 [SP] La Liga 07/08 |
 Jun 18 2007, 06:41 PM
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Berretti  Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347  |
All the Spanish La Liga 2007/08 talk here!
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Jun 18 2007, 06:57 PM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE Real make Tevez contact Real Madrid have been in contact about West Ham United striker Carlos Tevez, according to the Argentine's agent. Tevez's future at Upton Park remains unclear following the row which landed The Hammers with a £5.5million fine and saw Sheffield United contest the punishment. During the closing weeks of the season, Tevez was instrumental in keeping West Ham in the Premier League, but has yet to commit his future to the club. He recently admitted it was 'time to join a big club', with Serie A champions Internazionale declaring an interest. Newly-crowned Spanish champions Real have also been strongly linked with a £30million bid for the former Corinthians star. Tevez's agent Adrian Ruocco has confirmed the interest from Real, but is refusing to rule out the possibility of the fans' hero staying at Upton Park. "There's been contact with Real Madrid," Ruocco told the Sun. "We've been patient, but if Real don't make a concrete offer then Carlos has a lot of options. "He has offers from Europe's biggest clubs. "But there's no need to rule out anything, including staying at West Ham where he is settled and wanted." skysports I wish them total failure!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This post has been edited by dst: Jun 18 2007, 06:58 PM |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:07 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 18 2007, 06:57 PM) I wish them total failure!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)  I think he'll go to Inter or stay in England. Although a Nistelrooy-Tévez would be nice to see. But Madrid, more than fowards... they need wingers. |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:11 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Madrid need a respectable president and board in general! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Jun 18 2007, 07:13 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
Hope Athletico Madrid can finally do something good like at least qualify for the CL.
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Jun 18 2007, 07:22 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
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The big questions of this Summer @ La Liga: -Who will Madrid buy with their 100M to spend? A big name coming up? -Barcelona need changes. They'll be active in this market. -Valencia... selling one of their stars after this year's failure? David Villa, Joaquin, Vicente, Miguel, D.Silva? -Sevilla... can they keep Daniel Alves? -Atletico ... Fernando Torres's future after another season without Europe? This post has been edited by Porty: Jun 18 2007, 07:23 PM |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:25 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Was Valencia's season really a failure? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I don't think so...
Anyway, I think the La Liga is going to be the most interesting league market-wise this summer. |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:28 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Quick question: Didn't Atletico make the final UEFA Cup spot this year? If so, isn't Torres more likely to stay?
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Jun 18 2007, 07:30 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 18 2007, 07:25 PM) Was Valencia's season really a failure? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I don't think so... With a better team (overall) than Sevilla finish 4th... they should be fighting for the title with Madrid and Catalonia. Too many injuries too during the season. QUOTE (Tennie @ Jun 18 2007, 07:28 PM) Quick question: Didn't Atletico make the final UEFA Cup spot this year? If so, isn't Torres more likely to stay? No. They finished 7th. Villarreal and Zaragoza in UEFA Cup. |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:32 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ Jun 18 2007, 09:28 PM) Quick question: Didn't Atletico make the final UEFA Cup spot this year? If so, isn't Torres more likely to stay? Intertoto |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:35 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 18 2007, 09:30 PM) With a better team (overall) than Sevilla finish 4th... they should be fighting for the title with Madrid and Catalonia. Too many injuries too during the season. I meant that, considering their bad luck, it wasn't such a bad season... and 3rd place wouldn't have made much of a difference. |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:46 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
This one's a bit surprising.
[Despite his hero status from last night's game against Majorca, Jose Antonio Reyes is ready to transfer to Atletico Madrid. According to 'Radio Marca' Reyes has no intention of returning to England, Madrid don't want to sign him permanently, and he's inclined to accept a move to Atletico in order to remain in Spain.] link Atletico Madrid In arrivo Reyes 19:42 del 18 giugno Nonostante sia stato il protagonista della rimonta sul Maiorca, che ha permesso al Real Madrid di vincere il titolo, Josè Antonio Reyes è pronto a passare all'Atletico Madrid. Secondo 'Radio Marca' Reyes, non ha intenzione di tornare in Inghilterra, il Real Madrid non sembra volerlo riscattare e, lui pur di restare in Spagna, è disposto ad andare con i colchoneros. |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:48 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 |
Hmmm Aguero, Torres and Reyes???
Unless Torres is being unloaded. Atletico still needs mid-fielders and defenders though. |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:49 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
Well... Reyes solved some Madrid problems. But I think he's no started for them. They need some class in the wings like Robben or Joaquin. Players that can make really the difference. Reyes is quality but just another squad player for them.
PS: Atletico have Petrov for the LW... can't understand this one. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:50 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 |
Reyes also plays as striker Portyboy....which could mean a move on the cards for Torres.
