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[mosstef]

Sebastian Abreu just broke the world record for most transfers in a career. He's just moved to brazilian team Bangu which is his 28th transfer in his career.

[Twinport53]

Sebastian Abreu just broke the world record for most transfers in a career. He's just moved to brazilian team Bangu which is his 28th transfer in his career.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Louis

[Figures 1-0 Football]

Sebastian Abreu just broke the world record for most transfers in a career. He's just moved to brazilian team Bangu which is his 28th transfer in his career.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Louis

 

They're not all transfers though, majority of them he has been signed after being released.

 

I believe that mosstef was referring to actual transfers between clubs with a fee involved, may be wrong though.

[Disco]

Panenka's very own El Loco Abreu. Absolutely merked the Ghana keeper in the WC.

[Ketsbaia]

Koeman, feel the noise

 

Ronald Koeman has caused quite the furore with his latest comments. Has the Dutchman called Tony Hibbert a naughty word? No, he’s called the Premier League leaders quite good.

 

Writes Gary Chappell in the Daily Express:

 

‘Everton manager Ronald Koeman has risked yet more fans’ fury after saying he has been “impressed” with rivals Liverpool – and is backing them for the title.’

 

Whaaaat? He has been “impressed” by the club who are top of the Premier League after 11 games, having scored at least four more goals than anyone else? Is he mad? Are you mad, Ronald?

 

Writes David Maddock in the Daily Mirror:

 

‘Ronald Koeman has stunned Everton fans with his tip for the title – their bitter rivals Liverpool.’

 

Surely not? This cannot be.

 

Writes Tim Abraham in the Daily Star:

 

‘Everton boss Ronald Koeman has put his foot in it again by tipping bitter rivals Liverpool for the Premier League title.’

 

And we thought 2016 could not get any more bizarre.

 

Actual quotes from Koeman, who ‘is backing Liverpool for the title’/’stunning Everton fans’/’putting his foot in it’, remember.

 

“I have been impressed by Liverpool so far. They can be champions but they are not the only contenders.”

 

Stoning is too good for him.

 

:lol:

 

http://www.football365.com/news/mediawatch-why-england-are-in-big-trouble

[Village Idiot]

We're finally ditching Qatar next season. New sponsor will be Rakuten (some Japanese internet retailer) for €55m/season+€6,5m addons.

 

Apparently Piqué and Shakira helped broker the deal

[Wullie]

We're finally ditching Qatar next season. New sponsor will be Rakuten (some Japanese internet retailer) for €55m/season+€6,5m addons.

 

Apparently Piqué and Shakira helped broker the deal

 

Intel are paying to have their name on the inside of your shirts as well ffs.

[afar]

Has this article been linked before ?

 

http://mobile.efl.com//news/article/2016/fan-numbers-up-ticket-prices-down-in-record-breaking-efl-season-3416338.aspx

 

Thought it was interesting, not because of the fact we were at the top (which is hardly a surprise) but the self styled "biggest club ever to be relegated from the PL" are way down in 6th spot !

[Mole_Toonfan]

We're finally ditching Qatar next season. New sponsor will be Rakuten (some Japanese internet retailer) for €55m/season+€6,5m addons.

 

Apparently Piqué and Shakira helped broker the deal

 

Intel are paying to have their name on the inside of your shirts as well ffs.

 

Inside? what the fuck is even the point?

[Village Idiot]

We're finally ditching Qatar next season. New sponsor will be Rakuten (some Japanese internet retailer) for €55m/season+€6,5m addons.

 

Apparently Piqué and Shakira helped broker the deal

 

Intel are paying to have their name on the inside of your shirts as well ffs.

 

Inside? what the f*** is even the point?

 

"Intel Inside"

 

It's stupid, but hey, it's their money.

[Figures 1-0 Football]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38002599

 

This competition just gets worse and worse

 

Luton and Portsmouth have been fined £15,000 for failing to field 'full-strength' sides in the EFL Trophy, with 12 clubs in total being punished.

 

Bradford, Blackpool, Bristol Rovers, MK Dons, Millwall, Charlton, Peterborough, Sheffield United and Southend have been fined £3,000 and Fleetwood £5,000.

 

Teams had to field five players who started the previous or following game, or five who had made the most appearances this season.

 

The clubs have the right to appeal.

 

The English Football League (EFL) say they considered "mitigating factors" and considered "transgressions that were not within the spirit of the rules".

 

Sides that did not put out 'full-strength' teams were liable to a fine of £5,000 for each group match by the EFL.

 

League Two Portsmouth and Luton and were found to breach the rule in each of their three matches in the opening round of the competition, with the Hatters' fine coming out of their £20,000 prize money for progressing to the next stage.

