Guest Heneage Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 'Ringo' as he is known by them over the road, played against City, and I haven't met at Sunderland fan who's been impressed with him this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delima Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Some match reports I have read it was Richardson who has been playing at LB. I think he is looking to improve the CB postion because Mensah, Turner, Ferdinand, Nosworthy & Da Silva have all been cack & he wants to sort the spine of the team out first that is why he signed Turner, Da Silva, Cattermole & Bent Da Silva has been really decent. Mensah not sure. But Turner has been rubbish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delima Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 http://labs.timesonline.co.uk/blog/2009/03/02/top-50-most-expensive-footballers-adjusted-for-inflation/ Very interesting piece. Beware of the massive imperfection though : "A couple of words about our data: we got our figures from Soccerbase.com - a UK-based site which, while very comprehensive, still managed to throw up a couple of inaccuracies - which our wily sports team spotted. Anelka’s transfer from Real Madrid to Paris St Germain isn’t listed. Nor are Veron’s from Estudiantes to Boca Juniors, and to Sampdoria, nor Zidane’s from Bordeaux to Juventus. The reason, Chris Mann from Soccerbase explained, is that his site is focused on players transferring to and from English clubs - and therefore doesn’t list all world transfers. (We couldn’t find a site that does.) So we publish our graph with that important caveat." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Da Silva has been really decent. He got dropped at the weekend due to his long run of poor form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delima Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 He got dropped at the weekend due to his long run of poor form. There is where I differ from Steve Bruce. Michael Turner is the undroppable for Steve, despite him being the achilles heel. Da Silva doesn't work out with Turner - so Steve rotated him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Lazio have been ordered to release striker Goran Pandev from his contract by the Lega Calcio. Pandev has been trying to terminate his stay with the Biancocelesti since the summer and has not played for the club all season. The decision by the Lega Calcio's contract dispute resolution chamber means the FYR Macedonia international can leave on a free transfer in January. The likes of Inter Milan, Juventus, AC Milan and Tottenham have all been linked with a move for Pandev. Pandev's lawyer Mattias Grassani confirmed the player was free to find a new club. "Our application has been accepted and Pandev has rescinded his contract," Grassani told Sky Sport Italia. "Lazio have been ordered to play the player €160,000 in compensation as well as legal costs. We received a fax from the Lega and it has confirmed the rescission with immediate effect. "Pandev can now negotiate with any club he likes, but that will be dealt with through the agents. In any case, he is no longer tied to Lazio." Lazio president Claudio Lotito insists he will not give up on his battle over Pandev's contract. "I'm calm," he told Radio Radio. "I can only say that it doesn't end here. "I have already showed people that I don't give up. It doesn't end here. "We'll see then who wins." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11854_5795199,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 He got dropped at the weekend due to his long run of poor form. There is where I differ from Steve Bruce. Michael Turner is the undroppable for Steve, despite him being the achilles heel. Da Silva doesn't work out with Turner - so Steve rotated him. I would love that to be the only thing you differ on with Bruce But aye Turner is having a mare of season but Brucie likes him cos he sticks his head in, forgets that he is missing the ball most of the times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delima Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I would love that to be the only thing you differ on with Bruce Just that I am generally in agreement with Bruce regarding his transfer strategies and signings. I don't really rate Turner, but I know Bruce needs a stereotypical tough, no-nonsense English defender as his defensive mainstay. For the money quoted (~4M iirc ?) Turner was a good deal, he is just not very good. But then I don't think others were available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Christ, whoever gets Pandev on a free will be getting one hell of a bargain there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Christ, whoever gets Pandev on a free will be getting one hell of a bargain there. FMTASTIC I'd laugh if he joined Roma just to piss off the Ultras. I think he'll end up in Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Arsenal could do with a forward...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Lazio have been ordered to release striker Goran Pandev from his contract by the Lega Calcio. Pandev has been trying to terminate his stay with the Biancocelesti since the summer and has not played for the club all season. The decision by the Lega Calcio's contract dispute resolution chamber means the FYR Macedonia international can leave on a free transfer in January. The likes of Inter Milan, Juventus, AC Milan and Tottenham have all been linked with a move for Pandev. Pandev's lawyer Mattias Grassani confirmed the player was free to find a new club. "Our application has been accepted and Pandev has rescinded his contract," Grassani told Sky Sport Italia. "Lazio have been ordered to play the player €160,000 in compensation as well as legal costs. We received a fax from the Lega and it has confirmed the rescission with immediate effect. "Pandev can now negotiate with any club he likes, but that will be dealt with through the agents. In any case, he is no longer tied to Lazio." Lazio president Claudio Lotito insists he will not give up on his battle over Pandev's contract. "I'm calm," he told Radio Radio. "I can only say that it doesn't end here. "I have already showed people that I don't give up. It doesn't end here. "We'll see then who wins." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11854_5795199,00.html What was the story behind this anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Pandev asked for a transfer in the summer and as punishment he hasn't played a game in the Serie A, this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Pandev asked for a transfer in the summer and as punishment he hasn't played a game in the Serie A, this season. im not sure how that leads to a contract being ripped up myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksammy Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Pandev asked for a transfer in the summer and as punishment he hasn't played a game in the Serie A, this season. im not sure how that leads to a contract being ripped up myself restraint of trade, cant not play someone because they want to be transfered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Arsenal could do with a Striker, he's only 6ft, haven't really seen too much of him though but ideally someone a little taller unless he is good in the air despite his height? Personally i want Saha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Pandev asked for a transfer in the summer and as punishment he hasn't played a game in the Serie A, this season. im not sure how that leads to a contract being ripped up myself restraint of trade, cant not play someone because they want to be transfered. Surely not as any player not getting picked could try & get there contracts canx. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Scott Loach to Aston Villa, £3M + add ons (England caps, top 4 finish etc.). You heard it here first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Someone should buy Luis Suarez Ajax, he's always been on fire but I've never seen him linked with a club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Pandev asked for a transfer in the summer and as punishment he hasn't played a game in the Serie A, this season. im not sure how that leads to a contract being ripped up myself restraint of trade, cant not play someone because they want to be transfered. Surely not as any player not getting picked could try & get there contracts canx. Exactly. Is it too much to ask for Geremi to rip up his contract? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Someone should buy Luis Suarez Ajax, he's always been on fire but I've never seen him linked with a club. Because he's the same case as Alfonso Alves, brilliant in the dutch league but has very little to offer actually, the minute he leaves Ajax he'll be fucked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Arsenal could do with a Striker, he's only 6ft, haven't really seen too much of him though but ideally someone a little taller unless he is good in the air despite his height? Personally i want Shola Oh well, if you inisist... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Scott Loach to Aston Villa, £3M + add ons (England caps, top 4 finish etc.). You heard it here first. Really? Strange move, given the IMMENSENESS of Friedel, and Guzan looking superb every time he gets a chance. Is he any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Scott Loach to Aston Villa, £3M + add ons (England caps, top 4 finish etc.). You heard it here first. Really? Strange move, given the IMMENSENESS of Friedel, and Guzan looking superb every time he gets a chance. Is he any good? If Friedel hadn't retired from the USMNT I feel like he could easily be the #1 keeper for the national team. Guzan is great too. Aston Villa are pretty well taken care of for a while as far as keepers go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 That's why i find it hard to believe we're signing another keeper. Apart from anything it would suggest MON thinking well ahead and covering all bases, rather than leaving it to the last fucking minute. Watch us buy Kenwynne Jones on Jan 31st, but nothing until then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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