Theres no way Levy would have broken the wage structure, so I doubt he gets more than Rafa/Luka is which is I think 70k a week. But I don't see City paying 100k a week to have him play at Spurs
so I am guessing he's getting 70k a week and Spurs paid a loan fee to offset some of City's cost and have an option to buy at the end of the year
That still leaves Spurs on the hook for about £90k/week. What does that do to the wage structure? Modric might have a few choice words about that....
Uh, the announcer just said that it seems Brad Friedel is Spurs' undisputed #1 now? Whats the deal with that? Granted, I think its a good move, and quite openly maintained that Gomes' great season was a complete freak.
Interesting...
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Sir Alex Ferguson has complained the Football Association treat Manchester United "like s***'' as he prepares to send a sizeable portion of his squad away on international duty.
Asked about his England contingent, Ferguson said: "It is fantastic. The FA may realise who has produced more players for their country than any club in the world.
...he has highlighted his unhappiness with the FA, which covers a range of issues in recent times, including a touchline bans he served last season plus a controversial two-match suspension imposed on England striker Wayne Rooneythat ruled him out of last season's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City.
"Maybe they will get some joy from it and realise how important we are to England instead of treating us like s***. I am pleased for the players. They are outstanding.''
Yeah. Thing is, you earned those suspensions. Its not like they just suspended you for nothing, Fergie just feels that he and his players should be allowed to act like petulant children with no restrictions.
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Spurs, however, have now opened discussions with the Hammers over a possible deal for the England international ahead of next Wednesday's transfer deadline, with manager Harry Redknapp a known admirer of the player's qualities.
Nothing he says isn't true. Everyone who knows what they are talking about knows the FA is a bunch of wankers with an agenda against SAF. Despite that he still does nothing but win (or is that because he spends the most money every year?)
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Nothing he says isn't true. Everyone who knows what they are talking about knows the FA is a bunch of wankers with an agenda against SAF. Despite that he still does nothing but win (or is that because he spends the most money every year?)
I'll grant that the FA is a bunch of wankers although I sincerely doubt they have an 'agenda' against Fergie. They have rules of conduct, and he broke them.
Crying about it makes him look like a baby throwing a tantrum.
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On Friday, in response to Arsenal's bid for England international Cahill, Bolton manager Coyle said: "When I make an offer for a player, I'd like to think it's in the right ball park.
"But this wasn't even close. I'm only passing it on as a third party, but the word derisory doesn't even cover it."
BBC/Guardian etc. are saying he offered 6m plus add ons
that's embarrassing to the team, the player, and Arsene for making such a low bid
I'll grant that the FA is a bunch of wankers although I sincerely doubt they have an 'agenda' against Fergie. They have rules of conduct, and he broke them.
Crying about it makes him look like a baby throwing a tantrum.
Perhaps I am overestimating him but I believe that there is a well thought out reason behind every one of these rants for the benefit of United and its' players. SAF does not give a #### about anything or anybody outside of the club and will take a hit in the press or whatever if it gives him any advantage (real or perceived).
BBC/Guardian etc. are saying he offered 6m plus add ons
that's embarrassing to the team, the player, and Arsene for making such a low bid
That is embarassing for everyone. I figure Liverpool are out of the hunt for either Cahill or Dann because of the impending signing of Sebastian Coates.
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Perhaps I am overestimating him but I believe that there is a well thought out reason behind every one of these rants for the benefit of United and its' players. SAF does not give a #### about anything or anybody outside of the club and will take a hit in the press or whatever if it gives him any advantage (real or perceived).
Besides, it makes for fun reading
And I agree with you 100%, but that being said, it also means that hes saying these things for his own reasons, he knows hes breaking the FA's rules, so he cant turn around and then proclaim that they're treating him like s**t!
Theres no agenda, and Fergie isn't hard done by, the FA is just enforcing the punishments for the rules he breaks. Its pretty clear cut. Despite the fact that the FA are 'wankers.'
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And I agree with you 100%, but that being said, it also means that hes saying these things for his own reasons, he knows hes breaking the FA's rules, so he cant turn around and then proclaim that they're treating him like s**t!
Theres no agenda, and Fergie isn't hard done by, the FA is just enforcing the punishments for the rules he breaks. Its pretty clear cut. Despite the fact that the FA are 'wankers.'
The point is that he doesn't really believe they're treating him like s**t, it's just another case of attempting to work for some sort of advantage. The effectiveness of the tactic is another story, but it's pretty hard to argue with the tactical choices of the winningest manager around.
Sir Alex Ferguson has complained the Football Association treat Manchester United "like s***'' as he prepares to send a sizeable portion of his squad away on international duty.
Asked about his England contingent, Ferguson said: "It is fantastic. The FA may realise who has produced more players for their country than any club in the world."
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Nothing he says isn't true.
I figure this should be pointed out.
Rio Ferdinand - Bought from West Ham - Not Developed by United
Wayne Rooney - Bought from Everton - Not Developed by United
Ashley young - Bought from Aston Villa - Not Developed by United
Michael Carrick - Bought from Spurs - Not Developed by United
Tom Cleverly U21 - Developed by Manchester United, not called up for the upcoming fixture.
Chris Smalling - Bought from Fulham - Not Developed by United, not called up for the upcoming fixture.
Phil Jones U21 - Bought from Blackburn Rovers - Not Developed by United
Danny Welbeck - Developed by Manchester United
So, tell us again Fergie, who has produced more English players than any other club in the country?
But, everything Fergie says is true right?
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Rio Ferdinand - Bought from West Ham - Not Developed by United
Wayne Rooney - Bought from Everton - Not Developed by United
Ashley young - Bought from Aston Villa - Not Developed by United
Michael Carrick - Bought from Spurs - Not Developed by United
Tom Cleverly U21 - Developed by Manchester United, not called up for the upcoming fixture.
Chris Smalling - Bought from Fulham - Not Developed by United, not called up for the upcoming fixture.
Phil Jones U21 - Bought from Blackburn Rovers - Not Developed by United
Danny Welbeck - Developed by Manchester United
So, tell us again Fergie, who has produced more English players than any other club in the country?
But, everything Fergie says is true right?
Well the landscape has changed quite a bit in the last few years with the way money is thrown around, it doesn't seem like many of the top clubs develop a lot of homegrown talent that goes on to the international stage anymore. The previous generation had a lot more homegrown talent at the top clubs, and during that era United produced what? Half of the England side? There's certainly some bluster in the statement, I mean it is Fergie, but it's not completely out of touch either.
