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Mike Ashley looks set to re-list Newcastle United as for sale.

Ashley wants £267 million for Newcastle United.

£167 million likely as club value and £100 million as what he's owed personally as the money that wrote off Newcastle's debts.

To compare we'll take Manchester City who were last sold for £200 million and Liverpool who were last sold for £300 million, so £267 million for Newcastle United is a very big ask, fair enough you can factor in the stadium and potential after the 5th place finish but one mistake and a bomb goes off like it did with the sacking of Keegan followed by Relegation. It's not stable enough to call for £267 million.

Statement released from the NUST

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didn't play much. 2 games b4 exile, and not started last year

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stuck with Ashley then. have the NUST got ties with any interested parties?

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surprised me those stats for a quality player.

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I don't want him, but nothing surprises me in football

http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2013/06/25...from-arsenal/?

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It was only meant in jest TD.:D

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So was mine, the fact it happens to be true shouldn't detract from that

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load of crap. Juves officials have already said Higuain has signed elsewhere. it doesnt take a genius to work out where. its because this hasnt yet been announced by Arsenal or RM that people think Arsenal will screw it up, oh and having previous screwing things. I bet Arsenals officials think up ways each year of how to annoy the fans. selling best players has got old now so their going to sign all the decent players and not announce it.. 'lets watch them sweat'

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yup BS. bid got rejected. i award you a clown, we all know whos an expert in that field :rolleyes:

Dortmunds bid is set to be accepted

http://sport.news.am/eng/news/25713/borussia-dortmund-offered-$30m-for-mkhitaryanukrainian-club-boss.html

hes gone AWOL lol

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And so the cancer that is agents continues HERE :mad:

Deliberately unsettling a player.

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have fun with the cheats.

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great news tevez going.

held us back. Slow, greedy etc...

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The question is who is going to replace him?.

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I thought he was ok. I can put more issue at other players, when tevez played, he actually tried

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Yes he did actually try but at times he was a bad penny also who was disruptive at times.

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he better pull his finger out, the Russians wont take him just taking a cheque home.



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if his stats are anything to go by then hes a decent buy for Swansea.

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He's a very good player

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Michu on the move?

10-12m ? ye thats going to be rejected.

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Part of the fault is the manager. The license he gave ballotelli, and then surprised others acting same way?

No matter. What is done, is done. I don't see any point looking back, the new season is my focus

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Mancini's biggest error was not backing Balotelli. He treated him dreadfully.

Balotelli is a central striker but only played there about 20% of the time, and then Mancini criticised him saying he should do better when he was on the left wing.

It was telling he scored in the games he was played up front. And then dropped again.

A side-note to the same point, Mancini's rotation policy was bizarre. He would chop and change up front (partly because 4 strikers was too much) constantly, but would play Yaya every single game to the point of exhaustion.

Well with us down from 4 to 2 strikers, we only need 1 as 4 is too much, given we should be playing with just the 1 next season.

I personally, would just get a young guy and have Aguero as main striker, Dzeko as next guy (would help him as he likes being *the* main man and not 4th choice).

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We need a proven striker...inventive midfielder, and a defender

Not sure about pepe..but reserve judgement

And i would dump nasri..take what we can get for him

Oh, and ballotelli was spoiled...that was the issue, should have sold him last summer, would have got a reasonable fee

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moneys coming out the ground for you lot, may be you should buy a tree



http://forums.evo-web.co.uk/images/s.../getmecoat.gif

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:shocking: YES YES YES

Gervinho to Marseille is advancing, reps scheduled to meet next week

http://www.le10sport.com/football/me...a-avance109332

:D

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Did Carlo want him at PSG? think i recall reading a piece :confused:

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there are too many mental fans in Ligue1 now

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How?

He was vilified for the colour of his car (& his skin), his hair etc... not judged on football.

He will be the best player in the world within 5 years.

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Are you serious?

He was vilified as he was an idiot, both off the park and on it.

He cost us points with his petulance on the pitch, and embarrassment off it.

Nothing to do with his colour.

When that did happen (most often abroad) it was done equally to other black players.

