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Gotta give it to the Mancs, that thread is fucking brilliant http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/woodzyana/berbawars.jpg

Great minds think alike, etc...

Drogba for me, still think he's the best striker in the world right now. Rooney will get there, mind.

Was about to post that it would be crazy to get rid of both midfield enforcers, but this is Perez... Will see though, if somebody like Mourinho comes to manage them I guess he'll demand some sanity.

I assume Florentino may sell Higuaín if he can line up a big name striker to replace him. He has pretty openly attempted to get shot of any signings of the previous board. And both Diarras are reportedly being shopped around the globe already.

Marca reporting that Chelsea will offer €40m for Higuaín.

Every club from 7th down would be after him I'd think. And he will only want to join a club from 7th up.

I'm worried for Torres' fitness, particularly his knee. Two cartilage ops in such short time... the WC is not going to help. Have to say I'm amazed how he has progressed since he joined you. He was always regarded as a great promise in Spain, but got lots of stick because of his dreadful composure in front of goal. He's matured immensely in England.

And you want a strong target man in your squad. It's an option you need to be able to bring to the pitch. Crouch doesn't really fit the bill on that regard.

Man Utd, Chelsea, and the rest. Highly contingent on the next transfer window, though. Both teams need significant investment to keep ahead of everybody else. Chelsea's squad is very old and ManU have been a one-man team for a big stretch of the season.

I tipped Liverpool for the title in the summer. There, I said it. (In my discharge, that was before they had the shocking transfer window they had and I switched to Chelsea before a ball was kicked in anger!)

That was last summer... It all depends on what happens now re the owners. If new owners come in by the summer, he might stay. If not, he's off. Personally, I hope he stays. Why do you think he's still the man to take you to success? Completely honest question. Admittedly can't think of many managerial alternatives to him.

Just saw Totti's kick. Shameful stuff.

Mmmm... it's a pretty common word to use in Spain regarding football when a new manager/board comes into a club and shakes things up. I'll abstain from uttering the words "Ashley's project" just in case

Nonetheless, they almost captured 4th spot with a squad that doesn't really have world-class players (Tévez maybe) and with switching manager mid-season. Their project has gained credibility, and even if they won't attract the Kakás, Torres or Messis they can go and get themselves some very notable players this summer. With Liverpool being a mess with a poor squad, I can't really see ManCity failing to get fourth spot next season. Honestly, as long as that sheik doesn't get bored they'll get there.

Is he the same daft prick with the Kaka and Robinhio tats? Different guy. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/8487297.stm

Meanwhile Cronaldo puts Madrid up 1-2 He's really carrying them these past games.

Wonder what that guy with the "2011 Champions League Winners" tatoo will do now. EDIT: Ah, here he is http://m.gmgrd.co.uk/res/140.$plit/C_71_article_1132137_image_list_image_list_item_0_image.jpg?17%2F08%2F2009%2011%3A47%3A27%3A861

A lot of teams outplay Madrid, they just have such firepower that it doesn't matter (their firepower is one of the reasons they get outplayed, too, massively unbalanced squad). Much preferred Spurs than City for the 4th spot, I approve of that result Transfer window won't be as fun as if City had CL football, but I guess they'll get it next season. Their project is far more credible now.

Cronaldo equalises.

Has the Motherwell game stolen all the goals? Barclays Premier League Fulham 0 0 Stoke L Man City 0 0 Tottenham L Scottish Premier Aberdeen 1 2 Kilmarnock L Falkirk 0 0 St Johnstone L Hamilton 0 0 St Mirren R Hearts 0 0 Dundee Utd L Motherwell 5 6 Hibernian L

Madrid concede their costumary first goal. Mallorca 1-0. Let's see if it sticks, for once...

Tennis score, that. 4-6 now.

Depor down 3-1 against Osasuna. That's 11 games since their last league win

Well, he has more of a name given he's in the Argentine squad so he would sell for more. Won't comment on some of the values people are suggesting there... José Enrique the most expensive LB in the world... But this is about what price we would sell for rather than what we think others would pay, I would have thought their values to us would be closer, Routledge possibly even edging it. I don't see that much difference. You'd get better offers from Jonás, particularly in a World Cup year, so not holding out for more would be stupid irregardless of how both players contribute to your squad. It's not about what offers we would get, it's about what we would be willing to let them go for so should surely be based on how we rate/how important we think they are to the them rather than any outside factor like how big a name they are etc... Let's put it this way. If Ashley sold Routledge for the same price as Jonás, it would be stupid. One has to look at all the aspects, not only footballing ones. It's the same reason younger players are valued higher than older ones, even if they have the same ability.