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what a lovable cunty face he has

Poor Danny. Gutted for him. Must be so tough having just come back.

Arsenal making movements with Xhaka, good signing.

Juvebros - Morata on his way back to Madrid? Replacing Benz surely.

By n8 Go To PostPoor Danny. Gutted for him. Must be so tough having just come back.

Arsenal making movements with Xhaka, good signing.

Juvebros - Morata on his way back to Madrid? Replacing Benz surely.

Auba will replace Benz. If I were a betting man I'd be putting a fair chunk on that.

Xhaka - Wilshere
Ramsey/Iwobi - Ozil - Sanchez

Very good on paper. But is Iwobi too young? Will it all be in vain if they don't sign a striker? Will Sanchez leave? Will Wilshere stay fit? How will Coq and Elneny deal with being squad options? How will Cazorla be phased out?

wenger has homework to do

By Cleff Go To PostBit late on the RvP stuff but he took the piss from September to February in his first season. I think he scored against Spurs, Pool, Arsenal, City and Chelsea. Basically every big game when we needed him to turn up he did. We've lacked a big game goal scorer since he did one after Ferguson retired. Martial may eventually be that player but that's a few years down the line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAsx_wZ55tc

Should have stayed one more season.

If Wenger doesn't sign a striker the board should sack him.

I would want Morata at United. Think he'd do well in the PL.

Was immense in the CL away game vs Bayern. No idea why Allegri took him off.

By n8 Go To PostPoor Danny. Gutted for him. Must be so tough having just come back.

Arsenal making movements with Xhaka, good signing.

Juvebros - Morata on his way back to Madrid? Replacing Benz surely.

Marry is saying it's 50/50

which really means we have no chance of keeping him

Good riddance, all things considered, but I'll miss him.

This club legit ruins the health of players. It's incredible.

Sanchez will leave if we don't win it next season. No way Wenger sells him before the final year of his(wengers) contract.

Same for Ozil.

Can't fault either of them.

Just read Colas story.

jesus. what a misanthrope.

Welbeck's injury was just bad luck I think. If it were one of those soft tissue injuries like a hammy or thigh tear then yeah, blame Arsenal. But in this cases isn't it because his knee jarred awkwardly?

By Cleff Go To PostWelbeck's injury was just bad luck I think. If it were one of those soft tissue injuries like a hammy or thigh tear then yeah, blame Arsenal. But in this cases isn't it because his knee jarred awkwardly?

yep

Uncharted is sensational

By Hitch Go To PostUncharted is sensational

it really is

I'm up to Chapter 8 and it's Uncharted 3 tier so far :/

By hixx Go To PostI'm up to Chapter 8 and it's Uncharted 3 tier so far :/

Nonsense.

I'm on 6 and for me it's the best of the 4 by far

Linked with Asamoah today. I wanted him two years ago but now... no idea. Yurt and Zabo isn't he injured?

By Yurt Go To Postif he wants to morph into a 20 goals striker he shouldnt play in Italy

Technically, I think he has everything he needs and more to become a 20+ goals striker in Italy.

His first problem is his moodiness. He doesn't seem to be able to leave his personal problems behind when he steps on the field, at least to the extent that is necessary for him (or anyone) to perform anywhere near his best. Allegri pointed it out several times.

His other problem is that after two season he seemingly still hasn't figured out how to adapt to the league and to our primary playing style. He keeps making the same mistakes, going down when he should know by now most italian refs won't blow the whistle, keeps soloing when he should be playing for the team, etc. And when he consciously makes an attempt to rectify said shortcomings, he often exeeds in the other direction, frustrating both himself, his teammates and the people watching.

The fact that Allegri isn't exactly going out of his way to accomodate him in every which way isn't helping (Morata). Maybe if we were to put him in the very center of our tactical setup, make him our first choice striker, build everything around him ... maybe that would help. But that's not what big clubs do. That's not what Madrid or any other big club will do for him and I sincerely hope he's not living under this illusion.

By n8 Go To PostJuvebros - Morata on his way back to Madrid? Replacing Benz surely.

On his way to Madrid - probably. Replacing Benz? Lol, not bloody likely. If they decide to keep him - which I'm 99% sure they have no intention to - he'll be playing second fiddle to Ronaldo, Bale and whatever other big name striker they sign this summer (Aumabumabuma).

Madrid either accept another 15-20M€ and he stays at Juve, or they sell him to Arsenal / Liverpool for 40M€+.

As much as I like Welbeck, Martial is an upgrade in most aspects. He's a better finisher, has a better range of passing and is easily as athletically gifted as Danny. He's also much more effective wide left than I ever remember Welbeck being for us. He's a much better dribbler.

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/730418991873789952

what a club

Welbeck must be distraught. Ugh.

Edit: he's on Twitter now :o

Respect that Man Utds

What a story Cola, incredible.

Where is it reported Arsenal have signed Xhaka.

Chelsea's Adidas contract to end 6 years early in 2017... Chelsea paying compensation to Adidas to end the deal 6 years early in 2017, allowing them to sign a deal with rival company

HOLY CRAP. SIGN WITH NIKE PLEASE

By Kidjr Go To PostRespect that Man Utds

What a story Cola, incredible.

