Figures 1-0 Football Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Swansea have hired someone that did a worse job than Steve McClaren at Derby. Someone who has no pedigree as a manager at all. Like Schteve - may be suited to being a Assistant better. Hull have hired someone you've never heard of. You can form no opinion on his ability. They may prove to be masterstrokes but I don't see how you can come to that conclusion now at all. Alright there Paul Merson How have you come to the conclusion I know nothing of Hull's manager? And refer back to what Joey said for my response to the Swansea situation. Not sure how either of the new managers can be considered less competent than Mike Phelen and Bob Bradley like You do half talk some s*** sometimes, usually just for attention. Not that I rate Bob Bradley but how is Clement considered more competent than him based on what we've seen of both? One would presume that a chap who has been retained by one of the better managers around (I wont use the term 'best' as it's quite individual), at some of the biggest clubs in the world is reasonably competent. He also has a very good reputation from nearly every single person that has spoken about him (from players, to pundits and other managers). Add that into the fact that he was very harshly sacked in his only managerial appointment somewhat prematurely and you get a good idea. Each to their own, I think they've made a major improvement and have given themselves every chance of surviving in what was a very limited market for them to find a manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 BBC reporting that Costa has been dropped due to a fitness argument and not a transfer one. Striker Diego Costa has been left out of the Chelsea squad to face Leicester on Saturday after a dispute with a coach over his fitness. The Spain international has not trained this week and has not travelled for the Premier League leaders' match with the defending champions (17:30 GMT). The news comes amid reports he is the subject of an offer to move to China that would be worth £30m a year. Costa, 28, has scored 14 goals and provided five assists this season. It is understood Blues owner Roman Abramovich is not interested in releasing him from his contract, which expires in 2019, and would not entertain the idea of being forced to do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Swansea have hired someone that did a worse job than Steve McClaren at Derby. Someone who has no pedigree as a manager at all. Like Schteve - may be suited to being a Assistant better. Hull have hired someone you've never heard of. You can form no opinion on his ability. They may prove to be masterstrokes but I don't see how you can come to that conclusion now at all. Alright there Paul Merson How have you come to the conclusion I know nothing of Hull's manager? And refer back to what Joey said for my response to the Swansea situation. Not sure how either of the new managers can be considered less competent than Mike Phelen and Bob Bradley like You do half talk some s*** sometimes, usually just for attention. Not that I rate Bob Bradley but how is Clement considered more competent than him based on what we've seen of both? One would presume that a chap who has been retained by one of the better managers around (I wont use the term 'best' as it's quite individual), at some of the biggest clubs in the world is reasonably competent. He also has a very good reputation from nearly every single person that has spoken about him (from players, to pundits and other managers). Add that into the fact that he was very harshly sacked in his only managerial appointment somewhat prematurely and you get a good idea. Each to their own, I think they've made a major improvement and have given themselves every chance of surviving in what was a very limited market for them to find a manager. Loads of top class assistants working with brilliant managers completely fail as managers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 ^^^ that much would be obvious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'd be a bit gutted if Costa did go to China, he's one of those players I love watching because you never know what he's going to do next. Might bag a wonder goal, might go radge at the referee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 You love watching Diego Costa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 You love watching Diego Costa? Certainly do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 £30m a year is truly mental. Hope Chelsea dig in. Are the leagues in China governed by FIFA? If so they need to put a stop to this (i.e. wage cap) as it's just getting out of control. I cannot blame these players for going as the money being offered is on another level. But if something isn't done the best leagues in the world are going to be ruined by this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 £30m a year is truly mental. Hope Chelsea dig in. Are the leagues in China governed by FIFA? If so they need to put a stop to this (i.e. wage cap) as it's just getting out of control. I cannot blame these players for going as the money being offered is on another level. But if something isn't done the best leagues in the world are going to be ruined by this. Awful suggestion like, nee offence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Disappointed if Jorge Mendes himself doesn't play in the CSL new year sale this time round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 £30m a year is truly mental. Hope Chelsea dig in. Are the leagues in China governed by FIFA? If so they need to put a stop to this (i.e. wage cap) as it's just getting out of control. I cannot