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2012/13 European Football Thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by The Stig, Aug 2, 2012.

  1. bobmarley

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    What a game from Tottenham yesterday. Last minute equalizer from Dempsey. I thought the fans were going to riot.

    City picked up two points on MU this weekend.

    I heard AC Milan is talking to City about Balotelli.

    Mixed emotions, but should remove unwanted drama from team.
     
  2. moestavern19

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    I'd feel more confident if they were scoring at the same rate as last season. Aguero has been injured, Balotelli can't score for ****, Tevez started off hot but hasn't done much since, and Dzeko only seems to be able to score effectively when he's coming off the bench.

    RVP is unstoppable right now.

    I think City will stumble somewhere else soon, maybe Liverpool with Sturridge giving them a legit 2nd attacker, especially with City not having Yaya Toure in the middle right now because of the Cup of Nations.

    As for Balotelli going to AC Milan, if it gives City a chance to land Cavani, I'm all for it.
     
  3. Jontro

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    Man I wish City would part ways with Dzeko. Liverpool can sure use his services.

    a 442 formation with Suarez & Dzeko/Sturridge on the attacking third would be that of the kick ass.
     
  4. TheRealist137

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    There is no way Torres should start over him.
     
  5. AroundTheWorld

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    I would like Dzeko on Bayern. There are rumors that Guardiola wants Suarez on Bayern. I'm not sure I like that.
     
  6. moestavern19

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    Suarez was a diver, and he was always down.
     
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  7. bobmarley

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    So what is going on with Falcao?
     
  8. Raz

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    Bayern won't go for either Dzeko oder Suarez. They already have Mandzukic, Gomez and Pizarro fighting for that one spot in the middle, so no need to spend millions.
     
  9. moestavern19

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    Latest I heard is he favors PSG
     
  10. bobmarley

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    I can't stand Gomez or Pizzaro. They need to go after one of Germany's fine young Strikers like Gotze.

    I wish they would add more young German talent to their team. In the future, players like: Lennart Thy, Shawn Parker, Samed Yesil, Said Benkarit, or Julian Brandt.
     
  11. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    rep for Interpol reference
     
  12. bobmarley

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    Other news I found today

    Jose Mourinho has been paving the way for a sensational return to Chelsea by regularly texting and phoning Blues owner Roman Abramovich.

    QPR look set to miss out on Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila, with Russian side Rubin Kazan now favourites to sign him.

    Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola claims Manchester City will not sell the 22-year-old striker to AC Milan this month.

    Manchester United have upped their bid to £17m for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in an attempt to beat off Arsenal.

    Pepe Reina's father says the Liverpool goalkeeper would be an 'ideal' signing for Barcelona.

    Sir Alex Ferguson is monitoring Victor Valdes' situation at Barcelona as the Manchester United manager weighs up a move for a new goalkeeper.

    Philippe Coutinho, M, Internazionale Rumor: Liverpool
    Likelihood: Good chance
    Brendan Rodgers has not been put off by Inter Milan’s initial refusal of a £5million bid for midfielder Coutinho, who is apparently keen on a move to Anfield. The 20-year-old Brazil international would become the Reds’ second signing of the January transfer window following the arrival of Daniel Sturridge. Coutinho has pace and is versatile in a forward role – essential qualities in the modern world. We think this one will be wrapped up before the deadline.
     
  13. Raz

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    Gomez scored 26 goals in Bundesliga and 12 in Champions League last year. Can't do much better as a center forward. Pizarro is still a solid backup.
    Meanwhile, Götze is not a striker but an offensive midfielder. Bayern already has Ribéry, Kroos, Müller, Shaqiri, Robben playing in their offensive line. No need to spend 40 Million EUR for a player who already has injury issues that early in his career. The other guys you name may be talented, but none of them has even showed nearly the quality you need, to get Bayern at least interested. They should rather focus on their own talent. Keep an eye on Emre Can and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
     
  14. bobmarley

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    That's fine. I just don't like Gomez. Not a Bayern fan.
     
  15. Raz

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    Even some Bayern fans don't. He's been polarizing since his Stuttgart days.
     
  16. Yung-T

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    If you can somehow grab Goetze it doesn't matter what other players you already have on your squad, you start him and sack one, no-brainer. One of the biggest talents of our generation.
     
  17. Jontro

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    I hope Gotze comes to Liverpool instead.

    Gotze/Suarez and Sturridge as back up. Is naaaaace..!
     
  18. The Stig

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    Anyone saw the Hazard vs ball boy incident last night?

    I hate Chelsea, but that ball boy deserved a good spanking for that. He was hiding the ball from Hazard and straight up laid on it like a little girl. Faked getting hurt and got Hazard red carded.

    But anyway, glad Chelsea if out of the cup.
     
  20. Honey Bear

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    Lol, kid was r****ded. Hazard did the right thing.. the kick itself was pretty soft, I would have cleated him to the face.
     

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