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Lazio: Fergie nets Nesta
By CHARLIE WYETT

ALESSANDRO NESTA will sign for Manchester United this summer in a £30million deal.


And the Lazio captain's move to Old Trafford is the reason why the Italians will not sell former United star Jaap Stam.

Premiership promotion hopefuls Wolves are the second English club to be told in recent weeks that £10m-rated Stam is going nowhere.

A Lazio official informed the Molineux club the 29-year-old Dutch international would not be leaving.

They insist Stam stays because Alex Ferguson has already bagged his defensive team-mate.

Stam — also chased by Kevin Keegan's Manchester City — had insisted he did not want a return to England but would be prepared to go back to his native Holland.

United boss Ferguson travelled to the Italian capital last month to watch Nesta in the Rome derby.

But the 26-year-old Italy ace had a nightmare and was taken off at half-time in a 5-1 thrashing.

Yet Fergie still believes Nesta will add some strength to a rearguard which has been rocky this season.

Meanwhile, defender Mikael Silvestre believes United can cope without injured duo David Beckham and Roy Keane.

United are still dreaming of a European Cup and Premiership double, despite fears the midfield stars will miss the rest of the season — and possibly the World Cup.

French international Silvestre, 24, said: "We will keep our heads high.

"I can understand that missing the World Cup would be disappointing and hard for Beckham.

"He did not play brilliantly in France 98 and this was a good opportunity for him to show he can do better."
 
Yeah I read that and I think they're full of it. That moron ran out of ideas and decided to write some quoteless crap based on no sources whatsoever. And while he's at it, he dubs it an "exclusive".
 
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This is better than Mr. Bean!!! Journalism at its supreme best!!!
 
:rolleyes:

Best way to tell if a story is made up.

No quotes from club or player
 
Originally posted by MrMarcello:
<strong>Honest opinions: How would Nesta fare in the EPL?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Back to the he's not very tall argument. If Fergie feels that G Neville is too short, then Nest is prob too short as well in his eyes for the Premiership.

So...one way to shorten the list of potential transfers in to replace the "very tall" Blanc is to see what giant "towering" at least 3 inches taller than G. Neville defenders there are.

Blanc, Johnse, Bruce, Pally, Stam.
Anyone notice the similarities there?
I think we can debunk any rumours of us moving for shorter defenders like Nesta and Cannavaro then.

Does Roy have a list of good young and tall CB?


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Ayala,Tudor,Thuram are probable the targets.Hofland hasnt impressed and isnt currently worth 15 million.
 
Ummm he's not tall??? What are you guys talking about. All the stats show that he's 187 cm. Search any football site and you'll get that number.
 
IMO, Nesta is the best defender.
But I think it not easy to buy him from Italy.
 
I believe it the day he wears the red shirt on the OT turf.. (those boring speculations made up by the press) :rolleyes:
 
ahhhhhhh THE SUN ..... the spearhead for all tabloid bollox and filth !

The basis for this NESTA to UTD article .... the fact that WOLVES may have had a bid for STAM turned down by LAZIO <img src="graemlins/houllier.gif" border="0" alt="[Houllier]" />


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If it were true ...... 30 MILLION :eek: GET THE feck OUTTA HERE !!!!

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Nesta has no equal in the Universe. If the story is true, Fergie has out done himself! ;)
 
Originally posted by kemo:
<strong>Nesta has no equal in the Universe. If the story is true, Fergie has out done himself! ;) </strong><hr></blockquote>

BOLLOX!

30 mil for an overrated ponce who belives his own hype not thanks !!! I 'd rather have a feckoff no nonsence CB who is dying to win anything and everthing .... like jaap was i think TUDOR fits this as does possibly HOFLAND !!
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Originally posted by JOBT:
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BOLLOX!

30 mil for an overrated ponce who belives his own hype not thanks !!! I 'd rather have a feckoff no nonsence CB who is dying to win anything and everthing .... like jaap was i think TUDOR fits this as does possibly HOFLAND !!</strong><hr></blockquote>

Agree!! I'd rather go for Tudor instead of Nesta. Not that Nesta is a bad player, but his price (£30 mill?) is way too much :eek: .... Dunno the value of Tudor, but I think he'll be a perfect buy when it comes to price, physics and all-round ability as a footballer! IMO, GET TUDOR!! <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />
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Originally posted by JOBT:
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BOLLOX!

