British Football Thread (all divisions) - Page 134

Threadfin · 05-28-19, 09:14 AM

True, but this man is worth north of 100 billion. Throwing 500 or 600 million at Newcastle and the playing staff is pocket change.

I think this one's legit, and I suspect will go through, unless Ashley scuppers it at the last moment with a money grab.

"So sorry Shiekh old bean, but it seems an additional 100 million will be necessary to move my stuff out. Costs are rising don't you know and it's not going to move itself out."

And not only would this takeover inject cash in to the transfer kitty, I imagine there would be a bit of a pipeline for loans from City.

Heady times indeed eh?

Jimbuna · 05-28-19, 02:13 PM

I'll believe it IF and when it happens.

Threadfin · 05-28-19, 03:54 PM

Sensible approach, that.

Threadfin · 05-29-19, 10:25 AM

Any predictions for today's final?

Wouldn't mind seeing both teams lose, but that's really rare.

So, assuming there will be a winner, I am taking Arsenal 3-2.

If the Gunners do win it, that will be a huge help to their recruiting efforts. Chelsea have already qualified for the CL of course.

The real shame of this is that the final is in Baku. Madness. Who in UEFA pocketed the oil money to agree to this farce?

I heard Cech may get the start in goal.

Jimbuna · 05-30-19, 04:52 AM

I'll go for a 4-1 win for Chelsea.

Threadfin · 05-30-19, 09:14 AM

Wow, you're good at this.

Congrats to Chelsea. I haven't seen the match, but from what I've read the Gunners didn't show up, and Hazard did. If Hazard is on his game, and Aubemeyang isn't, the outcome seems obvious.

A fitting end to a stellar Chelsea career for Hazard. In this day and age of petulant, spoiled footballers, he stands out as measured, thoughtful, loyal and humble. And one of the best players in world football. It's hard not to like this guy.

This assumes he is sold to Real Madrid, but all indications are it's essentially a done deal at this point.

Jimbuna · 06-14-19, 06:56 AM

BossMark · 06-15-19, 03:42 AM

Well done to England ladies on reaching the knockout stages of the womens world cup...

Jimbuna · 06-15-19, 07:47 AM

Scotland

BossMark · 06-15-19, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Scotland

Jimbuna · 06-18-19, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Former Uefa president Michel Platini is being questioned by French anti-corruption investigators over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

Platini, 63, was head of European football's governing body until being banned in 2015 for ethics breaches.

The former France midfielder and three-time Ballon d'Or winner has always denied any wrongdoing.

Qatar beat bids from USA, Australia, South Korea and Japan in 2010.

Platini is being questioned in Nanterre, a suburb in western Paris.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48673461

I know the subject matter isn't exactly about British football but this hardly surprises me.

Jimbuna · 06-24-19, 09:13 AM

It has now been announced RAFA will leave the TOON next Sunday. There will now probably follow an exodus of disgruntled players.

Shame on you Ashley!!

Quote:

Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle when his contract expires on June 30, the Premier League club have confirmed.
https://www.skysports.com/football/n...res-on-june-30

Threadfin · 06-24-19, 10:41 AM

No surprise on Platini. Well, that he was detained anyway.

The surprise is that it seems people are still investigating it. Heartwarming

As for Rafa, what a huge mistake to let him walk. Not sure why, though it seems that he wanted greater control, especially over transfers, and Ashley wouldn't agree to that.

Rafa was a higher calibre manager than Newcastle normally attract, with all due respect. They should have done more to keep him, if it's true that he would have stayed.

I think it's best for him that he's moved on. But where will he land? Could Chelsea scrap the Lampard chase and swoop for Rafa? I wouldn't trade him for Klopp, but if Klopp left I would take Rafa back in a heartbeat. He is a great tactician, the sort of manager who gets more from his team than the sum of their parts due to his tactical acumen and gameplans.

