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I think he has made an arse of himself there. He acknowledges that Arsenal have said they didn't want Fabregas, so yeah, of course it's an easy conversation.

I'm sure that if he doesn't get a reaction to that one, it won't be long before he tries again. Probably just getting in a little pre season warm up exercise.!
 
I don't think Jose is a threat anymore. He carries too much baggage with his rants whilst at Real, some of his antics were downright embarrassing, and rumours were ripe about him losing the dressing room.

Add to that his "my little pony" routine and he seems to have lost out on the mind games as well. And does anyone really believe he has finished in the transfer market?

Both Jose and his boss have massive egos that are bound to clash sooner or later. The man with the money will soon over rule the manager. But havn't we seen all this before?
 
Yes bonnet we have seen it before and it's what I'm waiting for to happen again. I suppose he is a bit of a waffler but I'm interested to see how they get on without Lampard.
 
Thor, How long do you recon the second coming of the redeemer will last? I would assume by February, the rouble rich Russian will have signed another player without the managers approval (like Torres and Shevchenko), Jose will sulk, refuse to play this new "superstar", and storm out of the club
 
What are the odds of Mourinho losing his job if he fails to win the league? I can see it going to Manchester again.

It's been like the Chuckle Brothers between the Manchester clubs in the last four seasons, but Chelsea, then Liverpool contrived to throw it away last time. If Toure really doesn't want to be at City, they won't win it and Utd will need LVG to work some magic very quickly. It's all set up for Chelsea.
 
Can't see it little dynosaur. Jose got away with all his mind games and tactics in his first spell, instead of maturing and learning to keep his motor mouth shut, he just talks nonsense these days.

If he's so keen on horses, he might be wiser to join up with Mick Channon, Micheal Owen And SAF.
 
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey took to Twitter to express his delight at being named captain in the Gunners' 2-0 friendly victory over Boreham Wood. (BBC Football website)


Only 2-0 against Boreham Wood!
<rofl>
 
I also read that Ozil donated his winning bonus to kids charities in Brazil - some £350,000. Yeah ok he's hardly going notice it, but he didn't have to do that.

Not to goof on Ozil's donation, but because it reminded me of how annoyed I am at all the charitable spending which we know perfectly well will never help solve the problem it purports to solve

"God Pledges $5,000.00 for Cancer Research"
http://www.theonion.com/articles/god-pledges-5000-for-cancer-research,36486/


"The Divine Creator of Life, Heaven, and Earth told reporters that if the timing works out, He also plans to participate in a 10K benefit run for Hodgkin lymphoma this fall."
 
Not to goof on Ozil's donation, but because it reminded me of how annoyed I am at all the charitable spending which we know perfectly well will never help solve the problem it purports to solve

"God Pledges $5,000.00 for Cancer Research"
http://www.theonion.com/articles/god-pledges-5000-for-cancer-research,36486/


"The Divine Creator of Life, Heaven, and Earth told reporters that if the timing works out, He also plans to participate in a 10K benefit run for Hodgkin lymphoma this fall."


Of course it won't solve the problem, it's a drop in the ocean of what's needed. However, just as all that is necessary for evil to flourish, is for good men to do nothing, equally all that's needed for kids to starve is for those who can do something, to do nothing.

At least Ozil is doing something!....
 
Looks like Mohammed salah is going to have to go to Egypt to do military service for 3 years, according to reports. Dodged a bullet there, if you'll pardon the pun. <laugh>
 
Was it a strong Arsenal team? Hoddle, I often say our scores are not good enough and I get grilled for it.

It was the usual mixture, but certainly strong enough to thrash Boreham Wood, even if they'd sent out the ladies' team.

I still think Gunners are going to finish top 4, but only because both we and 'Pool are going to be so laughably bad.