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Nottingham Forest: Sidney Sam joins Schalke for £8.7m

Sidney Sam has completed a £8.7m move to Schalke from Nottingham Forest.

The German midfielder, 27, has signed a two-year contract with the German club, ending his 18 month stint at City Ground.

"Playing for Nottingham Forest has been a privilege, a dream come true, and my time there has been so memorable," he said.

Sam joined Nottingham Forest in November 2014 from Bayer Leverkusen for £8.5m and won one Premier League title.

"After a great deal of thought I have decided the time is right for me to leave," Sam said.

"It is the biggest decision of my career as this club is, and will always remain, in my heart."

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Sam made 105 appearances for Nottingham Forest and as well as Premier League success, he helped the club win the Europa League, the Champions League, two Super Cups and a Charity Shield Cup.

As he departed, Sam also thanked former manager Phil Kenward and the club's fans.

"An immense thank you to Phil for making it all possible, for giving me the privilege and to understand that nobody is bigger than the club," he said.

"My biggest thanks go to the fans. We have had some fantastic times together and every single time I stepped out in that shirt I knew I was playing for a very special club."

Forest manager Phil Kenward has told Forest fans to expect more signings over the next few weeks as he attempts to build a side capable of competing for the Premier League title.
 
Alright so change of plan regarding Everton. At TR's request, anyone interested must PM me a "CV" (assuming its just how you've done at your current club and how you'd fit at Everton or whatever) by the 18th. I'll then send them onto TR and he'll make a decision on his successor after the final game of the season.
 
I'm back in the transfer market and just purchased Getafe youngster Vigaray Carlos, 20 year old rightback who's managed to force his way into the first team recently.
 
Speaking of Southend. Strandberg was voted player of the month last month for CSKA.
 
Also... if anyone wants any of my players on loan next season then give me a yell. First come, first serve. I think my chairmen should finally allow 87 rated players to be loaned out.
 
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Ugh.

Anyway, for next season I'll be loaning out my players 87 rated and below. 88 rated players are off limits. Depending on how long it takes to do the reviews it might be a while before I loan some players out. If Gaya goes up to 88 as I expect, I'll be selling Ben Davies.
 
How next season's squad is looking at the moment:

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Ideally I need another defender, midfielder and striker. Gaya and Stones are the only two other players I can see getting to 88 though (outside chance of Stones)
 
:lol: I sure have.

I'm worried about when Kompany and Ramos' ratings inevitably wane. There are a few good CBs around but from the youngsters there's not that many who look likely to be over 90 in near future apart from Varane and possibly Laporte and Marquinhos.
 
Damien said:
:lol: I sure have.

I'm worried about when Kompany and Ramos' ratings inevitably wane. There are a few good CBs around but from the youngsters there's not that many who look likely to be over 90 in near future apart from Varane and possibly Laporte and Marquinhos.
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I have two of those... please note... not for sale. :D
 
+8. 5-3. My defense had a shocker and conceded every shot on target drawing 3-3 with Fulham.
 
feck sake, talk about bottling top 4. Lost to lowly Southampton, Valdes with yet another nightmare. Just bollocks of a game
 
A game ended 8-7 in my other league :lol: What's the most high scoring game our league has seen?
 
what a finish in the championship, things changing dramatically after every game! Tonight had a great win against Norwich, 4:3 win away from home :)
 
Damien said:
2:0 win... 21 points ahead of second now. However Isco's out for the rest of the season with injury, great. Puts an end to my SMFA Shield hopes
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Just noticed I've now reached 100 league goals :D

Breakdown:
  1. Messi - 37
  2. Gotze - 17
  3. Bale - 11
  4. Nasri - 8
  5. Isco - 5
  6. Eriksen - 4
  7. Son - 3
  8. Lacazette - 3
  9. Griezmann - 3
  10. Pogba - 3
  11. Shaw - 3
  12. Ramos - 2
  13. McCarthy - 1
 
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