[Schweini]

Yeah... Not sure about that second part. The phrase I would use is probably "very solid top-4 midfield."

lol no But it would certainly be an improvement. I doubt Wilshere will be ready next season, he has become the new Diaby.

Arsenal, Tottenham and City would be the only teams from the PL to have a solid midfield and good replacements on the bench.

But most of Arsenal's good midfielders are made of glass, so you guys are right.

[WoodenLung]

What a handsome young man

[Yurt]

Other video for Juve-Gaf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek-jY2Exg5g

HAHA Pepe!

God, I could watch that forever. Pepe is just an amazing guy. "Here's Borriello ... he may not be good, but he's the prettiest one on the team." :D Speaking of Pepes, it seems we'll be playing a friendly match against Real on the 5th of august in Las Vegas. The battle of the two Pepes, nice!

We'll finally get the answer to our question..

CR7 > SP7 or SP7 > CR7?

I agree with Inter being stripped of their cardboard cutout Scudetto. Juve should not be granted those titles back though.

You can keep posting 28 on every page for all I care (we clearly don't ), but at the end of the day, I remember every single game of every single season, and if the superior team didn't win those titles on the pitch, then might as well strip our title this season. Trez scoring 23 goals without a single penalty was more than enough for me. ;)

Thanks santouras. (He supports Milan, btw)

Eh, hard to care about anything to be honest.

[dc89]

Arsenal, Tottenham and City would be the only teams from the PL to have a solid midfield and good replacements on the bench. But most of Arsenal's good midfielders are made of glass, so you guys are right.

Talking of midfielders, will Wilshere be ready for next season?

[Manager]

[Canal+] The guy just can't be quiet.

City needs someone who can cover Silva and Nasri in a long season. But, someone for ~€30m...?

Technically they could all play, at the expense of Tevez. Hazard seems to be able to shoot pretty well so at least he'd be a goal threat. For some reason Silva doesn't shoot very well.

Yaya - Barry
Nasri - Hazard - Silva
Aguero

Must mean Adam Johnson is off if Hazard joins.

[Regulus Tera]

You can keep posting 28 on every page for all I care (we clearly don't ), but at the end of the day, I remember every single game of every single season, and if the superior team didn't win those titles on the pitch, then might as well strip our title this season. Trez scoring 24 goals without a single penalty was more than enough for me. ;) Thanks santouras. (He supports Milan, btw)

28

[dc89]

City needs someone who can cover Silva and Nasri in a long season. But, someone for ~€30m...? Technically they could all play, at the expense of Tevez. Hazard seems to be able to shoot pretty well so at least he'd be a goal threat. For some reason Silva doesn't shoot very well. Yaya - Barry Nasri - Hazard - Silva Aguero Must mean Adam Johnson is off if Hazard joins.

A.J is a good player but when I've watched him he doesn't work for the team. I've never seen him back around the 18 yard box defending. When City have their backs against the wall the entire team is literally defending. I remember Aguero steam rolling in and stealing the ball 20 yards from goal.

But his work rate is phenomenal.

[Schweini]

Talking of midfielders, will Wilshere be ready for next season?

Yep, he'll be ready to test Arsenal's new medical facilities. :P

[Ashes1396]

Looking for at least a half for Clev against Sunderland.

I think Scholes was taken off, because he wasn't in the right frame of mind, more so than giving Clev a chance.

Swansea keep the ball a lot better than Sunderland will do.

On another separate note, I think Cleverly finds it harder to play in a 4-4-2 system than a freeer role in a 4-3-3.

Maybe it was just one match, (a match where we had to attack really high up) but his position was more than a bit off. Didn't link up with Carrick at all.

Carrick and Scholes are nearly always together. Or close enough for comfort in the centre.

[dc89]

Looking for at least a half for Clev against Sunderland.

I dread to think what state you'll be in when he plays 90 minutes.

