TaylorJ_01 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 We're going for Luis Fabiano. Good luck with that. You can quote me in saying that it won't happen. Not even nearly. *happens* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdawson Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 We're going for Luis Fabiano. Good luck with that. You can quote me in saying that it won't happen. Not even nearly. *happens* Well it can't nealy happen. It either happens or it doesn't. He might fancy a change of scenery, plus Sevilla are not guaranteed 4th spot anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 When Arsenal offered Gallas his much coveted 2 year contract but understandably with a reduction as in his second year he will play much less he turned it down and has been awol since. Not at the annual charity ball that all first teamers attended or on the end of season lap. Somebody has a brilliant free there. He's a proper stroppy fucker, isn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Villa is probably the most complete striker in the world. I know folk will disagree, but he has pace, power, intelligent movement, excellent finishing, a FEARSOME shot and he's got a decent header on him aswell. Get rid of Ibra, you won't need him if you have Villa... the one thing you didn't mention there, and it was something i was wondering about actually, is villas all round game outside the box - i.e. he's not likely to be playing in a standard 4-4-2 at barca and anyone in that team has to have a lot to their game, he can't just be a striker i mean the midfield have good workrate as well as their other abilities, the forwards can all play as well as score as they're mostly not traditional forwards, villa is more of a traditional striker i've simply not seen enough of villa to say he's got an all round game in terms of being able to play as well as tear defences up for arse paper anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 We're going for Luis Fabiano. I'd sooner take Kanoute back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 When Arsenal offered Gallas his much coveted 2 year contract but understandably with a reduction as in his second year he will play much less he turned it down and has been awol since. Not at the annual charity ball that all first teamers attended or on the end of season lap. Somebody has a brilliant free there. He's a proper stroppy fucker, isn't he? rather but a good defender none the less Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 We're going for Luis Fabiano. Bit of a dick but a good player despite this. Also agree with the Kanoute statement, if not a little old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Fabiano is Arshavin-lite in the case he seems to be always mouthing off that he wants to go and play elsewhere. So the Spurs link isn't foolish and Sevilla might want to cash in, particularly if he has a good WC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hasn't Fabiano come out previously and stated he didn't want to move to England because of the weather? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hasn't Fabiano come out previously and stated he didn't want to move to England because of the weather? He seems to have reversed that stance, he's said several times this year that he would like to play in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Mackems have signed Christian Riveros according to Caulkin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 All Spanish sports papers seem to report on the Villa thing, so seems it's pretty real. I love him, but he's a bit old... I'll reserve judgement until I see the money spunked on him. They say Wednesday could be the day it's made official. He'd be fine as a left winger, taking into account how our wingers play. We might even try putting Zlatan on the wing, though, in the same way we played Larsson there and switched with Eto'o at the center. We'll see. Higuaín said today that he wants to remain at Real Madrid but "anything can happen". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Mackems have signed Christian Riveros according to Caulkin. Confirmed on their official site. Good signing on a free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Not seen him playing but read he is decent and Bruce does have a good record with bringing in Latin American players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 If Gerrard was to leave Liverpool and go abroad, where would he be likely to go? Can't see anything other than Real/Inter. Gunna put some money on both just wondering what likelihood to either if it was gunna be one of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 If Gerrard was to leave Liverpool and go abroad, where would he be likely to go? Can't see anything other than Real/Inter. Gunna put some money on both just wondering what likelihood to either if it was gunna be one of them Rumour is Moratti is gonna offer Mourinho one of Gerrard or Fabregas in order to keep him at Inter. Of course this could be mindless speculation. I agree that they're the only two clubs abroad with the wedge available to sign him, and the need to sign him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Can't see what would Real Madrid do with Gerrard. Kaká has enough problems already getting a spot in the hole due to how crowded their attacking positions are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I, hand on heart, honestly couldn't see Cesc leaving Arsenal for anywhere but Barca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I, hand on heart, honestly would hate to see Luis Fabiano going to Spurs. Because he if he plays to his potential will only make Spurs better than what they are and I dont like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Can't see what would Real Madrid do with Gerrard. Kaká has enough problems already getting a spot in the hole due to how crowded their attacking positions are. Since when have footballing considerations mattered to Real when signing players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Can't see what would Real Madrid do with Gerrard. Kaká has enough problems already getting a spot in the hole due to how crowded their attacking positions are. Van der Vaart mkII imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Can't see what would Real Madrid do with Gerrard. Kaká has enough problems already getting a spot in the hole due to how crowded their attacking positions are. Since when have footballing considerations mattered to Real when signing players? hes got a point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1277895/Tottenham-Chelsea-stage-friendly-bid-offload-fringe-players.html?ITO=1490 Tottenham and Chelsea sparked a transfer free-for-all on Wednesday by staging a behind-closed-door friendly, specifically to offload players. The game, at Tottenham's training ground, was attended by scores of managers and scouts from Championship and League One clubs, all eager to snap up a bargain or agree a temporary transfer for some of the younger players on view. Most eyes were on Chelsea left-back Ben Gordon and Tottenham midfielders Dean Parrett, John Bostock and Jake Livermore, who are all available on loan, after their managers, Carlo Ancelotti and Harry Redknapp respectively, decided they would benefit from the experience of first-team football next season. 'The response was incredible,' said one onlooker. 'Just about every manager from the Championship and League One turned up, and there were even one or two from lower Premier League clubs.' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Valencia has signed Mehmet Topal from Galatasaray, pending a medical in the following days. The fee is rumoured to be €5m. I remember him being in Euro 2008, but that's pretty much it. Didn't Everton chase him after the tournament? Also Bánega linked with a move to Liverpool. Like last season, Valencia are rumoured to need to sell most of their stars in order to avoid administration (although last season they ended up not selling anybody). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Villa is probably the most complete striker in the world. I know folk will disagree, but he has pace, power, intelligent movement, excellent finishing, a FEARSOME shot and he's got a decent header on him aswell. Get rid of Ibra, you won't need him if you have Villa... the one thing you didn't mention there, and it was something i was wondering about actually, is villas all round game outside the box - i.e. he's not likely to be playing in a standard 4-4-2 at barca and anyone in that team has to have a lot to their game, he can't just be a striker i mean the midfield have good workrate as well as their other abilities, the forwards can all play as well as score as they're mostly not traditional forwards, villa is more of a traditional striker i've simply not seen enough of villa to say he's got an all round game in terms of being able to play as well as tear defences up for arse paper anyone? On paper, Valencia have an excellent side. Every time I see them play on Sky though, it's always Villa who seems to be pulling the strings for them. Always looks a sound footballer, very sharp, and has enough ability to trick/beat a player when wide or having dropped off. He'll add some quality finishing power for them, that much is obvious, but I think he'll have no problems fitting in at Barca and contributing to their attacking play by linking up with the likes of Xavi, Iniesta, Messi, etc. The downside with Barca signing him imo, aside from as VI says his age, is that although he's relatively "nifty" (one of those players who can be be deceptively quick at times), with Ibrahimovich up front and Messi operating a bit deeper, or Pedro mixed in somewhere, they'll lack the genuine powerful/pacy running up front of an Eto'o or Henry from 2 seasons ago. Villa's not the type of naturally athletic player able to carry the ball over a distance. Maybe that won't matter if they're scoring for fun, but then again who knows. It's possible that they've suffered this year without Eto'o's pace and with Henry having diminished quite a bit, but it's been masked and covered for by Messi's phenomenal form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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