Footie 2009-2010 - Page 6

SpicyMcHaggis · #76 07-14-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by akhhorus

If they get two, they get Nedved for free lol

So, how are you dealing with the news that Nedved is looking to sign for a MLS team? Are you planning to flee the country? Are you stocking up on bullets?

For the sake of the MLS, I really hope this doesn't happen.

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"Lets try to be Barcelona without things like a 'plan' or 'chemistry'" lmao

lol Seriously they will struggle to qualify for the Europa League.

akhhorus · #77 07-14-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SpicyMcHaggis

So, how are you dealing with the news that Nedved is looking to sign for a MLS team? Are you planning to flee the country? Are you stocking up on bullets?

For the sake of the MLS, I really hope this doesn't happen.

I'm going to pull some strings and get him to sign some Roma gear "to Akh's good friend Kenny" and mail it to you lmao.

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lol Seriously they will struggle to qualify for the Europa League.

Its like Vinny is in charge of them lol.

dj_stouty · #78 07-14-2009, 08:34 AM

Liverpool is currently training in Switzerland. Such great views...

SpicyMcHaggis · #79 07-14-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by akhhorus

I'm going to pull some strings and get him to sign some Roma gear "to Akh's good friend Kenny" and mail it to you lmao.

I'm pretty sure that if Nedved were to touch Roma gear, he would melt like a vampire with a cross.

akhhorus · #80 07-14-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SpicyMcHaggis

I'm pretty sure that if Nedved were to touch Roma gear, he would melt like a vampire with a cross.

He wouldn't have to touch it, just the pen lol. But win-win either way lol

SpicyMcHaggis · #81 07-14-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by akhhorus

He wouldn't have to touch it, just the pen lol. But win-win either way lol

Good point actually....But just to make sure, make him sign it with a Roma pen..
lmao

Seebs · #82 07-14-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dj_stouty

Seebs - got any inside info on Chris Mavinga? Liverpool just signed him from PSG. Supposedly a solid youngster to develop at for the defense.

Never saw him played and never heard of him before this signing thing.
PSG has been pretty good at keeping its valuable youngster in the past few years. So the signing surprised me.

Talking about defenders, for sure our centerback is provided for the next few years (or I hope so...).
Sakho (U19 and U21 for France) is my "surprise player bet" for WC 2010 (if we qualify). He'll be on the elevens of a very big euro club in the next few years.

dj_stouty · #83 07-15-2009, 02:36 PM

Looks like Alonso really is still upset with Rafa over his attempt to sell him last season and has personally requested to leave for Real. The new rumor has Alonso going to Real Madrid for around 35M with Rafa going after David Silva in return. While it would be devestating not to have Alonso in the middle; having a young hotshot like Silva on the wing would be a huge upgrade.

Plus....swapping Alonso for Silva it would allow Rafa to continue to own 1/3 of the Spanish National team. lol

MONK_in_HOF · #84 07-15-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dj_stouty

Looks like Alonso really is still upset with Rafa over his attempt to sell him last season and has personally requested to leave for Real. The new rumor has Alonso going to Real Madrid for around 35M with Rafa going after David Silva in return. While it would be devestating not to have Alonso in the middle; having a young hotshot like Silva on the wing would be a huge upgrade.

Plus....swapping Alonso for Silva it would allow Rafa to continue to own 1/3 of the Spanish National team. lol

If they turned around and spent the money on Silva would that mean Lucas starts?? I don't think the upgrade on the wing would make up for the downgrade from Alonso to Lucas.

dj_stouty · #85 07-15-2009, 03:24 PM

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If they turned around and spent the money on Silva would that mean Lucas starts?? I don't think the upgrade on the wing would make up for the downgrade from Alonso to Lucas.

David Silva is pretty versatile and can play as an offensive midfielder - as I witnessed from him in several of the Spain National games. Since I agree with you that Lucas isn't starter material; I think Rafa would go with Silva (attacking), Gerrard (Center) and Mascher (holding) at Midfield...with Kuyt and Reira/Yossi on the wings and Torres alone up front. That may force Gerrard to give up some of his offensive prowess and be more of a playmaker than shot taker at times; but that is much more manageable than losing Riera from the field and gaining Lucas. Lucas is way too hesitant with the ball and I really cringe when he enters the game...

But yes; still a big loss if Alsono heads out to Real.

SpicyMcHaggis · #86 07-15-2009, 05:23 PM

Apparently Adebajor is headed to Manchester City for 30 million.

Contragulations to him for improving his bank account but ruining his career, and to city for setting up a circus instead of a soccer team.

akhhorus · #87 07-15-2009, 06:13 PM

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Apparently Adebajor is headed to Manchester City for 30 million.

Contragulations to him for improving his bank account but ruining his career, and to city for setting up a circus instead of a soccer team.

Man City is quickly becoming the soccer equivalent of a Steven Seagal movie: no real plan, no-one listening to common sense, no-one watching can figure out what's really going on, and 90 minutes later it mercifully ends.

SpicyMcHaggis · #88 07-16-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by akhhorus

Man City is quickly becoming the soccer equivalent of a Steven Seagal movie: no real plan, no-one listening to common sense, no-one watching can figure out what's really going on, and 90 minutes later it mercifully ends.

Lmao!
Do they even have some kind of competent figure running the show or is it just the arabs that are stockpiling random players? They have signed a few very good ones, but with the money they are spending, they could have built a monster squad in one offseason.
What's the use of signing Tevez, Adebayor, and Santa Cruz when you already have Robinho, Elano, Shaun Wright-Phillips and a bunch of other guys? Are they planning to really try to play with Tevez, Robinho, and Adebayor all together (because none of those guys will want to sit on the bench for Manchester City)? lmao

SpicyMcHaggis · #89 07-16-2009, 05:31 AM

Lucio to Inter.

Apparently for Josè "Harry Potter" Mourinho, Samuel, Chivu, Cordoba, Materazzi, Burdisso, and Rivas weren't enough for the 2 central defender positions.

MONK_in_HOF · #90 07-16-2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SpicyMcHaggis

Lucio to Inter.

Apparently for Josè "Harry Potter" Mourinho, Samuel, Chivu, Cordoba, Materazzi, Burdisso, and Rivas weren't enough for the 2 central defender positions.

There is certainly some position stockpiling going on this window. Don't really understand the strategy. Sure depth is nice, but you can't play or keep all of them happy.
It is kinda like the approach in fantasy football where one guy drafts way too many QBs/TEs expecting to be able to cash in for an elite RB/WR.