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Nice one. Made me laugh.waspish said:
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manimanc
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He doesn't see an issue when it comes to signing players?
Is this geezer on drugs?
So have we all imagined it that they only signed afro n elbows then!
I can't believe this clown is being given the airtime to say all these things and nobody bats an eyelid.
If this was my manager I'd be cringing and covering my eyes up, he is making himself look a complete prick saying all this, he's talking the talk but not walking the walk.
Please continue though wee davy, you are welcome to stay at the theatre of shattered dreams for as long as you like.
Is this geezer on drugs?
So have we all imagined it that they only signed afro n elbows then!
I can't believe this clown is being given the airtime to say all these things and nobody bats an eyelid.
If this was my manager I'd be cringing and covering my eyes up, he is making himself look a complete prick saying all this, he's talking the talk but not walking the walk.
Please continue though wee davy, you are welcome to stay at the theatre of shattered dreams for as long as you like.
shackattack
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setting himself up for failure as no world class player joins them in the transfer window, unless you count phil neville coming out of retirement to point at throw ins. clueless, deluded one dimensional dickhead of a manager
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waspish said:
Brilliant.
Honorary mention for SHWC and Balti, cheers guys for giggles galore.
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Henkeman said:
Ifwecouldjust.......
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Here we go again.....RAGS PR department in full swing feeding their fans with scraps and hopes
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THE FOOTBALL GRAPEVINE: Ronaldo's United move isn't dead yet, Benteke could be the answer to Arsene's problem... and Balotelli and Mourinho might be reunited
By ROB SHEPHERD
PUBLISHED: 23:09, 23 November 2013 | UPDATED: 10:50, 24 November 2013
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David Moyes' admission that Manchester United still believe they can lure Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford should not surprise Grapevine readers.
And while the prospect of a move being achieved in January is highly unlikely, a deal after next summer’s World Cup finals to sign Ronaldo IS on the agenda.
At the start of the season this column revealed the main reason United’s summer activity in the transfer market had been 'off the pace' was because the club genuinely felt that they could land Ronaldo for this season so the funds had been set aside.
Wanted: Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Real Madrid at Almeria before being taken off injured+17
Wanted: Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Real Madrid at Almeria before being taken off injured
For a variety of reasons - not least the time it took for Real Madrid to sign Gareth Bale - Ronaldo's proposed return did not happen.
Yet it was the 'big gift' that Sir Alex Ferguson had hinted at bequeathing his successor.
It’s over a year now since what was passed off as a friendly 'for old times' sake' dinner at a top London casino between Ronaldo, his advisers and members of the United hierarchy took place.
Actually, it sowed the seeds of a potential mega-commercial deal to bring the player back to United, which the club’s owners the Glazers see as part of their global strategy.
Stint: Ronaldo won three Premier Leagues and the Champions League during his six years at United+17
Success: Ronaldo won three Premier Leagues and the Champions League during his six years at United
When Bale arrived at Madrid, Ronaldo soon signed a new deal. Apart from more hard cash there was a vanity aspect to it - Ronaldo making sure he remained the highest paid and 'numero uno' star. In turn the club protected a future transfer fee.
When it was signed it was suggested that any chance of United buying Ronaldo back had gone for good. That though is not the case.
As Moyes admitted this week: 'Everyone at Manchester United would tell you he (Ronaldo) is the best in the business. I have not been fortunate enough to work with him but there is still a hope some day it might be possible.'
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THE FOOTBALL GRAPEVINE: Ronaldo's United move isn't dead yet, Benteke could be the answer to Arsene's problem... and Balotelli and Mourinho might be reunited
By ROB SHEPHERD
PUBLISHED: 23:09, 23 November 2013 | UPDATED: 10:50, 24 November 2013
311 shares 104View
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David Moyes' admission that Manchester United still believe they can lure Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford should not surprise Grapevine readers.
