The Summer Transfer Thread [17 May - 9 August]

[Gray Fox]

The same was said of Jon Flanagan at one point.

[randomlegend]

You can't be a world class footballer with a name like 'Jon Flanagan'.

Fact.

[Raoul Duke]

Guillermo Varela's regen :drool:

[SincereTheRebel]

A youngster brought under the reign of Jose. It should work out well for him.

[Lewis]

This guy is usually pretty reliable on Portuguese types: https://twitter.com/tiagoestv?lang=en

Types of healing crystals.

[Kikó]

Doesn't Kikó watch Portuguese football? The Porto fans are wanking themselves silly over him on Reddit.

EDIT: The 'accent in his username' dickhead.

🤔

No, never seen him. It's what we need though, youthful fullbacks.

[Luke Emia]

🤔

No, never seen him. It's what we need though, youthful fullbacks.

Like Luke Shaw?

[Magic]

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How did you get keyboard smilies kiko.

[Adamski]

😎

[randomlegend]

Like Luke Shaw?

TBF Luke Shaw was starting to really look the part before his leg break. I actually thought he was starting to look decent again towards the end of the season. Mourinho clearly doesn't trust him at all though. I also believe Jimmy's assertion that he's stupendously thick, which doesn't help.

EDIT: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44297187

Simon Stone's on it.

[Lewis]

I saw an interview with Luke Shaw a few months ago and he speaks English like a foreigner.

[Luke Emia]

Could be the new Paulo Ferreira.

[Magic]

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[Giggles]

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[Magic]

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[Magic]

Fuck off. Is it only Apple ones?

[Disco]

I can see them, they're just trolling you.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

🐒🐒🐒🦄🦄🦄🦄🤑🤑

[Magic]

I hate life.

[Giggles]

I hate life.

You know they're never telling you now so why worry about it?

[John Arne]

A little birdie telling me Torres off to Sagan Tosu in Japan.

Keisuke Honda possibly off to LAFC post World Cup, depending if LAFC have any foreigner slots available.

[Baz]

Why are so many clubs in for Jamaal Lascelles? 🤔

[SincereTheRebel]

Lewandoski wants to leave Bayern for a new challenge claims his agent with Chelsea interested. AI wonder if Chelsea are still giving out those operations?

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11890/11389650/robert-lewandowski-feels-he-needs-a-new-challenge-says-bayern-munich-strikers-agent

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Part exchange for Lukaku.

[Lewis]

Lukaku is the next captain. They can have Rashford.

[Lewis]

lol his agent is Pini Zahavi. What sort of bygone era shit is that?

[Gray Fox]

If only he wasn't the most anti-transfer policy player for us. He'd be great with Klopp again.

[randomlegend]

Some bloke on the United sub-reddit is claiming ITK status on Griezmann to Utd this summer.

If it's true you heard it here first.

EDIT: He reckons we'll announce a sleeve sponsorship deal with Kohler soon which will prove his source.

I live for this shit, it's so lame.

[Lewis]

Gianluigi Buffon is off to PSG for two years. Chump.

[John]

Presumably that means either Areola or Trapp out the door. Liverpool would do well to get in quickly, they'd both be monumental upgrades on what they've got.

[Baz]

Presumably that means either Areola or Trapp out the door. Liverpool would do well to get in quickly, they'd both be monumental upgrades on what they've got.Dont need, Firmino has been tapping up Alisson.

[Shindig]

Dubravka in. Had to happen, seeing as Sels is away.

[SincereTheRebel]

Wolves have wrapped up Benik on a permament basis for £12.5m. Not bad.

I would like to see a move for Wilshere but that is unrealistic.

[Mazuuurk]

I think Wilshere will just stay, in the end.

[phonics]

Lampard has taken the Derby job.

[SincereTheRebel]

Jose watched the austria game and now they are coming up with this.
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11390114/manchester-united-want-marko-arnautovic-from-west-ham

[Mellberg]

Terry gone. Snodgrass gone. More to go.

We are now officially Leeds.

[Max Power]

Grealish to Leicester maybe?

Mahrez is finally off :(. £60m + £15m in clauses. I’ll miss watching him every week. Amazing talent.

[SincereTheRebel]

Terry gone. Snodgrass gone. More to go.

We are now officially Leeds.

I've been told the forgotten man, Micah Richards is still at Villa and has only played two games in the championship since Villa have been down for two years.

[Boydy]

Grealish to Leicester maybe?

Mahrez is finally off :(. £60m + £15m in clauses. I’ll miss watching him every week. Amazing talent.
Where's he going?

[SincereTheRebel]

Grealish to Leicester maybe?

