By Kermit Go To PostAnyone else think it’s fucking mental that we’re about to pay $75m for fucking Mahrez? He’s a $35m buy at best. Absolute nonsense.Morata was bought for like 80 million
I don’t have such a big problem with the Jeffrey Tambor thing. He may be an asshole to work with but I have friends who yelled at me or gave me intensely personal insults but I’ve long since accepted that you have to just take the bad with the good. I have my own way of being a cunt to people and I have massive respect for the people around me for putting up with my shit, too. It doesn’t make it right, but you can’t turn every person around you into a kind, sensitive human being. Some people are always going to have their moments, and you might be on the wrong end of it. The only thing you can do is avoid internalizing it, because ultimately this is their problem, not yours.
It’s not about whether he’s right or wrong, though he’s almost certainly wrong. It’s about the inevitability of it.
It’s not about whether he’s right or wrong, though he’s almost certainly wrong. It’s about the inevitability of it.
By n8 dogg Go To PostWe should trade Darmian, Smalling, Jones, Fellaini, Sanchez and Mourinho for BaleYou'd owe them at least £300m by that point.
And you need to reach a final to unlock his final form - but you won't.
By Zabojnik Go To Posthttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeUQCWlWAAQxXlu.jpg:largeLawl
#against
Mexico’s group is hard, I think Japan is in a rough spot too. Poland, Colombia and Senegal can all definitely finish above us
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostIcardi?The only way I'd sign off on Icardi to Juve is if Allegri comes out and says we'll be playing a different brand of football. In Allegri's current system, whichever variation you look at, the striker is someone who backtracks a whole lot and does a ton of dirty work. Something Higs is actually really great at, which rarely if ever gets mentioned. It's also the source of the current great divide between Juve fans. 'Let the strikers (Higs and Dybala) play as strikers, not as do-it-all hybrids.' In our current setup, Icardi, who's a sensational finisher, but doesn't contribute shit, would be a fish out of water.
Yes please, I wanted him when he was at Samp, ai remember Zabo saying no thanks even then.
By FligureSkatingFan Go To PostLawl
By Zabojnik Go To PostThe only way I'd sign off on Icardi to Juve is if Allegri comes out and says we'll be playing a different brand of football. In Allegri's current system, whichever variation you look at, the striker is someone who backtracks a whole lot and does a ton of dirty work. Something Higs is actually really great at, which rarely if ever gets mentioned. It's also the source of the current great divide between Juve fans. 'Let the strikers (Higs and Dybala) play as strikers, not as do-it-all hybrids.' In our current setup, Icardi, who's a sensational finisher, but doesn't contribute shit, would be a fish out of water.
I am willing to give Icardi the benefit of the doubt. If he wants to come to Juve then surely they would have discussed what they expect from him.
I also think it would be best just ro let him do his own thing. Not every player needs to drop deep and work his arse off without the ball. That isn’t to say they shouldn’t at all, but he contributes more by his movement up top and creating space for other places.
I don’t think he will come though. Can’t see him leaving Inter after finally getting into the CL.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostI don’t think he will come though. Can’t see him leaving Inter after finally getting into the CL.Well, of course he won't come. It's just Wanda making waves to get the Chinese to spread their wallet. We have other priorities anyway.
They’re gonna let you keep Darmian until he’s free. They’re too clever to pay over the odds for a player you don’t want and they don’t desperately need. They only need to hang on for another year
Not really. Darmian doesn't have a place in our team next season and he knows this. If Juve were to do that, then he'd just look for a move somewhere else. No player is willing to sit idle and waste one year of their already short careers to be the puppet of a club that didn't even value him at £12m or whatever the deal ends up being.
By inky Go To PostNot really. Darmian doesn't have a place in our team next season and he knows this. If Juve were to do that, then he'd just look for a move somewhere else. No player is willing to sit idle and waste one year of their already short careers to be the puppet of a club that didn't even value him at £12m or whatever the deal ends up being.
Yes, at 28 he’s not going to want to be a nothing player for another year. But coming from you guys his wages are going to be no small matter, so his options are limited. I suppose he could potentially return to Italy for Milan, Napoli or Inter, though I really don’t know if they need a left back or not.
I was barely being serious anyway. Seems like D-Lads already has one foot in the door there.
By NinjaFridge Go To PostAt least she doesn't make them cum on research papers
No one made me do anything
By FligureSkatingFan Go To PostYou'd owe them at least £300m by that point.
And you need to reach a final to unlock his final form - but you won't.
Lawl
we're pretty good at reaching finals under jose. its the other shit that the team has an issue w/
As time's gone on, I'm becoming more disappointed with Saturday
I don't tend to dwell on individual moments as much as I used to (largely because I can't see it ever getting worse than the Gerrard slip) but its such a shame for the players, most of whom in all likelihood won't play in a CL final again.
As the ill-fated marketing slogan goes though, we go again. Get our transfers right again, and maybe we'll make a habit of competing for honours in May, and surely we and Klopp will win one eventually.
While the feeling is a bit similar to the end of 13/14, I trust us not to lose our best player and make a complete pig's ear of our transfer business this time.
