Summer Transfer Window 2019

[John]

Tierney will flop down south if asked to play as a traditional full back. He's a good attacking force but he just isn't capable of consistently providing a meaningful obstacle to a good player. He'd make a very good wing back because he isn't completely incompetent defensively and the left centre back could cover up.

[Waffdon]

What? He’s more suited to left back than wing back if anything.

[John]

The actual business of defending is comfortably the worst aspect of his game.

[randomlegend]

randomlegend that ITK update :drool:

Did you see the absolutely mental post from that guy who had claimed to be from the travel company but was trolling?

[Danny]

Did you see the absolutely mental post from that guy who had claimed to be from the travel company but was trolling?

I did. Madness. He is their Harold 100%

[Waffdon]

The actual business of defending is comfortably the worst aspect of his game.

Disagree but we’ll probably not find out.

[Waffdon]

Neymar to Barcelona for 100 million plus Rakitic, Dembele and Umtiti apparently. Wot

[SincereTheRebel]

Neymar to Barcelona for 100 million plus Rakitic, Dembele and Umtiti apparently. Wot

If true, that is a super deal for PSG.

[niko_cee]

That may just rival the Ibrahimovic deal for levels of badness.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Apparently it's more than likely just one or two of those.

Still mad.

[John]

Even if they give up two of them whoever is running transfers for Barcelona needs to be punched to the ground.

The money plus Rakitic would be understandable, since he's thirty one, De Jong is incoming, and Coutinho would slot in there anyway, but either of the other two and you'd want to be halving that fee.

[Mazuuurk]

Dembele must be well fed up being the makeweight to supposed Neymar deals by now.

[John Arne]

ITK, Chicharito to LAFC.

[John Arne]

If that falls through, perhaps Ki Sung-yueng.

[Ian]

What's Ki Sung-Yueng wanting to buy Javier Hernandez for?

EDIT: Also who was it who started a thread in which he called him Javier Fernandez on the new old board?

[The Merse]

The actual business of defending is comfortably the worst aspect of his game.

I’d agree, but he’d still be an improvement on Kolasinac and I’d say that was also comfortably the worst aspect of Andy Robertson’s game until his move to Liverpool. The modern full back is hardly a Stuart Pearce clone unless your in a side that’s actively looking to absorb pressure a la Burnley, so I think he’s got enough about him to develop into a good full back down south. Whether we’re the best side to that with is a different matter but we’re not going to compete for the likes of Tagliafico (also not a great defender anyway) or Chilwell, so I’d have thought a 20m-odd punt on him would be as good as any.

Either way, lack of any talk of a left back is most concerning. I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen our centre halves exposed by the lack of awareness of Kola this season, and only Rob Holding saved us from embarrassment down that flank many a time during the good run of results. That he’s become a lynchpin of a defence with German and French internationals and an experienced Champions League campaigner in it is shocking, really.

Out of interest John was there any talk of Charlie Gilmour heading to Ibrox? He’s a Rangers man through and through and after his release a lot of Arsenal fans expected him to head there, but apparently Norwich have tabled an offer. He’s a very classy young fella, but of a shame he’s playing in an area where we’ve got quite a few options.

[bruhnaldo]

ITK, Chicharito to LAFC.

que lastima... I thought Orlando was positioning to bring him in.

[John]

Out of interest John was there any talk of Charlie Gilmour heading to Ibrox? He’s a Rangers man through and through and after his release a lot of Arsenal fans expected him to head there, but apparently Norwich have tabled an offer. He’s a very classy young fella, but of a shame he’s playing in an area where we’ve got quite a few options.

Plenty of fan interest in bringing him in and his release launched a thousand 'GiveMeSport' articles full of Twitter embeds, but there was never anything from Gerrard or the club. Given what an absolute steal Glen Kamara has been I'd quite like us to raid the bins outside the Arsenal academy a bit more often.

[The Merse]

Glad Glen Kamara’s getting on well. One of several of our youngsters that were underrated. Gilmour’s definitely the better, as far as youth games go, and was the leader of a team that won their league this year. Sounds like the usual GiveMeSport et al just picking up shite from Reddit posts and turning it into reports.

[niko_cee]

Just to keep you non-ITK folk in the loop, Mbappe followed a bunch of Liverpool players today and met with Lebron James the other day so Twitter has decided it's OFFICIALLY ON.

Just leave the trophy at the gates.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Why does meeting with Lebron mean it's on?

[niko_cee]

He's a Liverpool shareholder. I think he has 1.

[bruhnaldo]

2% if i recall

[Giggles]

2% if i recall

#itk?

[Mike]

LeBron also wore a Liverpool cap when they met. So it's 100% on.

https://i.imgur.com/Gv8hLxO.jpg

[Mellberg]

The Sty Dwellers have sacked Monk and confirmed themselves as a complete basket case. I am lolling very hard.

[Boydy]

If Mbappé comes to Liverpool I'm gonna jizz my pants.

[Giggles]

If Mbappé comes to Liverpool I'm gonna jizz my pants.

GS might even jizz.

[Spikey M]

GS might even jizz.

He's been throbbing shots into his socks for years.

[Giggles]

He's been throbbing shots into his socks for years.

His church doesn't allow that.

[Spikey M]

His church doesn't allow that.

Yean, and Islam is the religion of peace and Catholics don't allow sex outside of marriage, but there's still alot of kids that walk funny. It's always the ones that pretend the hardest.

He'll have had a tearfull chest full of orangespunk many a time.

[John Arne]

Some of it might have even been his own.

[Baz]

If Mbappé comes to Liverpool I'm gonna jizz my pants.

