Village Idiot Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Marca reporting that Madrid will bid for Rooney in the summer, given ManU's financial trouble. Now, I'd hate to see him play for Real, but it would be funny somehow. They claim he's been valued at €84m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'm struggling to see where he'd fit into that team. Kaka creates more, Ronaldo is better in pretty much every respect, Higuain scores more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Goalkeeper. He's a perfect example of one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'm struggling to see where he'd fit into that team. Kaka creates more, Ronaldo is better in pretty much every respect, Higuain scores more. Agreed, but since when have Madrid, at least in recent times, really thought about where players actually fit into the team? He'd just be another status signing, albeit extremely talented. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 The other names thrown around are Agüero and Villa, which while talented don't really fit in their starting XI. But that's the way of Florentino. If they really look after signing a new #9 that's it for Benzema I presume. They are very close to sign Canales from Racing, too. He should know he'll never make it there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 You'd think Villa would come in as a direct replacement for Benzema. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Benzema and £40m for Rooney? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I think they would shift Ronaldo to RW and play him with Higuain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Cronaldo prefers to play central though, and what Cronaldo wants Cronaldo gets. It would be the best solution, since they lack good wingers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Benezema on his way after half a season in Spain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 They have to build the team around Ronaldo and Higuain if they want to beat Barca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Benzema can be pretty canny I think, he needs time and less pressure. He won't find that at Real Madrid though. Problem is that he was hyped way too much and now it looks like a flop. I can perfectly see him succeeding at whatever club they might sell him to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Sorry about the spam, but Marca now reporting that Canales' father says they have 3 offers from English clubs. In my opinion he should avoid moving to Barça or Real at this stage, and ensure more playing time for himself at the top level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I've only seen him play twice, he was absolutely brilliant on saturday though. Is he as good as being made out VI? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 David James going to Stoke is a bit of a shocker. Certainly didn't see it coming. Another nail in Pompey's coffin though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I've only seen him play twice, he was absolutely brilliant on saturday though. Is he as good as being made out VI? Hard to say at this point, needs more games to see if he's the real deal or just hit a rich vein of form. But the two games I have seen him he's been immense. I will try to watch Racing - Valladolid this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Blatantly because Portsmouth can't afford to pay him. Yep. Niemi will come in and do an okay job, nowhere near James on his day. Portsmouth down and out now. Niemi on his day at least = James on his day, though Niemi's day was 5/6 years ago now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I thought we had things bad, Portmouth are actually going to end up in the conference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Has Niemi been injured or something? I thought Begovic was Pompey's second choice, he's been playing recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezeri Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Has Niemi been injured or something? I thought Begovic was Pompey's second choice, he's been playing recently. Niemi was brought back just for a backup in the first place with coaching purposes I think. He's been coaching youth national team(keepers I guess) in Finland after he retired. No doubt he would still be able to do the job if required but he hasn't played competitive football for 3 or 4 years or so... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 From limited I've seen of Begovic he's done alright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Has Niemi been injured or something? I thought Begovic was Pompey's second choice, he's been playing recently. Niemi was brought back just for a backup in the first place with coaching purposes I think. He's been coaching youth national team(keepers I guess) in Finland after he retired. No doubt he would still be able to do the job if required but he hasn't played competitive football for 3 or 4 years or so... So he's finished? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Apparently, Thomas Sorensen is close to joining... Bayern Munich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdawson Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I almost agree with KD here, both players are ten times better than Sol Campbell when you get them on the pitch. I haven't seen Woodgate play in about a year, and King's been bad even when healthy this year. I don't like seeing Per Cijan in the news, I'm still holding out hope we sign him. King's been bad this year? I have a feeling you haven't really watched us this season tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdawson Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Galatasaray say they've completed the signing of Lucas Neil. Hetinga for the rb spot i guess It's centre backs we haven't got, you gonk. Neill hasn't even been playing right back. Pathetic transfer deal though. I'm sorry but i don't understand the meaning of "Gonk". No need to take your anger and frustrations out on me. Maybe Moyes is planning a sneaky loan bid for Naughton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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