Optimistic Nut Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Arsenal will do their usual trick of bullying the shite teams, winning at a canter and being horrifically over-rated as usual by the press, and have a shite record against the other top 5-6 clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 What kind of a midfielder is Ramires? Anyone know much about him? Defensive-minded midfielder. A bit peculiar though, wiry, thin... has monster stamina and a great pace. The kind of player that's everywhere. I would say he isn't technically great for a Brazilian, but breaks forward well with his athleticism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 What kind of a midfielder is Ramires? Anyone know much about him? Defensive-minded midfielder. A bit peculiar though, wiry, thin... has monster stamina and a great pace. The kind of player that's everywhere. I would say he isn't technically great for a Brazilian, but breaks forward well with his athleticism. Cheers That's interesting. So probably a replacement for Obi Mikel then? Sitting deeper while Lampard and Essien go forward from the middle I would assume. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I think it's a genuine 3-horse race between Chelsea and both Manchesters this year. Arsenal, Spurs & Liverpool for 4th place, probably in that order. I think we're definitely in the mix for 4th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I noticed your record last season with and without Arteta btw. Very impressive when he was playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I would really like to know whats the difference between Milner and Ireland? I think with Wenger like of coaching both can be the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I think it's a genuine 3-horse race between Chelsea and both Manchesters this year. Arsenal, Spurs & Liverpool for 4th place, probably in that order. I think we're definitely in the mix for 4th. Don't think you're as good as those six. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Moussa Dembele linked to Fulham for £5 million. That's a really decent pickup for that price. Would have liked to see Newcastle in on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I think it's a genuine 3-horse race between Chelsea and both Manchesters this year. Arsenal, Spurs & Liverpool for 4th place, probably in that order. I think we're definitely in the mix for 4th. Don't think you're as good as those six. I just hope we beat City in the first game. If they get going early I think they'll be pretty damn good. Liverpool will only have a good season if everyone stays fit. It's going to be an almighty pile-up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 To be honest, with the Top 2 looking weaker than last year (imho) and ManCity buying so much I think we have a chance for an open title race. Pity that Arsenal hasn't strengthened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I think it's a genuine 3-horse race between Chelsea and both Manchesters this year. Arsenal, Spurs & Liverpool for 4th place, probably in that order. I think we're definitely in the mix for 4th. Don't think you're as good as those six. I just hope we beat City in the first game. If they get going early I think they'll be pretty damn good. Liverpool will only have a good season if everyone stays fit. It's going to be an almighty pile-up. What do you envisage your starting lineup being tomorrow? Watched City's first choice 11 against Valencia. Not sure your defence will be up to it if King and/or Woodgate are missing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I noticed your record last season with and without Arteta btw. Very impressive when he was playing. I saw the stats on Sky yesterday. It's always a fair bit better with Arteta, than without, but it was skewed to a ridiculous extent last season because Arteta being injured coincided with a several other key players being out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Your first half was indeed pretty dire. What was it, 1 in fourteen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 http://www.interpersempre.com/642s.jpg What you don't see is a guy just out of shot tickling his feet with a feather duster for that beaming smile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 He really does look like a mentalist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 This transfer could potentially be City's worst to date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dokko Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 http://www.interpersempre.com/642s.jpg That Robbie Gee from Snatch? Actually, Smallsy from Mike Bassett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I still can't understand why Balotelli deserves such a pricetag and such a fuss about his transfer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 What kind of a midfielder is Ramires? Anyone know much about him? Defensive-minded midfielder. A bit peculiar though, wiry, thin... has monster stamina and a great pace. The kind of player that's everywhere. I would say he isn't technically great for a Brazilian, but breaks forward well with his athleticism. Cheers That's interesting. So probably a replacement for Obi Mikel then? Sitting deeper while Lampard and Essien go forward from the middle I would assume. Hmm...From what I've seen of him, he's pretty much Essien-lite. He's likes to run around doing everything all of the time, so he's not really a holding player, I think. I suppose he could be played there though. To me it seems like he's more insurance for the oft-injured Essien and replacement for the departed Ballack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I think it's a genuine 3-horse race between Chelsea and both Manchesters this year. Arsenal, Spurs & Liverpool for 4th place, probably in that order. I think we're definitely in the mix for 4th. Don't think you're as good as those six. I just hope we beat City in the first game. If they get going early I think they'll be pretty damn good. Liverpool will only have a good season if everyone stays fit. It's going to be an almighty pile-up. What do you envisage your starting lineup being tomorrow? Watched City's first choice 11 against Valencia. Not sure your defence will be up to it if King and/or Woodgate are missing. Sorry, been away. I reckon Gomes, Corluka, Dawson, King, Bale, Lennon, Hudd, Palacios, Modric, Crouch, Keane. Some question marks over Defoe, Bale and Corluka (injury). Our midweek game is on Young Boys' astroturf so expect Bassong to start that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Beattie to rangers been confirmed in here? Anyway, it's a done deal. Should be good for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 James Beattie has packed his bags and left for Glasgow Rangers FC, a source close to him has revealed he didn't know whether the deal was going to go through until 00:25AM on Saturday morning when Newcastle-Online confirmed the transfer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Officials close to the deal suggested "so err, is it confirmed yet?" before James finally fucked off to Glasgow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Birmingham rumoured to be in talks with Matt Derbyshire on loan from Olympiakos....would have him here esp on loan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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