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 Aug 27 2008, 06:13 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali  Group: Full Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 6-March 08 From: Canada Member No.: 3,763  |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Aug 18 2008, 04:06 AM)  I'm not sure many people outside of the Midlands even know who they are! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) EDIT: A quick note on Valerie Bojinov: He only managed 5 games last season, scoring 2 goals, before he had some cruciate ligament injury keeping him out for the rest of the season. He recovered and had a decent pre-season, only to pick up an injury in the warm-up to yesterdays game. It is believed he will be out for 6 months. That's a real shame for him. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) i remember his lecce days when he was considered one of the main promising talents in serie |
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Aug 27 2008, 09:00 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE (Habitant @ Aug 27 2008, 08:13 PM) i remember his lecce days when he was considered one of the main promising talents in serie Yeah, he was already playing in Serie A (Lecce) when he was just 16... Too bad about the injuries but he's still young. |
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Aug 28 2008, 06:41 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
SWP moved back to City.
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Aug 28 2008, 06:44 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,198 Joined: 5-August 08 Member No.: 4,011 |
QUOTE (Kaka Is Brilliant @ Aug 25 2008, 11:41 PM) Yep out for a couple of more months I've heard, hence the reason United aren't doing that amazingly yet. Funny how they lose most of their depth once he is missing. He's like the key player to United, like Gerrard is to Liverpool. |
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Aug 28 2008, 06:47 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Good move for SWPs career, he was on the verge of getting into the England team before he went to Chelsea. Hopefully he can return back to his best.
United.. they have alot of players missing at the moment. Defensively they're great, but they will struggle to score. No Ronaldo + no CF. Once Ronaldo gets back and Berbatov joins.. 18th League title and 4th European Cup this season, in my opinion. |
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Aug 28 2008, 09:41 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 6-March 08 From: Canada Member No.: 3,763 |
QUOTE (Giancarlo @ Aug 28 2008, 06:44 PM) Funny how they lose most of their depth once he is missing. He's like the key player to United, like Gerrard is to Liverpool. also kaka for milan |
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Aug 29 2008, 04:30 AM
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Berretti  Group: Moderators Posts: 12,004 Joined: 1-August 05 From: Torquay Member No.: 90 |
QUOTE (Giancarlo @ Aug 28 2008, 06:44 PM) Funny how they lose most of their depth once he is missing. He's like the key player to United, like Gerrard is to Liverpool. Yeah was always obvious though. Nani doesn't come close to Ronaldo even though he likes to think he does. There's no flair in their midfield without Cristiano. |
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Aug 29 2008, 12:40 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE Milner Completes Move England Under-21 international James Milner today became Villa's eighth summer signing as he completed his switch from Barclays Premier League rivals Newcastle United. Milner, who spent the 2005-06 season on loan at Villa, scoring three goals in 33 League and cup appearances, has returned signing a four year deal. The 22-year-old completed a medical at Bodymoor Heath this morning. AVFC Jimmy is back, I'm so happy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) |
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Aug 29 2008, 12:47 PM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
F@cking money whores... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Aug 29 2008, 12:52 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Aug 29 2008, 12:47 PM) F@cking money whores... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It's been a good day for me so far, I went with my dad to pick up my mom from her shopping earlier, and who did we see outside the vets? Only Dennis Mortimer! You probably won't know him, but he was the Villa captain when we won the European Cup in '82. I wish I had my shirt on me for him to sign. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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Aug 29 2008, 12:54 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Aug 29 2008, 02:40 PM) Jimmy is back, I'm so happy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) Well done! |
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Aug 29 2008, 12:56 PM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
*Newcastle mode ON*
Up yours too Pana... *grumble* *grumble* (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) *Newcastle mode OFF* Any updates on the Berbatov issue? |
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Aug 29 2008, 12:59 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
What do you like in Newcastle cap'n?
