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Posted Monday February 09, 2009, About: Inter targets Witsel

Well, with all that being said it looks as though standard has embraced being a selling club per barcas terminology.

Posted Monday February 09, 2009, About: Inter targets Witsel

Where does liege find all of these players? Figured they'd hurt losing fellaini and a host of other players, seemingly they haven't missed a beat.
If i'm not mistaken isn't gooch moving on a free this summer?

Posted Tuesday February 03, 2009, About: Does Beckham have an out clause?

Why is this news? Except to piss me off every morning when i come into work and see becks "O" face....

Posted Monday February 02, 2009, About: Beckham talking Milan extension?

If the rumor of the sheva trade is true (unlikely)... i'd think it would be a no brainer. sell him and move on so i don't have to look at another becks rumour on T&R.

Posted Monday February 02, 2009, About: Keane to be dealt back to Tottenham

welll....reports just in that spurs and pool have agreed to a fee....haha...f ing spurs...

Posted Monday February 02, 2009, About: Beckham talking Milan extension?

This is going to be the new arshavin saga...but worse.

Posted Monday February 02, 2009, About: Keane to be dealt back to Tottenham

According to reports Keane is in discussions (confirmed by pool) with spurs. And, apparently is on his way to london for a medical.

Posted Friday January 30, 2009, About: Arsenal close to signing Arshavin

I agree with Hova that a arshavin hiatus would be nice. But, I'm going to be stuck watching him every saturday morning.

Posted Friday January 30, 2009, About: O'Meara: McIlroy ahead of Tiger

I seem to remember a 19 year old sergio vying for a major...how many majors does he have now? Having all the talent in the world is nice, but it all comes down to how much mental ability you have to couple with that talent.

Posted Friday January 30, 2009, About: Arsenal close to signing Arshavin

Oh, and for gods sake i hope we sign him.

Posted Friday January 30, 2009, About: Arsenal close to signing Arshavin

Being a gooner...I'm even tired of this. C'mon...a month to sign one f ing russian. And according to the squad list that is some guy named after a keanu movie.

Posted Friday January 30, 2009, About: Villarreal may loan Altidore

This will be good for him...as long as he gets to play! Rather have him sitting on the bench and training with a 1st div side than a 2nd div side. But, it'd be hard to keep him off of the field at that level.

Posted Thursday January 29, 2009, About: Earthquakes, Galaxy chasing Convey

Its a shame he hasn't found his form since he went down with that knee injury in readings first epl season. The season reading was promoted bobby's form incredible. Injuries like the one bobby had can have a lasting impact on a player's psyche. If they don't handle it well they may never become the player they once were, Cisse comes to my mind. And, I'm sure everyone else here can name a few.

Posted Thursday January 29, 2009, About: Arena scoffs at Owen-Galaxy rumors

Well we now know who BA's number one transfer target is. Forget the Messi to Madrid move. Looks like LA for ole leo.

Posted Wednesday January 28, 2009, About: Reports: Robinho arrested for sexual assault

Isn't this the same sort of non sense he was shown the door for in Madrid? Or am i mistaken?

Coincidently a giant hole has emerged in the desk of Mark Hughes in addition to the week old hole in the wall. Reports are forthcoming to the realtionship to the head sized holes and Mark Hughes being admitted to a local Manchester Hospital for severe head trauma.

Posted Tuesday January 27, 2009, About: Why MLS may sell Beckham to Milan

oh my god i got *'ed for c r a c k e r? ****?

Posted Tuesday January 27, 2009, About: Why MLS may sell Beckham to Milan

Is he going to definitly leave in 2009? If so might as well sell him now and take the cash. On the other hand, is it worth holding on to him for the extra 5 months in the hopes that just having him generates more revenue than a transfer move would?

Listening to his recent interviews and how he handled his loan move, he's without a doubt trying to pigeon hole MLS into making this move permanent. Amazing what one **** of a goal will do for one's ambitions.

Posted Monday January 26, 2009, About: Beckham hints at Milan stay

He is a fine utility player when he is surrounded by the talent that ac milan has. Of course beckham with his skill set is going to look fantastic when he has kaka, seedorf, pato and whoever else is feeding him the ball at Milan.
But for what the general american public is looking for in a major star isn't what beckham delivers. The casual fan is not going to appreciate what beckham brings to the table. The general public wants to see instant offense, someone flashy and is going to score bushels of goals. That's just the mentatlity of most american sports fans.
I'm not doubting his skill, hell as an outside middy I watch him just to see how he attacks teams with his passing. But, is some soccer dad or mom going to appreciate that skill?

Posted Monday January 26, 2009, About: Beckham hints at Milan stay

Posted Monday January 26, 2009, About: Galaxy targeting Michael Owen?

I don't see this happening. Owens has been jonesing for a chance to prove he belongs on the England national team. And, as Fabs pointed out he's not going to select anyone playing in a second tier league. Factor in playing in MLS and his injuries owen might as well take a shotgun to his national team aspirations.

Posted Monday January 26, 2009, About: Beckham hints at Milan stay

I'm still on the fence on if the ramifications will be postitive or negative for MLS if becks stays in Milan. It would be a great loss in terms of revenue and pr. But, is anyone going to miss him on the field?
I guess it comes down to what MLS needs more? A ripped up gq cover model who happens to play soccer. Or, a player that can come into the league and is transcendent on the field.

I understand both sides of the argument. Yes LA could find someone better to use in their DP slot. But, no one is going to generate the kind of money Becks can generate. And this is a business and revenue is all that matters. And with Becks in the squad they are going to generate more revenue than they ever would if they have a good team without becks.