The Ultimate Football Thread 2013-2014 Vol. 4 EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A etc

[dlo13]

AVB...
I'll be most interested in his choice of outerwear for dealing with those cold Siberian nights.

 

[Kimchi Papi]

No way that Ibra news is real lol

Ibra really wanted a pasta station... I guess it helps with that first touch of his...

http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/17/getting-your-team-chefs-fired-is-daring-to-zlatan/

BTW, for the Gooners out there... Arsenal shirts are starting to go down in price in kids sizes... If I were to get my son a shirt should I get Ramsey or Oxlade-Chamberlain? Or should I get an Everton away (without sponsor) with Barkley? That shirts on sale too...

 

[Sinner]

The talent in the Manchester United squad means the buck must stop with manager David Moyes

All fair points. 

 

[flyeed]

Is there anything that can possibly go down as more memorable for this club season than David Moyes?

Except for maybe Real getting their 10th CL. Or maybe if Bayern repeats last years feats.

So far he has to be the story of the season though

 

[eiddyfouw]

Is there anything that can possibly go down as more memorable for this club season than David Moyes?

Except for maybe Real getting their 10th CL. Or maybe if Bayern repeats last years feats.

So far he has to be the story of the season though

Arsenal winning the league and the FA cup.

Edit: Actually I'm lying...

Liverpool winning first title since 1990.

 

[b fresco]

I dunno, i think its City's to win...

Only way my Gunners win the league is WINS @ Stamford Bridge, Home against Man City, and @ Goodison. This is too tall of a task given our recent form and rash of injuries. I'll be happy with a top3 finish and the FA Cup.

#I'mARealist

 

[imasoleman18]

whos coming in to replace moyes right now realistically i want to hear your guys thoughts

 

[eiddyfouw]

whos coming in to replace moyes right now realistically i want to hear your guys thoughts

As the leader of the "David Moyes Head on a Stake" Movement, I think it's fair that I'm allowed to repeat myself

Avail in Summer:

-Louis Van Gaal
-Frank De Boer

The Dream:

Jurgen Klopp



Btw, something that hasn't really been touched on. The fact is, Moyes is coaching staff is really trash. Fergie offloaded Phil Neville cause he wasn't a good enough player. He doesn't have ANY experience, neither does Ryan Giggs, neither does Woodward (how did this happen btw?!?!- really how can a company just employ an entire management team, where only the CEO has some sort of experience?)

Although we talk about Moyes, it must be said, the coaches have a huge impact on the lack of performance we're seeing. I hope it's something the Glazers are looking at too, while building the case to fire him.

 

[Kimchi Papi]

I don't want de Boer at United for selfish reasons should Tata ever leave anytime soon.

What if Eric Cantona became coach? His pressers would be off the chain... JK...

If Gary Neville plied his trade working through the coaching ranks instead of becoming a pundit, I would've liked to see what he could do with United...

Edit - I said from jump the biggest mistake Moyes made was getting rid of everyone on SAF's backroom/technical staff so soon. He should've kept some of them on for a year or 2 to help with the transition but I guess he was looking out for his guys at Everton.

 

[Coupé It]

whos coming in to replace moyes right now realistically i want to hear your guys thoughts

Who cares, just get him out. That'd be enough.

Why are you so content on keeping him around?

 

[captaincrown3]

I really don't want Van Gaal he's going to be a transitional managers for the next coach. Dudes going retire or leave in a season or two, and we will have the same problem again. 

I really want to see if the team can get Diego Simeone. I know he doesn't speak english, but lets just take their coach and raid their roster too, Diego Costa, Koke, JuanFran. 

Really the fans won't be satisfied if we don't make a hard push for Klopp. Give him whatever he wants. Until he declines, the fans will be unsettled on the new coach. 

 

[eiddyfouw]

I really don't want Van Gaal he's going to be a transitional managers for the next coach. Dudes going retire or leave in a season or two, and we will have the same problem again. 

