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window74 wrote:This is my concern as well! We already have Demel & Diame who would be away & it looks like Mangane may be our next signing! Surely Big Sam has considered this problem! So it does beg the question as to how much truth there is in these rumours!
Demel hasn't played for the Ivory Coast since 2010 and Mangane has 6 caps in 4 years, so there is no guarantee that either of them would even be selected.
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bobd_uk wrote:This is my concern as well! We already have Demel & Diame who would be away & it looks like Mangane may be our next signing! Surely Big Sam has considered this problem! So it does beg the question as to how much truth there is in these rumours!

Demel hasn't played for the Ivory Coast since 2010 and Mangane has 6 caps in 4 years, so there is no guarantee that either of them would even be selected.

If they both up their game in the claret & blue along with Diame playing his normal game, they may all get called up though! If so hopefully we will have the strength in depth to cope!
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Stankovic to West Ham is more improbable than us ever signing Seedorf (or Neymar). Great player and would find better suitors than us.
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Cheers CH :thup:
Steven Naismith, 25, is ready to snub West Ham and Blackburn by signing for Everton, as he seeks a move away from Rangers.
Surprised David Moyes didn't get the Sp*rs job.
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There is an uncharacteristic lack of conviction from the Sun this morning as it tentatively reveals that Sir Alex Ferguson "could be closing in on" the £25m-rated Portugal midfielder João Moutinho. "Could", like "borborygmus", is not a word you often see in the Sun and immediately makes us question the copper-bottomedness of this story, since we know that Sir Alex "could" be thinking about appointing Kenny Dalglish as his No2 or conferring new legitimacy on the wearing of wigs by unabashedly appearing on sidelines next season in a tousled blond number.

While he's in Portugal, Ferguson could also snap up the Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel, who plays as his name suggests, offering as much axe and wit. The rugged Belgian could, then, start a brawl, as Chelsea want him too.

It promises to be a particularly busy summer for Brendan Rodgers, whose first task could be to fend off a Juventus bid for Luis Suárez. The Daily Mail explains that the Italian champions "are preparing a bid" for the striker, leaving it as read that the first stage of such preparations is to tell the Daily Mail all about it. Liverpool, meanwhile, are set to go shopping in Newcastle again despite what happened last time they tried that, secure in the knowledge that the £7m release clause in Demba Ba's contract should prevent them from completely losing the run of themselves. They won't get their preferred goalkeeping target so cheap, however, as Lyon's Hugo Lloris is also being courted by Arsenal and Milan.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are planning to hold what the Mail describes as "crunch talks" with Robin van Persie this week, though there is no indication as to whether they will be crunchier than the talks they had with him last week or as crunchy as the talks they will have with him next week and the week after, and so on until they lose him on the last day of August.

André Villas-Boas's first move as the Spurs manager could be to bid £10m for Chelsea frustrator Daniel Sturridge. His next move, presumably, will be to teach the player when to shoot and when to pass. It is believed that AVB's expert interpersonal skills could be the key to getting through to the striker. Tom Huddlestone may not be around to see how that goes, as Martin Jol wants to bring the midfielder to Fulham as a replacement for Danny Murphy.

Marseille are considering making themselves especially interesting to monitor next season by hiring Fabrizio Ravanelli as their manager. Currently a coach with Juventus, the former Middlesbrough diva is said to feature on a two-man shortlist with Borussia Mönchengladbach's Lucien Favre.

Marseille are without a manager because Didier Deschamps has left and there is no clue yet as to where DD will rock up again, as he has turned down the chance to be the France manager. And so, according to today's L'Equipe, has Arsène Wenger.

Clever Ashley Cole does not need tea leaves, kauri shells or crystal balls to see the future: all he needs is a copy of the reports linking Chelsea with a £4m bid for the 16-year-old Southampton left-back, Luke Shaw.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have Twente-Twente vision, as they plan to sign two players from the Dutch club, starting with the defender Douglas and followed by the striker Luuk de Jong, although they may want to hurry up on that as the German media claims De Jong is on the brink of signing for Mönchengladbach.

Finally, Real Madrid need to get their finances in a semblance of order and are hoping that some up and coming new club, or perhaps an ailing old club, or anyone at all really, will stump up no less than £25m for Kaká.
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Roberto Mancini has agreed a new £20million contract to overtake Sir Alex Ferguson in the pay stakes.
Gianfranco Zola is back in English football after "verbally agreeing" to be Watford's new boss.
Robin van Persie wants showdown talks with Arsene Wenger this week to sort out his future.
Spurs will name Andre Villas-Boas as Harry Redknapp's successor today.
Papiss Cisse will join Newcastle for pre-season training next week after being told to forget about the Olympics.
Liverpool are considering a £7million move for Demba Ba.
Juventus are ready to test Liverpool's resolve over Luis Suarez.
Steven Naismith wants to be reunited with Nikica Jelavic at Everton.
Montpellier have vowed to axe buy-out clauses for their players after Olivier Giroud was snapped up by Arsena;.
Steve Kean hopes to complete a hat-trick of Portuguese signings to join Leon Best at Blackburn. He wants Nuno Gomes, Fabio Nunes and Adrien Silva.
New Norwich manager Chris Hughton is winning the race to sign Barnsley midfielder Jacob Butterfield.
Burnley boss Eddie Howe is showing ambition with a £1.1million move for Derby captain Jason Shackell.
Oldham boss Paul Dickov is signing Derby right-winger Lee Croft - giving him a second spell at Boundary Park.
Walsall are set to sign Paul Black on a free transfer.


