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yup poor first half. sort it out Wenger! 'go play' doesnt bloody work.. how many times does he need reminding!

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Well whatever he said for the second half works. No idea why this squad can't start properly.

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Never seen Arsenal this inconsistant before.

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Arsenal play some lovely football but in my humble opinion they need a few more steely characters in the team to become more consistent and harder to beat.

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someone wearing Roberto Di Matteos jacket ?

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/01/66.jpg

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cheers Robin :)

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Man Utd's best player this season by a mile.

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24odd mil well spent. Ill never forgive Wenger and the Arsenal board for that crap. should of never left. Wengers crap insane ways. oh well calm down at least Tottenham are 1 down

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Wenger: "We'll see what we can do" "We aren't close to signing anyone tonight or tomorrow morning"

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It's something and nothing though, we needed a CB before Colo kicked up a fuss, Mike Williamson is probably the worst defender in the league right now and he's starting every game... scary stuff. Meaning this incoming defender will replace Colo and that still leaves Williamson on the pitch :shrug:

Anyway here's the best deal we'll be doing this week.

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Look like a bit of a squeeze, no chance of getting Mike in one then.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "We gave them too much room in which to play in the first half. We had the first chance, a fantastic chance, but missed it. I thought Francis Coquelin was injured for the first [Chelsea goal], and I'm not convinced at all that it was a penalty on the second one. We made some changes at half-time and came out with a different attitude with much more initiative. We had Chelsea on the back foot but could not get it back to 2-2. We didn't make enough of our corners and free-kicks."

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21002559

just get it right first time consistently for once! the players clearly cannot do it all themselves.. guide them from the start!

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well done Utd

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Spurs pull level in injury time.:)

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Fergie time doesn't help MU.

COYS :D

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Don't you mean AVB time? ;)

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I see you didn't mention the bad refereeing today? Stone wall penalty on Rooney not given...

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refs are mongs

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We should have killed the game off really, the ref didn't help in that respect. But fair play to spurs they kept at it and got something in the end. A point there isn't the end of the world for us.

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no it wasn't. Even Rednapp just said the legs get tangled. It wasn't a foul from the Spurs player it was contact between the legs and the usual playing using that to fall on the floor.

Never worked their keeper enough but gutted to let a goal in right at the end

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We may have drawn 1-1 with Spurs but we are still top of the table and that is all that matters. We will be there by end of season you mark my words. Come on Man Utd. Red Devils

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Indeed but l am not the referee so l can't give it.;)

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I thought, given the awful conditions, the players all put in a good shift today.

Cobby, if you haven't already read it have a quick look at THIS

The interview about our new manager, about 1/3 the way down.

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Any where else on the pitch thats a foul 100% of the time. Its clumsy defending from the spurs player, maybe not intentional but still a foul.

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And they say Wenger's a whinger!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21111840

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Sources around the club hint Newcastle are ready to make a move for Darren Bent :sleep:

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I am surprised he didn't say "that tackle could have killed rooney". So it seems a bit understated from SAF :D

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Well you know Sir Alex as if he ain't moaning about something we would think there is something wrong with him.:)

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I wouldn't mind Darren Bent at Arsenal Adz, that said he'd cost a fair bit. Id love too see Randy Ashley trying to maximize chances of a good deal :LOL:

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I think bent is ok..but he needs dedicated service...if he gets that at newcastle..he might be ok. he is a front man that can score. starve him of service, and he will fail, he isn't the type to create his own goals..eg like van persie

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Apparently he has not played much because he is disruptive to team unity.:nono:

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Sneijders off.. 3 and a half year contract with Galatasaray
http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/vo...tasaray__.html

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So he is interested in money more then anything else at the end of the day.:td:

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David Ornstein @bbcsport_david
M'Vila latest - Zenit & R Kazan have bid €14m with €4.5m-a-yr salary. He wants PL but no offers as high & Rennes keen to accept #bbcfootball
4:56pm - 20 Jan 13
https://www.twitter.com/bbcsport_dav...42093344038912

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possibly but do remember Galatasaray are in the CL. they face Schalke in the last 16 which is winnable for them if they put up the sort of fight they did during the group fixtures. Utd was in the mix remember putting them right under it.

