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Rumour has it that Robbie Keane may be interested in a move to Celtic.
He got a phenomenal reception from the fans on Sunday (even when he scored against we) and is said to get on well with Strachan.
Shall we discuss such rumours during t'off season.
Aye, why not.
Keane said that he's a Celtic fan, as is his namesake, Roy, so a move appeals -- seems every Irishman is a Celtic fan, they should stick to teams in their own country (:dry:). Also Jol doesn't seem to fancy him much so it makes sense all round.
In the mighty Sun today they declared that RVN has declared that he wants to leave Old Trafford, the Sun have decided that he has to go to Madrid in a swap for Owen. Kieron Richardson has also given Sir Alex an ultimatum ... I find both of those rumours difficult to believe.
And apparently he has been given a £25million tranfers budget limit
Fergie that is
Re Keane (Robbie)
It may just be his way to announce himself as available to other teams, without actually saying he wants away. Tho' at his age some medals (even Scottish ones) may be appealing. That and the prospect of European puntsphere would make it a decent move for him.
He really did get a fabulous reception from t'Bhoys, which must also go for something.
Has Owen made any noises about returning to Engerland. I hadn't heard any such thing. However it is fair to say that anyone leaving Man U (by choice) would have to be headed to a very select list of teams.
Owen was quite vocal in the season about getting in the team else he'd be looking for other options. Not heard anything since it's finished, tho'. Apparently the Madrid fans are quite enamoured with him so it could well be that he'll give it another bash next season.
Keane going to Celtic does make sense given what you say, not sure if the wages would be a problem but I don't think he's on that much of an indecent salary at Spurs.
I was hoping Bellamy would stay too. From where I'm sitting he seems to have fitted in really well, not sure what the fans think of him but he's certainly looks to have enjoyed himself.
Yeah, fixed for 5 years and I heard it could be closer to £20million :dry:Quote:
Originally Posted by DanB
Teh fook is £20-25million going to buy in five years time.
Re Bellamy
Fans loved him to bits and everyone I know would take him in a minute (ooer missus).
However it is received wisdom that he would be going. With his career back on track due to his performances. But it was nice to see him sing "walk on" after the final, along with the rest of the team and the fans. I think the final straw is that he and Strachan apparently don't get on.
It would also make sense him leaving and Keane coming in. It sort of fits together logically and seems right.
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Originally Posted by manker
Nothing, probably 3 months wages at this rate :frusty:
Indeed.Quote:
Originally Posted by manker
Sir A has spent that type of money on one player, on more than one occasion.
How are you fixed for youngsters coming thro'. We have a number of really good prospects at Paradise.
manfan,
Meant to say, Liam M got pelters every time she touched the sphere on Sunday.
None that are outstanding, however a few in the Darren Fletcher mould who could do a job in the Premiership. The reserves won their league this year and watching them on MUTV was sometimes more entertaining than seeing the firsts :ermm:Quote:
Originally Posted by JPaul
Having said that, Beckham was a late bloomer as was Scholes so the best from the current reserves are worth perservereing with; Blake, Rossi and Eagles all looked impressive.
It looks as if we're going to have to rely on the acadamy for a few years - a sell to buy scenario.
You did that before tho' didn't you.
A shedload of good boys who won the Youth FA cup and so forth as I recall.
It would be a dream for that to happen again, I fear it's a once in a lifetime thing tho' - unless you're old enough to remember the Busby Babes. I think my Dad might be :unsure:Quote:
Originally Posted by JPaul
Just been reading in the paper about Strachan's plans. Seems he wants to keep those recently out of contract, Lennon and McNamara, and has already held 'positive' talks with Bellamy. He wasn't so forthcoming concerning transfer targets but I suppose that's to be expected.
I'm (just) old enough to remember when Celtic won the European cup. The furthest away from Glasgow any of the Team was born was 35 miles.Quote:
Originally Posted by manker
I think the young English talent is there and that most of them would be willing to go to United. You just have to get the scouts finding them early enough. The problem now is that success must be instant. The days of building a team seem to be gone, certainly for the massive clubs like yourself.
Good news on the Strachan front. Lennon and McNamara are two I wouldn't like to lose. If he can also keep Bellamy that would be great. Like I said the vast bulk of fans would want him to stay.
Feck, was it really! We don't even get a team of Englishmen competeing in the Premiership these days, tho' I'm pretty sure the entire Rhyl side were born and bred locally. That once in a lifetime thing, I was referring specifically to United, the freakishness of Giggs, Scholes, Beckham, Butt and the Nevilles coming thro' is something I don't expect to see again.Quote:
Originally Posted by JPaul
As I said, I hope Bellamy stays, I do like him as a player and he always does his best for Wales, unlike certain other individuals. I don't expect a top-six club to take a chance on his temperament so for me him staying at Celtic makes sense instead of going to the likes of Aston Villa or Middlesboro'.
