: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:03 pm  

The Penguin wrote:

Sevilla have hit poor form but admittedly, the getafe defeat apart its been against the top sides. I still think they are a decent side and lets not forget they operate on much less in terms of transfer fees than the big two do.

Valencia's financial woes and Villarreal's poor season only accentuates the difference.

valencia's run of form could well save the club, it really is that serious. if the make the champions league places (i think they'll take 3rd) the revenue will go a long way to sorting them out.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:43 pm  

Catalancs wrote:

valencia's run of form could well save the club, it really is that serious. if the make the champions league places (i think they'll take 3rd) the revenue will go a long way to sorting them out.

I disagree. From what I've heard and read, they're still completely up the spout and regardless of whether they reach the CL they're still going to lose their top starts like Villa, Silva and Mata. Finishing top four this year won't suddenly clear all their problems.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:50 pm  

The Penguin wrote:

I disagree. From what I've heard and read, they're still completely up the spout and regardless of whether they reach the CL they're still going to lose their top starts like Villa, Silva and Mata. Finishing top four this year won't suddenly clear all their problems.

i never said it would solve all their problems. players going to raise cash is a given, but you can't deny that a champions league place won't be a godsend, surely!
apart from the money for being involved, you've got the added gate receipts, merchandising and more interest in sponsorship/advertising.
they need every penny they can get.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:30 am  

Man City in talks to sign Eto'o, according to The Times

Man City in talks to sign Eto'o, according to The Times

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:34 am  

real madrid target jefferson montero has signed for vila-real http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/09/04/28/manual_090628.html

real madrid target jefferson montero has signed for vila-real http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/09/04/28/manual_090628.html

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:47 am  

Catalancs wrote: real madrid target jefferson montero has signed for vila-real http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/09/04/28/manual_090628.html[/url] They like their South Americans at Villarreal don't they.

Catalancs wrote: real madrid target jefferson montero has signed for vila-real http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/09/04/28/manual_090628.html[/url] They like their South Americans at Villarreal don't they.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:48 am  

The Penguin wrote:

They like their South Americans at Villarreal don't they.

cheap, put bums on seats, always the chance to sell them on at a profit

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:38 am  

Munoz fired by Getafe after 7 defeats in 9. Strange time of the season to be firing someone but I suppose they're gambling on a bounce when a new manager comes in.

Munoz fired by Getafe after 7 defeats in 9. Strange time of the season to be firing someone but I suppose they're gambling on a bounce when a new manager comes in.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:32 am  

The Penguin wrote: Munoz fired by Getafe after 7 defeats in 9. Strange time of the season to be firing someone but I suppose they're gambling on a bounce when a new manager comes in. The new manager is former Real Madrid legend Michel, although he's only signed a deal until the 30th of June. Esnaider will be his number 2. I think they'll stay up to be honest, better than any of the sides in the bottom 3.

The Penguin wrote: Munoz fired by Getafe after 7 defeats in 9. Strange time of the season to be firing someone but I suppose they're gambling on a bounce when a new manager comes in. The new manager is former Real Madrid legend Michel, although he's only signed a deal until the 30th of June. Esnaider will be his number 2. I think they'll stay up to be honest, better than any of the sides in the bottom 3.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:35 am  

The Penguin wrote: Munoz fired by Getafe after 7 defeats in 9. Strange time of the season to be firing someone but I suppose they're gambling on a bounce when a new manager comes in. strange timing you're right. can only be in the hope the new manager gives them a lift and points. eto'o not going to city http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/09/04/28/SOCCER_Man_City.html seems like lazy journos putting 2 and 2 together again

The Penguin wrote: Munoz fired by Getafe after 7 defeats in 9. Strange time of the season to be firing someone but I suppose they're gambling on a bounce when a new manager comes in. strange timing you're right. can only be in the hope the new manager gives them a lift and points. eto'o not going to city http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/09/04/28/SOCCER_Man_City.html seems like lazy journos putting 2 and 2 together again