leffe186 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The Anzhi Makhachkala thing is bloody depressing. At least with the likes of Real Madrid and PSG being full of cash, those are still two of the biggest clubs in the world. Man City and Chelsea were at a good level before the money arrived and it's pushed them onto a different level. Even QPR, as mental as that documentary was, they haven't gone wild with their spending and only have a team of Championship/Lower-to-mid Premier League level players. It's just sad to see the likes of Samuel Eto'o who should be at one of the biggest clubs on the planet (and was at two of them) joining a side who were in the Russian second division 3 years ago, are only 8th now, have a 20,000 seat stadium and are located in a fairly shitty area, purely for the amount of money being given to him. Yep. And it's not like he'd be poor if he hadn't moved. He'd still be earning a s***-ton. See, this is what's so weird to me. How much difference can that extra money do when you're already on such an insane wage? Surely quality of life while you're playing should be considered and weighted against the extra money you'd make? I would so much rather live in Milan or Barcelona than in some shithole in Russia, even if I only made £15m instead of £25m a year or whatever. Sets you up for life, doesn't it. He tolerates three or four years there, then can do what he wants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Jacob Mellis has been sacked for setting off a smoke grenade at Chelsea training ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The Anzhi Makhachkala thing is bloody depressing. At least with the likes of Real Madrid and PSG being full of cash, those are still two of the biggest clubs in the world. Man City and Chelsea were at a good level before the money arrived and it's pushed them onto a different level. Even QPR, as mental as that documentary was, they haven't gone wild with their spending and only have a team of Championship/Lower-to-mid Premier League level players. It's just sad to see the likes of Samuel Eto'o who should be at one of the biggest clubs on the planet (and was at two of them) joining a side who were in the Russian second division 3 years ago, are only 8th now, have a 20,000 seat stadium and are located in a fairly shitty area, purely for the amount of money being given to him. That's a pretty gross understatement tbf This is what Wikitravel have to say about the lovely little town of Makhachalalakamakelelea: "WARNING: Travel to Makhachkala is extremely dangerous and strongly discouraged. The presence of rebels and widespread criminality is highly active in the city, sharing a similar crime rate to Grozny and Magas." I wanted to be kind, just incase anyone started going "I HEAR SOME PARTS OF MACKERELITCHCOCACOLA ARE LOVELY THIS TIME OF YEAR" Why I didn't mention the obvious problems a Cameroonian would have in Russia... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The Anzhi Makhachkala thing is bloody depressing. At least with the likes of Real Madrid and PSG being full of cash, those are still two of the biggest clubs in the world. Man City and Chelsea were at a good level before the money arrived and it's pushed them onto a different level. Even QPR, as mental as that documentary was, they haven't gone wild with their spending and only have a team of Championship/Lower-to-mid Premier League level players. It's just sad to see the likes of Samuel Eto'o who should be at one of the biggest clubs on the planet (and was at two of them) joining a side who were in the Russian second division 3 years ago, are only 8th now, have a 20,000 seat stadium and are located in a fairly shitty area, purely for the amount of money being given to him. That's a pretty gross understatement tbf This is what Wikitravel have to say about the lovely little town of Makhachalalakamakelelea: "WARNING: Travel to Makhachkala is extremely dangerous and strongly discouraged. The presence of rebels and widespread criminality is highly active in the city, sharing a similar crime rate to Grozny and Magas." I wanted to be kind, just incase anyone started going "I HEAR SOME PARTS OF MACKERELITCHCOCACOLA ARE LOVELY THIS TIME OF YEAR" Why I didn't mention the obvious problems a Cameroonian would have in Russia... Language? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The Anzhi Makhachkala thing is bloody depressing. At least with the likes of Real Madrid and PSG being full of cash, those are still two of the biggest clubs in the world. Man City and Chelsea were at a good level before the money arrived and it's pushed them onto a different level. Even QPR, as mental as that documentary was, they haven't gone wild with their spending and only have a team of Championship/Lower-to-mid Premier League level players. It's just sad to see the likes of Samuel Eto'o who should be at one of the biggest clubs on the planet (and was at two of them) joining a side who were in the Russian second division 3 years ago, are only 8th now, have a 20,000 seat stadium and are located in a fairly shitty area, purely for the amount of money being given to him. Yep. And it's not like he'd be poor if he hadn't moved. He'd still be earning a s***-ton. See, this is what's so weird to me. How much difference can that extra money do when you're already on such an insane wage? Surely quality of life while you're playing should be considered and weighted against the extra money you'd make? I would so much rather live in Milan or Barcelona than in some shithole in Russia, even if I only made £15m instead of £25m a year or whatever. Sets you up for life, doesn't it. He tolerates three or four years there, then can do what he wants. Yup. 'Cause that's near-impossible for a player slumming it in the doldrums of Barcelona and Inter Milan for about half his career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Jacob Mellis has been sacked for setting off a smoke grenade at Chelsea training ground. And Ashley Cole doesn't get punished for shooting a youth player with an air rifle. Nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Jacob Mellis has been sacked for setting off a smoke grenade at Chelsea training ground. SIGN HIM UP! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The Anzhi Makhachkala thing is bloody depressing. At least with the likes of Real Madrid and PSG being full of cash, those are still two of the biggest clubs in the world. Man City and Chelsea were at a good level before the money arrived and it's pushed them onto a different level. Even QPR, as mental as that documentary was, they haven't gone wild with their spending and only have a team of Championship/Lower-to-mid Premier League level players. It's just sad to see the likes of Samuel Eto'o who should be at one of the biggest clubs on the planet (and was at two of them) joining a side who were in the Russian second division 3 years ago, are only 8th now, have a 20,000 seat stadium and are located in a fairly shitty area, purely for the amount of money being given to him. Yep. And it's not like he'd be poor if he hadn't moved. He'd still be earning a s***-ton. See, this is what's so weird to me. How much difference can that extra money do when you're already on such an insane wage? Surely quality of life while you're playing should be considered and weighted against the extra money you'd make? I would so much rather live in Milan or Barcelona than in some shithole in Russia, even if I only made £15m instead of £25m a year or whatever. Sets you up for life, doesn't it. He tolerates three or four years there, then can do what he wants. Yup. 'Cause that's near-impossible for a player slumming it in the doldrums of Barcelona and Inter Milan for about half his career. Aye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Jacob Mellis has been sacked for setting off a smoke grenade at Chelsea training ground. SIGN HIM UP! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Seriously though, is he any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig-NUFC Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 21 year old who Chelsea have wanted shot of for a while, so probably not. That said, Borini was in the same situation and now he's banging them in for fun at Roma. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsted Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Just listening to the bellends on Rayul Rairdiur, apparently Allardyce's style of football doesn't suit the Ammers, who are the home of football, they all agree. Who would have imagined such a thing? Big scary diagonals, percentage football, it was never like this in the past when he kept getting binned by ungrateful Northeners. I'm just pleased there's someone to tell us all this. Thanks, guys. Keeping it Rayul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Jacob Mellis has been sacked for setting off a smoke grenade at Chelsea training ground. Can they be sure it wasn't Nortei Nortey? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Oliver Holt @OllieHoltMirror Mirror column tomorrow on Terry Connor and why he is being judged more harshly than another new Wolves manager would be Oliver Holt @OllieHoltMirror Connor being written off and ridiculed after 4 games in charge. Little wonder that would-be black coaches are dissuaded from taking badges Holt really is a prick at times. I'm absolutely certain people aren't ridiculing Connor as a manager just because of his race. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Oliver Holt @OllieHoltMirror Mirror column tomorrow on Terry Connor and why he is being judged more harshly than another new Wolves manager would be Oliver Holt @OllieHoltMirror Connor being written off and ridiculed after 4 games in charge. Little wonder that would-be black coaches are dissuaded from taking badges Holt really is a prick at times. I'm absolutely certain people aren't ridiculing Connor as a manager just because of his race. John Barnes said exactly the same after he led Tranmere to 6 straight league defeats. Football managers will always be judged on results ultimately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 People are ridiculing the entire Wolves club tbh. I have respect for Connor taking the job on and he comes across well in interviews. Holt is just stirring shit with those comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The Anzhi Makhachkala thing is bloody depressing. At least with the likes of Real Madrid and PSG being full of cash, those are still two of the biggest clubs in the world. Man City and Chelsea were at a good level before the money arrived and it's pushed them onto a different level. Even QPR, as mental as that documentary was, they haven't gone wild with their spending and only have a team of Championship/Lower-to-mid Premier League level players. It's just sad to see the likes of Samuel Eto'o who should be at one of the biggest clubs on the planet (and was at two of them) joining a side who were in the Russian second division 3 years ago, are only 8th now, have a 20,000 seat stadium and are located in a fairly shitty area, purely for the amount of money being given to him. Yep. And it's not like he'd be poor if he hadn't moved. He'd still be earning a shit-ton. See, this is what's so weird to me. How much difference can that extra money do when you're already on such an insane wage? Surely quality of life while you're playing should be considered and weighted against the extra money you'd make? I would so much rather live in Milan or Barcelona than in some shithole in Russia, even if I only made £15m instead of £25m a year or whatever. The Anzhi players don't live or train in Makhackala, they live and train in Moscow which actually has some very nice and wealthy parts which is where I would assume all the players would live in and socialise. They only ever visit Makhackala for home games, they are flown in, escorted to the stadium, play, escorted to the airport and flown straight back out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 The Anzhi Makhachkala thing is bloody depressing. At least with the likes of Real Madrid and PSG being full of cash, those are still two of the biggest clubs in the world. Man City and Chelsea were at a good level before the money arrived and it's pushed them onto a different level. Even QPR, as mental as that documentary was, they haven't gone wild with their spending and only have a team of Championship/Lower-to-mid Premier League level players. It's just sad to see the likes of Samuel Eto'o who should be at one of the biggest clubs on the planet (and was at two of them) joining a side who were in the Russian second division 3 years ago, are only 8th now, have a 20,000 seat stadium and are located in a fairly shitty area, purely for the amount of money being given to him. Yep. And it's not like he'd be poor if he hadn't moved. He'd still be earning a s***-ton. See, this is what's so weird to me. How much difference can that extra money do when you're already on such an insane wage? Surely quality of life while you're playing should be considered