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Joe Allen, LFC midfielders and midfield combinations and now the Jordan Henderson thread

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keep it up guys, these handbags are making my afternoon masturbation marathon more exciting than that episode of ironside were he spends 40 minutes trying to suck his own dick
 
LeTallecWiz said:
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Please fill in the rest ....

So Joe Allen is signing when?
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Chill out woman.
Modo knows im only fucking about. And i dont really mind if he thinks im a dick.
Its all good. We both love Aquilani remember. Kindred spirits me and he.
 
peterhague said:
Leave Oncey alone Modo. He's a fun and honest guy with interesting and colourful opinions and an attractive beard. Just because you don't possess those qualities doesn't mean you can't admire him as much as the rest of us. Which is a lot! Keep up the good work Andy! <3
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Thanks brother. I thought he was out of order With all that hatred, bitterness and bile. I didnt do ANYTHING to deserve the last few pages.
 
Swansea City Agree Deal to Sign Rayo Vallecano Playmaker Michu

by The Newshound July 17th, 2012
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Liberty Stadium side to snap up talented Spaniard.

Rayo Vallecano have accepted Swansea’s bid for midfielder Michu, according to reports in Spain.
The Barclays Premier League side is believed to have made a two million euro bid for the 26-year-old who scored 15 La Liga goals last season.
According to Marca.com, the Spaniard was given the all clear to discuss personal terms with the Welsh side on Monday.
Michu has a four million euro release clause from his contract but the Madrid-based side has been struggling financially, with players threatening to leave last season in a row over unpaid wages.
SOURCE: ITV Football
If Michael Laudrup does indeed secure the signing of the talented 26 year old goal-scoring midfielder then he will have pulled off a masterstroke, not least because some sources quote the cost of such a deal to be just £1.7m.
Michu had the standout season of his career thus far last term, notching up 15 goals in his debut season at Rayo Vallecano, this despite the newly Madrid based promoted side finishing in 15th place in La Liga.
Michael Laudrup may well see Michu as an alternative to Gylfi Sigurdsson, who the Swans failed to secure on a permanent basis when the Icelandic international opted to join Tottenham. Some sources believe such a move could well pave the way for classy midfielder Joe Allen to leave the Liberty Stadium.
Prior to his move to Vallecano Michu plied his trade at Oviedo and Celta Vigo.
 
i hope we dont get allen if it means we pay 20mill, to be honest id rather get no-one else than continue this stupid trend of overspending on players
 
Lewy said:
i hope we dont get allen if it means we pay 20mill, to be honest id rather get no-one else than continue this stupid trend of overspending on players
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Whatever it takes. WHATEVER IT TAKES!
...as long as it means that I don't have to see a certain someone play for us again.
 
Dated Dec 2011

Rodgers said: "Players understand that this club is a good fit for them."

He added: "We're a team that is riding high in confidence and a group that is growing.

"So for the likes of a Joe Allen, there is probably not too many better places he can be in European football to develop his game.

"He is a real talent. Joe has been a real figurehead of the team this season.

"His awareness and understanding where his space is, is right up there with the very best players at this level. His command of a game and how he has taken control of games at this level has been incredible.

"There's no doubt looking into the future that certainly he is going to be a big talent.

"He is a really clever and intelligent lad who understands where he is in his career and at 21 years of age, he has maybe 14 years ahead of him at a real high level."

Rodgers is "not concerned" about Allen attracting the attention of Swansea's top-flight rivals as the academy product will be a "key" figure to the Welsh club surviving in the Premier League.

Allen's tackling, passing and playmaking abilities have been key to Swansea this season and have established him as an international regular alongside Aaron Ramsey in the Wales midfield.

"He was off the back of his first full season in the Championship playing regularly," said Rodgers.

"And he's now becoming a key figure of this team that suits his style perfectly.

"There will be admiration from people looking at him and thinking that he can play at their clubs but I have no concerns about any of the players that I've got."
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Seems to be conflicting reports on this - some saying we're defo in for him, some saying it's not a goer.
 
Dated Apr 2012

FOR one Wales star, it really is the Theatre of Dreams.

Now Joe Allen wants fantasy to become reality when Swansea City head to Old Trafford next week.

