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That's no good I can't see Ibra fitting in that well in the Barca team tbh, but when you have such a great team providing so many opportunities, it'd be hard not to score goals. Inter got a good deal; €45m + Eto'o and Hleb :shock:

That's why it is good to have a long-term plan? But Milan are in a fair bit of debt at the moment, no?

Milan should've started rebuilding in 2007 latest and it was painfully obvious they had lost their class on the European stage after they were completely dominated and dismantled by a young and vibrant Arsenal side 2 seasons ago, but they continued signing old players Glen Johnson is a rip-off. No matter how good he was for Pompey, he was never £17m good. I wouldn't even pay double digits for his services :yuckky: but I guess I'll have to accept him now that he's here. Arby was perfectly fine Rafa I think he'll be good as well though, but he'll face a bit of pressure living up to the price tag. I'm expecting him to revolutionise the team for that money :|

ENE!!!!! Have you been keeping up with Valencia? Valencia have bought Moya, Mathieu, Bruno Saltor, which appear to be pretty good signings. Although I think Moya is a good addition, I was really looking forward to seeing more from Renan this season I thought Mathieu was a DM, but he's listed as an LB? I don't mind as he'll give us options around the pitch. For LB, we have Moretti and Del Horno already, but I don't really like either and hopefully we can get rid of at least one and let Carleto start challenging for a first team spot. Other than that we're he'd be good back-up in the midfield if anyone gets injured. Bruno to reinforce RB, and fighting with Miguel. Edu has been released and we should sell Viana too, they're both deadwood for a club in crisis and we have Albelda, Baraja, Maduro and Fernandes in those positions, not to mention Ever should be coming back hopefully Banega's got so much talent but someone needs to nurture it and work on his mentality There are rumours we've rejected bids for Marchena as well, who we'll need to pair Alexis now that Albiol is gone. I haven't seen too much from Lomban or Arturo but youngsters normally need time to adapt. I don't trust Navarro either... I thought we sold him already -__- At least we can use Maduro to do the job - he's defensively suspect but some of his tackles are superb. I haven't seen Rangers play but I don't think Aaron is ready to take over for any of our forwards yet. Pablo, Aaron and Joaquin pairing with Zigic (ugh!) and possibly Negredo if our forward triumvirate leave? :yuckky: I hope we can at least keep Mata AND WHO THE FUDGE IS DEALBERT???!!!!! EDIT: There are rumours that we have found a buyer for the old Mestalla :dance: :hell yea!:

Chelsea sign Zhirkov Great acquisition imo. Milan buy Onyewu :shock: Seriously, that guy is no good and he only played a couple of good games in the Confeds Cup Thiago Silva and Nesta should be a great combo if Nesta can stay fit, and he can become Silva's mentor. Ambrosini to be the new captain - I kinda understand why though - Nesta is always injured, Rino is a beast but he can't lead, Pirlo is apathetic and Seedorf is Dutch Gabriel Obertan to Utd. Personally, haven't watched him but if Fergie thinks he's got talent then, he's got to have something. CR9? He better do R9 proud with that shirt.

As disgusting as it was watching Owen wearing a Manyoo jersey, I have to say that it doesn't affect my opinion of him in the slightest. Nothing will take away all that he's done for us, and it was perfectly understandable that he went to Utd. If he comes good, it'll be a good piece of business by Fergie again. But I'd rather have Tevez any day of the week How do you feel about it BB?

Did anyone see his 32-page brochure ?

It was a sad sad day and it was disgusting seeing him wear a Utd jersey :yuckky: Either way, all the best to him as long as he doesn't score against us. We should buy RvN from Madrid just for shits and giggles

Thanks for the pics! The new Kappa kits for Valencia look... ugh

I would like to know... what the hell is a Laker anyway?

All about the fit. For me, preferably straight, tapered or skinny, with low rise and low yoke. Rolled up selvedge + ankles =

^ ahhh it's a classic. I still quote it now sometimes

Apparently Eto'o did some things in the dressing room last year that Pep didn't approve of but kept a lid on. Benzema on the verge of a £30m deal to go to Madrid and Ribery has come out and said he wants to leave for Madrid. I know they want to compete and sign awesome players, but this is just getting downright ridiculous :shock:

Are you sure it wasn't the kid that confused ice cream with warpaint?

Apparently Alonso has called the Liverpool backroom staff to say his goodbyes DAMN YOU MADRID :anger: :persuazn: Also, Garay will be recalled from Santander for the coming season in their backline, no? I don't know why they want Arbeloa. I really rated Miguel Torres a couple of seasons back but he hasn't played much since. Either way, if they want Arby, I'd demand Torres in return And Albiol only signed for Madrid after days of deliberation. When asked how he felt about joining Madrid, he only said 'it was best for both teams'... awww he still loves Valencia I watched some matches, but mostly highlights. And even then I had to switch the sound off because of the noise. It was just so annoying :| YOU WIN! Kaka picked 8 I thought he was going to take Torres' number. Wonder where Gago is going though Ronaldo can become the second striker in that formation if they use it. Ronaldo was never any good at leading the line, but he was awesome at coming from deep and that 4-5-1 formation allows him to do that...I've probably given this too much thought Don't know why they need Xabi when all the Diarra Bros. need to do is make a short pass to Kaka

Thanks for all the great pics Chic Raul I'll miss Kaka in the Milan kit... 8 eh? Thought he'd pick Torres' number. What does this all mean for Gago?

lol what are you doing in here? are you watching the U21s for all the young boys?

CHOKERS!!!! Actually, that was a pretty good result from the US. I haven't watched the match though.

yeh but ranks mean nothing This Brasil side lacks imagination (amongst other things), they're just set-up to counter attack <_<

Even Valdano admitted Real aren't as classy as Barca Brasil to lose because they're so shit (minus my beautiful Kaka of course )

Albiol Him and Alexis could've made such a great pairing at the back. Oh well, I guess we can keep trying to convert Maduro into a CB <_< Raul/RvN Ribery --------Kaka------- Ronaldo Lass ----- Diarra Marcelo ------------------ Arbeloa Albiol ----- Ramos Casillas :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :|

Albiol? Mexes? Chiellini? Kjaer?

lulz @ WoW. Remote goes where?

They need a long-term replacement for the left-flank (I hope for David Silva from Valencia ... sorry Ed!). Henry is great, but he turns 32 in August, and Bojan isn't ready yet to take over. Ideally, they'd also get a quality back-up forward who can play all three positions up front. They were lucky with injuries in that department this season and they will miss Eto'o for a significant chunk of next season for the ACN. And I'd like to see them picking up some quality back-ups in defense (one CB and one CB who can also adequately play at the LB or RB position). Damn you! But Silva can play left, right or centre if you land him, and play Henry up front. Otherwise, Messi is starting to get to grips with playing there too. I don't know who else you could buy; maybe Benzema? CBs? Marquez, Pique, Puyol and Caceras not good enough for you (Milito is perma-injured so he doesn't count)? Chiellini is a good option ...or Agger :knives: