Mole_Toonfan Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Buffon is going to PSG isn't he? Aye West Ham fans reckon he's signing for them because he said something complimentary about them in a book 20 years ago. And he thinks Andy Carroll is class. Looks nailed on. Called him a paint brush didn't he? A paintbrush striker, aye, because he applies the finishing touch. Fucking Italians. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest firetotheworks Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Buffon is going to PSG isn't he? Aye West Ham fans reckon he's signing for them because he said something complimentary about them in a book 20 years ago. And he thinks Andy Carroll is class. Looks nailed on. Called him a paint brush didn't he? A paintbrush striker, aye, because he applies the finishing touch. Fucking Italians. Fucking Ital-yaaaAAaAaAns Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Few more vowel changes away from being a Sensible Soccer player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SEMTEX Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Few more vowel changes away from being a Sensible Soccer player. Aye there's nee way they'd get away with the name as it is. That guy should be fined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44221611 Wayne Rooney: Everton forward to meet MLS side DC United this week By Simon Stone BBC Sport Everton forward Wayne Rooney is to travel to Washington this week to meet Major League Soccer side DC United. The 32-year-old has already agreed a deal in principle with the club, although he still has a year left on his contract at Goodison Park. The trip to the capital of the United States is understood to be a fact-finding mission. Rooney rejoined Everton in July 2017 having spent 13 seasons at Manchester United. He is the Red Devils' record goalscorer and won five Premier League titles and the Champions League. It is understood Rooney has been offered a contract until the end of the 2020 MLS season. The US transfer window does not open until July. BBC Sport also understands Everton have given Rooney permission to speak to the American club but would welcome him remaining on Merseyside next season. The Toffees are also keen for Rooney to discuss his future with their new director of football, former PSV Eindhoven sporting director Marcel Brands, and meet their new manager once appointed - with ex-Watford boss Marco Silva the main contender for that role. Rooney made 40 appearances for the club last season and was top scorer with 11 goals. 'Final decision rests with Everton' - analysis BBC Sport's Simon Stone The devil is in the detail with this proposed move. It is anticipated former England captain Rooney will be in Washington on Thursday and his trip will last no more than 48 hours. None of the first-team coaching or playing personnel will be around as they have an away game at LAFC on Saturday. This is a fact-finding trip, a chance to understand the club and get to know some of the executive personnel. A final decision, it is being stressed by Rooney's spokesperson, rests with Everton. And there is the crux. Rooney still has a year left on his contract at Goodison Park. That is probably around £7.5m in wages and bonuses. Before he commits to what is likely to be the last significant move of his career, Rooney's advisors will want to make sure an acceptable financial exit is thrashed out. For their part, Everton will be looking to limit further expenditure on a player who returned amid much fanfare 12 months ago but faded after a bright start. The bottom line is it is now more likely than it has ever has been that Rooney will be starting a new phase of his career in Major League Soccer when new signings are allowed to play in July. So much for a £12m transfer fee then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44233197 "Andres Iniesta: Barcelona legend going to 'new home' in Japan" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Joining the Barça sponsor’s club, canny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnMag Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Leeds is gearing up with new partner from almighty and rich NFL https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44236885 Leeds United confirm partnership with NFL-linked 49ers Enterprises Leeds United have entered a partnership with 49ers Enterprises, the investment entity behind American football giants San Francisco 49ers. United chairman Andrea Radrizzani said funds invested in the collaboration will be used to "improve results on the pitch" at the Championship club. The link-up could also see Leeds play games at the 49ers' Levi's Stadium. In addition, 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe has joined Leeds' board of directors. Radrizzani is believed to have sold 10% of the shareholding in Leeds to the entity, which it is hoped will see shared business practice between the two clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44233197 "Andres Iniesta: Barcelona legend going to 'new home' in Japan" I hate how people sneer at players making moves like this at the end of their career, as if it's some sort of embarrassing money grab. The idea of going to play football in Japan, or Mexico, or China, sounds awesome to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Sounds shameful and transparent to me. Hate away. That said. Don’t suppose it is much different from very top players tumbling down the footballing pyramid in this country, to extend their playing career. Only with more exposure and wedge. Funny how the former seems kind of admirable to me (oh look how much they love the game they’re smothering up with deep heat to turn out at Scunthorpe) whereas the latter seems tainted (money grabbing cunts. You not rich enough yet?). In reality, main driver for many might simply be extending their career. Still feeling as if they make the difference. Only, they get more choice where they do it. And more people want to watch. Plus, they get to live /experience somewhere new. Perhaps turn people onto the beautiful game... oh bugger. I am changing my own mind now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44233197 "Andres Iniesta: Barcelona legend going to 'new home' in Japan" I hate how people sneer at players making moves like this at the end of their career, as if it's some sort of embarrassing money grab. The idea of going to play football in Japan, or Mexico, or China, sounds awesome to me. Plus he won everything that he can possibly win so why not make some extra cash playing under less pressure somewhere different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Japan feels different to China for me for some reason and I can't even explain why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I'm in Japan and according to Japanese sources, the average salary of a Japanese footballer in the J1 league is about 20 million yen a year, which is about 130,000GBP or two and a half grand a week. That would be low for the Championship or high for League 1. According to different sources Iniesta is on annual wages of 3.25 to 3.9 billion yen, 150 to 200 times the J1 average. I think I'll go and see him play if I get the chance, but the above relative difference in pay does sour the romance of what he's doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Japan feels different to China for me for some reason and I can't even explain why. racism? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Everyone is entitled to make the most out of their earning potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I've got no issue with footballers doing it at the end of their career, after they've achieved everything they set out to. With that in mind Iniesta's won literally every possible top-level cup that you could for club and country. Someone like Oscar would be the antithesis of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I've got no issue with footballers doing it at the end of their career, after they've achieved everything they set out to. With that in mind Iniesta's won literally every possible top-level cup that you could for club and country. Someone like Oscar would be the antithesis of that. Some of them don't care about the game, only the life it brings them. I can understand that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 But not necessarily for 'talented' players. If I was them, I would want to self-actualize in that regard. So yeah, Oscar is a cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I still understand it, I just don't like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Don't care about football that much, so it doesn't bother me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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