Mahrez is finally off :(. £60m + £15m in clauses. I’ll miss watching him every week. Amazing talent.

That means that David Silva or Aguero will lose their place I imagine.


Where's he going?

Man City

[Mellberg]

I've been told the forgotten man, Micah Richards is still at Villa and has only played two games in the championship since Villa have been down for two years.

I'm surprised he's managed as many as two. Definitely played one under Bruce and was immediately dropped not to be seen again.

I'll be gutted to see Grealish leave, but Leicester could do a lot worse and I don't see where else most of this alleged 40m FFP hole in the accounts will come from.

[SvN]

Is Richards just a fat mess or perma-crocked?

[Mellberg]

Little from column A, little from column B.

[phonics]

Zidanes called a press conference. Sounds like he's off.

[Magic]

Terry gone. Snodgrass gone. More to go.

We are now officially Leeds.

Yous are fucked big time.

[-james-]

Lampard has taken the Derby job.

I reckon he'll be much worse than Gerrard. Replacing someone who was actually competent, and in a real league. Gone by Christmas.

[Magic]

Lampard has taken the Derby job.

This is great. All the PUNDITS are loving the fact a young ENGLISH manager is being given a fairly high profile job and it's not some foreign muck or ancient plodder. It'll be so sweet when it all goes tits up and he's sacked after 12 games. Sol Campbell must be reeling that Lamps has just walked in to that job.

[Spikey M]

I don’t understand why proper teams give these fuckers a shot. It’ll be Neville at Valencia all over again.


Surely the best route for all concerned is working your way up from coaching level, or, if you’re that impatient; go and manage a Conference side and work your way up. Proper managers will tactic them off the park.

[Magic]

They were on about seeing the GOLDEN GENERATION managing all over Europe at the top level.

:harold:

[Raoul Duke]

That means that David Silva or Aguero will lose their place I imagine.



Man City

Isn't he basically the same player as Bernardo Silva though? They have all the same tricks.

[Magic]

Having two Bernardo Silva's in ya team. :drool:

[SincereTheRebel]

I watched a few Japanese j1 league games (for betting purposes) and most of the players are left-footed which was strange. David Silva and Sati Cazorla into the same team in Japan and I may tune in on a regular :drool:

[Magic]

Hiroshima mate.

[Raoul Duke]

Cazorla can barely walk, so I doubt he'll be doing much.

[Lewis]

If Zidane is off (and what a way to go out), then you can't see Bareth Gale wanting a move if somebody new is coming in. God I hope it's Arsene Wenger.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Zidane has gone.

[Lewis]

Derby 'unveiling' Frank Lampard like they've just signed Ronaldo. Lads. I hope he's crap now.

[Spikey M]

Should have stuck to writing kids books, the fraud.

[Mazuuurk]

Isn't David Silva like Peps favourite player? And besides, he plays him more in midfield than on the wing doesn't he?

Mahrez and B. Silva can only really play out to the right which means Sterling and Sane would have to compete for the left spot, which seems odd since those are the best two of the bunch.


All in all it doesn't make much sense.

[Magic]

Biesla rumours are gathering traction.

Because of Twitter. I bet he's never even heard of Leeds.

[SincereTheRebel]

Hiroshima mate.

Is that legitimately the reason?

[SincereTheRebel]

Real Madrid want Pochettino. See not winning anything is the new way forward. It gets you places.
http://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/11391457/real-madrid-want-mauricio-pochettino-to-replace-zinedine-zidane

[SincereTheRebel]

Real Madrid want Pochettino. See not winning anything is the new way forward. It gets you places.
http://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/11391457/real-madrid-want-mauricio-pochettino-to-replace-zinedine-zidane

Potential gets you places..

[Giggles]

Potential gets you places..

Are you arguing with yourself?

[Yevrah]

Wrong account?

[Raoul Duke]

Sincere is Wedge: confirmed

[Magic]

Is that legitimately the reason?

It is. Part of the radiation exposure makes the left side more dominant.

[Danny]

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[Sir Andy Mahowry]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44349333

Fred to be confirmed this week.

[Lewis]

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The Biggest Club in the World. Who needs an FA Cup?

[randomlegend]

The players being most strongly linked with United are Fred (obviously), Dalot, Alderweireld and Sandro. Griezmann and Bale less concrete.

What a window that would be if we got the first 4 + Griezmann or Bale.

[Kikó]

Next we can sign Rose.

[randomlegend]

Looks like Fellaini is going to Arsenal.

Hahahaha hahahaha.

[Lewis]

I wanted him to stay (at least before he started pissing about), but that is probably better.

[Magic]

What is their fetish with top 6 rejects?

Fellaini is a right cunt as well, the perfect Emery player.