And that’s why he’s keeping fingers crossed for Ryan Giggs and co to win the Manchester showdown with title rivals City tomorrow night.

Swans midfield ace Allen is a self-confessed schoolboy United fan so there’s little wonder he’d rather the red side in the race triumph tomorrow.

Because victory for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side would set the wheels in motion for a possible scenario that would start with United lifting the trophy – and ending with one of the biggest results in Swansea City history!

Should United win tomorrow over City and then Roberto Mancini’s men fail to win against Newcastle in next Sunday’s early kick-off, Fergie’s side will already be crowned champions before the Swans kick off at Old Trafford at 4pm.

And then there’s the small matter of helping Brendan Rodgers’ men upset the presentation party with the club’s first win at the home of the self-styled biggest club in the world.

Yet Allen says he has an even greater motivator to impress next week as he lines up against a hero he claims to have modelled his game on.

“It will be a very special game for me,” said the seven-cap midfielder, nearing the end of a quite superb debut season in the Premier League.

“I’m sure Old Trafford is a place all the players have been dreaming of playing at.

“We probably thought it would never happen.

“When the fixtures came out it was one I looked for – I’m a boyhood United fan and I can’t wait to go there and pit my wits against players like Giggs and Paul Scholes.

“Giggs was always someone I looked out because he was a Welshman and a fantastic player. But, from my own football point of view, I looked up to Roy Keane and Scholes, who was my hero as a kid.

“I really studied the way they played as much as I could when I was trying to make it as a footballer.

“And when Scholes retired at the end of last season I was disappointed because I thought I would never get the chance to be on the same pitch and line up alongside him.

“Thankfully he has come out of retirement so I get that chance.”

Scholes, 37, has been a revelation since returning from the retirement he announced at the end of last season, even sneaking into late running for player of the year as he spearheaded United’s surge for the title.

And Allen added: “Since he has come back he has shown how good he is. To be out of the game since the backend of last season and come straight back in shows he is a true great.

“When you see the effect he has had on Manchester United since his return says it all for the ability he has.”

But if Allen has tried to emulate the Man Utd great, he’s not done too bad a job of it.

An ability to pass to perfection both over short and long range (managing 100% accuracy against Bolton last week), he can switch the direction of play to devastating effect.

And there is the same tenacity needed to add a bit of steel to midfields full of style – although Allen’s tackling edges that of Scholes’ awkward attempts to master the art.

You won’t catch the modest playmaker admitting he’s anywhere near the level of Scholes – even if Wales fans drooling at the prospect of him linking up with Aaron Ramsey, Joe Ledley and Jack Collison might for the World Cup qualifiers might.

But he does admit that he’s looking forward to the prospect of heading to Old Trafford next week as Swansea look to finish their season with a real bang against his boyhood idols.

“I’ve always been a United fan, but this season I’ve distanced myself and not focused on how they are doing,” said the 22-year-old, part of the Swans side that put Fergie’s men in the title driving seat with that 1-0 win over Man City last month. “But in saying that, Monday night is a game the whole footballing world will be watching.

“It’s difficult to pick which way it will go.

“I’d like to think United can win the title. Both teams have been evenly matched and I’m sure there will be more twists and turns even with just three games to go.

“But it will be a pretty good day if we can get a result and they are champions.”
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Dated Nov 2011

It's one of the questions Joe Allen gets asked nearly every time he sits down for an interview about his career.

Did you ever fear that being small might stop you making it as a professional footballer? “No,” is the answer, “just look at Paul Scholes.”

When Swansea City face Manchester United on Saturday it will be a lifelong ambition fulfilled for Allen, who, despite being with the Swans since the age of nine admits he was a United supporter growing up.

His only regret about playing United is that it comes six months too late to go head-to-head with his football idol Scholes.

At 5ft 6in the Wales international is an inch shorter than the former England international, who was the heartbeat of Sir Alex Ferguson’s side for more than 15 years after making his debut at 19.

It may have taken Allen a bit longer to establish himself in Swansea’s first team but he is now being recognised as one of the brightest young talents in the top flight.