I’ll swallow it. :drool:

[Mazuuurk]

What a weird thing to say like just out of excitement.

[SincereTheRebel]

Europa league 2nd round draw will take place shortly. Wolves can draw the following teams.


AEL Limassol (CYP)
Sabail (AZE) / Universitatea Craiova (ROU)
Shakhtyor Soligorsk (BLR) / Hibernians (MLT)
Connah's Quay (WAL) / Kilmarnock (SCO)
Crusaders (NIR) / B36 Tórshavn (FRO)
Jeunesse Esch (LUX) / Tobol Kostanay (KAZ)

Scotland and Wales can both fuck off.

[SincereTheRebel]

Wolves have a home tie on July 25th against either Crusaders in Northern Ireland or B36 Torshavn in the Faroe Islands

[Giggles]

Dundalk got FC Riga in the UCL. I think they're the remains from a defunct club and fairly new but have decent clout behind them.

[Giggles]

And speaking of new clubs rising from the ashes possibly Cork vs Rangers in the Europa, Foras vs Sevco. That won't be embarrassing at all.

[igor_balis]

Wolves have a home tie on July 25th against either Crusaders in Northern Ireland or B36 Torshavn in the Faroe Islands

Never been jealous of the dingles recent money and success until now. I'd fucking love to go to the faroes or norn iron to see WBA in an early euros qualifier

[SincereTheRebel]

Never been jealous of the dingles recent money and success until now. I'd fucking love to go to the faroes or norn iron to see WBA in an early euros qualifier

That is never happening for you lad.

[Kikó]

Steve Walsh to Man Utd as DoF. #itk

[Ian]

Well if Fergie's as good at recommending DOFs as he is at recommending managers we're fucking sorted.

[Andy]

Never been jealous of the dingles recent money and success until now. I'd fucking love to go to the faroes or norn iron to see WBA in an early euros qualifier

Saints in Vitesse and Milan are the two best days of my life.

[igor_balis]

Saints in Vitesse and Milan are the two best days of my life.

:(

I'll always have Peterborough away in the fa cup 5th round I spose.

[Mellberg]

Have been to Portugal with Villa and could definitely do with more. Elimination to some no mark Faroe outfit would do.

[John Arne]

que lastima... I thought Orlando was positioning to bring him in.

It sounds like every MLS team is interested in Chicharito. Guardado another one likely to join MLS

[Mazuuurk]

Is having Mexican 'star' players basically a massive commercial boost for any MSL team? I would assume so.

[Yevrah]

Who would Mbappe replace and what would the first 11 look like?

Fapworthy either way I’m sure.

[niko_cee]

Who's the what now?

[Jimmy Floyd]

Hernandez would score 60 a season once he drops to a certain level.

[Mazuuurk]

Well that statement is true for any footballer of reasonable talent, it's just a question of what the level is.

[Smjffy]

If Mbappé comes to Liverpool I'm gonna jizz my pants.

If we so much as stuck in an official bid for him then I think I'd go off the charts. Not because he's that good but because it would be so unLiverpool like.

[randomlegend]

Not that good, lol.

[Smjffy]

Not that good, lol.

Read it slowly, RL.

[randomlegend]

"Not because he's that good"

I don't know why you'd write that other than to imply he's not that good.

[Ian]

I assume he means the quality of Mbappe in itself isn't what would excite him but that Liverpool were legitimately bidding for a player of that level at all.

At least that's how I read it.

[randomlegend]

It's a strange way to write it but whatever.

[Spikey M]

Don't be sour.

[Baz]

Who would Mbappe replaceFirmino.

[SincereTheRebel]

Cut this out. Mbappe isnt going to to Liverpool. No way.

[niko_cee]

What's your source on that?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

He was eating a baguette whilst drinking a glass of wine and smoking.

He's staying in Paris.

[SincereTheRebel]

A Lebron in a hat with a Liveprool logo.

[SincereTheRebel]

Craig Bellemay is the new head coach of the Anderlecht under 21 team.

Marcos Llorente has joined Athletico Madrid from Real Madrid.

Mats Hummels has rejoined Dortmund.

Pablo Fornals has joined West Ham.

[niko_cee]

Hummels to Dortmund for £34m was a bit of an eye-opener, but I guess he's never been able to run anyway so maybe age isn't that much of an issue (he's also not as old as I thought he would be).

[Manc]

Fornals is a top player. #itk

[SincereTheRebel]

Torres has retired at 35 without ever winning a league title in a top league. He has won everything else though.

[Smjffy]

He retired when he moved to Chelsea.

[Gray Fox]

Gary Nevilles first orgasm says differently.

[Baz]

Farewell to a legend.

[randomlegend]

AWB and Bruno Fernandes rumoured to Utd.

[John Arne]

AWB and Bruno Fernandes rumoured to Utd.

Leeds or Newcastle?

[Giggles]

Leeds.

#reddititk

[Mike]

de Ligt #ITK eh

[Gray Fox]

Wolves fans mustn't have fancied him.

[Shindig]

He said he liked the black and white stripes but was waiting on the takeover. :(

[Baz]

Nice to have closure in the reddit shite.

[SincereTheRebel]

Wolves fans mustn't have fancied him.

Not good enough to don the shirt. Besides he isnt Portuguese .

[Giggles]

Juventus?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Where did they come from?

ITK's know shit.

[Kikó]

Well the ones who know stuff usually don't flam it about for free which is why I didn't understand the motives. The knowledge is valuable.

[randomlegend]

I don't believe anything with this transfer until it's confirmed.

