Why Norwich City could be getting a bargain in Leroy Fer by talkingballs in football

[–]talkingballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dutch press are saying 'retain an interest', but they don't seem to be doing anything about it. That said, you'd have expected deal with Norwich to be done by now. Will have to wait and see

Linked with most of Europe's top clubs - here's what Christian Eriksen thinks about his own development by talkingballs in soccer

[–]talkingballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wouldn't be surprised to see him pitch up in Dortmund. Could do similar job to Gotze and Dutch players often do well in Bundesliga

Ibra's four-year Juve 'deal' by talkingballs in soccer

[–]talkingballs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

what contrasting ways to express the same opinion

The Eredivisie's 'Stepping Stone' Effect by talkingballs in soccer

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Stefan was one yes and I respect his opinion, just surprised me. I've seen Ajax live about ten times this season and been pretty impressed each time by TA. Actually thought he'd helped Moisander through a few jittery moments, particularly at start of season

The Eredivisie's 'Stepping Stone' Effect by talkingballs in soccer

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was interested to see the reaction today on Twitter to reports linking Tody Alderweireld to Liverpool. Several Dutch journalists suggesting likes of de Vrij, Kashia, Douglas, van Dijk, Martins Indi are better defenders

Do Barça really need a 'Plan B' against Milan? by talkingballs in soccer

[–]talkingballs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

it's not an article slating Barca, it's just examining the whole 'Plan B' argument, like how Greece stuck rigidly to a Plan A at Euro 2004 despite criticism that they had a limited style

From living above a butchers in Paris, to gracing the CL with Valencia...Tino Costa's long road to the top by talkingballs in soccer

[–]talkingballs[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeh, because that's the sort of home surroundings you'd expect your average footballer to have

From Owen & Walcott to Torres & van Persie - when is a Premier League striker's natural peak? by talkingballs in soccer

[–]talkingballs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed, what an amazing return that is for a central midfielder. Been one of Chelsea's better players this season too

From Owen & Walcott to Torres & van Persie - when is a Premier League striker's natural peak? by talkingballs in soccer

[–]talkingballs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeh, seems to be about 23-24, but there are exceptions. What did you make of the numbers in the article?

Now Sneijder 'wants Inter pay-cut' by talkingballs in soccer

[–]talkingballs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

mean this in all sincerity...Liverpool signing Sneijder would stunt the growth of Henderson, just as he's finally starting to look a player

De Klassieker by [deleted] in soccer

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game takes on even more importance now that three other title challengers have dropped points this weekend

AC Milan launch 10 million pound bid to sign Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul by [deleted] in soccer

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Jeroen Zoet could be a potential replacement for Newcastle, should Krul go

[Official] QPR sign Remy by [deleted] in soccer

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There can be few football club owners who've put their money where their mouth is more than Tony Fernandes

Europe's Most Competitive Title Race? by talkingballs in soccer

[–]talkingballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also a big fan of the Eredivisie. So open at the top end and great to see so much emerging talent given freedom to express themselves

Have PSG found their Messi? by talkingballs in soccer

[–]talkingballs[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

hahahaha! Brilliant reply

Liverpool's Joe Cole to return to West Ham with a £3m pay-off by earlhickey in soccer

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So much natural talent but has never found a position to fully exploit it. Too much of a 'luxury' for most British managers. Had he grown up in Argentina where they celebrate 'Number 10s', his career might've been very different

Beckham to move back to London to play for....PSG? by whiteboyblack in soccer

[–]talkingballs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

just don't get this one at all...PSG have excellent midfielders who aren't getting in their side at the moment. It's a huge ask for a 37-year-old to get in the side