30 mil for an overrated ponce who belives his own hype not thanks !!! I 'd rather have a feckoff no nonsence CB who is dying to win anything and everthing .... like jaap was i think TUDOR fits this as does possibly HOFLAND !!</strong><hr></blockquote>

I'm sorry, but have you actually seen Nesta in action? He's got to be the best defender in the World at the moment, he's tall, fast, great control, good vision, he's got the lot.

I don't believe in the rumour, but I'd be over the moon if we did sign Nesta.

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Originally posted by Cal:
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I'm sorry, but have you actually seen Nesta in action? He's got to be the best defender in the World at the moment, he's tall, fast, great control, good vision, he's got the lot.

I don't believe in the rumour, but I'd be over the moon if we did sign Nesta.

:cool: </strong><hr></blockquote>

Not for £30 mill ? It's way too much for a defender (or any other player)... The prices are just crazy these days! :(
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Originally posted by Cal:
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I'm sorry, but have you actually seen Nesta in action? He's got to be the best defender in the World at the moment, he's tall, fast, great control, good vision, he's got the lot.

I don't believe in the rumour, but I'd be over the moon if we did sign Nesta.

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YES i have seen NESTA many many times and he is undoubtably a brilliant defender, however he suits the italian game perfectly and i think he would fail to be so effective in the prem' i know that it is only a small example but the lazio v roma and italy v england games highlight his problems, he is uncmfortabe when he doesn'thave time to play with the ball and often reverts to fouling when breatched.
Plus 30 million is a ridiculas amount of money for a player and i think we could get a far hungrier and less complacent and cockey player for less. ie TUDOR.
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IMO,Nesta is the best CB.
But I don't think we will buy him with 30M.
Perhaps Hofland is also a good choice.
And if we can, Terry is a very good player.
 
Remember last time Kenyon dismissed reports from The Sun.Right after they posted their Veron article he dismissed it.Same thing now.Always when Kenyon dismisses things it is when something is happening.
 
Forget Nesta and Cannavaro for ungodly amounts etc. We need talented younger defenders who are hungry for glory, and possibly one experienced one (Thuram or Ayala).
 
Originally posted by JOBT:
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BOLLOX!

30 mil for an overrated ponce who belives his own hype not thanks !!! I 'd rather have a feckoff no nonsence CB who is dying to win anything and everthing .... like jaap was i think TUDOR fits this as does possibly HOFLAND !!</strong><hr></blockquote>

Terrible thing, envy...

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The Sun??????? it should be spelt backwards and the "T" for tabloids should be added and then it says "The Nuts" which is exactly what they are.
 
Remember how well Blanc has done since Leaving Italy? Nesta is a similar type player. He and Tudor read the game better than all their peers. And they have the pace too and Blanc's ultra cool demeanour. Only Hyypia is near them in terms of defensive ability. Trust me if Fergie lands them his defence would be too strong!
 
Originally posted by Piersifal:
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Terrible thing, envy...

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Isn't it just ? <img src="graemlins/smirk.gif" border="0" alt="[Smirk]" />

...still sniffin round VERON ???? <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />


So when do LAZIO actually get confirmed as has-beens or the SERI A for than matter ????
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if there is any sense around there will be no shopping done till after the WC,to see who performs on a big stage & who emerges injury free.to buy ANYBODY before the tournament has even opened would be crazy i think especially with the price tags being bandied around the money that could be lost would be hard for any team to take.
 
Reply to post by MrMarcello:
"Honest opinions: How would Nesta fare in the EPL?"

the Serie A and the EPL barely qualify as the same sport - Nesta will take a long time to adapt, as did Blanc, BUT for all his skill, the Lazio skipper does not have the same composure - a few early mistakes might destroy his confidence and leave him a shadow of the player we know (but certainly do not love!) he isn't brilliant in the air, he isn't physical - he'll find in the Prem. that players from the other side actually want to get the ball from him, not stand back respectfully and admire his skill...
he is a great defender in a great defensive league - yes, and in time, might do well in the Prem., but at the prices being bandied about, he simply isn't worth the risk - i agree with some of the earlier posts - it's gotta be Ayala - very physical, superb in the air (esp. given his size), very difficult to intimidate, and remember he's made his reputation in La Liga, where the main thrust is on scoring, not stopping the other side from scoring and compared to Nesta, he makes far fewer mistakes...
 
