2 hours ago, goose said:

If that’s true it’s just madness. They seem to be just digging a deeper and deeper hole for themselves.

Don’t worry, they’ve got a plan.... it’s called superleague!

No wonder Madrid are a financial basket case.

The spending from them, Barcelona and the Italian clubs is unsustainable.

Brentford up 2-0! Can't see Swansea coming back...

Well done to Brentford!  So glad to see them in the Premier League - wanted them to beat Fulham last year to do it but this year is better as (fingers crossed) the fans will be there to see them.

 

On 29/05/2021 at 00:05, ForeverCarefree said:

Alaba set to join managerless Real Madrid and sign a contract worth over £400k a week. 

And Madrid wonder why they have financial problems. 

The reason why Italy, Real and Barca are in huge problems isn't because the PL is flushed with cash.

It's them playing buddy buddy with each other and paying over the odds for each other's players.

On 30/05/2021 at 20:11, Munkworth said:

 

I recall that shocker on Luiz not sure on the who the other victims were.

 

well that escalated quickly 😁

Edited June 1, 20215 yr by mojo

1 hour ago, mojo said:

 

well that escalated quickly 😁

Never understood why anyone felt Conte was Madrid bound. Was never an option 

5 hours ago, mojo said:

 

well that escalated quickly 😁

He has been there before so knows what goes on there. He is also a gentleman and as mild mannered as they come. Good choice by Real.

Never understood why Ancelotti took the Everton job in the first place. A really odd signing. 

twitter is hilarious after this stuff is announced lol

 

 

2 minutes ago, enigma said:

Never understood why Ancelotti took the Everton job in the first place. A really odd signing. 

I guess he was out of fashion a bit like Allegre last season.

Ancelotti obviously preferred working too waiting.

1 minute ago, Strider6003 said:

I guess he was out of fashion a bit like Allegre last season.

Ancelotti obviously preferred working too waiting.

People will say there's no loyalty, but there has never been much loyalty towards managers, so it should probably be reciprocal. 

Yes all very cut throat, as an outsider quite intrigued to see what Carlo does at Madrid.

Don't think he will take any Everton players with him.

Heard a fair amount of United fans said they weren't bothered about the final before a ball was kicked, (but gutted at Ft) . Don't understand it at all, okay it's not as respected or prestigious as the CL but it's passage into Pot1 of the CL draw and they would have awaited one of Chelsea or City in the Super cup. I would have been buzzing for the final if It were us. Mind you, we don't bottle European cup finals so I guess that might have something to do with it. 

Ancelotti going back to Real Madrid is a weird one, I didn't expect that at all.

I was certain Conte was going to end up there. So does that mean there really is a chance Conte will go to Tottenham? That's a massive downgrade. Why give up Inter Milan for Tottenham? Or maybe Pochettino will end up back there and Conte goes to PSG. 

I gotta admit, all of these coaches returning to their previous clubs seems odd. Why sack them at all if you're just going to go and bring them back? What's changed? At least in Allegri's case, he wasn't actually sacked before returning to Juve. 

I think the funniest thing about this is that United are sticking with Solskjaer. I have never seen so many top coaches available at once, and they are choosing to stick by a bang average one just because he used to play for them. If I was in charge, Solskjaer would have been gone after the Europe League defeat and I would be doing everything I could to get Conte.

Edited June 2, 20215 yr by Scott Harris

Surprised no rumor about Zidane ( or anyone other better manager) being linked to United. It appears everyone in that club just happy to grind out another season with Ole, they may win a cup with better luck, but can't see them winning the league or the CL. Call it loyalty, or just complete lack of ambition. I remember Fergie said stick with your manager during his farewell, hell they sacked a few another that, yet the decide to stick with the least experienced and successful one.

Looks like Norwich do not harbor much hope of staying up given they are selling their best player to Villa.

On 02/06/2021 at 02:25, Scott Harris said:

Ancelotti going back to Real Madrid is a weird one, I didn't expect that at all.

I was certain Conte was going to end up there. So does that mean there really is a chance Conte will go to Tottenham? That's a massive downgrade. Why give up Inter Milan for Tottenham? Or maybe Pochettino will end up back there and Conte goes to PSG. 

I gotta admit, all of these coaches returning to their previous clubs seems odd. Why sack them at all if you're just going to go and bring them back? What's changed? At least in Allegri's case, he wasn't actually sacked before returning to Juve. 

I think the funniest thing about this is that United are sticking with Solskjaer. I have never seen so many top coaches available at once, and they are choosing to stick by a bang average one just because he used to play for them. If I was in charge, Solskjaer would have been gone after the Europe League defeat and I would be doing everything I could to get Conte.

He's got them to second, no way are they going to sack him now perhaps around xmas if he does not start well.

On 02/06/2021 at 02:25, Scott Harris said:

Ancelotti going back to Real Madrid is a weird one, I didn't expect that at all.

I was certain Conte was going to end up there. So does that mean there really is a chance Conte will go to Tottenham? That's a massive downgrade. Why give up Inter Milan for Tottenham? Or maybe Pochettino will end up back there and Conte goes to PSG. 

I gotta admit, all of these coaches returning to their previous clubs seems odd. Why sack them at all if you're just going to go and bring them back? What's changed? At least in Allegri's case, he wasn't actually sacked before returning to Juve. 

I think the funniest thing about this is that United are sticking with Solskjaer. I have never seen so many top coaches available at once, and they are choosing to stick by a bang average one just because he used to play for them. If I was in charge, Solskjaer would have been gone after the Europe League defeat and I would be doing everything I could to get Conte.

 

Some pretty crazy names on here (including what seems to be half of Palace's squad):

https://www.premierleague.com/news/2163104

 

It also includes 27% of our 2012 CL Final starting XI.

Spurs still no closer to signing a manager. No idea where they go after Conte said no. 

2 hours ago, JM7 said:

Spurs still no closer to signing a manager. No idea where they go after Conte said no. 

Neither do they, probably.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2021/jun/08/daniel-levy-the-common-denominator-in-tottenhams-endless-managerial-farce

Edited June 8, 20215 yr by Valerie

8 hours ago, PloKoon13 said:

Some pretty crazy names on here (including what seems to be half of Palace's squad):

https://www.premierleague.com/news/2163104

 

It also includes 27% of our 2012 CL Final starting XI.

The best think about this list is Van Ginkel’s full name; Marco Wulfert Cornelius Van Ginkel.