[Salazar]

On another separate note, I think Cleverly finds it harder to play in a 4-4-2 system than a freeer role in a 4-3-3.

True.

And you're right - Scholes kicked out at the back of a bloke's legs just before he got subbed. Not a tackle, just a fuck you.

I dread to think what state you'll be in when he plays 90 minutes.

So we're clear, this is all I'm really looking for him to do. Bit more on occasion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WwdkVaGWx4

[Manager]

A.J is a good player but when I've watched him he doesn't work for the team. I've never seen him back around the 18 yard box defending. When City have their backs against the wall the entire team is literally defending. I remember Aguero steam rolling in and stealing the ball 20 yards from goal. But his work rate is phenomenal.

I had big hopes for him, but when you see what Silva and Nasri are capable off you realise he will never be as good. Sure, they cost a lot to buy, but hopefully City can start scout talent and buy similar talents earlier for less money.

He's a risk defensively, yes. But IDK if I agree on his work rate. As you said, he doesn't track back as much as the rest. He seems to think he's some big shit, the Bendtner syndrome. He doesn't seem like he has anything to prove. So I don't know if I ever thought much about his work rate. I mean, it's easy to run when in possession if you don't participate in defending.

His biggest problem is that he's shit during 90 minutes performances, but an incredible impact player when he comes on late. When everyone else is tired. He's perfect to throw on due to his technique. When City want to attack, get a goal. But, you need balance over 90 minutes - defense and offense, passing, possession. He simply doesn't offer that. And City can't afford any passengers, specially not in CL.

It also doesn't help that he has quite the reputation of being a drinker and party attender.

[Salvadora]

Yep, he'll be ready to test Arsenal's new medical facilities. :P

My only fear is he's coming back to be injured again.

[Carbonox]

Newcastle bosses will be holding a meeting next week to discuss restructuring of the squad. Basically who will stay and who will go.

The following are most likely to be sold/let go:

Nile Ranger
Danny Guthrie (I hope not)
Leon Best
Peter Lovenkrands
Alan Smith
Xisco (LOL)

I'd imagine that would be it in terms of the players Newcastle WANT gone. That leaves us with our youngsters and best players.

The task would be to fill in the cracks and to plump the squad up for Europe. We definitely will need a new striker or 2 (unless Sammy sees more time) as we'd be left with just Ameobi, Cisse and Ba. New defenders are obvious, then we will need like 2/3 midfielders. Probably 1 or 2 young ones (Amalfitano will be one of them) and a solid one. Could do with a winger but with Ben Arfa, Gutierrez, Marveaux and unfortunately Obertan, they probably don't think we need a new one.

[Yurt]

Wpw, Carles Puyol out of Euro 2012 with a knee injury.

It's ROI's to lose now!

[Carbonox]

Fulham are going on a shopping spree in the Eredivisie: http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...eerenveen-pair

They could well be a force next season if Martin Jol has it his way. Top 8 club for sure.

[Salazar]

Fulham are going on a shopping spree in the Eredivisie: http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...eerenveen-pair They could well be a force next season if Martin Jol has it his way. Top 8 club for sure.

Lol Mino Raiola.

[Yurt]

All goals this season. (7 mins)
edit: YouTube link!
edit2: Messi scored more goals than our entire team. :(

Lol Mino Raiola.

I see he's still fishing for an improved contract? It says a lot that Pogba is still in Manchester.

[fadetoblack]

I was waiting for the goal package, although little premature of course as we're going to bag 3 or 4 in the final match. :D

I really like our Coppa goals. They ooze class. I hope somebody includes them in a complete goal package.

