Froggy

Give over, man. They finished on 62 points. To put that in perspective, Roeder and Souness managed to get us 58. 62 sounds shocking, but it was only 9 points off second. 9 points was also the difference in first and second. I might be mental, but I think Spurs would be a force with Aguero as long as they kept the team they have. Wouldn't win the league but like I said, not far off.

If they hold on to Modric and sign Aguero, how far are they really off competing for the league? Not far if at all IMO.

Even Obertan's scoring.

Isn't wearside the biased Mackem who tries to put down NUFC at every opportunity? Think it's slightly different giving an opinion on players I know a hell of a lot about.

Silvestre was shocking and at fault for so many goals. He also had a stupid temper streak and was an idiot. Yorke moved to Blackburn and scored more goals in his first season than he did in his last two when he was with us. He had two more good seasons as far as I remember so I think for £2million he wasn't a bad signing. Ferguson didn't want to let Keane go either. He was injured and went on MUTV and started laying in to his fellow club members and was constantly rowing with Ferguson over the clubs set up of training and things of the like. His contract was ended by mutual consent but it was Keane who wanted to leave. Nicky Butt you are 100% correct with. What were you paying him a week? Decky was telling me he was your highest earner at one stage or something.

What were your opinions on Nicky Butt and Alan Smith when they left? They're the case study for why I believe O'Shea & Brown will be massive failures. I didn't care that Nicky Butt left and was disappointed to see Smith leave. I believe Smiths downfall was because of that injury against Liverpool. He was a good player for us. They are top players. The twins would get on for any team in the league IMO and Smalling got a chance and played absolutely outstanding and proceeded to play well with every chance he got. There's a difference falling behind in the pecking order because people are playing so well and falling behind because you are shit.

I think it's hard for a player to come in every ten or so games and have an outstanding game as well. He fell behind Rafael, Fabio and Smalling last season and was restricted to cup games or coming on when there was an injury crisis. The last few seasons Brown has barely played. I think if he's playing 30 games a season he'll be solid.

I don't really understand all the hatred for Brown and O'Shea. Yes, Brown has been on the wind down now for about two years but he's still a decent player. He's a little error prone in centre back but the year we won the CL he was impeccable at right back, which is where I think he should play. A decent, experienced player for £1million? I don't see how that's a bad deal at all. He'd still be with us only the twins are so good at full back and centre back is stacked. O'Shea is a very good signing IMO. The most versatile player in the league who's under-rated going forward (Newcastle fans should remember him at full back). I think O'Shea has four good years in him yet and again very experienced. Played over 30 times for us last year. As for wages Brown was on £40k a week with us and I'm pretty sure he'll take a big cut moving to Sunderland. Not sure on O'Shea's wages but they won't be on anything silly. Just my opinion.

Nasri is absolutely top class. I really want him at Old Trafford but if City are in for him as well that means double the wages we can offer and most footballers go for the money these days so Eastlands will probably be his location in September. Realistically he's the best central midfielder we can hope for as well. The Sneijder deal is dead and I'm pretty sure Modric will stay in London. We've made some good signings this transfer window but the area that needed strengthening the most hasn't been touched yet. Season starts in six weeks. Doesn't be long going by.

De Gea officially confirmed on a five year deal. £18m the fee.

why did they bring out a blanket To try and hide him. Worst attempt ever.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13906779.stm Might be a Giggs and it might not even be in the right thread. Still shocking.

That's puts him on over triple what Modric is on doesn't it? WTF is going on

What are they? £130,000 a week allegedly. EDIT: Too slow.

Could always wait until next year where you might get him for free.

Spells the end for Benzema then doesn't it? Says this on Higuain's Wikipedia page: "On 14 June 2011 Liverpool FC confirmed that a bid of €18 million had been agreed between the clubs allowing Higuain to discuss personal terms with the club." Wikipedia.

Wrong thread. ----------- Phil Jones finally completes his move to us. No idea how it's worked saying he was supposed to have a £16million clause in his contract. Reports saying "after Manchester United successfully negotiated a transfer fee with Blackburn Rovers" but surely it's £16million and no more?

Wrong thread. ----------- Phil Jones finally completes his move to us. No idea how it's worked saying he was supposed to have a £16million clause in his contract. Reports saying "after Manchester United successfully negotiated a transfer fee with Blackburn Rovers" but surely it's £16million and no more?

-------------------------- Is Altintop actually a bad player? I've barely seen him play.

Would sell Gibson and Brown. Would prefer to hold on to O'Shea. All came through the youth academy. I'd be looking a few million more tbh. EDIT: £15m and the deal is done for me.

Sunderland have bid for Gibson, Brown and O'Shea. Thought to be around £12million.

Only got DTguardian on my Twitter. He seems pretty quick mind.

Where's the fastest place to keep up with transfer news since SSN is so slow?

His goal against Bradford was similar and probably my favourite of all time. In terms of importance and sheer quality, his best goal is probably his one against Barcelona in 2008.

That's what I meant to say. Couldn't word it properly