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Official Football Thread 2006/2007 (Soccer)
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Mama Smurf
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Allardyce seems to be doing quite wel in the transfer market so far. Looks like they're going to get Barton for £5.5m and sell Parker for £8.5m, so that's £3m up. To be honest I don't really understand selling Parker, but if he can find as good a, or better, defensive midfielders for cheaper than great. Obviously Barton isn't that.
Then Sibikerski's gone on a free, and Viduka's a step away from joining on a free also.
So currently he's sort of swapping Parker and Sibierski for Barton, Viduka and £3m.
It's also rumoured that he's after Ben Haim or Campbell (or possibly both) on a free, so that'll go along with Bramble leaving on a free.
I reckon if he can get those 4 he should pick up Luke Young for maybe £3m from Charlton at right back, then spend the majority of his budget on a quality left back and defensive midfielder. They'll be well set up then.
Then Sibikerski's gone on a free, and Viduka's a step away from joining on a free also.
So currently he's sort of swapping Parker and Sibierski for Barton, Viduka and £3m.
It's also rumoured that he's after Ben Haim or Campbell (or possibly both) on a free, so that'll go along with Bramble leaving on a free.
I reckon if he can get those 4 he should pick up Luke Young for maybe £3m from Charlton at right back, then spend the majority of his budget on a quality left back and defensive midfielder. They'll be well set up then.
Cornballer
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U.S. Soccer Launches Development Academy to Expand Opportunities for Players Nationwide
The powers-that-be in US Soccer announced yesterday that they're completely restructuring the youth setup here in America. It's a great move for our program and will open up a lot of opportunities for younger players in the future. The way I understand this, the US will be moving towards a more European model with youth players getting significant training during the week and a handful of meaningful games on the weekends. The problems with the system before included not enough training and too many games on the weekend. (Many youth teams would typically play 4-5 matches in a weekend, which is a tough way to judge and develop talent - the kids are just too tired.) There will be more structure, regional tournaments, links to MLS, and coaching oversight from the people running it. It's the sort of thing that will take a long time to have an effect on the National team, but I'm glad that the federation is finally taking youth development more seriously - it bodes well for the future.
The powers-that-be in US Soccer announced yesterday that they're completely restructuring the youth setup here in America. It's a great move for our program and will open up a lot of opportunities for younger players in the future. The way I understand this, the US will be moving towards a more European model with youth players getting significant training during the week and a handful of meaningful games on the weekends. The problems with the system before included not enough training and too many games on the weekend. (Many youth teams would typically play 4-5 matches in a weekend, which is a tough way to judge and develop talent - the kids are just too tired.) There will be more structure, regional tournaments, links to MLS, and coaching oversight from the people running it. It's the sort of thing that will take a long time to have an effect on the National team, but I'm glad that the federation is finally taking youth development more seriously - it bodes well for the future.
Cornballer
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Eurosport said:
I know Henry has repeated over and over that he is loyal to Arsenal and does not want to leave, but I'm not going to lie, it will make me feel alot better if I see him in an Arsenal shirt and on he pitch in July. Apparently 'no one' turns down Barcelona (even though TH did it last year) and the constant pursuit of him by high-profile and very successful clubs makes me nervous. I can't help it.
If he leaves (which I doubt he will), I will be absolutely devastated.
If he leaves (which I doubt he will), I will be absolutely devastated.
Cornballer
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Did you put your old avatar on where the ball was? What is that?
Mama Smurf
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He's talking about the transfer window slamming shut, lots of big name deals have gone to the last day in the past.
You know, I reckon if Arsenal lost Wenger, Henry and Fabregas (as they'd likely follow each other out of the door if one went), with all the investment in other clubs we could see Arsenal regularly outside of the top 4 in a few years time.
Sleep well.
You know, I reckon if Arsenal lost Wenger, Henry and Fabregas (as they'd likely follow each other out of the door if one went), with all the investment in other clubs we could see Arsenal regularly outside of the top 4 in a few years time.
Sleep well.
Cornballer
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They're selectively quoting to sell papers - sort of par for the course....h0pper said:
Here's the Arseblog version of it:
Arseblog said:
Mama Smurf said:
If Wenger goes, Henry will go as well. No question. I would also be concerned that Fabregas would then leave. But, Arsenal has too much money and reputation to fall off the top end of the table. I think they would re-build rather quickly if a disaster like that occurred lol.
actually, that's from the same interview. Of course, it is more attention grabbing to take the other stuff he said in that interview out of context. So we're seeing different headlines relating to the same source.h0pper said:
Basically he just said that Henry is probably tempted by Barca, but Wenger told them that he would stay.
edit: what Cornballer said
Mama Smurf said:
*puts mama on ignore list*
Cornballer
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Henry, Fabregas, and Wenger are all going to leave eventually. I'd assume that Henry would be the first to go, but it's just a matter if it's in the next couple of weeks (I think that's unlikely) or the following two summers. Fabregas will go back to Barca at some point, but again, it makes a big difference if it's next year versus five years from now. I don't expect either player to retire with the club. Pretty much the same story with Wenger. I'm not too concerned about any of them leaving as long as the future of the club is sound and adequate replacements are found. *shrugs*
MrPing1000
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I can't remember a time where transfers started so bloody early. We're a week into June and deals are flying all over the place. Premiership midfielder musical chairs is entertaining.
