James

Unless Northern Rock or Adidas don't allow it, I don't understand why we just can't approach a clothes chain and propose that our players will do som modelling in exchange for our team getting free club suits.

Different rules in every camp. As far as we know, Scolari might have signed before the start of the tournament. The news was released at a time of minimum distraction, ie when Portugal had guaranteed top spot in their group.

Why the hell is he back now for then? Well half the forum are despairing aren't they?

Well managed, that is not an issue.

Harry-Norway is one of those omens that only show up during times of despair.

Missed this game due to the Apprentice. How was he then?

Talking nonsense again I see. Geremi himself says that he persuaded N'Zogbia to change his mind.

Made a massive gamble before the Turkey game. Wasn't sure about Kranjcar vs Germany so I used my wildcard to immediately transfer Arda into the team. Unless Kranjcar plays a blinder, it has worked out bloody brilliantly.

Again, I was dissappointed with Bosingwa.

Fuck sake, Ronaldo didn't deserve MOTM, Deco was better.

If it was before the game, you won't.

Transferred Deco in today Although he got a good points haul today, I think Ronaldo is bad value for money for the number of games he has to play in the tournament.

Does anyone else always think that photo looks completely photoshopped?

I think your totally spot on here Mick. We dont just need a central midfielder, we need a world class one. We need a player that playes with his heart and can get the rest with him. We also need a class DMC(butt was good at the end of the campain, but he isnt getting any younger). With media saying Barton get an ultimatium and we are now planing to sack him, we also need a replacement for him. Thats 3 first team players, we also need backup players for these 3(Milner and N'zogbia might work). We need a class big striker who isnt injury prone. If we can get Bafetemi Gomis for 10-15M, I say go for him. I think we also need a backup up front. We need Backup players for both Beye and Enrique. We just lost Rozenahl to Lazio, so we need to get a replacement for him. When I think about it, we need a new team.... Barton, Geremi, Butt are good enough backup surely?

I know KK and Terry Mac were going to New York for four days. Is it beyond all realms of possibility that he may have taken a peek at Jozy Altidore?

Spartak Moscow

BLAH BLAH BLAH FINGERS IN MY EARS I CANT HEAR YOU

I had to miss Holland vs Italy last night, but I saw the controversial goal last night and felt it should have stood and have no problem with the rules. Otherwise, when the ball is in the other half, three defenders could stand on the halfway line, while a sweeper could stand behind the goal line waiting to deal with any instances of the offside trap being broken.

If true, interesting that Ashley, Wise, Jimenez and Keegan were all involved in the deal at some point, and that it was Keegan pushing for the transfer. Confirms what was said though that Modric didn't choose Spurs over us, rather the Mamic's chose for him.

Do you think that based on this one euro 2008 game or is it that you have seen him play alot and if you have please say why you think that because I have no idea on this guy. Looks to be quite tall and unlike Crouch, has some physical power as well. Decent looking shot - wouldn't be surprised to see him making a name for himself in the future. Aye, and his performances against England were top notch also.

Pavluchenko has what it takes to be a very good PL striker as well I think.

David Villa anyone?

Towelie has a very British name iirc. Forgive my ignorance btw, but I once read somewhere that in Sweden, children take their surnames from their fathers, so Anders son is called Andersson etc. So if Towelie has a child in Sweden would he be called Towelieson, or is there a work around these days?

we just buy players from other clubs like anybody else ffs What a bloody thread. Yes, but you can buy the right players and you can buy the wrong players, and the personnel at the club affect the club's reputation on the outside. Since 2004 we have had more bad buys than good buys and this has given us a bad reputation. This is no dig at anyone in particular, but our transfer policy in recent years has been unsuccessful and this is reflected in the league tables.

Can't really argue that past events post-2004 may have created this reputation from the outside, whether it is us killing the player, or by us just signing players that didn't have the proper motivation. Recently, we've signed the likes of Beye and Enrique who have tried to suceed here, and have a good chance of doing so. Even players like Rozehnal who didn't settle have escaped mostly undamaged. We just need to progress like this for a couple of years, and people will forget about all that and remember Robson and Keegan Mk I (and hopefully Mk II)