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.MASSHOLE.
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Figure with the transfer window opening soon it was time to start a new thread.



Will Manchester City win the title again?
Can Liverpool retain Suarez? Will he be the same after knee surgery?
Will Manchester United make it back into the top 4?
Will Tottenham ever live up to expectations?
Will Mourinho last the season?

To start it off, David Luiz has signed for PSG for 50 million pounds.
May 23 2014 8:15PM
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TheSteezyKoala
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.MASSHOLE.He is staying at the Sounders until the 15/16 season, but no way he gets loaned that low. I just think its a stupid move by Tottenham. He is backing up Kyle Walker AND Danny Rose, both of whom are under the age of 25.


I've heard he's moving to Tottenham in January. The only reason he would go to League One is because Swindon Town and Tottenham have some partnership. I would have been happy for him to go to Roma or a low level PL team instead.
Aug 13 2014 11:08PM
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Fun_dip
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TheSteezyKoalaI've heard he's moving to Tottenham in January. The only reason he would go to League One is because Swindon Town and Tottenham have some partnership. I would have been happy for him to go to Roma or a low level PL team instead.

No chance he'd see any time at Roma. They've got Cole, Balzarretti(sp?), Maicon, and the Greek right back all ahead of him. He honestly should have to a mid/low level team in one of the big leagues, Bundesliga, Serie A, BPL, maybe even Ligue 1. Spurs bench is better than MLS for his development as Baker said, but he should have pushed for a move elsewhere. Then again a mid/low level team probably wouldnt be willing to pay as much for someone as unproven as him
Aug 14 2014 12:44AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Fun_dipNo chance he'd see any time at Roma. They've got Cole, Balzarretti(sp?), Maicon, and the Greek right back all ahead of him. He honestly should have to a mid/low level team in one of the big leagues, Bundesliga, Serie A, BPL, maybe even Ligue 1. Spurs bench is better than MLS for his development as Baker said, but he should have pushed for a move elsewhere. Then again a mid/low level team probably wouldnt be willing to pay as much for someone as unproven as him


This.

I think a low level team with proven young player capabilities is a ripe ground for these young American players. This move to Tottenham could stagnate his growth for all we know. If he truly is the future of American soccer, along with Julian Green and that crew, then he will find a way to a better team. But to thrust him onto a bench where he will see very little time? Stupid. He does not have the technical skill to be able to play a left winger position like Danny Rose either, further limiting his ability to get field time.
Aug 14 2014 9:00AM
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Kcin
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I would just like to add that I will attempt to be at the Chelsea V Arsenal match in early October. I hope I can get a ticket!!
Aug 14 2014 2:02PM
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slamdunk
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*DUMBCAN*Just a reminder to anyone who missed it in the last page.


Just joined man, bow down to the Hot Doggers FC!
Aug 14 2014 3:26PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Pulis stepped down already.

http://www.espnfc.com/crystal-palace/story/1986032/tony-pulis-leaves-crystal-palace
Aug 14 2014 4:49PM
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Twig
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.MASSHOLE.Pulis stepped down already.

http://www.espnfc.com/crystal-palace/story/1986032/tony-pulis-leaves-crystal-palace


time for everyone to change their relegation picks.
Aug 14 2014 4:54PM
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Chunter
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Good news for Arsenal lol. Moyes maybe?
Aug 14 2014 4:56PM
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cobra_commander
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well what the flying fuckertucks
Aug 14 2014 5:04PM
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Fun_dip
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Serious fuck up for Crystal Palace. I imagine when the midseason firings come he'll get another job.
Aug 14 2014 6:18PM
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cobra_commander
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I'm seriously ticked over this.
Aug 14 2014 6:24PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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cobra_commanderI'm seriously ticked over this.


If I was a CP fan I would be as well. He did a great job for them when he was appointed. Apparently it is due to his requests for more funds for transfers and having them denied. He wanted them to contend, apparently the board was fine with mediocrity.
Aug 14 2014 6:28PM
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Fun_dip
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.MASSHOLE.If I was a CP fan I would be as well. He did a great job for them when he was appointed. Apparently it is due to his requests for more funds for transfers and having them denied. He wanted them to contend, apparently the board was fine with mediocrity.

