Close Season Gossip & Rumour Thread

[Mal]

Originally Posted by smiffing

That is a statement from his representatives, not Man U.

I didn't say otherwise did I?

[TheDaddy]

Anyone got any thoughts on this? Cant see it being anything other than good personally

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/6281768.stm

Originally Posted by TheDaddy

Anyone got any thoughts on this? Cant see it being anything other than good personally

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/6281768.stm

Yep, I agree, it should add a little excitement. But there will always be those that will moan about it.

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The Telegraph

Carlos Tevez last night insisted he knew nothing about a reported two-year loan move to Manchester United. The West Ham and Argentina forward, who is on international duty at the Copa America, said: "I don't know anything. I'm focused on the Copa America and don't want to think about anything else."

Getting fed up with all these conflicting reports?

I am, so as previously posted, I will wait for the relevant clubs to make the announcements, if any

[smiffing]

Originally Posted by TheDaddy

Anyone got any thoughts on this? Cant see it being anything other than good personally

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/6281768.stm

I believe that it would stop a lot of arguments and make the game a bit fairer.

[iglu]

Avram was appointed on the Chelski board Avram is from the same Russian-Israeli mafia that run Portsmouth. Did you know that only Redknapp and Storrie do not have an Israeli passport at Portsmouth? link

With Avram Grant on the helm, given the arms dealing of the father of the Portsmouth's Chairman, and Pini in the background, if I was Jose Murinio, I would invest in some Polonium detecting equipment asap.

[TheDaddy]

Hmm think I'd rather keep Robben personally

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ea/6282732.stm

[Shadow Demon UK]

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry believes Premier League clubs are wealthy enough to make the practice of loan deals unnecessary.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ol/6281704.stm

Isn't Mascherano on loan to the scousers at the moment?

[iadom]

Now Sky and Setanta have started their advertising campaign, is anyone going to pay the Setanta subscription to get their offerings for next season?
Jim.

[Shadow Demon UK]

Originally Posted by iadom

Now Sky and Setanta have started their advertising campaign, is anyone going to pay the Setanta subscription to get their offerings for next season?
Jim.

According to this it's £15 per month on Virgin media and only £9.99 on Sky http://gb.setanta.tv/gbgetsetantasports.htm

I think i'll just watch the games on Setanta down the pub.

[Mal]

Originally Posted by iadom

Now Sky and Setanta have started their advertising campaign, is anyone going to pay the Setanta subscription to get their offerings for next season?
Jim.

I might be...

[iadom]

Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK

According to this it's £15 per month on Virgin media and only £9.99 on Sky http://gb.setanta.tv/gbgetsetantasports.htm

I think i'll just watch the games on Setanta down the pub.

Even more annoying,not that I would watch them but Sky subs get two extra channels for their £9.99

The big screen at The Angel Inn is becoming more attractive by the hour.

Jim.

[TheDaddy]

Dundee have revealed that they turned down new Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster when he wanted to become boss at Dens Park in 2000. (Daily Record)

When you consider his reputation, even then, I wonder why they didn't want him?

[TheDaddy]

Chelsea's Jose Mourinho has stirred the tension with Manchester United by questioning United's summer spending spree. (Various)

Pot calling the kettle balck?

Jose must be shaking in his Loafers...

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United will be under pressure to succeed this season after a big-spending summer.

Mourinho has been cautious, while United have spent around £50m. He said: "Manchester United's spending is something that we don't control, we don't want to control - we don't comment, we don't want to comment.

Odd that he has commented though

BBC Sport

Just a bit of news about Tevez from the United website.....(No he hasn't signed yet).

Gabriel Heinze admits he encouraged Carlos Tevez to choose United, despite interest in the striker from a host of top European clubs.

And although the 23-year-old's transfer has hit a snag, media reports today suggest the deal may be completed by the weekend.

Heinze, who is currently playing alongside Tevez for Argentina in the Copa America competition, told Icons.com he has held detailed discussions with the West Ham player about life at Old Trafford.

"I told him that he is going to receive a lot of help to make progress," Heinze said. "It is a team that gives you a lot of prestige, both personal and professional. And he is going there at the right time. He is 23 years old so what else could he ask for?

But as far as Heinze is concerned.....

"I still don't know what I am going to do," Heinze admitted. "I'm going to start thinking about that after the Copa America. The interest in me from important teams such as Liverpool, Juventus and Real Madrid makes me feel proud, but I feel very comfortable in Manchester and I'm grateful for everything I've experienced there."

On a personal note, I hope Heinze stays put.

MUFC