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That's concrete confirmation for me now!

@Joey7Barton Joseph Barton Cabaye = happy days.........keep spending. Teams win trophies not individuals tweeps

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Nice!

Like I've said, now that I've thought about it, I think it's fairer to say that Ligue 1 is probably at a level better than the Championship but still below the PL.

Isn't playing in the Premier league more attractive than playing 6 games in the Champions league and playing in Ligue 1? Good point. Ligue 1 is nowhere near the PL's standard - it's like the SPL imo. Not so sure that comparison works, the standard might not be as good as the PL but I'd fancy a lot of the French league to beat the dross that inhabits the SPL (Rangers and Celtic aside) plus Marseille, Bordeaux and Lille have all won the league, breaking Lyon's stranglehold on the title, even PSG could finish above Lyon if results go their way. What I meant was that I think Ligue 1 is probably, football quality-wise, at a level similar to the SPL. But now that I think about it, Ligue 1 is probably at a level better than the Championship but still below the PL. A few of the games I watched in France a couple of years ago were definitely more entertaining than a standard game in the Championship. I take your point, but I just think the quality in Ligue 1, in the top half anyway, is a fair bit higher than the SPL. I agree with that, say you get Bordeaux against Motherwell. The Bordelais all the way really.

Isn't playing in the Premier league more attractive than playing 6 games in the Champions league and playing in Ligue 1? Good point. Ligue 1 is nowhere near the PL's standard - it's like the SPL imo. Not so sure that comparison works, the standard might not be as good as the PL but I'd fancy a lot of the French league to beat the dross that inhabits the SPL (Rangers and Celtic aside) plus Marseille, Bordeaux and Lille have all won the league, breaking Lyon's stranglehold on the title, even PSG could finish above Lyon if results go their way. What I meant was that I think Ligue 1 is probably, football quality-wise, at a level similar to the SPL. But now that I think about it, it's probably fairer to say that Ligue 1 is probably at a level better than the Championship but still below the PL. A few of the games I watched in France a couple of years ago were definitely more entertaining than a standard game in the Championship.

Isn't playing in the Premier league more attractive than playing 6 games in the Champions league and playing in Ligue 1? Good point. Ligue 1 is nowhere near the PL's standard - it's like the SPL imo.

That is ridiculous

Lille fans are definitely not happy with this potential transfer. It is odd though that a player who is guaranteed Champions League football next season would come here. Lille fans reckon it's a money thing, hmmm.

Brilliant tbh

His reluctance to use his left foot is a detriment to his game imo.

The latter I reckon.

You haven't been that careful though, have you Joey?

@Joey7Barton Joseph Barton .......slight problem is, they dont want to spend any money or pay any wages. Its genius really ha ha

Uh oh.

Yep!

I was in awe of Barcelona's performance last night. Oozed such class and completely dominated the game (admittedly they did slow it down in the second half). I was glad not to see the diving/cheating that happened during the semi-final. Just goes to show that Barca doesn't need to resort to such tactics when they can play like they did last night.

Promising.......

Fantastic goal from Villa there. Absolutely brilliant.

Brilliant game so far. Barca have edged it in the first half, hope they go on and win.

£12 million for Zamora? Nah. I do rate him but that price is definitely too much.

This thread

Judging from all the comments in this thread, this will be a great signing. I'm looking forward to seeing him play for us in that case (if he does sign).