The European Club Soccer Off-Season Thread

[Addick]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

if they are willing to go to 40, I think Suarez is a better all around player than Higuan, but why hard ball Madrid on that Higuan with this 20-22 stuff?

it's clear Wenger (rightfully) doesn't think Giroud is the answer

While Suarez might be better and more of the type of player Arsenal need, I'm not sure he'll be on the pitch enough to justify the extra cost. It is odd how it appears that they are will to increase their bids for Suarez but put the brakes on Higuain. However, it could be due to the way Real jacked up the price. I wouldn't want to deal with those shady twats either but I much prefer Higuain.

Also, I think Arsene still has confidence in Giroud's ability but doesn't like the fact he is really our only striker. It may say more about his confidence in Poldi's ability to play up front.

[d_phaneuf]

Higuan to Napoli official

John Henry thinks the Arsenal board are high, also official

[Locke]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

Higuan to Napoli official

John Henry thinks the Arsenal board are high, also official

That was funny.

[Addick]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

Higuan to Napoli official

John Henry thinks the Arsenal board are high, also official

For the supporters of some clubs the close season is like Christmas, it's a joyous time filled with anticipation for the lovely gifts they will most likely receive. It's similar to Christmas for those that follow Arsenal as well except we have to celebrate it with family members that are like degenerate gamblers who insists on ruining it for everyone. At least at Christmas I have egg nog to assist the rum in the drowning of my first-World sorrows...

[Pagal4321]

What the #### Wegner?! BUY SOMEONE NOT NAMED SUAREZ ALREADY!

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Pagal4321

What the #### Wegner?! BUY SOMEONE NOT NAMED SUAREZ ALREADY!

Oh you want him. You know you want him....

[Addick]

Originally Posted by Pagal4321

BUY SOMEONE NOT NAMED SUAREZ ALREADY!

Oh God, what have you done?!?! Basically, you just gave him permission to buy an unknown French striker who's only experience is getting on the treatment table.

[Locke]

Why would Suarez want to go to Arsenal anyways?

Allegedly, the reason he wants to leave Liverpool is due to his perceived unfair treatment by the FA and the English media.

So...move to London? Yeah, that'll fix it.

[Finny61]

Does anyone know what is happening for online streaming options for EPL for the new season? This is where we are supposed to see a split between Sportsnet and TSN going forward right? Sportsnet Online hasn't changed anything on their website.

[Pagal4321]

Originally Posted by Addick

Oh God, what have you done?!?! Basically, you just gave him permission to buy an unknown French striker who's only experience is getting on the treatment table.

Except he's already done that, Yaya Sanogo. Ugh.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Addick

While Suarez might be better and more of the type of player Arsenal need, I'm not sure he'll be on the pitch enough to justify the extra cost. It is odd how it appears that they are will to increase their bids for Suarez but put the brakes on Higuain. However, it could be due to the way Real jacked up the price. I wouldn't want to deal with those shady twats either but I much prefer Higuain.

Also, I think Arsene still has confidence in Giroud's ability but doesn't like the fact he is really our only striker. It may say more about his confidence in Poldi's ability to play up front.

and whether now that he's signed a new contract Wenger will even listen when Walcott demands to play up top

[d_phaneuf]

first time in 90 months Barcelona didn't have more than 50 in one of these

[Addick]

Originally Posted by Pagal4321

Except he's already done that, Yaya Sanogo. Ugh.

He came in on a free, Arsene won't be satisfied until he actually pays for a broken prospect.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Marco Reus scores to put Dortmund up 1-0 early against Bayern. While the game doesn't mean a whole lot it sounds like both teams want it pretty bad

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Dortmund wins the Super Cup 4-2 over Bayern.

[MissAvery16]

Anyone know if i'll be able to get tickets to Barcelona FC vs Levante UD on game day? Looks like most of the good seats are already sold out

[d_phaneuf]

I very much like Gareth Bale, but if the rumors of 50m plus Di Maria and Coentrao are true Levy needs to take that and run

[Locke]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

I very much like Gareth Bale, but if the rumors of 50m plus Di Maria and Coentrao are true Levy needs to take that and run

Tottenham Hotspur have yet to respond to Real Madrid’s €100 million bid for Gareth Bale, sources close to the process have told ESPN.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/15...h-bale?cc=5901

Uhhh......cash the cheque....

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Locke

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/15...h-bale?cc=5901

Uhhh......cash the cheque....

ya, I still think it's BS though because 8 different newspapers have reported 8 different prices, including a few with the swap deals

and this 'Bale is unsettled' stuff with no quotes completely contradicts all the actual Bale quotes of the last few weeks about this season

so we will see, but ya no player is worse that so if its offered take it and improve 3 or 4 positions

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

and this 'Bale is unsettled' stuff with no quotes completely contradicts all the actual Bale quotes of the last few weeks about this season

It's Marca. It's what they do.

Fergie on Marca in 2008. "A vehicle to unsettle players on behalf of RM"