Eh, on paper. I do think they'll be closer this year (well, Milan anyway). But Juventus still look absolute clear favourites to me.
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Football Thread 2013/14 |OT5| Levy to Woodward "You're nobody. Pass me the ball"
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Eh, on paper. I do think they'll be closer this year (well, Milan anyway). But Juventus still look absolute clear favourites to me.
they weren't in the last two years. not even remotely close to a threat.
what happens this year is yet to be seen but I doubt it
The Europa League draw is live now.
http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2014/draws/round=2000469/index.html
http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2014/draws/round=2000469/index.html
Surprised to see Wooden in pot 2
:lol
Man, Bayern fans get crazier by the day
Benitez is a flop now. Liverpool took his heart. Chelsea took his soul. They'll be great in the CL. Won't last the distance in the league.
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Man, Bayern fans get crazier by the day
Benitez is a flop now. Liverpool took his heart. Chelsea took his soul. They'll be great in the CL. Won't last the distance in the league.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/premier-league-wenger-bendtner-will-stay-arsenal-092252052.html
Arsenal looked set to finally spend big in the transfer market this summer, but with three days remaining and only Yaya Sanogo and Mathieu Flamini coming in on free transfers, the chances of a huge name arriving at the Emirates are looking slim.
Forwards such as Luis Suarez, Gonzalo Higuain and Karim Benzema have all been subject to interest from Wenger, but with none of them agreeing a deal with the North London club, the Frenchman admitted Bendtner could feature in his plans this season after all.
Denmark striker Bendtner looked certain to leave, but moves to Malaga, Eintract Frankfurt and Hull City all seem to have collapsed for the same reason: his huge wage demands.
Bendtner has not played for Arsenal for two seasons having spent spells on loan with Sunderland and Juventus.
"The chance for Bendtner to leave now is very small," Wenger explained.
"If he comes back well and gets fit, I will use him."
Bendtner, currently on £52,000 a week, looks set to return to the Arsenal squad after the September international break.
Earlier in the week Hull boss Steve Bruce confirmed Bendtner's salary is a big obstacle for any possible suitors.
"Everyone assumes (an interest in Bendtner) but the problem with Nic is can I afford him?" said Bruce.
"He has a huge salary. I've been able to get him on loan at my last two clubs. I know the lad, he has terrific ability but it's difficult with the amount of money he earns at the minute.
"For us to go and make a huge difference, to get a striker who can get 20 goals a year...where does a club like ours get them?
"They are few and far between and if they are capable of getting 20 goals a season they're usually too expensive.
Arsenal looked set to finally spend big in the transfer market this summer, but with three days remaining and only Yaya Sanogo and Mathieu Flamini coming in on free transfers, the chances of a huge name arriving at the Emirates are looking slim.
Forwards such as Luis Suarez, Gonzalo Higuain and Karim Benzema have all been subject to interest from Wenger, but with none of them agreeing a deal with the North London club, the Frenchman admitted Bendtner could feature in his plans this season after all.
Denmark striker Bendtner looked certain to leave, but moves to Malaga, Eintract Frankfurt and Hull City all seem to have collapsed for the same reason: his huge wage demands.
Bendtner has not played for Arsenal for two seasons having spent spells on loan with Sunderland and Juventus.
"The chance for Bendtner to leave now is very small," Wenger explained.
"If he comes back well and gets fit, I will use him."
Bendtner, currently on £52,000 a week, looks set to return to the Arsenal squad after the September international break.
Earlier in the week Hull boss Steve Bruce confirmed Bendtner's salary is a big obstacle for any possible suitors.
"Everyone assumes (an interest in Bendtner) but the problem with Nic is can I afford him?" said Bruce.
"He has a huge salary. I've been able to get him on loan at my last two clubs. I know the lad, he has terrific ability but it's difficult with the amount of money he earns at the minute.
"For us to go and make a huge difference, to get a striker who can get 20 goals a year...where does a club like ours get them?
"They are few and far between and if they are capable of getting 20 goals a season they're usually too expensive.
Wigan?
LabouredSubterfuge
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I love how Arsenal's wage structure doesn't allow for big stars but does allow for Championship level players to get paid £50k+ a week.
Vivalaraza
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Bundeslolga fans are just jealous of EPL.
They have to keep telling people their league is great. EPL is truly great, we don't have to say anything, everyone knows it. All of Baylol's heroes say the EPL is amazing. They know the truth.
They have to keep telling people their league is great. EPL is truly great, we don't have to say anything, everyone knows it. All of Baylol's heroes say the EPL is amazing. They know the truth.
KidA Seven
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He's not even their best player. That would be Cuadrado. Anyway, I think Spurs will take it, if only they'll manage to sign two or three more midfielders.
Freewheelin'
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Vivalaraza
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I'd rather Esbjerg was grouped with a more prolific team for pot 1. Spurs, please.
Baconsaurus Rex
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U mad breh breh?
lololol
I don't know if this is a compliment or not.
what do you say, Milch?
are you like an English club?
Vivalaraza
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dry 'em
KidA Seven
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dat melisa
paying 35 mil for him is insane.
PrematureQuiche
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The way they draw the Europa League is weird but much much quicker than the Champions League draw!
Vivalaraza
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He's not worth it.
He's not even worth 30m.
We desperate tho.
He's not even worth 30m.
We desperate tho.
KidA Seven
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Listen to this man. He's not worth it.
LabouredSubterfuge
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I'm so conflicted.
Haha thought exactly the same... Man, United could have get KPB for 10 million...
Yeah I want to know this too. Never heard of him. Is he really the best utd can do?
KidA Seven
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Bilbao have their own Levy. Fuck trying to buy a player off of them.
More sane than not getting in another central midfielder and putting faith in Giggs, Ando, Fletch, Clev.
I say fuck it. Pay them the moneys.
Vivalaraza
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I think he's worth it. he's young and talented. 30m is not that much considering martinez was 40m and we all know how that turned out
:looool WOODWARD. What a disaster.
KidA Seven
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Listen to this man. He's worth it.
PrematureQuiche
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Swansea got Valencia and Wigan got Rubin Kazan.
Vivalaraza
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Well, it's true players prices are generally higher nowadays but I don't know if we have that much money to spend that we can take this big a risk.
I only ever watched Herrera semi-consistently that year they got to the Europa League final and he was very good but I don't think he is on the level of someone like Martinez.
Yep, desperate for a midfielder.
If we get him + Fellaini that would be great, I stand by my stance of we don't need Baines.
hilariousninja
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Herrara bid has apparently been confirmed... and rejected.
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