[Baz]

What odds can I get on Fred to get the most “booking points” next season? Man’s filthy.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Arsenal :harold:

[randomlegend]

Dalot's confirmed by Norwood as well.

[Lewis]

Meanwhile, Yaya Toure has accused 'Pep' of being a racist, so Mourinho is probably on the phone as we speak.

[randomlegend]

That lad on Reddit who is claiming ITK on Griezmann is still doubling down on it. He reckons it'll be announced within 2 weeks.

[Lewis]

Where is that BOTTLER going to play?

[randomlegend]

He claims right wing in a 4-3-3.

Sanchez-Lukaku-Griezmann front three is pretty :drool:

[Lewis]

Jesse Lingard in for games against the top half, or when it's raining.

[Magic]

He claims right wing in a 4-3-3.

Sanchez-Lukaku-Griezmann front three is pretty :drool:

Yeah you'll score a thousand goals against Huddersfield but will absolutely shitebag it against the top 6.

[Dark Soldier]

Meanwhile, Yaya Toure has accused 'Pep' of being a racist, so Mourinho is probably on the phone as we speak.

Seen some of the quotes on Twitter :arry:

Cunt didn't get a birthday cake again

[Kikó]

He claims right wing in a 4-3-3.

Sanchez-Lukaku-Griezmann front three is pretty :drool:

Thought Fred said right?

[randomlegend]

I don't understand the question.

[Waffdon]

Griezmann is wasted on the wing so that’d be fairly lol if he was signed to play there.

[randomlegend]

Provided we sign some competent full-backs, neither him nor Sanchez would really be playing as 'wingers'.

[Magic]

Abel Hernandez back on.

[Pen]

Dalot's confirmed by Norwood as well.
Who’s he?

Edit: google helped me. Is he any good or coming in as a squad player?

[Giggles]

Lingard will find his rightful home at Everton before ending up at Blackburn in 3 years.

[Mazuuurk]

What is their fetish with top 6 rejects?

Fellaini is a right cunt as well, the perfect Emery player.


What is an "Emery" player actually? I mean apart from being a cunt here obviously. Or why are cunts perfect for Emery?
Basically, explain what you mean :)


On Fellaini - he seems like such a waste of a player - never really specialized in anything where he really should have. Everton wasted him by playing him like they did Tim Cahill, some sort of weird aeral attacking midfielder role.

He should have either turned a Jan Koller-like striker, or just focussed on becoming a powerhouse defensive watercarrier type midfielder. As things turned out, he doesn't really fit in anywhere. Seems good to have as a towering impact sub to chase a lead, that seems about it.

[Magic]

I mean his Sevilla side was full of cunts, so was the PSG side, and he is a massive greasy cunt too.

[randomlegend]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Au8ZK31ivA

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2018/Jun/manchester-united-announce-agreement-for-Fred-of-Shakhtar-Donetsk.aspx

Bit of a weird 'announcement' video.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I thought they'd casually ignore Kleberson, Possebon, Anderson and Varela.

[SincereTheRebel]

Arsenal have signed a Lichtsteiner

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44374226

[Lewis]

I had forgotten about Falcao. That was proper exciting for five minutes.

[John]

Arsenal have signed a Lichtsteiner

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44374226

Which one?

[SincereTheRebel]

Wolves are in talks for some right back. Nothing major. Just a minor £35m

[bruhnaldo]

The Falcao thing was so hilarious cause at the time remember it was "United have replaced RvP before Arsenal have!" lolol Those were some fun times.

[Raoul Duke]

If we'd have signed peak Falcao (around the Atletico era) he'd have been a legend. Shame he got crippled and couldn't settle.

[Mellberg]

Doesn't look like we'll be making many signings :uhoh:

[Baz]

Wolves are in talks for some right back. Nothing major. Just a minor £35m

They're also on about selling Benik Afobe to Stoke.:cab:

[Lewis]

Doesn't look like we'll be making many signings :uhoh:

I asked this during the play-off final. Were they over-spending (on wages at least) all year hoping promotion would balance everything out?

[Giggles]

Doesn't look like we'll be making many signings :uhoh:

Will you not get big bucks for Grealish?

[Bam]

They can have Snodgrass for Grealish.

[SincereTheRebel]

They're also on about selling Benik Afobe to Stoke.:cab:

Quick £2m. If i was Benik, would be furious. Come back on lon with 6 goals in 16 appearances and then wolves buy him permanently. Then days later, wolves willing to listen to offers. That only means wolves have seen another target somewhere. Probably some Portuguese winger who now plays as a striker and captain of the national team.

[Kikó]

Bruce's food orders got the best of the club. What next?

