They didn't lose the title this year because of El Classico you know. This year Barca could barely touch them.
This year Barca struggled with almost every a tad stronger team than, let's say, Zaragosa.They didn't lose the title this year because of El Classico you know. This year Barca could barely touch them.
Well, considering they had an 18 point lead at the top I don't think Barcelona gave a rat's **** about El Clasico.
@GC - I'd dare say it was Jupp, and not José, who took them down a peg. In the end, Mourinho underachieved at Madrid. That 7-0 aggregate win, on the other hand...
cant see why we need him
Because Evra might go to Monaco..
we should offer 16m at most and give them Fabio for a season loan! would be a good deal for us! experience for Fabio!
Have we confirmed any other signing besides that young Uruguayan fullback?
They could be 100 points ahead and they would still desperately want to win the Classico.
Why's that?Steve Round appointed assistant manager. that's.....a kick in the balls :S
Why's that?
Round is an an excellent assistant manager. We've already lost Weir who took over at Sheff Utd, and now this. makes me unhappy. Hopefully ol' Phil will be given a chance in that spot
It's all but done? I agree it's all but done. Some Hunter (?) Said that Thiago's deal is already done, and he told that couple weaks ago. Then, he said it's not done and his father want meeting with United. After that, he want meeting with Barca as well. Then there was a rummor about Thiago signing last Friday, and he suppose to be announced yesterday. But that didn't happen. It looks to me he just want better contract from Barca, and if he can't get it there, then he will choose between Bayern and United.
It's all rummors, I know **** about this transfer. This was all twitter/tabloids talk, I don't believe a single word.
It's all but done? I agree it's all but done. Some Hunter (?) Said that Thiago's deal is already done, and he told that couple weaks ago. Then, he said it's not done and his father want meeting with United. After that, he want meeting with Barca as well. Then there was a rummor about Thiago signing last Friday, and he suppose to be announced yesterday. But that didn't happen. It looks to me he just want better contract from Barca, and if he can't get it there, then he will choose between Bayern and United.
It's all rummors, I know **** about this transfer. This was all twitter/tabloids talk, I don't believe a single word.
The fee is done. Because its a clause that Barcelona cant stop
We agreed a 5 year deal about 100k a week.
But he also wants guaranteed playing time, and wants a similar clause to the Barca one.
Barca have stopped being so arrogant and have finally woken up to the fact he wants to leave and are now desperately trying to get him to stay.
Hunter jumped the gun by saying its done. Coming to an agreement =/= done.
Well, clauses in Spain work a bit different as far as I know. United could end up paying 25m+ for him. That would be steal as well. Since he said that he loves Barcelona, I doubt he's leaving. I also doubt you can know the fee has been ageed if you don't know someone close to Thiago/United. I would love if that's true whan you're saying.
I don't think it's anything to do with trying to get an improved contract, it's for genuine football reasons, hence why he wanted another playing clause putting in; which isn't an issue for us since he walks into our midfield.
Personally get a feeling that it'll happen. All of the reports (which I'm always sceptical of, but since it's all we have to go on) seem to sound like Barcelona are resigned to losing him and are desperate to find a way for him to stay than any real confidence they can convince him.
I'm hoping you're right. Signing midfielder of Thiago's ability would be amazing.
Anyway, when's our firts pre season game?
Also, if we sign Garay, I recon Jones will be moved to midfield, and with (possible) signing of Thiago, Carrick wouldn't have a backup, again. It a worrying tought.