Makis

Henen also has had similar problems. It's worth finding out what caused these issues first. He could have had an argument with his GF and then someone rubbed him the wrong way in the training, who knows? Powell seems very highly regarded.

Just read on another forum that Fiorentina play three at the back and their manager sees him as a right back. Has played in the Europa League, tho. So hard to say, could be a good signing if this has been the case rather than injuries.

Has only managed six matches in Serie A.

He said: "OM have financial problems and they cannot afford to pay certain wages. I am a Marseille player at this stage and could still stay here. My future is still open.

"There will soon be a meeting to discuss my future. But I will not accept a paycut to stay at OM. Every player wants to make progress, in all aspects. If the club want me to leave, then I will go. But I like Marseille."

That constitutes as being an asshole?

Martinez needs to replace Pienaar, Osman, Howard, Distin and Gibson and add at least one winger. How do you do this without lots of money? Sign some foreigners from weaker leagues just because they have exotic names?

Cleverley was very highly thought of at ManU when he was 20. During Moyes's season there people pretty much expected him to run the midfield and when he didn't they turned on him. He has ability but whether he has lost it all during the last few years is the key question. I find Cleverly a low risk signing because he's not going to ask for king's ransom in wages and is on a free. If, however, Martinez can dig out the Cleverley who was playing for him at Wigan he would be a good signing. At worst he replaces Gibson who never plays.

We're paying 24 over 5 seasons, the rest being performance based, from what I read.

Yeah, bad wording from my part. 24 million is the price I would quote, though, not 28.

We paid 24 million up front, the rest are performance-based.

You serious??? I hate Liverpool but sturridge ticks every single box. He's faster, trickier, times his runs. Scores headers, is lethal. Far better player.

He's also injured a lot.

I just think it's a bit stupid to suggest replacing the best LB in the league with a promising lad who might become good or might not. A lot of youngsters look good when they break through but then disappear. Baines still has several years left in him.

If Garbutt is already making noises about leaving where's the guarantee he'll be here ten years even if he's first choice?

No train stations and the area looks shite.

I'm seriously underwhelmed by this guy. Just because he's Portuguese doesn't mean he's good.

 

He's been average for Villa because he's average in every department. There's nothing, absolutely nothing, that he excels at.

There was an interesting stat a few seasons back (or was it last season, can't remember). It showed how much quicker United's passing was when Cleverley was playing. The difference was so big it couldn't have been a coincidence. I can't find that page any more, unfortunately.

He looked just as miserable when he joined Spurs.

Right.

I don't think it's that far fetched. Van Gaal doesn't rate him and might splash the money on someone like Bale. After that he's got quite a few expensive players ahead of him in the pecking order.

He's only 19 so hardly a finished product yet.

Listed a few elsewhere, can't remember all but Arteta and Stones came in during January for buttons and have had quite an impact on the squad

Neither had an immediate impact, however.

Markovic came from the same league and cost about 20 million and haven't exactly set the league on fire so I'm not quite as excited. Could be good but more likely would take time to adjust.

Southampton and Sevilla are at least after him, probably others too.

Can't open that link (company firewall things it's malware) so don't know if this was mentioned in that article, but he apparently has a 20 million eura release clause. Bit much considering we already have Barkley playing that position.

this lad was the best player on the park for me in the last fa youth cup game .

Small but stocky looked very strong I must admit I think we have the best crop of young players for a long time.

What position does he play?

What's with this loaning unfit players thingy? Ok if he's nearly fit but otherwise it'll take a month or more to get to full swing of things.

Reminds me of a story in TSF's new book.

After Fulham bought Berbatov from ManU they soon realised what a cock he is. They had had a good team spirit in the group and Berbatov managed to single-handedly destroy it. In desperation one of the employees called a friend of his working at ManU and asked how they had solved this issue.

"We sold him to Fulham. Good luck."

If this is turned down, the club should built on Stanley Park. That other lot already got a permission which they are not going to use so how could the council turn our request down (again)?