[Lewis]

My ambition is to bring Villa to the top six in less than five years and I hope it can be [one of] the top three in the world – even the best well known in the world – in less than 10 years... Forget the past and think we are going to enter into a new age.

Still time.

[randomlegend]

Memphis Depay is off to Milan apparently.

I hope it works out for him, I was always rooting for him at Utd.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Apparently we have first option on him and a sell on clause.

[randomlegend]

I don't see us taking him back, though.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Mourinho was APPARENTLY scouting him but I agree.

[phonics]

He's so, so good. Phenomenal with the ball but hasn't actually had a thought about the game since he was 15. All instinct. Shame. I'd love to watch him in a 5 a side in the old dutch cages though, I'm sure he's an absolute monster in that freestyle situation.

[randomlegend]

Athletico have apparently offered Griezmann an absolutely gargantuan new contract to try and get him to stay.

[Lewis]

'It's the same money, but we promise never to make you captain.'

[randomlegend]

440,000 Euros a week after tax is the report. That's mental. More than Ronaldo is on.

[Lewis]

He'll get anxiety attacks trying to keep track of it.

[Mellberg]

I asked this during the play-off final. Were they over-spending (on wages at least) all year hoping promotion would balance everything out?

In a nutshell. Think the FFP line is a bit of a red herring. We're financially fucked. 4.2m isn't going to send us under, but Grealish will be sold and any of the big earners we can offload will be gone.

[Baz]

And then it’s helloooooooo League One.

[Giggles]

Apparently Fred is "Fray-Zhee". Ok.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Tim Vickery used to call the other one F-hedgie.

[Lewis]

It's just occurred to me that Saint e-mailing Tim Vickery to call him an idiot a decade(!) ago may have been the precursor to the whole 'Fake News' established media backlash. The fact that Vickery seemed to think he was an angry fourteen year old was simply an early indication of their patronising elitism.

[randomlegend]

Saint WAS an angry 14 year old. Probably still is.

[phonics]

We've signed some kid from PSG that manages to look like an even more moody Rabiot.

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[-james-]

I've just caught up on Arsenal transfer news. Are they really signing a 34 year old wingback, a dodgy 30yo centre back from Dortmund, and Marouane Fellaini? That's parody stuff.

[Jimmy Floyd]

This Sven bloke is the biggest chancer since Frank Arnesen.

[randomlegend]

https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/manchester-united-announces-the-signing-of-diogo-dalot

Dalot has officially signed.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

It would be nice if he's the bollocks so we'd actually have a right back as it's been a while now.

[SincereTheRebel]

Is Jose still killing youngsters?

[randomlegend]

The Porto fans on Reddit were properly raving about him, they were really pissed off he's leaving.

He filled in at left back against Liverpool in the 0-0 and looked good.

[Lewis]

Does Football Manager still have that tutoring thing? He'll be shirking dribbles and passing back inside in no time learning from the best.

[-james-]

The Porto fans on Reddit were properly raving about him, they were really pissed off he's leaving.

He filled in at left back against Liverpool in the 0-0 and looked good.

How can you be a Porto fan and be pissed off at your club selling someone?

[Max Power]

How can you be a Porto fan and be pissed off at your club selling someone?

Probably annoyed as they've already sold their first choice right back Ricardo Pereira to us and they probably wanted this kid to replace him.

[randomlegend]

Because they thought he was staying after the other right back was sold to Leicester.

Edit: too slow.

They'd also hoped he'd sign a new contract to raise his release clause as they think he's worth more than what's been paid.

[randomlegend]

Some bloke on the United sub-reddit is claiming ITK status on Griezmann to Utd this summer.

If it's true you heard it here first.

EDIT: He reckons we'll announce a sleeve sponsorship deal with Kohler soon which will prove his source.

I live for this shit, it's so lame.

A place or two are starting to report the Kohler sleeve sponsorship deal. Looks like this lad's sources are real.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Time to pre-order the shirts.

[Pepe]

First option to Leicester, sub to United. Balance has truly shifted.

[Max Power]

Jonny Evans in now. Truly the big dogs in this league.

[Jimmy Floyd]

We haven't even sacked Conte yet. Our transfer business so far has been losing Jody Morris to Derby, we'll probably end up with me in charge of the under 23s by August.

[Kikó]

He's so, so good. Phenomenal with the ball but hasn't actually had a thought about the game since he was 15. All instinct. Shame. I'd love to watch him in a 5 a side in the old dutch cages though, I'm sure he's an absolute monster in that freestyle situation.

Who is this you're talking about? He was monumentally shit at united.

