also I totally admit to not knowing (or particularly caring) what's going on with that France side, but the fact that he can't beat out Giroud is a red flag for me
Atletico will buy Lacazette and he'll be phenomenal. Meanwhile everyone else will buy compromises that are fucking shit.
Sergio Ramos on his straight red card vs. Barça last night: "It was excessive, I wasn't doing any harm. In my way of understanding football, it's a yellow card. It was a tackle in which I arrive late but there is no contact, no intention to attack Lionel Messi."
dude.
By Laboured Go To PostAtletico will buy Lacazette and he'll be phenomenal. Meanwhile everyone else will buy compromises that are fucking shit.
they bought Jackson Martinez too
no guarantee it'll work out
By jtb Go To Postalso I totally admit to not knowing (or particularly caring) what's going on with that France side, but the fact that he can't beat out Giroud is a red flag for meHe can't beat Gignac out m8. Or "couldn't".
Although at this point it doesn't matter because Gameiro and Mbop have taken those spots.
By FlutterPuffs Go To Postdude.2 footed tackle, straight red. 2 games ban. Ramos.
By Laboured Go To PostAtletico will buy Lacazette and he'll be phenomenal. Meanwhile everyone else will buy compromises that are fucking shit.
I'd be surprised if they had the money. aren't they still in horrible financial shape?
still, I don't understand how we never bought Griezmann like six years ago and had that 30m release clause. everyone knew he was going to be a star. he's french ffs
By Mister0079 Go To Postthey bought Jackson Martinez too
no guarantee it'll work out
One of the first strikers in quite a few years that didn't work out for them. They've bought a couple of duds just recently.
By jtb Go To Postalso I totally admit to not knowing (or particularly caring) what's going on with that France side, but the fact that he can't beat out Giroud is a red flag for me
deschamps is an idiot. i don't put much stock on the NT selections there.
By FlutterPuffs Go To Postdude.No wonder he has 22 red cards.
By Laboured Go To PostOne of the first strikers in quite a few years that didn't work out for them. They've bought a couple of duds just recently.Didn't they turn around and flip Jackson to China at a decent profit? They certainly didn't lose money on the one year he was there.
By GQman2121 Go To PostDidn't they turn around and flip Jackson to China at a decent profit? They certainly didn't lose money on the one year he was there.
Yeah they did.
By GQman2121 Go To PostDidn't they turn around and flip Jackson to China at a decent profit? They certainly didn't lose money on the one year he was there.7 months.
hard to really compare Atletico's strikers now to Falcao, Costa, even Aguero, etc. record at the club because Griezmann has soaked up most of the goalscoring burden. even "revitalized" Torres still has an abysmal goalscoring record since rejoining
By jtb Go To Postalso I totally admit to not knowing (or particularly caring) what's going on with that France side, but the fact that he can't beat out Giroud is a red flag for meHe didnt beat Giroud because Deschamps wanted to play with a target man in the middle.
By jtb Go To Posthard to really compare Atletico's strikers now to Falcao, Costa, even Aguero, etc. record at the club because Griezmann has soaked up most of the goalscoring burden. even "revitalized" Torres still has an abysmal goalscoring record since rejoining
He's still playing a lot and contributing. He was fucking dead before :lol
By FlutterPuffs Go To Postdude.
i hope he dies
By n8 dogg Go To PostHe's still playing a lot and contributing. He was fucking dead before :lol
oh I totally agree. just saying we're used to Atletico being this amazing finishing school for world class strikers before they move onto greener pastures, but they've shifted the way they play since buying Griezmann so that's not as true as it was a few years ago
By GQman2121 Go To PostDidn't they turn around and flip Jackson to China at a decent profit? They certainly didn't lose money on the one year he was there.
By Laboured Go To PostYeah they did.
Bought for €35, sold for €42.
He's played 10 games since.
By n8 dogg Go To PostArent you already up
Nope. If we win tonight we are.
By LFMartins86 Go To Post7 months.Even better!
Atletico have a bunch of interesting young players. Griezmann is the jewel but Correa, Niguez and Carrasco are in line to breakout. And everyone rates Koke.
By Francis Go To PostBought for €35, sold for €42.Please never change China.
He's played 10 games since.
I dont think anyone expdcted anything from Torres when he went back to Atletico.
The fact that he has scored a lot of goals when he has passed the age of 30 and much slower than before is incredible itself.
The fact that he has scored a lot of goals when he has passed the age of 30 and much slower than before is incredible itself.
I think the most amazing quick profit I've ever seen was Porto when they bought Aly Cissohko in January for 300.000€ and sold him in July for 15M€.
trying to think of all the players who ruined their careers trying play injured at the World Cup... torres, falcao, kaka (iirc... wasn't he nursing an injury throughout the whole tournament?).
sad to see great players go out like that, but it's probably the one time where it's totally justified and I doubt most of these players have any regrets
sad to see great players go out like that, but it's probably the one time where it's totally justified and I doubt most of these players have any regrets
By bud Go To Posti hope he dieseveryone dies bud
By jtb Go To Posttrying to think of all the players who ruined their careers trying play injured at the World Cup… torres, falcao, kaka (iirc… wasn't he nursing an injury throughout the whole tournament?).Probably Falcao.
sad to see great players go out like that, but it's probably the one time where it's totally justified and I doubt most of these players have any regrets
Had to spent 2 seasons being shopped around and humiliated in United and Chelsea.
Man, if we had players that could have supplied him with better chances...
By Willkiller Go To PostPEREZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZmadrid fans man
By bud Go To Posti hope he dieslmao
By Auto Simeone Go To PostIs Marseille the new China?No
By Willkiller Go To PostWe're utter shitCan I congratulate you already or do I still have to wait till the final whistle?
But we're winning
I mean, nothing would give me more pleasure than the fat waiter spectacularly blowing your promotion chances, but let's face it already, it's not gonna happen.
By inky Go To PostCan I congratulate you already or do I still have to wait till the final whistle?
I mean, nothing would give me more pleasure than the fat waiter spectacularly blowing your promotion chances, but let's face it already, it's not gonna happen.
Seeing as how we've been terrible, and look INCREDIBLY vulnerable to a counter attack, you absolutely need to wait until the final whistle
By Phlebas Go To PostWhat's the prize money for winning the championship?£20 and a bottle of buckfast
By NinjaFridge Go To Post£20 and a bottle of buckfastNever heard of it before, is it... Bad?
By Phlebas Go To PostNever heard of it before, is it… Bad?It suits Newcastle
By Willkiller Go To PostWe're utter shit4-1
But we're winning
By Willkiller Go To PostCONGRATULATE ME LADSCongrats Will.
IT'S DONE
WE'RE BACK
Can't wait for Rafa to banter off Pep