Jimbuna · 06-24-19, 10:48 AM

I don't think there is a football club in existance that is too big for RAFA but he may move to China where he has been offered somewhere in the region of £25 million per year.

I'm wondering if Ashley will have the courage to visit St James Park again.

Threadfin · 06-24-19, 12:07 PM

He could go to China, but I think only if there are zero opportunities in England and Spain, maybe Italy. There's big money in China of course, but it's such a footballing backwater. I don't see it unless he has no other destination in Europe. And surely these will open up. Solksjaer's gone by October

05-28-19, 09:14 AM	#1996
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,070 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	True, but this man is worth north of 100 billion. Throwing 500 or 600 million at Newcastle and the playing staff is pocket change. I think this one's legit, and I suspect will go through, unless Ashley scuppers it at the last moment with a money grab. "So sorry Shiekh old bean, but it seems an additional 100 million will be necessary to move my stuff out. Costs are rising don't you know and it's not going to move itself out." And not only would this takeover inject cash in to the transfer kitty, I imagine there would be a bit of a pipeline for loans from City. Heady times indeed eh? __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

05-28-19, 02:13 PM	#1997
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'll believe it IF and when it happens. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-28-19, 03:54 PM	#1998
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,070 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Sensible approach, that. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

05-29-19, 10:25 AM	#1999
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,070 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Any predictions for today's final? Wouldn't mind seeing both teams lose, but that's really rare. So, assuming there will be a winner, I am taking Arsenal 3-2. If the Gunners do win it, that will be a huge help to their recruiting efforts. Chelsea have already qualified for the CL of course. The real shame of this is that the final is in Baku. Madness. Who in UEFA pocketed the oil money to agree to this farce? I heard Cech may get the start in goal. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

05-30-19, 04:52 AM	#2000
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'll go for a 4-1 win for Chelsea. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-30-19, 09:14 AM	#2001
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,070 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Wow, you're good at this. Congrats to Chelsea. I haven't seen the match, but from what I've read the Gunners didn't show up, and Hazard did. If Hazard is on his game, and Aubemeyang isn't, the outcome seems obvious. A fitting end to a stellar Chelsea career for Hazard. In this day and age of petulant, spoiled footballers, he stands out as measured, thoughtful, loyal and humble. And one of the best players in world football. It's hard not to like this guy. This assumes he is sold to Real Madrid, but all indications are it's essentially a done deal at this point. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

06-14-19, 06:56 AM	#2002
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-15-19, 03:42 AM	#2003
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Well done to England ladies on reaching the knockout stages of the womens world cup... __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

06-15-19, 07:47 AM	#2004
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Scotland __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-24-19, 10:41 AM	#2008
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,070 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	No surprise on Platini. Well, that he was detained anyway. The surprise is that it seems people are still investigating it. Heartwarming As for Rafa, what a huge mistake to let him walk. Not sure why, though it seems that he wanted greater control, especially over transfers, and Ashley wouldn't agree to that. Rafa was a higher calibre manager than Newcastle normally attract, with all due respect. They should have done more to keep him, if it's true that he would have stayed. I think it's best for him that he's moved on. But where will he land? Could Chelsea scrap the Lampard chase and swoop for Rafa? I wouldn't trade him for Klopp, but if Klopp left I would take Rafa back in a heartbeat. He is a great tactician, the sort of manager who gets more from his team than the sum of their parts due to his tactical acumen and gameplans. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

06-24-19, 10:48 AM	#2009
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I don't think there is a football club in existance that is too big for RAFA but he may move to China where he has been offered somewhere in the region of £25 million per year. I'm wondering if Ashley will have the courage to visit St James Park again. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-24-19, 12:07 PM	#2010
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,070 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	He could go to China, but I think only if there are zero opportunities in England and Spain, maybe Italy. There's big money in China of course, but it's such a footballing backwater. I don't see it unless he has no other destination in Europe. And surely these will open up. Solksjaer's gone by October __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?