Yes he was a good player, but brought more trouble then advantage. He only played when interested, and wanted back to Italy

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he was widely reported to be going elsewhere now put to bed. brilliant signing for City. I'd swap Giroud for him!

this is heating up.

with Djourou going to Hamburg I think Arsenal will be signing a young defender

he made a difference for Spurs late on last season. not sure they will get rid but this is Tottenham.

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Paper talk..as I've said...rarely right

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would you want it to be though https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2014/03/13.gif

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oh ye there going for a striker.

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Not sure we want him if we're his last choice (unless he meant latest)...

http://www.ftbpro.com/posts/robby.sn...dja-nainggolan

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thats got to be lost in translation :shocked:

Goal.com lol is there audio of the interview ?

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Is he my first choice...no..but..not my money :)

No point me saying who I want, unlikely to happen.

Different story if you mean who is my fantasy team. But would need to know the rules (spending limit, anyone any generation etc)

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Irrelevant what happens off the pitch. That you mentioned "off" before "on" is telling.

There is subconscious racism against black players. Balotelli, Richards and Yaya particularly.

This is a simplistic and sensationalist view. He is a central striker. He scored when played in that role. That he didn't play well shoved on the left wing, is because he was incorrectly played not because he wasn't interested.

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Telling? It is alphabetically correct. Or is the fact you don't know that "telling" in regards to your education

That was a lesson in inferring something...lesson 2

At this rate, quit going to school, I will home teach you online..cable forum style (similar to gangnam style, without the dancing or the trousers)

He didn't play well because he wasn't interested in the team, or the team dynamic...he was wholly interested in himself (lesson 3, proper use of reflexive pronoun)

Now send the £30 to my paypal account..and the lessons will continue

To incentivise, the next lessons (if you pay) will be on world war 2...I am skipping WW1, until I finish the dvd box set (WW2 will be based on "Combat" tv series, which I preferred to "Band of Brothers")

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Surely he was put on the left wing because he wasn't the best striker at the club? You're playing the racism card without any proof at all. He let the team down more than once on the pitch and then did stupid things off the pitch which was never going to help his case. Whereas Aguero only ever did positive things for the club and deserved to play regularly ahead of Balotelli. Also i don't think what happens off the pitch is irrelevant if you're fighting your own team mates and manager in training sessions ;)

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Djibril Cisse leaves Queens Park Rangers by mutual consent

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23097050

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Another one turns us down because we're not a high profile club :rolleyes:

http://www.ftbpro.com/reader/david.h...am=Southampton

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Three times a charm

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Subconscious racism exists and is rife in football. By definition people don't know they are doing it.

you said "off and on" but could have said "on and off" both grammatically correct.

Mancini caused the fight with Balotelli, who had just tackled Sinclair. Mancini overreacted and escalated nothing into a drama.

It does not matter what colour car he has, whether he let fireworks off in his home (he scored 2 goals in the next game 36 hours later) or whether he visited strip joints.

Wayne Rooney pays for sex off grannies, he also smokes like Mario and pays hotel staff £200 to get fags.

Unlike Rooney, Mario has the perfect physique.

Balotelli is in my opinion, (was) City's best striker. He will prove his worth in the years to come.

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Stoke City sign Erik Pieters from PSV Eindhoven for £3m

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23108102

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Can I just check..you aren't mario's love child..or former lover?

Not sure why you put rooney into the mix..when the conversation is about ballotelli and his performances on and off the park (see, interchangeable, alphabetic order was a joke)

How can he prove his worth? He didn't like manchester, and playing here. On that point, I can't blame him..sunnier climes are always better (unfortunately I can't get a job paying same, or I would go)

If you are saying he is a good striker...I didn't say he wasn't...I said he didn't do it enough for city

So I'm happy for you to tell "dad" (or do you call him "papa", which could work for either love child or lover) that we think he is a good striker...but shame he never produced the goods here

And final point...you are over playing the racist card.

That was never the issue, an idiot will always get stick...I put him into same camp as joey barton (though messrs barton is particular disgusting)

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The firm are out and about

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BN8Jv-uCUAAePfA.jpg:large
https://twitter.com/sauce595/status/351010015848583168

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Messr thenry

Do you want him?

http://hereisthecity.com/2013/06/30/...first-option/?

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Fab, Torres and Richards? old news mate all sqwashed. sqwish sqwash.

