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Originally Posted by CoupeIt88
How is what Barcelona doing fair? This is ridiculous...I hope Real step it up this season and gut them
Originally Posted by trunks206
Originally Posted by CoupeIt88
How is what Barcelona doing fair? This is ridiculous...I hope Real step it up this season and gut them
I don't know it you're referring to it but if this whole Cesc situation wasn't the act of "tapping up" a contracted player I dont know what is. Its crazy, but we all know UEFA is a joke though.
Originally Posted by mauriciogarcia
robbie keane to the galaxy
Originally Posted by mauriciogarcia
at that tevez rumor. he doesnt even want play or live�in england. i can understand with his terrible english i wouldnt want to be living there also�
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Originally Posted by trunks206
Originally Posted by CoupeIt88
How is what Barcelona doing fair? This is ridiculous...I hope Real step it up this season and gut them
I don't know it you're referring to it but if this whole Cesc situation wasn't the act of "tapping up" a contracted player I dont know what is. Its crazy, but we all know UEFA is a joke though.
Yet Arsenal has pushed him toward the door too. The truth is that Cesc -- accused of letting Arsenal down -- feels let down. By the broken promise on his departure but also by the same things that have frustrated fans: the broken promises on signings, the failure of the team to take a step up; by the long wait to win something. Criticisms of Barcelona's approach and Cesc's lack of loyalty have painted Arsenal and Arsene Wenger as entirely innocent victims, as if a decision to move on is taken in a vacuum -- entirely independent of life at the Emirates. But are they really?
Fans and players want the same thing: the difference is that players can change clubs to get them. And all there while there was Barcelona -- his Barcelona and now the best team in the world -- who wanted Cesc. Of course he wanted to go. He is not old, but time slips away, opportunities too. He wants to be the best in the world. It may be selfish, it may even be wrong as it turns out, but it is logical to assume that he can better do that at Barcelona.
Cesc was a key player at the European championships in 2008, playing brilliantly in the semifinal and the final for Spain. He provided the pass for Andres Iniesta to score the wining goal at the World Cup. He has two winners medals and the satisfaction of having made a big contribution. And yet he went into both competitions, and came out of both of them, a sub. Moving to Barcelona would immediately see his status increase. The chance to establish himself in the Barcelona team with his international team mates -- which is itself a difficult task but Cesc knows he has Pep Guardiola's backing -- would cement that.
He might also win something at club level; it is no good being a team for the future; tomorrow never comes. And that is something that has come to obsess him. Cesc himself said: "Sometimes it feels like we [Arsenal] are always saying to the fans 'next year we'll be great, next year we'll do it' and they don't like that and nor do I. You have to win."
And that was four years ago.
Originally Posted by DLo13
To the thrill of...somebody, maybe...Robbie Keane is said to be joining the LA Galaxy.
Cesc himself said: "Sometimes it feels like we [Arsenal] are always saying to the fans 'next year we'll be great, next year we'll do it' and they don't like that and nor do I. You have to win."
This is the reason Nasri is likely headed out the exit as well. Sports are about winning. Plain and simple. Arsenal crumble at crucial times each year. Wenger needs to change his transfer policy to really take Arsenal to the next level and win something.
With that said, FORZA BARCA!!!
Originally Posted by IMASOLEMAN18
Originally Posted by mauriciogarcia
robbie keane to the galaxy
source?
Keane is unwanted by Spurs boss Harry Redknapp and said last week that he expected to tie up a move before the end of the transfer window.
The Irish international played in a friendly on Wednesday night against Croatia in Dublin, but is believed to be flying to LA to sign a contract worth a reported $9 million over next two years.
Keane was linked with a transfer to the MLS 18 months ago, with wife Claudine quoted as saying: "Would I like to see him play for a team like LA Galaxy? Yes, I would love that, but it changes all the time."
Originally Posted by IMASOLEMAN18
Originally Posted by mauriciogarcia
robbie keane to the galaxy
source?
[font=verdana, geneva, sans-serif]Originally Posted by abovelegit1
Originally Posted by trunks206
Originally Posted by CoupeIt88
How is what Barcelona doing fair? This is ridiculous...I hope Real step it up this season and gut them
I don't know it you're referring to it but if this whole Cesc situation wasn't the act of "tapping up" a contracted player I dont know what is. Its crazy, but we all know UEFA is a joke though.
Yet Arsenal has pushed him toward the door too. The truth is that Cesc -- accused of letting Arsenal down -- feels let down. By the broken promise on his departure but also by the same things that have frustrated fans: the broken promises on signings, the failure of the team to take a step up; by the long wait to win something. Criticisms of Barcelona's approach and Cesc's lack of loyalty have painted Arsenal and Arsene Wenger as entirely innocent victims, as if a decision to move on is taken in a vacuum -- entirely independent of life at the Emirates. But are they really?
