vandaq Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Well to be fair it's not like this is common practice for them either. They have had a lot of seasons with small budgets and mediocre signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted August 26, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2014 All I ask is for one exciting player. Someone to get me hard during the mid-winter slog. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 A Paul Merson type please. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Lee Trundle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Paddy McCourt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Saying in a few online links that Acqafresca is available for as little as £1mil. Would anyone be happy with him for a million? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Ronaldinho close to Palmeiras deal Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian giants Palmeiras have emerged favourites to sign out-of-contract former Barcelona star Ronaldinho. The 34-year-old has been linked to Santos, Fluminense, Besiktas, Queens Park Rangers and Boca Juniors since leaving Atletico Mineiro by mutual consent in July, reports Xinhua. But Palmeiras are understood to be closest to accepting a long list of demands set by the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year. They include a monthly salary in excess of $90,000, 15 percent of gate receipts and 50 percent of income from sponsors signed after his arrival. Palmeiras are long-time admirers of the former Selecao No.10. The Sao Paulo-based club tried to sign the playmaker in 2011 and had another bid turned down earlier this year. Ronaldinho joined Atletico Mineiro in June 2012 after a turbulent spell with Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo. The ensuing 12 months were regarded by many as the 2002 World Cup winner`s best period since his Barcelona peak in the mid-2000s. But his form tapered off badly this year and he was substituted early in the second half of Atletico`s 4-3 victory over Argentina`s Lanus July 23. The victory, which earned Atletico the Recopa Sudamerica trophy, was Ronaldinho`s last match for the Belo Horizonte club. Pls Paul. Make the swoop. Paul. Pls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Saying in a few online links that Acqafresca is available for as little as £1mil. Would anyone be happy with him for a million? Unless they are paying us £1m, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villa4europe Posted August 26, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2014 A Paul Merson type please. i think we've got one of them coming through or is that just me? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Ronaldinho close to Palmeiras deal Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian giants Palmeiras have emerged favourites to sign out-of-contract former Barcelona star Ronaldinho. The 34-year-old has been linked to Santos, Fluminense, Besiktas, Queens Park Rangers and Boca Juniors since leaving Atletico Mineiro by mutual consent in July, reports Xinhua. But Palmeiras are understood to be closest to accepting a long list of demands set by the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year. They include a monthly salary in excess of $90,000, 15 percent of gate receipts and 50 percent of income from sponsors signed after his arrival. Palmeiras are long-time admirers of the former Selecao No.10. The Sao Paulo-based club tried to sign the playmaker in 2011 and had another bid turned down earlier this year. Ronaldinho joined Atletico Mineiro in June 2012 after a turbulent spell with Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo. The ensuing 12 months were regarded by many as the 2002 World Cup winner`s best period since his Barcelona peak in the mid-2000s. But his form tapered off badly this year and he was substituted early in the second half of Atletico`s 4-3 victory over Argentina`s Lanus July 23. The victory, which earned Atletico the Recopa Sudamerica trophy, was Ronaldinho`s last match for the Belo Horizonte club. Pls Paul. Make the swoop. Paul. Pls. He'll certainly fit in the Paul Merson mould, at least regarding drugs and alcohol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 He'll certainly fit in the Paul Merson mould, at least regarding drugs and alcohol As long as he does the footbally bit on a Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) He'll certainly fit in the Paul Merson mould, at least regarding drugs and alcohol As long as he does the footbally bit on a Saturday. Sadly he hasn't really done this on regular basis since 2006 Edit: 09/10 at Milan was also a good season Edited August 26, 2014 by sne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 He'll certainly fit in the Paul Merson mould, at least regarding drugs and alcohol As long as he does the footbally bit on a Saturday. Sadly he hasn't really done this on regular basis since 2006 But he has though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Don't start Ronaldinho's agent off again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Don't start Ronaldinho's agent off again I think we agreed that he's an absolute waste of space IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannockVillan Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I don't get this view of only laoning people we can have an option to buy on. Why can't or shouldn't we loan someone who will help us for 12 months even if they do then go back to their parent club. Loan deals are generally one of three types. 1. a young player whose club want to let him get some experience before they decide what to do; or 2. an established player whose club can't sell them on for any reason (wages age etc.). 3. Surplus to requirements because of other purchases made by the parent club (i.e a lot of the Spurs squad). We have had a lot of the second type here that we couldn't shift over the last few years but the point is if they can improve us, even just for 12 months, then so what if they end up going back. Beggars can't be choosers and let's face it we can't even afford what a beggar can at the moment it would seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Edit: 09/10 at Milan was also a good season And 06-07 at Barca. And '11 At Flamengo. And '12 and '13 at Mineiro. His absolute worst period was Barca 07-08 (9 goals and 4 assists in 26 games) and then at Milan 08-09 (when he managed a pitiful 10 goals and 8 assists). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Edit: 09/10 at Milan was also a good season And 06-07 at Barca. And '11 At Flamengo. And '12 and '13 at Mineiro. His absolute worst period was Barca 07-08 (9 goals and 4 assists in 26 games) and then at Milan 08-09 (when he managed a pitiful 10 goals and 8 assists). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Edit: 09/10 at Milan was also a good season And 06-07 at Barca. And '11 At Flamengo. And '12 and '13 at Mineiro. His absolute worst period was Barca 07-08 (9 goals and 4 assists in 26 games) and then at Milan 08-09 (when he managed a pitiful 10 goals and 8 assists). I guess it all depends on if you compare him to Ronaldinho at his peak or against regular players. Dinho will always have more football in him than pretty much every other player in the history of football. But at 34 having missed out on playing in the World Cup at home, he's only out to make a few extra bucks while partying with his friends. We can offer him neither of those things so he'll never come here. Of course it would have been great to have a Villa shirt with Ronaldinho on the back Edited August 26, 2014 by sne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Feynoord want Karim and are set to bid!! I think would be a good move to offer a swap plus cash for either: Jordy Classie, Tonny Vilhena or Mitchell te Vedre http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/5619/Feyenoord/article/detail/3724319/2014/08/25/Bod-van-Feyenoord-op-El-Ahmadi-is-veel-te-laag.dhtml Feyenoord set this week negotiations with Aston Villa over Karim El Ahmadi on. The first bid of Rotterdam was considered 'too low' by the British.Feyenoord has a multi-year contract lined up for the 29-year-old inspector. El Ahmadi himself is eager to get back in the Kuip back. At Villa he can no longer count on a basis. How the Rotterdam must reserve for the 29-year veteran, is not clear. At Villa El Ahmadi has a contract for one season. John Guidetti reported after the loss of a sneer from Feyenoord. "Karma is a bitch," continued the Swede on his twitteracount. The striker of Manchester City read in this newspaper that no attempt Martin van Geel more to get him to the Kuip because he is not satisfied that Guidetti after his mysterious neuritis returns to the top level. "It makes me sad that so many people believe what they read in the media, "twittered Guidetti. Moments later, the Swede was already slightly prefer the Legion: "Let it be clear that I always want the Feyenoord club is doing well, because that deserve great fans." Opponent in broad agreement with Liverpool FC Utrecht on the purchase of the Swedish winger Kristoffer Peterson (19). Ajax Tobias Sana and Mitchell Dijks are also on the wishlist Utrecht, but their presence is concrete yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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