Urethra Franklin
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Jul 1, 2016 8:38:16 GMT -5
Ryan Giggs leaves United after 29 years.
Nolito completes his move to City for just under £14M.
Steve Mandanda joins Palace on a free.
Hatem Ben Arfa joins PSG on a free.
Ashley Fletcher reportedly undergoing a Hammers medical.
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Post by karl100589 on Jul 1, 2016 11:47:45 GMT -5
Matt Ritchie is on his way to Newcastle for £12M. Good signing for the Championship season. 12 mil? Not sure about that. It's scary how much money is being spent in the championship these days. £9m for Andre Gray, £12m for McCormick. Maybe it's just me still living in the days of £4m midfield engines.
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Post by Perpetual Nirvana on Jul 1, 2016 11:53:36 GMT -5
Good signing for the Championship season. 12 mil? Not sure about that. It's scary how much money is being spent in the championship these days. £9m for Andre Gray, £12m for McCormick. Maybe it's just me still living in the days of £4m midfield engines. I remember when Alan Shearer going to Newcastle for £15 million was a huge amount of money. Now that's a drop in the ocean compared to the £50-60 million players we have today.
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Post by Nickybojelais on Jul 1, 2016 13:20:37 GMT -5
Another interesting transfer was Hulk wussing out of playing in a proper league once again, joining Shanghai SIPG for £46 million. Sure he has made a lot of money, but what a waste of a career playing in Japan, Portugal, Russia and now China.
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Post by Session Moth is over on Jul 2, 2016 3:52:16 GMT -5
Another interesting transfer was Hulk wussing out of playing in a proper league once again, joining Shanghai SIPG for £46 million. Sure he has made a lot of money, but what a waste of a career playing in Japan, Portugal, Russia and now China. Where on earth are these Chinese teams getting their money from?
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Jul 2, 2016 4:39:17 GMT -5
Another interesting transfer was Hulk wussing out of playing in a proper league once again, joining Shanghai SIPG for £46 million. Sure he has made a lot of money, but what a waste of a career playing in Japan, Portugal, Russia and now China. I think if I were a footballer I wouldn't mind a career like Hulk's. He's played on three continents, gotten to experience amazingly varied cultures, and gotten paid a boatload of money to do so.
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Post by Nickybojelais on Jul 2, 2016 10:17:54 GMT -5
Another interesting transfer was Hulk wussing out of playing in a proper league once again, joining Shanghai SIPG for £46 million. Sure he has made a lot of money, but what a waste of a career playing in Japan, Portugal, Russia and now China. Where on earth are these Chinese teams getting their money from? Strange isn't it, more bizarre was that the same club have also offered around £40m to Watford for Ighalo. I have no idea why Watford turned that offer down. Another interesting transfer was Hulk wussing out of playing in a proper league once again, joining Shanghai SIPG for £46 million. Sure he has made a lot of money, but what a waste of a career playing in Japan, Portugal, Russia and now China. I think if I were a footballer I wouldn't mind a career like Hulk's. He's played on three continents, gotten to experience amazingly varied cultures, and gotten paid a boatload of money to do so. He has, but personally that is the sort of thing you should be doing at the end of your career, like Anelka retiring to China or Villa/Lampard/Gerrard/Pirlo retiring to the MLS. It just seems like such a waste to me, I'd always be wondering how good I would have been in a stronger league.
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Post by Unaffiliated on Jul 2, 2016 12:56:06 GMT -5
Another interesting transfer was Hulk wussing out of playing in a proper league once again, joining Shanghai SIPG for £46 million. Sure he has made a lot of money, but what a waste of a career playing in Japan, Portugal, Russia and now China. Where on earth are these Chinese teams getting their money from? From what I've heard on the Internet (i.e. disclaimer that it may not be completely accurate), China's premier Xi Jinping is a big soccer fan. This leads to the government pumping money into the sport, and rich conglomerates investing heavily into Chinese football teams to curry favour with the government. On that second point, that explains why many Chinese teams have a corporate sponsor's name attached to its team name.
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Post by 4real on Jul 2, 2016 13:35:17 GMT -5
Everton asking for £50 million for John Stones.
Yeah sure and I'm a purple dinosaur.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2016 13:42:20 GMT -5
NASL's Fall season starts tonight, and the Eleven are playing in Puerto Rico for the first time.
I've also given up on ESPN FC as a reliable source of football information because they didn't bother updating NASL info or mention Indy's Spring victory. I think Goal.com is a good outlet, but any other suggestions as to get my football fix?
