eFestivals Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 We've had far worse transfers anyway. El Hadji Diouf for £10m stands out. That would be £25m or something in today's terms. El Hadj Diouf turned out to be the good signing of the the pair of donkeys that Houllier (I think?) signed back then. Salif D..? turned out worse. To be fair they'd both just had an excellent world cup. But when are managers going to stop falling into that trap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 To be fair they'd both just had an excellent world cup. But when are managers going to stop falling into that trap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strummer77 Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 El Hadj Diouf turned out to be the good signing of the the pair of donkeys that Houllier (I think?) signed back then. Salif D..? turned out worse. To be fair they'd both just had an excellent world cup. But when are managers going to stop falling into that trap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Was tongue in cheek. I know he was fairly interested in trying it although funds (Hicks & Gillet) probably dictated otherwise. He definitely wanted him. We've had far worse transfers anyway. El Hadji Diouf for £10m stands out. That would be £25m or something in today's terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strummer77 Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 You were interested until you found out about his medical issues. I can only assume that Stoke are overlooking these now - possibly feel that not taking the risk on Ba with his injury record was a mistake? The spitter was/is a **** regardless of his footballing ability (or not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 What are his medical issues out of interest? And yeah, Diouf is a twat. My least favourite red ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Carlton Cole statement - why the need?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdale Wolf Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Carlton Cole statement - why the need?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeny_Musicchild Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 No more 'weakened' team rule. Good. The fines for Wolves and Blackpool in recent times were jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdale Wolf Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 No more 'weakened' team rule. Good. The fines for Wolves and Blackpool in recent times were jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I think that's harsh. Sullivan I'd totally agree with you, Gold though, very different person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdale Wolf Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I think that's harsh. Sullivan I'd totally agree with you, Gold though, very different person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 I don't like Brady either, but then she is just an employee and doesn't own the club. Sullivan is a vulgar man, who is obnoxious, boastful, and likes the sound of his own voice. The clothes he wears, his mansion in Theydon Bois, everything about him is the opposite of class. Plus, he may know how to run a business, but he knows f**k all about football. Where as Gold is much more reserved, he sits in the background and doesn't ram his money down anyone else's throat and he's not continually giving sound bites to the press solely because he likes the sound of his own voice. Plus, he played the game to a decent standard before going into business, which comes through when interviewed. No, were Gold solely in charge I wouldn't have too much of a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 There isn't many times i agree with wenger but mancini is a disgrace talking about transfer targets the way he is. Can't think of even fergie doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 There isn't many times i agree with wenger but mancini is a disgrace talking about transfer targets the way he is. Can't think of even fergie doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 The rumours seem to be that parker is going to chelsea. I think Parker is a talented player and would do reat at a team like villa or everton. I however felt last season his talent was greatly exagerated by the fact the players alongside him were so poor. I felt it was a poor reflection on the british game that the journalists voted him player of the year and it would be hard to see the spanish or italian media voting for a similar type of player. I feel at his age returning to be a squad player is not what he should be doing and I feel this is how he would end up at chelsea. Also at a lower team his leadrship skills which he undoubtedly has can shine through, with the big personalities in the chelsea team, I suspect these qualities would be diluted to the extent they would be almost non existent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium05 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I like the idea of Parker going out on loan and coming back if we get promoted. He deserves to play in the prem, but id hate to see him at spurs or Chelsea on a permanent deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 So Tevez on his way to Corinthians then. For 40 million!! The current biggest deal in South American football history is 13 milliion for...... Tevez to Corinthians in 2005...... 40 mill is....err.... astonishing....baffling... Something smells a bit fishy to me.... "What the hell is going on here?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) By the way did anyone see Japans winning peno in last night WWC final? 3 mins 10 in. Textbook. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyZx7hm4lhg&feature=player_embedded#at=197 Edited July 18, 2011 by The Nal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph250 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 So Tevez on his way to Corinthians then. For 40 million!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jump Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Apparently the fee has been agreed but they are arguing over the payment plan and they want to use Tevez to generate new deals with sponsors and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 City are taking the league for 'king MUGS if they think a £40,000,000 transfer to any South American club is credible. John Henry's comment about their sponsorship deal was telling: "What was the failed bid like?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_hedge Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Anyone watching 'How to Buy a Football club'? Interesting watch indeed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Anyone watching 'How to Buy a Football club'? Interesting watch indeed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_hedge Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Missed it. I hear there was some controversy about SAF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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