 

Pompey went out of the trophy after finishing third in their group.

 

'We are staggered'

 

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet said the club do not feel they should be "paying 'fees' to get our youngsters experience".

 

"We entered those teams with our eyes wide open and we accept that we would be fined for doing so," Sweet said.

 

"We are staggered, however, that we have been fined the maximum amount for our first offence, which was winning away from home at a club from the division above with half-a-dozen first-team regulars in their team.

 

"We played nine graduates of our academy in that game at Gillingham, and seven against a West Brom side containing four players, two of whom who were internationals and had been transferred for several million pounds, and still beat both."

 

This season's EFL Trophy has been revamped with the introduction of 16 development sides from the Premier League and Championship.

 

But it has been marred by criticism from managers and fans and low attendances, with Northampton drawing their lowest-ever crowd of 762 for their game against West Ham's under-21 team on 9 November.

 

Just 284 watched West Brom's academy side play at home to Gillingham - a number, according to the Gills' Twitter account, that included scouts and press - and 308 saw Middlesbrough's development side lose 3-0 at home to Shrewsbury during the final round of group matches.

 

The 32 clubs who went through, including eight development sides, have been told they must continue to field 'full-strength' teams for the remainder of the competition.

 

The rules are different for the academy clubs, with six of the starting XI having to be aged under 21.

[Yorkie]

People who purchase replica shirts will see inside the shirts from time to time. Either when washing or when enacting fashionable goal celerations down the garages. Smart move from Intel. Pure pentium.

[joeyt]

Not sure Jose's thought this one through

 

[Wullie]

From Mediawatch:

 

Five ridiculous headlines of the day

 

‘La Liga XI vs Premier League XI: Football Manager 2017 reveals which fantasy team would win’ – Daily Mirror.

Truly a headline of our times.

 

‘After Jamie Vardy celebrates with mannequin challenge… Spain offer amazing response’ – The Sun.

They did the same thing. Amazing.

 

‘Liverpool club legend offers worrying insight into Philippe Coutinho transfer rumours’ – Metro football.

Because Mark Lawrenson clearly knows more about Philippe Coutinho’s future than anyone else.

 

‘Chelsea star speaks out about Arsenal ace: This is what I really think of him’ – Daily Star.

It turns out that Thibaut Courtois actually likes former teammate Petr Cech. Who knew?

 

‘Jordon Ibe shows off new hairstyle ahead of Bournemouth’s Premier League trip to Stoke City’ – MailOnline.

And they say it’s difficult to find news during the international break.

 

 

 

The football press these days really is chronic. I preferred it when they just used to make transfer rumours up.

[Hanshithispantz]

‘Chelsea star speaks out about Arsenal ace: This is what I really think of him’ – Daily Star.

It turns out that Thibaut Courtois actually likes former teammate Petr Cech. Who knew?

 

[Ketsbaia]

The deep sarcasm makes reading Mediawatch a daily pleasure, like. Absolutely spot on.

[Paully]

Mediawatch is superb and has been for God knows how many years! Anyone know when it started?!

[Wullie]

Mediawatch is superb and has been for God knows how many years! Anyone know when it started?!

 

I used to read it when I was at university, so at least around 12 years.

[mattypnufc]

Pretty sure it used to be on teletext too?

[Nobody]

Really wish Football365 had a better name, as I probably would have bothered checking it every now and then before the last couple of months if it did.

[madras]

From Mediawatch:

 

Five ridiculous headlines of the day

 

‘La Liga XI vs Premier League XI: Football Manager 2017 reveals which fantasy team would win’ – Daily Mirror.

Truly a headline of our times.

 

‘After Jamie Vardy celebrates with mannequin challenge… Spain offer amazing response’ – The Sun.

They did the same thing. Amazing.

 

‘Liverpool club legend offers worrying insight into Philippe Coutinho transfer rumours’ – Metro football.

Because Mark Lawrenson clearly knows more about Philippe Coutinho’s future than anyone else.

 

‘Chelsea star speaks out about Arsenal ace: This is what I really think of him’ – Daily Star.

It turns out that Thibaut Courtois actually likes former teammate Petr Cech. Who knew?

 

‘Jordon Ibe shows off new hairstyle ahead of Bournemouth’s Premier League trip to Stoke City’ – MailOnline.

And they say it’s difficult to find news during the international break.

 

 

 

The football press these days really is chronic. I preferred it when they just used to make transfer rumours up.

It's not just the football media.

[Stifler]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38002599

 

This competition just gets worse and worse

 

Luton and Portsmouth have been fined £15,000 for failing to field 'full-strength' sides in the EFL Trophy, with 12 clubs in total being punished.