Any good all-touch videos of a Fabinho match?
I don't tend to dwell on individual moments as much as I used to (largely because I can't see it ever getting worse than the Gerrard slip) but its such a shame for the players, most of whom in all likelihood won't play in a CL final again.
As the ill-fated marketing slogan goes though, we go again. Get our transfers right again, and maybe we'll make a habit of competing for honours in May, and surely we and Klopp will win one eventually.
While the feeling is a bit similar to the end of 13/14, I trust us not to lose our best player and make a complete pig's ear of our transfer business this time.
Any good all-touch videos of a Fabinho match?
Darmian is a nothing player in the stands or on the pitch, so there's no reason for him to take a pay cut
Listened to the post-final podcasts at work, a few mentions that we're in for Butland. Wish that link would just die tbh. I like Butland, but he was fucking dreadful this year. Even at his best I don't think that he'd give us what we need, let him prove that he's good again at Southampton or Watford or somewhere.
Listened to the post-final podcasts at work, a few mentions that we're in for Butland. Wish that link would just die tbh. I like Butland, but he was fucking dreadful this year. Even at his best I don't think that he'd give us what we need, let him prove that he's good again at Southampton or Watford or somewhere.
Tottenham Hotspur are set to use French midfielder Moussa Sissoko as a makeweight in their bid to sign Ivory Coast star Wilfried Zaha, according to the London Evening Standard.
I guess that might knock...£5m off the price?
By Laboured Go To PostSeems like Fred just confirmed the transfer.Where?
By Spengo Go To PostYes please.
No.
Morning, lads.
Football Gossip
Football Gossip
Manchester City are closing in on a £75m deal for Leicester City and Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 27.(Mail)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho fears they will be priced out of signing Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, with the Spanish giants set to put a £200m price tag on the Wales international, 28. (Express)
Fulham's England Under-21 winger Ryan Sessegnon, 18, will remain with the Cottagers - who have been promoted to the Premier League - next season, despite speculation that he will join one of Europe's top clubs, says owner Shahid Khan. (Times - subscription required)
Liverpool are ready to step up efforts to sign Lyon captain Nabil Fekir with talks over a potential £60m deal for the 24-year-old France midfielder set to start this week. (Goal)
Roma director of football Monchi says there has been no offer for goalkeeper Alisson. The Brazil number one, 25, has been linked with Liverpool, and reports have intensified following the Reds' Champions League final defeat. (Mirror)
Manchester United are monitoring Aston Villa's English midfielder Jack Grealish, 22, as they look to build for the future. (Sun)
Leicester City have opened talks with 31-year-old England striker Jamie Vardy over a new £120,000-a-week deal. (Star)
Manchester City have had a £39m offer rejected for Napoli midfielder Jorginho. The Serie A side want £52m for the 26-year-old Italian and City face competition from fellow Premier League side Chelsea.(Mirror)
Manchester United's English defender Luke Shaw, 22, could stay at Old Trafford and see out his contract despite failing to hold down a regular starting place last season. (Mail)
Juventus could allow striker Gonzalo Higuain to leave the club if they receive a right offer this summer, with Chelsea leading the race for the 30-year-old Argentina international. (Calciomercato)
Manchester City are ready to compete with Paris St-Germain for 19-year-old Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe. The France international was on loan at PSG last season but the Ligue 1 champions may be forced to abort plans to sign him. (Manchester Evening News)
West Ham are keen on Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj. The 29-year-old Croatia international is out of contract this summer but the Italian club believe he will sign a new deal. (Tutto Mercato Web - in Italian)
Atletico Madrid full-back Sime Vrsaljko says he is happy at the Spanish side despite reports Manchester United are braced to sign the 26-year-old Croatia international. (Sportske Novosti - in Croatian)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 31, has switched agents after being left out of England's World Cup squad. (Mail)
Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign Slovakian former Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, 33, from Fenerbahce this summer. (Fotomac - in Turkish)
Manchester United target Samuel Umtiti has revealed his desire to stay at Barcelona. The 24-year-old France centre-back says he will not leave the Spanish side unless he is "thrown out". (Sun)
An Egyptian lawyer has filed a 1bn euros lawsuit against Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos for the challenge which left Liverpool's Egypt forward Mohamed Salah injured during the Champions League final. (Evening Standard)
Former Arsenal and France midfielder Emmanuel Petit says the Gunners will "go nowhere" unless they spend heavily in the transfer market. (Mirror)
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman and his squad have been enjoying darts lessons from fellow countryman Michael van Gerwen. (Twitter)
An Egyptian lawyer has filed a 1bn euros lawsuit against Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos for the challenge which left Liverpool's Egypt forward Mohamed Salah injured during the Champions League final. (Evening Standard)
La Masia getting raided every season is an injustice to the good work that happens there. Spanish law needs to catch up in regards to contracts.
By Eternity Go To PostLa Masia getting raided every season is an injustice to the good work that happens there. Spanish law needs to catch up in regards to contracts.
How do you think Barcelona get all thoise talenrted kids?
