Neil Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 turns out spurs are the funny money club https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/25/tottenham-hotspur-owner-joe-lewis-charged-insider-trading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 Hope the 700k a week is worth it JH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 18 hours ago, zahidf said: Hope the 700k a week is worth it JH It's so disappointing, and anyone doubting the attitudes of the people who live in the country, never mind the people in charge, only has to read some of the replies to anyone who has criticised what's been done. This from The Anfield Wrap yesterday sums it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) Amazing what that league has done in 7 months. Whats it going to be like in 7 years. Edited July 28, 2023 by The Nal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 3 hours ago, The Nal said: Amazing what that league has done in 7 months. Whats it going to be like in 7 years. Top level football is done, it's pointless, boring and predictable. Don't know why anyone bothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Skip997 said: Top level football is done, it's pointless, boring and predictable. Don't know why anyone bothers Agree unfortunately. I've lost almost all interest in recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) On 7/28/2023 at 3:06 PM, The Nal said: Agree unfortunately. I've lost almost all interest in recent years. On 7/28/2023 at 1:44 PM, Skip997 said: Top level football is done, it's pointless, boring and predictable. Don't know why anyone bothers Is there any difference between now and previous times when teams have ruled over English football? For example from 1976- 1990, Liverpool won 10 titles with only 3 other teams winning titles in between. From 1993 to 2003 Man utd won 8 titles in 11 years, with only Blackburn and Arsenal breaking that cycle. From 2003 - 2013 you only had Chelsea, united and Arsenal winning titles. From 2013 - 2023 you have 5 title winners with city, united, leicester, liverpool and chelsea winning titles. Even though City are dominating, its perhaps a little more varied now and certainly no change. Edited July 29, 2023 by thetime 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 3 hours ago, thetime said: Is there any difference between now and previous times when teams have ruled over English football? For example from 1976- 1990, Liverpool won 10 titles with only 3 other teams winning titles in between. From 1993 to 2003 Man utd won 8 titles in 11 years, with only Blackburn and Arsenal breaking that cycle. From 2003 - 2013 you only had Chelsea, united and Arsenal winning titles. From 2013 - 2023 you have 5 title winners with city, united, leicester, liverpool and chelsea winning titles. Even though City are dominating, its perhaps a little more varied now and certainly no change. same as ever, objectionable teams winning stuff 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Oh god they are going to let the rapist play aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 6 hours ago, zahidf said: Oh god they are going to let the rapist play aren't they? I think they may let him play, but the bad PR will make them think again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan1984 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 hours ago, pink_triangle said: I think they may let him play, but the bad PR will make them think again. I think the reaction to him playing from opposition fans (and some Utd) could be dangerous for all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 8:40 PM, thetime said: Is there any difference between now and previous times when teams have ruled over English football? For example from 1976- 1990, Liverpool won 10 titles with only 3 other teams winning titles in between. From 1993 to 2003 Man utd won 8 titles in 11 years, with only Blackburn and Arsenal breaking that cycle. From 2003 - 2013 you only had Chelsea, united and Arsenal winning titles. From 2013 - 2023 you have 5 title winners with city, united, leicester, liverpool and chelsea winning titles. Even though City are dominating, its perhaps a little more varied now and certainly no change. Referring more to the sportswashing and money. Fabinho gone to Saudi now. Only 29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 hour ago, The Nal said: Referring more to the sportswashing and money. Fabinho gone to Saudi now. Only 29. Very few seem to give a damn as far as I can see. It's hardly ever mentioned among my football watching mates. Here's something that could really screw UK teams over this year. Quote More from Jurgen Klopp on the Saudi Pro League. The Liverpool manager called for Uefa and Fifa to act after flagging that the league's transfer window is reportedly not due to close until 20 September, with the Premier League window closing on 1 September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Skip997 said: Very few seem to give a damn as far as I can see. It's hardly ever mentioned among my football watching mates. Here's something that could really screw UK teams over this year. Yeah a few late mega bids. Klopp probably the worst effected manager in all this. Rough summer for him. Milner, Hendo, Nabi, Fabinho, Firminho. 