[bruhnaldo]

I still maintain Memphis would've thrived had Luke Shaw not had his leg destroyed in front of him. I really think that threw him all out of whack to be quite honest. He was never the same after that, like he started to think about everything too much instead of just playing football.

[Lewis]

I think there were flashes of whatever phonics is on about, but he was mostly shit. Then again so was everybody during that period, so you could say he was written off a bit soon compared to some people.

[randomlegend]

I think Memphis will be a really good player, but he's someone who needs to be indulged with regular football despite his inconsistency until that side of his game improves.

He was never going to get that at any of the big clubs. He moved too soon essentially.

[Jimmy Floyd]

He's just a rich man's Adel Taarabt, i.e. a complete waste of time.

'Talent' is completely meaningless. Anyone good is good because they are mentally strong.

[mugbull]

Memphis will be good. Just had a phenomenal season at Lyon, he’ll end up at something like AC Milan and overall improve the side

[phonics]

Who is this you're talking about? He was monumentally shit at united.

So is/has pretty much every player you've signed since Fergie left. Maybe it's not the players fault?

[Ian]

We've done alright, then. Imagine if we'd had even one player perform competently.

[phonics]

We've done alright, then. Imagine if we'd had even one player perform competently.

Aren't seven of your first XI still Fergie players? Or was that last year. I also didn't say every.

[SincereTheRebel]

So is/has pretty much every player you've signed since Fergie left. Maybe it's not the players fault?

It appeaers as if the bigger the transfer fee, the worst the player. The utility players have been decent though.

Marouane Fellaini
Juan Mata
Falcao
Daley Blind
Marcos Rojo
Ander Herrera
Luke Shaw
Ángel Di María
Sergio Romero
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Matteo Darmian
Memphis Depay
Morgan Schneiderlin
Anthony Martial
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Eric Bailly
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Paul Pogba
Alexis Sánchez
Victor Lindelöf
Nemanja Matic
Romelu Lukaku

[Mazuuurk]

Always thought Memphis Depay seemed a little out of his element on the left wing, but maybe it was just for United. He does have a very good shot, I think.

[Pen]

It appeaers as if the bigger the transfer fee, the worst the player. The utility players have been decent though.

Marouane Fellaini
Juan Mata
Falcao
Daley Blind
Marcos Rojo
Ander Herrera
Luke Shaw
Ángel Di María
Sergio Romero
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Matteo Darmian
Memphis Depay
Morgan Schneiderlin
Anthony Martial
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Eric Bailly
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Paul Pogba
Alexis Sánchez
Victor Lindelöf
Nemanja Matic
Romelu Lukaku

When you see them all listed it realky has been a bit hit and miss. Half of them have been pretty shit.

[SincereTheRebel]

Bold have been good
* Still waiting to decide if they are good or bad
Others have been bad



Marouane Fellaini
Juan Mata
Falcao
Daley Blind
Marcos Rojo
Ander Herrera
Luke Shaw
Ángel Di María
Sergio Romero
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Matteo Darmian
Memphis Depay
Morgan Schneiderlin
Anthony Martial
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Eric Bailly
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Paul Pogba*
Alexis Sánchez*
Victor Lindelöf
Nemanja Matic
Romelu Lukaku

[Ian]

Rojo is fine, Romero had a wobbly start but is now a decent back up, Luke Shaw was good then got injured then got Jose'd and as for Martial just you behave yourself.

[SvN]

That's so wrong. Fellaini's been good, but Rojo hasn't? Romero is the best number 2 keeper in the world, and he was signed on a free. Not sure how you can say he's been bad. Martial and Lindelof should have asterisks.

[randomlegend]

Pogba has been so much better than he's given credit for.

[SincereTheRebel]

Im not a man utd fan or stan. If im wrong, ill accept that. If you line up all clubs signings, im sure they would all look similar.

[SincereTheRebel]

Also martial does not deserve an *. He has had three full seasons now. Man is shit until he proves otherwise.

[phonics]

All these United fans seem triggered by Sincere's opinions.

[randomlegend]

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/844/770/e9d.jpg

[phonics]

Enough about your missus. We're talking United here.

[randomlegend]

That doesn't even make sense.

[phonics]

That doesn't even make sense.

I've heard it used two ways. A girl can be bait meaning she's looks underage (aka jailbait) or a girl that's had many dicks in her. Either one worked so I steamed ahead.

[randomlegend]

My mistake. She is indeed low quality on both counts, in that she's 26 and has had one partner since she was 12. Very kind of you.

[John]

I've heard it used two ways. A girl can be bait meaning she's looks underage (aka jailbait) or a girl that's had many dicks in her. Either one worked so I steamed ahead.

Neither works, and whoever you heard using it the latter way is an idiot you really mustn't listen to.

