Village Idiot

Too late for him, I think. He's 30 later this month and I can't see any big European club splurging the kind of money Liverpool would ask.

Problem with that is that Aduriz and Chori Castro play in areas you have reasonably covered (a tall striker/target man and a skillful left winger). González has had a truly great season, he was regarded as a talent while at Real Madrid but this is the first season he's shown it, so it could be and one-off and he's 29. This is Suárez second season in the top flight and before that he had very good stints in Second Division teams. Decent shout and he's physical enough for the PL, I think.

Chori Castro is class. Used to be Jonás understudy. Better end product, but less workrate (not that he's lazy, but Jonás just has better fitness and physique). You settled with Mallorca over Jonás' transfer, didn't you? Mallorca are broke and you could easily pick up some of their players if you're in good terms.

I don't know you, but I find Calcio's corruption to be part of the fun If Inter wins they'll surpass Milan in domestic league titles, which I approve.

Neither Barça nor Madrid have won at San Mamés this year (well, we did in the Spanish Supercup). This result keeps them in the front seat for the 4th spot race and hopefully gives them a good motivation for next weekend's game. Heck, a CL campaign would go a great way towards saving the club.

Aye, I think Alves is the blueprint we should follow. Expensive, but non-risk. On another subject, there's speculation that Atlético threw the game against Sevilla today (3-1 to Sevilla against Atlético reserves). If Sevilla qualify for the CL, Atlético are guaranteed an Europa League spot even if they lose bot Cup and EL finals. That's why you should go for Villa, although he is old. Good job Mallorca are ahead then. And Bilbao equalizes. Jinx! I would take Villa for 30m, tops. I would pay mental money for Torres, though (although a bit worried about his knee).

Aye, I think Alves is the blueprint we should follow. Expensive, but non-risk. On another subject, there's speculation that Atlético threw the game against Sevilla today (3-1 to Sevilla against Atlético reserves). If Sevilla qualify for the CL, Atlético are guaranteed an Europa League spot even if they lose bot Cup and EL finals.

I think it's about €70-75m net spend? Still huge mind, and not very well used. Sometimes I wonder if we have so good homegrown players because we have such an awful transfer record and we have to play them no matter what. Cáceres, Henrique, Hleb, probably both Zlatan and Chygrysnky (still giving both next season, mind), Keirrison... all these past two seasons. Only Alves and Keita have made it. Not really convinced about Pep's transfer accumen, although Txiki's a crap DoF.

Just saw Gerrard's assist today. Will he get a champion medal or hasn't he played enough games for Chelsea this season?

Bah.

Osasuna how the fuck could you miss that

2-2, but at least there's more of a game than I expected.

Former Real Madrid boy, at that.

we're in the market (hopefully) for a RB Azpilicueta's your boy. He will be a Spanish international. He's a bit Glen Johnson-ish though, although a bit better defensively.

Incidentally both of Osasuna's fullbacks are quite good, now that you have a taste for Spanish fullbacks.

Not a single forward in Osasuna's lineup against Real Madrid (Aranda is more of an attacking midfielder)

Thing is we don't do developmental loans. We prefer our promising players to train with our squad, develop partnerships and soak up the way we play. If we loan a youngster out, it's because we don't think he's good enough and is being put in the shopping window. That's why I don't think this rumor is true, at least the Bojan part.

Not quite yet, 7 points over 4th place with 21 points yet to play. But they are looking good. I'd certainly welcome them back.

He's been injured most of the season. Not sure he's a good purchase at his point, since I see him losing a few yards of pace after all these knee injuries and age.

Honestly, I don't think you can beat the feeling of never seeing your team lose at your stadium throughout an entire season. I have never had that at Barcelona

Goes a lot further than that. Still, should never will your team to lose. Pathetic. Aye, you just don't do that. Can't see myself wishing us to lose in order to prevent Madrid from winning something. As much as it would piss me off, but you never want your team to lose.

Nothing more small time than wishing your own team to lose to preserve some meaningless statistic.

Carlton Cole scores twice in 3 minutes. One in each net

Went out yesterday and missed the Chelsea game, did Liverpool roll over or it's just that they are shit?

Villa has denied it. It's not unlikely, although the fact all of these reports include Bojan going to Valencia makes it hard to believe, we aren't getting rid of him.