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Post by Fundertaker on Jul 2, 2016 13:49:51 GMT -5
Where on earth are these Chinese teams getting their money from? Strange isn't it, more bizarre was that the same club have also offered around £40m to Watford for Ighalo. I have no idea why Watford turned that offer down. I think if I were a footballer I wouldn't mind a career like Hulk's. He's played on three continents, gotten to experience amazingly varied cultures, and gotten paid a boatload of money to do so. He has, but personally that is the sort of thing you should be doing at the end of your career, like Anelka retiring to China or Villa/Lampard/Gerrard/Pirlo retiring to the MLS. It just seems like such a waste to me, I'd always be wondering how good I would have been in a stronger league. Well, there's one thing with Hulk, though. He grew up very poor (as did most of Brazillian's footballers) and was never a top prospect. Heck, before he went to FC Porto, he was in Portugal already as an U18 playing in one of the many small (as in 3rd Division. In U18s) that are in the Vila Nova de Gaia city, wishing he could play in FC Porto. He returned to Brazil, played a total of 1 professional season there before going to Japan where they offered him a lot of money. Then he went to Porto where they offered him more money and better exposure. Then went to Zenit where he got the same exposure and more money. And now to China to get more money. See where I am going with this? Hulk doesn't really care what people think of his career as long as he has money for himself and his family. And he's entering his 14th professional career with barely any breaks. His body is starting to break down (much like Messi's and especially Ronaldo's) so he's making most of it.
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Post by Unaffiliated on Jul 2, 2016 15:01:07 GMT -5
NASL's Fall season starts tonight, and the Eleven are playing in Puerto Rico for the first time. I've also given up on ESPN FC as a reliable source of football information because they didn't bother updating NASL info or mention Indy's Spring victory. I think Goal.com is a good outlet, but any other suggestions as to get my football fix? I would give ESPN FC a bit more time. They are stepping up their coverage of the lesser known leagues, not just in America but all over the world. Last year they didn't even have live score updates for NASL matches, but this year they do. I'm not too familiar with Goal.com, but I like their "Done Deals" table that is very helpful for keeping up to date with player transfers. Besides those two, there's also Transfermarkt for nerdier statistical stuff. For the Eleven, I'll be at the home game against FC Edmonton on the 23rd. I'm curious though, is there really much incentive for them to do well in the Fall Season now that they've sealed a playoff spot by winning the Spring Season already?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2016 15:11:11 GMT -5
NASL's Fall season starts tonight, and the Eleven are playing in Puerto Rico for the first time. I've also given up on ESPN FC as a reliable source of football information because they didn't bother updating NASL info or mention Indy's Spring victory. I think Goal.com is a good outlet, but any other suggestions as to get my football fix? I would give ESPN FC a bit more time. They are stepping up their coverage of the lesser known leagues, not just in America but all over the world. Last year they didn't even have live score updates for NASL matches, but this year they do. I'm not too familiar with Goal.com, but I like their "Done Deals" table that is very helpful for keeping up to date with player transfers. Besides those two, there's also Transfermarkt for nerdier statistical stuff. For the Eleven, I'll be at the home game against FC Edmonton on the 23rd. I'm curious though, is there really much incentive for them to do well in the Fall Season now that they've sealed a playoff spot by winning the Spring Season already? Well, no, but there's the momentum factor and I just want to see them continue playing strong and well.
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Post by Nickybojelais on Jul 2, 2016 23:12:15 GMT -5
NASL's Fall season starts tonight, and the Eleven are playing in Puerto Rico for the first time. I've also given up on ESPN FC as a reliable source of football information because they didn't bother updating NASL info or mention Indy's Spring victory. I think Goal.com is a good outlet, but any other suggestions as to get my football fix? Oh yes, that is a common problem over here too. If you play outside of the Premier League, or are in the Premier League but not named Manchester United/City, Chelsea, Arsenal or Liverpool, you virtually do not exist as far as tv and radio channels are concerned. The only way to get noticed is if you do a Leicester! The official NASL youtube page looks a good place for highlights www.youtube.com/user/NASLOfficial
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Jul 2, 2016 23:31:59 GMT -5
I think if I were a footballer I wouldn't mind a career like Hulk's. He's played on three continents, gotten to experience amazingly varied cultures, and gotten paid a boatload of money to do so. He has, but personally that is the sort of thing you should be doing at the end of your career, like Anelka retiring to China or Villa/Lampard/Gerrard/Pirlo retiring to the MLS. It just seems like such a waste to me, I'd always be wondering how good I would have been in a stronger league.[/quote] I can see where you're coming from, but some players are just content to play.
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Urethra Franklin
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When Toronto sports teams lose, Alison Brie is sad
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Jul 3, 2016 12:27:48 GMT -5
Chelsea confirms the signing of Michy Batshuayi for £33M.
United finalizing a deal for Mexican international winger Hirving Lozano.
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Post by Futureraven: Beelzebruv on Jul 4, 2016 11:17:15 GMT -5
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Post by Hit Girl on Jul 4, 2016 14:27:49 GMT -5
Is that a picture of his dad, or is life in Ukraine really THAT stressful?
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Post by armbar on Jul 5, 2016 10:09:56 GMT -5
James Tomkins joins Crystal Palace for 10 million pounds. Nice to see Palace do their business early.
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Post by Nickybojelais on Jul 6, 2016 11:13:27 GMT -5
Looks like Victor Valdes is coming to Middlesbrough (words I never thought I'd type) He's having a medical at the training ground and has started following the official club account on Twitter. I am delighted about this development
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