c1982 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Best way to do it - get your main targets in early and then you can relax for the rest of the window, with no panic, and if any interesting moves become possible you can have a go without being desperate. Agree 100%. The problem for us is that we may not be our target's first choice to join so it's not always as straightforward. City have the money, the Champions League status, the 'world class' players already there and Pep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Agree 100%. The problem for us is that we may not be our target's first choice to join so it's not always as straightforward. City have the money, the Champions League status, the 'world class' players already there and Pep. No doubt it won't be like that for us, but I hope, behind the scenes, that this is the way we're at least trying to do things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Also doesn't help that BK and Suntan are still part of the negotiating team. MikeO and SimonButtle 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Valverde confirmed as Barcelona Manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 chelsea have accepted a 10m offer for Begovic from Bournemouth. Not the keeper for us but smart move by Howe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Also doesn't help that BK and Suntan are still part of the negotiating team. Bash Street Kid style negotiations, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/10898369/moussa-sissoko-says-last-season-at-tottenham-was-the-worst-of-his-career Sissoko crying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/10898369/moussa-sissoko-says-last-season-at-tottenham-was-the-worst-of-his-career Sissoko crying. Typical modern day footballer, thanks he's better than what he is things don't go his way and he has a cry to the media with a come get me plea, massive bullet dodged Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Typical modern day footballer, thanks he's better than what he is things don't go his way and he has a cry to the media with a come get me plea, massive bullet dodged This. You have to laugh at him. Had a chance to join us, saw the bright lights of London, claimed we made stuff up and then laughed at us....now he's sat with his tail between his legs. Clearly not good enough. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/10898673/riyad-mahrez-asks-to-leave-leicester-city This has Arsenal written all over it, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/10898221/arsene-wenger-agrees-to-stay-in-charge-at-arsenal Wenger signing a new deal too aha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 My favourite manager is available. I'd bin Ron for him everyday of the week http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/810946/Thomas-Tuchel-Borussia-Dortmund-sacked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/10898673/riyad-mahrez-asks-to-leave-leicester-city This has Arsenal written all over it, surely? i've been seeing him linked to Monaco which would also make sense since they just lost silva. http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/10898221/arsene-wenger-agrees-to-stay-in-charge-at-arsenal Wenger signing a new deal too aha. i'm so happy they re-signed him. They've slowly dropped off every year recently and now out of CL, i feel they are very vulnerable. Sanchez/Ozil might want out, Giroud does want out, it could be a great time to go ahead of them in the standings. My favourite manager is available. I'd bin Ron for him everyday of the week http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/810946/Thomas-Tuchel-Borussia-Dortmund-sacked big tuchel fan? i never knew that. i like his attacking style but he makes chelsea version of ranieri look like old faithful with his constant lineup tinkering. rumours are he's headed to Leverkusen. i don't think his style would work well at all in the prem. It's great attacking but his defense leaves much to be desired. Almost like Martinez in a way (a very distant similarity). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 big tuchel fan? i never knew that. i like his attacking style but he makes chelsea version of ranieri look like old faithful with his constant lineup tinkering. rumours are he's headed to Leverkusen. i don't think his style would work well at all in the prem. It's great attacking but his defense leaves much to be desired. Almost like Martinez in a way (a very distant similarity). Wanted him to replace Moyes a few years before he left. Thought he was perfect for us at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/40163322 30 years old... that's no age to part this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/40163322 30 years old... that's no age to part this world. Just heard about this myself. Absolutely shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Jesus wept. That's terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Awful news far too young, always remember that screamer against Arsenal being 4-0 down one of the best come backs I've seen Matt and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Not that anyone is particularly interested in women's tennis, but weird that a semi-final will be contested tomorrow in the French Open between Timea Bacsinszky and Jelena Ostapenko (I've never heard of them either) and both of them will be celebrating, or otherwise, their birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 As I understand it, Premier League teams receive an annual bonus based on their final position in the league. Would it work better if the bonus related instead to the final points tally? That way, teams have a real incentive to win their final games, even if they don't affect their final position. If it's a million pounds per point, for example, that's 3 million on the line for every game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 http://www.teamtalk.com/news/less-saturday-games-coming-as-tv-takes-over-from-2019-20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Oh dear Hugo (3:48 in)! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2hxeouE_qg&t=3m48s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Oh dear Hugo (3:48 in)! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2hxeouE_qg&t=3m48s I think he makes too many mistakes to be classed as a top keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I think he makes too many mistakes to be classed as a top keeper. im starting to wonder what constitutes a top keeper; if Lloris isn't, then what the hell do we expect during this window! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 im starting to wonder what constitutes a top keeper; if Lloris isn't, then what the hell do we expect during this window! I've never been convinced by him, Matt, and never thought he was anything special. He's run of the mill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I've never been convinced by him, Matt, and never thought he was anything special. He's run of the mill. to be fair, neither have I. However, I wouldn't say he was run of the mill. He's been part of a team that's excellent recently, and there are only 5-10 keepers in the world I'd take ahead of him, 3-5 of whom are world class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 im starting to wonder what constitutes a top keeper; if Lloris isn't, then what the hell do we expect during this window!I'd rank him alongside someone like Martyn. Whereas DeGea is up there with Big Nev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 to be fair, neither have I. However, I wouldn't say he was run of the mill. He's been part of a team that's excellent recently, and there are only 5-10 keepers in the world I'd take ahead of him, 3-5 of whom are world class The only thing I think he does very well is coming off his line quickly to close down the striker or simply to clear the ball. Everything else leaves a lot to be desired imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 England are shit. Carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 The only thing I think he does very well is coming off his line quickly to close down the striker or simply to clear the ball. Everything else leaves a lot to be desired imo. I think he is probably one of the top 3 keepers when coming off his line. The rest of his game is really solid without being special but if your a team like Spurs who need a sweeper keeper he is probably as good as you can get. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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