Fans and players want the same thing: the difference is that players can change clubs to get them. And all there while there was Barcelona -- his Barcelona and now the best team in the world -- who wanted Cesc. Of course he wanted to go. He is not old, but time slips away, opportunities too. He wants to be the best in the world. It may be selfish, it may even be wrong as it turns out, but it is logical to assume that he can better do that at Barcelona.
Cesc was a key player at the European championships in 2008, playing brilliantly in the semifinal and the final for Spain. He provided the pass for Andres Iniesta to score the wining goal at the World Cup. He has two winners medals and the satisfaction of having made a big contribution. And yet he went into both competitions, and came out of both of them, a sub. Moving to Barcelona would immediately see his status increase. The chance to establish himself in the Barcelona team with his international team mates -- which is itself a difficult task but Cesc knows he has Pep Guardiola's backing -- would cement that.
He might also win something at club level; it is no good being a team for the future; tomorrow never comes. And that is something that has come to obsess him. Cesc himself said: "Sometimes it feels like we [Arsenal] are always saying to the fans 'next year we'll be great, next year we'll do it' and they don't like that and nor do I. You have to win."
And that was four years ago.
Originally Posted by wizards23
Cesc himself said: "Sometimes it feels like we [Arsenal] are always saying to the fans 'next year we'll be great, next year we'll do it' and they don't like that and nor do I. You have to win."
Originally Posted by Jada2001Retro
Joel Campbell is a great signing...especially for under £1 million.
Is it Saturday already?
Originally Posted by hpscots0906
Originally Posted by DLo13
To the thrill of...somebody, maybe...Robbie Keane is said to be joining the LA Galaxy.For Spurs supporters frees up some wages.
At least UNICEF is still on the shirt, butat Qatar Foundation
Nah don't mind the new Barca kit so much, just as you said much prefer UNICEF.Originally Posted by nawlinsjunkie
Originally Posted by hpscots0906
Originally Posted by DLo13
To the thrill of...somebody, maybe...Robbie Keane is said to be joining the LA Galaxy.For Spurs supporters frees up some wages.
At least UNICEF is still on the shirt, butat Qatar Foundation
The shirts are much nicer in person. I actually bought both the home and away kits recently. This is coming from someone who LOATHED the new kits with a passion when I saw pictures of them. And they're MUCH better than the half blue/half red shirts from a few years back
Of course I still prefer UNICEF on the front (who doesn't?) but it is what it is. It's gonna be here for the next 5 years so might as well get used to it.
And I don't get why fans of other squads are getting mad at Barcelona for wanting to get Fabregas, as if dude didn't want to come back the past several years? I respect Arsenal but that team has looked hopeless for a while now. Can't really blame all the big name players on that squad for wanting to leave.
and@ a Madrid fan of all people talking about fair transfers
[font=verdana, geneva, sans-serif]Originally Posted by abovelegit1
Originally Posted by trunks206
Originally Posted by CoupeIt88
How is what Barcelona doing fair? This is ridiculous...I hope Real step it up this season and gut them
I don't know it you're referring to it but if this whole Cesc situation wasn't the act of "tapping up" a contracted player I dont know what is. Its crazy, but we all know UEFA is a joke though.
Yet Arsenal has pushed him toward the door too. The truth is that Cesc -- accused of letting Arsenal down -- feels let down. By the broken promise on his departure but also by the same things that have frustrated fans: the broken promises on signings, the failure of the team to take a step up; by the long wait to win something. Criticisms of Barcelona's approach and Cesc's lack of loyalty have painted Arsenal and Arsene Wenger as entirely innocent victims, as if a decision to move on is taken in a vacuum -- entirely independent of life at the Emirates. But are they really?
Fans and players want the same thing: the difference is that players can change clubs to get them. And all there while there was Barcelona -- his Barcelona and now the best team in the world -- who wanted Cesc. Of course he wanted to go. He is not old, but time slips away, opportunities too. He wants to be the best in the world. It may be selfish, it may even be wrong as it turns out, but it is logical to assume that he can better do that at Barcelona.
Cesc was a key player at the European championships in 2008, playing brilliantly in the semifinal and the final for Spain. He provided the pass for Andres Iniesta to score the wining goal at the World Cup. He has two winners medals and the satisfaction of having made a big contribution. And yet he went into both competitions, and came out of both of them, a sub. Moving to Barcelona would immediately see his status increase. The chance to establish himself in the Barcelona team with his international team mates -- which is itself a difficult task but Cesc knows he has Pep Guardiola's backing -- would cement that.
He might also win something at club level; it is no good being a team for the future; tomorrow never comes. And that is something that has come to obsess him. Cesc himself said: "Sometimes it feels like we [Arsenal] are always saying to the fans 'next year we'll be great, next year we'll do it' and they don't like that and nor do I. You have to win."
And that was four years ago.