I can't belive my eyes! Ayal better than Nesta? You must be joking! <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/nono.gif" border="0" alt="[No No]" />
Nesta performed admirably on a big stage. EURO 2000. He had very little toruble with the like of Henry, Treuzyget, Wiltord, Pires....... And if I rememebr corectly it was Cannavaro who allowed France to score twice in the last four......Besides he was voted best defender of Euro 2000. what more does he need to prove his worth.......wait like Blnac "to perform" when others aroubnd him are underperforming? Please :mad:
 
Originally posted by radd:
<strong>Reply to post by MrMarcello:
"Honest opinions: How would Nesta fare in the EPL?"

the Serie A and the EPL barely qualify as the same sport - Nesta will take a long time to adapt, as did Blanc, BUT for all his skill, the Lazio skipper does not have the same composure - a few early mistakes might destroy his confidence and leave him a shadow of the player we know (but certainly do not love!) he isn't brilliant in the air, he isn't physical - he'll find in the Prem. that players from the other side actually want to get the ball from him, not stand back respectfully and admire his skill...
he is a great defender in a great defensive league - yes, and in time, might do well in the Prem., but at the prices being bandied about, he simply isn't worth the risk - i agree with some of the earlier posts - it's gotta be Ayala - very physical, superb in the air (esp. given his size), very difficult to intimidate, and remember he's made his reputation in La Liga, where the main thrust is on scoring, not stopping the other side from scoring and compared to Nesta, he makes far fewer mistakes...</strong><hr></blockquote>
Faultless first post, don't make it your last.
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Oh my God, there is some stuff in this topic worth "The comic line of the Century"!
Jobt and Radd are serious candidate... <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />

ps: Jobt, what if Veron comes back home? <img src="graemlins/smirk.gif" border="0" alt="[Smirk]" />
 
Originally posted by Piersifal:
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ps: Jobt, what if Veron comes back home? <img src="graemlins/smirk.gif" border="0" alt="[Smirk]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>


Do people usually go back to sinking ships ???


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He he he, what sinkin' ship? I guess you are too busy to check Serie A results, lately...

Losers? The only losers I remember were the Red Devils against SS LAZIO in Montecarlo, in the SuperCup Final. Still hurting? <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />
 
Originally posted by Piersifal:
<strong>He he he, what sinkin' ship? I guess you are too busy to check Serie A results, lately...

Losers? The only losers I remember were the Red Devils against SS LAZIO in Montecarlo, in the SuperCup Final. Still hurting? </strong><hr></blockquote>



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Originally posted by JOBT:
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<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> - oh yeah really hurt me that one :rolleyes: The 'super'cup <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> all those league titles just couldn't out wieigh the loss <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>

Facts, my dear, facts. We kicked your ass in that final, denying you the Grand Slam. Can you deny that?
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Originally posted by Piersifal:
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Facts, my dear, facts. We kicked your ass in that final, denying you the Grand Slam. Can you deny that?
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Piersifal you have alot of nerve posting this mindless cack when your club are languishing in 5th place, 16 points off the leaders. Not only that but you have zero mathematical chance of winning your league or qualifying for the Champions League next year. You're also behind Chievo on the table. The real question is, will you even qualify for the UEFA Cup with AC and Bologna just a point behind you.
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Originally posted by Piersifal:
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Facts, my dear, facts. We kicked your ass in that final, denying you the Grand Slam. Can you deny that?
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<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> - keep diggin that pathetic hole, 'grand slam' yeah 99's TREBLE was ruined coz we lost a charity match :rolleyes: but i was alredy devestated coz we had an early exit from 'worthless cup' <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />
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Originally posted by Raoul:
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Piersifal you have alot of nerve posting this mindless cack when your club are languishing in 5th place, 16 points off the leaders. Not only that but you have zero mathematical chance of winning your league or qualifying for the Champions League next year. You're also behind Chievo on the table. The real question is, will you even qualify for the UEFA Cup with AC and Bologna just a point behind you.</strong><hr></blockquote>

My dear Raoul, I was just replying to a pointless remark from JOBT. SS Losers he wrote, so I just reminded him who lost against who in the only match our sides played. Simple facts. And sure we are underperforming this year, but we're still running for a CL spot. After all, you can have an off season after many top ones. And it could be soon happening to your side, I warn you...
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Originally posted by JOBT:
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<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> - keep diggin that pathetic hole, 'grand slam' yeah 99's TREBLE was ruined coz we lost a charity match :rolleyes: but i was alredy devestated coz we had an early exit from 'worthless cup' <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>

Strange, I thought Red Devils played at 100% in every official match, because of their spirit and tradition. Was I wrong?
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