angelman Posted 26 July, 2015 Share Posted 26 July, 2015 Di Maria to PSG. Has to be seen as a bit of a failure at Man Utd considering the money they paid. about even isn't it? £59m for 4 year contract is £15m a year. Getting £45m back seems OK. I know a little simplistic but....Also, he was useful for Man Utd to show that they were serious players with the cheque book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 26 July, 2015 Share Posted 26 July, 2015 they are probably bang on. Like they were about toby I'd be very surprised if it's completed in 48 hours like they say. Tobys was '48 hours' 2 weeks before they actually signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 AFFELAY'S STOKE MEDICAL Sky sources, Olympiakos midfielder Ibrahim Affelay is having a medical at Stoke City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 Fair play to Stoke their transfer policy since Hughes has come in has been very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 Is it a good signing? Seems about a par with Elia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewanyamasfcs Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 I'm not sure it's a great signing. Scored 4 times and 3 assists in 19 games the Greek League. He's nearly 30 and has a pretty poor injury record. Not sure if this is backup to Yarmolenko or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 I'm not sure it's a great signing. Scored 4 times and 3 assists in 19 games the Greek League. He's nearly 30 and has a pretty poor injury record. Not sure if this is backup to Yarmolenko or not. Doesn't matter - he's ex-Barcelona which is Stoke's main criteria these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 Doesn't matter - he's ex-Barcelona which is Stoke's main criteria these days. they'll make a bid for koeman before too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 Doesn't matter - he's ex-Barcelona which is Stoke's main criteria these days. they'll make a bid for koeman before too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 West Ham Chairman's Son: @jsullivanwhu: Transfer update - We are struggling on most of our main transfer targets, but we expect some progress before the start of the season! Makes our "don't comment on speculation" approach look very wise and professional (legal action threat leaks apart). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 That hair. Words.....cannot.....describe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 West Ham Chairman's Son: @jsullivanwhu: Transfer update - We are struggling on most of our main transfer targets, but we expect some progress before the start of the season! Makes our "don't comment on speculation" approach look very wise and professional (legal action threat leaks apart). I love his transfer updates - That's my new favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 AYEW SIGNS FOR VILLA Aston Villa have signed Lorient striker Jordan Ayew on a five-year deal. The Ghanaian international, brother of new Swansea signing Andre, scored 13 goals in 28 appearances for the French side last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 Simon Peach @SimonPeach Adebayor, Chiriches & Soldado have not travelled with #THFC to Denver. Neither have Lennon & Townsend... ^ Spurs are going to have to go on a hell of a recruitment drive if they sell all this lot aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 Fair play to Stoke their transfer policy since Hughes has come in has been very good If I was a Stoke fan, after being liked with Konopolyika, Shaqiri, yarmolenko, Moses and ending up with Iffelay I'd feel rather deflated. Very much in the same mold as Elia, promised a lot, but has never delivered really. Injuries haven't helped, as he's had a few bad ones over the years. But it's a bit of a risk, not a ''big name'' signing in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 Fair play to Stoke their transfer policy since Hughes has come in has been very good Is it a good signing? Seems about a par with Elia. I'm not sure it's a great signing. Scored 4 times and 3 assists in 19 games the Greek League. He's nearly 30 and has a pretty poor injury record. Not sure if this is backup to Yarmolenko or not. For a free transfer it's a pretty good signing IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 For a free transfer it's a pretty good signing IMO 'If' this is their 'marque' signing that they've been on about, then Stoke fans have every right to feel a bit miffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 That hair. Words.....cannot.....describe... Reminiscent of Sparky in his prime. Maybe thats what Hughes sees, reliving his youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 SAKO HAVING BAGGIES MEDICAL West Brom are closing in on former Wolves attacking midfielder Bakary Sako, 27, according to Sky sources, with the player currently at the Baggies' training ground undergoing a medical. West Brom boss Tony Pulis almost signed the Mali international in the January transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 They've been playing football manager. Wonder if he's actually good. Very modest goal record in a very average league. And huge pressure to deliver. They've made a few signings now, think they'll have enough to stay up, just, without being spectacular. If Gueye isn't good then their central midfield is utter