There were equally reliable people saying he was DEFINITELY going to Barca and then DEFINITLY going to PSG to the ones who are saying now he's going to Juve. Nobody has had a clue the whole way through.

He's not coming to United though.

[Giggles]

Why the fuck would he go to Juventus?

[SincereTheRebel]

Easy titles, just like every other league major league

[Shindig]

Win shit and play with Ronaldo?

[Gray Fox]

He's what? 19? He could easily win the league 5 times running and then move to a more competitive league.

[Giggles]

Could they offer more money than Man It's/Barcelona/PSG?

[Giggles]

He's what? 19? He could easily win the league 5 times running and then move to a more competitive league.

He could also do his cruciate and will have passed up his chance of the monster contract.

[Lewis]

Possible makeweight in the Paulp Ogba deal.

[Gray Fox]

He could also do his cruciate and will have passed up his chance of the monster contract.

He's not exactly going to be desolate.

Plus he can play with one of the best players of all time and learn from 2 of the best defenders in the world, whilst sunning it up.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Could they offer more money than Man It's/Barcelona/PSG?

Apparently so.

According to the media PSG were willing to do £11m a year, Man United going for £12.3m (about 13.8m Euros) and Juventus going to 15-20m Euros a year.

No word on the Barca 'offer' but apparently it was around the PSG money.

[randomlegend]

My theory is Raiola had been around all the clubs who've bid what Ajax want and agreed terms with them. They've all taken agreeing terms to mean he's joining them so that's what's come out in the media.

I think he'll take his pick once he's back off his holiday.

[Mike]

I really hope he goes there, just because I've a mate who's been saying for weeks in our group football chat that he's a 100% done deal signing for United. Even today, after the Juventus stuff he text saying it's 100% still on for United, "put pen to paper 6 weeks ago". :rolleyes:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

You know Randrew's ITKs?

[Danny]

I really hope he goes there, just because I've a mate who's been saying for weeks in our group football chat that he's a 100% done deal signing for United. Even today, after the Juventus stuff he text saying it's 100% still on for United, "put pen to paper 6 weeks ago". :rolleyes:

Yeah that’s nonsense. These “ITKs” are saying it but there is literally no way it’s every been 100% for anyone

[Adamski]

Tierney will flop down south if asked to play as a traditional full back. He's a good attacking force but he just isn't capable of consistently providing a meaningful obstacle to a good player. He'd make a very good wing back because he isn't completely incompetent defensively and the left centre back could cover up.

He’s an attacking full back who doesn’t assist or score. Also can’t stay fit enough. Be surprised if he goes for much more than the 15m.

[Waffdon]

The bias :drool:

[John]

Probably plays a role in my assessment, but I'll stand by it. You're biased too, just the other way.

[Pepe]

I don't believe anything with this transfer until it's confirmed.

There were equally reliable people saying he was DEFINITELY going to Barca and then DEFINITLY going to PSG to the ones who are saying now he's going to Juve. Nobody has had a clue the whole way through.

He's not coming to United though.

:harold:

[The Merse]

He’s an attacking full back who doesn’t assist or score. Also can’t stay fit enough. Be surprised if he goes for much more than the 15m.

He's average .25 assists per game over the past 4 seasons in the SPL. Not Tavernier numbers, but perfectly good and not skewed by taking every set piece and being the clubs main creative outlet. His job is more supporting those threats at Celtic, and I'd see similar for him at Arsenal.

Either way, I'm happy. He has the raw material for a 22 year old that convinces me he can step up.

[randomlegend]

:harold:

?

[mugbull]

Your ITKs have been completely useless is the point I think

[randomlegend]

I always said there's only one I actually have any trust in, and he called the Dan James transfer weeks before it happened. Nothing else has actually definitely happened (or not) to call anyone out on. It's entirely true that nobody (ITK or otherwise) seems to have had a fucking clue what's really going on with De Ligt. He's been 'definitely' going to a different team for each of the last three weeks.

I'll put my neck out and say I think both Aaaron Wan-Bissaka and Bruno Fernandes will sign.

[Shindig]

Well, you can't spell backtracking without ITK.

[randomlegend]

IDK why everyone's acting like I backed them to the hilt. I always said there's one guy I think is reliable, and a load of others who I've relayed what they've said on occasion whilst making it clear I'm entirely skeptical.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

You've been suckling at the Reddit ITK teat.

[randomlegend]

I saw it as a bit of fun, but the endless snarky comments are just boring. I'll not post it any more.

[SincereTheRebel]

Like many things, I don't understand ITK.

[Boydy]

Stop bullying RL, you lot.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

We've upset the wife.

[Lewis]

I think where Randrew lost credibility was when he threatened to set himself on fire if it never happened.

[mugbull]

You bring up the Swansea guy every time but he’d been in the news being linked with United before you’d ever posted about him

[randomlegend]

You bring up the Swansea guy every time but he’d been in the news being linked with United before you’d ever posted about him

Just because it was before I posted about him doesn't mean it was before he posted about him. He also said we were signing Dalot, Grant and the Kohler sponsorship before it was ANYWHERE in the media and confirmed the Fred transfer before the media (the rumours had been rumbling on for months).

The others I have no clue really if they are reliable (this week will tell) but that one guy there is absolutely no doubt has a good source.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

https://media.giphy.com/media/cNtd12WA8xuJG/giphy.gif

[mo]

Fucking hell this thread is basically on repeat. Stop giving RL shit and post some rumours dickheads.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK9kzCnunWo

[randomlegend]

https://media.giphy.com/media/cNtd12WA8xuJG/giphy.gif

Basing future belief on past evidence is the opposite of religion.