Cornballer
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:lol Nice selective quoting - you should work for an English paper!hadareud said:
Cornballer said:
I actually expect Henry to end up retiring at Arsenal and depending on how close Fabre gets to the club it's not impossible for him to as well. As for Wenger, it's been said many times he has a job for life. Does he want to continue at Arsenal for however long he has left in his career? No one knows I guess. lol
Obviously with Fabre being so young that ones quite a long shot. =P Oh and with the fact he said he would like to play in Spain again. lol
Mama Smurf
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MrPing1000 said:
I think they started a bit earlier last year, but that's understandable given the World Cup. Some of the big names had already moved in May, like Rosicky, Kalou, Ballack, Shevchenko, Andy Johnson...
The thing that really has caused alot of controversey is Dein leaving. Wenger and him were very close and I think that Arsene is upset about the way things ended with Dein and Arsenal. I would love to see Wenger stay at Arsenal, he is a great manager, but even more so I would like to see him remain at Arsenal because time after time Henry has stressed not only his devotion to Arsenal but to Arsene Wenger. This Dein and Kroenke s*** caused a few problems. I just hope we can get through the transfer period without any huge losses. I wish I could be done talking about this subject but it keeps on coming back ;x
I'd love to. Good money for little effort and you get to see all the games you want for free.Cornballer said:
My dream job
I really think that Wenger will retire at Arsenal, at least I thought so until Dein got the boot.Ronok said:
I still think both Henry and him will retire at this club
Mama Smurf
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So what would you guys have preferred? Dein to stay and American ownership, or Dein going and all this unrest?
Cornballer
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Don't get me wrong, I hope you guys are right. I don't want any of them to leave as they've meant so much to Arsenal and still comprise the nucleus of the team. I'm just trying to be objective and realistic about it without being too optimistic or pessimistic.
My new avatar? (Borrowed from another forum.)
Then I can get a "The sky is falling!" tag, too....
My new avatar? (Borrowed from another forum.)
Then I can get a "The sky is falling!" tag, too....
the unrest will go away eventually, but there's no denying that it's gonna be a long and difficult summer for us. I fully expect all our big guns staying though, and I fully expect one or two quality signings. Note that all the bloody rumours are coming from Spain, from sources that are known for their wishful thinking. I don't believe a word before I hear something from a reliable source.Mama Smurf said:
Once the unrest has settled and we can concentrate on football again (ie the start of the new season) and Wenger has decided on a new director of football things should look far more positive again.
To answer your question: I prefer it this way.
Mama Smurf
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It's ok at the moment, but if the unrest does leave to anyone leaving...
And then the real kick in the balls will be next summer when Kroenke finally gets his club anyway.
And then the real kick in the balls will be next summer when Kroenke finally gets his club anyway.
h0pper said:
Yeah but shit happens you never know Henry could join in Pre-season training, and then there's a bust up between him and Wenger, then Henry's so pissed that he hands in a transfer request which Wenger reluctantly accepts, and then he says a big F U to Wenger and Arsenal and joins Barcelona, where he cruelly scores a Hat Trick against Arsenal in the Champions League and knocks them out.
Like I said shit happens.
Mama Smurf
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I don't see Henry ever going if he doesn't go this season. Well...not unless Wenger goes before he retires or Arsenal manage to end up outside of the CL or something.
I just don't see what could tempt him next year that doesn't tempt him now, and the older he gets the less clubs will be interested. Unless Arsenal win the league again and he feels he can go now he's helped Arsenal to another big trophy...hahaha, that's a good one huh, I made a joke.
I just don't see what could tempt him next year that doesn't tempt him now, and the older he gets the less clubs will be interested. Unless Arsenal win the league again and he feels he can go now he's helped Arsenal to another big trophy...hahaha, that's a good one huh, I made a joke.
Mama Smurf
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And The Emirates is a stupid, sell-out name for a stadium.
Mama Smurf
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That was uncalled for, you're just vicious.
Mama Smurf, I'd like to know who you support so I can attack you in every post I write just like you do to Arsenal fans.
I know Kroenke will eventually get his club, and even as an American, I think that sucks. I'm not quite sure, but I think ownership in teams here in the US works a different way. I don't think you can own stock in a team so you can't gather up ownership and then eventually be the biggest shareholder, thus the owner. Most teams here are owned by individuals or a small group of people, there isn't stock (as far as I know). I wish Dein had stayed, but s*** happens.
I know Kroenke will eventually get his club, and even as an American, I think that sucks. I'm not quite sure, but I think ownership in teams here in the US works a different way. I don't think you can own stock in a team so you can't gather up ownership and then eventually be the biggest shareholder, thus the owner. Most teams here are owned by individuals or a small group of people, there isn't stock (as far as I know). I wish Dein had stayed, but s*** happens.
Cornballer
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:lol
Mama Smurf
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h0pper said:
Well it's a bit embarrassing, but as you can see from the blue and white red bull can, I support Bristol Rovers.
Cornballer
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Switching gears here... Euro2008 roundup with a look at what's going on the next week. I think pretty much all of the groups are still very competitive - no one has run away with it quite yet. Are England fans looking at Estonia as a must-win?
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