I also like how all the fair-weather Juve fans, who didn't sweat with us in Serie B, have come back to cheer us on. I don't think I can feel particularly angry against them with all the joy we have from #30sulcampo. Anyways, go ahead guys, buy some shirts so we can fund the purchase of Cavani. ;)

[Ashes1396]

True. And you're right - Scholes kicked out at the back of a bloke's legs just before he got subbed. Not a tackle, just a fuck you. So we're clear, this is all I'm really looking for him to do. Bit more on occasion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WwdkVaGWx4

True. Right now, without Scholes, it would probably be Carrick and Cleverly in there. Who else is there? because Giggs and Park are out of favour.

[WJD]

Arsenal are going to sign M'Vila and we're not going to get anyone :(

[Salvadora]

Arsenal are going to sign M'Vila and we're not going to get anyone :(

No value in the market.

[bud]

Arsenal are going to sign M'Vila and we're not going to get anyone :(

i'm sure you'll buy some overpriced englishman!

[dc89]

I had big hopes for him, but when you see what Silva and Nasri are capable off you realise he will never be as good. Sure, they cost a lot to buy, but hopefully City can start scout talent and buy similar talents earlier for less money. He's a risk defensively, yes. But IDK if I agree on his work rate. As you said, he doesn't track back as much as the rest. He seems to think he's some big shit, the Bendtner syndrome. He doesn't seem like he has anything to prove. So I don't know if I ever thought much about his work rate. I mean, it's easy to run when in possession if you don't participate in defending. His biggest problem is that he's shit during 90 minutes performances, but an incredible impact player when he comes on late. When everyone else is tired. He's perfect to throw on due to his technique. When City want to attack, get a goal. But, you need balance over 90 minutes - defense and offense, passing, possession. He simply doesn't offer that. And City can't afford any passengers, specially not in CL. It also doesn't help that he has quite the reputation of being a drinker and party attender.

I agree with what you've said. Maybe Liverpool can take him off our hands if we get a new winger this summer.

[pappe]

Arsenal are going to sign M'Vila and we're not going to get anyone :(

Dont worry. Pogba might sign for us and Bebe might come back .

[Wilbur]

Arsenal are going to sign M'Vila and we're not going to get anyone :(

Why we haven't been all over the deal is fucking ridiculous to me. Surely SAF would have heard Arsenal are in for him, he should have jumped in there and hijacked the deal.

[Kyoufu]

I think this guy will impress people in the PL when he comes over to Newcastle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E57xyXD4qsQ

[Salvadora]

Why we haven't been all over the deal is fucking ridiculous to me. Surely SAF would have heard Arsenal are in for him, he should have jumped in there and hijacked the deal.

Its been rumoured for forever as well so its not out of the blue.

[Carbonox]

I think this guy will impress people in the PL when he comes over to Newcastle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E57xyXD4qsQ

1:25 - GOT DAYUM

He's got massive potential and he's still young. Definitely looking forward to him playing for us.

[Wilbur]

Its been rumoured for forever as well so its not out of the blue.

I know. Sigh. Best I can hope for is Clev and Anderson start the season like they did this year and don't get injured :/

[Yurt]

Arsenal are going to sign M'Vila and we're not going to get anyone :(

I don't buy his "no value in the market" line, I'm sure he's going to buy AND sell a few players in the summer.

Especially if you guys finish 2nd.

[HixxSAFC]

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/...land-1-4524929

y b a ful Trapattoni? He is better than Duff and McGeady, stick them on the right instead of fucking about with a very promising talent.

Echo also reckon we'll be putting our hat in the ring for Hoilett which is great. 4-2-3-1 with the 3 being McClean, Sess and Hoilett? Hnngh. Not much chance of hit happening our 2 will be sold and Hoilett will go to Spurs but I thought the same with Wickham.

[Carbonox]

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/...land-1-4524929 y b a ful Trapattoni? He is better than Duff and McGeady, stick them on the right instead of fucking about with a very promising talent. Echo also reckon we'll be putting our hat in the ring for Hoilett which is great. 4-2-3-1 with the 3 being McClean, Sess and Hoilett? Hnngh. Not much chance of hit happening our 2 will be sold and Hoilett will go to Spurs but I thought the same with Wickham.