[randomlegend]

The Dutch reporter who started the 'De Ligt to Juve' rumours yesterday has just said "Raiola is behind the wheel...tomorrow things can change again".

[Giggles]

Did you really just back it up with itk of a sponsorship deal?

#newutd

[Spikey M]

Basing future belief on past evidence is the opposite of religion.

I'm basing my belief on current evidence and you're a Jehovah's m8.

[Adamski]

He's average .25 assists per game over the past 4 seasons in the SPL. Not Tavernier numbers, but perfectly good and not skewed by taking every set piece and being the clubs main creative outlet. His job is more supporting those threats at Celtic, and I'd see similar for him at Arsenal.

Either way, I'm happy. He has the raw material for a 22 year old that convinces me he can step up.

What about the past 2 years? He’s also got hips made of jelly.

[Kikó]

RL keep posting mate. This is a transfer rumour thread, the more the better.

[SincereTheRebel]

Its been quiet for Wolves so far. I would like to see them sign Ryan Sessengon. He wants out at Fulham and would like to see him brought it. I think Wolves could unlock his talent at LWB.

[Foe]

My boy GMS is off to NYCFC it seems.

Interesting to see whether he can do anything in the MLS. Stuttered at Celtic but became one of Aberdeens best players. Would've liked to have seen him in the championship, but he only drew interest from Pompey it seems so he's off stateside.

Bruh can report back.

[Giggles]

Gms?

[SincereTheRebel]

If memory is correct, gary mckay stevens. He was the guy who did all those skills

[Shindig]

I always got him confused with Craig Mikhail-Smith.

[Giggles]

I always got him confused with Craig Mikhail-Smith.

I always thought it was Gary Mikhail Smith. That's who I thought Foe meant.

[Shindig]

Don't worry. I did the same before posting. :D Wikipedia to the rescue.

[bruhnaldo]

Lmao has ran once again threatened to pack up his toys and go home lollll

Fucking hell.

[Giggles]

Lmao has ran once again threatened to pack up his toys and go home lollll

Fucking hell.

It's ok, the man of the people has put an arm around him so he's going nowhere.

[randomlegend]

Lmao has ran once again threatened to pack up his toys and go home lollll

Fucking hell.

"Threatened" :D

[bruhnaldo]

It's the 2nd or 3rd time you've said "Well i'm not going to post anymore!" despite then continuing to post.

[Spikey M]

I mean, in fairness he's actually 'threatened' that he won't be posting the ITK bollocks anymore, rather than flouncing off in a full on tanty, which, you have form for, so I'd put the stones down in the greenhouse

[Gray Fox]

But bollocks transfer rumours is what the English summer is all about. We don't get the weather so what else are we supposed to do?

[randomlegend]

Surprisingly enough I don't think anything I have to say is valuable enough to warrant "threatening" anyone with depriving them of.

I'm happy to not post it any more when people post half a page of boring shite every time I do.

[Foe]

If memory is correct, gary mckay stevens. He was the guy who did all those skills

That's the boy. Basically spent his time at Dundee united trying to get in soccer am showboat.

[Pepe]

but bollocks transfer rumours is what the english summer is all about. We don't get the weather so what else are we supposed to do?

+1

kutgw rl

[Lewis]

It's ok, the man of the people has put an arm around him so he's going nowhere.

:lol:

[Spikey M]

I'm all for it continuing, but I retain and insist upon my right to lol when it's all a load of bollocks.

[Kikó]

:lol:

It's absolutely wonderful to have that cock on the block list. It's an enriching experience. Shame he hasn't died yet.

[Giggles]

:drool:

[Spikey M]

It's absolutely wonderful to have that cock on the block list. It's an enriching experience. Shame he hasn't died yet.

:arry:

[Kikó]

I find him deeply unpleasant - this place is supposed to be a relatively mellow community where you talk to people not have to suffer some unbelievable wanker put sly digs at you all the time.

[Giggles]

I find him deeply unpleasant - this place is supposed to be a relatively mellow community where you talk to people not have to suffer some unbelievable wanker put sly digs at you all the time.

But you're a massive cock and exactly the type of cunt that I despise so it's always there. Plus it's making you very unpleasant too which is right in the face of the 'greatest gift to mankind' shtick you try and peddle.
I just can't quit you babe x

[Kikó]

But you're a massive cock and exactly the type of cunt that I despise so it's always there. I just can't quit you babe x

Sorry how am I? Who the fuck are you?

[Giggles]

Anyway, top tip: if you stopped hilariously blowing your top it'd probably get boring.

#lifehax

[Bam]

Did you take him off the block list? :confused:

[Kikó]

Anyway, top tip: if you stopped hilariously blowing your top it'd probably get boring.

#lifehax

I've got you blocked so I avoid engaging with you as much as possible. You enjoyed playing nice over private messages when you thought Smiffy was at your house and workplace but very quickly want to act like some sort of internet wanker once that blew over. I seem to remember trying to help that situation when you were shitting your pants. Is it too much to ask that you can't be an absolute cock towards me?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Giggles v Kiko is exactly what this board needs.

We could even sell tickets.

Neutral venue though ofc.

[Giggles]

I've got you blocked so I avoid engaging with you as much as possible. You enjoyed playing nice over private messages when you thought Smiffy was at your house and workplace but very quickly want to act like some sort of internet wanker once that blew over. I seem to remember trying to help that situation when you were shitting your pants. Is it too much to ask that you can't be an absolute cock towards me?

You've waded in with a few little jibes yourself my little sweetness & light, so tone down the tiny violins.

