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Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:28 pm
by jsence2
Uuaww wrote:jsence2 wrote:ReignOnU wrote:If they go Hiddink to Ancelloti with Shevchenko in the mix again, I'd find that quite funny.
A lot of quiet rumors lately that United will go after Carlo, who Ronaldo loves playing for. Would be perfect
why would ronaldo come back to united when he can go to psg. the premier league is too strong top to bottom and he would have to work for 25 goals when he can go to psg play legit bottom feeders and score 40 goals.
Who is he going to replace? They cannot pay for him unless they sell heavily, they're in breach of FFP as it is.
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:30 pm
by DRWebs
Ronaldo said he prefers living in Madrid compared to Paris, why the hell would he want to live in Manchester again
Love these sensational transfer rumours that never cease but always end up with the same result
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:54 pm
by jsence2
DRWebs wrote:Ronaldo said he prefers living in Madrid compared to Paris, why the hell would he want to live in Manchester again
Love these sensational transfer rumours that never cease but always end up with the same result
He himself has said he would love to end his career at United. A lot of players play in Manchester but don't live in Manchester.
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:04 pm
by ReignOnU
DRWebs wrote:Ronaldo said he prefers living in Madrid compared to Paris, why the hell would he want to live in Manchester again
Love these sensational transfer rumours that never cease but always end up with the same result
In all fairness, every player gets rumored to go to United at some point. It's not even remotely sensational at this point. Just par for the course.
With that said, Ronaldo has actually hinted at returning to Man U on multiple occasions. There's some legit validity to that idea.
Besides, keep up, he's spending all of his free time jetting off to Morocco to fling around lightsabers with MMA fighter/kickboxer Badr Hari.
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:13 pm
by DRWebs
jsence2 wrote:DRWebs wrote:Ronaldo said he prefers living in Madrid compared to Paris, why the hell would he want to live in Manchester again
Love these sensational transfer rumours that never cease but always end up with the same result
He himself has said he would love to end his career at United. A lot of players play in Manchester but don't live in Manchester.
"End his career" a la Frankie Lampard and Stevie G to the MLS
All I'm saying is I doubt it happens in his prime but very late on in his career
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:16 pm
by DRWebs
I take these rumours obviously very lightly Reign, and even though he hinted as such maybe he was just trying to appease former supporters or gain leverage in contract negotiations. No one really knows for sure how much weight to put in any one thought
Did anyone really think Sergio Ramos wanted to leave Real Madrid? Most viewed it as a move to get that one last deal. I think Cristiano enjoyed his footballing time at Old Trafford but don't see him seriously considering a move for some time
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:27 pm
by jsence2
DRWebs wrote:jsence2 wrote:DRWebs wrote:Ronaldo said he prefers living in Madrid compared to Paris, why the hell would he want to live in Manchester again
Love these sensational transfer rumours that never cease but always end up with the same result
He himself has said he would love to end his career at United. A lot of players play in Manchester but don't live in Manchester.
"End his career" a la Frankie Lampard and Stevie G to the MLS
All I'm saying is I doubt it happens in his prime but very late on in his career
Ronaldo is 30, going on 31. His "prime" is almost over.
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:28 pm
by jsence2
DRWebs wrote:I take these rumours obviously very lightly Reign, and even though he hinted as such maybe he was just trying to appease former supporters or gain leverage in contract negotiations. No one really knows for sure how much weight to put in any one thought
Did anyone really think Sergio Ramos wanted to leave Real Madrid? Most viewed it as a move to get that one last deal. I think Cristiano enjoyed his footballing time at Old Trafford but don't see him seriously considering a move for some time
The Ramos rumor had legs for a reason. Ramos is the first player EVER that the Madrid president has resigned to a contract extension where he had less than two years remaining on his deal. At Madrid, you either get your new deal done with at least two years left, or you're not getting a new deal.