and weighted against the extra money you'd make? I would so much rather live in Milan or Barcelona than in some shithole in Russia, even if I only made £15m instead of £25m a year or whatever. The Anzhi players don't live or train in Makhackala, they live and train in Moscow which actually has some very nice and wealthy parts which is where I would assume all the players would live in and socialise. They only ever visit Makhackala for home games, they are flown in, escorted to the stadium, play, escorted to the airport and flown straight back out. Sounds a bit like that classy club down the road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Oliver Holt @OllieHoltMirror Mirror column tomorrow on Terry Connor and why he is being judged more harshly than another new Wolves manager would be Oliver Holt @OllieHoltMirror Connor being written off and ridiculed after 4 games in charge. Little wonder that would-be black coaches are dissuaded from taking badges Holt really is a prick at times. I'm absolutely certain people aren't ridiculing Connor as a manager just because of his race. John Barnes said exactly the same after he led Tranmere to 6 straight league defeats. Football managers will always be judged on results ultimately. Just been reading through all this. The man is a buffoon. What a ridiculous thing to say, now he's trying to cover his back by saying he wasn't going on about only Wolves fans. Who in the fuck else cares how well Wolves or Connor does. Idiot. He's digging a proper hole with all of his replies to people. What a stupid comment to make. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 What a cunt. People are only judging him because A: He's the assistant to the guy they sacked, B: No one believes he is qualified for the position, C: He hasn't came in and done what he wash ended to do in terms of getting results and they have even played worse then what they did under MM's reign. No decent person in the world is judging him because of the colour of his skin and to say a comment like that is just uncalled for. It's people like him who make those sorts of remarks and connections who give the morons in the crowds the idea that it's ok to shout abuse at people of a different ethnic background or abuse people on twitter etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Oliver Holt @OllieHoltMirror Mirror column tomorrow on Terry Connor and why he is being judged more harshly than another new Wolves manager would be Oliver Holt @OllieHoltMirror Connor being written off and ridiculed after 4 games in charge. Little wonder that would-be black coaches are dissuaded from taking badges Holt really is a prick at times. I'm absolutely certain people aren't ridiculing Connor as a manager just because of his race. John Barnes said exactly the same after he led Tranmere to 6 straight league defeats. Football managers will always be judged on results ultimately. John Barnes is a cunt too. He's all behind this lets kick racism out of football campaign, going on the road saying how remarks of the nature are hurtful uncalled for but when a Liverpool player says those kind of remarks to another player he comes out and says he's done nothing wrong and he's innocent, it was all a big mistake etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsted Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Oliver Holt @OllieHoltMirror Mirror column tomorrow on Terry Connor and why he is being judged more harshly than another new Wolves manager would be Oliver Holt @OllieHoltMirror Connor being written off and ridiculed after 4 games in charge. Little wonder that would-be black coaches are dissuaded from taking badges Holt really is a prick at times. I'm absolutely certain people aren't ridiculing Connor as a manager just because of his race. This guy is a professional journalist and he can't even string a few words together in the right order. The oily little shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/blackburndarwenhyndburnribble/9596085.Away_fans_not_welcome_in_Blackburn_pub/ Seen this on RTG, apparently they had fenced it all off for them tonight, it was closed for the refit when we were down there earlier in the season. Should be interesting trying to see them enforce this if they stay in the league and we get a decent kick off time down there next season, Fernherst car park is home to some brilliant away day memories and it's normally one of our best supported away days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 The Anzhi Makhachkala thing is bloody depressing. At least with the likes of Real Madrid and PSG being full of cash, those are still two of the biggest clubs in the world. Man City and Chelsea were at a good level before the money arrived and it's pushed them onto a different level. Even QPR, as mental as that documentary was, they haven't gone wild with their spending and only have a team of Championship/Lower-to-mid Premier League level players. It's just sad to see the likes of Samuel Eto'o who should be at one of the biggest clubs on the planet (and was at two of them) joining a side who were in the Russian second division 3 years ago, are only 8th now, have a 20,000 seat stadium and are located in a fairly shitty area, purely for the amount of money being given to him. Yep. And it's not like he'd be poor if he hadn't moved. He'd still be earning a shit-ton. See, this is what's so weird to me. How much difference can that extra money do when you're already on such an insane wage? Surely quality of life while you're playing should be considered and weighted against the extra money you'd make? I would so much rather live in Milan or Barcelona than in some shithole in Russia, even if I only made £15m instead of £25m a year or whatever. The Anzhi players don't live or train in Makhackala, they live and train in Moscow which actually has some very nice and wealthy parts which is where I would assume all the players would live in and socialise. They only ever visit Makhackala for home games, they are flown in, escorted to the stadium, play, escorted to the airport and flown straight back out. Sounds lovely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaun Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 People are ridiculing the entire Wolves club tbh. I have respect for Connor taking the job on and he comes across well in interviews. Holt is just stirring shit with those comments. Their defence from set-plays is atrocious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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