Word on the street is that Man U are showing and interest in Aunty Niemi, with Roy Carrol leaving.
Previous associated rumour is that Celtic were also interested in Niemi, did I mention that B4.
I think he's a great keeper, but we are fecked if you chaps want him.
Also they are interested in Buffon, but his price is £35m, which is slightly over budget.
They being Man U
Is it true or also a rumour that Balde is joining Bayern Munich?
I thought you meant the Hoops for a minute :lol: :cry: :frusty:Quote:
Originally Posted by DanB
I think it's practically signed, sealed and delivered, mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by nostalgia
He's said that he wants to go there but there are other clubs hovering too.
Seems a little excessive for a keeper anyway. No, I'm not bitter about the spending cap :cry:Quote:
Originally Posted by JPaul
I think he's waiting for the call and it is his preference, but I don't think it's a done deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by manker
Rab Douglas to Leicester as I understand it, that one's all over bar the shouting.
I hope you do get him, then we can get Niemi.Quote:
Originally Posted by manker
Haven't terms been agreed and all that tho'? As I understand it Celtic have agreed to his departure, Bayern have agreed to pay him what he wants and he has expressed an interest in going. I might be mistaken on any one of those as I'm not sure where I read it and my regular sources of soccer transfer gossip include Sunday red-tops.Quote:
Originally Posted by JPaul
Definitely a good keeper but he was pretty appalling in the latter half of this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by JPaul
I like Schwarzer of Middlesboro' but Fergie would probably have signed him by now if he was gonna. It's a pity Brad Friedel isn't a bit younger as I think he is an outstanding keeper.
I also like Shay Given but I think we sniffed around there in the transfer window and the Chebus mafia wouldn't let him go.
I think Given was with us as a lad.Quote:
Originally Posted by manker
Re Balde, his recent contract said that he could leave this summer if he wanted. So my understanding is that we had no say and get no fee.
Scott Parker & Micheal Forsell of Chelsea are set to move to Everton in a £10 mill double deal apparently.
It appears Southampton are looking for £2,000,000 for Niemi. Probably a large whack of out budget, I imagine Celtic are looking to pay half of that.
Other targets are Hartley (Hearts) and Riordan (Hibs)
Celtic missed out on Hartley before, so that is expected to be pretty much on the cards. Riordan is less likely, however he does not have a lot left on his contract so they may be forced to sell while they can get something for him.
I thought punting was
but i guess you aren't talking about pims here...
http://www.keleka.net/deepbackground...es/punting.jpg
I hear Liverpool are selling Baros and buying Crouch :lol: :blink:
Two million seems fair for Niemi. He was touted at around four and a half million this time last year.
The prob with Crouch is that teams must be tempted to go for the long ball all the time.
It seems ther are a couple of Premiership teams interested in Niemi now, so we can start looking for another keeper.
We do have Marshall so it's not a desperation thing.
Why are you selling Rab Douglas, btw?
I don't know if we are selling him, I think the contract is up and he is not being offered another. That and the fact that he was second to Marshall for protracted periods may have encouraged him away.Quote:
Originally Posted by manker
I think they reckon that a better keeper is required to build the team around. Bearing in mind that Marshall is still very young.
The stats are something like, in 38 (league) games we lost 35 goals and rangers lost 22. So their goal diff was higher than ours, due to the goals conceded, though we scored quite a few more.
Ah, I see. Much the same reason as t'mighty reds, then. The reason I ask is because I've seen Douglas in goal quite a few times recently and he definitely doesn't live up to the stereotype.
could someone explain whats happening with manchester united being owned (70%+) by the american guy who owns tampa bay bucaneers. espn was talking about man u fans getting scared but i had to go.
Man Utd getting pwned by some American is about right :pinch:Quote:
Originally Posted by maebach
Here is a thread about it.
Yesterday we signed Van Der Sar. Great 'keeper but he's thirty fecking four.Quote:
Originally Posted by JPaul
Not too sure whether that'll end our forray into the 'keeper market or whether he's to be a stop gap - like when we bought Goram or Sealey a few years back.
I heard the rumour and was going to post it, obviously more than a rumour then.
34 is nothing for a keeper nowadays. I don't think he was bought as a stop gap he's too good for that. What type of contract did you give him.
No details have been released as yet, the fee is also undisclosed.Quote:
Originally Posted by JPaul
Schmeichel is the benchmark I would use for 'keepers and he left United at 35, I think 2 years is all Van De Sar would have left playing in the Premiership before his reflexes started to dull to the extent he couldn't perform to top-class standards.
I'm wondering if we've only got him before making a bid for a different 'keeper in the Jan transfer window - alternatively as a short term measure before Tim Howard fulfils the potential that Fergie obviously thinks he has.