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostIs this the perfect challenge in question?Ramos knew exactly what he was doing, his arm is in a completely unnatural position. Cunt.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostHow do you think Barcelona get all thoise talenrted kids?How do you mean? Underage children can not sign professional contracts until 18 I believe, other countries have more lax laws which puts their academy at a disadvantage when trying to keep promising youngsters there.
I do not think barcelona are forcing kids to play at their academy against their will.
By Eternity Go To PostRamos knew exactly what he was doing, his arm is in a completely unnatural position. Cunt.
Did Ramos use his arm to give himself an advantage in the tackle? I don't know if it was his intent, but it was effective. Then unfortunately they fell and Salah came off worse.
By Eternity Go To PostHow do you mean? Underage children can not sign professional contracts until 18 I believe, other countries have more lax laws which puts their academy at a disadvantage when trying to keep promising youngsters there.
I do not think barcelona are forcing kids to play at their academy against their will.
So the exact same as those players who decide to leave Barcelona.
Barca raid after clubs talented kids, and then they get raided. Seems fair to me. That is part of the game.
This Ramos stuff needs to be stop lads
Embarrassing
He's undoubtedly a top cunt but this injustica campaign is classic cult of Liverpool FC type stuff
Embarrassing
He's undoubtedly a top cunt but this injustica campaign is classic cult of Liverpool FC type stuff
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostSo the exact same as those players who decide to leave Barcelona.I agree with sentiment, but you have to agree that the offer of a lucrative contract now is more enticing than just the possibility of such a contract when you turn 18, especially because you are never guaranteed to make the first team. Arsenal for example are a team who has benefitted from such contract laws in Spain.
Barca raid after clubs talented kids, and then they get raided. Seems fair to me. That is part of the game.
But the kid in question is 19., he is leaving on his own free will after already signing a professional contract.
I would be more inclined to feel for Barca if they didn’t have a scummy record of recruiting youngsters to their academy.
I would be more inclined to feel for Barca if they didn’t have a scummy record of recruiting youngsters to their academy.
I reckon it was unintentional and a good tackle
450,000 people disagree with me though
https://www.change.org/p/uefa-uefa-fifa-should-punish-sergio-ramos-for-intentionally-hurting-mohamed-salah
Have we sold Toby for £50m + Martial yet?
By Vivalapizza Go To PostThis Ramos stuff needs to be stop ladsAgreed. Giving him too much credit, innit. Great defender but dumb as hell. He's more likely to do something daft and get sent off for it than contemplate injuring a player.
Embarrassing
He's undoubtedly a top cunt but this injustica campaign is classic cult of Liverpool FC type stuff
By Vivalapizza Go To PostThis Ramos stuff needs to be stop lads
Embarrassing
He's undoubtedly a top cunt but this injustica campaign is classic cult of Liverpool FC type stuff
Lol
No chance m8, I’m not on board with the petitions or anything but that tackle and the effect it had isn’t going to just disappear from memory. People aren’t just going to say “yeah you’re right I guess it’s alright” and be OK with it two days after losing the CL final
Nor when he elbowed Karius in the face later on.
By Diego! Go To Post
I reckon it was unintentional and a good tackle
450,000 people disagree with me though
https://www.change.org/p/uefa-uefa-fifa-should-punish-sergio-ramos-for-intentionally-hurting-mohamed-salah
I didn’t know Liverpool had that many fans.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostI didn’t know Liverpool had that many fans.All of Egypt signed that.
I would take Balotelli on a free at Arsenal.
Lacking depth up front and I think he would be a great signing.
Lacking depth up front and I think he would be a great signing.
You are right in regards the scummy tactics but I would not be surprised if many other teams committed similar offences and only a few were actually punished. But lets leave it there for now, I just would love to see academy breaking into first teams at the clubs the were brought up in more often, this goes for all the major clubs.
I would place a high probability on Ramos grabbing Salahs arm deliberately, but a low probability that he did it with intent to injure. The guys just a cunt who tackles like that, but not some judo mastermind
By Oddinho Go To PostLol
No chance m8, I’m not on board with the petitions or anything but that tackle and the effect it had isn’t going to just disappear from memory. People aren’t just going to say “yeah you’re right I guess it’s alright” and be OK with it two days after losing the CL final
Nor when he elbowed Karius in the face later on.
I think the real problem that a lot of Liverpool fans don't want to admit. Is that someone like Ramos can go in a bit harder because he knows Liverpool ain't got any one who will step up to offer the same shit back to RM.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostI think the real problem that a lot of Liverpool fans don't want to admit. Is that someone like Ramos can go in a bit harder because he knows Liverpool ain't got any one who will step up to offer the same shit back to RM.
But that would be an admission that Ramos intentionally battered Salah to gain an unfair advantage, which goes against everything you’ve claimed until now. So which is it?
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostBut the kid in question is 19., he is leaving on his own free will after already signing a professional contract.Youngsters, seniors and whatever.
I would be more inclined to feel for Barca if they didn’t have a scummy record of recruiting youngsters to their academy.
Barca is the last club on earth who can complain about scummy tactics.
The majority of those players wouldn't play at Barca either way. Think back to Jordi Mboula and how Barca fans complained and he played like 2 games for Monaco.
Signing those players is also a risk, but just alot cheaper.
