Bitter Blue, Spurs cast off, whatever, he has a fucking irritating face so fuck him, don't want him anywhere near the club.
The January transfer window
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Konoplyanka would be fantastic. A genuine spaffworthy signing
Clement Grenier: Newcastle bid for Lyon midfielder
By Ben Smith BBC Sport
Newcastle have made a bid for Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier as they attempt to find a replacement for the departing Yohan Cabaye before Friday's transfer deadline.
At this stage the size of the offer remains undisclosed, but Newcastle are hopeful they will be able to wrap up a move for the 23-year-old.
Shouldn't someone tell Newcastle that they are allowed to buy other nationalities?
Newcastle have made a bid for Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier as they attempt to find a replacement for the departing Yohan Cabaye before Friday's transfer deadline.
At this stage the size of the offer remains undisclosed, but Newcastle are hopeful they will be able to wrap up a move for the 23-year-old.
Shouldn't someone tell Newcastle that they are allowed to buy other nationalities?
Grenier is a decent player from what i've seen. Scored a few boss goals as well.
Is it an agent thing for Newcastle and French players?
Is it an agent thing for Newcastle and French players?
.... because we've never had an Everton fan do anything of consequence for us...
They might have to stretch to £25,000,001
Yeah fuck Carragher the bluenose prick
Ian Doyle @IanDoyleSport2m
Tottenham: this is what happens when you try to sign too many players
[article=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25944354]Tottenham have been the victims of an attempted fraud after a Croatian middleman forged a signature to try to sell them a Dutch striker.
The fraudster contacted Spurs claiming FC Twente had authorised him to sell Holland Under-21 player Luc Castaignos.
The Croatian gave Tottenham a document supposedly signed by Twente's chairman but when they contacted the Dutch club, they discovered it was forged.
"A player has been offered with this forged document," FC Twente confirmed.
"The forgery has been made known to the KNVB (Dutch Football Federation), with the request to pass it on to Uefa and Fifa and take the appropriate measures."
Gert-Jan Nijweide, FC Twente's finance director, said: "We have recently been informed of this scam from England.
"We have sent a letter to the persons who have used the false document, ordering them to stop immediately."[/article]
Tottenham: this is what happens when you try to sign too many players
[article=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25944354]Tottenham have been the victims of an attempted fraud after a Croatian middleman forged a signature to try to sell them a Dutch striker.
The fraudster contacted Spurs claiming FC Twente had authorised him to sell Holland Under-21 player Luc Castaignos.
The Croatian gave Tottenham a document supposedly signed by Twente's chairman but when they contacted the Dutch club, they discovered it was forged.
"A player has been offered with this forged document," FC Twente confirmed.
"The forgery has been made known to the KNVB (Dutch Football Federation), with the request to pass it on to Uefa and Fifa and take the appropriate measures."
Gert-Jan Nijweide, FC Twente's finance director, said: "We have recently been informed of this scam from England.
"We have sent a letter to the persons who have used the false document, ordering them to stop immediately."[/article]
Tom Kundert @Portu_Goal2h
Braga praying rumours of potential €40m Diego Costa transfer to Chelsea are true. Braga entitled to 20%, €8m, half their annual budget!.
Laure James @LaureJames10m
PSG announce press conference will be held at 17h30 GMT, no doubt for the oh-so stylish Yohan Cabaye after he passed his medical.
Braga praying rumours of potential €40m Diego Costa transfer to Chelsea are true. Braga entitled to 20%, €8m, half their annual budget!.
Laure James @LaureJames10m
PSG announce press conference will be held at 17h30 GMT, no doubt for the oh-so stylish Yohan Cabaye after he passed his medical.
David Maddock in today's Mirror:
[article=http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpools-emphatic-merseyside-derby-win-3088756#ixzz2rn0suKIu]
For both sets of supporters, events at the Merseyside derby bordered on the surreal .
Everton fans were stunned into a rare silence because their minds were clearly consumed with the problem of processing what was unfolding before their eyes, and no wonder.
