TaylorJ_01 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Spain has also dominated the Uefa Cup this decade. Hardly possible if everything outside the top 2 was s***. You only had one team in the semi finals this year, we had two, and they are both s****. If they qualified for the UEFA Cup that makes your league s*** then We have 4 wins and 6 finalists in the past 10 years. They all dropped out the champions league as they weren't able to compete in it. I'm sure if our 3rd and 4th placed teams were in it they would shit all over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled in Texas Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'd take Ibra for him plus Yaya. No money. Sounds like a win-win for both. Swap Cesc for Ibra. How is Arsenal putting a massive hole in their midfield to gain an erratic striker a 'win'? IF Cesc is leaving for Barca anyway then they have a midfield issue regardless - But if they can get Ibrahimovic that would greatly improve their strike force (Better than playing Bendtner) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Spain has also dominated the Uefa Cup this decade. Hardly possible if everything outside the top 2 was s***. You only had one team in the semi finals this year, we had two, and they are both s****. If they qualified for the UEFA Cup that makes your league s*** then We have 4 wins and 6 finalists in the past 10 years. They all dropped out the champions league as they weren't able to compete in it. I'm sure if our 3rd and 4th placed teams were in it they would s*** all over it. Like Liverpool. And Sevilla and Valencia won the competition having qualified through the league. Espanyol and Alavés were finalists in the same way (Espanyol as cup winners actually). Atlético are the only side to win it after dropping out the CL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 On a side note at least the sides at the bottom of La Liga play some decent stuff in contrast to the bore-fest that is the bottom half of the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I know everyone wanks over Barca, but the amount of money they splash out is sickening sometimes. Yeah, the money spent on Valdes, Puyol, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Messi, Bojan and Pedro was way ott. If only they could build a team around youth products like Madrid or Chelsea. €35M on Dani Alves, €50M+Eto'o on Ibra, €25M on Chrygyrnsgyhychrchrynski, €25M on Henry, €20M on Milito. Alot for Keirrison too, €15M? Now a reported €50M for Villa and €30-40 for Fabregas? That's all in recent times too. However, I understand the youth system is incredible, yes, but I'm sure alot of money is put into it (well spent, mind). Your best players are from the youth academy, this outrageous spending on players isn't necessary, many of your big signings flop anyway. Madrid: Ronaldo £80m Kaka £60m Benzema £40m Alonso £30m Albiol £15m Chelsea: Drogba £24m Essien £24m Carvalho £20m Shevchenko £30m SWP £20m Man Utd: Rooney £25m Berbatov £30m Nani £17m Valencia £17m Carrick £16m Hargreaves £16m Ferdinand £30m Liverpool: Torres £20m Keane £20m Aquilani £20m Mascherano £20m Johnson £17m Chygrynskiy was a waste of money granted, and Zlatan cost about £15m too much but other than that it's fine. Pique was a steal, Alves is the best attacking full back in the world and £15m at the time for Henry was good. When teams like Madrid and Chelsea throw money away for fun, Barcelona have to step up and compete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Gamst Pedersen is now earning 60k a week. Jeez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 P.S. - David Villa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Gamst Pedersen is now earning 60k a week. Jeez I don't get it, he's been extremely ineffectual this season and looked like he had his head elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 There's not a chance of that being true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 why not.. big fucking Sam thought 60k for Smith is a good deal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Because Blackburn have no money and have been very prudently run over the past few years. I'd be amazed if they've ever gone above £45k for any player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 One year left on it. He's either: a) Putting himself in the shop window and looking to generate interest (more interest if you believe the rumours of Tottenham and Man Utd being interested in him already) on the biggest footballing stage (mind, not sure how much he can do with the team he's in), or; b) We're not meeting his wage demands, rightfully or wrongly. I'd assume he'll want to be in line with the top earners at the club and he's got a point there. Pienaar wants to stay but only as the top earner (which would put him somewhere over 55k a week) Yak & Yobo will be sold. That's my third hand ITK info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I know everyone wanks over Barca, but the amount of money they splash out is sickening sometimes. Yeah, the money spent on Valdes, Puyol, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Messi, Bojan and Pedro was way ott. If only they could build a team around youth products like Madrid or Chelsea. €35M