And while the prospect of a move being achieved in January is highly unlikely, a deal after next summer’s World Cup finals to sign Ronaldo IS on the agenda.
At the start of the season this column revealed the main reason United’s summer activity in the transfer market had been 'off the pace' was because the club genuinely felt that they could land Ronaldo for this season so the funds had been set aside.
Wanted: Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Real Madrid at Almeria before being taken off injured+17
Wanted: Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Real Madrid at Almeria before being taken off injured
For a variety of reasons - not least the time it took for Real Madrid to sign Gareth Bale - Ronaldo's proposed return did not happen.
Yet it was the 'big gift' that Sir Alex Ferguson had hinted at bequeathing his successor.
It’s over a year now since what was passed off as a friendly 'for old times' sake' dinner at a top London casino between Ronaldo, his advisers and members of the United hierarchy took place.
Actually, it sowed the seeds of a potential mega-commercial deal to bring the player back to United, which the club’s owners the Glazers see as part of their global strategy.
Stint: Ronaldo won three Premier Leagues and the Champions League during his six years at United+17
Success: Ronaldo won three Premier Leagues and the Champions League during his six years at United
When Bale arrived at Madrid, Ronaldo soon signed a new deal. Apart from more hard cash there was a vanity aspect to it - Ronaldo making sure he remained the highest paid and 'numero uno' star. In turn the club protected a future transfer fee.
When it was signed it was suggested that any chance of United buying Ronaldo back had gone for good. That though is not the case.
As Moyes admitted this week: 'Everyone at Manchester United would tell you he (Ronaldo) is the best in the business. I have not been fortunate enough to work with him but there is still a hope some day it might be possible.'
Read more: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2512505/Cristiano-Ronaldos-Manchester-United-isnt-dead-Arsenal-sign-Christian-Benteke--Rob-Shepherds-Football-Grapevine.html#ixzz2qpsbwVPA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... z2qpsbwVPA</a>
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foetus said:Henkeman said:
hahahahahahahahahaha
Ifwecouldjust....... said:
THE FOOTBALL GRAPEVINE: Ronaldo's United move isn't dead yet, Benteke could be the answer to Arsene's problem, and Balotelli and Mourinho might be reunited
By Rob Shepherd
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David Moyes' admission that Manchester United still believe they can lure Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford should not surprise Grapevine readers.
And while the prospect of a move being achieved in January is highly unlikely, a deal after next summer’s World Cup finals to sign Ronaldo IS on the agenda.
At the start of the season this column revealed the main reason United’s summer activity in the transfer market had been 'off the pace' was because the club genuinely felt that they could land Ronaldo for this season so the funds had been set aside.
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Wanted: Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Real Madrid at Almeria before being taken off injured
For a variety of reasons - not least the time it took for Real Madrid to sign Gareth Bale - Ronaldo's proposed return did not happen.
Yet it was the 'big gift' that Sir Alex Ferguson had hinted at bequeathing his successor.
It’s over a year now since what was passed off as a friendly 'for old times' sake' dinner at a top London casino between Ronaldo, his advisers and members of the United hierarchy took place.
Actually, it sowed the seeds of a potential mega-commercial deal to bring the player back to United, which the club’s owners the Glazers see as part of their global strategy.
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Success: Ronaldo won three Premier Leagues and the Champions League during his six years at United
When Bale arrived at Madrid, Ronaldo soon signed a new deal. Apart from more hard cash there was a vanity aspect to it - Ronaldo making sure he remained the highest paid and 'numero uno' star. In turn the club protected a future transfer fee.
When it was signed it was suggested that any chance of United buying Ronaldo back had gone for good. That though is not the case.
As Moyes admitted this week: 'Everyone at Manchester United would tell you he (Ronaldo) is the best in the business. I have not been fortunate enough to work with him but there is still a hope some day it might be possible.'
