English Premier League 2016/17

Post by **Brian Davis** » July 13, 2016, 5:01 am

stattointhailand wrote:Rumour is that he mistakenly paid a visit to the Juniper Berry in Southampton and it scared the living daylights out of him

I'm guessing that's "Hello Sailor".

Post by **stattointhailand** » July 13, 2016, 8:24 am

Brian Davis wrote:
stattointhailand wrote:Rumour is that he mistakenly paid a visit to the Juniper Berry in Southampton and it scared the living daylights out of him
I'm guessing that's "Hello Sailor".

Made the same mistake 40 odd years ago when some mates and I were there for a 10 pin bowling match in Bitterne.
We were politely asked to leave after playing a certain Scaffold record 3 times on the trot on their jukebox :-"

all together now ...Weeeeeeeeeee'll drink a drink a drink to Lily the Pink the Pink the Pink.

They don't write 'em like that anymore

Post by **747man** » July 13, 2016, 9:32 am

stattointhailand wrote:
Brian Davis wrote:
stattointhailand wrote:Rumour is that he mistakenly paid a visit to the Juniper Berry in Southampton and it scared the living daylights out of him
I'm guessing that's "Hello Sailor".
Made the same mistake 40 odd years ago when some mates and I were there for a 10 pin bowling match in Bitterne.
We were politely asked to leave after playing a certain Scaffold record 3 times on the trot on their jukebox :-"

all together now ...Weeeeeeeeeee'll drink a drink a drink to Lily the Pink the Pink the Pink.

They don't write 'em like that anymore

" All Our Yesterdays " Hey Statts ??

Post by **Zidane** » July 13, 2016, 3:16 pm

Tottenham have signed Dutch striker Vincent Janssen from AZ Alkmaar for £17m on a four-year deal.
The 22-year-old scored 27 league goals in the Dutch top flight last season and netted a penalty on his international debut against England in March

Arsenal must pay Napoli 94m euros (£80m) to sign Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, according to a source close to the Italian club.
Reports on Tuesday suggested the 28-year-old's representatives are set for talks with the English side.
"There are no direct offers," the source told BBC Sport.
"Only by meeting the release clause of 94,376,000 euros will the player leave Napoli. Otherwise Higuain will stay for the remaining two years of his deal."

As for Rooney.....he must surely be Uniteds 4th rated striker behind Ibrahimovic,Martial and Rashford now ?? I'm still hoping some moneybags Chinese club comes in for him.....or even Crystal Palace !

Post by **Brian Davis** » July 13, 2016, 7:54 pm

Zidane wrote: As for Rooney.....he must surely be Uniteds 4th rated striker behind Ibrahimovic,Martial and Rashford now ?? I'm still hoping some moneybags Chinese club comes in for him.....or even Crystal Palace !

Heh! We have better taste. I can't immediately think of any transfers involving United and Palace, except Zaha and then Palace saved him from his terrible error of judgment. In honesty, and it's unlike me to watch other teams sufficiently or care, I thought Rooney was playing very well before Euro 2016. I suppose that might be said for several of the English squad.

Post by **stattointhailand** » July 13, 2016, 8:01 pm

Everton have highlighted Newcastle midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as one of their key transfer targets before the start of the forthcoming season, according to Sky sources.

The Toffees' transfer committee met earlier this week and pinpointed the 25-year old as a vital part of Ronald Koeman’s new-look midfield.

It’s understood Everton have made tentative inquiries to Wijnaldum’s representatives regarding the player’s situation at St James’ Park.

Publicly, Newcastle say none of their senior players are for sale as they battle to return to the Premier League at the first attempt. However its understand that bids in excess of £25m would land Netherlands international, who cost Newcastle £14.5m just 12 months ago.

Post by **747man** » July 13, 2016, 8:04 pm

But I Heard He's Crap, Statts !!

Post by **Zidane** » July 13, 2016, 8:20 pm

dezzer111 wrote:
747man wrote:"I've always respected him both as a man and a manager, he's a nice guy and one of the most successful managers of all time."..................Just WAIT Till he drops yer,For being Too Fat !!
Fat is what he is dispicible creature

dezzer,you are being very harsh on 747man !

he is a bit overweight but other than that's he's OK !

Post by **stattointhailand** » July 13, 2016, 8:22 pm

Dat's why you can 'av 'im for 25 million quid ........ Sissoko will cost yer 35 million ..... he's a bit better, but not much, let's face it they were playing for Newcastle last year

Post by **747man** » July 13, 2016, 9:10 pm

Zidane wrote:
dezzer111 wrote:
747man wrote:"I've always respected him both as a man and a manager, he's a nice guy and one of the most successful managers of all time."..................Just WAIT Till he drops yer,For being Too Fat !!
Fat is what he is dispicible creature
dezzer,you are being very harsh on 747man ! he is a bit overweight but other than that's he's OK !

Oi, You have'nt seen me for at least 5 or 6 Years,So Shut it.....