3 of them to Saudi. A massacre. People should care when players like Ronaldo, Benzema, Kante, Neves, Henderson, Koulibaly, Savic, Mane, Mahrez, Firmino, Fabinho etc are joining a league worse than leagues like Venezuela, Azerbaijan and the Swiss 2nd division. Many still in their prime and playing for big national teams. This is all in about 7 months! Gerrard too. And we're still looking at a few to yet maybe join. Silva, Neymar, Lukaku, Pogba. Maybe even Mbappe. Benzema is 35 but hes still the current Ballon d'Or winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 And people will still keep watching when PL games are being played in Saudi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivisedfarming Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 I don't really get why a player going to Saudi is morally different to going to City, Newcastle, PSG or any of the other clubs owned by autocratic slave states. Just cutting out the middle man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 3 hours ago, collectivisedfarming said: I don't really get why a player going to Saudi is morally different to going to City, Newcastle, PSG or any of the other clubs owned by autocratic slave states. Just cutting out the middle man. Ive no big issue with the moral side of it. Its s sh*t league, thats my issue. Just like Qatar is a sh*t place for a world cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareToDibble Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 46 minutes ago, The Nal said: Ive no big issue with the moral side of it. Its s sh*t league, thats my issue. Just like Qatar is a sh*t place for a world cup. I'm sure I read they're spending all this money now with the aim of the Saudi league being a more established and recognised league for quality etc. I can't say I'll be watching but it can't be denied they've already brought a lot more eyes to their "product" in the last couple of months. Having a bottomless pit of money certainly helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 6 hours ago, The Nal said: Yeah a few late mega bids. Klopp probably the worst effected manager in all this. Rough summer for him. Milner, Hendo, Nabi, Fabinho, Firminho. 3 of them to Saudi. A massacre. People should care when players like Ronaldo, Benzema, Kante, Neves, Henderson, Koulibaly, Savic, Mane, Mahrez, Firmino, Fabinho etc are joining a league worse than leagues like Venezuela, Azerbaijan and the Swiss 2nd division. Many still in their prime and playing for big national teams. This is all in about 7 months! Gerrard too. And we're still looking at a few to yet maybe join. Silva, Neymar, Lukaku, Pogba. Maybe even Mbappe. Benzema is 35 but hes still the current Ballon d'Or winner. I’m not convinced many are still in their prime and would argue most are on the downhill slope. You can imagine players in their prime like oshimen will follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 17 hours ago, collectivisedfarming said: I don't really get why a player going to Saudi is morally different to going to City, Newcastle, PSG or any of the other clubs owned by autocratic slave states. Just cutting out the middle man. Well, in Saudi, its illegal on pain of death to be homosexual. Whilst it isnt in the countries where City e.t.c are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivisedfarming Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 26 minutes ago, zahidf said: Well, in Saudi, its illegal on pain of death to be homosexual. Whilst it isnt in the countries where City e.t.c are. Sure, but I wouldn't work for a company where the boss thought that being gay was wrong whether I worked in their London or Riyadh office. Principle is the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 12 hours ago, pink_triangle said: I’m not convinced many are still in their prime and would argue most are on the downhill slope. You can imagine players in their prime like oshimen will follow Some of them are 29-31. Thats prime ish these days. Point is, its not just 35 year olds looking for a last pay day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 21 hours ago, The Nal said: Yeah a few late mega bids. Klopp probably the worst effected manager in all this. Rough summer for him. Milner, Hendo, Nabi, Fabinho, Firminho. 3 of them to Saudi. A massacre. People should care when players like Ronaldo, Benzema, Kante, Neves, Henderson, Koulibaly, Savic, Mane, Mahrez, Firmino, Fabinho etc are joining a league worse than leagues like Venezuela, Azerbaijan and the Swiss 2nd division. Many still in their prime and playing for big national teams. This is all in about 7 months! Gerrard too. And we're still looking at a few to yet maybe join. Silva, Neymar, Lukaku, Pogba. Maybe even Mbappe. Benzema is 35 but hes still the current Ballon d'Or winner. Mane going there was an eye brow raiser. The guy was a world beater playing for Liverpool, the transfer to Germany didn't work out but I would have thought lots of top clubs would have gone for him. He's someone who gives a lot of his wealth away, schools and hospitals in his country have greatly benefited. Maybe he just sees it as a way to send more money home? Or maybe he's a greedy bugger like the rest of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: Mane going there was an eye brow raiser. The guy was a world beater playing for Liverpool, the transfer to Germany didn't work out but I would have thought lots of top clubs would have gone for him. He's someone who gives a lot of his wealth away, schools and hospitals in his country have greatly benefited. Maybe he just sees it as a way to send more money home? Or maybe he's a greedy bugger like the rest of them. Could be a bit of both. Its a short career so you can't blame people like him, who came from extreme poverty, having their head turned by silly money towards the end of their career. And yeah, imagine what he could do with that money in Senegal. But no one wants to end up sat at some convention table having to sign autographs beside Matt LeTissier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlierc Posted August 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 Looking at the Championship, this feels perhaps like the best opportunity for 3 teams to bounce back straight up. Although conversely there's arguments all of Leicester, Leeds and Southampton might find ways to f**k it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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