on Dani Alves, €50M+Eto'o on Ibra, €25M on Chrygyrnsgyhychrchrynski, €25M on Henry, €20M on Milito. Alot for Keirrison too, €15M? Now a reported €50M for Villa and €30-40 for Fabregas? That's all in recent times too. However, I understand the youth system is incredible, yes, but I'm sure alot of money is put into it (well spent, mind). Your best players are from the youth academy, this outrageous spending on players isn't necessary, many of your big signings flop anyway. LIST Chygrynskiy was a waste of money granted, and Zlatan cost about £15m too much but other than that it's fine. Pique was a steal, Alves is the best attacking full back in the world and £15m at the time for Henry was good. When teams like Madrid and Chelsea throw money away for fun, Barcelona have to step up and compete. Sorry what was your point in listing all those players? I'm fully aware clubs spend money, I'm merely trying to argue that Barca spending heaps is no different from Chelsea spending heaps. 'oooh Chelsea spent £25m on Essien, what rich scum they are' and 'oooh Barca spent £30m on Villa what a great signing '. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I know everyone wanks over Barca, but the amount of money they splash out is sickening sometimes. Yeah, the money spent on Valdes, Puyol, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Messi, Bojan and Pedro was way ott. If only they could build a team around youth products like Madrid or Chelsea. €35M on Dani Alves, €50M+Eto'o on Ibra, €25M on Chrygyrnsgyhychrchrynski, €25M on Henry, €20M on Milito. Alot for Keirrison too, €15M? Now a reported €50M for Villa and €30-40 for Fabregas? That's all in recent times too. However, I understand the youth system is incredible, yes, but I'm sure alot of money is put into it (well spent, mind). Your best players are from the youth academy, this outrageous spending on players isn't necessary, many of your big signings flop anyway. LIST Chygrynskiy was a waste of money granted, and Zlatan cost about £15m too much but other than that it's fine. Pique was a steal, Alves is the best attacking full back in the world and £15m at the time for Henry was good. When teams like Madrid and Chelsea throw money away for fun, Barcelona have to step up and compete. Sorry what was your point in listing all those players? I'm fully aware clubs spend money, I'm merely trying to argue that Barca spending heaps is no different from Chelsea spending heaps. 'oooh Chelsea spent £25m on Essien, what rich scum they are' and 'oooh Barca spent £30m on Villa what a great signing '. The point is Chelsea bought their entire team where as a lot of Barca's has graduated from the academy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I didn't say they didn't Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Just pointing out that's why people aren't as bothered when they splash out, or so I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Because Blackburn have no money and have been very prudently run over the past few years. I'd be amazed if they've ever gone above £45k for any player. He's said it himself on the news over here. Went from £35k a week to £55k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidfieldGeneral Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Man City offer £20m for Milner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Man City offer £20m for Milner. Where would he play in their line up? In place of Stephen Ireland? A bit harsh on Ireland, really good player him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Adie Boothroyd to be confirmed asCoventry manager tomorrow so I hear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Adie Boothroyd to be confirmed asCoventry manager tomorrow so I hear. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Man City offer £20m for Milner. Where would he play in their line up? In place of Stephen Ireland? A bit harsh on Ireland, really good player him. Ireland hasn't played much this season. And Milner has the attributes that have seen Ireland dropped (workrate and tactical discipline). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Man City offer £20m for Milner. Where would he play in their line up? In place of Stephen Ireland? A bit harsh on Ireland, really good player him. Ireland hasn't played much this season. And Milner has the attributes that have seen Ireland dropped (workrate and tactical discipline). I suppose he is totally insane aswell. Remember an interview with him where he just talked about his tropical fish the whole time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Man City offer £20m for Milner. Where would he play in their line up? In place of Stephen Ireland? A bit harsh on Ireland, really good player him. Ireland hasn't played much this season. And Milner has the attributes that have seen Ireland dropped (workrate and tactical discipline). Nothing wrong with Ireland's workrate tbf. Last two seasons he has done extra training during the summer while all the other players were away to improve his fitness & strength. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Lets hope we have a sell on clause. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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