He’ll arrive a boy, but Craigers will send him back to Arsene a MAN.
I got a full pot of coffee here, so I’m ready for all the trash talk you AV fanz can muster.
Bale observation
Bale backs off the RB certainly, but the expectation of every other player on the field that Bale will end up eventually near the endline means he backs off the entire other team. Without him him in there today, Spurs are still skilled and quick, but they always have men in their laps stifling their buildup. Newcastle just went up 1-0 btw. yay
...again.
Happened last week at Sunderland. 4 lost points in stoppage points from the last two.
by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 22, 2011 11:12 AM CST up reply actions
That was quite a last several minutes
game could have turned out a number of different ways, with both teams having multiple good chances right at the end, even in addition to the Spurs goal.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 22, 2011 5:52 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, I saw this msg ...
A precis of events at Arsenal: Pass. Chance. Save. Pass. Chance. Save. Pass. Chance. Save. Pass. Chance. Save. Pass. Chance. Save. repeat ad infinitum.
yep and yep
With the exception of Walcott sometimes seening like he’s been practicing with a different team all week, you have to really like the way their front four currently look.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 22, 2011 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
watching online sucks, the feeds keep getting shut down
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
If i can find a good solid feed its fine
but more often than not i find one, then it dies halfway in.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
veetle is a great picture, but the feeds often get cut off
I go with a solid sopcast feed if I can find one. The pic may not be as big/nice but its much more reliable streaming. fwiw
I use veetle
used to be amazing, but lately they keep shutting off the feeds.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
wow
Freddie Piquionne has been sent off by Peter Walton for going into the West Ham fans as he celebrated his goal. It’s a second yellow card
They don't appreciate the Lambeau leap
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
thats dangerous heh
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 22, 2011 1:21 PM CST up reply actions
City at full strength today. I know it's away but I think they could murder Villa today.
Villa: Friedel; Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Clark; Albrighton, Petrov, Downing, Young; Agbonlahor, Bent.
City: Hart; Boateng, Toure, Kompany, Kolarov; De Jong, Barry, Toure Yaya; Silva, Tevez, Dzeko.
And thus, we City fanz will be thinking, "Poised for disappointment." sigh
Kolo’s been jittery-dumb recently and Boateng still hasn’t established any form, unlike Kolarov who’s really played well his last two matches.
DARREN FUCKING BENT
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
love it....
I could care less if Villa gets on track and avoids relegation, but for today…. I am a Villa fan…
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
"Uhmmm... Where are the boobs? AceJC
Feel better now? laxtonto
You were just lying in the weeds... waiting for your chance, weren’t you? ghostofErikThompson
This is like a sniper, waiting in a ghillie suit for the perfect time to strike. FistOfJamieBenn
This result was the most obvious thing in the history of the internet. Aquaman, Esq. " 1-11-11
Are there any City fans on here?
Or are they universally despised?
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
"Uhmmm... Where are the boobs? AceJC
Feel better now? laxtonto
You were just lying in the weeds... waiting for your chance, weren’t you? ghostofErikThompson
This is like a sniper, waiting in a ghillie suit for the perfect time to strike. FistOfJamieBenn
This result was the most obvious thing in the history of the internet. Aquaman, Esq. " 1-11-11
Shroom
and though he’s obviously not universally despised, he probably should be for his team selections.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 22, 2011 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
We all do
At least he makes up for it with his taste in baseball teams.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 22, 2011 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
How are Villa this shit at corners?
They’re playing 4 CBs for Christ’s sake.
it looks almost like they have no clue who to mark
looks like either they are trying to shift their marking almost in an overlap fashion or they need to set up a standard markup list pre-match…
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
"Uhmmm... Where are the boobs? AceJC
Feel better now? laxtonto
You were just lying in the weeds... waiting for your chance, weren’t you? ghostofErikThompson
This is like a sniper, waiting in a ghillie suit for the perfect time to strike. FistOfJamieBenn
This result was the most obvious thing in the history of the internet. Aquaman, Esq. " 1-11-11
Close down on Johnson you mongs.
He’s got so much space on the right.
Clark has a yellow
and Villa has no good LBs in his place.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Was Lichaj even active for any of the last few matches?
I suppose Walker could play his non-defensive right fullback routine on the left if it really came down to that.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 22, 2011 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
Fulham
Back up to a zero goal differential. Dempsey is a beast. Really interested to see if the rumors linking him to Liverpool pan out. Fulham is probably safe for this campaign, and Dempsey’s value has never been higher. Not to mention that Liverpool’s new owners would love to market him in the US.
Not mediocre. Right about average
That'd sure be a nice way for Texas to apologize for Tom Hicks.
Dempsey’s a natural right, but he can play on the left as well, and anyone would be an improvement over fucking the fucking Maxi Pad.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 22, 2011 9:08 PM CST up reply actions
Anyone else trying to watch Chile vs. USA in this glorified u-23 matchup?
I can’t get sound… fucking ESPN 3 sucks my balls.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
Have you ever tried
that program that streams ESPN3 to your PS3 (or other various devices)? It actually works, also works with iPhone/iPad.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 22, 2011 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
had no clue it worked with ipad, just PS3
may have to look into it, thanks for sharing!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 23, 2011 12:19 AM CST up reply actions
Hooray, Mikkel Diskerud is starting!
I love this kid.
We need a young creative MF’er to step up and fill the gap after Dempsey/Donovan, and he’s our best hope by far, imo.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
Ok
FCDallas Shea comes off in the 60th minute for Agudelo. Much improved performance tonight for the #FCDallas midfielder!
about 1 hour ago · reply
I guess everything’s relative at least.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 23, 2011 12:01 AM CST up reply actions
Speaking of Jermaine Jones
He’s starting for Blackburn in the game that just started.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 23, 2011 10:02 AM CST reply actions
He was mediocre to be kind
He was working his ass off, but his touches were a little heavy, his passes weren’t sharp and his marking was a little over-aggressive leading to some over pursuits and getting out of position. But it’s his first game in England for a new club so I’ll cut him some slack. He’s light years better than Keith Andrews at any rate, so that’s always a great thing to see.
Roque, though, looked sharp. His finishing is a little off, but he was all over the place. reminiscent of his first season with Rovers.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Santa Cruz
You could tell he was fired up. I imagine he’s excited to get the chance to start again. He played quite well.
Not mediocre. Right about average
im really interested to see how all of the city "cast offs" do
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 24, 2011 10:42 AM CST up reply actions
The Glazers
Just out of curiosity, if this Qatari deal for Man Utd were to go through at £1.5 billion, about how much money would they stand to clear? I don’t know how much they’ve had to pay in interest on their initial purchase price, and I don’t know how much they’ve supposedly taken from profits to repay the loans.
I’m sure that this is the sort of thing that Hicks thought he would pull off: buy the team —> build a stadium —> ?? —> profit!
by Brett Perryman on Jan 23, 2011 10:11 AM CST reply actions
dont i remember that they got liverpool at a pretty low price, i seem to remember that at one point he (or someone else)
a very good buy value-wise?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 23, 2011 11:46 AM CST up reply actions
tweet spotted:
JamesMawFFT James Maw
by TLDORC
It’s January and the four strikers England took to the World Cup last summer have scored just SIX Premier League goals between them.
He's the new wonderkid everyones been after
Was actually slightly surprised when I saw him linked pretty firmly to arsenal, I want to say I’d see a lot about united and chelsea.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
It's a whole different ballgame
when it comes to 17-year-olds. United and Chelsea certainly do great, but the fact that Wenger is so stubborn about playing kids becomes an asset instead of a detriment when he goes after those kids. Liam can correct me, but I think that Man Utd outbidded Arsenal for Aaron Ramsey, but he saw quicker playing time in North London.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 23, 2011 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
Chamberlain
I know Liverpool were very interested as well.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Needs more Oxlade.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 25, 2011 2:03 AM CST up reply actions
Sweet Zidane fan video
Takes a minute for the action to pick up, but then it gets kinda mesmerizing.
by shroomer on Jan 23, 2011 3:56 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
strange in that it is 8 min and 0 shots on goal
unlike 99% of other “fan videos” on the internet
cool vid!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 23, 2011 5:33 PM CST up reply actions
Gray and Keys
Not only sexist, but wrong- the lineswoman got the offside decision right.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
I googled Keys
because I couldn’t place him, and one of the videos that came up was from 1998 where they’re laughing at the quality of a women’s FA Cup game in 1998. I have to say, though, each time I watched one play in particular – starts at like 0:37 – I laughed a little harder. The goaltender should be in a bad sports movie montage. It probably doesn’t help that they’re dying laughing.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 24, 2011 11:23 AM CST up reply actions
Oh, wow... I can't stop giggling at the slow-mo replay of the one where the goalie runs into the post and then falls down like she's been hit by sniper fire.
Oh, fuck…
Thanks, Z-Cakes.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 25, 2011 2:12 AM CST up reply actions
That video needs to be sped up and set to benny hill music
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
/Poppins
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 25, 2011 6:59 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I was going to comment on that too.
It’s absurdly hilarious for me.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Gray sacked
Apparently there were some other incidents which Sky was made aware of late yesterday.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Good to hear
Not mediocre. Right about average
I generally don't care much either way on Gray
but I agree, so tired of him on FIFA.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2011 11:51 PM CST up reply actions
I'm Andy Gray...
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 6:06 PM CST up reply actions
Robinho
Looked really good yesterday for AC Milan. He was everywhere playing as the attacking mid playing behind Ibra and Cassano. Commentator mentioned if any City fans were watching how they’d be pissed as they never saw THIS Robinho in their kit. I chuckled
If Pato can stay healthy and/or Cassano gets up to speed and if yesterday’s performance is any indication, Robinho is going to be a catalyst for AC Milan in that role. But watching Ronaldinho the past couple of years and knowing Robinho’s past it’s equally possible, if not moreso, that yesterday’s performance against a side like Cesena will be his best in 4 matches an he’ll be mediocre in those…
Oh and 4 points clear of Inter after they lost to Udinese who pushed AC to the limit a few weeks ago.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
not going to lie...
i am still holding out for the 1% chance that barca got an option on one of the AC Milan young strikers as a part of the Ibra deal…
99.99% sure it didnt happen, but hey – i can dream!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 24, 2011 10:44 AM CST up reply actions
Speaking cast off City players...
