thewellander

I wouldn't call Kitchener a suburb, exactly. I was at the opening game of the U-20, and Canada was terrible. The only good point was that I hung out with some Newcastle fans in the beer garden behind one of the goals for the second half, and they turned out to be Edgar's family. They were really nice folks, but they couldn't stop talking about how Edgar scored that goal against Man United. I had never really watched an U-20 tournament before, but I was pleasantly surprised with the high quality of football. The Gambian squad was great to watch (even though they ended up getting beat bad by Mexico), and Portugal look really good as well.

Exactly, somehow it's only Mourinho that buys trophies. Forget the fact that Manure has bought the likes of Rooney, RVN, Ronaldo, Ferdinand and maybe now Tevez....etc over the years at prices that were beyond the reach of the top 4. Alot of their money came from success whereas Chelsea just got a billionaire. I don't disagree with that. I just think that it's a little hypocrital of Man United to spend this much, when they were whining so much a couple years back about how they couldn't compete with Chelsea's transfer budget. It's not a big deal to me how much money they spend, because that's part of today's game, and I do realize that they got a lot of their success due to players that came out of their youth system. It just turns me off of them even more that they always seem to think they should be held at a different standard.

-------------Given----------------- Geremi-Taylor-Rozehnal-Edgar --Milner--Dyer-Barton--N'Zogbia- ---------Viduka---Owen----------- Although, once Duff is fit, I would play him over N'Zogbia; and I'm sure we'll have someone more suitable to left back once the season starts. I only chose Edgar because he's Canadian.

How long ago was it that Fergie was bitching about how much money Chelsea spent to buy the league?

I read an article either yesterday or the day before where Tevez publically stated that he hoped Arsenal would go in for him. He wants to stay in the Premier League, but seemed keen to stay in London, so he wouldn't have to move.

Haha. You beat me to it, so I'll have to slightly change what I was going to post. Here it goes: Michael Owen?

http://shop.fcbayern.de/cat_images/7906_zoom.jpg I think this kit is horrible. Toronto FC's keeper uses this same kit on occasion.

Agreed. I like the top, but I don't like the look of everything together. It's a little too much bright blue.

I can't see there being white stripes on this kit, since there isn't white anywhere else. I think it's just going to be plain blue in the centre with that standard new adidas line running down and around, like the Liverpool 3rd. Oh, and the fact that they showed us the two shoulders and other side of the shorts today is proof that Shephard hates us!

All I know is this had better get sorted out soon. If I were in Ashley or Allardyce's shoes, I would sit both Owen and Martins down and offer them contract extensions with no release clauses and I would do it now. If they aren't willing to commit, then I would start looking for replacements. The last thing we need is for both our top strikers to be grabbed near the end of the transfer window without us having any say in it. Their is a chance that our season could be in ruins if these two aren't sorted out in a timely manner. I wouldn't want to lose either player (let alone both) but if that's going to happen, I would rather it happens now, so we can get new strikers in and look to the future. With all this uncertainty, my optimism is waning.

If Shepherd actually does stay on as chairman after the takeover is complete, I'll be terribly upset.

I rekon this but with no black box around 'northern rock' bit I don't really like the ones above but in case if it's the quoted one....I might consider buying one with Taylor on the back. Kinda disappointed that my new home kit with Parker #17 is history now but still have big respect for the guy That's exactly why I haven't bought the new home strip yet. I want to get a player name on the back, but I wanted to wait until the new season starts to see who's actually on the team.

I would like to see him go to Villa, tbh. It's nice to see 2nd tier clubs sign quality players. He would be loved there, for sure, and would get a lot of playing time.

It's probably a double-edged sword if he retires from International football. On the one hand, he doesn't have to go back, but on the other hand, it will make these people even more upset....assuming that is why they shot up his car. Thank goodness he's ok.

Eh? We usually have lovely away kits but last seasons was eye bleeding material. I personally love last years' away kit. I bought it and I wear it all the time. I prefer the 3rd kit from last year, but both are great imo. As for this one, I hope it doesn't look like that Argentina one, but it seems like it will so far.

^^ I love it. I would choose Butt as well, except that I don't see him being a first team player for more than a year, if at all. I'd give it to Taylor, since he could be a captain for the long term. He clearly has character.

Arsenal always have nice kits, imo. Here's the new 3rd: http://www.footballshirtculture.com/images/stories/easygallery/footballshirtculture2/footballshirtculture3/arsenal%203rd0708www-footballshirtculture-com.jpg

£300k is a lot of money, even if you're a professional football player. If that money was due to him, then he was right to hold out for it. I don't think anyone would have done any differently. Assuming that Manchester City was obliged to pay him that money, then it was the club that was in the wrong.

I had originally heard it on CBC radio in Canada in relation to NHL jerseys getting sponsors, and they mentioned that NBA were up for it too. There's an article here where an owner talks about the prospect: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20050715/ai_n14887143

That's soon going to change. From what I've heard, the NHL and NBA are soon going to let sponsors on their jerseys. The MLS already have changed over. Toronto and Los Angeles have sponsors. I believe there are others as well, but I can't remember. I know that with Toronto FC, you can buy kits with the sponsor (BMO) or without. But the sponsored kits are by far more popular, even though they're CAN$40 more expensive. The fans want the same kit that the players wear.

I also worry that Owen is going to stay for the first half of the year, and one of the big four will splash the cash for him in January, leaving us high and dry. Let's face it, if he proves himself and stays fit up to January, and you're one of the big four, making a run in the Champions League, you're not going to resist a player of Owen's caliber who is not cup tied. He could make a big difference, just as Larsson did at Man United this past year. Not to repeat what everyone else is saying, but SA is doing the right thing here. He is basically saying the same thing Roeder said, but not nearly as combative. He's already talked to Owen, as we know, so he's either giving Owen a chance to save face, or is trying to make one of the big four move for him quickly. Either way, I'm fine with it. I just want it dealt with now.

Here's what it looks like when the reds are taken down so that the background is white. http://chris.worldofsinclair.com/barca.jpg

Yeah, that away kit will be popular. It's definately pretty nice.

That's laughable. The only reason they came close to Arsenal at the end of the season this year is because Arsenal stopped trying at the end, when they were guaranteed 4th place. They had so many draws in April and May because they didn't care. The Spurs are good, sure, but they are far from elite.

It must have pretty been bad if the couple of dummies were beheaded. Two headless dummies standing in front of empty seats. Definately the image QPR should want for their team. Bravo.