The Transfer Thread

[Matt]

What did AC Milan end up with (in terms of points deducted) because originally it was 45 or something, wasn't it? Which really meant their punishment was just as bad as being relegated to Serie B, as they'd need dominant title winning form to stay up, else they'd go down the season after while Juve and all could be promoted.

As for shitting on Juve, you can't really hate them when it's the fault of a man who's not there any more, the fans and the players had nothing to do with the whole thing, it was just the board (and manager?).

[Guest muddatrucker]

As for shitting on Juve, you can't really hate them when it's the fault of a man who's not there any more, the fans and the players had nothing to do with the whole thing, it was just the board (and manager?).

[Guest 1-2-Ringo!]

Not to be a prick or anything, but the players not knowing doesn't really matter. When something like 70% (68-72, I don't really remember) of Trezeguet's goals should have been considered offside and weren't, you would think they'd know something is up.

I'm personally curious to see Montella in Fulham. He had one shit hot season about 5 years ago, then fell out of favour with the coach and was benched. Then two years ago when the Roma strikers were injured, he had another shit hot season before falling apart with the manager. I don't know what's up with him, but it should be interesting nonetheless.

[Grounded Wingman]

Unless I've missed something, have the Italian FA put them back in Serie A or are these guys punching above their weight? Apparently they want Klose too, I want a Ford GT40...but lets face it, its not going to happen (at least not this season).

[-A-]

They're already up to third, only a point behind the leaders. Though there are 6 teams within a point of each other at the, Juve are in better form considering their points deduction.

It's fairly disgusting to see them essentially returning to their old position after one season. They lost good players, sure, but they seem to have got market prices for them. They'll have lost money from one year in the CL, but it certainly seems as if they have a chance of assembling a team that can challenge for the Scudetto next year. All these contributes to the feeling that Italian football is still monstrously corrupt, which is why there is so much hostility to Juve.

[FLiam]

Apparently we turned down a loan move from Wet Spam for Theo. Nice try.

Seb Larsson looks like he is joining Birmingham permantley.

Massimo Oddo linked with Milan.

[Lord Nibbler]

They're already up to third, only a point behind the leaders. Though there are 6 teams within a point of each other at the, Juve are in better form considering their points deduction.

[The Future]

According to Soccernet, Bayern are ready to let go of Owen Hargreaves for 30 Million which is a bit too much in my eyes.

[ONO]

£30m? Please. I highly doubt that considering he has about a year on his contract and he wants to leave.

Wigan sign David Unsworth.

Edited January 5, 2007 by Lost Soul

[Jam]

Boa Morte has signed for West Ham for £5 million according to SSN, with Upson and SWP next to go apparantly. Etherington should be heading to Fulham now

Watford have rejected a cash + Davenport and Routledge bid for Ashley Young from Tottenham

[Lord Nibbler]

According to Soccernet, Bayern are ready to let go of Owen Hargreaves for 30 Million which is a bit too much in my eyes.

[Guest muddatrucker]

Yeah, he's got Man Utd written all over him but for 20/30 million they could buy 3 players just as good.

[fourstarfizzle]

Seems the rumours are true, Henry has been spotted at Anfield this morning, for a physio.

[9 to 5]

Best pic ever.

[Buford Ripley]

Boo, apparently Anthony Stokes is on his way out to Charlton. Whether this is a permanent or loan deal hasn't been decided yet. If it is a permanent deal I'd be highly disappointed, we shouldn't let go of a youngster who's only 18 as well as the SPL's current top goal scorer when there are better candidates for getting the chop like say... I dunno... a certain Aliadiere.

[Guest muddatrucker]

The thing is, there isn't any room for him here, if it was at a different time he'd of gotten the chance, I think Bendtner is our best prospect for the moment. The problem with Aliadiere is that nobody wants him.

[Buford Ripley]

The thing is, there isn't any room for him here, if it was at a different time he'd of gotten the chance, I think Bendtner is our best prospect for the moment. The problem with Aliadiere is that nobody wants him.

[Farmer Reil]

Apparently Bent is leaving Charlton, but nobody seems to be speculating as to where he's going.

Mashed Potato wants to leave West Ham, too. No surprise there then. I'm pretty sure Curbs said both Argies were staying though.

This is turning out to be one of the worst transfers in history. Tevez has played like shit and probably knocked £5mil at least off his pricetag, and unless it was very recently or in a cup game, Spud has never played. How gutted must it be to come back from a World Cup quarter final to be kept out of the team by Nigel Reo-Coker and Hayden Mullins?

Edited January 5, 2007 by Farmer Reil

[The Future]

Mascherano can't leave though can he? Fifa rules say a player can only play for two clubs in 12 months

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Nope, the two Argentinians can't leave until the end of the season...