I’m hearing (and evidently these have been going on since first of the year) a possible Pato for Balotelli swap could be in the offing. Evidently Berlusconi is soured on Pato’s injury history, which is quite lengthy, and I know everyone in Milan wants Super Mario. Has anyone else heard these rumors and if so is there any credence?
I like Pato, but with his injury history if Balo is offered in return you do it every stinking day.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Totally disagree.
Pato’s injury history isn’t uncommon for a player his age and he’s already much better than Balotelli. He’s also not insane.
by LiamP on Jan 24, 2011 7:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Pato vs Balo
I think if all healthy they’d both score 20+ goals in Serie A, but how many years are Milan going to carry such a part time player?
Whatever the case, keeping Balo in check would be easiest in Italy and I think with the players and coaching staff they’d have as good a chance to tame him as anyone.
Pato is safer as he’s not nearly the loonytune as Balo, but his game is one of speed and if he keeps popping his hamstrings then what good is he?
But at the root of it all, Mario’s Italian, Pato isn’t. Also, Berlusconi has soured on Pato and has stated so publicly. That usually means the player is on his way out.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Why?
The bird in hand is worth more in the bush principle? Or the fact that you think Pato is a better player than Balo will be? Just curious
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
When you combine caliber of player
with headaches (even including injury concerns), I think he’s the better player/asset.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2011 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
Yah, no question, imo.
Balo’s got more raw talent and a higher ceiling because of his size and physicality, but never underestimate how much a guy’s value decreases when he’s an incredible ass.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 25, 2011 7:01 PM CST up reply actions
Ibra and Pato
I know it hasn’t been a long period of time that they’ve played together, but it doesn’t seem that Ibra ahd Pato have meshed as a partnership. Maybe it is because they haven’t had a consistent run of starts, but there does seem to be something a little off about those two.
Pato does seem to have lost a lot with Pirlo being out as Pirlo was his main link-up. Pirlo was great at putting the ball out in space for Pato to run onto leaving the defenders in the dust. With a midfield consisting of Gattuso-Ambrosini-Flamini/Merkel/Seedorf the playmaking is gone. Especially with Robinho playing so far up field Pato gets left to play more of a support role for Ibra and he’s not flourishing in that role. Not saying he never would develop this part of his game, but at the moment this looks to be the case. This also could be influencing the front office’s desire to offload Pato. And it could just be a wild ass rumor…who knows.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
To be fair, it seems like pretty much everyone has trouble meshing with Zlala.
He just seems like an ass to me.
Not of the stature of a Balotelli, mind you… but an ass nonetheless.
I can’t put my finger on why, but he’s just got a certain punchability about him.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 26, 2011 10:25 AM CST up reply actions
Similar to Berbatov.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think Berbatov is near as prickly as Zlatan.
He actually comes across as a really humble guy in interviews.
Ah,
I never watch those. “Want to punch” seems to be a good descriptor for my reaction to them when they’re on the field. Probably has to do with the jerseys they wear as well though…
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 6:07 PM CST up reply actions
Yah, he just seems way more "clandestine Armenian mob hitman"-y to me than anything else.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
i am far from the guys biggest fan...
but it seems that a lot of ppl dont mesh well with ibra…
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 26, 2011 10:46 AM CST up reply actions
What?
No one’s ever said before on the internet….
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
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by thedirkatron on Jan 26, 2011 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
lol and not right above me either...
are you aware that you have a twin that posts on Lookout Landing?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 26, 2011 11:37 AM CST up reply actions
There's enough sweet gooey rapes to go around.
Thanks to Europe, mostly.
Well, and me.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 26, 2011 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
My family has a kickass beach house in Myrtle Beach.
I don’t know why, cause Myrtle Beach is a shitty, shitty town*, but it’s actually a pretty sweet beach house and now I actually have a reason to use it, so hooray.
- Unless you play golf… which I don’t cause it’s dumb.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 27, 2011 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
LOOK AT CAPTAIN FANCYPANTS WITH HIS BEACH HOUSE
by LiamP on Jan 27, 2011 5:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
LOOK
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"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
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by thedirkatron on Jan 27, 2011 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
LOOK ITS AMERICA WE HAVE LOTS OF NON-COLD AND RAINY BEACHES SOME OF US LIKE TO GO TO THEM SO PISS OFF YOU WANKERY ASSED MOTHER FUCKER
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"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 27, 2011 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
question for you guys
i want to buy a friend a jersey for his birthday, what is the best/better site to do that from?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
World Soccer Shop is pretty good
I’ve ordered two from them, and haven’t had any problems.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Ive bought from them, pretty quick delivery
I didn’t realize before, but they run the usa stores for some EPL teams like arsenal and man united.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Same.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
Aston Villa's web site has a pretty nice team store.
Just follow the links.
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"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 25, 2011 7:01 PM CST up reply actions
Hah
I will say that I bought a Fulham shirt from their store for someone a while back and it wasn’t a good experience. They took about a month to get it to me and never responded to any of my inquiries in the mean time. I’ve bought some things from Arsenal’s store and one from Lyon, one from OM (which almost seem Ligue 1 centralized) and a couple of Bundesliga team stores, and they all worked great.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2011 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
It's their number one best seller, natch.
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"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 26, 2011 10:20 AM CST up reply actions
Yah, I totally thought it was
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-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 26, 2011 10:20 AM CST up reply actions
Nothing that bad
At some point they had that Chelsea game listed as ESPN2 in addition to ESPN3. Looked like the game turned out to be noncompetitive anyway.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2011 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
!!
2 assists for Adam – is that good news for Liverpool fans? Considering that maybe it’ll induce a better transfer offer?
BTW, Paul Scholes has been almost invisible so far. Not bashing, just observing here, boss.
Fuck no
Blackpool needs to hold onto him till the summer. Fuck Liverpool and their cheap ass offer. Anything less than 10 million should be laughed at.
He's not really worth 10 mil.
Only spent one season in the EPL (not even), one year left on his contract after this season. He’s probably worth more than the 6 mil or so thrown around right now, but 10 mil is a lot of dosh.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
With some of the numbers being thrown around for
average players he’s worth 10 million to Blackpool. If he keeps them up that’s another 40 million. I’m not convinced they stay up without him so why settle for 6 or 8? That’s not smart business on their part.
I agree
Hold out for 10 and if you can’t get it sell him this summer.
God I love Blackpool.
Not mediocre. Right about average
They play such attractive football.
Some of the teams in the EPL are like watching paint dry. No matter the score I’ll be entertained by Blackpool. EPL needs more of that.
Agreed
They are a lot of fun to watch. Really gutsy for a newly promoted squad. People were saying that they would be the worst Premier League squad in history at the start of the season, but now they are about to hand Utd their first loss of the season.
Not mediocre. Right about average
I mean, Blackpool should hold out for 10 mil
and they probably will get it, but I’m just saying he’s maybe worth 8 mil.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Our dreams are coming true ...
Adebayour to Real Madrid looks like its happening! Let the comedy begin!
woooo
i can only hope the chosen one goes all vladdy and stubbornly starts him every game for the rest of the year, regardless of production!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 25, 2011 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
If he's motivated
he could be really good with all those guys setting him up.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Arsenal are so impotent on corners
without Chamakh. Well, even with him, really, but particularly without him and Vermaelen out there.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2011 3:05 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you
I started to celebrate it after the header, but I didn’t want to reverse-reverse jinx it.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2011 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
Oh Blackpool you curmudgeons
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
I hope he's OK
In other news, HAVE IT SHROOM HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAAHA
by LiamP on Jan 25, 2011 4:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Didn't see a minute of it.
Out of town until Wednesday. Just hoping Rafael’s concussion doesn’t keep him out too long.
by LiamP on Jan 25, 2011 4:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
That's the kind of comeback
that wins you a championship.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2011 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
Wenger on Hazard
Arsene Wenger admits that he will try and sign Lille midfielder Eden Hazard, but only when he is made available for transfer.
Wenger has been watching Ligue 1’s Young Player of the Year for the past two seasons and, although the Belgian is currently rated at around £15 million, has claimed he will make a move for the midfielder when the time is right.
’’He’s a player that I have followed for some time, but I do not want to unsettle Lille now,‘’ explained Wenger. ’’When he is available for transfer, we will see if there is the possibility to sign him.’’
Hazard is currently contracted to the French league leaders until 2014 and any deal looks likely to be delayed until the summer.
No, that's sprite you're hearing
I’m still sitting over here in a cloud of pessimism.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2011 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
For what it's worth
I watched Wenger’s postgame PC and he signed off by saying that he’d be surprised if they did anything in the transfer window at this point. Of course that could be about as sincere as me saying that I’ll be surprised if I wake up tomorrow, but it does probably either indicate some level of pessimism or a message to some team that he’s willing to walk away from a deal. If some party doesn’t budge.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2011 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
There is a shady report linking Vrsaljko from Dinamo Zagreb to Arsenal.
They really need some cover so hopefully he lands someone.
And pessimism is bad for your health on the Hazard talk.
I'll tell you what's bad for my health:
three full months of 70% Cesc is leaving / 30% he’s not
I can say that from experience.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2011 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
On the Croat
Sorry that I probably sound like a broken record on this, but the more I think about it, the less sense it makes to me that they would buy a CD for more than like seven million, just based on his demonstrated behavior. Djourou hasn’t been that bad and he still believes in Koscielny. Their top three are all long term propositions. He doesn’t have much in the pipeline at the position, but it just wouldn’t be like him to make another big investment there. Maybe he’d pay ten for a really good older guy in his late 20’s or something, but even that seems like a stretch unless he gets desperate.
If he does anything, my prediction is another Squillaci type, £2-4 million or somesuch. And the selection of those types who are available, that cheap, and able to merge right into his system has to be tiny.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2011 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
What's Vermaelen's status?
He’s a dangerous player from an attacking perspective, but a bit dodgy defensively. And the injury issues, of course.
Not mediocre. Right about average
No telling
On the latest timetable he’s about five weeks away. It depends on whether the surgery fixed the problem, though. Rehab did not.
He may be a bit dodgy, but he’s still the best CD they have.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 26, 2011 9:03 AM CST up reply actions
Hey tron, check out this tweet I got ...
Rubberbandits Rubber Bandits
I’m 2 years on twitter and still not sure how to use it. Getting a tit wank off a cloud while hanging off a helicopter would be simpler.
