Odd that, eh? Twice we've had unfounded rumours about the same thing.
Benitez does strike me as a petulant person, someone who would throw his toys out the pram anyway.
Of course, that's just how I see him, it may not be true.
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Odd that, eh? Twice we've had unfounded rumours about the same thing.
Benitez does strike me as a petulant person, someone who would throw his toys out the pram anyway.
Of course, that's just how I see him, it may not be true.
It's not really odd, that's how our press work.
The stories last year came on the back of the rubbish with Hicks but Rafa wasn't likely to walk as he stood to receive a massive pay-off (not to mention the fact that he's more than happy and settled in Liverpool) if he was sacked and the recent stories are just following on from what happened last year.
Benitez mentioned in his press-conference that there's no problem with the owners regarding the Barry saga as they've had nothing to do with it and have confirmed (again) to him that there's still money left to be spent. The negotiations have all been handled by Parry (Benitez does have a problem with him though) and it's his decision not to pay the £18m Villa want.
The stories last year came on the back of the rubbish with Hicks but Rafa wasn't likely to walk as he stood to receive a massive pay-off (not to mention the fact that he's more than happy and settled in Liverpool) if he was sacked and the recent stories are just following on from what happened last year.
Benitez mentioned in his press-conference that there's no problem with the owners regarding the Barry saga as they've had nothing to do with it and have confirmed (again) to him that there's still money left to be spent. The negotiations have all been handled by Parry (Benitez does have a problem with him though) and it's his decision not to pay the £18m Villa want.
http://www.chelseamegastore.com/stores/chelsea/products/kit_selector.aspx?pid=53027
Bit presumptive haha.
Bit presumptive haha.
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Some intresting stories there. Joe Cole to Villa? Now I did'nt see that coming. Thought Cole would be one of Chelsea's most important players this season.
Any news on the whole Berbatov to Utd story?
Do you think its going to happen before the transfer window close?
Any news on the whole Berbatov to Utd story?
Do you think its going to happen before the transfer window close?
Only SAF stating "There will be a surprising signing within the next 48 hours"
I think Berba is going to force his own exit - even though the fee may be astonomical
Man Utd selling to City (ok its Silvestre but even so) I just cant see it myself
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Feel worried. He'll demand astronomical wages, he'll spend most of the season injured and he'll probably want to leave to further his career at the end of the season when/if you don't make the top 4.
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I can't believe the amount of money we've spent over the years and the one good defensive type midfielder we got, Carrick, was sold and no replacement brought in. Lunacy!
of course we wont its just the usual BS the papers come out with
According to Jim Magilton, the fee isn't as much as £500k.
Ipswich in talks with Stephen Carr as well... going to make an interesting back line... Thatcher, Campo, Stephen Carr....