: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:41 pm  

GT wrote:

I'm surprised you all think that £80 million is going to get spent on players. Most of it will be banked for the next lot of interest payments...

That's my fear as well.

GT wrote:

Last time United spent 'big' under the Glazers, it was all installment payments and money based on players' performances, i.e. an extra few million quid here and there if the club won something. Not one big lump sum.

Not to mention, we don't yet know how Real are going to pay the £80million. We won't know until the deal is confirmed, which according to Real will be in a few days, and according to us will be by June 30th.

GT wrote:

Anyway...

Thanks for the memories Ronaldo. No matter what all the ABUs say you've been one of, if not the most talented footballer to grace the English leagues for I don't know how many years. I'll never forget his debut against Bolton - absolutely magical to watch. There was a buzz around OT that's not been seen for a long time over just one player. But, life goes on.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:42 pm  

airliebird9 wrote:

and what's more.....

Agbonlahor, Jagielka and Mancienne don't sound particularly English either

Those and Ferdinand are what he's on about mate. First it was not enough european names, now apparently it's not enough-noncaucasian. Problem is Jagielka's Polish, Mancienne French I think, and Ferdinand German. All historically caucasian, I believe. He was closer the first time. The underlying point seems to be changing to hold attention.

Maybe if we all ignore him he'll go away. Isn't there an ignore facility on these forums?

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:44 pm  

are there any spanish . italian. serbian . croation . or simular names in that list

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:46 pm  

changa wrote:

are there any spanish . italian. serbian . croation . or simular names in that list

Why is it a new requirement or something? How many Smith's play for Spain?

Maybe with all of Australia's European names they should try and qualify through our process, see how they get on?

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:50 pm  

Robbie Rotten wrote:

He listed those and Ferdinand as the 'European' sounding names...

thats right . i can only guess 4 in that list . the rest are english names . why is that

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:54 pm  

I hate Aussies.

Juao Moutinho in a swap deal with Nani has been rumoured...

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:54 pm  

Nemanja wrote:

That's my fear as well.



Not to mention, we don't yet know how Real are going to pay the £80million. We won't know until the deal is confirmed, which according to Real will be in a few days, and according to us will be by June 30th.

I don't think Fergie would accept getting no money. It looks like he has to replace two players aswell as improve the squad. I am fairly sure he would have made this clear before they accepted Real's bid.

Utd have given until the 30th as a deadline, Real have said it should be done hopefully within a few days.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:59 pm  

Tell you what it would be interesting to see Reals account books..

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:00 pm  

changa wrote:

thats right . i can only guess 4 in that list . the rest are english names . why is that

Because it's foreign women coming looking for English blokes, as opposed to Aussie women avoiding their compatriots.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:03 pm  

Nemanja wrote:

I hate Aussies.

Juao Moutinho in a swap deal with Nani has been rumoured...

Who would you take for next season?

Strikers - Tevez or Etoo, Benzema, Villa, Aguero

Wide player - Silva or Valencia

Attacking midfielder - Ribery or Pirlo