The board should have been willing to do anything to keep him. He wasn't even requesting outrageous funds from what the article said. If you don't try to improve personnel in the offseason, no matter how well you did, you're going to take a step back. He's one of the last people I would have seen being "fired"
Aug 14 2014 6:56PM
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cobra_commander
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Fun_dipThe board should have been willing to do anything to keep him. He wasn't even requesting outrageous funds from what the article said. If you don't try to improve personnel in the offseason, no matter how well you did, you're going to take a step back. He's one of the last people I would have seen being "fired"


yeah, they fucked this one up.
Aug 14 2014 9:21PM
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Fun_dip
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http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/11354724/kit-deal-more-important-ever-premier-league

Thought this was interesting. Shows how lopsided it is. Also makes you wonder how a mid/low level team could ever be expected to compete with the big boys.
Aug 15 2014 12:24PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Everton's Premier League hopes have suffered a major blow on the eve of the new season after Ross Barkley was ruled out for six to eight weeks


That sucks.
Aug 15 2014 3:14PM
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bakedpow
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so pumped for tomorrow!
Aug 16 2014 12:59AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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It is like Christmas morning.
Aug 16 2014 8:10AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Still at a loss of why Januzaj starts off on the bench and Chicharito starts today. Nani is worthless as well. IMO besides Januzaj, Manchester United has some piss-poor wingers.
Aug 16 2014 9:41AM
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Louis van moyes
Aug 16 2014 9:51AM
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Twig
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Bet David Moyes is sat at home feeling chuffed.
Aug 16 2014 9:55AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Everton vs. Leicester City so far is a good game.
Aug 16 2014 10:22AM
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cobra_commander
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Everton and Leicester are putting on a show.
Aug 16 2014 10:27AM
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Chunter
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Hahahahaha United. That McGeady goal for Everton was a beauty!
Aug 16 2014 11:00AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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If you haven't watched this Everton game, you missed out. A tale of two halves.
Aug 16 2014 11:46AM
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bakedpow
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.MASSHOLE.If you haven't watched this Everton game, you missed out. A tale of two halves.


damnit i was at work and they wouldnt let me put it on! oh well at least i get to watch arsenal:)
Aug 16 2014 12:17PM
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bakedpow
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Well arsenal are playing dull and flat. Cp is just sitting all 10 players though. Borrrriing
Aug 16 2014 12:57PM
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cobra_commander
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GOAL!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 16 2014 1:05PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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BakerpowWell arsenal are playing dull and flat. Cp is just sitting all 10 players though. Borrrriing


There we go. A goal may liven this game up
Aug 16 2014 1:05PM
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bakedpow
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Cp played well, did nothing offensively in the second half but played very organized d. Giroud is an obvious starter IMO. Ramsey somehow always finds the right place. Those are the games they have to win. Definitely felt like the first game of the season, Lots of players out of sycn with each other. Excited for another fun season!
Aug 16 2014 2:37PM
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fujarome
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awful by arsenal but I guess if you're going to score, might as well do it in the 46th and 91st minutes
Aug 16 2014 2:37PM
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Chunter
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fujaromeawful by arsenal but I guess if you're going to score, might as well do it in the 46th and 91st minutes


That fifa scripting score line haha.

They weren't awful but weren't great by any means necessary. Chambers played well, Ox disappointed a bit with way-ward balls, Giroud should definitely start over Sanogo, Alexis played well for his first game. At least they managed to scrap together the 3 points.
Aug 16 2014 2:46PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Despite preseason games, no team looked sharp today. Everton looked out of sorts, Arsenal too, don't get me started on Man U.

Time to shake off the rust boys.

It is promising for Arsenal if they can score in games like that though. You need results like that if you want to challenge for the title.
Aug 16 2014 4:51PM
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bakedpow
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cabella is running shit out there, great game so far.
Aug 17 2014 11:38AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Bakerpowcabella is running shit out there, great game so far.


If he is this good every game, I have a hunch he will be on a new team by next year.
Aug 17 2014 12:12PM
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Bogs
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As Everton are my official favorite epl team (first time I've had one), it was disappointing to see them give away the lead twice on somewhat sloppy goals, but Leicester did play well. Barkley coming back is going to be big for Everton, one way or another
Aug 17 2014 12:37PM
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WattsAs Everton are my official favorite epl team (first time I've had one), it was disappointing to see them give away the lead twice on somewhat sloppy goals, but Leicester did play well. Barkley coming back is going to be big for Everton, one way or another


Could be too late by that point. Rumors have it he could be out up to 5 months.
Aug 17 2014 12:41PM
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Jabe
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That was a fun game to watch. Too bad Newcastle couldn't come away with anything.
Aug 17 2014 1:01PM
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bakedpow
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.MASSHOLE.Could be too late by that point. Rumors have it he could be out up to 5 months.


yah it sounds like he is done for a while, thats a huge loss for them. if newcastle can keep up that play i see them challenging for top 7 pretty easily. i knew cabella was good but i didnt realize he would fit so well. especially for his first game. rivieria (sp?) did very well also. all these young french internationals are going to make a strong france squad in the coming years.
Aug 17 2014 1:09PM
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^^ I think Southampton and Newcastle could surprise a few teams this year. Arsenal will definitely have trouble with Newcastles speed up top.