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Jun 18 2007, 07:50 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 18 2007, 09:49 PM) PS: Atletico have Petrov for the LW... can't understand this one. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) They want to make him suffer for handing Real the title! |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:53 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Jun 18 2007, 07:50 PM) Reyes also plays as striker Portyboy....which could mean a move on the cards for Torres. Striker? You mean... SS (a foward, not the pure striker). But he's not as good as he is as LW. He's good on the wings. Quick and with tecnique. Torres out for Reyes? It's a possibility... |
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Jun 18 2007, 07:55 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 |
Ok..yeah not exactly ur upfront targetman is Reyes. I don't particularly think too highly of him in the wings. His crossing is a little suspect.
But if Torres moves, I suppose Liverpool is the only option. |
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Jun 18 2007, 08:03 PM
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Insert cool title here<-- Group: Moderators Posts: 4,121 Joined: 7-May 06 From: Berlin, Germany Member No.: 1,792 |
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Jun 18 2007, 07:48 PM) Hmmm Aguero, Torres and Reyes??? Unless Torres is being unloaded. Atletico still needs mid-fielders and defenders though. Didn't they already sign Raul Garcia of Osasuna? Really like that guy. He's the playmaker they need desperately. Barcelona need a ball winning midfielder. They have a lot of creative players, but they lack someone like Rhino who can't play football ball has balls. Real....well they're going to spend big. That's certain.Maybe they'll renew their interrest in Cristiano R., Fabregas....some young star. I don't think Valencia will let any stars go, especially Villa. |
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Jun 18 2007, 09:45 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (LaPalma @ Jun 18 2007, 07:03 PM) I don't think Valencia will let any stars go, especially Villa. Agreed. They've had quite a disappointing season, they were always that little bit of the pace of the top 3. But I think alot of their players would rather stay where they are, with a chance of winning the league next season. About Athletico. The three UEFA Cup spots go to 5th, 6th and Copa Del Rey winner. 5th and 6th have been decided, let's just say Sevilla beat Getafe. Is it the same as FA Cup where the runner up gets the spot if the winner is in Europe. Or like the Carling Cup where if the winner is already in Europe it goes to 7th in the league? |
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Jun 18 2007, 10:07 PM
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Insert cool title here<-- Group: Moderators Posts: 4,121 Joined: 7-May 06 From: Berlin, Germany Member No.: 1,792 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 18 2007, 09:45 PM) Agreed. They've had quite a disappointing season, they were always that little bit of the pace of the top 3. But I think alot of their players would rather stay where they are, with a chance of winning the league next season. About Athletico. The three UEFA Cup spots go to 5th, 6th and Copa Del Rey winner. 5th and 6th have been decided, let's just say Sevilla beat Getafe. Is it the same as FA Cup where the runner up gets the spot if the winner is in Europe. Or like the Carling Cup where if the winner is already in Europe it goes to 7th in the league? The spot will go to Getafe. It doesn't matter if they win it or loose it. If Sevilla wins, they'll take the spot, as you said, because Sevilla already qualified for the CL....and if Getafe wins...well they're of course in the UEFA Cup. |
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Jun 18 2007, 10:11 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (LaPalma @ Jun 18 2007, 09:07 PM) The spot will go to Getafe. It doesn't matter if they win it or loose it. If Sevilla wins, they'll take the spot, as you said, because Sevilla already qualified for the CL....and if Getafe wins...well they're of course in the UEFA Cup. And I thought having Millwall in the UEFA Cup was funny. But Getafe? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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Jun 19 2007, 10:27 AM
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Insert cool title here<-- Group: Moderators Posts: 4,121 Joined: 7-May 06 From: Berlin, Germany Member No.: 1,792 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 18 2007, 10:11 PM) And I thought having Millwall in the UEFA Cup was funny. But Getafe? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Thanks to Don Schuster who humiliated Barcelona. Anyway, reports are suggesting Calderon will fire Capello and make Schuster reals new coach. IMO a bad decision. Firing the guy that led them to their first title in years...phhhh. Schuster is good but he has to build up the squad again. That can't be good for their success IMO. |
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Jun 19 2007, 10:40 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Schuster is better than good. But you don't fire guys that win you titles. I'd prefer to see Capello resign than be fired. I'm not the biggest fan of Madrid, I only like them winning things because it means Barca obviously haven't, but they're pretty classless. Capello deserves much better.
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Jun 19 2007, 12:24 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
Madrid needs a ofensive coach. With likes of Robinho, Nistelrooy, HiguaÃn, Raúl, Guti, Reyes, possibly more ofensive players, they shouldn't play so defensively like Capello like.
