Don't think this was worth a thread on it's own but is anybody else quite annoyed that we didn't go for Capdevila from Villareal on a free? He's after joining Benfica as their replacement for Coentrao, would have been a superb free signing even for a season or two until we got a permanent player in. Even if we bought a left-back next season he would have made a brilliant back-up!
Alexis Sanchez finally signs for Barcelona for a intial fee of £23m which could rise to £33m (33 is my special number) Makes me wonder, why didn't Udinese just accept City's £35m bid? They were holding out for something around £40m+ before, why the change? I don't see why you'd buy say Sanchez or Pastore for £40m+ anyway. They would be a gamble, even if they pull off you can't make much profit, and if they don't you lose out. Why wouldn't you just buy a player for £20m who's already established? Barcelona and Real Madrid do get some good deals though, Affelay, Nuri Sahin to name a few.
Not at that age, even allowing for defenders generally being older. He'd expect a big wage, have no resale value and as a back-up he'd be taking up a slot which could be taken by a developing younger player, who might be hungrier for it than a guy coasting to the end of his career. And thanks for the b'day wishes, guys.
Even Farmers hate Gary Neville... [video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdWurEVTROA[/video] How come some videos show up and some don't!!
I think in this case it's the https in the url. [video=youtube;GdWurEVTROA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdWurEVTROA[/video]
I know this is a bit serious for a football forum but... Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14256712 At least 7 people killed in the car bombing and at least 10 died at a Labour Party youth camp. Reports of people missing as well. Tragic. My thoughts go out to everybody involved. I honestly don't know how people can do things like this. Beggars belief.
Amy Winehouse is dead. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14262237 Rest in peace Amy. To be perfectly honest, i'm not that surprised.
When and what time is the Copa America final? Edit - Nevermind, found out its tonight at 8pm. Suarez vs Santa