Speaking of Wickham, how is he doing? Don't hear/see much of him.

[Salazar]

Especially if you guys finish 2nd.

<3 Yurt.

[fadetoblack]

After watching Pepe's video, I can't figure out Milos. Is he happy on the team, is he not happy on the team, does he really want to leave? Am I crazy for still wanting to give him another go?

I know he'll probably go. And I also know that in a lot of ways Elia is probably the better player, if for no other reason because he wants so desperately to succeed so you see him fighting for shit in the few 10 minute stints he does get.

[HixxSAFC]

Speaking of Wickham, how is he doing? Don't hear/see much of him.

Since he scored in the Villa game he's had a constant series of injuries, re-occurrence's of when he fucked his knee against Man Utd I think.

[dc89]

Sorry to talk about games but holy shit at Max Payne 3.

I've not followed it since announcement at all, just looked at the OT and watched the videos highlighting specific features and it looks awesome.

15th May is a big date for games!

[Phoenix Fang]

I agree with what you've said. Maybe Liverpool can take him off our hands if we get a new winger this summer.

No thanks. We don't need anymore rubbish deadwood British players. We have enough of them on our squad already.

[Yurt]

I also like how all the fair-weather Juve fans, who didn't sweat with us in Serie B, have come back to cheer us on. I don't think I can feel particularly angry against them with all the joy we have from #30sulcampo. Anyways, go ahead guys, buy some shirts so we can fund the purchase of Cavani. ;)

It's quite alright. This title tastes sweeter for us though ;) Kinda like defeating an extremely difficult boss in Dark Souls after dying multiple times :P

<3 Yurt.

Believe!

After watching Pepe's video, I can't figure out Milos. Is he happy on the team, is he not happy on the team, does he really want to leave? Am I crazy for still wanting to give him another go? I know he'll probably go. And I also know that in a lot of ways Elia is probably the better player, if for no other reason because he wants so desperately to succeed so you see him fighting for shit in the few 10 minute stints he does get.

I'm willing to sell both. Elia wants to leave anyway!

[Spanish Wrath]

Fuck me, Puyol will miss the Euro.

Congrats, Germany.

[Para bailar La Bomba]

lol no But it would certainly be an improvement. I doubt Wilshere will be ready next season, he has become the new Diaby.

On the basis of one injury?

Wow, you're a bitter cunt.

[Ashes1396]

From a couple of weeks back

http://thinkfootball.co.uk/a-statist...e-midfielders/

[Salvadora]

On the basis of one injury? Wow, you're a bitter cunt.

He's had setbacks to this 'one injury' so I'm not hopeful.

[Para bailar La Bomba]

He's had setbacks to this 'one injury' so I'm not hopeful.

Diaby was injury prone at Auxerre. Diaby hasn't played 30 games in a season. Diaby has a fragile frame.

Only somebody whose team hasn't won the league in 50 years and has a distinct inferiority complex would compare Wilshere to Diaby.

[Ashes1396]

On the basis of one injury? Wow, you're a bitter cunt.

Go away foul mouthed alcoholic.

Wait, that didn't make any sense. ;)

[Salvadora]

Diaby was injury prone at Auxerre. Diaby hasn't played 30 games in a season. Diaby has a fragile frame. Only somebody whose team hasn't won the league in 50 years and has a distinct inferiority complex would compare Wilshere to Diaby.

Of course he's no Diaby but I'm hoping this injury doesn't recur.

[Clegg]

i'm sure you'll buy some overpriced englishman!

Frannie Jeffers says hi!!

[Gareth Bale]

On the basis of one injury? Wow, you're a bitter cunt.

We've found our new Kermit

[Para bailar La Bomba]

We've found our new Kermit

50 years.

[Schweini]

On the basis of one injury? Wow, you're a bitter cunt.

:lol Easy there.