The Ultimate Football Thread 2013-2014 Vol. 4 EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A etc

Kroos would be a good signing, honestly Bayern needs to let some of there midfielders go. Too much talent on the bench.

Btw, is. Fellini injured? Where's he's been? I still think dude could prove himself.
 
eiddyfouw said:
You doubt that a club will make a bid on a player?

Okay.

Whether it's accepted or not is a different story, but i believe they'll put in a bid, esp cause he hasn't penned a new deal and is stalling...
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if history has shown us anything JADA is ALWAYS wrong.. :pimp:
 
Moyes is rumored to be considering a bid on Yohan Cabaye who is supposed to be rated at a £25million transfer.

Mata's first interview with United.





Letter from Mata to Chelsea & it's fans. It's a really heartfelt letter.

http://www.juanmata10.com/index.php?seccion=noticias&id=4102

Hi everyone,

As you can imagine this is a very important day in my life, and with these lines I would like to express the memories and emotions that come to me as I write.

This letter is written from my heart, and first of all I would like to say that I will never forget all the affection given to me by the Chelsea fans. From the very first day until the last.

With your support and affection I have grown up as a player and I have had an amazing time both on and off the pitch. I will always feel the gratitude towards you. Always. No words are enough to give back all the things I have received.

There has been plenty of good moments: the FA Cup, my first trophy as a Blue; the immense happiness of winning titles for the first time in the club’s history, such as that magical Champions League night in Munich and the Europa League.

On the other hand, I have experienced some complicated situations from a personal point of view, mainly during the last six months. Every message I got through the social media, every nice word you have said to me on the street, and of course, your support in the stadium, has made me feel incredibly proud of the Chelsea fans; you deserve a team like the one you’ve got, with so many fantastic players.

I won’t forget the faith you put in me when I was given the player of the year award the last two seasons. I feel really proud and I will never forget those nights.

Thank you so much for the way you have treated me, you have been unbelievable. I hope you understand that after going through a complicated and, for me, new situation in the last few months, I believe this is the best choice in order to carry on with my football career and to keep enjoying this sport.

Before last summer, my intention was to stay here for a long time; as long as the club wanted me to, and to keep winning trophies for Chelsea FC. This is how happy I was in the club and in the city. However, as you all know, things changed after the preseason. From feeling like an important player, I started to experience some difficult situations and I felt unable to help the team to the extent that I wanted and was used to. Obviously, I fully respect the circumstances.

Football is a team sport and it’s not easy to play regularly in such a good squad. In sports you may win or lose, but the most important thing is to give everything. I hope you know and feel that I have always done so. In every game, in every training session, without exception. I have always tried my best for the club.

I would like to emphasise the affection, admiration and respect that I’ve had for my former team mates since the first day. I want to thank the captains for their help and understanding at all times. They made me feel comfortable when I arrived and they have supported me throughout the difficult times this season.

I thank all my former team mates for these two and a half years and I wish them the best, personally and professionally, for the future. Of course I have been closer to some of them, but the most important thing is that my years in Chelsea have left me with great friends. Friends forever, football rivalries aside.

I also want to highlight the day-to-day job of every member of the Chelsea staff: medical team, kit men, staff at Cobham and Stamford Bridge, media and marketing department, Chelsea TV team… All of them are very important in making this club a great one. Thank you for your treatment and your efforts to make the life of the players easier.

Furthermore, thanks to every manager I have had the pleasure to work with during my time here. They have all been a big help for my progression as a player. I have always respected their decisions, whatever they were; they made me more mature and a stronger person. You learn from everything, and certain situations make you think about other team mates who are coping with similar situations more regularly.

Thank you Andre for giving me the opportunity to join Chelsea FC. Without your support, none of this would have happened. To Robbie and Rafa, for their unlimited trust in me. And to Jose, for making me a stronger player, because in difficult moments, I have learnt to remain positive and to keep working hard.

Lastly, I want to thank the Club, and in particular its owner, Roman Abramovich, for trusting me and making an important investment when signing me. Also for their understanding regarding my situation over the last months. I’m very glad to have been part of the squad that made his and our dream come true: winning the Champions League on that unforgettable night in Munich. Additionally, my years in Chelsea have been profitable for the club, which I’m very pleased about.

