Mr. Snrub Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Milan will get another 15 seasons out of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyP Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I find it hard to believe. Aye, an injury prone defender pushing 35 is *exactly* what Milan need. As pointed out, and despite Puyol being an absolute legend, it would be a blessing in disguise. He's essentially been "gone" the entire season due to his injuries. He still puts out a good game when fit, though. Can get another 2-3 years out of him, he isnt as good but its not like Milan haven't played with old defenders before... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1c/PaoloMaldini.jpg Will be interesting to see how he plays in a more athletic Milan side (though tbf they still play Mexes...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Personally it makes sense to me for Milan to want an older head in the back 4 who can organise them. As it stands Abate is at RB with De Sciglio a young fullback pushing to be at LB and they apparently plan to buy a younger CB with Ogbonna being mooted. If they can get Puyol and keep him fit for next 2-3 years it will be a good compliment to the rest of the back 4 should this all come together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Barca might finally address their defensive woes now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyP Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Personally it makes sense to me for Milan to want an older head in the back 4 who can organise them. As it stands Abate is at RB with De Sciglio a young fullback pushing to be at LB and they apparently plan to buy a younger CB with Ogbonna being mooted. If they can get Puyol and keep him fit for next 2-3 years it will be a good compliment to the rest of the back 4 should this all come together. Don' t forget, it means they can get rid of Mexes (bicycle kick aside...) Zapata has looked good in bursts this season, i reckon a season of Zapata and Puyol would really cement him. Ogbonna is a player i like, but I thought he would move a few years ago, feels like every summer him and Astori are linked with top sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Barca need Oneywu. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/47202000/jpg/_47202312_williamson.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Barca might finally address their defensive woes now. Don't see what's so hard about going out and buying two brilliant CBs. Everyone in the world wants to play for Barca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Barca might finally address their defensive woes now. Don't see what's so hard about going out and buying two brilliant CBs. Everyone in the world wants to play for Barca. They don't WANT TO. Alright? A few more defensive midfielders to play at CB will fix the issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Puyol has denied the rumor through his twitter account. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Ajax and AS Roma have reached an agreement over the transfer of Toby Alderweireld. [sky italia] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Barca might finally address their defensive woes now. Don't see what's so hard about going out and buying two brilliant CBs. Everyone in the world wants to play for Barca. pfft how will they be football hipsters by doing what everyone else with common sense does and buy actual defenders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 No discussion about this apparent Rooney transfer request? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillClinton Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 No discussion about this apparent Rooney transfer request? Saw it on twitter but didn't think it was real. Has anyone confirmed it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 No discussion about this apparent Rooney transfer request? Saw it on twitter but didn't think it was real. Has anyone confirmed it? Sky Sports said he asked to leave but the request was rejected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinkent Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 No discussion about this apparent Rooney transfer request? And so their demise begins... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Most papers seem to be running with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 From BBC: Manchester United insist Wayne Rooney is not for sale after it emerged the striker asked to leave Old Trafford for the second time in three years. The 27-year-old ex-Everton forward told United boss Sir Alex Ferguson two weeks ago he felt the time was right to move after nine years at the club. A spokesman for United would only say: "Wayne Rooney is not for sale."The news emerged on the day Ferguson announced he would be retiring as manager at the end of the season. Rooney has two more seasons left on a five-year contract he eventually signed after much wrangling in 2010. Definitely seems to have happened, wonder if the club will budge on their seemingly current stance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Surprised his last hissy fit was 3 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillClinton Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Weren't there some rumors that they wanted to sell him anyways? He must really not want to play for Moyes again. Not sure where he would potentially go either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 If they can find a club for him, I'd get rid. Always think he's been overrated and they can improve on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 If they can find a club for him, I'd get rid. Always think he's been overrated and they can improve on him. I think he's an absolutely fantastic footballer who they'd regret letting walk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinkent Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 No doubt he's a magnificent talent but he's really not hitting his potential Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 If they can find a club for him, I'd get rid. Always think he's been overrated and they can improve on him. I think he's an absolutely fantastic footballer who they'd regret letting walk. Agreed, personally i think he's one of those players who was once so overrated that now he's underrated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 No doubt he's a magnificent talent but he's really not hitting his potential He's played out wide to accommodate Van Persie. He played out of position for Ronaldo as well. And he's often been tasked with playing AM. What's not hitting his potential? He struck 34 goals last year, 34 two years before, and 16 out of position this year. If you remove the fact that he's English, there's no way he'd be considered a disappointment. He was never going to be Pele as the English press envisioned, but he's easily a Top 10 player in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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