Football 2012-2013

[kaosmark2]

Don't you think its his temperament makes him the player he is? In the same way Keane needed to be on the edge.

Always remember against Newcastle he was pissed of with the ref and then lashed in a 25 yard screamer.

I like players to have a bit of bite, one player I would love fergie to get into the club is balotelli.

[The Nal]

In other Everton news (as opposed to olds in Rooneys case) it looks like Tim Cahill has played his last match for the club. He is supposedly off to NY Red Bulls

[kaosmark2]

Going to be replaced? Hes been great for you. Most of the time.

[thetime]

Yes. It still made him a risk.

I don't get what's so amazing and radical about what I'm saying. "The highest fee yet paid for an under 20 year old was a gamble".

[The Nal]

When united signed veron, he was one of the best in the world at that time and looked how that turned out.

[lost]

Going to be replaced? Hes been great for you. Most of the time.

Edited July 23, 2012 by lost

[Benj]

Going to be replaced? Hes been great for you. Most of the time.

[The Nal]

Arsenal signed Cazorla apparently. Is he any good? Big money for Wenger.

Steve?

Also, Lucas

Moura's agent Wagner Ribeiro claims they will not up their offer to meet Sao Paulo's £30million asking price so a move to Old Trafford will not happen.

Ribeiro told UOL: "They have reached their limit.

"Lucas Moura won't leave. He is happy at Sao Paulo. We have to forget this subject. There is no possibility he leaves now.

"Manchester United made an offer, which was rejected and they won't make another one as they have reached their limit."

Edited July 24, 2012 by The Nal

[eFestivals]

Big money for Wenger.

It's all bit strange - for once he's spending big, and not only spending big but buying some oldies too.

I'm guessing that he's recognised there's a perception of a lack of ambition. It might even be a real attempt at persuading RVP to stay.

[The Nal]

It's all bit strange - for once he's spending big, and not only spending big but buying some oldies too.

I'm guessing that he's recognised there's a perception of a lack of ambition. It might even be a real attempt at persuading RVP to stay.

[eFestivals]

Or, he knows RVP is gone and spending his transfer money?

could be I guess. Tho I'd say the buys don't really support just that, because what he's buying is so outside what he normally does.

[The Nal]

Does this guy play on the left or right? Interesting buy considering Walcott/Ox.

[kaosmark2]

Arshavin wasn't a young buy when he came in, nor Squillaci, nor Arteta. There have been a few over the years, but it does look like he's spending big this summer.

Supposedly Carzola can play either. Don't forget Gervinho as well, even if he was pretty shit post-ACoN.

Maybe it's not just an ambition thing, maybe Emirates income is finally outdoing debt repayments and Arsenal have a lot more money to spend, particularly when you factor in leftover Nasri/Fabregas funds.

[strummer77]

For every ronaldo there's a anderson, for every Rooney there's a bebe.

[pink_triangle]

Anderson for £25m gets nowhere near enough stick. Especially with taking into account transfer market inflation. That is nearly, if not as bad, as Andy Carroll!

[eFestivals]

I think the Anderson and Carroll situations are a little different. When Man Utd bought Anderson there was a good case to be made for the fee. He was an exciting players and several top european sides were taking interest in him. The signing hasnt worked out but there were other similar type of players who had commanded similar transfer fees. Carroll however was pretty much unknown outside England and the fee was unprecendented for that sort of player.

I don't see them as much different - both unknowns outside of their home country, but with perceived potential.

The only real difference is the amount of premium paid for either. While Carroll cost more, the circumstances around that - the transfer window closing in a couple of hours - gave Ashley the ability to turn the screw with the price.

[The Nal]

The signing hasnt worked out

[Steve P]

Arsenal signed Cazorla apparently. Is he any good? Big money for Wenger.

Steve?

[strummer77]

Leeds United policing costs dispute: Club wins legal case

http://www.bbc.co.uk...ngland-18965193

This has been a big issue for small clubs having to foot huge policing costs.

[pink_triangle]

I don't see them as much different - both unknowns outside of their home country, but with perceived potential.

[TheGayTent]

I can guarantee all the top clubs had sent scouts to look at Anderson.

[eFestivals]

Did Man Utd sack theirs?

[The Nal]

£25m would be £30m-ish today I think so its fair to criticise that transfer as he's not even come close to setting the world alight.

[AcademicPistol]

The Chelski are gonna win next seasons league and we are gonna take the carling or the FA cup as well. Double double!

[thetime]

Wasn't Anderson more like 16m?