Soccer Thread - Page 253

UKfan · 08-31-2012, 09:01 AM

Rob if you can access it, http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19439559 and http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/clockwatch are decent sites.

Rob S · 08-31-2012, 09:07 AM

It would have to be on my phone and I dont really have the time anyway. I technically have an early release today and while I won't be able to take it fully, getting off by 5 would be sweet. If I start following deadline day, I will almost certainly fail. Thanks though.

Caddy · 08-31-2012, 09:13 AM

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Being stuck at work on deadline day
blows.

Is it worse than going to sleep? Which I'm about to do...

Rob S · 08-31-2012, 09:15 AM

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Is it worse than going to sleep? Which I'm about to do...

Work is always worse than sleep. Is that even a question?

Caddy · 08-31-2012, 09:18 AM

"The negotiation with the Tottenham directors has been the hardest I have ever had to undergo in these 25 years." - Lyon Chairman.

At least you get to see it happen Rob!

SuperMcGee · 08-31-2012, 11:38 AM

Sinclair was expected by now. Decent enough.

Maicon could be good. A different element, for now. Helpful with Richards out, though I still love Zabaleta.

Javi would be really nice. Would feel very good about that one, especially after de Jong's exit, Barry missing, and Rodwell not being fully trusted.

Todd Bertuzzi · 08-31-2012, 11:56 AM

Outside of Nasatic I'm not too keen on any of the moves City has made tbh. I know we already had the pieces in place but these just seem like lateral moves.

NDJ-->Garcia
AJ-->Sinclair

Of course Garcia is more valuable than NDJ but Johnson is also more valuable than Sinclair. Maicon has fallen off badly in the past couple seasons as well but it's only a depth signing. Still wish we had gone harder after a top CB.

djp · 08-31-2012, 11:58 AM

While I'd be happy with LFC signing Dempsey (for the right price), I am not really sure where he would fit in Rodgers' system.

djp · 08-31-2012, 12:01 PM

ps: I'd probably kill a man for Damaio

Rob S · 08-31-2012, 12:09 PM

Got out early!!!!

Is it just me or is Spurs getting hosed? Even if they do complete the Moutinho signing, VDV is just as good a player imo and they are down 12 million pounds. Not good business.

I understand the need to get a like-for-like replacement in for Modric, but I wouldn't be too excited if I was a Spurs fan. Lloris is a good signing though.

dabears10 · 08-31-2012, 12:25 PM

Is Dempsey going to Liverpool or Tottenham?

I would like to see him at Tottenham, but that's because I'm a Toffee fan now.

UKfan · 08-31-2012, 12:45 PM

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While I'd be happy with LFC signing Dempsey (for the right price), I am not really sure where he would fit in Rodgers' system.

I would imagine he will be one of the wider players on the front 3. Sterling left, Suarez middle and maybe Dempsey right, with Borini coming in as and when needed since Sterling is too young for a full season.

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ps: I'd probably kill a man for Damaio

Rumours seem to be dying down on this sadly, if you are on twitter, follow @AnfieldMole, he seems to be pretty on the money so far, I usually don't buy in to these things but he has generally been accurate.

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Is Dempsey going to Liverpool or Tottenham?

I would like to see him at Tottenham, but that's because I'm a Toffee fan now.

I think it is more likely he ends up at Liverpool, rumour has it he said Liverpool is his "dream club" when he turned down Villa. This could just be his excuse as to why he turned down the Villians, but we seem to have been pursuing much longer. Who knows though really? :)

dabears10 · 08-31-2012, 12:58 PM

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I would imagine he will be one of the wider players on the front 3. Sterling left, Suarez middle and maybe Dempsey right, with Borini coming in as and when needed since Sterling is too young for a full season.

Rumours seem to be dying down on this sadly, if you are on twitter, follow @AnfieldMole, he seems to be pretty on the money so far, I usually don't buy in to these things but he has generally been accurate.

I think it is more likely he ends up at Liverpool, rumour has it he said Liverpool is his "dream club" when he turned down Villa. This could just be his excuse as to why he turned down the Villians, but we seem to have been pursuing much longer. Who knows though really? :)

With Tottenham he and his family can stay in London. Who knows though, the transfer deadline is pretty fun though.

Todd Bertuzzi · 08-31-2012, 01:00 PM

Gaston Ramirez is a great signing for Southhampton.

Todd Bertuzzi · 08-31-2012, 01:08 PM

Fulham have rejected a bid from Liverpool for Dempsey.

Rob S · 08-31-2012, 01:28 PM

Dempsey will play for Fulham if it comes to it. If Jol lets him play that is.

Wootylicous · 08-31-2012, 01:29 PM

Del Piero off to Australia

Rob S · 08-31-2012, 01:33 PM

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Del Piero off to Australia

I was very surprised with that. I suppose why not cash in though.

Also, Liverpool got a pretty tough draw for Euro. Newcastle looking a pretty good bet to advance.

SuperPacker · 08-31-2012, 01:36 PM

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I was very surprised with that. I suppose why not cash in though.

Also, Liverpool got a pretty tough draw for Euro. Newcastle looking a pretty good bet to advance.

Yep, if we don't get through i'm going to be very disappointed.

Our Capital One draw was slightly harder, however. I was hoping we could go far in that competition.

Rob S · 08-31-2012, 01:52 PM

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Yep, if we don't get through i'm going to be very disappointed.

Our Capital One draw was slightly harder, however. I was hoping we could go far in that competition.

Yeah, we're ****** in the Capital One Cup. Making a run in the FA Cup would be better anyway.