[Smjffy]

I got no beef with Giggles but it still boggles the mind that I've given off the belief that I could end up outside one of your front doors. That's alarming in itself.

[Kikó]

You've waded in with a few little jibes yourself my little sweetness & light, so tone down the tiny violins.

Alright fair. Peace - we don't need to have the royal rumble.

[mugbull]

No keep it going

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Pussies.

[Spikey M]

Great. Now we need some new beef. Time to promote Shinners and Igor from the under card.

[igor_balis]

Was gonna reply to an earlier comment and say i used to think gms was gary mcsheffrey but in the meantime it's all fucking kicked off

[SvN]

I got no beef with Giggles but it still boggles the mind that I've given off the belief that I could end up outside one of your front doors. That's alarming in itself.

You were coming across as if you'd had some sort of mental breakdown, so it was hardly a ridiculous concept.

[Lewis]

Giggles v Kiko is exactly what this board needs.

We could even sell tickets.

Neutral venue though ofc.

The Group banned from ringside. Club Lewis making it a lumberjack match.

[bruhnaldo]

I mean, in fairness he's actually 'threatened' that he won't be posting the ITK bollocks anymore, rather than flouncing off in a full on tanty, which, you have form for, so I'd put the stones down in the greenhouse

That's all I insinuated he was doing, nevermind I hardly compare me not coming to a website where i constantly had to defend my own, actual self that was being personally attacked seemingly every time i posted (admittedly deservedly so in some instances to be fair but) in the same stratosphere as whining that people are having a go at the hilarious defending of random internet strangers and their terrible ITK hot takes knowing it'll never actually stop but anyways.

If I can be a somewhat mature adult I don't see why we have to do this "oh no I guess I won't post these things anymore (looks through fingers waiting for someone to speak up in his defense)" bullshit every week but honestly it really isn't that serious is it.

[igor_balis]

The Giggles camp has sent me exclusive, ITK if you wheeeeel, footage of their man's first promo to hype the fight:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9dLgKK1Y6c

[Baz]

I’m sure I’ve seen that guy on a Triga DVD.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

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[mugbull]

The sunglasses do well to obscure his enormous nose

[Bam]

He’s definitely straight.

[Baz]

Leg day? Nah.

[Giggles]

The Giggles camp has sent me exclusive, ITK if you wheeeeel, footage of their man's first promo to hype the fight:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9dLgKK1Y6c


Sadly, I could do proper subtitles for that whole video.

[niko_cee]

Do they ever post videos of the actual fights?

[Giggles]

The fights are normally as bad as real boxing. Loads of shaping and very little hitting.

[Smjffy]

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https://i.pinimg.com/236x/7d/cd/ca/7dcdcac1fe79ce92ae7df77afc903f37--eddie-murphy-funny-people.jpg

Hmm....

Eddie Murphy performed at a comedy club, Rashford performs at a comedy club.
Murphy spoke to animals in Dr DoLittle, Rashford we know can at least speak Lion given his time with Ibra.
Eddie Murphy knew a nutty professor, Rashford knew LvG
Eddie Murphy - Shrek. Rashford played with Rooney.

History has a habit of repeating itself, no? I'm sure there's many more.

[Bam]

Wtf is that Shit?

[Smjffy]

Rafa Benitez confirmed to be leaving Newcastle. Hold tight, Shinners.

[Mellberg]

That's one club we can potentially finish above. Lovely.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Sir Rafa and Everton would be a good fit.

[Smjffy]

I had a horrible thought and checked the possibility but there is at least a chance that Smith will be sacked with Villa in the relegation zone which prompts Gareth Barry to jack it in at WBA and take over as manager. Win, lose or draw at the Etihad in the first week, Liverpool face Aston Villa the second week in April.

fuck you, pay me.

[SincereTheRebel]

San Siro will be demolished to build some new stadium, next door. Both AC and Inter will share the new ground again. I dont like stadiums shares.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11854/11747967/san-siro-to-be-demolished-with-new-ground-to-be-built-next-door

[Baz]

Newcastle definitely relegated then. :youpi:

[Smjffy]

Rafa Benitez confirmed to be leaving Newcastle. Hold tight, Shinners.

And Avram Grant expected to take up a role at the club. :lol:

KNOCKOUT BLOW!

[John]

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/7d/cd/ca/7dcdcac1fe79ce92ae7df77afc903f37--eddie-murphy-funny-people.jpg

Hmm....

Eddie Murphy performed at a comedy club, Rashford performs at a comedy club.
Murphy spoke to animals in Dr DoLittle, Rashford we know can at least speak Lion given his time with Ibra.
Eddie Murphy knew a nutty professor, Rashford knew LvG
Eddie Murphy - Shrek. Rashford played with Rooney.

History has a habit of repeating itself, no? I'm sure there's many more.

And you wonder why people thought you were a fucking nutcase capable of waiting in a dark car park.

[Smjffy]

Yeah, that's a right mental post. Run for your life, chaps.

[Shindig]

Rafa Benitez confirmed to be leaving Newcastle. Hold tight, Shinners.

There's only one thing for it. As Newcastle fans, it is our duty to destroy our own club. If Ashley won't leave, we have to make sure his has nothing worth owning.

[Pepe]

An email from David Moyes landed on my spam folder. Apparently he works for TSA in the Atlanta Airport now and wants to do some business.

[Smjffy]

You can almost guarantee you'll hear more about Moyes in the coming days as all the old boys try to be heard. Big Sam second chance?

[Gray Fox]

Bruno Fernandes has posted what very much resembles a farewell message accompanied by a picture of him and his family on a plane.

His odds to join Liverpool have just been cut to 1/3 in most places too.