I know Capello is strict and it's important for them but again... they need a ofensive coach. I think Schuster-thing is more than a done deal. |
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Jun 19 2007, 02:05 PM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 19 2007, 02:24 PM) Madrid needs a ofensive coach. With likes of Robinho, Nistelrooy, HiguaÃn, Raúl, Guti, Reyes, possibly more ofensive players, they shouldn't play so defensively like Capello like. I know Capello is strict and it's important for them but again... they need a ofensive coach. I think Schuster-thing is more than a done deal. Yeah .. Sadly though Don Fabio wont stay on, cuz Calderon is a stupid m2ther f0cker !!! I mean, Capello is one of (if not..) the best coaches that have ever commanded a team. His triumph (post Saachi) with Milan, was one of the best moments in Milan's history. Everywhere he went, he brought success. Roma too (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) Schuster (If I am to take LaPalma's idea..) will need to build a team, unlike Don Fabio, he will need at least 2 years till Madrid see another title. Cuz buying players isn't everything, the Galacticos era proved that (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Jun 22 2007, 10:02 AM
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Insert cool title here<-- Group: Moderators Posts: 4,121 Joined: 7-May 06 From: Berlin, Germany Member No.: 1,792 |
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Jun 19 2007, 02:05 PM) Yeah .. Sadly though Don Fabio wont stay on, cuz Calderon is a stupid m2ther f0cker !!! I mean, Capello is one of (if not..) the best coaches that have ever commanded a team. His triumph (post Saachi) with Milan, was one of the best moments in Milan's history. Everywhere he went, he brought success. Roma too (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) Schuster (If I am to take LaPalma's idea..) will need to build a team, unlike Don Fabio, he will need at least 2 years till Madrid see another title. Cuz buying players isn't everything, the Galacticos era proved that (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) QUOTE Should Fabio Capello leave the newly crowned La Liga champions - as is expected now - and Schuster take over, then it is clear the new boss will look to bring in some of his own players in order to prepare for their title defence next season. One name being mentioned is that of 33 year old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Bernd Schneider. The Bayer captain had a good World Cup with Germany, and has just had another fantastic season in the Bundesliga. According to Bayer Leverkusen Sports director Rudi Völler: “Schneider had a great second half to the season. For me he was the Player of the Year.†He is a hard working right sided, who can provide a steady supply of quality crosses with both feet, and also double up as a full back if need be, and representative of the philosophy Schuster would want to impose on the club. He lined up against Real Madrid in the 2002 Champions League final - won by that magical Zidane goal - and had admitted he will listen to an offer from Los Merengues. “I have heard of Madrid’s interest and if they want me then I would have to listen,†he is quoted as saying in ‘Express'. Bernd Schuster himself is on record as saying “Real Madrid are missing a player like him at the moment.†If Schneider does indeed make the move to the Bernabeu, he would follow compatriot Christoph Metzelder, and also follow in the footsteps of greats such as Günther Netzer, Paul Breitner, Bernd Schuster, and Bodo Illgner. Well...it seems that they're already working on their new team. Schneider IMO one of the most underestimated players on earth. Although he's 33 that guy is a freakin genius and my favourite german football player. It would be hard to see Schnixx leaving the Bundesliga. |
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Jun 22 2007, 10:07 AM
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Insert cool title here<-- Group: Moderators Posts: 4,121 Joined: 7-May 06 From: Berlin, Germany Member No.: 1,792 |
Sorry...double post cause of sever problems...
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Jun 22 2007, 07:00 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
(IMG:http://www.sport.es/vivo/recursos/fotos/foto_225744_CAS.jpg)
HENRY SIGNED FOR BARCELONA - 24 MILLION EUROS. It's everywhere. www.marca.com ; www.as.com ; www.sport.es ; www.elmundodeportivo.es It's done. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Jun 22 2007, 07:08 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Wow.
Okay, so right now Barca have WAY too many world-class strikers to keep happy. Who're they getting rid of? |
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Jun 22 2007, 07:09 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
It's not a high price for him.
If they'll keep the big 3 like Laporta announced a few days ago and reinforce the defence (Chivu is close) and midfield they will have a very good team. |
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Jun 22 2007, 07:12 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
I'm very disappointed.
"Who're Milan going to get, R10? Eto'o? Henry?" None, Barca get them all and we get Suazo. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Jun 22 2007, 07:17 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 22 2007, 07:12 PM) I'm very disappointed. "Who're Milan going to get, R10? Eto'o? Henry?" None, Barca get them all and we get Suazo. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Still... 70 days to close the market. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Just relax. |
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Jun 22 2007, 07:21 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 22 2007, 06:17 PM) Still... 70 days to close the market. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Just relax. There are very few top class forwards now available. Unless one of R10 and Eto'o does actually leave. But I think they'll ship out Godjohnsson and Saviola instead. This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Jun 22 2007, 07:27 PM |
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Jun 22 2007, 07:50 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
Where's Locke_Lamora? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Jun 22 2007, 07:55 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 22 2007, 09:50 PM) Where's Locke_Lamora? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) He needs time to digest it (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jun 22 2007, 08:01 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
I don't think all the big names will stay. Not even Rijkaard is fool enough to consider starting them all and I can't see any of 'em being happy with being benched.
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Jun 22 2007, 09:27 PM
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Kaka's fangirl, and proud =] Group: Helpers Posts: 2,334 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Vienna, AUSTRIA Member No.: 2,687 |
I see Gudjohnsen definitely leaving.
WHY DIDNT ANYFUCKINGBODY TELL ME (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
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Jun 22 2007, 10:17 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 3,129 Joined: 12-February 07 From: Norway Member No.: 3,499 |
Don't kick a man who's already down...