 

Bradford, Blackpool, Bristol Rovers, MK Dons, Millwall, Charlton, Peterborough, Sheffield United and Southend have been fined £3,000 and Fleetwood £5,000.

 

Teams had to field five players who started the previous or following game, or five who had made the most appearances this season.

 

The clubs have the right to appeal.

 

The English Football League (EFL) say they considered "mitigating factors" and considered "transgressions that were not within the spirit of the rules".

 

Sides that did not put out 'full-strength' teams were liable to a fine of £5,000 for each group match by the EFL.

 

League Two Portsmouth and Luton and were found to breach the rule in each of their three matches in the opening round of the competition, with the Hatters' fine coming out of their £20,000 prize money for progressing to the next stage.

 

Pompey went out of the trophy after finishing third in their group.

 

'We are staggered'

 

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet said the club do not feel they should be "paying 'fees' to get our youngsters experience".

 

"We entered those teams with our eyes wide open and we accept that we would be fined for doing so," Sweet said.

 

"We are staggered, however, that we have been fined the maximum amount for our first offence, which was winning away from home at a club from the division above with half-a-dozen first-team regulars in their team.

 

"We played nine graduates of our academy in that game at Gillingham, and seven against a West Brom side containing four players, two of whom who were internationals and had been transferred for several million pounds, and still beat both."

 

This season's EFL Trophy has been revamped with the introduction of 16 development sides from the Premier League and Championship.

 

But it has been marred by criticism from managers and fans and low attendances, with Northampton drawing their lowest-ever crowd of 762 for their game against West Ham's under-21 team on 9 November.

 

Just 284 watched West Brom's academy side play at home to Gillingham - a number, according to the Gills' Twitter account, that included scouts and press - and 308 saw Middlesbrough's development side lose 3-0 at home to Shrewsbury during the final round of group matches.

 

The 32 clubs who went through, including eight development sides, have been told they must continue to field 'full-strength' teams for the remainder of the competition.

 

The rules are different for the academy clubs, with six of the starting XI having to be aged under 21.

Handing out fines to teams who field weakened teams in a competition they have allowed weakened teams to enter.

[Hanshithispantz]

It's a total joke.

[madras]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38002599

 

This competition just gets worse and worse

 

Luton and Portsmouth have been fined £15,000 for failing to field 'full-strength' sides in the EFL Trophy, with 12 clubs in total being punished.

 

Bradford, Blackpool, Bristol Rovers, MK Dons, Millwall, Charlton, Peterborough, Sheffield United and Southend have been fined £3,000 and Fleetwood £5,000.

 

Teams had to field five players who started the previous or following game, or five who had made the most appearances this season.

 

The clubs have the right to appeal.

 

The English Football League (EFL) say they considered "mitigating factors" and considered "transgressions that were not within the spirit of the rules".

 

Sides that did not put out 'full-strength' teams were liable to a fine of £5,000 for each group match by the EFL.

 

League Two Portsmouth and Luton and were found to breach the rule in each of their three matches in the opening round of the competition, with the Hatters' fine coming out of their £20,000 prize money for progressing to the next stage.

 

Pompey went out of the trophy after finishing third in their group.

 

'We are staggered'

 

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet said the club do not feel they should be "paying 'fees' to get our youngsters experience".

 

"We entered those teams with our eyes wide open and we accept that we would be fined for doing so," Sweet said.

 

"We are staggered, however, that we have been fined the maximum amount for our first offence, which was winning away from home at a club from the division above with half-a-dozen first-team regulars in their team.

 

"We played nine graduates of our academy in that game at Gillingham, and seven against a West Brom side containing four players, two of whom who were internationals and had been transferred for several million pounds, and still beat both."

 

This season's EFL Trophy has been revamped with the introduction of 16 development sides from the Premier League and Championship.

 

But it has been marred by criticism from managers and fans and low attendances, with Northampton drawing their lowest-ever crowd of 762 for their game against West Ham's under-21 team on 9 November.

 

Just 284 watched West Brom's academy side play at home to Gillingham - a number, according to the Gills' Twitter account, that included scouts and press - and 308 saw Middlesbrough's development side lose 3-0 at home to Shrewsbury during the final round of group matches.

 

The 32 clubs who went through, including eight development sides, have been told they must continue to field 'full-strength' teams for the remainder of the competition.

 

The rules are different for the academy clubs, with six of the starting XI having to be aged under 21.

Handing out fines to teams who field weakened teams in a competition they have allowed weakened teams to enter.

Yes it's a shit competition and I'm pleased we aren't in it but at least they laid down rules as to what would constitute an under strength team. Would the FA cup regain some of it's lustre if similar rules were applied ?

[cp40]

SSN.  Prem clubs have agreed to further talks on introduction of safe standing areas.