Post by **stattointhailand** » July 15, 2016, 12:40 pm

stattointhailand wrote:Some good news for Brian ...... If you can believe what is in the Sun :-"

"West Ham are looking to hijack Crystal Palace's £30m move for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke." (The Sun)

BTW Jordan Ibe to Bournemouth

Sometimes it takes a bit of time, but he got there in the end

Post by **FLICKFLACKER404** » July 15, 2016, 12:45 pm

Not to sure who got the best deal there,Bournemouth,liverpool or ibe apparently liverpool have put a ''Buy back clause'' in the deal

Post by **dezzer111** » July 15, 2016, 3:25 pm

747man wrote:
Zidane wrote:
dezzer111 wrote:
747man wrote:"I've always respected him both as a man and a manager, he's a nice guy and one of the most successful managers of all time."..................Just WAIT Till he drops yer,For being Too Fat !!
Fat is what he is dispicible creature
dezzer,you are being very harsh on 747man ! he is a bit overweight but other than that's he's OK !

Oi, You have'nt seen me for at least 5 or 6 Years,So Shut it.....

[I

must have been looking in the mirror when I posted

Post by **Zidane** » July 16, 2016, 9:47 am

Middlesbrough have signed Valencia defender Antonio Barragan on a three-year deal.
The 29-year-old has made over 100 appearances for Valencia, scoring twice, after spells at Deportivo La Coruna and Valladolid.
The right-back also has English experience, having been at Liverpool when he was 18.
He is Aitor Karanka's sixth summer signing as the club prepare for their return to the Premier League.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told striker Mario Balotelli to find a new club.
The Italian, 25, spent last season on loan at AC Milan but has now returned to Liverpool for pre-season training.
The former Manchester City striker has scored four goals for the Reds since joining the club in 2014.
"He's not at the stage of his career where he should be battling with four or five players for one or two positions," said Klopp.
"So it's clear we need a solution. There will be a club who would be happy to have the new Mario Balotelli."
Crystal Palace,Brian ? :-"
Balotelli scored just three goals in a 23-game loan spell at the San Siro last season, and was not named in Italy's Euro 2016 squad.

Post by **Brian Davis** » July 16, 2016, 8:02 pm

There will be a club who would be happy to have the new Mario Balotelli." Crystal Palace,Brian ? :-"

Excuse my French, but for ***** sake, Zidane.

Post by **stattointhailand** » July 16, 2016, 8:35 pm

If there actually IS anyone stupid enough to pay for Balotelli, you can guarentee that the name on the back of his shirt will be spelt with lots of boxes and squiggles

Post by **Zidane** » July 17, 2016, 8:13 am

Chelsea have signed Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante on a five-year deal for a fee believed to be in the region of £30m.
The defensive midfielder joined from Caen last summer for £6m and went on to make 40 appearances in Leicester's Premier League-winning campaign.
Kante, 25, was part of the France squad that reached the final of Euro 2016.
Leicester said they accepted a club record fee on Friday before Kante finalised terms and completed a medical.
"Despite the offer of a substantially improved, long-term contract, it became apparent that N'Golo's wish was to join Chelsea," said a Foxes statement.
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy turned down a move to Arsenal earlier in the summer, but there is continued speculation winger Riyad Mahrez could leave.

Post by **mathusalah80** » July 17, 2016, 10:02 am

[quote="Zidane Leicester striker Jamie Vardy turned down a move to Arsenal earlier in the summer, but there is continued speculation winger Riyad Mahrez could leave.

[/quote]

...to join Spurs!

$\:D/$ $\:D/$

Bet confirmed, regarding 2016-17 EPL Champions, Zid. You Man. Utd.

and me Arsenal, the latter to celebrate in style, as well as infuriate The Mouth, Wenger's last season, as Manager. =D> =D> . Failing either team becoming Champions, then whichever of our selections finish the highest, shall be deemed the bet winner. Wager = 2 bottles JC Semillon Chardonnay 2011 vintage, or equivalent.
Invitation: Any supporters of other prospective Champions, i.e. Liverpool, Man. City, Crystal Palace

, (with the integrity to honour their bet if losing

) are welcome to participate. Note: you will have nine months within which to save up in order to pay up !

Post by **dezzer111** » July 17, 2016, 4:54 pm

mathusalah80 wrote:[quote="Zidane Leicester striker Jamie Vardy turned down a move to Arsenal earlier in the summer, but there is continued speculation winger Riyad Mahrez could leave.

...to join Spurs!

$\:D/$ $\:D/$

Bet confirmed, regarding 2016-17 EPL Champions, Zid. You Man. Utd.

and me Arsenal, the latter to celebrate in style, as well as infuriate The Mouth, Wenger's last season, as Manager. =D> =D> . Failing either team becoming Champions, then whichever of our selections finish the highest, shall be deemed the bet winner. Wager = 2 bottles JC Semillon Chardonnay 2011 vintage, or equivalent.
Invitation: Any supporters of other prospective Champions, i.e. Liverpool, Man. City, Crystal Palace

, (with the integrity to honour their bet if losing

) are welcome to participate. Note: you will have nine months within which to save up in order to pay up !

[/quote]
What about Everton

Post by **stattointhailand** » July 17, 2016, 5:07 pm

What about Everton

Change the keeper, get rid of stones, Rom and 7 or 8 others and they may be in with an outside chance