Roma sold to Americans?
A group of American investors are close to agreeing a deal to buy Serie A club Roma, according to reports in the Italian press on Wednesday.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that the leader of the group is 60-year-old businessman Thomas R. Di Benedetto, who is president of global consultancy firm Boston International Group.
Di Benedetto is also partner in New England Sports Ventures (NESV), the parent company of Liverpool FC and baseball team Boston Red Sox, and was seen at the Stadio Olimpico on September 25 when Roma defeated Inter Milan.
Are you aloud to double-dip with your man-penis like that?
Or would he have to sell his stake in Fuckpool?
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
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by thedirkatron on Jan 26, 2011 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
good read on Roma's situation
Pretty long tho’ - I just skimmed thru the densest financial detail paras in the middle.
So, Spector... seen him play a few times this past month or so, and he seems to magically have remembered he's allowed to be good.
I had all but written him off, but now I’d actually put pretty good odds on him being one of the guys none of us can understand why he’s not playing instead of Ricardo Clark come Brazil 2014.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 27, 2011 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
Position change had a lot to do with it right?
He couldn’t defend for shit at fullback but appears to be a capable CM.
by LiamP on Jan 27, 2011 5:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yah, he was always struck me as one of those attacking fullbacks who couldn't really do the other stuff even the most offense-minded fullbacks are supposed to be able to do... mainly "defend".
Like the guy we for some reason took on loan from Spurs.
He sure does seem allergic to defense… hope that works out for him the end.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 27, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Liverpool
We’re playing Fulham today, and have had about 10 shots already in the first 15 minutes.
Amazing how well Liverpool can play when they have a manager who favors attacking football, rather than whatever that crap was that Hodgson had them playing.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
1-0
And it came on an own goal by Pantsil, but I’ll take it!
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Pantsil is pants.
Too easy, but true.
Not mediocre. Right about average
Blackburn catchment area
So I tell people all the time that one of Blackburn’s biggest problems in terms of attendance is not only that Blackburn is the smallest town in the Premier League, but also that the catchment area is littered with Premiership sides or Championship sides who are always competitive and sometimes promoted. I always try to convey that between Blackburn, Preston, Burnley, Bolton that’s like having two Major league clubs and two AAA teams in the DFW area. How would THAT work out in terms of attendance?
So a friend who does gis stuff for a living put this assertion into her software and came out with this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cn174/5390790717/sizes/o/in/photostream/
This shows that if Blackburn is Lewisville, Manchester clubs are downtown Dallas, and Liverpool clubs are Benbrook, encompassing Wigan, and a host of lower league sides. Blackpool barely missed the cut, but a Major League team in Mineral Wells added to those in the DFW area just shows how condensed everything is over there and what Blackburn has to deal with in terms of gaining fans and ultimately attendance.
So next time you watch a Rovers game (if anyone here ever has) and notice the empty seats, just remember that there’s a lot of factors going against them.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Liverpool is Benbrook?
That’s awesome- I grew up there. So in a way, I am supporting my local club!
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Chelsea are desperately trying to splash some cash.
They reportedly had a 52mm pound bid turned down for Aguero and Godin and were reportedly turned down after making a 35mm pound bid for Torres.
Sounds like they're close to bagging David Luiz, too - which makes me sad.
Btw, Adam Johnson had to be carried off the training ground today with a severe ankle injury. sigh
Luiz is really fucking good.
If they let that slip away over a few million pounds of money, they’re dumb and ugly and should be murdered in the street like the slut-humans they are.
Plus, Luiz… Second best hair in the P’Ship the moment he signs, yah?
Behind Foolahni, of course.
Can’t think of anyone else with a sweeter ’do that him off the top of my head.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 27, 2011 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
Whatever happend with my boy, Raphai-El?
The stretcher thing looked bad, but I was hoping it was just them being overly-cautious.
If he’s out for a long stretch I might have to seriously murder you.
Oh, and didn’t Manu look like a 100% more dangerous side the minute The Fuck-Duck came out for Chica?
Yes, they did.
Rooney’s done.
Sell him.
Chica’s already better and it’s only gonna get more and more obvious.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 27, 2011 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
Concussion, but not a severe one (if that makes sense)
Concussions are basically a mandatory 2 weeks off in the PL though.
United looked a more dangerous side when Blackpool tired. Chicharito and his willingness to make runs behind Blackpool’s defenders worked really well when they were too tired to hold a firm line. He’s perfect for the super-sub role he’s in.
So you're really not going to admit it, eh?
Interesting…
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 28, 2011 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
Well, to be fair, a lot of Rooney's problems might have something to do with Dame Judy Dench's bizarre decision to make him play out wide.
I hate Wayne Rooney, but even I’ll admit it ain’t 100% fair to judge his play when he’s being forced to play almost as a LW the last few times I’ve seen his ugly little balding midget ass run around out there.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 28, 2011 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
Speaking of guy's who've got serious potential for a basement full of dead hookers...
Although out of all the guys in the Ship, my money’d have to be Skrtel.
I mean, are you kidding me?
No way that guy ain’t done at least one murder on someone.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 29, 2011 1:21 AM CST up reply actions
Oxymoron.
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-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 29, 2011 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
These reports are making me nervous
Would they sell Torres and buy Suarez? Don’t like that at all.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team.-Lonestarjon
I don't see it
Suarez would be coming in to complement Torres, not replace him.
Also, could Chelsea kindly fuck off? Bad enough we sold them Benayoun over the summer.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Suarez
He’s on his way to Anfield- Liverpool and Ajax just came to terms on a deal, per the official LFC website. Woo!
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Awesome
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team.-Lonestarjon
23 million. Little steep but seems pretty fair.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team.-Lonestarjon
Great signing for Liverpool if true
Maybe they should swoop for Diego Forlan while they are at it.
Not mediocre. Right about average
If they'd tried to buy him right after the WC he'd've prolly cost at least 30-35, so, yah.
Although I have to admit the one time I’ve seen him play for Ayax it was against Real and he was absolutely dreadful.
But the team as a whole was simply outclassed and it was pretty obvious he was pressing.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 28, 2011 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
All of the above?
Not mediocre. Right about average
Greatness.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 28, 2011 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
saw this stat ...
In the six games City has played against the other sides in the top six – once versus Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Sunderland, and twice versus Arsenal – they’ve scored just one goal.
Not surprising when your strategy is to curl up into the fetal position until the bad men go away
and get a point for the draw.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Catenaccio
That’s Italian for what you just said, rentz
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
I want Carlos Vela to be good so bad.
I smell something really great out of him if he gets famous.
Like “basement full of dead hookers”-level greatness.
Please let Carlos get rich and famous.
PLEASE.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 28, 2011 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
Don't get me started on Neymar.
Speaking of which… this has gotta be one of my all-time favorite Wikipedia hacks:
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"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 29, 2011 1:42 AM CST up reply actions
Santos, FTMFW.
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"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 29, 2011 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
Wait till I edit Stephen Ireland's Wikipedia page.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
lol
Let me know if I can help in any way.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 3:09 AM CST up reply actions
I've really only been following footsoccer seriously for a year or two, so a lot of that went right over my head.
Still can’t believe that Neymar/Robinho quote didn’t make it though.
That one gets me everytime.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 3:14 AM CST up reply actions
I wondered if he was on the cover in eurpope too
or just north america.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Figured, didn't see why he'd be on it anywhere else
same for landycakes
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
You really wondered that?
I hate you again.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 29, 2011 7:13 PM CST up reply actions
Yah, when I thought you were mad at my picture of you I felt bad and did apologetic-flavored non-hates on you for roughly 24-48 hours.
It felt bad.
I’m glad the natural order has been all, like, restored and shit.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 3:16 AM CST up reply actions
From BBC
Fernando Torres has submitted a written transfer request, which has been rejected by Liverpool
This was after they signed Suarez….. Crap.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team.-Lonestarjon
He's a pussy.
I’d just take the money and spend it on the other massive holes the club has.
But that’s me.
I’m awesome and I hate pussies.
Others may feel different.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 28, 2011 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not sure what to make of this
I know the club has had it’s issues. But last summer would have been the perfect time for El Nino to press for a transfer and he elected to stay.
Since then, the club’s been sold, is no longer under a mountain of debt, and King Kenny has returned as manager. All of that had to have been looked on favorably by Torres.
The signing of Suarez has to have had something to do with his transfer request.
And to be honest, I’m in the same camp that dirkatron is in.
The club massively needs some depth and it seems like every year, Torres is out for at least a month of two due to injury.
And the fact that Spain pretty much won the World Cup without much help from what many regard as the best striker in the world ought to tell you a little something.
Still, he’s a feared striker. And those aren’t a dime a dozen in the EPL.
Writer for Defending Big D
by Brandon Bibb on Jan 29, 2011 10:45 AM CST up reply actions
I don't think he's a pussy
If they can get 40 million or so and invest the money properly then selling him would benefit the club. The only thing is, world class players are very hard to replace.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team.-Lonestarjon
he is def a world class player
but can they actually get 40mm for him?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 29, 2011 11:25 AM CST up reply actions
David Villa cost 40m Euros (which is less, but exactly how much less I don't know at the moment), but El Nino's a good bit younger and infinitely better looking so he should fetch at least that much, if not a bit more.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 3:48 AM CST up reply actions
You forgot that Villa is a shitload better these days.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
by jonthefon on Jan 30, 2011 4:10 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
True, but that move went down pre-WC, and I think it's fair to say that if you put The Nino on Barca he'd be in much better form.
Whether or not he’d be better than Villa… I don’t know.
But with Messi and Xavi creating for you, you’re gonna a lot more opportunities than at Liverpool, where their offensive strategy seems to consist of hoping to capitalize after Glenn Johnson falls down during one of his awesomely nonsensical runs and the ball accidentally squirts to a forward.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 4:25 AM CST up reply actions
Probably.
But Villa looks much more bad-ass than Torres anyway.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Everyone looks more badass than Rosey-Cheecks McGirlparts... but David Villa looks like a penis with a gelled-to-hell fauxhawk.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 8:07 AM CST up reply actions
i dont want to say villa is dissapointing
but my god, he is an interesting player.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 30, 2011 10:18 AM CST up reply actions
Torres
Two things bother me about his request- the timing and the team involved. Like you said, there’s been a massive improvement off the pitch the last few months with the new owners and Dalglish taking over for Hodgson, and a big new signing in Suarez that is intended to complement, not replace, Torres.