[SincereTheRebel]

I find that the fewer partners a woman has had is a bad thing, based on my past relationships. I need that experience. The more wood she has rode, the better in my opinion. She needs to know how to work the tool

[Jimmy Floyd]

All these United fans seem triggered by Sincere's opinions.

They get triggered by anything these days. Time was they didn't care because their team won things. Now all they have to cling to is shifting pot noodles and anticipating transfers.

[Baz]

Romero probably deserves an asterisk.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I find that the fewer partners a woman has had is a bad thing, based on my past relationships. I need that experience. The more wood she has rode, the better in my opinion. She needs to know how to work the tool

How many is too many though?

[phonics]

Half your age plus seven.

[Baz]

How many is too many though?No such thing, so long as she’s clean.

[SincereTheRebel]

How many is too many though?

Whatever number she claims, isn't enough.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I've ridden 1000 cocks
Is that all?

[Baz]

I've ridden 1000 cocks

https://i.imgur.com/chv7PTg.gif

[Baz]

Shaqiri to Liverpool to be confirmed in the next day or so. Reckon Stoke can come back up without him? nsd

Also, Ovie Ejaria has signed a long term deal and will play the next year on loan at Rangers.

[bruhnaldo]

https://i.imgur.com/chv7PTg.gif

But if she brings you lasagna..

[Spikey M]

My mistake. She is indeed low quality on both counts, in that she's 26 and has had one partner since she was 12. Very kind of you.

Nonce.

[phonics]

The Greek lad has been confirmed.

[John]

Arsenal's next target is apparently enterprising right back Lukas Klostermann, who they reckon will be a great replacement for one Per Mertesacker.

Nice to see Wenger leaving hasn't dulled their finely tuned sense of comedy.

[Lewis]

Daniel Levy vs Ed Woodward in the real cup final. Winner gets to decide whether Roman Abramovich is ever let back into Britain.

It sounds like both parties are taking this seriously. Hopefully it goes right to the wire.

[randomlegend]

Ronaldo rumours starting again. Booooorrrrrriiiiiiing.

[Max Power]

Ronaldo to Wolves I reckon

[bruhnaldo]

"Manchester United prioritize Gareth Bale over Cristiano Ronaldo"

Christ.

[Spikey M]

Why wouldn’t they? Ronaldo is past his prime. Bale is yet to enter/is currently in his.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Those headlines are only written for SEO anyway.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

They're written for Americans, the only people who still believe them.

[bruhnaldo]

Why wouldn’t they? Ronaldo is past his prime. Bale is yet to enter/is currently in his.


Those headlines are only written for SEO anyway.


They're written for Americans, the only people who still believe them.

Dickheads that's exactly what I'm saying. It's made up bullshit for clicks. I gave up on the Ronaldo thing many years ago.

Be nice!

[Baz]

Hey bruh, I see Man U are closing in on their third transaction of the summer - Garrett Bailey!

[Spikey M]

They could probably get Ronaldo in the next year or so. Although his brand will probably mean he’ll go to America to flog his CR7 shit.

[bruhnaldo]

Cristiano is deffo going to Miami FC you can't tell me otherwise.

Which of course would be my life dream... My "local" (to my hometown) team being owned (read: bought and created) by my childhood idol (Becks!) and being spearheaded by my favorite player in my teenage/adult years (Cristiano)

Alas, I'm stuck with Orlando City now and forever, so it's all gonna be a bit of a nightmare.

[bruhnaldo]

Hey bruh, I see Man U are closing in on their third transaction of the summer - Garrett Bailey!

*punts phone to Guyana*

[Baz]

Fekir to Liverpool is DONE. £57M with £6M addons.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Frenchmen with Arab names are a proper crap shoot for that money. For every Zizou there are a lot of Hatem Ben Arfas.

Still, if there's anything Liverpool needed it's a pacey, skilful forward.

[Luke Emia]

I'm quite excited by Shaqiri as a bench player he could be very good at that price.

[niko_cee]

Aulus is such a cunning bastard that he probably knows Fekir isn't going to play for France and is going to die when he finally makes a meaningless substitute appearance in the 3rd place play-off.

That said (and I have literally never seen him play) he sounds quite promising. The next El-Hadji Diouf. Maybe it's best he's shit at the World Cup.

[Gray Fox]

My reaction to Shaqiri was one of 'meh' when I first saw the link, but then you think, would you rather bring him off the bench or Dom Solanke. For £12m, you can't complain too much.

Happy to see Fekir done too. Price doesn't seem massively over-inflated either.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Is there any threat of you buying a midfield, or is this just spending the Salah money early?