I really want to see if the team can get Diego Simeone. I know he doesn't speak english, but lets just take their coach and raid their roster too, Diego Costa, Koke, JuanFran. 

Really the fans won't be satisfied if we don't make a hard push for Klopp. Give him whatever he wants. Until he declines, the fans will be unsettled on the new coach. 

That' simply not going to happen. Just like Rodgers, if Simeone can to the impossible and win the league, they will slap him with a monster contract, and throw him more money to continue and build. In fact, I think even if he doesn't win and comes second/ even third, they'll still want to keep him.

De Boer is the best option that's currently available.

 

[trunks206]

BTW, for the Gooners out there... Arsenal shirts are starting to go down in price in kids sizes... If I were to get my son a shirt should I get Ramsey or Oxlade-Chamberlain? Or should I get an Everton away (without sponsor) with Barkley? That shirts on sale too...

Cant go wrong with either one, but if they charge by the letter its a simple choice

 

[quik1987]

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[blackmomo]

Ibra really wanted a pasta station... I guess it helps with that first touch of his...

http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/17/getting-your-team-chefs-fired-is-daring-to-zlatan/

BTW, for the Gooners out there... Arsenal shirts are starting to go down in price in kids sizes... If I were to get my son a shirt should I get Ramsey or Oxlade-Chamberlain? Or should I get an Everton away (without sponsor) with Barkley? That shirts on sale too...

i'm not a Arsenal fan but i would get that kit simpl because it might be the last kit they have with Nike

 

[b fresco]

MIGHT BE? IS.

Get OX, cuz he's the future PSK. Lets not forget son is only like 20. Plenty of improving, growing to do.

Big game vs Chelski this week... Honestly, may the best team win. Given our form, I'd be happy with a draw.

 

[quik1987]

Nike gave non-Europe Man U 600 mil but couldn't slide Arsenal 150 mil

 

[blackmomo]

Nike gave non-Europe Man U 600 mil but couldn't slide Arsenal 150 mil

i think Nike only offered Arseal 120mill, thats why they went with Puma. United has always been Nike best club but i'm pretty sure everyon was surprised they threw that much money at them.

For you United fans, do you think a new manager will solve all of your troubles? Even with a new manager and a 200mill kit for summer transfers, i dont think United will be as big as they used to, no european matches will make it hard to attract top quality talent. Your youth system is not what it used to be. Fergie's last few yrs, the youth team really suffered, while you have clubs like City, n chelsea building a strong youth system. This will be big when it FFP comes into action.

 

[tego calderon el abayarde]

Let's compare the number of trophies each team has won over the last 10 years

 

[quik1987]

Let's compare the number of trophies each team has won over the last 10 years

Kit sponsorship is for this point forward though. Could Nike at least not save some money and have 2 clubs from epl in champions league.

Nike could have kept arsenal man u and man city all for the same money

 

[fear the ibis]

I don't think Arsenal generates anywhere near as much revenue as United does for Nike though.

Just a business decision and that's probably all Arsenal was worth to them.

 

[blackmomo]

Also, i think Warrior and Puma were throwing a boatload of cash to United cause Nike to do the same if they wanted to keep them.

Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Ramires, Lampard; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Eto'o.

Subs: s: Schwarzer, Kalas, Luiz, Mikel, Schurrle, Ba, Torres.

Galatasaray: Muslera, Eboue, Semih, Chedjou, Telles, Yekta, Melo, Selçuk, Sneijder, Burak, Drogba

Subs: Ufuk, Burdisso, Ceyhun, Hajrovic, Umut, Hakan, Sabri Sarıoglu


Surprised Cole didnt even make the bench

 

[dlo13]

Bit nervous for this one. Certainly a must that Chelsea shows up with more energy than they did at Villa.

Edit: Gala players with hands over hearts for the CL anthem? Haven't seen that before.

 

[8pm at msg]

Drogba back at the bridge

Let's see a positive result today, please

 

[eiddyfouw]

Old man Etoooooooooooo