The BIG Football Thread

[Satangel]

Seen it too, but wtf is he talking about?

Rio was left out of the England squad for 'footballing reasons.' Kelly replacing him seems to insinuate, Ferdinand is being left for none footballing reasons i.e. Terry's trial for allegedly racially abusing his brother. Let's be blunt, Kelly is pretty meh as a player.

BTW, did you watch the match?
Apparently Cahill can't go to Euro 2012 now because of that push of Mertens, that's a shame.... Didn't think it was so serious.

I was planning to, but I ended up having to take care of my niece and nephew. From what I've heard, I can't I'm sorry to have missed it.

Ow that, he still going on about that? I knew that whole quarrel, if he's still going on about it he must really love playing for England....

Yeah you didn't miss that much, England very compact and dangerous on the break, Welbeck is just a real asset to any footballing team. Too bad Lampard isn't there. Never heard of Parker but that looks like such a dirty and sneaky player, what a player A real fighter on the MF. Also, as to be expected there were some very dirty tackles and duels fought out, a joy to watch really. Fellaini vs Gerrard, so nice.

 

[Shinigami357]

So... Kuyt sold for... 1 million?!?!? The hell is this?

Are Liverpool intent of purging their ranks of whatever talent they have left?

 

[Flame]

So... Kuyt sold for... 1 million?!?!? The hell is this?

Are Liverpool intent of purging their ranks of whatever talent they have left?

to Fener too, i hate them, HA!

 

[kakashi919]

So... Kuyt sold for... 1 million?!?!? The hell is this?

Are Liverpool intent of purging their ranks of whatever talent they have left?

Just saw the news... honestly he is getting old and not as effective as before, but he still has a lot in him and scored some important goals. 1 million? really? for Dirk fucking Kuyt?! This really pisses me off....

 

[emigre]

So... Kuyt sold for... 1 million?!?!? The hell is this?

Are Liverpool intent of purging their ranks of whatever talent they have left?

Just saw the news... honestly he is getting old and not as effective as before, but he still has a lot in him and scored some important goals. 1 million? really? for Dirk fucking Kuyt?! This really pisses me off....

I doubt Kuyt fits in with Roders' tactics. Pass and move innit.

 

[emigre]

I'm a little disappointed no one has asked my about my overall conclusions of Rodgers as a manager. Particularly as I actually know a good amount about his managerial career.

 

[kakashi919]

I'm a little disappointed no one has asked my about my overall conclusions of Rodgers as a manager. Particularly as I actually know a good amount about his managerial career.

I just read he may try to sign the Sig if the Swansea deal doesn't go through. What you think about that?

 

[lufere7]

Wasn't there a clause where Rodgers couldn't sign any swansea players for a period of time?

 

[emigre]

I just read he may try to sign the Sig if the Swansea deal doesn't go through. What you think about that?

When it became clear Rodgers was going to Liverpool, I accepted the deal was dead. According to Huw Jenkins (our Chairmen/God among men) the deal is still on but it seems clear the deal has stalled and he should have had a medical by now. If the Sig does join Liverpool or another club than I won't hold anything against him. He agreed to join us when it seemed the present environment was going to remain but Rodgers has left and he's well in his rights to have a rethink. Personally if he does join, I still think he'll be success no matter who comes in. Swansea have a structure in place and I still beleive he'd be great for us.

However it would reinforce my negative opinions about Rodgers about the manner he left. Admittedly a lot of way has to do with the moronic nature over Liverpool conducted the procedure. I'll make this clear, I think Rodgers is a very good coach and manager and he deserves a lot of credit and the manner in how he left was disappointing. However if he does hijack the deal for The Sig, it would leave a really sour taste. Particularly as Jenkins had spent a week in Germany to sort out the deal for Rodgers. And it would rubbish any notion Rodgers actually cared about the club. Rodgers is great with the media and had made a dozen or so articles about how he dedicated about establishing the club. He had really charmed the fans. Personally I never really bought into it too much and I can't say I was surprised at him leaving as swiftly as he did after what he did at Watford ( if you don't know about Rodgers' career pre-Swansea which isn't touched upon too much). Ultimately it would feel underhand yet not terribly surprising considering Rodgers and Liverpool.

Wasn't there a clause where Rodgers couldn't sign any swansea players for a period of time?

There is, but Siggy actually isn't a Swansea player. He hasn't signed anything yet. Ergo we're fucked regarding Siggy as far as I'm concerned.

 

[emigre]

Woah, it looks like the Rio Ferdinand debacle is gathering pace.

It needs to be said John Terry really is a poisonous influence.

 

[lufere7]

Wasn't there a clause where Rodgers couldn't sign any swansea players for a period of time?

There is, but Siggy actually isn't a Swansea player. He hasn't signed anything yet. Ergo we're fucked regarding Siggy as far as I'm concerned.

Man, that sucks, I thought it applied to every player that played for the swans last season. Hope you can still get him though, I like swanswea more than liverpool.

 

[Flame]

signing of kagawa is official, The deal is subject only to the player medical and obtaining a UK work permit.

 

[emigre]

The Sig deal is dead. I'm glad that affair is finished so we can move on and appoint the new gaffer.

 

[emigre]

Just read the news about Cardiff

No matter what happens to us, our cousins across the road will always make us feel better.

'Mon the Redbirds!

 

[BlueStar]

Can't say I particularly like Cardiff, but that still makes me feel sad about the state of football.

Also, it's been at least 30 minutes since Liverpool last embarrassed themselves, so

Daniel Pacheco ‏@dani37pacheco
@glen_johnson good luck negrito !!!

 

[Satangel]

NVM

 

[Satangel]

The Sig deal is dead. I'm glad that affair is finished so we can move on and appoint the new gaffer.

That's so sad What a disappointment and weak move from Liverpool, would have been much better for the Sig to actually play and develop all the time at Swansea than sitting on the bench half of the time at Liverpool.....

Can't say I particularly like Cardiff, but that still makes me feel sad about the state of football.

Also, it's been at least 30 minutes since Liverpool last embarrassed themselves, so

Daniel Pacheco ‏@dani37pacheco
@glen_johnson good luck negrito !!!

LOL Cardiff indeed, wtf.

Also, only 3 days now (not sure actually, maybe even 2) until EURO 2012 starts! Come on!

 

[emigre]

LOL Cardiff indeed, wtf.

Cardiff are owned by a Malaysian businessman and the reckons rebranding Cardiff from blue to red will make Cardiff more marketable in Malaysia. The fans seem ok with it as their getting a apparently getting more investment. But honestly the club's identity is dead now. There a complete laughing stock. No matter what happens to Swansea regarding the new manager and The Sig, as least we're respectable football team. Thank fucking God, my parents moved to Swansea than Cardiff.

 

[Satangel]

LOL Cardiff indeed, wtf.

Cardiff are owned by a Malaysian businessman and the reckons rebranding Cardiff from blue to red will make Cardiff more marketable in Malaysia. The fans seem ok with it as their getting a apparently getting more investment. But honestly the club's identity is dead now. There a complete laughing stock. No matter what happens to Swansea regarding the new manager and The Sig, as least we're respectable football team. Thank fucking God, my parents moved to Swansea than Cardiff.

I know, read it too here. That's indeed like selling your soul, maybe a good move according to some younger/newer fans, but I bet the old guard will fucking hate this.....

 

[emigre]

If you wear red are you still the bluebirds?