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righto take this how you will, it could be bull and im not getting too excited just yet having been let down countless times by Arsenal putting a spin on things. a few days ago word on twitter was Arsenal put in a 30mil bid for someone. Gibbs agent tweeted something similar then deleted it. no names were mentioned. people got talking and Cavanis name was mooted.it isnt Cavani by the looks of it. BUT Gotze is said to have a 30mil release clause in his contract, the extention he recently signed. now a picture has appeared of whats said to be Wenger at Heathrow on his way to Germany...

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just checked departures out of Heathrow and it looks like flights have taken off/are taking off including those to Germany. Wenger has always said about qaulity being available....

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The United v Spurs game today was brilliant football, but when are referees going to have consistency in the game and stop allowing the Sir Alex syndrome getting into the game.

The referee allowed the United players get away with so much and the shirt pulling and the handball in the box from Welbeck went unnoticed by ref.

And within two minutes of Rooney coming on he did his famous dive and he should have been red carded for diving.

The referee spolit the game with his friendliness of United.

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Don't get your hopes up. Someone has a picture that is Wenger at Heathrow and Heathrow goes to Germany?

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no not getting excited just yet.. he could be off to Germany for all we know. not sure what you mean by the last bit?

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Just mean the speculation is leaping a bit. I mean when you consider it why would Gotze want to come? Dortmund are doing well, they're in the Champions League with a better chance of advancing than us and they'll certainly be in the Champions League next year. Do we really need another attacking minded midfielder? I don't think we'll spent £30 million on our strongest point. We need a more defensive midfielder or a forward.

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you say striker. Wenger says AM. does he ever listen or do things logically?

the twitter account that posted the pic @JulianeSchneid

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Steven Taylor is still around if all.be it injured isn't he.

Suarez to bayern, would be a great move for both parties but I think he still has something to prove at Liverpool

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...triker-1545134

Wenger to PSG for 10 million a year, would be good to see a growing number of fans get what they wish for and for them to see just how good a job wengers been doing over the years.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...l-boss-1546017

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Has he deleted his account?

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Current PSG boss Carlo Ancelotti would be interested in a job swap that would see him take over at the Emirates


Dear GOD no!

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oh great pics fake now... vimeo.com/m/5079563

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Twitter = people making stuff up.

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:mad:

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Gervinhos dad..

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/01/64.jpg

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David Ornstein @bbcsport_david
Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa to have medical on Monday ahead of €7.5m move to Newcastle. Set to sign a 4yr deal #bbcfootball #nufc
11:03pm - 20 Jan 13
https://www.twitter.com/bbcsport_dav...31923860107264

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Wenger and his psychological talk
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...=feeds-newsxml

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Philippe Coutinho set to become Liverpool FC's second January signing. (Liverpool Echo).

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My sources are telling me that Gouffran could go to Newcastle.

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what source? forums say a bid of less than a million has been lodged by Newcastle.

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Keep it quiet. I don't normally share my sources but I will make an exception this time. Here you go. Don't tell anyone about this site ok? ;)

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Arsène Wenger launched an attempt to hijack Yann M’Vila’s proposed move to Queens Park Rangers last night.
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/...cle3663228.ece

Arsenal have been boosted by reports that Barcelona striker David Villa has told his club he wants to quit the Nou Camp this month.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...er-dmailsports

Milan President Silvio Berlusconi has revealed that he is 'optimistic' about the possibility of Kaka rejoining the club.
http://www.football-espana.net/27697...ic-kaka-return

Matt Spiro @mattspiro
France & Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko is 'leaning towards #NUFC', say L'Equipe. But his people are in London today to talk to... #QPR
7:50am - 21 Jan 13
https://www.twitter.com/mattspiro/st...64405653753856

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i thought you meant Gourcuff :LOL:

Matt Spiro @mattspiro
Local paper Sud Ouest say a certain English club have offered €750k for Yoan Gouffran. Bordeaux want €1m. Any guess which club? #NUFC
12:01pm - 21 Jan 13
https://www.twitter.com/mattspiro/st...27369119346689

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Is there anyone QPR don't want? Harry's back everyone!

M'Vila is interesting. I suspect if Arsenal's interest is serious (i.e not made up) then we'll get him.

