By Fergie Go To PostGiphy has shit compression, best I could do on mobile though.
here's your HD version for those interested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72SdLS9wMvo
Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Wayne Rooney is the next big-money target for China's Super League. The 30-year-old Manchester United striker could be offered £500,000 a week to move to the Far East. (Expressen via Daily Mirror)
Louis van Gaal, 64, believes he will still be Manchester United boss next season if he returns them to the Champions League. (The Sun)
And former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, 53, believes he will only get the United job if they finish outside of the top four. (Manchester Evening News)
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale, 26, and midfielder Luka Modric, 30, will be among Mourinho's targets if he replaces Van Gaal. (Sport - in Spanish)
United investors did not question Ed Woodward on Van Gaal's position - or his team's performances - during a conference call with the club's executive vice chairman. (Guardian)
Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Marseille's Belgium international striker Michy Batshuayi, 22, who has scored 21 goals in 46 games for the French club. (L'Equipe, via Metro)
Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain rejected a £40m January move to Chelsea because the Blues would not guarantee the 28-year-old would be their first-choice striker. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea are hopeful of signing 28-year-old Paris St-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi, who could cost £39m. (L'Equipe via Daily Star)
Blues midfielder Willian, 27, says his former club Shakhtar Donetsk harmed Alex Teixeira's chances of playing for Brazil by blocking the 26-year-old midfielder's move to Liverpool. (Squawka.com)
Liverpool have made Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 23, their first choice as they seek a new goalkeeper but have also expressed an interest in Mainz's Loris Karius, 22. (Bleacherreport.com)
Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue, 32, has been told he must prove his fitness to earn a contract at Sunderland. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Former Stevenage manager Teddy Sheringham, 49, wore a disguise to watch the club's first match after his sacking. (The Times - subscription required)
Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby says the next step for protesting fans is to secure a cap on away-ticket prices in the Premier League. (Liverpool Echo)
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew says winger Wilfried Zaha, 23, is worth a place in the England squad. (Croydon Advertiser)
Leeds are threatening legal action after an advert criticising owner Massimo Cellino was placed outside Elland Road by a fans' group. (Yorkshire Post)
Best of social media
Crystal Palace striker Fraizer Campbell recalled his days at the Manchester United academy with this Instagram picture and wrote: "Back where it all started #throwbackthursday #theatreofdreams."Everton manager Roberto Martinez presented the club's goal of the month award for January to nine-year-old fan George Shaw, who has cerebral palsy, for his half-time effort during the match against Swansea.
Newcastle forward Siem de Jong was among the footballers at the Premier League Darts on Thursday and posted a video on Instagram. His fellow Dutchmen Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen were among the players in action.
Former Barcelona defender Carlos Puyol was pictured alongside Bojan Krkic as the forward signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract at Stoke. Puyol, his fellow Spaniard's agent, tweeted: "Thank you for your confidence, happy to follow this path together."Burnley midfielder Joey Barton revealed a sporting ambition as he tweeted:"Looks some golf course this Pebble Beach. Love to have a go in this Pro-Am someday."
Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld took over the club's Instagram account and posted some #ThrowbackThursday pictures including photographs of him playing for his first club, Germinal Beerschot Youth, as an 11-year-old.
Everton's Bryan Oviedo posted a training-ground picture accompanied by an inspiring motto in both English and Spanish.
And finally
A five-year-old Blackburn fan who was broken-hearted by striker Jordan Rhodes' sale to Middlesbrough met his hero thanks to a Boro supporters' group. (Lancashire Telegraph)
A Leicester fan plans to buy a racehorse and name it Vardyavinaparty if he wins big with the bookmakers on Saturday. (Daily Express)
"Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue, 32, has been told he must prove his fitness to earn a contract at Sunderland. (Newcastle Chronicle)"
Let it happen.
Let it happen.
Icardi is probably not even good enough anyway. I wish he was better, because he is such a cunt and would love to see him at Chelsea, but he isn't.
By JesalR Go To PostIcardi:"I want to remain at Inter at all cost, I'm ready to turn down even Manchester United"translation: Wanda doesnt want to leave Milano
he even made her his official agent, fucking lol.
By Yurt Go To PostI can't stop laughingAbsolutely Sensational #Junited
By Hitch Go To PostGoalkeeper rumours, my favourite kind
Bring me anyone. Fucking anyone.
Woj.
By Hitch Go To PostGoalkeeper rumours, my favourite kindcasillas
Bring me anyone. Fucking anyone.
Crimson Peak is such a gorgeous movie, I just wished that rest of the content was as good as the visuals. It's not bad by any means but I felt it should have been a lot better than it was.
By Wedward Go To PostWoj.
By Pele.gif Go To Postlol
#calma
By Hitch Go To PostGoalkeeper rumours, my favourite kind
Bring me anyone. Fucking anyone.
By Woodenpapangus Go To Post
Gordon Taylor is about to come and tell everyone off, innit.
Staggered he hasn't criticised Sunderland yet.
Staggered he hasn't criticised Sunderland yet.
By Ashwinho Go To PostHaving Woj and Almunia as the keepers over the years and still finishing in the top 4.
What a team
By FootballFan Go To PostSal you must be incredible on tinder
Never gone near it.
I make shocking decisions all the goddamn time. I don't need to digitally accelerate and diversify it.
http://www.espnfc.com/italian-serie-a/12/blog/post/2804480/juventus-vs-napoli-could-well-decide-serie-a-title
Some interesting stats in this piece.
Napoli front three is the second best after the Barca lads.
So excited for this game, so glad it is Sunday morning for me and not Monday.
Some interesting stats in this piece.
Napoli front three is the second best after the Barca lads.
So excited for this game, so glad it is Sunday morning for me and not Monday.
Danny Ward deserves a shot. He was very well thought of at Aberdeen. Only problem is that he's a bit on the short side.
By cashman Go To PostDanny Ward deserves a shot. He was very well thought of at Aberdeen. Only problem is that he's a bit on the short side.6ft2" should be fine
If I was him I'd be pretty pissed off about being brought back from a very productive loan spell only to get stuck behind someone who clearly doesn't deserve to be in the team
By Hitch Go To Post6ft2" should be fineLiverpool site says 1.8m which is about 5'11" ish. It's not ideal, but it looks like it's not been stopping him.
If I was him I'd be pretty pissed off about being brought back from a very productive loan spell only to get stuck behind someone who clearly doesn't deserve to be in the team
edit: premierleague site is saying 1.91. . WTFs with the disparity
1.80m sounds a little short for a keeper but if he's doing well just chuck him in, I dunno why mignolet has been given so many chances
Mignolet is by all accounts a popular figure around the team and has has good moments peppered in amongst the shockers. I also want to see Danny Ward given a go, but if he isn't you've got to figure there's a reason why.
Read on RAWK that his LFC.com details haven't been updated for a few years, which could explain the difference
Unai Emery has won 15 of the 17 knockout rounds he has played with Sevilla (26W, 3D, 5L)
sevilla is going to win the copa del rey