I want to make clear that the stage that now comes to an end has been extremely important for me, personally and professionally. Although many of you, like myself, never thought this moment would come, this is football and a new chapter is about to begin.

I would have liked to say good bye to all of you in the stadium, or in a press conference, but it has not been possible. I’m sure I will be able to do it in the future, because that is what you deserve.

Evidently, today is a day of mixed feelings, remembering the past and looking forward to the future and what it has to bring. I look forward to being happy and to enjoy what I like the most: play football.

I will never forget my time in Chelsea and the affection I take with me, I will keep forever.

I wish you the best. A big hug to all of you.

THANK YOU so much,
Juan
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Juan is a class act, cheslea fans shouldn't be hard on him.
I want Kroos or Gundogan over Cabaye
 
Sunday Rumours...

Chelsea are planning a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani - funded by selling fellow forward Romelu Lukaku. (If this happens, whoever can pick up Lukaku will have a fantastic talent on their hands- I can only imagine how he'll play when fed the ball properly)

Tony Pulis is ready to quit as Crystal Palace manager in the summer – unless co-owner Steve Parish stops meddling in transfer business. (I don't see Palace staying up)

Juan Mata's £37million move to Manchester United almost collapsed - when Chelsea told him he could join anyone but the Old Trafford club. They had to perform a U-turn when no other team matched the midfielder's valuation. (I knew Jose would try and bait Moyes and pull the rug from under him)

AC Milan's ex-Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has revealed that he is no longer at war with Jose Mourinho - and has opened up the possibility of a sensational return to the Premier League with Chelsea. :lol:

Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby is wanted by PSV Eindhoven.

Tottenham midfielder Nacer Chadli – a £5m signing from FC Twente in July – is being targeted by Everton.

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have reached a verbal agreement over the transfer of striker Diego Costa (This is for the summer though)

Manchester City set to offer Paris Saint-Germain £8million for defender Blaise Matudi (The Sun on Sunday)
 
Mastamind89 said:
What didn't your son like about the program?
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He said he didn't get much out of it compared to the practices with his club. I watched the first portion of training in the mornings when I dropped him off & then came early to pick him up to watch. I wasn't really impressed compared to the money we paid. Like I said previously, I can't say my son was better after the camp.

My son also said the trainer (an Irishman named Ducky), wasn't really nice. He said he got frustrated with the other kids a lot. Not sure if he was blowing sunshine up my **** or not, but the trainer said that with hard work, my son could be a really good footballer. He said he loved his speed & tenacity.
 
This may been a too long ago for many of you to remember this moment of madness...



lol from the UK series "Dream Team"
 
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Bayern selling Kroos is basically inconceivable, he's their most used outfield player. Like in the Cesc situation, the agent is probably using United for leverage. Can't imagine they'd sell him instead of just ponying up the money - he's young, one of the best in the world, and a perfect Pep player.

Gundogan may be sold this summer, but RMadrid seem to be in line to buy him this summer. I think Barça will make a play for him too.


Entertaining match in Milan. Two late goals spared Seedorf two straight losses. He made a good adjustment going 442 to chase the game.
 
eiddyfouw said:
You doubt that a club will make a bid on a player?

Okay.

Whether it's accepted or not is a different story, but i believe they'll put in a bid, esp cause he hasn't penned a new deal and is stalling...
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:rofl:

I doubt any club would be dumb enough to bid only £25 million for Kroos and think they'd actually get him.
 
Oscar is playing like "Mata who?" today.

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Can you say Kroos is really preferred though? When bastian is healthy he sits. Bayern deff needs to move one of those MF's Javi, Bastian, Thiago, Kroos.. I can see him staying but only because he's a product their youth system.. Untied should focus on Javi.. dude has been moved around far too much this year and i just don't think pep prefer him

I don't get the gundogan to real either, they have WAY too many MFs.. Same with Barca... walk into our united team ilkay :smokin
 
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