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has often compared his style to Barcelona playmaker Xavi and his boss’ faith was evident as Allen made 33 appearances in their promotion-winning campaign.

“I wouldn’t say my game is modelled on his (Scholes) but I have admired him for years,” said Allen, who’s scored twice in the Premier League this season.

“Unfortunately I’ve come to the Premier League a year too late to play against him.

“All small players have to deal with questions at some stage in their career.

“When you are young it has some disadvantages but I always kept faith through the disappointments.

“You look at the players Barcelona have in their team and one of my idols Paul Scholes.

“Some of the best players in the world are small and it gives you inspiration.”

With Scholes no longer around, Allen is likely to face Michael Carrick or Darren Fletcher in central midfield, but the prospect of going up against England star Wayne Rooney is not out of the question.

Rooney has been used in a deeper role by Ferguson recently when he decides to start with Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez up front.

United have won all four games in league and cup since their 6-1 hammering by Manchester City and have chalked up four clean sheets in the process.

It’s a daunting project for any opposition player, even a lifelong United supporter, but Allen says he is looking forward to a great occasion at the Liberty Stadium.

“I’m a Man United fan and I grew up watching them every week,” said Allen. “It will be a fantastic occasion. It’s hard to believe that we are going to be hosting Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium.

“It’s a game that I will cherish and let’s hope we can get something out if it.

“Along with going to Old Trafford it’s a stand out game. I’ve been to Old Trafford as a supporter and it is almost impossible to think I could be going there as a player.

“This season is full of occasions to look out for.”

Allen admits he’s been surprised by the amount of attention Swansea’s players have attracted now they are competing in one of the biggest leagues in the world.

Whether it be Leon Britton making headlines for his 100% pass completion rate in the win over Bolton, or Mark Gower being labelled the most creative player in Europe.

“It’s been a new experience for all of us,” said Allen, who signed a four-year deal with the Swans in the summer.

“When you are on the biggest stage in club level you have to deal with that. We have got some great characters in our team, we are a good collective group and know how we have to perform on the pitch.

“There’s been changes to our life, of course, but we spoke as a team about not letting it affect us too much.

“There are positive sides that come with it and you want to keep it going in your career.

“To be a in a team competing in the Premier League is the biggest boost you can get as a player.

“Like everyone else in our team, our target is to keep Swansea in the Premier League.”
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Dated Jul 2011

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has spoken about the importance of midfield star Joe Allen, who is on the verge of signing a new contract with the club.

The Premier League newcomers had been keen to agree a new long-term deal with the Wales international, who was entering the final year of his existing contract.

While Rodgers did not reveal the length of the proposed new deal, he told BBC Five Live: “Joe is fantastic. He is a player who at a lot of clubs would not be deemed big enough or strong enough.

“I was aware of his talent (before joining Swansea last summer), but, while he is not at the same level, he is that Xavi or Iniesta type of player.

“He is 5ft 7in, not physically tall or great in stature but he is brilliant on the ball, has great intelligence and good mobility.

“For me it was vital for the likes of him and Neil Taylor to re-sign, they feel I am a manager that can work with young players and these boys are big signings for us.

“Joe is a wonderful talent.”
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Don't care.
Paul Ince played for us.
McManaman is a blue.
Whelan was/is(dunno) a manc.

O'Shea is a Liverpool fan and had a somewhat good career with the Scum.
 
If Allen is so thick that he'd turn down a move to a top club with a coach who knows and believes in him, just on the offchance that his childhood club come in for him at some undetermined point in the future, then he doesn't deserve to play football at all, nevermind for us.

Here's what's going to happen Joe. You're gonna have a bad injury in December. Swansea are going to be relegated. You'll be forgotten for two years while you try to work your way back from injury to fitness. Then you're sold to West Ham when you're 28, but that's it for you. That's as good as it gets.

Do you remember that little guy who used to play for Swansea? Allen wasn't it? Remember how he refused to sign for Liverpool because he was a united fan and then he just fucking disappeared?!? Ha ha ha ha! What a fucking loser!
 
He won't refuse us b/c he supports Manure. I'd actually like it better if we beat Manure and he scores the winning goal. Fuck Manure, Joe Allen is ours.
 
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