Theirs is a team who had conceded fewer away goals that any in the Premier League bar Chelsea, and one built on a narrow-eyed defensive solidity, so to see the back line taken apart was a hard to comprehend experience.
For Liverpool, the quality of their play was also difficult to comprehend, given it came immediately after a performance against Villa that even those being generous would describe as shambolic.
It was quite possibly the most complete Merseyside derby performance by the Reds since THAT victory at Goodison in 1982. And given there was so much at stake makes it even more remarkable.
If Brendan Rodgers has any sense though - and all the indications are this is a manager with more than his fair share of it - then he will be straight on the phone to the States as soon as the time difference allows today, to plead an emphatic case for reinforcements before the transfer window closes .
It may seem like a strange time to be talking about strengthening after one of the best displays from any team in the Premier League this season, as Liverpool's first half effort most certainly was.
Yet when his star is in the ascendancy is exactly the moment an intelligent manager like Rodgers must choose to improve the fortunes of his team.
In the heat of the most most high-profile, blood pumping game of the season so far, he has demonstrated how close his team are to the Champions' League place that is fundamental to a brighter future for the club.
They are within touching distance. They can smell it. And there is no doubt the strike force they have can deliver it, because with the goals that Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez will undoubtedly provide, there may never be a better chance to rejoin the European elite.
And that is precisely the point. This is Liverpool's best opportunity - perhaps their only realistic one - of boarding the Champions' League gravy train. Hell, they can still have a major influence on the title race, given they are still to play the top three at home.
So why has the word "value" been thrown so liberally around at Anfield during the current transfer window, and would someone care to explain to me the concept of value when the riches of the Champions' League are up for grabs?
Let's take the case of Mohamed Salah. Someone at Anfield (not necessarily the manager, because he is far from solely responsible for recruitment) believes he would have made a significant improvement to the first team, hence the bid last week.
Yet the same person, or people, decided it didn't represent "good value" to match Chelsea's bid for the player. But if he improved the first team to the level of getting them into the Champions' League, then surely that is the greatest value of all?
At these moments, with so much at stake (and let us pause here to idly wonder what FAILING to make the Champions' League would do to Liverpool's future) it is time to back the courage of your convictions.
So if Salah is deemed to be an important improvement, then make that improvement, even if it costs a couple of million more.
Perhaps even more importantly, the time has come to back the manager's judgement...because Rodgers has demonstrated beyond doubt that he deserves that backing.
This is a man who has slashed the wage bill, helped put Liverpool on an even financial keel, and yet still produced an attractive attacking side that has been in the top four ALL season. In fact, on results has been in the top four for more than a year now.
Outside Anfield, I can tell you the wider Premier League public is beginning to take notice of how devastating Liverpool can be on occasion, and how exciting they can be too.
So if he has evidence an ability to achieve the top four goal, then back him to deliver it. Listen to what he believes he needs to bring Champions' League football. Even listen to whether he feels something can be done to cling on in the title race.
I can tell you what he feels is required too, because it is not difficult to work out. A top class defender. Or maybe two. He has wanted a left back for more than a year now, but so far, hasn't been delivered one, and could do with another centre half too.
It is not too late. In fairness to Liverpool's owners, they have sanctioned some spending in this window, and they are close to securing a deal to bring the exciting Ukraine international midfielder Yevhen Konoplyanka to Anfield.
That of course, may be a consolation prize for missing out on Salah. It may also add even more attacking threat to a side already dripping with it. But at least one defender is required too.
Rodgers wanted Ashley Williams last summer, but was given Mamadou Sakho. It is easy now to imagine that with the extensive Premier League experience of the Swansea captain, Liverpool would be stronger defensively. They certainly wouldn't have conceded so many goals from headers (the most in the league). The Brazilian Dante is another you can picture making a difference.
So hell, let us put value to one side for just a minute. And perhaps age too. Because value at this stage of the season, with the smell of the Champions' League growing ever stronger in the nostrils, is not so simple to quantify.