But, I have to say it. Thank you for 220+ goals, Thierry, thank you for 2 championships, three FA-cups and our first CL-final. Thank you. I wish you luck at Barcelona, and I hope youl'l finally win the CL there. Thank you. |
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Jun 23 2007, 12:51 AM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
surely R10 or Eto' must leave... it just doesn't work!
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Jun 23 2007, 08:36 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
Ronaldinho, Eto'o, Messi will all be playing for Barca next season. Even if Henry deal goes through.
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Jun 23 2007, 12:36 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
QUOTE (pKillerMax @ Jun 23 2007, 08:36 AM) Ronaldinho, Eto'o, Messi will all be playing for Barca next season. Even if Henry deal goes through. I thought Henry was coming to Milan. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Anyway... (IMG:http://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/t/fotos/torres_fernando.jpg) Reports in Spain says Liverpool will probably sign Torres next week for 36M/euros or less but with a player (Garcia or Cisse) in the deal. |
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Jun 23 2007, 02:42 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE Henry: Why I Left Arsenal For Barcelona
Thierry Henry has revealed that he quit Arsenal to join Barcelona because he could not face life at the Emirates Stadium without David Dein and Arsene Wenger. Former vice-chairman Dein has already left the club and Wenger has yet to start negotiations over extending his contract which expires next summer. A £16 million fee for Henry has been agreed with Barcelona, and the Frenchman will have a medical with the club on Monday. In an open letter to fans published in The Sun, he said: "Arsene has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. "Unfortunately and understandably he has said that at this moment he will not commit to the club past the expiration of his current deal which finishes at the end of the coming season. "I respect his decision and his honesty but I will be 31 at the end of next season and I cannot take the chance to be there without Arsene Wenger and David Dein. "This is solely my decision, no-one has forced me to do anything and I will represent myself in this transaction. I feel it is something I just had to do." Henry, who has agreed a four-year deal, added: "Barcelona are a wonderful club steeped in tradition and play beautiful football. I'm sure I will be very happy there. "But I will miss the Arsenal fans dearly, they have supported me through thick and thin. "They will always be in my heart, as will all the fans who make the game here so special. I will always have a special bond with Arsenal Football Club. |
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Jun 23 2007, 02:57 PM
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I get the feeling this isnt the only player the catalans are gonna sign
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Jun 23 2007, 03:14 PM
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QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Jun 23 2007, 02:57 PM) I get the feeling this isnt the only player the catalans are gonna sign Yaya Toure and Chivu are almost done deals for them. |
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Jun 23 2007, 03:15 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Oh, almost certainly not. Barca management types were in Rome yesterday meeting with the Sensi family to discuss Chivu's transfer. Especially with the injury to Puyol, they REALLY need defenders. They're apparently offering rather a lot for Chivu too. (12 m euros + a player)
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Jun 23 2007, 03:47 PM
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Barca will have quite a lethal attacking force consisting of Messi, Henry and Eto'o, but if Berlusconi has anything to say, so do we, or more we will do
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Jun 24 2007, 01:40 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
I know it's more of an 06/07 thing but..
Sevilla beat Getafe earlier today 1-0 in the Copa Del Rey. Kanoute scored the only goal of the game after 11 minutes, getting sent off for retaliating to a foul in the dying minutes. European Super Cup UEFA Cup Copa Del Rey Quite a year for my Sevilla. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Jun 24 2007, 08:41 AM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 24 2007, 03:40 AM) Quite a year for my Sevilla. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Milan will give them a beating in the Super cup (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif) |
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Jun 24 2007, 10:19 AM
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Hmm...I wonder if Sevilla are buying anyone. Reyes is looking good for them.