Where is it reported Arsenal have signed Xhaka.

Wenger already semi confirmed with his transfer face

By Perfect Blue Go To PostChelsea's Adidas contract to end 6 years early in 2017… Chelsea paying compensation to Adidas to end the deal 6 years early in 2017, allowing them to sign a deal with rival company

HOLY CRAP. SIGN WITH NIKE PLEASE

You'll get New Balance and like it 🌚

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/05/chelsea-and-adidas-go-into-final-year-of-partnership.html?extcmp=SOCIA_TW_ENG_ADIDAS

By Zabojnik Go To PostTechnically, I think he has everything he needs and more to become a 20+ goals striker in Italy.

His first problem is his moodiness. He doesn't seem to be able to leave his personal problems behind when he steps on the field, at least to the extent that is necessary for him (or anyone) to perform anywhere near his best. Allegri pointed it out several times.

His other problem is that after two season he seemingly still hasn't figured out how to adapt to the league and to our primary playing style. He keeps making the same mistakes, going down when he should know by now most italian refs won't blow the whistle, keeps soloing when he should be playing for the team, etc. And when he consciously makes an attempt to rectify said shortcomings, he often exeeds in the other direction, frustrating both himself, his teammates and the people watching.

The fact that Allegri isn't exactly going out of his way to accomodate him in every which way isn't helping (Morata). Maybe if we were to put him in the very center of our tactical setup, make him our first choice striker, build everything around him … maybe that would help. But that's not what big clubs do. That's not what Madrid or any other big club will do for him and I sincerely hope he's not living under this illusion.

On his way to Madrid - probably. Replacing Benz? Lol, not bloody likely. If they decide to keep him - which I'm 99% sure they have no intention to - he'll be playing second fiddle to Ronaldo, Bale and whatever other big name striker they sign this summer (Aumabumabuma).

Madrid either accept another 15-20M€ and he stays at Juve, or they sell him to Arsenal / Liverpool for 40M€+.

Yes.

By Ricky Go To PostYes.

gotta answer fast

By Diablo Rosso Go To PostYou'll get New Balance and like it 🌚

All these new bum brands are crap.

Most of Sporting´s squad spent part of the day yesterday visiting patients in a hospital in Lisbon.


This really warms my heart. Stay forever, Jorge Jesus.

By rvy Go To PostAll these new bum brands are crap.

Under Armor seem decent but yeah, New Balance are shit

By Diablo Rosso Go To PostUnder Armor seem decent but yeah, New Balance are shit

We're Under Armor from next season.

Chelsea should sign with

By Kidjr Go To PostRespect that Man Utds

What a story Cola, incredible.

Where is it reported Arsenal have signed Xhaka.

Bunch of German sites. Wenger smirked. Dean said it is close.

It is done lad.

By rvy Go To PostAll these new bum brands are crap.

They are all made in the same sweatshop.

Joe Cole has signed for Tampa Bay Rowdies.
...

Ah the first sighting of Dean. Spring has truly arrived.

Jack Wilshere cancels planned Q&A with @ESPNUK tomorrow after #AskJackWilshere hashtag hijacked by trollers.

By Dan Go To PostJoe Cole has signed for Tampa Bay Rowdies.
…

The NASL? Apt, as he has the physique and athleticism of a 1970s English footballer..

good lord BPPV is miserable

Fuck this noise, twice ive had it now

By KP Go To PostWe're Under Armor from next season.

They've done a good job with Spurs IMO. Some nice kits there

By Fergie Go To PostOlympiakos and Panathinaikos switched club logos for a season each? What a league.

You couldn't let that slip, could you. And now I have to live hiding in shame.

Logos are correct, messed up the label.

By Wele.gif Go To Postgotta answer fast

We're playing tonight pls drop BF4

‏@SkyKaveh
Adidas pay Manchester United £75 million a year for kit deal. That will be cut by 30% to £52 million if #MUFC are not in Champions League.
To clarify: It's cut if United miss out 2 season in a row, so would be cut end of next season.

Manchester United remain in contact for Lassana Diarra, but the player is unlikely to accept no Champions League

Sweden's Euro 2016 squad... Dear God.

Going to get slaughtered.

By Fergie Go To Post

"Do you get enough Vitamin D despite being in Dele Alli's shadow?"

"How much will your Lalique Glass ankles be worth on the Antiques Roadshow in 20 years time?"

"How does it feel to know that the last time you played 90 minutes of football Dele Alli was preparing to sit his GCSE's?"

"Jack do you think you are directly responsible for the rise in NHS waiting times?"

BANTER.

How long before Gotze to Liverpool is announced?

I give it two weeks.

Imagine hitting this parlay:

Women's upsets in Rome today:
Bouchard d (2) Kerber
Begu d (4) Azarenka
Gavrilova d (6) Halep
Konta d (7) Vinci
McHale d (13) Ivanovi

Gotze is going to be great at Liverpool.

Sanchez Ozil Gotze
Xhaka Elneny

Do it Wenger.