blame these players for going as the money being offered is on another level. But if something isn't done the best leagues in the world are going to be ruined by this. I'm sure fans of French and Dutch/Belgian teams could say exactly the same about English teams. It's no different to what serie a done in the 80s and 90s and la Liga and the premier league since. Teams like Ajax and Anderlecht used to be European powers, Ajax winning 4 European cups the chance of them winning a 5th is zero now because of money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 £30m a year is truly mental. Hope Chelsea dig in. Are the leagues in China governed by FIFA? If so they need to put a stop to this (i.e. wage cap) as it's just getting out of control. I cannot blame these players for going as the money being offered is on another level. But if something isn't done the best leagues in the world are going to be ruined by this. Sod off You imperialist capitalist pigs in the west have raped the world for long enough building your empires on the back of the blood of the honourable socialist worker. Now you squeal in futile rage as the mighty red dragon of Asia flexes his muscles. The march of the united socialist workers cannot be defeated. 起来！起来！起来！ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 £30m a year is truly mental. Hope Chelsea dig in. Are the leagues in China governed by FIFA? If so they need to put a stop to this (i.e. wage cap) as it's just getting out of control. I cannot blame these players for going as the money being offered is on another level. But if something isn't done the best leagues in the world are going to be ruined by this. Sod off You imperialist capitalist pigs in the west have raped the world for long enough building your empires on the back of the blood of the honourable socialist worker. Now you squeal in futile rage as the mighty red dragon of Asia flexes his muscles. The march of the united socialist workers cannot be defeated. 起来！起来！起来！ Doesn't that just say you want to use the bathroom? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 £30m a year is truly mental. Hope Chelsea dig in. Are the leagues in China governed by FIFA? If so they need to put a stop to this (i.e. wage cap) as it's just getting out of control. I cannot blame these players for going as the money being offered is on another level. But if something isn't done the best leagues in the world are going to be ruined by this. Sod off You imperialist capitalist pigs in the west have raped the world for long enough building your empires on the back of the blood of the honourable socialist worker. Now you squeal in futile rage as the mighty red dragon of Asia flexes his muscles. The march of the united socialist workers cannot be defeated. 起来！起来！起来！ Doesn't that just say you want to use the bathroom? It's in the national anthem so you'd hope not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 £30m a year is truly mental. Hope Chelsea dig in. Are the leagues in China governed by FIFA? If so they need to put a stop to this (i.e. wage cap) as it's just getting out of control. I cannot blame these players for going as the money being offered is on another level. But if something isn't done the best leagues in the world are going to be ruined by this. £30m a year out of control like the £10m he probably already gets is within the realms of normality. If they can 'afford' it then let them go ahead. It's only what our country has been doing for the past 25 years. Or do you think all of these top players have been coming here for the rich footballing history and top-class Britiah culture? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 If only there were more like this left in football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 £30m a year is truly mental. Hope Chelsea dig in. Are the leagues in China governed by FIFA? If so they need to put a stop to this (i.e. wage cap) as it's just getting out of control. I cannot blame these players for going as the money being offered is on another level. But if something isn't done the best leagues in the world are going to be ruined by this. £30m a year out of control like the £10m he probably already gets is within the realms of normality. If they can 'afford' it then let them go ahead. It's only what our country has been doing for the past 25 years. Or do you think all of these top players have been coming here for the rich footballing history and top-class Britiah culture? Exactly the point I was trying to make the other week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Swedish starlet Alexander Isak to Real Madrid, according to Marca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Swedish starlet Alexander Isak to Real Madrid, according to Marca. Odegaard II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 If only there were more like this left in football I suspect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Swedish starlet Alexander Isak to Real Madrid, according to Marca. Odegaard II Isak is a good player, buy yeah, not the most natural step to take as your first move abroad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 What happened to Odegaard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 On loan to Kaizero's basement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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triggs Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 What happened to Odegaard? Gone on loan to Heerenveen. Only just turned 18 like so still plenty of time for him although I agree that its a bad move for young players to go there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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