Guest Heneage Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Yeah when he first joined he showed no caution in his tackles and got fair yellows and reds. He's slightly more restrained these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Yeah when he first joined he showed no caution in his tackles and got fair yellows and reds. He's slightly more restrained these days. Not seen anything of him at Juve so got no idea how he's playing or if Juve would even sell tbh. Just always thought he wasn't as bad as people suggest and in a pure defensive role he's a monster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I dunno really, possibly, It would mean deploying Poulsen there, who has more strings to his bow really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Times say Arsenal will get £3.5 million from Diarra's move, Gary O'Neil his likely replacement and the rest going to pay off the clubs debts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdawson Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Times say Arsenal will get £3.5 million from Diarra's move, Gary O'Neil his likely replacement and the rest going to pay off the clubs debts. why would boro sell him back? (plus he plays on the right). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 It just wouldn't be a transfer window without Diarra's annual move... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jawesome Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The Times say Arsenal will get £3.5 million from Diarra's move, Gary O'Neil his likely replacement and the rest going to pay off the clubs debts. why would boro sell him back? (plus he plays on the right). You'd want to leave if you ever went there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 It just wouldn't be a transfer window without Diarra's annual move... He'll struggle to get in the first team at Madrid. He will moan about this and then get sold to the likes of Espanyol or Getafe, thus starting the entire cycle again. Maybe he's trying to break Anelka's record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Sissoko is really good very much physical player but is really up the creek when he tries to do anything overly technical, as long as he keeps it simple he's really good. I think Makelele was a bit like that.....not great technically but just did the simple things and was one of the best defensive midfielders around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The Times say Arsenal will get £3.5 million from Diarra's move, Gary O'Neil his likely replacement and the rest going to pay off the clubs debts. why would boro sell him back? (plus he plays on the right). Hasn't settled up here according to reports. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Swap Duff + cash for McGeady now he's gone mental at Celtic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Swap Duff + cash for McGeady now he's gone mental at Celtic. Calling Strachan a ginger cockend isn't really going mental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Portsmouth defender Lauren believes a successful team is being 'dismantled' on the South Coast. Pompey have already given France international Lassana Diarra permission to speak with Spanish giants Real Madrid, while the future of many other players remains unclear. Tony Adams is adamant that he will not sanction a mass exodus of his top talent in January, but the Fratton Park chief could be in for a difficult New Year. Lauren certainly believes that further departures are on the cards, with the Cameroonian full-back tipping Jermain Defoe and Glen Johnson to join former boss Harry Redknapp at Tottenham. He told Spanish newspaper AS: "The team is being dismantled and the big teams are coming in. Not only is it Diarra, there is Defoe, who could return to Tottenham, to whom Glen Johnson is also going to go. "The economic situation is very bad, we are already aware of this. "Look at the signings that were made in the last two years. They brought me, (Sol) Campbell, Kanu, (Peter) Crouch, Defoe, (Pedro) Mendes, who has already gone to Rangers. Of these, the great majority are going to go." Lauren also lists himself among those who could be heading for pastures new during the impending transfer window. He added: "Me as well. In January. It's Turkey or Greece." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4663982,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I bit clubs wish they could shut their players up for once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Cafu is on the move. To... wait for it. Garforth Town of the Unibond Northern League. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/dec/18/cafu-non-league-garforth Former Brazil defender Cafu has agreed a deal to play for non-league side Garforth Town in 2009. West Yorkshire side Garforth have played down reports Cafu, 38, will sign for them in January, however they expect the World Cup winner to join them for a run of games before the end of the season. "He's likely to be coming in April and just playing a few games for us," said Garforth owner Simon Clifford, who runs the Brazilian Soccer Schools coaching organisation. It was Clifford who persuaded Cafu to play in England before retiring after the 38-year-old left Milan during the summer. "It's an absolute honour to have someone like him lining up in our shirt," added Clifford. "I think he'll also add something on the field." Cafu's fellow Brazilians Socrates and Careca have both appeared for the Unibond Northern League team in recent seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 "I think he'll also add something on the field." No shit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I might pop around to see him play. About 5mins from me, their ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Can remember when Socrates played for em. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Newcastle star Charles N'Zogbia is a surprise target for Aston Villa, skysports.com understands. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4664334,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I might pop around to see him play. About 5mins from me, their ground. Will you get me a Milan shirt signed if I mail it to you? (Genuine question ) McGeady still has a future according to his agent, with Bayern being credited interest, surely he's too similar to Ribery??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I might pop around to see him play. About 5mins from me, their ground. Will you get me a Milan shirt signed if I mail it to you? (Genuine question ) McGeady still has a future according to his agent, with Bayern being credited interest, surely he's too similar to Ribery??? Unless Ribery leaves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Newcastle star Charles N'Zogbia is a surprise target for Aston Villa, skysports.com understands. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4664334,00.html £15 million or they can fuck off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Newcastle star Charles N'Zogbia is a surprise target for Aston Villa, skysports.com understands. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4664334,00.html £15 million or they can fuck off Or Young. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirLes9 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Yeah when he first joined he showed no caution in his tackles and got fair yellows and reds. He's slightly more restrained these days. Not seen anything of him at Juve so got no idea how he's playing or if Juve would even sell tbh. Just always thought he wasn't as bad as people suggest and in a pure defensive role he's a monster. He's doing well at Juve. Starts when he's fit and the fans seem to love him. Probably out of our price range at the moment. Any news on Appiah joining anybody? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 BLACKBURN striker Roque Santa Cruz has hinted he will leave Ewood Park in the January transfer window. The 27-year-old Paraguay forward has been the subject of transfer speculation since the summer with City seemingly at the head of the queue. Santa Cruz signed a new four-year deal with Rovers at the start of the season, but following their poor start to the campaign speculation has again risen to the surface. For his part Santa Cruz has made no secret of his desire to one day leave Blackburn for a bigger club, but the striker insists if he does leave it will be with a heavy heart. "Everybody knows my opinion (regarding a possible transfer), I am happy at Blackburn but also I want to keep improving my football and remain ambitious," he said. "My contract with Blackburn is clear and for that I need to continue with the club. "But I am looking to again play in a big side that is in Europe and trying to win their league. "I have to say the people here at Blackburn are fantastic, I am very happy with the fans. "But, I don't want to miss the chance of playing with a big side. If a bigger club came in for me then I would like to take that opportunity. "I also understand the interests of Blackburn as well and they do not want to lose players. "I want to watch out for myself but I have to think of Blackburn. It is a very hard decision." Santa Cruz joined Rovers in the summer of 2007 following an injury-riddled spell at Bayern Munich. He made an immediate impact in his first season, under Mark Hughes, scoring 19 league goals to put his name back up in lights. And while Santa Cruz admits he holds Hughes in high esteem for helping him rediscover his best form, he denied his relationship with the Welsh tactician meant a move to City was inevitable. "It is clear that he got me back to my (best) football after my injury problems at Bayern," Santa Cruz said. "He gave me confidence to play football again. Of course it is always a nice feeling to have a manager who is always backing you and I will always appreciate what he did for me." Regarding the transfer speculation, he added: "To be fair I know as much as you guys know. "I read about clubs having an interest in me. So far all I know is what I've read in the newspaper." Santa Cruz also revealed he was a doubt for the game at home to Stoke after picking up a calf strain in training. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1086564_santa_may_give_city_their_wish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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