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I can see QPR being left in a huge mess if this goes pear shaped. Redknapp to sink yet another club and walk away with a cheery smile as per.

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And a fat wedge of dirty money stashed away. :rolleyes:

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But he can't remember how much it is because l can't add.;)

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M'Vila is going to Rubun Kazan.

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£12mil transfer - £80k pw. massive deal for someone that fell off

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Another Mercenary going to a nothing league.

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Paint me mercenary, as I would do same for lots of money.

rare to find anyone who wouldn't. Why should a footballer choose a club for less money? Is he an arsenal supporter, liverpool etc? I am guessing he owes nothing to any club.

Good on him I say. :)

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hes a stupid playboy anyway so its not much of a loss if you consider he took hookers back to a hotel slept with them then they robbed him

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Come on..who hasn't...ok..maybe not :D

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It's strange that in a non-sporting environment it's okay to move jobs to get more money, but in football, it's money grabbing ;)

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So you would rather play in the Russian league rather then the PS/La Liga/Bundesliga or Serie A.:erm:

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Is the M'Vila thing confirmed 100% then? I knew they were close but according to the BBC he had preferred a move to England.

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i cant find anything only the fees put forward.

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Heck, I'd play anywhere. Albeit I pity the poor side that bought me :D

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talking of fees.. Arsenal v West Ham tickets are on general sale.. shocker! member supporters are not buying tickets as much. spend some money blood sucking leeches. £36 odd quid. Liverpool games not sold either.. £70 odd quid. well done Arsenal.

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http://www.sportsdirectnews.com/prem...sia-switch.php
seems it comes from French newspaper L’Equipe

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ah how did i miss l'equipe :shocked:

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Lyon expect Yoann Gourcuff to remain with them until the summer
www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8420898/

Alaus thinks hes going to recoup 20mil in transfer fees HA! if I was Newcastle id be trying to sign this guy on a real cheap deal.

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l was going to mention the Scottish league but alas l did not want to upset you.:D

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Le Coq off on loan to Betis..
m.todomercadoweb.es/?action=read&id=32768

who the hell has Wenger got his eye on? i bet he ends up rushing around papering over cracks again. us fans arent going to have it this time around. theres enough gaining enough anger already to send a real message to the officials.

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Explain yourself?.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...man-blast.html

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You won't..I have watched it too :)

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i thought it was a peno. lineo had a good view. ref too.

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Good. About time he realised that just because he's 'Sir' Alex he can't get away with slagging off officials left, right and centre...

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He must be nearing a final deal with a DM if Coq is off.

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thinking about it I have to agree Cobby. Wenger should of laid into the ref post match but decided not to.

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I hope he signs no one. It would be hilarious for everyone apart from Arsenal fans :D

Apparently Zaha to United is pretty much a done deal...will be announced tomorrow or Wednesday and hes expected to be loaned back to palace for the rest of the season.

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Yeah I am not going to the Munich game because I am sick with the cost now. £68 for the area where I normally sit.

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who knows. the mans insane. seeing Santos as DM wouldnt surprise me.

thats a proper pee take if true. yet another Gooner joining Utd.

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He isn't insane. Actually I think Vermaelen might make a good DM. He likes to play forward a bit, has a good shot on him...

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M'Vila news.. he doesn't want to join QPR and can't join Rubin officially until the summer due to transfer embargo at Russian club. en.rian.ru/sports/20121220/178293204.html

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same as what Rafa done with Luiz? agree it could work. lol that just fiels the talk of a double swoop at Dortmund for Gotze and Hummels :o: getting ready for a Klopp take over ;)

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Southampton: Boruc, Clyne, Yoshida, Hooiveld, Shaw, Puncheon, Schneiderlin, Cork, Guly, RamÃ*rez, Lambert (c).

Everton: Howard, Coleman, Baines, Jagielka, Distin, Naismith, Pienaar, Neville, Osman, Fellaini, Jelavic.

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Also hes become a pretty poor defender. He use to be quality but now a bit of a liabilty at the back.

