Scottish Mag 3 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 David Beckham will ask Real Madrid for £40m to sign a new four-year deal. (News of the World) Inter Milan are trying to hijack Manchester United's courting of Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack. (Sunday Mirror) Chelsea's Joe Cole is stalling on signing a new contract as he eyes a future away from Stamford Bridge. (The People) Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is targeting Villareal's £3m-rated Brazilian midfielder Marcos Senna. (News of the World) Newcastle are planning a double swoop for Nicolas Anelka and Jonathan Woodgate. (News of the World, Sunday Mirror) Newcastle are also plotting a twin raid on Chelsea pair William Gallas and Eidur Gudjohnsen. (The People) Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan are involved in a tug-of-war for Serbian 16-year-old Slobodan Rajkovic. (The People) Liverpool are lining up a £4m move for Spanish striker Ivan Riki. (News of the World) Liverpool have already signed 16-year-old Stockport triallist James Tunnicliffe. (News of the World) Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is chasing Getafe striker Riki. (Sunday Mirror) Benitez is also on the trail of Real Madrid's Jonathan Woodgate. (Daily Star) Doug Ellis is set to sell control of Aston Villa but stay on as chairman. (Sunday Mirror) Chelsea are set to pay Stockport £150,000 for teenage defender Harry Worley. (The People) Middlesbrough's Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink is likely to be available in the January transfer window. (Daily Star) Aston Villa are considering a bid for Ajax veteran Czech international Tomas Galasek. (The People) Bryan Robson has told Junichi Inamoto and Riccardo Scimeca they can leave the Hawthorns. (News of the World) Mario Melchiot is set to move on from Birmingham for a small fee in January. (News of the World) Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce will be handed a £10m war chest in January. (News of the World) Former Arsenal and England keeper David Seaman is keen to become goal-keeping coach at Leeds. (The People) Charlton midfielder Matt Holland is eyeing a return to his former club Ipswich. (The People) Former Spurs, Blackburn and Portsmouth midfielder Tim Sherwood is fronting a consortium interested in Spanish Primera Liga club Malaga. (The People) Brentford's former owner and boss Ron Noades may retake control of the club. (News of the World) Wolves have opened contract talks with Scotland striker Kenny Miller in a bid to keep him at Molineux. (News of the World) Coventry striker Dele Adebola will sign a new one-year contract with the Sky Blues on Sunday. (News of the World) Mansfield midfielder Giles Coke is being hunted by Sheffield United, Watford and Norwich. (News of the World) Plymouth boss Tony Pulis is eyeing Southampton's Northern Ireland right back Chris Baird. (The People) Crystal Palace are planning to offer Southend £500,000 for striker Freddy Eastwood in January. (News of the World) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Do they just pick the players names out of one hat and the clubs from another? Sling 'em together and you've filled up quarter of a page- quality journalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 145 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 That Tim Sherwood story is a bizarre one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz 0 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Can see Woodgate coming back (even if its just on loan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emre 0 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I laughed when i read the People this morning Gallas and Gudjohnsen??? only in our dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 The way he's banging them in at the moment Woodgate would soon be our top scorer if we signed him again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 145 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I laughed when i read the People this morning Gallas and Gudjohnsen??? only in our dreams. 46384[/snapback] Well Ranieri was on Goals on Sunday this morning saying he wants a move back into English football, and is just waiting for the right offer. A bad result next week, and he might not have too much longer to wait...and then it's not as dreamy a prospect of seeing them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44851 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I laughed when i read the People this morning Gallas and Gudjohnsen??? only in our dreams. 46384[/snapback] Well Ranieri was on Goals on Sunday this morning saying he wants a move back into English football, and is just waiting for the right offer. A bad result next week, and he might not have too much longer to wait...and then it's not as dreamy a prospect of seeing them here. 46532[/snapback] The thought of that gibbon in charge of Newcastle is hardly an inspiring step in the right direction though is it? One for the "anything's better than Souness" crew IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil K 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I laughed when i read the People this morning Gallas and Gudjohnsen??? only in our dreams. 46384[/snapback] Well Ranieri was on Goals on Sunday this morning saying he wants a move back into English football, and is just waiting for the right offer. A bad result next week, and he might not have too much longer to wait...and then it's not as dreamy a prospect of seeing them here. 46532[/snapback] The thought of that gibbon in charge of Newcastle is hardly an inspiring step in the right direction though is it? One for the "anything's better than Souness" crew IMO. 46556[/snapback] I agree. Nice bloke, but NOT what we need. We need someone to sort out the sick-note waving malingerers We need someone to sort out the mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I agree. Nice bloke, but NOT what we need.We need someone to sort out the sick-note waving malingerers We need someone to sort out the mess 46568[/snapback] The A-Team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21606 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I agree. Nice bloke, but NOT what we need.We need someone to sort out the sick-note waving malingerers We need someone to sort out the mess 46568[/snapback] The A-Team? 46569[/snapback] Don't. Brings back memories of a porn film I saw once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I agree. Nice bloke, but NOT what we need.We need someone to sort out the sick-note waving malingerers We need someone to sort out the mess 46568[/snapback] The A-Team? 46569[/snapback] Don't. Brings back memories of a porn film I saw once. 46579[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I agree. Nice bloke, but NOT what we need.We need someone to sort out the sick-note waving malingerers We need someone to sort out the mess 46568[/snapback] The A-Team? 46569[/snapback] Got to be worth giving Hanibal a shot, he is a master tactitian and planner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I laughed when i read the People this morning Gallas and Gudjohnsen??? only in our dreams. 