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The Ultimate Soccer Thread 2012-2013 Vol. 3 Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga etc
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David Villa to Spuds?
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David Villa to Spuds?
Not as bad as some (US) paper talking about some Donovan to United "rumor"
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What in the hell are you talking about? He was subbed on for a whopping 20 mins in all of WC2010 for a group game vs Honduras (Spain were already up at the time). He was also only subbed on once in all of Euro 2012 aswell...in the 87th min. That was the final yes, but again Spain were 3-0 up already. So he played 20/630+ mins in South Africa and 3/540+ at Euro 2012. So 23/1170 mins overall in the two tournaments. Instrumental?
Please stop. (I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you read that somewhere else and reposted it here, but you didn't really know what you were talking about.)
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David Villa to Spuds?
Not as bad as some (US) paper talking about some Donovan to United "rumor"
Lmaoooooo USA smh
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Oh lord..... What paper wrote about that rumor??Lmaoooooo USA smhNot as bad as some (US) paper talking about some Donovan to United "rumor"
David Villa to Spuds?
I saw the MLS blog mention it but thats about it
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"Gimme, gimme, gimme..."
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What in the hell are you talking about? He was subbed on for a whopping 20 mins in all of WC2010 for a group game vs Honduras (Spain were already up at the time). He was also only subbed on once in all of Euro 2012 aswell...in the 87th min. That was the final yes, but again Spain were 3-0 up already. So he played 20/630+ mins in South Africa and 3/540+ at Euro 2012. So 23/1170 mins overall in the two tournaments. Instrumental?
(I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you read that somewhere else and reposted it here, but you didn't really know what you were talking about.)
Truth be told, I just forgot Mata wasn't playing as much in the NT. I got confused from an argument with someone about why Carzola was picked over Mata everytime (I had that argument a few months ago) and because I believe Mata is a better player, for some reason I "remembered" he played more than Carzola lol. Mistake on my part.
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David Villa to Spuds?
As much as David Villa is my favourite striker, I wouldn't to sign a 31 year old who just came off of injury not too long ago.
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Sign him, who cares. Just don't pay for the transfer fee. He's still a world-class striker who within 25 yards, plus he's been playing out of position in Barca for a long while now.
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His contact only ends in 2014 though. So you will have to pay a TF.
Spurs want to pay 8m while Barca want 13m.
Apparently Arsenal wanted to pay 12m. So I guess we'll see what happens...
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BREAKING: Chelsea's all-time record goalscorer Frank Lampard signs a new one-year deal with the club
BREAKING: Chelsea's all-time record goalscorer Frank Lampard signs a new one-year deal with the club
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After signing a 1 year contract extension, Frank Lampard says he's looking forward to working with the next 6 or 7 Chelsea managers.
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Jose Mourinho will be handed £100million to spend this summer
JOSE MOURINHO will be handed a £100million war chest this summer, according to Rafa Benitez.
The Special One is all set for an emotional return to Chelsea this summer as Benitez's replacement.
And the Spaniard believes owner Roman Abramovich will hand Mourinho a megabucks transfer kitty.
The outgoing interim Blues boss told Spanish radio Onda Cero: “What I am sure about is that next season Chelsea will be much better because they will spend £100m and they will sign three or four players.
“The foundation is already there. The future is bright for them.
“I don’t know who the next coach will be, I am not the one who should say, even though everyone speculates the same person.”
Benitez was speaking after guiding to Chelsea to Europa League glory against Benfica last night.
And the ex-Liverpool chief insists he will leave Stamford Bridge having turned around the fortunes of the squad — in particular striker Fernando Torres, who scored the opener in Amsterdam.
Benitez added: “We know that he can hurt teams on the shoulder of the last defender and he did a good job.
“I keep repeating that he has improved — he has worked well with the fitness coach Paco de Miguel and he has made great improvements with his power, his strength and his speed.
“And thanks to that he manages this type of goal of that has always been one of his strengths – hanging on the last defender and then sprinting away from them.”
SOURCE: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...er-kitty-says-Rafa-Benitez.html#ixzz2TSI680kl
JOSE MOURINHO will be handed a £100million war chest this summer, according to Rafa Benitez.
The Special One is all set for an emotional return to Chelsea this summer as Benitez's replacement.
And the Spaniard believes owner Roman Abramovich will hand Mourinho a megabucks transfer kitty.
The outgoing interim Blues boss told Spanish radio Onda Cero: “What I am sure about is that next season Chelsea will be much better because they will spend £100m and they will sign three or four players.
“The foundation is already there. The future is bright for them.
“I don’t know who the next coach will be, I am not the one who should say, even though everyone speculates the same person.”
Benitez was speaking after guiding to Chelsea to Europa League glory against Benfica last night.
And the ex-Liverpool chief insists he will leave Stamford Bridge having turned around the fortunes of the squad — in particular striker Fernando Torres, who scored the opener in Amsterdam.
Benitez added: “We know that he can hurt teams on the shoulder of the last defender and he did a good job.
“I keep repeating that he has improved — he has worked well with the fitness coach Paco de Miguel and he has made great improvements with his power, his strength and his speed.
“And thanks to that he manages this type of goal of that has always been one of his strengths – hanging on the last defender and then sprinting away from them.”