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Jun 24 2007, 01:36 PM
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Jun 24 2007, 01:56 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Oliveira + cash for Gago!!! (IMG:http://coolsmileys.net/affection/hubba4.gif)
Good deal for Barcelona! And better for us that he's not going Inter... |
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Jun 24 2007, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE (dst @ Jun 24 2007, 01:56 PM) Oliveira + cash for Gago!!! (IMG:http://coolsmileys.net/affection/hubba4.gif) Good deal for Barcelona! And better for us that he's not going Inter... Amen to that!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jun 24 2007, 10:02 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Jun 24 2007, 09:19 AM) Hmm...I wonder if Sevilla are buying anyone. Reyes is looking good for them. I think Reyes is a good player, but he left us against our will to move on to bigger and better things. He can forget it. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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Jun 26 2007, 12:06 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE Atletico Madrid have denied reports that they have received an offer from Liverpool for Fernando Torres. Reports over the last few days have suggested Liverpool were planning a move for the Spanish international. It had been claimed Liverpool were ready to break their transfer record to sign Torres in a £25million deal. Torres' future at Atletico is up in the air after another disappointing campaign at the Vicente Calderon last season. The 23-year-old is believed to be considering moving on for a new challenge, but Atletico president Enrique Cerezo says they have received no offers for the talented forward. "We've received no offer from Liverpool or any other club or player," said Cerezo. "There is nothing linking Torres with any team. He's on holidays, he's resting and he'll return to work on July 9. "All the players have a (buy-out) clause in their contract and in that case we would not be able to do anything, but I repeat that there has been nothing about Torres from any team. "We are now working to create a good team for the coming year." Sky Sports If he's got a buy out clause, that's not as ridiculous as Messi's, then he's a goner. This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Jun 26 2007, 12:07 AM |
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Jun 26 2007, 12:10 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE Barcelona have announced the signing of Yaya Toure from Monaco. Toure arrived in Barcelona for talks on Sunday and he has agreed personal terms and passed a medical at Camp Nou. Barca have been chasing Toure for some time and they are believed to have paid €12million (£8million) for the Ivory Coast international. Toure, who is the younger brother of Arsenal's Kolo, is regarded as one of the best young players in Europe. The 24-year-old is Barca's second signing of the summer following the high-profile capture of Thierry Henry. Sky Sports Don't really know what to say. He was decent at the World Cup, that's all I've seen. |
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Jun 26 2007, 12:29 AM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 26 2007, 12:06 AM) If he's got a buy out clause, that's not as ridiculous as Messi's, then he's a goner. 40 million euros. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (Yeah... only 40M for a 23 yo amazing star + european + class) |
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Jun 26 2007, 01:49 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 25 2007, 05:29 PM) 40 million euros. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (Yeah... only 40M for a 23 yo amazing star + european + class) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) I hope to God he goes to Man U though. |
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Jun 26 2007, 12:55 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
From the club website:
COMUNICATO UFFICIALE A.C. MILAN 26/06/2007 MILANO - L'A.C. Milan comunica di aver ceduto a titolo temporaneo il calciatore Christian Abbiati all'Atletico Madrid fino al 30 giugno 2008. [Abbiati is going to Atletico Madrid for a year.] |
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Jun 26 2007, 01:20 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Abbiati will be loaned to Atletico or what?
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 26 2007, 02:10 AM) Don't really know what to say. He was decent at the World Cup, that's all I've seen. He's very good! QUOTE (pKillerMax @ Jun 26 2007, 03:49 AM) I hope to God he goes to Man U though. ?? Why? Wouldn't you want him at Milan? Do you think he wouldn't make it? |
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Jun 26 2007, 01:35 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Yep, it's a 1 year loan to Atletico for Abbiati. I'm a little surprised; I'd thought he would stay at Torino.
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Jun 26 2007, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE (dst @ Jun 26 2007, 01:20 PM) ?? Why? Wouldn't you want him at Milan? Do you think he wouldn't make it? I think pKill meant... "if not Milan" then M.United. TBH I think Torres would fit better in Liverpool as they'd have the spanish community and friends (already know them, from the NT) there. |
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Jun 26 2007, 05:56 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE I Will Take Every Cent Madrid Owe Me - Capello Fabio Capello has insisted that if Real Madrid sack him, they will have to pay every cent of his salary for the next two years. "It is a hypothesis that could become true," he admitted, speaking to AS during an interview, when asked about a possible sack. "I am going on vacation. I will be in Tibet and China, and I am sure I will have plenty of time to think about my future." "The president can decide whatever he wants," he continued. "If he has chosen Schuster, that is his business. "As far as I know, I am going to respect my three year contract. "I they sack me, they will have to pay me, and I will make sure I take the last cent." Asked to comment on Ramon Calderon's performance, he chose to bite his lip, though. "The judgement on Calderon, I will pass when I return from my long vacations." It is expected that Capello will be given the sack in the coming days, as soon as Bernd Schuster wriggles out of his Getafe contract. Comments from Don Fabio seem to suggest that he himself is resigned to his fate. goal You deserve it Fabio! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Don't you ever give them a title again though cause I'm gonna hate you! |
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Jun 26 2007, 06:48 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 26 2007, 06:20 AM) Why? Wouldn't you want him at Milan? Do you think he wouldn't make it? Yes, just name me one Spanish player who made it big in Serie A. I think he just fits Man U better than any other team. Liverpool do have a lot of Spanish players, but they play horrible football. Torres is a player who enjoy his football. He is very fast and very technical and he would fit in very well with the likes of Ronaldo, Rooney and Giggs in Man U. But there is a part of me that would still give an arm to see him play for us... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
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Jun 26 2007, 06:58 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Random thought during lunch: rumor has it that Barca are getting rid of Deco this transfer season. They've signed Henry, Toure, (probably) Chivu, etc. But no playmakers.