dross. Likewise if Richards doesn't find some form again with the central defence. Swansea got the better brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 If Wolves are in selling mode I'd still love to get Afobe as back up to Pelle. Perfect for us, has the potential, young and wouldn't expect to come and start every week, but I think he needs a shot at the top flight soon. But maybe we have higher hopes for Gallagher. I 'think' Sako is out of contract, his wage demands have held up any deal until now though (it was reported he wanted upwards of 80k p/w). I can't see WBA paying those, so he's obviously lowered his demands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 Simon Peach @SimonPeach Adebayor, Chiriches & Soldado have not travelled with #THFC to Denver. Neither have Lennon & Townsend... ^ Spurs are going to have to go on a hell of a recruitment drive if they sell all this lot aren't they? Townsend, decent player. Would love him down here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 27 July, 2015 Share Posted 27 July, 2015 'If' this is their 'marque' signing that they've been on about, then Stoke fans have every right to feel a bit miffed. IMO he won't be the 'marque' signing though seeing as he's cost £0 in transfer fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 28 July, 2015 Share Posted 28 July, 2015 Adebayor to have medical tomorrow before completing move to Aston Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 28 July, 2015 Share Posted 28 July, 2015 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/594475/Exclusive-Dimitar-Berbatov-Aston-Villa-Transfer-News Berbatov and Adebayor. Could be good, could be an absolute disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Anyone else bored of "mind games" in the build up to the season. Just a listening to Alan Brazil going on about how much of a genius Jose mourinho is for saying arsenal are trying to buy the title and how he gets under the skin of Benitez and wenger. Oh what a genius. Really?????? I am amazed Chelsea get away with anything about suggesting another club may try to buy anything. Also, is Jose really a "genius"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Anyone else bored of "mind games" in the build up to the season. Just a listening to Alan Brazil going on about how much of a genius Jose mourinho is for saying arsenal are trying to buy the title and how he gets under the skin of Benitez and wenger. Oh what a genius. Really?????? I am amazed Chelsea get away with anything about suggesting another club may try to buy anything. Also, is Jose really a "genius"??? It's strange you don't like it when you are the low rent forum version of Mourinho. oh I get it this is part of your mind games, you are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 It's strange you don't like it when you are the low rent forum version of Mourinho. oh I get it this is part of your mind games, you are good. Cheers for your contribution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 If you listen to the likes of Alan Brazil then thats the type of **** to expect. There is much better football chat out there, and without Selco, Tradepoint and trophiesandmedals.com adverts too. Talksport exists for the lowest common denominator, plus allowing Terry the Cabbie from Romford to phone in each week about West 'am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 If you listen to the likes of Alan Brazil then thats the type of **** to expect. There is much better football chat out there, and without Selco, Tradepoint and trophiesandmedals.com adverts too. Talksport exists for the lowest common denominator, plus allowing Terry the Cabbie from Romford to phone in each week about West 'am. not a great deal else on regarding sport at 0700 in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/594475/Exclusive-Dimitar-Berbatov-Aston-Villa-Transfer-News Berbatov and Adebayor. Could be good, could be an absolute disaster. I remember Berbatov looking "shot" when we beat Fulham a couple of seasons ago - I can't see him contributing much to Villa's cause at this stage of his career. Adebayor though could be a handful - he always seems to play well against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 not a great deal else on regarding sport at 0700 in the morning. Loads of good football podcasts. Give some of those a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 If you listen to the likes of Alan Brazil then thats the type of **** to expect. There is much better football chat out there, and without Selco, Tradepoint and trophiesandmedals.com adverts too. Talksport exists for the lowest common denominator, plus allowing Terry the Cabbie from Romford to phone in each week about West 'am. Except that Terry from Romford in normally a Liverpool fan...