[morgoth]

Spalletti is faveourite for the Chelsea job according to the English press

According to that same press Ancelotti agreed terms with Chelsea ... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Portman]

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So, when does Cristiano join Real? This Summer or the next one? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

He's clearly playing around with Man Utd.

Real are reportedly willing to double his current wages, are the greatest club in the world and his dream club.
If United don't offer the best wages to the arguably the best player in the world... he'll be off.

[kurtsimonw]

Wherever he ends up, the money he'll be on is going to be stupid. He's so young, stop spoiling him!

[dst]

Is it sure he'll be going to Real? Some time ago he said he prefers Barcelona...

It works for me; one more reason and not to like them and they'll be playing better football... his tricks and flicks are perfect for the Madritista applauders! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) But somebody should warn him... he's going to have to face many unsporting tackles in Spain; it's either the man or the ball that goes through you in latin football: never both!

This post has been edited by dst: Jun 4 2008, 09:58 PM

[morgoth]

According to some reports he already told his close friends that he chose madrid, but it could also be a Spanish press ...

Oh, and I think he never said he likes Barcelona, it was always about the merengues.

[kurtsimonw]

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Actually, QPR's Lakshmi Mittal is by FAR the richest football president in the world. It's La Coruna's Amancio Ortega Gaona in second place and Abramovich "only" comes third! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

I wonder how the situation in the EPL will be like if Mittal starts spending his money like Abramovich has been doing. Actually, where do QPR stand now? (Please answer in the EPL thread)

I knew about Mittal.. but never even heard of this Genoa guy! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

They were just above relegation when he took over, but finished between mid-table and the play-offs. They made quite a few signings in January, bought in a few decent signings for a Championship team, and they'll be in the EPL in a few years - maybe next? - but their location will play against them in my opinion. They'll be the 5th/6th best club in London, and trying to beat out the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs.. even West Ham, for signings will take long, long time.

So far they've not made any big money, signings, but bought in a few decent players for a Championship team. Radek Cerny is a good keeper, they bought in Newcastle youngster Peter Ramage and then made themself the 'Chelsea of the Championsip' by just buying the top players from other teams. Agyemang from PNE, Vine from Blues, Mahon from Watford, Fitz Hall from Wigan, amongst others.. They seem to have too many strikers though! They recently signed an Italian too - Matteo Alberti - from Chievo, dunno if he's any good though!

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Jun 4 2008, 11:20 PM

[dst]

Do you know the exact number of London professional clubs? It's ridiculous!

I think if he starts splashing out the money... QPR will soon be the new Chelsea.

Someone should buy Leeds though, I really liked them when they reached the semis some years ago!

[kurtsimonw]

Someone should buy Leeds though, I really liked them when they reached the semis some years ago!

Yeah, I've never understood why guys like Carson Yeung and Mittal/Ecclestone are interested in buying teams with small fanbases/no history like Birmingham and QPR, especially when that area is already dominated by other teams.. but Leeds makes perfect sense, decent history, great support, and I don't think there's even a Yorkshire club in the EPL, so they'd make perfect sense to buy. I can't think of one reason why nobody is interested to be honest. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

And London currently has 13 teams in league football! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Jun 4 2008, 11:37 PM

[Milan Are Brilli...]

Someone should buy Leeds though, I really liked them when they reached the semis some years ago!

Same, although they have their finances pretty much back on track now and their team's not exactly useless they will be back in the top division about 3 seasons I'm sure.

Nottingham Forest got promoted to the Championship this season too so who knows they could be making a return as well.

[Portman]

Is it sure he'll be going to Real? Some time ago he said he prefers Barcelona...

It works for me; one more reason and not to like them and they'll be playing better football... his tricks and flicks are perfect for the Madritista applauders! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) But somebody should warn him... he's going to have to face many unsporting tackles in Spain; it's either the man or the ball that goes through you in latin football: never both!

Cristiano will never join Barcelona.

If someday he leaves Man Utd (he will, dunno if now, in 1 year or 2) it will be for R.Madrid. He and his entire family consider them the biggest club in the world and his/their dream.

PS: Only a fool would reject Man Utd for Barcelona.

[Jack Sparrow]

Hey aren't my number 2 England team Hull City a Yorkshire based outfit??

Third fastest ascent from the bottom league to the top. Go tigers... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

Though we do look like we'll be getting owned in the Premier League. They seem hesitant to buy big, which was the same mistake Derby did.

[dst]

If someday he leaves Man Utd (he will, dunno if now, in 1 year or 2) it will be for R.Madrid. He and his entire family consider them the biggest club in the world and his/their dream.

PS: Only a fool would reject Man Utd for Barcelona.

I read he'll be in Madrid next year... at the very latest.

Unless you mean right now I think you are biased.

[whoarethepatriot...]

About the QPR thing, they have a link with R.Madrid, young players can go both ways and each has the first option on the other players (QPR for Cantera players, RM for senior QPR players if they want them)

We might be seeing the next Granero's and De La Red's in QPR

[Milan Are Brilli...]

Though we do look like we'll be getting owned in the Premier League. They seem hesitant to buy big, which was the same mistake Derby did.

I stand to be corrected but I don't think anyone can play as badly as Derby. They might get similar points but as long as they don't lose 4-0, 5-0, 6-0 every game they're a step ahead.

Anyway, Wigan were a smaller club than both Hull or Bristol City when they came up and they've managed to be in the league for a few seasons now.

[kurtsimonw]

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) weird transfer. too bad he dint go to villa, i could see him doing well there. and you need to sign some strikers that can score!

He'd be alright, we've already got enough quick players though! Villa scoring goals? We had 2 strikers in double figures, Carew scored more than Drogba, Anelka and Rooney, and we were the 3rd highest scoring team in the league.. goals are the least of our worries. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)