I think that this may be a serious mistake. Deco is very important to Barca -- he's the one who dictates play and who gets the ball forward to the big guns. When he doesn't play well, the whole team looks off. Having no Deco (even an off-form one) next year along with all those strikers...makes me wonder wtf the Barca leadership are thinking. Am I making sense? Or am I a few fries short of a Happy Meal? |
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Jun 26 2007, 07:05 PM
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QUOTE (Tennie @ Jun 26 2007, 11:58 AM) Random thought during lunch: rumor has it that Barca are getting rid of Deco this transfer season. They've signed Henry, Toure, (probably) Chivu, etc. But no playmakers. I think that this may be a serious mistake. Deco is very important to Barca -- he's the one who dictates play and who gets the ball forward to the big guns. When he doesn't play well, the whole team looks off. Having no Deco (even an off-form one) next year along with all those strikers...makes me wonder wtf the Barca leadership are thinking. Am I making sense? Or am I a few fries short of a Happy Meal? They will be trying to give first team play to the very very talented Iniesta. Plus Ronaldinho will concentrate more on play-making now that Barca have Henry and Eto'o together. There is always Xavi too who is finding his form again. They'll be more than fin attacking/ creating-wise. But they still don't have a decent defensive midfielder and that's gonna hurt them unless they sign someone. |
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Jun 26 2007, 07:42 PM
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I always liked Torres, and i reiterate my desire to get him
But can he adapt to Serie A? Only one way to find out |
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Jun 26 2007, 08:57 PM
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QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Jun 26 2007, 09:42 PM) I always liked Torres, and i reiterate my desire to get him But can he adapt to Serie A? Only one way to find out Can we afford having another Oliveira or Jose Mari incedent ?! I think after waiting on Gilardino to become consistent .. The club should look for someone with a bit more experience at playing at a top club .. Though I still regard Torres as a high quality player .. There are ONLY two cons to bringing him, they are; him being Spanish and him being at an average club. In this case .. I would rather go with at the very least Shevchenko. At least he has proven what he can do. |
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Jun 26 2007, 09:30 PM
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QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Jun 26 2007, 01:57 PM) Can we afford having another Oliveira or Jose Mari incedent ?! I think after waiting on Gilardino to become consistent .. The club should look for someone with a bit more experience at playing at a top club .. Though I still regard Torres as a high quality player .. There are ONLY two cons to bringing him, they are; him being Spanish and him being at an average club. In this case .. I would rather go with at the very least Shevchenko. At least he has proven what he can do. That's my concern too. But don't you ever bring Oli and Jose Mari in the same sentence as him... Torres is simply class. Much better than Villa. Just watch him move with the ball. His elegance, leadership and maturity kind of remind of.... I don't wanna say!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) |
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Jun 26 2007, 09:30 PM
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QUOTE (pKillerMax @ Jun 26 2007, 08:48 PM) Yes, just name me one Spanish player who made it big in Serie A. I don't think a Spanish player of his qualities has ever stepped foot on, as channel4 like to say, the peninsula... He would be great in my opinion. I think he has just as many possibilities to succeed in Serie A as every other player out there... including our targets R20, Eto'o, ... QUOTE (Tennie @ Jun 26 2007, 08:58 PM) Am I making sense? Or am I a few fries short of a Happy Meal? I agree. Deco is for Barcelona one of the, if not the, greatest cogs in their machine. The others are doing the tricks, he's doing the hard work. They wouldn't have done it so good if he wasn't there! |
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Jun 26 2007, 09:32 PM
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QUOTE (dst @ Jun 26 2007, 02:30 PM) I don't think a Spanish player of his qualities has ever stepped foot on, as channel4 like to say, the peninsula... He would be great in my opinion. I think he has just as many possibilities to succeed in Serie A as every other player out there... including our targets R20, Eto'o, ... I agree. Deco is for Barcelona one of the, if not the, greatest cogs in their machine. The others are doing the tricks, he's doing the hard work. They wouldn't have done it so good if he wasn't there! Stop it! You are breaking my heart... I want to justify him not coming somehow... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) |
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Jun 26 2007, 09:55 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (pKillerMax @ Jun 26 2007, 11:32 PM) Stop it! You are breaking my heart... I want to justify him not coming somehow... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) Who? Torres? Serie A is certainly not the place for him! He should better stay away... ... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) This post has been edited by dst: Jun 26 2007, 09:55 PM |
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Jun 26 2007, 09:57 PM
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QUOTE (dst @ Jun 26 2007, 02:55 PM) Who? Torres? Serie A is certainly not the place for him! He should better stay away... ... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I feel better already. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jun 26 2007, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE (dst @ Jun 26 2007, 09:30 PM) I agree. Deco is for Barcelona one of the, if not the, greatest cogs in their machine. The others are doing the tricks, he's doing the hard work. They wouldn't have done it so good if he wasn't there! And if they sell Deco to go for Lampard or so... I'd say it's a huge mistake. Lampard is nowhere near Deco in tecnique and in "diving" (important in La Liga). Anyway... I hope so. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Just hope too that Deco does not join Inter. |
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Jun 26 2007, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Jun 26 2007, 07:57 PM) Can we afford having another Oliveira or Jose Mari incedent ?! I think after waiting on Gilardino to become consistent .. The club should look for someone with a bit more experience at playing at a top club .. Though I still regard Torres as a high quality player .. There are ONLY two cons to bringing him, they are; him being Spanish and him being at an average club. In this case .. I would rather go with at the very least Shevchenko. At least he has proven what he can do. Getting him would be risky as there could be a million reasons why he can fail On the other side he does have qualties needed and there is a good chance he can succeed |
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Jun 26 2007, 11:54 PM
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Your right about that .. And believe me, I really see a future for Torres at top club level. But at the same time, I think about it, then think of Gilardino .. I mean, I think what we need to challenge for all 5 competitions next season is someone who can put on his scoring boots and gets down to business, the closest there is to that is Shevchenko. But this is my assumption, and Torres could very well be a solution for our attack as much as he can be a liability just as Gilardino. This is what I ment ..
