2007/2008 Premiership Footy Thread

[Alan]

So I guess Rafa's spending spree of what was it...50 million pounds doesn't count?

You'll need to supply proof of that figure.

 

[mancombseepgood]

So you guys deny that the amount of money bandied about takes the sport out of the game? I dunno, first division and even lower can be pretty awesome footy... and without the hangups of shareholders demanding performance.... politics.... and rich peoples playthings...

Don't get me wrong as an Arsenal supporter - they're there too... I would much rather watch a 10 way premiership than one, two, max three way sport... at least I would rather know that money didn't have such a profound effect on the outcome.

There's nothing very warm and fuzzy about Emirates on a UK jersey now is there...
I would rather see those spots go to advertising for charities.

We all know it's not going to happen tho, so we make the best of a sad situation.

 

[mercurial]

You'll need to supply proof of that figure.

Bwaahaahaa. Denial it is then

 

[CaTcH21]

The two biggest spending clubs by miles over the last few years are going to finish in the top 2 for the 3rd year in a row it seems.

Just shows how poor Liverpool are when it comes to managing the club. For 18 years they have no return on whatever investments they made. Now you fans are left complaining about how much money other clubs have. Sad.

OK chelscums bought their way to the top, so no debating there, but United earned every penny from day one. We have the right to spend as we please.

 

[hj2k_x]

So you guys deny that the amount of money bandied about takes the sport out of the game? I dunno, first division and even lower can be pretty awesome footy... and without the hangups of shareholders demanding performance.... politics.... and rich peoples playthings...

I don't think you can take it out of the game. It is hear to stay. Either you can deal with, embrace it, and win things, or, well not

Also, hands up who has the most successful home-grown youth system in the country? Never mind money. Thank you

 

[hj2k_x]

OK chelscums bought their way to the top, so no debating there, but United earned every penny from day one. We have the right to spend as we please.

Yip. Spending 300 miliion pounds ought to buy you a title or two. Long-term success and class, however, it cannot buy.

 

[mercurial]

I don't think you can take it out of the game. It is hear to stay. Either you can deal with, embrace it, and win things, or, well not

Also, hands up who has the most successful home-grown youth system in the country? Never mind money. Thank you

Lol.

 

[CaTcH21]

Long-term success and class, however, it cannot buy.

 

[Alan]

Bwaahaahaa. Denial it is then

Well here in reality net spending was around 30 million. How much was Manure's?

Just shows how poor Liverpool are when it comes to managing the club. For 18 years they have no return on whatever investments they made. Now you fans are left complaining about how much money other clubs have. Sad.

OK chelscums bought their way to the top, so no debating there, but United earned every penny from day one. We have the right to spend as we please.

True but the fact still remains. Whoever spends the most wins

 

[Alan]

Also, hands up who has the most successful home-grown youth system in the country? Never mind money. Thank you

LOL so where's this great home grown youth of Manure's then

Rio and Rooney perhaps. .

EDIT: Each cost around 30 mill (IIRC). That's more than the whole Arsenal squad

 

[mancombseepgood]

Just shows how poor Liverpool are when it comes to managing the club. For 18 years they have no return on whatever investments they made. Now you fans are left complaining about how much money other clubs have. Sad.

OK chelscums bought their way to the top, so no debating there, but United earned every penny from day one. We have the right to spend as we please.

Actually it's a reflection of the current status of the region... Liverpool is going through recession due to mining operations closing down among other things... google it.

 

[mancombseepgood]

I don't think you can take it out of the game. It is hear to stay. Either you can deal with, embrace it, and win things, or, well not

Also, hands up who has the most successful home-grown youth system in the country? Never mind money. Thank you

You're dodging the question.

 

[CaTcH21]

Actually it's a reflection of the current status of the region... Liverpool is going through recession due to mining operations closing down among other things... google it.

Wow, what an impact it is having on the club. I sympathise

I wonder howcome Everton is not having any impact, in fact they getting stronger.

 

[mercurial]

Fools and Arses are in denial

 

[Alan]

5 most expensive Manure players:

Rio 30mill
Rooney 30mill
Veron 28 mill
Van Nistelrooy 19
Hargrieves/Carrick/Nani 18

5 most expensive Liverpool players:

Torres 25mill
Masch 18 mill
Babel 11 mill
Heskey 11mill
Alonso 10mill

About to have a power cut so someone else will have to do Arsenal and Chelski


EDIT:

5 most expensive Chelsea players:

Shev 30mill
Drogba 25mill
Essien 25mill
SWP 21mill
Carvalho 19mill

4 most expensive Arsenal players:

Wiltord, £13.0M
Henry, £10.5M
Reyes, £10.5M
Hleb 10 mill

 

[mercurial]

5 most expensive Manure players:

Rio 30mill
Rooney 30mill
Veron 28 mill
Van Nistlerooi 19
Hargrieves/Carrick/Nani 18

5 most expensive Liverpool players:

Torres 25mill
Masch 18 mill
Babel 11 mill
Heskey 11mill
Alonso 10mill

About to have a power cut so someone else will have to do Arsenal and Chelski

Rooney costed 27 million pounds, not 30. I don't feel like verifying the others. Also, it has nothing to do with the money we spent. We bought good players. What have you bought besides Torres?

 

[shadow_man]

Just shows how poor Liverpool are when it comes to managing the club. For 18 years they have no return on whatever investments they made. Now you fans are left complaining about how much money other clubs have. Sad.

OK chelscums bought their way to the top, so no debating there, but United earned every penny from day one. We have the right to spend as we please.

I beg to differ I remember the breweries throwing more money behind you than anyone else that is if you truly mean from day 1

J

 

[killadoob]

well you can see liverpool never spend money or they would not be without the trophy for 18 years

im tired of hearing o united bought and chelsea bought that when liverpool and arsenal are sitting on a ton of money

you cannot win trophies without laying out money

business 101

you need to spend money to make money

if your going to buy cheap players expect poor results and no trophies

if your going to spend 100 million on players expect trophies or to atleast be fighting for them

jsheed wait for the westham game, bolton used to be our bogey side as well but last time we play it was 2-0 to united

westham are not the same side and are very poor now

plus i personally believe ferguson let westham win to avoid relegation

catch how can u say chelsea bought their way?

they spent alot on players in a few seasons as opposed to united doing it over a long span

its only arsenal and liverpool who are to cheap to splash the cash

im also so happy chelsea can challenge man united because i fear without the chelsea revolution man united would have dominated this decade like they did in the 90's

 

[hj2k_x]

LOL so where's this great home grown youth of Manure's then

Rio and Rooney perhaps. .

EDIT: Each cost around 30 mill (IIRC). That's more than the whole Arsenal squad

The entire base of the 90s team. (two doubles and a treble in case you forgot)

Scholes, neville G, Neville P, Beckham, Butt. You remember them?

 

[mancombseepgood]

Lol... yeah... where are they? This is another millenium boy!