Thread: The Official 2008-2009 Soccer Thread

Originally Posted by Cliché Guevara

Mr. I & I were just talking about Kaka moving yesterday, too!

Well it's been talked about the last 2 seasons basically.

92 Million dollars is absurd. Please sign Ronaldo for more. I'm curious to see how far RM can go in its desperation.

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

Well it's been talked about the last 2 seasons basically.

With nothing of substance really happening until the last 24 hours or so.

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

Aston Villa's Gareth Barry signs for Manchester City - Transfers - ESPN Soccernet

Here is a surprise.

Probably a blessing in disguise for Liverpool. I don't think of Barry as an upgrade over Alonso. I think its 100% they keep him in the fold now.

Looks like it, which is good news.

Barry wanted a chance to play Champion's League football, and then signs with City. My guess is he probably knows Liverpool is close to signing the left sided player they are targeting.

Steve Bruce appointed at Sunderland on three-year deal - England - ESPN Soccernet

Chelsea usurp Real Madrid with £73.5m bid for Kaka? - Transfers - ESPN Soccernet

Munich chief Hoeness: Ribery is not for sale - Europe - ESPN Soccernet

Don't forget qualifiers start today. USA vs Costa Rica.

England on Saturday.

Originally Posted by Cliché Guevara

With nothing of substance really happening until the last 24 hours or so.

I don't know how sports radio is in Spain but if it's anything like America there is no substance.

Also I think the City stuff had some substance, I think he was pretty close to moving at that point.

Originally Posted by redxalonso

Looks like it, which is good news.

Barry wanted a chance to play Champion's League football, and then signs with City. My guess is he probably knows Liverpool is close to signing the left sided player they are targeting.

I think the wages had more to do with that. The big clubs rotate players on a normal basis. I don't think playing time was a deal breaker for Barry. More the salary he is getting from City.

Gareth Barry's £6.7million a year Manchester City payday puts the 28-year-old among the Premier League's big earners.

The midfielder will earn £130,000-a-week following his £12m move from Aston Villa - just £14,000 less than the average house price in the north-west.

Originally Posted by Cliché Guevara

Don't forget qualifiers start today. USA vs Costa Rica.

I would be happy with a point out of this match. Saprissa is just as tough a road game as Azteca.

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