So why ask to leave now? And why to Chelsea, one of our main rivals?
Dalglish met with Torres earlier today to try and talk him into staying, so I guess we’ll know more later today.
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-- RevHaloFan
why would they send him to Chelsea in the first place unless they got totally blown away?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 29, 2011 11:26 AM CST up reply actions
Cause he's a great talent, but ultimately a pussy who's game ain't made for the Ship and if someone's willing to pay 40+m PoM for him, you should fucking take it, imo.
If I were them I’d be looking at selling Torres and Gerard and invest in a serious fucking youth movement.
The team’s old as fuck and has enough holes that you’re not gonna fill them all without spending 60m+, imo.
But of course they can’t sell Gerard cause he’s a white Brit who wears his shorts all short and shit so they all love the smell of his penis and would revolt if he were sold, so they’re fucked.
Ha, ha.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 3:46 AM CST up reply actions
and dont forget the stupid "rule" about ppl from GB
which will be the downfall of the EPL imho
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 30, 2011 10:19 AM CST up reply actions
Hopefully he can make something of it
United States midfielder Michael Bradley is heading to the Premier League for a loan spell with Aston Villa.
The 23-year-old will join from struggling German side Borussia Monchengladbach, according to well-placed sources close to Bradley.
The move ends weeks of speculation that Bradley, who has a year-and-a-half left on his Gladbach contract, might join Sunderland. But Sunderland’s sale of forward Darren Bent to Aston Villa has put them in need of a striker, and apparently cooled their interest in Bradley.
Good!
I saw yesterday he had signed with Galatasaray and was bummed because there’s no way we can watch him in the Turkish league. Even though it’s with Villa, at least we’ll be able to watch him play.
So now we have midfielders Dempsey, Jones, Holden, and now Bradley in the Prem. Now if we can just get those strikers up to speed…
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Doesn't he basically do the same thing as Makoun?
I suppose they’ll play both anyway.
It makes no sense to me.
Trying to fit Makoun, NRC, Petrov, perhaps Delph and now Bradley in what probably is a two-man central midfield. And I don’t even know where Bannan ends up.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
It's still fucking awesome, though.
I think Petrov and NRC are pretty clearly on their way out.
I like both of those guys, but Petrov’s getting up there in years, and NRC plays like his hair is on fire at all times, which is awesome, but he’s always been a bit limited in terms of what he can do for you.
I think Bradley’s a pretty big improvement over NRC.
Hopefully the loan came with an option to buy his penis, cause holy shit that’d be awesome.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 29, 2011 7:19 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, it depends on whether
Bradley can be both quick enough (which isn’t necessarily that fast) and physical enough defensively to constantly win the ball. If he can do that, I think everything else will come with it (i.e. his distribution skill and ability to get forward).
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Yah, I don't know that he's the same short-burst quickness and non-stop motor that NRC possesses, but I think he's got more than enough physicallity to handle the P-Ship, imo, and his on the ball skills are MUCH better than what NRC gives you.
I honestly don’t know if NRC can connect a pass over 20+ feet.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 3:00 AM CST up reply actions
Has this move been made official yet, btw?
ESPN’s got it like it’s a done deal, but Kendrick (who’s usually pretty plugged-in) has it as(via Twitter):
@adamclarke501 Bradley, not quite done, but nearly
about 16 hours ago via web in reply to adamclarke501
I know he was supposed to a done deal to one of them Turkey/Ukraine clubs with 17 vowels as recently as yesterday, so I won’t be fully confident he’s here until I see firm confirmation of it.
God I’m pumped about this, but I’m dying to see the actual terms… If there’s not a permanent option in the loan deal then I agree with Poppins… adding another CMF to this team just for the next three months doesn’t make a sex-ton of sense to me.
Long term, though, it’s a great move, imo.
Petrov is old, NRC is comically limited in what he can do for you, and the younger Midfield guys are either too offensive minded to be considered true CDM’s (Delph, Bannan), or just plain aren’t good enough to really excite me (Hogg, Chris Herd’s Haircut, etc.).
Plus, fuck it… Having a USMNT on your team makes it more fun to follow.
So, hooray!!!
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 3:31 AM CST up reply actions
Meh.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
He's probably going to keep playing relatively often (enough to make his captaincy relevant)
for the rest of this season and maybe next season, but he’s not long-term.
If Ashley Young stays, he’s probably making the transition to captaincy next season.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
He's been out most of the season, and even now that he's back he hasn't been regularly starting.
I don’t think he’s fully fit.
I love the guy, I just think the writing’s on the wall about him being gone after the season.
He was one of Fuckwad’s guys, iirc.
Assuming this move is made with an eye on Bradley possibly being brought in on a permanent, I don’t see a big problem finding time to get him onto the pitch.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 2:54 AM CST up reply actions
Who do you think is the captain if NRC, Petrov and Young all leave?
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Fuck, I dunno.
I’d say Friedel and Dunne would be next it line, but I’m almost positive Friedel’s gonna be gone, and I don’t know how for real this make-up sex is between Houllier and Dunne so who knows if he’s gonna be gone as well.
I’d say… Stewart Downing, with Jean Makoun as my darkhorse.
Downing because he’s English and he’s a vet and he seems like he’d hang out with Marc Albrighton on his days off… Makoun’s new, but he is supposedly universally beloved by teammates cause he’s all jovial and shit. Assuming he speaks English well enough to communicate, that is.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 3:04 AM CST up reply actions
No.
Makoun’s not nearly as physical.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 29, 2011 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
Watching the 2nd half of Torquay v Crawley Town
It’s like 22 neanderthals being reffed by Bertie Wooster. awesome
w00t
i am excited Barca vs Hercules is on ESPN3 today!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Hercules
Interesting team those guys. Trezeguet & Nelson Haedo Valdez (formerly of Dortmund) as the strike partnership have 16 goals between them. They also have a few older La Liga vets (Portillo, Rufete, Tote) who provide some talent. Not saying they’re gonna knock off Barca, but they should provide a good fight.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
hey...look what happened last time
not that i expect that to happen again, but you never know.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 29, 2011 11:37 AM CST up reply actions
also, barca is going for 15 wins in a row in la liga...
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 29, 2011 1:02 PM CST up reply actions
another good stat
barca has NEVERR lost a La Liga game in which Puyol and Piqué both started in…
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 29, 2011 1:05 PM CST up reply actions
Damn you Villa!
Knocked us out of another Cup competition. But to be fair both teams fielded less than full squads, so I’m not that fussed. But Roque limping off after 10 minutes is scary.
That’s alright though, as long as Rovers stay way above them in the table they can keep playing in the Cups.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
For Z and sprite.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looked pretty good today. Nice technique, lots of pace.
I completely forgot about that match today
wanted to see him.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
I saw a little bit
He looked really good to my amateur eye. Hope Wenger doesn’t lose him to Sir Alex.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 29, 2011 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
Only saw a bit of the game, but he looked legit to me.
Seemed a bit green, naturally, but the raw tools are undeniable, and his skills seemed pretty advanced.
But he’s English so he’s likely to cost 2x what he’s worth.
Hopefully somebody pays 14m Pounds of Money for him or some shit.
The 40 trumps all!
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 3:08 AM CST up reply actions
messi = so good.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Wanna see a dog?
Go to the 2nd video down and watch the guy who’s covering at LB in white here. He gets sucked into the middle then totally dogs it up as he watches Dortmund construct a goal around him. I’d be a pretty ticked-off Wolfsburg fan if I saw their coach play him again anytime soon. Lazy eff. Nice hustle.
Also on the 2d video look at Subotic's outlet pass from the back.
Subotic is becoming more of a beast every single game. It makes me so sick that he chose Serbia over the US to represent. He is so needed in our squad and with Serbia he’s behind Vidic and that other lad indefinitely. Whatever the case Subotic has fantastic vision and sets up those long searching passes at least twice a game. Sometimes the end up a goal as here, and one two weeks ago, and sometimes, not. But adding that dimension to the back line is fantastic to see.
Also Nuri Sahin is turning into thetalent Dortmund fans have been waiting for for a few years. Coming up as a 16 year old was exciting, but it didn;t come without the bumps in the road. Now he’s more confident and he’s better all around. Sahin will not be at Dortmund much longer but that is inevitable with a player his caliber.
Barrios starting is also a good sign. He was a little upset that he was left on the bench the last couple of games, even though he was coming back from injury. Hopefully this effort sets his mind at ease.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
x
he’s behind Vidic and that other lad indefinitely.
Not really. Vidic will be 33 turning 34 by the next WC and Lukovic isn’t as good as Subotic is now and may have already lost his place to Subotic.
True
I just hated seeing him rot on the bench at the WC when we sorely could’ve used him. It’s amazing how well he’s been playing at such a young age. It really is tough for youngsters to do well at defense because reading the game is such a big part of it and that usually comes with experience
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Gotze is amazing.
Germany has so many good midfielders coming through…
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
I love Marin, prolly cause he's comically short.
Reminds me a lot of what’s his face from Tottenham.
Why I’ve suddenly forgotten his name is perplexing, but you know who I’m talking about.
Little short pass-y guy.
Looks like he really likes it when Gareth Bale changes next to him.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 3:37 AM CST up reply actions
Lennon?
Think Marin has a bit more trickery than Lennon and less pace.
Unless you’re talking about Modric.
by LiamP on Jan 30, 2011 11:16 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yes, Modric.
Is Lennon the one with the sweet eyebrow shavings?
Or is that one Theo Walcott?
I can never get those two straight, probably due to my horrible problem with racism.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 11:20 AM CST up reply actions
.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
I Wang Cunged once.
It felt good, until the chaffing set in…
The 40 trumps all!
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
I'd rather have Luiz.
But Subo’s in the same class, no doubt.
Really, really good.
He just looks so white-trashy is maybe my problem with him.
I don’t know if I can ever forgive him for what he did… no, not the USMNT snub (he wasn’t born here, I was more bummed than pissed when he left), I’m talking about this:
No!
That’s a bad Eastern European guy!
BAD!
NO!
NO!
NO!
The 40 trumps all!
