The funny thing was Junky, he was a Man Utd fan and said Bale would score 40 goals…..when I said how much? He said…okay 30!

Just remembered I won another bet with a Man U fan who wanted to bet me £100 spurs above AFC when they had just bought all their new players. I said I was still owed £200 from someone else so I’d be generous and make it a tenner. 😀

Spurs over Arsenal could be a decent bet for next season, IMHO, depending on Rockape’s prices.

Spurs are a total circus of a club, lashed 100 million down the karzi as far as last season was concerned, and they still got 69 pts with a comedian at the helm. You’d have to say there’s a v good chance they’ll improve.

little tip for you Binners…never back your own team with money…the emotion gets in the way!

Indeed. A mate of mine has put 20 quid on City, at the start of ever season they’ve been in the Premiership. Firstly to curse them (as he says he never ever wins), and to make it easier to swallow if they did! 😀

In the same way, I find Fantasy Football **** with your head too. I found myself wanting Suarez to score, as I had him as my captain, then having a horrible realisation what I was wishing for, and then feeling violated and filled with self-loathing

Spurs over Arsenal could be a decent bet for next season, IMHO, depending on Rockape’s prices.

There are no prices….its a straight bet and you’ll always get some spurs Mug willing to part with their dosh! 😀

The funny thing was, it was a Man U fan last time! (takes all sorts)

Seems like Man U are pulling out of the Kroos transfer now. Thought that one was sewn up. I wonder if van gaaaaaal has heard Kroos was only using Man U to engineer a better deal with Bayern? Or maybe Fabregas transfer is back on as reports suggest he’s surplus to requirements at Barca

Fellani needs to go, at least they’ll save on his wages even if they lose £15m on the transfer. He’ll never be good enough- too slow (mind and body)

Also, imho nani was only given a new contract to protect his transfer value, otherwise he’d have gone for nothing this summer. His wages didn’t go up. Probably a good decision by the club as they might get £10m for him if another club don’t do their homework!

Edit- hope rumours of he Robben transfer are true. He’s lost a bit of speed but he’s still a class act

Also, imho nani was only given a new contract to protect his transfer value, otherwise he’d have gone for nothing this summer.

Twice what he’s worth? 😯

According to the press, Fabragas has been pretty keen to come to United for a good while. They just weren’t prepared to let him go. That appears to have changed

@Junkyard – I think Bayern players care more about trophies, playing for PeP

@Junkyard and @binners – you’re done ! I couldn’t afford to lose my house but I can handle £20.

@Garry – you made me chuckle

@Rich not sure I’d describe Robben as a class act, he’s certainly a fine player though. He might be a bit overweight next season based on the amount of humble pie following the derogatory comments he made about Real’s lack of ambition after the SF first leg.

According to the press, Fabragas has been pretty keen to come to United for a good while. They just weren’t prepared to let him go. That appears to have changed

Which press, everything I’ve read has him talking up Arsenal. He’s a Barcelona lad I doubt he’ll leave.

Pretty sure Utd were used as a bargaining tool for Kroos and Bayern called his bluff.

Which press, everything I’ve read has him talking up Arsenal. He’s a Barcelona lad I doubt he’ll leave

You can read anything
IMHO barca want rid and he will probably leave so he can get time on the pitch as it has not quite worked out for him there
I would assume Arsenal are his first choice but I suspect wages are an issue and lets be honest they need another midfielder 😉

I think Bayern players care more about trophies, playing for PeP

Sadly most players care MOST about money even when playing for the best team and the one they support. its shames them, the fans, football and humanity [ Forgive the hyperbole]

If another company offered to double my wages I’d move in a heartbeat. Not sure why we expect footballers to be any different

Although it would be nice if they paid tax

Although it would be nice if they paid tax

@RichB – what makes you think they don’t pay tax ? They are all paying 47% (45 + 2 NI) plus clubs are paying 13% (NI) as most are earning way above £150pa. I saw a stat from the PL somewhere quoting total tax paid on wages – it was a big number.

There are lots of schemes they can use. One involves the salary being paid to an offshore company, which then ‘loans’ the player this amount every month at 0%. The loan is tax exempt.

At £260k per week I suspect they can employ very good financial advisors!

Edit- not saying they’re all at it but a good number are. Gets reported every now again in the national media but no one seems to pay much attention.

Can we please have a thread on here that doesn’t mention TAX! 👿

Sorry!

Seems the Fabregas rumours are gathering a little bit of momentum. Although I think £20m for Kroos would have been the better deal; not sure if cesc can be the box to box midfielder he was at Arsenal.

@RicB – the loan is a benefit in kind, taxable. HMRC aren’t totally daft. The image rights are more complex but the salaries are caught.

@Roackape – yes indeed, we haven’t mentioned that political party though, the one with UK in the name.

they’ve missed out on Cesc Fabregas as he’s signed for chelsea.

Oops…

Heh.

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hamKl-su8PE[/video]

Odd from the manager as he has pulled the plug on two midfielders [ cesc and Kroos] – its not like we are awash with midfield talent and seems to want more strikers….the only part of our team that are ok

Worried about another Moyes season….no signings some crap late ones and another poor season.
Perhaps we will can play with one up front five in the hole

Which press, everything I’ve read has him talking up Arsenal. He’s a Barcelona lad I doubt he’ll leave.

This guy has no clue !

Agreed it’s not looking good at ManU so far. Manager coming in and focusing on the big stuff like spending £4m digging up brand new training pitches to replace them with plastic grass so the team can train twice a day.

Oh my…

Is that just for the US Tour ? Just seen the new sponsor stuff – yuch !

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiaCmkRH4hE[/video]

New season kit
FUGLY

Is there not rules about logo size?

Inside the collar features a red / white inner pride label ‘Youth, Courage, Greatness’ which represents the club’s values.

What we all think of when we think of the theatre of dreams

Oh my…

By far, far, better than some teams who are sponsored by money lenders and gambling sites IMO.

Don’t know why this is allowed. Might as well just advertise shit like Benson Hedges too.

It’s no Sharp.

By far, far, better than some teams who are sponsored by money lenders and gambling sites IMO.

Don’t know why this is allowed. Might as well just advertise shit like Benson Hedges too.

Referring more to the look of the thing, Hora. Quite rare to see such a big logo on a shirt. Usually mostly text based.

Doesn’t look that bad. Chevrolet getting their ad space but hey ho…

‘This shirt belongs to you, always has, always will…’

Well, if you give them £55, it does. 🙂

Might as well just advertise shit like Benson Hedges too

your a silk cut mild man then?

@Jamie, tat’s excellent. Look how far the game has come in terms of commercialism.

It’s no Sharp

Neither is the team.

A £300,000 a week chap who struggles on the world stage. How would he fair against Europes best etc?

Not in europe so not a problem 😉

Hold on I have got it, it is the special Fellani shirt

Aim here for most success 😉

SIDEBAR: HOra – did you get my e-mail re routes as you never replied.

The last one was a figure of 8/going to ask Donk?

New Everton kit pulls off the logo shirt quite nicely, I thought.

nope will resend bear with me

Its awful because the Chevrolet logo was designed by American. From that point on, you’re always fighting a losing battle.

Could be a lot worse though. At least its pretty plain. We’re not drifting down the frankly inexplicable route Liverpool went down last year, with the 80’s revival, puuuuuuuurple shell-suit-esque garb.