The Ongoing Serie A, La Liga, All English Football, Champions League Thread - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Part 54

[DarthSkywalker]

Real Madrid agree fee for Courtois from Chelsea for 35m Euros.

#DaveStays

I am very happy about this.

 

[DeadPresident]

Who released the piece about Courtois? Pretty good business for Real if it comes off.

 

[Iceman]

Real Madrid agree fee for Courtois from Chelsea for 35m Euros.

#DaveStays

Damn. Big moves happening.

 

[Iceman]

I am very happy about this.

Because it's bad for Chelsea?

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Because it's bad for Chelsea?

Because we keep our De Gea.

 

[Iceman]

Because we keep our De Gea.

Oh of course. Didn't even think of that but that should put the chase to bed permanently. Are you sure you still want him after the World Cup he had though? t:

I'm sure he'll be back to normal with Utd though.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Oh of course. Didn't even think of that but that should put the chase to bed permanently. Are you sure you still want him after the World Cup he had though? t:

I'm sure he'll be back to normal with Utd though.

Yeah, I think he'll be fine.

 

[Iceman]

Yeah, I think he'll be fine.

If he resumes his regular Utd form then this is a huge foundation to build off if Mourinho can get his act in gear. Maguire has to be the next building block before you move on to full-backs.

 

[BlackFox]

Fair play to Chelsea and Madrid, when they want a player they get the deals sorted pronto, no mucking around for 6 weeks, of will they, wont they.

 

[BlackFox]

So, predictions (at this stage, before all transfers have been confirmed) of who will achieve what, next season in the EPL ? By way of the title, CL places, Europa L, relegation places etc.

As things stand:

1. Man City
2. Liverpool
3. Spurs
4. Man United
5. Arsenal

18. Cardiff City
19. Southampton
20. Huddersfield

FA Cup: Liverpool
League Cup: Arsenal

 

[Iceman]

Fair play to Chelsea and Madrid, when they want a player they get the deals sorted pronto, no mucking around for 6 weeks, of will they, wont they.

Best way to do it. Wenger’s tactic of leaving it to the last day eft him with pie on his face every year.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Yeah, saw that and thought I already posted it lol (oh..in the WC thread by mistake). Now they are spending big on their weak areas. They are gunning for the title at this rate. No point quibbling over that kind of amount when most clubs quote an extra 30 or 40m.

Btw Hunter I know you've checked out of Utd for now till certain things change. Outside of Liverpool (who I'm sure there's no chance with due to the rivalry), are there any other teams you can get pleasure from watching as a neutral during that time? I was always into football in general as a Toon fan but this really went up a lot when Ashley turned up. Means I can enjoy football even if my team is doing ****.

Liverpool spending €75M on a keeper tells you the faith they have in Klopp and what he is doing at the club, I think if anyone gives City a run for their money this season it'll be them, I just still wonder if they need another CB to solid up that central defense.

I like watching Borussia Dortmund and this season I am going to be intrigued to see how Ronaldo does at Juve as well as Lautaro Martinez at Inter to a lesser degree. I also like to watch Lyon and Monaco but I don't know what players they'll have left this season lol. If you mean just in the PL then I enjoy watching Spurs.

 

[Iceman]

Liverpool spending €75M on a keeper tells you the faith they have in Klopp and what he is doing at the club, I think if anyone gives City a run for their money this season it'll be them, I just still wonder if they need another CB to solid up that central defense.

I like watching Borussia Dortmund and this season I am going to be intrigued to see how Ronaldo does at Juve as well as Lautaro Martinez at Inter to a lesser degree. I also like to watch Lyon and Monaco but I don't know what players they'll have left this season lol. If you mean just in the PL then I enjoy watching Spurs.

Yes they are fully backing their manager, but I think the club has found the best fit for themselves long term. Another CB would certainly not go astray. And I think the gap to City will be closer than last time both from Liverpool doing better and City getting a few less points no matter how well they play. Last season really seems like a freak.

I was talking about any football and that’s great to know. I thought you followed football too widely to let your own club going through a long bad patch be enough to put you off the sport totally.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Yes they are fully backing their manager, but I think the club has found the best fit for themselves long term. Another CB would certainly not go astray. And I think the gap to City will be closer than last time both from Liverpool doing better and City getting a few less points no matter how well they play. Last season really seems like a freak.

I was talking about any football and that’s great to know. I thought you followed football too widely to let your own club going through a long bad patch be enough to put you off the sport totally.

I agree that City will likely have not have such a run away season this time, that run of results will be hard to repeat as more teams should be starting to figure out to stop them or slow them down better.

Yeah, there's so much access to all the leagues nowadays that it's easy to follow football on a bigger scale than when I was a kid and we got one 1st Division match a week with Elton Welsby! For the record as well the bad patch isn't result orientated for me, I've seen my team win 13 PL's and 2 CL's as well as 6 FA Cups, I've seen plenty of trophy seasons, for me it is all about the garbage football and the toxic way our young players are being treat, it's the antithesis of the club I grew up with.

 

[kit1982]

How in the world do you manage to **** up the United kit? It looks like a PES unlicensed number

 

[BlackFox]

How in the world do you manage to **** up the United kit? It looks like a PES unlicensed number

lol yeah, we have to spend the first month editing our kit and will be known as Manchester Red as the EPL have lost the licence to EA. t:

I dont think I would have such a problem with it if we had kept the white shorts at least. This screams of trying too hard to be different.

Plus the cost is obscene but then I guess all PL shirt cost this amount these days.

 

[Loden Greatstorm]

Because we keep our De Gea.

#DaveStays

 

[BlackFox]

United linked in several places to Gary Cahill.

 

[Mandon Knight]

In view of the board have faith discussion on Klopp....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44869463

Personally, I couldn't be happier with him and him being manager, we have taken the largest strides for years in the last 2.5/3, he is the man for my club, having said that, he does need a trophy this season, of some description, more likely a FA Cup or League Cup, especially if we are shelling out on what we have already and there are more to come.

 

[Iceman]

I agree that City will likely have not have such a run away season this time, that run of results will be hard to repeat as more teams should be starting to figure out to stop them or slow them down better.

Yeah, there's so much access to all the leagues nowadays that it's easy to follow football on a bigger scale than when I was a kid and we got one 1st Division match a week with Elton Welsby! For the record as well the bad patch isn't result orientated for me, I've seen my team win 13 PL's and 2 CL's as well as 6 FA Cups, I've seen plenty of trophy seasons, for me it is all about the garbage football and the toxic way our young players are being treat, it's the antithesis of the club I grew up with.

Oh yeah, that’s what I meant by bad patch. I was aware of you wanting to see half decent football again more than trophies. Same for me always and I’ve never seen my club win anything (well except for those 2 Championship titles).

 

[Mandon Knight]

We've agreed a fee for Allision from Roma....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44874142

 

[Iceman]

Was just about to post that. Congrats!!

 

[BlackFox]

Yeah thats a bold move from Liverpool, the keeper has been a weakness for some time and they have gone out and done something about it. City will probably more than likely retain the title but can see Liverpool being a genuine contender at least with all their additions this summer.

 

[DeadPresident]

When Liverpool sign Allison they'll jump to the front of the queue of City's biggest challengers for the league this coming season.

 

[Iceman]

Wonder what the first team lineup will look like now.