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 VILLA IN ADVANCED TALKS WITH GESTEDE There's more on the news of Aston Villa's reported chase of Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede. Sky sources understand the two clubs are in advanced talks over the sale ofGestede. The player’s expected to undergo a medical at Villa in the next 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Connor Wickham on his way to discuss personal terms with Palace. £9m fee agreed, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Connor Wickham on his way to discuss personal terms with Palace. £9m fee agreed, apparently. Not the best signing at the price, in my opinion. He's looked pants for Sunderland, but then hasn't everyone? Could be a good move I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Surprised they've managed to get £9m for him. Isnt particularly gifted, and seems a bit of a tosser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Surprised they've managed to get £9m for him. Isnt particularly gifted, and seems a bit of a tosser. Lots of clauses apparently, saw on their forum that the guaranteed fee is more around £4/5m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Surprised they've managed to get £9m for him. Isnt particularly gifted, and seems a bit of a tosser. think that's a bit harsh. He's never had a proper run really and has moments of genius. If he gets it together at Palace he could easily be a 15 per season striker which is what they need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 (edited) think that's a bit harsh. He's never had a proper run really and has moments of genius. If he gets it together at Palace he could easily be a 15 per season striker which is what they need. "Easily"? Last season only 5 players scored 15 or more Premier League goals... Aguero Costa Kane Austin Sanchez 15+ Premier League strikers are rare. Edited 31 July, 2015 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 "Easily"? Last season only 4 players scored 15 or more Premier League goals... Aguero Kane Austin Sanchez 15+ Premier League strikers are rare. Indeed, which is why Mane, IMO is a ridiculously good each way (1/4 odds in top 4) bet for Premier League top scorer at 100-1. He could get 15 goals f'sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Malvo Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 "Easily"? Last season only 4 players scored 15 or more Premier League goals... Aguero Kane Austin Sanchez 15+ Premier League strikers are rare. He didn't say only prem league goals...there are cup competitions as well incase you didn't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 He didn't say only prem league goals...there are cup competitions as well incase you didn't know. Indeed. Mr Wrong is wrong again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 (edited) He didn't say only prem league goals...there are cup competitions as well incase you didn't know. Indeed. Mr Wrong is wrong again... Its rare for someone to talk of a "15 goal striker" or "20 goal striker" etc and be referring to all competitions. Its generally a phrase for league competitions only, given the huge variation in both number of possible matches and standard of the opponent you play if you include all competitions. Edited 31 July, 2015 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Malvo Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Its rare for someone to talk of a "15 goal striker" or "20 goal striker" etc and be referring to all competitions. Its generally a phrase for league competitions only, given the huge variation in both number of matches a standard of the opponent you play if you include all competitions. Not in my book, generally I talk about goals in all competitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Not in my book, generally I talk about goals in all competitions. Or mine. Not sure where this "rare" business is coming from. Is that an opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Not in my book, generally I talk about goals in all competitions. Or mine. Not sure where this "rare" business is coming from. Is that an opinion? The variation in the number of games Saints could play this season is huge. It could be in the early 40's or close to 70. A 20 goal striker who played 40 games has a lot better record than one played in 60+ games. A "20 goal striker" sounds good, but you need context on it which is why generally it is only used as a term for league games. Plus you then have the variation in standard of opponent, which is less if you only look at league games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 Its rare for someone to talk of a "15 goal striker" or "20 goal striker" etc and be referring to all competitions. Its generally a phrase for league competitions only, given the huge variation in both number of possible matches and standard of the opponent you play if you include all competitions. I was referring to all Competitions. Back 5-10 years I would have agreed it meant the league, nowadays not so much - its very rare to get a 15/20 per season striker in the PL, as you pointed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 July, 2015 Share Posted 31 July, 2015 The variation in the number of games Saints could play this season is huge. It could be in the early 40's or close to 70. A 20 goal striker who played 40 games has a lot better record than one played in 60+ games. A "20 goal striker" sounds good, but you need context on it which is why generally it is only used as a term for league games. Plus you then have the variation in standard of opponent, which is less if you only look at league games. Where is your proof for this bold claim? How can we be sure that the original poster meant this? Maybe he felt how Lorne and I do and you have rushed in with your wild assumptions. Silly boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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