Blue4Ever Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 he does look a decent player on that video but I would much rather we signed a center midfielder, tbh we need 2 but since rodwell has been playing good lately maybe one will do untill january. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Writer Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Got a feeling the red shite are gonna get this one. He agent's come out and openly said that Everton have made a bigger offer but he wants CL football, I reckon he's just trying to stir up a bit more business and make each side a bit scared. I reckon RS will put in an improved offer and do a deal quickly, we'll think about it until next tuesday, then realise it's too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Well the shite have been linked with Downing alot this week, and again today, if they get him you have to think they won't go in for Riera. They desperatly need a winger, lets just hope they don't go for riera. If they have an offer accepted then we won't stand a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKing Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I doesnt remember him at all from manc. May be he was so shit ethere playing on wrong position. I watched this video also and he doesnt seem slow and personal skills seem very nice. Also does a lot of key passes for teammembers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6EOyiuTr8Y...feature=related (this is different than earlier posted this last 10min) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffa Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Well if i dont want him simply cos he would rather play for the shite than us. Fuck him who needs him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Well if i dont want him simply cos he would rather play for the shite than us. Fuck him who needs him Thats a bit of a rash comment. Of course he would prefer Liverpool over us. Reguar Champions League football, he can probably have a better shot at the national team. To say to fuck him off just because he would want to play for Liverpool is a bit short sighted. Not everyone is an everton fan, and not every european based player will even have that great of a knowledge of everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy the blue Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I just hope that this guy isn't another AVDM, remember we made a last minute grab for him and the rest is history despite all the brilliant video's of his play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrbyJFC Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I just hope that this guy isn't another AVDM, remember we made a last minute grab for him and the rest is history despite all the brilliant video's of his play. Yeh looks awesome on youtube.. shame things turned out the way they did. If the SWP rumors are true this would be dead in the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonKey Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) Looks much better on youtube than I ever remember him at City. In fact he looks a little Arteta-ish! Guillem Ballauge does seem to talk some sense, so if he reckons he's decent..... Let's see what happens! Edited August 24, 2008 by DonKey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage9640 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 he cant be that bad looks good on youtube just coz he was shite at city dnt mean a fing look at arteta for example how many clubs did he have before us he wasnt very good at them yes there is difference in price but that is what you have to do in this day and age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 like ive said in another thread, two clubs have been confirmed to of bid for him from the prem and according to ssn its reported to be us and the shit across the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonKey Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Just read on SSN site, that any deal for Riera could be completed in the next 24 hours! Could the folk involved in our transfer business finally have woken up!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Signing Riera would involve us spending money so I can't see it. The Jacobsen signing is a sign of things to come IMO - FREE FREE FREE. Cynical yes, but it's how I feel today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 On SSN (on TV) after talking about the Jacobson signing they showed an interview with Espanyol president, he stated that two clubs where in talks at the moment and he thinks they could have a deal tied up by the end of the day. He didn't state which teams but SSN said they beleive it to be us and the shite, which is hardly new news! But is sounds like we are willing to pay the cash up front, which Espanyol would prefer, but the shite want to do a part exchange invlolving Vornin, which they are not too keen on (and who would be tbh!) I still think he'll plump for the shite, but this one could still have legs to it, i'd much prefer Riera to SWP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue4Ever Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 he reminds me of mikel this lad, class on the ball but not lightning quick, i would be happy with him and mikel on the wings, but where will pienaar play, we would get hammered if he played in the middle with cahill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 he reminds me of mikel this lad, class on the ball but not lightning quick, i would be happy with him and mikel on the wings, but where will pienaar play, we would get hammered if he played in the middle with cahill. Cahill would play behind the Yak and Mikel would play alongside the DM, whoever that may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 he reminds me of mikel this lad, class on the ball but not lightning quick, i would be happy with him and mikel on the wings, but where will pienaar play, we would get hammered if he played in the middle with cahill. Pienaar could play in the centre of the park, as long as we bought in some strength behind him. Pienaar has always been a CM, Moyes has just pushed him out wide, he has normally played an Osman type role in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 id be happy with either swp or riera coming in, playing arteta in the middle with pirnaar on the opposite wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I think either would be good, it will just be nice to have some other creative force in the squad who can take some of the pressure off Arteta, also then maybe oppositions wouldn't constantly put two players on him everygame and just mark him out all the time. I would prefer Riera, but SWP would be an ok signing, just the price tag that worries me. We have just got rid of Aj, do we really need someone else to run around like a headless chicken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 i think this season we'll see a lot of teams trying to out mark pienaar too after the way he played last season. i'd love to see us play arteta like arsenal play fabregas though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 i think this season we'll see a lot of teams trying to out mark pienaar too after the way he played last season. i'd love to see us play arteta like arsenal play fabregas though Good call, a big ask of spud though. He would really have to step his game up, he aint to god in the tackle which makes me feel he would be best left out on the wing, whereas i think Pienaar's tackeling is slightly better so could potentially be a better option in the centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 maybe, but i dont think pienaar has the ability to run a game like arteta can. is fabregas much of a tackler though? either of them would need a big dog next to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I think Fabregas is fairly good at tackeling. To be honest neither of Arteta or Pienaar are perfect for that role, at the moment anyway, maybe they can step there games up, maybe not, as long we have some options in the squad i'd be happy. It will be goodto have someone on the bench who can mix it up a little bit. Its been awhile since we have had a few people on the bench that can be relied apon to change a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 maybe were just gunna play with loads of attacking midfielders, like KKs first time at newcastel winning every game 4-3??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKing Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 But i would not like to have either of them in any kind of more aggressive role, cause both Mikel and Steven are quite much injured even now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Well i'd certainly prefer to play loads of attacking midfielders in the centre of the park than a load of defenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlmc25 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 If, as widely expected, Liverpool pip us to this guy's signature, does anyone else think it may be worth going for Pennant? Liverpool are apparently looking to offload him to raise funds. I think Pennant is pretty decent, he hasn't really shone at Liverpool but he's had his moments and I remember when he played for Birmingham against us 2 or 3 years back and he absolutely ripped us apart time and time again. He can probably play either wing, is very quick and a good crosser of the ball. If he's only about £5-6m I'd take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 If, as widely expected, Liverpool pip us to this guy's signature, does anyone else think it may be worth going for Pennant? Liverpool are apparently looking to offload him to raise funds. I think Pennant is pretty decent, he hasn't really shone at Liverpool but he's had his moments and I remember when he played for Birmingham against us 2 or 3 years back and he absolutely ripped us apart time and time again. He can probably play either wing, is very quick and a good crosser of the ball. If he's only about £5-6m I'd take him. No thanks. Never been a huge fan of the thug. I think Pienaar is a much better player, would prefer to look elsewhere. But thats only my own personal opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1eng Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 If, as widely expected, Liverpool pip us to this guy's signature, does anyone else think it may be worth going for Pennant? Liverpool are apparently looking to offload him to raise funds. I think Pennant is pretty decent, he hasn't really shone at Liverpool but he's had his moments and I remember when he played for Birmingham against us 2 or 3 years back and he absolutely ripped us apart time and time again. He can probably play either wing, is very quick and a good crosser of the ball. If he's only about £5-6m I'd take him. He'd be a good buy, would prefer SWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) SSN just had an interview with a Spanish based journo in regards to spanish transfers and they spoke about the Riera issue for awhile, he said that Arteta has been on the phone to Riera in a personal bid to get him to join! You go Mickey. Edited August 26, 2008 by jamiemaher85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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