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@FFCheat: Hull have signed Danny Graham on season-long loan from Sunderland. Interesting move for Danny who didn't perform at Sunderland #hcafc #safc
The Ultimate Soccer Thread 2012-2013 Vol. 3 Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga etc
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Tito Vilanova about to step down. Word is his cancer came back. Man i feel bad for the guy.
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That's tough.
Wonder if Barca turns it over to Jordi Roura or they go out for a replacement.
Wonder if Barca turns it over to Jordi Roura or they go out for a replacement.
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Don't think they would let Roura take over. If anyone on the current staff it would be Rubi, unless they get someone to come in asap.
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Is Jupp really ready to retire? I'd be interested to see what he would do at Barca...
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He says he is done. Who knows though. Going to wait and see what the press conference says in a few hours.
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^^ fair play...I hear you...
I mean, he is 68...managing a football club is extremely demanding on his time...I could see why he'd want to end off with that spectacular season at Bayern...
I mean, he is 68...managing a football club is extremely demanding on his time...I could see why he'd want to end off with that spectacular season at Bayern...
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Wow... A press conference is scheduled for later today... There were rumors he was ready to step down just after the last season because he wasn't sure his health was going to be ok & he was willing to fall on the proverbial sword for not achieving more as if winning La Liga by 113 or so points wasn't enough...
I'll be very sad if this happens... Tito is pure class, pure class man... :x
It's said Rubi would assume duties...
I'll be very sad if this happens... Tito is pure class, pure class man... :x
It's said Rubi would assume duties...
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What type of Cancer has he had again? Poor guy
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^^^salivary gland cancer
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Benteke pulls transfer request, signs new deal with Villa. Guess he's staying for another year, at least. Spurs... 
http://mobile.avfc.co.uk/default.aspx?s=news-display&aid=3322341
http://mobile.avfc.co.uk/default.aspx?s=news-display&aid=3322341
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Christian Benteke agrees a contract extension to keep him at Villa until 2017!!!!! Wow - did not see that coming!! #bignews #avfc
Christian Benteke agrees a contract extension to keep him at Villa until 2017!!!!! Wow - did not see that coming!! #bignews #avfc
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He had tests done recently and they came back positive for cancer. It would be more towards the relapse as opposed to the soccer aspect. I can't blame him though. Health first.Wow... A press conference is scheduled for later today... There were rumors he was ready to step down just after the last season because he wasn't sure his health was going to be ok & he was willing to fall on the proverbial sword for not achieving more as if winning La Liga by 113 or so points wasn't enough...
I'll be very sad if this happens... Tito is pure class, pure class man...
It's said Rubi would assume duties...
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I'm less sad about Barca because quite frankly Barca will be fine, I'm sad for Tito. He seems like a class guy, young guy too. I hope he gets better....
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i wonder what benteke's wages are going to be, thats probably the only reason he signed
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Truth be told...I think there's a few possibilities...
1. This deal was signed soley to up his value in the transfer market.
2. The only club that was serious was Spurs. With that said, Spurs are also looking for another proven goal scoring striker (Saldado, Villa-even though he's gone now), and I think if a bigger respected name comes along, Benteke won't be the main man...
3. He wanted a pay rise.
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@PhantomGoal: PSG confirm the signing of Marquinhos. In a year, Roma have turned €3m into €33m. Incredible business.
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I didn't even realize Marquinhos is so young 
thought he was at least 22,23 very bright future ahead for him
thought he was at least 22,23 very bright future ahead for him
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30M profit in one year on a CB is absurd. Well done, Roma.
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Barcelona's press conference:
In catalan though
In catalan though
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Thanks Lucho!
Thankfully, they have an English translator...
Edit - wow, short presser... Tito is stepping down due to occurrence of the cancer found in a recent check up. Barca expects to name the replacement next week.
Thankfully, they have an English translator...
Edit - wow, short presser... Tito is stepping down due to occurrence of the cancer found in a recent check up. Barca expects to name the replacement next week.
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Tito...
Get well soon.
Get well soon.
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@DeadlineDayLive Arsenal have agreed a £21m fee with Atlético Mineiro for playmaker Bernard. (Source: ESPN Brasil)
Didn't realize people rated him so highly. Would be a good addition but my only concern is the price and we have other issues to sort out first such as a striker and DM.
Monaco signed Fabinho. 19 year old Brazilian RB
Didn't realize people rated him so highly. Would be a good addition but my only concern is the price and we have other issues to sort out first such as a striker and DM.
Monaco signed Fabinho. 19 year old Brazilian RB
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at that Thiago x Luiz picThat's super dope...
Meanwhile over at United...
Completely lost for ideas....