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 3:42 AM CST up reply actions
Ever since I turned on the Arsenal game, Hudders has been pressuring.
finally equalized – shroom-curse at full throttle
Arsenal dominated early, but
as has been their habit lately they were wasteful early and only scored once. Their defense was disinterested, and on the play where Squillaci got the red card, he was the fourth (simultaneously with Koscielny, the third) guy who figured he’d just kick at Hunt as he ran by (though Squillaci also grabbed him). Huddersfield could have had 2-3 early in the second, so Arsenal was really lucky to not lose, not to mention winning on the late penalty.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 30, 2011 9:07 AM CST up reply actions
Wenger said "serious"
and that he’s doubtful for Barcelona. Sucks.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 30, 2011 9:54 AM CST up reply actions
Watched the game
Squillaci, Denilson, Gibbs and Diaby were awful. The latter 2 have are just coming back from injury and Denilson is Denilson, but Squillaci needs to be replaced.
Squillaci is just terrible
he has eclipsed denilson on the suckiness scale.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Mancini played for a 1-0 game. Dzeko gets him the 1 ...
problem is our zonal-marking CK defense gives up another soft goal. Which means we gotta do it all over again in a replay. Boateng played great, and the recuperating Silva looked good off the bench. This game screamed for youthful MF enthusiasm off our reserve squad, but team politics meant 18M Jo and 150k/wk Vieira must be played, despite their inappropriateness for such circumstances.
Mancini just announced - AJ out for 3 months - sigh
And you thought we were boring in the first half of the season? You ain’t seen nothing, Jack.
Also, Aston Villa is waiting for whoever wins our cup replay with Notts County. I’m sick of AV.
Man
rough day for a couple of our teams on the injury front. How is Micah?
by Brett Perryman on Jan 30, 2011 10:44 AM CST up reply actions
But we might have that one USMNT player who looks a freaking amount like Bob Bradley.
So… Yay?
The 40 trumps all!
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 11:23 AM CST up reply actions
Nice
Dempsey draws a penalty and Murray buries it.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 30, 2011 10:43 AM CST reply actions
Then Dawson gets shown red
in the 13th minute
by Brett Perryman on Jan 30, 2011 10:44 AM CST up reply actions
gotta love dempsey
…and he is from e texas to boot!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 30, 2011 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
Almost got another one
off the crossbar a few minutes later. Spurs are a mess.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 30, 2011 10:53 AM CST up reply actions
That was quite a mauling
I think Fulham have gone months this season when they haven’t scored 4 goals.
Not mediocre. Right about average
Season over for Real.
7 points behind Barca now.
They have to win out and then hope for a Madridian miracle in that late meeting.
Or just win their in-fucking-evitable showdown in the finals of the Sun Cup and pretend like anyone cares about fucking Cup wins.
The 40 trumps all!
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by thedirkatron on Jan 30, 2011 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Even if they win out, Barca has to drop 5 points elsewhere (because they're not going to beat them in GD).
That’s nigh impossible in that shit league.
woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 30, 2011 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 30, 2011 4:46 PM CST up reply actions
Cavani
That dude is making a big money move this off-season. He’s been studly. Was he on the Uruguay squad in the WC? I cannot remember.
Oh and Hamsik is Hamsik, young and full of goodness, even with that ridiculous hair cut
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Palermo are looking at a ton of cash
if they sell Pastore and Cavani.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
They sold Cavani to Napoli already.
Don’t know if I ever say a number, but I remember thinking it was a lot of money.
Not too much or anything, cause he’s good, but a lot.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
Javier Pastore is fucking incredible to watch.
I watch Palermo anytime they’re on just for him and it’s incredibly fucking worth it.
That big young Argentine CB they have (something Munoz) is gonna be a freaking stud, too.
The 40 trumps all!
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by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
*DANCES THE DANCE OF HAPPY RAPES*
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by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
And the chaos begins...
Deadline day (the January version) is one of the most entertaining days of the year. Twitter has compounded the insanity.
Holy crap.
This Torres thing might actually get done.
Torres
Either 50 million or 45 plus Anelka is what I’ve been seeing quoted.
Liverpool is also reportedly chasing Ashley Young and is still looking to sign Charlie Adam, and I imagine they’ll be in the market for another striker as well.
Gonna be a crazy deadline day!
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
I'm pretty sure Ashley Young isn't going anywhere for now.
Probably in the summer someone gets him for 15-20 mil or so.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Heard they offered 12 but we asked for either 18 or 20 (depending on who you believe).
I’m also dreading an impending summer sale, but I have some hope we can convince him to stay.
I’d LOVE if we’d sell Downing instead, but Ashley may just plain have decided he wants to move on.
Can’t force ’em to sign… SIGH.
The 40 trumps all!
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by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
30 mil for Andy Carroll is insane
And Newcastle is insane to have rejected it.
Not mediocre. Right about average
Yes and yes
I really hope NESV are smart about this- I know teams will be looking to bend them over, but don’t do anything stupid. Signing Carroll for a club-record transfer fee would be just that.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Holy Jesus.
35mm fee agreed. Torres all but gone.
That is absurd. That’s more than United paid for Rooney.
by LiamP on Jan 31, 2011 9:04 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
WHAT THE FUCK
This is unbelievable. Carrol is absolute shit. He’s been hyped because he’s English and sexual/physical abuse is all the rage in England these days so they have a hard on for him.
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team.-Lonestarjon
Carroll
Yeah, I read about the off-pitch stuff this morning- is that really the kind of player we should be spending £35m on?
Hell, go get Lukaku or someone else of his ilk, and you still have money left over to get a quality winger, and maybe another player, for that same money.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Now it's being reported that Newcastle have rejected the offer.
by LiamP on Jan 31, 2011 10:44 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Unbelievable.
Not mediocre. Right about average
my god.
whywhywhywhywhy
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 31, 2011 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
If they up the offer, I will personally murder John Henry
The BBC has just had confirmation that Newcastle did reject Liverpool’s second bid of £35m for Andy Carroll. BUT we understand that will not be the end of the matter… If and when a third bid is made, we will let you know.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team.-Lonestarjon
Appears done.
40mm. This is awesome.
by LiamP on Jan 31, 2011 11:24 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yep
I think so too. Just saw that Carroll has submitted a transfer request, which Newcastle accepted.
Carroll better be the best striker we’ve had since Dalglish for this kind of cash.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Carroll
The official LFC website is now confirming that a fee has been agreed with Newcastle, and Carroll is on his way to Liverpool for the usual medical & contract talks.
So in just a matter of days, we’re going to have signed our most expensive and third-most expensive players ever, and received our largest ever transfer fee. Absolute madness.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
~50mm for Carroll and Charlie Adam
Great success.
by LiamP on Jan 31, 2011 11:35 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Adam
Just read a couple minutes ago on Twitter that Adam is heading up to Liverpool right now, so yeah, looks like we’re getting him too.
Christ, these two better be worth it.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
I'm really not sure where he fits in.
You’ll have Suarez and Carroll up front, so it won’t be a 3 man midfield. You already have Meireles/Lucas/Gerrard in the middle, so would Adam be pushed out wide?
Adam
That’s what I don’t get. He won’t start ahead of any of those three, and £12 million seems like an awful lot for a squad player.
From what I gather, had Torres not put in a transfer request, the plan was to play 4-3-3, with Meireles, Lucas, and Gerrard in the middle, Suarez as the left-sided wing/striker, and either Kuyt or Maxi as the right-sided one. That should still work with Carroll, but again, where does Adam fit in?
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
4-3-3
There’s no one to hit crosses in to Carroll under that scenario, and his biggest asset is his strength in the air. My guess is that Lucas has lost his spot.
Not mediocre. Right about average
True
Just read on Paul Tomkins’ blog that we may not be done today.
Stephen Warnock could still join on loan to replace Konchesky, who joined Forest on loan, and a bid could still be made for Ashley Young.
Fun, fun, fun!
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Ashley Young
Don’t think that has much chance of happening.
Everything is full of death right now.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team.-Lonestarjon
He's not.
This is madness.
Not mediocre. Right about average
no
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 31, 2011 11:38 AM CST up reply actions
x
Hyped because he’s English? Oh yeah.
Physical abuse? Triple check.
“Absolute shit”? No.
He did do this. 3-1
by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 31, 2011 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
Agree.
He’s a good player, but not nearly good enough to justify this price tag. Plus, he’s a mental who had a good support system in Newcastle and still got into trouble at every turn.
When the dust settles, I'm sure I'll be quite happy that Mike Ashley of all people got somebody else to overpay.
Right now, I’m worried that he’s making plans to hit the craps table tonight.
by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 31, 2011 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
That was some crap defending.
Not mediocre. Right about average
The Carroll and Torres fees combined
Are more than what Rovers were sold for earlier…amazing
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
they were just trying to show they were making an attempt to replace torres
/JW
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 31, 2011 10:08 AM CST up reply actions
I'm shocked.
I still can’t believe it’s happening.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
Torres
Saw this on Twitter this afternoon:
“Congratulations to Konchesky who’s joined a club that’s won European Cups. Unlike Torres, who hasn’t.”
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
How many people on the current Liverpool team
were even a part of the last hardware winning Liverpool team?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
Gerrard, Carragher, Reina
Were all on the 2006 FA Cup winning side; only Gerrard & Carra left from the 2005 European Cup victory at Istanbul.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
3 and 2.
Ok, then.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 5:20 PM CST up reply actions
Come on
One of our best players demands a transfer to a rival- what did you expect, chocolate and roses?
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Depends who they replace Drogba with.
I’m concerned about Drogba’s age and if this were baseball or some other sport where revenues were tied to team salary, I would be worried that they are paying him at a higher level than he may be able to produce next year.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
So BBC 5Live is reporting the Torres deal done...not that that's totally definitive.
I’m glad I go to sleep in five minutes rather than sitting through this.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Torres
This long-distance dedication comes to us by way of a Liverpool fan, who has a few choice words for the people responsible for Torres’ departure. The song, of course, is “Fuck You,” by Cee-Lo:
- Tom Hicks and George Gillett, for the broken promises, the lies, the debt, for getting rid of Rafa, for being the worthless assholes you are;
- Christian Purslow, for thinking you knew ANYTHING about running a fucking team that you professed to be a fan of, and for hiring the next person on my list;
- Roy Hodgson, for your archaic tactics, for your small-club mentality, and for all the stupid decisions you made, from signing Konchesky and Poulsen, to marginalizing Agger, to signing Joe Cole, to loaning out Aquilani, who, as you may notice, is tearing it up in Serie A;
- Roman Abramovich. Enjoy him. Hope all that tapping up at the World Cup was worth it;
- And finally, Fernando, to you. Why now? We’ll never forget you, but don’t expect half the love at Chelsea that we had for you in Liverpool. I would wish you luck, but I’m sure with all the money you’ll be earning, you can buy your own.