Even though Theo Walcott is on his way back, Arsene Wenger has at last admitted he might have to sign a new striker in January if Arsenal are to kick on and win the title this season.
The question is who?
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Double: Olivier Giroud scored both goals as Arsenal beat Southampton at the Emirates
Christian Benteke remains a strong possibility. Aston Villa’s Belgium striker is proven in the Premier League and could be bought for £28million.
This column has also revealed that France forward Karim Benzema is set to be put on offer to English clubs by Real Madrid in January and would interest Arsenal.
But ever since having his fingers burnt in Janaury 2004 when £17m was spent on Jose Antonio Reyes - now of Sevilla - who proved a flop, Wenger has been wary of spending big mid-season.
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Wanted: Christian Benteke has been linked with a big-money move away from Aston Villa
Against that Wenger has recognised that failure to bolster his squad in recent seasons during a campaign has cost Arsenal going on from a strong position to win a trophy.
So Wenger is prepared to act when the window opens.
But he could still go for a less high profile and expensive talents like Benteke or Benzema and opt for Getafe’s Romania striker Ciprian Marica.
Like Arsenal, Chelsea are in still in search of a prolific and hungry striker.
Then again, the thrilling 3-3 Merseyside derby draw throws further bad light on the judgement of Jose Mourinho and predecessor Rafa Benitez.
Romelu Lukaku, whom Mourinho allowed to go out on a season’s loan despite a superb loan season at West Brom last campaign, was in outstanding form again for Everton at Goodison Park, scoring twice.
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On fire: Romelu Lukaku scored two goals in the Merseyside derby for Everton
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Super sub: Daniel Sturridge came off the bench to head a late equaliser for Liverpool in a 3-3 draw
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s equaliser was scored by Daniel Sturridge - whom Benitez sold last January for £12m.
But no–one at the club is likely to lose any sleep over selling Belgium forward Kevin de Bruyne who has not fitted in since singing from Genk nearly two years ago. It seems he is on his way to German club Wolfsburg.
Until the January window opens Chelsea will continue to be linked with a host of strikers.
But just because reports in Italy have dismissed the prospect of Mario Balotelli, who played under Mourinho at Inter Milan, joining the Blues from AC Milan in January, don’t rule it out.
As an after dinner speaker Neil Ruddock will not be to everyone’s taste. His anecdotes and jokes are, er, a bit like his tackles used to be; not for the feint hearted.
But he had over 1,000 insurance brokers and their guests in stitches on Thursday night at the Lloyds FC annual dinner. Not least guest of honour Fabrice Muamba.
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Way with words: Former West Ham and Liverpool defender has become an after-dinner speaker
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Which player who won the European Cup in the Nineties, has been retired for the last few seasons and has long since moved back to his native Essex, has named his new house Camp Nou, (note his upturned nose) rather than Nou Camp?
Muamba is now enjoying life on the celebrity circuit and as a media pundit after recovering from a cardiac arrest when a Bolton player at Tottenham in March 2012.
After making a short speech to a standing ovation, Muamba then took his place on the top table next to Ruddock.
Ruddock then took the microphone and began his routine.
'Alright that’s enough applause for the miracle man here (pointing to Muamba). OK, so he got over a heart attack. Big deal. Back in my day when I had a heart attack I just used to run it off.'
You couldn’t help but laugh. Nor could Muamba. Razor Ruddock has a way with cutting humour.
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Mon: FIFA decide to re-open the voting for the Ballon d’Or because it seems one of their top brass (er, wonder who) has decided it could be embarrassing if Franck Ribery wins it. It’s what you might call a Zimbabwean practice.
Tues: Ronaldo produces one of the all-time great individual international displays, scoring a hat-trick as Portugal beat Sweden 3-2 to qualify for the World Cup. Surely even Sepp Blatter (who else) would have to choose Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or now.
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ha ha ha not a fuckin chance rags would have to spend all their warchestIfwecouldjust....... said:
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