He has been strongly linked to United and City as well, so it'll be interesting to see who won.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I always said there's only one I actually have any trust in, and he called the Dan James transfer weeks before it happened. Nothing else has actually definitely happened (or not) to call anyone out on. It's entirely true that nobody (ITK or otherwise) seems to have had a fucking clue what's really going on with De Ligt. He's been 'definitely' going to a different team for each of the last three weeks.

I'll put my neck out and say I think both Aaaron Wan-Bissaka and Bruno Fernandes will sign.

ITK backtracking to start again?

[igor_balis]

There's only one thing for it. As Newcastle fans, it is our duty to destroy our own club. If Ashley won't leave, we have to make sure his has nothing worth owning.

Isn't that the Vince bringing the nWo storyline? I fully support it.

[Gray Fox]

You've gotta inject St. James Park with a lethal dose of poison.

[Danny]

ITK backtracking to start again?

They did although that one is a weird one. Its an Tier 1 AC Milan Journo, not some random bloke. He seemingly had the scoop based on Bruno playing out in Italy. He went balls out that Bruno was going to United.

[niko_cee]

Is signing Bruno Fernandes going to be 'winning'?

I suppose more goals from midfield would be nice, but I was rather hoping Keita and Chamberlain might provide those next season. It would slightly worry me that Chamberlain might be getting bumped forward into the front 3 as ad hoc cover when that's probably an area that could do with strengthening.

[Baz]

Don’t worry, that’s what Mbappe is for.

[SincereTheRebel]

I hate to admit, but Liverpool having three workhorses in midfield without any of them really being a creative force worked out OK for them.

[Manc]

V interesting. I wonder if Klopp sees this lad being able to play the Firmino role.

[Smjffy]

I don't think I've so much as seen a single game but it matters little when your as shit hot as Klopp has been in recent windows. I think the only one with question marks could be Keita but still early days.

[randomlegend]

Wan Bissaka to Utd is done.

[Smjffy]

:D Next season should be fun. £55M....jesus. Palace have done well there given he's an inexperienced defender and no one else was really in for him. TAA must be worth at least £150M in today's market if he's going for that.

[Boydy]

Wan Bissaka to Utd is done.
Is it official now?

I see rumours of Coutinho to United. I'll cry if that happens.

[SincereTheRebel]

Is it official now?

I see rumours of Coutinho to United. I'll cry if that happens.

I read to last week Coutinho to Utd isnt happening becuase of his respect for Liverpool :lol:

[Boydy]

I read to last week Coutinho to Utd isnt happening becuase of his respect for Liverpool :lol:

Good.

I'd be happy to have him back.

[randomlegend]

Is it official now?

I see rumours of Coutinho to United. I'll cry if that happens.

Not yet but it will be.

[SincereTheRebel]

:D Next season should be fun. £55M....jesus. Palace have done well there given he's an inexperienced defender and no one else was really in for him. TAA must be worth at least £150M in today's market if he's going for that.

Those are the types of signing i like to see big teams make. buy the better players, from the lesser teams in the same league. Instead of signing some player for the same price who used to be good five years ago. Like Coutinho.

[Giggles]

Is it official now?

I see rumours of Coutinho to United. I'll cry if that happens.

Why? Selling him was the best thing ever happend your lot.

[Smjffy]

Those are the types of signing i like to see big teams make. buy the better players, from the lesser teams in the same league. Instead of signing some player for the same price who used to be good five years ago. Like Coutinho.

I actually can't tell if you're serious or not.

[Smjffy]

Why? Selling him was the best thing ever happend your lot.

Sacking Rodgers and hiring Jurgen Klopp has to be up there.....

As it is, I would take Coutinho back too because it's better to have good players than not but part of me also thinks, fuck him. No issues with how he left but quite frankly, we've moved on without him and he wouldn't even be the first name on the sheet anymore. Probably not even in the first 7/8 names which is a sign of how far we've progressed lately.

[Manc]

Phil can go and fuck himself with a carrot.

[niko_cee]

Those are the types of signing i like to see big teams make. buy the better players, from the lesser teams in the same league..

Joe Allen says hi.

The list is long. £55m for a young player with one decent season under his belt is absolutely mental, but it's also completely par for the course. He looks a good prospect, but expectations are a bit different at United compared to Palace. Well, you'd hope they would be anyway.

Liverpool gaming a couple of top class full backs for peanuts is probably as key a contributor in their rise as have been the ridiculously good signings of Mané and Salah.

[SincereTheRebel]

Joe Allen is at the bottom of the list, whereas the Likes of Wijnaldum are at the top. Its a gamble worth taking. Otherwise go and spend the same money on RB like Danny Carvajal

[Smjffy]

Joe Allen says hi.

The list is long. £55m for a young player with one decent season under his belt is absolutely mental, but it's also completely par for the course. He looks a good prospect, but expectations are a bit different at United compared to Palace. Well, you'd hope they would be anyway.

Liverpool gaming a couple of top class full backs for peanuts is probably as key a contributor in their rise as have been the ridiculously good signings of Mané and Salah.

We got lucky with Robertson and Trent in fairness and the key contributor for the costs for full backs is Guardiola.

[phonics]

You can't apply 'just do what Liverpool' did to other teams. The entire pressing thing is built around ignoring any natural instinct you may have as a player and pouncing once the opposition have created the shape you've been drilled in training to recognize.


