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Post by government mule on Aug 1, 2021 12:56:20 GMT -5
Arsenal signed Denmark's winning goalscorer John Jenson after Euro 92 to much acclaim (and a bung). Was with us for over 3 years and scored 1 goal - in a 3-1 defeat by QPR at home.
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Post by Giul T. on Aug 1, 2021 23:16:38 GMT -5
USA defeat Mexico with a 117 min goal by Miles Robinson. Win Gold Cup. Celebrate to Paradise by Coldplay.
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Post by The Lach is very tired on Aug 2, 2021 4:35:42 GMT -5
Is James Rodriguez the biggest example of ‘Don’t buy a player off a great World Cup performance’ ever? The only other one springing to mind atm is El Hadji Diouf who looked like an absolute world beater at Japan/South Korea 2002 but rarely produced that at Liverpool. I remember being so excited watching Diouf in that tournament knowing we had signed him. What a disappointment he was.
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Aug 2, 2021 5:19:26 GMT -5
Is James Rodriguez the biggest example of ‘Don’t buy a player off a great World Cup performance’ ever? The only other one springing to mind atm is El Hadji Diouf who looked like an absolute world beater at Japan/South Korea 2002 but rarely produced that at Liverpool. I remember being so excited watching Diouf in that tournament knowing we had signed him. What a disappointment he was. Reminder that he was selected as one of Pelé's 125 greatest living players and the likes of Jarzinho, Jimmy Greaves, Ryan Giggs, and Paul Gascoigne were not. It's no real surprise the only time Diouf ever really looked like a quality player post-World Cup was at Bolton under Sam Allardyce. A team of misfits and has-beens who were a much better team than they had any right to be.
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Post by DiBiase is Good on Aug 2, 2021 5:34:32 GMT -5
Apparently Harry Kane has not turned up for training this morning at Spurs’ training ground. It’s just a story right now so I won’t speculate on it yet.
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Aug 2, 2021 6:26:44 GMT -5
Apparently Harry Kane has not turned up for training this morning at Spurs’ training ground. It’s just a story right now so I won’t speculate on it yet. Disappointing, if true. Kane's always struck me as an absolute professional. But to play devil's advocate, he's just turned 28 and will probably only be able to hold down a place at a top, top club for the next 3-4 years, and despite the "gentleman's agreement" with Daniel Levy it's blatantly obvious Tottenham have no intention of selling him. Still, Tottenham are entitled to get the best possible price they can for him, and in the current financial climate that alone could shut down any moves by interested clubs.
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Post by Mr Mario Mario on Aug 2, 2021 6:41:34 GMT -5
Rangers will get either Olympiakos or Ludogorets if they beat Malmö
Looking at the options from Rangers POV you’d probably say that’s the preferable draw if they get past Malmö
Although I’m sure Olympiakos or Ludogorets will be looking at Rangers/Malmö and thinking the same thing
Hopefully Rangers qualifying record in European tournaments can deal with the step up in quality and they get through
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Post by eJm on Aug 2, 2021 12:38:05 GMT -5
Apparently Harry Kane has not turned up for training this morning at Spurs’ training ground. It’s just a story right now so I won’t speculate on it yet. Disappointing, if true. Kane's always struck me as an absolute professional. But to play devil's advocate, he's just turned 28 and will probably only be able to hold down a place at a top, top club for the next 3-4 years, and despite the "gentleman's agreement" with Daniel Levy it's blatantly obvious Tottenham have no intention of selling him. Still, Tottenham are entitled to get the best possible price they can for him, and in the current financial climate that alone could shut down any moves by interested clubs. Regardless, Spurs are going to fine him for being late according to Sky Sports News.
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Post by eJm on Aug 4, 2021 8:23:05 GMT -5
In feel good news, Christian Eriksen is back training for Inter Milan for the first time since Euro 2020.
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Post by salz4life on Aug 4, 2021 11:33:11 GMT -5
In feel good news, Christian Eriksen is back training for Inter Milan for the first time since Euro 2020. That's great to hear. His collapse was scary stuff, man!
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Aug 4, 2021 13:15:54 GMT -5
Jack Grealish will undergo a medical at Manchester City on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Villa have signed Danny Ings from Southampton.
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Post by AdamAFL was sooooo wrong on Aug 4, 2021 13:50:24 GMT -5
Jack Grealish will undergo a medical at Manchester City on Thursday. Meanwhile, Villa have signed Danny Ings from Southampton. That kinda came outta nowhere (Ings, not Grealish). Honestly I know Villa lost their best player but their recruitment this summer has been phenomenal. Bailey, Buendia and now Ings? Really impressive.
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Aug 4, 2021 13:55:20 GMT -5
That kinda came outta nowhere (Ings, not Grealish). Honestly I know Villa lost their best player but their recruitment this summer has been phenomenal. Bailey, Buendia and now Ings? Really impressive. Past his prime as he is, Ashley Young is still a really solid experienced hand, too. There's the potential for a European push for Villa this season.
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Post by Hurbster on Aug 4, 2021 15:34:42 GMT -5
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Aug 5, 2021 4:15:40 GMT -5
Romelu Lukaku has reportedly asked Inter to allow him to return to Chelsea.
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Post by DiBiase is Good on Aug 5, 2021 4:28:14 GMT -5
I’ll start the new thread sometime this weekend. As I say every year, if people are doing the fantasy thing then let me know and I’ll include it in the first post.
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Post by salz4life on Aug 5, 2021 13:04:22 GMT -5
What's going on with Messi? I just got a notification saying their were issues with him and Barca..... I assume it's something to do with financial issues?
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Post by eJm on Aug 5, 2021 13:10:18 GMT -5
What's going on with Messi? I just got a notification saying their were issues with him and Barca..... I assume it's something to do with financial issues? Pretty much, yeah. And, well…Messi is now a free agent. Like, for real, not the CP3 version.
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Post by salz4life on Aug 5, 2021 13:11:54 GMT -5
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Post by salz4life on Aug 5, 2021 13:12:59 GMT -5
so... let's say Man City goes after Messi. Harry Kane would probably be stuck at Tottenham at this point right?
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