And one final thought. What value in taking a Champions' League place to condemn Manchester United to a season of skulking around the desolate plains of Eastern Europe in the Europa League?
Liverpool's owners have shown they can be bold. They have shown too, at the Red Sox, they know exactly what it takes to be winners. Gentlemen, your moment has arrived to grasp that destiny once more.[/article]
[article=http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpools-emphatic-merseyside-derby-win-3088756#ixzz2rn0suKIu]
For both sets of supporters, events at the Merseyside derby bordered on the surreal .
Everton fans were stunned into a rare silence because their minds were clearly consumed with the problem of processing what was unfolding before their eyes, and no wonder.
Theirs is a team who had conceded fewer away goals that any in the Premier League bar Chelsea, and one built on a narrow-eyed defensive solidity, so to see the back line taken apart was a hard to comprehend experience.
For Liverpool, the quality of their play was also difficult to comprehend, given it came immediately after a performance against Villa that even those being generous would describe as shambolic.
It was quite possibly the most complete Merseyside derby performance by the Reds since THAT victory at Goodison in 1982. And given there was so much at stake makes it even more remarkable.
If Brendan Rodgers has any sense though - and all the indications are this is a manager with more than his fair share of it - then he will be straight on the phone to the States as soon as the time difference allows today, to plead an emphatic case for reinforcements before the transfer window closes .
It may seem like a strange time to be talking about strengthening after one of the best displays from any team in the Premier League this season, as Liverpool's first half effort most certainly was.
Yet when his star is in the ascendancy is exactly the moment an intelligent manager like Rodgers must choose to improve the fortunes of his team.
In the heat of the most most high-profile, blood pumping game of the season so far, he has demonstrated how close his team are to the Champions' League place that is fundamental to a brighter future for the club.
They are within touching distance. They can smell it. And there is no doubt the strike force they have can deliver it, because with the goals that Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez will undoubtedly provide, there may never be a better chance to rejoin the European elite.
And that is precisely the point. This is Liverpool's best opportunity - perhaps their only realistic one - of boarding the Champions' League gravy train. Hell, they can still have a major influence on the title race, given they are still to play the top three at home.
So why has the word "value" been thrown so liberally around at Anfield during the current transfer window, and would someone care to explain to me the concept of value when the riches of the Champions' League are up for grabs?
Let's take the case of Mohamed Salah. Someone at Anfield (not necessarily the manager, because he is far from solely responsible for recruitment) believes he would have made a significant improvement to the first team, hence the bid last week.
Yet the same person, or people, decided it didn't represent "good value" to match Chelsea's bid for the player. But if he improved the first team to the level of getting them into the Champions' League, then surely that is the greatest value of all?
At these moments, with so much at stake (and let us pause here to idly wonder what FAILING to make the Champions' League would do to Liverpool's future) it is time to back the courage of your convictions.
So if Salah is deemed to be an important improvement, then make that improvement, even if it costs a couple of million more.
Perhaps even more importantly, the time has come to back the manager's judgement...because Rodgers has demonstrated beyond doubt that he deserves that backing.
This is a man who has slashed the wage bill, helped put Liverpool on an even financial keel, and yet still produced an attractive attacking side that has been in the top four ALL season. In fact, on results has been in the top four for more than a year now.
Outside Anfield, I can tell you the wider Premier League public is beginning to take notice of how devastating Liverpool can be on occasion, and how exciting they can be too.
So if he has evidence an ability to achieve the top four goal, then back him to deliver it. Listen to what he believes he needs to bring Champions' League football. Even listen to whether he feels something can be done to cling on in the title race.
I can tell you what he feels is required too, because it is not difficult to work out. A top class defender. Or maybe two. He has wanted a left back for more than a year now, but so far, hasn't been delivered one, and could do with another centre half too.
It is not too late. In fairness to Liverpool's owners, they have sanctioned some spending in this window, and they are close to securing a deal to bring the exciting Ukraine international midfielder Yevhen Konoplyanka to Anfield.