From the kick-off, Huddersfield go back to holding midfielder Jon Gorenc Stankovic (https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&tag_person=Jon+Gorenc+Stankovic), who plays it right to central defender Christopher Schindler (https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&tag_person=Christopher+Schindler). Daniel Sturridge (https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&tag_person=Daniel+Sturridge) closes Schindler down, and Sadio Mane (https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&tag_person=Sadio+Mane) is close to the right back Tommy Smith (https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&tag_person=Tommy+Smith), so Schindler plays it back to goalkeeper Jonas Lössl and runs towards the right corner of the Huddersfield box to make himself available for a return pass.


Except Sturridge has angled his run to close down Lössl such that he is also threatening that return pass to Schindler, and he has Mane in support. The other centre half, Terence Kongolo (https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&tag_person=Terence+Kongolo), has split to the left corner of the Huddersfield box, but Mohamed Salah (https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&tag_person=Mohamed+Salah) is close by: too risky. The easiest available pass is up the middle to Stankovic, who is unmarked and appears to be in space.


Appearances can be deceptive. Naby Keïta is a good 15 yards away from Stankovic, on the far side of another Huddersfield midfielder, Jonathan Hogg (https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&tag_person=Jonathan+Hogg). Hogg is pointing and gesticulating to team-mates and paying no attention to Keïta, whose orientation at this moment seems to be entirely defensive.


In fact Keïta is waiting to spring the trap. As the ball goes back to Lössl, he knows his team-mates are leaving the goalkeeper with only two options: hit it long, or pass to Stankovic in the middle. At the precise instant he sees Lössl has chosen the short rather than the long pass, Keïta takes off, goes past Hogg before Hogg realises what is happening, and arrives on Stankovic’s blindside as he turns with the ball and attempts to pass. Keïta blocks the ball to the nearby Salah, runs into the area, collects the return pass and scores.

You couldn't just do a Liverpool as Spurs because they're built to win the ball in a low/mid-block, counter in numbers and using professional fouls to stop any counter-counter. They rely on quality to get the ball from front to back so need Eriksen AND Winks whereas Liverpool can have 3 plodders because they're winning the ball so much higher up.

(Not knocking their signings, but Shaqiri wouldn't work out at most other clubs due to over-reliance etc)

[SincereTheRebel]

Totttenham have agreed a £65m deal for Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon. Add another mad fee after one season for a young player.

[Smjffy]

I was looking at Monaco's transfers out and it's staggering how many flopped. Lemar has been decidedly average since moving to AM, Kongolo and Diakaby both got relegated, Ghezzal couldn't even prove to be a budget version of Mahrez, Mbappe I'm not including since he left technically on loan the year before and Fabinho took a while to get going to.

I legit fear these bigger ££ signings from Ligue 1. It's a bigger lottery than the Dutch league.

[Mazuuurk]

He's been quite consistent for Lyon for two whole seasons now, hasn't he? I'm not saying that means all too much, but he does seem like a pretty good talent to me.

Between him, Dier and Wanyama, Spurs will be able to field a right shit-kicker midfield.

[SincereTheRebel]

The dutch league dosent really have big transfer fees though. A striker who scores 50 league goals over there, used to cost about £10m

[SincereTheRebel]

This is where all that good reserch would be useful if we could reserect the old board. We did the numbers from the dutch league in relation to players being sucsesful once they moved on and there were only 8 players on the list at the time.

[Mazuuurk]

I was looking at Monaco's transfers out and it's staggering how many flopped. Lemar has been decidedly average since moving to AM, Kongolo and Diakaby both got relegated, Ghezzal couldn't even prove to be a budget version of Mahrez, Mbappe I'm not including since he left technically on loan the year before and Fabinho took a while to get going to.

I legit fear these bigger ££ signings from Ligue 1. It's a bigger lottery than the Dutch league.


It's not just Ligue 1, I think this always happens when you have a team from one of the smaller leagues that has a "golden generation" that over-performs as a unit. More often then not they are all quite young, and have played together for a while, has a manager that manages to get the best out of them as a team, etc. Then when they split that, they individually don't hold up to the task required to change league and team environments (to a higher lever, as well).

[Smjffy]

It's what worries me in fairness, seems to have had a good season even with an alleged dodgy knee but then Depay is smashing that division up too and look how he panned out (slightly unfair given his age and club he was at) but yeah, Ligue 1 scares the shit out of me.

Bruno Fernandes being linked suggests it won't be Fekir anyway.

[Smjffy]

It's not just Ligue 1, I think this always happens when you have a team from one of the smaller leagues that has a "golden generation" that over-performs as a unit. More often then not they are all quite young, and have played together for a while, has a manager that manages to get the best out of them as a team, etc. Then when they split that, they individually don't hold up to the task required to change league and team environments (to a higher lever, as well).

You can't argue with that tbh. Seems plausible.

[-james-]

I was looking at Monaco's transfers out and it's staggering how many flopped. Lemar has been decidedly average since moving to AM, Kongolo and Diakaby both got relegated, Ghezzal couldn't even prove to be a budget version of Mahrez, Mbappe I'm not including since he left technically on loan the year before and Fabinho took a while to get going to.

I legit fear these bigger ££ signings from Ligue 1. It's a bigger lottery than the Dutch league.


Mane, Hazard, Fabinho, Mahrez, Lacazette, Bernardo, Mendy, Mbappe, Kante, Guendouzi etc.

I think Ligue 1 has had an alright decade.

[Smjffy]

Diouf, Cheyrou and Salif Diao.

Ligue 1 can fuck off. Those you listed haven't done too bad granted but none of them really had one good season before sodding off like the majority of youngsters there? They'd actually been playing their trade for a few years in that division.