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:35 pm
by DRWebs
I would disagree with it having legs at all, soccer is the worst as far as rumours coming to fruition. Yes your explanation lines up but I don't buy a Ramos move one bit. Every year you see the same players linked with the top clubs and rarely does anything happen. There's obviously more examples but just off the tip of my head for players that have been linked for at least 2 or more seasons
Hummels / Pogba to United
Cavani / Higuain to Arsenal
Messi to Chelsea
Aguero to Madrid
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:56 pm
by DRWebs
What's your take on Wambachs comments Jason? While I agree that Klinsmanns time is up, I disagree with the bringing in foreign born guys part. Also find it curious that all of a sudden she has the need to speak her mind. Seems like a weak attempt to remain relevant following her retirement. She also made mention of female athletes getting paid more like male ones
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:22 pm
by jsence2
DRWebs wrote:What's your take on Wambachs comments Jason? While I agree that Klinsmanns time is up, I disagree with the bringing in foreign born guys part. Also find it curious that all of a sudden she has the need to speak her mind. Seems like a weak attempt to remain relevant following her retirement. She also made mention of female athletes getting paid more like male ones
I understand that she wants American-born players to get more opportunity. The problem is, youth soccer is pay-to-play here, and it's free-to-play over in Europe. Until that changes, we will need the American players who developed in Europe to get better.
Not sure why she felt the need to go out like that.
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 12:17 am
by DRWebs
Chelsea has fired 15 managers since Wenger took the helm at Arsenal
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 12:35 am
by nick
jsence2 wrote:DRWebs wrote:What's your take on Wambachs comments Jason? While I agree that Klinsmanns time is up, I disagree with the bringing in foreign born guys part. Also find it curious that all of a sudden she has the need to speak her mind. Seems like a weak attempt to remain relevant following her retirement. She also made mention of female athletes getting paid more like male ones
I understand that she wants American-born players to get more opportunity. The problem is, youth soccer is pay-to-play here, and it's free-to-play over in Europe. Until that changes, we will need the American players who developed in Europe to get better.
Not sure why she felt the need to go out like that.
plus if anything build a base with international talent so that it attracts US born kids to want to play. It's like Canada, you'd think with all the multiculturalism and I'm sure athletes, we'd be better than some of the countries ahead of us. unfortunately we have no big canadian star and no history to get people actively into it.
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:07 pm
by ReignOnU
ReignOnU wrote:Mourinho was clearly on his way out of Chelsea anyway... but the on-field performance isn't really on him either. That team is far too talented to be a mid-table. Everyone in that organization needs to take a chunk of the blame.
I think it comes down to Hiddink, Simeone and Antonio Conte. Ancelloti is the biggest name on the market, but he's had his run at Chelsea (yes, Jose x2, I know) but I don't see him giving it another go there. I could see him trying to slid into Bayern, knowing that Pep is on the way out. I think Pep will be coaching in Manchester next year... just not sure which side. I see it playing out as Hiddink now, Simeone getting huge pressure for the job this summer, then if he fails and Hiddink doesn't have a good finish to the season, Conte is going to get a call. That's just my take on it all.
Confirmed, Carlo Ancelotti will take over at BM after Pep leaves. I think that probably leaves it as Jose or Pep going to United.
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:12 am
by LetsGoPeay
Manchester City will be a little more "peppy" next season.
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:25 pm
by jsence2
LetsGoPeay wrote:Manchester City will be a little more "peppy" next season.
We'll have to see. He could go to United, he could go to City, both are going to flash serious cash.
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:27 pm
by DRWebs
City won two years ago, finished 2nd last year, and are what 3rd right now? Poor Pelligrini
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:35 pm
by nick
why the hell is Pep being replaced? Is it his own choice? cause BM has no competition in Bundes so ya
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 2:10 pm
by DRWebs
nick wrote:why the hell is Pep being replaced? Is it his own choice? cause BM has no competition in Bundes so ya
Own choice, he doesn't like to commit long term at any one place
Re: Soccer discussion thread
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 2:52 pm
by jsence2
nick wrote:why the hell is Pep being replaced? Is it his own choice? cause BM has no competition in Bundes so ya
He chose to step down. He doesn't like to stay with any team for more than 3-4 years.