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I think it was proven that the golden goal achieved the opposite effect? Teams were so shit-scared of conceding in ET that it was defensive tactics all the way until pens.

I see that City's defence has picked up where they left it last year.

He doesn't even speak English, does he?

Yaya can be very dynamic if allowed to go forward.

VI, You may have already noticed this but, NUFC is a ride. Aye, aye

This guy looks like an utter mentalist, if you sign him it's gonna be a ride.

I still can't understand why Balotelli deserves such a pricetag and such a fuss about his transfer.

No prayers allowed when a plane is taking off?

I think not, you have to have completed 3 years of your contract to pull a Webster IIRC:

I love this board

Your first half was indeed pretty dire. What was it, 1 in fourteen?

To be honest, with the Top 2 looking weaker than last year (imho) and ManCity buying so much I think we have a chance for an open title race. Pity that Arsenal hasn't strengthened.

Defensive-minded midfielder. A bit peculiar though, wiry, thin... has monster stamina and a great pace. The kind of player that's everywhere. I would say he isn't technically great for a Brazilian, but breaks forward well with his athleticism.

Even with keeping Cesc, Arsenal's transfer window has been quite horrid, particularly at the back. How can they start the league with that CB roster and still not having secured a reliable keeper is beyond me.

Sevilla's president has said that OM's offer for Fabiano is "ridiculously low", guess OM's president is addicted to transfer sagas.

He's one of the most gifted players I have ever seen in our shirt. Sadly a lot of times he doesn't seem to be arsed.

500,000 a week. Are you people taking this rumor seriously?

Big Sam's sales pitch for Jason Roberts, I just love how desperate he looks to get rid of him http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/10/08/13/SOCCER_Blackburn_Allardyce.html

70,000 per week *cut*? Just how much is he at?

Eto'o did the same with the Zlatan transfer last year. Love the "ManCity feel that many clubs are taking advantage of them" line in the article.

They were asking us €50m (yes) last season.

Also, Pep has said lots of times that he would love to play Busquets in a more creative role since he says his passing is way better than most people think (honestly doubt it, although he's decent)

Hope it's true, would be laughing all the way. We were asking (and not getting) €5m for Hleb Masch has a different profile than Busi. Offers f*** all going forward but doesn't waste possession and is stronger and meaner. That said, looks too big of a name to not be an automatic starter which is weird given the problems we had with Touré regarding that. EDIT: Spanish press are reporting it as €15m, not 15m pounds. Still think people are taking our offer and assume it's been accepted, no way Liverpool would take that

That was what we were offering them, Liverpool would be nuts to take it.

Looks like West Ham have failed to get a work permit for Sulejmani. Humbug, I was looking forward seeing him play in this league.