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Stuart Pearce rubbed salt in David Beckham's Olympic wounds by telling him: You're nothing special.
Manchester United could be closing in on Portugal's Joao Moutinho. They are understood to have approached Porto with a view to signing him.
Andre Villas-Boas wants to launch his Spurs reign by signing Brazilian boy wonder Oscar.
Leon Best has signed up to spearhead Blackburn's promotion push - and could be followed by three more new faces this week.
Gianfranco Zola will become Watford manager, according to new owner Giamapolo Pozzo.
Steven Naismith is ready to snub Blackburn and West Ham by signing for Everton.
Wigan are lining up a move for Marseille defender Rod Fanni.


Star


Stuart Pearce says he would have quit Team GB if Britain's Olympic bosses had forced him to pick David Beckham.
Roberto Mancini is poised to sign a new deal at Manchester City and overtake Sir Alex Ferguson as one of the highest-paid bosses in the Premier League.
Chairman Peter Hill-Wood says Arsenal have yet to receive a bid for Robin van Persie.
West Brom are closing in on Sweden striker Markus Rosenberg on a free transfer.
Barnsley's out-of-contract midfielder Jacob Butterfield is set to agree a long-term deal with Norwich.
Gianfranco Zola has struck a verbal agreement to take charge at Watford, according to the club's new owner Giampaolo Pozzo.
Southampton target Alexander Buttner will snub Fulham and QPR to join the Premier League new-boys in a £2million deal.
Sheffield United want Leicester midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp on loan but face competition from Watford and Crystal Palace.
Torquay are signing Swindon striker Billy Bodin in a £70,000 deal.


Mail


Stuart Pearce dealt David Beckham a final Olympic snub by denying him any role within Team GB.
Tottenham are finally expected to announce Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager today.
Juventus are ready to test Liverpool's resolve with a bid for Luis Suarez.
Arsene Wenger will hold talks with Robin van Persie this week as Arsenal ramp up their efforts to keep the striker.
Chelsea will bid £4million for Southampton left-back Luke Shaw this week as they begin a massive rebuilding job at Stamford Bridge.
Gianfranco Zola is on the verge of completing a shock return to English football with Watford.
Martin Jol is keen on a reunion with Tottenham's Tom Huddlestone as he steps up his search for a replacement for Danny Murphy at Fulham.
Newcastle are closing on a £7million deal for FC Twente defender Douglas and remain hopeful of signing his team-mate Luuk de Jong.
Arsenal are keen on France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
Everton are continuing to work on a deal for free agent Steven Naismith and hope to sign him by the end of the week.
Blackburn are talking to former Portugal striker Nuno Gomes after signing Leon Best for £3million.
Wolves are set to join Bolton and Blackburn in the race for Lazio free agent Stephen Makinwa.
Neil Warnock will look to complete deals for QPR goalkeeper Paddy Kenny and Portsmouth striker Luke Varney this week.
Hull are showing interest in German striker Nick Proschwitz.


Express


Stuart Pearce would have walked out if he had been told to pick David Beckham in his Team GB Olympic squad.
Andre Villas-Boas is on the verge of taking over as Tottenham's new manager.


Record


A breakaway group of SPL chiefs were last night in secret talks to keep Rangers in the top flight.
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rciron wrote:Cheers CH :thup: Well done JT, just been caught looking at BOTD, tried to shut the browser, but it shut kumb instead, and left the bird, thankfully CH one of the more tastefull snaps of late!
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New Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is considering a move for £7million hitman Demba Ba.

Juventus are poised to pounce for unsettled Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

Robin van Persie will hold crunch talks with Arsene Wenger this week, as Arsenal insist they are not "in the remotest bit" interested in selling him.

Manchester United defender Fabio da Silva has signed a season-long loan with QPR.

Steven Naismith is keen to be reunited with Nikica Jelavic at Everton.

Luka Modric's move to Real Madrid is on the brink of collapse because the player offered as part of the deal doesn't want to move to Tottenham.

Leon Best is finalising his £2.3million switch to Blackburn from Newcastle - and Steve Kean hopes to sign a trio of Portuguese players to join the striker.

Aston Villa have signed midfielder Karim El Ahmadi from Feyenoord on a three-year deal.


