Football 2013-2014

[thetime]

Glad to see Gerrard donating all his testamonial money to charity, hopefully the days of millionaire footballers being rewarded for years of huge pay (not why testamonials were originally started) by getting another huge payment are over. Whats the betting JT keeps every penny when he has his!

[zero000]

well i can only think spurs have a couple of defenders linked up after Caulker leaving to Cardiff

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23513785

With Gallas going and Vertonghen potentially injured, does seem strange,

would of thought a loan move would of suited them if they didnt think he was ready to step up yet, as hes still only 21,

[WS_Jack_III]

I always took it to mean they are acting like a child the same as grow up.

[pink_triangle]

Your doing very rich footballers a disservice a fair few do it for charity now. Rio Ferdinand in August is for charity and Gary Neville's also was for charity to name 2.

[TheGayTent]

I've never seen a homeless person drink a bottle of rosé let alone 7

[lost]

Liverpool kit supplier uses "man up" phrase on website.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/01/liverpool-warrior-sports-man-up

Edited August 1, 2013 by lost

[kaosmark2]

Fantasy league is up again if anyone cares

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[Jackmypie]

Won £70 on the football today and Yeovil won! Brilliant first day of the season.

[pink_triangle]

BBC reporting Spurs are going to sell Dempsey for 6 million to seattle, considering they payed 6 million only a year ago and he hasn't looked top 4 level, I think that's a pretty good deal.

[TheGayTent]

Won £70 on the football today and Yeovil won! Brilliant first day of the season.

[TheGayTent]

Remy to Newcastle, season long loan?

Good signing that I would have thought providing he gets found innocent.

[kaosmark2]

I assume that's a term in the loan agreement. I'm far happier having him on loan than permanent after everything.

Won't assume anything until it's on the club website though.

[The Nal]

Rooney not travelling to the friendly in Sweden due to "a shoulder injury".

Edited August 5, 2013 by The Nal

[WS_Jack_III]

Loan deal for Remy makes more sense with his current situation.

Now if Newcastle get Gomis too it would make me quite excited for the season.

[kaosmark2]

So that's Remy confirmed. Very glad it's a loan deal, and reckon he's the sort of striker we need - someone who can score goals cutting in from a wide position in a 4-3-3, or play moving around a central goalscorer.

Gomis would be a decent signing, but I'd prefer to get a younger striker. He's about the same age as Cisse and plays completely centrally as well. I can't see how we could fit them in the same team and I'm not sure having depth of 27/28 year olds is a good tactic compared to buying 23/24 year olds.

I still don't reckon we'll compete for a Europa spot again though, firmly mid-table, but hopefully top-half.

[pink_triangle]

These Rooney/Suarez transfer sagas are starting to bore me, if either want to leave they should hand in a transfer request (missing out on loyalty bonuses), if they are too greedy to do this they should just get on with the job.

[The Nal]

These Rooney/Suarez transfer sagas are starting to bore me, if either want to leave they should hand in a transfer request (missing out on loyalty bonuses), if they are too greedy to do this they should just get on with the job.

Edited August 6, 2013 by The Nal

[kaosmark2]

I've been bored all summer with it yeah. Can't think of a transfer window Ive been interested in less.

Big headline news today - Paul Ince thinks Rooney "may need to force a move". Wow!

On a serious note, this window so far has been a bit of a disaster for the top Premiership clubs. Utd have had a total mare, as have Arsenal. Liverpool not doing too much better either. And City have quietly spent 90 million on players who I really don't think are worth anywhere near 90 million.

[pink_triangle]

. And City have quietly spent 90 million on players who I really don't think are worth anywhere near 90 million.

[The Nal]

City's signings have been quality for the most part. Probably overpriced, but Fernandinho was a key component of a very good Shakhtar side, Jovetic is one of the best young strikers around and Navas is close to the Spanish 1st 11. Not bad IMO. Chelsea have done well as well.

Edited August 6, 2013 by The Nal

[pink_triangle]

PT - Hardly helps Citys standings in the fair play rules though?

[kaosmark2]

Chelski have Shurrle yeah and made a big clear out.

Still unconvinced about Citys purchases, especially for the price.

PT - Hardly helps Citys standings in the fair play rules though?

[pink_triangle]

As if financial fair play rules where ever about protecting smaller clubs... Get real...

[Bobs]

When you see whats happening in Frace with PSG and Monaco its clear that the clubs dont give a crap about financial fair play. I imagine a smaller club will be trhown under the bus to prove a point, but the bigger clubs will just carry on as normal.

[TheGayTent]

I knew Racing Santander had financial problems, a dodgy owner, and had been relegated - didn't know they'd folded though. Shit news