I remember when he was a regular in the same midfield as Fabregas, Song, Nasri. He was only 18/19. I remember his MoM against Barcelona when we beat them 2-1, he single handedly kept us in it when it looked like Barcelona were going to flog us. He looked at home even against Xavi & Iniesta. I th...

Papastathopoulos joins the team. Emery is doing what every man and his dog said Wenger would be doing every year for the last 10 - reinforce the back and defensive midfield position.

So one of Croatia, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, England or Columbia are going to be in the final. I bet no one picked any of them to be finalists. Is there an expectation now that England must reach the final? After all, they are the best team among that group on a player basis. In World Cup history...

England should at the very least get to the semi finals. But then again Columbia are a tricky team, even without Rodriguez. I wouldnt be surprised if Columbia win

There is no stand out team at this world cup. In 2010 you could see Spain winning it from a mile away. Likewise Germany in 2014. But I dont see a standout team at this tournament. I reckon anyone of France, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Portugal, England, Belgium could win it. Thats right, England could w...

Great strike by Xhaka. I like him, I now some others dont, however you cant deny he can strike the ball. But that Serbian player ducked. I dont understand how you can play for your country at the world cup & not be willing to stand in front of a shot knowing your about to get hit very hard, but ...

Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero on Sportitalia "Torreira left us for 30m €. The money will be used to strengthen the squad." Seems like an absolute lunatic. https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1009189235579150337/oXu2QQNK?format=jpg&name=600x314 https://i.imgur.com/yTRVX4R.jpg He used ...

Ive read at PSG he played 4-3-3 with a front striker, two inverted wingers (very similar to Liverpools use of Firminho, Sane and Saleh). In midfield he normally named Veratti, Rabiot & Motta. Now you look at him giving Xhaka an extension & the pending signing of Torreira, as well as pursuit ...

Real Madrid never even considered him. I dnt even think the French job will be offered after the WC. There was a time when Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern all wanted him. Even Man United wanted him to replace Ferguson when he was pondering early retirement back in 2001. But all this happened betw...

So far Emery has signed an experienced right back to be used sparingly, & is pushing hard for a defensive midfielder and keeper (Torrieira & Leno). Of course if Wenger was manager he would be looking at attacking midfielders. Given Wenger obsession with collecting attacking players there rea...

Harry Kane and Gareth Bale. Kane because is he a brilliant no frills striker in the Alan Shearer mould, & Bale because he is just sheer quality & great to watch.

It would be a mistake to get rid of Iwobi. He has raw talent and serious pace. I have been frustrated in the past due to his poor ability in front of goal, but selling him would be throwing the baby out with the bathwater. New managers, new starts. Xhaka is another is I think would do well under Eme...

Americans transformation to banana republic will be complete when Trump pardons himself. http://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/world/opinions-how-bill-clinton-cleared-a-path-for-donald-trump/ar-AAyeW0f?li=AAmb2oK&ocid=ientp Oh, the delicious irony! :barscarf: :lol: :coffeespit: Clinton never pardoned h...

Such a young English team with no media stars in it as well as a no frills manager in Southgate. I would bench Sterling. Out of sight, out of mind. the guy is a walking headline and constant distraction. The guy is a dickhead, a wannabee celebrity with constant changes in hair styles & tattoos. ...

You dont get a big part of Russian industry without Putin's approval. All Russian billionaire are into dodgy shit.

You cant compare to billionaires like Buffet or Gates who are legitimate