[Locke Lamora]

QPR got promoted or is it still hanging around in the championship?

Still in the Championship.

[GrinReaper]

Still in the Championship.

In that case, I don't see why a player like Parejo would like to go play with QPR (no offence to the club or the Championships) but in my opinion a player develops his capabilities best when he's playing against and with the best. So if he had choices like Arsenal and other Spanish top-flight clubs, he should have gone there to further his career, develop his talent better and stay in the limelight.

[kurtsimonw]

QPR are technically the richest team in the World, money talks.

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Aug 5 2008, 12:13 AM

[Habitant]

With the 50th anniversary of Bobby Moore's debut for West Ham, they have decided to retire the number 6 shirt in his memory. I don't think retiring numbers in football is sensible, and a bit tacky really. There are thousends of ways to remember players, won't be long until we'll be seeing 3 digit numbers on theback of shirts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

enter the game of hockey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

From SSN: They're currently quoting Ronaldo from an interview with a Potugese newspaper saying that he is 100% going to be at United next season.

[acid911]

I can bet his sweet Portuguese *** he's going no where, at least not this season. Next one, maybe? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Plus, he's got a new DVD released of him. I turned away my eyes the moment I saw the download links, but if any of you guys are interested let me know, and I'll create a new thread for it.

[Tennie]

So, Manchester United played the Zebras today in a friendly. It ended in a 0-0 draw.

One nice moment -- when Del Piero was subbed off, the Old Trafford fans gave him a standing ovation. Kurt will probably hit me, but I think that was a rather nice gesture by the MU fans.

[kurtsimonw]

So, Manchester United played the Zebras today in a friendly. It ended in a 0-0 draw.

One nice moment -- when Del Piero was subbed off, the Old Trafford fans gave him a standing ovation. Kurt will probably hit me, but I think that was a rather nice gesture by the MU fans.

United fans are usually pretty good with respect towards 'legendary' players. I remember when Ronaldo scored a hat-trick at Old Trafford, eliminating them from the CL, and they applaued him when he was subbed.

[kurtsimonw]

BOBBY ROBSON has won countless battles during a career which has earned him a permanent place in the nation’s hearts.

But his latest fight, sadly, will be his last.

English football’s favourite knight has admitted that a fifth bout of cancer affecting his lungs will be the one which sends him to his grave.

He knows his time is coming to an end in a matter of months.

Yet his legacy will never die. No one would ever let that happen.

Sir Bobby has taken on and outwitted many a top-notch coach and team in his glorious life.

From memorably leading Ipswich to domestic and European triumph to taking England unforgettably to the brink of World Cup glory, Robson knows what combat means.

But taking on the illness that has hit him so cruelly once again is beyond him. Specialists have told the 75-year-old to prepare for the worst.Typically, he will fight until the bitter end.

Emotionally, he revealed to SunSport: “I have accepted what they have told me and I am determined to make the most of what time I have left. I have been fortunate to survive this long. It is thanks to my doctors and their dedication.

“My condition is described as static and has not altered since my last bout of chemotherapy.

“They have arrested the growth of the tumours on my lungs and I have my next scan shortly.

“I am going to die sooner rather than later. But then everyone has to go sometime and I have enjoyed every minute.

“I don’t even think about it and my biggest problem today was unrelated, just old-fashioned laryngitis.” Caring, charismatic and with time for anyone, Robson is loved by all.

He may have been struggling with cancer for 17 years but continues to spread his warmth over everyone.

Donating a £500,000 cheque on behalf of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation for a new dedicated cancer research centre in his beloved Newcastle yesterday simply said everything about the man.

Troubled times? The worst. You will not find him, though, shutting himself away in despair.

He added: “I am not going to sit around at home thinking about what might or might not happen.

“I have always found it difficult to turn down good causes and invitations from people I know.

“My family and close friends have always said I should say ‘No’ more often and now is no different.

“It has been a hectic summer. I have watched a couple of days of Wimbledon, several days of Test cricket and Durham county cricket.

"I had my own celebrity golf tournament in Portugal and managed to enjoy a few days holiday afterwards before returning to London, where I was honoured by the Football League Managers Association.

“They not only inducted me into their Hall of Fame with a host of celebrities but it was at a special dinner, the first of its kind.”

The word legend may be used too freely in the modern world of egotistical football stars. Yet it was made for blokes like Bobby Robson.

Will anyone ever repeat what he did with Ipswich, after a playing career which saw spells at Fulham, West Brom and Vancouver Royals plus caps earned for England?
...
An operation for a brain tumour in 2006 was negotiated. Then in May last year, cancer returned yet again — this time in his lungs.

Despite that, he is still bursting with an enthusiasm and love for football that should be studied by many of the money-grabbing mercenaries polluting the beautiful game today.

And the man is so special that Alex Ferguson even put to one side his bitter feud with the BBC last December to present him personally with a lifetime achievement award.

There will be only one Bobby Robson.

We must enjoy him while we can, as we will certainly miss him when he is gone.

Very sad news. Certainly will be a oss to the footballing World when he's gone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Jack Sparrow]

I liked Bobby Robson...the WC was far before my time. I liked him coz of the connection to kurt's number 2 club.

[kurtsimonw]

I liked Bobby Robson...the WC was far before my time. I liked him coz of the connection to kurt's number 2 club.

Since when have Barcelona been my #2 team? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Oh, and FYI, his final game at my "#2 club" was because we beat them 4-2. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Just some news..
-Gareth Barry FINALLY looks set to complete his £18m move to Liverpool by the weeknd. RIP Gareth Barry's career.
-Andy Johnson has gone to Fulham for an initial £10.5m, rising to £13m (£13m!? WTF!?)
-Vill have agreed fee's for full backs Nicky Shorey (Reading) & Luke Young (Boro) and are going to have their medicals later today. Finally, we'll have enough fir defenders to pick a team. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Aug 7 2008, 01:05 PM

[Portman]

From SSN: They're currently quoting Ronaldo from an interview with a Potugese newspaper saying that he is 100% going to be at United next season.

It's from Publico. Usually they're reliable.

But it's stupid... he basically keeps saying the same: "I'll stay and I'll honor Man Utd shirt though I still dream to play in Madrid one day."

[kurtsimonw]

Chelsea have made a £19.7m bid for Real Madrid player Robinho. Not sure why Chelsea are in for him, if there's a position they don't need it's Winger/AM types. With Ronaldo now staying at United, I don't know if Madrid would be desperate to sell.

[Habitant]

so villa sign nick shorey, i'm guessing this is a replacement for mellberg?

edit that would be for bouma who's out with the broken leg.

This post has been edited by Habitant: Aug 7 2008, 10:40 PM

[kurtsimonw]

Yes, we've also signed Luke Young - who is the replacement for Mellberg.

I have to be honest and say I don't know a tonne about either of them, Shorey's made the last few England squads which is decent, and the Boro fans felt they got the bad end of the deal when we bought Young for £4m, which must mean good business for us.

Beggers can't be chosers, I'm just happy we even have a left and right back.