Thread: Summer Soccer Thread - 2008

Originally Posted by krudmonk

I was hoping this would be discussion of leagues running during the summer...

Chillax bro, there's plenty of time and place for that discussion, right now we're just getting to know each other!!!

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

Yea, I'm trying to ignore all those! United have survived big names leaving in the past, but to lose Ronaldo right now would be a devastating blow.

I think he'll stay for now but I don't think he'll end up being like Ryan Giggs or Paul Scholes and play for United for his entire career or so. I think he will end up with Real Madrid at some point, but he'll have to demand it.

It's sooooo ****ing obvious he's waiting for Real Madrid to make a HUGE offer, which they will. In all honesty ASU, Ronaldo may be the greatest footballer in the world right now, but in a few years he'll end up underacheiving like Ronaldinho, so it wouldn't be that bad if they sold him this summer. On top of that, Quieroz and SAF are way too smart to let the team be built around ONE player. SAF is the greatest coach in the history of football. PERIOD. They have Nani, Tevez, AND Anderson who are ready and willing to step up.

Originally Posted by krudmonk

I was hoping this would be discussion of leagues running during the summer...

We can talk about MLS, Copa Libatores, or anything else. Most of that stuff is never on TV though, especially in AZ. I would follow the Galaxy if I could watch their games...

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

Leaving Drogba is put up for sale and Avram heads for exit in bid to challenge United | Mail Online

I'm sure Chelsea fans are tired of Drogba's antics but he's a powerful presence up front and when he's in form a huge threat to any defense.

Yeah but Cruz how long do you think ferguson would put up with his xxxx? Ferguson only ever put up with one guys baggage and that was Cantona.

Im sure most of you know this kid but Arsenal plan to use him this season comming and I think he is going to be big for them in the next 3 years.

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Arsenal | Arsenal granted Vela work permit



Cruz do you think you should start worrying? Ferguson does not normally get angry like this unless he is worried.

"Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Real Madrid of lacking morals in their pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real coach Bernd Schuster and president Ramon Calderon have both expressed a desire to see Ronaldo at The Bernabeu.

Ferguson, fresh from United's Champions League truimph, said: "Schuster's talking and Calderon's talking.

"Real think they can ride roughshod over everyone, but they won't do it with us. They have no moral issues."

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Man Utd | Ferguson slams Real over Ronaldo

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

We can talk about MLS, Copa Libatores, or anything else. Most of that stuff is never on TV though, especially in AZ. I would follow the Galaxy if I could watch their games...

You get ESPN and Telefutura, right?

That's the understatement of the year. The Barça icon will have to stand and watch as his team is probably going to shed stars Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o and Deco and has already replaced manager Frank Rijkaard. Next year's Barça will look very little like the team that won the Champions League and Spanish league double in '06.

I'll be glad when Deco is finally gone.

I didn't want to take a penalty, insists Chelsea striker Anelka | Mail Online

Like I said, glad we didn't buy Anelka during the winter transfer period.

He does have one thing right though, playing him as a winger was just stupid.

There is a reason Anelka started the season with Bolton, and it is obviously that mouth of his. There is no doubt he is super talented but Wenger was right to cash in on him when he had the chance.

Originally Posted by Crazy_Ivan

There is a reason Anelka started the season with Bolton, and it is obviously that mouth of his. There is no doubt he is super talented but Wenger was right to cash in on him when he had the chance.

Pretty much, it's amazing to think that Anelka has played for Arsenal, Liverpool, and Real Madrid. 3 of the biggest clubs in the world. And he's also played for Bolton and Manchester City, not exactly the biggest clubs!