Hence I wouldn't include most of who you added by virtue of them being better after leaving France than they were in France. Mane had to move to Germany, Hazard had already been doing it a few years before signing for Chelsea, Mahrez was a punt for a championship team at the time and Kante....well, he just popped up from nowhere hasn't he.

[Andy]

Mane went to Austria, I think his career was a bit a slow burner.

[SincereTheRebel]

I would rather these noname players gets their shots then some elite player who has been falling off for a few years.

[Smjffy]

Mistaking RB Salzburg with RB Leipzig. :moop

[SincereTheRebel]

Kenny fucking miller is still playing. He has signed for Patrick Thistle in the socttish prem at 39. One of the first Wolves games I went to, was when Wolves beat Man Utd 1-0 at Molinuex. He picked the ball up from the halfway line, dribbling past six Man Utd defenders before leaving Ferdinand on his back and slotting the ball with the finese, past Tim Howard.

[Smjffy]

Wan Bissaka to Utd is done.

I thought this was done?

https://twitter.com/bbcsport_david/status/1143846012731252736

EDIT: Topic change. How about Arsenal then? It's a good job the stadium meant they could compete isn't it.

[Lewis]

It sounds like United have done a reasonable job of not having their pants pulled down, so Palace must know he's actually shit or something.

[SincereTheRebel]

That would be Wan-Bissaka the most expensive right back of all time ahead of Kyle Walker and Dani Alves?

[Smjffy]

It sounds like United have done a reasonable job of not having their pants pulled down, so Palace must know he's actually shit or something.

I don't know if you clicked the link Lewis but I think it sounds more like they don't want to be giving United money back when Zaha goes for big money. Apparently United have a % of it.

[Lewis]

It says the sell-on clause remains in place.

[niko_cee]

25% of an amount no-one is going to pay for him though, so it's probably a bit moot.

[Smjffy]

I reckon Arsenal would have if they got into the Champions League. If he does go then I reckon Palace could be a value bet for relegation @6/1. Bournemouth should have an eye kept on them too.

[randomlegend]

I thought this was done?

https://twitter.com/bbcsport_david/status/1143846012731252736

EDIT: Topic change. How about Arsenal then? It's a good job the stadium meant they could compete isn't it.

It is done. I'll have £50 on it with you.

[mugbull]

Ndombele is going to be fucking amazing

[Spikey M]

Going purely off of stats, which paints a good picture if not the whole one (especiallyplaying in that shit league), he seems a bit underwhelming. A 'prospect', sure, but is he any better than Winks, who will most likely be the one losing playing time to him?

[mugbull]

What stats? Winks isn’t any good. N’Dombele is a phenomenal dribbler and passer

[randomlegend]

He's no AWB stats-wise, that's for sure:

https://scontent.fbll1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65315600_2311662072236270_6913731370313318400_n.jp g?_nc_cat=1&_nc_ht=scontent.fbll1-1.fna&oh=74ca8313d0945e33f6041c59c6fb8f29&oe=5DBD9490

[Baz]

Most looks like a cat.

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/scottish-fold-cat-tortoiseshell-26391345.jpg

[Smjffy]

It is done. I'll have £50 on it with you.

Nah, you're alright. I just assumed it would have been announced by now. It's a good signing by default of shifting Ashley Young.

[mugbull]

He's no AWB stats-wise, that's for sure:

https://scontent.fbll1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65315600_2311662072236270_6913731370313318400_n.jp g?_nc_cat=1&_nc_ht=scontent.fbll1-1.fna&oh=74ca8313d0945e33f6041c59c6fb8f29&oe=5DBD9490

He’s actually got a pretty similar stat sheet (among all Ligue 1 players): https://mobile.twitter.com/Squawka/status/1143801068939350016

Or maybe just Lyon players. I can’t tell.

[Danny]

I think Ligue 1 has had an alright decade.


Diouf, Cheyrou and Salif Diao.

They all left in 2002. Closer to two decades ago rather than one :lol:

[Smjffy]

I swear it only feels like a couple of years ago where we saw in the millennium. :moop:

[Pepe]

What the fuck is a take-on?

[SincereTheRebel]

What the fuck is a take-on?

When you dribble past man?

[Pepe]

Why wouldn't they call that a successful dribble or something then?

Anyway, that stat wankery is lolworthy.

[SincereTheRebel]

Why wouldn't they call that a successful dribble or something then?

Anyway, that stat wankery is lolworthy.

The Pogba stats are the best ones. One man team lad

https://i.ibb.co/k25k8Bk/93-B07738-D9-E2-408-C-AE3-C-F04655200-B45.jpg (https://ibb.co/d4j12M1)

[niko_cee]

Chelsea are fucked is what that tells you.

[Spikey M]

They'll just sign a replacement.

Oh.

Lol.

[randomlegend]

Atletico Madrid are paying Benfica 126m euros for Joao Felix.

Now that is fucking insane.

[Gray Fox]

I was about to ask where they're getting that kind of money from.

Surely Barcelona can't afford Neymar back and the Grease man.

[Waffdon]

They’re minted now, aren’t they? No other reason Griezmann signed an extension

[Smjffy]

Jorginho being in the Chelsea bit flies in the face of him being shit, no? Most passes in the final third and won more possession than Kante? I thought the big issue with him was that he just passed it sideways a few yards? Or is it because opinion turned against Sarri and he was a Sarri man?

[Waffdon]

He was really good last few months of the season.

[niko_cee]

The most passes into the final third, not in it, and he must have had the most in the league in terms of that stat and passes generally. Doesn't mean he wasn't a largely ineffectual and at times a major weak point. I'm sure Kanté would have won possession more had he not been playing right wing but who knows. I know which one I'd have.