I am so excited for this year. All the teams look solid.
Aug 17 2014 1:16PM
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bakedpow
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.MASSHOLE.^^ I think Southampton and Newcastle could surprise a few teams this year. Arsenal will definitely have trouble with Newcastles speed up top.

I am so excited for this year. All the teams look solid.


yah both chambers and mertesacker are slow as balls, debuchy isnt too quick and with gibbs potentially out for a while it's already a bad start. gibbs was our only fast wing back, monreal isnt fast at all. although id see chambers starting over monreal.
Aug 17 2014 1:38PM
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Bogs
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.MASSHOLE.Could be too late by that point. Rumors have it he could be out up to 5 months.


Too late for what? Regardless of Everton's position in the table at that point, he'll still have some kind of impact, either making Everton a much better team as some anticipate, or only making them a slightly better team.
Aug 17 2014 2:50PM
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bakedpow
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WattsToo late for what? Regardless of Everton's position in the table at that point, he'll still have some kind of impact, either making Everton a much better team as some anticipate, or only making them a slightly better team.


too late for any push he means i assume.


khediras agent flying to london, arsenal or chelsea.

http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/17/sami-khediras-agent-to-fly-to-london-to-finalise-transfer-to-arsenal-or-chelsea-4835504/
Aug 17 2014 3:03PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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WattsToo late for what? Regardless of Everton's position in the table at that point, he'll still have some kind of impact, either making Everton a much better team as some anticipate, or only making them a slightly better team.


Top 4 push.

He will obviously make an impact, but Everton fans should be dreaming of CL competition, because the 3rd and 4th spots are WIDE open. Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Everton, hell, even Southampton and Newcastle could be challenging for those places year. But without Barkley, I can't see Everton beating Arsenal, Liverpool, or Tottenham to those spots.
Aug 17 2014 3:25PM
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Peter.
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my fantasy prem week was saved by liverpool. thank you based sturridge


also, tough loss for stoke week one at home. the new signings played well, but every time we pushed up and crossed, diouf was the only one in the box. need a little bit more support if we want to score goals.
Aug 17 2014 3:31PM
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Twig
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Bakerpowtoo late for any push he means i assume.


khediras agent flying to london, arsenal or chelsea.

http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/17/sami-khediras-agent-to-fly-to-london-to-finalise-transfer-to-arsenal-or-chelsea-4835504/


Please be Arsenal! It should be Arsenal, he'd be guaranteed a start but chelsea still seems more likely.
Aug 17 2014 4:08PM
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bakedpow
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also sounds like kosta manolas has undergone a physical (or will) ahead of an 8million move.
Aug 17 2014 4:15PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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TwigPlease be Arsenal! It should be Arsenal, he'd be guaranteed a start but chelsea still seems more likely.


I hope he goes to Arsenal as well. Unfortunately, both teams have a logjam at CM which means he may not be guaranteed a starting position at either club.

Arsenal also needs that striker, desperately.
Aug 17 2014 4:17PM
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bakedpow
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.MASSHOLE.I hope he goes to Arsenal as well. Unfortunately, both teams have a logjam at CM which means he may not be guaranteed a starting position at either club.

Arsenal also needs that striker, desperately.


id think he would be a sure start at arsenal. pair him and ramsey up. id say ramsey is arsenals only "true" midfielder and adding khedeira would be amazing. he would get much more playing time at arsenal imo. chelsea dont really have a need for him and id think he would play rather infrequently
Aug 17 2014 4:25PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Bakerpowid think he would be a sure start at arsenal. pair him and ramsey up. id say ramsey is arsenals only "true" midfielder and adding khedeira would be amazing. he would get much more playing time at arsenal imo. chelsea dont really have a need for him and id think he would play rather infrequently


Agreed.

I will be interested to see how Flamini, Arteta, Wilshere, and Carzorla all find time when you know that Ramsey, Sanchez, Khedira (if he goes) and Ozil will have to start.
Aug 17 2014 4:43PM
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