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lol.

That would be a no

Personally I like torres, would take him..just not for £50m

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He can come back to us for around £10 mill if he pleases.:D

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ok..I bid £5m...wait..does lowest price win?

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:nono::D

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Steve Round appointed David Moyes' assistant.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23125505

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Bayer Leverkusen turn down a £19.7m offer from Arsenal for German international Lars Bender, 24, says the German Express newspaper.

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I like the targets we're after then.

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Andreas Cornelius joins for club record fee.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23085388

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Yes Bender is a good player.

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about time. I'd rather Fellaini though

the story is from http://mobil.express.de/bayer/top-ma...,23552520.html

last month the same paper said

'should' :rolleyes:

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Hull City are set to sign Besiktas goalkeeper Allan McGregor.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...rfeed_football

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:woot:

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Rooney's off the pitch "antics" are comparable. Rooney does not look after his body. Balotelli's body is a temple.

I'm not overdoing it. People don't deal with it properly. People don't know what racism is. Clarke Carlisle doesn't after his comments following the Reg. D. Hunter booking for the PFA do. People assume he does because he's mixed race but he doesn't.

John Barnes has spoken the best on the subject of racism.

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Came across this while I was doing a bit of local research

Attachment 24722

One for the Arsenal fans (there's no thread for this season unfortunately ;) )

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Wanyama allegedly in talks with Liverpool now http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/07...pending-early/

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Interesting.:)

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The lies are astonishing.

Bottom #* are corrections and bold is from us too.

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Swansea City sign Alejandro Pozuelo from Real Betis.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23154095

One for Russ there.:)

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Stoke City sign Barcelona defender Marc Muniesa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23154728

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Newcastle United defender joins Wigan Athletic.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23146872

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Mannone deal confirmed

Published: 03 July, 2013
by Stuart Vose

Arsenal keeper joins Black Cats.

Sunderland have signed Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone.

The 25-year-old Italian has penned a two-year deal on Wearside and has joined up with his new team-mates ahead of this weekend’s trip to Italy.

The news follows Monday’s triple arrival of Cabral, Valentin Roberge and Modibo Diakite.

Mannone initially joined Arsenal as a 17-year-old from Italian side Atalanta in 2005.

He made his debut at the age of 21 and represented the Gunners in the Barclays Premier League and UEFA Champions League, making 15 appearances in all.

The former Italian U21 international also spent time on loan at Barnsley in 2006, making four appearances for the Tykes.

He also had two spells at Hull, playing 11 games in the 2010-11 season plus a further 23 during the following campaign.

http://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2...deal-confirmed

welcome Vito

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Swansea City close to sealing Jonjo Shelvey signing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23143710

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decent addition if it happens.

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Yes it ain't half a bad player.

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Thiago was cropped out of an official Barca photo this morning and spanish press are saying that he will be in Manchester tomorrow. Apparently the club want to announce the signing before Moyes first press conference.

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didnt Shakhtar say they have an acceptable bid from Dortmund

http://sport.news.am/eng/news/25713/borussia-dortmund-offered-$30m-for-mkhitaryanukrainian-club-boss.html

:confused:

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damn lol

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interesting names

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A very good signing in my mind.:tu:

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Brazil midfielder to have Tottenham medical.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23195610

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QPR sell defender to Anzhi Makhachkala.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23207051

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Altidore 31 goals in 39 domestic games for AZ last year. Improved since 09/10 spell at Hull.

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according to this the deal will be completed this coming week, 5 year deal

http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barc...united-2471268

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Gazza's on the drink again. After people forked money out for him earlier this year.. this man is beyond saving. Let him get on with it

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money for what?

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Rehab bill

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Second chances are fine..if people actually try..Gazza has had a lot more chances, so totally agree with you. It was the same for Best.

If they are stupid enough not to see the risk, or couldn't care..not sure why anyone else would

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didnt he say not long ago he had millions?

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Not quite sure in his finances now but he was days away from bankruptcy 2 years ago. Rooney, Wilshere and Gerrard paid his Rehab bill and here he is making the papers again after getting hammered and being arrested for assualt and being drunk and disorderly. His ex wife and security involved... For an ex wife she never seems to be apart from him.

