Football The 2012 / 2013 Season Thread

[georgie]

Thought they already signed him and loaned him back.

I thought they'd signed him, loaned him back, played out the season then he'd gone back, seen out his contract, won world player of the year 10 times running and is now retired and running a Cantonese take away in Fulham?

 

[ileks]

What the fuck are these agents doing to warrant such fees?

 

[Embattle]

Driving up all the costs associated with players.

 

[ileks]

I can understand up and coming players wanting agents. They need someone with the contacts and football knowledge to help their careers progress. What I don't understand is why they are needed for established professionals. An accountant and lawyer would do the job for a fraction of the cost.

 

[soze]

Took my first look at the Arsenal 2013 Calendar (Christmas gift for many many years from my Nan) and something that stands out for me is no Theo. Not even for January I wonder if that means the club have accepted he is leaving.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

*facepalm*

There's no Theo because he was injured when they did the shoot. Other injured players like Sagna also don't appear IIRC. It means nothing (and this was used as "news" in tabloid journalists when the calendar was released... in October).

 

[Vladamir]

Lolwut

 

[soze]

*facepalm*

There's no Theo because he was injured when they did the shoot. Other injured players like Sagna also don't appear IIRC. It means nothing (and this was used as "news" in tabloid journalists when the calendar was released... in October).

*facepalm*

They look like images taken from games to me not images from a photoshoot but if they did get the players to pretend to play football rather using a photo from them playing football I am very very sorry!

 

[Wazzerphuk]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footb...olumn-walcott-and-sagna-calendar-gate-1463218

Sums it up to be honest, Cross in the article essentially admits it's shit news but because people clicked on it that made it news. In November.

 

[Everz]

Solbakken sacked tonight? Maybe. Promises changes then plays the exact same team that lost to both posh and Ipswich.

Toodles you bald tit.

 

[Billargh]

Not really, I reckon they'll benefit by not having him round. For one, Cisse can go upfront again. Ba is far too selfish.

This, I can't wait to see the back of him. He's caused way too much unrest amongst the team, all so he can get his own way and get some goals.

Apparently the Senegales national coach knows how terrible Ba and Cisse are together, so he doesn't bother playing them together.

 

[eksdee]

 

[rynnor]

What happened to Arsenal today?

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Sagna was pooooooooo. We were poo going forwards.

 

[rynnor]

Sagna was pooooooooo. We were poo going forwards.

Fatigue from so many games close together?

 

[Billargh]

Even after having a good few days rest more than every other team in the Prem besides West Ham?

 

[Billargh]

I think Paul Lambert is this seasons Terry Connor, he always looks so sad.

 

[Madmaxx]

love it

 

[Wazzerphuk]

 

[eksdee]

The Guardian posted my football-related illustration work. Chuffed!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/gallery/2013/jan/02/beautiful-games-classic-football-moustaches

 

[megadave]

Did you get anything for it?

 

[eksdee]

Lots of hits on my website and hopefully some freelance work. It's an exposure thing - I have a job anyway, but any extra jobs I can get on the side is obviously nice pocket money.

 

[Lethul]

Liverpool Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of striker Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea. More on http://Liverpoolfc.com #lfc

Woot!

 

[eksdee]

Can only feel like we dun fucked up there.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Can only feel like we dun fucked up there.

Spare a thought for Gooners then

 

[eksdee]

Nah ;D

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Strong rumours going round that Theo's resigned, reported in a few places now. Will wait and see but looks promising.

 

[Lethul]

Strong rumours going round that Theo's resigned, reported in a few places now. Will wait and see but looks promising.

Buhu!

Would be great news for Arsenal.
Not so great news for me as an Walcott admirer

 

[eksdee]

Never thought I'd say this but I think Arsenal would be mad to let Walcott go.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

van der Vaart is splitting from his model wife because he's the type of guy that punches women in the face.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/...-der-vaart-splits-wife-violent-140901863.html