I still think it's harder to win the EPL, than any of the other leagues in Europe.
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I still think it's harder to win the EPL, than any of the other leagues in Europe.
I still think it's harder to win the EPL, than any of the other leagues in Europe.
...and definitely more costly.
...and definitely more costly.
So true, I think that the turnover of the EPL is bigger than some third world countries.
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Tuchel is excellent in the week in/week out work where he is constantly working with the squad, squad rotations, fine adjustments to the next opposition, getting the best out of limited budget/loaned players etc.
He so far hasn't showed to be football philosopher/big motivator/tournament atmosphere handler... he is an excellent league coach, perhaps even one of the best from his age.
Keller sure is one of the most underrated, considering how the season went for him: he was under pressure from day 1, many regarded him as temporary solution, hardly had 4-5 games without "Schalke is in a crisis" press witch hunts.
Every time he needed a good result or he would be fired he managed to get the team set up for a good result
pretty much every other squad would have disintegrated with that many injuries.
HSV has all the luck in the world to even be in relegation ... the first time a squad with that few points not getting relegated straight to the lower league
after the hilarious "we are aiming for europe" at season start,signing van der vaart, selling their best player from last year (Son), loaning out their best striker in the winter break to a league rival (Rudnevs), still having Westerman in the line up... i'm not so sure the HSV is still serious or just an eleborate parody
The 'supply teacher' quote was brilliant. I think he's actually got the makings of a manager, but he should never have been chucked in at the deep end like that. Time for him to scour the 'situations vacant' pages for a nice League 1 job.
Levy is chasing Benitez and De Boer as replacement. Still think he should've stuck with AVB who looks set to win the Russian League with Zenith.
Moyes might be headed to West Brom. He's their type of manager. Keep them in the top 15 whilst working with peanuts.
Moyes might be headed to West Brom. He's their type of manager. Keep them in the top 15 whilst working with peanuts.
There are rumblings about WBA, but I'm sure they can do better than Sherwood. At the moment he's behind Chris Houghton in the betting!
Not sure that Norwich would see him as an upgrade on Neil Adams. Either give 'youth' a chance (ie retain Adams) or get some nasty old pro.
Talking of nasty old pros, Malky Mackay is both hot favourite for Norwich, and more tentative favourite for WBA. Ironically enough he also happens to be three years younger than Sherwood, and six years younger than Adams...
While I agree, why would Southampton want to let them go for cheap? Ideally, they'd probably want to keep both of them, and if not, then why not get a big payout? Either way it's a win win for Southampton (unless of course they pocket the cash and never really replace them)
30mio pounds equals to 36,8 mio
Marco Reus transfered for 17mio to dortmund a year ago... just for comparison
Well, a player is only worth what someone is willing to pay, and if teams are willing to pay in excess of £20m for Lallana...
I'm not saying I agree with it, but while teams are willing to pay big money in the PL then this will always happen. It's not just a British player tax either. Do you think anyone else would have paid £50m for Torres?
Was Bale really worth 100m?
Did Neymar really cost over 70? (depends what story you believe)
I'm not saying I agree with it, but while teams are willing to pay big money in the PL then this will always happen. It's not just a British player tax either. Do you think anyone else would have paid £50m for Torres?
Was Bale really worth 100m?
Did Neymar really cost over 70? (depends what story you believe)
Doubt Liverpool pay that even if they sell Suarez; adding a new striker to the need to sort out the defence.
Re spending on players, Bayern Munich haven't been shy lately.
Cheers,
OW
Re spending on players, Bayern Munich haven't been shy lately.
Cheers,
OW
She clearly had 'other plans' in June then
Edit: So according to Vidic Man U's players gave everything they could for Moyes. Does that mean they're simply past it then?
Edit: So according to Vidic Man U's players gave everything they could for Moyes. Does that mean they're simply past it then?
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She clearly had 'other plans' in June then
Edit: So according to Vidic Man U's players gave everything they could for Moyes. Does that mean they're simply past it then?
No, just that they didn't defend like Jagielka.
Cheers,
OW
For some poor team if the door reads 'David Moyes - Manager'. Manchester United's will probably have a picture of a football on page one.
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Two officials tasked with spotting a keeper off his line have no problem with him being halfway home by the time the kick is taken.
Still, the saved penalties were poor; the second miss was worse - I've seen Cardozo fluff, I'll copy his method.U21s:
Chelsea are Champions; winning 1-2.
but deserved. The three goals were good, shame about the Kompany v Liverpool moment for the winner.Cheers,
OW
Thought you lot would appreciate this:
A Smartphone Turns These Fast Food Trays Into Tiny Soccer Fields
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Manchester United; seen a number with the logo in black or white outline and no gold filling. If it is the gold and good taste has anything to do with it, shirt sales will fall - the person who gave birth to the monster and those responsible for passing it will need shooting. Could just have Chevrolet - no cross logo - in white or red like the Sharp days.
Bayern Munich making a point re Kroos.
Cheers,
OW
Bayern Munich making a point re Kroos.
Cheers,
OW
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