So, how is everyone else doing today?
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
I fully blame hicks for this
but that doesnt change my opinion of el nino being and impatient petulant spanish turd.
im with ya on the tapping up though rc. s soon as the window closes i file charges of tapping up and look to get another 25M out of him with the argument that if he was worth 50M with a transfer request, he’d be worth 75M if his head was turned
I can't help it. I’m an asshole.
-brettgardner on Jul 7, 2009 10:55 PM EDT
Hicks
Yeah, most of this is on that fuckhead and his gang of assholes and half-wits, but this is on Nando, too. If he’d made the request last summer, or even at the start of this month, I’d be more forgiving.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
I know I'm in the (extreme) minority here, but I think y'all got the better Premier League striker today.
He’s a walking injury risk of late, and obviously he’s a (whatever the British equivalent of an Jersey douche in an Affliction t-shirt is), but he’s got a fuckload of talent, and a big physical bull like him is pretty much the perfect strike partner for a guy like Suarez who prefers to drift around looking for space to attack rather than mix it up the opposing CB’s.
When you look at it as The Nino + 6mPOM for Suarez and Carroll I think this move is a hot cup of jubilant French rapes for the Pool.
It all depends on how uninjured/motivated Carrol can stay, imo.
Well, that and whether or not he can be persuaded to cut off that ridiculous fucking ponytail.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
Don't draw any ridiculous conclusions from this, but @OptaJoe sez:
Carroll v Torres PL 2010/11 – Goals: 11-9, Assists: 3-2, Mins/goal: 148-211, Shots/goal: 5.5-6.7, Conversion rate: 18.3%-15.0%. Comparison
by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 31, 2011 10:28 PM CST up reply actions
Carroll vs. Torres
If Torres regains fitness/form, there’s no competition as to who is better and who has the potential to be better, even if Carroll reaches his ceiling. Carroll, while technically competent and aerially dominant, is still going to be a guy without devastating pace that relies on distribution from others. Torres has enough pace and skill (presumably…he hasn’t really consistently displayed his old pace lately) to create his own chances. A player like Torres (pre-2010) is better than a player like Carroll in whatever league you put them in.
Agreed.
I’m admittedly trolling the Liverpudlians here.
by Robert L. Bishop on Feb 1, 2011 5:36 PM CST up reply actions
All's quiet on the Spurs front
which means ’Arry has a few targets lined up for an 11th hour move
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Bid 35mm for Rossi, which was rejected.
by LiamP on Jan 31, 2011 11:25 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
read this strange little article yesterday
said VdV’s form was sinking, his teammates are growing tired of his selfish ways, Harry’s body language toward him yesterday even showed a little frustration
Oh no.
I think we just signed Charlie Adam.
Not good.
by LiamP on Jan 31, 2011 10:04 AM CST via mobile reply actions
David Luiz deal done.
20mm + Nemanja Matic.
Roman’s really going for the CL this year.
yeah, that was my main interest today - whether Luiz goes to Chelsea
I wanted both him and Subotic on the market over the summer to increase our chances of nabbing a great partner for Kompany. dratz – tell you what, tho’ – Boateng might turn out to be tons better in the middle than at FB. He played great against Notts County there with crappy Lescott beside him.
Hands off Subotic!
I know he won’t stay at Dortmund much longer, but I am hoping for as much time as possible!
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
as long as he played great against Notts County...
I can't help it. I’m an asshole.
-brettgardner on Jul 7, 2009 10:55 PM EDT
Boateng is gonna be really solid at CB long term, imo.
Can’t figure out why he’s being played at FB.
Didn’t he start at CB for Germany in the WC?
I know he at least played a good but, and I can’t imagine his mintues were at RB where Phillip Lahm’s Eyebrow is pretty well entrenched.
Plus y’all have a helluva prospect in Boyata… though he’s a bit away from being an everyweek starter for a contending P’Ship side, imo.
The 40 trumps all!
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-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
Boateng
He played left back, with Lahm on the right, which was odd because they tend to play on the opposite sides for their clubs. Mertesacker and Friedrich were in the middle.
Not mediocre. Right about average
Ah, okay. Thanks.
Still think he’s a CB long term.
He’s too big/physical to play out wide.
I’d rather have a guy like that playing as an “overly skilled on-the-ball” CB than a “borderline skilled on-the-ball” FB, if that makes any sense.
But fuck Citybank… I hope they keep him at FB long term and then their team plane crashes into Poppins fucking flat and he’s inside it when it happens so he dies cause I hate him.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
These two Boateng posts are agreeance-bait for me mostly.
‘cept maybe the plane crash part. Boateng’s got decent touch, but he’s too big for intricate passing up the sideline. And he looks jittery at wingback to boot. Needs to be at CB – looked cool as a cucumber the other day at CB – solid, poised. Your points make me think that with Boateng and Boyota already on board, maybe we should spend Allah’s money elsewhere, Sahib.
What the hell else do y'all need?
If anything y’all need to jettison some pieces.
You’ve got a great depth along the back line, a bajillion high-quality defensive/central midfielders, and up front you’ve got a world class creative AM in David Villa, a fantastic target man ST in Dzeko, and an explosive goal machine in Tevez, plus Weiss (who’s gonna be a stud) and Johnson looking to break into the rotation over the next two years.
To stop buying over-priced pieces of shit who don’t fit your squad (like Millner) and/or extraneous headcases who serve no purpose other than to fuck with team chemistry when they inevitably ride the bench (The Super Happy Fun Balo) is what y’all need to fucking to do.
(Unless it’s from Villa, in which case PLEASE continue to overpay for things you don’t need. Please, please, please…)
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
Fucking City.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
They're drunk with money
So efficiency is not a part of their vocabulary. Buy buy buy is the only thing they know how to do.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Fuck
Great move by Chelsea.
But hey, we have Andy Carroll’s awesome assault record at Liverpool.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team.-Lonestarjon
Carroll + Gerard
That’ll be comical. The back pages are gonna be crazy for the next couple of months
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Hey
I heard Blackburn managed to off-load El-Haji Doofus out on loan to Rangers. I’m sure the Celtic fans have forgiven him for that spitting incident from his time at Liverpool.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Spurs sign Rossi
30mm.
Deadline day has been awesome so far.
That's two neverminds already
It’s a deadline day for sure.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 31, 2011 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
At least it was entertaining this year.
Last year was a snoozefest.
Yeah
I’ve been busy and wasn’t keeping track so seeing all of that stuff at once is quite a shock.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 31, 2011 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
Blackburn sign Rochina
A Barca B striker at age 19 (and capped)
Still waiting on Formica’s passport to get processed. That’s the lad I’m waiting for. We’ve been needing an attacking mid for ages and since Dunn is old and can’t play a full schedule we need it sorely.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Formica a done deal
YAY!
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Haha
I was wondering when the first joke would occur.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
What'd y'all pay for him?
Haven’t seen a number.
He’s apparently very well thought of, though I haven’t seen him play myself.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
4.? million pounds
Between him and Rochina we spent 8 million. Add in the JJones and Roque loans and we had a very productive window. Best one in a looooong time.
Oh yeah and getting rid of El Hadj was probably #3 on the best window transfer move for Rovers. Fuck that guy in the eye.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
LOVED the Jones transfer. (Assuming there's a permanent option included, which there was, iirc... right?)
Not just because he’s “American” now, either.
Dude’s a big, physical force who thinks about only one thing: Tackling the fucking ball back.
Teams need dudes like that these days when it seems like everyone wants to try to get forward.
Jones shows no inclination to getting forward.
“You can’t tackle on the attack,” he seems to say.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 11:20 PM CST up reply actions
There is a permanent option indeed included
Evidently Stuart Holden talked to JJones about Blackburn saying it’d be a good place to come. And evidently we had a late bid in for Bradley as well and again Holden talked Rovers up. Would have LOVED to have had both Bradley and JJones on the team, but in a static 4-4-2 I can’t imagine too many times they’d be on the field at the same time.
Ah well, whatever the case, Holden’s my boy for talking us up as much as he reportedly did. He may be a notlobber but he’s alright in my book.
As for jones, he’s that rare bird who has an incredible work rate and has some skill to accompany it. A lot of guys work hard, but because that’s the only way they can stick in the league. Jones looks the sort who will be a perfect complement to Nelsen-Samba and Jones-Samba when Nelsen moves along.
Speaking of, Phil Jones was on the training pitch the other day so his recovery is coming along nicely. Cannot wait to get that guy back
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
I kinda doubt he'd still be @ the Burn if he hadn't gotten injured.
A young English stud CB isn’t gonna be long for a mid-major, unfortunately (for you, I man).
There were pretty strong rumors linking him with pretty much every big club in the P-Ship before the injury scuttled all that, iirc.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
Oh I know
And we’re used to that. It doesn’t make it any easier, but we’re not delusional to think he’ll stay at the club forever.
Probably some fuckwad team like City will buy him for a wad, not play him, loan him out and then ultimately sell him to Wigan after 4 years.
The difference these days is we have owners who have a bit of money. Now if that will translate into wage increase possibilities, that remains to be seen. But it should delay any move for a year or two at the least…hopefully….
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
I thought Luiz was pretty reasonable, actually.
That’s about what I’d expect for a world class 23-year old CB.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 9:00 PM CST up reply actions
Yes
I agree, regarding Suarez. Not such a fan of the Carroll signing, but Suarez and Carroll are almost certainly better than Torres and…um…Ngog?
Not mediocre. Right about average
Especially an unhappy/pouty Torres.
He never looked like he was trying this whole season.
Maybe it’s that he’s still not fully recovered from whatever it was he did to the knee part of that vagina he calls a body of his, or maybe it’s that he’s a pussy.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
Yah, I think we paid a premium for him relative to how good he is in general, but we HAD to have a goal scorer or we honestly might've been fucking relegated, and that's what you pay for goals.
For a goalscorer in January it wasn’t nearly as bad as people made it out to be.
