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2014/2015 European Football Thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by rox1, May 19, 2014.

  1. ferrari77

    ferrari77 Member

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    Appreciate the reply info bruh, Hopefully they can get someone- Marquinhos, Hummels, Fazio, whomever. Another possibility is maybe the Cameroonian kid-Bagnack, makes the step up to the 1st team? Still they need an experienced big time player beside Pique.
     
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    If you're on the go much of the day and have a twitter acount-
    https://twitter.com/transfernewscen
    @TransferNewsCen

    or the major writers/journos from the league(s) you like to follow the most.
     
  3. rox1

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    We will need youngsters to step up until early November but I hope this won't be the case in the back 4. I expect youngster up front though. Neymar will come back sometime in November and well Luis Suarez is suspended for 4 months. Alexis will most likely be sold so that leaves Messi and Pedro. We do have other players but they are dead weight to me... Tello, Bojan, Cuenca. I expect lots of Rafinha and Deulo.
     
  4. Zboy

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    When it comes to transfer news for Arsenal, I generally have this attitude

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  5. Jontro

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    I don't understand why Pool wouldn't just go for another superstar striker? It's pretty clear that Alexis doesn't want to go to Anfield, so just sell Suarez for 75mil and go for Balotelli or Rodriguez or some other big name.

    I'm hearing Huntelaar's name being linked to Anfield. I don't get to see him play much, is he a good fit for a run-n-gun system like Pool?
     
  6. SexyButIgnorant

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    God I hope Alexis leaves Barca. Every great forward that's gone there has regretted it. They're all asked to adjust their style to fit the Messi-centric play. Ibrahimovic left, Villa left, Alexis is being wasted, and Neymar is too. If you watch Neymar and Alexis play for their national teams or their past clubs, it's crazy to see the different styles they had in the past. They had the liberty to dribble as much as they want, wherever they need to, and create chances for themselves and others. At Barca, they just stick to the wings and play simple passes to Iniesta, Messi or Xavi.
     
  7. rox1

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    Chileno?
     
  8. daywalker02

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    That has to change. I am guessing Xavi's days are over and Iniesta won't play as much.

    So there will be Messi, Rakitic, (Cuadrado?), Suarez, Alexis? and Neymar jr when he comes back
     
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    :grin:
     
  10. rox1

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    Iniesta won't play as much? The captain on the bench, ummm no.
     
  11. Yung-T

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    Bayern should aim so hard for Sanchez or di Maria imo, don'T understand why their clubs are selling them. Perfect Ribery successors.
     
  12. daywalker02

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    In Di Maria's case.
    Di Maria wanted out before but can be persuaded to stay with the Galacticos.

    I think he heard stories about James Rodriguez, he might not be an automatic starter. I think Ancelotti values him alot. He played well against Athletico in the CL Final.

    Sanchez is because they wanted a total makeover after 2nd place, no Champions League title.

    Tata Martino is probably gone, Cesc is long gone, Mascherano is staying, Adriano not sure, Valdez and Puyol are gone, Pedro IDK, Xavi very likely or is gone
    Sanchez is probably to be had too.

    The trio Iniesta, Messi and Neymar are obviously staying.
     
  13. daywalker02

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    I think they will rest him like Pops rested Duncan. Iniesta's schedule of about 40 league games and 20 CL games every season is too much.

    You can see that in the World Cup matches against Chile and Holland.
     
  14. rox1

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    Bro, you do know Tata has longggggggggggg been gone. Lucho was appointed at end of May. ;);)

    We will have rotations but it most definitely not be like Timmy in SA.
     
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    Ok..... I am confused to what date because of WC fever. Thank you for reminding. :grin:
     
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    Definitely interesting to see how they blow up the farm and still be competitive against Real and Athletico early into the season.
     
  17. Yung-T

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    Bayern are apparently very close to meet Keylor Navas' agents and are prepared to use his 10mil buyout clause, he's said to be wanting a move to Bayern and Pep wants him.

    Strange move imo, he would be the clear #2 and only play in some German Pokal matches or CL group games. No idea why both sides want this deal.
     
  18. Yung-T

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    close to meeting*
     
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    No way this happens.
     

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