Their colors are ugly and they are too old to be have 'new' on their name. You ain't going to win anything no matter who you sign, get over it! |
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Aug 29 2008, 01:41 PM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
QUOTE (dst @ Aug 29 2008, 05:29 PM) What do you like in Newcastle cap'n? Their colors are ugly and they are too old to be have 'new' on their name. You ain't going to win anything no matter who you sign, get over it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Since when has that been any criteria? My Newcastle affection is relatively new, compared to Milan. Keegan era v1...they played some great football, footballing cavaliers....kinda like a 11 man team of Don Quixote. They just had sh!tty management since then. But I think things are working out now. They've got a management rooted in ground reality, with a freethinking dreamer for a coach. The problem was till now, it was the other way round. I think if Newcastle play their cards right, they can have a renaissance, like Valencia did in the La Liga. It's just that Milner left, what I thought was a work-in-progress to another work-in-progress. There were a few faults though. Granted he's not paid a lot, considering what b-tards like Barton earn, but he was doing well. KK also played him in his preferred central position, where he was doing really well. But no, getting pissed off was a knee jerk reaction. The right wing is not the issue. Milner can't cross anyway. He's just got a great work rate for a winger. What Newcastle need is a Class A - Class B middling striker, a good left back, and a creative mid. They should do good enough to finish in the top 12 then. |
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Aug 29 2008, 01:50 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Aug 29 2008, 01:41 PM) The right wing is not the issue. Milner can't cross anyway. He's just got a great work rate for a winger. You're such a Newcastle fan! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Last week they were all "Milner is so good, he should be captain" and all that, now he's not very good? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) I think you'll find he lead the team in assists last season. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I don't think it is all doom and gloom for Newcastle though. They have possibly the most under-rated keeper in the League, if not the World! (Yes, I truly mean that, Shay Given is awesome). Their defense is probably the best it's been for a while. Even without Milner, they still have some decent players in there. Danny Guthrie is alright a good player and will get better, Nicky Butt is a class DM, Jonas looks like a nice bright signing and N'Zogbia is a good young players. Strikers you have a welath of.. if they can stay fit. Owen can be World class, Viduka is a good strong, typical CF, Ameobi.. I don't rate, but he's okay. I think you'll finish 11th, maybe 10th. But I do think Sunderland are now the best club in the North East, they've had an incredible summer.. QUOTE (IMG:http://www.avfc.premiumtv.co.uk/javaImages/20/88/0,,10265~3770400,00.jpg) James Milner today completed his switch from Barclays Premier League rivals Newcastle United and reflected: "This club has gone from strength to strength since I was last here." The England Under-21 skipper spent the 2005-06 season on loan at Villa and almost joined on a permanent basis two years ago. Now he is back at Villa Park and looking forward to life under Martin O'Neill. The 22-year-old told www.avfc.co.uk: "A lot has happened at this club since I was last here and I'm obviously delighted to be back. I was so close a couple of years ago but now I'm back. "We've got a new training ground and a lot of new faces - on the staff and in the playing squad. "This is a club on the way up and things have got better and better every season since I was last here. It's an exciting time to be here. This is a great place to be now. There's lots of young English talent. "The top-four are the top-four and Aston Villa are getting better and better. We should be challenging now and as we look to improve we will be challenging. "We're in the UEFA Cup this season and hopefully we'll do well in that. The next step then is obviously the Champions League. That's what we're working towards." Milner came within minutes of joining Villa in Martin O'Neill's first summer at the club before being recalled by then Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder. He added: "Martin O'Neill was a massive pull and I was ready to sign for him two years ago. He's got a great record and he's a fantastic manager. Look at the job he's done wherever he's been. "Look at the squad he's built here. There are players in the England squad and players pushing to be involved. A lot of that's down to the manager. "I've played 180 Premier League games and been involved in Europe as well. I'm lucky enough that I started when I was 16 so I've got a lot of football under my belt. "I'm obviously a lot more experienced than when I was last here but I'm still young and still learning. This is a superb place to be with the players, the manager and the coaching staff we have here. "With the set-up that we have here now, if I can't become a better player with Aston Villa, I'm not going to develop anywhere." AVFC Welcome back, Jimmy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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