46384[/snapback] Well Ranieri was on Goals on Sunday this morning saying he wants a move back into English football, and is just waiting for the right offer. A bad result next week, and he might not have too much longer to wait...and then it's not as dreamy a prospect of seeing them here. 46532[/snapback] The thought of that gibbon in charge of Newcastle is hardly an inspiring step in the right direction though is it? One for the "anything's better than Souness" crew IMO. 46556[/snapback] While Ranieri wouldn't be my first choice, I honestly believe he would do well here and be a massive improvement on Souness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9772 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I laughed when i read the People this morning Gallas and Gudjohnsen??? only in our dreams. 46384[/snapback] Well Ranieri was on Goals on Sunday this morning saying he wants a move back into English football, and is just waiting for the right offer. A bad result next week, and he might not have too much longer to wait...and then it's not as dreamy a prospect of seeing them here. 46532[/snapback] The thought of that gibbon in charge of Newcastle is hardly an inspiring step in the right direction though is it? One for the "anything's better than Souness" crew IMO. 46556[/snapback] While Ranieri wouldn't be my first choice, I honestly believe he would do well here and be a massive improvement on Souness. 46682[/snapback] Well, I do think it would not be a good decision to replace a muppet with a clown... on the other hand I am firmly in the anything must be better than Souness camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Well, I do think it would not be a good decision to replace a muppet with a clown... on the other hand I am firmly in the anything must be better than Souness camp. 46709[/snapback] I don't think it's too fair to label Ranieri a clown, thought he did a reasonable job at Chelsea. I do think Souness has lowered standards though, I reckon I'd cry for joy if we got O'Leary in. Just over 12 months ago that thought was not a pleasant one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Well, I do think it would not be a good decision to replace a muppet with a clown... on the other hand I am firmly in the anything must be better than Souness camp. 46709[/snapback] I don't think it's too fair to label Ranieri a clown, thought he did a reasonable job at Chelsea. I do think Souness has lowered standards though, I reckon I'd cry for joy if we got O'Leary in. Just over 12 months ago that thought was not a pleasant one. 46713[/snapback] Its true, he has made numerous managers now look like a good option! At the time we went for Allardyce and O'Leary i'd have been happy with either and that still stands if Fat Fred isn't going to go for europes top coaches. But ultimately i think he plans to let Souness see out this season if its not disasterous and then bring in Shearer, or if it is disasterous then probably sack him and bring in Shearer. Should it somehow go well then he'll be here for another season...and then it'll be Shearer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 allardyce will be manager of england when eriksson fucks up at WC2006. Its already a done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 lets get that german bloke off goal! he doesnt take any shit, when gavin harris was having a shocker he hauled him straight off and gave that young un santiago a go and he turned out to be class! i couldnt see souness doing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9772 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Well, I do think it would not be a good decision to replace a muppet with a clown... on the other hand I am firmly in the anything must be better than Souness camp. 46709[/snapback] I don't think it's too fair to label Ranieri a clown, thought he did a reasonable job at Chelsea. I do think Souness has lowered standards though, I reckon I'd cry for joy if we got O'Leary in. Just over 12 months ago that thought was not a pleasant one. 46713[/snapback] I'd replace reasonable with ordinary. With what he had available, he wasn't expected to achieve anything less than what he did, but that was far from being a good job. If he wasn't such a nice bloke, nobody would consider him on his merits at Chelsea (IMHO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 lets get that german bloke off goal! he doesnt take any shit, when gavin harris was having a shocker he hauled him straight off and gave that young un santiago a go and he turned out to be class! i couldnt see souness doing that! 46726[/snapback] Agreed. He's also a Serbian war criminal wanted by the UN, he'll sort us out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I'd replace reasonable with ordinary. With what he had available, he wasn't expected to achieve anything less than what he did, but that was far from being a good job. If he wasn't such a nice bloke, nobody would consider him on his merits at Chelsea (IMHO). 46736[/snapback] I thought he was doing a decent job for them before Abramovich turned up, with a very thin squad. He also very quickly reduced the average age of the squad, on a small budget and got results. His team played attractive football and he signed good players and developed others very well. I'm under the impression his record in Italy and Spain leaves alot to be desired but I don't know anything about that so I can't comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I'd replace reasonable with ordinary. With what he had available, he wasn't expected to achieve anything less than what he did, but that was far from being a good job. If he wasn't such a nice bloke, nobody would consider him on his merits at Chelsea (IMHO). 46736[/snapback] I thought he was doing a decent job for them before Abramovich turned up, with a very thin squad. He also very quickly reduced the average age of the squad, on a small budget and got results. His team played attractive football and he signed good players and developed others very well. I'm under the impression his record in Italy and Spain leaves alot to be desired but I don't know anything about that so I can't comment. 46745[/snapback] Didn't he win the league and get Valencia to a CL final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Didn't he win the league and get Valencia to a CL final? 46751[/snapback] Haven't a baldy. The last time I said I thought he was decent someone said he had a shite record abroad. Which of course I couldn't argue as I know nothing about 'foreign' football nowadays. If what you say is true then that would seem quite good. This makes interesting reading. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Ranieri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Didn't he win the league and get Valencia to a CL final? 46751[/snapback] Haven't a baldy. The last time I said I thought he was decent someone said he had a shite record abroad. Which of course I couldn't argue as I know nothing about 'foreign' football nowadays. If what you say is true then that would seem quite good. This makes interesting reading. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Ranieri. 46754[/snapback] I'm pretty sure he was manager for the first of their two consecutive CL Finals. I would have to look it up to check, and i can't be arsed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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