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Bring back Tony Adams.:)

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Gary Neville Shows True Colours on Diving as Manchester United Fall to Spurs (headline)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...ip-up-vs-spurs

Interesting read, and I agree. Too much diving allowed, and ingrained

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oh look Balagues weighed in.. funny how hes got more involved with the Prem

Guillem Balague @GuillemBalague
Liverpool and Coutinho are hopeful it will happen.The player is very excited about move! Fee close to be agreed but not yet. Hope it happens
5:05pm - 21 Jan 13
https://www.twitter.com/GuillemBalag...15641757667328

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This ref is a complete twonk.

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mongs. Come on The Saints!

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I am enjoying the game. Not sure who I want to win. But as Lambert is in my fantasy team, a hat trick from him would be nice :)

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Gary Neville is an excellent pundit. Easily the best on TV and his purpose seems to show up just how bad the standard of analysis has been up until now.

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He did quite well yesterday. His problem normally is that he does play too far up, another reason why moving him to cover the defensive might work. His ability to read the game, pass and attack is pretty good.

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Indeed a Southampton victory will do us all the world of good.:)

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we totally dominated that, failing to score could come back to haunt us.

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Indeed but lets hope not.

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Could've had 2 or 3... :(

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hilarious guy...

Montpellier's Louis Nicollin:"[Yanga-Mbiwa] is an idiot. it's not my fault. Newcastle is really not a good choice. He will re-transfer soon"

Nicollin: "Mapou and Belhanda are not the architects of our current season's [success]. I would've been unhappy if Cabella/Stambouli left."

Nicollin: "Turkey is complicated. [regarding Belhanda's transfer] England and Germany [is where] I will sell my players."

Nicollin: "Newcastle had agreed with my son (dep chairman) We will not cry, it does not matter. Yanga-Mbiwa is not irreplaceable."

https://www.twitter.com/mohammedali_93

:LOL:

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is Fellaini asleep tonight?

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Well, that's more than I thought we'd get beforehand, but could have won it on the night...

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Luke Shaw :tu: ;)

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Valencia coming under it

The local government of Valencia, one of Spain's most cash-strapped regions and owner of several infamous public white elephants, has added a La Liga football club, Valencia, to its portfolio.

m.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jan/21/valencia-cf-debt-city-takeover

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Get your hands off him. :cool:

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I might even call them **** bandits for their raids on our top players... ;)

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Luke Shaw is in my fantasy football team. Good result for me! I didn't watch the game, was he good? I.E likely to get some lovely bonus points?

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we're definitely taking him now!! i think we'll have to get our "#baller" to have a word ;)

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He was class Damien.

Enjoy your bonus points.

Just don't expect him turning out anytime soon as a Gunner. ;)

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Newcastle United ‏@Newcastle_FC
BREAKING: sky sports understand that Newcastle have made a £500m bid for Ligue 1.

Seems like every time we look at a player someone else jumps on it, It's official anyway, We've launched bids for Emile Heskey, Titus Bramble, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Faclao. Good luck Harry.

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The Manchester United manager did not travel with his squad to Qatar for the four days of warm-weather training that they are enjoying before Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie at home to Fulham. Instead he remained in England to finalise the deal for Zaha, who has emerged as one of the most exciting talents outside the Premier League. It is unclear when Ferguson will join his players in Doha, the Qatari capital.

m.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jan/21/wilfried-zaha-manchester-united-crystal-palace

:mad:

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Manchester United on the hunt to replace flailing goalkeeper David de Gea with Iker Casillas on their radar.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...eir-radar.html

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21143027

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Newcastle agree Massadio Haidara fee.

http://www.itv.com/sport/football/ar...o-haidara-fee/

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Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa didn't arrive yesterday as planned but I'll be over the moon if we sign 3 defenders in one window!

Brings into question Davide Santon's status, He's been a good lad and has really turned out well but there was rumoured interest from Milan for both Santon and Krul which also ties in with Newcastle supposedly ready to buy Jack Butland but loan him out to Birmingham straight away.

I can't even speculate anymore because I assumed our obvious window was 3 players being a defender, midfielder and a striker.. but we've went out and signed 3 defenders and are actively looking for midfielders and strikers.

Been doing my own bit of scouting, I find it strange nobody is going to take a gamble on Charlie Austin at Burnley, yet to play top flight football but the lad is a goal machine and won't be much of a loss financially if he turns out sour.

On a humorous note, Newcastle United only need 32 trophies to become the most successful team in English Football.