That of course, may be a consolation prize for missing out on Salah. It may also add even more attacking threat to a side already dripping with it. But at least one defender is required too.
Rodgers wanted Ashley Williams last summer, but was given Mamadou Sakho. It is easy now to imagine that with the extensive Premier League experience of the Swansea captain, Liverpool would be stronger defensively. They certainly wouldn't have conceded so many goals from headers (the most in the league). The Brazilian Dante is another you can picture making a difference.
So hell, let us put value to one side for just a minute. And perhaps age too. Because value at this stage of the season, with the smell of the Champions' League growing ever stronger in the nostrils, is not so simple to quantify.
And one final thought. What value in taking a Champions' League place to condemn Manchester United to a season of skulking around the desolate plains of Eastern Europe in the Europa League?
Liverpool's owners have shown they can be bold. They have shown too, at the Red Sox, they know exactly what it takes to be winners. Gentlemen, your moment has arrived to grasp that destiny once more.[/article]
Sky Sports Football @SkyFootballnow
Sky Sports sources understand an Arsenal delegation is in Germany negotiating to sign Julian Draxler from Schalke.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/...-talks-over-schalke-midfielder-julian-draxler
German influx at Emirates Stadium, like the French one at St. James Park?
Does anyone know which of the childhood Evertonians has admitted to still being an Everton fan now they've retired?
I seem to recall McManaman made it very clear some years ago, which is why I hate seeing him used as a pundit for our games as though he's LFC through and through.
I seem to recall McManaman made it very clear some years ago, which is why I hate seeing him used as a pundit for our games as though he's LFC through and through.
It was all making sense Dave, until you brought Ashley Williams into it.
Grenier is certainly a very talented player, and is a good bet to replace Cabaye. He's a bit poncy and lightweight though, a bit like Aquilani perhaps. But if he can adjust to the physicality of the PL, he'll be a very good player. He hits a sexy free kick.
There's pretty much nothing I agree with in that article. Getting players for the right price is essential to us competing for the long term again, I can't believe he's suggesting we go back to the way we were before and wasting lots of money.
Exactly, that fucking yard dog, i wouldn't of even wanted that arsehole for free let alone the 10-12 million they would of conned out of us.
Thought it started off ok though its nothing none of us don't know, just stating the obvious, he thinks we need 2/3 more defenders and doesn't even mention midfield?, hes dribbling some right shite there.
More or less confirmed that Napoli won't be an option for Pepe then?
[article]Napoli have officially signed Argentina international goalkeeper Mariano Andujar from Catania, though he’ll stay in Sicily.
The Elefantini released a statement this evening confirming they have sold half his contract to Napoli.
However, there is also an agreement for the goalkeeper to remain at Catania on loan until June 30 2014.
Andujar is expected to be the replacement for Pepe Reina next season, as he is on a straight loan spell from Liverpool and won’t stay beyond June.
Andujar is 30 years old and has been owned by Catania since July 2009, but had numerous problems with the club hierarchy.
He is currently second choice behind Alberto Frison despite being a regular for Argentina.[/article]
[article]Napoli have officially signed Argentina international goalkeeper Mariano Andujar from Catania, though he’ll stay in Sicily.
The Elefantini released a statement this evening confirming they have sold half his contract to Napoli.
However, there is also an agreement for the goalkeeper to remain at Catania on loan until June 30 2014.
Andujar is expected to be the replacement for Pepe Reina next season, as he is on a straight loan spell from Liverpool and won’t stay beyond June.
Andujar is 30 years old and has been owned by Catania since July 2009, but had numerous problems with the club hierarchy.
He is currently second choice behind Alberto Frison despite being a regular for Argentina.[/article]
Pepe - I think - will start for Barca for 1-2 years and then they'll sign Ter Stegen.
Id go as far as saying its Modo's best ever post. I was laughing my tits off in work reading that.
I can't tell you how much I care.
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