In anycase, I wouldn't mind Torres in a Milan shirt. I have always been a fan, just a bit skeptical ont he issue 'if he can adapt..' |
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Jun 27 2007, 12:08 AM
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I like Torres too. But...well, my concern is that he'll have the same sort of adaptation problems to Serie A that Oliveira had. The styles of play between Serie A and La Liga are different, especially for the strikers. I'm just not sure he could make the transition. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Jun 27 2007, 01:41 AM
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I have noticed that English, Spanish and Italian strikers generally only play well in their home league. Just look at the NTs of these three countries. 90% of the players are home based.
They all find it equally hard to adapt to each others league. Which is why Torres may prosper in Liverpool, since it's half Spanish anyways. Maybe that's me that thinks that. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Jun 27 2007, 01:43 AM |
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Jun 27 2007, 01:56 AM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 27 2007, 03:41 AM) They all find it equally hard to adapt to each others league. Which is why Torres may prosper in Liverpool, since it's half Spanish anyways. Maybe that's me that thinks that. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Not many world class players from the 'big 3' are trying to move. Why should they? They are already playing in a big league, big teams and it's close to home. |
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Jun 27 2007, 02:06 AM
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QUOTE (mishale @ Jun 27 2007, 12:56 AM) Not many world class players from the 'big 3' are trying to move. Why should they? They are already playing in a big league, big teams and it's close to home. No, I know what you're saying. Those that have don't end up too great though. Here's a few examples: (They're not all stars, but you get the idea.) Robbie Keane: Premiership player, tried his luck with Inter. Failed miserably. Fernando Morientes: Prolific with both Madrid and Valencia, couldn't buy a goal at Liverpool. Bernardo Corradi: He was decent enough at Parma and Lazio, but went abroad with Valencia (Spain) and Man City (England) and didn't really hit it off. I find Dutch players seem to have the best 'adaptability', they have players doing very well in Spain/England/Germany/Italy. I'd like to see us enter the Dutch market, Huntelaar inparticular. Highly doubt we will though. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Jun 27 2007, 02:09 AM |
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Jun 27 2007, 02:34 AM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 27 2007, 04:06 AM) Here's a few examples: (They're not all stars, but you get the idea.) Morientes is a good player, Corradi and Keane are sh!t. Becham did o.k, Owen never got the opportunity, Mcmanaman played good only in his first season. Alonso is great (and the rest Spanish colony in Pool are o.k), Viery was superb in his only season in Spain. Also Vialli, Zola Ravanelli (spelling) were good. Cannavaro was average ... There are another few examples but not enough to tell something specific. |
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QUOTE (mishale @ Jun 27 2007, 01:34 AM) Morientes is a good player, Corradi and Keane are sh!t. Becham did o.k, Owen never got the opportunity, Mcmanaman played good only in his first season. Alonso is great (and the rest Spanish colony in Pool are o.k), Viery was superb in his only season in Spain. Also Vialli, Zola Ravanelli (spelling) were good. Cannavaro was average ... There are another few examples but not enough to tell something specific. I suppose you're right. Though I believe a truly great player can go anywhere, regardless of how their team/opponents play. Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ronaldo are the two guys I'd pick at the moment, they've scored a shed load of goals wherever they've gone. |
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Jun 27 2007, 02:50 AM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 27 2007, 04:40 AM) I suppose you're right. Though I believe a truly great player can go anywhere, regardless of how their team/opponents play. It depends on so many things. For example no one can say that Sheva or Henry aren't a great players, but sometimes, for different reasons, some things go wrong. |
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Jun 27 2007, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 27 2007, 01:41 AM) They all find it equally hard to adapt to each others league. Which is why Torres may prosper in Liverpool, since it's half Spanish anyways. Maybe that's me that thinks that. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Half Spanish? How so? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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Jun 27 2007, 12:52 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 27 2007, 11:02 AM) Half Spanish? How so? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Well, the manager, and most of the players are Spanish and/or Spanish speaking. |
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Jun 27 2007, 11:46 PM
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Marca announced tonight that Capello and his staff were fired.
