Delboy1969 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 right that's the world cup done and dusted back to domestic duties! Espanyol and Shaktar Donesk are coming to the Abbey Stadium at the weekend in the prestigious Absolute Sports Travel Cup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givemeasmile Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Aberdeen Vs Groningen on Thursday is now ticket only so Pittodrie will be heaving, I missed the Riga tie so really looking forward to this one. Groningen also play in a 22,000 capacity stadium, but theirs is a two tiered oval and looks considerably better than Pittodrie. They've also spent about 2.5 million Euros this transfer window, so the investment in their team is considerably more than what Aberdeen can afford. It'll be a really tough tie but I'm confident about going through, although this lot were in good form towards the end of last season and were undefeated in their final 10 matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Rumours abound that Van Gaal wants Vermaelen, but Arsenal want Smalling in return. Hopefully Van Gaal tells Arsenal to jog on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I don't think we're particularly excited of the prospect of Smalling either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Aberdeen Vs Groningen on Thursday is now ticket only so Pittodrie will be heaving, I missed the Riga tie so really looking forward to this one. Groningen also play in a 22,000 capacity stadium, but theirs is a two tiered oval and looks considerably better than Pittodrie. They've also spent about 2.5 million Euros this transfer window, so the investment in their team is considerably more than what Aberdeen can afford. It'll be a really tough tie but I'm confident about going through, although this lot were in good form towards the end of last season and were undefeated in their final 10 matches. Both their new signings have groin injuries, apparently. I WONDER WHAT THEY'VE BEEN UP TO LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Over-extending their groins, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I've never heard of any of their players but I appreciate that they have a lad called Henk Bos. Bet he's shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I don't think we're particularly excited of the prospect of Smalling either. Gunners on Twitter seem to want him over Vermaelen. Smalling is very good, though his dogshit performances at right back have tarnished his reputation. He's excellent when actually given games at centre back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 We just want a young CB so I suppose Smalling does fit that. I'd rather just sell Vermaelen abroad and spend the money on a new CB. Juventus are supposedly interested as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 United seem to be edging closer and closer to doing something with Arturo Vidal. Please, please, please let it happen, he'd be perfect for the Premier League. Vidal: I'm not thinking of where I'm going to go, I want to take advantage of my holidays with the people I love. Right now I'm thinking of other things. Afterwards, when I arrive in Italy, I'll see. I'm already at a great team, Juventus, so I will be just as calm if the Manchester United option falls through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Really hope this doesn't happen. I think he's the most complete footballer on the planet and I don't want Man United to be good again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) Evra was meant to be going to Juventus too. Seemed like a straight forward deal, which seems to be held up possibly until Juve play ball. Juve have wanted Nani for ages as well. Maybe he'll be a bargaining tool. United have said to SSN that they won't enter a bidding war though, and will only do business if Vidal himself wants United too. Juventus probably have a Vidal protege in their squad already. Paul Pogba is probably all set to be even better than Vidal in the coming years, which softens the blow a fair bit. They probably need to replace Pirlo in the near future more than Vidal. I suppose that depends on if Pogba is at Juve for the long haul. I imagine he isn't, but they'll get SILLY money for him in a year or two anyway. Edited July 15, 2014 by Soda van Jerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Captain America Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Man United must be looking at more defenders than have been publicised? All I've really seen is the Vermaelen one that can't be the only option. Or was Blind linked after he played well for Holland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr Owl PhD Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Man United must be looking at more defenders than have been publicised? All I've really seen is the Vermaelen one that can't be the only option. Or was Blind linked after he played well for Holland? United were being linked with Hummels, though I've not heard so much about that in the last few days. I've also heard De Vrij (and probably every other Dutch defender) being linked with them. I'm surprised more teams aren't interested in De Vrij because he looked really good in the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Loads of stuff on Twitter suggesting that Juve have sanctioned Pogba to Chelsea and Vidal to United with fees agreed, even though Conte was allegedly promised no star players would be sold, so he's gone. Didn't he also leave Bari due to broken board promises? If they lose both players plus the manager in one summer, they are totally buggered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'm gutted that Conte's gone. Domestically, at least, that team was fucking beautiful. Time for it to get picked apart now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Damn! That's shit news. Well at least he went out on a high. Juve legend as a player and as a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Wanted to see this Juve side give the champions league a good go, should have happened last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 It's another nail of mediocrity hammered into the coffin of Italian football, especially if, as reported, they're going to replace him with Massimiliano Allegri. For God's sake, Luciano Spalletti is available! Word on the internets is that Conte might be keen on the Italian national team job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 United under Van Gaal: De GeaRafael - Smalling - Jones - Shaw(?)Herrera - Vidal - KagawaMataRooney - RVP Jeepers. Not sure whay's going on in that midfield: only one out and out CM. I agree with Joda, Smalling and Jones or Evans and Jones should be allowed to thrive now, and Van Gaal is good at working with young CBs. He just got a team of young CBs to 3rd place in the World Cup, FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Man United have to be better this year, they actually have some quality in Midfield for the first time in years. Kagawa, Rooney and Mata in the same team wont work though. He'll have to juggle them in and out of the squad. Michael Owen has predicted Arsenal out of the top 4 again this year and Liverpool in. For like the 3rd/4th year in a row. Keep it up Michael, throw enough shit against a wall and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I think United will sign a centre back and Carrick will play. De Gea Rafael - Smalling - XXX - Shaw CarrickVidal - Herrera Mata - RooneyRvP Width from full backs, with Carrick stepping in to protect the defence. Fluid front three with Mata, Rooney and RvP. Kagawa will be swapped in and out depending on fitness/games/injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Has anyone mentioned Lee Miller signing for Killie? Will be interesting to see if he can replace the void Boyd will leave. Can see this season be the season Kilmarnock get relegated. Never mind, they signed Josh. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28324891 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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