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I should just ignore this, but how does what he did today change anything? He's been a valuable Championship-standard player all season. If he puts in solid performances next season then feel free to bump this thread and laugh at us, but you are a little premature in calling us all twats.

That is a fucking ridiculous article. Not only is the content complete shit, but it's written so poorly that it actually makes me mad. Fuck off NOTW.

Got Milner on the last shirt - sold Got Taylor this season - injured Should go for Nolan or Smith based on these results.

Taking Nolan out of the team would probably do as much damage in that respect, still has to be done. yeah, cos 15 goals from a midfielder in a season is s****! Which will mean precisely what in the premiership? hear man your just a WUM If Nolan plays regularly next season we will get relegated. Simple as that. What a stupid statement............ You really think he's good enough? He won't score anywhere near 15 goals next year in the PL, so what does he offer? If he plays as a CM we will get overrun and our defense will be under constant pressure. We saw the result of that last year. If we opt for a 4-5-1, at least away, and he plays behind the lone striker then we won't create/score nearly enough. We could (and need to) find a significant upgrade at either position for next season. I appreciate what he did this season and I think his attitude, especially early on, went a long way for the club, but he's simply not good enough anymore.

If he starts on a regular basis, we will get relegated. No doubt in my mind.

One player hardly will get us relegated, will he? I'd say the same about Nolan next season.

Never.

Rooney/Berba, Drogba/Anelka, Van Persie/Bendtner/Arshavin, Torres, Defoe/Crouch, Adebayor/Bellamy, Agbonlahor/Carew, Bent, Rodallega...obviously forgetting some, but all better than anyone we have seen this year. Some aren't as good when you look further down the table, but I'd say the worst in the Premier League are at worst at the same level as those at the top of the CCC.

Taking Nolan out of the team would probably do as much damage in that respect, still has to be done. yeah, cos 15 goals from a midfielder in a season is s****! Which will mean precisely what in the premiership? hear man your just a WUM If Nolan plays regularly next season we will get relegated. Simple as that.

Reading the quote again it seems he was just rattling off some second/third tier European clubs. Praying we are involved though.

Would be there in a heartbeat.

Better than sex!!!!!

False statement #2. The Yankees are paying approximately $1.1-1.3 billion of the $1.5bn. The Yankees did receive tax-free bonds from the city, which have been the subject of much debate and are certainly a huge financial help, but they will ultimately be paying those off. Also, MLB gives the Yankees a break on their luxury tax payments, as a large percentage of those can now be put towards the new stadium. This would be true for any team that owed luxury tax money and had a new stadium. The city picked up the tab for some improvements around the stadium and new parking garages. Yes, the Yankees get to keep profits from the parking garages (similar deal for the Mets).

Yup, attracting Championship-caliber players to the biggest and best team in the league is a lot different than convincing a PL-caliber player to join a club that will likely be in a relegation battle.

Can't believe they play 162 games in a league season! I was wondering how they managed gate receipts of £145m last year It's not really about what the Yankees own, it's about what the Steinbrenners own. That's not really true. The Steinbrenners aren't very wealthy compared to a lot of other owners in MLB. The money is generated by the team - ticket sales (81 home games plus postseason), sponsors, merchandise, TV (own network). Also, with the opening of the new stadium last year, the Yankees (and the Dallas Cowboys) created Legends Hospitality, so they now see more of the stadium concession revenue and they have the steakhouse (NYY Steak).

I've got Spurs/Pompey over 2.5 goals. I'll be shocked if this doesn't come off. Also threw a small amount on Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, Everton, and Man Utd.

Gareth Bale is outstanding.

Haven't seen too much of Pompey this year, but are Vanden Borre or Piquionne worth a look? Both seem pretty lively against Spurs right now. Vanden Borre is on loan from Genoa so I'm not even sure if he's available, but he can play RB or RM. Piquionne is on loan from Lyon, but what I'm reading says he's not really wanted there.

This is a lot more fun than the "Will we get relegated?" predictor thread.

Agreed, just wanted some action really and can't bring myself to bet on Stoke.

We can, but we won't. Starting to think Forest won't even finish 3rd.

Won on Chelsea/Man City over 2.5 this morning. Put the winnings on Arsenal/Fulham to win. Nice return.

Agree 100%. This is the root of all problems.

Love the max squad size idea. In MLB, teams have 25 man and 40 man rosters. The 25 man roster is the active one in which players can play for the major league club on any day. Players 26-40 are sent to the minor leagues, but can be called up the major league club if needed. Players who spend time going up/down between the majors/minors eventually run out of "options" and have to clear waivers before they can be sent to the minors. When a player is on waivers, any team can claim him. If multiple teams put in a claim, the team with the weakest record at the time gets priority. The team that placed the player on waivers then has the option of reclaiming that player, but must put the player on the 25 man active roster. If they don't want him they can let him go via trade/cash/etc. A somewhat similar set-up could definitely work and would prevent good players from rotting in the reserves.

Those other leagues you mentioned are not set up the same way as MLS so I'm really not sure why you mentioned them.