When you factor in that he’s a Person of Poppins it’s actually a pretty reasonable price, imo.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 9:52 PM CST up reply actions
Darrent Bent cost half of what Andy Carroll did.
If you use the Carroll transfer as the model for English inflation, I’d say you did pretty damn well for yourselves.
How much've you seen Any Carroll's Ponytail play this year?
Granted I’ve seen him play all the way through all of twice (+ hilights, obviously), but the guy you seem to think he is bears little resemblance to the player I think he is.
They’re different types of forwards, as you allude to above, but I don’t think Torres is in whole ’nother class as you seem to.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
I've watched him quite a bit. Since he's the newest "next England no.9", I naturally have a great deal of interest.
He’s good, but is he worth twice as much as Darren Bent? Hell fucking no.
But he's abso-fucking-lutely worth 1.5 James Millners, though, right?
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
Yup.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
Charlie Adam - Liverpool
Evidently this isn’t happening.
Saw a Liverpool fan say that Blackpool are selfish for not selling him. And no offense to RCCook, but this sums up the average kopite as good as anything.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
OK with me
He’s a decent player, but there are better ones for 10-15 million pounds.
And hey, we all have our idiot fan contingent, though I do agree that it’s wrong to call out Blackpool for doing essentially the same thing we did to Chelsea.
Boy, I really, really hope Andy Carroll will be worth it. Dalglish and Comolli really put their balls on the line here.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Adam
blackpool will end up making 6m pounds instead of 12-14m pounds to sell him this window. the guy put in a transfer request so he’s gone at next window and for a lesser rate.
blackpool may have made a stand but they will lose money in the end.
I can't help it. I’m an asshole.
-brettgardner on Jul 7, 2009 10:55 PM EDT
Not if they had sold him and then gotten relegated.
Not mediocre. Right about average
Yup.
Their midfield is totally full but ’Arry’s gotta do something.
Just a bit late
Harry Redknapp confirms to Sky Sports News that Tottenham made a bid – that was accepted – for Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam late in the day, but that the deal fell through because “a couple of Blackpool shareholders” just failed to get the necessary signatures on the paperwork in time
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
BREAKING NEWS – Arsenal have turned down Newcastle’s attempts to sign striker Nicklas Bendtner
Rumored they offered 17 million. I will go insane if this is true.
Arsenal dont even like Bendtner.
he couldnt hit the broadside of a barn nd they wont sell him?
HAHAHA
I can't help it. I’m an asshole.
-brettgardner on Jul 7, 2009 10:55 PM EDT
I knew that Ashley would go nuts and try to overpay for someone right away.
I’m even more glad the £12 million N’Zogbia bid was turned down.
by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 31, 2011 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
It'll be interesting to see how much of the 35mm he's actually willing to reinvest.
Also, Carroll’s released a statement saying he didn’t want to leave Newcastle and was forced out.
So….yeah. I see more anti-Ashley protests in the future.
Probably.
If Ashley reinvests, it’s a good deal. If he puts the money into Sports Direct or the craps table, obviously it’s not.
The whole thing with Carroll requesting a transfer was weird. I didn’t believe for a second that they weren’t pushing him out the door. Just FMA trying to handle public relations.
by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 31, 2011 5:13 PM CST up reply actions
pesos?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Feb 1, 2011 12:24 AM CST up reply actions
I've only followed this for a few years
but is it me or do ESPN, etc. not realize that just because deals aren’t announced by the deadline, that doesn’t mean that they haven’t happened? Seems like every year something finally leaks out like an hour or so after it passes. It may have been the weather and the issues with the league office, but I remember it was like a day before the press stopped reporting that the Arshavin transfer had fallen through.
Redknapp signed Benjani one January window
And it wasn’t finalized until 2 days later. That was extreme, but yeah they trickle in after the deadline every year
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
If this were true
11:08
Chris Murphy: A grand total of £214 million spent this window, we think. Amazing.
11:10
John Brewin: We think it’s all to do with Financial Fairplay and clubs spending while they can. It only seems to have occurred in England, as Spain and Germany were very quiet indeed.
Wouldn’t City have gone completely nuts for a guy or two?
It doesn't even take effect until the financials for 2012.
Meaning they can still spend like assholes this summer and it’ll be fine.
I thought it was rolling 3-year window or some shit?
With the 1st year weighted the most, and so on.
Not gonna pretend like I know what I’m talking about here, but that sounds like something I may have thought I knew when I started typing this comment.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
Yanks on the move
Michael Bradley to Villa on loan
Freddy Adu to Konyaspor (sp), Turkish second division on loan
Jozy Altidore to Levante on loan
Ohh Jozy and Freddy…we had such high hopes…
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Seems like
it’s less and less of a concern, too, unfortunately.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 31, 2011 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
Robbie Findley
and Eddie Johnson to Championship level teams. Looks like Findley is a free transfer.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 31, 2011 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
Ahh thats right
Findley to Nottingham Forest. Didn’t see Eddie went somewhere. Interesting, but too little too late, unfortunately
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
He's OOC at the end of the season, iirc.
He’s playing for his next job.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
if only findley was
you know, good.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Feb 1, 2011 12:25 AM CST up reply actions
He and Ricardo Clark have some seriously compromising photos of Bob Fucking Bradley.
I’m ashamed to think we played a World Cup with those two fucks getting actual fucking starts… Fuck everything. Fuck fuck fuck.
FUCK.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
Jozy to Bursapor I thought?
The 40 trumps all!
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by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
Though
Arsenal wins in the big Torres/Carroll business. We’ve already played Chelsea twice and Arsenal visits Newcastle Saturday
by Brett Perryman on Jan 31, 2011 6:02 PM CST up reply actions
More than likely
failing to bring in a good CB costs them any chance of a major trophy. But it’s not like it was hard to predict that he wouldn’t do anything.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 31, 2011 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
AC Milan
Remember that discussion we had on how AC Milan’s RB and LB’s were suspect ahead of the upcoming Tottenham match?
Since then they have signed
Urby Emmanuelson – LB
Didac Vila – LB
Marco Legrottaglia – LB
Mark van Bommel – DM
Hopefully these guys can get up to speed because no more playing time for Antonini and Bonera is needed. They have both been horrid this year at LB. Abate at RB has been better, but he needs replacing. Unfortunately replacing Abate would be with Massimo Oddo which is worse. Also, Nesta is out for a month with a shoulder issue which leaves Mario Yepes as the stand-in with Sokratis as CB depth.
They helped fill some holes this window, but there are plenty of them left.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Right.
Abate’s still got to face Bale, and while he has enough pace, he’s so undisciplined at that position that Bale will probably make him look like a tard.
Van Bommel is going to pick up so many cards in that league. He was already sent off in his first match.
van Bommel
He’s only there until Gattuso gets back and then he’ll be for depth only. But yeah that dude is a dirty dirty player. I don’t remember him being so bad when he played for PSV all those years, though…maybe he’s lost a few steps so has to be dirty to compete
As for dealing with Bale, I’m hoping Vila can play RB as well, but who knows…they’ll probably have to roll with Abate, close their eyes and hope for the best
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Weird.
I know there’s happiness down there somewhere, but right now I find the whole thing to me a bit brain flummoxing.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 5:49 PM CST up reply actions
I've been playing the role of bemused spectator all day.
But honestly, I kind of miss the transfer silliness with United. They haven’t done anything grandiose since the Berbatov deal. Since they’re so broke, all that was there today were (presumably) unfounded rumors linking them to Charlie Adam.
Yes,
I’ve noticed you sniping from the sidelines, but I wasn’t sure if you enjoyed it more from the perspective of being forced to develop players more and not being involved in all of the ‘muppetry’ or if it’s just the only recourse left as the biggest name players get whittled away.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
I'm a secret transfer muppet.
So the sniping is a coping mechanism of sorts. I love a good Manchester United transfer saga.
Ah ha,
the truth comes out!
I think I’m reacting to Torres like I reacted to Cliff Lee.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 6:03 PM CST up reply actions
I hope it turns out the same
you finish second to a team no one picked to win it.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 31, 2011 6:08 PM CST up reply actions
Can't see how this is much of a negative for Chelsea.
If Roman’s willing to spend the money, and Aguero doesn’t want to leave Madrid, I’m not sure who was better and available…even looking down the road a bit to the summer, Torres still would’ve been the most attractive option.
Yeah, it's weird being a fan of a team with seemingly so little regard
for profitability.
I’m wondering if some of the more physical aspects of some of the Chelsea players will be able to shield Torres a bit more. Not that they can be his bodyguard, but I can’t help but get twitchy excited about the idea of pairing Torres and Drogba up.
The Aguero saga (as well as losing out on some other options that it was hard to tell how strongly Chelsea were pursuing) had made me rather disillusioned with the transfer window. Just when I think you can’t do anything worse….you go and totally redeem yourself.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
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I can’t help but get twitchy excited about the idea of pairing Torres and Drogba up.
Don’t blame you. If Torres can return to form, the front 6 of Malouda/Essien/Lampard/Drogba/Torres/Whoever could easily be the best in the league.
They're going to play Anelka there
because they hate me.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 7:21 PM CST up reply actions
I'd be surprised.
Too many offensive-minded players. I’m thinking maybe a diamond with Essien; Malouda, Ramires; Lampard with Drogba and Torres up front?
Yes,
I think that’s what they’ll try at first. I think Anelka goes back to being a striker sub and depth behind two guys who are likely to be injured somewhat over the next few years.
They like to run Malouda into the open space created by the forward moving up, so it wouldn’t surprise me if they stuck with the diamond for a bit.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
I think Dzeko is better.
But I’ve been upfront about my hating Torres and thinking he’s horribly overrated.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 9:05 PM CST up reply actions
This is a fun thing about English teams selling to English teams
When North American teams trade players, they have like 72 hours to report and often take a day or more just to get there. These guys are sold, hop in a car, and they’re there like eight minutes later.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 31, 2011 6:24 PM CST up reply actions
Or a helicopter.
I think I’m looking forward to Chelsea Liverpool more than I am the Superbowl at this point.
I never look forward to the super bowl
or, a lot of times, even watch it, so it’s not close for me.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 31, 2011 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
Ideally the stadium would implode on both those teams.
Chelsea vs Liverpool is going to be properly intriguing though. I only wish it was at Anfield instead of Stamford Bridge.