[Gray Fox]

It would be very Liverpool to sell Salah after all this. I only really see Mignolet leaving who could realistically get into the first team though.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Well you have spent (according to figures posted in here) £156 million so far on Fabinho, Keita, Fekir and Shaqiri, all of whom are burning foreigner spots, and so far recouped £0, so it's only logic. I mean you could clear out the crap and have spots available for new defenders/midfielders, but where is the money coming from.

[niko_cee]

Barcelona?

[Gray Fox]

We have made profit in the market in the past 3 years if I remember rightly. It could be a case of finally whipping the cheque book out, FM style, after a few years of saving.

But it is more than likely someone will leave. There's still the likes of Markovic, Sturridge, Origi and Ings who are likely to be shifted on, but I don't see any of those players hitting double figures in a sale fee.

[Guybrush]

Is there any threat of you buying a midfield, or is this just spending the Salah money early?

Might be missing something here but everyone we've bought so far is a midfielder.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

We have made profit in the market in the past 3 years if I remember rightly. It could be a case of finally whipping the cheque book out, FM style, after a few years of saving.

But it is more than likely someone will leave. There's still the likes of Markovic, Sturridge, Origi and Ings who are likely to be shifted on, but I don't see any of those players hitting double figures in a sale fee.

https://media.giphy.com/media/n59dQcO9yaaaY/giphy.gif

The money you're set to make on those lot :drool:

[Jimmy Floyd]

I mean midfielders in the modern sense, other than Fabinho the rest are forwards really. Central defence and goalkeeper could also do with some sprucing up, I hear.

Still, beats Chelsea, where we haven't even announced our pre-season schedule yet.

[randomlegend]

I mean midfielders in the modern sense, other than Fabinho the rest are forwards really. Central defence and goalkeeper could also do with some sprucing up, I hear.

Still, beats Chelsea, where we haven't even announced our pre-season schedule yet.

Keita is a midfielder.

[Lewis]

Chelsea seems to be failing on all levels. People will blame the owner being sanctioned out of the country, but in years gone by any one of the Politburo would have poisoned the manager in the Wembley tunnel, and there was always the 'Dressing Room' keeping things in line. Now they've just got that woman going off notes Peter Kenyon left in his desk, and the current senior players probably haven't even met Roman Abramovich.

[nsd]

Shaqiri to Liverpool to be confirmed in the next day or so. Reckon Stoke can come back up without him? nsd

Also, Ovie Ejaria has signed a long term deal and will play the next year on loan at Rangers.

He was always going to be the first to leave and I really can't begrudge him that. I honestly have no idea what to expect from next season at this point. I haven't watched the Championship for 10 years and we've just got a new manager, so I'm interested to see who we bring in. We could just as easily do a Sunderland as a Newcastle.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Chelsea seems to be failing on all levels. People will blame the owner being sanctioned out of the country, but in years gone by any one of the Politburo would have poisoned the manager in the Wembley tunnel, and there was always the 'Dressing Room' keeping things in line. Now they've just got that woman going off notes Peter Kenyon left in his desk, and the current senior players probably haven't even met Roman Abramovich.

Our only summer announcement so far has been to cancel our giant Nazi stadium plans. We'll end up panic buying another few dreadful Serie A players in August and finish 9th.

[Magic]

He was always going to be the first to leave and I really can't begrudge him that. I honestly have no idea what to expect from next season at this point. I haven't watched the Championship for 10 years and we've just got a new manager, so I'm interested to see who we bring in. We could just as easily do a Sunderland as a Newcastle.

Sunderland.

[SincereTheRebel]

We have made profit in the market in the past 3 years if I remember rightly. It could be a case of finally whipping the cheque book out, FM style, after a few years of saving.

But it is more than likely someone will leave. There's still the likes of Markovic, Sturridge, Origi and Ings who are likely to be shifted on, but I don't see any of those players hitting double figures in a sale fee.

They players you have brought in so far, are all first choice except Shaqiri. I would think the likes of lallana, henderson and milners postions are all in question also. Having that many midfilders at your team is a good thing though. It pulled arsenal out of trophy hole they were in. Its how many years liveprool have been trophyless now. About 7?

[Giggles]

Should have guessed which club would end up purchasing.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/0607/968833-burke-set-to-leave-rovers-to-sign-for-preston/



The Dubliner joins fellow Irishmen Greg Cunningham, Daryl Horgan, Alan Browne, Eoin Doyle, Sean Maguire, Kevin O'Connor, Adam O'Reilly and Andy Boyle at Preston, while future Ireland international Callum Robinson is also at the club. Robinson is still awaiting international clearance to play for Martin ONeill's side.

[Spoonsky]

Shaqiri doesn't seem the type to accept a role on the bench. Is that a wrong impression?