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Its very sad to see whats happening to him.:(

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Norwich striker Grant Holt set for medical at Wigan

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23219933

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Liverpool reject £30m Arsenal bid for striker.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23222924

Somehow l cannot see him ever going to Arsenal.

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Swansea close to £13m deal for Wilfried Bony

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23224017

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this has Arsenal written all over it. Wengers a big fan of the player.

i reckon the two above are just Arsenal flexing muscles testing other peoples resolve.

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I wish Arsenal had Gomez instead of Giroud :(

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hindsight... dodged a bullet :)

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Arsenal have become soo bloody slow completing big deals. Higuain and his family are all set for Arsenal, i hope this doesnt end in disappointment! :mad:

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I thought David Villa could still do a job.

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yeah

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Yes, it's why he went to a bigger club than Arsenal ;)

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Least clinical strikers in Europe

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...07/6.jpg:large

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Most definitely but he obviously did not want to move from his native Spain.

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ye ok that was the reason :rolleyes:

I thought he was joining Liverpool :confused:

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He realised no scousers could pronounce his name without spitting so went elsewhere.

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wheres this guy going to end up?

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ah a spit roast hosted by Suarez ;)

talking of Suarez



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If Suarez wants to go then he should hand in a transfer request but if not he should bloody shut up.

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Think he'd bite yer hand off for a move :erm:

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Then we should make sure we get the full transfer fee and that in my mind is £50 million.

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Charlie Austin fails medical at Hull... It's criminal Hull are the only team looking at this lad. 24 years old that's risen through the leagues with goals in each. Scored a tonne of goals last season in the championship. Guess all the teams are looking at foreign talent

4 million chance isn't much going against todays rate. This lad could be a gem.

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Think my comment was too subtle ;)

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Probably because clubs don't want to have to deal with stuff like this http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-22759753

He also enjoys 'performance enhancers' every so often, apparently ;)

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http://cdn.safc.com/~/media/Players%.../10.jpg?mw=655



Di Canio gets his man

Published: 08 July, 2013
by Kate Smith

Altidore becomes Sunderland's sixth summer signing.

Sunderland AFC have confirmed the signing of US striker Jozy Altidore from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

The 23-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the Black Cats, for an undisclosed fee.

Altidore began his career at New York Red Bulls, before heading to Spain with Villarreal, where he went on to enjoy loan spells at Xerez, Hull City and Bursaspor.

He joined AZ in 2011, scoring 38 goals in 67 appearances. He has also scored 17 goals in 60 appearances for the US national team.

The striker is set to join up with Head Coach Paolo Di Canio and his new team mates at their training camp in Italy on Tuesday

http://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2...s-for-altidore

welcome Jozy

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Antolin Alcaraz joins Everton on two-year contract

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23247458

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https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...07/5.jpg:large



CHELSEA SIGN MARK SCHWARZER

Posted on: Tue 09 Jul 2013




Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer on a free transfer.

The Australian international has signed a one-year contract that will keep him with the club until next summer's World Cup in Brazil, for which he helped his country seal qualification last month.

'It's a phenomenal club,' he said upon signing. 'It's one of the biggest and best clubs in the world, and it's an honour to sign for Chelsea. I didn't take much convincing to come here.'

Schwarzer, 40, brings with him a wealth of experience after more than 15 years in England with Bradford City, Middlesbrough and most recently Fulham, and last season became the first overseas player to have made 500 Premier League appearances.

Born in Sydney, Schwarzer began his career with Marconi Stallions before moving to Europe with German side Dynamo Dresden in 1994, which was followed by a short spell in the Bundesliga with Kaiserslautern.

A move to England followed in 1996, with Bradford City the platform from which Schwarzer signed for Middlesbrough, going on to play more than 400 times in 11 years, lifting the League Cup in 2003 and appearing in the 2006 UEFA Cup final against Sevilla.

In 2008, he moved south to west London with Fulham, spending five years at Craven Cottage, where he made 220 appearances.

Schwarzer made his international debut in 1994, and has since represented Australia 108 times, including at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-articl...mark-schwarzer

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Swansea have signed Bony

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...07/4.jpg:large

not yet official http://www.swanseacity.net/

the Swans are actually making good buys