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We did that once. It was quite fun. Only rule was that all budget had to be spent (with a 0.4 margin to account for rises and falls).

Damn, time to transfer out all my Palace defenders.

The only way this makes sense is if Cuadrado ends up coming and Alves stays, since then Cuadrado can eventually cover the wing. EDIT: Unless Lucho *really* likes Munir...

If Deulofeu leaves that's Pedro as the only senior cover for the front three, barring Iniesta going the wing. It's a stupid decision, but it seems Luís Enrique doesn't fancy him at all. It's true that the guy has big holes in his game, but imho he should stay with us and see if he can learn. His potential is immense.

Deulofeu to Sevilla on loan. Fucking hell man, I can't catch a break this season. We might even finish third this year.

Hate it when players do this He's 29 and he has already gone as high as he can. Can't blame him for securing one big contract.

They can't make up rules as they go, though. And I'm pretty sure regular courts would have a field day if they tried to strong-arm somebody out of employment this way (training is ultimately what clubs pay players for). What the CAS has ultimately done is saying "you can have your playing ban, but not the other stuff".

FIFA only has authority on what FIFA does. They can't ban him from training or for games they (or member FAs) don't organize. I guess he'll play this Monday then? Now I have reason to go to the Gamper; won't be able to see our 80 million player until almost Christmas.

Shaw is out for a month, in case you haven't been following. And Van Aanholt is a makem I Have a soft spot for Paddy Van Aanholt since he played for yous in the C'ship. Plus I was only looking for a cheap fullback that is likely to start for a lower midtable team, he'll be 5th choice and I'm looking to play 3-4-3

Shaw is out for a month, in case you haven't been following. Heh, he's marked as just "doubtful" in the game, thanks for the heads-up. Will get Debuchy as a placeholder, I think.

FIFA can ban Suárez from the competitions they or associated FAs organize, it's their prerogative, but they are absolutely nobody to bar him from training with his team. Regular courts would have had a field day with this.

Joined Krul, Mannone Shaw, Filipe Luís, Ward, Rio Ferdinand, Van Aanholt Fàbregas, Ramsey, Mata, Sigurdsson, Davis Costa, Lukaku, Remy

s***, the jig is up. I'm actually a mackem, marra.

€120m was their entire budget for last year. Lower than your revenue with the new TV contract, I believe.

That's a great video.

I was wrong, Messi. alongside Mascherano and the Brazilians, are not in today's squad.

Afellay to Olimpiakos seems done, too.

To be frank the oppo are quite crap. At least Messi should have a field day in the second half.

Litmanen being homaged before our friendly against Helsinki

True, but honestly most players do not have the mentality to think, " I am not good enough for the top level and should stay at a smaller club for playing time". They genuinely think they can make it at these clubs. Rodwell for example had probably 100 appearances for a big club and was an England international at 21. What reason does a player like that have not to be ambitious? I am of the same opinion; if you believe you're good enough, there's no reason to reject an offer from a big club.

*insert guy tumbling his desk meme*

I also believe that Hitler was a quite evil man.

Haven't seen enough to be honest. In general I'm not too optimistic, since the squad looks imbalanced to me, but at the same time I do trust Lucho.

Don't think he's what you need at all tbh. Think he's very suspect positionally and has poor concentration levels. That's my assessment as well. We just can't buy CBs.

He's been heavily linked with us. I'm undecided.