SOURCE: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...er-kitty-says-Rafa-Benitez.html#ixzz2TSI680kl
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100 million? Wow.
I wonder who Mourinho is going to get rid of then who he'd want to bring in (if he comes this year).
I wonder who Mourinho is going to get rid of then who he'd want to bring in (if he comes this year).
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So does that mean Ronaldo will follow to Chelsea? I remember him saying he would go wherever Jose will.
And congrats to kaizer chiefs they got the best kits in fifa
And congrats to kaizer chiefs they got the best kits in fifa
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Am I the only one who thinks Neymar and Messi are not going to be a good fit on and off the pitch?
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Spending money is one thing, but spending wisely is another just ask Man City. $100 mil though? Wow... I & others on here said Chelsea only really needed a proven/consistent striker (like Atletico Madrid's Falcao) but if they had that many more quality pieces that would be crazy.
I wonder what Chelsea is going to do with goalie Thibaut Courtois on loan to Atletico Madrid? He's played very well for them on loan this year & Cech is still playing well. I wonder if they'll sell either of them this summer?
If Barcelona can't get Ter Stegen, I wouldn't mind getting Courtois. He's tall also at 6'6". Speaking of Barca, it looks like director Raul Sanllehi is in Brazil trying to seal the deal with Neymar. If he does indeed come to the Blaugrana, I'm going to have to get his shirt for my son so that he'll have one of the new ones for next season.
Question is which one should I get him?
I wonder what Chelsea is going to do with goalie Thibaut Courtois on loan to Atletico Madrid? He's played very well for them on loan this year & Cech is still playing well. I wonder if they'll sell either of them this summer?
If Barcelona can't get Ter Stegen, I wouldn't mind getting Courtois. He's tall also at 6'6". Speaking of Barca, it looks like director Raul Sanllehi is in Brazil trying to seal the deal with Neymar. If he does indeed come to the Blaugrana, I'm going to have to get his shirt for my son so that he'll have one of the new ones for next season.
Question is which one should I get him?
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I think he's young enough to learn to fit. He has the passing ability (outside of his scoring capability) that would enable him to excel however I'm more worried about his effect playing with the likes of Xavi, Iniesta, & Fabregas. More specifically Fabregas whose struggled playing alongside Iniesta. I have a feeling if Neymar does indeed come to Barca, they will transfer Cesc off.
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I just don't see Neymar meshing well with the Messi at the forefront. He can pass, a bit, but he's a ball dominant scoring winger. He shoots more and his vision is not the greatest. Plus singing Neymar is something so Un-Barca like. That's more of a Real Madrid move. It's a huge gamble, I'm smelling a bust.
Barca would be better suited getting quality defenders and a big strong striker who can score the way Messi cannot.
I just don't see it.
Barca would be better suited getting quality defenders and a big strong striker who can score the way Messi cannot.
I just don't see it.
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Spending money is one thing, but spending wisely is another just ask Man City. $100 mil though? Wow... I & others on here said Chelsea only really needed a proven/consistent striker (like Atletico Madrid's Falcao) but if they had that many more quality pieces that would be crazy.
I wonder what Chelsea is going to do with goalie Thibaut Courtois on loan to Atletico Madrid? He's played very well for them on loan this year & Cech is still playing well. I wonder if they'll sell either of them this summer?
If Barcelona can't get Ter Stegen, I wouldn't mind getting Courtois. He's tall also at 6'6". Speaking of Barca, it looks like director Raul Sanllehi is in Brazil trying to seal the deal with Neymar. If he does indeed come to the Blaugrana, I'm going to have to get his shirt for my son so that he'll have one of the new ones for next season.
Less than ZERO chance Chelsea sell Courtois. He's the heir apparent to Cech and is probably the best young keeper in the world. Cech has maybe one or two season left as the top keeper at Chelsea and then they'll start phasing Courtois in.
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David Beckham has announced his retirement from football. More now and throughout the afternoon on Sky Sports News #ssn
David Beckham has announced his retirement from football. More now and throughout the afternoon on Sky Sports News #ssn
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Well seeing Ronaldo would cost almost 60-70 million of that, I doubt they'd spend it all on him and the rest on 2 regular guys.
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^ You think so huh? Coming to Barca would allow Neymar to play his natural position, the left wing. Yes, Neymar is used to playing on the ball but the coaching staff Barca has along with the veterans like Xavi, Iniesta, & of course Messi will do wonders for his game. Like I said he's young enough where I think he can adapt easily & quite frankly I thinking coming to Camp Nou will help his game evolve to a higher level. But I guess we'll see 
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Probably only the 2nd time I've agreed with something you've wrote on here
But yeah, I think you're right....Ronaldo's cost would mean what, 30m on two players? With the likes of Lucas Moura going for 38m quid, it'll be difficult to see Chelsea spending 15m each on 2 players.
I'm assuming they want to spend on top class defenders and one striker, cause the midfield is beastly already.
I assume they'll get rid of Torres (which might make things interesting if his sale money is NOT included in the 100m, maybe then, Ronaldo's price becomes possible).
I'm thinking they'll go for Aguero. Apparently he wants to get away from City and he's a very strong and quick striker, the type that Jose likes (not that tall though).
