LA Galaxy played Barca before 84,000 in the Rose Bowl the other night. Gerrard and Keane played the first half in a 2-1 loss. Second half Galaxy took off their first team and played 11 reserves although Barca used several of their top players such as Iniesta
Several World attendance records set there. Rugby Union(Aus v NZ ) 109,874 in 2000, Rugby League 107,558 in 1999, Athletics 112,524 at Olympics in 2000. All topped by AFL in 1970 by 121,696 at the MCG.
Garbutt has signed for Fulham on season long loan. That's one hell of a signing. They look strong this year
It would indeed, but it looks like it's all gone pear shaped, they've met his £3m buy-out clause, but it seems the clause only applies to Premier League clubs.
3m doesn't seem too much. I'm surprised someone like Leicester (with their need of some quality in CM) haven't taken a punt on him at that price.
Manchester United have completed the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero on a three year deal.
I read somewhere Derby had signed Shackell from Burnley - They are chucking the coin about. It'll be a tough league this season. Fulham, Boro and Derby buying some talented players. It seems to have gone without mention on here, another good signing for them.
Actually #1087 - but that would be splitting hairs. I'd not seen it, but I couldn't be arsed trawling back pages.
Aston Villa have agreed a fee for Córdoba full-back Jose Ángel Crespo. Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is set to to join MLS franchise Montreal Impact this summer. That's a terrible name for a football club.
It's the American way though with frankly nonsense team names. But let's not start a team name debate again, some **** hot local Marketeer may be reading and decide it's a great idea. Shortening a name, with a longer name.
Romero isn't too bad a signing for Man Utd considering De Gea could go at any moment. Di Maria, what a waste of money.
They used to call them "Montreal Manic" in the early 80's, and "Montreal Olympique" when Graeme Souness played for them sometime in the '70s. Must have been Allam looking for marketing opportunities ! edit. Just noticed GLP's post #1157 - same thought.
Stoke City are closing in on the signing of former Barcelona and PSV midfielder Ibrahim Afellay. Bolton Wanderers are set to sign former Crystal Palace and Blackpool forward Stephen Dobbie. Arsenal have offered £5.7 million to Juventus for Llorente.
