Football 2012-2013

[kaosmark2]

A lot of money floating around Group A, could be interesting seeing how they do.

I fancy Schalke to cause Arsenal some problems, but they should get through that comfortably.

Shakhtar, Juve and Chelski is an interesting 3-way qualifying challenge.

Barca should breeze their group, but the other teams could all just about qualify. Benfica probably favs, but Moscow could do something.

Easy for Milan and Man U (again), although it'll be interesting seeing Malaga after their spending spree last summer and flogging spree this one.

Horrible group for Citeh again, although some very juicy ties there. I might try and watch most of Dortmund's games.

Looks like the Sunderland interest in Dempsey has forced Liverpool's hand with Carroll.

Now in real discussions with WHU.

[TheGayTent]

He said the same about Jarvis. Less than 24 hours later he was officially unveiled as a WHU player.

Might not happen still, but is being discussed.

[worm]

All the recent news on Dempsey is that he's well on his way to Sunderland for £8. Unofficial of course, but the words being used are that 'talks from last weekend have progressed' and that Liverpool have fucked it.

[strummer77]

All the recent news on Dempsey is that he's well on his way to Sunderland for £8. Unofficial of course, but the words being used are that 'talks from last weekend have progressed' and that Liverpool have fucked it.

[worm]

Dunno about fucking it. We just hadn't really followed inquiries up and had other priorities. We could have easily afforded him before Sahin, Allen, Assaidi etc but got them.

[TheGayTent]

All the recent news on Dempsey is that he's well on his way to Sunderland for £8. Unofficial of course, but the words being used are that 'talks from last weekend have progressed' and that Liverpool have fucked it.

[worm]

Think Dempsey is over rated but i'd buy him for my pub team if he's going that cheap

[lost]

beeb says Carroll on loan to West Ham

Edited August 30, 2012 by lost

[worm]

beeb says Carroll on loan to West Ham

[lost]

full comment now up:

Before I continue, some breaking news to tell you about. Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is in London to finalise a season-long loan move to West Ham. The 23-year-old England international is expected to undergo a medical in the next few hours before completing a move to London. It is understood there is no commitment to buy the player at the end of the loan period but it should allow Liverpool to free up funds to move for Fulham striker Clint Dempsey.

Edited August 30, 2012 by lost

[strummer77]

Well excuse me all-to-hell.

[TheGayTent]

Blinking contest Strummer and you lost.

[TheGayTent]

Assume Dempsey is off to Anfield now too

[lost]

http://au.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2012-2013/rodgers-rules-out-loan_sto3396428/story.shtml

[thetime]

http://au.eurosport....428/story.shtml

[pink_triangle]

"This year is our year"

Since 1991. I do see promise in the current setup though.

[pink_triangle]

I still find it strange that Dempsey would want to go to Liverpool. They don't look any better than Fulham atm or like they will be for the next 3 years or so, and with his age I'd have thought he'd either want to go somewhere he will win things.

[pink_triangle]

Sky are reporting that Spearing is going on loan to Bolton.

So that's one of the many out of the door, and while there's no transfer fee that's a player they didn't pay for, and saves I'd guess about £1M a year on wages.

Which frees up a little towards Dempsey, perhaps?

[pink_triangle]

.Horrible group for Citeh again, although some very juicy ties there. I might try and watch most of Dortmund's games.

[jammy2211]

I dont agree Liverpool for all there faults managed 2 cup finals last season and they havent really weakened their side. They raise their games against big teams which makes them a dangerous cup side. They also pay more than fulham and thereofre have more potential to attract better players in the future. Not convinced about Dempsey, theres nothing to make a judgement on how he would cope at a club with bigger names and more expectations, but my gut instinct is that he is someone better off as a big fish in a small pond.

[TheGayTent]

With respect pt that's bollocks

[worm]

Dempsey's easily good enough to play for Liverpool and will improve their team a lot. He (and Dembele) were far too good for Fulham (I am a Fulham fan but can admit this) and to be honest it amazes me only Liverpool have gone in for him.

[strummer77]

Not like a liverpool manager to talk total bull shit!

Edited August 30, 2012 by strummer77

[LondonTom]

Glad we finally got andy will pay for himself if he manages to get his goal scoring boats on!! (I'd imagine we are at least paying the majority of his wages now, seems different from the previous with 2million up front and commitment to buy if we stay up), apparently we are in for another striker before the deadline to :S

[Lithium05]

Can't help but feel this is all gonna kick off come May when Liverpool are like "you owe us £17million", and we're all like "...No"

Edited August 31, 2012 by Lithium05