Tomorrow official. Schuster to be presented on the next days. |
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Jun 27 2007, 11:50 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 27 2007, 10:46 PM) Marca announced tonight that Capello and his staff were fired. Tomorrow official. Schuster to be presented on the next days. Well that's just dumb. They've lost Becks and Capello, how're they going ti win a league title now? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Jun 28 2007, 12:05 AM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 27 2007, 11:50 PM) Well that's just dumb. They've lost Becks and Capello, how're they going ti win a league title now? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) With Robben and Dani Alves. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Jun 28 2007, 12:16 AM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 28 2007, 02:05 AM) With Robben and Dani Alves. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Not enough I'm affraid .. They lost Beckham - a well experienced player. And bring in Robben, a 23 year old. They need an experienced player more than anymore young players. But that is just me (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Jun 28 2007, 12:57 AM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 28 2007, 01:46 AM) Marca announced tonight that Capello and his staff were fired. Tomorrow official. Schuster to be presented on the next days. That's just show you how pathetic they are. |
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Jun 28 2007, 01:16 AM
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QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Jun 28 2007, 12:16 AM) Not enough I'm affraid .. They lost Beckham - a well experienced player. And bring in Robben, a 23 year old. They need an experienced player more than anymore young players. But that is just me (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Imagine... ---------------- Nistelrooy------------------ -Robben--------Robinho-------D.Alves--- -------------Diarra-----Gago-------------- Drenthe-Cannavaro-Metzelder-S.Ramos -------------------Casillas------------------ With Robben, Alves and Drenthe (80M/euros max in all of them). Sorry but this is a fvckin' great side. Of course I'm just making this team up looking at the rumours (the 3 players above). QUOTE (mishale @ Jun 28 2007, 12:57 AM) That's just show you how pathetic they are. They did in 97 and dominated Europe on the following years. |
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Jun 28 2007, 01:21 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 2,972 Joined: 2-October 06 From: Montreal Member No.: 2,592 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 27 2007, 07:16 PM) Imagine... ---------------- Nistelrooy------------------ -Robben--------Robinho-------D.Alves--- -------------Diarra-----Gago-------------- Drenthe-Cannavaro-Metzelder-S.Ramos -------------------Casillas------------------ With Robben, Alves and Drenthe (80M/euros max in all of them). Sorry but this is a fvckin' great side. Of course I'm just making this team up looking at the rumours (the 3 players above). They did in 97 and dominated Europe on the following years. marcelo is their replacement for R.carlos... i dunno why would they get drenth? |
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Jun 28 2007, 01:27 AM
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QUOTE (bigmacmtl @ Jun 28 2007, 01:21 AM) marcelo is their replacement for R.carlos... i dunno why would they get drenth? Drenthe it's a recent rumour. Marcelo could be loaned, he's still very young. 18 I think... so it's difficult for him to play in such a big club. Drenthe is 20 and more agressive than Marcelo. Just like him, the dutch can play as left-wing. Not just LB. But... fvck me. Robben and Dani Alves on the wings would run any defense crazy. |
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Jun 28 2007, 01:28 AM
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QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 28 2007, 03:16 AM) Imagine... ---------------- Nistelrooy------------------ -Robben--------Robinho-------D.Alves--- -------------Diarra-----Gago-------------- Drenthe-Cannavaro-Metzelder-S.Ramos -------------------Casillas------------------ With Robben, Alves and Drenthe (80M/euros max in all of them). Sorry but this is a fvckin' great side. Of course I'm just making this team up looking at the rumours (the 3 players above). They did in 97 and dominated Europe on the following years. I can imagine that .. As it does seem like a brilliant attacking formation (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) But look at the players, only Casillas, Nistelrooy and Cannavaro bring the experience to the side (Though there is Raul and co. .. I am going by what Carlos said, that Madrid are getting rid of the experienced players and replacing them with younger players). I mean, knowing Madrid, I wouldn't be surprised if they did sign those 3 players, as rumored. But they need more than those 3, they need experience, if they can sign one or two experienced players, they will be all set to become eventual rivals for the CL .. Robben's transfer would make Calderon stop nagging about Kaka' .. Obviouslly I am for this move. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jun 28 2007, 01:29 AM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE (Porty @ Jun 28 2007, 03:16 AM) They did in 97 and dominated Europe on the following years. They did it to Del Bosque and haven't won a title in 4 yaers after that. I wasn't talking about that. I mean this kinda thing you won't see at Milan. He got them a title after a long drought and they just throw him out like that? Total lack of respect and professionalism. Because his footbal wasn't attractive enough? Please... They are only thinking about money and have no values. The won't ever be like Milan (no matter how CL they won). |
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Jun 28 2007, 01:30 AM
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QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Jun 28 2007, 01:28 AM) Robben's transfer would make Calderon stop nagging about Kaka' .. Obviouslly I am for this move. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I really hope they go for Robben (20? 30? 40M?) and D.Alves (30M?). That means no Kaka' this Summer... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Jun 28 2007, 01:30 AM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
*perk* Drenthe can play left back AND left wing? Er. Someone should tell Fester!
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Jun 28 2007, 01:33 AM
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QUOTE (Tennie @ Jun 28 2007, 01:30 AM) *perk* Drenthe can play left back AND left wing? Er. Someone should tell Fester! Errr... Drenthe is 20. Not 30. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Jun 28 2007, 01:33 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Can anybody say Arsenal?
Top proven striker, very young team. Doomed to fail. |
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