[Ian]

He went to Stoke. He's not in it for the glory.

[Byron]

Should have guessed which club would end up purchasing.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/0607/968833-burke-set-to-leave-rovers-to-sign-for-preston/

Do Preston have some sort of agreement with the RoI?

[Giggles]

Do Preston have some sort of agreement with the RoI?

I think Grayson had some sort of scouting setup here but it seems to be continuing with Neil. Burke is mad going there at the moment though, but there's no way Rovers can knock back €300k.

[Kikó]

So is/has pretty much every player you've signed since Fergie left. Maybe it's not the players fault?

His only trick was literally running in a straight line and being tackled. Or being bullied for strength. One of the worst players I've seen play for us.

[Kikó]

Our only summer announcement so far has been to cancel our giant Nazi stadium plans. We'll end up panic buying another few dreadful Serie A players in August and finish 9th.

You could just play some of the good youth players you have on loan.

[randomlegend]

I mean midfielders in the modern sense, other than Fabinho the rest are forwards really. Central defence and goalkeeper could also do with some sprucing up, I hear.

Still, beats Chelsea, where we haven't even announced our pre-season schedule yet.

KEITA IS A MIDFIELDER Jimmy

[Jimmy Floyd]

I had him down in my mind as an off-the-front-man bomber on. Does he do tackling as well/play in a two?

I've only seen him in internationals and those a couple of years back.

[Kikó]

I think Keita is a midfielder.

[Boydy]

Isn't Fekir a midfielder as well? It seems like so far all they've signed is midfielders.

[Gray Fox]

Does anyone know where Keita plays?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

In goal I think.

Can't be worse than Karius.

[John]

Isn't Fekir a midfielder as well? It seems like so far all they've signed is midfielders.

Fekir is a French Firmino.

[phonics]

He's a number 10 no? Hate to say it but I really like all their signings this year, they've shopped that second tier really well. They've used the momentum of getting to that final really well. Not sure him or Fabinho would have joined without it. Bit like how Hazard ended up at Chelsea.

[Kikó]

He's no Depay.

[Boydy]

Fekir is a French Firmino.

I thought he was more a French Coutinho?

[randomlegend]

More of an Iranian Joey Barton.

[Lewis]

Bradford's answer to Ze Roberto.

[SincereTheRebel]

Talisca has moved to china

[Spikey M]

Is that the bird out of N-Dubs?

[Magic]

I thought he was going to Chelslol?

[SincereTheRebel]

Linked with wolves early, then man utd. Its a decent career path to China. High chance he ends up at Barca.

[phonics]

One thing that I have to big up the Wenger era is that I didn't have to hear transfer rumors about coaches as if I'm supposed to give a fuck.

[Magic]

Erm what. I was replying to your Mahrez post where has that gone?

[phonics]

There's no deleted post on the admin page.

[SincereTheRebel]

Kane signing a new deal is a big surprise for me. I thought he would be off. Maybe there is some mental release clause in there.

Tottenham pulling off an old arsenal with being trophyless for a while, somewhat competitive, yet handing out new contracts to managers.

They are moving in the right direction though. They need to add players yet I don't hear anyone linked.

[Spikey M]

Kane will stay put until he’s in his prime. If he’s still not won anything by the time he’s 27ish he will go to Madrid.

[SincereTheRebel]

How old is he now 24? That's probably the deal as they are moving forward. Have they been to a final yet and lost? Liverpool has been to a few but lost. Both are moving forward but you have to start putting mumbers on the boards.

[Danny]

League Cup Runners up in 14/15 and second in league once.

[randomlegend]

https://m.olweb.fr/fr/article/nabil-fekir-reste-a-la-ol-35343.html

Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha lolerpool

[Lewis]

Twitter sez that they tried to re-negotiate the fee when they found a few knee problems. Wouldn't you just not sign him if you were that worried?

[randomlegend]

"it's got a scratch there mate, I reckon you should do me a bit off"

[Kikó]

What a Fekir. 😅

[Baz]

Logic Remy all over again.

To be fair Fekir’s had more cruiciate ligament injuries than Ledley King.

[SincereTheRebel]

It shouldn't really matter if he is injured. Its world cup and preseason. Everybody comes back fucked...

[Gray Fox]

So the fee was agreed, the lad came in and did his medical. Whilst the results were being looked over, he was put in a Liverpool kit and did his "first interview" ready for LFCtv.
We then discovered the knee issue and told Lyon we were pulling out or wanted a reduced price. Work then done to try and push a deal through, but I'm guessing our price went down to a level Lyon wouldn't reach to.

[Lewis]

Does that mean it's done, or will they end up paying even more after the World Cup?