Manchester United could be closing in on Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho for a £25m fee. (The Sun)

New Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is lining up a £10 million move for unsettled Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge. (Daily Mail)

Andre Villas-Boas wants to launch his Spurs reign by signing Brazilian boy wonder Oscar, though Tottenham chief Daniel Levy is reluctant to pay the £20m asking price for the 20-year-old attacking midfielder. (The Sun)

Martin Jol is keen on a reunion with Tottenham's Tom Huddlestone as he steps up his search for a replacement for Danny Murphy at Fulham.

Chelsea stars Salomon Kalou and Jose Bosingwa have been released. (The Sun)

Arsenal are lining up a £12million bid for Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. (Daily Star)

Wigan are lining up a move for Marseille defender Rod Fanni. (The Sun)

Chelsea will bid £4million for Southampton's highly-rated left back Luke Shaw this week as they begin a massive rebuilding job at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mail)

West Brom are closing in on Sweden international striker Markus Rosenberg, 29, on a free transfer. (Daily Star)

West Ham are continuing their preparations for the Premier League and have made approaches for Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea and Inter Milan's Dejan Stankovic. (Times)

Manchester United and Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Axel Witsel after Benfica signalled their willingness to cash in on the Belgium international. (talkSPORT)

Hamburg sporting director Frank Arnesen has confirmed that the club remain interested in re-signing Tottenham attacking midfielder Rafael van der Vaart. (Goal.com)

Arsenal forward Joel Campbell has claimed that he will spend next season on loan at Real Betis. (Goal.com)
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Tottenham will name Andre Villas-Boas as Harry Redknapp's successor on Tuesday.

Gianfranco Zola is set to be named Watford manager in the next 24 hours.

Roberto Mancini has agreed terms on a new £20million contract to overtake Sir Alex Ferguson as one of the best-paid Premier League bosses.
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West Ham keen on salary cap


West Ham and a group of pragmatic Premier League clubs are leading a revolution to unofficially cap players' salaries and slash extortionate agents' fees in a bid to avoid the billions of pounds of TV cash filtering straight out of the clubs, ESPN can reveal.

The clubs are keen to end the current use of income streams such as the bumper cheques from TV, central sponsors, overseas TV rights and shirt sponsorships towards ever escalating player wages and agents' fees.

Many have dreamed of the proposition but realised an official wage cap is unworkable, and while the super rich clubs carry on spending - with some players in the £250,000-a-week bracket - most Premier League sides will begin to curb excessive demands.

The new £3 billion-plus TV contract, which represents a 75% payrise for the clubs, has been heralded by some as the catalyst for a new wave of spending sprees, but Premier League clubs in the middle and lower order want stability and freezing of ticket prices to encourage their fans to stick with their teams at a time of deep recession throughout Europe.

West Ham's co-owner David Sullivan told ESPN: "I cannot see any collective decisions, but there are quite a few clubs - for example Norwich, Swansea and WBA - who seem to be taking a more sensible approach to things and West Ham will be in that camp.

"We'll pay good wages but not be taken to the cleaners by agents and players at the expense of our supporters. The increase in TV money next year will allow us to continue to freeze ticket and season ticket prices.

"Overpaying had virtually bankrupted this club and we are still burdened by £100 million of debt as a result of the excesses of the previous owners in giving too much to players. Many clubs are saddled with too much debt, for example Everton, and the restrictions imposed by their bankers will ensure there is a tighter control over wages going forward.

"I think next season a lot of clubs will look to not give all the new TV money to players and agents. On all previous occasions it has gone up, it has ended up with them; however, I feel on this occasion it might not happen. West Ham United are determined long term to be a viable, self-financing club."

Sullivan, who has personally given six-figure sums to various local hospices, added: "We are, as we have always been, more than a football club. We see our role in the community of East London and Essex as a vital part of the role of the club.

"West Ham United is rooted in London, working with and for the community. We are more than a football club
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Slightly off topic,but has anyone been on the O/S. After the new kit advert,we seem to have been taken over by cats :D
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"We'll pay good wages but not be taken to the cleaners by agents and players at the expense of our supporters. The increase in TV money next year will allow us to continue to freeze ticket and season ticket prices.

"Overpaying had virtually bankrupted this club and we are still burdened by £100 million of debt as a result of the excesses of the previous owners in giving too much to players. Many clubs are saddled with too much debt, for example Everton, and the restrictions imposed by their bankers will ensure there is a tighter control over wages going forward.

"I think next season a lot of clubs will look to not give all the new TV money to players and agents. On all previous occasions it has gone up, it has ended up with them; however, I feel on this occasion it might not happen. West Ham United are determined long term to be a viable, self-financing club."



I like reading this. :clap:
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maltab wrote:Slightly off topic,but has anyone been on the O/S. After the new kit advert,we seem to have been taken over by cats :D


we have the purrfect shirts
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