Football 2010-2011

[eFestivals]

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?

[The Nal]

To be fair they'd both just had an excellent world cup. But when are managers going to stop falling into that trap?

[strummer77]

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?

[TheGayTent]

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.

[strummer77]

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).

[TheGayTent]

What are his medical issues out of interest?

And yeah, Diouf is a twat. My least favourite red ever.

[TheGayTent]

Carlton Cole statement - why the need??

[Langdale Wolf]

Carlton Cole statement - why the need??

[Greeny_Musicchild]

No more 'weakened' team rule.

Good. The fines for Wolves and Blackpool in recent times were jokes.

[Langdale Wolf]

No more 'weakened' team rule.

Good. The fines for Wolves and Blackpool in recent times were jokes.

[TheGayTent]

I think that's harsh. Sullivan I'd totally agree with you, Gold though, very different person

[Langdale Wolf]

I think that's harsh. Sullivan I'd totally agree with you, Gold though, very different person

[TheGayTent]

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.

[thetime]

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.

[sifi]

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.

[pink_triangle]

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.

[Lithium05]

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.

[The Nal]

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?"

[The Nal]

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

[ralph250]

So Tevez on his way to Corinthians then. For 40 million!!

[jump]

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.

[Wooderson]

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?"

[the_hedge]

Anyone watching 'How to Buy a Football club'? Interesting watch indeed.....

[The Nal]

Anyone watching 'How to Buy a Football club'? Interesting watch indeed.....

[the_hedge]

Missed it. I hear there was some controversy about SAF?