So is he playing on the weekend?
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
I hope him and Suarez both start.
Carroll’s still injured I think.
Me too
I’m sure there will be enough traveling Reds to give Nando a proper reception, though.
Suarez should be starting against both Stoke and Chelsea.
Saw some video of Carroll tonight, and I’m a bit more impressed. He’s a big, strong SOB, but can shoot too. Hopefully he comes good.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
that day is this?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Feb 1, 2011 12:28 AM CST up reply actions
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“I can play for one of the top clubs in europe now and that is a target for every player”
Please note, RC, that I was not the one to post these.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 31, 2011 7:21 PM CST up reply actions
Heh
Yeah, I saw them earlier on Twitter.
I’m betting Carragher throws more than one hard tackle Nando’s way on Sunday.
And you know, after the rivalry had diminished a bit since the departures of Mourinho and Benitez- it’s good to hate you Chavs again. Sunday’s going to be awesome.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Pretty damn happy with Villa's month.
Brought in Michael Bradley on a no-risk loan with an option to buy.
Makoun for cheap.
Bent for too much, but we HAD to have a goal scorer and fuck look at what strikers cost.
Wish they’d sold Ireland, but at least he’s out of sight.
Didn’t sell Ashley, which good.
Loaned out Guzan to get him some 1st team action (wish we’d done that with Lichaj..)
We weren’t able to get Warnock out (that I’ve heard) and didn’t bring in a LB to take his spot… that’s my only real long term issue with our January.
Really, really happy right now.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
No kidding
Villa had a great January. I feel like they have finally moved on from the Barry/Milner era. They could well finish in the top half this season and be fighting it out for a spot in Europe again next year with a little luck.
Not mediocre. Right about average
I can't tell you how excited I am to (in all probability) have a new USMNT player on my team.
With Friedel on his way out and Guzan/Lichaj not looking like the team is all that enamored with them, it was looking pretty grim on that front past this season.
It makes it so much more fun with a Yank on the squad.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jan 31, 2011 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
Totally agree
I would have been bummed if Fulham had sold off Dempsey, since he’s the sole Yank connection left on the squad (not counting Eddie Johnson). Villa’s got an excellent American contingent now, and I’ll enjoy watching their matches for sure. Really excited to watch Jr. Bradley do his thing in the EPL.
Not mediocre. Right about average
This is why I don't get players' names/numbers on my kits
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
I just like the
“and bring shame to their families” part.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 1, 2011 11:09 AM CST up reply actions
Shocker
The United States has cancelled its friendly with Egypt which was scheduled for 9 February in Cairo.
Obviously there are bigger issue for Egypt right now
But that would have been an interesting match. Egypt is probably the second best team that didn’t make the last World Cup (after Russia). They have won three straight African Nations Cup titles.
Not mediocre. Right about average
Grading the January transfer window team by team
Anyone up for it? I’d tackle it, but I actually have to work on this glorious Snow Day.
Probably need a new post to rec up anyway
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
I can give you Sky Sports' rankings
Just rank the teams in order of how much money they spent. Every big buy was a great move, every sale was a disaster, and the teams who did nothing are in big trouble. I expected a little more in depth analysis, but I haven’t watched them that much.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 1, 2011 12:55 PM CST up reply actions
I value the posters' views here more than Sky Sports
Well maybe not RCCook’s…heh…kidding
but yeah Sky’s Big Club bias is as bad as ESPN’s.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Fulham
I suppose I would give them a B. They grabbed Eidur Gudjohnsen on loan, which will give them some good attacking depth off the bench. They also acquired Steve Sidwell on the permanent deal, and I think he’s a solid and somewhat underrated player. He was excellent against Tottenham.
They didn’t do much else, including not selling Dempsey, happily. Danny Murphy signed a one year extension, which is notable.
I think their increasingly strong play of late led them to sit tight. Their attack is finally starting to come together. Dempsey continues the with with his excellent run of form going back to last season, Dembele is back from injury and is playing well, and while Andy Johnson hasn’t found the net much, his form has been the best I’ve seen since his Crystal Palace days. With Zamora due back within the next month, I think Fulham is primed to finish the season strong and maybe even put together a run at the FA Cup.
Not mediocre. Right about average
Villa
Thought Makoun looked great. Smart passing and I don’t remember him giving the ball away at all. That’s probably not good news as far as Bradley is concerned.
Nani basically did pearings on whoever y’all put on him though.
He might need an injury to get in.
I have a feeling Houllier is too enamoured with Petrov’s leadershipness.
Plus Villa’s defense did a pretty good impression of where they were earlier in the season. I mean, that Vidic strike was ridiculous for a centreback, but way to mark him, guys.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Makoun and Bradley are different animals.
Agreed Makoun looked great (without him I’m thinking the score would’ve been Aston Villa: -7, Nemanja Vidic’s Super-Rapist Evil Grin: 666), but he goes about 5’8 and looks like he weighs about as much as my dick when it’s fucking flaccid.
He’s a good possesion-type holding midfielder, but you can’t run a guy like that out without a more physical partner, imo.
Bradley’s 6’2, strong, and while he’s nowhere near as calm and composed on the ball or adept with his distribution as Makoun is, Bradley’s much more dirty work-inclined than Makoun will ever be.
Don’t know if he’s the guy to pair with Makoun long term as our CMF, but I think he’s competing more with Petrov’s Penis Tattoo (and possibly NRC if we decide to bring him back… PLEASE DO NOT BRING HIM BACK) than with makoun.
Yin/Yang.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Feb 2, 2011 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
Good grief.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Frustrating game
Officiating was terrible all around and Arsenal spent too much time complaining and not enough time powering through. It’s not often that you see several guys from a team go to complain to the officials after a game they won.
Thank goodness they won, though. It’s going to be interesting to see what Spurs do over the next month or so. They could drop off the map if they don’t get hot. If they don’t win at Blackburn they’ll be 5 or 6 points behind Chelsea, which I doubt Chelsea will come close to conceding, and 6 or 7 back of City. However, if they stay hot that top five could be quite the free-for-all.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 1, 2011 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
Moyes
I think that Fabregas was unacceptably belligerent on the field, so I can only imagine what he said. It is a little gratifying for Moyes to acknowledge some of the poor officiating as well.
But an angry Moyes said Fabregas should have been dismissed for his rant at the referee in the tunnel at the interval. “I think it was offside, the wrong decision, but it was not Everton who made the decision,” Moyes said.
“I also thought there were some really bad tackles. But Fabregas’ comments to the officials when he was coming down the tunnel warranted a sending off.
“It was disgusting. I am not going to repeat what they were. They were disappointing comments from someone who is such a talented footballer.”
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger denied Moyes’ account of events. He told Sky Sports: “I was next to Cesc Fabregas at half-time. He didn’t speak to the referee at half-time. I spoke to the referee. If you have the film on camera, you can check.”
But Moyes continued: "I won’t go into what they were, but they were deserving of a sending off, 100%.’’
by Brett Perryman on Feb 1, 2011 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
Funny how Cesc always seems to be saying things he shouldn't
and Arsene is always saying he didn’t actually say those things.
by Robert L. Bishop on Feb 1, 2011 5:41 PM CST up reply actions
From what I've seen
Wenger has no problem lying when it comes to what he considers protecting his players for their behavior.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 2, 2011 7:58 AM CST up reply actions
And boy does he love to not spend money
Wenger’s starting line-up in the 2-1 victory against Everton on Tuesday cost just £40 million to assemble, incredibly, £10 million less than Torres alone cost Chelsea – and it was a fact that appeared to bring the thrifty Frenchman great pleasure.
“That’s why I sat back in my armchair on the bench and watched with satisfaction,” Wenger said.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 2, 2011 12:59 PM CST up reply actions
Arshavin is finally starting to show signs of life
Now way they win this game a couple of months ago. Hopefully, Chelsea starts beasting and takes some points off United.
I can’t see Spurs sustaining their form.
I only saw highlights
but it looked like they really swarmed Sunderland today. And that was without Drogba and Torres.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 1, 2011 6:29 PM CST up reply actions
It was pretty one-sided.
Could have easily been 6-2 or more. Kalou hit both posts with one shot.
by Robert L. Bishop on Feb 1, 2011 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
Good Win
Out of the top 5 teams, I think Arsenal gives us the most trouble when we play them for some reason
atdhe.me FTW!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Feb 2, 2011 10:20 AM CST up reply actions
Sepp Blatter:
Derp, well, maybe fans should plan on being there early for World Cup matches, der herm derp.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 1, 2011 6:33 PM CST up reply actions
World Cup Pears Poison Die.
Ugh.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Separate. Fucking. Entrances.
Fuck Sepp. Fuck him so damn hard.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
What. A. Mess.
Or at least until a couple of women became frantic and insisted that they be allowed to get to their children: they were beaten with truncheons for their disrespect for authority and, probably, for being women in the first place.
by Robert L. Bishop on Feb 1, 2011 9:13 PM CST up reply actions
Blatter
I’m reading David Goldblatt’s book “The Ball is Round,” and he had some very choice words regarding Blatter’s tenure at FIFA- basically, that he and his staff live like Turkish sultans, and that they’ve frittered away hundreds of millions of dollars without any kind of financial accountability.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
This is a pretty big win for Arsenal
Nasri says he’ll sign a long term deal. Listening to one of Wenger’s recent PCs, it sounded like he’d been having to work pretty hard to sell him on not moving again.
Yep
Just saw on the LFC website that he’s one of the subs for today’s match. Hopefully these damn blackouts take a break from 2-4 today!
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Suarez on
63rd minute, and we have a 1-0 lead on a Meireles goal.
Suarez is wearing #7- Dalglish’s old number. Talk about expectations!
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
And he scores
He looks pretty natural in a Liverpool uni.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 2, 2011 3:41 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, he did
And yes, he does!
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Where did they play him?
Up top, I guess?
Not mediocre. Right about average
Suarez
From what I could tell, he was playing on the left, but with plenty of license to cut in towards the middle.
I never could quite make out the formation today. It looked a bit like 3-5-2, but we had six players who are usually defenders starting, with Johnson playing almost as a left wing, and both Agger and Skrtel making occasional forward runs, while the other stayed back with The Greek.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
interesting
Looking at it online I couldn’t make heads or tails of that formation. I love bizarre alignments like that.
Not mediocre. Right about average
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