Bear in mind, Chamakh went to West Ham and got less games than Carlton feckin' Cole last season.
Tweets Only 2010/14 Archive
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
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What I conclude from these last few tweets is that the English media know as much as we do when it comes to transfers and just make stuff up. I've been driving today and so listening to Talksport and only about an hour ago they said that they would be shocked if Higuain didn't go to Arsenal and that David Villa is nearly done to Tottenham! I wouldn't be surprised if we haven't even put in a bid for Thiago!
I think the fact Barca own 50% of his transfer rights probably indicates why Tottenham didn't get him. Plus, they never agreed on fee. I have said this many a time, transfers change often but for some reason, football fans do not account for such changes. Instead, the blame is put on journos who even if they knew something, look silly because they were so sure a certain transfer would go through. At the end of the day, a deal is never done until there's a signature on the dotted line. So even if a player is set to go to one club, he may yet sign for another. I think the Cavani and Isco transfers are a good example of that.
It was an undisclosed fee but it was believed that potentially it can go as high as 60m EUR. Though most of the money didn't go to Atletico, still it was a great business by them, 5m for Villa is a steal regardless that his best days are past him.
The Athletico Madrid model when it comes to transfers (esp. Strikers) in recent years is nothing short of phenomenal. justsayin
Tancredi Palmeri @tancredipalmeri
Strootman has accepted Roma offer according to Sky Italy. Now Roma will have to match PSV request of 20m € after having bid 16m €
Strootman has accepted Roma offer according to Sky Italy. Now Roma will have to match PSV request of 20m € after having bid 16m €
Nani the trendsetter
Lot of nose ops going on right now.
Hopefully this will inspire Anderson to have a tummy tuck.
Ando needs an arse tuck as well as a tummy tuck though
Might as well get lipo all over then. He could certainly use it.
Alistair Fergusson @Fergie1975
Sometimes these deals drag on and sometimes they fall apart as we all know too well. BUT United are confident of a breakthrough this week.
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Alistair Fergusson @Fergie1975
His agent was in the NW yesterday dealing with us...and his other client Luis Suarez.
Alistair Fergusson @Fergie1975
Re. Thiago. Been told that United are very confident of a breakthrough this week in the deal...
Sometimes these deals drag on and sometimes they fall apart as we all know too well. BUT United are confident of a breakthrough this week.
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Alistair Fergusson @Fergie1975
His agent was in the NW yesterday dealing with us...and his other client Luis Suarez.
Alistair Fergusson @Fergie1975
Re. Thiago. Been told that United are very confident of a breakthrough this week in the deal...
Who's this Fergie?
Edit: just went on his profile, is he who he says he is?
Edit: just went on his profile, is he who he says he is?
I think he is yes,
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=31307617&authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=E8Og&locale=en_US&srchid=859797951373361125779&srchindex=2&srchtotal=4&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId:859797951373361125779,VSRPtargetId:31307617,VSRPcmpt
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I presume so. I'm sure Damien can verify in a matter of seconds.
Suarez's agent is some guy called Guardiola.....I thought Thiago's agent was his dad?
That "some guy" is Pere Guardiola, Pep's brother.
Poppa Alcantara is his advisor. Pep Guardiola's brother is his agent. He probably has a consultant too. And maybe a personal assistant.
Ahhh.
Players can't even wipe their arse without asking for an opinion these days. Between consultants, advisors, agents, wag and of course the secret wag on the side.
Easy there, fella.
Haha.
Well as far as i've been aware in this whole saga, Mazinho was his agent. Had no idea he actually had another proper agent and Mazinho was just his 'adviser'. Probably changes a lot of opinions on things!
So Thiago's agent is Pep's brother.
Great...
Great...
This was mentioned weeks ago, how is it only becoming an issue now?
I very much like those tweets from Fergusson, I'm choosing to believe that he's reputable. Don't let us down, Fergie.
He does seem to be reputable.
Alistair Fergusson @Fergie1975
@FredyTheRed Pep's brother is his agent. His father is heavily involved as an advisor. It COULD be announced today. United want it done asap.
If this is anything to go by, I can't see it dragging out more than another week at most. I think it'll either be announced by sometime next week or not at all.
Alistair Fergusson
If this is anything to go by, I can't see it dragging out more than another week at most. I think it'll either be announced by sometime next week or not at all.
Those words alone send a tingle down my spine.
It COULD be announced today.
It COULD be announced today.
It COULD be announced today.
It COULD be announced today.
It COULD be announced today.
It COULD be announced today.
It COULD be announced today.
What have I missed?
The tweet above.
Ahh so I did.
LOL i don't see enough rumblings to assume anything's due to be announced today, but then most of these 'sources' rip off their info from someone else, so i'm sure as soon as someone catches wind of the tweet it'll get rehashed as someone else's 'breaking' news.
Jonas Giæver @CheGiaevara
@RafaelH117 With Pere Guardiola in England now, it only seems to be a matter of time, I think.
Rafael Hernández @RafaelH117
I still believe Thiago to MUFC will happen, what a spokesman said won't change a thing, really.
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Rafael Hernández @RafaelH117
And the spokesman says Barcelona might sign a centre back, because it's clearly not essential to the team, who needs CBs right?
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Rafael Hernández @RafaelH117
Toni Freixa can say what he wants about Thiago, but Barcelona need to start treating the imminent transfer seriously.
Rafael Hernández @RafaelH117
Freixa (Barcelona Spokesman): "We're working to bring a centre back, we might sign someone or not."
Rafael Hernández @RafaelH117
Toni Freixa (Barcelona Spokesman): "Thiago Alcântara is a Barcelona player and he'll be here when the pre-season starts.
@RafaelH117 With Pere Guardiola in England now, it only seems to be a matter of time, I think.
Rafael Hernández @RafaelH117
I still believe Thiago to MUFC will happen, what a spokesman said won't change a thing, really.
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Rafael Hernández @RafaelH117
And the spokesman says Barcelona might sign a centre back, because it's clearly not essential to the team, who needs CBs right?
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Rafael Hernández @RafaelH117
Toni Freixa can say what he wants about Thiago, but Barcelona need to start treating the imminent transfer seriously.
Rafael Hernández @RafaelH117
Freixa (Barcelona Spokesman): "We're working to bring a centre back, we might sign someone or not."
Rafael Hernández @RafaelH117
Toni Freixa (Barcelona Spokesman): "Thiago Alcântara is a Barcelona player and he'll be here when the pre-season starts.
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