All New Summer 2008 Transfer Merry Go Round/Rumour Mill
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They said that about Torres and Berbatov.
They seem to have gelled very well in pre-season, especially the Modric -> Giovani -> Bent linking up.
The main difference was Torres had proved his class for both Spain and in La Liga, and Berbatov was prolific in the Bundesliga and for Bulgaria.
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Keane gets 20 goals a season too, and you are still about 20 short what Berbatov brings in.
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Na, I've got to go to footie myself in 20 mins.
i said 20 in the prem bent got more goals then berbatov and keane in the prem he got about 19 for charlton
20 other goals? well if we defend better we wouldnt have to score as many as we did last season
They said that about Torres and Berbatov.
They seem to have gelled very well in pre-season, especially the Modric -> Giovani -> Bent linking up.
Torres was the only addition that summer , major signings the core of the team around him wasnt changed
I cant remember how many changes you had when Berba arrived, but again I dont think the core changed that much around him
Oh come on - pre season has got nowt to do with real live league games, nothing at all similar
Why aren't you watching Spurs in the Champions League?
Spurs didn't have a top four team last year.
They do this year though. Now that they've gotten rid of deadwood like Keane and Berbatov....
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Dead wood? I wouldnt call those two dead wood, especially as both have gone to bigger and better teams.
I thought i should tell you, he's being sarcastic.
Jose Mourinho has backed Tottenham Hotspur to break into the Premier League's top four this season.
Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have earned the tag of the 'Big Four' following their recent domination of the upper reaches of England's top flight.
Former Stamford Bridge boss Mourinho, now at the helm of Inter Milan, feels Arsenal could be the team on the slide, with their North London rivals waiting in the wings to pounce.
Quality
Mourinho, speaking on behalf of Ford's Feel Football debate website www.feelfootball.com, said: "I would put Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool as favourites again to win the Premier League - but regarding Arsenal, they also have a great team, but I'm not sure if the group has enough experience and quality to win.
"I see nobody else to win the Premier League, but Tottenham surely has the quality to fight for a top four finish.
"I cannot really say who the surprise team will be - but year after year we always wait for a better Newcastle. They are a top club, they have huge support and they have good players, so we wait for more from them."
Leader
Mourinho has backed new Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari to succeed at Stamford Bridge, but has warned the Brazilian he has joined a club where nothing less than success is accepted.
He added: "Scolari has not made a lot of changes since he arrived at the club. He has kept the same structure, the same system and the same football. He is a good leader, and he can do very well.
"The only insights or advice I would give him ahead of his first season is that he is in a club that is ready to win."
Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have earned the tag of the 'Big Four' following their recent domination of the upper reaches of England's top flight.
Former Stamford Bridge boss Mourinho, now at the helm of Inter Milan, feels Arsenal could be the team on the slide, with their North London rivals waiting in the wings to pounce.
Quality
Mourinho, speaking on behalf of Ford's Feel Football debate website www.feelfootball.com, said: "I would put Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool as favourites again to win the Premier League - but regarding Arsenal, they also have a great team, but I'm not sure if the group has enough experience and quality to win.
"I see nobody else to win the Premier League, but Tottenham surely has the quality to fight for a top four finish.
"I cannot really say who the surprise team will be - but year after year we always wait for a better Newcastle. They are a top club, they have huge support and they have good players, so we wait for more from them."
Leader
Mourinho has backed new Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari to succeed at Stamford Bridge, but has warned the Brazilian he has joined a club where nothing less than success is accepted.
He added: "Scolari has not made a lot of changes since he arrived at the club. He has kept the same structure, the same system and the same football. He is a good leader, and he can do very well.
"The only insights or advice I would give him ahead of his first season is that he is in a club that is ready to win."
, apart from the Spurs bit, that was rubbish.
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Did berb actually leave? Havent seen anything about it yet on any sites?
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Looks like wenger is going to bring in that experience after all
Arsenal are targeting Ipswich youngster Danny Haynes. (Various)
Arsenal are targeting Ipswich youngster Danny Haynes. (Various)
Spurs / Everton have a really good chance of getting a top four place if Arsenal dont buy some real experience
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Not sure about Everton. Spurs could have a chance if they gel quickly like Man City did but they have gone through a lot of changes with players that have not played in the PL.
Arsenal should be ok if they stay injury free. Which isnt looking good with the amount that we already have out.
As I see going into this season compared to last season, we are strong up front with an additional player in Vela, and the experience Bendtner has a year on. RvP fit atm, and Eduardo back this year.
We are strong on the flanks with Roskinote back soon, Nasri coming in and Walcott with more experience. Hleb has gone, but I'm sure we won't miss his goal scoring ability or his lack of assists maybe the legendary Hleb 3rd assists that was invented for him. Luke Wilshere can maybe player a few games too.
We need another CM, with only 2 coming inm one is young and the other hasn't played in a couple of seasons.
Fullbacks Sorted. Hoyte can go.
CB, maybe we could do with another body here, Johan has looked good preseason, so maybe he has been fixed after Brum broke him.
Goalkeepers Sorted. Fabianski has looked good preseason, and sould start pushing Aluminium soon.
The only player that really needs replacing from last season is Flamini, none of the others that have left made any difference last season. Wenger has said he is looking for an experienced CM so I fail to see the problem.
Oh and Danny Haynes is awesome on FM07.
We are strong on the flanks with Roskinote back soon, Nasri coming in and Walcott with more experience. Hleb has gone, but I'm sure we won't miss his goal scoring ability or his lack of assists maybe the legendary Hleb 3rd assists that was invented for him. Luke Wilshere can maybe player a few games too.
We need another CM, with only 2 coming inm one is young and the other hasn't played in a couple of seasons.
Fullbacks Sorted. Hoyte can go.
CB, maybe we could do with another body here, Johan has looked good preseason, so maybe he has been fixed after Brum broke him.
Goalkeepers Sorted. Fabianski has looked good preseason, and sould start pushing Aluminium soon.
The only player that really needs replacing from last season is Flamini, none of the others that have left made any difference last season. Wenger has said he is looking for an experienced CM so I fail to see the problem.
Oh and Danny Haynes is awesome on FM07.